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It’s finally here!! The day we take off for sunny California:)We have been planning and waiting for this day for months..I never thought it would arrive! With that being said, any blog posts that appear between now and February 22nd are all pre-written and scheduled..(didn’t want to leave things too quiet over here in blogland!)

And carrying on with my February “Love List”..Day 5 is all about crafty get togethers! I don’t know if you have noticed, but craft groups are showing up everywhere in magazines this month! From Country Living (UK), Martha Stewart and even Better Homes & Gardens! Unfortunately, I do not have many people in my circle at the moment that I could host these kinds of events with..but I’m determined to find some! Being creative and making crafts is always fun for me..but being around other inspirational crafters would make the experience so much more meaningful!

Photo: Martha Stewart February 2011 issue
The blogging community is an amazing resource for finding inspirational crafters that you can identify with and, if given the chance, I can only imagine what my “dream team” would be if I could select a group of crafters to spend the day with, making cards and getting glittered up with…Melissa Phillips, anyone? That would.be.awesome!
Do you attend craft workshops? Have a group of friends that meets regularly  to work on fun projects with? If so..I envy you! If, like me, you are still searching for that group..why not take a chance and create your own? Attend a workshop at your LSS and find crafters that you just “click” with..you never know where it could lead! Some times its best just to work alone..clear your mind and relax..but, as we all know..some times you just need a few friends to make it better 😉
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Happy Friday Everyone!

I woke up this morning, a very lucky girl. Today is my 27th Birthday and I feel completely blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful, inspiring and loving people! This morning I awoke and was so undescribably happy, I was actually crying tears of joy..the gift I received this morning is more heartfelt, more touching, more meaningful than any other gift I will ever receive in my life. This gift is personal and won’t be shared here on this blog..but know that what was given to me is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.

And as today is a work day I am here at my office surrounded by my coworkers, (friends) and they have spoiled me rotten and reminded me that I am very loved! Also, Adam came in to town last night and will be spending the day getting us ready for our big trip which starts tomorrow..this California roadtrip is going to be a once in a lifetime event and I cannot wait to live every moment of it!! How is it that I am so blessed to have this all in my life? I am so thankful..so grateful and so excited for my 27th year!

Tonight we will be celebrating with my family and closest friends over dinner at my parents’ home with cake and presents to follow..what a lucky girl I am!!!

Have an amazing Friday everyone:)

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Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the 2nd day of February..and Day 2 of my Love List!! Today I have a very sweet idea to share with you from CakeSpy … Mail and Ship Cupcakes!!

I personally LOVE baking cupcakes and because it seems to be more rare every day to bake from scratch, I know I have quite a few people on my list that would appreciate this kind of mail in amongst their bills!!

Who wouldn’t love to receive this? A freshly baked, moist cupcake in a cute little jar..ready to devour! I am definitely in love with this!!

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It’s the first day of February today, a month which I have personally coined as “The Love Month”. Although I will be out of the country from the 5th to the 21st, I plan on dedicating this month on my blog to everything “love”..photos I love, cards I love, Valentine’s Day, you name it!!

To ring in this lovely month, I thought I would focus on a new book I picked up at Michaels that has seriously recharged my thinking of starting my own cottage industry. “The Handmade Marketplace” by Kari Chapin is..amazing. A must read and definitely something I am currently in love with!

This book is a must read for any crafter wanting to earn an income from their craft. It helps pick you up from your early beginnings, guides you through setting up a business, helps you with selling at craft fairs and how to become a success. I especially loved the Creative Collective..a resource pool of ingenious crafters who have become successful and provides you with tips on how to better your own business!
Seriously, if you haven’t read this book yet…you are missing out!! Pick it up today, I promise you will love it!
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Okay..California could not come any sooner!! Last week we were above 0..today, -27 (thats -14 F, I believe)..it is COLD! I’m starting to think I could pull out my Christmas stamps again and they would feel right at home with this weather! A couple of coworkers and I walked 2 blocks for lunch and I honestly thought I would lose an ear..this is horrible! This morning, I let Jakey outside to do his thing and the poor thing (okay, he is a suck, but still!) he was stumbling towards the door, holding one paw up and switching it to another..they were so cold he couldn’t walk anymore! He got to the door and just kind of slumped over, I had to pick his rump up and pull him inside! Yes, he is a spoiled 80lb doggy..but I don’t care:)

Needless to say my Monday has not started off so well, besides the fact that it is so cold out: a) my car wouldn’t start this morning so I had to call 3 coworkers before finally calling my dad to come drive me to work, b) I came to work only to find an error that occurred on Friday needed my immediate attention; and c) I still have this dang head cold! But I’m going to stay positive..after all, a week from today I will be soaking up San Francisco, CA…how many Albertans can say that?!

I hope you are all having a much better Monday than I am and I hope you are able to keep warm if you have been hit by this cold front as well:)I have a busy week ahead of me! I need to pack for our vacation, tidy up loose ends at work and its my Birthday on Friday..I will be 27 and loving it :)Have a great day everyone..Happy Crafting!

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