Digging out

Winter in Ohio--well, this year it's been everything it is supposed to be. COLD. SNOWY. WINDY. I can't complain too much, though, because I love snow. And so does the puppy! Piper was in snow as deep as she is tall (we had 7" of new snow on top of what was already on the ground) and loving every minute of it!

I'm starting back to work on some scrapbooking--traditional, not digital--in order to finish a sports scrapbook. It's a lot of fun, and I'm coming to the end of this 3-year project. WHEW! Then it's on to some Valentine cards--I have a few ideas, but haven't tried any of them out yet. And I see that Sizzix is bringing out some embossing folders--can't wait to try them!

Later!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Today starts my anniversary celebration--and anyone placing an order and telling me HAPPY ANNIVERSARY will receive 25% OFF their order! This will last through Saturday, January 24, 2009.

So celebrate with me! Happy 5th!

IT'S COLD!!!!!!!!!

Dear heavens--it's cold here! Now I realize that -12 degrees might be the norm for this time of year in some places (the Dakotas, Yukon Territory, Alaska), but it's sure not what we generally have in OHIO! And I have to take the puppy out to do her business in this icy blast. At least it's not as windy as it was yesterday. I hope she doesn't get used to being carried outside and back inside--because that's NOT going to happen when it warms up--but for now, it's probably healthier for her if I carry her.

We have achieved a bit of a 'detente' between Piper and our beagle, Suzy. At least, they will occasionally share the couch without Suzy getting snappy at her. Makes it a lot easier on me when they get along.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

I'll be announcing this on MONDAY, January 19, and the special will run for 1 week--but you'll have to wait until then to find out what it is! I'm so very grateful for all the support I've had, and all my customers over the past 5 years! So watch this spot on Monday for the announcement!

New Year, New Ideas

I always have such grand ideas at the start of the year--and it doesn't take long for me to fall behind on what I 'want' to get done. One of the first things will be an overhaul of my blog. I'm not sure if I want to keep this one for JUST the business side--Deb'Z D'Zigns Custom Embroidery and Crafts--and maybe start another one for my cards and scrapping? That might be the best idea. But whatever I decide--look for some updates and changes.

And of course, watch for some great embroidery deals! It will be my 5th anniversary in business on January 20--so until then, MENTION THIS BLOG AND GET 5% OFF your total embroidery order!

Piper update: She's growing like a weed! On Christmas Day, she was rarely without a lap to sit on--but she did find time to have some fun with a bow:

Time to finish putting the Christmas decorations away--always kind of a sad time, since I LOVE Christmas--but it will be good to have everything back in order! TTFN!