tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34519973121682909372012-02-01T13:05:50.776-05:00.....................with Dani Vodak..............Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-41737588966721758352011-08-31T08:09:00.000-04:002011-08-31T08:09:42.074-04:00

 And Dani is still kicking!  Been some up's, been some down's.  While I still have a passion for crafting, being a single mother doesn't leave much time for playing.  I'm no longer an SU! demonstrator...barely even a customer :(  And then Facebook came along.  While I do enjoy Facebook, it doesn't really give me an outlet for detailed journaling.  This blog has been great for that BUT this blog

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Wow! What a weekend. Saturday night's all right for fighting but my girls seemed to save it all for Sunday. By mid-morning, I was ready to tear my hair out. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why so many Smith House Rules were broken today. Jackie hit Lucy, Maura cut her hair (YES...AGAIN) and Lucy broke her bed jumping on it. It was time to get out of the house. And seeing that this Friday

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-9759935318867106052008-09-17T16:23:00.010-04:002008-09-17T16:53:40.587-04:00

There's nothing more that get's me excited than having an idea and finally being able to flesh it out. Ok - shoe sales also get me excited but I digress. I figured I'd share my excitement with you and give you a sneak peak at some of the projects we'll be making at the Fall Frenzy Stamp Camp. This adorable little mini pizza box is so easy to make. I first saw it on Jen del Muro blog and thought

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-64575699450849498242008-08-13T08:44:00.003-04:002008-08-13T11:19:31.754-04:00

Never has Stampin' Up! offered a promotion like this! Brand new stamp sets at a discount with no additional purchase necessary. It's every stampers dream!!! Well, it's my dream anway :) Click the image to see the full page, with stamp sets, discount prices, and great samples to get you started. This promotion end September 30th. If you want to see some more never before seen stamps, contact

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-703987145676686102008-08-07T18:20:00.008-04:002008-08-13T12:12:37.756-04:00

Come to the Fall Frenzy Stamp Camp! A half day packed full of STAMPIN' FUN! You won't want to miss out on all the new stamping ideas and samples. Browse the new Fall & Winter Idea Book & Catalog and our new Decor Elements Brochure. We have some great ideas to share with you and several make 'n take projects! Choose from two sessions. Click the link below to register now. Seats fill up fast!Online

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-19976501806902760342008-07-26T15:54:00.003-04:002008-08-02T08:46:47.990-04:00

Purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! product from me and receive a FREE Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog!if your order includes discontinued accessories, please check the discontinued accessory lists to see if your items are still available before placing your orderorders will be placed immediately and will ship direct to youorders totalling $50 - $75 will pay $6.95 shipping plus applicable sales

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Items on the discontinued accessories list will be available while supplies last or through August 10, whichever comes first. Keep in mind that the status of any product may change quickly based on demand. I will be updating this list frequently to reflect changes in availability. Items marked with an asterick are being offered at a 25% discount. To browse the full discontinued accessories list,

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-72235109105533242582008-07-22T01:22:00.008-04:002008-12-11T05:38:16.616-05:00

As Stampin' Up! makes way for the new catalog release on August 11th, they must make room for new stamp sets. Sadly, this means we say goodbye to some tried and true favorites. Be sure to browse the list and place orders for the sets you just can't do with out. They're only available through August 10.Click the above image to see a full size copy of the list.

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-56834096484653700742008-04-22T19:16:00.012-04:002008-12-11T05:38:16.799-05:00

Now that my crafting space is organized, it's time to get down to work. I wasn't quite sure where to start...scrapbook page, card, alterable??? So of course, I checked out Beate's blog to see what she's been up to. Low and behold...an inspiration challenge. Perfect!Here's what I did with it... I started with a Soft Sky card base and layered Wild Wasabi, Blue Bayou, and So Saffron 1-3/8" squares,

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-42098676164039200952008-04-22T03:31:00.011-04:002008-12-11T05:38:18.270-05:00

I'm so excited to share my new Stampin' and Scrappin' space with you. And even more excited to start using it. A big part of my inspiration came from Stampin' Up!'s April edition of Stampin' Success, a special publication just for demonstrators.This is the EXPEDIT combination bookshelf/desk from Ikea. The bookshelf is $150 and the desk is only $50! I can't believe how much it stores and I have

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-36117563520374072032008-04-22T03:24:00.006-04:002008-12-11T05:38:18.663-05:00

I realized the other day that my blog celebrated it's first birthday. And sadly, I didn't even make it a card! How lame am I? Of course, that also means it was Lucy's birthday...and the day before that, Stu's birthday. The girls were super excited about doing another Munchkin cake. 31 munchkins don't come cheap!We took Lucy and Maura to Carousel Equestrian Farm in Hockessin for a picnic lunch...

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-22197779688288217322008-03-18T16:53:00.005-04:002008-07-22T03:41:38.473-04:00

(whistle here if you know the Monty Python song)I'm on my way to getting settled in Northern Delaware. I moved into a townhouse in Hockessin a couple weeks ago and have been busy unpacking and trying to organize. The girls came up last weekend and loved it. The one thing about living in a townhouse is not being sure how much noise reverberates to my neighbors. No one's complained yet :)The girls

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I've been rather reclusive lately. My sincerest apologies. My family has been going through a very difficult time. We made the decision to close down our store and Stuart has returned to work at Food Lion. Prior to this, a rumor started at work that my department might be moving to New Castle, Delaware. Recent events at work would support this rumor.If you know me at all, you know that I'm not

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-4027825744195409862007-12-28T17:47:00.001-05:002008-07-22T03:41:04.004-04:00

Unfortunately, the retired Accessories List is not posted on the Stampin' Up! website. The easiest way for me to get it to you, is to post it on my blog! I knew this blog would be good for something :)Retired wheels and accessories are available while supplies last, so contact me to check if the items you want are still available . All retired items from the Fall Winter 2007 Collection can be

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-75287159273284029162007-11-16T15:53:00.002-05:002008-12-11T05:38:21.645-05:00

I'm hoping to slow down next year. 2007 seems like one huge blur. Jackie and Maura both have birthdays in January. I can't believe my baby will be three already. When I look back at this year, I have to wonder what I really have to show for it. Depressing, I know but sometimes you have to be brutally honest with yourself, re-evaluate, and move on. Lord, just let me get through Christmas and

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-12592585350872568692007-11-06T19:08:00.002-05:002008-12-11T05:38:21.879-05:00

Here are 4 cards from my Holiday Stamp-A-Stack being held this saturday. I still have so much to do to prep for it but I love a challenge :) I'm trying to keep it simple for time sake. We'll be doing a round robin style with four tables set up, one for each card. Guests will rotate through each station, making five of each card, plus envelopes. This is my first ever SAS so wish me luck!

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-87035696427352870342007-11-02T02:40:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:22.528-05:00

Hi There! Yes, I know it's been awhile. I've been working my tail off for an upcoming Open House and Crop. So let's get to it... The Cropping Cafe last crop of the season is this weekend. Saturday we're having a Shopper's Open House and Crop. We're bringing in different vendors and instead of setting up my table as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'm going to try my hand selling crafts made with

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-81764151342331739082007-08-28T16:02:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:23.400-05:00

Yesterday (day, day, day)...is a day (day, day, day) no one thought possible (ossible, ossible, ossible). Dani (ani, ani, ani - ok you get the idea) turned 30 years old!I think those that knew me as a teenager know what I'm talking about. And here I am, a mother to not 1, not 2, but 3 little girls. And I know that when they are all teenagers (yes, they're close enough in age that I'll have a 12,

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-78472817838461778962007-08-27T20:29:00.002-04:002008-12-11T05:38:26.707-05:00

No, not an apple. A RAK is a Random Act of Kindness. And I guess it's not really a RAK when I have an ulterior motive. You never know when the good use of something you make will actually help you sell some of the product you work hard to sell. So here it what I made for Jackie's teacher...This is an altered jumbo clip and mini clipboard. Both purchased from Oriental Trading. I used Tempting

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-69796886308976929742007-08-26T08:41:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:34.021-05:00

School starts tomorrow. YEA!!!! This summer really has flown by but I'm glad it's over with. Sad, I know but there's really been so much drama this summer that I am happy to say goodbye. Last night, Stuart and I took the girls to the Sharptown Carnival. I made the mistake of telling them in the morning. All morning long, Maura (my two year old) asked if it was "time to go to da carnibal." view

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-75590721483929486462007-08-24T00:19:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:35.302-05:00

Mull`et: (haircut), a mullet is a hairstyle that is short in the front, top, and sides, but long in the back (also referred to as the "business party": business at the front, party at the back).My kids have a thing with scissors. Correction, my kids have a thing with scissors and their hair. All of my kids have cut their hair at least twice. The most severe has been Maura's new Easter hairstyle.

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-72710621527742131282007-08-09T22:18:00.003-04:002008-12-11T05:38:36.139-05:00

We went to settlement on our house! Mom received her surgery with no leg cast afterwards! Laura and her family came and went! And finally, I can breathe again!I know that's a bad way to update the turmoil of the past month but all I can say is that I finally feel lighthearted and back on track. School is cool and I can't wait for it to start again. This summer has just been full of chaos. (As I

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Man, I don't even know where to begin with this one. From previous posts, you may know that we sold our house. YEAH! But it's really been one thing after another. Interior doors needed to be re-aligned - $ - outside socket needed to be switched to a functional GFI - $ - dryer hose broken - $ - some soffit & facia needed to be fixed - $$ - deck needed major renovations - $$$. We have nearly

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I don't know how many blogs I read that start with..."I'm so sorry I haven't posted lately," or "I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted." Well, I hate doing anything construed as average, so I absolutely refuse to say it. I will say that we got a contract on our house and will be moving next week. I'm petrified that I won't get everything done in time.On to something crafty. My

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-52168066584690488362007-06-01T11:12:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:37.092-05:00

Well, I'm actually already here and having a great time! So relaxing but I'm ashamed to say that three quarters of my luggage was scrapbooking/stamping supplies and I have yet to do anything with it. Below is a picture of Laura and I at dinner. La's on the left, I'm on the right. After dinner, we went to the Plaza, a must see for anyone visiting Kansas City. It's so quaint, not over crowded, and

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-16698907049241351852007-05-23T05:51:00.003-04:002011-08-31T07:23:22.628-04:00

I'm going to Kansas City!!! It could be anywhere really and I'd be just as happy. My sister (who lives in Germany) is going to be in KC for a conference next week and has invited me to come with her, sans kids. I've already checked out their visitor page and know exactly where I want to go shopping. We have a chance to go see a Kansas City Royals Baseball game. We're not big baseball fans but

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-3519451481474811872007-05-14T09:39:00.002-04:002008-12-11T05:38:38.224-05:00

Beate is close to hitting 200,000 hits on her blog - Fresh & Fun. In celebration, she's giving away an unmounted Big Deal Alphabet. She's been using this set a lot lately on her creations. Something she does that I never thought about is inking up the stamp, stamping it off to make the color lighter, then outlining the rubber with a marker, then stamping on cardstock. It looks fantastic and I

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-22934762216060449442007-05-11T20:26:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:38.460-05:00

Our lovely home is for sale. Neither my husband, nor myself really want to sell it, but a business venture we under took awhile ago is demanding more money than what it is bringing in. The business has a house on the property - bigger, but older than ours. We will be moving there. In the meantime, Stu and I busted our hiney's getting ready for an open house last Sunday. We had 10 groups come

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-84933580465202961922007-05-06T07:52:00.002-04:002008-12-11T05:38:38.708-05:00

Another crafty share. These cute little tin mailboxes I found at Target. You can't find them anymore because they were a seasonal item. And actually, I looked them over when I first saw them. Not until I saw a thread at SplitCoastStampers did I go back and purchase about 15 of them! I did a kids workshop altering the mailboxes with paper and stamps and making about 20 valentines day cards. The

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-59478198013047533832007-05-02T21:32:00.000-04:002008-12-11T05:38:39.694-05:00

Stampin' Or Scrappin'...Space (tee hee)I've been inspired by Beate to show my stampin' room. Well, it's not really a room. I've incorporated it into our great room, as there's no way with three kids I'd ever really be left alone. So if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! With that said, it's important that everything can be put away so little fingers STAY OUT OF MY STUFF! And while I'm at it, can I

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-75353649751593077812007-05-01T22:40:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:39.886-05:00

I just had to post something else because I finally got a watermark created by Cindy. Awesome work and totally fast turn around! You can check out her blog here. The watermark is the white image (my initials) you see in the upper left hand corner in the picture of the lunch box tin I created some time ago. This is necessary to protect my original designs from being copied.Speaking of the lunch

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-17818705574360736282007-05-01T17:20:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:40.194-05:00

Here is a card I taught at my technique class last month. We learned to Rock N' Roll! (insert sound of electric guitar here). We used Wonderful Weaves and the Rock N' Roll technique to create a frame for a stamped image. The center stamped images are from A to Z Accents. Our card base is naturals ivory cardstock and we distressed the bottom using the distressing took from the Cutter Kit. The dark

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-92221496898017637862007-04-29T07:38:00.001-04:002008-07-22T03:47:20.468-04:00

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally drained? Well, have I got a product for you!Ok, no I actually don't have a product for you but infomercials are on right now and I was racking my brain on how to start out this post.I am feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, yadda yadda yadda...but I'm dealing with it. I do it to myself, really. I'm a classic case of "idle hands." I keep busy so I

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-20463833741806741642007-04-24T02:18:00.002-04:002008-12-11T05:38:40.441-05:00

It's about time to post something crafty. This is a coaster frame I designed for stamp camp next weekend. I went to my local Appleby's and the manager there gave me a stack of coasters for free! I used Recollections Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, True Thyme, and Naturals Ivory Card Stock. I stamped images from the Wild Rose Stamp set and Letter Press Alphabet in Cranberry Crisp and True

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-75915076820636260322007-04-24T01:27:00.001-04:002008-12-11T05:38:41.253-05:00

I understand one of the "must do's" when blogging is to post almost everyday. Well...let's just face it, that's not going to happen.First off, no one is reading this...but that's okay, cuz no one knows about it yet. So that just means there is no one to complain about it :)Since my last entry, I'll update you on my happenings. I did get some quality time with Lucy on her birthday. I picked her up

Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10969185632010069763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451997312168290937.post-35081685533134374782007-04-16T01:52:00.001-04:002008-07-22T03:46:34.302-04:00

Everyone has a blog now. I have to have one, too!I'm really trying to come up with a good reason as to why I'm starting my own blog. I mean, there are plenty...PLENTY of really good blogs out there. Am I looking for praise, interest, self satisfaction?It's currently 2 o'clock in the morning and I'm at work - perhaps my over caffeinated mind is over analyzing. My plan for this blog is to use it to

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