Happy New Year!

Oh my goodness!  I was so excited about getting this blog-thing going and wham! right off the bat - I noticed I hadn't been on since last year.  Drats!  Well, I had to rest, but didn't think it would this long of a rest.  NOW! piglets - let's get started. But, first, I want to say "I have my very first follower." How excited I am. you can be a follower if you want.  Just see what you have to do. I'm not much help yet, cuz' I haven't figured it out.
I want to try my best to do my best, and that will take some time. So, to get on with some good things.  I have  (attempted) to take a couple pigtures.  One is from the super neat-o Occasions Mini Catalog (OMC) - XOXO is the stamp set and it comes in wood or clear mounted.  For the clear mounted stamps, you will need some type of acrylic block (and, imagine this if you will - Stampin' Up! has a variety of acrylic blocks to match the different sizes of clear mount stamps).  So, how cool is that!  Okay, so I don't get the photographer of the year award. At least, I'm showing the products.  The glimmer paper is a favorite -it's shiney and glimmery.

See.....    go on line and cruise through the OMC and see all the goooooood stuff.  I hope you will think of buying from me when you want to order Stampin' Up! products. 

So, look at this great deal.  I had sent an email out to my mailing list offering 30 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Papers for only $14.00 (includes mailing charges).  Here is a sample (these papers are from the 'Love Impressions' Specialty DSP pack. I have another demonstrator to thank for this idea, but I'm sure she wouldn't mind if I do this offer for you.  I have to have the money before sending them out and at this time I do not take credit/debit transactions (cash, check, or money order only).  Email me at pinkpigy@aol.com ifyou are interested.

You might not get the exact squares as shown in the pigture, but each one is excellent. The way they are cut and end up are a little different, but if you want all of them, just place an order on line... http://www.janerappleyea.stampinup.net/
This item@121780 'Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper.... $11.95 and coordinates with the stamp set and glimmer paper as shown above.
I think I have shared enough today.  I hope your day goes well and happy pigtrails to you, Jane
Okay, I just knew I couldn't quite stop. I haven't written enough, so here is a couple pigtures of the 2011 calendar/frame class I am doing this Saturday.  The spaces are filled; however, you can order the kit for $45.00 (that includes a tutorial with pigtures and the frame and shipping charges).  If you are interested in purchasing one or more, let me know.  I will do as many as frames I have left over (my framemaker said the ones he just made are the last ones he will make). Hurry, they make great gifts or just keep one for yourself and duplicate for a class.

oooo...see the little blotch in the November 24th square? I stamped and colored the retired "gobble gobble" turkey on white cardstock and put it through my printer on copy (zoomed it down to 25%) and voila`! Then, I cut it out and glued on the calendar.  I know, I know, how stinkin' cute is that!                                                                                                                    

Stampin' Up! didn't have alot of the blingie things so I had to make them or purchase them in a local craft store.  The calendar page for September I did using the Holiday Mini Catalog (French Foliage), but there are other stamps that can be used to give the results.  I am so proud of myself for creating this page. Now, I will say happy pigtrails, Jane