A few things making me happy LAST week

 So, it's only my second week to try to keep maintaining my blog, and I'm already behind! But...I had a really good excuse!  A tree trimmer went up Dad's street and tore down two power lines.  When the utility company in Rolla reconnected the power, they sent 480 volts to the house, instead of the 120 it is supposed to get!  Eek!  Dad said there were explosions all over the house!  Many appliances were killed during the surge.  Dad and Jerry were a little overwhelmed with the whole process of getting things back to normal, so I flew to Springfield the next morning and got to work putting the house back together!  It was mostly a frustrating week, but, of course, there were a few things that made me happy!

I flew into Springfield, and I had a few things to deliver to my sister, so instead of leaving them on her porch, I unexpectedly dropped by her work.  It truly was unexpected, as she didn't even know I was flying into Springfield!  The staff at her school totally let me walk up to her classroom. First time in her 21 years of teaching that I've ever just stopped by!  And, I got to meet her 4th period class and tell them in person that I DO NOT cheat at Wordle!

I got out of Dad's house one evening and got to take a LONG walk at Lion's Club Park!  It's fun to walk around water and see the beaver and the duck families!

Dad LOVES to play scratch off lottery tickets, and I typically don't!  But, this particular night, Dad was buying some for himself and insisted I play too.  Unbelievably, I actually won a few dollars!

Another evening I went on a walk on the Acorn Trail  I saw this HUGE armadillo (have to be honest, not used to seeing them alive) and the trail has a whole section that is full of honeysuckle.  That's definitely one of my favorite smells!

And, finally, when I got back home to Fort Worth, my Stampin' Up! order with new products was waiting for me!  Ah, it's good to be home! :)  Next week, I'm flying back to MO, but tomorrow I'm hoping to make THIS week's post, and I actually have some stamping related things making me happy this week!

Five Things Making Me Happy This Week!

In an effort to keep up with my stamping blog until I start classes again in the fall, I plan to post about random things making me happy each week!  

Ellen's club volleyball team had their last tournament last Sunday!  Ellen had been the assistant coach all season, but she became the head coach for that weekend!  And, then four of her girls got sick!  But, it was still a fantastic way to end the season with a win in the silver bracket!

My cousin John texted me on Monday morning saying he was coming to Dallas on Tuesday!  Unbelievably our schedules were able to be rearranged and dinner plans were made!  It was fabulous, as always, to see him!

The Tarrant Area Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser was Friday!  I LOVE to look at all the bowls and put together collections to display.  This year I knew I wanted a red (like fire engine red!) bowl and an orange one!  I found both of those...plus 8 more!

The red and orange bowls completed the rainbow on display in my entertainment center!

While this is a blog post about things that are making me happy, please let me be clear:  I do not enjoy (despise, detest, abhor...are those words too strong?  I don't think so!) yard work.  But, Chris helped me pull some actual trees out of our flower beds, and we disturbed the cutest little lizard.  He was such a bright, happy green color!

And, while I don't enjoy yard work, I do LOVE nature!  These driveway bushes are in full bloom and smell amazing!  Plus they are covered in gorgeous butterflies!

We finished up some morning errands with lunch at Tommy Tamale.  I don't think I've ever tried a churro before, but I had seen a post on Fort Worth Foodies about these.  OMG.  Two of them were filled with strawberry and two were filled with caramel.  Both were divine!  Then, for dinner, we met my high school friend Liz and her husband Chris at Craft & Vine in Roanoke.  No pictures from dinner, but it was a fabulous time...the perfect end to a great week!

Variety Cards--April 25

Variety Cards Class has 10 cards for $25.  The class will take place on Tuesday, April 25 at 10 am or anytime after 5:30 pm.  There are 4 birthday cards, 4 thank you cards, and 2 thinking of you cards.  This class is happening at the same time as Banners, Tags, and DSP Cards, and you can do both!  Please RSVP by Sunday, April 23.  Please bring your own adhesive.

 

Banners, Tags, and DSP Cards--rescheduled to April 25

The Banners, Tags, and DSP Cards class had to be rescheduled from last week to Tuesday, April 25.  Cost is $30 and you will make all of the pictured projects!  Please RSVP by Sunday, April 23 if you'd like to attend.  Class times are at 10 am or anytime after 5:30 pm.  Please bring your own adhesive.

The "Yay" banner is fun and easy with stencils creating the backgrounds.

The "Celebrate" banner didn't photograph well, but it is very sparkly with the gold glitter letters.

The "Happy Birthday" banner in fun, bright colors is perfect for any age celebration!

These are two of five Designer Series Paper cards.  The paper does all the work in making these cards look beautiful!  Paper designs may vary, but all will be pretty!

These tags dress up any gift bag you have!  

Easter Decor and Cards--Monday, March 27

There's still time to RSVP for this fun class!

Monday, March 27 @ 10:00 am or arrive anytime between 5:30-7:00 pm

Make a 12” by 12” Easter sampler…perfect for framing.  (Frame not included.)  Also included is an Easter egg banner and three Easter cards.

$25 for all projects

RSVP by Friday, March 24

Please bring your choice of adhesive.  Specialty adhesives will be provided.

The lighting is terrible in this photo, but the projects are really cute!  I promise! :)

Minor Holiday Cards--Wed, March 22

 There's still space for Minor Holiday Cards Class on THIS coming Wednesday!  Class is at 10 am or anytime after 5:30 pm.  Cost is $25 for 10 cards, and envelopes are included!  Please bring adhesive of your choice.  If you want to come, please let me know ASAP!

Minor Holiday Cards are fun to send, but I totally understand how people might want to be limited to a single date to send a card, so I designed these to be able to be used AT ANY TIME!  If you are interested in the "real dates" for the cards, here's a list:

Did you know…

·       March 26 is Purple Day and Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

·       March 28 is Weed Appreciation Day (I used dandelions...lol!)

·       March 30 is Pencil Day

·       March 31 is Crayon Day

·       April 3 is Rainbow Day and World Party Day

·       April 4 is Vitamin C Day

·       April 8 is Zoo Lovers Day

·       April 10 is Farm Animals Day

 

But…you could send ANY of these cards on ANY day!

It's Been A LONG Time!

 

So, the last time I touched this blog was in 2012...Laura was in 5th grade, and Ellen was completing 2nd grade!  Now, Laura is a Texas Wesleyan college graduate, and Ellen is attending the University of North Texas.  The girls have grown up...and...I'm STILL stamping!  Yes, it was basically a decade long break (there was a pandemic in there too!), but I'm back to hosting a few classes, and I hope you'll join me for some stamping fun!