tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191118402011-07-07T18:13:23.498-07:00pomaika`i: my work, my thoughts and my reflections. living with alohaScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.comBlogger1031100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-4280720170740988302010-06-06T16:14:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:22:41.210-07:00

As you might know, my son is a competitive figure skater. I'm sure that you also noticed that the economy went South a little while ago. While economic recovery is slow and sure, it was time to return to my former (and also beloved) occupation of Personal Trainer where I could earn a more steady income to help support his dreams. All of the sales from my Etsy shop go to his competition and

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It's been a while!  K just finished 2 weeks Spring Break, so I've been enjoying spending time with him.  Before that he finished 4 performances of "HMS Pinafore" which took a lot of time as well.  I have been scrapping a little, in fact, I had fun reviewing the DVD "Cardmaking: Greetings, Invite and Announcements" from On Air Video.  You can read the full review and see projects inspired by this

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Aloha mai! Hey I wanted to share with you a project I created for the Fiskars Crafts Website.  I am so honored to have had this chance to create and share an Altered Camera Case and Mini Album Set.  A huge Mahalo (thanks) to Fiskateer Legend May and Fiskars for this opportunity.  You'll see that I've included instructions so you can create your own album set, how cool is that?! This month I had

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Aloha mai, Thanks for visiting!  The other day my 12 year old son decided that he wanted to help create a sketch for my bi-monthly sketch posting on Scrapfriends.  I think he did an awesome job don't you?  You can guess what type of electronic equipment he's into (cameras)  He's been saving up for a DSLR, and had to include this in his sketch LOL.  He did this sketch by himself, no help from me.

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Here's my latest ScrapFriends review.  I was lucky enough to play with some Japanese style products from Kodomo Inc.  I made a vase from this really cool thin wood sheet called Edo Ori Bako.  I also had the perfect opportunity to use some of the Mizuhiki cord I purchased a while back.  Take a look at the other projects that people made, they are amazing! Here's the link to the review.  We just 

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Well, there comes a time (all season long for me) when we all want some relief from the cold dark winter.  Here are some projects I created with Tinkering Ink's Simply Spring stamp set.  I wrote a review on them, you can find it here.  I learned a lot about clear stamp materials and why some stamps are so cheap (Studio G) and some so expensive.  It might be interesting to you.  It was educational

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Here's a sketch that I just posted at ScrapFriends for the long weekend.  You can find more sketches in our layout and card sketch gallery, and post any of your creations in our sketch inspired gallery.  I hope you like it.   Remember a sketch is just a jumping off point for your creativity!  Go for it!~Hey, check out the Flair Blog, my paper roses were on there along with some other really cool

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Here is the last sketch I created for January.  With so much interest in Project 365 and its variations, I decided to share a two page layout that I created one year for a New Years feast we have at our friend's house each year.  Here mother comes up from Hawai'i to cook a stupendous feast for us.  All the traditional Japanese Oshoogatsu (New Years) food and more!  One year I took pictures of all

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  I don't often do much with mixed media.  I am lazy for the most part.  I love the look, but not the involved processes.  I enjoy much simpler things.   I was "forced" to create with mixed media this past month for a review of a new book "Exploring the Latest Trends In Mixed Media Arts".  This is one of the fun things about being a review team member over at ScrapFriends.  I have to stretch my

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-57356780739188208012009-02-09T10:02:00.000-08:002009-02-09T10:10:39.301-08:00

I created a "How To" over at ScrapFriends for the paper roses shown in yesterday's blog.  You can find it here.  I included a template for the petals and leaf in case you want to create it to scale.  You'll find it at the bottom of the page.  While you are there check out the other really great tutorials on every topic.  One of my recent favorites is Tammy's Homemade Shimmer Mist.  It really

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-5050887533641151372009-02-08T09:18:00.000-08:002009-02-08T09:40:48.665-08:00

Since it's close to Valentine's Day, here is another new paper collection I think you'll adore!  Sincerely Yours by Flair Designs.  I am really impressed how many manufacturers are creating their theme paper so that it can be used for more than just one thing.  What does that mean?   Case in point.  This collection can be used for much more than just Valentine's day paper.  It can be used for

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-19570249925932478812009-02-06T11:14:00.001-08:002009-02-07T23:25:55.060-08:00

With the encouragement of Tammy over at ScrapFriends I finally decided to "do" the "one little word" exercise for this year.  I did some "research" on Ali Edward's blog and came up with a wonderful word for myself. Noa is a Hawai'ian word meaning "Free." I have also heard it translated as "Boundless".  These two meanings really struck a chord with me.  I created this canvas with papers from the

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  Where has the time flown?!  I have created and reviewed and lived and enjoyed for the past few months.  I've jumped on the band wagon and am creating a 365 album with the focus on journaling.  I don't always take photos on the day of, nor do I write on that day, but I will end up with 365 journal entries (hopefully this year) of all the little things I don't usually get to write down. I'm

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-50915250773391225532008-12-26T20:08:00.000-08:002008-12-26T20:34:10.187-08:00

Aloha mai!Snow snow snow!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you are enjoying your family and friends this season! I wanted to share some snow pictures with you.  It's been an amazing week and a half here in Snowville...um Seattle. This is a bowl that k put out to measure the snow fall.  It stuck to the rail, so out it stayed through the whole stormy week.  This was the total amount of

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-77074209602435490892008-10-28T10:35:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:59:16.067-07:00

Aloha Mai!!My review on Tinkering Ink Retro collection is up at Scrapfriends now.  There are some really great projects by our Review Team members.  I hope you'll check them out here.  I really love this collection, it's full of color and action.  Just what I needed to work with with winter coming along so quickly! I have some brief instructions for creating the wonderful switchplates in my

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Aloha Mai,Yay!  This past weekend was wonderful!   Production Sports produced Skate America 2008 in Everett, Wa.  Laura Lee and Steve Baker did a wonderful job with this huge international event and we broke the standing attendance record held by Spokane!!!The skaters were great, the fans were wonderful, Ikaika had a blast doing some flower sweeping and participating in the Victory Ceremony.  He

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Aloha Mai, A little Christmas Cheer today.  I was fortunate enough to work with Flair Designs Merry Little Christmas Collection this month.  This tree is one of my projects.  I'm not really a Martha Stewart when it comes to home decor, this is about as close as I get.  You can find my review and how I made this tree here on the Scrapfriends website.  No school today, so I gotta get moving.  Have

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Aloha Mai,So what have I been doing this week?  I've been playing with product called Rub 'n Buff by AMACO.  It's a wax metallic finish that goes on like paint and shines when you buff it, kind of like when you wax your car.  It's awesome for getting an antiqued look.  My full product review will come out at Scrapfriends before the end of the month, I'll post the link.  Meanwhile, I really like

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-36107983117821354982008-10-12T09:30:00.001-07:002008-10-12T10:07:38.187-07:00

Aloha Mai! Better late than never ;)  Rusty Pickle Chef Kathie D. (check out her blog for some stunning work!) tagged me a while back, right in the middle of this wonderful allergy season.  I figure I better get on with the game...Thanks Kathie, sorry so late!!      So here are the rules:1.  If you've been tagged, you can put the logo on your blog.2.  Link the person from whom you received the

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-85847378250682290082008-10-11T21:03:00.000-07:002008-10-11T22:36:05.275-07:00

Aloha Mai! Halloween is coming soon, and here is my latest creation for the season.  It's for a coach appreciation gift so shhhh, don't say anything!  I'll make cards and an index for a perpetual birthday calendar.  Watch for my ScrapFriends review of Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection coming soon.   You've seen this card before, well, I wrote up a tutorial for you on how to make easy 3D flower

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-84339092659069262692008-09-24T11:20:00.001-07:002008-09-24T11:41:01.632-07:00

Aloha Mai! It's been forever it seems!  So glad to be back!EtsyMy store has been updated with a few creations.  I  hope you will check them out, and maybe help keep me from having to work at McDonald's soon.  ;) Summer A great time was had by all.  Too short for sure (as usual).  All went well with Hula.  DS is still working on his goal of getting to Juvenile level for skating (one more test).  

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-3081883184346149622008-07-17T20:43:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:37.031-08:00

Aloha mai! Whoa, it's been a while since I last blogged!  Summer is so packed full of things to do!  Our neighbor has a beautiful cherry tree that we have been eating off of and their Raspberries have come into fruit too.  Kai's corn is growing and we even have some tomatoes so far!  Among all the other things I've been doing, I finished an album today for the Rusty Pickle July Blog Challenge.  

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-18855743791885215022008-07-04T09:18:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:37.897-08:00

Aloha Mai! Happy Fourth of July! Even with gas prices skyrocketing and all that has been happening.  I am so thankful for the good old USA.  Happy Birthday America!Hey, have you heard yet?  There is a month long Crop over Scrapfriends full of excellent challenges to get your mojo flowing! But wait, there's more!  Each challenge has an excellent prize... paper collections, peekaboo albums and tons

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-46269667594814681442008-07-01T21:01:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:38.161-08:00

Aloha mai! My all time favorite "local" paper company just turned one today and are having a totally cool Birthday Bash!  Take a look at the Paper Trunk Blog. Man, the prizes are totally awesome!!! Hauoli La Hanau!  (Happy Birthday in Hawai'ian) to Carrie and Paper Trunk! Best wishes for many more! Whoo hoo!  more tomorrow, I've got challenges galore this month!  I'll update you all soon!a hui

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-56459167556960326652008-06-22T21:10:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:38.900-08:00

Aloha mai,It's been a busy time for me with school out and summer starting.  The weather is finally being a little more summer like.  I've also got a little summer cold.  Bummer! But despite that, I managed to finish a few Sk8r albums this week in preparation for the Washington State Games in July.  I've got them up on my website.  I hope you'll take a look and spread the word.  ;)This weekend

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-42918909156873690252008-06-13T11:46:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:39.415-08:00

Aloha Mai,Here is a quick post to show you a LO I just completed for the Rusty Pickle June Blog Challenge.  I love this paper!  It's the new White Chocolate Bunnies line. So, I found this photo lying around.  It was a peek into the past when DS loved to dress up.  I wanted to challenge myself to use only paper so I came up with this paper pieced flamingo design.  LOL.  Okay, so it's not Rembrandt

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-63134575516657242432008-06-04T08:59:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:39.626-08:00

If you are in the area, I’ll be at Ice Fest, Seattle Skating Club’s annual Competition this weekend, debuting my Ice Sk8r Albums, so if you are in the area, please stop by.  You can talk story with me and also watch some great/cute ice skating for free!   I will be there Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7 8:30am-8:30pm and Sunday June 8 from 7:30am-1pm.   With a few breaks in between (I hope LOL)

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-9504813883089616452008-06-02T08:45:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:40.524-08:00

Aloha Mai! I'm so excited, I took my daily look at the Fiskateer's Blog and found my project up and running! About a month back Fiskateer Lead May sent me some wonderful goodies to play with. I hope you'll take a look. Fiskateers Frame: Heidi Grace Daydream Believer line and Secret Scrapper Frame.You can find the frame I used at the Secretscrapper site.  I just love this picture of DS when he was

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-54301827352208824632008-05-30T14:50:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:42.693-08:00

 Aloha Mai! Wow, it's amazing!  May is almost pau (done).  This month has been super busy with Hula and life.  I hope that you are all doing well! My Etsy Store has been re-stocked with a ton of amazing albums and frames, even some journals!  I hope that you will take a look and maybe find something you like! Big news this month was DS being recognized as an example of being a model citizen

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-3010604047161485732008-05-08T11:36:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:42.860-08:00

Aloha Mai! I hope you are well and enjoying life!  A few months ago Kelly from Keep In Touch Card Shop contacted me and asked me if I would be a guest designer for one of her kits!  She has a wonderful eye for combining products so I said of course!   You can see the kit she sent me and also find directions for the envelope mini album I created here at her blog.  Don't forget to check out her

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-28909999240707440512008-05-01T10:53:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:43.378-08:00

Aloha Mai! I am so proud to share with you something that I have been working really hard on these past few months.  These albums are my exclusive design and are manufactured by Secret Scrapper Products.  I am very grateful to Mandy who has made this possible. I have 10-8 x 8" albums available so far and have listed two of them in my Etsy Store.  If you see one that you like here but is not

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-57690731193102924172008-04-30T17:01:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:43.674-08:00

Aloha mai,There are so many wonderful things to do on NSD!  I can't believe that it's this weekend! Unfortunately, my family has so many non-scrap related things going on this weekend, that I won't be able to play as much as I'd like.  If you are a similar situation, or are already scheduled to a crop this weekend, come join us at Secret Scrapper for a month long challenge that is guaranteed to

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-65279115721872341202008-04-25T12:59:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:44.641-08:00

Aloha Mai,I was lucky enough get a chance to work with and review Tinkering Ink's new Peekaboo album for Scrapfriends. I created two albums and had a blast!  You can see the whole review and my projects here.  This album is a mixture of acrylic and chipboard pages.  I loved working with it!  I wanted to share something with you that you can't really see.  It's about the paper flowers on the upper

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-71176563043374341642008-04-23T20:02:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:45.192-08:00

Aloha nui,I wanted to share a little tutorial I created for working with Mod Podge. Please feel free to email me or comment if you have any questions as this is one of my favorite subjects ;)I will add pictures as I am able. Covering Chipboard Album Covers Using Mod Podge:When covering chipboard album covers that I create from scratch, I use Mod Podge.  I like to have my album covers sealed for

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-28255470545357842792008-04-18T21:55:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:45.552-08:00

Aloha mai! I just finished the Rusty Pickle Blog Challenge for this month.  The challenge was to use a whole sheet of stickers or alpha stickers.  This was an awesome challenge.  I've seen people do this, but never had a chance to do it myself.   I used various heights of pop dots to create dimension on the layout.  The grass is hand cut and inked as are the easter eggs.  Meet Flopsy, Mopsy,

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-13347992705115119772008-04-18T10:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:46.445-08:00

Aloha Mai! I hope you are having a wonderful Friday!  I am!  Lots to look forward to today and this weekend when we will be heading down to the Spring Fair in Puyallup to see how Kai's creations did in the fair.  He hopes his cookies or rolls takes a rosette.  I want to see the altered shoes that the kids created!  Oh, and the infamous Egg Drop contest is at 2pm on Sunday.  Keep your fingers

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-3228760263056767342008-04-10T20:49:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:46.947-08:00

Aloha Mai!  I can't believe how the week has flown by.  I have been incredibly busy and with Spring Break for DS, it's been crazy!  There is a Spring Fair in a couple of weeks at the Western Washington Fair grounds.  The fair has a lot of categories that kids can enter their crafts. By Kekai:  DS chose to enter a lot of photography categories this year.  He even did a digital page (above) after

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-46354566820046470702008-04-07T08:40:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:48.875-08:00

Aloha Mai,A funny story: If you can't guess what's wrong, don't feel too bad, this listing was up and running in my Etsy Shop for a day before I realized that the word was spelt "rong" LOL.   I had also sent photos around to a few friends to show my new creation and no one caught it.  LOLSince I had to pull it apart, I decided to re-work the design and here's the new listing: Another question for

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-36161583593836702452008-03-28T08:31:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:50.275-08:00

Aloha mai, Good Friday morning!I've posted a really easy challenge for you to close out the month over at Secretscrapper.  I hope you get a chance to do this fun little project and maybe some of the others before the end of the month for a chance to win an cool RAK from me and the grand prize album from the site.  I've added how to links to my projects in the right hand menu bar.  If you ever

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-79882071268459431112008-03-27T12:18:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:50.717-08:00

Aloha Mai,I was able to do a few more projects today.  Here is one that I like a lot!  Yup, the paper is really old, but I love it soooo much I have just hoarded it!  It's old Scenic Route.   The inspiration for the fruitiness is from Caardvarks Challenge Blog and the sketch inspiration is from CPS Challenge Blog sketch #57. Gotta run!  Rusty Pickle class tonight!  Hooray!  Have an awesome day! 

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-43207573985980797382008-03-26T21:55:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:51.254-08:00

Aloha mai,Another busy day at the ranch. LOL.  I finished a little gift I'm taking to Rusty Pickle class with Lance tomorrow night.  Here's the outside.  Can you guess what might be inside?!  LOL  I'll post the rest tomorrow!  Tonight I finished a really fun challenge from Theme Thursday.  these little babies are 1 x 1".  How fun is that!  I used Rusty Pickle paper and Inkadinkadoo stamps.  One

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-2300270281799601782008-03-25T21:53:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:52.174-08:00

My final challenge for March is up at Secret Scrapper...it's really easy! You will get entered into a RAK drawing and a Grand Prize drawing!  Aloha mai! I hope you are having a wonderful last week on March!  It's going out like a Lion that's for sure! Temps were almost freezing here today! I wanted to share a fun project for you.  When the eggs are dyed...and you have your L"egg"mosine ready to

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-85154400457787214572008-03-23T14:01:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:53.053-08:00

  Aloha Mai, Today is a fun day.  Marble fun to be specific!  This month's Rusty Pickle Blog challenge is to create an altered item using 4 paper lines.  I had a blast with this one.  DS has a marble track that he hardly plays with because we have wall to wall carpeting that makes it hard to balance anything.  I thought it was time for a face lift.  Here is the result:  I used an old

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-81330766867082712842008-03-23T08:23:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:55.217-08:00

Aloha Mai,Have a blessed Easter!  Happy New Beginnings! aloha nui from scrapaloha and 'ohanaa hui housupplies: Basic Grey paper, Inkadinkado Stamp, ribbon, embossing powder, rhinestones

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-52970603631205315452008-03-21T09:15:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:56.367-08:00

   Aloha mai!  Yum, I'm munching on a chocolate cupcake from Top Foods and drinking my cup of Yogi decaff green tea.  I love the taste of the tea and the warmth it brings me, but I have to confess that my most favorite part of the cup of tea is the little saying that is printed on the tea tag.  I call it my fortune, my thought to live for the day.  Today my "fortune" is "The universe is the stage

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-44559363045918460452008-03-20T18:29:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:56.851-08:00

Aloha Mai,LOL,  the Easter Bunny finish shopping while there was still stock in the stores. ;)  YUM!   Last year by the time the Easter Bunny got to us there were only ear-less bunnies left at the Easter Hole in the ground.  YIKES!  I better hurry and post before DS comes in .  I wanted to share a card (challenge #56) with you that I did for the CPS challenge blog.  It was inspired by a

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-83748157246728533732008-03-17T16:15:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:57.473-08:00

     Aloha Mai!Happy St. Patty's Day!  I hope that you are enjoying yourselves!  My Aunty used to work at the Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Honolulu, and since there were lots of Catholic Priests who were Irish, this was a special day for her.  I remember that she gave me lots of little trinkets with 4-leaf clovers and Irish blessings too. I remember receiving a button with "Kiss me, I'm the

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-23808078748427156422008-03-15T07:50:00.000-07:002008-12-10T12:40:57.991-08:00

Check out my Easter Cards and things in my Etsy Shop!  Aloha Mai! What do you have in store this weekend?  Ikaika and I made a cake this week for DH's birthday.  LOL.  It's an awesome recipe I got from my Hula sister Kau'i.  It is a regular white cake, but the frosting has pineapple, cream cheese, coconut and whipped cream.  YUM!   It's totally rich and totally yummy.  It even works when you are

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-85868079018468418392008-03-09T11:43:00.001-07:002008-12-10T12:40:58.119-08:00

Aloha Mai,My Etsy store is well stocked and I have also done some: spring cleaning... and have some books and back issues of Magazines for sale or in some cases trade.  I hope you will take a look here at my Scrapfriends blog, I have pictures and everything there, so it will save me time if you go there to look.  ;) While you are there, take a look at my newest review for Flair Designs Easter

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-41458647715492874532008-03-08T07:04:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:40:58.812-08:00

Aloha Mai, Good morning!  I was lucky enough to review Flair Design's Easter Surprise Collection.  It's published now, so you can see it too!   I am finishing up my new listings in my Etsy Store.  Lots of Easter items and a few others as well! Have a great day.  I'll update later in the day.  a hui hou!

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-81581203558887474052008-03-07T21:50:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:00.407-08:00

Aloha mai!Totally cool!  I had three projects accepted into the Basic Grey online gallery!  Totally awesome!  I even have my name under designers in the little drop down menu!  How cool is that!!!  The BG paper that I used came from the March Secret Scrapper Kit.  Thanks Mandy!(this project will be Challenge #3, so I am not posting here yet, but you can see it at the BG link)Flower Card BTW,

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-18302863854179360082008-03-06T08:48:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:01.010-08:00

        Before: Thrift store find After: Easter Home DecorAloha Mai, It's another overcast day in Seattle today.  We have been so spoiled the last few weeks with Spring like blue skies and high tree pollen! LOL  Everyone seems to be battling allergies now.  I am trying something new, a 1/4 tsp of local honey everyday, starting from late winter and through allergy season.  The theory is that

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-38803106628036948162008-03-04T22:05:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:01.259-08:00

Aloha Mai,Apparently there is a new movie out, and it's good.  I don't know from experience.  It's just what I've heard.  Challenge: List ten things you want to do before you "Kick the Bucket" I stumbled upon Frankie's Bucket List Challenge on the boards at Making Memories For You.   Even though there were only two days left before the challenge ended, I wanted to do this.  It has been a while

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-30157432713598728822008-03-01T14:08:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:01.873-08:00

Aloha mai,I hope you are enjoying your weekend!  Today is the first of the month and I am so excited!  I just posted my first challenge as a Design Team member at Secret Scrapper!  The first of a two part challenge has been listed.  Altered Art Challenge-Altered Clipboard. Each of my March challenges is a project that can stand alone or can be used in combination with the other challenge.   I

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-23164814776636003792008-02-28T23:27:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:02.217-08:00

Aloha Mai,Another busy day.  I am scrapping like crazy today and tomorrow.  Life certainly is good!  I have one card to share with you.  I made it for the Cardvaarks card challenge.  I hope you enjoy it.  Lately I have been doing a lot of embroidery on my LOs.  You can see that I did this on the stem of the flower here.   The flower petals are made from Inque Boutique stamps with acrylic paint. I

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-88157798343988329682008-02-25T22:21:00.000-08:002008-02-25T22:33:44.879-08:00

Aloha Mai,I just wanted to say "howzit" and send my good wishes to you.  I've been having a really good week and hope that everyone else it too!   As you might know I'm playing the Survivor game over at Making Memories For You.  We are in the last day of Challenge #5 and the competition is fierce.  Let me tell you, there are some really talented ladies playing this game.  Speaking of talent, I

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-66209504609975844412008-02-23T09:09:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:02.346-08:00

Aloha Mai,I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  I wanted to share a LO that I created for the Chat with Tinkering Ink Owner and Designer Kezia over at Scrapfriends this past thursday.  The next chat will be on March 14...I wonder who it will be with this time... This is a head shot of me...yup, my hair was pretty short then.  It was what they used in the Club to show all the instructors.  I

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-6712152658126900402008-02-21T23:16:00.000-08:002008-02-21T23:22:48.267-08:00

Aloha mai,Just wanted to let you know that there is an awesome site Making Memories For You that I just discovered a week or so ago.  Lots of wonderful ladies with challenges and fun.  Frankie, the owner is wonderful, you can tell she puts her heart into the whole site!  MMFY has an ezine and some really creative challenges and also a DT search on right now.  Stop by and check out the current

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-22920724054808160562008-02-21T08:23:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:02.444-08:00

Aloha Mai!Just a quick entry this morning.  I'm off to swim...I created this card for the Cardvaarks Anniversary challenge using flocking for the lips, pearl ex for the background and embossing pen for the words.  The stamps are Queen Kat!  Don't forget the Chat with Tinkering Ink tonite at 7pm PST at Scrapfriends!  See you there!Take care and have a wonderful day!!A hui hou!!

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-46373040276042750802008-02-17T14:57:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:03.204-08:00

Aloha mai! I have been able to squeeze some scrapping in today.  I have a card that I created from the weekly CPS sketch.   I also created a few items for the challenges at the Secret Scrapper Virtual Crop.  It runs the rest of today.  If you missed it, but are interested in making any of these wonderful ideas, please visit the link above and look for the tutorials under the correct threads.

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-81662364504098388062008-02-16T22:15:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:41:04.362-08:00

Aloha Mai,I have one last thing to post before I go to sleep.  I was able to finish my LO for Rusty Pickle Chef Alycia's Challenge today.  I am so glad to finally use the awesome Rusty Pickle paper that I bought a few months ago, and also to use this picture that I have been really wanting to scrap for ages!   I wrote the two dreams that my son has on the flourishes; Olympic Ice Skating Champion

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-23156770300470687222008-02-16T09:44:00.000-08:002008-02-16T09:47:13.212-08:00

Aloha Mai,Hey head on over to Secret Scrapper Virtual Crop  today  and tomorrow for seven awesome challenges and a chance to win great prizes!   Tell them ScrapAloha sent you.  I'm having fun with these challenges and learning a lot!  I'm going the help out at the NSD crop in May, so I'm taking notes!  Have a great day! A hui hou

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-64476300281525661322008-02-15T09:50:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:41:04.569-08:00

Aloha Mai, Day after Valentines and I have a sick one at home.  I think the sugar did him in.  He's been fighting it for a while now.  But nope, he is sure it's just because someone told him the flu is going around.  LOL. "Yes dear, you're right, sugar could never lower your immune system and has nothing whatsoever to do with it, so keep eating lots and lots of it"  LOL Anyway, I just finished

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-82939328164837032222008-02-14T19:42:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:05.316-08:00

Aloha Mai! Happy Valentine's Day!  I made the traditional huge cookies for DS and DH.  LOL.  I was wondering why the cookies looked a little grainy.  I only put one stick of butter rather than the one cup the recipe called for.  LOL.  I had two sticks, I just spaced.  Well, I saved them lots of calories!  I made a second card for the Cardvaarks "Welcome Baby" Challenge.  The first one I forgot to

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-22205218629257523802008-02-13T19:16:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:05.526-08:00

Aloha Mai! I hope you are enjoying your Valentine's eve!  My newest review on daisy d's Maybe Baby Valentine Collection is out.  You can see it on my Scrapfriends Blog.  You can see some of the projects I created with this awesome set! That's all for now.  I'll write more later!  Have a great Valentine's day!!! A hui hou!

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-88394082593544361752008-02-11T14:16:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:06.109-08:00

Aloha Mai,I had a wonderful weekend, but I'll have to talk about that later, because the photos aren't uploaded yet and you just HAVE to see the pictures!!   For now, I wanted to show you a card that I created for a challenge at Cardvaarks.  I used items from the March kit at Secret Scrapper, with a few of my own additions.   I created in response to a challenge on the Rusty Pickle

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-26417160112111106042008-02-06T14:24:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:07.041-08:00

Aloha Mai, Hope you are enjoying your day.  I have more fun cards!  I can't stop making them!!!  Here is a card made from a sketch at the CPS blog.  I popped the image and the butterfly off the creme cardstock oval.   Here's another one I created for fun.  I love it! ...it says "Let's Party on the inside.   A few more valentines.  I dyed the ribbons on these.  You can find more cards and

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-21655831564452035742008-02-05T19:23:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:07.604-08:00

Aloha Mai,I have some exciting news! I've been honored to be chosen for the Secret Scrapper Design Team for the first half of 2008! I will be holding Altered Art challenges at the site starting March 1st with a peek on February 29th.In the meantime, there are tons of challenges for February, something for everyone, from LOs to Cards to Altered Art! Generous prizes

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-40488176393327059092008-02-04T16:10:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:08.562-08:00

Aloha Mai,Here are some valentine's day cards that I created.  More are available in my Etsy shop.  For the card above, I used Queen Kat Stamps in response to the Caardvard's valentine challenge.   Below is a card set that I will be listing in my Etsy shop tomorrow.  It makes a great gift.  I used Inque Boutique stamps and watercolors for the image and acrylic paint for the hearts.  The

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-64608442362751753272008-02-03T20:20:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:08.728-08:00

One more valentine for the evening.  This time using a sketch from CPS.  Challenge # 49.  I love this site!Supplies: Daisy D's paper and rub ons.  Enjoy you evening! a hui hou!

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-22736336809615438492008-02-03T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:10.119-08:00

    Aloha Mai,Remember those store bought valentines that you got when you were a kid?  Here is my version of them for a challenge on the last round of the Queen Kat Blog Challenge.  I used some of the left overs of the Daisy D's paper that I received for a Scrapfriends review that is coming up soon.  Here is the back of the cards, just like the old days! Day two: Challenge was to create a card

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-36327350439816597452008-01-31T09:14:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:11.140-08:00

Aloha, I just wanted to let you know about a new online learning center.   My Creative Classroom is celebrating their grand opening with free classes, games and prizes!  This site is for all crafts, not just scrapbooking and altered arts!  Occassionally I have been asked if I ever teach online.  I've spoken to Jeri, the site owner (fellow eBay seller) and if all goes well, there is a possibility 

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-66819018060267895852008-01-30T10:24:00.002-08:002008-12-10T12:41:11.803-08:00

These ATCs were created for my Scrapfriends Blog review of the Somerset Gallery -Winter 2008.  ATC Trade??Speaking of ATCs, would anyone like to trade just for the fun of it? If you do, email me your address at scrapaloha33@yahoo.com and leave a comment here on my blog.  I'll email you my address and send you a card.  You just send a card to me and we can share art! Be sure to sign it and put

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-6550282549369486212008-01-28T13:37:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:13.940-08:00

Just Chillin'! I woke up at 5, ready for the day and when I opened the blinds, I got a wonderful surprise! SNOW!  No school today, so we stayed home and watched Polar Express, wonderful movie!  I always cry.  It was DS's first time seeing it, he gave it a thumbs up too. While the boys were playing snow fight outside, I was able to work a little.  Here is a card for the Prism cardstock image

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-21276820993664711702008-01-27T23:28:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:41:14.362-08:00

Aloha mai!Hooray!  I am so excited!  I'm official!!!  My very first review for Scrapfriends on the Somerset Studio Gallery-Winter 2008 magazine has been published.  All of my projects are shown there. We have more reviews and projects for the Somerset Studio Gallery on the site as well.  I hope you will check all of them out.  All of the projects are so special and different!  The full supply

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-48296897395495642622008-01-26T22:04:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:14.819-08:00

Aloha mai,Today was a great day.  All the Christmas decoration boxes went back on the shelf, of course I found some decorations that I forgot to put away...I do that every year.  I don't know why I am surprised LOL.   I also got most of my LATE Christmas presents addressed and ready to go.  Talk about procrastination!  I keep joking that I don't have time for life, I need to scrap LOL.   Anyway..

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-23072367760761342682008-01-25T20:28:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:15.406-08:00

Aloha mai,I hope your day went well!  Here is a new LO.  The inspiration was an ad challenge at Scrapfriends (look for challenges in the forums).   I love the way it turned out, especially the rainbow colors on the blue background.   Since the majority of my recent photos are close ups, I was finally able to use some of these "older" pictures.   I used acrylic paint for the stamping and

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-70406905083919551042008-01-24T21:23:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:41:15.811-08:00

The Queen Kat Blog Challenge continues...Here's my response!  Boy this was fun to make!  I used embossing powder and watercolor for the wings, Glaze Gelly Roll pens, metalic gold and water colors for the Queen of Hearts image. Bling galore. My tribute to Queen Kat stamps until I get mine in the mail. (what a happy day that will be!) Have a great day! a hui hou!

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-73284449545322129482008-01-23T15:47:00.001-08:002008-12-10T12:41:15.989-08:00

Here is my layout for the day.  It's funny that lately I find myself using cardstock rather than patterned paper in my LOs.  I like the bold colors and simplicity of the solid colors.  It's possible that I have been doing this because the foundation of solid color helps to keep the focus on my photos rather than on fancy embellishments.   In this LO, I took it one step further and used only

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-65941953756592706962008-01-23T10:56:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:16.623-08:00

Aloha mai!  It's beautiful, the sun is shining for the second day in a row, the sky is periwinkle-blue and cloudless, and it's so cold you could stick your tongue to a pole if you wanted to... I am surviving by staying indoors and drinking hot drinks! The Queen Kat round robin celebration continues and I am having a blast doing these card challenges!  The card above was made for the first day of

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-33975967670214501792008-01-21T06:38:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:16.798-08:00

I wanted to give you a sneak peek of a creation I made over the weekend for my very first ScrapFriends Blog review coming up next week.  DS and DH went to see Eagles about 2 hours away from here and I had the house to myself.  What bliss!!  I'll post here when the SF review comes out, but here is a sneak peek at one of the projects. Today DS and I will be playing with Prima Paintables.  I was

ScrapAlohahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339485755906824220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19111840.post-65636548713770574902008-01-19T16:33:00.000-08:002008-12-10T12:41:16.897-08:00

Today I went to a Fiskar Demonstrators Training in Issaquah, Wa.  Amy and Lynda taught the class which was very well attended.  If you aren't already a Fiskateer, check it out here.    http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/ Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have about this program.  I'd be happy to talk story with you!  I learned a lot about some of the tools and guess what, I

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Aloha mai!I've been incredibly busy lately updating my blog and transferring all my posts from my other site.  I've done about half of them...(the downside to blogging a lot).  I should be finished and using this site exclusively by next week monday. Here's a card I created with a somewhat unusual technique.  I don't see this much.  I used versamark ink, sprinkled flocking powder over the ink and

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Aloha!   You might ask how I am doing with my LOAD challenge.  So far I’ve created 13 LO and it’s the 14th, so I think that’s pretty good.  I’ve squeezed in 3 cards and an altered mini album, so I’m really pleased with my progress.   Here ‘s a little card I created with scraps from a mini album I created as a mini-album sample for Brooke’s store the Urban Scrapbooker.  I’ll try to post that in

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Here is a stamping technique I haven’t done in a while.  I was reminded of it when completing a fun three day blog challenge.  You can find the technique here on the Queen Kat site (click Cracked Glass link). There will be a few more weekends of challenges.  Just check out the main Queen Kat site for more details!   Supplies: Inque Boutique stamp, watercolor, Handmade paper, Utee, double sided

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Check it out! Concealed Beauty Guest Design Team Challenge Guest Designer Challenge this month is to create anything (LO-no smaller than 8×8, altered project, 3 cards) using colors pink, red, white in honor of valentine's day . Please show us your beautiful creations. Winner will be our Guest DT member for February 08! 1. You may enter the contest each month unless you have won the month prior.

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Transformations-becoming something different from what I have been... is a word that best describes my life today.  There are many changes happening in my life and career.  Exciting and difficult both.  (created for a challenge at My Scrapbook Nook) As an artist, I would like to focus my energies on stretching my creativity and taking my art to the next level, whatever that may be.   To achieve

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New years greetings!  I wish you peace, love and happiness in 2008!  May all your dreams come true! I love new beginnings!  I don’t make resolutions since they usually get “broken” before the first quarter of the year is over.  I make “goals” instead.  Maybe it’s just a matter of semantics, but find it easier to strive for goals.   This year one of my goals is to create one layout a day.  I

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Kai (DS) and I will be going to his school tomorrow for a little craft fair.  Mainly it is for little kids to create beautiful handmade items for their parents, but there will be a few vendors as well.  Last year a good friend of mine said that she thought that Kai’s origami would be a big hit, so this year we signed up.   Well, as with any 11 year old, he would rather play or read than prepare

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Aloha Tuesday, Well, at least I haven’t really had to cook for three days...more time for scrapping!  My son rebelled tonight and did not want to eat anymore leftovers.  We had top ramen and chicken dogs instead.   Poor thing though, guess what’s for lunch tomorrow... I had some time over the break to create, my favorite thing to do!  Advent Star Calendar/AlbumI’ve been overdue for an advent

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I can’t believe how this year has flown by.  It seems like just yesterday it was Halloween.  Now it’s only a few weeks until Christmas!  Instead of  feeling rushed, today I will take some time to enjoy the day, it’s beautiful out, the sun is shining (for once LOL) and my son is out of school.  While counting all my blessings, I would like to thank you for being a part of my scrapbook ‘ohana (

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I had a great, but way too short weekend.  For those of you familiar with iMacs, I upgraded to the new OS called Leopard.  My son was so excited he wanted to do all the brand new functions at once.   Time machine is this way cool back up program that he’s been dying to see on my computer.   We thought that it would be up and running in an hour...  BUT...first, we needed to clear my external hard

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Aloha mai! Greetings to you!  I hope that this day finds you enjoying life!  I have been busy these last few weeks with the CKC convention and re-designing my website!  I hope that you will take a few moments at your leisure to turn the pages of my site and let me know what you thing.   The feature I am really excited about is my Blog.  I would love to be able to communicate with you more

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Years ago, I picked up and used the book “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Brethnacht Ban to bring more gratitude into my life.  I consciously work to incorporate gratitude into my life each day.  Being a scrapbook designer, I read Simple Scrapbooks magazine each month, and have read “Simple Scrapbooks,” the book more times than I can count.  Whenever Stacy Julian is in town, I take her classes, twice

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I wrote this article for the ScrapAngels website in 2003 when I was a member of their design team.  Since the theme is a timeless one, I thought that I’d post it for your entertainment.  The Journey To Scrapping with Abundance Chapter One: A New Year, A New Change   The new year, what a great time to start fresh!  Build new habits and get rid of old ones.  It is a great time for forgiveness. 

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December 28 December 30

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December 21 December 22 December 23 December 25 December 27

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December 16December 18December 19 December 20

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December 13-water color crayons, also white puff paint on stocking December 14--silent night in Hawaiian as borderDecember 15

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December 5December 10 December 11

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