Month: May 2009

1. happy memorial day. I hope you are taking a moment to reflect & give respect to those who have lost their lives serving. 
2. Elizabeth is lucky winner drawn- shoot me an email mflaum at comcast.net  to claim prize!
3. This is my world right now.   VERY messy – a new record. This photo is AFTER 30min of cleaning. I’ve got a lot more creating to do and cleaning as you can see. It’s FUN though- more to be revealed soon…             
4. It’s because I’m under 3 different deadlines (this week) and it’s CRAZYTOWN busy in the ‘ol crafting dojo. Wanna peek?
5. I promised another prize – and here it is: leave a comment to be entered for a 3-pack of Fiskars (best evah) tape runners + random surprises. GOOD stuff going up over at www.fiskarscrafts.com now and all summer – and I’m celebrating!!!

Have a great week-

I’m going to start with this Fiskars punch.

and add a copy of my book.

Then add in a 3-pack of adhesive, and other stuff. However much will fit in the box I’ve got! Yes, it’s a big honkin’ give-away this weekend!! winner to be drawn Monday.

bonus? Another give-away going up then!!!

How’s this for a little Friday happy?

I’m excited for these releases from www.basicgrey.com FOR SURE!!

I’ve got to run and work on a ‘lil something (ahem, GIVEAWAY) in a few hours. Till then- have a pretty & happy Friday!

It’s just 1 of the many projects I’ve been putting in hours on – and I think you’ll LOVE it!!! Project idea + instruction + great designers. Every Tuesday & Thursday all summer long and 100% free!!! You can watch here starting on the 22and of May (Thursday) and watch for some Fiskars designers as well as AWESOME AND AMAZING guests!

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/articles/t_sumschool09.aspx

PS – I know I’m going (!) crazy, but it’s so cool to start talking about this when I’ve been keeping it hush-hush for over a month. Also- if you have a suggestion for a guest I just *must* know about feel free to shoot me an e-mail. (mflaum (at) comcast (dot) net)

Well today was judgement day, as it was the first time since I turned 30 that I went to the gym. I’ll confess after the birthday cake and luxurious weekend I was nervous… but apparently for no need. Yes, I am 1 pound away from the goal I set for myself ‘by 30’ back in January. I take that as a big WIN. That puts me at about 18lbs lost so far in 2009, and 1 size down as well. I still have a long road to awesome physical fitness- but I’m heading in the direction I should be and that makes me thrilled.

If you’re thinking ‘oh, I so need to get in shape/loose weight’ my advice is this- just start. You have to start somewhere, and if that’s with more exercise, vegetables, CUT BACK on that eating out, eliminate all drinks but water, reduce calories/become more aware of what you’re eating… wherever you start, just get that ball rolling. There will always be birthday cake and a busy life waiting… the good/quiet time you seek is not coming. You’ve gotta carve out that time for yourself! If you’re into groups or crazy fad diets or the latest exercise craze that’s fine, but I just changed to a healthy diet & exercise plan I can maintain for life. (and it’s working)

If it’s not working try more. work harder. MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Because at the end of the day? Being fit and firm feels good. Feels healthy.

and I’ve got more energy and look better than I did 1, 2, even 5 years ago.

THAT, my friends, is a win.