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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
A Special Thanks
I just wanted to thank Michelle Laycock (www.laycockdesigns.com) for designing my blog banner, buttons, background and signature (aren't they beautiful) and Heather Wright-Porto (www.blogsbyheather.com) for setting up my blog.
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Hello
I've been missing in action. I just finished the Avon Two Day Walk! I am third from the left in the picture. The six of us spoke at the opening ceremony and had just received our connection ribbons.. What an amzaing weekend.
I planned on walking 13 miles on Saturday (we have a choice of 13 or 26) and 13 on Sunday, but I met such wonderful women on Saturdy, plus two of my friends from last years team came out and started with me, that I just kept walking at 13 and finally gave in at 18 and walked the two miles on home. Tthe course just happened to pass that close to my house this year. Yesterday I got up and completed the final 13 and celebrated at the finish with all of my new friends.
Today I'm basking in the memories of all the ladies and men that walked anywhere from 13 to 39 miles and raised an amazing amount of money and awarednes for breast cancer research and assistance. I was fortunate to raise $3125 and am so thankful to all who donated to my walk. My walk this year was in memory of my very dear friend Emily Falkenburg who lost her battle last June and for eight friends who are currently in treatment or in remission!
I missed stamping this weekend but I'm thankful that I was able to do this walk and for all those who supported me out on the course. Remember ladies, early detection is the best defense we have - check those boobies!
See you tomorrow.
Friday, April 03, 2009
funnest Card Ever Contest
Congratulations Konnie!
I said the first person to quess how the "funnest cards eve" were made would win a prize! The winner is Konnie Johnson - she has already responded with almost the exact way to make the card - close enough to be the winner!
The purse is made with 1/2 of the round tab punch and the handle is the small and large oval punches. Punch the small oval punch, then line up and punch the large oval punch - and cut in half. You can now see why I made two cards. When you punch out your items you get enough purses, purse flap and handles for two cards . The other unmentioned punches were the BoHo flower punch for one of the decorations.and the the 3/4" square cut in 1/2 for tab on third purse - but as I said Konnie was close enough - the item I was really shooting for was the "round tab punch". We always need to be looking at every tool we have especially the punches and think how could I use that in an out of the box way! I'm thankful thatthose who do think out of the box share with the rest of us.
Oh, yes, the prize - Konnie will get her choice of a SAB stamp set, paper or ribbon. Pays to check my blog. I will add these little contests along the way so keep your eyes open and congratulations Konnie!
Happy Stamping,
Bev
I said the first person to quess how the "funnest cards eve" were made would win a prize! The winner is Konnie Johnson - she has already responded with almost the exact way to make the card - close enough to be the winner!
The purse is made with 1/2 of the round tab punch and the handle is the small and large oval punches. Punch the small oval punch, then line up and punch the large oval punch - and cut in half. You can now see why I made two cards. When you punch out your items you get enough purses, purse flap and handles for two cards . The other unmentioned punches were the BoHo flower punch for one of the decorations.and the the 3/4" square cut in 1/2 for tab on third purse - but as I said Konnie was close enough - the item I was really shooting for was the "round tab punch". We always need to be looking at every tool we have especially the punches and think how could I use that in an out of the box way! I'm thankful thatthose who do think out of the box share with the rest of us.
Oh, yes, the prize - Konnie will get her choice of a SAB stamp set, paper or ribbon. Pays to check my blog. I will add these little contests along the way so keep your eyes open and congratulations Konnie!
Happy Stamping,
Bev
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Funnest Cards Ever!
Ok, I don't think funnest is a real word, but it does describe the two cards I made the other night and you will see with this post. Just as I was preparing to go to bed I checked the Stampin' Up! demo site and found this adorable card in the Gallery. I changed the papers and the sentiment, but I would never have come up with the design in my lifetime! All credit goes to Nancy Alvarez a Stampin' Up Demo. I would love to know if my club members can tell me how they were made - if you can I'll give you a little prize. I love these cards and I hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Easter Bunny
A few days ago I uploaded a picture of a bunny card I had made. I thought it was the cutest bunny I could ever make, but then I found one on Splitcoaststampers and just had to make it too. I cased it from Gretchen Barron (http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/) and her work is just amazing. She had made a chick and a bunny both using the SU top note die - I haven't tried the 
chick, but here's my attempt at the bunny. I made a few changes in the fllower and paper colors but I admit I copied more than I changed. the more I learn about stamping the more I know I have to learn. There are some amazingly talented women out there and I'm so thankful that they share. Enjoy!
chick, but here's my attempt at the bunny. I made a few changes in the fllower and paper colors but I admit I copied more than I changed. the more I learn about stamping the more I know I have to learn. There are some amazingly talented women out there and I'm so thankful that they share. Enjoy!
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