Stampotique Originals Blog

Here’s a pic of Jess and Phoebe-Doo (Labradoodle).  (Jess suffered a massive heart attack a few days ago; see blog post Feb. 24).  According to Janet, recovery is very slow and the possibility of Jess being put on a list for a new heart is becoming greater with each passing hour.  Again I ask for your prayers to assist both Jess and his doctors and nurses.  Give them strength and knowledge to get through this nightmare.  Janet also needs your prayers to help her be strong for Jess and have a smile on her face when he wakes up.

Last Saturday, a few of my daughter’s girlfriends and myself put on a shower for Carrie and her brand new twin girls.  What a fun day we had!  The twins were passed around from one person to the next to be fed, burped and snuggled.  They seemed to bring such happiness to whomever was holding them at the time.

As favors for the attendees, I made individual mini-scrapbooks.  They were done with a LAGUNA binding and covered with various papers, adhesive backed fabrics, etc. that I had in my stash.  The books came out so nice and everyone seemed to love them (how can you NOT love a tiny book?).

Laguna bound books

A very special thank you to my friend, Marcia, for making all the book blocks.  My job was much, much easier because of her generosity.  And a thank you to Kathy Shepherd, co-owner of the CREATIVE QUEST, for teaching me what is probably my favorite binding!

Artist, Janet Klein’s husband, Jess, has had a massive heart attack.  He was walking both Phoebe-doo and Hobbes when the attack hit him.  Jess is at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.  Janet asked that I put up this picture of Jess as a little boy and ask all of you out there to pray for him.  We do believe in the power of prayer, so spread the word.  Thank you.  We’re with you Jess!  You have a whole lot of living yet to do.

  

 This isn’t a stamped card, but aren’t they adorable?  Two little peas.  Kiley Rose and Lily Grace. Our daughter gave birth to these little treasures on 1-9-09. Aren’t they just the sweetest?  The photographer is wonderful. Visit her site if you have the time.  There are some incredible photos in the gallery. 

My new year’s resolution is to be better at blogging.  Hmmmm.  Today’s date is February 9.  Guess I’m not doing too well, but I’ll keep trying!

We had our BEST show ever at CHA this year. The number of exhibitors was down as well as those attending, but shop owners were buying for their stores.  It was incredible.  And really, it was kind of nice having a smaller show. 

Today it HAILED here in Phoenix!  Can you imagine?  GLOBAL WARMING?  NOT!  It was so fun to hear the pounding on the rooftop and watch the little balls accumulate in our front yard.

I feel so badly about the Australians who have lost their lives or lost their homes. And the poor wild animals that were without water and no place to run.  Hopefully the wonderful firefighters will get things under control soon.   We can only hope.

Good night sweet Kylie and Lily.  May your dreams be happy and your lives fulfilled. We’re so tickled you are a part of our family! We love you.