Page 201 – Loretta Rodger

Our Mini Vacation

Hello Stampers

Ever notice how even when your kids grow up, they are still just kids?

Don’t you just love the pictures of my boys at the beach on Tuesday? It was sunny and at times overcast. The water was way too cold (at 65*) to swim, but it was refreshing to see the young men have such a nice time.

We spend Monday afternoon until yesterday at the New Jersey, Tinton Falls area near Ft. Monmouth Army base. We really enjoyed our time together and are not looking forward to seeing Craig go to his next duty station on Sunday. It has really been a nice week and visit with our son.

I have been stamping, and will show y our pictures of what I am creating soon. I need to finish up some thank you notes for my niece who recently graduated from high school.

I hope every one has a nice afternoon.

I have enjoyed today very much, I meet up with my friends Rhonda and Kathi to celebrate Rhonda’s birthday at a local Mexican restaurant, we then drove to our local stamp store and did some retail therapy. It was so nice to spend time with both ladies!

Stamp Happy!

Loretta

Hugs and thanks to you Michelle for giving me this wonderful Blog Award!

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Michelle won my last offering of blog candy and was so kind to give me this award. You’ll find her blog refreshing and fun!

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..The rules to this award are:

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1.Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who granted you the award, and include his or her blog link

2.Pass the award to 8 other blogs that you have newly discovered.

Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know you have been chosen for this awardI wish that the rules said that I had to choose more than 8 Fantastic Blogs.. but for now…. I think the origional rules where more than eight blogs, but I’ll do eight for now.

I would like to pass this out to (in no particular order) these blogger friends in appreciation of their wonderful blogs and the inspiration that they nurture in each of us, when we visit their blogs.Click on each name to steal some inspiration..when you visit their wonderful blogs.

1. Camie
2.Jenn

3.Chrissy
4.Wendy
5.Theresa

6.ED
7.Wendy2
8.Sally

Craig arrived safely into BWI yesterday around noon. He was dressed in his ABU (Air force basic) uniform. Poor guy I immediately tried to pop that hat right off his head!

So, as promised, blog candy will begin! The first few days of candy are just a teaser! Trying to get you guys interested in the blog. The first item of blog candy will be an altered post it holder. I’ll start posting pictures tomorrow to my side bar, until then, start posting comments. Blog candy will run from today, June 20 until July 21.

Stamp Happy,

PS, still working on the never ending card video, I will totally re post when I can get the video done!

Blog Candy WINNER and The Never ending Card VIdeo tutorial!

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The winner of this month’s blog candy is MICHELLE! Email me with your snail mail information and I will get your goodies out to you this week!

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Chad is feeling much better! We finally were able to get back to the pool yesterday, I am hoping for some fun at the pool again tomorrow. The funny or odd thing about summer vacation is that I sometimes loose track of what day of the week it is. It is kinda nice to not have to worry about those things!

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Chad had what we refer to in this house as a ‘wild hair’, on his OWN he decided to clean up, clean out and reorganize his room. He did an awesome job! I am so proud!

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All images for this card where stamped with memento ink and colored with copic markers.

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For the card measurements, you will need:

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Four pieces of card stock that measure 3″ X 6″ and scored 1 1/2″ from each side

Ten pieces of 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ patterned paper

Ten pieces of 1″ X 1″ white card stock

Eighteen pieces of patterned paper measuring 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″

Eighteen pieces of white card stock measuring 2 1/2 “X 1 1/4”

Six pieces of patterned paper measuring 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″

Six pieces of white card stock measuring 2 1/2″X 2 1/2″

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A few tips:

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1. Plan ahead.

2. Allow for drying time of glitter/embellishments.

3. Use sharp blades in your trimmer.

4. Cut extra pieces of all papers.

5. Always use memento inks to stamp images and color with copic markers.

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Hopefully you’ll give it a try. These are really not hard cards to make, it just takes some patience and planning.
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Stamp Happy. Next round of blog candy will be offered when Craig comes home, stay tuned! A special thank you to each of you who put my blog candy on your blog! I was so thrilled to see these posts!

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Transparency butterfly pin video tutorial can be found here.

I know as I post more that the butterfly tutorial will archive. I will try and keep a link to this cool project up at the top of my blog posts for a while.

Just a quick reminder, Blog Candy drawing is June 15 in the evening. Not to late to leave comments or put me on your blog side bar!

The next tutorial I will be doing a video tutorial on how to do the ‘froft‘ of the beer glass. It is a really easy technique. You will be amazed at how quick and easy it really is. I actually think I’ve invented this technique all on my own.

If you are in the local area and you would like to see what stamps, embellishments, Cricut, etc., I have to sale, please email me privately so I can set up a time for you to go thorough my goodies!

Today’s projects feature a stamp from Penny Black. I received the beer image as a gift and do not know who manufactures the stamp. Both card images are colored in with copic markers. I added dimension to the cow card with decorative strips of paper and a fun Prima flower.

I hope you are all doing well. Chad (my youngest) has some kind of virus and is running a 102* temp. I’ve kept him medicated every six hours with Advil and he seems to at least be feeling well enough to eat and drink fairly normally.

Craig is doing well. Still sitting around waiting for orders, I hope he receives them soon and will be able to come home for a visit!

Take care,I’m off to play with my new Cricut Expressions. Where has this bad boy been all my life. It is out of the box user friendly and so much fun to work with!

Stamp Happy my friends!

I received this award from Holly: http://hogwildaboutstamping.blogspot.com/

This award comes with the stipulations that I tell you ten things about myself and pass it on to seven other people. Let’s get the ten things out of the way first

1. I suffered great loss when my only sister died at the age of 42.

2. I love my husband and children.

3. I love to play violin.

4. My youngest son loves to make me smile!

5. I love to stamp and scrap.

6. I’m afraid of snakes.

7. I enjoy being outside, especially by the pool!

8. I don’t like confrontation.

9. I enjoy planting a garden in the spring and summer.

10. I am a bit of a silly soul and enjoy wearing pig tails from time to time!

Now for my seven nominees:

Marisol

Camie

Mary

Kathi

Roni

Kat

Martha

Today’s altered coaster project used the designer series DCSW double sided paper I used ribbons for the wire and the stamp is from Biblical Impressions Stamps. I sanded and sponged the edges. The ribbon at the bottom of the project was a left over from another project and I think it adds a lovely touch!

Have a super day, School is out, we are heading to the pool!

Hugs!

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