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I Love Stamps!

This is an adorable stamp from The Greeting Farm.

I have so enjoyed watching the many video tutorials on coloring skin tones with my Copic markers. Even though I have a copic certification, I am the very fist to admitt that I still have much to learn.

I have also been published again! I have a card in the new issue of Just Cards Magazine, Spring 2011 on page 22, the write up is on page 23. It is a whipper snapper card using the swooning cow.

I can hardly believe it is the beginning of a new week. Most of the weekend I was sick in bed with a terrible headache and a stiff neck. I could hardly even turn my head! My sweet husband stepped up to the plate and pretty much took care of the meals.

Chad is doing well. We had such a great laugh with him over dinner, telling him stories of when Mike and I first met and how stubborn he was back then. His laugh is so genuine the entire room lights up! He is such a great kid, we are very lucky parents!

I hope you will all take time today to do at least one thing (big or small) that truly brings you happiness and joy. Today I’m going to do some more stamping, I love stamps!

Sqigglefly New releases: Wishing Well – Lynne Stansbery

Wishing Well – Lynne Stansbery

Hoot Owl – Revi Devi Paat

Hi Friends!

I am have not posted in a few days. My children, Craig Allan (age 22) and Chad Alexander (age 16) lost their paternal Grandmother last Wednesday. She died suddenly in the hospital of a massive heart attack.

The three of us made a trek down south to Augusta, GA to attend the services. Craig even wore his uniform. I was very proud of both boys during this difficult time.

I am glad to be home, and am slowly catching up. My husband Mike did a fantastic job while I was gone caring for our home and dogs, I couldn’t ask for a better or more loving man to be mine.

Today’s post features Squigglefly! Oh you guys have to go check them out here. There are so many fun images in the store and so many fun things you can do with them.

I printed the images off onto good quality card stock and used my heat gun to be sure the printer ink was dry. I then colored them with my Copic markers. Both cards took me about an hour to complete, mostly because my desk is a hot mess right now after my long trip. Hopefully I’ll get caught up and cleaned up here soon.

Thank you for your support and prayers! I look forward to getting more post here on the blog for all of you and starting to catch up on some of my ‘stamping’ projects this week.

Stamp Happy be a blessing,

Loretta Rodger

Coming soon to this House!

The picture is there just so you can have something to look at! Cheesy I know.

OK, so onto our families big news, no I am not Pregnant. We are getting ready to remodel our home. We are going to re-do the siding and roof, replace and enlarge the front porch, add a fireplace and a new slider rear glass door.

On a different note, I promised to share my weight and weight loss goals here. OK, here it is, I’m the heaviest I have ever been, weighing in at a not so healthy 190#. That means to meet my goal weight I have to loose nearly 60#. I have a doctor’s appointment next week to chat about my blood sugar levels, blood pressure issues and current medications. I hope to start decreasing my medications as the weight drops off.

Speaking of medications, my antidepressant is working great, I am taking Wellbutrion and it has done very well for me. I would like to take a moment to encourage those of you suffering with depression to find a good doctor and it may take a few trials to find the right medication for your needs, but it is worth the journey.

I hope you are all doing well. I hope to shoot a video tutorial for Queen Kat this week, so stay tuned!

Stamp happy!

A quick update

Chad the Honor Roll grade Kid!

Hi everyone, I have not been able to post for a while because of some personal obligations and happenings here in our home.

The boys and I went to Augusta (the second time for me in four weeks) to attend their paternal Grandmother’s funeral. More on our trip will be posted with the March 26 Squigglefly post.

I have been steadily re-organizing my pantry space in the craft room. I recently purchased some of the clearence dies from Sizzix . My order arrived while I was gone and I was so happy to be able to come home and open up my goodies.

A1C Craig James

Melissa Ashcraft

Chad James

Any one recognise that pretty girl making the weird face? Yup it is Melissa. I was so thrilled to be able to pick her up and spend a few hours with her and the boys. The Augusta Mall certainly has grown, and of course like many other girls, that is where she wanted to spend our time together. The picture was taken outside of one of the fountains there. It is a beautiful place to visit, and like any other Mall, the prices where a bit spendy.

I hope you all have a great day, Stamp Happy, Be a blessing!

PS come visit my blog on March 26, for a new Squigglefly.com digital stamp release!

God Bless the USA ! Squigglefly image!

When I first saw this image from Squigglefly, my first reaction was that of the old biker guys that do rides for freedom here in the USA. This hardy fellow was no exception. I seriously considered coloring all or parts of this image, but the simplicity of it just kept me from doing so. I used copic color E44 and E40 as base colors for this image.

The card stock is cut from navy blue, red and white paper as are the stars. They are from a retired sizzix die. I cut the stars from heavy weight coaster board and distressed and sponged the edges. I also added pop dots underneath the stars and main image for more dimension.

All of the subsequent layers are also distressed and sponged with a chocolate ink. I used my scissors to do the distressing of the papers. I hope you will go see all the wonderful images Squigglefly has for sale!

Onto a different subject matter, I was a participant at the “Captured” fairy bottle swap on a lil scrap of heaven,

In addition to the beautiful fairy bottle that Gloria sent me, she also sent me some great fun things, she sent vintage buttons, a note pad/stationary set and a very sweet card. Thanks for the swap and goodies Gloria, they are very much appreciated.

Have a great day! Stamp Happy and be a blessing!

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