Have you heard of Marco's Paper in Centerville, OH? What a great place to shop. They have stamp supplies, inks, paper, Spellbinders, awesome cardstock and speciality papers, just to name a few things. Every time I go to Marco's I have 1 or 2items I need and always leave with so much more. They have great samples, a fantastic staff who are so helpful and kind. You feel like family on your very first visit.
Visit their website at www.marcopaper.com or the blog at http://marcopaper.blogspot.com. Their blog is new but you can subscribe to it. They have posted a tutorial on a card from a Make It Take It from today. They have them every Wednesday and Saturday. Fantastic teachers. Michelle Zindorf also teaches her brayer technique there. Donna Weibel is another teacher with some awesome classes as well as Cheryl Darrow from Ten Seconds Studio.
They have so much more that I haven't listed here, please visit their website to see what they have.
They have a special on preordering the new Spellbinder dies you'll want to read about; a special posted on their new blog which offers free shipping (be sure to read the information on when it applies and how to get it); you can also sign up to be added to their email list and you'll receive notices of specials just for email subscribers.
What are you still here? What are you waiting for? Get on over to www.marcopaper.com and http:marcopaper.blogspot.com.
You can thank me for it later. Enjoy and have a great day.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
First Cake Attempt
I ended up not making it to the 2nd class due to my tooth issue. I did make a Tigger cake but just iced it plain. Today I decided to make a round cake and try out the icing technique we were shown. Well, it might take a little practice as the sides of my cake definitely show lines where I iced and did not smooth it out. My icing must have been too soft this time as it didn't set well. Also when I tried to smooth it out using a paper towel, I definitely learned what the teacher was saying about the towels. Mine has an imprint on it and they need to be smooth. The icing did set up okay but I really didn't ice the cake as smooth as I should have.
My icing was too soft so when I attempted to make roses, they were a little wobbly. I also tried to make leaves and they didn't turn out so well. I was pulling the tip away from the cake to form the leaf but it didn't end in a point, so my roses look like they have ferns for leaves.
This Friday will be the second class where we do hands on decorating and I am going early to see what I missed last week.
I will be baking another cake for class and it will be a 9" round cake. I will pay closer attention when I make the icing as well.
One thing I have learned is that the pan grease recipe we were given works great. You make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge till needed. I don't think it goes bad, you probably use it up first. I am sure I have at least 4 more cakes to make for class and maybe more if practice doesn't go well.
Hopefully I will be able to post a picture of my first cake here. Please be kind if you leave comments.
Join Stampin' Up! now.
Have you been thinking of joining Stampin' Up! but the cost of the Starter Kit was a little out of reach? Now is a fantastic time to join and you can spread the cost of the Starter Kit out over three months.
Until March 31, 2009 you can purchase the Starter Kit for $169 (plus shipping and handling and tax added to the first installment). Your completed paperwork must be received by Stampin' Up! on or before March 31, 2009 for this special price. (Paperwork received after this time will be processed for the regular Starter Kit price of $199. The three installments plan will be available on all paperwork received on or before April 30, 2009.)
Payments Breakdown for the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Price (March 13-31, 2009)
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $56.34*
Payment 2 (charged around April 15th) $56.33
Payment 3 (charged around May 15th) $56.33
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit, They do not include and any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit price will be added to the first payment.)
Payments Breakdown for the Regular Starter Kit Price (April 1-30, 2009)
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $66.34*
Payment 2 (charged around May 15th) $66.33
Payment 3 (charged around June 15th) $66.33
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit including shipping. They do not include any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)
Stampin' Up! also offers an add-on kit which contains scrapbooking products for an additional $50.00. This kit must be ordered with the starter kit. The cost for this kit will be added to your first installment.
As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator you can share what you love with family, friends and new customers while earning extra spending money. This is also a great opportunity to support your Stamping and Scrapbooking hobby. You'll have access to training through online videos and also to sample projects and great support.
If you would like more information, please contact me through the Stampin' Up! links to the right.
Until March 31, 2009 you can purchase the Starter Kit for $169 (plus shipping and handling and tax added to the first installment). Your completed paperwork must be received by Stampin' Up! on or before March 31, 2009 for this special price. (Paperwork received after this time will be processed for the regular Starter Kit price of $199. The three installments plan will be available on all paperwork received on or before April 30, 2009.)
Payments Breakdown for the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Price (March 13-31, 2009)
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $56.34*
Payment 2 (charged around April 15th) $56.33
Payment 3 (charged around May 15th) $56.33
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit, They do not include and any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit price will be added to the first payment.)
Payments Breakdown for the Regular Starter Kit Price (April 1-30, 2009)
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $66.34*
Payment 2 (charged around May 15th) $66.33
Payment 3 (charged around June 15th) $66.33
*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit including shipping. They do not include any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)
Stampin' Up! also offers an add-on kit which contains scrapbooking products for an additional $50.00. This kit must be ordered with the starter kit. The cost for this kit will be added to your first installment.
As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator you can share what you love with family, friends and new customers while earning extra spending money. This is also a great opportunity to support your Stamping and Scrapbooking hobby. You'll have access to training through online videos and also to sample projects and great support.
If you would like more information, please contact me through the Stampin' Up! links to the right.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
What's Worse than Toothache Pain?
Nothing, that I can remember. I have had toothache pain for the second day now. Called my dentist today and have an appointment at 9:30 tomorrow to have it looked at. Am currently taking ibuprofen and Tylenol for pain and an antibiotic for the infection.
I was taking straight ibuprofen and getting about 1.5 hours of relief. Today I was told that switching the pain medication back and forth would help and that advice was right on. I have been pain free for up to 3.5 hours at a time.
Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow. Of course if is infection causing the pain, nothing can be done until the infection is gone and that will be close to 5 days. However the pain will slowly go away as the infection is clearing.
I have no clue what this visit will cost, with no job and no dental insurance it is very scary but has to be done.
I did look up a home remedy and found a few. One was garlic and rock salt. I don't have rock salt but did try the garlic and it worked okay. I also used ice which really helped it. Heat was not an option as that spreads infection (just learned that today also).
Well, I know this post is short but toothaches are no fun.
UPDATE: I woke up Friday morning and the right side of my face was swollen. I had started an antibiotic the Dentist prescribed for me. If you are allergic to penicillin there is a 5% chance you are also allergic to this medicine. However, I had been taking it, so decided to continue it. With the swelling, I got concerned but my dentist said the swelling was due to an abscess and I have continued it. This morning it doesn't appear to be any better and I have called the dentist and left a message. I will wait until noon and if he doesn't call me I will call him at home. I thought the swelling should be going down by now, but it doesn't seem to be.
I was taking straight ibuprofen and getting about 1.5 hours of relief. Today I was told that switching the pain medication back and forth would help and that advice was right on. I have been pain free for up to 3.5 hours at a time.
Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow. Of course if is infection causing the pain, nothing can be done until the infection is gone and that will be close to 5 days. However the pain will slowly go away as the infection is clearing.
I have no clue what this visit will cost, with no job and no dental insurance it is very scary but has to be done.
I did look up a home remedy and found a few. One was garlic and rock salt. I don't have rock salt but did try the garlic and it worked okay. I also used ice which really helped it. Heat was not an option as that spreads infection (just learned that today also).
Well, I know this post is short but toothaches are no fun.
UPDATE: I woke up Friday morning and the right side of my face was swollen. I had started an antibiotic the Dentist prescribed for me. If you are allergic to penicillin there is a 5% chance you are also allergic to this medicine. However, I had been taking it, so decided to continue it. With the swelling, I got concerned but my dentist said the swelling was due to an abscess and I have continued it. This morning it doesn't appear to be any better and I have called the dentist and left a message. I will wait until noon and if he doesn't call me I will call him at home. I thought the swelling should be going down by now, but it doesn't seem to be.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Cake Decorating
I have always wanted to learn to decorate cakes and last night I attended my first class to do just that. Since 1980 I have used the Wilton cake pans to make character cakes for my kids. My first cake was Cookie Monster and he turned out pretty good. While I enjoy the character cakes and have done quite a few, I really want to learn how to do the roses, fancy borders, etc. I don't think I'll ever be a professional, but I would like to make my cakes look more professional.
The first class was more about what you need for the class and what you will learn. This week I will be baking a character cake to take to class next Friday. I will probably do that Thursday. In class we were given a cake recipe and an icing recipe that we will use throughout this class.
I haven't yet chosen the cake pan I will use, but I have many (cookie monster, dinosaur, car/jeep, etc.) I am also going to invest in Wilton cake pans and this week make my family a two layer cake. We were shown how to ice a cake last night and I want to practice. The technique is so simple yet produces fantastic results.
Stay tuned to this post as I will be posting pictures of my class projects. Yes, you will see the attempts, failures and hopefully successes.
For my next class I have to make my cake, prepare my icing (which I found can stay in my fridge for up to 6 wks if stored properly) and buy the rest of my supplies.
If you would like to learn more about cake decorating and you have a Hobby Lobby close by, please check out their Wilton cake decorating courses. My course was only $17.50 as they were having a half off special. I purchased my Wilton Course I kit at 40% using the internet coupon I get through email and I heard that next week all Wilton supplies will be 40% off, so I can get the rest of my class supplies.
The first class was more about what you need for the class and what you will learn. This week I will be baking a character cake to take to class next Friday. I will probably do that Thursday. In class we were given a cake recipe and an icing recipe that we will use throughout this class.
I haven't yet chosen the cake pan I will use, but I have many (cookie monster, dinosaur, car/jeep, etc.) I am also going to invest in Wilton cake pans and this week make my family a two layer cake. We were shown how to ice a cake last night and I want to practice. The technique is so simple yet produces fantastic results.
Stay tuned to this post as I will be posting pictures of my class projects. Yes, you will see the attempts, failures and hopefully successes.
For my next class I have to make my cake, prepare my icing (which I found can stay in my fridge for up to 6 wks if stored properly) and buy the rest of my supplies.
If you would like to learn more about cake decorating and you have a Hobby Lobby close by, please check out their Wilton cake decorating courses. My course was only $17.50 as they were having a half off special. I purchased my Wilton Course I kit at 40% using the internet coupon I get through email and I heard that next week all Wilton supplies will be 40% off, so I can get the rest of my class supplies.
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