OK, I have a question. How do all of you that have blogs, keep them up to date? You would think that I would have had a couple of free hours in the past six weeks to actually update this blog that I wanted so badly right? Right. It’s not like I don’t have enough self-imposed guilt in my life…but now I have to add not updating my blog regularly to that guilt trip too. Please, tell me…HOW DO YOU DO IT?????

It’s for reasons just like this that I often feel the need to get away…to run away from all of the things I have to do and just pretend that they don’t exist. I know…it’s called "denial"…and I’m very good at it! I just returned from our last scrapbooking and cardmaking retreat out in Canmore this weekend and it was FABULOUS!! The ladies had such a great time and we are soooo looking forward to our next retreat. Here are the details once again:

When: June 12-14, 2009

Where:  Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino (in beautiful Kananaskis)

Details: $250 based on double occupency. This includes two nights accomodations in the BRAND NEW STONEY NAKODA RESORT AND CASINO, three amazing meals, plus snacks, goody bags, make ‘n takes, contests for card makers and scrapbookers.We are also working to bring in instructors for a variety of classes, new sponsors for goody bags and door prizes, a massage therapist and so much more!

If you would like to join us, please click on the link below to pay your $50 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to hold your spot. Because of the demand for this new resort, we must make our deposit to them by March 22nd, which means we will require your deposit by March 20th. Please pass this along to friends and family and join us for an amazing weekend of relaxation, fun and creativity!

If you have been living under a rock and haven’t noticed ALL of the beautiful designer papers that Stampin’ Up! carries, now is the time to come out and discover them! Each month I will pick a different designer paper pack to showcase in a card class where you will make 5 different cards using the designer paper and then you will leave with a FULL package of that designer paper! For the March 15th class we will be using Stampin’ Up!’s Rockabilly designer paper. I LOVE this one…just can’t get enough of it…

The next class is this Sunday, March 15th from 1-4pm. Cost is $25 and you need to register by March 12th. Just click on the button below to sign up!

OK, I admit it…I have a paper addiction. Stampin’ Up!’s designer paper feeds this addiction and now I want to share it with you! If you have not yet played with their beautiful paper or if you are a paper addict like me, this class is for you! Each month I will select a new Designer Paper pack to create 5 amazing card designs with. You will leave with 5 cards PLUS a package of the designer paper! All of this for only $25 per month!

The first class will be held on Saturday, February 7th 11-1pm at my house in Chestermere. To sign up, either email me or click on the "Buy Now" button below to register and pay for the class. For further details, you can visit my Stampin’ Up! website.

Although I haven’t had near enough time to play with my stamps lately, I did want to get a couple of samples out to you that I managed to get put together. Please watch for more in the coming days, along with a BUNCH of new class announcements and big news!

This is such a great deal on the bundle. It includes the delicious NEW designer paper "Candy Lane", the NEW triple heart punch, and of course the oh so cute stamp set "Love You Much". To find out more about this bundle, click on the link on the left side. To place an online order, simply click on the "Order Online" link on the right side. Hope you enjoy these samples and I promise to get more posted in the next couple of days.

Happy Stamping!!