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Call me CRAZY but I will be making 130 of these little cuties over the next few weeks! My Relief Society President in my ward at church asked me last month if I could help come up with something cute to give to each of the women in our congregation on Mother’s Day. They have about a dollar per person budget to work with so I have been on the lookout at Michael’s and Target but nothing has jumped out at me. Nothing that was “special” enough for a woman on Mother’s Day. You know? ANyway…..I started thinking that I could just make something easily enough and it could also be a “Thank You” to all the fabulous women I have gotten to know at church over the last three years as one of the few “single moms” in the ward (so glad that status changed). AND…Bless my Grandma’s heart….she is going to help me base coat all these after I cut them out on my scroll saw. I am actually looking forward to a day of painting with her like in the good old days! It’s been too long since we sat and “crafted” together! She has always been one of my biggest creative inspirations and has always encouraged me in my talents. I love her for that! I love her for countless reasons!

Do you have someone like this in your life? Someone who has mentored you through the years that saw something special in you? In your talents? Maybe they don’t even know they affected you that way. This week’s challenge/inspiration is to think about that and do something special for that person in gratitude! You don’t have to share what you do but I would LOVVVVE to hear about that special person! I will do a drawing next Friday and giveaway these little wooden heart hangers to THREE lucky winners! So post and share that special person in your life with us!

Oh! COOL news!!

I am soooooooo stoked! I have to share an exciting email I got today! Kelly over at Paper Crafts magazine emailed me and they want to publish one of my BoBunny cards in an upcoming issue!!!!!! I finally started submitting some of my stuff last week! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! HOOOOOOOOO!!! I made this tonight that I can replace my work in scrappy galleries with! Kinda cheesey I know….but fun! I’ve always wanted an excuse to make one of these! Thanks for letting me share!!

***THANKS**** SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SWEET COMMENTS ON MY LAST POST!!! YOU GUYS ROCK MY WORLD!!!!

April 12th, 2007

24 Responses to “In[s]piration Friday (early) :o)”

April 12th, 2007 at 9:17 pm

Beth Says:
Woohoo! Congrats on the toot, Shanna! WTG!!

And those hearts are adorable! That’s so nice of you to make them all! Yikes, that’s a lot, though! I hope you don’t get as tired of the hearts as you did the snowmen…
April 12th, 2007 at 9:21 pm

Ashley Says:
How cute are those hearts!!! Love them! Oh and a huge congrats on the publication!!! SCHWEET!
April 12th, 2007 at 9:33 pm

lisa Says:
that is so cool! glad you get to do something with your grandma! and congrats on the published card!! woo hoo
April 12th, 2007 at 9:47 pm

Lori B Says:
Way to go on your card being published!! Love the heart!!!
April 12th, 2007 at 11:49 pm

Teri Says:
eazy-e here again sayin’ “Way to go Shanna! It’s about time!!!” I knew you’d be famous! LOL
April 13th, 2007 at 12:10 am

Maddy Says:
Who is ChuckD?

And CONGRATS!!!! You so deserve it.

Also, love the hearts! You’re too sweet!
April 13th, 2007 at 2:14 am

lacey Says:
Awesome job on those hearts..love the quote…I seriuosly want to be you when I grow up! Congrats on the pub too…how many people can say that a week after submitting something you got a call back..the scrap gods are with you!
April 13th, 2007 at 2:29 am

Zarah Says:
Congrats on the publication!

Those hearts are darling!!
My special person, after my mother got her wings, is my mother in law! She’s been nothing but a true gem - always supportive, always understanding. I can call her when I’m sad, or happy, or just feel like chatting - and we have sooo much fun! She always rooted for me as her future daughter in love - even while M and I split up a couple of years ago… and she stayed in touch. She’s a very special lady!
April 13th, 2007 at 4:10 am

Mindy Says:
You know I love all your craftiness and your mommy-hood. I am a single mom and keep wishing that one day I won’t be anymore!! There is hardly any single moms in my Church. Honestly I believe I am the only one!! We have a Church of about 200 or so.

Okay my special person….I would have to say is my friend Patti. I met her while working at Walmart in 1998 in the accounting office. She is about 20 years older than me but has always been the person I talk to, confide in and have loved and adored since day one. Even when I quit and moved away she was always there for me to talk to.

I went back to work for Walmart about 5 years ago and quit because they got rid of the accounting office’s hours. I moved along to a new job….and my dear Patti after 30 years of accounting in retail she came to work with me at the new job. She took a huge pay cut and such a leap of faith. Thats what is amazing about this woman…her faith…her faith in God. It makes me be more faithful myself. I was never much of a Church goer. Patti influenced me in a way (along with my little sister). I would ask questions about religion and what not with her, she always answered….there was not a questions she would not answer honestly for me (her husband also happens to be a Pastor at a Nursing home). More on her and her husband…he has dementia also and so many medical issued. All very sad. She stays so strong for HIM and her mom is in a nursing home and she is constantly jumping hoops of fire to take care of her the best she can even when he mother is so negative towards here. She is there for everyone.

She is an amazing woman and I have tears thinking about her just because I know this has been a horrible week on her. She has been so down and I have done many things to cheer her up. I love this woman like my own mother. She is amazingly wonderful. I am able to confide in her and her in me. Never thought I would have such a close relationship with someone at such a different but same stage in life as me. I talk to her everyday at work, on the phone and online EVERYNIGHT, lol. We never stop talking, sharing and caring for one another.

Okay I wrote a book…sorry. It is 3am and my son is restless in bed, lol. So I am UP!
April 13th, 2007 at 5:52 am

Circes Says:
LOL at the Flavaflave word!

I think I might have to lift your idea, this would be a really cute project for my Daisys to work on for their moms.

Congrats on being published, your sign is cute!
April 13th, 2007 at 6:45 am

Meghan Says:
awesome craft & I am so glad you get to spend time with your grandmom.

congrats on being published!
April 13th, 2007 at 7:22 am

liz (kt) Says:
Great job i can’t wait for the magazine to hit my door What issue will it be in.. I love that magazine..
Being a single mom has it challenges.but you did a wonderful job.
April 13th, 2007 at 7:31 am

liz (kt) Says:
I would have to say that my Dear friend Bev Starbuck she use to do assignment for Delta. She was always patient and great tole teacher. Even when me and my friend would want to give up she wouldnt let us Even gave us private lesson and or friend blossomed for many years She is a true gem i miss her she moved to Idaho and one day i might just go visit her..She is the tole goddess I tell you.. I haven’t toled in ages however everything I did do I learned from her she was always encoraging.
Then there is Shirley Udell may she rest in peace She is the one that starting me on Scrapbooking and cards She had a true passion for scrapbooking.. Her life was taken by Lukemia she had such faith in god that she was amazing as she new she had less and less time. She did these Amazing boards for her own services it was organized just like her and a slide show. I so miss this lady.
Then there is one of my best friends Debbie we meet thru scrapbooking and became best friends thru this We try everything once sometimes twice together. We made a pack this year that we will get together at least once a month to card make and or scrapbook together. We support each other with this hobbie Thank godness for scrapbooking and all the friendships it has created.
So that’s my story
April 13th, 2007 at 10:10 am

Amie Says:
Wow, that’s a huge RS budget–I can’t believe you’re making so many. How charitable of you!! No surprise, but the person who inspires me and creates with me is my Mom. She was primary president for 10 years while I was growing up, and she made everything by hand, posters for every song, handouts, visual aids, on and on, she OWNED that primary. She’s so creative and crafty, yet she marvels over MY scrap stuff, which to me is just fun. Hers was for service. I love that she loves to make and create, and that she passed that on to me!
April 13th, 2007 at 10:16 am

toni Says:
What a great project; the moms will love it!! And CONGRATS on being published! Be sure and make a page about it
April 13th, 2007 at 10:41 am

Lorie Says:
Congrats Shanna! That Rocks!
April 13th, 2007 at 10:45 am

tammi Says:
Shanna, congratulations that is very EXCITING! I love your little sign. So cute. Good Luck to your Grandma and you on all those signs.. Tammi
April 14th, 2007 at 1:34 am

Deanna Says:
Shanna, I won’t go into a big long list of reasons why for fear of embarrassing you on your blog. But just let me say that YOU have always been my inspiration through the years. Thanks for loving and supporting me and believing in me. You are so wonderful. I love you!
April 14th, 2007 at 10:21 am

Martha Says:
Shana-Your little hearts are beautiful and your willingness to do this project just shows that in reality you have a great big heart! I’m sure all the mothers are going to love them. Have fun working with your grandma on this project. I’m sure while you’re working you’ll be creating a beautiful memory!
Since my mom died (it’s already been 10 years ago) my aunt has taken on a new special role for me. She is my dad’s brother’s wife - but she and my mom were close and she misses her as much as I do. She’s the one who calls to make sure we’ve had our mammograms and sends me recipes. She’s a lot of un - her laugh cracks me up. I love her and I love her concern for me. She’s such a wonderful person to have in my life. I think I’ll go make her a card and tell her that!
April 14th, 2007 at 11:32 am

Jill Says:
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 14th, 2007 at 12:00 pm

June Says:
You So deserve this! I’m glad you’ve started submitting. I swear I thought it was your layout in the new BoBunny ad in CK this month. I figured you would have said something earlier if it was.

I love your style. Your stuff really has a “look” that is unique. I have a feeling you will be published regularly. Keep up the great work.

And, you are a saint for making all those hearts. I imagine all the moms will be so jazzed and grateful to receive such a thoughtful gift.
April 15th, 2007 at 12:08 am

laura Says:
love the heart!

and a BIG congratulations on the pub! you rock!
April 15th, 2007 at 9:28 pm

Denean Says:
WooHoo!! Congrats on the pub! Can’t wait to see it in print!
The hearts are adorable - that is so cool that you can craft with your grandmother!
April 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 am

Heather Says:
A big congrats to you Shanna!