Play Ball

I love the World Series even if it is a sad reminder of the end of another great season for the boys of summer. So I wish the best to the Rockies and Red Sox (and am still deciding who I really want to win).

But let's take a moment to remember the Washington Nationals - so I've posted a pix of the Dancin' Presidents!

Crafting Retreat...Excitment Builds

I'm going to spend this coming weekend at Club Scrap's Rolling Retreat in Herndon, Virginia. Not really a vacation but it is 2 days of crafting, cropping and hanging with friends. I'm getting kinda excited about it - wrestling with the usual things ... what (OK how many) adhesives to bring, don't forget the camera, Bandaids (paper cuts), oh and projects to work on. I'll be sure to post some of the goodies when I finish all the classes!

Nat'l Card Making Weekend!

I celebrated with friends - first on Saturday at Angela's Happy Stamper I made a card for the troops and dropped it off. I of course did some shopping. Sunday brought me to the open house at Recollections and it was a great day with Laura, Jennifer and Tami. Again, we shopped - but we also made a card, signed up for classes and had a lovely lunch. Aside for buying, sharing ideas and gathering more supplies -- the art form is about laughing with friends.

We've decided to host a swap amongst ourselves and the theme is "virgin" stamps (those we haven't used before) - hopefully Jen is sharing this idea w/ Tami. I'll post some creations w/ this theme once some are completed.

Meanwhile - here's a new card (2 versions) I made with a set I'm still in love with - I hope you like it. -- Chrisi --

Happy Colors & Random Thoughts

Completely non-linear postings today ....

I love this color green! I'm practicing using colors I don't usually use - so that explains the blue. I'm liking it.

I've been called for United States District Court jury duty late October through November. I really don't mind - I believe in the system and this is part of it.

My pupster, Jake, is doing well 5 weeks after his knee surgery. The doctor says he's too active and I as the good mom MUST be better about it - ok I'm practicing to be better this week!

The sad part about the good weather is that it makes me realize baseball season is coming to an end. I'm sure I'll was poetic about that more in October.

More soon - Chrisi

New Perk-y Stamp Set

I have the coolest new stamp set and I love it! This is just a quick sampling - there will be more. Enjoy - Chrisi

Ribbons & Funnel Cakes

I can't believe it myself - I won a big ribbon a the Arlington County Fair for a journal I created. I learned this technique from Beverly Seymour of B-Line Stamps Designs. She's an amazing teacher and their stamps are so beautiful the art almost creates itself!

I entered the fair because it's fun to see all the other entries - and by entering I'm more likely to look it all over when I visit the fair. Oh yea, and an excuse to get a funnel cake.

So go to your local fair, see things you didn't know existed (a demo derby cake, Coke can lamp, a Wizard of Oz quilt) and you'll have a great time. I'm sure you can make something for next year's fair!

Let me know if you get a ribbon.

- Chrisi

County Fair Days

I went to the Prince William County Fair yesterday with Laura. Note to self: don't go on dollar night-noted. The Demo Derby was featuring the death of mini-vans. Popping tires generating thousands to scream in joy and funnel cake. I love America.