Soldering around a mini-collage...

I took a soldering class today. We created paper collages under glass and soldered around them to seal them up, added a ring at the top and made them charms for a necklace or ornament.

This is an interesting skill to add to my paper crafting skills. We'll see what becomes of it - in the meantime I'm thinking in a smaller scale and will see what fits in this new medium.

Perhaps I'll share pictures soon.

Happy Birthday Uncle Joe!

Uncle Joe had a birthday ... he rocks! I made him a card - I liked it so I'm sharing.

Since Global Warming is on our mind .... Andrea the "Hip Hop Frog" says change three light bulbs from regular incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. Everyone benefits!

Scrapbook show in Chantilly!

The Great American Scrapbook Show has landed in Chantilly, VA this weekend. I was able to go for a couple hours this afternoon before the Saturday crowds arrive. I had a great time!

All those supplies in one place .... and it's always about the supplies! Hopefully, I'll be able to make some stuff and post pictures to show you.

More soon - Chrisi

Guarding the Yard!

Someone's got to do it....

2007 National Race for the Cure

Today, I again walked in the National Race for the Cure with my friends from work - Team NRTC! It's always such an amazing experience!

This year brought us a new team member - Mini Mo Murphy! I walk to celebrate the life of her Grandmother, Maureen Murphy and Mini Mo's future. Grandma Maureen's attitude during her battle with breast cancer taught me how to deal with so much in my own life - I thank her often.

When you look at our team - I hope you'll think of something you can do to help any people who are dear to your heart. Anything helps and there is always room for more help.

Dad's Birthday - Let's all Celebrate!

May 26th is dad's birthday. He loved his birthday - but not for the usual reasons (presents and attention) - rather, he liked sharing his birthday with everyone else. To him it marked the beginning of Summer as it usually fell near Memorial Day. That meant crabs and beer, BBQ at the Knights of Columbus and people visiting and hanging around. It was always about the people with Dad.

I miss him everyday - but can't help remembering that he taught me to laugh at life's moments and look for the opportunity in all things (just don't get caught). Most of all - don't look back, always smile and let people know (out loud) you love them.

This is a typical picture of Dad. He loved to be a goofball in front of a camera. For this one, he told me he was holding up the building.