tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29498405762092357332024-02-06T20:57:44.512-06:00Snippets of Whimsy by BZstamprDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-20242963060696323342013-03-01T17:06:00.000-06:002013-03-01T17:07:58.525-06:00Burlap ruffled tree skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this burlap and cotton ruffled tree skirt for my daughter-in-law for a special "before" Christmas gift.<br />
I used my serger to hem each strip and to ruffle the red fabric. I tried to ruffle the burlap on four different sewing machines. It just wasn't going to happen. I did it the old fashioned way using my fingers to fold the fabric right before it went under the pressure foot. Believe me when I say after doing all those strips I had a system going. I think it turned out pretty good for my first try.<br />
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The strips started out at 3 inches x WOF. The red fabric was easy to cut through four layers. Burlap was a different story. It was cut in a single layer. I drew lines on it every 3 inches and cut on those lines using a 24" ruler and my rotary cutter. I also used my sad iron trick to hold the ruler steady. (I use two sad irons to weigh it down.)<br />
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Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much for stopping by.<br />
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Happy New Year.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-28891921179518935252012-11-18T08:25:00.000-06:002012-11-18T08:31:29.110-06:00Pillow talk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it's been a year since I posted something on my blog. Total. Neglect. I have had fun sewing and a little bit of stamping most of the year though.<br />
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I made this pillow, 18"x21", yesterday for someone special. I put a zipper in the back panel so the pillow can be removed for washing.<br />
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The appliqué is a drawing I made on paper, then cut out and used it as a template to cut the fusible fabric. I didn't have a cartridge for my Cricut for this word or I would have used it. It took a little time to cut my word out with an Exacto knife. I could have designed an SVG file on my computer but I think I am faster with hand- drawing and cutting. I used Heat-N-Bond lite on my brown fabric before I placed my template on it for hand cutting. I'm sure this is clear as mud, so let me know if you have questions about the process.<br />
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After I ironed the word onto the main fabric, I used a small zigzag stitch to appliqué around the word with a contrasting thread. It was very fun. I even left my walking foot on my machine because I was too lazy to take it off. I wasn't shooting for perfection, just having fun with it.<br />
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I was bummed after I sewed my own handmade binding around the edge of the pillow to discover my thread tension was a little loose. I'm not about to pick it out since it's black on black and on the back. Phew, say that three times real fast. Sounds like a cheer to me. Okay, all together now, "black on black and on the back." I just had to do that. Yeah, I was a cheerleader one year only. Discovered I was a clutz and shy too. Just sayin'.<br />
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Maybe I will post more than one time this year. We'll see. I DO have some cool project ideas in me ol' head.<br />
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my dusty, lonely blog.<br />
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Have a crafty.good.day.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-75780958357589473932011-11-19T10:11:00.001-06:002011-11-19T10:21:26.854-06:00Just a snippet, a tote and a kitten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYtkqiVGbDGI2WKCG6VOoRZ5vLUYEoL75tBaBYJD7bVzc-bZrrlAUrm3gAlWks-eqogq9rNB_32bD8Tm7kS2h-5DDDc57k8VQBrFf6YymVP0VrTshXaeAvGGK_X6W7S9QmzAeeUgHBkA/s320/IMG_0295.JPG" width="239" /> </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a cute tote bag I made recently from a kit, Totes on Bolts. The pattern is by Penny Sturges. I really didn't know what I was buying when I got it. I just thought it was a pattern with the fabric included. It was really neat in that the panels of fabric included little dots and dashed to indicate where you should cut with scissors or a rotary cutter. It also included optional fabric choices which I thought was neat. I'm not going to say it was easy because I found myself not too good at following the instructions. In hindsight though, it was spelled out clearly. I just wasn't used to following instructions. I'm glad I did because I love the bag. It has about 8 pockets on the inside that I customized to fit my phone, security key for work, and other items I love to carry with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfuIXjrscKY1rmNErMkMZ7uWe3CIridr0uJAYLH_WvbM2DIrssO0ZJJiprWuFdpi-kAeDIkzOiEdcoUpzUaLm1eC338s5_09ycAK8Juu2_x83iYtvFawWqVmD1xWcEaj0uyqMjg0HAi8/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfuIXjrscKY1rmNErMkMZ7uWe3CIridr0uJAYLH_WvbM2DIrssO0ZJJiprWuFdpi-kAeDIkzOiEdcoUpzUaLm1eC338s5_09ycAK8Juu2_x83iYtvFawWqVmD1xWcEaj0uyqMjg0HAi8/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Little Belle has been with us about five months now and we're crazy about her. She is polydactyle and acts more like a dog sometimes than a cat. She finds things and hides them under a rug to bring out later for playing with. Funny kitty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend. It's just beautiful here in Alabama and I'm planning on painting a ceramic Holly Christmas tree today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-23067738206581144832011-10-09T13:23:00.000-05:002011-10-09T13:23:50.400-05:00First Baby Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloqvyIJQzuXVZDHqukHoyZxiaMBp-zZh_cIMAyLFjYWmIKNeTHe-qYYSdlOjK6BwFjUUxCmHDN3LuCwmk3LybawLU7cx6SayWf6-MU4LenLnHxCJUOgAJgfawZ3dhDNPbjh5jEvRSe9I/s1600/First+Baby+Quilt_oct.+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloqvyIJQzuXVZDHqukHoyZxiaMBp-zZh_cIMAyLFjYWmIKNeTHe-qYYSdlOjK6BwFjUUxCmHDN3LuCwmk3LybawLU7cx6SayWf6-MU4LenLnHxCJUOgAJgfawZ3dhDNPbjh5jEvRSe9I/s320/First+Baby+Quilt_oct.+2011.jpg" width="269" /></a></div> This is my first baby quilt made for Sophia, my first great-grandbaby. She is due Oct. 12 and I hope and pray she makes a safe arrival into the world.<br />
The front of the quilt is made with a cream colored flannel, with flannel for the tree trunk and the monkey. The butterfly and palm fronds are made from scrap fabric I had on hand. The monkey does have ears that flopped over after I washed the quilt. I think I'm going to tack them down.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUtMRKISvNCEiKy65NwjmONzqNGjZ9A3ngi4PT_zWDMnccTEQYZbKUoWstjAwFBH-BFEBkAlKOp2P0aAHeErTYx-sIGSHz_O7PBsFSWnBc2OQb8453qnjezUtm4ZVSd-mtTLsSoxx7Dg/s1600/IMG_2093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUtMRKISvNCEiKy65NwjmONzqNGjZ9A3ngi4PT_zWDMnccTEQYZbKUoWstjAwFBH-BFEBkAlKOp2P0aAHeErTYx-sIGSHz_O7PBsFSWnBc2OQb8453qnjezUtm4ZVSd-mtTLsSoxx7Dg/s320/IMG_2093.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> The monkey is from Simplicity pattern #2428. The tree was my own design. I cut the butterfly using my Cricut Expression using the Storybook cartridge.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvij6irhtShjJDnI3NPbPu9cTJmC76YS3dC9xqifsgadNMhkg_XDFnW-EsWbyQEfWpdnYljyvoH5D2xAxANhVI9gQaJUbKHKHnyPn2185YkdM1whKJTMH75Gb9dpAh8GfBGprTy9F_s_I/s1600/First+baby+quilt_back_Urban+Zoologie+by+Robert+Kaufman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvij6irhtShjJDnI3NPbPu9cTJmC76YS3dC9xqifsgadNMhkg_XDFnW-EsWbyQEfWpdnYljyvoH5D2xAxANhVI9gQaJUbKHKHnyPn2185YkdM1whKJTMH75Gb9dpAh8GfBGprTy9F_s_I/s320/First+baby+quilt_back_Urban+Zoologie+by+Robert+Kaufman.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The backing fabric is Urban Zoologie by Robert Kaufman. I purchased it on Ebay from <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/nauvooquiltcompany" title="Member id nauvooquiltcompany"><b class="g-hdn"> </b><span class="mbg-nw">nauvooquiltcompany. </span></a><br />
<span class="mbg-nw">She was a terrific seller and I love the soft fabric.</span><br />
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I hope you like my first baby quilt. I did finally understand how to make my mitered corners. It took me to about the third corner, but it finally clicked as to what to do.<br />
Let me know what you think of my first baby quilt.<br />
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Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-60630102688400162292011-10-09T11:45:00.000-05:002011-10-09T11:45:43.551-05:00Reason for no blog posts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbirQyi52kZer6jP3dy_qiqdr1h1X33aNSsSpSVer64Xvexs7DJicy2-P-KA0JN20bf4RzPoutihaM4l66ZqvQS8bHhzXkeHgvew_O_KbUJPrL_0Pa2aQWh13eL5DY3XTCbnDPo5ZBLNE/s1600/Little+Bella+in+chair_July+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbirQyi52kZer6jP3dy_qiqdr1h1X33aNSsSpSVer64Xvexs7DJicy2-P-KA0JN20bf4RzPoutihaM4l66ZqvQS8bHhzXkeHgvew_O_KbUJPrL_0Pa2aQWh13eL5DY3XTCbnDPo5ZBLNE/s320/Little+Bella+in+chair_July+2011.jpg" width="249" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you don't want to read about a kitten you may want to skip this 'wordy' post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the first picture you'll see Little Bella. She was a tiny 4-week-old stray kitten who took up hiding in our car motors the first of July. This is after we took to the vet for a check-up and treatments for various problems. We tried to give her to an animal shelter but they wouldn't take her due to the large volume of kittens/cats/dogs received after the April tornado's came through our area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She fell asleep in my hands on the way back home and my husband and I decided to keep her and we are so glad we did. It's been an exciting journey to say the least. She was so frightened of every sound and of us. I think she loved our big cat, Mr. Whiskers, and clung to him, much to his dismay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was pretty sick and had a reaction to one of her shots and I thought she wouldn't make it, but she did as she is tough and strong. She's not scared of us anymore and is so much fun to watch everyday.</div><br />
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She went from weighing less than one pound in the beginning of July and weighed about 5-1/2 pounds at the beginning of September. She has six toes on each front paw and an extra claw on the side of one back leg. The extra claw doesn't touch the ground and doesn't seem to be hooked to a muscle. The vet said just to leave it if it didn't get hooked onto anything.<br />
The front paws are a different story. Whew! Who knew that paws that look like little baseball gloves could do so much work. She uses her paws like hands and will stand up like a monkey and pick something up she is after. Very strong feet I must say.<br />
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What's this got to do with blogging? Well.... it may sound crazy to you but I didn't want to leave Little Bella alone when I got home from work to go outside to my Strawberry Studio that's in my backyard. I felt like I needed to spend time with her so we could 'bond". She was so frightened and sick and little I just couldn't leave her. I also didn't want to take her into my studio which would have been a whole new place for her to get used to. Silly huh? I couldn't help myself. I fell in love with this kitty and she needed a lot of love and attention.<br />
She's used to us now and follows us everywhere we go. To the bathroom, to make the bed, to do laundry to the ice dispenser on the fridge. She even comes running when we clean out the litter box. She must approve what we do and makes sure to 'mark' her spot when we get it clean. We should have named her "Tazmo" because she has been a Tasmanian devil of the wild kind. We enjoy her though and my husband and I call the furry friends "the children" now.<br />
Little Bella will have an extended stay at the Vet's office this week as she is getting spayed. She won't be too pleased with that I'm sure and I'm worried she will think we abandoned her. We are sending a toy and her tuna treats with her, hopefully to remind her of her home.<br />
Okay... now you know why I stayed away from my Strawberry Studio. <br />
If you made it this far I hope you enjoyed my little Snippet of what I've been up to.<br />
Thanks so much for stopping by. I really appreciate the time everyone takes to visit my little lazy blog.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-4853334137789650362011-07-10T14:58:00.001-05:002011-07-10T15:00:14.103-05:00Conversation Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I made these cute blocks a couple of months ago. I used Stampin'Up Newsprint DSP and the Broadsheet alphabet stamps. Love-love-love them so much. The wooden blocks were made by my Uncle David many years ago. I painted the blocks black and then cut the squares using my paper cutter. I used a varnish on each side after I finished adding all my stamped letters.<br />
I started out with 14 blocks and had to figure out the words I wanted to spell out and any other holiday sayings I wanted to spell also. Then I stamped multiple letters and added the letters to different sides. That part took forever I must say. <br />
It was an interesting project. I felt like I was creating a puzzle of sorts to try and come up with a lot of words. It's cute and I am able to spell Stampin'Up! and bzstampr to name a few.<br />
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I hope you like my block project. I think about my uncle, and the many talents he shared before he passed away, every time I look at them.<br />
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Well... it looks like we have a storm popping up. I better get off the 'ol computer and maybe read. Whoops... I hear thunder. geeze... better git!<br />
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Thanks again for taking the time to visit with me today.<br />
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Take care,<br />
DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-73864469966151518032011-07-10T14:39:00.000-05:002011-07-10T14:39:16.766-05:00Mug rugsThis was my first attempt at making mug rugs. I took the quick way and didn't use traditional quilt binding. I used fusible fleece on the front and sewed right sides together and left an opening so I could turn it out. Then, I top stitched around outer edges and did a wonky stitch vertically and horizontally for my quilting. I cut the yellow stars on my Cricut Expression. I had to put Heat N Bond on the wrong side before I could cut them out. After fusing the star to the front piece of the mug rug, I zigzag stitched around it. <br />
It was a quick project. They measure about 8"x10". I can't wait to make more because it was easy and fun. I even washed them to see how they would hold up. I wanted them to get "wrinkly" like an old quilt but they came out rather smooth.<br />
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Thanks again for taking the time to visit my blog.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-59688192067932982772011-07-10T14:24:00.000-05:002011-07-10T14:24:08.809-05:00Coffee bean bag pillowI'm still here.... <br />
I was afraid Blogger wasn't going to let me post something. It was giving me error messages. hum... what's up with that? Can't a lazy blogger be 'lazy'?<br />
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Look at this giant pillow. It has a 24"x24" pillow form inside. The front is an actual burlap coffee bag with the graphics on front. How cool is that? I thought it would be hard to sew but it wasn't as bad as a fuzzy shirt I made for my granddaughter one time. The back of the pillow is made from canvas. I bought a 6'x9' painter's canvas for about $10 and it's strong and I see a bunch of tote bags in its future.<br />
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The coffee bean bag was so smelly when I received it that I had to leave it outside for a week. Then I had to wash it with water and leave it outside a couple more days. That did it and it smelled like sunshine.<br />
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I had read some horror stories online about sewing the burlap but I had no trouble at all. I cut the burlap pieces with pinking shears and that was a little tough but not too bad. It really went together in less than an hour.<br />
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I like it ... how 'bout you?<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by. I'll have more projects to post in just a little bit.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Debbie<br />
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I hope you don't mind a bunch of pictures so here goes....<br />
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Well.. there you have it. They're not fancy but they were quick and easy.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the blitz. Let me know if you have any questions about any of my cards.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate it when you leave comments too.<br />
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Happy stampin',<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-66382131497394890982011-03-07T19:52:00.000-06:002011-03-07T19:52:14.538-06:00Hot Apron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRFGl6jSxV9pB3TqSG0o5kID4do8u0fvZWNVEVgmPlyLVfC3xxbD3sh63EaZg_D1wwsA8A4RjKRDylqLFeU4c8kDt44Iy0fqCpe31OmOMba3WWOT1ctAZTfU17v12HOHIaxvT-9_lzbs/s320/IMG_0038.JPG" width="218" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this apron Saturday for a dear friend. It has red with white pin dots fabric for the pockets and ties. The sides of the apron curve around to the back. I fussy cut some of the peppers out of the background fabric and appliqued them onto the pockets for a little different touch. Red bias tape goes along all the outside edges of the apron. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my iPhone 4 to make the picture so it's not as good as what my Canon camera could do. I just wanted to share something with you today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you like it and I so appreciate you stopping by today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Debbie</div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-63295705361431347742011-03-07T19:42:00.001-06:002011-03-07T19:57:57.752-06:00My little helper<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_UicGwL4yxIbVmNfyUrmXZWC9BPOPGnWWzTpKg195sX3qSs9GZr9dJdErKr4veQUoDC_wYOsuN2pqG8GyyyvayoVz3cPXZFXzlnYa_osh9AmUIVWdjPHCvFSnuCPZmxSriMvCPcDb40/s1600/IMG_0026.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_UicGwL4yxIbVmNfyUrmXZWC9BPOPGnWWzTpKg195sX3qSs9GZr9dJdErKr4veQUoDC_wYOsuN2pqG8GyyyvayoVz3cPXZFXzlnYa_osh9AmUIVWdjPHCvFSnuCPZmxSriMvCPcDb40/s320/IMG_0026.JPG" /></a> </div><br />
Our fur baby, Mr. Whiskers, loves to come into the Strawberry Studio if he knows I'm in there. He just checks things out then wants back outside.<br />
He showed up at our doorstep about 1-1/2 years ago. We took him to the vet and had him fixed and got all the shots he needed and he's just the best pet. My husband wasn't too crazy about cats before Mr. Whiskers came along, but he loves this little fellow and Mr. Whiskers loves my husband. He chooses to sit with him most all the time and just sits with me if hubby isn't home. How funny!<br />
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I was going to share a bunch of cards with you today but my pictures are still in my camera. So... I'll share those pictures tomorrow hopefully.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
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Debbie<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a></div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-33668085468009983412011-02-19T10:39:00.003-06:002011-02-19T11:17:34.176-06:00Just Blown AwayI'm just blown away on a Saturday morning. Just checking my emails and discovered I received a sweet award from<a href="http://www.studiobeedesigns.blogspot.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.studiobeedesigns.blogspot.com/">Belinda Keller.</a> This is my first award ever. I've seen awards on other blogs but I've never had one. Didn't know what you had to do to get one either. She's such a sweetie to pass this award along to me. I'm very flattered to say the least.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">When you receive this award you are to pay it forward and follow these rules:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1) thank the person who gave this award to me and link it back to their blog<br />
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2) share 8 things about myself<br />
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3) pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered<br />
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4) leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So lets see 8 things about me........</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Well.. tomorrow (Feb. 20) is my birthday. I get to do a lot of celebrating too. It started a week ago when my sweet hubby bought me an iPhone 4. It's my first smart phone and I'm loving it so far. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I love gadgets and gizmos. (Such as the iPhone) but I love my Cricut; sewing machine; AccuQuilt Go; Big Shot die cutter; Bind-it-all; Martha Stewart score board; hundreds of markers; tons of paper; and a few thousand rubber stamps. I also love organizing cubes, boxes, crates and anything that might help me to be more organized.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I recently rejoined Stampin'UP! for the third time. The first time was in 1997 and was with them for a number of years. They really do have the best products around.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I was a sign-painter for about 18 years. I painted signs after working full time and would sometimes put the sign in front of a gas heater to get it to dry faster so I could paint the other side. Geeze... How did I ever live through that?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm still living my dream of my new craft house "Strawberry Studio" that we built in the summer of 2009. I pinch myself everyday because it is truly a dream-come-true. I noticed yesterday when I walked in it still smelled like a newly built house. It is full of recycled/re-purposed items that didn't cost a lot of money.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I started sewing when I was about 10-years-old. Sewed through a finger back then and learned fast not to do that again. Made a lot of my clothes in those days because I was skinny as a stick and a straight-shirt dress was in style.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">I started painting and drawing when I was big enough to hold a pencil. In the first grade my teacher popped my hand with a ruler because I was drawing instead of listening. Oops... She just didn't know I needed the practice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">My husband and I took in a stray cat about a year and a half ago. He was nearly a year old then and we love him to pieces. His name is Mr. Whiskers and he is very spoiled. This may not seem like anything special, but my husband hated cats and we both just never wanted pets because we worked so much. Now I just work part-time (after eight years of a one-hour commute one way) I retired from that job. </span></li>
</ol></div>PHEW! I hope that wasn't TMI! (Too Much Information)<br />
My turn to 'Pay it forward' goes to some of my favorite places to visit. You will too like them too. They are in no particular order as they are all wonderful.<br />
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1.<a href="http://www.jo-andacherryontop.blogspot.com/"> Jo Wilson</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.dianagibbs.typepad.com/">Diana Gibbs</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.stampndesign.blogspot.com/">Lynn Pratt</a><br />
4.<a href="http://www.trenabrannon.typepad.com/"> Trena Brannon</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.paperpastime.blogspot.com/">Denise</a> Hill<br />
6. <a href="http://www.courtney-lane.blogspot.com/">Melanie </a><br />
7. <a href="http://www.stampinpretty.com/">Mary Fish</a><br />
8. <a href="http://www.gretchenbarron.typepad.com/">Gretchen Barron</a><br />
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Thanks again Belinda for including me in your choices for the Stylish Blogger Award.<br />
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Have a happy Saturday everyone and thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-43618735233559057062011-01-12T17:19:00.002-06:002011-01-12T17:21:09.213-06:00Diabetes donation purse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qNIxC9YqQQ5v3uZIMaEhv0_QqfdtieMCFf5uxMvDsS_NP8g8D0xEdlV6pvp1Vh6XS1R5D8oI0vzU0_45eSbXuib4wb8isuCImMVgCznAdz2lUyUTwnLdBTFihsjWs8T71h0MjoEeyJg/s1600/SU+Paper+purse+see+stamp+n+design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qNIxC9YqQQ5v3uZIMaEhv0_QqfdtieMCFf5uxMvDsS_NP8g8D0xEdlV6pvp1Vh6XS1R5D8oI0vzU0_45eSbXuib4wb8isuCImMVgCznAdz2lUyUTwnLdBTFihsjWs8T71h0MjoEeyJg/s320/SU+Paper+purse+see+stamp+n+design.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>This is a beautiful paper purse (all Stampin'UP!) that I made a couple of months ago. I found the tutorial from the VERY talented Lynn Pratt blog <a href="http://www.stampndesign.blogspot.com/">www.stampndesign.blogspot.com</a>. Her sweet baby girl, Ashley, is five and was diagnosed with type I diabetes last year. With a donation to the American Diabetes Association in Ashley's name you'll get the tutorial from Lynn for making this purse.<br />
The directions were very easy to follow as she walks you through step-by-step with plenty of step-out photos of how your purse should look along the way. She also gives you tips to make the process easy.<br />
Visit Lynn's blog. You won't be disappointed.<br />
Don't ask me how I got the ribbon handles to stand up on my purse. It just worked out for my photo shoot and I was tickled it worked after a few tries.<br />
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Thanks again for stopping by my blog.<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-83723769336826442552011-01-12T17:08:00.000-06:002011-01-12T17:08:37.783-06:00Card making blitz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg982dqmhvBgVf1n-PUR3H8qZsqFiXReApeqb6QGlq1CohsShc7PSdASAsdBs-4GcHIPqdT0BhjOpKg9-bI0GO2jabzGYdVn7S9FzJvrb4ymkTHrhrnhZ3ENU-0xpEsA4popTrc7aGr-9M/s1600/Card+Stash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg982dqmhvBgVf1n-PUR3H8qZsqFiXReApeqb6QGlq1CohsShc7PSdASAsdBs-4GcHIPqdT0BhjOpKg9-bI0GO2jabzGYdVn7S9FzJvrb4ymkTHrhrnhZ3ENU-0xpEsA4popTrc7aGr-9M/s320/Card+Stash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm sure you thought I had disappeared but I'm here and I've been busy all along making cards like crazy. I just forget to make pictures of them and I'm a lazy blogger.<br />
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The above picture is a shot of my desk with the 17 cards I made in just a couple of days. The paper, ribbon and buttons are from Taylored Expressions key ingredients kit from June 2010. I love her kits and Taylor promotes that you can make about 16 cards from each kit. I've been wanting to put myself to that challenge and see if I could come up with 16 different ideas. geeze.. I'm lucky when I can come up with one idea most of the time.<br />
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I usually sit down to make one card for a particular person. I take forever to choose a stamp set, then paper and whatever else I may want to use. By the time I've got all this stuff gathered up it's time to cook supper. I tend to get on my own nerves because it takes me forever to make ONE card.<br />
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I tried something different this time. It's an idea I've been wondering if I could do it. It's really simple too. Geeze... why didn't I think of this sooner. (I'm sure all you stampers know this idea already but I've not read about anyone stamping this way.)<br />
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Okay... this is what I did for this card making blitz. I folded all the card bases to 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 or 4-1/2 x 5-1/4. I decided to not over-think my card design and I just started cutting layers, applying trim and worrying about the sentiment after I finished most of my cards. Then I stepped back and looked at the card to see what I wanted it to have for a sentiment and/or a stamped image. I just didn't over think it. I felt like I was doing something backwards from how I usually go about making my cards. It worked for me this time and I plan on trying it again. I did spend a good bit of time in my <i>Strawberry Studio</i> but that's what I love to do anyway. Now I was just more productive than usual.<br />
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I don't know if you can tell by the picture but I think the cards turned out okay. I used one item cut from my Cricut Expression and only had to add a little bit of Whisper White and Very Vanilla cardstock from Stampin' UP!<br />
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I didn't make individual pictures because I thought you'd get tired of looking at them. If there's something here that interests you just let me know and I can make another picture.<br />
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Sorry about the long post... hope I didn't put you to sleep. Then again, if it's late at night that may be a good thing.<br />
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Take care and thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog. I hope to improve on my blogging this year so hang in there with me.<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio!<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-55172126206112332042010-11-13T11:31:00.000-06:002010-11-13T11:31:39.811-06:00THIS IRRESISTIBLE OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOV. 30, 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95Ke0FD9bDIiwIk2CcmqL6CyiiyGCoSvVEm_Y-jdiFT2102NqTWyQ2k5QZvw3nca3xnTdmzoRVAY5JZfwBp-wChYIpNZvVYp5LSLGFHomYoTxK9lxZFaPw3GKGWyYuPMakGN6W-D83zI/s1600/Starter_Kit_Flyer_1110_US_TH.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've been on the fence about joing Stampin'Up! to becoming a demonstrator, now is the time to jump off that fence and join the fun. You won't find a better time to join a great company and a great group of fun, idea-sharing demonstrators.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's like a sisterhood among Stampin'Up! demonstrators. Everyone is more than willing to help you get started by sharing their techniques and business ideas. You can't go wrong.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't wait too long to take advantage of this amazing offer from Stampin'Up! Please contact me through my Stampin'Up! website at <a href="http://www.debbiereaves.stampinup.net/">http://www.debbiereaves.stampinup.net/</a> to learn more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Debbie</div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-12495175798266264002010-10-16T15:44:00.000-05:002010-10-16T15:44:57.714-05:00A puppy to make you smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvbMPwAOgpTw64F7dSlh6XWi9t_UMFACf4vUYlQV45d7_qL8Volj07HvJDhyphenhyphenQAURpJxixJuC8euIg25nQXHcE9hPskxosvgh04aO9w0RZqBe9t8zSsCkMdyCN2Zu7OZTeG2OkTI9t1Kk/s1600/IMG_1857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvbMPwAOgpTw64F7dSlh6XWi9t_UMFACf4vUYlQV45d7_qL8Volj07HvJDhyphenhyphenQAURpJxixJuC8euIg25nQXHcE9hPskxosvgh04aO9w0RZqBe9t8zSsCkMdyCN2Zu7OZTeG2OkTI9t1Kk/s320/IMG_1857.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet my granddaughter's new puppy, Cody. He's a mixed breed Chihuahua/Poodle. Waaaay too cute. Her dad (my son) bought him for her yesterday. She just loves him and he seems to love her a lot too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He cried a lot for her to hold him. I told her that's the same thing babies do. He got a little car sick in my car yesterday but not too bad. I was afraid Scarlett was going to get sick too, but she was okay. Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you think he's cute?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Debbie</div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-51142868731702350432010-10-16T15:34:00.001-05:002010-10-16T15:35:50.715-05:00Punched up card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjRrtHiookHvnRdx30VjpJbbir0lLuGuSlMC0sbrDEJw7s5qUAShJtTIE1ywNit_rWXILbtGLplivsyjnPtzg4NMfX2Tkyg5DIl6po-QVU2kPfwm7VbXZiy96NgEcaXcpfyWnu9y37MM/s1600/Punched+up+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjRrtHiookHvnRdx30VjpJbbir0lLuGuSlMC0sbrDEJw7s5qUAShJtTIE1ywNit_rWXILbtGLplivsyjnPtzg4NMfX2Tkyg5DIl6po-QVU2kPfwm7VbXZiy96NgEcaXcpfyWnu9y37MM/s320/Punched+up+card.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think of this funny card? I used a bunch of SU! punches to create the shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stamps: Boots and hat from the Wicked Cool stamp set (#120600).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The eyes are from the Oval large (#119855). I colored the blue iris part of the eye. The pupil is 1/2" circle punch (#119869), the eyelids are punched from the Scallop Oval Extra-Large (#119884) cut one in half, then snip the little eyelashes. The paper sorta curls up on its own. Weird, huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Pumpkin is made using three 1-3/4" circles (#119850) with the Oval (#119855) centered over the three circles. I edged each shape with Soft Suede (#115657) ink pad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the boots... I stamped them two times, and cut out two of the ones going in the same direction so I could place them under the pumpkin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ink: Stampin'Write markers, Soft Suede, Staz On white.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, White Stampin' Pastels to create the fog around the pumpkin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for stopping by today! I've been playing for hours now in the Strawberry Studio. Hum... maybe I'll get more cards made. We'll see. (I keep leaning toward trying to organize something.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Debbie</div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-49032361459290494412010-10-16T15:16:00.000-05:002010-10-16T15:16:13.161-05:00Because I Care cardThis card was a total CASE from Tina at <a href="http://www.mytherapymycreations.blogspot.com/">www.mytherapymycreations.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
When I saw her card I just knew I had to try it. Mine doesn't quite measure up to hers, but it was fun to make.<br />
Stamps: Because I care (Level 1 Hostess set)<br />
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black<br />
Ink: Stampin'Write markers, Basic Black classic ink pad, Crumb Cake classic ink pad.<br />
Accessories: Basic black satin ribbon, Glue dots, brads from Designer Hardware Vintage Trinkets (too cute IRI), Snail adhesive, sponge<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgJM2ViI2NPKDGQLkf6o6MPt_debcITAthO6wL9ZHxcTYmIwMVC2584-QIADMnFpxusldnUWBAU2qU_OzC9hHstWQ9W18sNfFB3V4Ya6DLvj91gSsft5UN7S8uCsKCqsOak-EitlaAk8/s1600/Because+I+Care+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgJM2ViI2NPKDGQLkf6o6MPt_debcITAthO6wL9ZHxcTYmIwMVC2584-QIADMnFpxusldnUWBAU2qU_OzC9hHstWQ9W18sNfFB3V4Ya6DLvj91gSsft5UN7S8uCsKCqsOak-EitlaAk8/s320/Because+I+Care+card.jpg" width="234" /></a></div>My mojo has been in hiding so it really helps to find a card I can CASE. Maybe the ol' mojo will find it's way back home. (I have ideas, they are just stuck and can't get out.)<br />
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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog I really do appreciate it!<br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-57123793608810604702010-09-27T17:31:00.001-05:002010-09-27T17:32:58.709-05:00A Spooky Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19LNxOYQCBMQqYPYX8XK708v7mhKOXz24BMq-Hvb0vOGiTHPMQgJ_w8ErpIICKJZeYOFrEga2kz3hX1SVm9dUCo0wFVZQzfbzdjOp9KxpxpRb34uQUyhWzpDvAQhZkOvHaI0ZJyr2YcA/s1600/Spooky+Card+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19LNxOYQCBMQqYPYX8XK708v7mhKOXz24BMq-Hvb0vOGiTHPMQgJ_w8ErpIICKJZeYOFrEga2kz3hX1SVm9dUCo0wFVZQzfbzdjOp9KxpxpRb34uQUyhWzpDvAQhZkOvHaI0ZJyr2YcA/s320/Spooky+Card+front.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Uow8ILXQKdOf7qA8cCOGHNvahEDM71Vf8_16Zp0cQUNX0mr1S7_2AhuMO3R58XzS4yaB-LoP0g4kGuLD5vlOASSbbRdRIuRBGWiOspDXMSWF6gw-wGjVxbG-mSSl7C-1aGOg2VgZyIo/s1600/Spooky+Card+inside2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Uow8ILXQKdOf7qA8cCOGHNvahEDM71Vf8_16Zp0cQUNX0mr1S7_2AhuMO3R58XzS4yaB-LoP0g4kGuLD5vlOASSbbRdRIuRBGWiOspDXMSWF6gw-wGjVxbG-mSSl7C-1aGOg2VgZyIo/s320/Spooky+Card+inside2.jpg" width="252" /></a></div> Just a quick post to show a cute card I made last week. Top photo is the front and next photo is the inside. I hope you can see the embossed bats in the background. <br />
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Stamp set: Wicked Cool (#120600) clear mount<br />
Paper: Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White<br />
Markers: Cherry Cobbler<br />
Ink: Basic Black<br />
Ribbon: 5/8" white Organza<br />
Additional items used: Clear embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, 1-3/4" Circle Extra-Large punch, Hobby Blade, Cutting mat. The Googly eyes are not Stampin'UP! but I couldn't help myself and had to add them to the O's.<br />
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Thanks for looking! (I've got to go and fire up the grill for burgers.) Whoo-hoo!<br />
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Have a great evening,<br />
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Debbie<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-13638030135147821242010-09-16T20:35:00.000-05:002010-09-16T20:35:53.550-05:00Cool ideas from the Stampin' UP! Starter Kit<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wGe7_E62qfM&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wGe7_E62qfM&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-63930664700928148552010-09-01T13:40:00.000-05:002010-09-01T13:40:40.432-05:00Free Craft Tote PromotionDon't let this tote-ally awesome opportunity pass you by!<br />
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September 1 through October 18, receive a FREE craft tote--a $39.95 value--when you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator! <br />
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Imagine sharing your love of Stampin' Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and large enough to carry 12" x 12" card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories. And with two Starter Kits* to choose from--Standard and Digital+--at a new lower price, there's never been a better time to join the Stampin' Up! family.<br />
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Contact me TODAY to get started with this tote-ally awesome opportunity. Don't already have a demonstrator? I'd love the privilege of being your demonstrator. Click on the new 2010-2011 catalog at the right to go straight to my Stampin'UP! website.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by today,<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio!<br />
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Debbie<br />
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*Sample Starter Kit contents pictured in toteDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-34307785627179834612010-08-10T19:30:00.000-05:002010-08-10T19:30:28.855-05:00Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzeCSN6rh6YP9hY2GpKEgcCA_QrU-8q9gM_gkwJAMbTYLVv1r3oM-YsxA_d43NsoEZdag9Yy6cqDofTx5B1MgJk9PDpkRzCDDOJvfi0yhFR0V3wXmDtLTNspR8SlxJPNFqFKos5YKeng/s1600/SU+tote+bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzeCSN6rh6YP9hY2GpKEgcCA_QrU-8q9gM_gkwJAMbTYLVv1r3oM-YsxA_d43NsoEZdag9Yy6cqDofTx5B1MgJk9PDpkRzCDDOJvfi0yhFR0V3wXmDtLTNspR8SlxJPNFqFKos5YKeng/s320/SU+tote+bag.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbIVfB8jMIkYjgNnmVvCR3PG7_MmrvRD6QjKkXdX14eI3P1qhvTHI3GRJscyqAY7lGNOxMn8xZIPTOheesMXkq-RvsK4f-tr1-YWU7AZDl3m5q2HG7hni_gH-2_MUCI9HgevOIkMlUFQ/s1600/SU+tote+bag+inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbIVfB8jMIkYjgNnmVvCR3PG7_MmrvRD6QjKkXdX14eI3P1qhvTHI3GRJscyqAY7lGNOxMn8xZIPTOheesMXkq-RvsK4f-tr1-YWU7AZDl3m5q2HG7hni_gH-2_MUCI9HgevOIkMlUFQ/s320/SU+tote+bag+inside.jpg" /></a></div>Oh my goodness! I just had to blog my latest delivery by UPS. Whoo-hoo! <br />
Isn't it beautiful? It's my Stampin'UP! Greenhouse Gala Craft tote.This bag is available for purchase one per demonstrator only. If you're a SU! demo be sure to grab yours before they're gone. The print is patterned after the Designer Series Paper (see page 173 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog). <br />
I hope to be able fit a workshop inside this large bag. Okay Stampin'UP! sisters... will I be able to carry a workshop in this bag? Maybe excluding the catalogs? What do you think?<br />
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Thanks so much for dropping by. I must go and caress my SU! tote a little while. So many cubbies and pockets oh my!<br />
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Have a great night!<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-74369950972935261532010-08-10T16:37:00.000-05:002010-08-10T16:37:37.109-05:00How about another sewing themed card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsV1jvACF8mrtdksvXvqXdclwuTwrdsEehRVlipbbAcSfOLyA5HSQhwHdglJXHaAjWekHNwTMgUxJLklfgQl3c3Lj8jU79krTOmjuRi3rpN8QNqmp626ZZxcWZw7gjU6Td5hV8q0Eji_0/s1600/Sewing+Themed+card+again+with+Darcie+stamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsV1jvACF8mrtdksvXvqXdclwuTwrdsEehRVlipbbAcSfOLyA5HSQhwHdglJXHaAjWekHNwTMgUxJLklfgQl3c3Lj8jU79krTOmjuRi3rpN8QNqmp626ZZxcWZw7gjU6Td5hV8q0Eji_0/s320/Sewing+Themed+card+again+with+Darcie+stamps.jpg" /></a></div>This is another card I threw together. I was just playing around with all the cute stamps and multi-colored the words with markers and stamped it on the white card base. The other elements were made on separate card stock and cut out. I love to color and cut things out with a craft knife. Doesn't bother me if I have to do that. It's fun! All the stamps (except the ruler) are from Darcies. Visit her at <a href="http://www.darcie.com/">www.darcie.com</a> to see her sewing themed stamp sets and all the other beautiful sets that are available.<br />
The ruler is from www.localkingrubberstamp.com and was made in Canada.<br />
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Okay... it's time for me to get busy cutting out some card stock. Come on over and play....I've got lots of paper and stamps.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by.<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio.<br />
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DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-28173743482382796942010-08-10T16:29:00.000-05:002010-08-10T16:29:35.705-05:00Another sewing themed card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2ML4i5mKVkGwePefp1crenA74lIE0_gio23fQMVcsjPd6sp3R1aMV_iJa9gN9X8_S5uFMKUrmzPtVenj0heDtUZv69BGgjS_sbXbWoF-dXnizi2WLW-ErdoxSsaGjW_k2AvcC-PKi0k/s1600/Sewing+Themed+card+with+Darcie+stamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2ML4i5mKVkGwePefp1crenA74lIE0_gio23fQMVcsjPd6sp3R1aMV_iJa9gN9X8_S5uFMKUrmzPtVenj0heDtUZv69BGgjS_sbXbWoF-dXnizi2WLW-ErdoxSsaGjW_k2AvcC-PKi0k/s320/Sewing+Themed+card+with+Darcie+stamps.jpg" /></a></div>Okay... I'm on a roll today. I thought I'd post some of the other cards I made using the sewing themed stamps. I really did just throw this card together. The red was a scrap tossed on my desk and I had made the flowers a while back. See earlier post about the vintage flowers.<br />
All stamps are from www.darcie.com except for the ruler. It came from a little set I ordered off Ebay from Canada at www.localkingrubberstamp.com. I am in love with Darcie Heater's new style of stamps. I remember her from a cutesie style of years ago. She has some of the most adorable stamps I've seen in a long time. Visit her site to see all the new things she's coming out with. The scallop oval is from Stampin'UP! and you can visit my site at <a href="http://www.debbiereaves.stampinup.net/">www.debbiereaves.stampinup.net</a> to order it if you like.<br />
I just re-joined Stampin'UP! I don't know what happened to me but when I saw the new catalog I just fell in love with them all over again. I look forward to sharing my love of stamping with anyone and everyone. I think I'll just carry my favorite stamps in my purse along with an ink pad and just pop it out when someone says "what tha heck is stamping?" I'll be prepared. I guess that will be a very big purse too. No problem... I have a couple of sewing machines and I'll just have to whip one up. It's true. People still ask what I'm talking about. Wouldn't it be cool just to stamp something right then? I'm going to work on that idea.<br />
If you're looking for a Stampin'UP! demonstrator you've found me... I'm your gal! Just let me know what you're interested in and I'll share what I know.<br />
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Alright... my poor finger with six stitches has decided to hurt today more than any since I had surgery this past Friday. I have typed a lot today. No telling how many letters are missing from words I typed at work. Shhhhh...don't tell. Let's see if the editor catches it. <br />
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One more card coming up with a sewing theme...<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by.<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio!<br />
DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949840576209235733.post-52859572565274716612010-08-10T16:11:00.001-05:002010-08-10T16:13:20.084-05:00Strawberry card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidc5iPKhV3uVh4tm7xmkZvZxsCg4x5PNwdz7CMiz7flxRs2MTA43SAubs71BnHdn8zQnrRB-sKccYoV9qxv3n07wUcgJqI_2Edix7-gonAciBCXJeYfJW-LVXXAVcVboNwSiMuGQKOEqg/s1600/Strawberry+Card+made+with+Big+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidc5iPKhV3uVh4tm7xmkZvZxsCg4x5PNwdz7CMiz7flxRs2MTA43SAubs71BnHdn8zQnrRB-sKccYoV9qxv3n07wUcgJqI_2Edix7-gonAciBCXJeYfJW-LVXXAVcVboNwSiMuGQKOEqg/s320/Strawberry+Card+made+with+Big+Shot.jpg" /></a></div>This card was made using the Big Shot and the BIGZ strawberry die. I traced around the red portion so I could have a white mat and make the card a little stronger. The die is so cool because it has two berries connected at the stem so it can be folded over into a card. There's also a leaf die on it.<br />
I just wrote a review of the Big Shot for our craft column "Haute Homemade" for our local newspaper. You can find it at <a href="http://www.annistonstar.com/">www.annistonstar.com</a> . Type in Debbie Reaves in the search box since I don't know how to direct you to the article. Please share the love in a comment box if you liked the article.<br />
I also made a cute banner with five berries and each one had a letter on it to spell out "B L O O M". It turned out real cute.<br />
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Let me know if you had time to visit the article and I sure do appreciate it. I'm not a writer so I think it's a big deal if I write an article.<br />
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I especially want to thank you for dropping by here when I know you'd rather be stamping..cutting...or something else. Having a snack would be good too!<br />
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Happiness always blooms in the Strawberry Studio!<br />
DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09342815071770567482noreply@blogger.com3