Author Archives: Shauna

About Shauna

I fell in love with the art of rubber stamping when I was 12 years old. I blame my grandparents. I already had every crafty hobby imaginable when they bought me a few stamps, an ink pad, and some embossing powder. I was hooked. From that point on, no special occasion has gone unmarked by one of my hand-crafted creations. Scrapbooking came next, and though it isn't my first love, it's a close second.

Cook me Italian

I recently attended a squishy but lively cooking class (demo-style) put on by chef Dan Hayes of The London Chef.  The menu lured me in, and I’m so glad I attended! There were fried mozzarella di buffala balls (Mozzarella from … Continue reading

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Mini Album

I’m back from Mexico, with not much to report… Mostly I spent my time reading in the sun.  I’ve probably even got the darkest tan of my life.. which isn’t saying much, considering how pale I generally am (the lightest … Continue reading

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Spring has Sprung!

In Victoria the sun’s out, there are birds chirping everywhere, flowers are blossoming; it’s heaven.  And I’m not there.  But don’t feel bad for me; I’m in a different paradise – a tropical one. This card adds some bright, positive … Continue reading

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Cancun Sunshine

Hiya! I’m pretty sure we’re in paradise.  Our room’s beautiful and clean, the resort, while being at 95% capacity, doesn’t seem in the least bit crowded, and I have nothing to worry about other than applying enough sunscreen.  I failed … Continue reading

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May and June Class Schedule

I’m pretty excited about my new class schedule for May and June.  There are lots of fun ones on there (in my opinion)! Check it out! Click on the image to enlarge it. I’m really looking forward to the Clean … Continue reading

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Crème Brulégg

  Well this looks like a horrible mess!  It really was delicious, and I would definitely make it again.  I’ve even saved a couple cream eggs just in case I get a craving.  I’m a bit late for Easter, but … Continue reading

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Clean and Simple Birthday

So much to do; why am I sitting here reading a million blogs?  Because I love them.  I could read all of your blogs all day long.. but then I’d forget to post anything to my own blog, and my … Continue reading

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Bold Blossom Fading Away

I think I’m developing some kind of skittish personality problem.  I wholly blame it on the Canucks, as I was never made to handle watching this much hockey.  My little heart just can’t handle it! I’m pretty sure that’s why … Continue reading

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Easy Blossom Bouquet Flowers

Happy weekend!  Are you Royal Wedding’ed out?  I am.  Some crazy family members coerced me to attend an all-nighter party.. and I just don’t do all-nighters.  In fact, I’m one of the few who never pulled one in university.  I … Continue reading

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Open House

To celebrate the new Stampin’ Up!~Summer Mini catalogue, I’m having an open house this coming Sunday (May 1st), from 1-4pm.  I’d love to see you here!  Stop by for a bit and create a make-and-take project (or two!), like the … Continue reading

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Spring Interlude

A house on the beach. Yes please!  For now, I settle with visiting my grandparents at their beautiful log house, right at the beach in Parksville.  Nathan and I headed there for Easter times with family.  There were walks. There … Continue reading

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Butterfly Thank You

I’m sitting here icing my neck.  Next will be a warm compress.  Don’t worry, I’m fine.  My neck (and hip and lower back and upper back.. ok, everything) is just a bit out of wack, so the massage therapist is … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Mini-Egg Cookies

This morning was busy!  Easter egg hunts with enough chocolate to keep any kid sick for months, a yummy frittata, bacon, and toast breakfast, and a delicious hazelnut latte.  Perfect day. To do something Easter themed, I made some Chocolate … Continue reading

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Masculine Cards Class

Hi there, OK, I have news.  I’ve been feeling like I need a holiday.  I’ve been working lots and it’s making the days just sort of slip away from me.  It ends up being bedtime and I wonder what happened.  … Continue reading

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fruits of a vintage cards class

Crafty things! Oh yes! I’ve been doing lots of crafting, if little sharing.  And planning.  Lots of planning.  Craft planning, food planning, French-Teacher-Planning, and Mexico-trip-planning.  Yep yep.  This little gem of a tied up package is from a recent private … Continue reading

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