Happy May Day (tomorrow)

I can't believe how the time has flown.  My husband has been having some health issues that we are still trying to sort out; three visits to the emergency room, x-rays, contrasted CT scan and still????  So we continue move forward. Today I would like to share a web site that I am a huge fan of, The Brave Girls Club. http://bravegirlsclub.com  Life experiences in general can cause us to have self doubt and question our dreams.  I receive a positive message every day and it's like they know where I am and what I need to hear.  Today's message was; you can become what you dreamed of when you were a child, don't let go of your dreams and every message ends with "you are loved".  How great is that! They have activities that cleanse your soul.  One day I cut out 100 positive messages and randomly passed them out.  Some of the staff at the school I work at said it was just what they needed and how did I know. lol They picked the message I held them in my hand like drawing a straw and they picked one. I should be thanking them,  giving out small pieces of paper made my week.

I would like to share the blog of another one of the brave girls who is also trying to develop her business http://healthilyeverafter-pam.blogspot.com/ .  You might want to visit her site as well check out Brave Girls, they are awesome.

Hopefully I will have a share for you next time.  I am still trying to discipline myself to post consistently, must work on my time management skills.  So much to do and so little time. 

Until next time take care of yourself and those you love,

Bunnies and chicks Oh My!

This afternoon my church youth are making Easter Baskets for the Ronald McDonald House children and their siblings.  I made 20 milk carton Easter bunnies to be included in the baskets, based on the initial count.  The final count was 30 including siblings.  I gotta tell you I was kind of tired of bunnies, even if they were stinkin cute!  So, for the last 10 I made chicks.  I would like to thank those that had the idea of making Easter critters using the milk carton die.  I used retired pastel cardstock and punched a hole in the back to put the candy in.  I didn't show the rear of the chick but he has a hole covered with a scallop circle.  I used pumpkin pie on the edges of my scallop circle wings and the circle in the back.  

 Aren't these cute! I used pretty in pink ink on the edges of the ears and the face, the inside of the ears and the nose are pretty in pink cardstock punched with oval punches and the small heart punch.  If I had more time I would have popped up some cheeks with dimensionals, made the nose a tad smaller and added whiskers and feet on the bottom of the milk carton.   Don't you hate it when you finish a project and see things that you wish you had done? 

Here they are from behind.  I used cotton balls I had and made him a tail.

My next project is to make petal cone containers to send with pastor Bill to shut in's.  Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week.

Hope to stamp with you soon!

Spring is Blossoming Sneak Peak

 No, This is not an April Fool joke!  You have the chance to purchase 2 items that will be offered in the new Idea Book and Catalog .  No need to wait for July 1st, you can purchase these items or get them free Beginning April 1st.  See details below.

Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways: 

Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. 

Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

 You may contact me to book your workshop or place your order by clicking on shop now. 

Hope to stamp with you soon,

Great Deals from Stampin' Up!

It has been cold this week after the Spring weather we enjoyed last week I sadly had to go back to winter clothes.  This is my 6th week with the crud but I am feeling better and finally have some energy, just in time for new deals from Stampin' Up!

Today I would like to share with you this offer:  beginning today, April 1st you can purchase grab bags for $5.00, $10.00 or $15.00.  What is this you ask?

Each Bag contains a combination of discontinued products which may include ribbon, chipboard, Designer Series Paper or accents; there are no tools or stamp sets in the bags.  The $5.00 bag contains at least $20.00 worth of product, the $15.00 bag at least $40 and the $20.00 bag at least $60.00 worth of product.  Bags are available until supplies run out and you can order as many as you like.  

ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

The items numbers are below:

 You can order from the link on my blog or go to karelstandish.stampinup.net click on shop now.

Tomorrow  I would like to share a cute tea bag holder I made for my mom while I was visiting during spring break.


For those of you In the Garner, NC area please visit the Women's Club vendor fair at Forest Hills Shopping Center, April 2nd beginning at 10:00.  I will be making a cute birthday card for you.


Sunday I have bunny milk cartons for the youth at my church to put in Easter baskets for the 29 children and siblings at the Ronald McDonald House.  Pictures to come.

Take care, stay warm and hope for Spring,