It's All About the Paper

HAPPY 2012 TO ALL

2012-01-03T11:27:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years to everyone!

So much has been going on at Sharin Memories and in my personal life too. I am looking forward to a slower pace for a couple of weeks before the BIG retreat! What Retreat you ask...we here are all the details:

http://www.scrapyardchicks.com/index_Retreat_Registration.htm

Check it out, it is going to be a blast! Lots of time to scrap or make cards, or sew, or whatever craft you want to do...just get away and read UN-INTERRUPTED for 3 days

We have a couple of new things on the docket for January. We have a really really cute Album with a Winter theme, using the Echo Park papers called WINTER PARK...This is Jan 21st

Also there will be a cool new ARTSY heart box class ...super cute treasure box using the Echo Park papers called YOURS TRULY...This is Jan 28Th

then as always I teach the SCRAPBOOK club that is the 2ND Friday of each month

and we also have the BUNCO group that meets the first Wednesday of each month...we are "Bunco for Boobies" most of our monies collected go to fight Breast Cancer!

We are going to start a NEW club called "Project Life" this is a non-paying club...it is a group of us that want to get together and create, get all our photos into albums without a lot of fuss, we are working on details so stay tuned...I will leave you with a couple of family photos from the holiday! These are from when we went to the Nut Cracker at the Washington Center and some of the ginger bread house making!

Love Jodie

Merry Merry Christmas to all!

2011-12-27T15:44:00.000-08:00

WOW..time DOES go by so so quickly! My kids make a list of things they would like to do while they are on Christmas Break! Here it is:

Visit cousins Check
Gingerbread houses check
Nut Cracker check
Beach
Zoo light/or Spanaway lights
painted plate
ugly sweater shopping check

Make cookies...check check check check check! Hilary made so many FABULOUS cookies this year,a nd then to top it off...invented a new kink that is AMAZING!!! There were 3 trays like this and 5 gallon size zip lock bags and 2 shoeboxes full!

It is almost sale time!

2011-12-11T21:30:00.000-08:00

Sharin Memories 12 days of Christmas sale is about to begin!!!

Check the face book each day to find out what is on sale!

Each day starting on Tuesday, there will be an AMAZING sale, it will last for only (1) one day! then the next day there will be something ELSE on sale!

Stay tuned! Each and every day check on Face book to find out WHAT IS ON SALE!!!

Almost December

2011-11-27T22:31:00.000-08:00

Sorry sorry sorry.....I know it has been so long since I have written. So much has happened! A brief summary:

Carole and I lost our lease and were basically kicked out of the old house (store)

Carole is on a new adventure and I have re-located and am on my own (at a new store)

The old store is now a marijuana store and giving the landlord more money for rent!

The old store got shut down by the feds for distributing marijuana!

Hunter (my youngest son) and I just returned last week from Anaheim California where he competed in his Irish dance and is now going on to Nationals next Summer in Chicago (in July) (yuck) He is super excited about this!

We just returned from our family yearly trip to Pacific Beach for Thanksgiving ! I do the bazaar at Ocean Shores and the family plays Risk, watches movies and plays on the beach! It is always a great time!

At this moment, doing laundry from the beach, and emptying out the coolers from the beach trip.

And that should bring you all up to date. I will try to be better!

Jodie

NEW BEGINNINGS!!!!

2011-09-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

I just read the last entry to my blog, It was kind of sad...but hopeful. And here I am 2 weeks later on my second week in business, so excited about the "new store" My husband and 2 boys have been so instrumental in the opening of this new adventure, I could not have done it without them and am so grateful for all their love and support!

I just had the GRAND OPENING this last weekend ! I would have to say it was GRAND alright! It was so busy at one point on Saturday I thought...I wonder how many people CAN be in here at one time? I had a couple of GREAT demos and make and takes too! Thank you thank you thank you to Cheri, Tangie, Sherry and Becky for all their dedication and the giving of their time so we could had a great opening!!!!!

Now onto NEW things going on! The FALL SUPER CROP date has been set and the ladies are signing up so do not delay! Here are the details:

What: FALL SUPER CROP
Where: VFW in Olympia
Why: To have Great fun and socialize and get projects done or started!
Cost: $40.00
Time: 10 am to 10 pm

I have already set the menu....Taco salad bar for lunch and Mike (my husband)is making home-made pasta for supper!!!

Come by and see what s new, say hello, or bring a project in and work on it here at the NEW store! See you soon.

Jodie

Closing Doors!

2011-08-25T18:24:00.000-07:00

I have heard it said...that where one door closes, another opens!

This is what has happened recently at Sharin Memories. Two weeks ago, I was a sad, hurt crazy lady who had just been told that our lease had expired and that they would NOT be renewing it! We had 16 days to vacate the premises, liquidate all of the product in our store, and split the assets. say goodbye to all my friends, look for a NEW place (hmmm, maybe)...What a day that was.

Well lots of worrying and tears and sadness was going on in my heart. Thanks to all of you, my friends and loyal customers, I have decided to re-open! And I have found a wonderful place. It is a bit smaller, but we will make do. I love it! I have been working hard and fast for a week and and hoping to re-open on September 1st.

I have some beautiful paper lines in already. Take a look! Let me know what you think, and what you would like me to get into the store!

I cannot express how lucky and blessed I am to have such GREAT customers that I call my friends...thank you so much for all your help and love and support!

WELL JUST LIKE THE WEATHER AROUND HERE...

2011-08-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

Things are always subject to change.   There I was Last Friday at work.....working HARD as usual (bwwaa ha ha) looking at NEW product from one of my favorite reps...and the landlord walks in and waves a paper in my face and tells me our lease is up and we have to be OUT in 16 days.......

Whaaaat????? I know right? I am still reeling a little bit about it. I was really crabby and quite hateful and so so sad...crying most of the weekend. I thought... had WE done something wrong?!?  DID the landlords hated us?!? What in the name of all that is good and right is going on here?!?

Well as it turns out...it was nothing personal.....Well IT IS PERSONAL to me!!! To kick me out of this store that I love! You are damn right is is personal! To take away my CHOICE!!! Now what??? What am I going to do, how will I make this work? Well after many herbal supplements....and lots of hugs and calming words from my Fabulous husband and my wonderful children...and all my amazing friends....I will tell you what I am going to do...

I am going to keep on keeping on!!!! That is it, I got a commercial real estate lady from my friend Kim (thank you Kimmy) we looked at a bunch of places....I have had talks with my friends parental units ( thank you Kirstin) My fabulous friends have been praying for me (thank you Sherry and Becky) I have decided to remain WIDE OPEN to receive all ideas!

Ask Believe and Receive!

Good things are coming my way!

I will keep you posted!

Thank you to all my friends, I love you all!

Jodie

Happy August!!!

2011-08-04T11:33:00.000-07:00

Finally Summer is here! Thank you Universe!

Lots of things going on with the beautiful weather!

Hunter, my youngest son is dancing today with the Comerford School of Irish Dance at the Thurston County Fair.

This week at Sharin Memories is the LAST week of the Garage Sale, we still have a good selection of papers 4/$1.00...we are cleaning out the old, getting ready for all the new product that is coming in.....Most of it started to ship yesterday...so next week should be GREAT!!!

We are having a GIRLFRIENDS crop tomorrow...Friday night, or all day till 10 pm, and it is FREEEEEE!

Carole is having a class next week with the NEW Graphic 45!

Also, next Saturday we are having a SALAD Potluck Crop for $10.00 and a salad!

Enjoy the sun ladies...I know I sure am!

Stop by and say hello or check out the sale, and LIKE us on Face book for a chance to win a Bo Bunny/Echo Park prize package!!!! We are tyring to get to 500 LIKES

New from Glitz...

2011-07-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous right! If there is something you love ...let me know!

Here it is...I love this too, let me know what you think!

More from CHA

2011-07-22T10:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a fabulous line from ECHO PARK called "Victoran Garden"
Let me know what you think...I love it and have already ordered it (tee hee)

More later! Enjoy!

More Sneak Peeks from CHA!!!

2011-07-20T18:39:00.000-07:00

Omy gosh...you just have to see some of the newest things coming out...and let us know what you like...check out the new line from Fancy Pants...do you love it???

CHA releases

2011-07-20T17:12:00.000-07:00

I know I know...I am so behind! I am so sorry ladies, I have been super busy. I worked at the Scrapbook EXPO all weekend doing make n takes for a booth called "RED BEE" I was doing the new mini tubes from SRM...OMGosh these are so so cute. Those were 2 really long days. I did meet lots of great ladies....and 1 gentleman. And I saw lots of gals from the store, so thanks for stopping by the booth to say hello!

Also Hunter...my Irish dancing boy, had a Feis (which is a competition) on Sunday up in Seattle, where I am proud to say that he did very very well! Out of 3 dances he got a 1st, 2nd and a 3rd place!

Last Thursday I went to Portland to participate in the "Scrap Fest" which is an event for buyers, they show off lots of new product for Fall and Winter, (beautiful stuff) we did make and takes with some of the new product, and... they put on a fabulous spread for lunch...an Italian buffet! Amazing!

Most of the new product came in yesterday while I was in the middle of the "Kids Camp", and is already priced and out on the floor. We have some really cool sort of chip board tri-fold shutters, in 2 shapes, and some really cool stars as well in 2 sizes, only some of the stickers and stamps came in.

New BoBunny "Zoo-ology came in yesterday too...Anyways, I want to give you a few sneak peeks...from CHA and all the new stuff coming out...this is the new TERESA COLLINS... 3 new lines! I am a big fan, so please let me know what you think!

Summer Beauty!

2011-06-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies....this is what I found roaming around my beautiful flower baskets yesterday....It made me wander where all the orange and black monarchs are? I do not know. But it occurs to me that I have not seen one in a very long time!

Today as I write this, I am thinking of a great project for next weeks "Kids Camp" ...had the first one this morning and I tell you what...these kids are so great, we all made the same thing and they all came out completely different. I love the kids! Their creativity comes out and shines through so cool!

Carole and I are tying desperately NOT to order anything till after they show us all the GREAT NEW goodies that are being released at Summer CHA, now if there is something that you see, and love and have to have...please let us know...we will try to get it for you.

The HUGE Used Product Sale is going on ALL week...so get on in to the store and check it out!

Have a great Day!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

Yes it is the middle of June already! My kids have been out of school for 2 days now, and are pacing around the house already. We went up to nephew's graduation party yesterday and spent the day with family...we always LOVE that! My sister in law...Billie is the BEST cook! omg! she made really simple chicken on a stick, in some kind of marinade, it was SO SO GOOD!!! I wish this screen had smellavision, it was so Fabulous!

My flowers are all doing so well, and NOT getting fried in the heat we usually have by this time of year...here are some photos I have taken this week of my baskets and pots around the front area of the house! ENJOY!

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

We are home from a most wonderful visit to the cematary in Tumwater, Washington! It is so beautiful with all the giant flags out.

All of the Veterans burried here have another smallish flag by their headstones. Mike and I brought the boys today and walked around and found service members from all walks of life and from all different places. We saw markers the dated as far back as the Spanish American War...all the way upto and including a fallen soilder from our hometown of Rainer that went to my kids High School. We paid tribute to all and it was a beautiful day. The boys really liked it too. Enjoy your day everyone and come and see me this week at the store!

Happy Memorial Day Weedkend! Remember A Vet this weekend!

2011-05-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies...well it is the end to another week...boy, Now that I am "50"....the days just fly by! Actually they have been flying for quite sometime now!

The Used Product Sale is going on today and tomorrow. We will be closed on Sunday in Observance of Memorial Day.

I will be helping out along with my husband and 2 boys at the very small service the American Legion out in Rainer does at our local cemetery....I think it is important to teach our children that this is just not a "day off of school" There is a reason behind it!

Let's see So this month we have gotten in a lot of new papers...here it is in review:
Echo Park, Summer Days and Splash (these both are such cute lines for Summer)
Pink Paislee...Butterfly Garden(omgosh...this one is so light and beautiful)
Cosmo....This and That (adorable vintage)
Creative Imaginations...Tide Pools (again)
Three Bugs.... Dawson (Dino papers)
May Arts...ribbon
BoBunny....new double dots papers
Sticker King (yes I got some fun stickers)

I also have a couple of thing in the wind...Melissa Francis...the retro cooking line and one other too and a Newish Disney Line...from someone

Now we will stop ordering for a couple of months and wait to see what Summer CHA is going to bring us for Fall and Christmas!

Please take a moment to REMEMBER all that was given for our Freedom and all of our Liberties!

BEST Birthday EVER!!!!

2011-05-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

Oh MY Goodness!!!! My very dear and sweet friends had the best birthday party for me EVER....It was great and all of my scrapbook friends that came...It was just the best! And all my other friends who came, and all the surprise friends that came!!! I am just so so LUCKY!!! It was truly the BEST! Thank you my friends! And all the FANTASTIC food, those weird little tomatoe things with the bacon, and all the sinful, sinful cuupcakes, OMG where did you get them?, and the veggies, and those AMAZING chocolate covered Strawberries...THE BOMB!!! The food and all the treats...so GREAT! So wonderful to see all of you! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

So now that I am 50..that's right! 50...I know I know (I only look maybe 45 right!!) ha ha hah....Anyways, I am at the half way mark and I have lots nad lots to do! I am starting tomorrow! I know funny right??? But I just spent the last 2 days at the Lacey Fun Fair, meeting new folks...telling them about the store..hoping they will come and be new scrapbooking friends and customers....That was my goal for the weekend there!!! That is all for now, I am bushed!

Peace and love to all!
Jodie

Rain rain go away!!!

2011-05-16T15:19:00.000-07:00

Usually I see the glass as "half full"....but I am here to tell you, I am officially sick and tired of the rain! yes, that is right!

We have peas and beans, carrots and lettuce, potatoes and zucchini, strawberries and blueberries all planted, and waiting for SUNSHINE!!!!!! Please!

I do not mind the rain...but now I am ready for the sun...hey, is that a song? I dunno!

We butchered the very first batch of chickens this week, oh my goodness!!! They were huge, I cannot wait to eat one of them!

We are getting ready for the SUPER CROP at the store...the date is June 18Th 2011 from 10 to 10, hope to see some of you there!

Went to see "PRIEST" today...it was interesting to say the least....I am still on the fence with this movie.

Scrapbook CLUB was so great on Friday...I just love these ladies....you know...anyone can join!

Nikki started her "altered book club" on Sunday...OMG!!! you should see what they started, it is amazing...you can join that club too!

That is it for now ladies...just a catch up day....love and peace to all of you!

New BLOG to check out

2011-05-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

Check this out ladies...you won't be dissappointed. This is a fun new Blog to follow for fun and inspirational ideas.... http://thehensdenteam.blogspot.com/

Mothers Day!

2011-05-08T14:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day to all of my very special friends who are mothers...have mothers...want to become mothers, to all of you...It truly IS the best job in the world!

that's all...enjoy the day!

Fabulous quote!

2011-05-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

Totally had to lift this....it is so true, more later ladies, ENJOY THE SUN!!!!

ART JOURNALING.....

2011-04-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

Art Journaling, Visual Journaling and Altered Book Workshops

with Nikki Pitcher

Free yourself from the 12x12 square. Embrace your child-like instinct to tear books apart and write on pages not meant to be written in. Give your photos and memorabilia a fun place to stay. In my new workshops we will be altering books, making journals and creating alternatives to traditional scrapbooks. We will tear apart old books and fill them with pictures, images, paintings, drawings, embellishments and more. We will create unique journals to take with you on your vacation or to record everyday life and moments. These workshops will be held once a month along with a monthly Altered book club. Please call the store for more information.

-Art Journaling: Art journaling is the creative process of pulling together color, words and images as you wish on a page. The process uses paint and drawing techniques along with images and words to tell your story.

-Visual Journaling: Visual journaling is a creative way to express and record life's experiences, feelings, emotional reactions, or our inner world - visually and verbally. The process uses images on paper in an abstract way to tell your story.

-Altered Book: a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning. This process can alter a book’s pages or tear apart a book and rebind it back together.

Spring Break is Over!!!

2011-04-14T12:05:00.000-07:00

Well over for my boys that is! My daughter called this morning from Bellingham and said they had 2" of snow on the ground and that it was STILL snowing! Such weird weather we are having. That being said...they trees are blooming everywhere, and are so so pretty, the daffodils are blooming everywhere too! I love SPRING! Yes even the rain,.

I am getting ready to go to the BEACH for a 3 day scrapbook weekend with my friends...OMG I am so excited to get away! I hope to get some pages done too! We have lots of great new stuff at the store (Sharin Memories), we got quite a few new PRIMA flowers and bling, MAYA ROAD darling albums and tiny rose ribbon, new tubes from SRM and some Mother stickers, Lots of good stuff!

We have a lot of crops on the calendar this month too, please check out the website for dates and times. Next month too, NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY is right around the corner too. I am hosting a fun dinner crop for that day...May 7Th Saturday from 4 to midnight, I only have 8 spots left, so check your calendars to see if you can come!

I am making some paper flowers today as a demo, so if you have time...stop by and make one with me! Also, I cannot say it enough, Thank you for supporting our store, you are what keeps us in business during this difficult time! So THANKS LADIES!!!!

April Showers...for sure!

2011-04-06T19:20:00.000-07:00

Wow!!! What a CRAZY day of weather today, beautiful sunshine in Rainier....then my husband says it is snowing like crazy! Sun in Olympia...or oh no, rain, or is that hail? snow? sunshine?

Well they DO say April showers bring May flowers, so I am guessing that we are going to get so many flowers in May...I'm just saying....

I don't mind the weird weather, it's just that I DO mind stupid people, and the way they drive in the weird weather, and that is all I am going to say about that!

We have gotten a delivery every day this week so far from Scott, my UPS man, and he has brought quite a lot of goodies:
1st we have Timepiece from BOBUNNY
2ND fabulous new ribbons from MAY ARTS....wait that was last week
3rd we have Twig from MY LITTLE YELLOW BICYCLE and some really cute pieces from their spring line too
4Th lots and lots of PRIMA I have ordered 3 times in the last 3 weeks, it is delicious

NOT HERE YET:
Carole said she ordered rose ribbon and little albums from MAYA ROAD, so hopefully they will be here soon.

We have a NEW instructor to welcome to our fabulous little store...Nikki, and she has the most amazing mixed media art journals she is teaching. Stop by and check the CIRCUS art journal out!

We also have a few old instructors too ( just kidding)...We have some vintage card classes going on (stop by and check out the "MAN" cards, and Cricut classes, exploding box class, and even special discounts during EASTER week! We even have a CROP almost every weekend this month, leading up to the BIG celebration of our 3rd birthday,come and join us for that, More details coming!

I will leave you with a couple of kits that are for sale at the store...ENJOY your evening and then tomorrow!

LAST DAY OF MARCH!!!!

2011-03-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe how fast this month went! We have been super busy, with St. Patrick's Day and my son dancing all over town, and the Paper Chase at Sharin Memories and all the other scrapbook stores around here!

Lots of things in the works for the Store too, We have a Birthday, we are planning, Carole and I bought the scrapbook store 3 years ago in March, we are going to do a Birthday Bash week full of Discounts and give a ways too. Cake? of course cake, you sillies!

We are in the middle of getting some new designers into the store for some fresh fun and NEW classes, if you have a special skill or talent and want to teach, please call me and let me know, we can schedule a meeting and check out your wares...

We also have the Cricut Classes up and running now...3rd Sat of every month, call the store store for details.

I am doing the CLUB night the 2ND Friday of each month ( that is 2 double page layouts per night), call the store for details on that.

I am hopeful for a couple of great vintage card classes this month too.

That's it for now....I counted 116 beautiful pink flowering cherry trees last night on my way home from work...so don't let the rain get you down, look for the beauty it brings with it!

Check out the moon rising!

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Thanks CathyO!

The Phanton is coming to Sharin Memories

2011-03-10T13:14:00.000-08:00

We are so so excited about the Shop Hop!!!! It starts tomorrow!. We had our kick off party on Tuesday night, what fun we had, lots and lots of sweet treats for our special ladies...our Home Girls, they got their make and takes and got to shop early and get their special discount...Lots of fun!

We have had a lot to do getting ready for the SHOP HOP, with much thanks to the girls next door at the "Forget-me-not" shop. Thanks Traci and Lynn for all your hard work! Our store looks so great!

We have the new line from Bo bunny, "Gabrielle"
We have some beautiful new Prima, papers and flowers
We have great new stuff from Timmy Holtz
We have new camping from American Crafts and Birthday too...
We have new Echo Park "For the Record"
Coming...Teresa Collins, Graphic 45, more Bobunny, and more Prima

Come and check out the store ladies! It looks so pretty!!!

SHOP HOP NEWS!!!!!

2011-03-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

NORTHWEST PAPERCHASE PRE-PARTY

Tuesday, March 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP

You will receive your Shop Hop discount that night (THAT IS 20%)

your passport, Shop Hop bracelet with charm and have the

opportunity to create your Take 'N Make.

Light refreshments will be provided

The CHIEFTAINS were here!!!

2011-02-25T16:23:00.000-08:00

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!!!!!!

2011-02-25T16:13:00.000-08:00

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!!!!

2011-02-25T16:08:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-02-18T16:24:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-02-16T13:25:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2011-02-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

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)

2011-02-09T10:42:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-02-08T10:52:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-04T13:18:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2011-02-03T18:53:00.000-08:00

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!

Happy February!!!!

2011-01-31T18:47:00.000-08:00

OMG oodness!!! have you ladies been looking on the sneak peeks form CHA? There are some pretty cool booths. This one for example...look at these three dress forms and the PAPER dresses they made!!! OMG they are so beautiful it is not even funny! I love looking at all the new stuff.

We have already begun to get some things in, but you have to be patient with us, and the vendors, and the UPS and our FED EX guys (who are so wonderful)...we will get the coolest stuff and try to make you ladies so happy!

ANYWAYS...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY BRING ME TODAY!!!!!

February is almost upon us!

2011-01-31T15:27:00.000-08:00

One more day in January! Can you believe it? It really went by quickly! We are suppose to enjoy a week of mostly sunny weather this week....I am all for that! It makes me excited to start working in the garden, and cleaning up the yard from all the branches....soon we will have the daffodils blooming too!

This week we are having a couple of fun things going on at the store, they are.....all week long we will have All Christmas Papers, ribbons and embellishment will be on sale for 30% off

We will be getting new Papers and embellishments daily from CHA...( I do know that Graphic 45 was shipped today!!!! should be here bu Thursday or Friday)

St Patrick's Day papers and Easter papers should arrive shortly too

New Ribbon from May arts is coming too.

Come on by to check things out, or to just say HELLO!!!

See you soon! I will leave you with this great shot I took a couple of weeks ago...ENJOY

Welcome to Tuesday! UPS ALL week long!

2011-01-25T10:31:00.000-08:00

Ladies the Used Product Sale is going on today and for the rest of the week!!! That is correct...ALL WEEK LONG!!!!

Also....the Super Crop is Coming 12 Feb 2011
Also.... the Northwest Paper Chase is coming...and we are doing pre-orders
Also....the new Feb. Scrapbook Trends came in, and they are going fast if you want one!
Wreath class is on Wednesday
Cricut Class is on Sat.
Conversational Hearts class is on Sat
Vintage Card class is on Sunday

Lets see...I think that is it for now...thanks for listening and have a great great Day!!!

Friday Friday Friday!

2011-01-21T10:25:00.000-08:00

Another Friday is upon us! Boy they sure are coming quickly every week! I think that is a good thing, I believe it means I am enjoying life, cause it is really going by fast! I have a couple of things to share with you for this weekend:

1. There is a vintage card class tonight at the store.
2. Hunter and the Comerford School of Irish Dance are performing at the Ethnic Celebration at St. Martins College tomorrow at 10am.
3. The Used Product Sale is going to be 1 week long this time...so bring me all your used stuff...the sale is 25 Jan to 31 Jan. So get busy, it is going to be a BIG one!
4. THE SUPER CROP is coming too....12 Feb. 2011 at the VFW from 10 am to 10 pm, it will be loads of fun, so call the store and sign up now!

I just wanted to leave you with this photo of this adorable class that we have coming up next weekend...they look just like the candy hearts! I love them, call the store for details! Have a good weekend all and stay warm and dry! See you next week!

The Cab Ride...grab a tissue ladies....

2011-01-20T15:46:00.001-08:00

The Cab Ride

I arrived at the address and honked the horn.

after waiting a few minutes

I walked to the door and knocked... 'Just a minute, answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor.

After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940's movie.

By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets.

There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware.

'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, and then returned to assist the woman.

She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb.

She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her... 'I just try to treat my passengers

the way I would want my mother to be

treated.'

'Oh, you're such a good boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive through downtown?'

'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly...

'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice.

I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any family left,' she continued in a soft voice... 'The doctor says I don't have very long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.

'What route would you like me to take?' I asked.

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator.

We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.

Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm tired. Let's go now'.

We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico.

Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move.

They must have been expecting her.

I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair.

'How much do I owe you?'

She asked, reaching into her purse.

'Nothing,' I said

'You have to make a living,' she answered.

'There are other passengers,' I responded.

Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly.

'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said.

'Thank you.'

I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light... Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life...

I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift?

What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away?

On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life.

We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.

But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

It's the little things that mean the most.

PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID ~BUT~THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.

You won't get any big surprise in 10 days if you send this to ten people. But, you might help make the world a little kinder and more compassionate by sending it on and reminding us that often it is the random acts of kindness that most benefit all of us.

Thank you, my friend...

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

Oh Happy Day! The Sun the sun!!!

2011-01-19T14:32:00.000-08:00

Love love love this day of sunshine!....What a mood booster, and girl...let me tell you I needed it this week. We have been sort of busy at the store. Inventory is done and now we (Carole and I) are scouring the web-sites and the sneak peeks for Winter CHA for all the newest and greatest papers and flowers and bling and all the goodness that I KNOW you ladies love! And let me tell you there is a lot of Great Stuff out there!

This week at the store we have a Vintage Valentines Day Card Class being heralded as an All occasion card class, let me tell you they are STUNNING! this class is going on Friday night 6 pm to 8 pm. Call the store for details. Sunday there is another card class and a vintage wall hanging class both so stunning and beautiful, check out the web-site to see the samples. Also next week I am teaching a wreath class and I think it is beautiful too and so versatile. The wreath class is Wed. Jan 26Th 2011 at 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Please Enjoy this DAY!!!!

Happy Thursday ladies.....

2011-01-13T13:21:00.000-08:00

Well It is pouring down rain.... and my fingers are so so cold! I have a little news today.

Valentines Day SUPER CROP!!!!
FEB. 12th 2011
Saturday
10 am to 10 pm
Cost: $40.00

Also, on January 22nd 2011
There will be the Ethnic Celebration at Saint Martins College
10am to ???
The Comerford School of Irish Dance will be performing and lots and lots of other great things to see and do! This is the Irish Dance School that Hunter (my son) dances with...so come out and see the show.
IT IS FREE!!!!

We are looking to get some new layouts up in the store, if you are interested on showcasing your work at Sharin Memories, please call me...

Enjoy your day!
Smile...it increases your face value!

Pretty Pretty new new....

2011-01-12T14:57:00.000-08:00

Lookie lookie lookie!!! Here is the delicious new line...one of them from Teresa Collins. I hope you see all the fabulous details in this new girly line. So much fum, you can see better detail on Teresas blog.

And here is the new sports line from Teresa too. Check out all the great color and so versatile too, can be used for both boys and girls! Love this line too.

Tomorrow there will be more! Stay tuned!

Friends!

2011-01-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

A true friend doesn't care if you're broke, being a pain, what you weigh, if your house is a mess, what you drive, about your past, or if your family is filled with CRAZY people. Your conversations pick up where they left off even if they have been months apart. They love you for who you are. Re-post if you have at least one true friend. They will know who they are!

This is a great re-post....I truly hope everyone has a couple of these in their lives....it is a great thing to be a friend, to have a friend and even better if you have more then one.....more CHA sneak peeks to come.

Have a great day ladies!

STILL MORE NEW PRIMA

2011-01-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

here it is...hang onto your chairs ladies....Don't you just love the colors, OMGoodness, all the new flowers, You should go to their blog and check out all the rest. This is just a small spattering. It is all reallt really great this year! Tee Hee...I want it all....

NEW PRIMA.....

2011-01-08T22:26:00.000-08:00

Isn't this gorgeous!!!!! I love love love this, cannot wait to order it! OMG! there is a whole new other beautiful color palette that is coming on Monday I will show you then.....I t is also very very beautiful! Have a great weekend everyone!

Sneek Peeks 2010!!!

2011-01-07T13:58:00.001-08:00

Check this out...I am so excited!

Jan 6, 2011 11:05:32 AM

Graphic 45 Super Sneak Peek Announcement!

Hello Crafters!

Are you sitting down? Good! We have a hugely exciting announcement to make! We know you've all been waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of the new paper collections and other exciting products that have been in the works here at Graphic 45. Well your wait is almost over! Starting Monday, January 11th, we will be unveiling images of our two brand new collections! Your heart will flutter with glee when you catch a glimpse of these beautiful new papers, designed to inspire splendor and endless curiosity.

The fist collection will captivate you with child-like delight with its vibrant colors, whimsical images and pure jubilation! It's fun for children of all ages! Step right up and feast your eyes on this larger than life paper collection that is sure to astonish! Your imagination will leap to gigantic new heights once you get a gander of this capricious new collection.

Our second new collection is a bit on the softer side. Immerses your senses in the romance of a simpler time, a time when the world had just learned to swing, when grand stage shows reigned supreme, and entertainment was in its gilded age. You'll marvel at the beauty of this bombshell collection. Loaded with luxurious images and creamy colors, this collection will conjure the nostalgia of this razzle-dazzle era.

We're also releasing a groundbreaking new line of products that go with all of our collections. Take your crafts to new and exciting heights with these fantastic new lines that will change the way you think about papercrafting. Join the craft revolution with these jaw-droppingly gorgeous new products that will stun and inspire you!

So be sure to check us out all next week! Be among the first to see these radiant new collections by Graphic 45. You wont believe your eyes!

Hump Day!!!

2011-01-05T12:19:00.000-08:00

Here it is...the first HUMP DAY of 2011! I think that is cause for celebration, don't you?

We are dutifully awaiting the NEW Valentines Day papers from MAKING MEMORIES (oh my goodness! It is gorgeous!)
and PINK PAISLEE and PINECONE PRESS and BO BUNNY.

The kids are back in school and we are all trying to get back into the groove of work and boy scouts and dance and basketball games and band and knowledge bowl and all the after school activities that are suppose to keep us young and healthy...I don't know about you...but The young can have it! No not really, All those activities are coming from just one of my kids...he makes me tired! (Tee Hee!) Have a great Day Everyone!

Happy Monday

2011-01-03T13:41:00.000-08:00

And what a beautiful day it is.....

I am alone in my house! Yippie! Even though I am taking a quick little break from vacuuming and cleaning the floor and dusting, washing rugs...I still am enjoying the day! It is sunny and fresh outside. My son and a friend of his did some Irish Dancing at Tugboat Annie's on New Years Day...in the aisles...for tips, they had a great day! They were celebrating New Years at 4 pm our time because that is midnight in Dublin Ireland. It was a beautiful day too. Enjoy the photos!

Carole and I have ordered a couple of new lines for Valentines Day...They should start rolling in tomorrow and Wednesday so stop in and check it out, or just stop by to say hello. On that note I will leave you with some photos from the holidays.....

VISITING the COUSINS up North...check

2011-01-02T00:00:00.000-08:00

Yeah! That's twice we are so lucky to squeeze in two visits up North during our Christmas Holiday!

The sunset on New Years Day was totally amazing too....good food, great company, and beautiful sights, what more can a girl ask for?

Tomorrow, is Sunday and Carole and I are preparing a feast for all of the gals that work for us, and then cropping afterwards. We could not manage without all of our fabulous ladies, and we Thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

Naughty or Nice.......

2010-12-26T21:58:00.000-08:00

From our house to yours....Merry Christmas to all!!

I try to be nice for sure....most of the time, but as I look at the date of my last blog I feel kinda naughty....tee hee. Sorry ladies, these last couple of weeks, I don't even know where the time went... it goes so fast it is unbelievable!

Now that the cookies have all been baked, the presents all bought, wrapped, and opened, and the tummies are all fat and filled up with goodies, I can catch up a little bit.

A couple of weeks ago the boys and I made a list of some of the things they wanted to do over Christmas Break...and we have actually done some of them, not all, but some. We made GINGERBREAD HOUSES,
we went to the NUTCRACKER BALLET, we went and helped at OPERATION SANTA in Rochester like we do every year, we have not gone ice skating or been to the zoo lights or been to see our beloved cousins yet....maybe tomorrow night! All in all I feel pretty good about all of our accomplishments.

The Sun, the SUN, the SUN!!!

2010-12-16T10:37:00.000-08:00

Always a mood lifter for sure! I love it! Today we are still getting ready for the UPS Sale ladies, if you have time (ha ha ha) go through your things and bring in your un want ables (is that even a word?) Well you know what I mean. In the mean time, I will continue with the inventory! YUCK! Here are a few pictures from last night activities...

My Irish Dancing Son had his Christmas party and recital last night and Of course I took a few photos...have a great Day ladies, and remember...it is the season for giving! Stay safe and warm!

GINGERBREAD HOUSES

2010-12-15T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hooray!!! We have a day to do the Gingerbread houses! So Happy about that. Time is such a valuable thing these days!Came home from work yesterday and got everything set up for the kids, so when they got home from school they would be surprised! They are so ridiculous when they are all together! We laughed a lot and had so much fum trying (and trying) to get the houses to stand up....and just when we thought the sides and roof were good...the roof would slide off! OMG!!! So silly, these kids. Good Times!

Presents for the kids

2010-12-14T10:47:00.000-08:00

Good morning ladies...

I just wanted to send a BIG thank all of you who have brought gifts in for the kids, and remind those who have not...if you want to there is still time to do so. Friday I will take all that you have brought and deliver them to the school, where my sons and their class mates are doing a toy drive for kids in need. also...

New BoBunny 9 X 9 bare Naked albums have arrived and so have the 6 X 6 bare Naked albums, so come on by and get while they are here....perfect for all those snow pictures you took 2 weeks ago!

The new Scrapbook trend magazines are here too!

Take Care everyone, the snow level is suppose to go down to sea level today....so we may get some more of the white stuff. Be safe out there and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Thank you for the SUNSHINE this morning!!!!

2010-12-10T11:29:00.000-08:00

Such a beautiful sight! I love it! Even if it is short lived. So today at the store is 10 % off of all BAZZILL cardstock, and tomorrow is 30% off of all CHRISTMAS PAPERS!!! Yippie! Just wanted to share with you a couple of photos from our OPEN HOUSE last Friday with SANTA!! We had a pretty good time with the SANTA MAN!

Winter Time Jingle Album

2010-12-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Ladies.... Wow well if we needed rain, I should say we don;t any more, but do try to keep in mind the rain is why we live in such a beautiful area...and I would rather the rain than the snow for long long long periods of time. That being said....I have class to tell you about, The "Wintertime Jingle Album" was postponed from Thanksgiving time when we had all the snow to next Tuesday night. from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. There are still a few spot available if you need a cute little album as a gift or to keep for yourself. Call the store for details.

Please drive safely out there!

Take care and stay warm!

Pearl Harbor.....please remember...

2010-12-07T14:52:00.000-08:00

Proud to be an American

‎"December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."

WINTER WISHES OPEN HOUSE tonight at Sharin Memories.....

2010-12-03T08:22:00.000-08:00

That's right ladies...the BIG SANTA MAN is coming to Sharin Memories tonight!!!
Bring your kids and your cameras...It is FREEEEEEE! Come and Enjoy some friends and Hot coco and some sweet treats! We have a couple of make n takes and photo ops with SANTA!!! Everyone is WELCOME!
Open House Friday DEC. 3rd
5 pm to 9 pm
SANTA 6 pm to 7 pm

See you tonight!!!

Winter Wonderland!

2010-11-23T09:41:00.001-08:00

Sharin Memories will be closed today...stay home, stay warm, and play board games. Bake cookies....Read...Enjoy your children, and eachother!

Walkin in my Winter Wonderland!!!!

2010-11-22T14:27:00.000-08:00

Oh My goodness....It is so beautiful here in Rainier!!! the snow is so pretty,
The kids had a 2 hour late start today, were at school for 2 hours and then got sent home because of all the snow! I am home baking cookies and sewing hats for my show this weekend at Ocean Shores, listening to Christmas music all day on 95.7 FM What a great Day!

My Dear Friend told me the other day that friends should let each other know how important they are to us and that we love them...I have been thinking about this, and I totally agree. My friend here in Rainier lost her husband last week, we went to the funeral on Sunday. It was an extremely sad day. I believe now more then ever that this is true...tell your friends and the people that are important in your life that they are special, that you love them, that they are important. You never know....that is all.

Be grateful now!

Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess!!!! is here

2010-11-19T12:06:00.000-08:00

Ladies the Fed Ex man...Beau...was just here, but there were two ladies following him into the store...and bought 1/3 of the paper before I even put it out, so it is hot.....

Also the pot luck crop tonight is from 6 to midnight...$10.00 and bring a snack to share....

We will see how ling we last....

Remember to cover your outside faucets and open your cabinets under the sinks at your house so the pipes don't freeze.

Also we have the craft bazaar coming up here at Sharin memories... rent a table for $10.00 and sell your wares...Call the store for details

two classes tomorrow on Saturday, a Card class and a snowman banner class following....

Sunday is out Round Robin.....4 designers, with four projects... you don't want to miss this

That's it for today....take care and stay warm!

Cold cold and more cold!!!

2010-11-18T08:49:00.000-08:00

Good morning everyone...

My husband is out winding up the hoses and draining the pool filter so it all won't freeze. I will be cooking up a few things for the freezer so NEXT time the power goes, we will be a little better prepared.

I just found out that my daughter may not be coming home for Thanksgiving...that just about breaks my heart, cause that is the one thing that we do every year...go to the beach as a family and spend about 4 1/2 days together...It makes me sad as I see her slipping into her own...; (

I think I told you all that the HARRY POTTER paper is here...it will not last long so get it quickly.

We have a POT LUCK crop on Friday night, just bring a project and something to share and join us Friday night till midnight...$10.00 buys your way in...

Saturday is a plethora of classes, and Sunday is our first annual ROUND ROBIN... THAT IS 4 DESIGNERS, 4 DIFFERENT PROJECTS, call the store for details on that!

Crazy wet and cold and windy weather today... AGAIN

2010-11-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

Well, yippie...there is power once again...we were without out in Rainier for 33 hours, not too bad. We have a small generator that we were able to plug in the fridge and the freezer to save our food. Last night the boys and I all sat around one lamp in the living-room that we also had plugged into the generator and played SORRY. Sometimes having the power go out is not such a bad thing.

We do have power at the store...so that is good. We got the NEW "Harry Potter" paper yesterday, so that is fun also some fun fun fun "Sock Monkey" papers too, this is too cute.

There is a beautiful vintage card class tonight! An Advent canvas class tomorrow night and another card class on Saturday and the "snowman and mitten" banner class on Saturday ....Also a darling "Gift tags and gift treat" class Saturday too. So many choices, so little time! Check out the photos on the website.

Also just wanted to say that the classes that Carole and I taught up in Bellevue last weekend were a great success. All the ladies and one guy loved the class, lots of fun shopping, great food up there, and generally a great time had by all, we thank everyone who helped... cut, work, and teach...thanks to all of you for our continued success!

One more thing....my friend Sherri makes these beautiful aprons, and will custom make one for anyone. They are lined, beautifully sewn, and darn right adorable. I have this one in the photo at the store if you would like to see it. They would make a great gift for someone this year for Christmas and they are only $20.00

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!

2010-11-11T12:45:00.000-08:00

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, let us never forget our sevice men and woman.....EVER! Thank a Vet today...It is just not about getting a day off! It is a day to remember and give thanks for our FREEDOM all of our FREEDOMS!

And now, about the store...we will be teaching up in Bellevue this weekend....Stop by and say Hello!

The new "Harry Potter" paper will be here next week....also the "Domestic Goddess" is coming AGAIN!!!

Come by and check out all the great new classes!

We are having our 1st annual Sharin Memories Craft Bazaar December 11th 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. $10.00 buys youa table and you can sell all your hand crated wares.

Also new at Sharin Memories...Round Robin...Sunday November 21 2010 from 12 pm to 4 pm We will have 4 stations, with 4 artists making 4 differednt craft projects and you will leave with them finished...ready to give as gifts or to keep for yourself! You don't want to miss this event. Snacks to be offered also!

Please Remember our Veterans...

2010-11-09T10:55:00.000-08:00

It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.

It’s the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Today is FRIDAY....again!

2010-11-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

A fabulous week for us at the Budihas house. Hunter made it through a weekend of cooking in the rain for Scouts, Andrew is getting an "A" in poetry...Hilary will be home in a couple of weeks for Thanksgiving, I have a huge surprise planned for my husbands 50th birthday, the store is great, I love all of our wonderful customers, and the SUPER CROP is tomorrow!!!! What could be better?

We celebrated last night and went out for pizza, (we never do this) the boys and I stopped for a few photos on the way home! See you all soon, Come by and see the changes at the store, I did a little re-arranging yesterday!

And the Bo Bunny Christmas paper should be here today!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! WE ARE BACK ON - LINE!!!!

2010-11-03T12:14:00.000-07:00

oh...thank you thank you thank you!!!! thank you ladies for your patience...what a nightmare! Well enough of that, we are back and that is all that is important. And I have so much to tell you. I will try to spread it out over a couple of days.

The SUPER CROP is coming this Saturday! And it is going to be so much fun! WE only have 13 spots left, so if you have not signed up, please call me today...I don't want anyone left out!

Classes, oh my goodness, we have a lot of FABULOUS classes coming this month girls, and right up to Christmas, the class list on the website is being up-dated as we speak! So check back if they are not up yet.

What about this sunshine...Oh I love love love it!...does a body good!

Here is a great Fall picture for you to enjoy! Glad to be Back!

October sunsets!

2010-10-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

This is a little spot where I have been stopping on my way home form work...to just sit and be grateful, and think about the day...and a few snapshots (of course)...please enjoy what I have seen everynight for a week!

STILL MORE CHRISTMAS COMING!!!!!

2010-10-21T11:17:00.000-07:00

yes that is right, today I got the beautiful PINK PAISLEE Christmas line that Carole ordered....Thanks Carole, the ladies are going to love this fun vintage paper...perfect for layouts and cards and all kind of fun projects! Check out this great paper...

Dont forget to sign up for the SUPER CROP...

2010-10-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

Hi girls....I just wanted to let you gals all know that the tombstone album class went off without a hitch, everyone had such a great time and the albums got finished and turned out GREAT!!! Jennifer has one (1) kit left from this class if you were unable to make it, it is at the store now so, if you are interested, please stop by.

Also, just wanted to say that we got a HUGE box of PRIMA yesterday...yes that is right, all Fall colors, so beautiful....you have to check out the selection....And a re-stock of "Bling" from Teresa Collins came in today too, new stickeles...glue, lots of good stuff this week. Stop by to say hello, and remember to enjoy THIS day...It is a gift, especially arount 6:20 pm as the sun sets.... It has been so lovely lately.

Good Morning Ladies....

2010-10-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!!

Boy It has been so so busy in my life these last few days....I worked at my kids school on Friday in Rainier, at the Library in the high school, that is always interesting!

Saturday was my oldest sons birthday! He turned 17 on Saturday at 5:11 am...my sweet boy came to us!
Saturday night was the party, 13 teenage boys met at our house to eat eat eat pizza, and fill up before heading out to the corn maze! Cold Cold Cold!

Sunday was a day with the family, always a great time.

Monday, was a day at school again...at the Middle school this time and what drama there is in middle school! And then to the Pumpkin Patch with the boys....

But today at SHARIN MEMORIES... we are putting all the HALLOWEEN PAPERS on sale for 25% off for the whole week. EEK!!!

Yes ladies....we are open now on SUNDAYS!!!!!!!!

2010-10-12T16:34:00.000-07:00

It is true, I know I know.....we have been closed all Summer on Sundays and Mondays, and now we have re-opened on SUNDAYS!!! There are so many things to do and make and create now that all the kids have returned to school, we have a little more time. Ladies the store is packed full of goodness, lots of fun and new ideas, classes, make and takes, projects....so much to do.

These Fall days are my favorite too. I am working on a cool new acrylic book useing the GRAPHIC 45 Steampunk Debutante.....with lots of paper flowers I made myself. It is really coming together well.

My son Andrew is turning 17 on Saturday and we will be at the Rutledge Cornmaze for the 10th year in a row, he loves to invite all his friends and go at night...I just supply the rides and the pizza, well now some of them are driving themselves.

That's it for today friends.....enjoy the sun!!!!

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT LADIES!

2010-10-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

Fall Open House at Sharin Memories....

That's right, at 4 pm to 8 pm we will have our open house tonight...with make and takes and snacks and treats, and of course great sales...just for you!

See you tonight!

Love this sun today! Thank you!

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

2010-10-06T17:15:00.000-07:00

Boy we must have done something good this week to get yet another beautiful Fall day!

I just wanted to share a couple of things today....This is my new mantra:

Choose to have a positive outlook,
thankful spirit,
and a grateful heart!

I am going to try this everyday!

BLING YOUR BRA contest....now till the end of October...anything goes!

Now, Carole is having her scrapbook page layout club tonight....ladies this is not just for beginners, but for those of you who get stuck in a rut...Carole always comes up with some clever ideas for layouts...

Check out all the CLASSES on line... there are a ton of them...

Crop Pink in happening this Saturday night...2 to 10 pm with dinner included $20.00, we still have a few spots left.

The SUPER CROP is November 6th 10 to 10 that is 12 hours of cropping fun, card making...what ever you want to do, lots of food and fun for all! $40.00

Novenber 12 and 13 CKC up in Bellevue (we are teaching)

psst..... if you read the newsletter on the web site and print it out...there is a 40% for you at the store...any one item, just product, check it out!

That's it...peace out!

BEAUTIFUL AND SUNNY IN OLYMPIA!!!

2010-10-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THE GORGEOUS SUN TODAY HAS MADE AN APPEARANCE TODAY ......THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

But I guess we better not say it too loud. I hope you all had a great weekend...I cannot believe that we are into October already! Shocking! I LOVE FALL THOUGH! It is my favorite time of the year...we are looking forward to the burn ban being lifted so we can have bonfires in the back yard, roasting marshmellows...burning sticks, the hot hot heat of when your legs burn through your jeans when you get to close...(I love that)

My son turns 17 here in a couple of weeks, and we will be going to the corn maze (again) for his party, lots of pizza for him and all his friends, and no cake...yes that is right Andrew doesn't like cake...we make a glazed donut pyramid for his cake! He loves that best! Funny Kid!

I wanted to remind you that we have our 3rd MAKE AND TAKE TUESDAY TONIGHT!!! come by at 6 pm at join us in this fun new thing we are doing at Sharin Memories...it only takes 20 minutes!

Sunny and Beautiful in WESTPORT!!!!

2010-10-04T10:23:00.000-07:00

Had a Great Great weekend!

Saturday, my husband and I made 14 nas 1/2 quarts of home made apple sauce! athat is 80 lbs. of apples, and when we were done...we made 7 pints of raspberry jam. Whew! That was a long day, but so worth it!

Sunday, had a fun Day yesterday with a friend at the WESTPORT WINARY...have you ever been there? It was Fabulous. We did a little wine tasting and then sat and had some warm soup! It was the Smash em Stomp em Make em WINE at the Beach Festival...Great Music and Great Wine, the sculpture garden was really cool too. It rained as we left Olympia and some of the way there, and when we got to Aberdeen....It was SUNNY!!! it was just a beautiful day!

After the Winary, we thought we needed to go to the beach and pay homage to the beautiful weather! And what a way to do it, we climbed up on the jetti, the waves were so HUGE and crashing into the rocks....there were surfers, and all kinds of folks out enjoying the sunny day! Just a stunning Fall day, (no jackets required)

Got home just in time to help the boys with their homework for a couple of hours, watched a little football, ate supper and that was about it!

Friday FRiday Friday!!!

2010-10-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Love Fridays....it used to be the only day I worked here at the Sharin Memories, and I loved to come to work...now that I work almost every day, I still love Fridays because now I have a couple of days off with my family! Anyway, I wanted to let everyone know that starting THIS SUNDAY...we are open Sundays till Springtime!!!

Very Exciting to have Shelley back and working on some of the Sundays for us and the rest of us will work a shift or two also. Here are a couple more photos of the up coming classes...ENJOY!

This is that gorgeaous seashell book I was telling you about yesterday...Still a few spots left!

And this cool vintage treasure box...distressed and inked..so much cuteness, to keep all your special things in, makes a great gift too..(we need to start thinking about these things)

And here is this great Family album, and it is big, big enough to hole lots of photos, and it has pockets to hold all sorts of little treasures, you must see this one, it is really fabulous!

That is all for now ladies....have a wonderful weekend and remember to take time...time for the ones you love!

OCTOBER IS UPON US!!! EEKS!

2010-09-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

Check out these adorable projects coming to a scrapbook store near you! (hint hint) the first one is a Haunted Halloween book, It is a board book that is about 71/2 by 9" I think...It is so so cute with a witch hanging upside down in the chimney, spooky trees, and lantern cut with the cricut, and many other embellishments.

The next one is so amazing too, it is a Tombstone album...thats right, it is a spooky tombstone with the cutest little album right inside...It also has some great little ghosts, pumpkins, and fun embellishemnts from the cricut, you have to see these 2 projects to appreciate them!

We also have this cool seashell class, loaded with all the beautiful papers from Creative Imaginations and all that go with an outing to the beach, including netting and a bottle with sand in it!

Next I want to tell you about a most clever FAMILY album, that will hold lots of your treasured family photos for years to come...we have flip pages, and flowers, pockets and stamping. Please stop by the store and check out these and all the rest of the classes. We are loaded this month and next. Something for everyone!

WOW...IT IS HUMP DAY AGAIN!!!

2010-09-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

Good morning ladies... so sorry it has been a while since I posted...Life gets in the way some times. So much to tell...

Last night was my 2nd Tuesday night Make and Take, it was pretty cute too if you missed it, try to come next week, like I said before...I have so many ideas in my head floating around...I just have to share.

We have re-arranged the store again, to hold all the great new stuff that has been coming in, we have so many classes to offer too, be sure to check out the class page on the website http://www.sharinmemories.com/

OPEN HOUSE did you hear about this yet? It will be OCTOBER *8th* from 6pm to 8pm stop by for a treat and and a FREE make and take....check out all the new stuff or just stop in to say jello...I mean hello!

The Fall Super Crop is Coming up too, November 6th ..$40.00 for 12 hours of fun, call the store today to sign up...

I think you all know that we will be TEACHING up at CKC in November right??? Both classes are sold out, but we will have kits available in the store.

And FALL is here! It is my favorite time of year! Please take time to look around at all the beauty that is around us every day and be grateful!

UPS sale this weekend!

2010-09-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars....Used Product Sale this weekend Ladies...bring me you old and torn and tattered stuff!

IT'S HUMP DAY!

2010-09-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

Yes...Wednesday is upon us, the Puyallup Fair is in full swing, Homecoming (for us) has come and gone...we won our game by the way!, all the new shows are on T.V., and all the new Halloween and Fall papers are coming in. I had 8 boxes of new product come in yesterday....I am almost done pricing and getting everything put out! Whew!

The new Graphic 45..."STEAMPUNK DEBUTANTE" is here, Halloween from "ECHO PARK" the beach paper you have all been waiting for called tidepools, from "CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS" is here, and BO BUNNY "HOOLIGANS" will be here tomorrow....so many new things...classes, make and takes, crop PINK, (October 9th),super crop ...(November 6th) just stay in touch ladies...so we can keep you updated! Happy happy joy joy!!

Here is a photo of our very first TUESDAY MAKE AND TAKE!!! Come on by next Tuesday for another cute new project...it only takes about 20 minutes...6 pm to 6:20 pm....Check it out!

MAKE AND TAKE Tuesday!!! Tonight!

2010-09-21T16:24:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to pop in tonight for the New Make and Take at Sharin memories...It will only take about 20 minutes...come in and get out of the traffic for a few moments...6 pm to 6:20 pm. See you tonight!

HELLO FALL!!!!!

2010-09-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

So many things to share...so little time!

First I would love to share a link with you, and perhaps talk you into voting for Sharin Memories as your favorite Craft Store....all you have to do is go to this link, make a user name and password, and VOTE!!!!! ( I hope I can attach this link correctly) http://best.king5.com/sharin-memories-scrapbook-store/biz/493434?ref=short I think this is correct...I will test it out!

Next I want to tell you about a new PROJECT I am trying at the store...It is going to be called something clever like.... Make and Take Tuesday I have a lot of things floating around up in my head that need to come out. Here's the scoop...every Tuesday night....when I close at 6 pm...I will have a limited number of make and takes, with a small fee to create...this week it is a darling little treat container, This will be perfect for your kids to learn to make too, great for school activities, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, day care kids, teachers, mailmen and women...anyone would love to get one of these sweet treats...you will be able to create and also learn to make a paper rose for the top...it is already in a kit ready for us to make...This weeks mini make and take is $2.00 . Stop by and check it out...I have been telling a few of you about it, and I hope you will join me for the fun...See you at 6pm

HAPPY HOMCOMING!!! GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!

2010-09-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone! It is Friday! And it is Rainer High Schools Homecoming game tonight!! Go Mountaineers!!!

We have had a productive week here at Sharin Memories...the Fed Ex man and the UPS man have brought many gifts....I love it! We have lots of new goodies...Martha Stewart Scoring boards, new Thickers, new Halloween papers from Echo Park, (very cutsie), new Gold, Silver and Copper leafing pens, new cat eye chalks, and yes even som shh! Christmas papers...(I know it is a little early) but we must get started early on our projects...right? Enjoy the weekend ladies!

HAPPY MONDAY TO ALL OF YOU!

2010-09-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

This week is SPIRIT week at Rainier High School! WHY you ask? Well our first home Football game is Friday night and it is our HOMECOMING game, and then the HOMECOMING dance is Saturday night. Now I am not sure if all of you know, but I now have 2 boys in H.S. One is extremely shy...(that being my oldest son) and my youngest son is extremely outgoing...well you guessed it...the younger one has asked and she accepted a date for the HOMECOMING dance....(we are all very excited)

Now it being SPIRIT week and all, the kids have a dress up day every day of the week ending with all spirit colors, but,...today...HIPPIE day...so here is Hunter, my youngest...ready for the bus...Don't ask where he got these clothes...(lol)

CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS KIT!!!

2010-09-09T10:17:00.000-07:00

Suzanne is trying something NEW ladies...She is teaching a Christmas Card Class next week, trying to get a jump on the season!. But here is the twist, you can purchase the kit at the store...it is already bagged up with instructions for 7 cards! All the embellishments and bling....this way, if something comes up and you can't make it to the class next Wednesday the 15th of Sept. you still have the kit, and you can do it at your leisure!...There are 9 kits left, so come on it and join the fun or get a kit to go. Here is a sampling of the cards...

OUTING WITH FRIENDS!!!

2010-09-07T08:45:00.000-07:00

Well I forgot to tell you that I went on a day trip with 2 of my girlfriends. We had so much fun, giggling and scrapbook store shopping (of course), we found a really cute little store up in Port Angeles, going out for lunch, a stroll on the beach in LaPush (one of my most favorite places in Washington) and then headed to Forks for a little TWILIGHT fun! Yes it is true there is a Twilight store on every corner there in the main part of town. It was a full day of fun. I love my friends! Thanks Girls!

BLING YOUR BRA!!!

2010-09-03T15:17:00.000-07:00

That's right...you heard me correctly! It is that time again where SHARIN MEMORIES will do our small part to help raise awareness and then in October CAROLE is hosting a dinner crop for the Susan G. Komen Fund and 1/2 of the proceeds goes towards research! Anyways...tee hee... the reason I am telling you all of this is: We had our first bra turned in today...now remember.... the sky is the limit to your creativity as you can see! Have fun and get busy!

JUST BEING SILLY!!!

2010-09-03T09:04:00.000-07:00

My daughter is finished working for the Summer...it seems I have not really spent any time with her as this is the first time she has EVER worked 40+ hours a week. It was such a joy to be around her today...or I should say yesterday. She helped around the Store a bit, had a dance party upstairs and then we took some silly "self portraits" They crack me up, but after looking at them, I realized we DO look a lot alike...people tell me that all the time and I always take it as such a nice compliment cause I think Hilary is so so pretty! In another 2 weeks she will be back at college...living in her very first Apartment! She and her 2 roommates are really excited about it! Here are just some of the silly photos I will treasure when she is away! ENJOY THE SUN TODAY!!!

LOOK WHATS COMING ON FRIDAY!!!

2010-09-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

This is such strange and unique paper...I cannot wait to get my hands on it. I have been looikng on line for some fun things to do with it. You'll have to stop by and have a looksie!

Just a quick note...Carole has her scrapbook page layout club tonight. The ladies make 2 double page layouts ready for photos when you leave. They meet the first Wednesday of each month. Call the store to sign up now!

ENJOY THE SUN!

GRATITUDE PRINTERS TRAY

2010-08-31T13:33:00.000-07:00

Check this out...I love the way it turned out! I used a printers tray from 7 GYPSIES and the beautiful Giving Thanks paper from TERESA COLLINS....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!!!

2010-08-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? Twenty two (22) years together, 3 wonderful, healthy kids, 9 chickens, 3 goats, several cats (outside) 8 raised beds of fruits and vegtables and a lovely home to make all of that happen...Thanks Baby! I love you!

UPS sale this weekend!

2010-08-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

UPS SALE THIS WEEKEND...BRING YOUR STUFF!!!

IT"S HERE...IT"S HERE...IT"S HERE!!!!

2010-08-24T14:57:00.000-07:00

That's right Ladies...you should see the 10, yes 10 boxes that my dear UPS man Scott brought me today!!! Ok I admit....not all was Teresa Collins, but 6 were. The rest were, you know some other stuff... ie: stickles, adhesives, baseball and football papers, American Crafts Albums...just other stuff you need for a store too.

So I put all of that boring stuff into the system first...just waiting to open the TC boxes....OMG It was so worth it...but I wanted to be alone in the store to oooh and ahhh over the paper in private first! (is that weird), I think not! Anyways ladies, it is here, it is fabulous, and now I have to go and get it in the computer!

Have a FAB. day!

MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWERS!!!

2010-08-20T11:16:00.000-07:00

http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/tutorial-how-to-make-paper. Ladies I want you to try to make these great flowers....I have made several in the store and they are really easy!

You can have matching flowers to your layour or make custum flowers for your cards or any project...

I love FLOWERS!!!

There is a CROP going on tonight...so Sharin Memories will be open till 10pm....Also I am hosting a Dinner CROP on Saturday 2 to 10 pm...and there a still a few spaces open!

Stop by and say Hello!

Have a great weekend too...

I AM HOME FROM ALASKA!!!

2010-08-17T09:17:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if you all knew, but the cruise I went on was with TERESA COLLINS...It was a great time had by all, but I have to say, I enjoyed the classes the most.

Alaska is very very beautiful, much like Washington...that is why I love living here so much!

Teresa Collins was warm, kind and funny. She told us about her family, her hopes and dreams...and also what got her into scrapbooking. She was very humbled and down to earth, and we all just love her!

There are 5 NEW lines coming out as we speek in the TERESA COLLINS paper line. They are truly fabulous...and I have a sample of all of them at the store...or I should say I will by Wednesday!

I had a great time on the cruise...I met some great gals...Jean and Jamie, Johnna and Darcy, Jaunaita and Polly, Monica and Alzura, Momma Sue and Jaci and of course Teresa and her Husband Ty.

Here are some of my favorite photos:

This is the GREAT Mendenhall Glacier, truly remarkable!

This is a beautiful view of the mountains and fireweed from a train ride up to the old gld miners camp!

OMGoodness...these whales were right next to our boat, they told us they only see Orcas 5 to 7% of the time, so this was really a treat!

kids day camp!

2010-07-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

We had our very last class yesterday, boy we were packed...with kids, candy, popcorn, and fun! We finished off our first years kid camp with three tasty projects to hold goodies, whether it be for a cool kids party or just a fun way to eat popcorn...a great time was had by all. Just wanted to say thanks to all the SPECIAL Grandmas who brought their granddaughters to the class, and the moms and dads too of course!

Thank you to all the girls!

It's All About the Paper

HAPPY 2012 TO ALL

Merry Merry Christmas to all!

It is almost sale time!

Almost December

NEW BEGINNINGS!!!!

Closing Doors!

WELL JUST LIKE THE WEATHER AROUND HERE...

Happy August!!!

New from Glitz...

More from CHA

More Sneak Peeks from CHA!!!

CHA releases

Summer Beauty!

Happy Father's Day!

Memorial Day 2011

Happy Memorial Day Weedkend! Remember A Vet this weekend!

BEST Birthday EVER!!!!

Rain rain go away!!!

New BLOG to check out

Mothers Day!

Fabulous quote!

ART JOURNALING.....

Spring Break is Over!!!

April Showers...for sure!

LAST DAY OF MARCH!!!!

Check out the moon rising!

The Phanton is coming to Sharin Memories

SHOP HOP NEWS!!!!!

The CHIEFTAINS were here!!!

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

SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!!

Good Wednesday to you!

What a GREAT weekend!!!

Wow Sunny again!!! (shhhh)

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

SUPER CROP...Next Saturday

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

Happy February!!!!

February is almost upon us!

Welcome to Tuesday! UPS ALL week long!

Friday Friday Friday!

The Cab Ride...grab a tissue ladies....

Oh Happy Day! The Sun the sun!!!

Happy Thursday ladies.....

Pretty Pretty new new....

Friends!

This is a great re-post....I truly hope everyone has a couple of these in their lives....it is a great thing to be a friend, to have a friend and even better if you have more then one.....more CHA sneak peeks to come.

Have a great day ladies!

STILL MORE NEW PRIMA

NEW PRIMA.....

Sneek Peeks 2010!!!

Hump Day!!!

Happy Monday

VISITING the COUSINS up North...check

Naughty or Nice.......

The Sun, the SUN, the SUN!!!

****GINGERBREAD HOUSES****

Presents for the kids

Thank you for the SUNSHINE this morning!!!!

Winter Time Jingle Album

Pearl Harbor.....please remember...

WINTER WISHES OPEN HOUSE tonight at Sharin Memories.....

Winter Wonderland!

Walkin in my Winter Wonderland!!!!

Graphic 45 Domestic Goddess!!!! is here

Cold cold and more cold!!!

Crazy wet and cold and windy weather today... AGAIN

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!

Please Remember our Veterans...

Today is FRIDAY....again!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! WE ARE BACK ON - LINE!!!!

October sunsets!

STILL MORE CHRISTMAS COMING!!!!!

Good Morning Ladies....

Yes ladies....we are open now on SUNDAYS!!!!!!!!

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT LADIES!

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

BEAUTIFUL AND SUNNY IN OLYMPIA!!!

Sunny and Beautiful in WESTPORT!!!!

GINGERBREAD HOUSES