tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26013126168500857372024-02-07T16:14:17.669-08:00Ramblings of a Paper CrafterL.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-28678218495772052132010-10-22T06:03:00.001-07:002010-10-22T06:03:49.778-07:00Paper Crafting Club???<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I am trying to decide whether or not to host an after-school paper crafting club. I would love to have more of a reason to get my supplies out but can 3rd and 4th graders handle it? <br/></div>L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-91995790254037885552010-07-18T07:25:00.000-07:002010-07-18T07:25:30.697-07:00Something to show for my time...Hello! I finally have a few pages to show off from the different crops I've been too lately. Who knew I would enjoy going to crops as much as I have? A friend I met through stamping classes has shown me the light! (Thanks Rosemary!) I went on a weekend retreat in June with her and a really great group o ladies. While the house we stayed in had a few things to be desired...okay, a lot to be desired I still enjoyed myself immensely. I have another set of pages to post but have to figure out where I put them.<br />
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Hope everyone has a great weekend!L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-31293593100593037432010-04-14T11:18:00.000-07:002010-04-14T11:18:03.375-07:00Stamp Show FunWell Girls (and any stray Guys that wander here),<br />
Spring is here and my time is finally freeing up for a little crafty goodness. The Eagle Scout's scrapbook was a success and I will take pictures of the pages I have completed for my son's book. I managed to sneak up to Allentown to the Heirloom Stamp Show on Sunday for about an hour and a half. My craft piggy bank is officially empty! I spent time at <a href="http://www.denamidesign.com/">DeNami Stamps</a>, <a href="http://www.impression-obsession.com/">Impression-Obsession</a> and <a href="http://www.clearandsimplestamps.com/store/pc/home.asp">Clear and Simple Stamps</a>. DeNami has been a long time favorite but the other two are sort of new to me. I say sort of because while I've seen cards two awesome bloggers (Hi <a href="http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/">Lori</a> & <a href="http://www.scrapbit.com/">Savitri!</a>) have posted using their products I didn't connect the dots. The dots are connected! LOL!<br />
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My son has a two hour mixed martial arts class tonight so I am hoping to put ink to rubber tonight while he and my husband are gone.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-27945781100471105522010-03-29T17:52:00.000-07:002010-03-29T17:52:24.581-07:00Boy Scout Biking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcehIhyphenhyphenK9VRdwlSZoz9qizhixpMnwELMdM2IY_eFy4CQxxGGtAZQ3CAPKqc3RNrR9zsVUnhomlQXhyphenhyphenonWmmFdP7bcKrUBknOJvrWAdmPkqdi3FvV88EPZwAeY7ts3fed5j12-lOcJl7Z0/s1600/IMG_0687_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcehIhyphenhyphenK9VRdwlSZoz9qizhixpMnwELMdM2IY_eFy4CQxxGGtAZQ3CAPKqc3RNrR9zsVUnhomlQXhyphenhyphenonWmmFdP7bcKrUBknOJvrWAdmPkqdi3FvV88EPZwAeY7ts3fed5j12-lOcJl7Z0/s320/IMG_0687_2.JPG" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVl_KZ-v0yrfJ8RGe-B8UB0HzWQjS1vKhStaNykw5JOT2AAvybBa6PtK-Wxmr5NiN74x-JhHhymgzBdQECtw4wRhiTkM2XXmTnSghaGt0_PifcU_WyCHNNFMRd-_FRa9L7V1kQ2BJWDt7/s1600/IMG_0688_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVl_KZ-v0yrfJ8RGe-B8UB0HzWQjS1vKhStaNykw5JOT2AAvybBa6PtK-Wxmr5NiN74x-JhHhymgzBdQECtw4wRhiTkM2XXmTnSghaGt0_PifcU_WyCHNNFMRd-_FRa9L7V1kQ2BJWDt7/s320/IMG_0688_2.JPG" /></a><br />
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The mountains in the background were cut using Going Places on my Cricut. I have gotten a lot of use out of it this past couple of weeks working on this project with Patty.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-77201852844256981522010-03-29T17:45:00.000-07:002010-03-29T17:46:35.750-07:00From Cub to Eagle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRyE5tEEpt9kPjWqOmiKolp5aMvF07Eii2G-7N6VAbMOEpsX6Le38URpYEXfx41EHhE9YM5MdVAdbpm05dxbXV7n7vDfjm8xszdBTIdkpSnatFoVOSYOBuGUHliE1kBx7YsSx77kH4W4g/s1600/IMG_0678_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRyE5tEEpt9kPjWqOmiKolp5aMvF07Eii2G-7N6VAbMOEpsX6Le38URpYEXfx41EHhE9YM5MdVAdbpm05dxbXV7n7vDfjm8xszdBTIdkpSnatFoVOSYOBuGUHliE1kBx7YsSx77kH4W4g/s400/IMG_0678_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is Ben, the son of my friend Patty. He earn the rank of Eagle Scout recently and his mom asked for some scrapbooking help. Here is what we came up with so far...<br />
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These are Ben's entries into the annual Pinewood Derby.<br />
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So while I have been crafting I don't have much to show. I've been popping around blog-land and loving what I see but won't have much to share for a bit. Hope everyone is happy and healthy!L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-1609581347012291272010-02-12T19:49:00.000-08:002010-02-12T19:53:53.505-08:00Valentine's Day 2010What a crazy week this has been. I only worked four out of five days due to the wild and woolly ride on the Snow-Coaster that we've been on around here. I did use some of the time to produce about half of the Valentine's Day card needed. I took my son to Target in between storms to pick-up a few things and I asked him if he wanted to pick out some Valentine's for his class. He said no, he would rather have my home-made cards 'cause they were better and that he would help make them.<br />
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Here is what "we" came up with. I put we in quotes because he mostly acted as a design consultant and occasionally punched something out.<br />
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I have more to post but will probably wait until Sunday night to do so. We have a busy weekend ahead of us.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-53197613130433718562010-02-08T15:56:00.000-08:002010-02-08T15:56:38.630-08:00DeNami<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl314C5G0z2LoO0TwlanKje4gQY5mNxXFoYrSOThuCdmO95jM3VLr5T1dKhsrGzZ2Ja8l-PKultkk0diqfO75iYlvOROAl1gA_ShPGllpd_11JvFSh7nGg_bFpdItrk7ZP6Ggv2BZdYYYf/s1600-h/IMG_0588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl314C5G0z2LoO0TwlanKje4gQY5mNxXFoYrSOThuCdmO95jM3VLr5T1dKhsrGzZ2Ja8l-PKultkk0diqfO75iYlvOROAl1gA_ShPGllpd_11JvFSh7nGg_bFpdItrk7ZP6Ggv2BZdYYYf/s320/IMG_0588.jpg" width="320" /></a>My son has a birthday party to attend this Sunday. While I will probably come up with something more masculine this one I made with a DeNami stamp and bright colors. The background is embossed using the Happy Birthday folder and the Swiss Dots can be found on the red mat. I used a Sizzix die for the yellow piece...Top Note cut in half. With another 12-24 inches of snow forecast for tomorrow night into Wednesday chances are I'll have some more crating time on my hands. It is a good thing...I'd rather be safe at home when it counts but I will be whining in June when I am still in school long after everyone else.</div>L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-60915670855486083032010-02-08T11:33:00.000-08:002010-02-08T11:33:53.925-08:00Save the Date Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWce8aDKmYO8Pv9fsb2IIkFZpEy7-kZ64-ppygJIpTmw5MvfPS2kElDu7memO5cRY7e97IY0YT8TNoF3TKSEnCQFRDnlDvx2wtLIxtDUNu00G8rJz4uc0_kuyTeiPMghKumb6im5KEul8W/s1600-h/IMG_0531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWce8aDKmYO8Pv9fsb2IIkFZpEy7-kZ64-ppygJIpTmw5MvfPS2kElDu7memO5cRY7e97IY0YT8TNoF3TKSEnCQFRDnlDvx2wtLIxtDUNu00G8rJz4uc0_kuyTeiPMghKumb6im5KEul8W/s320/IMG_0531.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzrWVzG3Vx_90qApzKxUpHdfM3kpOSJJWXhBtys4GkJPNHNidlBxpXVaCsaGRzlMEgBrGAOIGsRUeCz9DUwq47rs4Xewfblodp2NYqzXm3LnnOX6ZVJAdWZITw0N-DhM-WhwoI8Ma2zG7/s1600-h/IMG_0532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzrWVzG3Vx_90qApzKxUpHdfM3kpOSJJWXhBtys4GkJPNHNidlBxpXVaCsaGRzlMEgBrGAOIGsRUeCz9DUwq47rs4Xewfblodp2NYqzXm3LnnOX6ZVJAdWZITw0N-DhM-WhwoI8Ma2zG7/s200/IMG_0532.JPG" width="165" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMg_-K-4r0L-XsnyhhGQo4TWzj1uRxQEUeGL3M1FB5LEN17ppwlr5XJEK1Z864tX493my1R1_AOVXU5QC0sQ3nmjb79yuvyNyttvbdkoTBCMyNob1vyZpHi4SgSJCDUbqqKViPmm9fL5Y/s1600-h/IMG_0533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMg_-K-4r0L-XsnyhhGQo4TWzj1uRxQEUeGL3M1FB5LEN17ppwlr5XJEK1Z864tX493my1R1_AOVXU5QC0sQ3nmjb79yuvyNyttvbdkoTBCMyNob1vyZpHi4SgSJCDUbqqKViPmm9fL5Y/s200/IMG_0533.JPG" width="200" /></a>A dear friend who I've had the privilege to watch grow up is getting married in the fall of 2011. She wants to send out "Save the Date" cards. She bought one of the invitation kits from Michaels/ACMoore and after looking at it I was pretty sure I could make something that would be in the same color scheme (black and white with a damask pattern). She is thinking of having burgundy/maroon bridesmaid dresses so I wanted to tie that in, too. Overall, the card is pretty simple...it conveys what it needs to and would lend itself to mass production. The other card I've posted is a B&W birthday card I made at one of my friend Marge's workshops. I like it a lot and while not complicated it does have several more steps than the other. With a few changes it could easily be pressed into duty as well.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-85045120484087334492010-02-07T14:02:00.000-08:002010-02-07T14:02:17.288-08:00Snowy Creativity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7wcrgSCzyc0Kt0mo0BrOQxrqvJb4pRaMgBKuIku20_z36rVvgctjXy1RwFpV_POr_tfLTkJjmlp9s_ufDHARoP9zE8wZ8DPWi-T3JnWT0-F4gno7T1FqWRWZN2wuRhnCorp3wKRkf1Jb/s1600-h/IMG_0592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7wcrgSCzyc0Kt0mo0BrOQxrqvJb4pRaMgBKuIku20_z36rVvgctjXy1RwFpV_POr_tfLTkJjmlp9s_ufDHARoP9zE8wZ8DPWi-T3JnWT0-F4gno7T1FqWRWZN2wuRhnCorp3wKRkf1Jb/s400/IMG_0592.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here is a page I put together highlighting some fall fun my son had in the leaves. I am using my stash of stuff slowly but surely, including the sticker sheet that forms the majority of the page. I added some brads that covered up the pictures of brads used in on the sticker sheet and matting and am pretty pleased with the outcome. The title was cut with my Cricut Expression--Stretch Your Imagination. I started the page Friday night and finished it up the next day. Philadelphia and the surrounding area got whollopped with the second biggest snow storm ever. Around here we got about 26 inches...we are expecting more Tuesday into Wednesday. No work for me tomorrow...snow day! Will enjoy the chance to get in some extra craft time. Will be interesting to see if my son's school calls the day, too.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-77674483779980439852010-01-28T04:10:00.000-08:002010-01-28T04:10:16.642-08:00Farm FeverMy nephew had surgery on his knee last week and while he is recovering nicely it is still 4-6 weeks of staying off his feet. Not good when you consider he is extremely athletic and used to being able to burn off all his excess energy. I made him a simple card featruing SU's Farm Fever. Those silly puns always crack me up and I hope he will get a chuckle out of it as well. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SkAiYUmSq4nb6waFIJA8BHdnkijTZj5Qi-6i31rK2tkVeJscXmFOX1iJpxIWd6Dbv4mvBjqwvb_z-xX08PGVhjaYnP6cpQNouNiuHPrgetwr92EaaZuJBb0iMKPqVDqrhnkFyWVAJkHq/s1600-h/IMG_0530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SkAiYUmSq4nb6waFIJA8BHdnkijTZj5Qi-6i31rK2tkVeJscXmFOX1iJpxIWd6Dbv4mvBjqwvb_z-xX08PGVhjaYnP6cpQNouNiuHPrgetwr92EaaZuJBb0iMKPqVDqrhnkFyWVAJkHq/s320/IMG_0530.JPG" /></a>I colored piggy with my Copics, used a piece of a DCWV pattern paper and a scrap of ribbon that I think I've had for four or five years that finally came in handy. I used two punches, the scallop and the arrow is a punch that I doodled around to mimic the text in the image.<br />
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Our first night was spent dining with Chef Mickey and his pals. It was a great start to a wonderful vacation.<br />
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</div>My husband is a good sport. This Christmas my son received a gift called MindFlex. You use your brainwaves to control a fan motor that in-turn floats a little blue ball in the air...basic Bernoulli's principle at work. Add to the head gear you have to wear to play the game a Santa T-shirt and you have a huge potential for a "bah humbug" kind of moment but instead Les put on the shirt Russ had picked out for him for Christmas Day and strapped on the headset for the game. We all had a good time with the game even though it left a red mark on our foreheads where one of the sensors is located. <br />
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The paper is DCWV and the letters were cut from some chip board I had stashed away. Santa is pieced together from a die I've had forever with a little chalk to spice him up.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-32299334193519133052009-12-27T16:16:00.000-08:002009-12-27T16:39:38.778-08:00Happy Holidays!Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy New Year! I hope that your celebrations were everything you hoped for and more. For those who don't celebrate the holiday I hope you enjoyed your day no mater how you spent it. <div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKEq0seHgnIvQmCgTrvcHc-L_UEvwXKwfvUpNw-xJbP3nxNxxrRdiyoRCHYp88-Vo515IAv3FWeYVfCkESL-n2SVBNMNsVAJhDvmpxEeADbEq_jyTfN_e_7S4ZOn1AMH5YFncauMa-Qkv/s400/IMG_0493_2.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420076115119626418" /></div><div>This is my poor dog Scully. She was not thrilled to be an elf but I couldn't resist. She is a sweet little dog who put up with the hat and neck piece for all of 30 seconds.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have two cards to post today...the first is taken from one of my stamping magazines and altered. It was so simple to use a couple of embossing folders and a few scraps and I was set. I will probably make a few non-holiday variations of this card to put in a last minute gift I am working on. I won't see my friend until New Year's Day so I should have enough time to finish...good thing she doesn't read my blog, right?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYwEvhFAqFt-VZ_vCpNWiPoavD2Ua1qQR7NEhoMwxhYCsO2jvm5ZSCitx1juUxxZ6l5j12rGta8-HZahEzSMvGtRNvvlOLRMDJ2jymp8N-zsePd5FJ7PJY5KdUX6gj0K2ANzfY46s5JHg/s1600-h/IMG_7539.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYwEvhFAqFt-VZ_vCpNWiPoavD2Ua1qQR7NEhoMwxhYCsO2jvm5ZSCitx1juUxxZ6l5j12rGta8-HZahEzSMvGtRNvvlOLRMDJ2jymp8N-zsePd5FJ7PJY5KdUX6gj0K2ANzfY46s5JHg/s400/IMG_7539.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420076111144012610" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYwEvhFAqFt-VZ_vCpNWiPoavD2Ua1qQR7NEhoMwxhYCsO2jvm5ZSCitx1juUxxZ6l5j12rGta8-HZahEzSMvGtRNvvlOLRMDJ2jymp8N-zsePd5FJ7PJY5KdUX6gj0K2ANzfY46s5JHg/s1600-h/IMG_7539.jpg"></a>The last card was a clearance stamp set I got at Michael's some time ago and some bling I had left over. I used a scrap of ribbon and colored with my beloved Copic markers. As I looked at this picture I see some ways to improve the coloring I did but since the five of these I made were mailed before Christmas I guess I'll put my changes into effect the next time I work on this image.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNhm1Eso5wUVK2F_djl5O67yoDlhp8SsIURUs3ILXTBgCXnH9DNQMDWcA-iNKKPdLC2R2zut_YqruPEE61XIjaUZZaoUcpz5dY_3SUQTqFtUao_N5vEpCyphSrfMmqlcjkRMpixC7boqX/s1600-h/IMG_7536.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNhm1Eso5wUVK2F_djl5O67yoDlhp8SsIURUs3ILXTBgCXnH9DNQMDWcA-iNKKPdLC2R2zut_YqruPEE61XIjaUZZaoUcpz5dY_3SUQTqFtUao_N5vEpCyphSrfMmqlcjkRMpixC7boqX/s400/IMG_7536.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420076106685764466" /></a><br /><br /></div>L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-18282358546568673272009-11-29T19:45:00.000-08:002009-11-29T19:49:54.444-08:00Drummer Boy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZsjtmcraUZ2GdN9bE3caFnqcbzitPAz0cXERvZxX3pHco-wjmaricbq3DE-z3AkqPX_BOj6QxuIbzv6QeEMb-HKnIlf1QSK7MzqdPrqqPZSlB91axpIfIZ4IauQP22HfbaczrHgshL_L/s1600/IMG_7537.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZsjtmcraUZ2GdN9bE3caFnqcbzitPAz0cXERvZxX3pHco-wjmaricbq3DE-z3AkqPX_BOj6QxuIbzv6QeEMb-HKnIlf1QSK7MzqdPrqqPZSlB91axpIfIZ4IauQP22HfbaczrHgshL_L/s400/IMG_7537.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409738718187746226" border="0" /></a><br />I really like how this card came out. I pulled out a Debbie Mumm scrap pad I picked up last season for the DP and some scrap cardstock that I ran through the music embossing folder that Cuttlebug puts out. There is a little gold inking around the music and the gold stars and voila. I colored with my Copics.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-86959047204088787422009-11-28T19:31:00.001-08:002009-11-29T13:42:09.286-08:00Thankgiving Weekend Ramblings************************RAMBLING ALERT*******************<br /><br />What an odd weekend this has been for me. No turkey this year (my husband and his brother wanted ham for a change). No father-in-law at the table complaining how cold it was and talking about how much warmer it is in Florida.<br /><br />This is the first year in ten or more that I wasn't out with the other nuts at 3:30AM looking for the "best" deal on Black Friday. Our Chrstmas tree, which usually makes an appearance Black Friday afternoon is still tucked away in the basement and probably will stay there until next weekend although we did take advantage of a beautiful Sunday afternoon to get the lights up outside. I have 25 Christmas cards completed and I have about six projects I will most likely finish before Christmas because I won't be out going nutty shopping.<br /><br />I think that this year more than any in memory I am thankful for everything I have. While my husband and I both have jobs the economy has hit his industry hard, making the finances tighter around here than ever before and in tightening our belts like so many others in this nation it has given us both time to reflect on what is really important and shopping isn't it. I sat in my craft room and marveled at my own excess. I have stamps that have never seen ink, ink that has never seen a stamp and a full gamut of bling, baubles, ribbon and the like that I couldn't use in a year (or two or three...).<br /><br />So, to cap off my intorspective post, here is a partial list of some of what I am thankful for...<br /><br />God and all the blessings he continues to grant us<br />My husband and son and family<br />Our health<br />The friends I have<br />Our jobs (especially mine that provides great health care)<br />Living in a country where I can stand on the street corner and share my beliefs with anyone who will listen<br />My sisters...the two related by blood and those of the heart<br />My students, who so wonderfully teach me about life<br />My silly dogs, Mulder and Scully, who love me no matter what and always wag their tails when they see me<br /><br />I am also grateful for my cyber friends. Your comments have brightened many a day for me.<br /><br />LoriL.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-40667928847672429382009-10-25T11:13:00.000-07:002009-10-25T11:19:31.420-07:00Sleigh Full of Toys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxLrj0dDhuKimWd5FjPZEi1D7-4KNJmqDQgSuUt6aQ3kPt7pbPhZkDnYIrA4SuuQPDkfzCgm4G5560DNbeALcTz46rbLZbkkJgE9KkBwDfj1v3SxlB9vrQUa7jB4vJBmBfyUa0F-YmUJ9/s1600-h/IMG_7523.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxLrj0dDhuKimWd5FjPZEi1D7-4KNJmqDQgSuUt6aQ3kPt7pbPhZkDnYIrA4SuuQPDkfzCgm4G5560DNbeALcTz46rbLZbkkJgE9KkBwDfj1v3SxlB9vrQUa7jB4vJBmBfyUa0F-YmUJ9/s400/IMG_7523.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396602496700935586" border="0" /></a><br />I have had this SU set for a long time and yet this is the first time I've pulled it out and used it. I made six of this card to send out this year. The picture isn't great...it has a lot of shine to it that just isn't coming through. I have a couple of fall cards to post later today or tomorrow. <br /><br />Have a great Sunday!L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-36286267749590844122009-10-20T18:37:00.000-07:002009-10-20T18:47:23.249-07:00Christmas Card, Version 1<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2tZoGms_gUmlltqz6kQ8yLLBbRfoCY1KG11yB1pIGHHT5Cn0Inr0T9ylLIRgMgk-2yQ2hVdj1CKMvKMA6Xl96TsyvxZoRGP70vSQOf4nXi_IATTxjP0ppAfAoz-xU3WdGteXdBYLV7Ll/s1600-h/IMG_7520.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2tZoGms_gUmlltqz6kQ8yLLBbRfoCY1KG11yB1pIGHHT5Cn0Inr0T9ylLIRgMgk-2yQ2hVdj1CKMvKMA6Xl96TsyvxZoRGP70vSQOf4nXi_IATTxjP0ppAfAoz-xU3WdGteXdBYLV7Ll/s400/IMG_7520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394862050911610258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These are the first batch of Christmas cards I made...I went to my first Crop in September with my friend Rosemary and instead of scrapbooking, I used the 12 hours of time (less the time spent eating, visiting with a lovely set of ladies, and running my husband to get his car from the mechanics) to work on a couple of designs. I would never make it on a design team because I can't remember who the image is by or even where I got it. I think the DP is DCWV and I know I colored the images with my beloved Copics.<br /><br />Happy Wednesday!!L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-63781106112352702462009-10-15T15:49:00.000-07:002009-10-15T15:56:18.841-07:00A Boo-tiful Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WksoyidnOarPQ3qRoIfUnf1YLB4oZSUpBNOrghnvYF2SpKQPSUnqFvdW6QXtVslcFddZtQvmoca97sVz9tXqDQgmer2YGdHVwVart5T46QSd-3S1nBB97IL4cHNKdipvWpLIlwKkMEDa/s1600-h/IMG_7518.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WksoyidnOarPQ3qRoIfUnf1YLB4oZSUpBNOrghnvYF2SpKQPSUnqFvdW6QXtVslcFddZtQvmoca97sVz9tXqDQgmer2YGdHVwVart5T46QSd-3S1nBB97IL4cHNKdipvWpLIlwKkMEDa/s400/IMG_7518.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392963969694763250" border="0" /></a><br />This card is one of about five I made with hanted house Sizzix die I picked up for 50% off at AC Moore and a cute little skeleton by Eat Cake Graphics I got from Cathy at Paper Garden. The card came together in a flash.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-39804967194869200322009-10-14T16:38:00.000-07:002009-10-14T17:38:43.237-07:00Back in Action!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFlprv2825-zOyFeDTumOPNt3t4A6pbjkJtjezTnxw-OVdbDRXSKFCA276ClACtHVqH1KVwYWDtVXFi2vjh_GyN9lRVx-JYhpIdw9Ng299ukGwTBeQ8qe_Nd0kvV2Yt90U-zgjjAynCk5/s1600-h/IMG_7519.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFlprv2825-zOyFeDTumOPNt3t4A6pbjkJtjezTnxw-OVdbDRXSKFCA276ClACtHVqH1KVwYWDtVXFi2vjh_GyN9lRVx-JYhpIdw9Ng299ukGwTBeQ8qe_Nd0kvV2Yt90U-zgjjAynCk5/s400/IMG_7519.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392604609010773810" border="0" /></a>Where exactly does time go? August slipped into September and now we are half way through October! I've been sort-of crafty since my last post and have a few things to share. <br /><br />Here is an unfinished card I am working on. The images are from Stamps by Judith. I really like her stuff, especially the versatility of them. This image is actually three separate stamps. I colored them with my Copics and will just be adding some ribbon with a tag saying "boo" on it to finish it off.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-62878182744590701192009-08-07T15:05:00.000-07:002009-08-07T15:25:09.271-07:00Almost Back in the Crafting Saddle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTZBGBa-BEWrTPtkroWqe5m18l2S1POB2V7qmpRWQAMJBysCoRMyjudwHpXf2HbOZuyWbhuEh0aSdMAUJOXcaSU0HxbPBQpIA605Iv7VYqDws90aC-1dH4HjHN2OxJ4Z3lzFPGmwokSg-/s1600-h/IMG_0359.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTZBGBa-BEWrTPtkroWqe5m18l2S1POB2V7qmpRWQAMJBysCoRMyjudwHpXf2HbOZuyWbhuEh0aSdMAUJOXcaSU0HxbPBQpIA605Iv7VYqDws90aC-1dH4HjHN2OxJ4Z3lzFPGmwokSg-/s400/IMG_0359.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367348552878057890" border="0" /></a>Here is my second cast. It got decorated today at VBS. It was a great week but I am glad it is over---I am exhausted!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZS2tHpZ30lWS62jRjT9Z1Bcki06ZVC2EHJvpdhJxnkZaQDoJjFWbLC2h0A7umJRjM6p2ZymSCi8cIb0Zj0pVZaT8sbEKsfylnBCcDwQ-EoIddYVtWs6gYDOG1wQKSUNqVXGSfUM85Xdl6/s1600-h/IMG_0349.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZS2tHpZ30lWS62jRjT9Z1Bcki06ZVC2EHJvpdhJxnkZaQDoJjFWbLC2h0A7umJRjM6p2ZymSCi8cIb0Zj0pVZaT8sbEKsfylnBCcDwQ-EoIddYVtWs6gYDOG1wQKSUNqVXGSfUM85Xdl6/s400/IMG_0349.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367348535939547362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is my son's Lego Club 2009 Book. We put it together using a clear acrylic book I picked up at <a href="http://www.creativeinkling.com">Creative Inklings</a>. I love this store and am hoping the economy leaves this sweet little store alone. While AC Moore and Michel's are great for the basics, this store rocks for the special touches.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEJreyDlXmu2omC1YEJwSKSQS1mO6KOWqAA1hdipCvf1LnwQCp9EGWWEcqX84fxVa9NpvOAM8VjY9UEUDtkYZE3kfuoxME1n8FYXSL2dK_V_RX9BWBcDGZa9CoDf0ApCaErPgn-ANj2mL/s1600-h/IMG_0346.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEJreyDlXmu2omC1YEJwSKSQS1mO6KOWqAA1hdipCvf1LnwQCp9EGWWEcqX84fxVa9NpvOAM8VjY9UEUDtkYZE3kfuoxME1n8FYXSL2dK_V_RX9BWBcDGZa9CoDf0ApCaErPgn-ANj2mL/s400/IMG_0346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367348530912961282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BR4T2L9gk0qXeXSa8V0VA7pJ4LU5VAyWJx4Rg5BLvEI4fYffWV5yrKeyyNfj_yFFw0P3R_kS3EqMztT-cgZLOBadiOceMeyVb5W0xs2SkaBp7Fx6-RZRw80X4xMFKkkmFe-4oBCKUjQS/s1600-h/IMG_0353.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BR4T2L9gk0qXeXSa8V0VA7pJ4LU5VAyWJx4Rg5BLvEI4fYffWV5yrKeyyNfj_yFFw0P3R_kS3EqMztT-cgZLOBadiOceMeyVb5W0xs2SkaBp7Fx6-RZRw80X4xMFKkkmFe-4oBCKUjQS/s400/IMG_0353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367348808070633042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This card is simple. A stamp I picked up at CK Valley Forge for 1/2 price and a couple Nestabilities I picked up as well. The scalloped oval was airbrushed with my Copic air brush system and the image was colored with Copics as well.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-73491582821198365472009-07-11T15:58:00.000-07:002009-07-11T16:05:38.661-07:00Easing Back Into PostingI have been easing back into spending time on the computer and crafting, which I have really missed these past few months. I am scheduled to have my left hand done (carpal tunnel and deQuervain's tendinitis) on the 31st of July but it really shouldn't be too bad as I know what to expect this time.<br /><br />I have some stuff to post and will get to it later tonight. I have a leg of lamb in the oven that is in need of attention.L.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601312616850085737.post-57605335645076749732009-06-16T17:17:00.000-07:002009-06-16T17:27:27.202-07:00One Down, One to Go!Hello Everyone!<br />My right hand is out of its cast and I am typing without too much discomfort! Surgery and recover went well and now onto a month of therapy to build the strength in my right hand. I am scheduled to have my left hand done the last day of July. So for now, it is full steam ahead for crafting!<br /><br />LoriL.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06787934863858571590noreply@blogger.com2