Hello,
My husband Craig is running for Norwalk City Council. We hope you will vote for him March 8th. We appreciate your support.
Blessings, Diane
Valentine Banner - Available to order kit
Hello,
The LOVE Valentine banner is now available to order.
For details of the kits and to place your order click here!
If you want to attend the class check the calendar for details.
Blessings, Diane
Valentine Explosion Box
Hello,
I spent my weekend making this wonderful Explosion Box. I do still need to add photos but was too excited I finished my project I wanted to take photos to share. I used the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! to create the images I added to the project. The paper is retired paper from Stampin' Up!. The explosion box was created using a blank from Pinecone Press. I love this blank because it saves me time. I don't have to make my box first to decorate. I just get to the fun of creating. I also love that is blank has pockets so you can add tags. I use the tags for journaling or adding more photos. You can purchase your own blank here.
This is the box with the lid on top.
Side view of box.
Inside of box opened. 
I spent my weekend making this wonderful Explosion Box. I do still need to add photos but was too excited I finished my project I wanted to take photos to share. I used the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! to create the images I added to the project. The paper is retired paper from Stampin' Up!. The explosion box was created using a blank from Pinecone Press. I love this blank because it saves me time. I don't have to make my box first to decorate. I just get to the fun of creating. I also love that is blank has pockets so you can add tags. I use the tags for journaling or adding more photos. You can purchase your own blank here.
This is the box with the lid on top.
Side view of box. Inside of box opened. Closer view inside box.
Tags added to picture here.
Closer view with tags.
Another side of inside box with tags.
Closer view inside box.
Another view inside box.
Tags added to picture here. Closer view with tags. Another side of inside box with tags. Closer view inside box. Another view inside box.The My Digital Studio sheet I created.
Please feel free to leave a comment.
Please feel free to leave a comment.Blessings, Diane
Christmas Card class Tea Party
Hello,
Yes, I am very late posting these photos. I even had a few days off from work and was still too busy to share these with you. Before my Christmas card class I hosted a Tea Luncheon. The ladies had a very nice time. It was great to share conversation with people that hadn't seen each other for awhile. I really do enjoy the event. I should have these luncheons more often. Such a waste of my tea pots and cups to collect dust in the cupboard. But more importantly I enjoy the company of friends and what better way to share time with them enjoying a meal also. Thanks bunches ladies for joining me for the day.
Blessings, Diane
Yes, I am very late posting these photos. I even had a few days off from work and was still too busy to share these with you. Before my Christmas card class I hosted a Tea Luncheon. The ladies had a very nice time. It was great to share conversation with people that hadn't seen each other for awhile. I really do enjoy the event. I should have these luncheons more often. Such a waste of my tea pots and cups to collect dust in the cupboard. But more importantly I enjoy the company of friends and what better way to share time with them enjoying a meal also. Thanks bunches ladies for joining me for the day.
Blessings, Diane
Valentine "LOVE" banner
Hello,
I created this LOVE banner using the new valentine paper from Pinecone Press. I really like the soft muted colors. I did use chipboard as the base to give strength to the banner so I can use it again year after year. The papers have patterns on both sides. You can choose to use the other side pattern to give your banner a different look. I really like the Valentine Love banner.
I will be hosting a class for this project on Wednesday, February 2nd. See calendar for more details.
If your not able to attend the class I will have kits available for purchase.
Kits will cost $15.00 plus shipping.
I will get a PayPal button up in a couple of days so you can place an on-line order.
Enjoy!
Blessings, Diane
More Gift Boxes
Hello,Here are some gift boxes with some paper piecing pieces I made. These will be included in your kit along with many more pieces to decorate your boxes.
The Santa and Melted snowman took some time to make but I think they sure turned out cute.
They will be a wonderful accent to your boxes.
Blessings, Diane
Christmas Boxes
Hello,I have been busy making some Christmas boxes. I will soon have available box blanks and kits for sale. I really enjoy making boxes. With a blank you can decorate however you choose to fit the gift you are giving. Enjoy what I have created so far. Which one is your favorite. Please feel free to leave a comment.
Blessings, Diane
Christmas Open House Project Night
Hello,
Do you need to make a last minute Christmas project? I will be having an Open House night on Tuesday, December 7th. 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm.
This is a great time to work on Christmas cards. I will have Christmas card kits available for $1.00 each. Make as many as you want.
I have several other projects that would make wonderful gifts. Photo albums and more.
Need some gift boxes? I have several box dies you can use. Just bring some cardstock so you can cut them out.
I also have some cute Tag dies you can use to cut out tags for your presents.
There will also be some paper scraps available for you to use.
Hope to see you.
Blessings, Diane
Do you need to make a last minute Christmas project? I will be having an Open House night on Tuesday, December 7th. 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm.
This is a great time to work on Christmas cards. I will have Christmas card kits available for $1.00 each. Make as many as you want.
I have several other projects that would make wonderful gifts. Photo albums and more.
Need some gift boxes? I have several box dies you can use. Just bring some cardstock so you can cut them out.
I also have some cute Tag dies you can use to cut out tags for your presents.
There will also be some paper scraps available for you to use.
Hope to see you.
Blessings, Diane
Christmas Card Class coming soon!
Hello,
Tis the Season! Can you believe it, Christmas will be here soon. Where has all the time gone. Seems each years passes faster than the one before. I don't dare blink, I'll have a part of my life just flash on by.
I have been busy for a few days planning Christmas cards and cutting tons of paper. Still more paper to cut. Here are the cards I have planned for this years class. I will post the date and time on the calendar as soon as I figure it all out. I am planning a two day event. One day will include a Tea Party before the class. Space is limited. Looking forward to seeing you.
Cute Witch Shoe Card
Hello,I really enjoyed creating this card. It is super easy to make.
The card base is black cardstock cut 6" x 9" and folded in half.
The decorated paper is by Pinecone Press.
The green cardstock measures 5 3/4" x 4 1/4". Ink edges with black ink. Ink and stamp any spider image you have to front of card. Adhere layer to card base.
Download and cut out Pattern for Witch Shoe. Ink edges of shoe.
Cut out 4 buckles from orange cardstock. I used a Stampin' Up! punch. Glue to shoe as shown. Add purple rhienstones for buttons.
Cut a length of ribbon 7" - 8" long. Use thread to gather along bottom edge to width of shoe. Use red line tape along top edge of shoe and adhere ribbon. apply red line tape to the ribbon that will adhere to card. Add pop dots to back of shoe. Adhere shoe to front of card.
Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Blessings, Diane
Halloween Treat Containers Class coming soon!
Hi,
Have you all missed me? I know I have been missing for awhile. I didn't realize how much of a break I needed and life also got busy around here.
I have locked myself in my office the past couple of days and have been working on projects for the next class.
Halloween is always a time for sharing sweets. I am creating some fun boxes for you to fill with sweets to give someone.
Here are some of the projects you will be making.
Class: Halloween Treat Containers
Date: Tuesday, October 19th
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: $12.00
Hope you can join the fun. See calendar for more details.
Blessings, Diane
Have you all missed me? I know I have been missing for awhile. I didn't realize how much of a break I needed and life also got busy around here.
I have locked myself in my office the past couple of days and have been working on projects for the next class.
Halloween is always a time for sharing sweets. I am creating some fun boxes for you to fill with sweets to give someone.
Here are some of the projects you will be making.
Class: Halloween Treat Containers
Date: Tuesday, October 19th
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: $12.00
Hope you can join the fun. See calendar for more details.
Blessings, Diane
Bixby Knolls Car Show
Hello,
Craig and I along with a long time good friend Rick went to the Bixby Knolls car show this Saturday. They had lot's of cars to see. I didn't take pictures of them all. I now wish I had taken more. They were also raising money for the Special Olympics. Very nice.
Anyway here is a video I put together of the photos I took. Enjoy!
Blessings, Diane
Colorful Star Card
Hello,
I love this Star Card. The project is not hard to make. The paper colors are nice and bright.
I may do this as a class project. The first image is the cover of the project. The second image shows what the project looks like open. The next images show each panel. You can add photos to the sides and center. You can add greetings and journaling. This makes a wonderful gift for someone. Would love to hear your comments.
Have a blessed week, Diane
I love this Star Card. The project is not hard to make. The paper colors are nice and bright.
I may do this as a class project. The first image is the cover of the project. The second image shows what the project looks like open. The next images show each panel. You can add photos to the sides and center. You can add greetings and journaling. This makes a wonderful gift for someone. Would love to hear your comments.
Have a blessed week, Diane
A very good story to share
Hello,
I received this story in an e-mail. It is sure to bring tears to your eyes. When you're finished reading it, think about what you do yourself to make a difference in the life of someone else.
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.
Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he did not play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath.. In addition, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big 'F' at the top of his papers.
At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners...he is a joy to be around.
His second grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle.'
His third grade teacher wrote, 'His mother's death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest, and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.'
Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class.'
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one-quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, 'Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to.'
After the children left, she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her 'teacher's pets..'
A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.
Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in life.
Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he had ever had in his whole life.
Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer. The letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD.
The story does not end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he had met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit at the wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together.
They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, 'Thank you Mrs. Thompson for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference.'
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, 'Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met you.'
(For you that don't know, Teddy Stoddard is the Dr at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines that has the Stoddard Cancer Wing.)
Warm someone's heart today. . . pass this along. I love this story so very much, I cry every time I read it. Just try to make a difference in someone's life today. Tomorrow. Just 'do it'.
Random acts of kindness, I think they call it! Believe in Angels, then return the favor.
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.
Go make a difference! Blessings, Diane
I received this story in an e-mail. It is sure to bring tears to your eyes. When you're finished reading it, think about what you do yourself to make a difference in the life of someone else.
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.
Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he did not play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath.. In addition, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big 'F' at the top of his papers.
At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners...he is a joy to be around.
His second grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle.'
His third grade teacher wrote, 'His mother's death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest, and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.'
Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class.'
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one-quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, 'Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to.'
After the children left, she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her 'teacher's pets..'
A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.
Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in life.
Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he had ever had in his whole life.
Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer. The letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD.
The story does not end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he had met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit at the wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together.
They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, 'Thank you Mrs. Thompson for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference.'
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, 'Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met you.'
(For you that don't know, Teddy Stoddard is the Dr at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines that has the Stoddard Cancer Wing.)
Warm someone's heart today. . . pass this along. I love this story so very much, I cry every time I read it. Just try to make a difference in someone's life today. Tomorrow. Just 'do it'.
Random acts of kindness, I think they call it! Believe in Angels, then return the favor.
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.
Go make a difference! Blessings, Diane
Shutter Card
Hello,
I have a wonderful project to share with you today. I used the Shutter Card blank from Pinecone Press to make this project. It is not hared to make. It does fold so you can mail it or keep shut on a table. I really prefer to keep it open on a table or fireplace mantel. I haven't added phots yet to my project but it has room for Lot's of photos. You can even decorate the back side if you like also. Click on photo to see full size. Please feel free to leave a comment.
I have a wonderful project to share with you today. I used the Shutter Card blank from Pinecone Press to make this project. It is not hared to make. It does fold so you can mail it or keep shut on a table. I really prefer to keep it open on a table or fireplace mantel. I haven't added phots yet to my project but it has room for Lot's of photos. You can even decorate the back side if you like also. Click on photo to see full size. Please feel free to leave a comment.
Thanks for looking.
Blessings, Diane
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