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It's hard to believe it but 2026 has finally arrived. Our family decided that 2025 was a dud when we were just a few months in. It certainly didn't give us many reasons to celebrate. Some might describe it as a bad sitcom with no off switch. We'd been saying for a while that we could really use a good slow down, but I've since realized that perhaps we need to be much more careful about what wish for. The Universe tends to deliver things in too literal a sense sometimes. I certainly would not have signed off on this plan as it stands.
I'm not one to spend a lot of time sitting in any one spot doing anything, but I got knocked back into the medzone earlier this year and I've been living in a state of forced statis. With so much taken from my control, I've spent a lot of time brainstorming how I could improve my situation, how I can push the envelope to take back a little more at a time. One recurring theme has been crafting. In the months leading up to Covid I'd added Chalk Couture and Handmarks to my list of hobbies. Let's just say that I have a lot of catching up to do.
It has been said that the simple act of creating is fuel for the soul. I know that it sure fires me up! I've always been a big fan of letting creativity shine - two of my favourite things have always been a good brainstorming session, and a creative get-together with friends.
Over the last while I've taken the opportunity to attend a few demo-only virtual events, and have taken time to reorganize and prioritize some of the key crafting supplies so that I can have a mini crafting experience outside of my craftroom. It's not perfect, but at least it is a start. I cannot get to the craftroom, and (as my hubby says) so the craft room must come to Tammy. Yes, I know - he's a keeper.
I rediscovered Paper Pumpkin this past year. Well discovered isn't quite accurate. In the hustle, I've acquired a healthy collection of kits that have become my UFO/PHDs. I had the brainfart while in hospital recently to ask my hubby to bring a few boxes in to me when he came up to visit. Oh the looks I got after midnight sitting in my dimly lit room, listening to music, and making cards til the wee hours of the morning. I told my grandson to pick whichever boxes he wanted. I don't know where he got it from but one of the boxes was from 2021! I didn't think I had any that were that vintage. It sure felt good to get inky again. It has been too long. I've shared a few photos here, but check my VIP group, and I'll share the rest there this week.
Up until recently, I don't think that I truly appreciated the convenience that is Paper Pumpkin. I'd always gotten the kit, and created leaving the enclosed stampin' spot intact. I figured that I already had the full ink pad so using the spot really didn't make sense. I made a mental note instead to save them for door prizes or something. The bonus of bringing the kit to hospital was that everything is included. If you've got a pair of scissors, and a stamp block you're good to go. Honestly, you get a block with your first kit so don't worry if you don't already have one.
Sign up before January 10th to receive the January kit. You'll be glad you did! You can pre-pay your subscription in 3/6/12 month increments, or you can subscribe and have the amount billed to your account automagically each month. Get yours here.
I've seen a lot of posts lately about ladies repurposing the box that the kits come in. I haven't done that yet, but they do make a great spot to store the cards you've made if you don't have too many. I've seen them transformed in a variety of ways, so if you don't want them yourself, you might consider offering them on your local Freecycle/BuyNothing group. It saves landfill, and costs you nothing.
I've included a few photos from one of the kits that I got done recently. Watch for more in the days to come. I'm going to work on posting and blogging more regularly. The new catalog starts very soon and I cannot wait to share it with you!
If you've read this far, I thank you! You have been missed and I look forward to catching up with you!
If you haven't already be sure to hook yourself up with my Facebook page and VIP group. I'm looking forward to digging back in and sharing all of the upcoming specials. As always, let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'll do my best to help!
Visit my Stampin' Up! demo page, visit my Facebook Page, and VIP group. Find me on Twitter/X @iscrapnstamp
Til next time,
Tammy
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