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JustRite Wedding Card

  

Here is a wedding card that I designed by being a little creative with my JustRite Stamps.  First I stamped just the Damask border in black.Then I turned the image 90 degrees which gave me a nice size space to insert a message inside the Damask Design.  I decided to carefully trim the center image from the wedding center which says "Wishing you Love and Happiness"   By trimming around the edges I would be able to see to stamp the verse inside the space left in the Damask Border.

To design my own acrylic mount - so that I could perfectly place the sentiment -I cut a section big enough for the saying from the gray rubber grid that originally stored JustRite Font (before it came on a black plastic storage tray). I adhered the grid to a clear block and then snapped my verse in place and inked it with red and perfectly positioned the saying in the center of the Damask Border.  I just love how it looks.

 

The gorgeous flower is from Prima part of their new paradise petals collection which comes with a variety of layers of petals in various colors that allow you to create your own flower.  How cool is that??  The tent card is from PaperCuts and just happens to be the perfect size for a 1 5/8" image.

Supplies:JustRite Stamps: Wedding Ensemble, Damask Borders, 1 5/8" Monogram Stamper, Paper: Basic Grey - Scarlet Letter Recognition, Prima Paradise Petals, PaperCuts- Tent Card,black velvet ribbon, Kaiser adhesive pearls, Pearl Brad - Brides, Double Heart metal embellishment

JustRite Christmas Day 3

Today, I thought I share with your this fun Christmas Lunch Box tin that Angela and I worked on for CHA.  This is the largest tin that ProvoCraft makes and would be perfect for fudge, candy or a set of Christmas Cards.  The paper is Basic Grey -Holly leaves from the Fruitcake Collection.  I multi - loaded the Stamp image with Green and red Versamagic ink and purposely left it looking distressed so that it would match the vinatge feel of my paper.  This is one of six interchangeable border and centers from JustRite JB - 01850 Christmas Stamp Ensemble.  You will also need to purchase the  JB-08117 Harmony Classic Circle III (the wooden stamper). 

Here is the view of the backside of the LunchBox:

Notice that the borders are the same on each image, but that the centers are different.  That is because the stamp sets are interchangeable!!  You can even use the new expanded font to write your own message in the interior of the stamp.  You will just love the versatility of this stamp set!!

Stop back in tomorrow for JustRite Christmas Day 4

 

JustRite Christmas Day Two

 

Before CHA I had never used the AccuCut GrandeMark and their dies!!  But now I am in love. Using this diecutting system allowed us to teach 9 Different Projects at CHA to hundreds of Attendees.  This is a project that we did not teach...since I was sure the chocolate kisses would never make it home safely. But this die creates the coolest treat bags and favors for any event.  The other great thing about the  AccuCut GrandeMark is that you can diecut several pieces of paper at once.

For this treat bag I used Basic Grey's Fruitcake Ornaments Paper to diecut the treat bag with Accucut's Bag Treat Wrap (3-D) Crease extra long cut.  I stamped the image using JustRite's JB 08150 Christmas Stamp Ensemble, JB08117 Harmony Classic Circle III wooden stamper (This is from the same set as Day One's Project).I used Spellbinder's Scalloped Circle Nestabilities to diecut the stamp images.  Place your chocolate kisses in a tiny bag and staple it into your Treat Wrap.  Use your JustRite Embellishment to accent your treat bag and to hide the staples. This die from AccuCut cuts and creases your project.

Here is the second bag I created:

For the second treat bag I used Basic Grey's Fruitcake Gingerbread paper. And I decided to place the stamped image lower on the treat bag...just showing a hint of the chocolate treats inside the bag.

Now here is a 3rd treat bag that I designed using JustRite's - JB 08130 Baking Ensemble Click the link to see all six of the designer centers and borders. (this set has stamps for fudge, gourmet Hot cocoa, hand dipped chocolate, christmas cookies plus 2 other great food related stamps).  You will need to purchase separately the wooden stamper- JB 08116 Harmony Classic Circle. This stamp set is 2 5/16", Just perfect for those of you who make homemade chocolates for christmas--- my favorite hand dipped chocolates are peanut butter balls.  What's your favorite??

A JustRite Christmas Day One

It's hard to believe that Summer is almost over and it is time to be thinking about Fall Projects and Christmas already.  My kids have returned to Arizonia for school  and it is time to share all the projects that I have been working on over the past few months for CHA and JustRite. 

This fun pail is from Stampendous. For this project I first chose the kind of Chocolate Kisses for my pail.  If you haven't been to the Hershey Chocolate Kiss section of Walmart lately you will be overwelmed by how many kinds of Kisses there are (yes it is a section of the aisle).  But then again you may be inspired when you see all the options available. They have little tags that say It's a Girl, It's a Boy, Happy Birthday and Thank You.  Plus all the flavor choices. So stay tuned for lots of projects using "CHOCOLATE"

The Giant Stamped image is from the new JustRite Stampers Collection - Notice that the center is the same but the borders are different.  You will love all the design possibilites with this new stamp set - you can see the graphics for the new set here:JB 08150 Christmas Stamp Ensemble.  The set is 3 1/4" and comes with 6 designer borders and 6 designer centers which means you can interchange all the images as well as write your own sentiment inside the center on the stamp. The set does not come with the wooden stamper - you will need to order that separately -JB 08117 Harmony Classic Stamper III.    Or you can purchase the JB 08140 Harmony Classic Circle III Stamp Ensemble which has the wood block and 6 additional Interchangeable Designer Centers and Designer Borders.  You can now pre-order your stamps from the JustRite Website, they will begin shipping in mid September.

To get the distress feel for the image I multiloaded my stamp with green and red ink, so that it would coordinate with my Basic Grey Paper.  I used Spellbinder's Nestabilites to diecut my images in circles and scalloped circles.  This stamp uses the largest dies from your sets.

To Jazz up the sides of the clear pail Angela and I decided to use the Candy Cane Border Punch from Tonic Studios to create this fun 3-D Border.  First use the punch to punch the border in the green cardstock. Then punch additional candy canes from red cardstock- retrieve the bows that fall out of the punch cut. Next place red cardstock behind the green cardstock and adhere the two together.  Play with the bows to make them stick out from the cardstock and use tiny glue dots to adhere the bows to the border.  The embellishments between the candy canes are epoxy stickers from Best Creations.  Have a pail you would like to share with everyone post a link in the comment section of my post.

Flourishes Monogrammed Wedding Ensemble

Where does the time go??  I am sure many of you have been wondering where I disappeared to.  Don't worry I have not been ill, just very busy with my new job as the Market Development Manager for Justrite Stampers.Which means I have tons of exciting projects to share with you and soon you will be seeing some exciting new products from JustRite.  First I have been designing Wedding Ensembles for the JustRite Booth at the New York Stationery Show, now that the show is over I can share all the exciting projects I have been working on.  I just love planning a wedding, so I was thrilled when I had the chance to design three distinct wedding ensembles for the show.  Today I will be sharing with you the ensemble I designed using Flourishes Stamps and my JustRite Monogram Stamper.  Monogramming is back and you will find it on everything and JustRite has the most versatile monogram stamper on the market, since it has interchangeable parts which is perfect for designing multiple wedding projects. 

The first piece I designed is for the for the wedding chapel or the head table.  I used a very large vase and stuffed it with balls of green and white berries that I found at the Dollar Store.  I was looking for a unique filling for my vase something with texture and something that would pick up the green in my heart design.  The flowers I purchased at Joanne Fabrics.

I used the Damask Reversedclear stamp from Flourishes to create the my background paper using Rocket Red Brilliance ink.  I love this stamp and it's companion stamp the Damask.  This allows you to create any color of paper for a wedding ensemble.  I had my heart set on a pink and green theme- but on my multiply shopping trips I just couldn't't find the paper I was looking for - thanks to Flourishes I could design just what I had in my head for a design.   The interior heart was Flourishes Lace Heart Stampwhich fits perfect in the scalloped heart nestabilities from Spellbinders.  To create this paper I used a paper from the Luxury Stack   from Diecuts with a View (this is a beautiful paper pack and I used the paper in the pack for two different wedding ensembles with two extremely different themes).  This paper is a pearlized metallic- so I used brilliance rocket red inks to stamp on the surface - as brilliance inks are designed to dry on a glossy surface.

I used the scroll border from the C45 Monogram Stamper Set with the Special Occasions Fontwhich I  stamped with Memento's Pear Tart Dew Drop on an white Cardstock. This was the first time I used the new memento ink from Tsukineko and I love them!!

For the wedding party favors I found this great pre-embossed bag s. To change up the design a bit,           this time I used the Damask Stamp from Flourishes to create a paper with a more open Damask.  I used the same monogram for the front of the favor. The sheer ribbon with the scrolls is from Creative Impressions.  I  love this ribbon and is available in a ton of colors.

 

This is the centerpiece I created for the table.  Unfortunately I do not have a photo of the actual finished piece. I decided it needed more color and to be fuller,so en route to the show I stopped at Michael's and picked up some small pink and green flowers to make the centerpiece fuller and to pull the color of the monogram throughout the centerpiece.  The photos from this section of the booth did not come out.  So as soon as my samples return from the show - I will show you a before and after picture.  The centerpiece with the candle I purchased from Kmart and I just added my monogram and ribbon accents and it looked beautiful with the added flowers.

 

Here is the actual wedding invitation for the wedding.  I used the instructions for a Flap Card from Splitcoast Stampers to start my invitation, but along the way I altered the Flap card design and decided to use two hearts. The embossed paper is from Doodlebug.  For the Heart I used the Flourishes Lace Heart Stamp but this time I decided to ink the stamp with 2 colors, and to scuff the edges of the scalloped heart with green ink to accentuate the scallops.  I also added ink to the scalloped edges of the monogram.

Monogram Etiquette for a Wedding Invitation:

Now I must confess that I used the wrong monogram for a wedding invitation as it is not appropriate to use the married monogram until after the wedding. ( But since it was midnight and for a display - I winged it). The correct monogram before the wedding would be to use the Initial of the bride's maiden name especially if the bride's parents are paying for the wedding.  If the couple is paying for the wedding it is appropriate to use the first initial of the bride and an embellishment/or flourish and then the grooms first initial.  Who knew how many rules they were for monogram etiquette.  After the wedding it is appropriate to use the married monogram on everything.  The bride's first initial goes first than in a large font the couples married name and then the first initial of the groom.  What if the bride is keeping her maiden name??  Well that will have to be for another day of wedding etiquette lessons.

Here is the view of the inside of the invitation - see how different the heart looks when you use only one color to ink the image. Here I used Rocket Red Brilliance Ink to highlight the scalloped edges to play off the maroon paper. I scuffed the edge off the wedding invitation with the Memento Pear Tart Ink to pull green into this portion of the invitation.  The invitation started out as a traditional flap card, but I decided I liked the flap adhered to the inside of the invitation.  If you haven't made a flap card yet they are a ton of fun here is the link to the splitcoast tutorial for a flap card.   I have a ton more samples to post so stop back and see all the other projects I did for the NYC Stationery Show.

Go Bananas!! with your JustRite Monogram Stamper

This weekend was my nephew Justin's 8th Birthday.  Using these fun monkeys and trees that I found in the stationary department of Target, I decided to design Justin a personalized Birthday Bag and Card.  And as you can see I am going Bananas - with my JustRite Monogram Stamper.   Using my small letter set I designed the following tag for my gift bag and card:

I stamped the JustRite Monogram stamper image on pa624 Chatham from One Heart One Mind. The lime green card base is pa623 bristol ,the turquoise paper that I matted the tropical squares with is pa620 preston from the One Heart One Mind Collection (FORMALITY). I love the variation of color within each color of the formality line.  The variation adds depth to my designs. I used my Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nestabilities to die cut the image from my monogram stamper.  Then I used a slightly larger scalloped circle to cut and dry emboss Cinnamon Cardstock from WorldWin to mat my saying.  The fun tropical paper is RMSCB184 - Mosaic Paper from Sandy Lion. Next, I personalized my card and bag with my newest JustRite Toy!!  Which you are gonna love.  It is a pre-inked black 1" Typewriter Uppercase Font Alphabet which will stamp over 20,000 impressions per letter!! without re-inking!!  No that isn't a typo!!! 20,000 impressions!!

The letters are so convenient, easy to use and to store.The letters come in this great case, and stack on top of each other.  Simply chose your letter and stamp.  I loved the bold clean lines of this Alphabet....and I loved that I could quickly personalize both his card and his gift.   

Here is a closer view of the individual letters- can you believe that this thin sliver of a pre-inked stamp will make 20,000 impressions before it runs out of ink!! That's technology at it's best!!

Tutorials of Note:I found this great card while surfing the Splitcoast Stampers Site tonight - Isn't it gorgeous!!  For directions on how to make this great card visit http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2008/03/calling-all-cupcake-lovers.html , She has a great blog with tons of great cards - enjoy your visit!!

Thanks for visiting!!

Jack's Product Review of the JustRite Monogram Stamper

Just as I predicted Jack loves my JustRite Monogram Stamper.   Within hours of waking up on Saturday morning Jack spotted my stack of Provo Craft Band aid boxes and asked if he could have one to keep his money in.  I suggested we alter it  which he thought was a great idea. He chose his favorite Murdock Country Creations paper -Nature's Gift.  He measured all the dimensions (Since Dad is a carpenter - he is learning how to read a tape measure) and carefully covered his box.  This is the box he designed. 

His review of my new toy went something like this: Way cool!!, Sweet!! Awesome!! and when can we make our next project!!!

A raving review from a 10 year old!! He loved the fact that he could design his own saying and put his initial in the center of his saying.  The letters from the small letter set are tiny but he patiently placed them all in place by himself.  So if you haven't taken yours out of the box yet- you don't know how much fun you are missing!! Just ask Jack!!

This was a great design project for him as he had to count the number of letters in his design and find the center letter and figure out how to place them on the rim so that they would be nicely spaced.  He also had to place them on the rim in reverse. He wanted to know how many people had already seen the Easter bottle with his name on it since it had been posted.  And he was very specific that I show you all the sides of his Stash box so here is the front:

He insisted that I take a photograph which showed your the cool ribbon on the side.  He also informed me that Polka dotted ribbon was way to girlie for him.  Guess mom will be investing in some more masculine trim in the near future.   I was so excited that we were able to spend some fun quality time designing together...that I was walking on clouds for several hours!!  I love that my entire family is involved in the design process and  really gets it!!  Once he had stamped his image then he used my Circle Scalloped Nestabilities to die cut his image and dry emboss it with my Cuttlebug...another toy Jack hadn't played with yet but loved.  Then we decided to chalk the edge of the diecut with blue pearlescent chalk from Pebbles Inc. to give the diecut more depth.

Didn't it come out great!!

Tips for using the small letter set with the monogram stamper -During my first class, Sharon came up with 2 great tips - Sharon thanks for letting me share them . 

Tips 1: When you open your set you should apply ink to the small letter set and stamp the whole set on a scrap of paper and keep it as a reference. Then clean them before you begin your project.

This will allow you to see which of the stamps are actually apostrophe's since it is almost impossible to figure this out when you are looking at them in reverse image when you are using them.

Tip 2: Once you have your letters placed in the channel in the rim - do not remove them to adjust the spacing.  Just simply place the tweezers which come with the set over the letter and move it in the channel.  This tip will save you a ton of time.   Thanks Sharon!!

Tip 3: Once you have designed your stamp with all these tiny letters, I recommend stamping extra images and setting them aside for additional projects.

I think Jack is a future blogger. What do you think???  He is so excited that his project will be on the internet. I am sure Jack would love to read a few comments on his project tomorrow!! (hint, hint!!)

Easter Favors - Nick's JustRite Monogram Stamper Bottle

The JustRite Monogram Stamper Easter Collection is growing....isn't this how my Paper Tree Marathon started??

Here is the Easter Favor I designed for Nick.  When designing your bottle, I recommend filling your bottle with candy first and choosing the color pallette for your design based on the candy filler. To add some texture to the bottle wrapper,  I used my new Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder to dry emboss the A2Z paper as well as my personalized tag that I made with the JustRite Monogram Stamper.  I love that the JustRite Stamper nest so nicely in my Scallop Circle Nestabilities from Spellbinders.  For Nick's bottle I decided to repeat the design element of the jelly beans by added Easter Eggs to the bottle wrapper and the cap. 

The Eggs are from Outline Rubberstamps- sm squares Easter eggs.  I cut them out and colored them with my Spica MicroGlass Flake pens, which was way more fun then Dying Easter Eggs.  These eggs are the perfect size for the bottle and coloring them with Spica.

The boys are home safely and Jack thought his bottle was cool - but wanted to know if he could eat the entire contents at 1 am in the morning.  When he saw Nick's he was bummed that his bottle had Bunny Corn and not Jelly Beans. I had to explain to Jack the monogram letters on his cap - he was a little confused about why they were in that order.  Does anyone remember what year it was when it was the rage to where a monogram shirt??  I  am thinking it was 1982 ish.  Nick on the other hand is almost 12 and not so interested in what Mom is designing.

I would love to know what you are making for Easter Treats this year??

Here's a photo of the first projects my playmates made at my Frappuccino JustRite Monogram Stamper class:

Thanks Girls for letting me show off your terrific designs!!

Justrite Monogram Stamper Easter Bottle

Did you say Frappuccino??   I am not a coffee drinker at all, but ever since I saw my first altered Starbuck's Frappuccino Bottle on the blogs I have wanted a bottle or two to alter.  I  enjoyed the first 3 or 4 bottles which I drank over a course of a week. But in one evening I have already altered them all.  I am teaching this project tomorrow - and now I am faced  with the daunting task of having to chug back a 6 pack of Frappuccino's before my class. Which would mean consuming 2040 calories just for the love of art and my play group (340 yummy calories each).  Let's not even consider the resulting caffeine buzz.  Faced with this daunting temptation -I finally had a light bulb moment and I decided to visit my local bottle redemption center. There I purchased recycled bottles for a fraction of the cost and calories (The trainer's on the Bigest Loser - would be so proud!!)  Luckily the redemption center had just enough for my class and will be saving lots more for me!!!

I filled my bottle with Bunny Corn....yes Candy Corn is not just for Halloween anymore!!  This gave me the color palatte to design around.  Luckily both of my sons have 4 letter names, so I used the JustRite Monogram Stamper from last night's post and removed the letters- M O M and added J A C K.  I stamped the image on Formality PA623 Bristol from One Heart One Mind - I love the variation of color in this paper.  I then die cut the image with my scalloped circle nestabilities and added a little rhinestone bling.  I chose this whimsical paper from Best Creations to wrap my Frappuccino bottle and I used my new Swiss Dots Cuttlebug A2 embossing folder to dry emboss the paper.  I love the embossed dots mixed in with the glitter dots.  For the larger scalloped circle I used the Bloom Dots Cuttlebug A2 embossing folder to dry emboss the blue cardstock.  To continue the polka dotted theme, I added ribbon from Creative Impressions to the neck of the bottle and the middle of my fun Polka Dot Paper.

As you may remember - Jack just turned 10, and this Christmas he signed all his thank you notes with his full name including his middle intial. (which so means he is growing up -UGH!!)  So I decided to Monogram the top of his bottle with his intials - He is gonna love it and best of all the boys are arriving tomorrow night for spring break - I can't wait for him to see my creation.

Check back in tomorrow to see the bottle I designed for NicK!!  Thanks for visiting!!

JustRite Monogram Stamper Easter Bouquet

In Maine, we are currently in the midst a winter which is breaking records for the most precipitation in a single winter-since they began recording precipitation in 1868. We have had it all ice, rain but- MOSTLY SNOW!!!  Enough snow that today friends from all over the country were emailing me that Maine's record winter was National News. This was amusing to my friends who reside in warmer climates, not so amusing to those of us who can't wait for it to be over. Several businesses this week have even had their roofs cave in.   So for all my readers out there near and far - here is a little gift of spring....I can't wait to see Tulips!! It might be May when they arrive...but I can't wait.

This project I designed as a gift for my Mom for Easter using the C-45 JustRite Monogram Stamper - my new favorite Toy!!  Anyone who reads my blog knows how much I love toys with versatility. I can't tell you how many times I have almost ordered this monogram stamper. So I was so excited when I actual got to see it first hand a CHA.  It truly is an incredible Tool/Toy!!  And you will need to add it to your must have list.

The C-45  JustRite Monogram Stamper is self-inking.  It comes with a reversible ink pad (one side is black and the other side is uninked and dry).  This will allow you to use your favorite dye based re inker to ink the dry pad. The kit includes 2 sizes of 2 interlocking and interchangeable letters and four border designs.  You can create a three-letter monogram with or without a border, a 3 letter word (like Mom) or a one-letter monogram.

Directions on how to use the Monogram Stamper:

• Remove the cover off by gently pulling the cover.  The stamp will pop into full position when you do this.
• Place the stamper upside down and place the top of the stamper flat on your work area and push the white rim of the stamper all the way down. Lock the stamp into position by pushing the red buttons on the sides.
• Once the stamp is locked into place you are ready to design your image. You will design your image on a grooved base which your letters will snap into.  How cool is that!!

• Start with your border first. If you are using the circular border from the kit, hold the border in place with one finger as the other finger pushes the border into the groove. After the border is snapped into place run your finger over the entire border to ensure that it is flat.
• For my design, I used the C-45 small letters which is sold as an add on to your monogram stamper, to design my outside border. This set comes with a set of tweezers which will help you insert the tiny letters into the border groove. After you have placed all your letters in place and decided that you like the spacing of your letters run your fingers over the letters to ensure that they are all correctly snapped in place and that your design is flat.  When designing your image remember that your image needs to be designed in reverse (counterclockwise).

Design tip:  Before you begin to design your image place the lettering on the barrel of the stamper facing toward you.  When you are ready to stamp the image place the words facing you and stamp.  This little tip will ensure that you don't stamp your image upside down on a project.

• Next place your letters in the interior of the design and snap them in place.  Once your design is finished unlock the stamp by pushing down on the white rim. This releases the lock and the stamp will pop into the original position.
• The stamp will ink itself by flipping upside down and kissing the inked pad. (SWEET!!)
• When you take your stamp out of the box for the first time the dry side of the pad will be facing up.  When you are ready to stamp your first image you will need to reverse the pad to the black inked side.  To do this place the flat top of the stamper on your work surface. Push the red buttons as you push down on the white rim.  The stamp will lock into the first position/notch. Tip:  If you do not push the red buttons and lock the stamp into place you may dislodge your tiny letters when trying to remove the pad.  By locking the stamp into place you allow the pad to be far enough away that the pad can be removed without touching your design.
• Now remove your the stamp pad by pulling on the black handle. Pull out the pad, flip it over and re-insert the pad into the stamp. Now push the white rim slightly to release the lock again and you are ready to stamp. Flip the monogram stamper over and turn the writing toward you, using the palm of your hand press down on the top of the stamper and stamp your image. I recommend testing your image on scrap paper to ensure that all of your image is fully inked.  If your image is not fully inked check to ensure that your design is locked into place and flat.

Additional tip: To avoid contaminating your dry pad, make sure that you clean your stamp before you reverse the ink pad to the other side.

• To clean your stamp press down on the white rim and lock the stamp into place. Use a cleaner with a spray top and spritz the top of your image and gently clean it by rubbing it across a scrub pad. Place the cover back on your monogram stamper.  Store the stamp with the image locked in position and not with stamp resting on the ink pad as over time this will indent your ink pad and shorten its life span.

Now back to the project- I purchased this tin of flowers at AC MOORE.  The tin pail was plain and screaming for a little embellishment.   For the middle of the pail, I used a wide sheer green ribbon with white polka dots from Creative Impressions and tied it around the pail.  I decided that it needed an additional piece of wide ribbon, but I didn't own an orange sheer polka dotted ribbon...but I did own a white sheer ribbon with polka dots. So using my Copic Sketch Marker YR68- I airbrushed my white ribbon and voila - it was orange!!   

Next I added a yellow and white polka dotted ribbon to the top of the tin pail and a green and white ribbon to the bottom of the pail.  Using my newly designed Easter Stamp from my JustRite Monogram Stamper, I stamped my image on What's New Club Paper from A2Z Essentials and I die cut the image with my Scalloped Circle Nestabilities from Spellbinders. Using the next die up in my scalloped nest I die cut a larger oval from Dulce - Antique Boutique also from A2Z Essentials.  To attach my tag to the floral arrangement I used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the tin pail and in my tag and tied it with an orange and white polka dotted ribbon.  Now I get to enjoy my  Mom's Tulips for another 17 Days.

Can you believe Easter is only 17 days away???  Doesn't it seem a little early??  That's right Easter is March 23rd and it is actually the earliest Easter that any of us will ever see for the rest of our lives and the earliest it has ever been in our lives - unless you are 95!!  The last time it was this early was in 1913 and the next time it will be on March 23rd is in the year 2228 (220 years from now).  In 1818, it was actually on March 22nd and will be on March 22nd again in the year 2285.  I have always wondered how they calculated when Easter is and the answer is that Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20th). The dating of Easter is based on the Hebrew Lunar Calendar used to identify passover, which is why it moves around on the Roman Calendar.  This little trivia lesson is courtesy of Jacqueline Wallmark.  And who knows maybe this little piece of Easter Trivia will help someone win a million dollars some day.  Thanks Mom for the trivia lesson!!

Wouldn't this arrangement be great as a Wedding Centerpiece- with thank you written in the center and the bride and groom's name and wedding date placed around the rim. Or for a birthday gift - with Happy Birthday around the rim and the the persons age in the center!!  Or perhaps A Mother's Day gift, A get well gift or a teacher's gift???  The possibilities are endless and the best part of all is that you could design all those projects with this JustRite Monogram Stamper and the C-45 Small Letter Set!!  Now am I right?? You need to have a JustRite Monogram Stamper too! I  just love being an enabler!!

To view all the other great products from JustRite visit their website or ask your local retailer for the Justrite Monogram Stamper.