unplugged

That’s how I describe my weekend. I did check in to my e-mail occasionally, but mostly we just enjoyed each other’s company, ate, watched football, and decorated.

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No work, no crafting, no worries.

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Elizabeth even had a pj’s day today while we decorated our tree.

In other words- one great weekend. I’m going to go eat the last of the pumpkin pie and finish putting the decoration boxes away. Hope your weekend was just as great!

the big turkey post.

First off, Happy Thanksgiving weekend!  Whether you’re baking, laying low, shopping in the middle of the night, hanging with family or anything else… make it happy! So this is my big honkin Thanksgiving weekend post. Ready? I’ve even got 2 give-aways snuck in amongst my rambles. Yes friends, I’m gonna ramble because I’ve got a lot of stuff going on I want to share! If you want to stay tuned to my weekend updates you can check out my twitter. I’ll be posting there often! 

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This (Martha Stewart) acrylic tree stamp has me super happy. LOVE IT! I’m stamping on some cardstock that’s going to be in an etsy kit by Monday. Actually, the first kit I make (holiday inspired) will be a give away right here on this post! (leave a comment!)

It’s the time of year to elf yourself!

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We’ve been laughing ourselves silly at all the dances and our faces on those elf bodies. It just doesn’t get old for us silly Flaums. (and yes, that’s our Jake making an appearance. I wanted a 5th face… and his makes the girls cry with laughter)

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Here is give away #2. Foul Play isn’t nearly my favorite Evanovich novel, not by far. But it’s light and sugary sweet and a fast read. Plus, Hello. It screams Thanksgiving give-away, so I got a copy to give someone! The goodies behind it come with too.

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How cute is this sweet girl??? I took some pics of (Becca’s BFF) Olivia for her Christmas card. This is not one of the better ones- but I just love it anyhow.

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I’m confessing now that for the first time I read a Nora Roberts novel. There is mention-itis going on with her name in my world (friends, on blogs…), so I decided it was time to try one. I fell in love with the book jacket (a dangerous thing, I know) and read these stories. I liked having two novels in one book very much, and I definitely enjoy her storytelling style. We’ll talk more about that in December.

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This is my finger on molding paste. LOVE the stuff. It adds texture, dimension, and fabulous-ness to any craft project… but it’s like playing with mud so it makes mess. Fun, but work to clean up!

To enter either give away (#1 or #2) just leave a comment here! The prizes stay open until Monday. If you’d rather be entered for just one or the other do let me know. Have a FABULOUS weekend. I’ll be back to my usual crafting adventures by the end of the weekend for sure.

stay tuned!

Ok, if you’re like me you are so NOT cruising the blogs much this week. But wait! In the next 24hrs I’m going to put up a doozy of a prize. Or two. I’ll then leave it open the whole holiday weekend, k?

Oh and yep. Totally stalling here and posting this because I am soooo crazy busy right now it’s bursting! Gotta get back to cards, kids, homemade gifts, and gift wrapping…

PS- totally KNOW I’ve got some fun projects in progress to finish and share too. However got a lot of stuff hittin’ that ‘ol fan right now and have to put out the fires first! (if you know what I mean) I’ve not been in my studio for days but I will be soon, and after Thanksgiving I’ll be posting plenty!