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Let’s start the year off right . . . 6th Annual New Year's Day Online Crop Wow . . . I can't believe it . . . time for our SIXTH annual New Year's Day Crop. I hope you can join us. Ways you can join in . . . 1. Join Crafting Made Simple and participate online. We will be posting challenges and ideas throughout the day. 2. If you have a bricks & mortar, home-based or online store, we would sure appreciate you sponsoring a challenge and offering a small prize. 3. Invite some friends over and crop together. I have spaces for 5-6 friends to join me for the day. I'm going to start the day with brunch and then get right into some serious scrapbooking. Let me know if you would like to crop with me. I'm so looking forward to scrapbooking with you. Annual Organization Challenge I’ve lost track of how many years we’ve been doing this challenge, but I think this is our 4 th Annual. I hadn’t planned on repeating this event but I’ve lost track of t...

Wow . . . I can't believe it . . . time for our SIXTH annual New Year's Day Crop. I hope you can join us. Ways you can join in . . . 1. Join http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/crafting_made_simple/ and participate online. We will be posting challenges and ideas throughout the day. 2. Sponsor a challenge and offer a sma...ll prize. I know there are lots of bricks & mortar businesses and home-based businesses that could benefit from being a sponsor. 3. Invite some friends over and crop together. I have spaces for 5-6 friends to join me for the day. I'm going to start the day with brunch and then get right into some serious scrapbooking. Let me know if you would like to crop with me. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm so looking forward to scrapbooking with you.

Lightened-Up Cream of Mushroom Soup - Recipes - Food - Canadian Living Posted using ShareThis I made this soup the other night using white mushrooms I found on the "hardly used nearly new rack" at Superstore. I'm not a fan of mushroom soup but I really enjoyed this one. Hal is a fan.

Today was a PA Day for the grandsons. What to do? Letterboxing, of course. First stop was in New Hamburg for a second attempt at Mennonites of Ontario #20 . We pulled into a parking lot to get our bearings and there just happened to be a Cheese Factory there. So we had to go in and sample some cheese. We came out with Onion & Garlic Cheese and a bag of Cheese Curds. Once again, we were unsuccessful in New Hamburg. Cam (4) thinks perhaps someone took the box home because they didn't know it was a letterbox. But at least we had fun and got some yummy cheese. Okay, this is not a letterboxing photo. Just a photo of a cool cow. Anyone know what kind of cow it is?? Next stop was Sunrise In Kitchener . We found it!! This area is being built up so quickly that the new area map we just bought was missing new streets already. It was very windy in open areas. We actually saw a couple of birds trying to fly into the wind and being blown backwards!!!! Good thing we...

I went along for the ride today to keep Hal company while he stood in line at the Drive Test Centre in Kitchener ON. We were really surprised when he was in and out with his paperwork done in less than an hour. Good thing we'd brought along our letterboxing gear. What a great way to spend the rest of the day!!!! We found Secret 'Stashe #3 - The Train Conductor , Secret 'Stashe #4 - The Comic Book Villain , Secret 'Stashe #5 - The Professor (I love this series of stamps because they really amuse me and hope to find the rest), A Royal Invitation , Mennonites of Ontario #6 Wild Goose Chase Quilt Block , Mennonites of Ontario #18 Starflower Quilt Block , Wunderbar (finally!), Mummies Under Cover and Bunny Tales . A thoroughly enjoyable day. If you are heading out to find Mummies Under Cover, you will find out that the Buddha is not in the window. In fact, when we were there all the windows in the building were being replaced. That won't stop you from fi...

Our first attempt was Alpine Adventure Kitchener but it was just an attempt. The area the box should had been greatly muggled by children building forts, etc. It was definitely a lovely walk though. Mennonites of Ontario - #19 Nine Patch Quilt Block by Waterlily was an easy find. We are really enjoying learning about the Mennonite communities in Ontario and finding all these lovely quilt blocks. Stop and Smell the Flowers was a lovely spot. Don't worry that the fountains are covered in winter and can't be used with the clues. There are other hints in the clue which will get you to the letterbox. I am definitely coming back in the summer to see the gardens in full bloom and all the fountains splashing. Our next find was another of Waterlily's quilt squares -- Mennonites of Ontario #16 Square in a Square Quilt Block . Yes, the bush is definitely prickly! We grabbed a quick lunch and headed home. A great day!!!

You choose the theme and colours for this mini album in a tin. Saturday, December 19 @ 1 pm $15.00

You select the papers and theme. This is a 20 page 8" x 8" gift album. Perfect for Christmas gift. $50.00. Price is for pages only. Saturday, December 12 @ 1 pm

An exciting project documenting your day to day life. The project is 12" x 12" and 18 pages. You select the papers and cardstocks you wish to use. Price is for pages only. $65.00 Wednesday, December 9 @ 7 pm

For your baby girl or baby boy . . . Tuesday, December 8 @ 10 am, 3 pm or 7 pm $25.00 - all materials supplied

Do you think I got a little carried away with the buttons? LOL . . . I don't. Saturday, December 5 @ 1 pm Wednesday, December 16 @ 7 pm $24.00 - all materials supplied.

Wednesday, December 2 @ 3 pm Thursday, December 3 @ 7 pm $12.50 - all materials are supplied

I was reading a designer's blog one day and spotted her canvas album. There were only peeks at the finished project; not enough to scrap lift from (darn it!! LOL) but I was intrigued with the idea. So of course I had to try and make my own. AND I LOVED IT . . . THE ENTIRE PROCESS. Here is my finished album. Believe me, the photo does not do it justice . . . all the textures and colours are so delicious. Would you like to make this easy, sewing-optional, album? You choose your patterned papers, embellishments and colours. Wednesday, December 2 @ 10 am & 7 pm Wednesday, December 9 @ 3 pm $30.00 - All materials are supplied.

Bib $3.50 Rattle $3.50 Bottle $4.50 Call 519-495-1897 or scrapmasterpam@yahoo.ca

Today was a perfect fall day for letterboxing. We started with Early Telephone in Paris ON. We found a great hitchhiker in this box -- Ohio Farm Land by Saddle Bag (which has already been planted in another box somewhere in Ontario). And to finish the image we had to find Calling Long Distance in Brantford ON. I'd like to bring the grandsons back here to see the Bell Homestead. Finding The Great One in Brantford ON was a wonderful walk. Some tricky directions in the clue . . . LOL We really enjoyed our walk through Riverside Park. The Little Houses in the Woods were absolutely charming. Our next stop was to find Mennonites of Ontario - #12 Pinwheel Flower Quilt Block. This was our second try at this Kitchener, ON letterbox and we FOUND IT!!!!! We then headed to Lookout - Pioneers in Kitchener, ON. Our last stop was Topsy Turvy in Kitchener, ON. It was a great walk. Topsy turvy was a great name for the board walk we were on. But we never did find the b...

Ladies Day Out (L.D.O.) is for anyone who needs a break and wants company while doing it! Spend a day out and reconnect with old friends and feel free to invite some new friends too! The cost is $5 per day per person (table space only) at St Mark’s Church Hall in St Thomas, Ontario. The next date is Thursday October 29th from 9-3. DON"T BE DISCOURAGED if this date doesn't work for you! The plan is to change the day of the week each time so everyone gets a chance to come! Work on your craft, painting, sewing, scrapbooking, paper tole,crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, card making, sewing or any other project you choose to bring. Because no food is provided (hence the very low cost),remember to bring your lunch. Close by (but a little far to walk) is a Tim Hortons, a variety store and a Shoppers Drug Mart. Everyone is welcome. PLEASE RSVP. If the event is successful, then we would like to continue it on a regular basis. ***We may consider ...

from "Frozen Assets Lite & Easy" by Deborah Taylor-Hough 2-1/2 cups canned fat-free chicken broth 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1-1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 (6-oz) jar sliced mushrooms, undrained 1 tsp pountry seasonings In large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover tightly and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is tender. Cool. Place into labeled freezer bags; freeze. To serve, thaw. Place into large skillt; heat over medium heat until heated through. Per Serving: 301.9 calories; 1.7 g fat; 30.2 g protein; 43.3 g carbohydrates; 53 mg cholesterol. Quick and easy and tastes delicious. Le dîner est servi . . .

Pie $2.50 Apples $4.50 Acorns $5.75

I wish the photo was better. The layout background is a really pretty pattern and the mats are a lovely shade of green . . . I Believe is you chance to scrapbook about yourself . . . This layout was designed to pay tribute to those women who have influenced our lives; lead us to be the women we are today.

Tonight's 30 minute layouts. I put together a couple of extra kits so it's not too late to sign up. The class has been moved to my studio. See ya Pam

Crafting Made Simple September 19 2009 Thirty Minute Layouts You will be amazed by the terrific layouts you can create in mere minutes. By the end of the class, you will have created four layouts that only need photos and your own personal touches to complete. Bring your basic kit. $24.00 Monday, September 21 @ 7 pm @ Joyce’s home studio I Believe A chance to scrapbook about yourself . . . and you don't have to get too serious (if you don't want to). Bring your basic kit. $15.00 Wednesday, September 23 @ 7 pm @ Pam’s home studio Beginner Class I teach beginners everything they need to know to begin scrapbooking. Classes can be booked at your convenience and are taught in my studio. If you put a group together of 3 or more students, I am quite happy to travel to your home or venue to teach. Our Test Kitchen Blog Inspired by the movie Julia & Julie, we have embarked on a journey to try new and interesting recipes and share the recipes and our experienc...

Last week I posted a message to some of the ladies attending the Salvation Army crop on Saturday: Mom's birthday is today (10th) and I'd like to help her celebrate. On Saturday many of us, including Mom, will be cropping at the Salvation Army church on Elm Street. What I would like each of you to do is bring cake -- I don't care if it is a pancake, cupcake, loaf cake, or even an apple pie . . . lol . . . as long as it either says Happy Birthday or has candles or some such thing that will show that it is a birthday cake. She will love the humour and I think it will give her a great deal of happiness. I hope you will participate in my little surprise for mom.Ps . . . even if you aren't attending the crop, I hope you will find a moment in your day to pop in and wish Mom a happy birthday, with or without a cake . . . how about a twinkie from the corner store . . . lol???Thanks so much,Pam I think Mom enjoyed her surprise . . . she received everything from a Flaky decorated...

Check out this blog for a chance to win an awesom prize pack. http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/2009/09/little-blog-candyoops-i-mean-big-big.html

Why not Learn How to Knit?? Knitting is fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime. You will receive a set of knitting needles, a darning needle, and cotton yarn to create this week's project . . . a simple dish cloth. During this class you will learn everything you need to know to begin knitting. $25.00 Class held Thursday, September 10 at 7 pm. You are also welcome to book a private class to suit your schedule. Call for details or to book a private class.

Sign up now for a delightful two-page layout class to be held Wednesday, September 9 at 1 pm and 7 pm. The theme is back to school and the main colours are red, yellow and blue. Here's a sneak peek at one of the elements in the project. $15.00 Have more than one kid starting school this week? No problem. There will be additional kits available.

. . . or in my case, Grandmother's Day. I spent a wonderful summer with my grandchildren but now its time to get back to "work" . . . and I bet you are looking forward to some "me time" . . . So why not Learn How to Crochet Crochet is fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime. You will receive two crochet hooks, a darning needle, and acrylic yarn to create this week's project . . . a simple head hugger. During this class you will learn everything you need to know to begin crochet. $25.00 Classes held Tuesday, September 8 at 1 pm and 7 pm. You are also welcome to book a private class to suit your schedule. Call for details or to book a private class.

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Crafting Made Simple July 13, 2009 www.cutnpaste.ca 519-207-0716 pam@cutnpaste.ca St. Thomas Cardmakers Club Thursday, July 16 at 7 pm Host this month is Joyce Matthews. Cost is a loonie or two. Swap theme is Thank You. Please let us know if you will be attending and if you wish to participate in the swap. http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/St_Thomas_Cardmaking_Club/ Learn How to Knit A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime.You will receive one set of knitting needles, a darning needle, knitting cotton, and an illustrated instruction booklet.During this class you will learn everything you need to know to begin knitting and stitch a small project.$25.00 Children and Adults are welcome.Classes held every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm.Call for details or to book a private class. Learn Counted Cross Stitch A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime. You will receive: Needles and needle threader, Embroidery hoop, Fabric, and Instruction booklet. Du...

http://www.amazon.com/Town-House-Novel-Tish-Cohen/dp/0061131318 Next Meeting: July 26 @ 1 pm If the weather is nice we'll meet at Pinafore Park. If the weather doesn't cooperate, meet at 107 - 2 Avon Road.

Learn Counted Cross Stitch A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime. You will receive · Needles and needle threader · Embroidery hoop · Fabric · Instruction booklet During this class you will · Learn everything you need to know to begin counted cross stitch · Stitch a small project $25.00 Classes for Adults and children Thursday afternoons at 1 pm. Call to register, for more information or to book a private class. Adult Classes: Monday, June 15 @ 7 pm and Wednesday, June 17 @ 2 pmKids’ Class: Saturday, June 20 @ 11 am

Learn How to Knit A fulfilling, creative hobby to enjoy for your lifetime. You will receive one set of knitting needles, a darning needle, knitting cotton, and an illustrated instruction booklet. During this class you will · Learn everything you need to know to begin knitting · Stitch a small project $25.00 Children and Adults are welcome Classes held every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm Call for details or to book a private class.