tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55355861413895148162024-03-13T09:28:34.821-07:00JustA2ndJust a few seconds from a busy mommybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-74292576845151980702015-09-13T18:46:00.000-07:002015-09-13T18:46:02.388-07:00Birthday Mojo 414I turned 36 today. <br />
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I got to enjoy a simple day with my husband and my kids. Ate good, home-made food. Watched football. Counted my many blessings.<br />
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I made this card earlier this week for a birthday twin...another lady who shares the date with me. Someone who has given me good council on being a mother to a daughter, and numerous other things.<br />
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Stamps:Celebrate Today<br />
Ink: Basic Black (Archival) and VersaMark<br />
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Go Wild DSP, and Gold Foil<br />
Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Banner Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Gold Emboss Powder, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Dimensionalsmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-90852823749109736572015-08-30T19:43:00.002-07:002015-08-30T19:43:38.787-07:00A Holiday Mini Sneak Peak!! The new holiday catalog comes out on the 1st - are you excited!! I am!! I ordered a bunch of fall themed items and have been having so much fun playing with my new toys. <br />
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Here is my card I created for the Mojo Monday 412 challenge. Very simple. I love Mojo Monday - a great card sketch blog that you can use to help you get your ideas out on paper.<br />
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Ink: Archival Basic Black, Soft Suede, Tangelo Twist<br />
Paper: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, and Daffodil Delight; Into the Woods DSP<br />
Stamps: Acorny Thank You<br />
Accessories: Into the Woods 3/8 Cotton Ribbon, Circle Framelits, Acorn Builder Punch, Dimensionalsmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-33406923472346315702015-08-09T11:39:00.000-07:002015-08-09T11:42:00.681-07:00I'm Baaaack!!! So, it's been awhile.<br />
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Ha, not just <i>awhile</i>. It's been YEARS.<br />
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Life happens. <br />
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Isn't that the truth? Life is complicated, messy, unorganized, fast-paced, hectic, and all-too-short. I have learned two things in all the empty space from last post to today. <br />
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ONE: Life never goes as planned.<br />
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TWO: Life is what YOU make of it. 10% is what happens to you...90% is how you react.<br />
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I'm back into "active craft" mode. Meaning, I create at least one thing a week, if not more. <br />
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Here's a card I made for this week's <a href="http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/2015/08/mojo-monday-409-contest.html" target="_blank">MojoMonday</a> challenge. Really needed a break from a 100 card order. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Stamps: From Land to Sea, By the Tide, Another Thank You<br />
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), VersaMark, Tip Top Taupe, Island Indigo<br />
Paper: Island Indigo, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Basic Black, Go Wild DSP Stack<br />
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Gold Metallic Thread, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Gold Stampin' Glitter, Aqua Paintersmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-39354677825939355232012-11-24T14:10:00.003-08:002012-11-24T14:10:52.714-08:00A ChangeA change has occurred. <br />
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Life isn't always rainbows and daisies. <br />
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No, sometimes it hails and weeds will inevitably pop up in your little garden.<br />
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The challenge is how you react. <br />
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Sometimes, it's a matter of how you prepared. <br />
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Thankfully, I was <em>partially</em> prepared for my recent <strong>change.</strong><br />
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I have been laid off from my job. <br />
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Something that I knew, deep in the recesses of my mind, was a possibility, but never expected.<br />
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Thankfully, I have been working on getting rid of debt, preparing an Emergency Plan A and B (yes, because I've <em>been there, done that</em> before...), and writing down lots and lots of thoughts for "What if..."<br />
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So, the change here is to be more productive. To be more proactive. <br />
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No longer will this blog be just about my Stampin' Up! crafts, but about all my creations. <br />
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I am hopeful to start making my crafts become income-earners. <br />
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Hopefully enough to pay a bill here and there, enough to keep me from going insane.<br />
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Here's to change - an inevitable fact of life. <br />
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May I see the positive side of this new chapter in my life. Let the journey begin.mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-981905550031176342012-09-24T18:20:00.001-07:002012-11-24T13:53:44.641-08:00Tea Party Card SetA request for a special order. Two desk sets filled with six cards each, and an address book.<br />
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The paper she fell in love with is, of course, from a couple of years ago. I searched all over for enough designer paper to make her idea a reality. And thanks to the lovely generosity of a few fellow Stampin'Up! demonstrators (and a paper hoarder), after a nationwide call for help, I had just what I needed!!<br />
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By the way, try looking for a nice address book that you can cover. Go and ask for help at an office supply store to find one. I searched high and low for a nice one. I asked clerks and sales associates - and instead of helping me find one, I was asked why I didn't use the one on my phone. Truly, technology is ruining the mystique of putting ink to paper.<br />
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mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-31723342884732470102012-03-18T21:58:00.000-07:002012-03-18T21:59:27.659-07:00Up, Up & Away - Mojo 232A friend has invited me to bring my cards to show off at her mother's jewelry show.<br />
To say that I am a little nervous is an understatement. <br />
<br />So I'm making cards to take...<br />
<br />To inspire...<br />
<br />To hopefully share a smile.<br />
<br />This one I made for my baby brother's birthday. Which is today. I used the sketch from Mojo Monday to help pull the card together. <br />
<br />He's not really a baby. No. But he's the baby of the family. Even at 30, which is how old he is today, I'm reminded that he is the baby. I guess after walking him to school, cooking his meals, washing his clothes, holding his hand when he was scared, and playing ninjas afterschool, you never are able to look at someone at their real age, ever. Which is why I remember him with longer hair, parted to the side, dark blue jeans and a green sweatshirt...never as the 30 year old that he is today.<br />
<br />Happy Birthday little brother. <br />
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<br />Stamps: Up, Up & Away<br />
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Big Top Birthday DSP, and Whisper White<br />
Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, and Old Olive<br />
Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, and Tasteful Trim Big Shot Diemybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-66367591459280432832012-03-14T22:23:00.000-07:002012-03-14T22:23:04.229-07:00FL180 - Happy BirthdayI got some new stamps recently!! <br />
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(And ribbon, and paper, and punches, and buttons, and brads...)<br />
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Right now is Sale-A-Bration (until March 31st!!) which means for every $50.00 you spend, you get a free product! Which is great because who doesn't like FREE???<br />
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So, with my FREE supplies, and a layout from Clean & Simple, I created this:<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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Stamps: Fresh Vintage and Apothecary Art<br />
Ink: Soft Suede<br />
Paper: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, and Everyday Enchantment DSP<br />
Accessories: Brads and Ribbon from Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, Hat Pin, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Eyelet Border Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Tea Stain from Distressing Essentials Kit, and Basic Pearlsmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-69440897240105637122012-02-28T20:37:00.000-08:002012-02-28T20:37:58.783-08:00A Double TakeI'm trying to get my mojo back.<br />
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Actually, if you knew what this week has brought me, you would know that I'm just trying to get some sense of normalcy back<br />
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*sigh*<br />
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In the meantime, I was able to participate in this week's <a href="http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2012/02/179.html">Clean & Simple Challenge</a>. I created this card as my initial response...<br />
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And then decided to amp it up a little. <br />
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Just a little. <br />
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Thanks for looking!<br />
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Card #1<br />
Stamps: Fabulous Florets and On Your Birthday<br />
Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Melon Mambo<br />
Paper: Whisper White<br />
Accesories: Dimensionals<br />
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Card #2<br />
Stamps: Fabulous Florets and On Your Birthday<br />
Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Melon Mambo<br />
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight DSP, and Crumb Cake<br />
Accessories: Dimensionals, Hemp Twinemybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-80658457004773077242012-02-25T13:19:00.000-08:002012-02-25T13:19:04.637-08:00DistractionsI'm supposed to be doing homework.<br />
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<em>My</em> homework. <br />
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I've been sitting here since about 9:30 this morning. I read through what the teacher wants from us. I read from my book. <br />
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I cleaned my bathroom. <br />
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I typed out a list of questions, researched, and typed the responses.<br />
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I made lunch.<br />
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And now all I need is 6 sentences about whether or not the 9th Circuit Court should be split. <br />
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What I really want to do is try to replicate the Smash Book at Michael's with my Stampin'Up! supplies. Make mini-Polaroid magnets like I saw on Pinterest. Make a card using the current <a href="http://cleanandsimplestamping.blogspot.com/2012/02/179.html">Clean and Simple layout</a>. Fill out the registration for the March Craft Fair at East Hills Mall. Make cookie dough to be frozen for use <em>any time I see fit </em>(right now sounds good).<br />
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But I need to finish my assignment. <br />
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Just 6 sentences...mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-35369135775133287492012-02-13T21:30:00.000-08:002012-02-13T21:30:40.004-08:00Valentine - CASE'dFirst, allow me to apologize for not staying as up to date as I would have liked. <br />
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I did do a couple of craft fairs during the holidays. <br />
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My physical self started to revolt againt my crafty self.<br />
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I had to take a little break.<br />
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I became addicted to Pinterest!<br />
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I signed up for school! <br />
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And now, I think, my mojo is slowly coming back.<br />
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Speaking of Pinterest, I saw the cutest idea there for Valentine's Day on there!<br />
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I went to the link and found the cutest site, <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/14-days-of-valentines-with-free.html">Six Sisters' Stuff</a>...very cute and some great recipes I can't wait to try!<br />
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So, I decided that I HAD to CASE (Copy and Share Everything!!) it for my love.<br />
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So, without further ado...here's my version!<br />
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Hope he likes it!<br />
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(I promise to workon my photos soon!)mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-61651334292536891382011-11-15T06:46:00.001-08:002011-11-15T06:46:59.817-08:00100Remember this card?<br />
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I made it as a swap for the Henderson, NV Regionals earlier this year.<br />
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I had a few extras and took them with me to a local craft bazaar.<br />
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A girlfriend took one to her supervisor.<br />
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The supervisor liked it.<br />
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And ordered 100!<br />
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I'm really happy! And have just started to wonder if I'm not just a little bit crazy!!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVdSc3DpqXwQr0kzQpwVCehTW29PUoRlln7MhLaYrwapShUHsG4xI_Skax3beZ5YuL1DOM40SRDgVMxJHBIutJwLYeWuGwqjHy-Py4W_VE1UxqdzfOXG1o-wfC85c4g9oqaf5QQdPGoFF/s640/blogger-image-1209603595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVdSc3DpqXwQr0kzQpwVCehTW29PUoRlln7MhLaYrwapShUHsG4xI_Skax3beZ5YuL1DOM40SRDgVMxJHBIutJwLYeWuGwqjHy-Py4W_VE1UxqdzfOXG1o-wfC85c4g9oqaf5QQdPGoFF/s640/blogger-image-1209603595.jpg" /></a></div>mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-70652014642165778382011-09-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-28T19:06:59.937-07:00A Birthday InvitationMy daughter recently celebrated her birthday. Unfortunately, due to the timing of her birthday and school starting, we have with her friends a little bit later. <br />
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Here is a quick invitation I created for her to hand out to her friends (blurring used since I don't want <em>everybody</em> showing up at her party).<br />
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Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White<br />
Ink: My Printer Ink!!<br />
Accessories: My Digital Studio (MDS), Cupcake Builder Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and Dazzling Details.mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-34683467838476319272011-09-25T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-25T06:00:06.333-07:00No Stamp Card!!As much as I love stamping, sometimes I just want something else...something different. <br />
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I've had the Flower Garden embossing folder for a little while now, but it's been sitting in the cellophane waiting for me to apply it to paper. And honestly, I've been feeling a little guilty for not using it. I've pulled it out many times, intent to use it and show off what it can do...but I've never been able to make my ideas come to paper and there it would sit. <br />
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Until now. I embossed a piece of Whisper White cardstock and took my Blender Pens to my ink pads and set to work on inking up the dry embossed image. <br />
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Paper: Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Whisper White<br />
Ink: Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait<br />
Accessories: Flower Garden Embossing Folder and Scallop Trim Border Punch<br />
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Hope you enjoy!mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-91101378933902465942011-09-22T19:45:00.000-07:002011-09-22T19:45:06.429-07:00A Thank You NuggetI love these nugget boxes. You can make them simple, or you can make them very elaborate. <br />
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Chocolate!!<br />
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This one here I made out of Melon Mambo and embossed the cover with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. I wrapped the chocolates in Daffodil Delight strips and covered that with a stamped mail label. This stamp set is so versatile - good for many of the holidays, and even "just because". <br />
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Hope you enjoy!!mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-38572370477687690922011-09-14T09:00:00.000-07:002011-09-14T09:00:07.681-07:00CongratsJust because I don't seem to have enough cards in my stash that say "congratulations", or much for a man...<br />
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I found a "new to me" blog for sketches...www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com. I used their current sketch (sketch132) for inspiration. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Stamps: Congrats (retired)<br />
Ink: Basic Black<br />
Paper: Pocketful of Posies DSP, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Soft Suede, and Whisper White<br />
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbonmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-33503497142658273972011-09-11T19:54:00.000-07:002011-09-11T19:54:45.145-07:00Get Well Soon!!A co-worker's granddaughter fell off a swing and fractured her wrist the afternoon of her first day of kindergarten. <br />
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How heart-breaking!! <br />
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I remember my little girl on her first day of kindergarten - she wanted to wear a pony tail because everyone said she looked "so big" with a pony tail compared to her pig tails. I remember how excited she was before school started - her "pack pack" with her brand new box of crayons, a notebook, and a zippered pouch with a few pencils and an eraser; her Unicorn lunch box with a note from me; her contagious excitement and giddy chatter about all of the new friends she was going to make and how she couldn't wait to show her teacher that she could write her whole name! I can't imagine her excitement being cut short because of a broken bone or having her miss something she had been looking forward to for so long.<br />
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So I made my co-worker a card to send to her dear grandbaby, and threw in a Build-A-Bear Color-Me Card Kit. I used a card sketch from <a href="mailto:clean@simple">clean@simple</a> (FTL156) to help with the layout.<br />
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Hope she gets well soon!<br />
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Stamps: Wellness Wishes<br />
Ink: Basic Black, Blush Blossom<br />
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Whisper White and Big Top Birthday DSP<br />
Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon, 3/16" Corner Punchmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-75459327373202666342011-09-02T21:09:00.000-07:002011-09-02T21:09:13.145-07:00My Henderson SwapsThese are the swaps that I took with me to the Henderson, NV Regional. <br />
I did learn one thing while I was there: ALWAYS PUT YOUR INFORMATION ON THE BACK!!! *sigh*<br />
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Next time...<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes</div>Ink: Basig Cray, Rose Red<br />
Paper: Rose Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Old Oliver<br />
Accessories: Island Floral Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Stamps: Wicked Cool, Bring on the Bats Wheel</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive</div>Accessories: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Spider Web Embossing Foldermybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-1796337750809854272011-09-01T21:34:00.000-07:002011-09-02T21:26:12.720-07:00It's The Birthday Month!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpwKStiAq9kd9KKLPfLrleZlfBYbmg441_fMmhWGD-3HtluikO7nH8q-oP4wIjlqMl6AmiKhFW0DlZpRItHFZAIVDK4JewdmDk9T-4BbDYi6eGNO2H-kJCblPmTySJpVsoT453fOQSxBv/s1600/124-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpwKStiAq9kd9KKLPfLrleZlfBYbmg441_fMmhWGD-3HtluikO7nH8q-oP4wIjlqMl6AmiKhFW0DlZpRItHFZAIVDK4JewdmDk9T-4BbDYi6eGNO2H-kJCblPmTySJpVsoT453fOQSxBv/s320/124-1.JPG" width="239px" xaa="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My daughter's birthday is in September, my friend's birthday is in September, <strong><u>MY</u></strong> birthday is in September, and just for kicks, all of my favorite shows come back on in September!!!</div><br />
So...in honor of Super Spectacular September, I am giving 10% off all Stampin' Up! orders over $50.00 (before any tax or shipping costs) placed <em>through me</em> (which means you need to contact me directly, give me your order and I will submit it for you with your discounted payment). I must receive your order by 7:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Friday, September 30th, 2011, in order for your 10% to be received!!<br />
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Also - The New Holiday Mini goes LIVE today!! There are so many wonderfully exciting new things in the mini that I am sooo excited to use! Contact me today to place your order at <strong><u>ambercerda at hotmail dot com</u></strong> to make the most out of this offer!<br />
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<strong><u>Card Details:</u></strong><br />
Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Take a Spin<br />
Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Peach Parfait and Tempting Turquoise<br />
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White and Big Top Birthday DSP<br />
Accessories: Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Stripes Embossing Folder, Game Spinner Hands and Mini Brads (I love those things!!)mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-38223996071352286382011-08-31T20:41:00.000-07:002011-09-02T19:35:52.795-07:00End of August Already?!?! How Can That Be??I cannot believe that a whole month has passed since I last posted!!<br />
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I can tell you that I have been SUPER busy!<br />
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In August we participated in two car shows. At the Imperials Car Show in Hawaiian Gardens, we took home 3rd place in our division (1960 - 1969 Convertible, Mild). At the second one, the Merced Custom Auto Show, we took home FIRST PLACE!! (I knew those Zenith rims would put us over!!)<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Having a car and entering it into car shows is quite a task! Not only do we have to maintain it, but we are constantly having to keep up with the competition, but we still want to keep the car in "classic" condition. Which basically means, no crazy bells and whistles, just "clean". Yes, we have some upgrades, and not everything is original, but we try hard to keep the car easy on the eyes. Plus, we love to hear the older generations walk by and tell us their stories of their experiences in cars like ours: summer days riding "stacked" with friends (think dog pile!), dad teaching someone how to drive, uncle going off to war, kissing your future wife for the first time...we hear them and love them all! It makes the long days of the show go by quickly and we always meet a ton of people, some familiar from previous shows, and some new ones we can't wait to meet again!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The kids also started back to school this month! One is in elementary, and the other just started jr. high! I can't believe how fast time flies! (My jr. high kid has a birthday tomorrow, as a matter of fact! *sniff* *sniff*) Getting them ready by taking them shopping, filling out forms and doctor appointments really seemed to make the weeks hectic!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And last, but definitely not least...drum roll please! I went to the Stampin' Up! Regional Event in Henderson, NV!!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I went alone...very nervous and extremely anxious. What would it be like? Would anyone say anything negative about the swaps that I brought? Who would I sit next to? I walked into the hall feeling like the new girl coming into the middle of the cafeteria mid-semester...and I left feeling like a senior leaving all her friends behind!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I was incredibly inspired by everything that I saw: all the swaps, all the demonstrations, the "classes", and the women that I met! It didn't take long for me to meet Cynthia and Tonda (Hi Ladies!!) who kept me company all day. And I got to put a face to an e-mail address (Hi Julie!) and many others that were so friendly and kind. I felt like I was surrounded by sisters - and I was! There was a trio that sat next to me: two sisters and a mother! But really, I found that we all had more than just Stampin' Up! as a common bond. Some of us shared our health concerns and hugged and prayed for and congratulated eachother on the current phases we are in. Some of us shared the issues we have with our loved ones; whether it be a death, an illness, or just something that they did that made us smile. Some shared their fears, their dreams, and some of us just shared a bone folder or our paper snips. Regardless, we all had a line that connected us...and it was so nice to experience that. Now, I cannot wait to go to Convention!!</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Come back soon!! I have a great deal for September!!</div>mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-79307545020414028582011-07-30T08:52:00.000-07:002011-07-30T08:52:53.920-07:00Happy Birthday!Two friends recently celebrated their birthdays...the good thing is that they are actually Birthday Twins (just a couple years apart!!)...which makes things easy for me, sometimes...<br />
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I decided to pull out a new stamp set and punch for their cards, and then sat there...inspiration lost. About two nights before the big day I finally was able to muster some imagination...and whipped this one out.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Stamps: Bring on the Cake</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paper: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, and Just Add Cake DSP</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ink: Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz, Baja Breeze, and Blushing Bride</div>Accessories: Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Mini Bradsmybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-69724560939668675932011-07-23T23:48:00.000-07:002011-07-23T23:48:23.165-07:00Reinkers!! (aka Stampin' Ink Refills)Sometimes I have the best intentions.<br />
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Sometimes I am unprepared for my intentions (like tonight).<br />
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I am working on a project that I've had on my "to do" list for a few months. It requires two different types of ribbon of the same color, and some patience.<br />
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So, I pulled out my notes, my scissors, liquid adhesive, satin ribbon, and discovered that (duhn duhn dun duuuhnnnnnnn - creapy music here) I don't have matching grosgrain ribbon!!<br />
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NOW WHAT?!?!?!?!<br />
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Well, we MacGyver it and make some out of Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon and a matching color reinker!!<br />
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THAT'S WHAT!!!!<br />
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(I promise to post pictures of my project once the ink dries and I get it all put together!!)<br />
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Happy Crafting!mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-77242910092780210232011-06-26T17:28:00.000-07:002011-06-26T17:28:07.821-07:00Mojo Monday 196<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Finally!!!</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have my blog back - looking semi-normal, and I've changed the background and my header with Stampin'Up's! MDS. Not bad,for a weekend.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I also got to play along with this week's Mojo Monday. It's been a little while, but with the easy layout they had this week, I couldn't pass it up.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This first card is a quick masculine birthday card. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Ink: Basic Black<br />
Stamps: Bring on the Cake<br />
Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Whisper White<br />
Accessories: Round Tab Punch, Brads, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder<br />
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I had so much fun with this card that I put together two more - baby cards.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ink: Basic Black, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink/Bashful Blue, Real Red</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Stamps: Baby Bundle</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paper: Bashful Blue/Pretty in Pink CS and DSP, So Saffron, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Scissors Plus, Decorative Label, Build a Brad, So Saffron Ribbon </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hope you enjoy!</div>mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-80100811548735404842011-06-23T22:14:00.000-07:002011-06-23T22:14:15.787-07:00Still Working On It!Well, I got the sidebars back to the side, where they should have been in the FIRST place!!! Took me about 2 hours last night, and about 2 more hours tonight!<br />
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Tomorrow, with the right planning. I'm hoping to get my sidebar info back up. And this weekend I will be working with my MDS updates to get my blog decorated.<br />
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Ugh...can't wait!<br />
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Oh, AND...I finally got a camera!!!! Too excited!! I've been wanting one for so long and cannot wait to begin to put it to use!!<br />
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See you soon!mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-43937577289160842492011-05-17T21:06:00.000-07:002011-06-22T21:13:33.547-07:00Frustrating!!!I am working on whatever is causing my blog to look so <b>crazy<i></i></b>!! If you have any thoughts on how to fix it, aside from smashing my computer - let me know!!mybratsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654920917435661987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5535586141389514816.post-85547658042655238182011-05-15T18:27:00.000-07:002011-09-23T22:36:17.771-07:00Celebrate Life - MOJO 190<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tgaua_Q_kK6rrgxJPvO89PK7crtPNCcimqMdbgD4K0mydksK0olZSb7DnvQyTI6rGq8YX-sXFu8X_QrE6aVgZ7m8puikOc6nPg8tr5jFzJYFG3NQEyJgYA2XL_neSZnRMSbvYGrWDJr4/s1600/226.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607122384556520690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tgaua_Q_kK6rrgxJPvO89PK7crtPNCcimqMdbgD4K0mydksK0olZSb7DnvQyTI6rGq8YX-sXFu8X_QrE6aVgZ7m8puikOc6nPg8tr5jFzJYFG3NQEyJgYA2XL_neSZnRMSbvYGrWDJr4/s320/226.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 219px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 313px;" /></a><br />
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<div>Kathy's father has passed.<br />
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<div>She has been caring for her parents for some time now and has handled the transition of cared for to caregiver with an unfathomable amount of grace and courage. <br />
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<div>I can only hope that I can handle the same transition with half the grace she did. I made a card using Mojo Monday's sketch. I hope she finds some comfort.<br />
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<div>Stamps: Word Play<br />
<div>Paper: Perfect Plum CS and DSP, Marina Mist, Whisper White<br />
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