tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171588082024-03-07T12:12:39.715-07:00Life as a Three Legged DogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.comBlogger815125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-88441554061587853062014-06-20T22:57:00.002-06:002014-06-20T22:57:49.133-06:00Saying Goodbye Is So Hard<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-abOUINlO50XZFhR2BcFjelH0bjcSVhHALXyN5pSYydn2IobrUeZovEZ6jBP1sCUCMlEpCoSmo9ZPJrj1fpUgVIqcZco2ywkz1_LWg2OxBkDkxiZtooPPVlD1OQUq_bZHFw81ZA/s1600/2011-07-06+21.06.46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-abOUINlO50XZFhR2BcFjelH0bjcSVhHALXyN5pSYydn2IobrUeZovEZ6jBP1sCUCMlEpCoSmo9ZPJrj1fpUgVIqcZco2ywkz1_LWg2OxBkDkxiZtooPPVlD1OQUq_bZHFw81ZA/s1600/2011-07-06+21.06.46.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a>This is my last post on this blog.<br />
It makes me very sad just to type that, but it is time to let it go and move forward into the next chapter of my journey.<br />
A little over a month ago my phone was having a nervous breakdown so I started cleaning out files on it. Well that was a bad idea. Never clean files from any electronic thing when you are in a panic. Ever.<br />
I accidentally deleted over three years of images from this blog. The images weren't backed up either.<br />
So all of my tutorials, blog hops, favorite projects and design team contributions from that time frame are gone.<br />
Whoosh.<br />
I was so mad at myself.<br />
Now, I see that it was the nudge that I needed to let go of a sad and challenging time in my life. To move forward and share about the healthy and happy person that I am working on becoming in a different place.<br />
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I have started a new blog for this different phase.<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thebeckyolsen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">So Bexcellent</a></span></b><br />
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There will still be crafty sharing happening, but I will also be sharing recipes, motivational and inspiring thoughts and stories, beautiful pictures from adventures, personal experiences, home decor faux pas and lessons learned from life experiences. I hope a few of you will come and join me there.<br />
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And if I could share a simple nugget of wisdom at the sunset of this blog...<br />
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Don't look behind you, that isn't where your dreams live.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-77278706631155954232013-11-09T06:00:00.000-07:002013-12-28T10:30:46.125-07:00Moxie Fab Thanks! Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">YOU</span> coined the <span style="font-size: large;">"Moxie Fab"</span> <span style="font-size: large;">phrase</span>, live the <span style="font-size: large;">"Moxie Fab" life</span> and shared the <span style="font-size: large;">"Moxie Fab" love</span> with all of us.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">and I am so grateful for all of the inspiration</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">and when you are done visiting me please go visit the amazing </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-11925488126213816732013-06-19T01:27:00.000-06:002013-06-19T01:27:06.563-06:00A Very Knotty Blog HopWelcome to the Dazzle-it "Lovely Knots" blog hop :)<br />
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What a pleasure it was when the incredibly talented and oh so delightful <a href="http://carmicimicata.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carmi Cimicata</a> asked if I would participate in a blog hop with her and the amazing, talented friends she has!<br />
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I personally am not nearly as knotty as my darling daughter Chloe is, but we decided it would be a fun challenge to take on together and to have the opportunity to share some creative time. She picked up the instruction book and in no time had made a multiple "Double Coin" knot bracelet. (so cute!!)<br />
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I on the other hand, was a bit daft to the initial concept of the hop which was to create Chinese knots, and so I proceeded to do a basic "Boondoggle" bracelet which was easy (and literally anyone can do!) with this gorgeous cord. I finished it with a button, and added some chunky charms. As you can plainly see, I am not so knotty yet :)</div>
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Then Chloe and I sat down together, and we started to create a project together. The first draft was a little rough, so we took it apart and did an easier and edited version of what my mind had envisioned.<br />
She made the coin knots, and I slid the beads on and tied them with the sliding knot so it is a very adjustable and easy to wear piece. I love the bright red beads with the crisp aqua, such a stunning color combination that packs a ton of pop!<br />
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I am so inspired and we have a little bit of cord left, so I have another project in mind already! Chinese knotting with the Dazzle-It "Lovely Knots" cord is loads of fun, and a great way to spend some crafty time with your important people :)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-75736130202599062742013-06-07T01:00:00.000-06:002013-06-07T01:00:10.335-06:00Ruby Rock-It June Blog Hop!!Hello there to you, our faithful Ruby Rock-It Fans!!!<br />
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Welcome to our June blog hop!<br />
This month we are featuring our very versatile Fundamentals cardmaking supplies, gorgeous vellum, and out bling!<br />
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I love the versatility of these products, and how beautiful and elegant they are!<br />
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The die cuts and bling are fabulous compliments to each other, and add that special touch of detail to make a project really have pop!!<br />
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The single bling strand wrapped perfectly around the circumference of the tag, making it really easy to put together and sparkle-tacular!!!</div>
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Come and hop along with the rest of the team, leaving comments at each blog to enter to win an awesome Ruby Rock-It prize pack! You could win your very own collection of these delightful Fundamental goodies!!<br />
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Here is the order of blogs in case you get lost along the way:<br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.rubyrockit.typepad.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">RRBF Blog</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> <------start here="" span=""><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://cincinshappiness.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cindy Stevens</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://everydaymoments-carrie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Carrie Walz</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://beckiedreyer.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Beckie Dreyer</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://www.erinyamabe.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Erin Yamabe</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://www.pattiebeltran.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Pattie Beltran</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://scrapbyrophilippsen.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ro Philippsen</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Becky Olsen</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://bbhomepages.wordpress.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">June Goh</a><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://maples-lianasuwandi.blogspot.com/" style="color: #003366; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;" target="_blank">Liana Suwandi</a></------start></span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Leave a comment on each designer's blog and then on the Ruby Rock-It's blog to be entered to win the Ruby Rock-It prize pack. Comments must be posted by Sunday, June 9th at 11:59 pm pst to be eligible for the random drawing. We will announce the winner on our Ruby Rock-It blog on Tuesday, June 12th.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-30219074716704251582013-05-05T01:00:00.000-06:002013-05-05T22:10:48.113-06:00The Softer Side of Ruby Rock-It Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;">We are featuring 3 ranges that reach our softer side...Arcadia, Mother Nature, and Reminisce. These are all so delicate and dainty on their own, and blend just beautifully together! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Today, we are celebrating our beautiful New Kinda Krafty range, that made it's debut a few weeks ago, and has been very well received! It is full of bright and bold contrasts against a beautiful neutral kraft background! Come and hop along with us, leaving comments at each blog to enter to win an awesome Ruby Rock-it prize pack! You could win your very own KINDA KRAFTY range! Here's the order of blogs in case you get lost along the way!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> I used the Carnival King collection to decorate a frame that can be used time and again with the inside panel painted with chalkboard paint. It can be used to show the number of years, what is on the menu or share a fun message!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have a project to share using NEW PS product that releases on February 1, 2013 at<a href="http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.papersmoochesstamps.com</a> along with many <a href="http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/category_s/49.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">retail stores</a> around the globe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Deadline is January 30<sup>th</sup> – winners will be announced on the <a href="http://papersmooches.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">PS Blog</a> <a href="http://papersmooches.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"></a>on January 31<sup>st</sup>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used the large arrow to build a chevron with Lemonade Adirondack ink, Tsukineko Glue Pad and Doodlebug yellow glitter. Thanks stamp is from Sentiment Sampler, the flowers were fussy cut from a piece of Crate Paper and the wood heart button is by Prima. </span><br />
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It is with excitement that I announce that Rhonda is going to be getting this box packed with Happy New Year goodies!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for landing on my blog an taking some of your fresh brand new year to spend it with us as we share our love for crafting and giving!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is just a small sample of what I will be putting into a box. I will be posting the winner on the 6th of January, so please come by then to see if you were selected.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com399United States37.160316546736773 -110.039062511.638282046736773 -151.3476565 62.68235104673677 -68.7304685tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-73356978475651419842012-12-23T12:58:00.000-07:002012-12-23T12:58:03.134-07:00Celebrating the Holidays with a Hot Cocoa Bar Hot Cocoa, marshmallows and peppermint sticks!<div>
Putting together a cute place to gather all of the delicious fixings for a memorable mug of warm happiness doesn't take much time, and will make a memorable addition to your holiday decor! Guests and family members alike will love the opportunity to mix that perfect treat, and you have a warm and fuzzy feeling for sharing a simple joy.</div>
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Over at the <a href="http://rubyrockit.typepad.com/ruby-rock-it/2012/12/joyeaux-noel-hot-cocoa-bar-.html" target="_blank">Ruby Rock-It Blog</a> I share the perfect hot cocoa recipe that I found from my favorite chef, Alton Brown, and some jar decorating ideas to put it all together.</div>
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Here is where I thought I could share some of the design logistics for giving it a cohesive look.</div>
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The tray was one that I found at a garage sale for $1.00, it is from Wal-Mart and it has had the top painted in a few coats with chalkboard paint and then I just doodled a little and hand wrote the words "hot chocolate bar". I love that it is old and worn looking, and has my personal touch with the very imperfect lettering, it is comfortable and it is my wish that it is inviting. I don't want anyone to feel bad if they spill or smudge, I want them to feel joy as they indulge in a warm cup of happiness.</div>
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To make each of the tags I painted both sides of the left over pieces of chipboard from previous projects. After they had dried I ran them through my Sizzix with a tag shaped die cut, hand wrote the ingredient and then tied them onto each of the jars lids. </div>
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The fun of using the chalkboard paint for the tray and labels is that they can all be re-purposed for future displays and holidays. There are so many ways that this little project makes me happy, and I have even made myself a couple more mugs of cocoa than I usually would have consumed this time of year because of the convenience and how inviting it looks.</div>
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I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! And please come back to visit, I really appreciate you!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-17096265479199005732012-12-09T20:28:00.001-07:002012-12-09T20:29:41.455-07:00Free Faux Mercury Glass Ornament TutorialI love to cruise around on Pinterest and explore, find inspiration and make new friends!<br />
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As soon as I saw this pin and put it in my Winter and Christmas Inspiration Board I knew just how I would be able to make something similar. The next thing I will try is figuring out how to age them so they look like they have been around for 50 years. But I am very pleased with the initial result, and am looking forward to making many more of them in different sizes and shapes.<br />
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Start by finding clear glass ornaments, I got mine from Michael's, they were 50% off and they had a few different sizes of the round and also a few unusual shapes. You will also need Adirondack Silver Mixative, an applicator, and an alcohol based solution. Ranger makes one as does Copic. (I am going to try rubbing alcohol in my next version to see if I can get the cost lower)<br />
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Take the top out of the ornament and put some of the alcohol solution inside. It won't matter if you put too much in as it eventually evaporates, it just takes longer for the project to dry on the inside.<br />
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Squeeze a few drops of the Silver Mixative inside the ornament as well. Start swirling and rolling the ornament.(be patient when rolling it around to keep it even)<br />
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It takes a few minutes for it to dry/evaporate, so just keep swirling and rolling to keep it from settling all in one place. (this is a great in front of your favorite tv show project!)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-55956646376656152202012-12-01T14:14:00.002-07:002012-12-01T14:14:56.281-07:00Free Christmas Packaging and Holiday Treat RecipeHappy December 1st!!!<br />
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I am sharing one of our family's very Happy Holiday traditions with my friend <a href="http://debbysdares.blogspot.com/2012/12/12-days-of-home-for-holidays-welcomes.html" target="_blank">Debby Lewis on her blog today</a>! You will have to go over and visit to get the free tutorial for a gift bag and the free recipe for white chocolate, peppermint Chex mix. But trust me you will be glad you did! She is also doing a HUGE give-away at the end of the 12 days!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-16151149011242204112012-11-30T01:00:00.000-07:002012-11-30T01:00:15.050-07:00A Farewell Blog Hop With My Fabulous Ruby Rock-It FriendsIt has been a wonderful experience to be on the inaugural Ruby Rock-it Bella! Fundamentals team. I have enjoyed the wonderful camaraderie of this inspiring group, and will remember everyone with much fondness. We have been asked to share our favorite project from the year. I have many projects that I have been proud of, but one stood out from the others for me. This one of my daughter, Laurel, who has a very free spirit and is one of the kindest and most fun loving people that I know was definitely my <a href="http://rubyrockit.typepad.com/ruby-rock-it/2012/03/august-moon-circular-tile-pattern-tutorial-by-becky-olsen.html" target="_blank">favorite layout and tutorial to share</a>.<br />
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And to ring in the holiday season I made a card special for this farewell hop to let the other girls know how much I have appreciated the opportunity to work with them. I hope that they have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year filled with many exciting opportunities!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Maybe you lucked into stopping by today, or you got here from visiting the always inspiring <span style="background-color: white; color: #500050;"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Savannah O’Gwynn</u></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #500050;"><u> </u><a href="http://www.savannahland2.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">and Linda Dreiling</a> first.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> But however it is you ended up here, thank you!! It is always a </span><span style="background-color: white;">treat to share some time with other creative peeps, and maybe a little of what I am sharing</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (or what some of the other winners have shared) will inspire you into a card making frenzy tomorrow!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Cut 3 medium
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Roll petals around brush base or
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I want to thank you for coming by my blog! I hope that you take some time to try making these and have fun with different types of papers. I have literally made hundreds of them, and they are each uniquely beautiful! Try using a little glossy accents on the petals for a lush dewy look, or a clear adhesive with clear crystal glitter for a gorgeous frosty, winter look.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-7025814231678374402012-07-17T05:00:00.000-06:002012-07-17T05:00:03.022-06:00Mixed Media Scrapbooking from the Talents at Creating KeepsakesAn exciting new resource for ideas and inspiration for using mixed media in your crafting and scrapping is hitting the bookstore shelves today!<br />
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I was fortunate enough to have a couple of my projects included in this fantastic publication, and even got a copy a few days ago when my projects came back. I loved the colors, textures and ideas that were shared, and have no doubt that there is something for everyone in it! (even if you don't like to get messy while you create!)<br />
If you don't have a bookstore or craft shop to pick it up at, you can find it for sale at <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/issues/Mixed_Media_Scrapbooking" target="_blank">Creating Keepsakes</a>.<br />
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B-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-60755377774431186172012-05-10T10:32:00.002-06:002012-05-10T10:32:30.190-06:00Card Creations 10 by Paper Crafts MagazineI love to make pretty things with paper.<br />
Not only that, I am really lucky that sometimes some of the things that I love that were made from paper end up being published <3<br />
<a href="http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/blog/2012/05/card-creations-volume-10-a-lot-of-history/comment-page-2/#comment-147297" target="_blank">Card Creations 10</a> is where my most recent projects can be found, and it is a gorgeous special issue from <a href="http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/" target="_blank">Paper Crafts Magazine</a>.<br />
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This is one of my projects that can be found in <a href="http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/blog/2012/05/card-creations-volume-10-a-lot-of-history/comment-page-2/#comment-147297" target="_blank">Card Creations 10</a>. An interesting little designer insight, it completely irritates me that I didn't cut the text leaf to go the other direction, but I didn't catch it until I was writing up the supply/instruction list to send in with the project and it was too late. I do love this card though, and was so thrilled when it was selected for publication in this high octane special issue!<br />
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B-Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-80047634010223435482012-05-04T01:00:00.000-06:002012-05-04T01:00:04.203-06:00Ruby Rock-It! Bella! National Scrapbooking Day Blog Hop Happiness!!<br />
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It is an exciting day as we get prepared and excited to celebrate a very happy and crafty day on Saturday May 5th! If you are a scrapbooker and looking for some wonderful inspiration, I want to thank you for making a stop at my blog to say hello and I hope that you will take away some enthusiasm and love for memory keeping!</div>
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Start by blowing out the contents of a dozen or so eggs, there are a few <a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/2012/04/quick-tutorial-on-blowing-out-egg-to.html" target="_blank">methods of doing this</a>. Some of the supplies I used are:<br />
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Alcohol inks by Ranger in a variety of colors and metallic finishes<br />
Alcohol ink applicator and clean felt pads<br />
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Step 2: Gently dab applicator directly to egg, muddling the colors to achieve desired results.<br />
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Begin by selecting an assortment of markers in the desired color range, I used some beautiful pastels.<br />
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Step 2: Apply a metallic Alcohol ink to the applicator on a clean felt pad.<br />
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Step 3: Loosen the metallic up (it will come off very heavy otherwise) with some Copic Blending Solution applied to the applicator.<br />
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Embellishing is the fun part! Use a paper punch on some white glitter paper, apply some of the alcohol ink from the applicator you have been using on the punches and then adhere carefully to the egg. Add some milliners flowers or other small items like gems or pearls.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-67988692349733251412012-04-06T11:54:00.001-06:002012-04-06T11:54:32.946-06:00A Quick Tutorial on Blowing out an Egg to Get an Empty ShellEmptying an eggshell (otherwise known as a blown eggshell) is a relatively simple thing to do, but there are a few steps and tools that can make the process much easier and I want to share them with you real quickly today with some photographs to help the steps more easy to understand.<br />
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Start with a clean egg and using a paper piercer or similar tool (a thumbtack with the little handle is a pretty good option!) gently press the sharp, pointy tip into one of the ends of the egg and make a hole that is a little bigger than the size of a pinhead.<br />
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Next, repeat by poking a similarly sized hole on the other side. Use a corsage pin (the longer ones with the beads on the end) to swirl and scramble the contents of the egg. The yolk won't be able to pass through a hole if it is intact, so breaking it up is very important.</div>
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Wipe off one of the ends, gently hold the egg to your mouth and carefully blow the contents of the egg into a container.</div>
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Just sharing a sweet card that uses Ruby Rock-It and Bella Fundamentals. The die cut bird, cage and hearts are so cute and the different sized tags are perfect for popping out the colors of the chipboard and sticker letters.<br />
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I was so thrilled when Nicole Larkin contacted me about sharing step outs on the <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2012/03/hand-stitching-on-your-projects-with-multiple-types-of-threads/" target="_blank">CK Editor's Blog </a>for a technique I used on a layout in the March/April issue of Creating Keepsakes.<br />
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It is a pretty easy technique, but does take a little time and patience. The perfect activity for watching movies or catching up on some of you favie tv shows.<br />
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Bazzill kraft and white card stock<br />
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Ruby Rock-It Vintedge patterned papers<br />
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American Craft thickers<br />
Maya Road kraft tag<br />
Prima wood buttons<br />
May Arts fine black twine<br />
DMC silver embroidery floss<br />
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If you try this technique and post it online somewhere, leave me a link so I can come visit and leave some love!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-38024480215922265432012-03-28T21:58:00.000-06:002012-03-28T21:58:22.105-06:00Ruby Rock-It Bella Boy BannerDelivering a cute Bella Boy banner as promised!<br />
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The panels are being suspended by a wood pants hanger for photography, and I have shared the front and back of each in order.<br />
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The burlap was die cut first and then the paper was machine stitched onto the burlap. The die cut stars were then adhered to the paper side for extra dimension.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557615403088950202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17158808.post-43105718038140353642012-03-27T21:50:00.000-06:002012-03-27T21:50:05.015-06:00Bella Girl BannerRachel asked the design team if we would all contribute banners for the Ruby Rock-It Bella Fundamentals booth at the CHA tradeshow. I LOVE making banners and was so thrilled to make a banner with the Bella Girl collection! (Tomorrow I will share the Bella Boy)<br />
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To make it even more interesting, I made it double sided so that it could be viewed from all sides. It also is in separate pieces so it can be tied together in any order or any amount of sections and the little rosettes just tie into the knots between each panel.<br />
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The burlap was die cut with my Tim Holtz movers and shapers heart in my Sizzix Big Shot.<br />
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The pieces of paper were then machine stitched onto one side and the other side would show through the heart!<br />
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The hearts that were die cut out from the burlap were then adhered to the center of the stitching on the other side for a little more dimension.<br />
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Cute felt, chipboard and sticker pieces were then added for the fun details.<br />
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That is some very happy crafting right there my friends!<br />
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