Judy Purcell

Judy has extended an invitation to celebrate her husband Jim's life.

Jim lost his battle with cancer on May 1st.

Judy has been a long time member of the Tuesday class and although

I have only met Jim on occasion I knew him through Judy's eyes

and he was a wonderful guy! 

So please come celebrate and support our friend on

 Saturday May 25, from 1pm - 4pm.

I have a map with directions, just email me.

Memorial for Sylvia Brozic

You are invited in celebrating the life of

Ms. Sylvia C. Brozic

With a Memorial Service on:

Saturday, April 6^th at 2:00 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park in the Rose Garden.

924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque

An informal get-together will be held after

at Ms. Sylvia’s house.

If you would like to bring food

we would appreciate it.

Thank you for being a part of her life.

Michael & Gloria Williams 839-1202

More News

I apologize to all of you that I didn't get this information out to, including the loss of Glenn Frey.

Many of you know long time friend Barbara Goldsmith from many classes over the years, 

She has lost someone very near and dear to her, more information can be seen here.

If any one is need need of her address email me.

I also received this from a neighbor of Sylvia Brozic, I have emailed her back and if I receive any more information I will share it.

"Your friend and card member, Sylvia Brozic, has passed away. She had a heart attack on February 11, 2013. She went quickly after a short illness. My husband was taking her to an eye appointment and stopped breathing. He rushed her to the closest Lovelace urgent care on Ladera where she was revived. She had a few more episodes and was taken to the emergency room at Lovelace downtown. She had another episode there and the doctors tried to revive her for 15 minutes but couldn't bring our friend back. She died at 4:00 p.m.

As per her wishes, she will be cremated in the next few days and buried at Sunset Memorial. We don’t have an exact date but it will be in the newspaper soon. We plan on having a memorial for her there.

She left my husband, Michael and I as her Trustees. We lived across the street from her for the last 11 years. She had no family she spoke about, but always considered us and our family as her own.

We are also planning an Estate Sell at the end of this month and the beginning of April. Sylvia has a tremendous amount of crafts! I figure 3 rooms full and a garage full. While going through some her paper work I found the list of her Card Club friends and thought I would let you know of her passing. I think she would want you to know about the many craft items that will be available soon.

My prayers are with you all."

Glenn Frey

Liz Frey, the original owner of Scraps Galore and my teaching partner

lost her husband, Glenn suddenly on Tuesday. 

If you would like to send a sympathy card please contact me privately

for her address. my email

Services and information can be seen at the Daniels Funeral home website.

Please keep their 6 children (and spouses) and 11 grandchildren 

and many other family members in your thoughts and prayers.

If you knew Glenn from being around the store, then you know what good man he was

1/15/2013 class @CP2 Snow Day

I either spoke with or left a message for all the regulars,

 class is cancelled today.

Although the sun is out, it's so cold, the ice and snow in 

my neck of the woods isn't melting.

So stay in, be safe and warm.

We will celebrate Katie's birthday next week.

Barb will be gone for the next two weeks 

so we can celebrate it upon her return in February.

Enjoy your day,

Susan *Ü*

Jim Purcell

A quick note about Judy's husband ...

Judy just called.  Jim made it through surgery, although it was a long stint.  The kidney they removed was much larger than expected with lots of fatty tissue surrounding it.  It was cancerous.  The doctor said Jim did really well, and Judy is hopeful that she can see him within the next hour or so.  She'll keep me posted as to his condition.

Please keep them in your thoughts.

Celebration of Life for Elaine Ward

We're having friends and family drop by Elaine's house (924 Indiana SE -- major cross streets are Gibson and Louisiana) on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM on to remember a wonderful woman.  Please pass this invitation on to the card class.

 

Many thanks,

Sherry

Sammie Oaks

Today we lost a friend, and it saddens my heart but I am grateful Sammie's suffering is over. There were many times she would tell me that she was ready and to be happy for her when she passes. I know she told many of you the same thing. She is finally at peace.

Sammie joined the Tuesday China Phoenix 2 class several years ago, brought there by her good friend Elizabeth Forbes. One thing I learned quickly was that she was meticulous, as I learned this about Sammie I would always be sure to cut extra paper as her stamping had to be perfect. We would laugh about this as she would ask me for another piece of card stock. The cards Sammie made for our monthly celebration were works of art, every detail carefully executed. Her eye for color was amazing. I soon found out that she was a fiber artist and paper was a fairly new medium for her.

She was a very talented artist.

Sammie has touched so many of our lives and will remain in our hearts.

 So at Sammie's request, be happy for her.

Take a moment and think back to a happy encounter with this incredible woman.

Here's to you Sammie!





 

Give me a NY blizzard any day!

OK, so I know it's Sunday and I should be posting this weeks sample, but I am in Wichita, Kansas and the sample is on my home computer. I cannot wait to get back to Albuquerque!! I do not plan on coming back anytime soon! Arrival was uneventful despite the warnings from everyone you spoke to, Kansas was in for some rough weather, lol! It was a beautiful sunny day when Evan picked me up from the airport. I had Saturday all planned out, to visit two local craft stores here. Saturday I woke up to overcast skies & wind. Turn on the TV and there are tornado warnings. Decided to scrap my plans to shop when they said that there was a 90% chance of a tornado hitting Wichita, I was staying right here on base. There was talk of cancelling the awards ceremony which is why I was here! So the day was spent watching & waiting. Fortunately our unit was a tornado safe shelter, in the bathroom. Of course the estimated arrival of the tornado kept changing. The commander decided we had time to hold the banquet which was downtown at the Hyatt. So several hundred people arrived in their mess dress uniforms and spouses in their finest. It was so weird being closed off from the world in one of the ballrooms, of course many people had their cell phones under the table keeping up on things. Colonel Mason began the proceedings by saying they were going to move quickly so everyone could get out of there which he did.
We drive back to base just as the rains begin and the sirens start blaring, get out of our party clothes and start packing everything. Fill the bathroom with essentials and are glued to the TV. It was amazing how they were tracking the eye of the tornado, and estimating when it would hit. Of course one minute it's heading directly towards the base, then it shifts and barely misses the base, then back on track for the base. You get the picture! Then the TV would go black and a message would state that the tornado is on base and to take cover. Then the news, that it shifted slightly. This went on for about an hour, the longest hour of my life!
Anyway, the tornado shifted slightly, did not hit base but was so close that the road leading to base was closed this morning. Now I hope our flight is able to take off, get me out of Kansas!
Well, the plan is to see you all Tuesday, will try to remember to post sample tomorrow, if I forget you will have to forgive me,
.

4/3/2012 class @CP2

is cancelled ...

due to our crazy Albuquerque weather!

and it's still coming down and the mountains are nowhere in sight!

Stay warm and enjoy your snow day!



CP2 Reopens!

Woo Hoo! China Pheonix is opening this Saturday with a Fire Sale, be sure to stop down for the sale! The classroom is also ready, so this Tuesday February 21 we will resume our class at 10:30. Sue Rosenberg will be teaching since I will be away with my hubby. I will see you all on the 28th! A great big thanks to Elizabeth at Scraps Galore for letting us use her workroom. She is getting all kinds of great stuff from CHA, so stop by check it out and say thanks for being the wonderful person she is!

Make sure you stop by China Pheonix and help Nancy clear out the old so she can bring in the new ... I know she has some great stuff ordered, so let's make some room on those shelves!

Here is Nancy's email ...

Stampers,

 The contractors are almost finished at China Phoenix 2! This Saturday, Feb. 18, will be the start of the fire sale. All merchandise that was in the store in November will be on sale for 50% of the original sale price.

In most cases the products are fine; the packaging was smoked or soaked. This is the time to stock up.

On Saturday, we'll have a free make & take and just maybe a cookie or two!

  The hours Saturday will be 10am until 4pm. Beginning next week, China Phoenix 2 will be open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am until 4pm. The store will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

  The Grand Re-Opening of CP2 will be Saturday, March 3. I'll be sending you more info as the day gets closer.

  The Rubber Stamp Convention tickets are here and will be available starting Saturday. The tickets cost $5.00 and allow entry both days. The tickets are NOT included in the sale. New special orders-- Hero Arts, Impression Obsession, and Earth Arts are NOT included in the sale------ but that leaves a store-full that is on sale.

  Come one, come all. Binx is doing wonderfully and thinks he'll wait until next week to make an appearance.

Binx and I want to express our gratitude to all of you who have called, come by, and helped during this very difficult time. It has made all the difference and given me a very real appreciation for the goodness to be found in humanity.

Love you, Nancy and Binx

 

 

The mind is going ...

at least it's not completely gone.

A  few fun things, check out Rangers blog, extreme stickling ... http://blog.rangerink.com/blog/2012/01/extreeeeeeeeme.html wouldn't you just love to work in a place like that, may be worth moving back to Jersey! Haha!

The Hero Arts Blog hop is in full swing, I am loving the daily dose of creativity ... if you have a few minutes ... http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/

Spellbinders is also having a blog hop, I will be scoping it out as soon as I am done with Hero ...
http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog/Post/12-01-06/Spellbinders_Abilities_and_Beyond_Blog_Frenzy.aspx?Page=1&Blogs=Post

And of course we can't forget Mr. Holtz who is doing daily reveals of the new products being released at CHA http://timholtz.typepad.com/

I know Elizabeth (Scraps Galore) is attending CHA, and I have heard rumors that Nancy (China Phoenix 2) is also attending so make a wish list and copy them to either one and lets see what we can get!

OK, before I forget again the reason for this post ... our January birthdays are Barb & Irene, we will celebrate on January 25, so bring your cards to class. Irene has not been able to attend on Wednesdays, but y'all have her address or I'm sure Bobbie will be glad to give her sis the cards.
Whew, that's all for now, happy surfing and see you all on Wednesday!

Updates ... 11/27/2011

I was quite surprised when I found out that many of you had not received Nancy's email, just ask her to put you on her list and you will be able to stay up to date ... chinaphoenix2@aol.com

Here is the email that Nancy sent on 11/21.

Dear Stampers,

The morning of Wednesday, Nov 9th, I was awakened with a call that there was a fire upstairs at the store. I immediately dressed and drove down. 4th street was blocked off and the closest I was allowed to get was the parking lot at Samons. I was frantic about Binx, but not allowed to go in search of him. A fireman did find him and bring him out to me. Binx is looking good again and is still a very sweet cat in spite of the trauma.

The fire burned the upstairs that I have in the back of the building; it also extends over the back of the bakery.

The store has extensive smoke and water damage, as does the bakery. Partyline Florist and the antique store had a significant amount of smoke, but, fortunately, no fire or water damage. Cheryl has pictures on the blog if you'd like to check it out: www.chinaphoenix2.blogspot.com.

This has really renewed my faith in human nature. Everyone- policemen, firemen, investigators, insurance people, the restoration people, and you - my friends and customers, have all been empathetic, compassionate, helpful - just generally wonderful. Thank you.

The contractors hope to get started tomorrow; they have made CP2 a priority. The entire ceiling has to be pulled down and replaced, plus the walls need painting. I'm assured it will all be better than new. The firemen said that it was lucky that it was such an old building because it was so well built with concrete fire walls that prevented it spreading and very heavy beams that didn't burn all the way through!

I hope that I can reopen by the first of the year. BUT, I will not be sitting around eating bon-bons all the time! 

We are continuing classes, using the community room at Harwood Methodist Church. While I have to suspend my Wednesday card classes, Scraps Galore has agreed to host our Tuesday ladies' Paper Play on Wednesdays at 10:30am for the duration (another example of the kindness I've been shown).

MARK DECEMBER 11th on your calendars. That afternoon from 1 until 5, we'll celebrate the introduction of the 2012 Hero Arts catalog at Partyline Florist, 4200 4th St. There will be refreshments, Make & Takes, and the opportunity to buy some of the new products. I hope to see you soon. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nancy Y

 

I hope to see you all on the 11th, I'm hoping to get a sneak peak on line, so I will know what I'm ordering ... haha!

 

I spoke with Elaine yesterday and she sounds wonderful and she is at home! Sherry is staying with her until support is in place with home health aides. She said it would probably be a couple of weeks before she can come back to class, but misses you all and can't wait to return.

 

I also spoke with Nancy Bruce who has a case of the yiks, she has been down with it for more than a week now, but was able to get out of the house for a little bit on Friday, so she thinks she's on the mend. We hope so Nancy, and if not GO SEE THE DOCTOR! *Ü*

 

Then I spoke with Bill, Sammie's husband and she's not doing well. She has been in bed since before the holiday. Hospice is keeping her comfortable. Their son and daughter in law were able to make the trip from San Antonio for Thanksgiving, and I hope that was a comfort to both Bill & Sammie.

 

Finally, did you need a cup o joe to make it through this novel ...

I would like to have our annual holiday luncheon and card exchange on a Tuesday with the hope that those people who have conflicts with Wednesday can make it on Tuesday, after all we are like a family ... maybe Nancy Y can join us for once, wouldn't that be fun!

So please leave a comment, I'm just going to throw a date out there, if this doesn't work tell me what will and majority rules! Tuesday, December 20, remember leave a comment so I have them all in one place, thanks!

Off to make smoked turkey enchilada's ... our traditional leftovers meal ... see you soon.