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trying to get something done...

So I have been trying to get stuff done but it hasn't been working so well. I was already dealing with being tired all the time and then having Vertigo, I am on a motion sickness medication which causes drowsiness....just what I need!! No, not really!

Anyways, I am trying to not think about the dizziness and get something done. As many of you know, I am an Art Teacher as well as working at Down Memory Lane. I am currently applying for Art positions for next year and am totally excited to hear back from schools. My application was already due in Elmwood, WI and I still have a couple to send out to Cornell, Independence, and Gilman. I have my fingers crossed because it certainly is time for a teaching job!!

Also, I am get anxious about selling our house. We were doing so well with getting it all ready to put on the market and then I got sick. Now two houses down the street have sold and makes me want to get that For Sale sign in the yard RIGHT NOW!!! We also have to wait to see if I get a teaching job since that would most likely force us to move somewhere other than Eau Claire so we can't sell too soon but I think now is the time with the first time homebuyers deal out there right now.

I am also super excited about tomorrow as I am getting my hair cut. A new hairstyle is somewhat exciting although I am a bit scared. I will have to update tomorrow when I get home!

Gotta get to bed...feeling drowsy!

sorry for not blogging...

I have to appologize to all of you...I have not updated in awhile because I have been struggling with ear infections and now vertigo. If you have ever had it you will understand what I am saying as you feel dizzy most of the day. It does come and go but for the most part I have to be very careful with what I am doing so I don't get over dizzy. It is not just a little light headed feeling, it has the sensation of the ENTIRE room spinning very quickly. It is no fun and I have been wanting to work on things in our house and craft room so much lately but this has been holding me back. I even got ahold of the new LIFE IS A BEACH cricut cartridge yesterday as Down Memory Lane got ALL of the cricut cartridges in a couple days ago. They are about ready to be rented out!!! Go to the store to find out more about renting the oh so many cricut cartridges and of course, if you can't get by with just renting it for a day or two, certainly just BUY IT!!! I hope to be back on here soon with some fun things that I have created...fingers crossed!!!

project for our first club meeting...

So I have decided to start with this lovely stand-up calendar as our first club project that will take place at Down Memory Lane on April 26th from 1:00-3:00 pm. I hope to see many of you there!!!

This calendar has all the months of the year split up into the four seasons. It would be a great gift or a nice addition to your desk. I will attach the club information again to this post so you can hear more about it if you missed out on the last post!

Just Let Me Create Club with Stacie

We will meet the LAST Sunday of each month from 1:00-3:00 pm beginning on April 26th. Cost will be $5.00 per month you plan to attend. You can come one month or every month! I will need to know the last week of each month if you will be attending the following month so I can get enough supplies. Money must also be paid in advance. You will only have to bring your basic tool kit which includes: paper cutter, scoring blade (for paper cutter or stylus/bone folder), scissors, adhesives (different kinds is good), pop-up dots, black and brown markers/pens if you have them.
We will create a project or two each month. Some examples might be: cards, gift card holders, mini projects, coaster frames, gift ideas, etc.
I will have information and pictures of the projects on my blog each month at http://www.justletmescrap.blogspot.com/.
You may pay with Cash or Check ONLY which may be dropped off at Down Memory Lane for your convenience.
Call 715-279-0076 to sign up or send an e-mail to justletmecreate@yahoo.com
Feel free to contact me with ANY questions!

Join the club!!

I have decided to start a Club that will meet once a month at Down Memory Lane in Eau Claire. Details below...

Just Let Me Create Club
We will meet the LAST Sunday of each month from 1:00-3:00 pm beginning on April 26th. Cost will be $5.00 per month you plan to attend. You can come one month or every month! I will need to know the last week of each month if you will be attending the following month so I can get enough supplies. Money must also be paid in advance. You will only have to bring your basic tool kit which includes: paper cutter, scoring blade (for paper cutter or stylus/bone folder), scissors, adhesives (different kinds is good), pop-up dots, black and brown markers/pens if you have them.
We will create a project or two each month. Some examples might be: cards, gift card holders, mini projects, coaster frames, gift ideas, etc.
I will have information and pictures of the projects on my blog each month at www.justletmescrap.blogspot.com.
Call 715-279-0076 to sign up or send an e-mail to justletmecreate@yahoo.com
You will be able to drop your cash or check off at Down Memory Lane if that is more convenient for you.

I have already created some really fun cards that I would love to share with all of you...please let me know if you would like to join me or if Sundays don't work for you let me know because I am always open to having more than one club! Check back here often to see photos of projects!

BLOGGER IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO ADD PHOTOS AT THIS TIME>>>GRRRR. I will be back later to post a photo of a cute little spinner card that could definately be a card done in the Club!

SALE!!

So as many of you know, I am a Close To My Heart consultant. Currently I am running a special for anyone that places an order before the end of March. If you place an order, I will give you a 10% discount. If you would like to see a catalog or have never seen one please let me know and we can make arrangements to get you one.

Also, keep an eye open if you are interested in becoming a member of a Close To My Heart club held at Down Memory Lane once a month. I am still working out the details but I hope to start a club that will meet at DML one Sunday a month and do a project or a couple cards. Let me know if you have any interest in this as well.

Gotta run tonight as I am drained from a LONG day. Be back soon!

anyone ready for a challenge??

Hey there...I just got done doing a challenge for a group on creative-scrappers.com and I had a blast. The challenge there was taking a random photo that the head of the challenge took and we had to create a layout with it. It was hard to wait for her to reveal the photo as it was a surprise after we signed up. The photo was a picture of a bunch of ice shacks all lined up in a row. After all of our layouts get revealed tomorrow night I will show the photo and my layout for the contest.

I am wondering if anyone is interested in participating in a contest like this where I take a photo of something and you will create a layout and then we will vote on them to see who wins a fun prize...otherwise we could do a layout challenge and all do the same layout with whatever photos/themes we want to. Please leave a comment here if you would be interested in something like this. I want to know there is interest before putting something out there.

Can't wait to hear from all of you!!!