Happy 2011!

My how the time flies! It seems like only yesterday when I started a blog. I thought today would be a great day to dust off my computer key board and catch up with my blog. I have been busy with Allie's 8th Birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Justin's Birthday and just recently Katie Bugs 7th Birthday!
I did teach a class mid-December at Mystic Paper. Check out the photos below. I am currently preparing for the Willo Home District Tour which will be held February 13th, 2011. For additional information here is the link. www.willohomedistrict.com .
Friday is my day to check out the Estate Sales in the Valley. I can usually find some real treasures that I use in my class kits or customorders. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at artsyfartsmailto:artsyfartsyfairy2@msn.com

Hugs for now,
Shirley

Katie's party dress and Charlies Elf costume

Kitchsey Calendar Pepetual Calendar Class

"Sharing Down Syndrome" Christmas Party!

We spent our morning at the Rock'n R Ranch for the annual Sharing Down Syndrome Christmas Party. The girls had such a good time eating donuts, making holiday crafts, playing games, dancing to a live D.J. and of course sitting on Santa's lap.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Shirley

Christmas Advent Calendar creations!

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's that time of the year again! I just love the holiday season. Just about everyone seems to have a warmer smile and a happier spirit.
We are looking forward to all of the fun holiday festivities for our daughters to enjoy. We will be attending Katie's "Sharing Down Syndrome" Christmas Party this Saturday at the Rockin' R Ranch like we have for the past 6 years. Sharing Down Syndrome is a wonderful non-profit organization (www.sharingdownsyndrome.org) that we have been a part of since I was 5 months pregnant with Katie. We have met some exceptionally special parents and their little "angels" and we have felt the comfort of knowing how blessed we truly are for being given the responsibility to raise Katie in this tough world that we live in.
Hugs,
Shirley

Halloween fun!

We had such a fun time on Halloween! Justin and I dressed up and the girls loved it. I don't know what I was (I thru something together silver make up and all).

Justin was a scary man, Allie was Major Flirt and Katie as Dora!

Allie and Katie new friends were Hannah Montana and a Detective.

Allie's 8th Birthday Party at Build-A-Bear

Allie and her 5 favorite friends had a great time at her Build-A-Bear party!

Katie had fun with her best friend Amanda!

Upcoming Class

Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
What: Christmas Matchbox Advent Calendar
Class fee $60.00 includes all materials
When: Saturday, November 20th
10:30 a.m.- 5:30
Where: Mystic Paper (Mesa, AZ)

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Calendars for Sale

"Junque" perpetual calendar (front and backside) $120.00
This is my favorite calendar to make. I love shopping for all of the vintage finds for it! It is the perfect gift was someone that has just about everything!



Matchbox Perpetual Calendar $100.00

This calendar has a lot of fun and unique doo-dads. The colors are beautiful and eye catching!