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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're going <span style="color: magenta;"><b>PINK</b></span> . . . or at least our October boxes are! And because we know our subscribers want to share the love too, we will be making a donation on their behalf to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Together, we will make a difference! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong>Subscribe!</strong> If you're new to Paper Pumpkin, click here to get started. Your first kit will arrive in a <b><span style="color: magenta;">limited-edition pink box </span></b>that you'll want to hold onto forever-and <strong>we'll</strong> <strong>donate $2 because</strong><em></em><strong>you're new</strong>! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong>Stay active</strong> if you're a subscriber so we can donate $1 for you. Only those who receive the October shipment will be counted for the donation. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong>Spread the word!</strong> Help us get as many new subscribers as possible. Every current subscriber adds $1 and for new subscribers it's doubled, so let's get the word out and raise as much as possible. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remember, those who get the October kit will not only be donating to a good cause, but they will also get a one-time only, <span style="color: magenta;"><b>pretty pink Paper Pumpkin box</b></span>! No one will want to miss it. Promise.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong>More About BCRF</strong><br /><br />The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $550 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world. This year BCRF has invested $58.6 million in research, to support over 235 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents, including $11.6 million to the international Evelyn H. Lauder Founder's Fund focused on metastasis. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness programs, BCRF remains one of the nation's most fiscally responsible nonprofits. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization with an "A+" from CharityWatch, and has been awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars 13 times since 2002. For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.bcrfcure.org/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.bcrfcure.org</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Additional Details: </strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All funds will be donated in US dollars. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mini spoiler alert! The October project inside the pink box is just as awesome as always, but we should probably let you know that it is not a pink project. That's all we're saying. ;) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Funds will be donated based on number of subscribers instead of boxes shipped. But, if you want more than one pink box, you can always increase your subscription quantity by logging into your account at PaperPumpkin.com <strong><span style="color: magenta;">before October 10</span></strong>.</span></li>
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Soooo.. you heard Christmas is coming soon, right? Ugh... I know.. me too!!! But.. I like to prepare and I'm guessing sales and deals are not far away in your mind as well. What about those PRE-holiday sales????<br />
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StampinUp! has sooo many amazing things on sale right now and I KNOW you don't want to miss out!! I've set up two new pages on my blog to help you find those and find them QUICK!! No rifling through the magazine or holiday catalog... so hop on here and you can find the WEEKLY DEALS along with the many, many items StaminUp! has in it's CLEARANCE RACK!!! How easy is that???<br />
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OH!!! AND... see this BEAUTIFUL butterfly thinlet?????<br />
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And there are more!!! Even a beautiful Christmas Ornament die! Just click on the tab above and see all the sales and deals. <br />
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Remember... the Weekly Deals are only good Tuesday, midnight (MT) thru Monday 6:50 PM (MT) so hurry and remember to check back every week for the latest updates!<br />
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If you need help, please feel free to contact me at my StampinUp! site <a href="http://www.imtinag.stampinup.net/">HERE</a> or e-mail me at mystudioart@aol.com. Of course, find me on Facebook as well... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.galvangilliland">HERE</a>. <br />
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Copics I used:Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-82911912034541923162015-09-04T07:00:00.000-05:002015-09-06T21:49:03.846-05:00Things are Changing!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I cannot believe it's been almost two years since I wrote on this blog. But, time changes lots of things. Just like they say in Iowa about the weather... "wait a minute and it will change". <br />
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So let me tell you about a few changes that have happened in the two years I've been away from this blog. <br />
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My son graduated from high school last May and now I have a freshman in college. So much to do for him to get ready and then move him in that I really wanted to say..."stay home... who needs college?" LOL But, alas, he is doing wonderfully and really loving the whole experience thus far. My daughter is in her final year of middle school. Still in band and going strong in that direction. <br />
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I have had THREE surgeries on my knees since last September. Most recently, my right knee was replaced and though I have a nice scar which is healing much better than I had expected, it is sooo nice to be able to stand on that leg without pain. My left knee will need to be replaced at some point, but not for awhile. Cortisone is doing its magic and keeping me comfortable. <br />
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Now for the FUN/GOOD stuff!!! I have decided to become a <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/imtinag/">StampinUp</a> </b>demonstrator again!!!!! I really enjoy setting my own hours to work or not work and the awesome extra benefits you get for selling their project is more than enough to keep me entertained for months!!! I have a fabulous up-line and I have worked on other design teams with a lot of them in the past. <br />
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I will be offering some "online classes" and information on any specials and FREEBIES which you can earn just by either becoming a SU demonstrator or a customer. <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/imtinag/"><b>StampinUp</b></a> now offers <b><span style="color: red;">Project Life</span></b> materials and I am soooo excited to see this as it's such a fun, quick and easy process to use to put those pictures in an album and not have to stress over the typical "layout" of your scrapbook album. Project Life makes you look like a first place scrapbooker when in reality it takes less than five minutes to create a whole 12 X 12 page!!! You're going to LOVE it!!!!<br />
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And let's not forget... the <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/imtinag/productline12"><b>Paper Pumpkin</b></a> monthly kit now available!! Once a month you can have this fabulous, fun kit which includes an all-inclusive project. You can pay month to month or buy a subscription and save with a lower monthly cost. EVERYTHING is included... the papers, embellishments, stamps and even ink pads!!! All you do is provide the time to relax and have some fun because SU did all the "pre-work" for you!!! <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>AND THE BEST PART...... we are currently offering 50% off the cost of your first two months kits!!!! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Visit </span><a href="http://email.stampinup.com/t?r=1018&c=3837812&l=412421&ctl=4BEAA49:86D7AB516A790FAB7D22EAEFE047A3C0BDD8AD16CA3391C9&" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">PaperPumpkin.com</a><span style="background-color: white;"> to join! Use promo code: </span><strong><span style="color: red;">HALFOFF</span></strong><span style="background-color: white;"> and sign up by Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 11:50 PM (MT).</span></span><br />
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And yes... it's time for the <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=100400">Holiday Catalog!</a>!!! </b> SO many fun kits, new stamps and embellishments you really MUST see!!! Get a jump start on those cards and ohhhhh the tags... LOVE LOVE LOVE these tags and they come all ready in a fabulous kit, ready for you to assemble. No stress Christmas prep! <br />
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So keep our eyes open... I'm sure there will be a thing or two you can't live without for your holiday preparations. <br />
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AND... if you enjoy crafting and saving money at the same time... you might want to consider joining my team and "playing" for a career! I can show you how! <br />
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I'll be back with more fun class information and tips & tricks so be sure to check back in!!! Feel free to browse the catalogs and check out all the awesome products SU has available <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=102200"><span style="color: red;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>. Have a great day!!!</div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-32534882060156334412013-12-23T00:00:00.000-06:002013-12-23T00:00:03.213-06:00We're Friends & Family... Hi everyone!! It's almost Christmas and though we all have family and friends we enjoy spending time with at this time of the year, we also have family and friends that we don't see or visit with often enough but still mean just as much to us! Us gals on the Design Team of <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/">Color Me Creative Challenge Site </a>wanted to take a moment to send a big HUG and a special thanks to our fearless leader, <b><a href="http://scrapbitz.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">Suzanne Dean</span></a></b>.<br />
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Suzanne HAS to be the easiest and sweetest person to work with and, as many of you know from reading her blog, about the funniest too (though sometimes we ALL think she'd be better off leaving the house in bubble wrap! LOL) *Kidding!!* <br />
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As you may have figured out, Suzanne adores the time she spends with her family and quite often shares her travels and outings with us. So, as a little way to encourage her to continue doing what she loves best AND to keep sharing it with us... the DT would like to invite you to share in our little blog hop sharing our creations for Suzanne that remind us of family, sharing, recording memories and love. Suzanne is a perfect example of how to share as much time as you can with those you love and to create memories that will last a lifetime for generations to come.<br />
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So here's to you, Suzanne... we love you, your crazy ways and think you are just like family to us as well. <br />
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I just think Suzanne's family would totally agree with this lovely sentiment. And heck... this Sherri Baldy Bestie sure looks like Suzanne. Hee Hee<br />
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Suzanne just runs circles around her family and I KNOW I'd never be able to keep up with her and all she does for them and with them. But I must say... she's probably one of the best moms I know and I can tell you she doesn't regret one thing she does to help her family along. I love that about her. She amazes me every day. <br />
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Now head on over to <a href="http://paynehollercards.blogspot.com/">Linda Payne's blog</a> and enjoy the awesome project she is sharing with Suzanne. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by and we hope you have a VERY Merry Christmas and that you make all the memories and treasured times you can with your family and friends!<br />
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We love you, Suzanne and thank you for another fabulous year with the CMC DT "family"!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">HAPPY</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">HOLIDAYS </span><span style="color: red;">EVERYONE</span><span style="color: #38761d;">!!!!</span></b></span></div>
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Copics I used:Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-73706021375054241472013-12-07T11:49:00.001-06:002013-12-07T11:49:58.374-06:00CMC Holiday Bash!!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year again!!! Come join Color Me Creative for some fun, games and a whole lot of PRIZES!!!! Yep.. our annual Holiday Bash is here!! You don't want to miss out on a chance to win some fabulous prizes so hop on over to <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">CMC Holiday Bash</a> and join in on the fun!!! You've got ALL MONTH to join in and play and win!!!!<br />
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Our Design Team has some awesome inspiration for you to see and we can't wait to see what you design as well!!<br />
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For my project I created a cone wreath....<br />
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My dad is a huge auction attendee and one of the "tables" he won had a ton of old sheet music! Score!!! (No pun intended... LOL) Of course, with my kids and I being piano players, he ended up sending ALL of it home with me!!! I LOVE using sheet music printed papers in my Christmas designed cards and such and I couldn't think of a better way to use this than to make a beautiful wreath with a precious angel in the middle. <br />
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My angel is from Sherry Baldy's Besties and you can find her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/170079702/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps-big?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=sherri+baldy+stamps&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=sherri+baldy+stamps">HERE</a>. I used my Copics to color her up and mounted her on some tulle that sparkled along with some beautiful flowers to surround her. <br />
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Prior to adding my sweet angel I added some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in gold all over my papers. I LOVE that these were old sheet music.. no distressing needed! A few pearl flourishes and she's ready to bless our holiday season! <br />
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Again... you have a month to join in the fun so hop on over to <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">CMC</a> and play a game or two. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great Saturday!!! *HUGS*<br />
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Good morning!! I am not terribly thrilled to be promoting Christmas at this time of year, but... I'm happy it's not JUNE (though I'm afraid it might be some day!) and we're promoting it. LOL But.. I admit, working with these funny three guys from <a href="http://www.doctor-digi.com/">Dr. Digi House of Stamps</a>, <a href="http://www.doctor-digi.com/digital-stamp-men/we-three-kings-digital-stamp">"We Three Kings"</a>, was not at all depressing to me. Hee Hee <br />
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If you've never taken a look at Dr. Digi House of Stamps you really should stop by. The "men" are especially funny and well... ok... might be that I'm just a woman, but omgosh I can't wait to work again with this awesome images.<br />
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My sweet men were colored with Copic markers and I printed them off on <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=753">Cryogen paper</a> which has a bit of a "sparkle" to it and that just added to the "snow" I added below.<br />
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My DP came from a "country pack" of paper and I am sorry the cover came off so I can't remember the name of it. <br />
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A little twine to finish off my "manly" effects and it's finished. I love how this came out... now I need to find the perfect man to send it to. Hee Hee<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great Tuesday! *HUGS*<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-65763003297809949352013-10-07T07:51:00.004-05:002013-10-07T07:51:44.165-05:00It's Getting Close... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's official... Fall is here! It's chilly and wet and although I love the rain, I am not a fan of the cold. NOR... am I fan of seeing Christmas items popping up everywhere! But, alas, it is a commercial world and I too have to start thinking of this "end of year" event. I have to admit I colored this image a few weeks back but just didn't have it in me to create a card with it until now. When Patricia (the <a href="http://www.papertemptress.com/">Paper Temptress</a>) sent me an awesome pack of papers, I knew they would go perfect with my Santa image.<br />
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My image is from Sherry Baldy and you can grab your copy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/159563369/instant-download-digi-stamps-big-eye-big?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=sherri+baldy&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=sherri+baldy">HERE</a>. I colored Santa and his visitor on <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=753">Cryogen White </a>and mounted it using pop dots. My card base is the Mica Metallic Emerald and the white layer is also <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=1020">Mica Metallic in Crystal.</a> Now for the cozy part... the <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=539">Ruche Red Cape</a>. LOVE LOVE this paper!!! For me, it was the perfect texture to add to a winter card with my velvety<br />
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Here's a close up so you can see a bit of the shimmer in these card stocks.<br />
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Of course I colored my image with Copic markers and used my Silhouette Cameo to create the snowflakes around the image. A little bow and some bling finished off my card.<br />
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If you haven't tried the Paper Temptress' papers yet, you really need to stop by and grab a few sample packs. She has more textures and colors than any site I've ever been to. AND... she carries a few ribbons and flowers as well. I think you'll be surprised as the awesome selection!<br />
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As always, I hope you have a great Monday and I thank you for stopping by!!! *HUGS*<br />
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Today the Besties design team is going Monochromatic! We hope you join us and create either a totally monochromatic card or... as I did... just do your image monochromatic. Either is fine and we would love to see your take on the challenge.<br />
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My image is the adorable <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/auction_details.php?name=Tilda-Halloween-witch-Besties-digi-stand-by-Sherri-Baldy&auction_id=105268">Tilda Halloween Witch</a> and what witch shouldn't be perched up high with the moon lighting her way? :-)<br />
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Of course, I used all my lovely "Cool Grey" Copics to color her in. Sure she's shadowed, but she was a light shadow because that moon is soo soo bright! But she snagged her pumpkin for the season and she's going to have it ready in time for Halloween. Hee<br />
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Oh and just to share with you a little trick I have. You know those small small areas you realllllly don't want to cut out of your image??? Well... find the Copic that matches your background paper... and color it up!! Yup... that area between her feet... not cut out. I used my B28 Copic to fill it in! Works every time!! *wink*<br />
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You can join us at the Bestie's Challenge site <a href="http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>. Have fun with the challenge and good luck!!!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous Monday!!!<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-59864598345440744222013-09-03T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-03T06:00:15.006-05:00Retro Fun!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everyone!!! I know I've been away awhile but between getting the kids ready for school and not feeling well because of my meds... AND my knees both needing injections, it's been a long month!!! But I'm back today to share with you a new challenge over on the <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">Color Me Creative</a> site, "Retro Fun"!<br />
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I LOVE all things bright and so this was a fun one for me to join in and I had NO doubt which colors I'd be using! LOL<br />
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My image is from <a href="http://www.digimyworld.com/">DigiMyWorld</a>, also our sponsor the challenge, <a href="http://digimyworld.com/go/view.php?image=images/DS-Shagadelic.jpg">"Shagadelic"</a>. I colored her with Copics and mounted her with Pop Dots. A little flourish bling and some DP from my stash. <br />
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I hope you join in on our challenge. One winner will be chosen to win a free set from DigiMyWorld and as always, we will be picking a guest design team member for our next challenge. <br />
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Have a fabulous, or should I say, SHAGADELIC Tuesday!!! *HUGS*<br />
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Hello everyone!! Today I'm sharing the card I created for the <a href="http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/">Besties Challenge Site</a>. The challenge this week is to "add an animal". You can use any Bestie that you want and add an animal to your card or you can pick from the selection of Bestie pets. My card today features a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/156955586/instant-download-digi-stamps-big-eye-big?ref=shop_home_active">Big Eye Big Head Doll holding an adorable Owl</a>!!! I couldn't resist this one... owls are so popular lately and I myself have fallen for them... especially the brightly colored ones. ;-)<br />
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I colored her with my Copic markers and used my Spellbinder dies to cut her out and mount her onto some pastel papers I found in my stash. <br />
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I hope you take some time and play with these adorable images and definitely enter the challenge!!! Sherry always offers us lots of awesome free digis and I could NEVER grab all the ones I want OR get them all colored and completed so entering can only help YOU gain more FREE images!!<br />
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I had a great time coloring this beauty and I know I will use her again and again. There are far to many choices to color her up in! Hee Hee<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today and make sure you take a look at what the other DT members shared and stop by and leave them some love on their blogs as well. <br />
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Have a great day!!! *HUGS*<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-89610006156800617992013-08-05T19:02:00.000-05:002013-08-05T19:02:11.884-05:00Back to School Challenge....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today the <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/cat/shop/">Paper Nest </a>design team is showcasing their "Back to School" challenge over on their <a href="http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge blog</a>. I was asked to join in and use the "teacher" image. Isn't it cute? Reminds me of my little girl (not so little anymore... she's entering middle school at the end of this month) playing school with her stuffed friends. LOL But.. what's even better than a challenge... You can get this adorable for FREE!!! Yep, that's right... hurry over to the store and grab her up.. <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/cat/shop/freebies/">HERE</a>!<br />
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I colored my image with Copic markers and did a little "dotting" technique on the sweet bear. If you click on my photo you can blow it up and see it a bit better. I love adding texture like this.. it's quick and easy to do. Just use a couple colors and blend with a lighter color.<br />
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I did a bit distressing on the edges and added some Tim Holtz Distress Ink in "Vintage Photo". The paper pack I used, Simple Stories, "Vintage Bliss", was perfect for a school themed card. I love the soft colors yet vintaged look.<br />
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A few flowers and pearls and a quick label tab with a clip finish off my card.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the Paper Nest <a href="http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/">Challenge Blog</a> and join in the fun! The challenge runs through the 16th of August. The winner will receive a fabulous scrapbook bundle from the store! <br />
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Thanks for stopping by today and have a fabulous time creating your "back to school" card! *HUGS*<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-60405424036769845892013-08-04T06:00:00.000-05:002013-08-04T06:00:01.532-05:00CMC in the Pink and New DT Members!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever wanted PINK hair??? LOL Well I HAVE!!! And honestly I've wanted PURPLE hair! Yeah... what can I say... I have a little bit of the goofy teen still in me! And nothing wrong with that, I imagine. LOL Especially since I haven't acted on it! LOL BUT... I certainly have nothing stopping me when it comes to COLOR images with PINK hair!!! AND... it certainly helped when the CMC Challenge this week was to use pink!!! Woot!!! Head on over to the <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">CMC Challenge site</a> and join in on the fun! You can use any image you want, just use lots of pink in it!!<br />
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Our sponsor this challenge is Suzanne Dean, the CMC Site itself, and she is offering up a FREE Copic class to the winner! You don't want to miss out!! I credit ALL my Copic skills learned to Suzanne and her classes!! <br />
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My image today is a Saturated Canary, <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/color-me-wonderful">Color Me Wonderful</a>... I certainly tried to do that!! Hee Hee I love all of the Saturated Canary images because they lend themselves to so many different arrays of coloring... antiqued, fun and soft natural coloring as well. I used the <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/simple-stories-paper-pack-pad-snatp-life-6-x-6.html#.Uf3ay2TF1Ew">Simple Stories, Snap Life</a>, paper, which I adore!! It has so many fun comments and quotes on it and most often I find I don't even need a sentiment. My background paper most often has exactly what I want to say on it. <br />
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I hope you join us for the PINK Challenge!! Have fun and use your imagination to venture out!!!<br />
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And on that note... we, at CMC, would like to also welcome and introduce to you our newest Design Team members!!! <br />
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<a href="http://stampynwifesspace.blogspot.com/">Christine Riley</a><br />
<a href="http://jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/">Judy Rozema</a><br />
<a href="http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/">Danni Bindel</a><br />
<a href="http://corysnana1.blogspot.com/">Cathy Priessing</a><br />
<a href="http://carol-mylittlepieceofheaven.blogspot.com/">Carol Kruger VanderWesthuizen</a><br />
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Stop by and see their awesome work! It is a pleasure to have these girls in our group and they have some wonderful talent to share with everyone! Welcome ladies and we all look forward to getting to know you better and, of course, enjoying your work! *HUGS*<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday!!!<br />
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Happy Monday everyone!!! I'd like to share with you a book marker I made for my pen pal, Beverly. Now, the reason I made her the book mark, isn't because we READ books together and then discuss... like "NORMAL" book clubs do, but because we share a love of our planners. That's right, you heard me... planners. Not just ANY planner, but Filofax planners. And she and I met through our Filofax "cult" (as my hubby calls it... LOL). Beverly lives in the UK and we decided to become pen pals. Beverly has a love for antiques and all things vintage. I couldn't help but think of her whenI grabbed this adorable image from <a data-mce-href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/" href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/">Tiddly Inks</a>, <a data-mce-href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/aida-gonna-miss-you-and-extra-suitcases/" href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/aida-gonna-miss-you-and-extra-suitcases/">"Aida - Gonna Miss you"</a>. Aida comes with suit cases but I decided to perch her on top of the FREE digital <a data-mce-href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/open-book/" href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/open-book/"> "Open Book"</a> that is offered on Tiddly Inks web site. ... YES I said FREE!!!</div>
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I used craft paper from Teresa Collins,<a data-mce-href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/teresa-collins-paper-pad-memories-6-x-6.html#.UfWpYGTF1Ew" href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/teresa-collins-paper-pad-memories-6-x-6.html#.UfWpYGTF1Ew"> "Memories"</a> paper which I felt looked perfect as a vintage design. My image was printed on <a data-mce-href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/curious-metallic-iridescent-cryogen-white-paper-89lb-8-5-x-11-125-sheets.html#.UfWsrGTF1Ew" href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/curious-metallic-iridescent-cryogen-white-paper-89lb-8-5-x-11-125-sheets.html#.UfWsrGTF1Ew">Cryogen White</a> and colored with <a data-mce-href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/copic/sketch.html" href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/copic/sketch.html">Copic Sketch markers</a>. I cut the image and mounted them separately onto the book mark.</div>
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Before finishing up my card I made sure each edge was distressed with some <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/inkers-mists/ranger-by-tim-holtz.html?inker_series=389&inker_type=377">Tim Holtz Distress ink</a> pads in "Vintage Photo". I found a piece of "aged" looking embellished sentiment plate. Here's a closer look....</div>
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Seems lots of gals in our planner group are receiving lots of flack lately about actually using a "written" scheduler instead of the tech savvy cell phones and such. I decided this sentiment was perfect to let at least one person know, it's ok to step back and enjoy your personalized hand written notes and appointments. I know I still keep a written journal and LOVE getting back down to paper and pen, probably more than most. LOL</div>
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I kept it a simple design because I want you to know.... not everything needs to be complicated, or flowery, or even full of die cuts or flourishes. Sometimes... a little simple image and cute papers are enough to serve it's purpose. Not ALL we design needs to be explosively eye catching. Just from your heart and it's purpose is sometimes all we need. :-)</div>
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I hope you have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by. I always appreciate your support! *HUGS*</div>
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-47966717182000156272013-07-23T11:56:00.003-05:002013-07-23T11:56:48.716-05:00CMC & Alicia's Crafty Corner...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I'd like to share with you a card I colored and designed that really hit home with me because it reminded me sooo much of my dear friend, whom I recently met through Filofaxing, Ellenie. This image came from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AliciasLittleShop?ref=em">Alicia's Crafty Corner</a> and is entitled, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/151821244/thinking-of-you-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active">"Thinking of You"</a>. And truly, I was... thinking of Ellenie.<br />
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Ellenie was one of the very first persons I made a connection with when I first discovered Filofax. Needless to say, I discovered Filofax on Instagram. Yes, probably not a HUGE amount of Filofax users can say this, but... I'm a crafter at heart and I get inspiration from MANY places. And I'm not sure how I actually found the Filofax people on IG, but I did, and that... my friends... is the COOLEST!<br />
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But I must say.. it's not that I found the Filofax... though I TRULY LOVE mine AND that I found them, it's really that I found a new lovely group of friends. A girl just NEVER EVER has to many friends. For me.. that means people who have the same interests I do and who don't mind being "out there" and having fun. Hee<br />
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I've always been a giver and I hate admitting that I rarely receive much from anyone. NOT that I EVER EXPECT it... but every now and then it's really kind of nice! So you can imagine my shock when VERY shortly after I met Ellenie, she sent me a RAK (random act of kindness) package!!! Whoa Nelly!!!! WHO is this gal??? Easy... Ellenie is a very sweet, generous and fun person and I am so very lucky to have met her. NOT because she sent me "gifts" for my Filofax... but because I REALLY REALLY like her! We have shared nights when we sent one e-mail after another and my whole screen was filled with e-mails from just her! LOL Sometimes, it's one sentence... sometimes, it ends up being a short novel. LOL But in all this crazy Filofax world/talk and the LOL e-mails, we have met, gotten to know each other a bit and I feel very lucky to call her my friend.<br />
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My card today was created to resemble sweet, gorgeous Ellenie! I had so much fun creating it and the card is actually being shown on a slide show for the <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">Color Me Creative Challenge</a> site for which I am the Design Team Coordinator. The site is all about using our Copic markers and learning, sharing and designing with them. My BFF, Suzanne Dean, is the site owner and we met about three years ago when I took one of her classes on Copic coloring. My whole perception of these expensive, though amazing, markers changed and I cannot thank her enough for helping me to grow and learn to use them better.<br />
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I am thrilled Ellenie loved the card and even more happy that I have met such an exceptional and kind-hearted woman as she. And not only have I met Ellenie, but there are many others whom I have learned about and become close to as well.<br />
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Filofax is bringing back my love for writing, sending HAND-written letters, and keeping my creative side active as well and I think when the world of art and penmanship come together, only good can grow from it.<br />
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I now have pen pals from all around the world and I truly feel like a very blessed and fortunate woman for having found Filofax. I am organized AND crafty now and trust me... that is sometimes a rare thing in any crafter/artists' world. Ha Ha<br />
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Have a fabulous Tuesday and remember... smile, you might find a new friend staring your way. Thanks for stopping by! *HUGS*<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-81603000173699779752013-07-20T06:00:00.000-05:002013-07-20T06:00:07.677-05:00Shhhhhrrrrrriiiiiinnkkkk It!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now don't worry so much about how light it appears when you color it. I used my <a data-mce-href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/copic/sketch.html" href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/copic/sketch.html">Copic Sketch</a> markers to fill in my image. As you can see below.. I added some pretty bright colors but because of the frosted rough side, it doesn't look so bright. Wait for it... Next I cut the image out pretty close to the lines.</div>
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And THIS is how she comes out of the oven. WAY brighter than you expected, right? As you can see, it's possible to do some shading but honestly, it's a bit tough to do, as you can see in my hair. I definitely highlighted it but since things "scrunch" up so much in the shrinking process, it's kind of hard to keep the colors separated.</div>
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I glued the large style paper clip to the back and it's done! Ready for your pages, or your planner. I've already done an adorable frog for myself and I can't wait to make more personal paper clips for all my friends. You can make earrings, necklaces and brooches as well with these fun sheets. Give it a try. I bet you'll become addicted.</div>
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Happy Tuesday everyone!!! It was a very long time ago that I did this cute little image from Sherry Baldy Besties which I was lucky enough to name...<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126606173/instant-downlaod-digital-digi-stamps-big?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=sherri+baldy&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=sherri+baldy"> "Dot to Dot"</a>. :-) <br />
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I printed her off on <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=753">Cryogen White</a> from the <a href="http://www.papertemptress.com/">Paper Temptress</a> and colored her with two of my favorite colors using my Copic markers. I distressed the edges of my image and added some ink around the edges to highlight her a bit more.<br />
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I added a "friend" definition stamp under one of <a href="http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/374312.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed%2Bwizards&utm_campaign=374312&cmp=froogle&gclid=CI7D7a_Am7gCFZE-MgodWDAAQA#.Udhikj7F1Ew">Tim Holtz Fragments</a> as my sentiment. I'm sorry I don't remember where it came from... I know I won it but for the life of me can't remember from where. Ugh!<br />
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A little lace, some pearl flourish bling and a nice bundle of flowers for my sweet ladybug friend to rest on finish off my card. <br />
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I hope you are having a fabulous summer and that the ladybugs are flying free around your neighborhood. It is always good to have a "few" bugs that are fun to see, right? :-)<br />
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Today I'd like to share a 3D project I created for <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/">The Paper Nest</a>. Christine was nice enough to share some of her drawings with me and take suggestions I made on a few of them before she finalized them in ink so I wanted to do a little in return for her to thank her for even considering my opinion. :-)<br />
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I used her <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/product/fairywithumbrella/">"Fairy with an Umbrella"</a> on the "P" and <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/product/ladybugemma/">"Ladybug Emma"</a> on the "N". I created these for her to (hopefully) display in her store as a more personal display rather than just cards. ;-) <br />
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The letters were cut using my Silhouette Cameo and some paper I had in my stash. I printed the images on <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=753">Cryogen White</a> paper from the <a href="http://www.papertemptress.com/">Paper Temptress</a> and cut them out after I colored them with my Copic markers. A few flowers added and a little bling flourishes and my project was finished. <br />
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Quick and easy. I might add that if you decide to do something like the 3D "P" using your Silhouette Cameo, I DID have to add a little weight to the bottom of the "P" to keep it from tipping over to the right. I think the only thing that frustrates me with the Cameo is that a lot of the cuts don't come with instructions and sometimes those "folds" and "bends" are hard to sit and figure out exactly what goes with what. LOL In the end, I really enjoyed how they came out.<br />
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As always, I appreciate your stopping by and hope you have a fabulous Monday!!!<br />
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Have you stopped on over to the Color Me Creative Challenge site yet? The new challenge is up and it's all about animals!! "A Zoo Review"... color up an animal anyway you like, is the latest challenge. I chose <a href="http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_10&products_id=583">"Mickey the Monkey"</a> from <a href="http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.com/">Digital Delights by Louby Loo</a>. Isn't he cute as can be all dressed in purple??!! Hee<br />
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I decided to color my adorable monkey up in purples after I printed him off on <a href="http://papertemptress.com/product.php?product=753">Cryogen White</a> paper from the <a href="http://www.papertemptress.com/">Paper Temptress</a>. I colored him in with my Copic markers. I cut him out and hooked him to the <a href="http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Heart-Banner-Die-8026.htm">Heart Banner</a> from <a href="http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/main.sc">La La Land Crafts</a>. LOVE this die with its cute little heart cut outs and the imitation stitching around it. I also added the <a href="http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Palm-Tree-Die-8004.htm">Palm Tree</a> die from La La Land and used my Copics to do a bit of shading on it before adhering it to my card. A few brown self adhesive rhinestones to imitate coconuts finished it off. ;-)<br />
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I found the little banana stamp and palm leaves in my stash and I am afraid I'm not sure who's they are. The sentiment came from the same set. My apologies to the stamp company.<br />
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Join in on the fun HERE at CMC and add your link for a chance at a $15 GC from Digital Delights by Louby Loo. <br />
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Have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by. I love that you visit and leave comments!!! *HUGS*<br />
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I cannot believe it... it's summer, officially!!! Here in Iowa it has been one cold winter day after another and surprise of all suprises, we had a blizzard on May 21st!!! I think the latest I EVER remember it snowing was in mid April when I was about 14 years old. Let's just say it was years ago and leave it at that! LOL </div>
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I hope you have a fun plans for the weekend! I am with my kids and a couple friends a few hours from home at a water park enjoying the sun and water!! My kids are always so busy, it was hard to find just TWO days we could take a small trip and spend a little time together. In fact, we will be home Saturday because Emily has her soccer team pool party to attend in the afternoon. Oy!<br />
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Here's hoping no one gets sunburnt or eats to much junk food on the trip they can't handle the wave pool!! ;-)<br />
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Today we are teaming up to share some amazing projects using some of the awesome new stamps from the Tina Wenke Collection from SP and Company along with some of our favorite coloring tools from<span style="color: grey;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/384003815026179/#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">MarkerPOP.com</a><span style="color: grey;">.</span></div>
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My card uses Tina Wenke's <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/sp-company-clear-stamp-tw-a-twirly-hug.html#.UcJnhPbF1Ew">"A Twirly Hug" </a>stamp. Isn't it adorable?!!! I couldn't resist using it since it reminded me so much of my hubby always walking up and twirling me for a dance. LOL NOT that I dance all the time. LOL He's just silly like that. But this image was perfect! I colored it with my Copic markers and cut it out before mounting it inside a little frame I grabbed off my Silhouette Cameo. I added the cute banner from La La Land's dies, <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/la-la-land-crafts-die-heart-banner.html#.UcJokvbF1Ew">"Heart Banner"</a>. My DP is from the Teresa Collins, <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/teresa-collins-paper-pad-she-said-6-x-6.html#.UcJpG_bF1Ew">"She Said"</a> paper pack. <br />
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Prize #1 - Sponsored by SP and Company: 1 Stamp Set and 2 Single Stamps of Winner's Choice all from the SP and Company - Tina Wenke Collection</div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672022553748624628noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823333980578437282.post-5174147557580081482013-06-17T06:00:00.000-05:002013-06-17T06:00:03.941-05:00No Limits Friendship... <div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday everyone!!! Today I'm sharing an easel card I made showcasing the <a href="http://papertemptress.com/productlist.php?category=11">Vellum</a> paper from the <a href="http://www.papertemptress.com/" target="_blank">Paper Temptress</a>. I LOVE playing with Vellum and when I saw Sherri Baldy's Asian Besty, I KNEW it would be perfect for making a fan to be a backdrop for my image. It was perfect to score and so easy to fold.</div>
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I stamped it with a few flower images and some butterflies from Theresa Momber's set, <a href="http://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/product.sc?productId=1227&categoryId=80" target="_blank">"Whimsical Spring"</a>. And I let it THOROUGHLY dry before even attempting to fold the paper. I used my Copic markers to color in the leaves and flowers and the branches and they worked beautifully on the vellum.</div>
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I hope you give the Vellum a try.. it REALLY is fun to work with and not only does it fold well, but it tears well AND does a fabulous job on the printer!! Oh and... I have made this for an adorable new friend I've made who lives in Thailand. She is just adorable, though we've never met, I can't wait to send this to her. Now I hope you realize this DOES stick up on the card quite a bit but I plan to make a pretty box to put it safely in before mailing her way. :-)</div>
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That's it for me today. Have a GREAT week and thanks for stopping by!!! *HUGS*</div>
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So it's been a WHOLE month since I got my first Filofax Chameleon pocket planner. And can you believe it??!!! Look how STUFFED it is!!! And quite honestly, if I had taken this picture just before writing this post, I guarantee you it WAS thicker and even more packed!!! <br />
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But, like many things us women love, it DOES give us reason to ummm... get another. *ducking from pillow being thrown by hubby* Bwahahaha<br />
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Try as I might to not go crazy, a little decorating tape, a few sticky note pads, a fun paper clip here and there and before you know it, my poor little pocket Filofax is bulging in places I KNOW it's mother (cow... LOL) didn't intend it to! So off I go... searching, looking, chatting with the Filofax addicts, trying to determine which one I should step up to. <br />
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All things considered, it seems MOST people are happy with a Personal size Filofax. Now there are many many sites that you can travel to online to grab up a Filofax, including the Filofax Company itself. But me.. well.. I prefer a company that is personable, has GREAT customer service and one that will work with you on your order. Enter <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/">Goldspot</a> Luxury gifts. Not ONLY did they have the TWO I wanted, but, they had fabulous prices! Oh yeah.. nothing appeals to us women more than SALE PRICE!!!! Ha!<br />
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I ordered a <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/filofax_organizers.html">Finsbury</a> Personal and a <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/filofax_organizers.html">Metropol</a> Personal. You know... a girl's gotta have a change of color now and then. ;-) My order went in on late Friday evening. Monday morning, I received a letter stating my items were on back order. Ok, no problem, but I wanted to know WHEN to expect my planners. I made a quick call to <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/"><b>Goldspot</b></a> and spoke to Tom. Tom kindly told me the Metropol WAS in fact, in stock, but they were hoping to ship both planners together. Unless, of course, I wanted them to do otherwise. Yes, yes I did. Of course! That morning Tom put my Metropol in the mail and by Wednesday, my planner was in my hands!!! THAT, my friends, is service!!!<br />
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And here, for your viewing pleasure, it is... my oh so red, Metropol personal size Filofax! Yep, I'm in love!!! <br />
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So the question is... did I REALLY NEED a new Filofax?? Or... did I just need to remove some of those buckle bustin pretties I HAD to put in it?? <br />
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Pffft... of COURSE I NEEDED more and not just one!!!! Yes, you guessed it, the Finsbury is still on order and yes I WILL anxiously anticipate it's arrival! But one thing I know for sure... I will NEVER go anywhere else to grab my next Filofax.. <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/"><b>Goldspot</b></a> has gained a loyal customer and there is no need to go anywhere else. When I'm happy, I'm faithful as an old geyser!!!<br />
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So when you're Filofax is bulging at the seams and begging you to give it some relief, head on over to <a href="http://www.goldspot.com/">Goldspot</a> and tell them Tina sent you (not that they will do anything more than be perfectly awesome people, but hey, THAT is hard to find these day)... you won't be disappointed, I promise!!!<br />
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And for my faithful followers who ALSO love Filofax or just using a planner in general, I have a new blog where I will be posting about all things Filofax. Come join me at <a href="http://www.thefilofaxtory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Filofaxtory</b></a>!! I will be sharing some awesome sites and people who will help you in your planning and "creativity" with your planner! Love to have you stop by and subscribe! (I'm sure I'll be giving away "fun goodies" now and then as well.)<br />
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Hope you have a fabulous Friday!!! Let the weekend begin!!! Thanks for stopping by!! *HUGS*<br />
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Hi everyone!! It's another beautiful day for a fabulous Sherri Baldy Bestie, right? Ok wait.. what day isn't????!!!!! ;-)<br />
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Today I couldn't help but look at this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151211888/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps-big?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=sherri+baldy&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=sherri+baldy" target="_blank">Big Eyed</a> sweetness and be reminded of how my darling hubby tells me the first thing he fell in love with were my eyes. LOL Ok... I kinda think that's funny. I mean seriously.. BROWN eyes??? Ya... I always wanted blue!!! LOL <br />
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I decided to make this card for him as "MY" little token of how he's a fabulous father this Father's Day. Normally, my kids find an image and ask me to make him a card for them so I thought it was time I pick one from me. :-)<br />
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My image is colored with <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers.html?cat=91" target="_blank">Copic</a> markers and I cut her out before adhering her to my card. I decided on the designer paper because of the house on it and had already written my sentiment and printed it out on my printer. It's from <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/webster-s-pages-paper-pad-new-beginnings-6-x-6.html#.UbfHFfbF1Ew" target="_blank">Webster's Pages, "New Beginnings"</a>... love this Eastery paper. Love the pastels! The little "rug" I have her sitting on was made using fabric tape and I added it to a piece of card stock to give it some thickness then used my scissors to shred the edges and make fringe on my rug. <br />
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Sherri's image are so much fun to color and I find every time I sit down, I want to do another as soon as I finish one. But, I'd never get cards put together and my Copics would surely run out of ink quicker than I could order ALL the refills! Ha! <br />
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If you are new to Sherri's images, I am sure you will find just about anything to "tell your story" or fit the occasion. I think Sherri has a magic elf living in her studio at night because she cranks one after the other out! But, it truly is awesome to have such a huge selection and from someone who creates the cutest images around! <br />
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Thanks for stopping by today and stay tuned, there are bound to be more of these Besties that will find their way to a card and not just colored on my desk. ;-) Have a great day!!! *HUGS*<br />
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Hi everyone!! I'm so honored to be Guest Designing for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Sherri Baldys My Besties</a> today!! Sherri's images won my heart from the very start. They are just the cutest and so much fun to work with!!! Today I got to play with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130016858/instant-dowmload-digital-digi-stamps-big" target="_blank">"Bookworm"</a> and I decided to make her for a sweet friend who I met SORT of through a book... a Filofax planner. Does that count? LOL I decided to go with an easel card layout.</div>
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I colored this cute Bestie with <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/copic/sketch.html" target="_blank">Copics</a> and a <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/markers/shinhan/touch-twin-brush.html" target="_blank">ShinHan Touch Twin Brush</a> marker. Though it's a bit hard to see, I added some Crystal Lacquer to the glasses to make them shine! I added some Tim Holtz Distressed Ink, "Antique Linen" around the edges before mounting her onto my card. </div>
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The papers I used were <a href="http://www.markerpop.com/catalog/teresa-collins-paper-pad-memories-6-x-6.html#.Uaa0sGTF24Q" target="_blank">Teresa Collins, "Memories"</a> which I couldn't resist using a "calendar" print for my background. ;-) </div>
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For my sentiment, I simply used a definition stamp and added it to the inside of my card raised up a bit with Pop Dots so as to hold the top of the card at an easel angle.<br />
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A few paper roses from Prima and a couple Marianne's Dies accent my card. I added just a few self-adhesive pearls to the top for a bit more balance.</div>
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I am so happy to be designing for Sherri... she's not only SUPER talented, but as sweet as her images!!! I'm sure you'll see many more of my designs using My Besties. I mean, truly, can YOU resist them??? *wink* </div>
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Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day!! *HUGS*</div>
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Hi everyone!! Well, I'm back with another of those adorable images from <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Nest Store</a> This time I'm using, <a href="http://www.the-papernest.com/product/bathtime-ellie-copy/" target="_blank">"Bedtime Ellie"</a> in my design. I couldn't even begin to resist that rolled up hair! Hee<br />
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Of course I colored my Ellie with Copic markers. I used my Blender Pen a lot on this image. After coloring her robe, I dotted it with the Blender Pen which, as you may know, removes color. It gave me just the texture I was hoping for on the robe. You may also know there are several ways to achieve "texture" on a Copic colored image such as... putting Blender Solution onto a dish rag and pressing it to your colored area. LOVE that look as well. <br />
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After I colored Ellie I then roughed up the edges for a bit of a distressed look and added some Tim Holtz Distress ink, "Vintage Photo" as well. <br />
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My DP is from the Prima "Romance Novel" pack and the coordinating flowers. LOVE that paper pack!!! I added a bit of lace along the edge of my image and a simple cameo stick pin which I THINK might be from Websters Pages.<br />
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I really like how this turned out. A bit muted but still with some beautiful color. Oh yes... not only did I "dot" with my Blender Pen... I also dotted the bunny with different Copic colors to get texture on him as well. ;-)<br />
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The Paper Nest images are so much fun and it seems she adds tons and tons more every week!! Stop on over and check out all the fabulous Ellies along with even some the cute Owen images.<br />
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It's Friday!!! Hope you can go out and enjoy the weather and that wherever you are, if you have the rain and thunderstorms you stay safe!! Thanks for stopping by, as always. *HUGS*<br />
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