All the stores downtown in Kamloops, are now all decorated for Christmas. Today is our annual Santa Claus parade. It is truly amazing how awesome this parade is for such a small town. It stages just outside our office and we get to see all the floats from the warmth of the office. Some years it has been very noisy with the bands, but that is what it is all about. I can remember for... Read more →

So are you going to be one of those shoppers that go crazy today? I think I will just stay at the comfort of work, but what about Cyber Monday? Now, I could partake in that. Talking about Cyber Monday, Stampin' Up is adding some more product for Cyber Monday only . Stay tuned and you will find out what the extra specials are here. You still have until December 2, to get in on... Read more →

Here is another real quick card that you can make for Christmas. Actually, this card was one of the ones done at the Cards for a Cause benefit for Alzheimer's this past October. It can be put together in less than 10 minutes. I am sure glad that all of my cards are done. I am going to get going on the Christmas parcels and perhaps think about decorating the house. How soon do you... Read more →

Did you know that it is only 4 weeks today until Christmas? Do you countdown? I love all the different types of advent calendars out there. Donna Griffiths, from the Stampin' Up Training Department, came up with these very simple but effective containers. To get more info and how to make these, go to this link on the Stampin' Up blog. Countdown to Christmas Some of the items used in this project, are included in... Read more →

Here are this week's specials. I will be putting in an order tonight, if you want to take advantage of them. Kinda looks like the markers will be a weekly thing doesn't it? I also have been informed that there are new items added to the Clearance Rack. That is why I am putting in an order tonight. Here are some of the things. and Don't forget about the ..... For Cyber Monday there will... Read more →

Man, do I like to put myself under pressure. I was out shopping for goodies for Eve and Keira's Advent calendar. Do you know how hard it is to find things that that will fit into a small 1 1/2" container. I am now thinking that the little advent containers were not such a great idea, but I think I did it. I will be making some modifications though. Craft Fairs are an awesome place... Read more →

I am so fortunate that Karoline, my Daughter-in-Law, sends me pictures of the kids. They are starting early with Christmas decorating. In the email from Karoline, this is what Eve and Karoline talked about during their special time together. The email went like so... "Tonight she asked me why I got married, then proceeded to tell me that she wished she was an adult so she can marry her daddy because the boys in her... Read more →

Do you need more clarifications and need to see the pictures of all the specials in the HUGE HOLIDAY SALE? And you need to see the actual pictures? Click here My shopping store. What about those bundles? Here is a direct link to them. Exclusive bundles. I know I found those ones confusing. Here are a couple that I missed. I really like this cute stamp set. This one is on sale for $36.33 And... Read more →