tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13366159803067325012024-02-20T13:30:25.343-05:00Bright, Bold and BeautifulKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-74022812479475026202009-06-03T22:24:00.002-04:002009-06-03T22:27:46.033-04:00It's been fun, but it's time to move on, so visit my NEW BLOG!Please visit my new blog, That's SO Martha! There you will see my explanation for moving on! Thanks for stopping by, I will leave this blog open to share my old creations!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://thatssomartha.blogspot.com/">http://thatssomartha.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-15698000990034393732009-05-08T20:36:00.004-04:002009-05-08T20:54:38.704-04:00It doesn't get much easier than this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksajx-KE8fHRfJW3Kh8ZUxmiOggdui3-2_yZ7tgr5KSpzpxggia5syqh1mLu-Y8fXzlAXlXKmkM31ab9azZKJnLGn1_FYx0MY4RAEh0eqgZYzoPZ2ehOnF6jNhxaZQk684Vy_dI-GY9Y/s1600-h/mday1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksajx-KE8fHRfJW3Kh8ZUxmiOggdui3-2_yZ7tgr5KSpzpxggia5syqh1mLu-Y8fXzlAXlXKmkM31ab9azZKJnLGn1_FYx0MY4RAEh0eqgZYzoPZ2ehOnF6jNhxaZQk684Vy_dI-GY9Y/s400/mday1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333620184332052834" border="0" /></a>I made a couple of Mother's Day cards today (and a miss you card) that were quick and easy. I used Stampin' Up's new printed window sheets. The first one ended up a toned down purple & gold (Arrr!) and I sent it to my grandmother. I adhered the window sheet to a piece of textured cardstock, under the sentiment tag, with a couple of small pieces of sticky strip. Nothing special about the sentiment tag, just used a scallop punch, couple of brads, sponged the edges of the white for depth.<br /><br />On the Thank You For Being You card, inside it reads Happy Mother's Day, I adhered this one to a sage colored textured cardstock, behind the sentiment. I used my scallop circle punch and some Crystal Effects for a little fun along the scalloped edges.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod48phKmf79Fnpkplv0kLrpLr5ouwRm23hLcMekzHB9aJjPzSgIVj7PuNxm8rqlMbYDE5EK4BoZzrdnAgnZ1DctFfBunGO2N_MGY3fQ4BkQ2sLdX0TlsFptPnjQH8igZaYeu2Flg2lQQ/s1600-h/mday2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod48phKmf79Fnpkplv0kLrpLr5ouwRm23hLcMekzHB9aJjPzSgIVj7PuNxm8rqlMbYDE5EK4BoZzrdnAgnZ1DctFfBunGO2N_MGY3fQ4BkQ2sLdX0TlsFptPnjQH8igZaYeu2Flg2lQQ/s400/mday2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333620186868458882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_dylTZJ9zFYtSmk6PDmqCf5Ez-cMgJwqs50BUQZMckekWS0GhHyjqBLU6o4d5DiQ6NocuDgZeufXTQ6bpBqbLHy63tVoGwEjbNDE7NnbK5y62ecvNadJngj9dJDzj5QQ8mk2_xI64Ik/s1600-h/mday3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_dylTZJ9zFYtSmk6PDmqCf5Ez-cMgJwqs50BUQZMckekWS0GhHyjqBLU6o4d5DiQ6NocuDgZeufXTQ6bpBqbLHy63tVoGwEjbNDE7NnbK5y62ecvNadJngj9dJDzj5QQ8mk2_xI64Ik/s400/mday3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333620194378431650" border="0" /></a>The Missing You card is for a mom who I mailed it to, I miss seeing her, she has been a special part of my life. I also mailed a couple of other surprises with it. On that one I used my scallop oval punch with vellum, a regular oval punch, and a couple of brads. I included a sweet sentiment about friendship inside.<br /><br />Lastly, a quick project that I've been procrastinating on, some hair bow hanger things for my girls. I bought the letters from somewhere a while back, and the ribbon yards, and on the bottom I sewed on these tiny little frames from Maya Road. They have been in my craft stash for quite some time and I think they look kinda cool on these. On the 'V' I did a DTP (direct to paper) technique using craft ink (a pigment type ink, more like paint). Note: The "P" in DTP is not paper in this case, it's the letter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5COLNiDi7OT4mmR_62RpwcTsCzHDylal4fo7JADw-PjJjkGGs6gYtmATdmyePADnUPX7Ae8CtGlhLyvylUZwHhi-cwsm8VwAhuNVIOPewlB86ucEQwuCKkreLRDVXK39hJHNbyd4Pbc/s1600-h/hairbowhangers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5COLNiDi7OT4mmR_62RpwcTsCzHDylal4fo7JADw-PjJjkGGs6gYtmATdmyePADnUPX7Ae8CtGlhLyvylUZwHhi-cwsm8VwAhuNVIOPewlB86ucEQwuCKkreLRDVXK39hJHNbyd4Pbc/s400/hairbowhangers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333620199232384722" border="0" /></a>These all (cards and hangers) took me maybe a total of an hour or so to work on. It doesn't get much easier than this! Hope everyone has a great weekend, gets lots of rest and sunshine, and time with family and friends!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-41185526447596063342009-05-02T21:17:00.003-04:002009-05-02T21:39:17.878-04:00yummy popsicles for a birthday invite...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1uuBQNz2CPZsn2vf16P14Z7JQFcxSh31jxBYIqUH5ZZtyXRA1xtLGe2djma1jxOR1fU8PVlXn55Cpqac9zSRCrsdXuazFUVXDcDXrTz9eQN7sjGODxNnsFA19q9fXfFcwR0attlVE58Y/s1600-h/bdayinvite+redpink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1uuBQNz2CPZsn2vf16P14Z7JQFcxSh31jxBYIqUH5ZZtyXRA1xtLGe2djma1jxOR1fU8PVlXn55Cpqac9zSRCrsdXuazFUVXDcDXrTz9eQN7sjGODxNnsFA19q9fXfFcwR0attlVE58Y/s400/bdayinvite+redpink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331405068380663490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2kW5GqAkLaacXuFzD1oVlC9Y-OzcCOcc-CxXjULYUnh_cCpBLVH4KZf2tjIGR35XOAjgi_8sgy1_bPqOVq2QpGUvfk1mvzpwLdsEsVhSyWey9ei1l6UYu5L6zD0EwCpL3K9vEgGufn6A/s1600-h/bdayinvite+greenorange.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2kW5GqAkLaacXuFzD1oVlC9Y-OzcCOcc-CxXjULYUnh_cCpBLVH4KZf2tjIGR35XOAjgi_8sgy1_bPqOVq2QpGUvfk1mvzpwLdsEsVhSyWey9ei1l6UYu5L6zD0EwCpL3K9vEgGufn6A/s400/bdayinvite+greenorange.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331405057809398162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe that our younger daughter will be having a birthday, it just seems like she was born not that long ago. I'm so glad one of the girls has a birthday during the warm weather, and as you can see, I'm taking full advantage. I saw this idea on <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/">Splitcoaststampers</a> and thought it was the perfect birthday invite. I did several versions.<br /><br />Details of what I used/did: I thought the Tart & Tangy stamp set from <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/">Stampin' Up</a> was so cute, so I used 2 of the 4 stamps from it. I used my <a href="http://justritestampers.com/">JustRite stamper</a> to stamp the word ONE on the front, and one of my oval punches and my new scalloped oval punch (also SU) that I now LOVE! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCYbQ7_lMOFpPxRoEjuthbOg48jdrx6vPxLRezJ5_arRKczMmDhuFgr-Cba7jS4xEdeHVxOwbdxieTxyOJYKDyVGyrI5nWIAubDTDKgN_o7RdrwhiBdy18SJYYGCgC_0gb0Y31QC30i4/s1600-h/bdayinvite+inside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCYbQ7_lMOFpPxRoEjuthbOg48jdrx6vPxLRezJ5_arRKczMmDhuFgr-Cba7jS4xEdeHVxOwbdxieTxyOJYKDyVGyrI5nWIAubDTDKgN_o7RdrwhiBdy18SJYYGCgC_0gb0Y31QC30i4/s400/bdayinvite+inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331405062521602690" border="0" /></a>I used vellum for the scalloped oval and for the inside of the card, which I ran through the printer with the details of the party (some details covered up for obvious reasons). I used a single eyelet to hold the vellum on, because I have tried many types of adhesive for vellum on cardstock, and I've found none that don't show through, not even the vellum adhesive.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9kvIezpG8Cigofy-R94kRaKgZZztBnuvBRzP8UiwFf4JKQo8C71sYVK8SQAhodbbhCyLKwkn9OoAKK45edo3BmuUIKszUPeduyTj48RrH-MKAPhTK6NrVHyKG7hVgYUTNZevyLtwY00/s1600-h/bdayinvite+drippy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9kvIezpG8Cigofy-R94kRaKgZZztBnuvBRzP8UiwFf4JKQo8C71sYVK8SQAhodbbhCyLKwkn9OoAKK45edo3BmuUIKszUPeduyTj48RrH-MKAPhTK6NrVHyKG7hVgYUTNZevyLtwY00/s400/bdayinvite+drippy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331405059007922402" border="0" /></a>I used Crystal Effects (SU) to make the popsicle drip by the bite (punched with SU scallop circle punch). To stick on the popsicle stick, I used sticky strip adhesive.<br /><br />Can't wait to deliver these invites, and for the party! Thanks for stopping by!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-48430949901293503052009-04-19T20:19:00.002-04:002009-04-19T20:28:24.937-04:00Surprise birthday card for a friend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESLQqlEK1xHfANfgbp3F3CxPES-brz67Q1mRdbNYiRKQ1Eis_ILYy5_TG2sSKCrr4v6k8LuEgZRiQHIkyKQoebWIelGUBiHio3utj-fjzBR3h-8zDHMVowFmvWiM0IRspgt0pO1X21Zg/s1600-h/sarahcard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESLQqlEK1xHfANfgbp3F3CxPES-brz67Q1mRdbNYiRKQ1Eis_ILYy5_TG2sSKCrr4v6k8LuEgZRiQHIkyKQoebWIelGUBiHio3utj-fjzBR3h-8zDHMVowFmvWiM0IRspgt0pO1X21Zg/s400/sarahcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326563718907009330" border="0" /></a><br />I surprised my friend Sarah with a card and a hanging Fuchsia plant and this card, which I made for her last night. The image comes from Long Time Friend (SU!) and normally I would watercolor it, but my Stazon Ink Pads had to all get thrown out from age/dryness. So last night I broke out my husband's Prismacolor pencils! They're awesome colored pencils, and worked really well on the smooth surface of the Very Vanilla cardstock. I paired up the image with So Saffron and Old Olive cardstock. The sentiment comes from Happy Harmony (SU!) and I thought this butterfly was a cute addition.<br /><br />Sorry I've been so slack in creating. I'm actually working on a sewing project, a jacket for me to wear to work. In the process, I'm planning to make a cute accessory to go with it, and I'll share when it's done!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-5701719655366543862009-04-04T21:00:00.003-04:002009-04-04T21:13:32.146-04:00Last month we had our 10 year anniversary...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLFQBe9WfnzxyFr3zNBwW5clDSEUzfjWJUWoLtUhW9YXvVpzsnHBlDHIznf5unt2loV16FGyutXvPyCTNnaN7JM6ieZqVwPJWkXrdBJuBYdylJjpTAlNVa_Sa63GUNV6NMHaCB5CQgGg/s1600-h/annivcard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLFQBe9WfnzxyFr3zNBwW5clDSEUzfjWJUWoLtUhW9YXvVpzsnHBlDHIznf5unt2loV16FGyutXvPyCTNnaN7JM6ieZqVwPJWkXrdBJuBYdylJjpTAlNVa_Sa63GUNV6NMHaCB5CQgGg/s400/annivcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321006177410398258" border="0" /></a>So on March 20th, Nate and I had our 10 year wedding anniversary, and yes I made him a card, though simple. I used some blue, brown and olive papers to match the patterned paper from a paper pack that I liked, and a spiral clip. I printed the sentiment on the computer. It's hard to see the card, this pic was taken with my phone. It came from a Watermark song called Made For You (I *heart* Watermark music). Here are the lyrics to the chorus:<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember I promised forever<br />Life brings change<br />But my promise is the same<br />And through these years we've been together<br />Life has made us grow<br />But through it all I know<br />No matter what may come<br />My heart was made for you forever<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_B3fZ_pvm_SE9uLzJwIUuyEVSr4r1HoY9tPYYsgcHdqILZIKnFS08sh0mjyq58_PjcQ3yneoThSfqmtP-fQnbCetjd7ZjjWIxYQpbad4EqxePr6uhF62ALMhD9xKi_-FHhjv2Ub2Kic/s1600-h/pottery1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_B3fZ_pvm_SE9uLzJwIUuyEVSr4r1HoY9tPYYsgcHdqILZIKnFS08sh0mjyq58_PjcQ3yneoThSfqmtP-fQnbCetjd7ZjjWIxYQpbad4EqxePr6uhF62ALMhD9xKi_-FHhjv2Ub2Kic/s400/pottery1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321006184296704210" border="0" /></a>That night we went out to the emerge art gallery downtown and painted pottery. Nate's pottery has always come out amazingly beautiful (his is above). No matter how he mixes colors or how crazy it may look before it's fired and glazed, it's a piece of art when it's done. Mine is just scraping by average, look below... but it does look nice above the kitchen cabinets blending in with the other pottery in our collection. I'll stick to other types of creativity most of the time. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxL5pKPnO3eCNnmeSLgD_Ew9qwSYU9MzSEph7_tpq88fCSLmQalDJlqfQi0Ys_kLnvWp6teW1MM36i7Nx_emoytyIwEYdllIL-_iE9aV0yzg0fUVVOSzLvy4RzvjjvqWvGUJj_jasqq8/s1600-h/pottery2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxL5pKPnO3eCNnmeSLgD_Ew9qwSYU9MzSEph7_tpq88fCSLmQalDJlqfQi0Ys_kLnvWp6teW1MM36i7Nx_emoytyIwEYdllIL-_iE9aV0yzg0fUVVOSzLvy4RzvjjvqWvGUJj_jasqq8/s400/pottery2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321006182039512978" border="0" /></a>So although he will never admit his amazing creativity, my husband is a true artist. I'm just good at paper and glue, or sewing a pattern. Happy springtime, until we meet again.<br /></div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-65352829097774021292009-03-25T20:16:00.003-04:002009-03-25T20:29:10.885-04:00Thought of God<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GcW-SABdwxslYxVOLTOyxGbPqqy-OFTnKbKCp0rXt9P1fbKiD2AeuL_BTFdYhODlaTehdYxXDhI_UHhFrwXUrfPddkRQ8NHF7bKIz3xaqFBhC0bzQesMnWeGCigeKLSmvTFXJzAQ8GM/s1600-h/pinkbaby1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GcW-SABdwxslYxVOLTOyxGbPqqy-OFTnKbKCp0rXt9P1fbKiD2AeuL_BTFdYhODlaTehdYxXDhI_UHhFrwXUrfPddkRQ8NHF7bKIz3xaqFBhC0bzQesMnWeGCigeKLSmvTFXJzAQ8GM/s400/pinkbaby1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317285030879547762" border="0" /></a>I just love babies, and I realized Sunday, as I was surrounded by 4 pregnant friends, that I needed to add to my baby card supply QUICKLY! So here is a sweet baby girl card. I just love my girls, they inspire me. I hope to inspire them, too! Babies are such a blessing!<br /><br />I used a new knit flower from Stampin' Up, with an aged gold brad in the center, colors of paper were blush blossom, close to cocoa, and whisper white. Inks used were pretty in pink (Houndstooth background) and close to cocoa (Wordsworth sentiment stamp). I distressed all of the paper edges. Added a little brown ribbon to pull it all together!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuT-BXvdASulzKyrylC7_PZ43YaDIfNbFEwfFCW3Z60KKTOMG8z4mqc5VpjQeGv9WZanq0pRtRLJkTqlZdRNY8yjO81XTZ4c98RXUnYm0zo5KvhiW2_SY7ceCQlZFGKpI3w4hSsZjZAA/s1600-h/pinkbaby2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuT-BXvdASulzKyrylC7_PZ43YaDIfNbFEwfFCW3Z60KKTOMG8z4mqc5VpjQeGv9WZanq0pRtRLJkTqlZdRNY8yjO81XTZ4c98RXUnYm0zo5KvhiW2_SY7ceCQlZFGKpI3w4hSsZjZAA/s400/pinkbaby2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317285038453330914" border="0" /></a>For my facebook friends, I'm hoping to add a baby pic today. Thanks for stopping by!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-5309726936203519232009-03-18T20:38:00.003-04:002009-03-18T20:49:39.742-04:00Baby Blessings everywhere!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiupiSI8-4ItjgrZmjQODLQluyV2mMOQB578n99sVLCDIkXurZXjLHQ1rQ7YwTM-3B7ZJX3MJqPwexybE5aUCUIPa6sp7i5Zsx1J-3UQB3cj95RDK7MQAnuWVC5TAL8RZxZ3ZtghfXCCo/s1600-h/babyblessingscard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiupiSI8-4ItjgrZmjQODLQluyV2mMOQB578n99sVLCDIkXurZXjLHQ1rQ7YwTM-3B7ZJX3MJqPwexybE5aUCUIPa6sp7i5Zsx1J-3UQB3cj95RDK7MQAnuWVC5TAL8RZxZ3ZtghfXCCo/s400/babyblessingscard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314694397463186146" border="0" /></a>It seems like lately someone around me is having a baby, or is sharing the news of a baby to come! What a blessing! I love being a mommy, there's really nothing like it.<br /><br />This card was mostly inspired by the felt flowers that I recently purchased from Stampin' Up. The colors are definitely in right now, I combined the large brown flower with the small blue one and tacked them together with an antique copper brad. Striped paper and a scalloped edge on the right side, backed with some chocolate chip paper. I love this bunny from A New Little Someone by Stampin Up, which I watercolored using Blue Bayou, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, and Barely Banana. The "baby blessings" stamp from Wordsworth is one that I tend to go back to again and again, because that's exactly what I think babies are!<br /><br />Thanks for coming to look! I need to make an anniversary card for my husband before Friday!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-2334877856376698182009-03-03T21:17:00.002-05:002009-03-03T21:27:31.435-05:00Smile!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaefjIe6vbWMTVay3VvLviQD2nn2P13_j1sJc1-JiBG-gr46-KDBo-3DEoGQ6BWJDCl0FYj7f2acI7M9lHhMKV_L2jwMIfEhuOg1iZeu0ZAb1QU6URHK3adcAmCOGQYyrunw5OCLxcY3s/s1600-h/smilecard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaefjIe6vbWMTVay3VvLviQD2nn2P13_j1sJc1-JiBG-gr46-KDBo-3DEoGQ6BWJDCl0FYj7f2acI7M9lHhMKV_L2jwMIfEhuOg1iZeu0ZAb1QU6URHK3adcAmCOGQYyrunw5OCLxcY3s/s400/smilecard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309153466788444946" border="0" /></a>In celebration of spring which is almost here... we think... I created a spring-inspired card. I used a sketch from Taylor's blog, and did it the weekend of her challenge, but just finally took a picture of it and blogged it. I love my smile stamp from Wordsworth.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I'll try not to wait another 3 weeks before I post again!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-60800354694409549122009-02-04T20:23:00.003-05:002009-02-04T20:29:07.233-05:00Mini Domino Jewelry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91Ey6uEbErv6fyzgtrBJ6JP7B9XYJZWv-thKFnaWwhTVEqkiLUB-rlBaes93vzOKwS_Em0OtX3hFyDpw2tbHj-wWOx4WsVRpcb6dEU708GcmO9hGeNB9cAtjQ-Ec23G1EdKOrpiB1qL8/s1600-h/jewelry2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91Ey6uEbErv6fyzgtrBJ6JP7B9XYJZWv-thKFnaWwhTVEqkiLUB-rlBaes93vzOKwS_Em0OtX3hFyDpw2tbHj-wWOx4WsVRpcb6dEU708GcmO9hGeNB9cAtjQ-Ec23G1EdKOrpiB1qL8/s400/jewelry2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299118810915531714" border="0" /></a>I did these before Christmas but just never posted the pic. I just think this set is adorable with paisley print in pink green and white, and so girly! Hope you like...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-33567701495302128952009-01-16T21:45:00.003-05:002009-01-16T21:55:41.792-05:00Masculine Birthday Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUEl8rqeISgHMNVxBZ7NFNvPHdZO09g0fhn7Wklob6Yo84BTD5YuaSp8K0rifKnIg-IM6mB7v68kCZ05-IKW4AZufyJBRc7aCow5qI9csJmsv8IDrx87yQ40uGD_7HZdh5gUex0CpCUw/s1600-h/masculinecard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUEl8rqeISgHMNVxBZ7NFNvPHdZO09g0fhn7Wklob6Yo84BTD5YuaSp8K0rifKnIg-IM6mB7v68kCZ05-IKW4AZufyJBRc7aCow5qI9csJmsv8IDrx87yQ40uGD_7HZdh5gUex0CpCUw/s400/masculinecard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292090242045124498" border="0" /></a>I got a new mini paper pack from BASICGREY at Michaels the other day, they had it in the clearance area. I just loved the papers in it, so I had to splurge! I made this masculine birthday card, and wanted the paper to be the main focal point because it's so great! I did add a Tim Holtz distressable frame in Olive and a birthday sentiment from Verses stamps. I also had the green snaps from a LONG time ago. I really love the dimension of this card, although not practicle for postal mail. This card just has a tropical jungle feel to it, don't you think?<br /><br /><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/all-brightideas_W0QQ_dmdZ1QQ_in_kwZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ12">I've been listing some items on ebay today, so please check my listings out.</a> Today I did mostly craft items, I'll be adding more soon, too, so check back frequently! I'll also be adding maternity clothes and Usborne books. Please send friends my way if you think they could use 'em! Have a great holiday weekend!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-2388349565848058262009-01-14T21:09:00.003-05:002009-01-14T21:29:48.312-05:00Eat Your Peas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZE1D-ShhIc5d3uhc8JUPFfLsuT59Tq5eyS2IOuG4Ap2cHcC6cZOf2mV4CAB7JkyYwsnXkodDDenCgXXF2BF4Kdabh1Uccp1L2Sl9h-Vug7F7BCu9Han7QQJ3fHfV0Gm82AtS5HBfSqgQ/s1600-h/Gently3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZE1D-ShhIc5d3uhc8JUPFfLsuT59Tq5eyS2IOuG4Ap2cHcC6cZOf2mV4CAB7JkyYwsnXkodDDenCgXXF2BF4Kdabh1Uccp1L2Sl9h-Vug7F7BCu9Han7QQJ3fHfV0Gm82AtS5HBfSqgQ/s400/Gently3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291339749714092194" border="0" /></a>My aunt sent me an <a href="http://www.eatyourpeas.com/website/index.htm">Eat Your Peas</a> book for my birthday last fall and I LOVED it! I just kept going back to look at it occasionally. One day, I thought it would be great to use each of the pages on a card front to make a birthday card. I'm showing these pictures with permission from <a href="http://www.eatyourpeas.com/website/home.htm">Gently Spoken</a>. I asked permission because their images are copyrighted, but I wanted to share these inspiring images with you. Pages and pages of unique expressions. I'm certain that I'll be doing other Eat Your Peas cards, and I think I'll be using this idea for creating and donating cards to our Home Health & Hospice- their wish list includes cards. Please follow any of the links to check out how <a href="http://www.eatyourpeas.com/website/home.htm">Eat Your Peas</a> can inspire and encourage you!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk1B_71m9-ahq7gH-eF6vRGIaBNF8Kx7k3irnW_zqbZPV34RXAZ9OyIjOQxLJcZX4kpJ-crgffd1DNBgrA-45XL210nMYINFYgqJrmRhe73aC_ebkCOSi2sA7Poo6XTFsMv-EeklJetY/s1600-h/Gently4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk1B_71m9-ahq7gH-eF6vRGIaBNF8Kx7k3irnW_zqbZPV34RXAZ9OyIjOQxLJcZX4kpJ-crgffd1DNBgrA-45XL210nMYINFYgqJrmRhe73aC_ebkCOSi2sA7Poo6XTFsMv-EeklJetY/s400/Gently4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291339748447544450" border="0" /></a>I used Stickles on many of the cards, just to add a bit of sparkle to enhance the images. On the card up top, I also added some adhesive-backed jewels to the centers of the flowers. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAkqMrAmL1QuWL9b8FvmssZrfwrrl3kbd8G5eiYmPbzB_YmZ0y3MHGH0TjtXdyNgnf8neDOT2b5vsYMAayOhYvpEuPi7bg4NkKc9Y-zjbVlvyaSpuNw4JK2spFiRMcc9aYMHHd_nnoH4/s1600-h/Gently2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAkqMrAmL1QuWL9b8FvmssZrfwrrl3kbd8G5eiYmPbzB_YmZ0y3MHGH0TjtXdyNgnf8neDOT2b5vsYMAayOhYvpEuPi7bg4NkKc9Y-zjbVlvyaSpuNw4JK2spFiRMcc9aYMHHd_nnoH4/s400/Gently2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291339738566660274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMOC0GjmVBBppCddhu4-V7sMbsjb9J1xaQKOYs0iP44M_87YauErXvyml960Y3Y6832B3AtKxDfAoFWnCP4ZUDlAo_c71Y5E3lefu-WAPeihHRLKhg2zPvfqVLpxZyhNES_oq0UtsptM/s1600-h/Gently1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMOC0GjmVBBppCddhu4-V7sMbsjb9J1xaQKOYs0iP44M_87YauErXvyml960Y3Y6832B3AtKxDfAoFWnCP4ZUDlAo_c71Y5E3lefu-WAPeihHRLKhg2zPvfqVLpxZyhNES_oq0UtsptM/s400/Gently1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291339736435752066" border="0" /></a>Thanks to those of you who've asked about me. Christmas and New Year's were nice, we went back to my mom's after New Year's to celebrate her 60th, and then the baby got sick with a bad cold, and then my 4 year old and I did- I'm trying to recover now. I'm hoping to be back in full swing soon, and I have new stuff to share already!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-91594346390021373282008-12-25T22:00:00.000-05:002008-12-25T22:09:46.891-05:00MERRY CHRISTMAS!It was so cool to hear our 'almost' 4 year old talk about why we celebrate Christmas, both last night and this morning. Last night as we unloaded the car from our travels and got ready for her to go to bed, Nate quizzed her on why we celebrate Christmas and why we have presents. Also, before opening any Christmas gifts this morning, we sat on the couch with the Christmas lights on, Nate opened up the book of Luke and read the story as it was told. We had a simple but wonderful time celebrating the birth of Jesus- a glorious present from God, and (of course) had a great time opening gifts, too! Tonight after dinner, we got in the car and drove around looking at Christmas lights. This is how Christmas should be. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a blessed Christmas night!<br /></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-39910070009801556632008-12-14T22:13:00.004-05:002008-12-14T22:39:17.262-05:00Monogrammed Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXRWu596372QeKmvCHZQHYldSIn_AlcZPfUiqJwErdz5abtqlJHqKefJlYhHUMjqziEHcdlPnb6KRETNqoBch3z9EAxOUnJaFbdOYulL-hJYDkgJrnW4Gme-SgKzsfSyNDMkhxHThNtY/s1600-h/monog1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXRWu596372QeKmvCHZQHYldSIn_AlcZPfUiqJwErdz5abtqlJHqKefJlYhHUMjqziEHcdlPnb6KRETNqoBch3z9EAxOUnJaFbdOYulL-hJYDkgJrnW4Gme-SgKzsfSyNDMkhxHThNtY/s400/monog1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279852472939022786" border="0" /></a>I got the <a href="http://www.justritestampers.com/">JustRite</a> Curlz Monogram Stamper and have been pondering on what to do first with it. The other day I was browsing the $1 bins at Michaels and found these pretty white embossed square cards (it came with 8 in the pack!). Can you see the beautiful embossing down the center? All I did was add my monogram backed with a scalloped circle. I thought these would make nice thank you notes and won't take too much of my time. Something like this would also make a great wedding shower gift. <br /><br />Today I put in the crockpot:<br />3 Cut sweet potatoes in large pieces (halved or quartered depending on size of sweet potato)<br />1/2 onion, quartered<br />1 Pork tenderloin (lay on top of veggies)<br />1 packed Sodium free beef bouillon powder, sprinkled across pork<br />3-4 spoonfuls of jarred pesto on top of pork (the traditional kind with basil, garlic, pine nuts)<br />olive oil drizzled in<br />1/2 cup water or so<br /><br />Put it on high for 5-6 hours. I served it with a spinach salad and raspberry vinagrette dressing. It was a fantastic meal, so I thought I'd share. The baby got steamed spinach and sweet potatoes so it was kinda like she was eating the same meal as us. ;)<br /><br />Have a great week!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-39822435200142119732008-12-10T23:09:00.003-05:002008-12-10T23:16:35.902-05:00Jewelry! And More Jewelry!I was excited to have some TIME today! Yes, it's true. Just me and my craft room. For a couple of hours. Oh, I finished and mailed my Christmas cards today, too!<br /><br />I got out the glass tags and wooden dominoes that I've been hoarding. I figured people may want stocking stuffers or small gifts for people on their list. Or someone may want to splurge and get something for herself! So here are my creations that were completed today. I have many more to come, so keep looking soon! If these don't sell locally soon, I'll be posting them to <a href="www.kellyalbright.etsy.com">my Etsy store</a>. I hope you enjoy looking at my creations. Please let me know if you'd like to make a purchase!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgth7sXp2wuqDTmUXlglNh-uHzyilT6eRQRi88N8OlYS86rx-AGgq0k9O6oNU8Xl0WosYKHaBImVj0ydZWmLGllstqSfbfvRg61QGralcbIc65XVXys7XFBYdjnmn8pO8lOOHll4Iv15c4/s1600-h/pendant4&5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgth7sXp2wuqDTmUXlglNh-uHzyilT6eRQRi88N8OlYS86rx-AGgq0k9O6oNU8Xl0WosYKHaBImVj0ydZWmLGllstqSfbfvRg61QGralcbIc65XVXys7XFBYdjnmn8pO8lOOHll4Iv15c4/s400/pendant4&5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380474767677346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XYjJsU2FRHXbz5QXt2VHpDUTCkqBMbbzjTdEk1R1S4GwEY5pj9X7nWZf8lmYoRdYw7OMMIIwQ4SAxqWsgz6YUmbzwuOpUJ0ntX0NrqxmMDOp1oOZtg9Mj1M06D1LEdjoMHSKLK7eQc0/s1600-h/pendant3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGy6_je7n8lOadrg-IkvkViyc1KlSOSXJi1_B9C5hPI9LiNJGN2iCdDgjV_D-5jMz36qB6X8xpYT-7YfC_uTTpM3bn-EUiRFfHrh45Dk85b0IFkZkAgHHYwdLzymXnERR2si_LEuWs-Q/s320/pendant1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380275189308146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4-Y3Gdk0HtPmKhgRDnKcuF6g8jaUq-PrDozkK6Xt63uBeyKdt782auWbi1GVAmLBjviU4tliG7UL5_73PjVfzPedTVTlfsMwHN38-xkdPDX3CS1551l4gGiXCpttTqttVa8vnGGaAVw/s1600-h/earrings+snow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4-Y3Gdk0HtPmKhgRDnKcuF6g8jaUq-PrDozkK6Xt63uBeyKdt782auWbi1GVAmLBjviU4tliG7UL5_73PjVfzPedTVTlfsMwHN38-xkdPDX3CS1551l4gGiXCpttTqttVa8vnGGaAVw/s320/earrings+snow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380274970707330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf45HsaJVMSFiUKXIXM4mFy7F-NXssq7J01PwMvIWyJ9UZdq9X0oq22x9vlcQ_0oJS7B6-6avL8mEIIYKcnvH1jLAwpg6FCJGrRYZBY64ox7s31Nk2ANmk3Ld0vR3Obn9VLZuQkeUwQw/s1600-h/earrings+grey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf45HsaJVMSFiUKXIXM4mFy7F-NXssq7J01PwMvIWyJ9UZdq9X0oq22x9vlcQ_0oJS7B6-6avL8mEIIYKcnvH1jLAwpg6FCJGrRYZBY64ox7s31Nk2ANmk3Ld0vR3Obn9VLZuQkeUwQw/s320/earrings+grey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380269587764834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMgZ_9B9NZGWs_jAqd7B9iMRSO6lXhPBjXU4KdfqaF2EYCG4GhgczZkq1d_wDHAOPg-BWt5VLA8h3vjBAvX9JXLpbh8LC_WBCYCLTGRrh1eVZV48cu6JCC6TgnNI_yvKhXeLOlCDYuZo/s1600-h/pendant5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMgZ_9B9NZGWs_jAqd7B9iMRSO6lXhPBjXU4KdfqaF2EYCG4GhgczZkq1d_wDHAOPg-BWt5VLA8h3vjBAvX9JXLpbh8LC_WBCYCLTGRrh1eVZV48cu6JCC6TgnNI_yvKhXeLOlCDYuZo/s320/pendant5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380832720129970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5bh38M3ZvhTYKUJ2VQwbjjU-NgDv0QYFySr7LRJAQ5x_AZs7qJwEKcJAZsfO3dl1rfrlnrgFghcObKKXytpP5V1H_WuxU8cem3v-7H5X6Jak2DOvDUuCyvhH1O__e1AQJLU0hYsutLA/s1600-h/pendant4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5bh38M3ZvhTYKUJ2VQwbjjU-NgDv0QYFySr7LRJAQ5x_AZs7qJwEKcJAZsfO3dl1rfrlnrgFghcObKKXytpP5V1H_WuxU8cem3v-7H5X6Jak2DOvDUuCyvhH1O__e1AQJLU0hYsutLA/s320/pendant4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278380824474954322" border="0" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-12437587031459170602008-12-08T20:45:00.002-05:002008-12-08T20:50:32.774-05:00Just learned to digiscrap...I just wanted to share that I finally learned to digiscrap. It is FUN but the demo version of Adobe Illustrator is almost over. I made a 12x12 digiscrap page of the girls, and my new blog banner. I'm pooped, my pager for work has gone off at 3am daily since Friday, so I'm just saying a quick hi!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-33153793608579343962008-11-29T21:09:00.003-05:002008-11-29T21:29:16.387-05:00Hope your Thanksgiving was great!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSFvUfmWnbwmVQXQnNc1JS6ydKTIoIKODcMWvKoc-uyMYvmvUJ3fCwgl0NsFKNcGCol4oTDtCoP-_FKnyrsyTZVvgjv5rOFzZiwmZX740aUEGeIhAoCHqnH4XtyZS8y0_Oi4rfDgj-z4/s1600-h/ornament.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSFvUfmWnbwmVQXQnNc1JS6ydKTIoIKODcMWvKoc-uyMYvmvUJ3fCwgl0NsFKNcGCol4oTDtCoP-_FKnyrsyTZVvgjv5rOFzZiwmZX740aUEGeIhAoCHqnH4XtyZS8y0_Oi4rfDgj-z4/s400/ornament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274271002435942706" border="0" /></a><br />Well, the hustle and bustle of Christmas has arrived. Are you prepared? My calendar is filling up with parties, lunches, and more. I'm not sure if I'm really ready, but I'd like to think I'm getting there. I made this ornament after being inspired by <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2008/11/on-12th-day-of-christmas.html">Taylor's tutorial</a>. WOW, it was so easy and I simply used scrap papers that were sitting there longing to be used. I'm sure I'll be making more of these simple ornaments.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkn03qqooxuhTJkv2SsjajZL6jTHIG4pBQG-pbQpzqOGg8mZHXiA2xoHe0_ZVbuWiAqBaIl_EvNJrK0Izd5Wnk041LZ0PaGoRjTy7mgPIkMipR2ykJkupXL4J3DkzVVVSLI2liwCtaNA/s1600-h/windowcard.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkn03qqooxuhTJkv2SsjajZL6jTHIG4pBQG-pbQpzqOGg8mZHXiA2xoHe0_ZVbuWiAqBaIl_EvNJrK0Izd5Wnk041LZ0PaGoRjTy7mgPIkMipR2ykJkupXL4J3DkzVVVSLI2liwCtaNA/s400/windowcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274271010690264866" border="0" /></a><br />I also thought I'd share with you one last VERY simple Christmas card that I made. I kept thinking it needed more. I'm sure it does need more, I'm just not sure what. So I think I'll just send it to someone who may not care it's homemade. LOL. Basically, I used my silver Encore ink pad to stamp the poinsettias, then used my square punch to create a rectangle window. I then stamped my sentiment inside the window. I placed an acetate sheet behind the window using mini glue dots. The only other thing I did was spray the silver ink with cheap non-aerosol hair spray, b/c it will never dry- it will smear if you don't spray it.<br /><br />Lastly, I want to share with you that I have decided to open an Etsy store. Please browse my stuff and share the link with others. It's <a href="www.kellyalbright.etsy.com">www.kellyalbright.etsy.com</a>. I'll try to add more as I can. Thanks for taking the time to look!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-79132833892434356832008-11-18T21:10:00.003-05:002008-11-18T21:29:51.647-05:00Do you remember shrinky dinks?Today I want to share a site that has an easy way to make beautiful homemade jewelry. It uses shrink plastic, the same stuff that we called shrinky dinks as kids. I've got some from prior projects, so maybe I'll give a project like this a try soon. Have a great night.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_jewelry/article/0,2025,DIY_13762_3265363,00.html">Shrink Plastic Jewelry Instructions</a>.<br /><br />P.S. 2 big things happened with the baby today, her first tooth has come through AND she is now suddenly rolling everywhere! Happy and sad, I am so excited but I want her to stay little!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-75536651430065540832008-11-17T22:00:00.006-05:002008-11-17T22:24:19.756-05:00Make a custom gift box!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyZZ3FHZg7Co68HkkwIKSKJregMn4-3vejVSTa1VbQyPAfn6Z25bAdLIgbot4a2QLCwWWg7Lzz_786JJa0tOD3QEq4L0EhUbs6a9Le07IUYcdm6ZojZ_Urp68J8a7vpc9hx5ASvh9LxQ/s1600-h/box1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyZZ3FHZg7Co68HkkwIKSKJregMn4-3vejVSTa1VbQyPAfn6Z25bAdLIgbot4a2QLCwWWg7Lzz_786JJa0tOD3QEq4L0EhUbs6a9Le07IUYcdm6ZojZ_Urp68J8a7vpc9hx5ASvh9LxQ/s400/box1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269831208103392210" border="0" /></a>Ok, it's really simple, anyone can do it! I have some personalized notecards for a gift for someone I know ;) for Christmas. I know this person loves and appreciates handcrafted things that I make. So I decided to make a simple, but very special, gift box! <br /><br />Basically the note cards and envies were 5x6x1" so I made two pieces of cardstock 7x8x1" (the length and width add 1" to each side for creating the 1" depth). Clear as mud? Score at the 1" markings and trim 1 side of each of the small corner squares. Add some adhesive (I like Sticky Strip for boxes). Fold at the score lines and adhese the corner squares to the sides, and you have a box. Voila!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOxazDKa-UPs6oINeqFZaXzhxfT5AumEUSsGyzA16N7GEXkFO6Cf7jFtMVJKIjmRjNJ-c3F7_pX2Z_INsQPVPpdS3RIgvgVBuHRH1D4RyVUVvrd6o1YVXtGzVB5WglbGPkkM10ynFYts/s1600-h/box2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOxazDKa-UPs6oINeqFZaXzhxfT5AumEUSsGyzA16N7GEXkFO6Cf7jFtMVJKIjmRjNJ-c3F7_pX2Z_INsQPVPpdS3RIgvgVBuHRH1D4RyVUVvrd6o1YVXtGzVB5WglbGPkkM10ynFYts/s400/box2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269831217703727890" border="0" /></a>I used my poinsettia flower stamp from <a href="http://www.stampsbyimpression.com/">Stamps by Impression</a> and made several images of it on watercolor paper using several shades of watercolor crayons and spritzes of water. I cut out 2 and a half of them and layered them. It is easy to curl the petals of flowers when your paper is moist. When it dries it hardens. I used a doodad from <a href="http://www.stampington.com/html/collected_objects.html">Collected Objects for Creative Minds</a> for the center of the flower. I adhered it together with Pop-Up Glue Dots.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk0ZkB52hUNQAHu9kBHi2SutuTn0iN0f8I4zFrvE_AM2RlzD5sN8DUBiZ8Yk1M7GROgP1wCJLkneQMKIdY8nQ_5CjX56flgsnavi0beEoYrVNuTx400abTJ4fvWikYi1fOuG-TCLCDOo/s1600-h/box3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk0ZkB52hUNQAHu9kBHi2SutuTn0iN0f8I4zFrvE_AM2RlzD5sN8DUBiZ8Yk1M7GROgP1wCJLkneQMKIdY8nQ_5CjX56flgsnavi0beEoYrVNuTx400abTJ4fvWikYi1fOuG-TCLCDOo/s400/box3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269831216688022274" border="0" /></a>The velvet paper I did the iron stamping (iron the velvet to the rubber for about 10 seconds). It makes such an elegant image! I just love how this box turned out, and I'm certain that the recipient will, too!<br /><br />This particular size box would work for handcrafted cards! Below are a couple of mini pics on how the box is made if you are a visual person. Have a great week! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTKwB0FXmpQwAwy8D0JKdVtswi1X4nnnkB1tBPg7lWYfqXgQp7FwbcCW6aI692pGgkHOcXaca5lRXyMBpfavCxRq3IJts__Xd-F-2J3oakK98gIcrdfZe4dPoTudEseiZ2bMAgy6YsjI/s1600-h/inst1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTKwB0FXmpQwAwy8D0JKdVtswi1X4nnnkB1tBPg7lWYfqXgQp7FwbcCW6aI692pGgkHOcXaca5lRXyMBpfavCxRq3IJts__Xd-F-2J3oakK98gIcrdfZe4dPoTudEseiZ2bMAgy6YsjI/s200/inst1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269832607534583762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4Lz6gC9Jc8va-yXTtsp8mwgc2wIMyDH0gxzE_1PYYxMklfgznCc7TnIYH4FD60lXxb54F8X0rQiNUQwDTm6bCqbEzocqACVCYV3vrR9Ep3gCT7fj9OXsEHvasvndFcm_DwlJiDxVveo/s1600-h/inst2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4Lz6gC9Jc8va-yXTtsp8mwgc2wIMyDH0gxzE_1PYYxMklfgznCc7TnIYH4FD60lXxb54F8X0rQiNUQwDTm6bCqbEzocqACVCYV3vrR9Ep3gCT7fj9OXsEHvasvndFcm_DwlJiDxVveo/s200/inst2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269832697586466738" border="0" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-73516390608398272672008-11-15T22:27:00.007-05:002008-11-15T22:51:47.433-05:00Mini lunch bags for sketch challenges...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DLrJUFFWX-tI2wuX9W8U3kt0LjvuhtLyrAHWfKaPD9svpTnKrSJFlcqU6OWjDn7MoafEyxeK6h9jYC9rs20X4Zmu1zkw1AqBSkKLV41U9QDcRABOPMI3JZDffwgBm4Zj-rYyS3R6tt0/s1600-h/bag2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DLrJUFFWX-tI2wuX9W8U3kt0LjvuhtLyrAHWfKaPD9svpTnKrSJFlcqU6OWjDn7MoafEyxeK6h9jYC9rs20X4Zmu1zkw1AqBSkKLV41U9QDcRABOPMI3JZDffwgBm4Zj-rYyS3R6tt0/s400/bag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269096727233832866" border="0" /></a>I need to work on wrapping some small gifts, I have a personalized notepad in one, and personalized post-its and pen in the other. I have these cute mini lunch bags by Martha Stewart that are perfect for quick wrapping a small gift.<br /><br />The first one (top) is <a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Beate's sketch (WSC66)</a> and I didn't stay true to the sketch but tried my best. First, I was going off memory from early this morning, plus my bag was so small after deciding what I'd use for the main "rectangle" focal point. So I moved my little jewels, which are from <a href="http://www.stampington.com/html/collected_objects.html">Collected Objects for Creative Minds</a>, which I purchased from Stampington & Co a few years ago. The rectangles are frames by Tim Holtz in the Salsa color package, the green fit right into the red. I just added ribbon, ric rac, and a scalloped tag.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnMX52GHrJYoqCB9NJNjnI9qBTdnP33bqOwWsUyH7YMgUTIYxP-ybUzWCS5tfPgbC9WKgz-ZSXDQ2ZUWbCkDxbh4zNbSiEvLLrIkj43NkWuYX_BudeI7zMWJzYW-5FZ2NVSV_AMrizRo/s1600-h/bag1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnMX52GHrJYoqCB9NJNjnI9qBTdnP33bqOwWsUyH7YMgUTIYxP-ybUzWCS5tfPgbC9WKgz-ZSXDQ2ZUWbCkDxbh4zNbSiEvLLrIkj43NkWuYX_BudeI7zMWJzYW-5FZ2NVSV_AMrizRo/s400/bag1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269096725334341138" border="0" /></a>This other bag I did for <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's sketch (TECC42)</a> and pulled out of the unused archives some Stampin' Up Metal Edge Tags. I punched some scrap cardstocks, again used a Tim Holtz red frame, but this time I put a simple stamped candy cane from Stampin' Up's Merry Minis.<br /><br />Yay! I'm so excited about Christmas this year. I'm excited that I can actually make stuff for people this year. Last year I was pregnant (very sick and always sleepy) and not functional. So this year I'm pumped up! Happy weekend!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-29794358607923351022008-11-14T21:12:00.005-05:002008-11-14T21:48:52.022-05:00Fabulous Flapjack Mix for gifts...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDS_M06mFpgRl4R8NQzcae3nJI6jYlalvqJJpb5G0lIX7umDLBU6zR9zAIJg8I2tA78cxFrfUXfmQMFPLi-gtTdEi7Bs5CpvUg0SvMVMxjJ01hq3bwyBuCsniH-TvsxT09X5mOyRT_UdE/s1600-h/fmix1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDS_M06mFpgRl4R8NQzcae3nJI6jYlalvqJJpb5G0lIX7umDLBU6zR9zAIJg8I2tA78cxFrfUXfmQMFPLi-gtTdEi7Bs5CpvUg0SvMVMxjJ01hq3bwyBuCsniH-TvsxT09X5mOyRT_UdE/s400/fmix1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268705488744261730" border="0" /></a><---First, have you seen my poll? Take a moment to respond! <br /><br />Ok, now that that part is over, let me tell you about the fabulous flapjacks, they have oatmeal, cinnamon, wheat, brown sugar... they're so hearty and yummy! I found the gift mix idea from a <a href="http://www.gooseberrypatch.com/">Gooseberry Patch</a> Merry Mixes booklet many years ago, and I tried it (they call it Fantabulous Flapjack Mix). It was love at first bite. We added blueberries before cooking them up. I gave the mix as gifts that year, <span style="font-weight: bold;">and had requests for it the next year!</span> We even keep a big French canning jar full of this prepared mix in the pantry, for when the urge to make pancakes comes. I have already started preparing this mix for gifts this year, and wanted to share some ideas for presentation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNftJjOR51DoWsZ4SmZ32q701J-n5yrzoAaVzg7tQ0lTQbAwKTUo8dX6VN4SIX9Vl-nLumQKIICIXpCuBinfrD2AqvQ7a_tNadufayY6SW6O1RA45axhgqBRp68C-p6ffzWuxLgIN-e8U/s1600-h/fmix1tag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNftJjOR51DoWsZ4SmZ32q701J-n5yrzoAaVzg7tQ0lTQbAwKTUo8dX6VN4SIX9Vl-nLumQKIICIXpCuBinfrD2AqvQ7a_tNadufayY6SW6O1RA45axhgqBRp68C-p6ffzWuxLgIN-e8U/s400/fmix1tag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268706224183397410" border="0" /></a>The picture up top is my favorite. I found the bucket/tote in the Target dollar spot. The snowflakes are already stitched on and are so cute! I put the bag of mix in it, a perfect fit, added some shiny red confetti-like filler, a wooden spoon with a bow, and created this tag (close up on the left). I used a snowflake eyelet that my aunt gave me a while back. I used the Snowflakes stamp set from Stampin' Up stamped in turquoise, and some Stickles to make it sparkle a bit. I stamped Merry Christmas and the bottom of my big Sizzix die cut tag I scalloped using the scallop punch. I hung it with a little silver cording. Voila! I *LOVE* red and turquoise for Christmas colors!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This little bag tote was also at Target and came with the mittens and snowflakes! For this one I added some tissue (and of course a wooden spoon) and a tag.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GnxfMdcZz8nqa98Vl_s25dpd1NGUVd0WFy6oSKAFAIqcfT4H1Du6HFroW4eV-RxJ7INkmhuS4uv_GZfZWjWR5lENNryROWBnfPABylD3O-0GX82T4KUyTas6oxUsINGNk5btIierxNY/s1600-h/fmix2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GnxfMdcZz8nqa98Vl_s25dpd1NGUVd0WFy6oSKAFAIqcfT4H1Du6HFroW4eV-RxJ7INkmhuS4uv_GZfZWjWR5lENNryROWBnfPABylD3O-0GX82T4KUyTas6oxUsINGNk5btIierxNY/s320/fmix2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268708582728978130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lastly, (below) I sewed up a little bag with some plaid fabric I had in my stash. It's a Flapjack in a Sack! It only took about 1 minute to whip this thing together with my serger, and I trimmed the top with my pinking shears. <br /><br />Twill tape and ric rac to tie the sack shut, and a tag I made hanging on the spoon with linen thread and a clip. This was such an easy project and look how cute it came out! One recipe makes enough for 4 gifts!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEONmGEwcN8ho2sKuFLaS-MqPGY5q0YpiMjQsUeAuMNQSJdhkNjxPGX75kUt8QhLIK_GsFFEcdYB_098S5QC2MoZybe-VWMwINB66pp9EV-3Z2wGruCCkpKRZfeMVlaIqpNALDxpj8G5Y/s1600-h/fmix3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEONmGEwcN8ho2sKuFLaS-MqPGY5q0YpiMjQsUeAuMNQSJdhkNjxPGX75kUt8QhLIK_GsFFEcdYB_098S5QC2MoZybe-VWMwINB66pp9EV-3Z2wGruCCkpKRZfeMVlaIqpNALDxpj8G5Y/s400/fmix3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268705500830590722" border="0" /></a></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-41852771730628277752008-11-12T22:00:00.009-05:002008-11-29T21:42:26.301-05:00Christmas is 6 weeks away! Get busy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GGMGaYV2yC1HoUegAgzqChqPGoaFNoMnXpG_L5E_YI9Ee0Ya9422fgoJedDJ7Hk5V7xzw5hASbIjm2054Vb3D22mvJBIRtPxFMYS5sWtT6RJVgJU4rn6DWmCyZ3SlgaYQGdkyzmUokU/s1600-h/lgift2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GGMGaYV2yC1HoUegAgzqChqPGoaFNoMnXpG_L5E_YI9Ee0Ya9422fgoJedDJ7Hk5V7xzw5hASbIjm2054Vb3D22mvJBIRtPxFMYS5sWtT6RJVgJU4rn6DWmCyZ3SlgaYQGdkyzmUokU/s400/lgift2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267972494297609858" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">Ok, so today I was setting an appointment for 6 weeks out and realized that's the week of Christmas! Yikes! Are you ready? Need some ideas? Need some inexpensive gifts? I think I can help. Maybe... Above is a simple way for me to wrap up my calendar creations (</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://brightboldandbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/10/cards-and-calendars-for-christmas.html">here</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://brightboldandbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/10/more-cool-calendars-and-5-easy.html">here</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://brightboldandbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/11/birthday-card-and-more-2009-calendars.html">here</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">). For teachers, I've added in a simple teacher magnet with the calendar. The tag I created using my Sizzix die cut, scallop punch, scissors, ribbon, silver cord, and a sentiment from Stampin' Up! </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A little tip for you:</span> If you're using tissue as your wrapping paper, and it's not long enough to reach around the entire gift, tie your ribbon around the gift itself instead of above it! I did it here b/c the white wouldn't reach.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgsGmydfQTEVqV1hfvLmZSB1hqPSqcp-iV1SGSevOMTMdT6JixaZqSGS9fPy7x5UeB-x4ZREUHQ22LTtiAzDegQveFPH8FLAMxik4nYwM_RJrDOh5u8PfSFOrkrlhYGmTxo-jSYGp9cM/s1600-h/lunch2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgsGmydfQTEVqV1hfvLmZSB1hqPSqcp-iV1SGSevOMTMdT6JixaZqSGS9fPy7x5UeB-x4ZREUHQ22LTtiAzDegQveFPH8FLAMxik4nYwM_RJrDOh5u8PfSFOrkrlhYGmTxo-jSYGp9cM/s320/lunch2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267975069569748258" border="0" /></a>Here is a little something I did up for a simple yummy gift. I call it Lunch in a Crunch. I had a stamp custom made for the tag:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdLCSGRYlbFkvUYHLn5_uaYzf-Cp0pGzFLmBwCTCh1crmc6lL6eRZW8ABzpY_ZVlyp-jIki1pY_k76qAHXNAOwYw-lHBVuRjqRD91k4e15KIUo8w1eS_L5MXJVq0xXvLN4hNKsA8iGuI/s1600-h/lunch3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdLCSGRYlbFkvUYHLn5_uaYzf-Cp0pGzFLmBwCTCh1crmc6lL6eRZW8ABzpY_ZVlyp-jIki1pY_k76qAHXNAOwYw-lHBVuRjqRD91k4e15KIUo8w1eS_L5MXJVq0xXvLN4hNKsA8iGuI/s200/lunch3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267975516577997714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I thought the expression Lunch in a Crunch was catchy, and that people would appreciate a lunch on the go, in between meetings...<br />often times in this busy world we get caught up and forget to eat, well not me, but a lot of people I know do!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So, here are 2 of my original creations for Lunch in a Crunch:<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhooTWmkmQULOc-rka7_5jmJe6ARk2FeX4Zrb6fTWGdtAfYdpefbwJf2rzGU5DuUXB69UYQfQCYsiA1oKpCg2wy0dKqUTwXXbHQWrc60zEJPL3bwGjnAVXN_FEU12ZVIJrmTzs6VN-Z0NE/s1600-h/lunch1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhooTWmkmQULOc-rka7_5jmJe6ARk2FeX4Zrb6fTWGdtAfYdpefbwJf2rzGU5DuUXB69UYQfQCYsiA1oKpCg2wy0dKqUTwXXbHQWrc60zEJPL3bwGjnAVXN_FEU12ZVIJrmTzs6VN-Z0NE/s400/lunch1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267976314683898354" border="0" /></a>I have 2 original soup in a mug mixes, potato soup and vegetable soup. I had business cards made with instructions. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5276544"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I am selling these (without the mugs) in my Etsy store</span></a>. I have tested these and they are yummy! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tip for do-it-yourselfers</span>: You can find mix ideas online and in cookbooks, but PLEASE TEST THEM before you give them as gifts. I made that my rule a long time ago, and it has paid off. I have encountered a number of not so great results in the process, and am thankful for not giving them as gifts. My mixes above are very customized by me, original creations.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Another tip</span>: People don't want to have to add much, if anything. My soup mixes above are "add water and microwave". The fewer the number of ingredients that the recipient has to add, the more likely they will use their gift! It's a FACT!<br /><br />Ok, last idea for the night. You've probably seen it in the stores, it's so easy to do yourself. Hot cocoa mix. I made the tag with some stamps by Stampin' Up! and simple ribbon and cord to tie it up. Have a fantastic night!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks6GrgqIev1FHpbcSJF6rH8zsXb23RFMgsQC-lz7cMjT2N5jCGi6JyUtcAb5U6GtL1b4Ah31LxTB_UQn2sNZi7ytDCbRVsmKSxzteDLrOqUFpf8OZdKIZ8nAtc3TbhsaMMYNgtmBQSLo/s1600-h/lgift1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks6GrgqIev1FHpbcSJF6rH8zsXb23RFMgsQC-lz7cMjT2N5jCGi6JyUtcAb5U6GtL1b4Ah31LxTB_UQn2sNZi7ytDCbRVsmKSxzteDLrOqUFpf8OZdKIZ8nAtc3TbhsaMMYNgtmBQSLo/s400/lgift1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267979434558468706" border="0" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-68723936580088695722008-11-07T22:43:00.005-05:002008-11-07T23:07:03.905-05:00Many ways to use a single image...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5WAoWt5RAHf3LkJfkH38BWxDLVBKOSyW8ivXABLFS_OVP45oPiJxYLOOEVSlKfdTk6_fdmkH-G2D2xhGXcxuOLSbNFwCd166Iptx8eDFV8xrQXwaYXNLmNeFEEyhFyHUg-HH35JCngs/s1600-h/cc5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5WAoWt5RAHf3LkJfkH38BWxDLVBKOSyW8ivXABLFS_OVP45oPiJxYLOOEVSlKfdTk6_fdmkH-G2D2xhGXcxuOLSbNFwCd166Iptx8eDFV8xrQXwaYXNLmNeFEEyhFyHUg-HH35JCngs/s400/cc5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266129179500931202" border="0" /></a>This afternoon I stopped by the Christmas show at the Convention Center, where the Christmas shopping frenzy began for lots of people. I was pleasantly surprised to find a stamp maker as a vendor! The man in business is just as sweet as he can be, and loves his stamps! His company is <a href="http://www.stampsbyimpression.com/">Stamps by Impression, and he has over 2000 stamps on his website</a>. I bought a couple with the girls' names on them, and a ballet stamp (art coming soon). But my biggest excitement was something I wasn't even planning to get originally, but I'm so glad I did! It is this poinsettia!<br /><br />The image above as well as the first one below were started the same, using watercolor crayons (coloring multiple shades directly on the rubber), a spritz of water onto the rubber, stamp on watercolor paper, and my spray tool spritzing some caramel and green ink. Oh, and also my Frosted Lace Stickles for sparkle. I decided to make the first card a torn window and age it with some sponging. The second I went much simpler, but thought this was still nice, just a little different personality.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xVYHM2wngWzbuhSNdzHg5vtizi5uIH9kXOJ0hlrRO4FkloPbx6q6xmoYUo0-0oqH02EnX5sq5Kd353Lg-hotgyZW9Lh1JDllNl6gcBsYsO8CKX1pBlfOd4zpMeZDEoMhnThjAQvWdsg/s1600-h/cc6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xVYHM2wngWzbuhSNdzHg5vtizi5uIH9kXOJ0hlrRO4FkloPbx6q6xmoYUo0-0oqH02EnX5sq5Kd353Lg-hotgyZW9Lh1JDllNl6gcBsYsO8CKX1pBlfOd4zpMeZDEoMhnThjAQvWdsg/s400/cc6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266129184041232194" border="0" /></a>This next one you may have to click on to get a better look. I ironed a piece of velveteen paper onto the rubber. It embosses the velvet. I chose to keep this simple to let the velvet stand out. It's kinda rustic and elegant together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9kFwzxYGR5vHftHHHgI2e08d1ei9z7OulbjQ4Oz09XDu9SKIA3lj2sCtdluS2KM_idFAGl6kykRw6u7HuGFftB_bXq6w8PI6lUg7s7DmlYZoj_-yW7vq-29TRT9bZSgpMw5WYtTft6U/s1600-h/cc7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9kFwzxYGR5vHftHHHgI2e08d1ei9z7OulbjQ4Oz09XDu9SKIA3lj2sCtdluS2KM_idFAGl6kykRw6u7HuGFftB_bXq6w8PI6lUg7s7DmlYZoj_-yW7vq-29TRT9bZSgpMw5WYtTft6U/s400/cc7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266129189105755378" border="0" /></a>Lastly, I went for a sparkly, more monochromatic look with caramel, vanilla, and a bit of khaki green? I tied in the caramel color with copper brads, and I used Star Dust Stickles for some sparkle. The background stamp is the old holiday print background from Stampin' Up. My lighting has gotten bad in my craft room, so my pictures are seemingly getting worse and worse. I wish you could see these in person!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzfXTp0YuoXUrWkUtfdSdPH8JbBVabPI2fH1cTuyGsMOPg5hJB3CUsxJSKbTo0MnLXC-v1nRYkKAcFmwfUZOKRkOp5kvKYQKN01rMhYD1QrpShUqzcQks7zdttJRjKU2L6yCjQhqi7gg/s1600-h/cc8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzfXTp0YuoXUrWkUtfdSdPH8JbBVabPI2fH1cTuyGsMOPg5hJB3CUsxJSKbTo0MnLXC-v1nRYkKAcFmwfUZOKRkOp5kvKYQKN01rMhYD1QrpShUqzcQks7zdttJRjKU2L6yCjQhqi7gg/s400/cc8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266129190894383010" border="0" /></a>I'm going to be selling some things, if you're local and want to see, let me know. I have creations as well as stamps. If you're not local, let me know and I can send you a list and any pics by request.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">More ideas hopefully to share this weekend!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-38447302788002926052008-11-02T21:39:00.004-05:002008-11-02T22:10:42.099-05:00Mmmm...banana bread! (but not all for me)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSEXE0wK_KukrNRUo4KgRRKfhw6k_RqnGik4Jta9oZegaeAD-9EaHhCyl0_HwtcWH33SsXShEMXW5nmaSSmi22P202Mot8SiMyLpUqj1Id00cBVsnib6J_7lwLELgQ0gA-oGCkfQneqk/s1600-h/bb2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSEXE0wK_KukrNRUo4KgRRKfhw6k_RqnGik4Jta9oZegaeAD-9EaHhCyl0_HwtcWH33SsXShEMXW5nmaSSmi22P202Mot8SiMyLpUqj1Id00cBVsnib6J_7lwLELgQ0gA-oGCkfQneqk/s400/bb2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264262249608214338" border="0" /></a>Ok, so maybe I had to open one up to make sure it came out good. ;) Today I baked a double batch of my famous Banana Bread- but I baked it in 8 wide mouth pint sized canning jars. They baked for the same length of time as a regular loaf.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0gCWMBxJUvMZC8y9UclPAycrVUMwkl3pAYpP94WqB2R0fwFUQ-LwkpeT_F1CFU-rhi8QS1ZWVe1ti0KVz98JjOoE6NOhoQtuciHpLpikEK0REP9yO0Py6SA6DTIV2RL4Nu5SiBnzeg/s1600-h/bb1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0gCWMBxJUvMZC8y9UclPAycrVUMwkl3pAYpP94WqB2R0fwFUQ-LwkpeT_F1CFU-rhi8QS1ZWVe1ti0KVz98JjOoE6NOhoQtuciHpLpikEK0REP9yO0Py6SA6DTIV2RL4Nu5SiBnzeg/s400/bb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264262243676445794" border="0" /></a>Tips:<br /><ul><li>Make sure that you grease the insides of the jars well.</li><li>After filling the jar 1/2 full with batter, wipe the rims REALLY well.</li><li>Wipe the rims again immediately after removing the jar from the oven.</li><li>Immediately place the lid and screw on the ring after wiping the rim.</li><li>Downside: These do not keep like regular canned foods. I will be freezing them until it's time to hand them out. They're only good out for about a week in a jar.<br /></li></ul>I used leftover PAPER- that's right, PAPER! It looks deceptively like the old fabric way of covering the top. I cut an 8x8 square of paper and pressed it over the cooled jar. Hang a cute tag on the bow. I also cut out circles to label the tops with the name of the bread.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxF2iIwdvjUVDaCOPJumsJbxtbuLw591HU-DCdcr7zHHDkwe4jjG6AWqx49LxCBoPobTgJAQJMjecUKMQ0PtXTjf7FVC7ornJaHfckTgQ-GSHzVI7VpE8U1IaKLoe72wnuAnWyka0mvM/s1600-h/bb3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxF2iIwdvjUVDaCOPJumsJbxtbuLw591HU-DCdcr7zHHDkwe4jjG6AWqx49LxCBoPobTgJAQJMjecUKMQ0PtXTjf7FVC7ornJaHfckTgQ-GSHzVI7VpE8U1IaKLoe72wnuAnWyka0mvM/s400/bb3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264262253214200546" border="0" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-12628121063239378952008-11-01T22:29:00.005-04:002008-11-01T22:55:03.274-04:00Birthday card and more 2009 calendars for Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3WeTAqlNHKuI8fW5Pdz4qS_H745wp2MbJ1kXaQ3RBogDiJwnGweopydTS_JSLNLqE3ufNcASF8Uuk_hPQolNGLq21Q3BebM1GWn2zfp_YsdaPmRuCQ7P0ijessRAsATvNmnIHHwwMAA/s1600-h/mmcard.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3WeTAqlNHKuI8fW5Pdz4qS_H745wp2MbJ1kXaQ3RBogDiJwnGweopydTS_JSLNLqE3ufNcASF8Uuk_hPQolNGLq21Q3BebM1GWn2zfp_YsdaPmRuCQ7P0ijessRAsATvNmnIHHwwMAA/s400/mmcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263882538367416034" border="0" /></a><br />My team lead at work asked me to make a girly birthday card for her mom. I liked being able to use <a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Beate's</a> weekend sketch challenge (WSC54) for this card. My favorite color this time of year is chocolate brown and I love the Houndstooth background stamp from Stampin' Up. It's so cozy this time of year, like a good sweater. I used a scrap of Tres Jolie paper by My Mind's Eye, which I sponged around the edges in light pink ink to better match my "Blush" paper by Basic Grey behind it. I used my new Stampin' Up scallop edge punch for the scallop border. The sentiment was from Warmest Regards by Stampin' Up. Accessories: ribbon, hardware, Prima flowers and pink rhinestone. I stamped a sentiment on the left inside corner (below) along with a pink flourish from Carte Postale, both stamps are from Stampin' Up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzNAxRO10mqT-O0auTiFjMh_q5ep_LlSj8GSc7JBNFPHQVpP7Z0vp5Qn8eXKDX7KYg8llPnSy6RttHr1_9cx_RlH0EY7tCdqQ4E5HLL62JsdwFbLyAYBBJgL4j5PrbVT1-wL5quqjnEE/s1600-h/mm2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzNAxRO10mqT-O0auTiFjMh_q5ep_LlSj8GSc7JBNFPHQVpP7Z0vp5Qn8eXKDX7KYg8llPnSy6RttHr1_9cx_RlH0EY7tCdqQ4E5HLL62JsdwFbLyAYBBJgL4j5PrbVT1-wL5quqjnEE/s320/mm2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263884792488203202" border="0" /></a>I completed 4 more calendars today, so below are some pictures to see. Not much different in approach this time, though I used my Sizzix and a couple of circle punches for the April flowers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P8G1pLPZtZFoRl1XzqgZy2zD1nfGnd8S5Rsy0anmPoBS_XokDIKcIC1STiGiNYJosaDunfh_E7UfKucGmCtpo3_-ZudbaP9RHl8x2csgPqEIDjd5Oj5kmctCGGNtHYr08rDxGw76aF4/s1600-h/cal1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P8G1pLPZtZFoRl1XzqgZy2zD1nfGnd8S5Rsy0anmPoBS_XokDIKcIC1STiGiNYJosaDunfh_E7UfKucGmCtpo3_-ZudbaP9RHl8x2csgPqEIDjd5Oj5kmctCGGNtHYr08rDxGw76aF4/s320/cal1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263885816799308978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpwgC2CSzNy-iQQ0hXg77TdAz9YynlW6WBpYf3WI_CoLWeJlBQSIr-X1fgWwDE2W3Je55PEPWrHrG2tcAZ__WnuCM7txJsONxvL-f_dXYfELuFXZ9l_TvhRc0w5ybnA70cbPlFDIOV9Q/s1600-h/cal2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpwgC2CSzNy-iQQ0hXg77TdAz9YynlW6WBpYf3WI_CoLWeJlBQSIr-X1fgWwDE2W3Je55PEPWrHrG2tcAZ__WnuCM7txJsONxvL-f_dXYfELuFXZ9l_TvhRc0w5ybnA70cbPlFDIOV9Q/s320/cal2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263885816127954546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDZCGgbVU7tQv7zIG4JikHCMAuK7YbaHFMp4ggSiK-Aj-ZULSnb4zxZK01JObPstAEI3sbVbF_ttBwfzHD6oA-N0bA-h1TurZQ7X3oSuhhv1wZScn7CKI957cWoqNK05vHOMrnJ61H9w/s1600-h/cal3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDZCGgbVU7tQv7zIG4JikHCMAuK7YbaHFMp4ggSiK-Aj-ZULSnb4zxZK01JObPstAEI3sbVbF_ttBwfzHD6oA-N0bA-h1TurZQ7X3oSuhhv1wZScn7CKI957cWoqNK05vHOMrnJ61H9w/s320/cal3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263885820724001858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XVss6wlEHFDJJCf5oVR8X2ePTRkb8gTxmayEg38wyQBlwNZYbqoIfGRIHFhxdWJ8f-zJbv7hmaj-koSm4fTyEUZq0QC1MpbDhyMNuk4J4tKqQJjQZszxMZCE0KtuqqaXzP5YEyF2W6Y/s1600-h/cal4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XVss6wlEHFDJJCf5oVR8X2ePTRkb8gTxmayEg38wyQBlwNZYbqoIfGRIHFhxdWJ8f-zJbv7hmaj-koSm4fTyEUZq0QC1MpbDhyMNuk4J4tKqQJjQZszxMZCE0KtuqqaXzP5YEyF2W6Y/s320/cal4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263885822950238258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaUMonicZWYqs4SlcA_KuaeFZHwUZ0igFfQwIyK5y7tOudjY6lDdA_16cY0IPxXdoVRrDhKI2D-uhUPKZNTtP4HEfq3wQJHKw1F28nM-X31ManhbE3Xlvtdh1UhXtADJ8yWZp2BkMA3Q/s1600-h/cal5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeaUMonicZWYqs4SlcA_KuaeFZHwUZ0igFfQwIyK5y7tOudjY6lDdA_16cY0IPxXdoVRrDhKI2D-uhUPKZNTtP4HEfq3wQJHKw1F28nM-X31ManhbE3Xlvtdh1UhXtADJ8yWZp2BkMA3Q/s320/cal5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263885822010259890" border="0" /></a>Papers for these calendars are from Stampin' Up and Basic Grey. Stamp sets used were Serene Sunflower, Inspired by Nature, Best Blossom, and A Tree For All Seasons, all from Stampin' Up. I used Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Marigold and Sahara Sand ink colors. The clips were from Making Memories which I found at Michaels. These calendars will make fantastic teacher gifts (since we now have 5 "school" teachers for our 2 girls, plus a ballet teacher...) as well as friend/coworker/neighbor gifts.<br /><br />More gift ideas coming soon- watch for new posts soon!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336615980306732501.post-58143260129869234742008-10-30T20:34:00.002-04:002008-10-30T20:38:15.445-04:00Blog Candy WinnerThe winner, based on the below information from Random.org, is Ida from Walla Walla, Washington! Ida, please contact me by email with your address!<br /><br /><h2>Random Integer Generator</h2> <p>Here are your random numbers:</p> <pre class="data">5<br /></pre> <p>Timestamp: 2008-10-31 00:34:05 UTC</p><p><br /></p><p>Have a great night!<br /></p>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.com0