Watch the video from QVC!

Visit this link to order the stamps and view a video from the presentation.

Once you are at the page click the on air presentation to view the video.

Encourage your little rocker to decorate her notebooks, book covers, and create colorful posters with these totally cool Hannah Montana and High School Musical stamps! The easy-to-use mount make them perfect to hold. Plus, because they're a cinch to clean, they can be used over and over again! From Disney and Plaid.

Includes two 20-count sheets of Hanna Montana stamps, two 22-count sheets of High School Musical stamps, one CD case, and four 1" x 1" non-toxic ink pads in two cases

Ink pad colors include pink, purple, red and black

Stamp designs mounted on a carrier sheet for convenient storage

CD case doubles as stamp mount/storage case

Ages 6 and up

back home

flight from hell. details soon....must get sleep!

Hotel Coffee & Christmas Decorations

High School Musical Stamps from Plaid

I love this set!

I am sitting in the "business center" of my hotel watching other QVC presenters carry elaborate holiday decorations, over sized Santa Claus figurines and Tonka style trucks past me as I study the different characters on HSM (high school musical), ponder the popularity of Hanna Montana and review my notes for todays presentation. I am super impressed with 42 stamps that are in the kit that I am showcasing. I love that some of the stamps are not just logos from the show or movie and are actually things like guitars, drums, stars and positive messages.

It is 5:40 am my time so a HUGE cup of coffee is in order. The coffee is good (Eddie would call it mud) and the buffet breakfast is a biscuit and odd egg combo. It is delicious. The lobby is filled with so much Holiday Hoopla that It feels like Christmas eve. If you get a chance - tune it today at 2:00 eastern to QVC.

Open Letter to my Realtor :)

Michael & Myself at a Keller Williams Art Show
(the show was Jimmy McGill)

September 23, 2008

Dear Michael,

THANK YOU for all of your help in finding us our new home and dealing with all the paperwork and details that goes along with it.

When we set out to look for our first home we had such an unusual set of circumstances: we needed a large home office, a craft/art studio space, wanted 3 bedrooms, we were on a very set budget and we wanted an open loft feel in a home. Most people would say we were dreaming, but you kept on looking and trekking out to look at homes with us, even to neighborhoods we did not know much about.

I will never forget some of the “fixers” (I call them dumps) we looked at and some of the “almost at our budget” dream homes we saw. You never gave up on us, even when we took a break from looking, we always new you had our backs.

Of course, I will never forget when we saw our home for the first time and as the realization that we had found "the one" set in we were so excited to get in.

As we begin to settle in our new space, we could not be more thrilled! We got our open floor plan, more office and craft space than we had, a stunning kitchen, 3 bedrooms and finally I got my first dishwasher. We are so happy with journey and the outcome.

If you ever need a reference, please don’t hesitate to call on Eddie or myself.

Thanks so much!

Cathie Filian
Happy Homeowner Thanks to Michael Maloney

The Scoop:

Michael Maloney
Keller Williams Realty
4652 Hollywood Blvd
LA CA 90027

(323) 842-9687

website: michael maloney at keller williams

High School Musical & Hanna Montana Rubber Stamps on QVC

Drama Club Frame Instructions

Do you have kiddos that are Hanna Montana and High School Musical crazy? If so...get a head start on holiday shopping during the Holiday Hanna & HSM Hour on QVC with me! I be featuring a huge set of rubber stamps and project ideas.

Tune into QVC this Thursday (Sept 25th) at 2:00 eastern!

The stamp set includes over 40 different HSM & Hanna stamps. The set comes complete with an CD case mount, 2 different ink pads (4 colors total) and an idea sheet. Perfect stocking stuffer or you can make your own gifts with this set.

High School Musical 3 premieres October 24th!

Hanna Door Hanger Instructions

For more stamps and to check out other design ideas click here for HSM and here for Hanna.

bake it: Freezing Avocados

In our new house we are so fortunate to have a large avocado tree in our back yard. I have been exploring ways to keep avocados longer so I can have a supply on hand for guacamole, sandwiches and salads.

I have determined the best way to keep them is to freeze them with a little lemon juice.

To freeze, mash the avocados with a fork. Add one teaspoon lime or lemon juice per avocado and mix well. Place the mashed avocados into a freeze-weight zip lock bag. Remove the air from the bag and then zip closed and freeze. Store for up to 2 months. Thaw the frozen avocados in the refrigerator.

Max and Striker Try on Wigs

In the spirit of Mommy's new book, Max decides to model his new wig from Target.
(Halloween section $4.99)

Striker is enjoying the profile view of the wig and thinks it looks quite natural.

Max is feeling a little drunk.

Wild times with the wig.

Striker is feeling like pink might not be his color....

Striker is beginning to feel a little silly.

Max really loves his long locks.

Peace Out!

Bow Wow WOW arrived!!!

Bow Wow WOW! is in the house......yesterday, a box of books arrived! It was so amazing to see a stack of them and I can't wait to see them stacked at Barnes and Noble! Just a few weeks until October 7th! I might stalk the Americana B&N until I see them.

You can now order Bow Wow WOW! online.

Barnes is now showing the book as available!

Amazon is reporting the book as IN STOCK with only 3 left!

Borders is showing that the book ships in 24 hours!

The book comes with 2 patterns that can be adjusted to 5 different sized dogs - including large dogs and tiny tea cups. The two patterns are the base for almost all of the looks - so you only have to learn one or two patterns.

Here is a peek inside!

Hungry For Halloween?

Steve and I thrilled to be partnered up with Plaid Enterprises. We have been huge fans of Mod Podge since we can remember! We have developed some Halloween ideas for Plaid that are easy and fun to make. Check out the pics below and follow the links to plaid for the project instructions. For more Halloween ideas tune into our Halloween special, Witch Crafts on DIY Network this October.

Halloween Shadow Boxes


Glow in the Dark Mummy Hand
(made with a kitchen rubber glove)


Recycled Paper Bag Bowl


Punky Pumpkin Patch

Frankie Baby Art


Halloween Party Banner


Mummy CD Case


Kids Paper Bag Pumpkin

Blush Blush - Rachael Ray features Bow Wow WOW!

Click to Enlarge

A BIG thanks to the peeps at Rachael Ray Magazine for featuring my new book, Bow Wow WOW! They made their own version of the Elvis costume and I just adore it! The book will be available October 7th at all the bookstores or online.

Steve and I did a guest spot with Rachael - check out this youtube video.

New Episodes of Creative Juice

Woo Hoo! 13 New Episodes of Creative Juice begin on HGTV - October 2nd! Check with your provider for times or set your tivos and dvrs.

Here is a peek at the first 3 episodes...

Oct 2 - HGTV - Window Dressing
Field Trip to Alexander Henry Fabrics
Making Your Own Curtains
Create a Roller Shade
Paper Drapes
Test Tube Vases

Oct 9 - HGTV - Star Bright
Modern Mirrors
Star Fruit Salsa
Stamping with Star Fruit
Star Fruit Kabobs
Wire Mesh Star Lights
Tea Light Wraps
Your a Star Cards

Oct 16 - HGTV - Mini Gifts
Floral Mocktails
Rhinestone Earrings and Glittered Postcards
Mini Zucchini Breads
Punched Mini Cards

Bake it: Chocolate Filled Mini Cakes

Make it: Goats Milk Soap

Easy Melt and Pour Goats Milk Soap
with essential oils

I have always ordered my soap supplies from MMS because the "craft stores" usually don't stock very many soap/lotion making supplies or real oils. I was surprised when I stumbled upon a new item at Michaels so I thought I would give it a test run. It is a melt and pour Goats Milk soap from Lilly of the Party.

I love Goats Milk soap and have I splurged on zum bars from Whole Foods. They are about $4 for a small bar! Worth every penny - especially if you go to the Pasadena Whole Foods. It is like a mall - huge cosmetics area! I get lost for hours.

The MP soap base was $9.99 and no I did not have my Michaels coupon! We made 9 good sized bars of soap. Over all the base was wonderful...Very smooth, bubbly and great on the skin.

Step 1. Cut the big bar into chunks on the score lines.

Soap Cubes.

Step 2. Microwave or melt on a double boiler.
10 sec. intervals. 6 cubes took 50 sec. in my low watt microwave

Step 3. Add essential oils to the melted soap.
We made each bar a different scent.
Only add a few drops to each bar.
For peppermint and eucalyptus only add 1 drop.

1/2 of my oil collection

Combinations we made:
Bergamot/Lavender
Geranium/Green Tea
Peppermint/Eucalyptus
Green Tea/Lavender
Chammomille/Lavender/Green Tea
Geranium/Bergamot/Lavender
Peppermint /Lavender

Step 4. Pour into soap molds - let them cool 1 hour or until firm.

You can add other dry ingredients to each mold.
We made one bar with oatmeal.
Just place a palmful of oatmeal into the mold
(just after pouring) stir to combine and let cool as normal.

other dry ingredients you could add:
Lavender
Rose Petals
Dried Lemon Grass
Dried Flowers
Dried Orange Peel
Crushed Azuki Beans
Dried Tea

My Moms Art Show: The New Realists

Check out my mom....

Amelie Rogers

LAGERQUIST Gallery

3235 Paces Ferry Pl. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

404.261.8273
404.261.0182 FAX

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM

info@lagerquistgallery.net
www.lagerquistgallery.net

Halloween Press Kits and Air Times!

Steve and I, are up to our eye balls with press kits and interviews for our upcoming book, Bow Wow WOW! fetching costumes for your fabulous dog and our tv show Witch Crafts (Emmy Nominated I might add). Check out the pics, times and links below.

Mummy DVD Cases with a sample episode.

Made with Mod Podge and cheese cloth.
(we have made of 40 of them)

All dressed up for Witch Crafts on DIY Network!
October 24th DIY will be running a marathon of all the episodes!

1 hour special
October 16 - 12:30 pm eastern
October 21 - 12:30 pm eastern
October 31 - 12:30 pm eastern

Part 1 - Halloween Decor
October 24 - 2:00 pm eastern
October 28 - 12:30 pm eastern

Part 2 - Costumes
October 24 - 2:30 pm eastern
October 28 - 1:00 pm eastern

Part 3 - Tricks and Treats
October 24 - 3:00 pm eastern
October 30 - 12:30 pm eastern

Part 4 - Fall Harvest
October 24 - 3:00 pm eastern
October 30 - 1:00 pm eastern

Part 5 - Halloween PartyOctober 24 - 4:00 pm eastern
October 25 - 4:00 pm eastern

Here are the "stay put" Doggy Bandannas from

Bow Wow WOW! with Flocked skull Iron-ons.

Lauren from Plaid will be sending the bandannas with her press kits.

Check out the new website for Bow Wow WOW!

You can pre-order now. Hits the book shelves October 7th!

Look for more costume ideas in the
October issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray!

Bake it: Fig and Nut Pastrys

Fig and Nut Filled Pastry - So Yummy

Shopping List:
5-6 Fresh Figs
Agave Sweetener or Honey
Palmful walnts, pecans and pistachios
Frozen Pastry Squares
1 Egg Wash (whites with a bit of water mixed in)

Defrost pastry squares. Be careful not to handle them very much.
Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.

Chop the nuts into small pieces.
Remove the stem and skin of the figs.

Mash together in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of agave.

Fill each pastry square with a dollop of the mixture.
Fold over to form a triangle,
wet one edge with water and press with a fork to seal.
Brush a egg wash over the entire top of each pastry.
Bake 350 for 20 minutes or until golden on top.
Very yummy with vanilla ice cream or port wine.

Make it: Tricked Out IKEA Cork Board

Corkboard for my new CRAFT Room!

This was made with an old cork board from a yard sale ($1.00) and the UNG Drill frame from Ikea ($24.99). This project took under 30 minutes.

Begin with a frame. Remove the glass and backing.

Trace around the glass onto a cork board with a sharpie.

Use a coping saw to cut around the sharpie lines.

All cut out and ready to reassemble in the frame.