'A Launching Pad for Artists'

I just have to share this awesome news. A great friend of mine, Rebecca Mesple who I haven't seen in over, well over 8 years teamed with her husband, Taylor Mesple; are launching their newest venture 'The Maple Room'. The Maple Room is a new performers theater in Durham, ME. Check out the article that recently came out in the Sun Journal.


Rebecca's CD is a favorite between my daughter, Batya and I. Back when we all lived in MA Rebecca and I worked together and she would on occasion watch my daughter. Sometimes we'd attend one of her performances and she'd let Batya sit on stage and listen. Great memories for us both.

I'm so happy for them to be getting The Maple Room opened and running. If you are ever in Lewiston, ME you have to check this out.

Check out their CD's and the websites when you get a chance!!!

Creative Card Making Group ~ Aug. Project

Last night this group met for the first time. We made 6 cards, 4 greeting cards and 2 gift cards. We used all Close to my Heart products. Everyone had a great time. We still have room if anyone wants to join us. We are meeting every other month at this point.

Floral Tapestry paper pack 3x3 Gift Card

Std. Card

I used the Faith, Hope, Charity stamp set on mine

Std. Card using Free Spirit stamp set.

A Simple Gift Card using Simple Pleasures paper pack and buttons

Aug. Stamp of the Month

Free Spirit with a single pewter brad

We had a lot of fun making these six cards. Hope you enjoy them!

Card Sketch Challenge #1 ~ VOTE HERE

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Submission #2

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Submission #4

Card Sketch Challenge ~ #1

Please post your vote as a comment onto this post. I will be tabulating the votes and will announce the winner of this Card Sketch Challenge and posting the winners BLOG CANDY on the 24th.

Card Sketch Challenge ~ #1 (4th Submission)

This Sketch Challenge entry was submitted by Cheryl. You can view this card along with other items she's created at her blog: Engineered Expressions. Cheryl thank you for submitting.

Some New small creations

With the kids getting back into town and getting them 'both' registered for school things have been quite crazy around here. I have taken some time to do some creating. Here are the little things I've been doing. I can't wait to get back onto my schedule soon and really go full throttle back into the creative process.

I posted the journal part of this gift set I created for my CTMH Leadership Roomies but this is the complete package they each got. It is a Trash to Treasure (Crystal Light) tube with over 250 journaling prompts, the Journaling Journal - including tabs for each of the subjects I included and a book mark, The Once Upon A Family Traditions booklet - tab included in the journal for this as well and a organza bag complete with 5 tradition starter items.

This is a 3x3 gift card I made using CTMH's Majestic Blue paper pack and the Doodle Alphabet stamp set. I just love the diversity of this paper pack.

This is really a silly card. I took the Cutie Pie paper pack and used it for this card and a modern...what I like to call "IM lingo" saying again a 3x3 gift card.

These are mini composition books that covered. I included some matching golf mini pencils attached with waxy flax. The fun thing is the mini pencils match as I stamped some sticker paper and then adhered it to the pencils. I used liquid glass to pop out the names on the front of the composition books.

Well that is it for now. I hope to delve into some scrapbooking soon.

" Giving Chocolate to others is an intimate form of communication, a sharing of deep dark secrets" ~Milton Zelman

Annual For Sale or Trade Event

So you are probably wondering why I've choose a chocolate theme for my annual big product sale this year...ok maybe you aren't wondering...but I'm gonna let you in on it anyhow.
Dare I say it, but I am not a Chocolate Connoisseur. Now living in a world where 99.99% of the people I come into contact with are CHOCOHOLICS and not being one is like being a an ice cube in the Sahara. You just don't count because your existence is limited anyhow!
I am constantly being given Chocolate and have even hosted a Chocolate More to Adore open house thinking that maybe someone would notice the contradiction...but like I said before, my lack of chocolate appeal is just not memorable.
So with every delectable purchase you will get CHOCOLATE! Yes, purchase even one item at $1 and you will get CHOCOLATE to help you savor the purchase.

"Relax, it's alright. I understand what you want. Rich, Kind Chocolate." ~ Eric Winter

Wooden Stamp Sets
These sets are $5 each
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These sets are $3 each
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If you are interested in set but want to see a scan of the rubber/wood quality please feel free in emailing me and I'll send you the scanned image. However, please note all sets are either stain free or have limited staining.

Mini Kits
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These items are not available for TRADE.

12x12 SB Kits (2 to 4 page kits w/page protectors & embellishments)

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Acrylic Stamp Sets
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Albums

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Trade Listing
Here is a listing of things I'd be willing to trade for:
Cricut - Fabulous Finds Cartridge * Xyron 510 Cartridges * Basic Grey Theme Set - Perhaps * Marvy Mini Bumble Bee punch * Twinkling H2O's Any colors * Fiskars Life Texture Plates * Daisy D Papers

I accept Checks, Money Orders and Cash for these items. There is no tax on them as it has already been paid but if you need me to ship anything I will charge across the board shipping for the actual weight of your items from my zip code to yours.

"The Chocoholic 12-Step program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE!" ~ Terry Moore

Email me at nperrin3@yahoo.com if you find something you want to purchase or trade. All offers welcome for negotiation.