Who Knew...

Even though I did a number of things this summer to prepare for my music classes this fall - I still have been totally absorbed in preparation - thus the lack of stamping and postings.

PLUS - the fact that someone/thing hacked into/stole my hotmail e-mail has had me dealing with that. If you are a blogger who ended up with an e-mail saying I'm in Malaysia - I'M NOT! (And don't send money!!!!)

So - the first card shown here is for yesterday's Featured Stamper Challenge - Niki. She used a Hanna teacher so I pulled out my Bella teacher and used the new Urban Garden Designer Paper.

The second card is a Thank You I received from DeAnna (deestampstoo on Splitcoast) . I love the colours and the designer paper - she put it inside the card also - it's so nice!!!
I know I'm going to one of my schools this afternoon just to take in some supplies - then I hope to get some more stamping done this evening. So many grooves to get back into at this time of year.

Hope all is well with everyone - Thanks for stopping by - JOAN

Happy Mail

My mailbox was happy again today...and so was I. I received this wonderful card from Alex who is California Stampin'. She also nominated us for an award....but I don't want to post it until I figure out the three bloggers I want to pass it on to. It's a long weekend coming up though so I should be able to figure it out!!! Alex is such a sweetheart and always full of enthusiasm and encouragement and has great projects on her blog. Be sure to visit her and say hi!

Since Allison got her drivers licence yesterday (yippeee, woohooo, yipeeeki yi yay) she was at a friends house for supper and so my dear husband took me to a new restaurant in town. Then, I watched the final episode of America's Next Top Model with Allison....her favorite won. Afterwards, I planted some herbs in a window box to take to school for my Plant & Growth Unit. Subsequently, I didn't get any stamping of my own done tonight, but I am looking forward to these next four days to get some projects finished....and started.

Thanks for dropping by.....Happy Stampin' - Joan

First Official RAK

It's been a busy, but an exciting week in blog land.......I got home today and found an envelope from Fredericton, New Brunswick. I don't "know" anyone from there so I was a bit excited. I opened it to find this card from Lisa welcoming me to RAK through Splitcoast.
Yipee, Yippee, I'm so happy and thankful for bright balloons and Creamcicles. ( I love Creamcicles!!!!!)

And now, I'm heading to bed. Fridays are early mornings for the car pool since we head out for breakfast almost before the sun peaks over the horizon. Gotta begin picking up two other women and Amy at 6:30. Ya do what ya gotta to celebrate Friday!!!

Ta for now,
Joan