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CELEBRATE THE IDES OF MARCH WITH A PLEASANT POPPIES CARD

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Today, March 15th, is the Ides of March. The Ides of March is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar! This Pleasant Poppies card was CASE’d from Mike Funke. Image (c) Stampin’ Up! Download the step-by-step tutorial:  Pleasant Poppies, Mike Funke Design   And what a glorious spring day it was! We visited historic downtown Paducah and had lunch in the garden at jP’s Bar & Grill at Market House Square. The singing of the birds, the splashing of the water fountain, and the lovely breeze provided us with a beautiful soundtrack for our Continue Reading →

Lucky You on St. Patrick’s Day!

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Everyone wishes that they were lucky enough to be just a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Fortunately, the Irish generously share their holiday with all of us! I remember when we were little and everyone would show up to school wearing something green so we wouldn’t get pinched. Do kids still do that? If you like to decorate for every holiday then you are in luck! Now you can download Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive “Lucky You” ensemble to print out decorations. Bring some luck o’ the Irish to your classroom or home this year! By Sara Wyman, Stampin’ Up! Continue Reading →

“JENNY, I’ve Got Your Number” Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set

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If you are over the age of 50, or you watch “Doctor Who”, you’ll know this card features a British telephone booth.  Designed in My Digital Studio, Images (c) Stampin’ Up! YIKES!!!  I just found out that cell phone numbers became public on March 1st. This means that all those annoying solicitors, the ones we’ve so happily avoided since we dropped our land-line phones, will again be calling us during dinner. Wonderful, just wonderful. To make matters worse, the minutes they use are deducted from your plan’s available minutes. To prevent this happening to you, call the National Do Not Continue Reading →

How a Hot Air Balloon Lapel Pin Led to Marriage

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Today my husband and I celebrate our anniversary.  If it hadn’t been for a hot air balloon lapel pin it may never have happened. I had seen him out and about quite often. It seemed he was always the center of a crowd, telling stories and making everyone laugh. He wasn’t really my type. I never sat out a song and he never stepped on the dance floor. He looked like an eccentric professor and I hated every day of high school. He was quite a bit older.  I was intrigued. I had a mutual friend introduce us. Apparently he was not impressed because Continue Reading →

A QUILTING BEE….WHO KNEW BEES COULD QUILT!!!

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Image (c) Stampin’ Up! When I was a little girl, I remember the old ladies at church talking about going to a quilting bee.  I never understood why they would want to do that, I was scared of bees!!! (That’s actually a true story!!! Remember how literally you took everything when you were a child?!?!?!) I immediately fell in LOVE with this precious card the very first time I turned to page 3 in Stampin’ Up!’s new 2013 Spring Catalog. I had to have everything so I could make this one, it’s just soooo cute!!! My card is almost an exact CASE of Continue Reading →

WISHING YOU PEACE, LOVE & JOY ON CHRISTMAS DAY!

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All supplies used are from Stampin’ Up!  The link to the step-by-step tutorial can be found below. Merry Christmas to my Dear Friends & Loved Ones and to all my Friends that I haven’t met yet!!! It’s after midnight and in a little bit I’ll have everything ready for Christmas morning.  Why oh why do I procrastinate EVERY single year?!?!?!?!  Although I am getting much better, in the past I never got to sleep on Christmas Eve!!! I can hardly wait to get over to Granny & Papa Coonie’s house to celebrate Christmas day with all my family.  We have so much fun together, Continue Reading →

SCENTSATIONAL GIFT CARD HOLDER & CHRISTMAS CARD

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Gift cards have become so popular.  People love buying them because it’s convenient and they don’t have to worry if it’s the right size.  People love getting them because they don’t have to worry about getting another ugly Christmas sweater!!!  But how do you make it seem more personal???  Make a really cute gift card holder!!! I love making gift card holders using this pop-up box card template.  Everyone is always really impressed that you made it for them!  You don’t have to tell them that it’s actually pretty easy to put together!  Here’s one we made at our stamp camps this month.  It Continue Reading →

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE Historical Trovillion Home in Herrin

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I was so honored when the Herrin City Library asked if they could use a photo of my watercolor painting of “The Gingerbread House” for their Christmas cards this year.  They are selling the cards as a fundraiser for the library.  You can purchase them at the library or contact them to order cards. HERRIN CITY LIBRARY Address: 120 North 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948 Phone: (618) 942-6109 herrinhistoryroom at gmail.com Hours of Operation   We were so lucky to get to live in this historical home.  It was a magical place to raise our daughters.  Over the years we hosted many weddings in Continue Reading →

EVEN NAUGHTY PEOPLE DESERVE SOMETHING NICE!

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I have a FREE download to share with all my “naughty” but nice friends!  All you have to do is click > my “SHOP NOW” button > My Digital Studio > Digital Downloads > Newest Downloads > November 27, 2012 > choose “Free For You From Us Designer Template – Digital Download” (#132810) > Add to Bag > Check Out > Download your FREE Designer Template!!! You can use this with any design or publishing program, but I highly recommend My Digital Studio! Free For You From Us Designer Template – Digital Download 132810 Price: $0.00 This download was added on Continue Reading →

CYBER MONDAY & FINAL DAYS FOR ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

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GO DIGITAL & receive a FREE Digital Download with your MDS 2+ purchase! PLUS ~ FREE SHIPPING on Online Extravaganza orders of $50 or more.  *This offer is good through Wednesday, November 28th Stampin’ Up!’s digital design software features Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive artwork, colors, and templates. It’s so easy & fun to become a digital designer!  With MDS 2 you can create photobooks, cards, calendars, slideshows, and more—which you can then print using Stampin’ Up!’s print services, print on your home computer, save to DVD, e-mail, or upload to the Internet. During Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza Sale, MDS 2 is 50% off.  When you Continue Reading →

I’M DREAMING OF A PINK CHRISTMAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp

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I’m getting excited about the Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp that is scheduled for next week.  This is my 2nd Annual “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas” event and it is in honor of my beloved Mother, Louise Mileur, who is celebrating her 20th year as a Breast Cancer Survivor!!!  Be sure to look at the previous post “Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp”, posted 10/12/2012, to get more info on this event. I’ve been trying to decide on cards for the event and so far I have two that I’m loving.  My first one was inspired by Nina Dee on Stampin’ Connection. Continue Reading →

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

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Celebrating  my Mother on World Card Making Day! Learn how I made the fabulous bow on her birthday present  and the Happy Birthday banner on the cake later in this post! I’ll be playing in my stamp room today making pink cards to donate to the Splitcoast Hope You Can Cling To card drive which benefits patients at the MD Anderson Breast Cancer Center.  In 2011, our community of card-makers sent over 3,000 cards to women who are facing one of the greatest challenges in their lives.  You will have a chance to make these cards at my 2nd Annual “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas” Breast Cancer Continue Reading →