Rummage Sale May 2 & 3 (and we're expecting 3" of snow)

Adventure out into the cold & Support the Nelsen Cancer Crushers Relay For Life Rummage Sale & Bake Sale this Thursday & Friday - May 2nd 8am-6pm & May 3rd 8am- 4pm


2071 Blomquist Ave in White Bear Lake (near WBL Ave & Cedar Ave intersection)


**All proceeds from the Rummage Sale & Bake Sale will go to the Nelsen Cancer Crushers Relay for Life Team

Last year we raise $5,000! Help us to raise even more this year money for our team & for the American Cancer Society.

Thank You, Karla

Relay for Life 2013

Hello Family, Friends & others~

 
I am participating in the 2013 White Bear Lake's American Cancer Society's Relay For Life  on July 26th because I want to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love.

I will be dedicating my walk to my grandmother Irma Somerfield, my in-laws Betty & Walter Nelsen, my sister-in-law Lynn Sandboe, my nephew Nick Parnell, high school friend Artie Ritter & a friends mother.

Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding the best resources to help their friend or loved one deal with a diagnosis and their journey to get well. The American Cancer Society is also rallying communities (like ours!) through events like Relay For Life, to fight back and find cures for this disease.

This Year, the Nelsen Cancer Crushers is holding a Fundraising Rummage Sale. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RUMMAGE SALE WILL GO TO OUR TEAM.

***Stop by 2071 Blomquist Ave in WBL on May 2nd & 3rd to check out our wonderful treasures.

OR, you can make a donation "the old fashioned way" by visiting my page & donating on line. Every little bit helps the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Together, we can help make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone's life!

Thank you, Karla

I'm a Catch! 2013 Valentine's Shirt

I'm a catch!

I've had this idea to make this shirt for Valentine's Day since last year.

I followed the Freezer Paper Stencil Tutorial from Dana's Made Blog - there area ton of tutorials in blog land, this was my first attempt & they are all right... it is addicting! 

I can't wait to make some more fun graphics for summer.

 I just had one little spot that had "seepage" under the freezer paper.

 I then used left over "scaly" looking fabric from my Mermaid Halloween costume  circa 1998 for the body & tail of the fish.

(yes, that's right 1998!)

I actually stitched a few rows of scales in a contrasting color...

 Added felt fishing pole, eyes & heart shaped lips...

 Done - watch out girls... He really is a catch!

Thanks, Karla

Sticky Hand Valentine (candy free)

So I found myself jumping on the "Make your own Valentine" bandwagon this year. 

There are just too many cute & creative ideas out there.

I have not seen STICKY HAND VALENTINE'S on Google or Pinterest (yet) so I thought I would share what Peepers is handing out this year.  It is Candy Free since we are still nibbling away at treats from our Halloween bag.

Peepers & I stared out at Archiever's picking out fun Valentines paper... It was fun to see him get excited about "pretty paper".   I cut the paper roughly 6" x 2.25" & punched a few hearts at one end.

 I had ordered the Sticky Hands form Oriental Trading - I then came up with some clever sayings that went with the theme.  

 "High 5 Valentine"   

 "Let's Stick together"   

 "I'm Stuck On you" 

I scanned in Peepers signature (since we have to make 50 Valentines) & printed it all out on cardstock.  I then cut the cardstock approx 4" x 1.75".

 I simply placed the saying & signature on the scrapbook paper & stapled a sticky hand to the back. 

Hope you all have a Wonderful Valentine's!
Karla