Are you ready?

I am so excited to be creating again.  I kind of got involved in sewing for the Veterans at the Portland VA Hospital and I really enjoy it, but I miss creating things with paper, ink and stamps.  I miss my circut too.

I am perticipating in a monthly Blog hop again this month.  We had a great responce last time and hope to get all the bugs worked out, so that it runs a little smoother.  So watch for it the begining of November.

Coming Soon!!!

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Asking for prayers for my family.

I don't usually like to get really personal, but we could use some prayers right now.  Mary Jedda, my Granddaughter, is a bright, energetic, caring and beautiful young lady. To look at her you would not believe that she has anything wrong.  She never complains, has a wonderful outlook on life.  She has suffered from bladder and kidney infections from the time she was 2.  In 2013 she underwent surgery to fix the Kidney reflux, only to have it work for just 6 months.  She is on constant antibiotics. In 2014 Mary was diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter Disease, which is a growth disorder and causes severe growing pains. She grows rapidly, we are always looking for new clothes for her.  While Mary was going for a followup on the Reflux surgery, one of the Ultrasound techs happened to find a malformed hip joint and socket while she was getting pictures of Mary’s bladder and reported it to Mary's doctor.  The Dr. then began to look further and suspected the tethered spine.  A lot of this information came while Charlie (Mary's Father) was deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months. Another Dr. suggested that they look at Chiari malformation as a possibility. 

In August 2015 it was confirmed that Mary has a Tethered spinal cord and Chiari malformation.  It's odd to get the diagnosis at 13, but she has all the symptoms.
Mary went in for her spinal surgery yesterday. She is doing well. Had a little bit of a hard time keeping food down till evening, but that is fairly normal.  We're hoping she gets to come home sometime today, but it could be a week.  We are also hoping that this surgery fixes most of the issues with her nerves and bladder/kidney issues and that she doesn't need another for the Chiari Malformation.  

The Insurance is not covering all of the cost for the surgery, stating that Doernbecher is not in the list of covered facilities even though they were sent there by a covered provider. They received this information on Monday morning Oct. 26th.  So basically they have their deductible and now 35% of the Hospital bill plus all the different Dr.'s bills. With 4 children (3 of which are teenagers) and one income it's hard for them to make ends meet and take care of all the medical needs. Mary has had numerous appointments and will have even more to come after surgery. Doernbecher is about 55 miles one way from where they live.  

My daughter has been under a lot of stress lately as her father went in on October 15th for a Pacemaker/Defibrillator. He is doing well, but will be off work for a month.                                                                                                                                                                                                             I set up a Go Fund Me page for Mary's surgery and other medical bills, in hopes that it would help them get by and take away some of the stress in this difficult time.  Here is the link to Mary's GoFundMe page any amount you give is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for the prayers and donations.

I know I really should be looking at this as an opportunity to Scrapbook more.  It's just a little much right now. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

#Chiarimalformation, #tetheredspinalcord, #osgoodschlatterdisease, #pacemakerdefibrillator, #grandchildren, #familyfirst

Mystery Hostess gathering will end soon.

If you want to get the drawing for $25.00 in FREE CTMH Products, you only have till Saturday, October 31st to place your order.

Everyone who places an order on my website, no matter the size, will have their name entered into the drawing to win $25.00 in Free Close To My Heart products.  All you have to do is go to my website scroll to the bottom of the home page and click JOIN on the Mystery Hostess gathering.  You might have to create an account if you haven't placed an order on my website before.  I receive an email when you place your order and I will add your name to the drawing once I receive the email. The order will be sent directly to you and you can choose how fast you receive it.  If you have any questions please email me jwilson@bctonline.com or call me 503-708-6889,

You can also join my team from my website and get this awesome bag for joining.

All orders over $50.00 are eligible to order Twinkle, 

the November, Stamp Of The Month for just $5.00.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

8 WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS

Here's a link to the 8 Watercolor Techniques for Beginners.
http://adventures-in-making.com/toolbox-8-watercolor-techniques-for-beginners/

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think and if you try some of the techniques. Post pictures if you can, I would love to see them.  I will do the same if I get time this week.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Want to watercolor, but don't know how?

Here is a link that will start you out with information on what you need
http://adventures-in-making.com/toolbox-watercolor-basic-supplies-techniques/

You can purchase the supplies you need here;

Paintbrush Set Item Number: Z3188 $8.95

Blending Pen Item Number: 3174 $4.50

Watercolor Pencils Item Number: 3505 $26.95

Watercolor Paints Item Number: Z3132 $11.95

Watercolor Paper Item Number: Z3146 $6.95

I will post Watercolor Techinques for Beginners tomorrow, so check back in the morning.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Did you mis-out on the Mystery Hostess event in September?

Well I just created another one for October.  When you place an order through me or my website, your name will be entered into a drawing to be the Mystery Hostess for the month.

What is a Mystery Hostess and why would you want to be one?

Well, you know a Hostess is someone who has party and earns products based on their sales for the party, right?  Well a Mystery Hostess means that all the names of the people who make a purchase no matter the size of the order gets their name put in a drawing to get the hostess rewards without having a party.  This means no cleaning your house, no begging people to come to the party, no preparing snacks and no cleaning up after the party.

Why would you want to be the Mystery Hostess?

Who wouldn't want to win the $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products?

So what are you waiting for?  Make sure you place your order by the end of October and your name will be entered into this month's drawing to be the Mystery Hostess and get to pick out what you want
for the $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.

If you have any questions please email me jwilson@bctonline.com or call me 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Stampin' Buds Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog janice-wilson.blogspot.com or One Scraptastic Grandma, and yes there is a story. 

Thank you for visiting Jamie Turner's blog, I hope you enjoyed her awesome artwork. 

Here is my Sangria/Harvest Wreath gate fold card.

This is a very simple card, with no embellishments.  You could add some sparkles if you wanted, but I like it just the way it is. 

Shopping list:

Sangria Paper pack X7199B $9.95.

and the Harvest Wreath Stamp Set D1662  $17.95. (page 13 of Holiday Expressions)

Duck® Easy Stick™ Adhesive 4 pack $18.95

3-D Foam Tape Z1151 $5.95

Fern Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad  Z2650 $6.95

Pomegranate Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2653 $6.95

Saddle Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2171 $6.95

12" X 12" Champagne Cardstock  x5931  $14.50

12" X 12" Pomegranate Cardstock  X5780  $14.50

12" X 12" Eggplant Cardstock X5774  $14.50

SureCut™ Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer   Z1783 $34.95

Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors  Z1836 $13.95

3" X 3" My Acrylix® Block  Y1006  $8.50

1" X 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block Y1002  $5.95

Here are the Sangria Workshops On The Go layouts too.  I followed the instruction in the Workshop Brochure that comes in the kit.  Sangria Workshop On The Go  G1097  $29.95

Poppy Thick Twine Z3094 $3.95

Cricut® Artistry Collection Z3167

Sangria Workshop On The Go Alternate layout.

don't forget you are on Janice Wilson's blog, janice-wilson.blogspot.com you might even bookmark the page so you can return and see more of my art work later.

Sangria Paper pack X7199B $9.95

Cricut® Artistry Collection Z3167

Coral Shimmer Trim $4.95 Z3088

12" X 12" Fern Cardstock $14.50 X5777

The saying is from the Hostess stamp set Say it All C1632 only $8.00 with a qualifying party.

Now it's time to hop on over to Marcia Macsisak's blog and see what fabulous creation she has.  You can also go to Shannon Buck's blog - www.stampinbuds.com Shannon always has beautiful artwork on display on her blog. You can hop over to Shelly Mendenhall's blog too if you haven't been there already.  

Thanks again for coming to my blog, janice-wilson.blogspot.com and for checking out our little Blog hop.  I sure hope you'll leave a comment while you're here and maybe even start following me.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Stampin' Buds Blog Hop Participants:

Shannon Buck www.stampinbuds.com

Shelly Mendenhall inkywhells.blogspot.com

Tina Biorstand-Szafranski gemspaperscissors.com

Leesa Bartu www.leesabartudesign.com

Lori Allen TexasScrapbookingQueen.blogspot.com

Jamie Turner www.makemeonejlt.com

Janice Wilson janice-wilson.blogspot.com

Marcia Macsisak cardswithmarcia.blogspot.com

And the Mystery Hostess Winner is..............

Are you ready to find out who won the Mystery Hostess Drawing for September?   (Drum roll please)


Miss Tina Jaspers-Keeler  You are the winner!!!

Let me know what you would like to order for your $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.

Watch my Website for more chances to become the Mystery Hostess, you could win too.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice


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Blog Hop?

I am getting ready to participate in a blog hop on October 5th.  I hope you will all stop by and take a look. 

What's a blog hop?  A blog hop is where you go from one blog to another, looking at the artwork that has been created using the same stamp sets or paper packs.  You get to see how many ways you can use the same sets or papers.  Some make really simple items where others may get elaborate.  It's a fun way to get more ideas on how to use your own products. Each blog will list all the items it took to make the item on display including tools.  There will be links to the blog you came from and links to the next blog and maybe even 2-3 more. Just remember if you get lost you can always start over here and follow the links again. If you follow our blog hop please leave comments so we know you were here and let us know what you think of our projects.

Now I am off to complete my project so I can be ready.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

It’s in the Bag

October Constant Campaign

When a new Consultant signs up during October, they will receive the 2015 Close To My Heart Convention bag FREE in their New Consultant Kit! They can then travel in style with this trendy and eye-catching cross body bag, perfectly sized for carrying layouts, paper packets, and projects that are in-progress. Along with the items found in the newly revamped New Consultant Kit, this bag will help New Consultants start their business with confidence and flair! 

Dates: Offer valid October 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)–October 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT).

I have seen this bag in person and it is very nice, you will LOVE it.

If you have any questions please call me 503-708-6889 I would love to have you join my team.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice