ONE LITTLE WORD BLOG CHALLENGES!

Use the word STOP
Take time to STOP and enjoy the little things!


I am so excited about this!!!
I have had these pictures for a year+ and didn't know how to scrap them!!! When I seen the challenge this title & these photos came to mind almost immediately!!!! AND I have had these little ANT brads for 5+ years I'm sure(got them in a brad swap).........sure is nice to put them to use!!!!! You might not be able to notice, but I have added a few ANT brads to the word STOP!!!! The challenge was just posted this morning....and I am DONE, WTG Donna(LOL)!!!!!






Use the word GO
Ready Set GO....After a long long wait the big day is finally here!

Not the greatest photo.....but I love it!!! Just before we were going to walk out the door to take Daylan to the school for the big departure, he remembered something and RAN to get it.......hence he is blurry in the photo!!!

Late getting this one done, but thought I'd post it ANYWAY!!! I'm thinking I'm not very happy with the balance of this layout....might have to re-do it....hmmmm????

HAPPY(surprise)30TH ANNIVERSARY RANDY & DEBBIE...great party!!!!!

Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like, "You know, sometimes I just forget to eat."

Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name, and my keys, BUT I've never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat.

**note: I didn't write this, I received it as part of an e-mail with several other one liners.......this one made me chuckle!! **

On ANY GIVEN DAY during the month of MAY in good ole ALBERTA, on a one day road trip............chances are you will see ALL OF THIS!!!!

SUMMER BLING CLASS june 9th

Here is a little tease of the SUMMER BLING class being held at the Camrose Weekend Crop June 9th in Camrose!!! Hope you like what you see so far!!!


Class products include:
3 sheets of cardstock
4 sheets of pattern paper-Upsy Daisy Designs(CAD company)Ice Cream Shoppe line-Lemon Ice, Bubblegum, Cotton Candy, & Mango Sorbet
1 package Heidi Swapp chipboard letters
1 yard of Maya Road Crushed Velvet ribbon
Pieces of-
Maya Road Chipboard scrolls
Heidi Swapp jewels-Martha border
Heidi Swapp jewel brads
Prima Marketing Sprite flowers

FATHER/DAD ALBUM PROJECT(class being held during the CAMROSE WEEKEND CROP)

I am happy to announce that Jayme from Scrapbooking Fanactics will be teaching the mini album class during the CAMORSE WEEKEND CROP!!
Jayme has been scrapbooking for 3.5 years... and passionately for 3.45 years! A life long crafter, it didn't take her long to figure out that scrapbooking was more than a hobby... it was a calling!
In between chasing her three year old daughter (and main muse) she teaches classes at the local scrapbook store in Spruce Grove, runs her own on-line store and writes the "Made in Canada" article for Canadian Scrapbooker magazine.
She is also preparing a class for the Crop for Kids event to be held this coming October.
Her style is usually a little messy, a little quirky and she loves to have fun playing with new techniques, but she has been known to try anything... She is excited to be on her way to Camrose and is looking forward to meeting everyone there.

CLASS INFO:
SATURDAY JUNE 9TH-$25
AFTERNOON(1-3 ish)class
FATHER/DAD ALBUM PROJECT
(just in time for Father's day)
(product lines, and project samples will be posted on blog before June 1st)

Another update!

IT'S GETTING BETTER.......

CAMROSE CROP WEEKEND

DATE:

JUNE 8th, 9th, & 10th

exact times TBA

Friday(late afternoon)-Sunday Afternoon

WHERE:

GARDNER COLLEGE

4707 56 STREET

CAMROSE, ALBERTA

COST:

$60 per person

Price includes:

A full weekend of cropping with your very own table space,

5 meals(& snacks), and a goody bag($10 value-hot new product)!

Your space is reserved once payment is received.......no exceptions please!!!!

A MAXIMUM OF 25 crafters will be registered!

There will be door prizes, challenges, make n' takes, & lots of CHOCOLATE!!!!!

REGISTRATION

Full weekend registration deadline May 31st, 2007

1 DAY REGISTRATION
One day registrations will be available June 1st,

and are subject to available space to a maximum of 25.

If you would like your name on a waiting list for the

one day registration contact me immediately!!!

This will work on a 1st come 1st serve basis!!!!

FRIDAY-$15 no meals, snacks included!

SATURDAY-$30 includes 3 meals & snacks!

SUNDAY-$20 includes 2 meals & snacks!

1 day registrations do NOT include goodie bag valued at $10!!!

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ON SITE STORE:

I am VERY happy to announce that Jayme from

SCRAPBOOKING FANATICS

will be attending this event, and she will bringing with her a STORE!!!!

This is great news for local scrapbookers......we will be hosting a public shopping time

for local scrapbookers that are not attending the crop.........stay tuned!!!!

PRE-ORDERS can be made at

http://scrapbookingfanatics.com/catalog/

and delivered to the crop without shipping fees!!!

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CLASSES:

There will be 2 classes offered on Sat. June 9th!!

Each class is limited to 10 scrapbookers/crafters!

Registered croppers will have 1st chance to register for classes,

then on June 1st the remaining spots will be open to the

1 day registered croppers, and general public!!!

Classes include ALL supplies needed to complete the project!

You will however need to bring a basic tool kit

(kit info will be forwarded to those that register for a class)

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A.M. (9-11) class $15

SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT(feminine)

(bling theme)

full of color, lots of flowers, and of course BLING!!!!

Instructor: Donna(me)

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AFTERNOON(1-3 ish)class $25

FATHER/DAD ALBUM PROJECT

(just in time for Father's day)

Instructor: Jayme from SCRAPBOOKING FANATICS

(product lines, and project samples will be posted on blog before June 1st)

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WEEKEND TIDBITS:

Accommodations

Please contact me directly if you are in need of accommodations.

Unfortunately Camrose is running their NO VACANCY signs, very busy weekend!

There are rooms available at the college for Friday evening, but not Sat.!

Gardner college will accommodate us for camper/trailers at a of rate of $10 per night per unit,

and have reserved a separate washroom/shower for those with camping facilities.

EVENT $$$'S

Registration is based on the cost of the weekend..........no profit will be made by organizer.

Any excess funds will be donated to a local charity/service club and will be announced at the crop!!!

Please note: I am organizing this event hoping to keep cost to a minimum.

It would be a dream to fill the crop without having to spend $$$ on advertising,

Please forward this e-mail to ALL your scrapbooking friends & family,

and ask them to pass it to their friends & family!!!

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP IN GETTING THE WORD OUT!!!!!!

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UPDATES:

For the latest news be sure to visit

http://just4ustampingandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

or

http://just4uandmeblog.blogspot.com/

If you have any questions please e-mail me at just4u@telusplanet.net

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for information on the

City of Camrose

please visit http://www.camrose.com/

or contact me directly!

CAMROSE WEEKEND CROP

I am very exctied about the latest developments.........I have been able to lower the cost, add meals & 2 classes(optional).
Please note: Registration is now limited to 25 crafters(orginally stated a max of 40).

Please pass this info on to all your crafty friends. AND please note: this event is not exclusive to a particular scrapbooking format...........EVERYONE is WELCOME!!!!

DATE:
JUNE 8th, 9th, & 10th

WHERE:
GARDNER COLLEGE
4707 56 STREET
CAMROSE, ALBERTA

ON SITE STORE:
I am VERY happy to announce that Jayme from
SCRAPBOOKING FANATICS
will be attending this event, and she will bringing with her a STORE!!!! This is great news for local scrapbookers......we will be hosting a public shopping time for scrapbookers that are not attending the crop.........stay tuned!!!!

PRE-ORDERS can be made at
http://scrapbookingfanatics.com/catalog/
and delivered to the crop without shipping fees!!!

COST:
$60 per person
Price includes:
A full weekend of cropping with your very own table space, 5 meals(& snacks), and a goody bag($10 value)! Your space is reserved once payment is received.......no exceptions please!!!!
A MAXIMUM OF 25 crafters will be registered!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
May 31st, 2007

One day registrations will be available June 1st,
and are subject to available space to a maximum of 25.

CLASSES:
There will be 2 classes offered on Sat. June 9th
Each class is limitied to 10 scrapbookers/crafters
On June 1st the remaining spots in the classes

will be open to the public!!!
Classes include ALL supplies needed to complete the project!
You will however need to bring a basic tool kit(information will be forwarded to registered scrappers)

A.M. (9-11) class $10
SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT

AFTERNOON(1-4)class $25
FATHER'S DAY MINI ALBUM

WEEKEND TIDBITS:
Registration is based on the cost of the weekend..........no profit will be made by organizer. Any excess funds will be donated to a local charity/service club and will be announced at the crop!!!

There will be door prizes, challenges, make n' takes, & lots of CHOCOLATE!!!!!

For more information or to register please e-mail me at just4u@telusplanet.net

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for information on the
City of Camrose
please visit http://www.camrose.com/
or contact me directly!

GRAD 2007

FAMILY PHOTOS

CONGRATULATIONS ADAM!!! You have 30 some days to walk the halls, attend the class, ride the bus, pack a lunch at your k-12 school............take the time to enjoy these last days!!!! Although it may not seem like it now.........when it's over, you will MISS IT!!!!!

THE GRADUATE

CEREMONY

PARTY TIME

Online SCRAPBOOKING/STAMPING party!!!

I decided to host a little online scrapbooking/stamping party for NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY..........check it out here!!!!

http://just4ustampingandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

CAMROSE WEEKEND CROP

CAMROSE CROP WEEKEND

DATE:
JUNE 8th, 9th, & 10th WHERE:
GARDNER COLLEGE
4707 56 STREET
CAMROSE, ALBERTA

ON SITE STORE:
I am VERY happy to announce that Jayme from
SCRAPBOOKING FANATICS
will be attending this event, and she will bringing with her a STORE!!!!
This is great news for local scrapbookers......we will be hosting a public shopping time
for scrapbookers that are not attending the crop.........stay tuned!!!!
PRE-ORDERS can be made at
http://scrapbookingfanatics.com/catalog/
and delivered to the crop without shipping fees!!!

COST:
$60 per person
Price includes:
A full weekend of cropping with your very own table space,
5 meals(& snacks), and a goody bag($10 value)!
Your space is reserved once payment is received.......no exceptions please!!!!
A MAXIMUM OF 25 crafters will be registered!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
May 31st, 2007 One day registrations will be available June 1st,
and are subject to available space to a maximum of 25. CLASSES:
There will be 2 classes offered on Sat. June 9th
Each class is limitied to 10 scrapbookers/crafters
On June 1st the remaining spots in the classes will be open to the public!!!
Classes include ALL supplies needed to complete the project!
You will however need to bring a basic tool kit(information will be forwarded to registered scrappers)

A.M. (9-11) class $10
SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT

AFTERNOON(1-4)class $25
FATHER'S DAY MINI ALBUM

UPDATES:
For the latest news be sure to visit
http://just4ustampingandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
or
http://just4uandmeblog.blogspot.com/


WEEKEND TIDBITS:
Registration is based on the cost of the weekend..........no profit will be made by organizer.
Any excess funds will be donated to a local charity/service club and will be announced at the crop!!!

Please note: I am organizing this event hoping to keep cost to a minimum.
It would be a dream to fill the crop without having to spend $$$ on advertising,
please forward this e-mail to ALL your scrapbooking friends & family, and ask them to pass it to their friends & family!!!

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP IN GETTING THE WORD OUT THERE!!!!!!

There will be door prizes, challenges, make n' takes, & lots of CHOCOLATE!!!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ for information on the
City of Camrose
please visit http://www.camrose.com/
or contact me directly!

scrapbooking challenge from YOUR 15 MINUTES blog!

check it out here: http://unpubbed.blogspot.com/

I love this challenge(scrapbook something from around your house)........thanks ladies!!!

QUOTE OF THE DAY!

A FREE LUNCH IS ONLY FOUND IN MOUSETRAPS. ~john capozzi





My take on this...........YOU WANT IT, EARN IT!

Haven't posted a FUNNY in a longtime....I thought this was a good one....thanks Georgette!!!

WHY CONDOMS COME IN BOXES OF 3, 6, AND 12"
Boy: A man walks into a drug store with his 8-year old son. They happen to walk by the condom display, and the boy asks, "What are these, Dad? To which the man matter-of-factly replies, "Those are called condoms, son.

Men use them to have safe sex." "Oh I see," replied the boy pensively. Yes, I've heard of that in health class at school."

He looks over the display and picks up a package of 3 and asks, "Why are there 3 in this package?" The dad replies, "Those are for high school boys, ONE for Friday, ONE for Saturday, and ONE for Sunday." "Cool" says the boy.

He notices a 6 pack and asks, "Then who are these for?" "Those are for college men," the dad answers, TWO for Friday, TWO for Saturday, and TWO for Sunday."

"WOW!" exclaimed the boy, "then who uses THESE?" he asks, picking up a 12 pack!
With a sigh and a tear in his eye, the dad replied, "Those are for the married men. ONE for January, ONE for February, ONE for March etc..........!!!!

I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THEM SING FOR THREE WEEKS NOW.........

finally today I get a picture!!!!

and did you notice how GREEN the GRASS is???? YEEHAW!!!!

baby x 2 = perfect

Well today.......was....lets say PERFECT!!!! I got to see, and spend time with 2 babies......for me, there is nothing better!!!! Both babies slept the whole time I was visiting, that's okay........a content sleeping baby is SO peaceful, who could ask for more!!!!


These two little sweethearts are 1st cousins..........Aubrey & Quincy! I have visited little Aubrey a few times now, everytime I see her she as a little more chub on her cheeks.....cute, cute!!!!





and here we have Quincy, one week old yesterday!!! Today was my 1st visit.......I was very excited to meet him.........I met him, but he hasn't met me yet...LOL!!!

sweet dreams Aubrey & Quincy!

SCATTERGORIES

From Patti's blog.........

Your Name: Donna
1. Famous Singer/Band: Dilan(Bob Dilan)
2. 4 letter word: dork
3. Street: Downing Street(I think there is one)
4. Color: dew drop blue(2 points HA)
5. Gifts/Presents: diamonds
6. Vehicle: Derango(spelling?)
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: souvenir DOG tags(oh brother, I can't think this morning)
8. Boy Name: Daniel/Daylan(couldn't put one without the other)
9. Girl Name: Danica/Dana(couldn't put one without the other)
10. Movie Title: Dumbo
11. Drink: DARN strong coffee
12. Occupation: doctor
13. Flower: dahlia
14. Celebrity: maDonna
15. Magazine: Dollar & Cents(I have NO idea)
16. U.S. City: Detroit
17. Pro Sports Teams: Denver Bronco's(not 100% that correct)
18. Fruit: there has GOT to be a fruit that starts with "D"........anyone? **edited**dh came up with one...........a DATE(we actully had a bet( and it appears I LOST), I thought a DATE was a FIG, so he goes to ASK JEEVES and it says a there is a fruit called a DATE......DAMM!!!!)
19. Reason for Being Late for Work: dead
20. Something You Throw Away: dried up fruit.....possible a FIG, or maybe a DATE!
21. Things You Shout: DON'T
22. Cartoon Character: Donald Duck.......another 2 pointer(I need them)!!! YA!!!!
OKAY, I FAILED!!!
I dare everyone that's read this to try it too. Remember everything must start with the first letter of your name.

LOOK what I FOUND in my YARD!!!!

If anyone from B.C.(or other warm locations)visit my blog, please don't laugh at us poor Albertan's......I know you are WAY ahead of us(weather wise, LOL)!!!!

HAVE A GREAT WARM WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!!!

The end of a GREAT WEEKEND

Glendon's crew leaves the hill(Glendon flag in tow)......THANKS EVERYONE.....it was GREAT!!!
Yes, Evan made it across!!!!

FINALLY....I get to see little Quincy!!!!

Not in real life(yet), but a few pictures arrived in my inbox tonight(thank goodness)!!! I just want to lean over and kiss my computer screen!!!

Note.....when I say finally, I don't really mean finally........I just mean I don't wait well!!!!

Dad(our nephew)gave me permission to post pictures of him.......so here they are!!!!

T.J., I hope your 1st few days of Dadhood have been good.......a little overwhelming I am sure, keep up the good work!

Rhonda........I can't wait to see/hold your new little man.......as you already know(as his Mom), he is VERY SWEET! Take care of yourself, get lots of rest, and we will see you soon!!!!

this is the one that makes me want to lean over and kiss my computer screen........talk about SWEET!!!!

He is a cutie for sure..........you were right T.J.!!!! LOVE the CHEEKS!!!

see my other Quincy post below: We(the family)have another early NEW ARRIVAL!!!