Amazing Friend

Hello Ladies! I had a great weekend with my friend.  We visited 2 yarn shops and bought some yarn.  We saw them dye yarn at one of the shops.  It was interesting to watch the process.  We also had a great dinner with some other ladies from the local shop here.  We came home early yesterday as it was Zoie’s birthday.  Her mom and dad took her to the circus and then we met at…

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Coloring Down the Lines – Basic Black

Hello Ladies! Well yesterday was gorgeous!  I spent the afternoon outside.  I bought a small chain saw to use to cut down my grasses.  I only have about 10 but some of them are huge and it would take me forever to cut them down with my loppers.  I cut down all of them in about an hour.  I then moved on to another flower bed.  I got the lariope, cone flowers, and hibiscus cut…

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Late Night Techno Punch Art – In Like a Lion

Happy Monday Everyone! Well it is the beginning of a new week.  I am hoping this week is a quiet one.  How about you?  Right now I do not have anything planned but things can change quickly when you live with a 2 year old. My card today began with the challenge at Late Night Stampers.  Our challenge this week is to create a punch art card.  I decided I wanted to create a card…

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Another new toy!

Hello Everyone! Well are you enjoying the Olympics?  I love watching all the sports.  I watch it all – skiing, snowboarding, Ice skating – everything they show on tv!  I have not seen the medal count yet – keep missing it so I need to find that out. My card today uses some more new toys.  The new toys are actually on the inside.  I got a Lots of Pops die from Karen Burniston.  When…

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Late Night Techno – Retro Secret

Happy Monday Stampers! I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I was finally able to relax a little before I begin another busy week. This week our challenge at Late Night Stampers is to create a quick & Easy but NOT Plain Jane card!  We were to use 3 layers, 2 embellishments, 15 min or less! I combined it with the sketch challenge at Mary Jo’s Techno Stamper.      Well I was so excited…

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Hand Stamped Sentiments – color challenge

Hello Everyone! Wow did the chilly weather get here rather quickly.  I think our 80 degree days are gone.  I was thinking about what other soups I can make and put in the freezer.  What is your favorite soup for the winter? This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge.    I chose these colors and when I did I was thinking of a Halloween card.  When I went to make my…

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