Hey there,
Just a reminder so you don’t miss out on the awesome Stampin’ Up! sale. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
Hurry, only a couple of days left.
Hugs,
Michelle
Stampin’ Up! Tree Trimmings Blog Candy and My Little Visitor
Hey There,
Happy Monday! I hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. Most people love Christmas, but I love Thanksgiving. It’s probably because I am so very food motivated. I love to cook from scratch and what better meal to prepare that way. Add family and I’m in heaven. I’ll show you some pictures below of what I have been up to the past week. But first, I have some timely Blog Candy to give away and it is calorie free.
Check out the 2 sets I am giving away this week, Stampin’ Up! set Tree Trimmings and Christmas Greetings. Just in time to turn our attention to Christmas card making.
Now all you need to do to enter the drawing for these sets is leave a comment below on this blog post telling me to enter you. If you are getting this blog post via e-mail you will need to CLICK HERE and then leave a comment on the actual blog post. Please do not just hit that reply button (no e-mail entries, please).
I will select the winner on Saturday, December 3, 2011 using a random number generator. Good Luck to you! Just remember that you cannot win unless you enter.
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Now, below is my wonderful, lovely, high energy Grand Daughter, Hailie Jade. Let me add she is the light of my life!
She was here visiting with me all last week. Let me show you some of the fun we had.
Remember I like to cook from scratch and one of her favorite foods is pizza rolls. So we did a made from scratch version Pizza Balls.
Pizza Balls (makes 16 balls)
1 16 oz Pkg White or Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (I make my dough in my bread machine)
3/4 Cup Broccoli Florets, cooked & chopped*
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Additions: chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, pineapple, ham — the sky’s the limit
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Bring pizza dough to room temperature and divide into 16 even pieces.
3. In a separate bowl combine the broccoli (or whatever addition you choose), mozzarella and pizza sauce.
4. Roll out each piece of dough into a round, about 3 inches wide, and place 1 tbsp of the cheese mixture in the center.
5. Take the edges of the dough and bring them to the center, pinching along the edges to make sure they stick together, then roll into a ball.
6. Place the ball, sealed side down, in a greased pie plate and repeat these steps making the rest of the balls.
7. Brush each ball with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
9. Serve.
The day before Thanksgiving we made these Sugared Shortbread cookies using the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Cookie presses. The recipe comes with the cookie presses and they are yummy and easy too. See how beautiful they turn out even when an 8 year old makes them.
Doesn’t get any better than this, wonderful cookies, Grand Daughter and a tea party! These beat the heck out of some of the Easy Bake Oven creations Grandma and Grandpa had to suffer through in the past, lol.
Thanksgiving Day: Hailie and I set the table using simple place marks made using the Big Shot Machine, leaf die and a little bit of sponging around the edges. They came together in moments and everyone was very impressed with them. I’m thinking ornament die cuts for Christmas brunch.
Now I never said we were a normal family, it is tradition for my husband, Russ to dance the turkey around on the kitchen counter to the delightful giggles and belly laughter from Hailie. Yes, the counter was totally sanitized after this event, so worth it, lol.
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than the homemade Pumpkin Pie. Hailie cut two cookie cutter leaves from some extra pie crust and we baked them separately to use to decorate our pie. Cute huh?
Oh yeah, and fresh bread, yum! Do you get the idea that the diet went right out the window last week, grin. I see lots of treadmill time in my future.
We were so hungry once all the food was prepared that I missed getting the family shot. Not fair that it takes all day to cook the meal and 30 minutes to shovel it in. But then there was a football game to be watched.
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Looking for retired Stampin’ Up! stamp sets? Check out my sales page, CLICK HERE.
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Reminder. . . . .
I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value, for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased. Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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May your day be filled with sunshine and warmth.
Until my next post. . . . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net
Back to the Hospital – Update
Thanks Everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Much love to all of you!
Russ’ procedure was a great success so far. The Cardiologist stopped Russ’ heart and shocked it into rhythm again and he is doing fine here at home now. Woohoo! It’s amazing what they can do these days.
Anyway, I just wanted to update you and say thank you, thank you.
Huge Hugs!
Michelle
Back to the Hospital
Hey there,
Just a quick note, my husband, Russ is going in to have a procedure done at the hospital which involves stopping his heart and shocking it back in rhythm. Please keep him in your thoughts.
I will be checking my e-mail, but please be patient if I do not respond as quick as normal.
Hugs!
Blowing in the Wind – Tutorial #467
Hey There,
Happy Friday! As I’m writing this post my dear husband is waiting to take me out to dinner so I will make this post very short. It’s a super quick card and perfect for an Autumn thank you card.
I used the Direct to Paper method on the main image panel to create the illusion of wind.
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Reminder. . . . .
I have a something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value, for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased. Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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Now on with the tutorial. . . . .
Supplies:
Card stock: Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Soft Suede
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Whisper White
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die and Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon
Want a free copy of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog? Just e-mail your address and I will get one right out to you. Get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog by sending $9.95 to me at P.O. box 116, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381 or via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com, shipping is free. 
Are you getting inspiration from this blog? One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me. Click HEREto place an order and have your ordered delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up! Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount. Click HERE for more information.
Using the edge of a Whisper White Craft Ink pad, smeared the ink on a 2.5″ x 4.25″ piece of Soft Suede card stock.
Dried the ink using a heat gun to speed up the process.
Die cut leaves from Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Cajun Craze and Old Olive card stock using the Little Leaves Die cut.
Cut a few leaves from each off of the stems and glued them on over the wind. Sponged Chocolate Chip ink around the edges of the card stock.
Embossed a 4.75″ x 4″ piece of River Rock card stock using the Square Lattice embossing folder.
Assembled my card adding two Chocolate chip panels and Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon.
Here is my finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5″.
May your Friday Night be spectacular!
Until my next post. . . . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net
Colored Butterfly Stamp Tangle (No Tutorial)
Earlier today I posted a tutorial on creating a Stamp Tangle. This one I did during some down time today and I colored it with Stampin’ Up! markers. Just thought I would share it with you. Hope you like it. (Sorry no tutorial was created)
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Summer Solstice
Card stock: Certainly Celery, Blushing Bride, Basic Black and Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! silver brads, Markers (Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Blushing Bride, Pretty in Pink), Micron 01 & 08 Black markers, 2B Pencil
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Reminder. . . . .
I have a something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value, for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased. Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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May your evening be delightful!
Until my next post. . . . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net
Stampin’ Up! Language of Friendship Blog Candy Winner. . . .
The winner of the Stampin’ Up! Language of Friendship Blog Candy is. . . . . . . . .
Michelle Stricklan who wrote “Hi Michelle, I would love to be in your drawing. I appreciate the chance to win the sweet bird stamp. I always look forward and enjoy your beautiful creations! You are such an inspiration!! Have a great day!!”
Michelle Stricklan, congratulations you are the winner. The random number generator stop on you! Please e-mail your shipping address to me at mzindorf@aim.com within the next 30 days and I will get this wonderful stamp set in the mail to you.
Thanks to all who played along. Keep entering, you very well may be my next winner.
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Reminder. . . . .
I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value, for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased. Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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May your evening be delightful.
Until my next post. . . . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup
Stampin’ Up! Language of Friendship Blog Candy!
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Hey There, I made it to Lincoln, Illinois and I’m hanging out at a hotel for the evening. I didn’t get a chance to post my blog candy this week before I left home this morning so here it is.. . . . . .
My blog candy this week is the Stampin’ Up! set, Language of Friendship. Can you get excited about that? I love this little bird!
Now, all you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this blog post telling me to enter you. If you receive this blog post via e-mail, please CLICK HERE and then leave a comment on the blog post.
I will select the winner using a random number generator on Tuesday, November 9, 2011.
Good Luck everyone!
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I introduced Stamp Tangling to you in my last post and I’m pretty fired up about the process. Last night I stamped a few images on 3.5″ square pieces of Whisper White card stock and brought them with me. Since you don’t need much in supplies to do this process I was able to create this Eagle piece in a restaurant having lunch today. 🙂 Excuse my shotty photos, I’m dealing with hotel room lamp light, lol.
And this one with the seashells was done just a few moments ago as I kick it in my hotel room.
By all the comments that were left on my last post I suppose I need to create some tutorials on this Stamp Tangle technique. Stay tuned, once I get back home I’ll get one posted for you to try.
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Reminder. . . . .
I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value, for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased. Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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May your evening be filled with joy.
Until my next post. . . . . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup
And The Big Shot Die Cut Machine Winner Is. . . .
Hi There,
I cannot believe it is November 1st already. The older I get the faster time flies.
I am excited today because I get to give away a Big Shot Die Cut Machine to one of my lucky Stampin’ Up! customers.
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And the Winner is. . . . . . . . . .
ANGELA PURDIE!!!!
Angela, Congratulations!!!! The brand new wonderful Big Shot Machine will be shipped out to you today. Since you are one of my customers, I already have your shipping info.
To the rest of my customers, thank you so much for your business. I hope you enjoyed the handmade card I sent to you when you placed your order in October and hopefully you will be able to put it to good use.
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Now the fun is not over. . . . .
I have a something else to give away to another one of my Stampin’ Up! customers. For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up! order using me as your Demonstrator, you will receive one entry for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased, toward a full set of Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value.
About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
I hope you can get excited about this, I am! I cannot rave enough about these markers. Not sure what I would do without my set. I use them pretty much every time I create something.
I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7 for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up! You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order. My customers mean the world to me. If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com. I will be glad to assist you.
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May your day be full of sunshine.
Until my next post. . . .. . .
Hugs,
Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.
Dayton, Ohio – Direct to Paper Workshops
Post Falls, Idaho (outside of Coeurd’Alene)
Sand Lake, Michigan (just North of Grand Rapids)
Longmont (Gunbarrel), Colorado
Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops, along with the newly added Direct to Paper Workshop: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Don’t see a workshop in your State? Interested in hosting the workshops in your area Click HERE to get hostess information.
Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net
Someone turned 50!
Pardon my absence, I have been busy torturing my husband, Russ, lol.
If you know Russ, he is very laid back and doesn’t like a lot of attention. Well, he got it anyway for his 50th birthday. Happy 50th Russ!!!
We celebrated over the weekend with Family and friends and delighted in reminding Russ that he is over the hill now. We also tortured him with cake and homemade ice cream, poor guy.
But the best part was making him wear this 50 hat and necklace, lol.
Russ, darling it was all in good fun. You get better with age, just like fine wine.
Sorry folks, I need to suck up. It will be my turn next year, YIKES!
I’ll be back with a bit of stamping shortly.
Hugs to you all!
Michelle
Zindorf Stamps 
