to see my Glitz Design class I taught all year. Thanks Glitz girls, I had a great time with the fabulous palette of colourful designs! :)) This was one was soooo fun. We played with stamping, layering, glimmer misting and creative flowers. I have now retired it so I would love to share it with the rest of you as well. I can't wait to finish them and add titles and journaling.
I have been a little MIA, trying to create create and more creating. I have been scrapbooking up a storm, working on various albums, lot's of 8x8's for the kids in the cancer ward, albums as Christmas gifts. Throw in a fun party for my wonderful sweetheart who turned 40 on Saturday and well life has been full and busy. I love you forever and ever!!!!! mwah!xoxoxoxoxox
I really am blessed that I get to spend my days laughing. My favourite thing about getting older is the laugh lines I am developing. I love that these are tell tale signs that I have enjoyed my life. It was also neat to see my little bro come over with his family. Life is really moving by so fast. Sarah is already a couple months old. and she is BEAUTIFUL! a little redheaded Angelina Jolie lipped girl. such cute bright eyes. So it was fun to see little momma IReland not leave her side when they came over for Jim's bday. I love that their age difference will be no different than Ireland and Jager. In 2 years look out world. We may have fashion divas on hand.
What a great pic of their family hey?
Here's a close up of peanut. I love babies flawless complexion. Her wispy hair, teeny nose. I miss the baby days. I was a huge fan of the baby stage.
Today, we are having Riley's birthday party at the bowling alley. He doesn't turn 7 till Saturday, but so many of his little buds are busy so we decided to have it today. Cannot wait. I LOVE kids bdays!
So happy early birthday little Ry guy. I LOVE LOVE LOVE you! I can't believe how fast the last 7 years have gone by. Can the birthday wish be to ask for those years back? I want to relive them and hold and cuddle my little guy over and over. He is seriously the best kid anyone could ask for. My big helper, if something ever happened to me, he would be that kid that could get all the kids ready for school, with lunches. He is very amazing. I love love love this series of pics with him & Jager. such great bros.
again all photos of my family are by Maki Foto of Saskatoon. She is amazing, great edits, great eye, fabulous all around. We will be using her talents again! THANKS. Like seriously, I will be having fun scrapping these pics!!!! The photos of Shane & Andrea and baby Sarah are from GlowFoto. Thanks Karen. We had some fun pics with her recently as a whole extended family. I will show you those another time.
Well, my fingers are calloused, I popped a water blister tonight on one finger. I am working like a mad woman creating 8x8's for the kids in the cancer ward. 2 weeks left to complete as many as humanly possible. thanks everyone for ongoing support in these causes.
Also, for anyone who is looking for an unique charity to help out these holidays, read below. I am sending a huge package of gift bags, new & gently used after Riley's birthday party tomorrow, I would be happy to send anyone else's stuff with it, just let me know. It is always a great cause to support literacy in young children. good luck Linda, I think your program is fantastic!
Since 2004, I have been sponsoring a "Children's Gift Shop". The shop I implemented allows the kids to purchase a Christmas present for their Mom and their Dad for $2.00 a gift (only 2 gifts/child). No Parents Allowed (you can’t peek!), you have to wait outside.
Every year this shop has proven to be a great success in all our hearts; therefore, I am organizing another exciting afternoon for the school-aged children within the community. In order to reach all children, the store will take place on a school afternoon where all students should be (no band, hockey, skating…). I am asking/begging that you donate NEW items suitable for the children to purchase for their parents as a Christmas gift. All year, I spend my time getting gifts together for this store, I separate them (Mom/Dad) and then they are stored in my home. When the children purchase a gift for $2, they are getting a gift of greater value as well as having it wrapped and labeled by your child.
I count on all of you and your donations to keep this shopping experience alive and running every year. If you have nothing available, or time is a factor, a cash donation would be appreciated and a gift will be purchased on your behalf. Some items for donation that would be suitable are: boxed stationery, jewellery, perfume, dishcloths, dishtowels, pictures, nail polish, pen and pencil sets, books, ornaments, wallets, bubble bath, playing cards or games, caps, coffee mugs, chocolates, toques, calculators, cologne, manicure/pedicure sets, shaving kit items, etc. Perhaps you are “crafty” and would like to donate some home-made items as well.
I am in need of any gift bags, small boxes, wrapping paper, ribbons, etc. that could hold some of these gifts as well. (please also remember on Christmas day to place these aside, so I can store and have for the 2010 Children‘s Christmas Store)
All proceeds will be presented to the Preeceville School, for distribution within the elementary side of school; this year the money will be applied towards purchasing a reading program. This is a huge pay-it-forward opportunity, you can donate gifts (chance to re-gift in a positive manner), and once the children purchase a present, ALL the money is then donated back.
A huge thank you to all my volunteers, without you helping me, this dream of mine wanting to help kids enjoy and experience a loving & giving Christmas would not have come to life! Kids, I thank you so much for stopping me in the hallway, on the street at other events, it makes me so happy that you truly enjoy this experience and look forward to it months in advance. I do the best I can and rely heavily on the parents & communities’ participation.
Please contact me at 547-2021 Home - 547-7487 cell if you have any questions, concerns, need me to pick up donations.
A gift that not only works as a present, but as a donation to a reading program – this is an example of a gift that keeps on giving!!!
Yours truly,
Linda Shewchuk, Founder
The Children's Christmas Store
www.goodtidings4u.com
547-7487
Well everyone, have a fabulous day. It is 4:21 am, i am off to bed to get a couple hours sleep, then the last minute running around to do, and then PARTY time. cannot wait. I wonder who is more excited?
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