http://laura-griffin.com/blog Papercrafting, Polymer Clay, Encaustic Wax, & More! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:40:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I woke up the morning of my first day in Tanzania at 6 a.m. with the sun streaming through the windows of my cabana. I took a much needed shower, then headed to the center of the compound for a fabulous buffet breakfast consisting of Spanish omelet, mini plums/bananas, ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/02/27/african-adventure-waking-up-in-tanzania/ As many of you know, I recently spent a month volunteering with Cross Cultural Solutions in Tanzania, Africa. Although I know I can't truly describe the experience in words, I thought I'd share some of the highlights of my trip with you. So why travel to Africa? Several ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/02/13/african-adventure-arriving-in-tanzania/ Somehow, here in Dallas, (yes, DALLAS!), we've had 12 inches of beautiful snow! In the 15 years I've lived here, I've never seen this happen, and let me be the first to say - it's about freakin' time! *lol* I've been like a goofy kid over the ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/02/12/walking-in-a-winter-wonderland/ ...for some CHA action. Still sorting through over 2,000 pics from Africa! So much to share with you! In the meantime, here's a card I thought I'd post that I made a while back. The background notecard is from Lasting Impressions. The leaf was cut ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/01/23/headin-to-california/ Hi all - I've arrived home and am very slowly acclimating to life back in the States. So strange not to hear shouts of "Mzungu!" in the streets or hear the sounds of bush babies, howling dogs, and roosters at night. :) So much to share from the ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/01/16/back-in-the-usa/ Greetings from Africa - just thought I'd share a lil' pic I took on safari. Many more to come. This young guy was hanging out in a tree next to our Land Rover...tired from the hot sun (hasn't grown his mane yet). Luckily, he wasn't too hungry! http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2010/01/02/safari/ I visited an orphanage in Tanzania, Africa, last week. Thought I'd share a couple of pics from the day... lots more to share when I return to the States! Their smiles really do melt your heart. :) http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2009/12/28/african-orphanage/ Sending all of you wonderful wishes for a holiday season full of love and laughter. I'm spending this Christmas half-way across the world volunteering with Cross Cultural Solutions in Tanzania, Africa, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the holiday than to be of service to ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2009/12/24/a-very-special-christmas/ Welcome to the Hero Arts blog hop! I'm so excited to have the opportunity to share some of the latest and greatest 2010 catalog stamps with you. To get us started... take a look at this fab Poppy Background. I have to admit, poppies are my favorite flowers, and ... http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2009/12/18/hero-arts-official-blog-hop/ I've been a busy stamper! Here's a sneak peak of some of the cards that will be shared here on the blog after the New Year! http://laura-griffin.com/blog/2009/12/17/sneak-peek-update/