Let's face it, crafts rock. They can cheer up the gloomiest day. Even the smallest accomplishment can give you a boost when you're feeling low. Or in my case, when you're living through a historic snowfall!Today I dipped into my basket of recycling supplies and pulled out a champagne cork. I'd wanted to carve them into my own stamps for a while and today was the day! Here's how:1. Create a simple template. I used a heart punch. You don't want to … [Read more...] about Valentine's Day Special: Stamping with a Cork and Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Smitty the Walmart Doorman
Here's a great little story that's bound to bring a smile to your face. Maybe the next time you walk into a Walmart, stop a minute and actually interact with the greeter. It might be the highpoint of your day.Smitty the Walmart Greeter. (You might have copy and paste this. For some reason Blogger isn't co-operating today!) … [Read more...] about Smitty the Walmart Doorman
SnowFall of 2010
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The Proof is in the Book
The galleys for Photo, Snap, Shot arrived on my doorstep last week. I'm knee-deep in proofing, an activity I simultaneously love and hate.I love proofing because it gives me one more chance to polish my work. Midnight Ink is very good about allowing me to make changes. (I've worked with publishers before where there was a real fear that any substantive changes would mess up the pagination. But MI is great about this! And Connie, my editor, is a … [Read more...] about The Proof is in the Book
I Am Not My Hair…Or Am I?
One of the toughest tasks for any newcomer is replacing services. So after our move, I set about systematically replacing my beloved vet, cleaning person, and hairdresser. Ow. I'd like to think I'm not my hair. That I am me, and if my hair turns white (which it sort of did) or turd-murkle brown (which it definitely was), that my happy place won't disappear. But it did. Golly, did it ever. See, my first venture to a hairstylist gained me … [Read more...] about I Am Not My Hair…Or Am I?
Bits and Pieces for Friday
Here's a round-up of information, ideas, quotes and trends you'll want to explore:1. Trade Paperbacks Surge in Popularity http://tinyurl.com/dmr83kA mass market paperback is one of those smaller paperbacks like you buy in a drugstore. A trade paperback is larger, maybe 5 x 7 inches or 6 x 8, inches and it's almost a cross between a paperback book and a hardcover. Hardcovers are very pricey, except that many discount big box stores like Kmart and … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces for Friday
