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Sweet Threads Simply Sent

I normally do not have the patience for cross-stitch.

HOWEVER....

These are small and doable.

This is a kit!  So you get everything that you need to do the project.  You get 8 cards and 8 envelopes along with all of the supplies (stamps not included).

I have never cross-stitched and I finally figured it out!  These samples are not perfect because I was learning and forgot to keep checking the picture.

Just cross stitch on the front and keep the stitches going straight up and down on the back!

Supplies:

• #126924 Sweet Threads Siimply Sent pg 22 Spring Catalog pg 22;
• Set:  #126370 Essentils pg 22 Spring Catalog;
• I did add dimensionals under the cross-stitch (not included in the kit)

Notes:  Pull the theads apart so that you are working with two strands out of the six.  I wish that I work with three or our strands on the cupcake base.  Oh well.  Next time!

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Happy Birthday to DiAnn!

I like to give a special birthday shout out to each of my Stamp Club members!

Today is DiAnn Ardessi's birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, DiAnn!

You see DiAnn tying a bow.  Her  husband, Ed, actually made each of us in the club a bow maker.  

Adjectives to describe DiAnn:  compassionate, engaging, talented.

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Patterned Occasions: Free 2013 Sale-a-bration set

This  little elephant is one of six stamps out of the FREE Sale-a-bration set.

Sometimes when I want to write a  thank you note, I do want to send a card that is simple and quick to make.

I always like to have quarter cards on hand.

Supplies:

• Set:  #129621 Patterned Occasions  FREE with a $50 subtotal order staring January 22nd;
• Card Stock:  Raspberry Ripple pg 152; Whisper White pg 156;
• Ink:  #126856 New In Color Markers:  Lucky Limeaide and Raspberry Ripple.  I used Daffodil Delight for the yellow, but you could use Starfruit out of the in color markers.
• Punch:  #119275 Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch pg 183;
• Big shot:  #125598 Labels Collection Framelits pg 191;

Book your workshop now and give both you and your friends the opportunity to select some of the FREE MERCHANDISE out the new 2013 Sale-a-bration Catalog.

You have 17 items to choose from!

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Feel Goods: Today is the first day to order from the Spring Catalog!

I love the saying on this card. 

I took inspiration right from the great idea in our Spring Catalog and went on and changed the card idea around a bit.

Supplies:

• Set:  #129684 Feel Goods pg 21 Spring Catalog;
• Card Stock and paper:  Early Espresso, Whisper White;  #131021 Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper (DSP) pg 20 Spring Catalog;
• Ink:  Early Espresso pg 156;
• Big Shot:  #129021 Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies pg 36 Spring Catalog;
• Accessories:  #129325 Basics Designer Buttons pg 20 Spring Catalog; #124262 Whisper White Baker's Twine pg 172;  #104430 Dimensionals; #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue pg 177;

Notes:

• I cut the DSP to 5 1/8"x 3 7/8".
• I put a dimensional under the button and then also glued it on with the Multipurpose glue. I will put a piece of card board over the button when I mail it.  I'm going to take it to the Post Office to see how much it will cost to mail this.  It will be worth it!

To order from the Spring and regular catalogs, click here.

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Cross My Heart with the Lattice Bigz Die

It has been a long time since I have used the Lattice Bigz Die.

I got some inspiration from Mary Brown to get started on this design.

Supplies:

• #126582 Cross My Heart (available on Thursday, January 4th) pg 26 Spring Catalog;
• Card Stocks:  Real Red, Whisper White;
• Ink:  Real Red;
• Big Shot:  #115958 Lattice Bigz pg 193; #117335 Polka Dot Emb Folder pg 189;  #130159 Hearts a Flutter Framelits pg 11 Spring Catalog;
• Punches:  #118074 Owl Builder Punch (for the tiny heart mounted on the saying) pg185;
• Accessories:  dimensionals under both the Lattice Die and the saying;

Notes: 

• The top white layer is 4" square.  The red layer underneath is 4 1/8" square; and the card itself is 4 1/2" square. 
• Can you see the Polka Dots on the 4" square?
• To make an envelope for this card, cut an 8" square of DSP or c/s and score it with the Diagonal plate at 3 5/8" in each direction.

You can order all of these products startingThursday, January 4th!

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Happy New Year!

This was the most fun that I have ever had on New Year's Eve.

And what I am doing up at 1:15 posting these pictures.  I am a morning person!  But at the other end of the morning!

I stepped out and decided to have a party!  There were about 15 of us.  We played games from 7:00 to about 11:15.  Doug brought his guitar and we worshipped the Lord right into the new year and ended with communion.  I can't think of a better way to start the new year!

I seriously have not laughed this much and this hard in a long, long, time!

Jenga again!

I went out a bought a game Monday afternoon.  Some people played this the entire evening!

Ed is testing the water here for a loose block of wood!

Linda doing the same!

Mike was Mr. calm, cool, and collected.

Well, it obviously isn't Ed's turn. And he is probably hoping that it will not get back around to him!

Ron is in the background playing Uno at the other end of the table.

We played Balderdash and Uno, too:)

Me, Harley, Judy, and Maura

And we can't overlook how much fun Doug brings to the party!

Well, I didn't get a picture of everyone.  We were so invested in our games!

Blessings for the best New Year ever in 2013!

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Hearts a Flutter Valentine

Here is my second trade for Leadership Training in Orlando.

We will be making this one in my Stamp Clubs this month.

Supplies:

• Set:  #122652 Delightful Dozen pg 140;
• Card Stock:  Real Red and Whisper White pg 153 and 156;
• Ink:  #126949 Real Red Classic Pad pg 153;
• Big Shot:  #130159 Hearts a Flutter Famelits pg 11 Spring Catalog; #125596 Fashionable Hearts Embosslits pg 189; #119277 Elegant Lines Embossing Folder pg 189;
• Accessories:#109070 White Taffeta Ribbon pg 173;  Mini glue Dots pg 177;

Note:  The Real Red card stock is 3 3/4" x 3" and the white is 3 1/2"x 2 3/4".

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Fun with my Grandchildren

I got to babysit my three grandchildren today for awhile.

The boys were given two wooden cars for Chirstmas so we pulled them out and they had a lot of fun painting them. (Jaelyn played "Princess" while they painted).

Wow!  They did such a great job at sharing the paint brush and taking turns with the paints.

I was really impressed!

I am working on my 140 trades that I am taking to Leadership in Orlando!

I am posting my second trade on Monday!

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Candlelight Christmas Thank You Card

Since I never figured out what to do with this particular design of paper, I decided to use it for a very simple thank you note.

I tried and tried to figure out something to go onto the front, and couldn't.  So I am just sending it like this with a stamped greeting and my thank you note inside!

I used the Stripes Embossing Folder on the white piece and that gives it a little bit more interest.

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Awesome Get Together!

Today I got together with friends who I don't see often anymore!  How special was this!!!

Lt to Rt:  Georgia, Jan, Debbie, Sandy

There was no one to take our picture, so Georgia was actually taking it!:)

We used to get together every two weeks to pray for each other and our families.  Debbie moved out of state and I changed churches, so now we don't see each other very ofter.

But when we do get together, it is a really sweet time!

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