The Left-Handed Sandwich

snipped from their blog post, UK bakery chain Sayers announced the launch of a new “left-handed sandwich” designed to fit more comfortably in the left hand and result in fewer embarrassing “spills.”

All the ingredients in the left-handed sandwich had been rotated 180 degrees in order to redistribute the weight of the sandwich, so that the bulk of them skewed to the left. The packaging was also altered so that the door opened to the left.

The company's Head Sandwich maker said: “Depending on how well the left-handed sandwich goes down we may look at mirroring this across our whole range and producing left-handed doughnuts.”

The list maker in me LOVES year end!

yep... it's all about lists, and the obsessive list maker in me LOVES year end! EVERYBODY gets into the act any my subscription emails are full of year-end lists! when I went hunting Google images for pictures to use in today's post, I even found pictures depicting lists of things to write lists about!

today's topic: on FAV MOVIES
I didn't hit the movies as often as I would've liked this past year. one of my movie buddies has moved south and it just didn't happen all that often, but I did manage to see the following flix in order of appearance:

• Forever My Girl - even tho' it was formulaic it was still a great one
• Black Panther - the Marvel superheroes never disappoint
• I Can Only Imagine - the story behind the song, and both are favorites
• Avengers: Infinity War - the Marvel Avengers just kept on coming; I sat there thinking, "who ELSE will be in this?!" as I purposely avoided checking previews
• Book Club - nice, but I expected so much more from the stellar cast
• Solo: A Star Wars Story - I'm of the camp that you can love BOTH the Star Trek AND Star Wars series
• Oceans Eight -  sigh... another stellar cast but this one was disappointing
• Yellow Submarine - awesome after all these years; nice to see the audience was mostly a 45/45/10 split between 50-65 year olds, 20-somethings, and those who brought their grandkids/kids. my 30YO son and I attended, and it's been a blast sharing the Beatles experience w him over the years (and kudos to SIRIUS for the Beatles channel)!
• Nutcracker and the Four Realms - definitely on my "to purchase" list, this one was GREAT!
• Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - I for one have been SO geeked that JKR decided to create prequels to the HP saga tho' I've gotta admit that, while I read each of the novels in rapid succession, I've yet to read the class books, one of which the Fantastic Beasts movies were based on. I LOVE the casting picks and anxiously await future releases. 
• Ralph Breaks the Internet - I've a computer background and thought the ways they depicted technology in the film were t'riffic
• Mary Poppins Returns - sigh ... still swooning here
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse - Sony, you folkes did Marvel-ous and I'm sure Stan Lee is smiling!

SCT's winter 2017-18 issue is LIVE!

Tho' I LOVE that the kind folkes at Scrapbook and Cards Today offer a free to view and download version of my fav mag, I also love to have the physical card in my hands and after having purchased the subscription for friends in years past I finally succumbed last year and ordered a hard copy subscription. The magazine cover links to a page where you're offered the option to either view online or download the current subscription! Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Announces Stampin' Blends Available Nov 1st!

YAY! Color me happy! I'd only picked up a few color families before their prior offering was withdrawn from the market, and I've seen how other less expensive options have dried up without ever having been used... so I can share that this announcement makes me one happy girl!

STAMPIN’ BLENDS – Available Nov. 1

Bermuda Bay:  Light 144580, $4.50 | Dark 144579, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144600, $9.00

Calypso Coral:  Light 144042, $4.50 | Dark 144044, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144045, $9.00

Cherry Cobbler:  Light 144576, $4.50 | Dark 144575, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144598, $9.00

Crumb Cake:  Light 144582, $4.50 | Dark 144581, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144601, $9.00

Daffodil Delight:  Light 144586, $4.50 | Dark 144585, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144603, $9.00

Night of Navy:  Light 144036 $4.50 | Dark 144039, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144040, $9.00

Old Olive:  Light 144574, $4.50 | Dark 144573, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144597, $9.00

Pink Pirouette:  Light 144593, $4.50 | Dark 144592, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144604, $9.00

Pool Party:  Light 144595, $4.50 | Dark 144594, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144605, $9.00

Pumpkin Pie:  Light 144578, $4.50 | Dark 144577, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144599, $9.00

Rich Razzleberry:  Light 144584, $4.50 | Dark 144583, $4.50 | Combo Pack 144602, $9.00

Smoky Slate:  Light 145054, $4.50 | Dark 145055, $4.50 | Combo Pack 145058, $9.00

Ivory:  144606, $4.50

Bronze:  144607, $4.50

Color Lifter:  144608, $4.50

Stampin’ Blends Marker Color Collection (all 26 colors + the Color Lifter):  147475, $121.50

S&CT Spring Issue Released!

Hi folkes! Just a quick note to share a link to one of my fav mags, as the Scrapbook & Cards Today spring issue is now available!

I've only just returned from a quick review and wanted to share that my fav parts are the 10 most wanted article showcasing new products starting on pg 9, selective embossing tip on pg 26, and insights into the design teams' fav product picks starting on pg 43,

Now if you'll excuse me I'll upload and go review at my leisure. Thanx for stopping by!

Go Red!

The American Heart Association hosts what's known as the Go Red For Women movement. They urge everyone to support the battle against heart disease by wearing red on National Wear Red Day® – Friday, Feb. 5. National Wear Red Day is a campaign to raise awareness in the battle against heart disease in women.

We anticipate that thousands of people will be wearing red to show their support. Both men and women everywhere are encouraged to participate and show their support by wearing red on Feb. 5.

I will be and I hope you are too!

Jan 2016 Cut & Paste issue

just spotted while blog trolling, the January 2016 issue of American Craft's Cut & Paste mag has some t'riffic Valentine's Day ideas ... check it out from the link at Scrapbook & Cards Today!

I apparently should scope out American Crafts' web site! Off to explore but wanted to share ...

S&CT - Winter Edition arrives!

Those who subscribe to the print edition have a couple weeks' head start on those of us who read the digital version, so I'm happy to report the winter edition was released online Friday! This mag never disappoints, and as usual I'm lovin' the essentials, three T's - tips, tricks & techniques, and three I's articles - especially the ideas, insights & inspiration's year-in-review projects! Check it out and enjoy!

S&CT - Fall Edition

One of my fav scrapbooking mags and a source of t'riffic inspiration, S&CT fall edition is out. And my fav parts this month, you ask? They're The Essentials - what new products have hit the market, and the 3t's - Tips, Tricks, & Techniques - featuring mini photo albums, and the 3i's - Ideas, Insights, & Inspiration - featuring pages about pets. Check it out!

Paper Smooches Blog Hop

You have through Sunday June 28 at midnight PT to enter comments for a chance to win free product! Start the Blog Hop at Paper Smooches blog!

SCT Summer Issue is Delish!

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N time and the living is easy! OK, I've gotta admit it's just a one-day vacation, but today it's all about relaxing. I slept in, we picked up breakfast from th local McD's and ate at home, then I checked email, did my banking updates (normally a Saturday chore but I just didn't find the time this weekend), read the summer issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today, took my boys to see Jurassic World, and visited FroYo (yum!).

I always do a quick review and then head back to read more thoroughly so must head back again soon. I don't have a print subscription but you can read online or download your own copy of this mag. My fav section is probably the Top 10, where they share new items to market, but I love the new techniques, card and scrapbook sketch layouts, and trend reports as well. So, if you haven't already check out the latest issue! Enjoy!

2015-2017 SU In Colors sneak peek

The lovely and talented Patsy Waggoner of Stamps to Die For blog fame has a sneak peek on her blog of the latest In Colors, to be introduced next week to consultants and soon thereafter to the general public! I'm loving the taupe, and the dijon may be my close 2nd fav. How about you?

Here's a sneak peak at the upcoming new In-Colors 2015-2017: 

• Top: Mint Macaron
• Middle Left: Tip Toe Taupe
• Middle Right:  Watermelon Wonder
• Bottom Left: Cucumber Crush
• Bottom Right: Delight Dijon

SCT spring issue is yummy as usual!

Hi folkes! Just a quick note to share that SCT's spring issue is now available! Head on over to the SCT site to peruse the magazine, and check out their 9 days of celebration in honor of their 9th anniversary! There's a subscription-based print version available but I perused the online version last night, and they've lots of my fav papercrafting bloggers contributing to the mag too!

SCT Winter 2014 Issue Is Out!

Just a quick "heads up" to note that the Winter issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today is available!

Brimming with inspiration, the Winter 2014 issue includes:
    scrapbook your holiday memories
    love is in the air
    seasonal cards
    hello 2015
    watercolour 101
    stunning, simple layouts
    bonus cutting files
    ... and a reader’s gallery full of stunning inspiration!

You can either order a print subscription, view it online, or download it to your desktop. See you soon, as I'm off to check it out now! Thanx for stopping by! Enjoy!

S&CT's fall mag is available ... AARGH!!

hi folkes! just a quick note to let you know that the fall edition of Scrapbook & Cards Today mag is now available. You can EITHER download the digi version OR view the entire mag online - thanx, S&CT!

It's one of my fav scrapbook mags and Canada’s first FREE magazine dedicated to scrapbooking and card making. It showcases the latest techniques and products, presents interesting and easy-to-follow ideas and instructions, and displays beautiful photography and inspiring design. Try it, if you haven't already ~ you'll like it!

I quickly perused it this a.m. but will revisit again at my leisure soon! (oh ... and a quick nod to remember to celebrate Int'l Talk Like A Pirate Day)

have you checked out the SCT summer issue?

One of my fav Canadian mags has released its summer issue ... and it offers both a subscription or free viewable version! Isn't that sweet of them?!

Head to their site - you can subscribe, view online, or download the latest edition there! Enjoy!

in remembrance of D Day ... free donuts?!

I don't quite know what donuts have to do with D Day, but that didn't keep us from enjoying some, compliments of my coworker Anthony!

Among the national chains participating in the free donut promotion include Krispy Kreme (no strings attached), Dunkin' Donuts (free w purchase of beverage), and Tim Horton's (free w any purchase). The lines at these places were long, so Anthony opted to pick up donuts from Donna's Donuts, a local fav! Thanx again, Anthony!

Do you like vintage signage? I do, and I'd pinned the following from the Cheltenham Road blog and wanted to share the love ... inspired by the orange sign, above. Thanx for stopping by!

Angelina shines as Maleficent

I had a half day vacation and took my eldest to see Maleficent, which opened Friday. On Wednesday afternoon I figured it wouldn't be too crowded, and I was right. Lots of folkes there, but seating was plentiful and we were able to sit center of the aisle we'd selected. It's a prequel of sorts, telling the story of what made Maleficent cross over to the fairy dark side in the first place! And tho' the story doesn't stray too far from the Disney animated story, I was genuinely surprised at the changes in the treatment of King Steffan and the three fairies. I can't be twisted to say any more; don't want to post a spoiler report! Enjoy!

The new SU catty is here!

The new catty is live now; click HERE to view online!

Have you created your wish list yet? I have, and here's my first draft (some new with the 2014-15 catty, others I've had on my wish list but haven't yet purchased):

p13 - Fabulous Four
p16 - Perfect Pennants
p35 - What's Up?
p37 - Tape It
p111 - Banner Banter
p146 - Six-Sided Sampler 
p149 - Too Kind
p160 - What's Your Type?
p168 - For the Birds
p186 - Confetti Celebration
p212 - Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
p223 - Banner punch 

I'm SO looking forward to scoping out the Blendabilities - love, Love, LOVE my Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, and Smoky Slate colors so will probably at least pick those color families up ... not to mention the skin tone assortment. How 'bout you?!

enabler alert - create mag, from Scrapbook Generation

New to me, since January 2014 the kind folkes at Scrapbook Generation have published create, their online free mag, and if you haven't checked it out yet, block out some time to get acquainted! They focus on sketches and each month feature a leading manufacturer's design team creating scrapbook (mainly) and cards based on sketches created by SG's lovely and talented Allison Davis and Debbie Sanders. This month's issue - all 245 pages (yes, you read that right!) - features Simple Stories ... which is my fav DP line! I just figured I'd take a short break to share ... now I'm heading back to read more! Join me, won't you?!

Let me know if you have other fav freebie online mags that I may be missing!