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Isn’t this a fun stamp? I went to the Allentown Convention and spent my dollars! I love this stamp, The business card says this is the web address to buy them.

I became frustrated with my mother a couple of days ago and after nearly 20 min on the phone (She is in Georgia, I am in Maryland) I started dumping my desk, lets just say it is clean. I did do some re-organizing as well. Now, its a mess again. I just can’t help but play with these stamps. They are a ‘plate’ of rubber and I used the EZ mount foam so I can use them with my acrylic blocks.

I am looking forward to my step-daughter seeing these, she is very eclectic and I think she will adore them!

Blog candy reminder, if you live outside the USA, you will be elijable for a card, I can no longer afford to ship things overseas. If you’re in the USA its not a problem. Once again I will put all names into a hat and draw one. For fun, I think my Chad (13 yr old with tude’) can help me out. I’ll post pictures for you guys to see. He is so tall, nearly 5’10” now. He is just growing way to fast!

I hope you all are enjoying beautiful weather. Here in Maryland we actually had to turn on the Air Conditioner. Unfortunately, I can see every spec of dust in my house. its time for spring cleaning.

I start with my closet, I was fortunate enough to have a little ‘me’ time and go out and buy some new spring/summer clothes. Too much fun! I am a bit spoiled!

Happy Stamping, email me with any questions, and post those comments!

Loretta R.

I know these clear sets are like $1.00 but i had some duplicates and thought, I’ll share these as blog candy. The other two stamps are from sparkle n sprinkle. I am officially no longer a member of their design team. There are many factors, none of which are ‘public’ business. So I hope you understand! (Not trying to be snotty or rude)!

I am looking for more design work, so if you know someone needing a designer, hey hook me up!

I am still waiting (starting to get impatient here) on my swiss dots cuttlebug embossing folder. I am fortunate enough to have a friend who owns this one so I can borrow hers for the time being.

On another note, many of you read about my ‘scare’ with Breast Cancer. I just want to remind all of us ladies, that our breasts are beautiful, and worth taking care of, there are alot of people who count on us. If you aren’t doing self-exams, start, if you are over 40 you should have an annual mammogram. This procedure is where the technician thinks she is a magician and trys to turn your cups into saucers” – “Patsy Clairmont”

Stamp Happy and healthy!

Loretta Rodger

Happy Wednesday!

Its over the hump and onward to the weekend!

It has been a busy day. The youngest DS Chad had his orthodontic appointment. It was all good news. We should be finished with braces in about a year. They are so spendy! I thank God my mom was able to provide braces for me and love my beautiful teeth, I just hope he will love his once we are done with the process.

Blog pick Lizette. Check out her hot knife ideas and cute cards. This is a Public Apology, I think she misunderstood something I posted to splitcoast forums. So my apologies if I in any way offended you or hurt your feelings. Certain things should remain out of the public forum. Which is the case with Lizette and I.

Back to business. Does any one have any mothers day ideas? I am hoping to get my goodies together to send my mom, other than a stamped calendar I don’t have many ideas. Any suggestions would be great!

Here is a picture for you:

These are my dear Margaret and George. Owners of Sparkle N Sprinkle. They are the nicest people you ever want to meet. Their genuine love of what they do is so obvious. I treasure being apart of ther ‘glitter girl’ team. Check them out. Hey sign up for the free ‘enews’ letters to get email notifications of specials, discounts and convention schedules.

They even offer a monthly card swap. If you participate you get a free UM stamp of your choice. How awesome is that?

I hope everyone has a stamp happy afternoon!

Loretta R

Hello bloging friends!

Ever feel like you are in a ‘airplane’ type holding pattern, just waiting to take off or land. That has been the sterotypical description of my day. However, the good news is I took off and landed, softly and securly.

The story: Today was ‘the’ appointment. I went down to Walter Reid Army Medical Center. Recently I had been refered to the women’s specialty breast clinic for diagnostic testing and possible incisional biopsy of a small mass in the left breast. I wasn’t excited about the appointment.

My dear hubby, Michael, took off from working to accompany me. Into Walter Reid with 10 minutes to spare. Mammo, ultrasound and consultation later. No surgery, no cysts need to be drained, every thing is normal. Normal, as we all know is good.

Mike got so bored he was playing games on his blackberry (not typical of my dear hubby trust me). I was giddy and laughing, he was waiting in a seprate waiting room, and was thankful I was not only Ok, but didn’t have to undergo any procedures or surgery.

So, after we returned home, we spent the afternoon shopping for some Mint, Lemon Verbena, Chocolate Mint and other herbs for our garden. We are still endanger of frost, so we have to bring all of our little ‘plantlings’ in at night so they don’t get hit by frost. I’m ready for consistant warm weather!

To celebrate todays good news, I’m adding to the Blog Candy pot. I will include one of the black and white musical cards (see some of my old posts for a picture). It is a 3-D butterfly. These cards are so beautiful and so easy I hope you will try the technique for yourself.

Plese check out my blog entry from yesterday, there are alot of swaps and not alot of folks signing up, I hope you will sign up for one or more or all of the swaps, I am hoping for a huge amount of folks to do this swap. As a reminder, if you participate, I will send you an item that was stamped by me for what ever catagory(s) you join.

Have a Stamp Happy Tuesday!

Loretta Rodger
designer; www.sparklensprinkle.com

Hello and Happy Monday!

I am hosting a few swaps. Please read this entire post because after the swap information are some other things you might want to know about!

If you want to join please email me at ms.rhetta@verizon.net. Please note, you can join one or all swaps. I will be happy to give you my mailing information via email. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.

Before I get to the swaps, I want to remind you guys that with these swaps will be a few prizes. Not going to tell you yet, so you can get creating and win some fab-o stuff.

Hello my fellow stampers!

So here we go. Read each item carefully. No flaking. The swaps are due at seprate times.

Open to newbies, all levels of stampers and hopefully there will be something for everyone.

All swaps should be in a zip type baggie, and include a self addressed stamp envelope with same postage as mailing plus 2 stamps. Yes, I can return all swaps in one envelope, but make sure that the sending and receivng envelope are large enough for swappers who make larger items.

You’ll understand this part more when you continue to read about the swaps. Please keep in mind the ‘theme’ of each swap. If you have questions ask them BEFORE you sign up for a swap. Any stamp company, embellishments, accessories. Your choice.

First Swap

ATC’s. Artist trading cards, these little cards measure 3 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ you can generally get 10 from a piece of 8 1/2″ X 11″ card stock.
Make 10 ATC’s, receive 10 back. Any theme. Sign up from April 13 until April 20th. The swap is due in my hands by May 1. Please do your best work, that you will be proud of.

All swap items in each catagory need to be the same. This will make it easier on me to swap them back out.

Second Swap

“Just Buggy”. Full cards no fronts, no envelopes. Must include at least one stamped image of some kind of bug or insect. This is a 5/5 card swap. Sign ups from April 13 until April 25th. Do your best work, work you will be proud of. Due in my hands by May 5.

Third Swap

Animal Swap. Full cards no fronts, no envelopes. Must include at least one stamped image of an animal. This is a 5/5 swap. Sign ups from April 13 until April 26. Due in my hands by May 10.

Fourth Swap

Black and white swap. Full cards no fronts, no envelopes. Must include at least one stamped image, must be in the black and white theme. This is also a 5/5 swap. Sign up from April 13 to April 26. Due in my hands by May 26.

Fifth swap

Boxes and Bags

Make 5 and get 5 back boxes or bags. Must be able to collapse the bags for shipping and they must have at least one stamped image. They do not need ‘stuffing’ of any kind. Sign ups April 13 until April 26, due in my hands by May 26.

Card Candy

I belong to splitcoast stampers. It is a free online stamping community. Here is a link to an example of card candy click here.

make 5 packages of card candy and receive 5 back.

Card candy are like the little kits you get from Michaels that have stickers and other embellishments the user can apply to the front of their card. Please do not join this swap unless you have looked at a picture of card candy.
Sign ups April 13 until April 26, due in my hands by May 28.

Image Swap

Images should be stamped on a piece of high quality white card stock in staz on ink. They should not exceed 4 X 6″. Stamp 10 images and receive 10 back. You can do more than one set. Sign up from April 13 until April 26, due in my hands by May 30.

If you participate in all swaps, the final deadline to receive the swaps will be June 5. Giving ample time for completion of the swaps and mailing.

I hope alot of people will participate in at least one swap. Sign up minimum of 5 people per swap. I’ll be posting in Mid April who is swapping and if I have enough players.

I thought I’d post a picture of me with my two page spread in Scrap and Stamp Arts Magazine. Much to my surprise and delight, I came home to a check from Scott Trade for my layout! Not only did they send me 3 copies of the magazine and gave me a discount on the ones I sent to family and friends, I got a little $$ for the submission. It was a first for me, hopefully not last. I’m just thrilled. You can check out their publications here.

No new blog candy post today, but keep checking back with me. My web blog recommendation this week is 1morestamp.blogspot.com. Brycia is a Stampin Up Demo that I have known for many years. I think you will enjoy her creativity.

Happy Stamping, hope to see you join my swaps!

Loretta R.