Here is the second class I will be teaching at Lasting Memories April 4th-5th. This unique 4″ binder features “Stories Told by Me.” It includes tiny moments in my childhood that I wanted to share with my daughters. You can alter the theme of your album to showcase moments about your childhood, family, holiday highlights or other special moments shared with loved ones; it is all up to you. I designed this class with many themes in mind.

I will also be teaching two layout classes as well as one other project class. Right now I am waiting on the papers to arrive. I’m so pleased that I have been able to get so many new paper lines. I will post these samples once the product arrives. So give me a few days.

My friend Stephenie Hamen, one of the lead Fiskateers just started a really neat blog. It is called “Crop Girl Proudly Presents” she talks about crops and crop culture. If you get a chance stop by, say hi and check it out. I’m sure Stephenie will always have something interesting to say.

I found this and thought I would share it with you. I think it would be great fun for both kids and adults. I do believe Ansley and I just might have to Grinch a few people in our neighborhood. Below is how it all works.

You’ve Just Been Grinched!

You’ve been selected as the recipient of this ornament. The Grinch made it just for you! And you don’t want to disappoint the Grinch!

The following are his demands… If you want to see any presents under your Christmas tree!

1. Hang up one copy of his festive face where all can see so you don’t get Grinched again!

2. Make or buy two ornaments.

3. Send them to two unsuspecting friends-you must include pictures of the Grinch and a copy of this letter so the next Grinchee can send off his/her ornament! Make photocopies if necessary.

4. Bring your package to your friend’s house. Ring the bell and take off! The Grinch would be extremely disappointed if you were to get caught.

5. Don’t break the chain if you want a Merry Christmas.

And my friend Patti sent me this link. She Elfed a group of us Fiskateers… we appear in this order… Me, Jane Hasty, Patti Church and Stephenie Hamen. I think it is so funny. They are all at a crop right now and I really do not like being geographically challenged. Because I am here and they are there! Have fun. I’m sure there will be lots of laughs. I miss you three a lot.

We are putting up the tree this evening. I have been cleaning the front room all day. This years tree will look totally different from last years. It is so easy and I love it! First time ever I have placed colored lights on my tree. Ansley is thrilled. I will show photos once we get it just right. Have a wonderful evening.

It looks as though our neighborhood “Gangstas” wear fuzzy slippers and hang out with “Ostrich Farmers.” Ansley (white shirt) and her friends Erin and Foster had a fun time passing out candy to trick-or-treaters as well as surprising some with a blast of silly string. Please note… strict instructions/warnings were given to only blast your siblings and friends… no small children were harmed and everyone seemed to have had a wonderful time. Oh and just so you know, Maya Road products make great “Gangsta” bling. I created Ansley and Erin’s bling using a blossom chipboard and a Philadelphia Uppercase Letter. All I did was cover them in silver and gold paint and glitter.

Today I am washing clothes, packing and gathering supplies for my weekend getaway to San Antonio. Tomorrow I will be meeting 50 other Fiskateers for a great creative/instructional event. I cannot wait to get there. It will be fun meeting everyone and getting to play with all the wonderful Fiskars products.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour.