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Happy Sunday!

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Happy Sunday Stampers!

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I made this really pretty birthday card with a retired stamping up set and my labels from spellbinders. I colored with both copic markers and water color pencils. For added dimension I sponged around the edges and in back of the main image.
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I was treated out to lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant Don Pablo’s by my dear friend Rhonda on Friday. It was so delightful. After lunch we stopped by the local Michael’s. I found the smaller sized clear “paint” cans for like $2.50 each. I purchased three of them to alter I also found this huge chip board hat box and used my 50% off coupon to purchase that. I’m not sure what I am going to do with it as of yet.

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I have a neighbor who found out last week that she and her husband are expecting a little boy on September 16. I may just have to find out what decor’ she is going to do for the babies room and do some thing special with the hat box. The wheels in my brain are differently turning.

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We have new neighbors. I am thrilled they liked the new neighbor basket I fixed up for them!

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No other news here, just trying to get some house work done it is cold and drizzly once again here.

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I hope you guys have a great night! Stamp happy!

A new take on a stationary box — blog candy Winner!

The winner is (all names where put into a hat and my son pulled out Pat)

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Pat (mspfd) said…
What a great idea! Love it!!
April 17, 2009 11:12 PM

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Check out her blog at; http://pat-stamppaperandink.blogspot.com

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Pat please contact me so I can meet up with you and get you the blog candy!

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Have you seen this fabulous tote from Becky? Please check her blog out here. She has marvelous tutorials. I strayed a bit from her design and used regular card stock for the basic boxes but I used designer paper in layers on top; The colors are pretty in pink and retired designer papers. Accessories include transparencies, ribbon, eyelets, buttons and patience!

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Blog candy will be starting again soon. So I hope you will continue to enjoy my blog and these wonderful projects!

Stamp Happy!

A blog candy SUPER Surprise!

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OK, mom,

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Slow down take a deep breath and try not to kill the kid. I bet you have already guessed at to what is going to come next. Craig. Darn kid.

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He actually passed the last test of tech school. Notice I mentioned passed. After re-taking the test he only scored a 72.
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As of today, he did not graduate with his class yesterday. The current chain of command is considering re-classifying him. There is a small chance (I think less than a snow ball in heck) that he can re-test one more time. I highly doubt it. I think the kid needs to clean a few stinky toilets and have a little bit of misery so he can wake up and put his nose to the grind stone.

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OK, enough venting. Onto today’s exciting SUPER Surprise. Remember, if you are getting this blog update through feed blitz, it is a REALLY good idea to click on the link so you go directly to the blog. On the right side you will see my blog mascot and under her picture are two pictures of blog candy. In that picture hidden from sight is the last blog candy surprise.

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It is $20.00 in cash! Yup, $20.00 for you to spend however you would like. With the economy being so yucky I thought I would stimulate your creativity by adding the money to the pot!

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You can expect a video tutorial tomorrow. I’ll be shooting it this afternoon, so I hope you will enjoy it!

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Have a great day and stamp happy!

What a beautiful Saturday!

Hello stampers!

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I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful day no matter your location on our beautiful earth. Speaking of earth, Happy Earth Day!

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Just a quick post before getting some house work done, I made two more corner book marks and a small matching note pad for my projects today. I would really love to make up a bunch of stuff and sell it at a craft fair. It has been my goal for some time now, but just hasn’t seen any fruit. I think it is time.

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On a side note, please keep Craig in your prayers, he takes his test over again on Monday and should graduate on Tuesday and be home Wednesday. I am biting my nails in anticipation.

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Go out and enjoy this wondrous weekend!

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Stamp Happy!

Happy?? Friday??!!

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First of all, I’d like to explain today’s title. I am beginning today’s blog post at 2:45 pm. It is bright and sunny outside and the temps are in the middle 70 degree range. A far cry from the colder temps we have had in the last few weeks. I am so thankful to see the Sun shine!

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When Chad (the smart middle school kid) comes home from school, it will either be a very sad day or a very happy day. You see it is report card day! He has over all been doing very well this year. He *finally* shared some of his graded papers with me last night and over all his grades on those papers were good. I am hoping for another honor roll report card to come home with him today.

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If you are wondering, I do hold my children to high standards. When I was growing up, it was kinda left to the kid to study and do homework. I was not really encouraged to greatness. I refuse to raise my kids that way. I feel that it my duty (and honor) as a mom to encourage, push and ultimately mold these young people of mine to greatness.

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I will be posting a post script to the bottom once Chad comes home from school.

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Today I worked on these beautiful altered post-it holders for a swap on split coast. I used the pink pirouette paper from Stamping up, my bind it all machine with pink binding wires. I do not remember where I found the little bug stamp but it felt springy. I covered two 4″ coasters with the designer paper. I also used the Spellbinders nestabilities for the two labels on top of the front cover. Of course, I added a bit of glitter.

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For those of you who are asking about Craig. His final test is Monday, April 27,2009, hopefully he won’t mess up again and he will graduate on Tuesday and possibly fly home on Wednesday. Please pray for him. He is a bit nervous after failing the test previously. He is looking forward to a weekend with class mates and doing some mini-golf.

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Now to sit and wait — the word is . . . . He did it!!!!! Go Chad!

Stamp Happy!

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