tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55627606530698588982024-03-13T10:10:40.720-10:00Luvn The Journey1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-43969094375360202042012-07-04T00:08:00.002-10:002012-07-04T01:05:29.261-10:00Happy 4th of July!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hope you are all enjoying your day! </div>
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After creating all my projects for Sister Stamps last week, I was inspired to pick up my copics again. I inked up <b><a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1436&products_id=17188"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">SNS Betsy</span></a></b>. </div>
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I remembered a card that my "neighbor", <b><a href="http://3umbrellas.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">Donna</span></a></b>, had made 2 years ago and had to revisit her blog to find it. Click {<b><a href="http://3umbrellas.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-4th.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">HERE</span></a></b>} to see Donna's gorgeous card! Knowing that I wanted to somehow CASE Donna's card, I had to "fussy cut" Betsy. I inked up just the sparklers and stamped it on the card stock. Using the starburst/fireworks image from <b><a href="http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/Metropolis_p/m1s-12-090.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">Paper Smooches Metropolis</span></a></b> set, I stamped random areas with Versamark, added clear embossing powder, and heat embossed the cardstock. Now it was time to distress all around the cardstock with Tim Holtz Chipped Sapphire. It definitely made it easier for me to distress and darken areas without a colored image present. Once satisfied, I adhered Betsy in her right place. The sentiment from <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">PTI</span></b> </a>was stamped on a cut cardstock using the circle clip from the Clip It Kits from <b><a href="http://lifestylecrafts.com/products/clip-it-kit.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">Lifestyle Crafts</span></a></b>. Voila!!! All done!!!</div>
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Well, I'll be spending my 4th of July evening with some of my girlfriends for dinner and a movie - - Magic Mike. YIKES!! Do I really want to see this movie? My hubby will be home with the kiddos so I can enjoy some girl bonding time. I don't get that very often so I'm taking full advantage of it! :)</div>
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Anyway, Happy 4th and stay safe!</div>
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Today is the day . . . Sister Stamps Release Day! Woohoo!!! </div>
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If you came here from <b><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Debi's blog</span></a></b>, you're all good! If not, head on back to the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sister Stamps</span></b> </a></span>blog to get started on your hop!</div>
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It's almost sad to end the hop. I've had so much fun creating with these adorable images and got a chance to really "craft"! :) I hate to say it, but I pretty much forgot how to post, link, and navigate through my blog, especially taking my photos and editing them. Yep, had to relearn everything . . . that's my fault for being away too long. Hopefully, this will help me get back into crafting and sharing something of substance. HEE, HEE!!! No promises though . . .</div>
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Ok, here's my last and final project. I created a shadow box using Lori Whitlock's SVG 8x10 Shadow Box. You can find it at the <a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/v2/default.aspx"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span id="goog_1692403637"></span>Silhouette Online Store</span><span id="goog_1692403638"></span></b> </a>or at <b><a href="http://www.loriwhitlock.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_62&product_id=108"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Lori Whitlock's Shop</span></a></b>.</div>
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I decided to color Miyoko and Mariko. The Sister Stamps name was created in the ECAL software and I just welded the letters together. I also put together a 3D #1 representing Sister Stamps 1st Birthday using the <b><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=307"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">3D Number Party</span></a></b> Kit. The teeny tiny lantern above the #1 measures approximately 1.5 inches. It wasn't easy trying to glue the lantern together, but happy that I did it! It's from the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=275"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Crisp Days of Fall</span></a> </span></b>Kit from <b><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=index"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">SVGCuts</span></a></b>.</div>
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Here's Miyoko. With my Copic Multiliner pen, I drew in lines for her hair. Just wanted to try something different. Miyoko was masked only exposing her kimono which I stamped with another sakura stamp.</div>
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Here's Mariko. I just luv her in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">deep red</span>! The lanterns hanging above her is from <b><a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/products/lunar-lights"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Lawn Fawn's Lunar Lights</span></a></b> set. All the other embellishments within the shadow box is from Bo Bunny's Serenity Collection.</div>
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Your next stop, <b><a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Ms. Amy Young</span></a></b>! Thanks for stoppin' by . . . don't forget to get your Sister Stamps!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><b>THANK YOU SO MUCH JENNY! THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN AND I'M GLAD I WAS ABLE TO JOIN IN ON YOUR CELEBRATION. CRAFTING AGAIN DEFINITELY BROUGHT ME BACK TO MY "HAPPY PLACE" & REALIZE I NEED TO DO THIS MORE OFTEN. WISHING YOU MANY, MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH SISTER STAMPS!</b></span><br />
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Hello and Happy Saturday! Can you believe it? Tomorrow is the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">BIG</span></b> Release! I'm sure y'all are just rubbing those hands together in anticipation.<br />
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Today is Day 3 in the Sister Stamps #8 Release. If you came here from <b><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Debi's blog</span></a></b>, you are on the right track. If not, head on over to the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> </span><b><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Sister Stamps blog</span></a> </b>and start hopping' from there!<br />
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Here is Miyoko. So dainty holding her sweet cupcake. I finally got to use my Sizzix Flip-its die . . . this is the square one. I randomly stamped around the cardstock with a cherry blossom stamp that I've had for many, many years.</div>
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I wanted her to stand out in front of the patterned paper so I decided to cut a circle out of vellum and cut a border to frame Miyoko. I think it helped in making her the focal point for the card.</div>
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When you "flip" the card, this is what's behind . . . I added this sentiment from the <b><a href="http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/Yummers_p/desc-11-057.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Yummers</span></a></b> set by <b><a href="http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/default.asp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Paper Smooches</span></a></b>. The little "Happy Birthday" sentiment is by <b><a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">PTI</span></a></b>.</div>
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This is why I used "Baked with Love". I created a gift set to go with the card. I made a mini cupcake box/holder and a pedestal to go with it. The cupcake box is an svg file from Lauren Meader's, <b><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_5&products_id=553"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Hey Cupcake!</span></a></b> I sized the box down quite a bit to fit 2 mini cupcakes. The bow on the front of the box is from designer, Patricia Zapata. You can find it at the <b><a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/v2/default.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Silhouette Online Store</span></a></b> or at <b><a href="http://alittlehut.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">A Little Hut</span></a></b>. The pedestal is from the <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=298" style="color: magenta; font-weight: bold;">Popular Street Tulips</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">kit </span><span class="Apple-style-span">& the doily that sits on top is from the <a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=296"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>Doilies</b> </span></a>collection by <b><a href="http://www.svgcuts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">SVGCuts</span></a></b></span>.</div>
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Today is Day 2 of <b><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Sister Stamps</span></a></b> new release. Did you arrive here from <b><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Debi's blog</span></a></b>? Yep, your on the right track . . . if not, head to the<b><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Sister Stamps blog</span></a></b> and you can start hopping in the correct order.<br />
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Meet Takeo. He is just adorable and reminds me of my first son -- so carefree and energetic. I can totally picture Takeo running around and having a blast in the summer sun. What fun to be running with all those balloons too! I actually made this card for my son since his birthday is at the end of July.<br />
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Here's a close up of Takeo. See the balloons? I added some Glossy Accents to make them shiny. Ok, I know, I went a little light on the sky. I'm a bit rusty and haven't colored or created much lately. Almost embarrassed to show this to y'all. Along with the card, I'll give my boy this tool box so he can put in his many Beyblades. It's a craze with young kids, I can't begin to explain how to play them. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><b>I just wanted to say how touched I am that some of you have missed me over these long, long, months. I have definitely missed you too!! Life is just way too busy and with 3 kids, it just gets busier. There's always life changing events happening in our family, the latest being that my hubby has gone back to the fire station. He was at the Headquarters working in the Community Relations/Educational Department with the Honolulu Fire Department for the past 2 years. Hubby decided to get back in the field to gain experience so that when he goes for the Captain's promotion, having the office and field experience would benefit him in the long run. Now this all translates into me being home with the kids by myself for a 24 hour shift (3 shifts in a rotation). We've done it in the past so we are used to the transition. Anyways, I really appreciate all of you! :)</b></span></span></div>
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Hello world! I'm poppin' into my most neglected blog for some very special previews. That's right, in the next couple of days, I'll be sharing some projects that I've been working on for <b><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Sister Stamps</span></a></b>. I'm sure you've seen the 3 new images being released on July 1st . . . soooo, soooo cute!<br />
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If you came here from <b><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Debi's blog</span></a></b>, then you are on the right track. If not, click {<b><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">HERE</span></a></b>} and it will take you right to the Sister Stamps blog. There you will find the complete Blog Hop list. </div>
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I'm thrilled and honored to help Jenny and her sister, Denise, celebrate Sister Stamps' 1 year anniversary or better yet, its First Birthday! Jenny has called upon past Guest Designers to help in this celebration & I know you'll be blown away by all the creations. Are you ready? Here we go!</div>
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Today, I'm sharing with you Mariko. She is definitely ready to get this party started. I did a shaped card using my Nestabilities. Along with this card, I created an oval gift box which I embossed with the Cuttlebug Oriental Weave embossing folder. This gift box was cut with my Eclips machine using the <b><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=301"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Sew Crafty Kit</span></a></b> from <b><a href="http://www.svgcuts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">SVGCuts</span></a></b>. Luv, luv, luv <b><a href="http://www.svgcuts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">SVGCuts</span></a></b>!</div>
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Here is a close up of Mariko!</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It's <a href="http://klusivekreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0089aa;" target="_blank">Krista Palakiko's</a> birthday today and a few of us are throwing her a surprise birthday blog hop. If you've come here from <b><a href="http://astickysituation.blogspot.com/">Joni's blog</a>,</b> then you are on the right path, but if you just popped in you might want to hop on over to the beginning at the <a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0089aa;" target="_blank">Lollipop Crafts</a> blog. Why? Well one lucky hopper will win a <span style="color: #0080ff;"><strong>SURPRISE PRIZE</strong></span><span style="color: black;">!</span><span style="color: black;"> </span> All you need to do is hop along to each friend’s blog, leave some love, then head back to the <a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0089aa;" target="_blank">Lollipop Crafts blog</a> and let them know you completed the hop. Who knows maybe along the way some of <a href="http://klusivekreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0089aa;" target="_blank">Kris'</a> friends might be giving away <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><span style="color: #0080ff;">RAKS</span></strong></span> of their own, so make sure you stop and give some love to everyone. </span>The winner will be announced on Sunday, March 18th. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Well, well, what can I say? I've had the privilege and the honor of getting to know Kris both through blogland a few years ago and meeting up with her while she was here on Oahu tending to her beautiful son who was born a bit early at the Queen's Medical Center. She is nothing but a sweet and generous soul who always thinks about others. Well, today we celebrate Kris as we think of her on this special day!</span><br />
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I recently purchased the Sizzix Eclips machine which I've had my eye on since last year. Couldn't decide whether to get the Silhouette Cameo or Eclips, but in the end, my mind was set. I've been cutting up paper like crazy and playing around with numerous SVG files. FUN, FUN, FUN!!! <br />
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I cut out these 3D letters using the <b><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=267">3D Letters SVG Kit</a></b> from <b><a href="http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=index">SVGCuts</a></b>. It was pretty fun, but I do have to admit, the "S" was the hardest to put together because of its curves. I added some details to the letters . . . a cloud, a white picket fence, and some butterflies. The little girl sitting up there on the "R" is <b><a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Maisie_Sitting_Pretty.html">Maisie Sitting Pretty</a></b> from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/index.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Lili of the Valley</a> and the bunny on the "S" is from the <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/clear-photopolymer-stamps/lucky-bunnies-clear-stamp-set.html"><b>Lucky Bunnies - Clear Stamp Set</b> </a>from <b><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/">TGF</a></b>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I just want to wish Kris the best birthday ever! You are dear to my heart and nothing but LUV 4 U!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now, hop on over to Sony's blog {<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://sonia-studio60.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span></b>}. Remember, if you get lost along the way, the </span> <span style="color: #0080ff;"><strong>MASTER LIST</strong></span> is on the <a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0089aa;" target="_blank">Lollipop Crafts Blog.</a> Thanks for stopping by today! :)</div><div style="font-family: arial;"></div><br />
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<img border="0" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="400" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-53742926727741102202011-10-31T07:19:00.000-10:002011-10-31T07:19:34.626-10:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Happy Halloween y'all! Wow, it's been a while since I last posted anything or been around blogland for that matter. I've been really busy with life, but trying to get some Halloween projects done too. Here is a creation that I sort made up. I made 12 of these to give to my hubby's 7 secretaries, my DS's teacher, my DD Tiny Tots teacher, and some friends. It all started when I saw my sweet blogging friend, Kris' post about her lollipops. Click {<a href="http://klusivekreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/lollipop-lollipop.html"><strong>HERE</strong></a>} to see her post! I changed up the dimensions of the lollipop wrapper to fit a Dum Dum Lollipop instead of a Tootsie Roll Pop. Some of you know that I was an elementary school teacher before becoming a SAHM. I remember singing "5 Little Pumpkins" with the kids thus coming up with this project. I cut the houses with Tim Holts Townscape die and the tree with Tim Holtz Branch Tree. I used EK Success Pumpkin punch as well as MS Grass and Iron Fence punch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Sorry for the bad photo. Here is the song/poem, 5 Little Pumpkins attached to the back. The Haunted House is from the Lawn Fawn Happy Haunting set. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">On a very sad note, we recently lost a very dear and wonderful human being last Wednesday, Dean Harvey. Dean is my hubby's cousin and they were extremely close. Some of you know the story behind how my baby boy, Asa, got his middle name. Click {<strong><a href="http://luvnthejourney.blogspot.com/2010/11/baby-favors-and-name.html">HERE</a></strong>} to read a previous post about my story. Anyway, here is a picture of Dean and Asa meeting for the first time last December (2010). Asa was only a month old. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Click {<b><a href="http://trackfocus.com/featured/amazing-grace-dean-harvey-demonstrates-courage-calm-against-rare-and-deadly-disease">HERE</a></b>} to read an article written about Dean weeks before he passed away. The article tells of his CJD and the journey he's taken living with this most terrible disease.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I luv this picture of Dean with the sunset behind him. This day last August, he and his wife Kathi, renewed their vows at Maili Beach in Waianae. With family surrounded them, the day was perfect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We miss you so much Dean! You are now in the presence of the Lord. You now have your strength and your winning smile! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Thanks everyone for sticking with me through this post. I have another project that I made for Halloween. Hoping to share it this week. My Asa is turning 1 soon and I'm trying to get all the details done for his 1st birthday party. Yep, crazy Mama trying to do everything myself and I really, really don't have the time. Plus, Dean's funeral service will be 2 days before Asa's party. Boy, our family will be so busy but just happy that we can all be together supporting each other during this time of loss and this time of celebration. So, if I'm not around to check you out, you know what I'm doing . . . family stuff and party stuff! Urgh . . . once the everything is done, I'll be relieved. Okie dokie . . . catch ya laters!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-88243897658856938142011-10-14T00:00:00.001-10:002011-10-14T00:00:11.013-10:00September C.A.T.S. - Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Good morning! This post is long overdue . . . notice that my title says "September C.A.T.S.". I know, it's almost half way through October. So funny 'cause my C.A.T.S. partner, <strong><a href="http://stampingunderthesun.blogspot.com/">Enjoli</a></strong>, and I emailed each other to say that we will be late in making our deadline. She's so busy with work, caring for her kids, and her new venture with <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarshackcrafts">Sugar Shack Crafts</a></strong>. For me, I had a lot on my plate too. Anyway, we finally got around to completing our card and tag set for one another.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is what I received from Enjoli. She created an easel card using Ayako from <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong>. I really luv the washi paper Enjoli used with the pattern of cherry blossoms scattered throughout the paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now here is the tag that came with the card. Cute, cute, cute! :) Thank you so much Enjoli!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Since the theme for September was <strong><span style="color: #e06666;">FLOWERS</span></strong>, I decided to make my own flower out of felt. Wanna know how I made that flower? Check click {<strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdtXNYeKOA&feature=player_embedded#!">HERE</a></strong>} for a video tutorial by <strong><a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Beate Johns</a></strong>. Whenever I need ideas or inspiration, I head on over to Beate's blog. She's so creative! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The image on the belly band of this card is from the <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=Laugh+Lines"><strong>CC Designs</strong> <strong>Laugh Lines</strong></a> called <strong><a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1311&products_id=14966">Flower</a></strong>. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is what the insert looks like. The sentiment is from <strong><a href="http://www.purpleoniondesigns.com/">Purple Onion Designs</a> </strong>called <strong>Flower Quotes</strong>.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's my tag. Doesn't look like much, but hang on. This is how it works.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is a Telescope card/tag. I first saw this on <strong><a href="http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/2011/09/birthday-telescope-card.html">Creations by Patti's blog</a></strong> and then on Jenny's blog, <strong><a href="http://crazyforpaper.blogspot.com/2011/09/telescoping-snowman.html">Crazy for Papercrafting</a></strong>. It must've been a sign for me to try it and I luv'd the idea. When you slide the middle layer over, the largest piece is revealed. There she is!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's when you slide the smallest layer over to reveal the middle layer. I created another insert for this pocket tag to write a little message.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, that's it for me! I've had so much fun participating in my GF <strong><a href="http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/">Joy</a></strong>'s C.A.T.S. If you want to participate, check out her <strong><a href="http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/">blog</a></strong> for more information. Have a great weekend!</div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-11901368174503273472011-10-12T08:46:00.000-10:002011-10-12T08:46:19.882-10:00An ODD Trick or Treat . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey all! :) I think my brain, my hands, and my being has been on a vacation. I must say, I really needed it though. It got me to wanna ink up something and color. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I took the plunge and got me SOME ODD GIRLS! What did it was seeing that SOG Kimono Kaylee and I had to have her . . . then I got me more! Some in digi and some in clear stamps. For today's card, I used Gwen from the clear stamp set, HollyDay Gwen. The set comes with a couple of sentiments and some holly berries including Gwen. Since Halloween is just weeks away, I thought I'd tackle my first Halloween card for this year. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I colored her with copics and stuck to the purple and black theme. The background behind Gwen was inked with one of my new Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fall Limited Edition set, Seedless Preserves. I slightly distressed the edges with Black Soot. Behind that, I punched 7 Spiderwebs with my MS punch and adhered them to the back of the circle. Added a few spiders, twine and a tag . . . voila! Done! :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a close up of Gwen and her spidey friends.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I decided to enter her in some challenges. Boy, it's been ages since I've actually done that. Well, that's it for me. Thanks for stoppin' in today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Challenges:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://someoddgirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-odd-girl-brings-you-sketch.html">Some Odd Girl Blog</a></strong> - Sketch Challenge</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/simon-says-halloweengoth.html">Simon Says Stamp Challenge</a></strong> - Halloween or Goth</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/2011/10/pixie-cottage-challenge-91-dark-and.html">Pixie Cottage Challenge #91</a></strong> - Dark & Spooky</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-67distressing.html">Truly Scrumptious</a></strong> <strong>#67</strong> - Distressing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/10/cupcake-163-halloween.html">Cupcake Craft Challenges 163</a></strong> - Halloween</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-52-critters.html">Lollipop Crafts #52</a></strong> - Critters</span></div><br />
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<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-30923252377693414112011-10-06T15:39:00.000-10:002011-10-06T15:39:08.593-10:00Winner!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">Helllllooooooo!!!! Boy, my brain and my body has been on a break! Then again, what's new? :) Seriously, my family and I have been fighting off a cold and it's still lingering. The baby has a bad cough and runny nose, my DD still has the sniffles, and I have the bad cough. I hope you're all staying well and healthy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, just wanted to pop in and announce the winner of my Week #4 giveaway. I so enjoyed all your creative answers throughout the past 4 weeks and this past week was no exception. DREAM JOB? As a little girl I've always wanted to be a teacher. Guess what? It was my job up until I had my firstborn and then became a SAHM. But, I think my ultimate dream job would be . . . a Forensic Scientist. I luv the mystery, the gross-ness, the blood, the "everything" involving a crime/murder scene. Yes, I enjoy watching CSI, NCSI, The Last 48, Hawaii 5-0 . . . oh, that's when I have the time to watch them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, I think I've shared too much. I did receive a couple of emails to enter the giveaway which I included in the random draw . . . the winner of my Week #4 giveaway is . . .</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Creative Grammie!!!!</span></strong></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Congratulations Creative Grammie! Please email me with your mailing info. so I can get your goodies to the post office. Thanks again everyone for participating in the giveaways and mahalo much for always stoppin' in to visit! :)</span></span><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-48569315291850461522011-09-29T19:01:00.002-10:002011-09-29T19:01:01.400-10:00Boohoo . . . It's a Wrap!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Happy Friday my sweet dear friends! I'm torn in my emotions today as I write this post. Today is my last post as a DT member for the <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Farm Fresh Challenge Blog</a></strong>. I still can't believe 6 months have passed since I started with the team. It was such a refreshing experience and I had the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful, talented ladies through this experience. I'm definitely sad, but happy that there will be a whole new team to carry on creating with Marie's cute images! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now that my term is done, I can sorta take a step back {take a break of sorts} and just visit everyone on the blogs more often and create when I want and if I want. hee, hee! :) Asa's 1st birthday is soon approaching as well as the holiday season so I'll be pretty consumed in taking care of "business". Don't worry, I'll be around!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For my last post, the team was instructed to CASE another DT's card. What our team decided to do was surprise <strong><a href="http://www.papercraftingplace.blogspot.com/">Rachel</a></strong>, our wonderful Team Captain, by CASE'ing one of her cards! This is a tribute and a HUGE thank you to her for all that she did during this term (believe me, Rach is so on it when it comes to organization). Here is Rach's card that I chose to CASE:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCEwH2Sb2iylJZJW3dOQ69W_jkmOr8oi96Svz2H4KdrXyTYe3knupiq3mPW3WMPkmxcGGA6glp5TK_xMtEv_uC8qP1Y1-eb7y8gBhGsD5EjNsp90oesuEZAr1_1lCKVSKLcC93tnbFrsD/s1600/100_4201+%2528Large%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCEwH2Sb2iylJZJW3dOQ69W_jkmOr8oi96Svz2H4KdrXyTYe3knupiq3mPW3WMPkmxcGGA6glp5TK_xMtEv_uC8qP1Y1-eb7y8gBhGsD5EjNsp90oesuEZAr1_1lCKVSKLcC93tnbFrsD/s320/100_4201+%2528Large%2529.JPG" width="284px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I used Miss Anya . . . oops, I mean Miss Anyas'!!!! :) I chose 1 Miss Anya from each set (<strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-collection.html">Miss Anya Collection</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-love.html">Miss Anya Love</a></strong>,<strong> <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/rain-snow-shine.html">Rain Snow Shine</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-dressy.html">Miss Anya Dressy</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-lounge.html">Miss Anya Lounge</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-hats-off.html">Miss Anya Hats Off</a>,</strong> and <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/view-all-sets/miss-anya-bags.html">Miss Anya Bags</a></strong>), but only colored the one image in the middle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Notice that all the six Miss Anya's are stamped in Memento Desert Sand on Kraft cardstock? This represents the Design Team - - - <strong><a href="http://www.thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Jess</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://sparklecreations.blogspot.com/">Sparkle</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://liloshaggymoto.blogspot.com/">Leanne</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://beansscrapsandsheep.blogspot.com/">Emily</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://milliesmagicalmoments.blogspot.com/">Tasha</a></strong>, and myself. The one colored represents <strong><a href="http://www.papercraftingplace.blogspot.com/">Rach</a></strong>! :) Too corny, but thought it was fitting for my last card. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a closeup of Miss Anya Bags . . .</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Please upload your project in the Galleria under the FFF section. Thank you so much for all your support! I so appreciate you stoppin' in to visit me . . . this is not a farewell, just a "I'll-see-ya-around-blogland"! Have a great weekend!</div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-7113283351061645492011-09-28T17:57:00.000-10:002011-09-28T17:57:32.120-10:00Week #4 and a winner . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, well. Can't believe it's Week #4 of my giveaway. Before I announce the winner, I wanted to share my answer to my own question. What would I giveaway to the audience if I were Oprah? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. I'd pay off every single person's debt . . . in these tough times that we're living in, having a new start would be refreshing and stress-free!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. A vacation to the most happiest place on earth . . . Disneyland! :) I haven't been there in years---I'm looking forward to the day when my hubby and I can take our kids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. The camera of your dreams to capture each and every precious moment! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, now let's get to the winner of Week #3 . . . the winner is:</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">MIMI!!!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Congratulation Mimi! Please contact me with your mailing address and I'll be sure to get the goodies to you.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now to Week #4 giveaway.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have a MS Doily Lace Border Punch, a Papertrey Ink Flower Fusion set with a coordinating die, and a Miyono from Sister Stamps. These are all companies that I luv! :) Want this? All ya gotta do is comment below answering this question . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">What is your dream job?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">It doesn't have to be craft relate but if it is, I'd luv to know what it is! :) Again, PLEASE DO NOT POST OR LINK THIS GIVEAWAY ON YOUR BLOG. You have till Tuesday, October 4th to comment and I will pick a winner using Random.org. Catch you laters!</span></div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-26366057760978380382011-09-27T19:01:00.003-10:002011-09-27T19:01:00.480-10:00Be Thankful . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6CSmpz_6jYC8IVyuLVdFQqB262plKMm9IxNGZtMovViY_lw8XKJYvLd-OwqDDBH2oW7I5yHA311jrQeJvbaXBrsqjjPuMkZs1p_Y0X0DxkRUHz8YCX2emm5eKKYv2yw-lfUGBM6UCBuj/s1600/FairyPrincess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6CSmpz_6jYC8IVyuLVdFQqB262plKMm9IxNGZtMovViY_lw8XKJYvLd-OwqDDBH2oW7I5yHA311jrQeJvbaXBrsqjjPuMkZs1p_Y0X0DxkRUHz8YCX2emm5eKKYv2yw-lfUGBM6UCBuj/s320/FairyPrincess1.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I am so, so thankful for all that I have. I'm thankful for my family and friends . . . I'm thankful to be alive! :) I'm blessed! Well, over at the <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Farm Fresh Challenge Blog</a></strong>, we have a fall/autumn themed going on for Which One Wednesday (W.O.W.). Here's a photo inpiration to help you get your "Fall/Autumn" juices going. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, so here's my entire card that I made. The Fall season here in Hawai`i is pretty much the same as Winter, Spring, and Summer. No difference. I wish I could experience seeing the leaves turn colors . . . all I see are green leaves turning brown! :) LOL! I used the Clear <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/clear-photopolymer-stamps/fairy-princess-clear-stamp-set.html">Fairy Princess</a></strong> set. The fairies were small enough that I could fit two of them on the card. They are just fluttering through the leaves. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The W.O.W. challenge is open until Tuesday; entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner is chosen by random draw and wins a free digi of choice! Please upload your challenge cards/projects to <strong><a href="http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1102">TGF Galleria > Farm Fresh Challenges 2011 > Which One Wednesday > Photo Inspiration #4</a></strong>. That's it for me. I'll be back on Friday to share my last card as a Farm Fresh gal! </div><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-82386976364487145042011-09-21T06:26:00.001-10:002011-09-21T06:27:47.484-10:00Week #3 and a winner . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, it's Wednesday! That means it's time for week #3 of my 2nd blogaversary giveaway! Before I get to the goods, I need to announce the winner of the Christmas goodies. The winner by random draw is . . .<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ldemello!!!</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Congratulations ldemello! Please email me your mailing information and I'll get your goodies out to you. Let's see, what is my Christmas wish? That I'll make it through another year next year! LOL!! Seriously, life is CRAZY and I think I have more white hairs on my head now then I did a year ago!!! :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, for this week's giveaway, Week #3! What's up for grabs? Check it out!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Since I've gotten the Halloween and Christmas goodies out of the way, {<strong><span style="color: red;">bells ringing, bells ringing</span></strong>} it's time for some of my "<strong>Favorite Things</strong>" . . . Oh, how I miss Oprah!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am such a big fan of C.C. Designs and of course, Sweet November Stamps!!! :) Wanna win this? Just leave a comment here and answer this question by Tuesday, September 27th and I'll be back to announce a winner the next day. Remember, DO NOT POST OF MY GIVEAWAY. These giveaways are for those that have come by my blog and supported me along the way. What an adventure I tell ya!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">If you were Oprah, list 3 of your most FAVORITE THINGS that you would give away to your audience?</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Thanks for stoppin' in today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" /></div>1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-49842699458584272122011-09-18T19:01:00.002-10:002011-09-18T19:01:00.795-10:00THANKS for the MEMORIES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Good Monday Morning peeps! Today is our <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Farm Fresh MM Challenge</a></strong> and guess what? It's my turn to pick a card from the Gallery to CASE! I found this card by Tracey and thought it was fitting for my last post on the <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">FFC Blog</a></strong>. Here's the card that Tracey created . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-KA-zjiXoW85-RBwIyIFC38cIJVgaS2b86mNRDhFetrbQ5dVBSJOVRjb6j_Mbg34WvSyz56UJVhUggm4J4DCC8fPZlOzgoooHB8q49wV7o02tKze_7tpYW8sPtsAsiihSg8VaLWbJIf1/s1600/aloha3_twilson1424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-KA-zjiXoW85-RBwIyIFC38cIJVgaS2b86mNRDhFetrbQ5dVBSJOVRjb6j_Mbg34WvSyz56UJVhUggm4J4DCC8fPZlOzgoooHB8q49wV7o02tKze_7tpYW8sPtsAsiihSg8VaLWbJIf1/s320/aloha3_twilson1424.jpg" width="272px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well said Tracey! Perfect in every way since I'm from Hawai`i. I have one more week after this week then my term will come to an end. Can't believe Marie and Jess had enough confidence in me to stick it out for 6 months! I luv'd every minute of this experience and I've made some wonderful friendships along the way. Plus, I get to work with a bunch of gifted, talented gals too! You have all inspired me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is my CASE'ing . . . I've used <strong>HG Sing</strong>. Yep, she's strumming that ukulele, singing her heart out with a farewell song . . . Aloha `oe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Aloha `oe, aloha `oe (Farewell to you, farewell to you)</div><br />
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo (The charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers) <br />
One fond embrace, <br />
A ho`i a`e au (<span style="color: black;">'Ere I depart)</span><br />
Until we meet again.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a close-up of <strong>Sing</strong>. I think that sentiment was perfect for this card. Many memories made . . . many more to experience! :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, that's it for me today. I'll be back soon to share some more! :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Mystery Monday contest runs until Sunday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner is chosen by random draw and will win a free TGF single stamp of choice, so good luck! Please post your cards in the <strong><a href="http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1101">TGF Galleria - Home > Farm Fresh Challenges 2011 > Mystery Mondays > TWilson1424</a></strong>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't forget! You now have two ways to play! You can either CASE the card OR you can use it as an inspiration piece. Meaning that you can make the same style of card, use the same colors, etc, just as long as we can tell that you got your ideas from the showcased card. </div><br />
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<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-16171965720498654072011-09-15T19:01:00.039-10:002011-09-15T19:01:01.983-10:00White Out!<div style="text-align: justify;">This week for the <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">FFF challenge</a></strong> we want you to go "White Out" or in other words to do an all white or mostly white themed project. Can't wait to see all the beautiful and clean creations! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's my white on white. Ok, not entirely white, but close enough. The only color I added was to the stamped image of <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/cc-lula.html">CC Lula</a></strong>. She's quite a sassy kind of gal and couldn't see her without a splash of <strong><span style="color: #351c75;">COLOR</span></strong>!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used my Spellbinders Curved Rectangles to create the card and cut out a frame for it. Popped it up with Pop Dots for added dimension. The background was embossed, added some flourishes, and some white pearls. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/cc-lula.html">CC Lula</a></strong> up close.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice! Please upload your challenge cards to <strong><a href="http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1102">TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> White out</a></strong>. Also, upload to the InLinkz on the challenge blog.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thanks for stoppin' by today. I'm bracing myself for another full weekend . . . soccer games, a 1st birthday party, and a Yakudoshi party . . . oh, time, oh, time, where are you? :) Have a safe and fun weekend! </div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-77481793161485278182011-09-14T13:20:00.001-10:002011-09-14T13:23:33.146-10:00Week #2 & a winner . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Before I get on to the 2nd week giveaway, I just wanted to say how I enjoyed your answers to the Halloween question. For me, I remember being dressed in a Babushka type costume with a mask. The mask came with yellow blonde hair, a far cry from my black hair. :) I haven't seen old pictures in a long time . . . I think it would be nice to see them the next time I'm at my parents house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Ok, the winner of my 1st week giveaway is . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://being-craft-de.blogspot.com/">DENICE</a>!!!</span></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Congratulations Denice! Please email me your address and I will get your Halloween treats right over to ya! :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">Now for Week #2 of my giveaway. Here's what I put together. All you have to do is comment below and answer this question:</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">What is your Christmas wish for this year?</span></strong><br />
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Comment here by Tuesday, September 23rd and I will pick a winner using Random.org and post the winner on Wednesday. <strong>PLEASE, PLEASE</strong> . . . do not link my giveaway on your blog or post about it.<br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-5974193254995347812011-09-13T19:01:00.036-10:002011-09-13T20:30:32.159-10:00Roar! Simply Gorgeous!<div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you're having a purrr-fect Wednesday! I'm back with our <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">WOW Farm Fresh Challenge</a></strong>. Today is Sketch Wednesday and our fearless leader, <strong><a href="http://www.papercraftingplace.blogspot.com/">Rachel</a></strong>, has come up with this sketch:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, who do we have here? She's <strong>Cheeky Kitty</strong>! Oh, Marie has created this beauty in digi form and is ready for purchase tomorrow, September 15th! Purrr-fect for the Halloween season!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">I made a little treat bag and she crawled her way right on! Cheeky Kitty looks hot wearing her leopard skin outfit with black net stockings. ROAR! Simply gorgeous!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you are not aware, the Gallery has been down and Marie is doing her best to get it back up so you can play in our challenges, upload your pictures, browse around for inspiration, and what not. We have added the InLinks to the last couple challenges and to this one as well. Just upload on the challenge post. When the Gallery is up and running, you can upload there {<strong>TGF Galleria > Farm Fresh Challenges 2011 > Which One Wednesday > Sketch 11</strong>.}</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">The W.O.W. challenge is open until Tuesday; entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner is chosen by random draw and wins a free digi of choice! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Thanks for stoppin' by today!</div><div align="justify" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-88830312801501808812011-09-12T20:03:00.000-10:002011-09-12T20:03:52.326-10:00August C.A.T.S. Swap<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey y'all! Today I have a lot to share with you so brace yourself . . . THIS IS A LONG POST WITH TONS OF PICTURES!!!! :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am participating in <strong><a href="http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/">Joy</a></strong>'s C.A.T.S. swap (card and tag swap). It's a 3 month commitment . . . if you want to participate and join in on the fun, check out <strong><a href="http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/">Joy</a></strong>'s blog for more information regarding this C.A.T.S. swap. For the month of August, I was paired up with <strong><a href="http://www.captureaheart-cami.blogspot.com/">Cami</a></strong>. OMWord! She is so creative and so detailed oriented, I nearly crapped my pants! Well, check this out you'll see why . . .</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This month's theme was to use RIBBON. Ok, don't you just adore this? She used a bright fuchsia-ish ribbon like seam binding. I can't believe it! Cami made beautiful handmade flowers out of the ribbon and also added a bow to the hair of Candy Pip (Sugar Nellie). I'm just in awe!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now let's take a look inside the card. Can you say, WOW! What a luv-ly scene from the blades of grass to the white picket fence to the cute house Cami created! Cherry Pip is one lucky girl to be a part of this scene. I luv how Cami created the roof sidings with velvet pink ribbon. So, so clever!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now this is the tag using Cherry Pip. Absolutely luv the soft pinks (ahem, one of my fav colors)!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The front swings sideways to reveal or write a little message. Neat-o, I really need to snake this idea using a brad to do that! Aren't you just floored? And guess what? They are MINE to keep! :) Cami's coloring is out-of-this-world! <strong><span style="color: #ea9999;">THANK YOU SO MUCH CAMI</span></strong> . . . I'm so honored to have these in my possession! You amaze me!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now, receiving this made me a bit weary and I had sweat pouring out of my skin! I needed to come up with something special for Cami. What to do, what to do. Well, I saw a triple easel card made by the talented <strong><a href="http://expressionswithheart.wordpress.com/">Pam Sparks</a></strong>. Click {<strong><a href="http://expressionswithheart.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/all-that-scraps-magnolia-challenge-12/">HERE</a></strong>} to see Pam's card . . . gorgeous! I completely CASE'd her card. Oh, Pam has a wonderful video tutorial on how she photographs her cards. Click {<strong><a href="http://expressionswithheart.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/make-your-own-light-tent/">HERE</a></strong>}. I'm always curious about how others photograph their work. Since viewing Pam's video, I have built my own light tent . . . yes, ALL BY MYSELF! Couldn't wait for the hubs to do it 'cause it'll never get done. Thanks Pam! You are a true inspiration!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For the front, I colored up Twirl Anya and created a background for her. The scalloped border, which is a scalloped velvet ribbon, was attached to the back of the image piece. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After coloring Twirl Anya, I decided to add a Maggie to the scene. Cami is an absolute Maggie fan and couldn't give her a card without it. I also added this cute Fairwee Josie to the scene. She is created by the very talented <strong><a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/">Amy Young</a></strong>. The mushroom Josie is sitting on is from the new clear set by TGF, My Fairy Princess. There's my attempt at making a flower using the scalloped ribbon. My flower just doesn't cut it compared to Cami's flowers.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a side view of the easel card.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is what it looks like laid down flat.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now on to my tag. I used the Lacey Circle nestie to create my tag and again, I've colored up Twirl Anya.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's the back side of the tag.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Phew, you made it to the end of this post! Thanks for stoppin' by today. I'll be back tomorrow with a FF Challenge . . . you won't want to miss this! :) A sneaky peek coming your way! </div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-53040588518123763202011-09-08T19:01:00.010-10:002011-09-08T19:01:02.075-10:00You're Hot and You're Cold . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Hey, hey! I'm back with a <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Farm Fresh Challenge</a></strong> card! Well, this week, the challenge is "You're <strong><span style="color: red;">Hot</span></strong> and You're <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Cold</span></strong>"! Yep, it's that Katy Perry song. If you're not ready to end summer, then create a "<strong><span style="color: red;">HOT</span></strong>" card/project . . . if you are done with summer and can't wait to cozy up for the winter season, then make a "<strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">COLD</span></strong>" card/project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, I went with a <span style="color: red;">HOT</span> & <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">COLD</span> card. You be the judge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I used the newly released <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/miss-anya-bags.html">Miss Anya Bags</a></strong> set and went with a winter theme. Miss Anya with pigtails is wearing a luv-ly sweater for the <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">cold</span> weather. She's also very stylish and is a hip chic carrying a zebra printed bag. Isn't she <span style="color: red;">HOT</span>, <span style="color: red;">HOT</span>, <span style="color: red;">HOT</span>? See told ya . . . <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">winter</span> theme . . . <span style="color: red;">HOT</span> chic? :)</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdUQsVRi7raIRrWRjtqPz0z33-7YjoL3u93_N2ZMC8318aOt5LGGfNKHXafCUCG4gPShrcJzWjsl7IDQqePVXUBjaAPqiizLcb8M_fliRgpe5EPqG3_nG3OTlK6FHD6bB7WjVdQxcEPmp/s1600/MsAnyaBagsPigtails1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdUQsVRi7raIRrWRjtqPz0z33-7YjoL3u93_N2ZMC8318aOt5LGGfNKHXafCUCG4gPShrcJzWjsl7IDQqePVXUBjaAPqiizLcb8M_fliRgpe5EPqG3_nG3OTlK6FHD6bB7WjVdQxcEPmp/s320/MsAnyaBagsPigtails1.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a close up of <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/new-products/miss-anya-bags.html">Miss Anya Bags</a></strong>.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner with the DT's fave project will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice! Please upload your challenge cards to <strong><a href="http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1103">TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> Hot & Cold</a></strong>. Come join in on the fun! :) Have a great weekend!<br />
</div><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-26694550825182922482011-09-08T00:00:00.001-10:002011-09-08T00:00:19.614-10:00Have I really . . .<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-small;"><strong>{Sorry for the absence . . . when I said I needed a rest and break over the long Labor Day weekend, I meant it. No blogging so I hope I didn't miss anything.} :) </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">. . . been blogging for 2 years? Yep, I think so! I set up my blog around August of 2009 and did my first posting in September. Well, well, I suppose I should do a giveaway then. I will be doing 4 giveaways for my 2nd Blogaversary . . . one per week. Craft stuff is filling my bin that I've gathered over time. Sometimes I find great deals and sometimes I just buy duplicates for the "just-in-case". Can't hoard it all so this is my way to give back and say THANK YOU to those that follow my blog and to those that I've built a wonderful friendship with through blogging.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't have any strict rules for this CANDY giveaway. All you have to do is comment and answer the question:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">What was your most favorite Halloween costume that you wore during childhood (or adulthood if you still dress up)?</span></strong></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Comment here by Tuesday, September 16th and I will pick a winner using Random.org. <strong>PLEASE, PLEASE</strong> . . . do not link my giveaway on your blog or post about it. This is for those sweet people that come by here . . . you've given me nothing but luv and encouragement over these past 2 years!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" /></div>1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-68501872789385266722011-09-01T19:01:00.019-10:002011-09-01T20:50:58.154-10:00By The Numbers . . . A "21st" Birthday!<div style="text-align: justify;">Phew, I made it to Friday!!! It was sure a busy week for me, but let me tell ya, I had a blast posting everyday! Haven't done that in ages! This week over at the <strong><a href="http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Farm Fresh Challenge Blog</a></strong>, we're doing things "By the Numbers". Meaning? All you have to do is use a number on your project! Paper, stamp, embellishment, doesn't matter. Easy, peasy right? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's what I came up with. I made a treat bag for a special friend who is turning "21" soon. Ok, not really 21, but she's 21 at {HEART}! Found the tutorial {<strong><a href="http://www.chicnscratchlive.com/2011/09/12-weeks-of-halloween-week-4.html">HERE</a></strong>} . . . it's super easy and makes for a fast gift wrapping. This treat bag measures 4 1/2 x 10 inches. Yes, it's GIGANTIC! It's the perfect size for what I have inside too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9AJQDD5u2izi6Ewe29WgIef6KxaY2W6auemn0d3qu2fFXzrOWgLFnGaVcKJjUKGi51Nd-kUb0BBt3oz2JjKSq5bN7tVBqxwBlt8psZ2QStLiR6w1KGLCisCI4kgKuiN9xEpfIxkYIGfT/s1600/BirthdayAnya2_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9AJQDD5u2izi6Ewe29WgIef6KxaY2W6auemn0d3qu2fFXzrOWgLFnGaVcKJjUKGi51Nd-kUb0BBt3oz2JjKSq5bN7tVBqxwBlt8psZ2QStLiR6w1KGLCisCI4kgKuiN9xEpfIxkYIGfT/s320/BirthdayAnya2_1.jpg" width="160px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a closer look at <strong><a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/rubber-stamps/anya-ian/birthday-anya-ii.html">Birthday Anya 2</a></strong>. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice! Please upload your challenge cards to <strong><a href="http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1103">TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> By the Numbers</a></strong>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">That's it for me today. I think I need a must deserved break from blogging this weekend . . . will be back soon though. I'm feeling a bit generous and I'm in a celebrating kind of mood. So, if you have a sweet tooth, I'll be back with some CANDY!!! :)</div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-5531541472298998172011-09-01T00:00:00.003-10:002011-09-01T00:08:21.618-10:00Release Day! Happiness Always . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">Today is the day! It's September 1st and it's release day for <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong>! Yay!!! Before I get to my last and final project, I just want to say thank you <strong><a href="http://crazyforpaper.blogspot.com/">Jenny</a></strong> for giving me this opportunity to participate in your release of these kawaii images. What a privilege and honor to work along side you, Denise, and <strong><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/">Debi</a></strong>! Arigato, arigato! :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, I saved this one for last since it took me some time to put together. I worked on this project for days . . . I could have finished it all in the same day, but hey, I got 3 kids, a busy schedule and very little time to myself. I'm so glad I finished and I get to share it with you! Here's my project:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is an Explosion Box. I've made these before, but wanted to try this topper. My sweet blogging friend <strong><a href="http://inksomething2.blogspot.com/">Kris</a></strong> did a wonderful tutorial on how she made her top. Click {<strong><a href="http://inksomething2.blogspot.com/2010/09/explosion-box-tutorial.html">HERE</a></strong>} for Kris' tutorial.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Once the lid is taken off, this is what the inside looks like. There she is, Ayako! She's the last of the 4 images being released today! The sentiment from SU says, "Happiness Always". </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's a top view to show you the floating cherry blossoms. I cut clear acetate in a spiral, attached one end to a panel and attach the opposite end to the trellis. Yep, created a scene for Ayako. The trellis was made using the MS Garden Trellis border punch. I added some grass as well.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Ayako and the butterfly (from the Kiyomi stamp) were propped up with more acetate. I have to mention that I colored Ayako's hair black, but I've added a tinge of BV08. I remember my grandmother having a purple tinge in her all white hair. Don't know if it was from the chemicals in the hair products she used or if it was her trying to be a hip grandmama! :) </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well, I'm so happy to have shared my creations with you . . . now go out and grab your <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong>! :) There are numerous locations on which to purchase them. Don't forget to click on over to <strong><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/">Debi's blog</a></strong>. She has more CANDY to give away! Thank you for sticking it out with me the whole week long. C u back here tomorrow . . . it's TGF - Farm Fresh time! :)</div><img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-48786110374349544252011-08-31T00:00:00.001-10:002011-08-31T00:00:01.553-10:00Sister Stamps Day 3 - A New Adventure . . . One To Treasure<div style="text-align: justify;">Good morning Sisters (& Brothers too)! Are you ready for Day 3 of the <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong> 2nd release? Today I'm featuring Yoko. I decided color her hair brown instead of black. Yoko's kimono is paper pieced with a printed origami paper that I had in my stash. I drew in lines on her pole to resemble a bamboo pole and a piece of gloss was added for more of a realistic feel.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Here's what I came up with. I saw a card on Patti's blog,<strong> </strong><a href="http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/"><strong>Creations by Patti</strong></a>. She calls it a Window Card. Click {<strong><a href="http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/2010/09/bat-window-card.html">HERE</a></strong>} to see her card. This is what the card looks like closed. Seems pretty flat right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's what the window card looks like opened up. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is a side view to give you an idea of how this card works. It's almost like a tent card to me. Pretty neat huh?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I hope you're enjoying all the sneak peeks of this 2nd release. There's one more image I have to share with you tomorrow then you'll be able to get your hands on these cuties on September 1st! :) Check out the <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong> blog for more inspiration and where you can purchase the release. Also, stop by <strong><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/">Debi's blog</a></strong> to see her creations and I'm sure she has some CANDY to give away! Thanks for stoppin' by today, see you tomorrow!</div><br />
<img border="0" height="70px" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6636/flourish1signature.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" width="200px" />1LuvnMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569352380970044741noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562760653069858898.post-20249514020528220372011-08-30T00:00:00.001-10:002011-08-30T00:00:08.105-10:00Sister Stamps Day 2 - From Me To You . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, it's me again and it's Day 2 of the <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong> 2nd release. Today I have a Box of Drawers to share with you. My sweet friend <strong><a href="http://stampinforthefunofit.blogspot.com/">Shirley</a></strong> made one of these a few months back & I got to make one with another friend as a make 'n take with <strong><a href="http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/">Joy</a></strong>. It's a fun box to put all kinds of treats and goodies. Click {<strong><a href="http://stampinforthefunofit.blogspot.com/2011/04/box-of-drawers.html">HERE</a></strong>} for Shirley's post and project . . . she links to a tutorial on how to make this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Nobu. I just adore this image and his playfulness. That is a toy drum that he's holding, but I don't know the Japanese name for it. If you know it, I'd luv to hear from you! I've colored him with copics and thanks to <strong><a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/">Amy Young</a></strong>, I tried my hand at the Superhero black hair technique! :) Click {<strong><a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2011/07/live-laugh.html">HERE</a></strong>} to see her video!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpH7iCmZl312lv-umaiaKhDQMCWNETNQg1w3SmNG2YDQgKV_PiUoED-qTmDV-HVN9D1ZS2UBEI0TuckEOH1I4dQjHqhml5eChotmpo7m1cGuwDsYqBrE2unUQ4d2UG4hT9UrIRIgbipeTW/s1600/Nobu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpH7iCmZl312lv-umaiaKhDQMCWNETNQg1w3SmNG2YDQgKV_PiUoED-qTmDV-HVN9D1ZS2UBEI0TuckEOH1I4dQjHqhml5eChotmpo7m1cGuwDsYqBrE2unUQ4d2UG4hT9UrIRIgbipeTW/s320/Nobu1.jpg" width="266px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's another angle of the box.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is the top view and the lid of the box. I used a banner die and stamped a sentiment on the banner.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When you take the lid off, the box opens up. Here are the 4 panels.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's the other side . . . YUM, YUM!!! Full of treats!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">On September 1st, you'll be able to snag Nobu and 3 other images in this 2nd release. Visit the <strong><a href="http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/">Sister Stamps</a></strong> Blog for the locations on which you can purchase them! Don't forget to stop over to Debi's blog, <strong><a href="http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/">Crafty Buzz</a></strong>! She has wonderful projects to share with you as well and some CANDY!! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">See ya back here tomorrow for Day 3!</div><br />
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