Oh, an exciting Day!!!

Hmmm...there used to be a time, when I thought that "product releases" were exciting... When packing for our annual trip to Ko'Olina was exciting... When going to a bead/craft show was the highlight of my week...

NOW, I am totally excited about....

Yup, a new vacuum cleaner. To be fair, this is a way cool vacuum cleaner...even though it is "green"...it has a cord rewinder; a lever that empties the canister from the BOTTOM...no more turning it over and having it spill on the floor; a WASHABLE Hepa filter...no more buying, or not buying filters; and it has a SUPER STRONG suction...love it.


The only negative on the message boards was that it was heavy...but, this is a redesigned model and MUCH lighter than my old vacuum cleaner....


love it, love it, love it!!!!

On a much more serious note: I am so glad that our family and friends are safe in Hawaii. I spoke to my cuz, Teri, who is moving back to the Mainland TOMORROW, and although she had to "shelter in place", she did not need to evacuate because the condo is above the 3rd floor. Through FB, I heard that the Chuck and Jill Nakashima are ok....hope everyone else is okay...love you all....

Sample Cards

I finally had a chance to use the stamps/ideas that I picked up at the Sacramento shop, The Paper Garden. I loved the little jewels in the flower card. I might need to pick up a few more packets when we go to Sacramento for a basketball tourney.

The Thank You card with the purple ribbon has a removable note...I love it...but, it does take a little more work...and a lot more paper.

The heart has "tiny spongy confetti type of fluff", (for lack of a better description). But, it does accomplish the effect...

My craft room is a mess...it has been the dumping ground for a ton of stuff since the beginning of January. Now that my Mom is more stable, hopefully I can get organized and start/finish stuff.

First thing first...my friend's Christmas present...she only got half of her present...then another hat for Mom....then I can do my Christmas Picture collage. Every year I keep all of my Christmas Cards, and collage the pictures. After having the boys, I realized how much all of those photo cards cost...and, I love having pictures of all my friends' kids on our wall for the year! Yes, I know it is almost March...but, would you believe that when I did the collage in February, I still received "New Year's" cards? Keep your eyes open...I post a picture of the collage before and after!