The CHIEFTAINS were here!!!

Have any of you heard about the CHIEFTAINS???  They are the musical group that has brought traditional and some not so traditional Irish music into the hearts and homes all around the world.  They have been making and playing music together for 50 years next year!  Any ways, they performed up in Seattle at the Benny Royal Hall and here in Olympia at the Washington Center for performing ARTS on Wednesday evening.  What a great show...oh my goodness, and they had 2 guys from CANADA...their feet moved faster then anything I have ever seen, they were so good Dancing!

Hunter and  4 girls from the Comerford School of Irish Dance (from right here in Olympia) and the Olympia pipers also got to perform on stage with the Chieftains ...What an amazing experience!

We could not film or take any photos of the performance...but here are a few shots from back stage!

I LOVE ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL SNOW!!!!!!

Wow!  I just had 3 paragraphs and now they are gone...and THAT ladies is why you look at your fingers while we are typing!

So sorry to have closed the store on Thursday!  It was so snowy and blustery out in Rainier...I did not want to risk driving to town in my little car!

We will extend the USED PRODUCT SALE all week long.

We have 12 passports left to sell for the NORTHWEST PAPERCHASE....I know you don't want to be left out, once they are gone, I cannot get any more.

It starts in 2 weeks...I am so so excited.

Here are a few photos of my house and our street!

Have a great day and be safe!

SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!!

I love the snow...it makes everything clean and bright!  Driving is another matter, now don't get me wrong, I grew up in IOWA and I trained for driving in the WINTERTIME in the cemetery!  It is all the other knuckleheads out there driving that make it hazardous. 

Had a delivery, yesterday, did you hear?  Yes, we got in some RIBBON BAGS and some flowers and a couple of printer trays, and a few other things.....

See you soon!  Enjoy all the Beauty!

Hi Ladies...I cannot believe it is Friday already!  Just a few things to tell you about.  The Pre-sales are in full swing for the SHOP HOP in March,  we have 15 left, and they are going quick, once they are gone....we will not be getting any more in.  There are 18 stores involved in the chase this year.  Unfortunately many have had to close in this last year.  But on a brighter note, it will be easier to get to all of them this year with 10 less stores.  I think most of you know, but I will say it again just in case...each store has picked a movie theme.  Ours is "The Phantom of the Opera"  We are busy making the make and takes now!  there is going to be a grand prize and a couple of other prizes if you get to all of the stores.  This year there is a bracelet and charms at each store.  That is fun.  Can't wait to see all of you for the "shop hop".

Also the Used Product Sale is next weekend.  So gather your unwanted items and price them and get them into the store by next week.  In-store credit is always a good thing!

Jen is doing a "getting to know your Cricut" class this Saturday...call the store if you are coming.

Carole is doing a dinner crop on the 26th of Feb. from 2 to 10 pm...call the store to sign up.

Enjoy your weekend!
Peace

Good Wednesday to you!

It is sunny for the moment, I will take that...I love the sunshine.  I heard that we may get some snow mixed with rain tonight....I do miss not having any snow yet this year, yes I know, most of you don't like the snow, but I do and I know my kids do too!

We received a huge shipment of proglider refills yesterday, doubles and triples.  AND...we got a new kind to try out.  It is called EXTREME TAC, you can use it on fabric, and metal and glass, and plastic, grunge board and chipboard...all kinds of things.

I am currently waiting for some NEW product to arrive, Prima, and Bo bunny is what will be coming next.  I have to speak with Carole, but I think we will also order the new garden line from ...oh I cannot think of it now.  What is it?  i don't know!

Carole is doing a "catch up crop"  on the 26th of Feb. from 2 to 10 pm here at the store for $10.00

Joann still has i of her darling "cupcake mini albums" for sale at the store $25.00

Jen is doing a "getting to know your Cricut " class on Feb. 19th from 12 to 3 pm.  call the store for more details

That is it for today
Enjoy your day!

What a GREAT weekend!!!

We had a SUPER fun day on Saturday at the SUPER CROP!  Such great and funny women, I love to see all the gals from up North come down for their quarterly visit!  Everyone shares, and everyone is so kind and warm...and the food!...  OMGoodness, Auntie Carole and Caroles mom Nell...HUGE thanks and kudos for such fabulous meals!  Lots of good fun.  Thank you to all who participate...we could not continue to do what we LOVE to do without all of you extraordinary woman.....so many many thanks!

Not onto this Wonderful quote I found today while I was looking around on a few (OK...on a lot of) blogs today.....I love this quote....


"You are an extraordinary woman.


How can you expect anything ordinary to happen to you"






Louisa May Alcott



Have a wonderful Sunday evening everyone! 

Wow Sunny again!!! (shhhh)

Wow, How grateful am I to have it sunny two days in a row!  I am excited about the sun!..

The Fed EX guy, Bo just stopped by and brought me some Wine papers and stickers, St. Patrick's Day and Easter Papers and Stickers too!...I know we have not even had Valentines Day right?  Well we have to get this stuff ordered and in the store Before the holiday comes!  All these beautiful papers are from Reminisce, stop by today and check them out.  Yesterday, Scott, the UPS guy brought us 9000 pieces of BAZZILL  so we are all stocked up!

Another 150 tubes have been ordered too.  Check out this "SWEET" tube....perfect for your child's teacher or even a co-worker or friend!

Happy Tuesday....and the SUN is out!

Good Morning Ladies....

What a great Day, I am freezing, but the sun is out so that makes all the difference in the world!  Did a little yard work yesterday, so that is a start....I know I know, it is only February, but a girl can dream (about SPRING) can't she?  I think I already told everyone about he 2 new lines from Graphic 45 right?  Well we got "Once upon a Springtime" and "Under the Big Top" into the store last week.  They are moving really fast!

***We have a cupcake album class this Friday
***We are doing Pre-orders for the Shop Hop at the store, I only ordered 30 passports so if you want SHARIN MEMORIES to be your HOME store...please get yours soon
***There are still a couple of spots for the SUPER  CROP this Saturday...so check your calendars
***Jennifer has offered to make storage racks for us for all of our STICKLES....
***Also there is CKC coming up in March, we will be teaching down in Portland!

Take Care...have a great Tuesday!  I will leave with a photo of one of the beautiful sunsets I took last week!

SUPER CROP...Next Saturday

Ladies...don't forget to sign up for the Super crop!  It is coming up fast...NEXT Saturday!  We still have a few spots left, so call soon! 

Also Jen is going to be doing a Demo in the conversational hearts she made on the cricut....

And I will be doing a couple demos on making flowers (of course)

There is home made food cooked by Carol's Lovely Mom and Aunt! 

And just lots of good fun and socializing to be had!

Now , I will leave you today with this funny Pix of my husband making pizza!  He really does this and is trying to get better at it!

I'm a winner!!!! for the BoBunny Blog Hop!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!  I am so excited!  I was just casually reading the Bo Bunny Blog and read my name as the "FACEBOOK" winner of the blog hop last week!  That is so so Cool!  I cut and pasted what they wrote so you ladies could see it!  Oh my heart be still, I know it is silly to be so excited...but I am!


And now for some winners from our last Blog Hop!!


blog winner:
Tina Phillips who left this comment on Shanna Vineyard's blog:

Isn’t that issue of Scrapbooks ETC awesome???? I use sketches and scraplift quite a bit myself….but like you they are just a starting off point and I almost always veer off on my own twisted path and t...otally murder the sketch….well, at least maim it to where it is unrecognizable….lol. That's why they call it inspiration…take an idea and run with it….just don’t run with scissors….really bad idea!!! And congrats on your news!!!!!
and the facebook winner is:

Jodie Budihas who posted this:

Who would not love this fun hop...I don't know, but It was a blast! thanks!