What FUN!

What a crowd! Last Saturday I hosted a Shoebox Swap for Splitcoaststampers in Illinois. We had 33 stampers in house and we had a BLAST! Some of the stampers were SU demos; one gal had JUST become addicted to stamping and this was literally her 2nd time stamping!

I must say; ALL the cards were really top-notch! I think the participants made an extra effort, and it was one of the best shoebox swaps I have participated in! I especially loved the Hand Stamped gift exchange, and the unique display items everyone brought!

It was a super friendly crowd too... everyone was buzzing about how nice and chatty everyone was; introducing themselves and making conversation. SCS'ers are just THAT way I guess! It was so fun to know we all had this fun thing in common! I often think of SCS as an imaginary world! How great it was to meet all my "imaginary friends"! Thanks to all of you who came!

Take a look HERE for all the photos!

And you thought I was a "Nice" girl!

Ok... I am a Splitcoast addict...and while I love the typical sweet card; I must confess I have a naughty side! I made this card for Kaylyn Conover's "Twisted and Demented" card swap. I posted an edited version on Splitcoast, but here it is in its entirety... Rated PG-13 I suppose!

You must know this is a very shimmery and sparkly card in person... hard to photograph; but the Truck is embossed with Black Craft and Iridescent Ice EP. The paper is Shimmery White and the snowflakes are Bashful Blue Craft ink and Iridescent Ice EP too. Other than the sentiment; it's a lovely card!

But wait! It's not so naughty!!! Tee Hee!

I hope I don't get coal in my stocking!

Back to Stamping Soon... I Swear!

Before we get back to our regularly scheduled programing... check out this teeny weeny baby! Could he BE any more sweet! Seriously... my ovaries ache when I hold him! WOW... I really do want a baby!

Welcome to the World Maxwell!

My cousin had a baby... or rather his wife did!

Maxwell Ryan

Was born on September 12th at !2:20 AM
8 pounds, 9 oz.
20 Inches long

Is this a pretty good reason for not stamping or blogging? I think so! I have also been watching too much TV... all the 9/11 stuff.

I can't wait to see this new baby tomorrow!

Check back soon... I have a great "Twisted and Demented" swap to show you, some fun stuff from our last local Scrap and stamp comvention, and my Halloween Stamp Camp samples! Thanks for checking in!

Help us Bill Gates! Help us!

So the Museum of Science and Industry is now officially LAME. I just don't understand how they don't have the cash to keep it up... or the staff to do the needed repairs! Call it the "Microsoft Museum of Science and Industry"; seriously... get Bill Gates on board! A few sections seem to be sponsored by companies; Sears in the Kids Area, John Deere and multiple Agricultural groups in the Farm area... that's all I saw. The exhibits are out of date and poorly done... lots of broken monitors, really dirty, sticky, dusty things... It was just YUCK!

The Big Bang button was not-so-surprisingly disappointing... no sound, no rumble... this little button just basically turned on a little light bulb behind a reflective panel; creating a small and unimpressive starburst. I somehow feel a button labeled "Big Bang" should be more... I don't know... monumental and leaning closer to planetary than light bulb.

Another busted Monitor!

Pluto Lives!

How do Scientists spell "destroy"?
Also note the cracked glass.