tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49825937358556323862024-03-05T03:28:58.696-07:00Life as LeanneMy adventures in stamping, scrapbooking, and life.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-24480464338823890432010-08-29T09:10:00.000-06:002010-08-29T09:10:39.063-06:00Simply Buttons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20n7eVFW4Hw2bp8ZoT1B3FsYWVhZMY59oB5GRHeISpSSIlwbd1z584PhWjK-gUm9uRy02QCr-k6eLSlupTSuDHZFJaHr8D-7y5FLY3BZqbM5z_Ks2rNBPYfriBuF2NfyYrpBtPRkQ0iU/s1600/Buttons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20n7eVFW4Hw2bp8ZoT1B3FsYWVhZMY59oB5GRHeISpSSIlwbd1z584PhWjK-gUm9uRy02QCr-k6eLSlupTSuDHZFJaHr8D-7y5FLY3BZqbM5z_Ks2rNBPYfriBuF2NfyYrpBtPRkQ0iU/s320/Buttons.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the spirit of trying to use up some of my many many accessories, I cased this card from the SU catalogue. Quick and simple but cute.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We got back a couple days ago from a trip to SanFrancisco. Quite an interesting place! We had a really nice time and had great weather. Now it's back to reality and back to school in only 3 more sleeps. Once school starts I will have a much more regular schedule at the gym which will be great...to many 12+ hour days there this summer! And I hope to get back up to my studio a little more often.</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-31559474378772329722010-08-13T18:22:00.000-06:002010-08-13T18:22:55.530-06:00Three Cheers for Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQHXSvMmvg7DReWGeIK4rGFp8UkXd9XEnyIIVsyQWnfGalDx-DWn3B8qOfeCVh6WheDZSST38-snGAtbf6uQ-QS9YUCv-YzjuoXNtX7m5UaaPb3iFLKwEhRBbz4yaXhwIWz0VK8WnaHI/s1600/CIMG4356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQHXSvMmvg7DReWGeIK4rGFp8UkXd9XEnyIIVsyQWnfGalDx-DWn3B8qOfeCVh6WheDZSST38-snGAtbf6uQ-QS9YUCv-YzjuoXNtX7m5UaaPb3iFLKwEhRBbz4yaXhwIWz0VK8WnaHI/s320/CIMG4356.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made this card last week. The flowers are from a Mother's Day set that was in a mini catalogue this year. I used up some DSP in Perfect Plum. The ribbon is black. Coloured with Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, and Regal Rose.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is Friday and I am so happy! I work some pretty long days at the gym and by Friday I am so tired. Lots to do this weekend though, as we leave on Tuesday for a week in SanFrancisco! We've never been and are all excited to go!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyptlaf4no47AqFFwyMn4Dc69xvzAisBwgGn1Tg_nQBrNs58QC-yhkaxRSePf608_hbbZr__K6PSvDOoK0ohA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This video is of my 8 year old daughter, Jenna, at our gym. She is stunting with Mitchel, one of our coaches and a member of the the Edmonton Eskimos Cheer Team. The team trains at my gym and I work as the promotions coordinator for the team. My partner at the gym coaches the team. The guys at the gym are all so awesome to the younger kids. This was Jenn's first day trying this particular skill...pretty good for an 8 year old! :) If you live in the Edmonton area and you are interested in more information on my gym visit www.perfectstormathletics.com!</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-51576244419976081742010-08-09T20:07:00.000-06:002010-08-09T20:07:34.188-06:00I Scream, You Scream!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQm0j5waAVpGexHMwlihtoVvC8rR_0LLl-MGBzsqaT7PyswCeXD3W13KpIXa4T3Rp9_lMQsg63BucdM0XiTMC-aCnSylzmLgdxfqX1ujuRCaXvXzdSEUQF4XaoQPAIuj8gafXr2qmXEA/s1600/CIMG4354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQm0j5waAVpGexHMwlihtoVvC8rR_0LLl-MGBzsqaT7PyswCeXD3W13KpIXa4T3Rp9_lMQsg63BucdM0XiTMC-aCnSylzmLgdxfqX1ujuRCaXvXzdSEUQF4XaoQPAIuj8gafXr2qmXEA/s320/CIMG4354.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The title of this post reminded me of a funny cartoon I saw several years ago. Instead of an ice cream truck there was a pic of an asparagus truck with the phrase: I cuss, you cuss, we all cuss for asparagus! The caption: Failed marketing ploys. Makes me giggle every time I think of asparagus!</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-69547961810468716012010-08-08T13:37:00.000-06:002010-08-08T13:37:15.826-06:00Baby Bundle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkeO9WlMZLlcgiK9YchDdwxnKI89iii4N7XrpivaINFORXs-n4SjMHl_qujWjvwOnPp4gcGPiDVuEf1lmkf10RuUmHlXcaJANHxbVUrzl1Lo_z44DJMOc6pi2XLKena_Iqa6ja3oETVA/s1600/CIMG4355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkeO9WlMZLlcgiK9YchDdwxnKI89iii4N7XrpivaINFORXs-n4SjMHl_qujWjvwOnPp4gcGPiDVuEf1lmkf10RuUmHlXcaJANHxbVUrzl1Lo_z44DJMOc6pi2XLKena_Iqa6ja3oETVA/s320/CIMG4355.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This set has been sitting unmounted for quite some time but a friend of mine had a baby boy on Friday so I was inspired to mount and use it. I am trying to use up some of my retired DSP as well as buttons and brads. I seem to hoard them for some reason! But no more! Every card must have a brad or button on it for the next 6 months and then I might be close to using half of them up! LOL! The colour is Bermuda Bay with Chocolate Chip. </span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-74354629151645338432010-08-07T21:27:00.000-06:002010-08-07T21:27:35.805-06:00Cute as a Bug<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ9HbK9DIclvuT2dvjWxsa7-0Q-OKdBuBwKydTaxc9MOU6oXps5klfpUMuRufjsoMGu5hL1Vb_iNIctBY7-fv0UyT9PmtJyZTAg271yXm34ZPKEQBrYAd-RNH2o6Y33AJlHrnPi9hSTA/s1600/CuteBug1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ9HbK9DIclvuT2dvjWxsa7-0Q-OKdBuBwKydTaxc9MOU6oXps5klfpUMuRufjsoMGu5hL1Vb_iNIctBY7-fv0UyT9PmtJyZTAg271yXm34ZPKEQBrYAd-RNH2o6Y33AJlHrnPi9hSTA/s320/CuteBug1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ytRgzu0pjgBmAgg_MvFT52736ZXr1C8TM0bI1CF1NnCTd4pATBuX0u-Wk_T9pYmxCbeJ5H01lBDILh7_SlAVA1qv3J1yefnQRQob2koU1htZqqmskecZqwFlWZalvFTW0lmFkX5X0Hg/s1600/CuteBug2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ytRgzu0pjgBmAgg_MvFT52736ZXr1C8TM0bI1CF1NnCTd4pATBuX0u-Wk_T9pYmxCbeJ5H01lBDILh7_SlAVA1qv3J1yefnQRQob2koU1htZqqmskecZqwFlWZalvFTW0lmFkX5X0Hg/s320/CuteBug2.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made these a few months back and this set is now retired but I still love this stamp! Makes such a cute baby card. I just placed a new stamping order and got some stuff from the new Holiday mini! It's got some great stuff in it! It starts September 1. I hope to get up to my studio in the next day or so to play...maybe tomorrow since it sounds like it's going to rain.</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-16752627418720580072010-08-02T20:11:00.000-06:002010-08-02T20:11:47.807-06:00Where Have I Been?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's been so long since I last posted...I can hardly believe how much time has gone by! I have been so busy with the new gym that I have literally not had a second to think about anything else until recently. The gym is going really well and is so much fun and now that we have almost a month of operation under our belt I feel like I can breathe again. It's sad that summer is half over but I am looking forward to a holiday in a couple of weeks and to doing some stamping and scrapbooking again! My studio is pretty much a disaster zone...last room in the house to get a major overhaul. That is next weekend's job. The cards I am posting today are a simple and fun layout that I love. And this stamp set is just so cute. This is my favorite one form the set "A Flower for All Seasons". I have some new sets that need to be mounted and are calling for some ink! Can't wait to use them and get back into this awesome hobby!</span></span><br />
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</div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-43084439469932334842010-04-10T21:36:00.000-06:002010-04-10T21:36:49.487-06:00New Colours!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWtYWlrsJynGPu2d-wVegomxdIUEbRpJlnfnD2NR7wV3YTyO_clDbkxnvYMsK9eFRmfhyRxCE1nlCL_tZNwIabrI14j6q9KEV_jgD-Zy1zocgN2BML4WrH9NIGODLwH9nOWJ4GZfv_7Q/s1600/NewColours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWtYWlrsJynGPu2d-wVegomxdIUEbRpJlnfnD2NR7wV3YTyO_clDbkxnvYMsK9eFRmfhyRxCE1nlCL_tZNwIabrI14j6q9KEV_jgD-Zy1zocgN2BML4WrH9NIGODLwH9nOWJ4GZfv_7Q/s320/NewColours.jpg" /></a></div>So exciting! Stampin' Up announced this week that several colours will be retiring and some of our favourite "in colours" will become regular SU colours. While I will miss a few of the oldies I am looking forward to the change.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-69092690348958273632010-04-01T17:06:00.000-06:002010-04-01T17:06:24.500-06:00Creating the Perfect Storm<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> been a loooong time since my last post and I have lots of good reasons. The best is because of my amazing new venture. I am starting an all-star cheerleading gym in Edmonton. Along with cheer we will have tumbling, dance and fitness. Check out our website at </span><a href="http://www.perfectstormathletics.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.perfectstormathletics.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660099; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Our Name</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4d4d4d; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.22em;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.22em;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="line-height: 1.22em;">The Perfect Storm is the simultaneous occurrence of specific events which, if taken individually, would be far less powerful than the storm which results from their combination. Rare by their very nature, it is only through the union of all the ideal elements that we create…. </span><b style="line-height: 1.22em;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="line-height: 1.22em;">The Perfect Storm.</span></b></span></span></span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-21454455088754118952010-01-21T19:55:00.000-07:002010-01-21T19:55:25.970-07:00Make a Difference<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial;">From now until February 28, 2010, <span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund</span>. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Contact me to purchase your set.</span></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-10751197737059471372010-01-13T19:44:00.001-07:002010-01-13T19:45:00.633-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix79BWgVrEL7V3vvRx-D2SIZQ4NNX4VGTAp7V3-XRuKkVVAz_EBa1BTsVPhgv3Es5Wgso8L150I3VLW38a9Ss7gWXO1qHzkAftL2qccnS6HjlSIf2xWHJKPu-degNrMdl6abItQrB44hk/s1600-h/MelonHeart.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix79BWgVrEL7V3vvRx-D2SIZQ4NNX4VGTAp7V3-XRuKkVVAz_EBa1BTsVPhgv3Es5Wgso8L150I3VLW38a9Ss7gWXO1qHzkAftL2qccnS6HjlSIf2xWHJKPu-degNrMdl6abItQrB44hk/s320/MelonHeart.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This card uses two products featured in the Sale-a-Bration mini: Whimsical Words and the new border punch. You can get one for FREE with a $65 order between now and the end of March or spend $130 and get them both...there is no limit! This card is quick and easy to make. Cardstock is Melon Mambo and uses the coordinating ribbon and whisper white for the layer. This stamp set is retired but any heart set could easily be used. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These little milk cartons are just the cutest! And they are so easy to make. (The key is using your bone folder.) They are made using the milk carton die for the Big Shot. I love that you can make one with a "card size" piece of cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". These ones were made using Ruby Red and some PSD from a prints pack. Hearts are from the SU punch. Added a library clip to the top and a tag made with the Modern Label and Word Window punches.</span><br />
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</div>Can you believe this is the first time I have done the chalkboard technique?! It's so easy but so pretty. Using white craft ink stamp your image on black cardstock. While the ink is still wet use a sponge dauber or Q-tip to add colour with the Stampin' pastels. Once the ink is dry wipe off excess pastel (chalk) with a tissue or swiffer cloth. And that's it! This card is 5x5 and uses the Priceless set as well as the Whimsical Words from Sale-a-bration. I used the pastel colours Taken with Teal, Lavender Lace and Pink Passion and the teal and lavender cardstock.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-18198455358426210302010-01-02T08:34:00.005-07:002010-01-11T17:17:20.671-07:00Love My Tree<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9SXOBw-umlnjIBnaYeDU06-QlxTOBl4niKoXU4cy9av1j6RObENW5RdYIirpQnWMkAob6NF69HY2eGrx4uyxQzwuf2hqYr_zWnOG7R1VIRrXnhKR7yvtdve3xrsImWb86QiGyFHGiMI/s1600-h/Room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422168092977452658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9SXOBw-umlnjIBnaYeDU06-QlxTOBl4niKoXU4cy9av1j6RObENW5RdYIirpQnWMkAob6NF69HY2eGrx4uyxQzwuf2hqYr_zWnOG7R1VIRrXnhKR7yvtdve3xrsImWb86QiGyFHGiMI/s320/Room.jpg" style="float: left; height: 320px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 0px; width: 214px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I love SU's decor elements! I had contemplated getting this tree for our room for months and finally did a few weeks ago. I am so glad! I love it! This is the largest one in black. I think I am going to add some red paper or fabric behind the frame to make the word LOVE stand out a little better and to add some colour. I also have decor elements in my kids' rooms and my studio. They are really quite easy to use (some easier than others) and look so fantastic. If you have been thinking about getting some but weren't sure...go for it!</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-392713894808882492010-01-01T20:45:00.004-07:002010-01-01T20:59:56.878-07:00Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHMWVsnaKuM2BL3pZDBpRaKajlbUsAqDoU_K7YLtayc2wRkixSu4-ST7axudDeOeO_dj7piohz9flmQtZo1CdYw2YMIL4KJYkRrmjxrGyi-2_6ZvHkDU6yZS8JQ4gXKo41Nm0xqWMLYo/s1600-h/backyard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHMWVsnaKuM2BL3pZDBpRaKajlbUsAqDoU_K7YLtayc2wRkixSu4-ST7axudDeOeO_dj7piohz9flmQtZo1CdYw2YMIL4KJYkRrmjxrGyi-2_6ZvHkDU6yZS8JQ4gXKo41Nm0xqWMLYo/s320/backyard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421986403007151666" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Wow, another year has come and gone. With a new year I thought it was time for a new layout. I have been searching and playing and FINALLY found this one. I love it! I love snowmen and for the most part winter is cool (no pun intended). Living in Alberta I have to put up with lots of cold and snow so this background is perfect. I am hoping to get back to some more regular posts this year. Things get so hectic that I rarely have time but I am hoping this year to MAKE time. I am planning to go down to part time with my regular job and there are some exciting opportunities for me on the horizon...only time will tell what I end up deciding to do. Anyway, I wish you all good health and much happiness in 2010. This picture was taken a couple days ago on my back deck. This is our beautiful view! We look onto a pond and a horse ranch is on the other side of the trees across the lake. I absolutely love it when it's all frosty like this.</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-86811993136367355492009-12-21T11:18:00.004-07:002009-12-21T11:59:51.894-07:00Simple Gifts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk1u6qCUDab21FUq0u987XwK0cC394tTKnQQxxAuqPbHdzn8uiqikKObUuvgn44AA1dTaR27_sfn2KrH0hYodFSGRXpARBsZhHIOX2H1MlmwAbcx31bXO_h84P6nQ_E6zF3es-mOQ4u4/s1600-h/tealights.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk1u6qCUDab21FUq0u987XwK0cC394tTKnQQxxAuqPbHdzn8uiqikKObUuvgn44AA1dTaR27_sfn2KrH0hYodFSGRXpARBsZhHIOX2H1MlmwAbcx31bXO_h84P6nQ_E6zF3es-mOQ4u4/s320/tealights.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417758308494287106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizusUID8YhzA1wbMwlDPTLFLUMSNKqeeR3pGzwtVdN3b2qPKjo3hkPGlkYarybSWOTb5oO19VdYq0NXzIWyq3yGF_LF7wEwHdkfYldUOfIIEHXMUHGyTrt6wf0cliGVWA2bVH0dBab5T0/s1600-h/peppermints.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizusUID8YhzA1wbMwlDPTLFLUMSNKqeeR3pGzwtVdN3b2qPKjo3hkPGlkYarybSWOTb5oO19VdYq0NXzIWyq3yGF_LF7wEwHdkfYldUOfIIEHXMUHGyTrt6wf0cliGVWA2bVH0dBab5T0/s320/peppermints.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417758300407845442" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">These are 2 of the simple gifts I put together this year for some of the teachers at my kids' schools. Now that Parker is in middle school he has several teachers and Jenna has a music teacher, library teacher, gym teacher, and a teacher assistant that works in her classroom. These are great as little thank you's and also work well as hostess gifts. The Deer Friends ones are chocolate covered peppermint patties. The candles are so simple to make. Stamp a snowflake image on tissue paper, cut it out and punch a small hole in the middle. Place the image on the candle with the wick thru the hole. Use your heat tool to melt the image into the wax and when it's still liquid sprinkle some dazzling diamonds on top. I have tested these candles and you can burn them, but as always, do not leave burning candles unattended! Both are packaged in SU cello bags and I used the top note die for the bag toppers.</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-67074096367569269722009-11-24T19:23:00.003-07:002009-11-24T19:29:27.009-07:00Three for Three!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3PwdcxB0Veyepgs94n1oLMJm9c_X5hg0Ip9Ibk1ib3c1iDTuAF_fZSdP1dJlulECazQ1vmIGA-5B3da0i9C3xZjJvCnHagw5qKVuxCGb9hFbvAeYErWWz8dWf0JmeA4_szUuh8O08pI/s1600/XmasGiftCardHolder.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407861792955265266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3PwdcxB0Veyepgs94n1oLMJm9c_X5hg0Ip9Ibk1ib3c1iDTuAF_fZSdP1dJlulECazQ1vmIGA-5B3da0i9C3xZjJvCnHagw5qKVuxCGb9hFbvAeYErWWz8dWf0JmeA4_szUuh8O08pI/s320/XmasGiftCardHolder.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthnWMg0iPJmoutN01DPX8BFzLVTrQJccQP_MVScQh7fGU28c15Vbm_V7_8JQXio3BDCb257hV2IrHEn_9-OKiefIZ3ZWhDZk-O62VMSXd2j7eRu31ZDyMJq4wz9fHMJds5l1ImTIAE_8/s1600/XmasGiftCardholderOpen.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407861788332098722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthnWMg0iPJmoutN01DPX8BFzLVTrQJccQP_MVScQh7fGU28c15Vbm_V7_8JQXio3BDCb257hV2IrHEn_9-OKiefIZ3ZWhDZk-O62VMSXd2j7eRu31ZDyMJq4wz9fHMJds5l1ImTIAE_8/s320/XmasGiftCardholderOpen.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">We made this great little gift card holders on Sunday. I got the pattern from Angie Juda (Chic n Scratch). I made one small modification. Hers called for a piece of cardstock 11" by 4 1/2". I changed it to 4 1/4" so we could get 2 out of a single piece of cardstock. She has a tutorial on her blog. They are very quick and easy to make. </span></div></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-53625949601683276372009-11-23T18:54:00.003-07:002009-11-23T18:59:25.645-07:00Club Card #2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Naco_t7YhDjsrIheV60O7Ai_Zjn6JwZeOcl7ckosZYl2doQdQ-A4-koV-AfA_fmu-wN2baC5Dswjl0EP7ann-ffi7sz1i50EzC8_OzM5aY8pbqhsLEsjEln1UeQMFH024rtmxX_9uGU/s1600/XmasSnowmenTurquOrchid.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407483313048133042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Naco_t7YhDjsrIheV60O7Ai_Zjn6JwZeOcl7ckosZYl2doQdQ-A4-koV-AfA_fmu-wN2baC5Dswjl0EP7ann-ffi7sz1i50EzC8_OzM5aY8pbqhsLEsjEln1UeQMFH024rtmxX_9uGU/s320/XmasSnowmenTurquOrchid.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Look at me go...posting 2 days in a row! LOL! This is the other card we made at my club workshop yesterday. I like to use non-traditional</span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">colours for many of my Christmas cards. This is Tempting Turquoise with Orchid Opulance. I also have a small snowflake punched out with the 1" circle and an orchid layer (1 1/4" circle) on the inside of the card. And I LOVE snowmen! They are so much fun to colour. </span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-86374770613172262972009-11-22T14:07:00.004-07:002009-11-22T14:19:22.570-07:00Club Card<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1Ck8z2_YMmpBn250aR1FlM5smodjPqVy7L0ptt097qwlYi6UtXUKDrwa6u2tRx6IvR-juOLprM_dMd0z24TXbHfo0Hg5LSNlw7147Xmwh0On_lMzoy9b1l0o-LIXrxIaZyU24WqprZg/s1600/XmasRedTrees.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407039661840850434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1Ck8z2_YMmpBn250aR1FlM5smodjPqVy7L0ptt097qwlYi6UtXUKDrwa6u2tRx6IvR-juOLprM_dMd0z24TXbHfo0Hg5LSNlw7147Xmwh0On_lMzoy9b1l0o-LIXrxIaZyU24WqprZg/s320/XmasRedTrees.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This is one of the cards we made at my club workshop today. I got the idea from Ann at </span><a href="http://www.stampinchic.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.stampinchic.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> . I used dimensionals to pop the top 2 layers of snow as well as the middle tree. The stamp set is Pattern Pines (hostess set) as well as the sentiment from Short & Sweet. Trees are in Real Red. It's hard to see but the background has a bit of blue pastel for the sky. The torn paper also has dazzling diamonds along the edge. Hopefully I will post again soon! It has been such a busy fall and then we took a holiday to Maui which was amazing! </span></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-65481545610424393012009-11-01T14:30:00.004-07:002009-11-01T14:37:03.191-07:00Crimp It<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFt9NUtJHg4-vInH4p-rz-6-NfSdEJOkRZTQ81tMdXqHFn13FCtbt00oSMIUGFZGOWJvn26UoQ1UebOHg5KzIczNZCVN1jLBFObHmpWS8MiMUGTHygiklpBeuFkbEiyZW_GZ1qc4XWzs/s1600-h/CrimpedPeace.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399251267268197826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFt9NUtJHg4-vInH4p-rz-6-NfSdEJOkRZTQ81tMdXqHFn13FCtbt00oSMIUGFZGOWJvn26UoQ1UebOHg5KzIczNZCVN1jLBFObHmpWS8MiMUGTHygiklpBeuFkbEiyZW_GZ1qc4XWzs/s320/CrimpedPeace.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyW5XNWlcyDnAUSl5CMkqhE1VCcA16sEL7KM1bMWOdfzb3d0YAvLeurKTLuWEtSwYaQja-mIcdAaCZdWdNo0sXhzslMuoXe_Eok_vWgdf5uCdibyNdl8xz6Ux36PnY9G4ZSx9G38jfMY/s1600-h/CrimpedHearts.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399251258397188434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyW5XNWlcyDnAUSl5CMkqhE1VCcA16sEL7KM1bMWOdfzb3d0YAvLeurKTLuWEtSwYaQja-mIcdAaCZdWdNo0sXhzslMuoXe_Eok_vWgdf5uCdibyNdl8xz6Ux36PnY9G4ZSx9G38jfMY/s320/CrimpedHearts.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I made the heart card this summer after seeing it on Jill's blog (see my list) and used it at a Stamp-a-Stack. So cute and simple. (And a single layer..woohoo for less cutting!) Then this week when I was trying to come up with some Christmas cards for a stamp-a-stack I thought I could just change it up a little and turn it into a Christmas design! Loved the results.</span></div></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-14500064952118932762009-10-27T21:29:00.003-06:002009-10-27T21:36:32.742-06:00Love this punch!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Mq0hrSpjXo3aEIvSHoLdfRXhEuAHnERR-MOuDxc-lf73gZt9Y3IJ6hILglyNzTepioaVs0mvFQ54mZbIeSJM283qCfDaJmHTJVsjUM1bimIbSYusefhYoDd7H_M_SY3-9olVLipdYpk/s1600-h/hangingorn.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397488734115449906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Mq0hrSpjXo3aEIvSHoLdfRXhEuAHnERR-MOuDxc-lf73gZt9Y3IJ6hILglyNzTepioaVs0mvFQ54mZbIeSJM283qCfDaJmHTJVsjUM1bimIbSYusefhYoDd7H_M_SY3-9olVLipdYpk/s320/hangingorn.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I cased this card out of the Holiday Mini catalogue. White base with Bashful Blue layer that I ran through the BigShot using the polkadot texturz plate. Ornaments are stamped in Old Olive, Real Red and So Saffron. Ribbon is Old Olive. One ornament (green) is on dimensionals. I also added texture to the flap of the envelope so they totally coordinate!</span></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-27099013540343672542009-10-25T10:32:00.003-06:002009-10-25T10:40:12.058-06:00Double Flap Card<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aF3cw9L57zBdcLRUJw6m-0IVsepZPhz-_RoKdTarp5d_oGJkUe69XAVeDayI4wHguyVvzCrZkKpPA_mbZOv0ASZ8acTGmadR_nshGMS0BBNjb2-8EfojgxeOCF1G7Kq-Wb2Cr1DgaGw/s1600-h/DoubleFlapFront.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396577831359942914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aF3cw9L57zBdcLRUJw6m-0IVsepZPhz-_RoKdTarp5d_oGJkUe69XAVeDayI4wHguyVvzCrZkKpPA_mbZOv0ASZ8acTGmadR_nshGMS0BBNjb2-8EfojgxeOCF1G7Kq-Wb2Cr1DgaGw/s320/DoubleFlapFront.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrX0CXekow6EgHLUOAleNlKWDlRoWI1I4XAml0WU0hOGUe2jd1tilo28YD8XNoA1ZSuA_00upuFaprtM81cqDHhGeQvx_yclrc2hy177xyFVmwmInodT21ibLxNBnZkIrEfQTiH9RUhxk/s1600-h/DoubleFlap2.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 253px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396577830594923650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrX0CXekow6EgHLUOAleNlKWDlRoWI1I4XAml0WU0hOGUe2jd1tilo28YD8XNoA1ZSuA_00upuFaprtM81cqDHhGeQvx_yclrc2hy177xyFVmwmInodT21ibLxNBnZkIrEfQTiH9RUhxk/s320/DoubleFlap2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rLEfsbMxNjGw5ToERE1NBApbLQxcVjcA-IRfowAxdvA_r_im9np8PyEAQgSdEDIlxCN_Zfle3VJYuMjXFdYe7dFI1Km_OrZfD9PFBo0ioccFJiW0g2kQlBfq6DrQYzbiysOc4r7yuok/s1600-h/DoubleFlapInside.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 253px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396577818592608354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rLEfsbMxNjGw5ToERE1NBApbLQxcVjcA-IRfowAxdvA_r_im9np8PyEAQgSdEDIlxCN_Zfle3VJYuMjXFdYe7dFI1Km_OrZfD9PFBo0ioccFJiW0g2kQlBfq6DrQYzbiysOc4r7yuok/s320/DoubleFlapInside.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>These cards are fun and simple yet look like you spend a lot of time on them. Got the idea from Dawn @ Dawns Stamping Thoughts. <a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2009/09/double-flap-card-video-.html">Here is a link to her video tutorial.</a></div></div></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-46991173897453356822009-10-21T17:05:00.004-06:002009-10-21T17:13:50.437-06:00Love the Sparkles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rywruWgUlNlwEcGROTUT3APD35gJc7V7YiSaFWJx6XwuIfR3jz_IBZN22hP6aYBymr61Cz342wxeovnK6iJW5ga7UadrqXUc0cJfvx3UUGfiGM4QYv_h7L_4R_BmiBexdgtDjs3tY8s/s1600-h/SparklyOrn2.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395194667756687314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rywruWgUlNlwEcGROTUT3APD35gJc7V7YiSaFWJx6XwuIfR3jz_IBZN22hP6aYBymr61Cz342wxeovnK6iJW5ga7UadrqXUc0cJfvx3UUGfiGM4QYv_h7L_4R_BmiBexdgtDjs3tY8s/s320/SparklyOrn2.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlBQOr4apqKROMqpDzEwL-uCxDPIB7N0Q9fC8ZmQ5jX5ndivh_Tmt6Zp0wWzjTEvQWDgqRWKbuEVRRaGvu2d87u83rM4uNPhxFp_cNXdZVym0ifIl3o6nzXAmbKmSLWQ2v0hO3ht2nqo/s1600-h/SparklyOrn1.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395194661658906690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlBQOr4apqKROMqpDzEwL-uCxDPIB7N0Q9fC8ZmQ5jX5ndivh_Tmt6Zp0wWzjTEvQWDgqRWKbuEVRRaGvu2d87u83rM4uNPhxFp_cNXdZVym0ifIl3o6nzXAmbKmSLWQ2v0hO3ht2nqo/s320/SparklyOrn1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I have seen a couple cards similar to this and knew that I had to try it. Love the results! These were made using the sticky pages from SU and the new ornament punch. The punch was a little tough to get thru the pages at times but it wasn't too hard. The sentiments are embossed with silver.</div><br /><div>Instructions:</div><br /><div>Punch ornament out of sticky paper<br /></div><div>Cut ribbon or cord for the ornament to "hang" on and a tie around piece if you want one.</div><br /><div>Remove the white backing from the ornament (sticky) and place on cardstock with the string pieces underneath</div><br /><div>Using a cutting blade and a ruler cut strips through the orange/red sticky layer</div><br /><div>Peel one stripe off and cover with glitter. Repeat for each strip.</div><br />You could also make this ornament using sticky strip. Just punch an ornament out of white cardstock and cut strips of sticky strip for it, trimming right at the edge of the ornament. SU has a thin sticky strip but it is also available at craft stores in a wide width. <br /><div></div></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-25045923736315735532009-10-19T17:29:00.003-06:002009-10-19T17:53:02.269-06:00Long Time No Post!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXU3lLXEUhZ3TU2EQbR5iZdhqxj-jL8weT7g6aORVMMeQF-7Gwgk6QqE4k0g7yPHktiPTz3gtuRTPrVREt6r3PADO1bno1zC9FD40zmXWhaVZFUqxw8nXHYfrGdPLn1QK-O6b_3PgNJM/s1600-h/hangingorn.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394463221625901426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXU3lLXEUhZ3TU2EQbR5iZdhqxj-jL8weT7g6aORVMMeQF-7Gwgk6QqE4k0g7yPHktiPTz3gtuRTPrVREt6r3PADO1bno1zC9FD40zmXWhaVZFUqxw8nXHYfrGdPLn1QK-O6b_3PgNJM/s320/hangingorn.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last post! Wow. Time sure flies. Just after my last one we went on a holiday and when we got home it was time for the kids to start school and I was back working full time. Needless to say I have hardly done any stamping except for a couple of workshops I have hosted. This card is from one I did in September. It is pretty much a case from one of the examples in the Holiday mini. I LOVE the new ornament punch! The background is embossed using the bigshot. We also embossed the flap of the envelope to match!</span></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-27965110910196942882009-08-17T08:34:00.004-06:002009-08-17T08:42:46.297-06:00UPS Woes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9atoJA8FxygEDbWbv_qoAHIEJ_YpVYqruwj7pgDwC0gZj1ZZu1n2YS0C9VroJ3LVg0YdGQbhuPmnPe0wwfpWar_Aw2KGzvAF18_8gNr2gSX7c32NTG0ZQe6l54_OYzXXzo_gEI5gKku4/s1600-h/CIMG2777.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370942413829520274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9atoJA8FxygEDbWbv_qoAHIEJ_YpVYqruwj7pgDwC0gZj1ZZu1n2YS0C9VroJ3LVg0YdGQbhuPmnPe0wwfpWar_Aw2KGzvAF18_8gNr2gSX7c32NTG0ZQe6l54_OYzXXzo_gEI5gKku4/s320/CIMG2777.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">So, my latest shipment of stamping stuff was delivered on Thursday. Unfortunately it is nowhere to be found. Boo! I am still waiting to hear from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SU</span>/UPS as to what they are going to do about it. UPS says it was delivered to the front door (which is odd b/c they always leave it by my garage door) and we have searched everywhere for it. I don't believe that anyone would have taken it as we live on an acreage and I was home about 15 minutes after they say it was delivered. So now I have to play the waiting game which makes me very unhappy. Not only do I have customers waiting on their orders I had some fun new toys in that box! Sigh...</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Here is a picture of my new puppy eating. I guess he was really pooped out so laying down was the way to go. He is such a good boy and we love having him in our home. And on a really positive note I have lost about 3 pounds since we got him just over a week ago. Taking him for 2 walks a day is a great way to get exercise! I just can't say no to those big brown puppy dog eyes!</span>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982593735855632386.post-84569406409980978362009-08-14T11:27:00.003-06:002009-08-14T11:47:14.334-06:00Happy Friday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrFEMnIiOzyRy95IPYuFraO3Gnb5aC2tUHJMVWzQ1Le2Ob_czGJs-nX8tvdvG_qYK6Q3EJZq-B9K2UJJM7Yxmmh6ERXWLcdRQ6-Q4A6W4veXYHmrdZtd4AUJVQoBsFBgtR4jHfsB5SQc/s1600-h/DSPssPriceless.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 179px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369872624921741138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrFEMnIiOzyRy95IPYuFraO3Gnb5aC2tUHJMVWzQ1Le2Ob_czGJs-nX8tvdvG_qYK6Q3EJZq-B9K2UJJM7Yxmmh6ERXWLcdRQ6-Q4A6W4veXYHmrdZtd4AUJVQoBsFBgtR4jHfsB5SQc/s320/DSPssPriceless.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Just another <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DSP</span> card! This one uses <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Baja</span> Breeze and the Priceless stamp set. Been so busy this week driving Parker to and from golf camp and working on wedding invitations. I hope to do some stamping this weekend and get back on track. Happy Friday!<br /></span><div></div>Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15285323252243917854noreply@blogger.com0