ruff ruff...won't you be mine?? XOXO

Just one more ATC for good measure!! I bought the epoxy stickers (K and Company)at Michael's and they are also at Archiver's. So are you Love Struck yet? I hope I am strong and can stay away from that new line by Making Memories. Then there's the new Basic Grey line. And Memory Box and Cosmo Cricket. What's a girl to do??? HELP!! I must get back on track!! Thanks for visiting. Tami :p

PS. 'Ole woodie girl is planning to teach a class at Smudges real soon for the fabo *Candy duo*. If you are local we'd love to have you join us for a stamping good time!! More details soon so please check back. Later gators. Smile

Another ATC and the Party is on!!

Hello. Its very late and I can't sleep. Watching Anderson Cooper on CNN right now. Major Cooper fan!! Are you getting sick of my ATCs yet? I did make all the ones I have posted this week. I was naughty on Friday and slipped back to my old bad shopping habits so to punish myself I have to make yet another Saving Haiti donation. The Superbowl Sunday Party is a go for Feb. 7 at Lunds!! I hope you can join me for a stamping good time complete with five projects and of course a few prizes. Email me if you'd like to come. The festivities will end before the game starts so if you are a football fan such as myself you will still have time to view the game. I really appreciate advance signups and plan to start *noonish* (12-12:30). Keep your eyes peeled for an email this weekend. We had more freezing rain on Friday nite and let me tell you I was slip sliding away on the way home. I wish I could fall sleep but I'm wide awake so I've been doing laundry, wrapping Christmas gifts (yes in January), packing up a *stamp transaction* and now I'm blogging. On a very sad note I found out via email two lovely Minnesota women passed away this week. My heart is so heavy right now with their passing. Life is so precious. One never knows what today or tomorrow will bring. Good nite my friends. I guess I should be saying a very early good morning to you. I am also thinking about the people living in CA (Hi Tracy)and all the lucky people at CHA. I can't believe how many times I blogged this week. Are you impressed? I am. I had a great week! How about you? Happy weekend. Tami

Mr. Froggie sends his love

Here's another ATC from Monday nite. I had to buy another package of these K and Company Valentine stickers today to make Valentines with my new glittery K and Company Valentine paper. I know bad Tami!! Nightie night. I am sure I will sleep well tonight as I could never sleep last night. I also thought today was Friday. Nothing like rushing the week. Later!

Its 29 degrees at 5 pm. Heat Wave in MN!!

Hello. More crappy weather today. Freezing rain. Yes slip sliding away and my car looks like a glazed donut. I had to chip away at the ice on every window so I could see driving. I went to Michael's today. I had to buy one item but I left with two things. I got a Sizzix embossing purse for 80% off. I couldn't believe it. It came with 10 embossing folders. The sad part of my good deal is I once bought myself this cute little number but then I returned it because I own a Cuttlebug. Oh well now I have two machines to emboss with...one for each hand. LOL!! I did have a gift card so I treated myself. Have a great weekend. Tami

I wanted to share my December ATC with you. Happy Winter and stay warm!! I had troubles uploading this post so its now evening!!

ATC night at Smudges

Tonight we gathered at Smudges for our first meeting of 2010. Here's a couple of my ATCs I made to swap with the other gals. Carolyn lead the group and we made some lovely Valentine treat holders. It was so great to see everyone again after the holidays. I am watching Ugly Betty now. Love that show!! I hope your week is going great. They are predicting freezing rain for Thursday. A storm is coming too with more snow this weekend. Great!! Although I love fresh snow, I dislike freezing rain and ice. I'm however looking forward to the Vikings game on Sunday and maybe a quick visit to Archiver's some time this week to use my 30% off coupon. I know I am being naughty and breaking my promise but I want to check out a couple new things. I plan to have my annual Superbowl Sunday Stamping party at Lunds on Sunday, February 7th. I hope you can join me. Its always a stamping good time!!! More details to follow soon. Thanks for stopping by my friends. Tami

Part III ATCs

While on Erin's blog tonight I realized I forgot to post her adorable ATC from our November meeting held at Smudges so here it is. Better late than never (sorry Erin). Happy Cyber Monday everyone. Recently I ordered myself a couple Origins products in a weak moment no less so I won't be doing any online shopping today. Hopefully anyway!! How about you? Every December while several people are out and about and in the holiday shopping frenzy and mode, I tend to shop for myself. It happens every year for some strange reason not that I don't shop throughout the year for me!! I usually buy myself a few treats which is not the smartest move right now but oh well that's how the ball bounces some days. Have a terrific Monday and I'll be back soon. I can't believe it will be December in just a couple of days. Tami

ATCs Part II

More ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) as promised!! I rescanned Ruth Ann's ATC as it was pointing in the wrong direction. Donna made the COOL *grungy* one and mine is the turkey card because I am Tami the Turkey!! Gobble Gobble. And, last but not least is Erin's. She made the Coexist one to honor their family dog Morgan. He recently went to doggie heaven. Speaking of dogs, I know two people that recently lost their dog Trish and Bob the owners of Smudges and my nephew Gino. In both cases, their dogs Jack and Otis respectively dashed out in front of cars and sadly both were killed. My heart is heavy for all three of these families. So so sad. One driver stopped (NH) and the other one here in MN did not.

I will post Erin's ATC card next and I will try and find a photo of my nephew's dog Otis. All so very sad. I never did get a chance to met Otis. I hope all the doggies are resting peacefully in doggie heaven. My immediate family in NH have lost three dogs this year. Thanks for swinging by today. Tami

Giving thanks to my friends!!

Good day friends and happy Friday. Today I thought I'd post the ATCs from our November meeting held at Smudges on Wednesday night. Cindy made the clever cornucopia one on top and the birthday girl Carolyn made the adorable pilgrims ATC. I really enjoyed all of them and will post the others later today. I have spent way too much time on this post trying to upload three different photos on one post. Any tips for me?? Help!! I need to leave now and go run some errands. Please be sure to check out the Memory Box blog to see the card I posted this morning. Click on the icon on the right side of my blog Guest Blog with Tami and it should take you there. Thanks for stopping by. I'm still accepting signups for my Holiday Card Class at Lunds this coming Sunday, 1 pm. Be there or be square!! Later chicks. Tami

Hello friends!! I'm still alive but I've got a bone to pick with you....

Wednesday evening was our monthly ATC (Artist Trading Card) gathering at Smudges (thanks Trish and Leslie). Here's a pic of my ATC. The one on the left is my actual ATC because I used two tiny ribbon scraps on the corners. I also love to staple!! I'd love to get my paws on the Tim Holtz baby stapler (tiny staples). On my ATC I forced myself to use the small white/black polka dot ribbon as I had saved the short scraps in hopes of finding more of the ribbon. That never happened. Oh well its not like I don't have enough ribbon to open a small store. We had a blast at Smudges as usual and the ATCs were totally awesome. I will try and post more after my Halloween party is over. Erin lead the project at our ATC meeting and we made a spooktacular PEEPS pumpkin box holder. I hope to mail mine to my neice and nephew in NH on Monday. They all came out so cute but its too big for me to scan for the 'ole blog.

Gosh AOL pi--es me off!! It constantly crashes and I lose my Internet connection continuously. I just lost my entire post gosh darn it.

Anyway I best get to bed now as its super late and I need my beauty rest. I've been keeping busy prepping for my Halloween bash on Sat. night and I finished my weekly Memory Box Friday card on Wed. Yay me!! I'm still accepting signups for Sat. nite so let me know if you'd like to join us. It going to be a stamping good time!! I hope you had a great day and a pleasant tomorrow. Tami...later gators. Oh I've been watching a lot of football lately and of course my favorite show Dancing with the Stars. I'll be back hopefully soon. Happy Birthday Ruth Ann if you are reading this and Chris you better email me. Its been way too long dude. I never talk like that!!!

Day One of the festivities!!

I made this ATC for our monthly group however almost half of us will be attending Lindsay's Cosmo Cricket Class at The Scrapbook Shop in Lexington. I am so excited! I've worked really hard to get a lot of work done prior to Scrapfest and I did a tiny bit of shopping too!

Today is our good friend Cindy's birthday. Happy Birthday girlfriend. Can't wait to celebrate with you today!! I won't mention the number even though I know she would not care. So today I have Cindy and Cosmo Cricket on my mind and The Boyfriend...Lindsay from Cosmo Cricket. I can't believe he is teaching two classes right before Scrapfest but it doesn't surprise me. The Man just never stops! I am positive the women will go crazy over him in both classes today. I do believe there are a few spots left if you live local and want to attend. I am SO looking forward to all the fun and action this week!! I am still having laptop issues but have learned to accept it. I have lost so many documents as I keep forgetting to press save. You think I would have learned by now. Still waiting for three separate charge credits to post to my Visa cards for incorrect laptop parts. I tell you its always something. I'm loving my new driveway. It makes me so happy!! :D Thanks for stopping by the 'ole bloggie!!

I made the ATC with Memory Box stamps, Rubber Moon and the new Boyfriend Mini Deck from Cosmo Cricket. I colored the penquin (Lindsay) with Copics and the tiny little paper clips (expensive little buggers) are from Seven Gypsies. Have a great day friends. I will try and post something soon. Tami

Snap, crackle, pop....its time to shop!! :D

Hey, I knew I'd get your attention!!! What the title means is I'm all excited!! I got my weekly (Friday) Memory Box blog to finally post after fighting with AOL and my laptop for five long hours this am not to mention several hours last night. I wish I could just go buy a new laptop but that's not going to happen anytime soon on my beer budget. LOL!! Plus its so chilly willie!! Right now its only 64 degrees. Brrrrr!! If you have some time this weekend please visit the Memory Box blog (Dave's) and check out my card. I hate to beg. Gosh I feel like a dog beggin' for a bone and other days I feel like I'm in the doghouse!! But for today I'm a pretty happy camper. Now if I could just have some of those new Poppy Stamp dogs and more of the Poppy people I'd be in doggie heaven!! Man I just love them. If you haven't seen them yet just click on the Poppy stamps blinkie logo on my blog and it will take you to Poppy heaven. I read that Dave released some clear Poppy stamps but for the life of me I can't find them. If anyone knows where they are hiding please fill me in!!

Well its a mere 64 degrees right now and I'm freezing my a** off!! I'm stamping in fifth gear right now but felt the need to take a blog break!! Tomorrow I am dropping off a few of my class samples (a mini board) at Smudges for my All Occasion Card class next Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 am. I plan to attend the free Make and Take at Smudges which is from 12-3pm. I got a sneak peak of Leslie's totally sweet Poppy Stamps card on Wed. night when we had our monthly ATC (Artist Trading Card) gathering at Smudgey's (I purposely wrote that because I'm on a high right now)!! I did have a large coffee at Caribou this afternoon so that may explain things a bit. The place was packed and that's because its winter today in Minnesota. Its just so strange.

Anyway, here are a couple more ATC's per Carrie's request. Thanks for the great idea *Candy*!! I will post them in twos and in NO particular order. When I reached into my baggie today these two were on top. Thanks for stopping by and please sign up for my class next Thursday if you can as I'd love to have you join us. We always have a good time at Smudges!! Remember my class is also available "to go" if you can't make it next week. I will be adding an evening session soon (same class) just as soon as I find a night that's available at Smudges. Have a super duper weekend my friends. I plan to par-tay a bit on Satureday evening!! Smooches!! xox Tami :D

ATCS:
Left-Donna (her blog is listed on my blog)
Right-Cindy and she is blogless!!!

Card Class at Smudges Thursday, July 23, 10:30 am

Hello friends!!
I'm still alive and kicking! I've been pretty busy lately taking care of some personal things. I wanted to let you all know I'm scheduled to teach a Mixed Bag Card Class next Thursday, July 23 at Smudges in Chanhassen, MN. Please call the store to signup (phone number is listed below on the right hand side of my blog) and/or send me an email. If you can not make the class you may order the class to go and I will provide you with the kits. Email me please with any questions. We will be making cards using an assortment of stamp companies available at Smudges including Cuttlebug embossing folders and die cuts. I can hardly wait as it seems like I haven't taught in ages. I'm really looking forward to seeing some old friends and hanging out at Smudges!! Please sign up soon if you want to have some good laughs and fun stamping with me at Smudges!! :D

Here's a couple ATCs (Artist Trading Card) from tonight at Smudges. We had our monthly meeting and its always fun to get together, craft, gab and shop!! Tonight we stamped on fabric. Thanks Cindy and Carolyn. And everyone. Our dear friend Tamara is moving to Iowa very soon and we are going to miss her. Me, I will miss her something WICKED!! She is such an amazing woman and an incredible friend. Things will not be the same for me with her gone. Bye bye girl but I will be seeing you in Sept. Tamara is returning to school for her Masters Degree in Education and will be getting married to Bobby Joe in Sept. I am so proud of her and am really happy for her. Change is good and I wish you all the best Tamara if you are reading this blgo. OK I better stop blabbing and get to bed early for a change. Have a great Thursday and remember to visit the Memory Box Blog on Friday to see my weekly guest blog. Thanks for stopping by. I know I have been a bad blogger lately!! Tami :D

My ATC is on the left and Erin's is on the right. I would love to scan all of them but I am too tired. I wanted to post mine and her's was on top of the pile so I added her's too. Hopefully no hard feelings from my other friends. Everyone's ATC was awesome. Thanks you girlies for making it so much fun every month. Next month we are meeting at Blick Art Materials (Copics). Ought Oh Spaghetti O's as its right next door to Archiver's!! Can you say double trouble?? Later dudettes. SMILE!! Its almost Friday. I can't wait for the weekend. Fun, fun, fun!!