Okay, okay...I'll do it!

4 Jobs I've Had: Cashier, Clothing store manager, Receptionist, Director of Children's Ministry

4 Movies I've Seen: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Willy Wonka, ALL the 007 movies, Veggie Tales The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

4 Places I've been: California, Iowa, Washington, Canada

4 Places I've lived: Wisconsin (4 different places) and Washington State

4 TV Programs I watch: American Idol, Desperate Housewives, Grey's, General Hospital

4 Radio Shows I listen to: No radio shows only KLOVE.

4 Favorite Foods: Steak, Pasta, M&M's, and Chicken Parmesan (when made well)

4 Places I'd Rather be: Nowhere right now.

Well, there you have it. I'm lame...I know! Now if you haven't been tagged and would like to play...consider yourself tagged!

Little Tidbits!

I thought I'd show you what the candy jar looks like when it is full of springy looking candy. Isn't it cute? Now to find a cello bag big enough to cover the entire dish so I can wrap it up with a bow. If you have one will you let me know and I will buy it from you?

The card is for my hairdresser (whose surgery is today I believe) and I assure you...it is much cuter in real life! I know the papers are quite busy but really...they go so well together. One little tip I can give you today...If you are going to use liquid applique and crystal effects...use the liquid applique first so that when you heat it the crystal effects won't bubble. Duh, for me! Why didn't I think of that before? I do think I'll use this layout again as it is so cute and could lend itself to lots of fun cards.

And a request. I would love to have a Magnolia image or two. Girls, boys...whatever you have...if you have them could we trade some images maybe? I've got lots of Bella's, Hanna's, SU! stamps and even PTI. Please let me know!

Oh, and on Thursday (I will still probably post this day), Friday, and Saturday this week I will either be traveling to or attending the Northwest Christian Education Conference over in the Seattle area. My good friend, Carol, and I will be attending again this year and I'm just so excited! We have a great time together and connect on so many levels that it is really a great time! If, by chance, any of my readers will be attending please let me know so we can meet up. That would be so neat!

So, go forth and make today a super day!

Candy Dish

While I was in the dollar store the other day I picked up this clear glass container. It is relatively large so I wouldn't say it is for candles so I'm guessing for candy or that type of thing. I thought it would be neat to use some rub-ons to decorate this dish. My intent was to make it for Kyler's teacher for Easter. She likes plain M&M's so I'll get some spring colored M&M's but them in a cello bag and then present it in this dish. It was hard to get a good picture without anything in it but the front of the dish says The Sweetest Thing and the sides are decorated with a scrolly, flowery type of rub-on. I started out using the black rub-on instead of white but I ruined it and had to take it off and start over again...with the white. All in all I like the look. Whatcha all think?

A couple of my SU! customers placed an order yesterday and I had some stuff to add to it that got me a free SAB set. While looking at the mini catalog I realized that I had totally missed one set that is so stinkin' cute! It is called Merci and has a heart, butterfly, small flower, big flower, and of course the word Merci. I can see many cute thank you cards with that set! Just remember the SAB catalog is only good for another 2 weeks so if you want any of the sets just contact your demo to place an order for you. Also, I feel the need to let you guys know that SU! has raised their minimum shipping cost from $3.95 to $6.95. What this means is that any order from $1 to $69.49 will have a shipping cost of $6.95. $69.50 and above will have the regular 10% applied to the order. I have to be honest and tell you that I don't like the raise in the minimum at all. While I completely understand the cost of shipping has risen a lot I also know that lots of online crafting stores don't even charge shipping with an order of $35 or $40 (and one I have bought from it's $10). I don't honestly think that this change will help SU! but they have to do what they need to make their business work too.

Okay, now that the unpleasant news is over how about some good news? Do you guys remember that I gave you a little challenge last Friday and that I said I'd pick a winner from those that told me about their RAK? Well, it looks like only 3 people took me up on my challenge so I'm sending all three of you a little something. Kristine, Cheryl, and Diane...thank you for stepping outside of yourself and doing something nice for another person. If you three ladies would please e-mail me your addresses (even if I already have it) I'll get something off to you!

I hope that you all make today a great Monday!

Yay!

Yesterday was another fun mail day for me. Do you see that card over there ------> That is an RAK that I received yesterday from Cristina. Cristina blogs about her life as a mom, wife, and stamper over at We3ski. I have to tell you that I'm woefully neglectful in know which SU! sets are which so I don't know what she used but I love her tone on tone and the blue and brown...love it! What is in the little bag you may ask? Cute little embellishments for me to be creative with. Now...lets just hope I can be creative with them! Cristina is always so upbeat and sweet. You really should go check out her blog! Thank you so much for the fun RAK Cristina!

I started working on a little Easter gift for Kyler's teacher yesterday. I like how it has come along so far. When it is all finished, which should be soon, I make sure to show it to you guys. Oh, and I'm also making a card for my hairdresser who is having surgery on Tuesday. I received a couple of the Underthehoody Bella images in the image swap I was a part of so I thought that would be cute and it is so far!

Oh, and this is going to sound silly but...I got the license plates for my car in the mail yesterday too. Now...I officially own my car well...until the bank sends me a new registration with their name on it and then I'll just be driving it around (and lookin' good doing it!) for them!

I keep forgetting to tell you guys something and this morning I still can't remember...hate that! I would tell the kids that it must have been a lie then...no! I was not going to lie to you! LOL! If I think of it again I'll come back and tell you in a separate post.

Don't forget about my little challenge for you guys and while you are at it...have a stupendous Sunday!

Yesterday...

It was a fun mail day for Kyler and I. I got a super cute card from Amber Porter. She made the cutest card with her Sweet Celebrations Hanna set. The little dog is from a MFT set. The paper piecing and the bling is SO much fun! I'm so honored she sent me this card! Thank you Amber!

And then Kyler got an RAK yesterday too! I signed us up to be part of an international kiddo swap on Sari's blog. I was paired up with a mom from Finland. We sent her 4 year old daughter a my little pony, ribbon bracelets, and some cute heart tissues. You can see our swap partner HERE. Anyway, Kyler received his package yesterday and it was so cool! They sent him, first off, a super cute card! I think that is a Magnolia image (correct me if I'm wrong) in green because Kyler's favorite color is green. They also sent some candy and a comic book. Kyler has enjoyed reading the comic book by the pictures. I thought the cutest thing was the picture that Julia (4 years old) drew of Kyler. I don't think you can see it in the picture but it is adorable that she did that for him! Thank you so much to Julia and her mom!

Sari is holding another one of these swaps so if you'd like to try it out go to her blog and sign up. I know your kids will enjoy it!

Don't forget my little challenge to you guys yesterday! Read THIS post to find out what the challenge is! :o)

Have a super Saturday!