Doris' Blog

Hello Summer!!

Greetings Everyone!!  So, what does everyone think about all this fabulous weather??  I am loving it but do not want it to get much warmer.  This is just about right for me.  I have had the opportunity to play in the garden, do a little Vitamin D walking, and simply enjoying each day soaking in the rays in one way or another.  Hope you are all having fun also.  Let's take it while we can get it!!

It has been a busy time for me, hence, no blog for a while.  I surprisingly have come to enjoy blogging so I'm glad to have some time to get out here to say hello.  Not sure why it has been so busy and it does make me wonder how I ever managed to ever work.  It's only been of late that I have felt as good as I do in long time.  I actually feel GREAT so I guess summer can do that to a person along with some vitamin B-12.  Seems to be working well for me.  Continuing to deal with other health issues but those will come along also.  It all takes time.

So the only reason that the garden is a big deal is that it has been, well, perhaps 12 years or so since I have entertained the idea of a garden.  It's small with flowers, baskets, a tomato plant and also a cucumber plant but it is a start.  It does add lots of color to the yard and makes it look pretty so sitting in the sun is made doubly (is this a word?) happy, i.e., the sun and garden.  Oh the joys of life do not need to include winning the lottery although that would be lovely and I would be willing to accept it.  hee hee One can dream!!

I am continuing to help on occasion at Mimi's Crop Circle in Burien.  The Monday make-n-take is a good challenge for me so I have enjoyed being able to contribute ideas and techniques on several of the Mondays each month.  I've included some photos of what we worked on this past Monday.  It was fun and the group attending is definitely growing which is always fun to have happen.   Their 3-year anniversary is coming up so save 9 June 2012 as a day to celebrate with them.  There will be demo's, make-n-takes, fun, food, and lots of other great stuff.  Mark your calendar and plan on attending.  It is rewarding to see folks help to support a small local such as Mimi's.  Having a place to play is the incentive that I need to support Mimi's.  I hope you share with me this support so...... let's play - anytime.  Just let me know when to be there!!  I'll bring the tuna sandwiches!!

My baby girl, Kayla, whom many of you know, graduates in 3 weeks from college.  Remember when she hung out at the West Seattle shop when she was only 8 or so.  Her mom, dad, and I can hardly believe that she is all grown up having turned 21 last week.  It was fun to be a part of the dinner party where she was served her first drink.  Oh to be young again!!  Kayla is not sure the direction she will be heading in but I am confident that whatever it might be, she will realize success and continue to be well rounded. Although not her first love, she has inherited a real talent for paint and canvas.  I really do hope it becomes a hobby that she will excel in.  Time will tell.

I mostly wanted to say hello so..... Hello!!  I'll be back soon.  In the meantime, take care.  

Hugs to all - Doris

All three of these greeting cards were completed using the same process of wax resist.  In these cases, the wax used was that of a Crayola crayon.  Each card was stamped with Momento Ink (Tsukineko) and colored in with wax crayons.  The blue background was colored in with Prismacolor pencils which work well also because of the high wax content in the pencil.  All rubber stamps are from Peddler's Pack. After all the coloring is complete, take the Momento inkpad and do a wash over the entire image.  The entire surface will be black.  With a paper towel, wipe off as much of the black as possible.  The areas colored with the crayons will resist the ink and will wipe right off using the paper towel.  Loads of fun!! Enjoy!!

Happy 90th Birthday Miss Evie!!

Hello Bloggers!!  Hope this weather is agreeing with everyone!!  It is a start to summer I'd say.  Managed to get the lawn mowed yesterday.  It started out dry but by the time my brother-in-law, Leo, was done, it was raining.  Another sign that when you live in Seattle, you do what you have to do.  Thanks Leo - it looks great!!  

It is my hope this year that I do some gardening to get some color into it.  I am excited about this because it has been years since I've had the liberty of even remotely thinking about it.  Once upon a time, I had a lovely garden, including a vegetable one, so I'm gonna see what I can do this year.  I'm beginning to find my niche.  There is life after the store.  There is actually a lot of life.  I am having a ball with numerous play days and even getting some projects done.  Still need to get organized but that is a slow process.  Closing two stores within a year of each other is no easy task.  It is taking time but I am getting there.

Because many of you know my friend, Miss Evie, I thought it appropriate to let you all know via the blog that Miss Evie turns 90 on 17 April.  How exciting is that?  I have known Evie for about 14 years now and I can only say that those years have passed quickly.  I would love to have her mailbox flooded with greeting cards for her special day.  Even if you do not know Evie, she would totally enjoy receiving a card so..... here is her address:  Evelyn MacDonald, 4423 54th Avenue, SW, Seattle, WA 98116.  Thanks very much in advance for thinking about her.  Overall, she is doing well and loves getting mail.  While I was visiting the other day, I snapped her photo and told her she would be on the internet.  A great big huge smile came to her face not really sure what it all meant but she knew it had to do with her birthday.  The assisted facility that she lives at is hosting a small party in her honor this weekend. Should be fun!!

  

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS EVIE!!!

On to some other news.... The Puyallup Rubber Stamp Convention is fast approaching.  It is scheduled for Saturday, 19 May, and Sunday, 20 May 2012 at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center (where it has always been).  Tickets for a 2-day admission are $6.00 and are available from Mimi's Crop Circle located in Burien, WA.  Call them if you need information (206) 838-7659.  They would likely mail them as I will to anyone who sends a pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelope directly to either of us.  Email me (topstamp@msn.com) or call them for the address if interested.   More convention information is available at www.heirloompro.com.  

Monday make-n-takes at Mimi's continue to be fun.  You can often find me there from 4:00 to 6:00 although call ahead to make sure I am conducting the make-n-take for that Monday if you are coming in to say hello.  Here is a photo of last week's make-n-take.  It used one of the dies from Memory Box to cut the intricate heart (in pink) and the solid heart underneath it (in white) is from Lifestyle Crafts (Quickutz).  One of the cool things that we showcased are the micro dots used to put down the intricate hearts.  The detail is so fine that using this product makes the job so very easy.  Call Mimi's to order yours.  You won't be sorry!!  The embossing folder is from Provo Craft.

Well folks, that is about all for one blog.  I will remain in touch as usual and you do likewise.  I love to hear from you and catch up on what is going on with you.  Please come and join us on 21 April for a full day of playtime at Mimi's.  $10.00 gets you a space from 11:00 am clear to midnight.  Potluck and did I mention FUN!!  Until the next time...... Hugs to all - Doris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Has Sprung!!

Hello Bloggers!!  Hope everyone is enjoying the glorious weather we have been experiencing this past week.  Although great weather for mowing the lawn, the motivation is to do many other "things" in lieu of mowing the lawn.  Who can blame me?  A friend of mine had indicated that he had driven by my house the other day and the first thing I asked is "why didn't you stop to mow the lawn?"  hee hee  Wouldn't that be nice.  I suppose that one day this week the opportunity will present itself again.  Oh well, it is inevitable I suppose.

Anyway, so glad that spring has finally sprung.  It simply feels great.  It has given me some of the pick up and go that has been needing to happen.  It is very easy to hibernate and just hide out.  It has been busy with one thing or another however.  Read on......

Last Monday, I led a class of 12 at Mimi's Crop Circle in Burien, WA, that included several projects using some of the new Memory Box Dies.  The dies are fabulous and have wonderful designs, however, they do need massaging of one sort or another to get a really good cut with them.  Once the shims that are needed to get a clean cut are figured out (the massaging), they do cut really well and with tons of detail that is part of what makes them so fabulous.  I have included two of the 5 projects that we worked on below.  I have included the photos for everyone to enjoy but also to give class attendees the opportunity to finish their projects completely if they were not able to do so at the class.  The goal was to complete 5 projects which was a tad ambitious given only a 3-hour time frame.  It was fun anyway (for me for sure) and did I mention that lunch was included and was yummy!!  Do we know how to entertain or what?  A great time hopefully by everyone!

That same day, I lead the 4-6 pm demo again at Mimi's Crop Circle.  We played with beeswax and completed a project using a napkin of choice by the attendees.  It was well received and I can see that more beeswax demos and possibly classes may be in the future.  The demo card is at Mimi's and I will try to remember to include it in my next blog.  I'll get a photo tomorrow.  Interested in some beeswax classes?  Let Bobbie at Mimi's know so she can work on the details.

Whew!!  This blog has surprisingly taken on some length so.... that's it for now.  Look for part II down the road.  Many hugs to all!! - Doris

This project uses the intricate Vivienne Butterfly die and the Darla Butterfly die which appears as the bottom piece and is solid.  Tulips stamped in Tsukineko's StazOn black are from Hero Arts (may be retired) and the umbrella's and ribbon are from Mimi's great "stash" of product in their store.  Ribbon inked with various Tsukineko Brilliance inkpads including their 3-color inkpad called "Aurora".   This application used their new Brushtix mixed media brushes.  Sky is sponged with Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue inkpad using one of their ink sweepers.  Many thanks to Tsukeniko for helping to sort out some of the inks.  A team project for sure!! 

I made reference to this project as a "Perspective" project.  I had intended on showing the perception of a room (the kitchen) with a window looking outside.  The Grand Madison Window was used horizontally with the Spring Border die behind the window.  Tombows were used to color the flowers and sky was sponged in with an Ink Sweeper from Tsukineko and using their Pearlescent Sky Blue inkpad (love that inkpad). Two walls consisted of decorative and solid papers (from Mimi's Crop Circle) and the floor inked in with the Tea Dye Distress Inkpad.  I had intended on adding a rod between the curtains but have not progressed that far yet.  Participants knew to do this if they wanted to.  The same paper ( 2" x 4") as the wallpaper was used for the curtains which were scored using Scor-Pal every 1/4" and tacked down using mounting tape.  This project may find itself into a future class.  We'll see!

 

 

The Year is Definitely Rolling

Hello Bloggers!!  It has been a while since I have blogged and, although there is tons going on, it seems that time just passes each day before I stop and think - where has all the time gone and it did not include a blog update.  As I get older it only seems to get worse.  Anyone else feel this way?  Yikes is all I can say!

Yesterday, Sunday, was my monthly DEX meeting with other DEX'ters.  What a fun group that just keeps getting better and better.  There is room for one more member if anyone is interested.  Member Dave Saylor demo'd for us the Cuttlebug along with tons and tons of dies that he uses.  Many of these dies each take a special sandwich order or shimm or whatever which he provided a review on.  Although I am very familiar with the Cuttlebug, it was a very nice review and fun to see all of his dies which he easily shared with us.  He's a nice guy despite what anyone might say about him.  hee hee  I have included a couple of photos at the end of this blog.  Linda Short, another member, was showing me how to use the camera feature on my new phone.  What a thrill that was for me.  Now I should never be without a camera.  It was fun - thank you so much Linda!!  The upload was really easy.  Oh the magic of automation and all of its wonders!

I have had many art projects going on of late.  I participated in the DEX club card exchange and with a floral theme, it helped to focus a little on spring instead of the cold and wind that we have been experiencing.  Another exchange is coming up at the end of this week whose theme is Easter.  Getting swap cards back is great.  It really helps me to build my stash!! 

I participated in a play day at Mimi's Crop Circle in Burien, WA, about 2 or so weeks ago.  It was so so good to see so many folks I had not seen for a while.  What total fun and the exchange of show and tells was outstanding.  It was a potluck which drew tons of marvelous food.  I have to admit that I got nothing done because I was very busy catching up and, in one of my more common states, yap, yap, yap but I LOVED it.  Mimi's planning a play day for each month in 2012.  Look for details as we gather each 3rd Saturday of the month.  I definitely have it blocked off for the year.  What a fabulous way to keep the creative spirit in check.  I have promised myself that in March, I will make myself more useful and come with at least one goal in mind.  We'll see about that!!

I continue to help with demos at Mimi's many Mondays.  Stop in if you are in the neighborhood.  The demos are fun and just think - you might learn something new.  Demos are held from 4 pm - 6 pm each Monday.  It is hard to find "new" these days.  It's generally more like "full circle" where products come full circle.  I find it refreshing when something really new does come up.  At the play day, Susan Holton from Imagine Crafts and Tsukineko, provided a one-hour demo on some of the new product they released at CHA back in early February.  Lots of new inkpad colors and some really fun tools called "Brushstix".  There are 6 different tops that make up the set of 6, and that I am just so anxious to try.  I have a project in mind so I will keep you posted.  My favorite new toys are metal pieces that have been released by them in many sizes and shapes.  The largest is the postcard size which fits well in the embossing folders and makes for wonderful metal pieces that I am using in projects.  The metal is too thick for metal dies to cut but I am hopeful that the Accu-cut will work.  The Accu-cut, of course, has to be unearthed from all of the debris in closing two retail stores within a year of each other.  That's for another blog - someday!  As you can see, for the time being, I'm just having fun.  Have I mentioned lunch here and there?

Well, I think I will wrap it up for one blog.  Lost an hour last night and I am pooped.  It's now approaching 2:30 am but I was determined to get a blog in this evening.  I gave up Pinterest for one evening.  Now that is hard to do.  Not a Pinterest fan.  I suppose it is just a matter of time.  It is unbelievable......... until the next time...... hugs to all.  Doris

Dave Saylor (standing) as he demos the Cuttlebug.  Looking on are clockwise Don Zimmer, Robin Freedman, Michelle McCarthy, Diane Radischat, and Karen Kincaid.  Look at the messy table - just proof that we really do work!!

Just another angle but definitely a better take on all the peacock feathers given to members by Karen Kincaid.  Kits Morgan (right) is also in this photo and is the owner of the studio.  As you can see from the background, there are tons of toys to play with.  Studio time is available and open to anyone.  Let me know if you are interested and I will get you connected with Kits.  It's a great space for private classes as well.  How about your next birthday celebration at the studio.  So many possibilities!!

 

It's Definitely Cold and Flu Season

Hello Bloggers!!  It is, without a doubt, cold and flu season.  Count me in as one who has spent over a week in bed with the blah's.  I have little to complain about compared to some folks but does it ever end?  Still coughing, sneezing, and playing snotty nosed kid but I am definitely far better than a week ago.  I had planned on blogging before now but have spent little time on the computer.  

Spoke with Dotti Harris a couple evenings ago and her husband, Steve, for those of you who know them, is doing far better these days in his recovery from major surgery two+ weeks ago.  He is still unable to speak but, with more time and therapy, that condition should change.  Any updates can be read at  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/steveharris.  Dotti and some of their friends are doing a fabulous job at keeping us all posted on his recovery.  Please do keep him in all your prayers. 

For anyone interested, Mimi's Crop Circle is hosting an all day (from 11:00 am until midnight) playday this coming Saturday.  I can hardly wait to play.  Hoping to get some Stampscapes "stuff" done and definitely excited to see some of the folks already coming.  If interested, call Mimi's to register for part or all of this fun event.  Their number is 206.838.7659.  If you have not figured it out yet, this is one of my new play pens.  It's a GREAT place to just hang out.  

Susan Holton announced today that she is going to do a demo from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Tsukineko's new metal product at the play day.  Come for just the demo if you like.  I am very excited about this new product and cannot wait to see it demo'ed.  For those of you who do not know Susan, she plays a major role in the operation of Tsukineko and Imagine Crafts.  We are so fortunate to have her as a GREAT friend and also as part of our crafting circle!!  Come and learn more about her and the operation at Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts.  She is a wealth of information and shares it and all her talents with all of us.  You are the BEST Susan!!

The visit with my sisters (now over 2 weeks ago) was fabulous and Alice was very surprised by her birthday party as she sprung forward into the 50's catagory.  I do wonder how that has happened.  Below is a snapshot of family visiting and local.  We had a great time.  I just wish it could have been longer.

 

Left to Right:  Joanne Boulanger (North Bend cousin), moi, Alice (birthday kiddo), Pauline Holshouser (east coast sister), Lorraine Tuttle (east coast sister), Pat Goulet (east coast sister-in-law often referred to as "outlaw"), Leo Stull (Alice's husband and also an "outlaw), Kayla Stull (my neice and daughter to Alice and Leo) and not to be forgotten George Boulanger (seated and North Bend cousin).  What a crew!!

There is always more but it is already late so ..... good night and I shall return!!  Have a wonderful week and remember to keep it fun!!

Hugs to all - Doris

 

It's Party Time!!

Yo Bloggers!!  It's party time at Mimi's Crop Circle.  I have tons of blog update given that I have had company all week so another blog will follow soon.  Wanted to make sure that those who like attending these events can make it to Mimi's tomorrow.  Lots of great "stuff" including make-n-takes, discounts, fun, frolic, etc.  See you there..........  Hugs - Doris

 

Creatively Yours Valentine Open House
Saturday, 11 February 2012

Mimi’s Crop Circle
152 SW 152nd Street
Burien, WA
(206) 838-7659

11:00 am – 1:30 pm

• Gift Card Holder for ValentinesMake-n-Take- Lisa Reese
• ATC Purse Make-n-Take- Vicki Chow
• Fill That ATC Purse with a Make-n-Take ATC-Heidi
•  Notepads Made Easy-Liberty Bell Professional Printing Made Easy – Come and Learn- Michael Hoffman
•  Make-n-Take Greeting Card for ValentinesUsing Memory Box Die, Cuttlebug, and More-Jen Parker and Doris Goulet

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Break w/Light Refreshments (while supplies last)

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

• Beads, beads and more beads! Come see what is possible with handmade paper beads – Sheila ?? and Mary Thomas
• Printing Made Easy (Cont’d)- Michael Hoffman
• Dazzels to Bedazzel You!- Allen Parker
• Upholstering with Lockhart Rubber Stamps -Doris Goulet

Lots of fun, camaraderie, and great ideas and, best of all, it’ all FREE!!

Come and join the fun.

Receive 10% off your entire purchase*.
Open Catalog order: Lockhart Rubber Stamps, Memory Box, Hero Arts, Magenta

 

Just Where Does The Time Go?

Hello Bloggers!!  OK now, does anyone really know where all the time goes? Although we lost a week in January with the snow, it still seems to be flying quickly.  Here we are about to enter February and many of us are thinking Valentines.  Unbelievable!!  This is my year to turn 60.  How has that happened??  It's tough wrapping my head around that one.  I certainly do not feel it mentally but physically, well, I suppose it could be better but then again, I do count my blessings.  There is way more to be grateful about than anything else so I think I will just keep moving and make the best of it.

Speaking of all that, prayers please for Steve Harris who underwent a 12-hour surgery on Friday.  He is doing OK but needs all we can send his way.  Many of you know Dotti Harris from the shop.  Steve and Dotti are about to embark on a journey like none other before.  As Steve begins to heal, his medical team will be able to provide more information and, as Steve and Dotti are able, will be able to have more direct contact.  In the meantime, checking in at www.caringbridge.org, we are able to follow progress in the journals available at that site for Steve Harris.  I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I am sure many of you would want to know.   

A shout of prayers also for Bobbie Mosher, Mimi's Crop Circle, who underwant several hours of surgery today.  The last word from her granddaughter, Mellissa, is that Bobbie is resting comfortably and looks forward to a full recovery.  Although Bobbie is suppose to lay low for a while, she hopes to make it to the shop sometime next week.  My words of wisdom to Bobbie are to "stay home".  She may just be afraid that her staff will get along very well without her.  hee hee  Get well Bobbie!!

Geeezzzz, aren't I full of good news!! ..... and I'm sure there is more, probably lots more given that we all have our own story.  Stay well everyone.  I am hoping to include more exercise in 2012.  That's a goal in any case.  Check in with me in a month to see how I am doing.  I never make resolutions but goals I can work with.  

I spent a good part of today at Mimi's getting the Monday demo completed and prepped.  It was loads of fun and we hope that those who attended had fun also.  Working with vellum and one of Tsukineko's Brilliance inkpads, we created an A-2 background on the vellum and then converted it into an A-2 greeting card.  Although, participants had several to choose from, most selected a Valentine theme (wonder why?).  Take a look below to see the end result.  Thank you Allen Parker, resident photographer and also catchall for everything else at Mimi's that requires a computer, for the photo.  It is always fun to be able to visual see a project versus just talking about it.  If you are able, please join us on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 where each week we explore a technique which can be used in both scrapbooking or rubber stamping.  All in all, it is just fun, so, please join us in the fun!

I need to call it an early night.  I have an early start tomorrow and a long day so sweet dreams to all of you and until the next time....... hugs to all - Doris

Moonlight White from Tsukineko's Brilliance line and two rubber stamps were used to create the hearts in this photo.  Depending upon the design, one could color in the image (using marker of choice) from the backside of the card as well.  The results are stunning and so easy to do.  Stamping and coloring from the backside are key to achieving this subtle look.  Add some ribbon to attach your vellum and, voila, instant success!!  

 

White Gold or Just Plain Snow

Hello Bloggers!!  Did someone say "Snow"?  C'mon bloggers - this is Seattle - it doesn't snow here.  My east coast family thinks it is all pretty funny given that snow, ice, etc is a given for their lifestyles.  Back east, it is often called "White Gold".  Many folks back there (including some of my family) make snow plowing, clearing out driveways, and anything snow related their way of life.  Maybe that is why I live 3,000 miles away.  I have never been fond of snow although I do think it is beautiful.  I guess that I fear the danger that comes with living in an area that is not suited to snow for whatever reason.  We don't have enough snow plows, money for salt, money for sand, way too many hills, and on and on.  I just hope that folks (many friends included) who are still without power will get it back sooner than later.  Thanks Seattle for doing what you've done so far in making sure schools are closed just for beginners.  The less folks in their cars trying to get somewhere the better.  Stay home and play!!

Well, I certainly did my part this week in staying home and rather enjoying it knowing that the choices were few.  I went as far as my neighbors house when I delivered to him some home made soup.  I've been into making soup so it was fun to share it with someone also stranded!!  Actually he shoveled my walkway and steps so it turned out to be an equal trade of sorts without knowing it would turn out that way.  The soup, by the way, was yummy!  I shopped before the storm thinking that maybe I should and for a change I listened to my intuition.  Wonders never cease!!

 As a result of being home, I've been trying to get ready for company coming in a few weeks.  Two of my sisters, Pauline Holshouser and Lorraine Tuttle and also my sister-in-law, Pat Goulet, are coming to visit and to help Alice and I celebrate Alice's 50th birthday.  I can hardly wrap my head around that one.  Alice, along with Pauline and also my youngest brother, Robert, will always be remembered as "one of the three little kids".  In a family of nine kids, it was always important to prioritize the order of who's who.  There was often not enough room around the kitchen table for meals, so, guess what?  Yep, the three little kids would "dine" in the stairway where they could stair step where they sat.  What a memory eh?  Ok, family, I apologize for bringing it up AGAIN!!  I am looking forward to their visit!!

I got side-tracked from where I was going with the getting ready part.  I am managing to work my way through all the debris of closing two retail stores within a year of each other.  The word purge has taken on a new meaning.  It actually feels pretty good and I have managed to list over 400 items on ebay so that helps also.  If you are interested in visiting my ebay store, you can do so by inserting the following into your URL:  http://myworld.ebay.com/topstamp.  At the bottom of that screen, select "View Store" and that will get you there.  Let me know what you think.  Especially for navigation and environment.  I'd also love to know what you might like to see in my store.  I need all the help that I can get so, please, do let me know.  While you are visiting, just above the "View Store" is the opportunity to sign up for my ebay newsletter.  This newsletter is released by ebay maybe twice a month from what I can tell.  It helps to keep you posted on what is going on.  I love that ebay does this newsletter.  It helps with visibility and I totally appreciate that I do not have to do it and it is done automatically.  Life is grand!!

If you have read this far, I had better count my blessing and stop here.  Like with many folks, I have my own snow photos to share so enjoy!!  It is not as bad as subjecting anyone to all the photos from a vacation but I put them below so that you could skip "just another snow photo" if you so choose.  The beauty of the snow, is, without a doubt, magical.  Until the next time - hugs to all - Doris 

A tree from my front porch.  If you look closely, you can see the school through the snow and tree across the street from my house.  I just love the look of the trees with all the snow on them.

This is my apricot tree taken from my back door.  I barely stepped out.  You can see my neighbots porch in the background just after my fence.  The deck was stacked with snow but I did manage to get the garbage out before the storm hit.  I have yet to go look to see if it ever got picked up!!

OK - last one.  This is my Japenese Maple Tree in my front yard.  It was gorgeous to say the least.  Just think that in only a few days it will likely all be gone.  Take time to play while you can and step outside, make cookies, make soup, or make some greeting cards!!  Have a GREAT week everyone!!

 

A Celebration of Life

Hello Bloggers!!  I want to let everyone know about the Celebration of Life in honor of Cheri Mosher Sefton scheduled for this coming Saturday, 14 January 2011.  Here is the announcement from Mimi's Crop Circle.  This celebration is being held at Mimi's.  Call the shop ((206) 838.7659 if you have any questions.

"This Saturday, Jan. 14th from 9am-11am, we will be celebrating the wonderful life of Cheri(Mimi) Mosher Sefton. All friends, customers, and anyone touched by her life are welcome to attend.

At the request of the family, flowers can be sent to the shop, or you are welcome to make a donation in Cheri's name to either the American Cancer Society or Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to help find a cure to this dreadful disease. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts for the family. Knowing this is a help as they grieve this tragic loss."

I spent the afternoon at Mimi's conducting their Monday afternoon make-n-take.  It was actually very good to hang out there which, for me, helped to get a perspective on things.  There was a great turnout for the make-n-take so that was a delight also.  We played with inchies and twinchies.  It was quite fun.  Take a look at the project below.  These make-n-takes are held every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 and they are FREE.  Stop in anytime.

Hope that everyone has had a reasonable start on the new year.  I will remain in touch.

Hugs to All - Doris

Here is the sample card that we made today.  It uses two 1-inch sized inchies and one 2-inch sized inchie (these are call twinchies).  The rubber stamp is from Peddler's Pack and the Cuttlebug was used to emboss the yellow mount behind the inchies (hard to see in the photo).  Sample is located at Mimi's so be sure to check it out on your next visit.  Great fun!!

Here is a photo of last week's make-n-take.  It uses 3 1-inch inchies with the snow scene stamped on them.  The stamp is from Hero Arts and although it is discontinued, Bobbie is attempting at getting some so, if interested, please let her know so that she knows how many to order.  The top and bottom of the blue layer were punched with an EK Success punch.  This sample is also at the Mimi's.

Both rubber stamps used in these projects are somewhat intricate so we used Tsukineko's VersaFine inkpad which captures details like nothing else can.  Don't have one?  Pick one up on your next visit to Mimi's!!

 

 

Never A Good Time.....

Greetings Everyone!!  There is never a good time to pass along sad news but I thought for those of you who knew Cheri Mosher Sefton (the Mimi at Mimi's Crop Circle) you should know that she lost her battle with cancer this morning.  The following was released by folks at Mimi's.

"It is with a saddened and heavy heart that I have to report that our founder, Cheri (Mimi), has lost her long battle with cancer early this morning.

A beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and good friend will be missed. We can gain solace in the fact that her suffering is over and she is at peace.

Please, keep the family in your thoughts and pray for strength to get through this difficult time."

If anyone wishes to get more information, calling the store would be OK ((206) 838.7659).  Folks are rallying to keep the shop going and someone there would have more information.

Rest In Peace Cheri.  You will be missed and always Loved!