I haven't been writing on here as I kinda got a bit scared about actually doing it.  Once I announced I was blogging I kinda freaked.  I realized people will read what I write and began to worry about whether they will hate it or like it.  I thought they may make fun of my shitty spelling and grammar, or wondering what the hell I was trying to say.  So, I sat back and thought about it for a week and realized fuck it.  I mean I am writing to inspire scrapbooking ideas, cooking, sharing recipes, bitching about life and of course like every Mama brag about my kids.

Last weekend I hosted my 12 hours CROPTOBERFEST.  It was a HUGE success.  I was really hoping to book a show and make a couple more sales, but I am sure they will come.  I had 12 woman load up all their stuff, cart it here, and work their little hands away for 12 hours.  I had some doing digital and some doing traditional work.  I had some welcomed new people and some "experienced" scrappers.  There was a lot of give aways, a loot bag, and 2 raffle gifts.  My favourite part is cooking and serving everyone all day.  It's tiring for sure but letting all these woman come and work and just relax makes me happy.  I made my usual Cranberry Scones but this time I used  orange instead of lemon.  They are easy and yummy.  One of my favourite websites http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2010/01/cherry-lemon-scones-and-a-giveaway has a Cherry Lemon Scones, I just substituted the Cherry with Cranberries.  I also made Banana Chocolate Chip loaf bread.  Again, this is from the sister's cafe and its  called the Martha Stewart's Banana Bread.  When planning these events I try to pick items that are easy and gives me time with the ladies.  I decided on sandwhich platters of turkey, salami, and roast beef.  I made two salads that I have been admiring on Pinterest.  You can follow me on their to get those and many more great recipes and ideas, but for those that are not pinners here is the link for one of the salads http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2010/10/quinoa-salad-with-pears-and-baby.html The second salad was a simple tomato and bocconcini salad.  Dinner had to be the easiest item I made.  I would recommend it for sure as its a crock pot meal and it turned out really good.  Again, it was a Pinterest recipe http://whatsfordinnerthisweek.blogspot.ca/2009/03/slow-cooking-hearty-beef-stew.html.  I served it with some yummy crusty bread and a mixed green salad with a basic olive oil and balsamic dressing.  The final dessert came from a box.  I love the turtle brownies that Betty Crocker makes and that is what we had!  It seemed everyone loved everything and I have been asked for many of the recipes so I am hoping I have done this right.  LOL  Let me know if there is any issues!  I am looking forward to doing another 12 hour day but after some rest.

I am doing a Mom and Me Scrap this Sunday.  I would invite more people however I am full right now.  I have 20 people coming, 15 kids plus their Mommy's.  It's also fun watching the kids scrap.  Their individuality really shines at these.  I tell the Mom's just let them go, don't do it for them.  Help with the tools but the rest is theirs.

I have a lot more to talk about like how rockn' my weekend was and how much fun I had tonight with some amazing friends but I will save that for another night.  I look forward to hearing from you, and welcome all comments.

'Til next time....shitty spelling, grammar and all!