Saturday, November 28, 2009

Please help find this young man!

Devon Hollahan // Desaparecido - Missing!!

I read this and a plea to post it. I hope in some small way, this may help bring a happy ending. Please, share this post, pass this around!

Devon

DEVON HOLLAHAN - Can you Help
Yesterday at 9:16pm
My son, Devon Hollahan, disappeared in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday,
November 21st at approximately 3AM, local time. Devon and his friend, Josh
Friedman, had taken a train from Prague, where they both live and work, on
Friday, the 20th to attend a concert in Frankfurt and to stay for the
remainder of the weekend. Both Josh and Devon had purchased round-trip
train tickets.

According to Josh, they had enjoyed the concert, attended the "after party",
and had taken a cab to central Frankfurt to look for their hostel. They had
been drinking. Beer, mostly and, according to Josh, they were "tipsy", but
not inebriated. After looking for several minutes, Josh stepped away from
Devon to ask a couple of bystanders for directions. When he turned around,
Devon was nowhere to be seen. After attempting to text and phone Devon
numerous times, Josh gave up and went to the hostel. The following morning,
he checked with the hostel to see if Devon had checked in on his own and
found out he had not. He also checked a couple of other nearby hostels to
no avail. At some point Saturday, Josh contacted the Frankfurt police and
the US Consulate to file a missing person report. He waited for Devon at
the train station at the appointed departure time, but Devon never showed
up.

Josh called me from Prague at around 3PM MST to give me the news.

We have German-speaking friends who called the Frankfurt Police to consider
options, but the police weren't terribly receptive. At 12:30 AM, Monday
morning, I called the US Consulate and spoke to Franz Seitz who was already
familiar with the case. We spoke for 30 minutes. Mr. Seitz was very
receptive and helpful. We discussed Devon's credit card activity, which
wasn't (and still isn't) unusual. He had made 2 stops at ATMs in addition
to purchasing train tickets in Prague - nothing since. Early this morning,
I received an email from Mr. Seitz indicating the had checked ambulance
services, hospitals and jails with no results. I believe the consulate has
spoken to Mr. Friedman at least once and maybe twice.

I am obviously concerned for my son. Always an independent soul, he is also
responsible and diligent. This type of behavior is totally out of
character.

Devon Hollahan is 22 years old, 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 150
pounds. When last seen, Devon was wearing a green, plaid shirt, jeans, a
black work jacket (sport coat?) and a tan cap. He was last seen in the
vicinity of the Taunusalange metro station in central Frankfurt. Pictures
are attached.

I can be contacted at 602-571-4547 (cell) or email
Franz Seitz at the US Consulate, Frankfurt: 011-49-69-7535-2516 (office) or
011-49-175-726-8343 (cell)
Josh Freidman, Prague: 011-420-773-695-268 (cell)

Thank you for your help,

Jeff Hollahan

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

WOW - Big Sale only until 11-30-09!

Wow! Stampin’ Up! has posted the information about the Holiday Extravaganza sale and it’s great! They have tons of items at 30-50% off this week only! Be sure to check them out below! Time to pull out that wish list and do your shopping early!

Remember, this sale is good today through November 30, 2009. That’s it! These bundles are too good to pass up!! Check out the Big Shot Bundle!!

You are welcome to contact me with your order or you can order online yourself by going to my website ~ www.Keriout.stampinup.net!!

Item Description

Regular Price

Discounted Price

120280

Framed with Love Bundle
  • Framed with Love stamp set
  • Full Heart punch

$43.90

$21.95

120281

Thank You Kindly Bundle
  • Thank You Kindly stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120976

Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)
  • Tous mes remerciements stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120282

Animal Crackers Bundle
  • Animal Crackers stamp set
  • Star Designer brads

$25.90

$12.95

120283

Corduroy Button Bundle
  • Kraft Corduroy buttons
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
  • Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
  • Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$49.75

$24.88

120284

Game Night Bundle
  • Card Games stamp set
  • Game Night stamp set

$40.90

$20.45

120285

Four Square Bundle
  • Four Square stamp set
  • Scallop Square punch

$30.90

$15.45

120286

Heart to Heart Bundle
  • Love You Much stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120310

Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)
  • Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120311

Heart to Heart Bundle (French)
  • J’t'aime beaucoup stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120287

Chipboard Letter Bundle
  • On Board Timeless Type
  • On Board Loads of Letters

$25.90

$12.95

120288

Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle
  • Bashful Blue 1″ double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Rose Red 1″ double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

$17.90

$10.74

120289

Ultimate Stampers’ Starter Bundle*
  • Best Wishes & More stamp set
  • Eight Great Greetings stamp set
  • On a Pedestal stamp set
  • Earth Elements Stampin’ Spots
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)
  • Old Olive 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Flower Designer brads

$127.70

$76.62

120290

Build-A-Brad Bundle
  • Calendar Alphabet stamp set
  • Pewter Build-A-Brad
  • Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

$40.85

$24.51

120291

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle
  • Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120312

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)
  • Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120292

Cheep Talk Bundle
  • Cheep Talk stamp set
  • Note cards
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

$42.85

$25.71

120293

Sock Monkey Bundle
  • Sock Monkey stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120313

Sock Monkey Bundle (French)
  • Sing-chaussette stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120294

Alphabet Bundle
  • Jayne’s Type Alphabet stamp set
  • Lovely Letters stamp set

$87.90

$52.74

120295

Simply Said Bundle
  • Simply Said stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120314

Simply Said Bundle (French)
  • Amitié stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120296

On Board Bundle
  • On Board So Tweet
  • On Board Batch of Blooms
  • On Board Essentials

$42.85

$25.71

120927

Christmas Décor Bundle #1
  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120298

Christmas Décor Bundle #2
  • Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120299

Christmas Décor Bundle #3
  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120300

For All You Do Bundle
  • For All You Do stamp set
  • 5/16″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120315

For All You Do Bundle (French)
  • Merci pour tout stamp set
  • 5/16″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120316

For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)
  • Por todo lo que haces stamp set
  • 5/16″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120301

Striped Ribbon Bundle
  • Bashful Blue 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Old Olive 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • So Saffron 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2″ striped grosgrain ribbon

$47.73

$33.41

120302

Bling Bundle
  • Sticky Pages
  • Sticky Cuts Sweet
  • Fine Supernova Stampin’ Glitter
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin’ Glitter

$43.80

$30.66

120303

Fresh-Cut Bundle
  • Fresh Cuts stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120317

Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)
  • Fraicheur exuise stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120304

Pendant Note Bundle
  • Pendant Park stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120318

Pendant Note Bundle (French)
  • Adorable parc stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120319

Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)
  • Un dia en el parque stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120305

Sporting Bundle #1
  • Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
  • Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120306

Sporting Bundle #2
  • Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120307

Sporting Bundle #3
  • Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
  • Black Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

114864

Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114863

Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

112534

5/16″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$7.95

$5.57

112533

5/8″ Neutrals Jumbo brads

$6.95

$4.87

112081

Scallop Square punch

$15.95

$11.17

113693

Full Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

113694

Heart to Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

112091

Scallop Edge punch

$15.95

$11.17

112571

Circle Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112579

Flower Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112572

Star Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

114785

Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114786

Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$69.95

$48.97

114791

Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114792

Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$64.95

$45.47

Sunday, November 15, 2009

There are good people in Michigan!

WOW!! It's a Sunday evening and our doorbell rings at 8:30pm... we aren't expecting anyone... I answer the door to see two teenagers holding a wallet. They open it up and ask if this the right house as it wouldn't come up on their GP device and it isn't listed on mapquest!
Yup, it was the correct house as it was my husband's wallet that he left at the park today, while with our youngest, her friend and our dog. How cool is that? Sure wish I had some money to give them as a reward for doing the right thing! What was I thinking? I had just baked a pie and I should have asked them in for a slice as a thank you. There are still good people in this world! Thank you Thomas and Kaylynn!

Winner of My Customer Survey Announced!

Two weeks ago, I sent a survey to all my customers asking them to reply by Friday the 13th (of November) for a chance to win FREE merchandise from the Holiday Mini Catalog or the Idea Book & Catalog!
My responses were great and I thank you for taking the time to respond as it helped me to learn a little about you and your Stampin' likes! Although there is only one big "winner," I would like to give each of you who did turn in your surveys to me on time, pick an item from my "Freebie basket" the next time you are here in my craft room!
The winner of the survey drawing was chosen randomly... and that winner is April Carlson!
April - contact me for the details of your winnings! Congratulations!


Watch my blog for another survey for my blog visitors and your chance to win some Blog Candy, coming soon!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween Coffins!

I had so much fun making these coffins! I used Woodgrain background with My Favorite Things as the coffin handles and made a couple versions of the casket lid using Batty for You and Black & White DSP from the Holiday Mini! They turned out great. I really lucked out when I found these skeleton gummies at the dollar store, too! I loaded the caskets/coffins with gummy worms, eyeballs, and/or the gummy skeletons and passed them out to some fun people! I know they liked them and it was really fun sharing a cool project like this!



Shake, Shake, Shimmer Paint!



I had fun with my friends experimenting with differ
ent ways to use Shimmer Paint (Champagne, Frost White & Platinum) this past week! Here are some fun shots of the ladies and some of our completed projects!


If you are interested in a private class to learn all the techniques and make these cards, send me an email @ keriout@yahoo.com or leave me a comment below!