tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53939892301492397142024-03-05T23:19:41.062-08:00Honey's ChildUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-82918921164194908262011-10-11T19:58:00.000-07:002011-10-11T19:58:56.495-07:00We Have a WinnerHi everyone!<br />
I want to thank everyone for their participation last weekend. I also wanted to let everyone know who won the blog gift-The Scorpion Crafter! So please post this to inform your readers.<br />
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Congratulations!<br />
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I had more than 30 comments so I'm going to round the figure to an even $50.00 donation to the <br />
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization on behalf of SOC.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-26766440113449748192011-10-09T09:07:00.000-07:002011-10-09T09:07:08.217-07:00October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Day 3)<br />
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Welcome once again to our SOC Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop in support of this worthy cause I'm donating $1.00 to a charity on behalf of SOC for every comment left during this 7 day event. There are also fantastic prizes and give-a-ways offered at various blog stops along the way.<br />
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Did you know that:<b> "Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women, but historically the medical community has had difficulty reaching out to them." </b>Together, we must alter this reality. Please spread the word and encourage our community to become more active with this cause.<br />
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I hope you enjoy this little card I've created. In the meantime, remember that one lucky reader will be randomly drawn from all of the participants who are eligible to win. To be eligible for the prize, you must leave a comment on each project featured on each blog by Monday, Oct. 10, at 11:00pm EST.<br />
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The winner's name will be posted on all of the participating blogs Friday, Oct 14. What a lucky date, it just happens to also be my birthday!<br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">RJ <a href="http://www.thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/">http://www.thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Letillia <a href="http://divaof5.blogspot.com/">http://divaof5.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rochelle <a href="http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cyndi <a href="http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">An'Jenic <a href="http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tina <a href="http://www.parablesproductions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.parablesproductions.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tiare <a href="http://www.iclassygirl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.iclassygirl.com</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Samara <a href="http://honeys-child.blogspot.com/">http://honeys-child.blogspot.com/</a> (You are here)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Barb W. <a href="http://thebuzzfromqueenb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://thebuzzfromqueenb.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sharon <a href="http://seraph1959.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://seraph1959.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jessica <a href="http://oneseriouslyfrugalcraftymom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://oneseriouslyfrugalcraftymom.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Suzy-que <a href="http://suzqucrafter21.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://suzqucrafter21.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Qadirah <a href="http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com/">http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nedine <a href="http://msscrappycreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://msscrappycreations.blogspot.com/</a></div>Cheryl <a href="http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Here's a photo of the blog candy grand prize. Hop along and you could be the lucky winner!<br />
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I'd like to share this information that I found on the http://www.webmd.com website:<br />
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It is very rare for a man under age 35 to get breast cancer, but the likelihood of developing the disease increases with age, with most being detected between the ages of 60 to 70 years. Family history of breast cancer in a close female relative and a history of radiation exposure of the chest can also increase the risk.<br />
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Remember that one lucky reader will be randomly drawn from all of the participants who are eligible to win. The winner's name will be posted on all of the participating blogs Friday, Oct 14, which also happens to be my birthday! I'm also donating a $1.00 to the cause for every comment.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">RJ <a href="http://www.thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/">http://www.thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Letillia <a href="http://divaof5.blogspot.com/">http://divaof5.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rochelle <a href="http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cyndi <a href="http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">An'Jenic <a href="http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tina <a href="http://www.parablesproductions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.parablesproductions.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tiare <a href="http://www.iclassygirl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.iclassygirl.com</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Samara <a href="http://honeys-child.blogspot.com/">http://honeys-child.blogspot.com/</a> (You are here)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Barb W. <a href="http://thebuzzfromqueenb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://thebuzzfromqueenb.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sharon <a href="http://seraph1959.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://seraph1959.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jessica <a href="http://oneseriouslyfrugalcraftymom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://oneseriouslyfrugalcraftymom.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Suzy-que <a href="http://suzqucrafter21.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://suzqucrafter21.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Qadirah <a href="http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com/">http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nedine <a href="http://msscrappycreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://msscrappycreations.blogspot.com/</a></div>Cheryl <a href="http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Here's the blog candy, pretty awesome isn't it?<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plus, there will be a special prize awaiting one randomly selected visitor!!! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uqqXI1pd3D8Fgy6_9VCXYqoNVjSMLUzLzdgcWASrV2Kx8nJhG_GsyqTRg6mRMFXeOyo0GmMxBCPeShYhtyZE3enDvfswpBgkvdksvqZVp3C5feQMJAoPdq9FpP5xam0vRWWklS6xnzM/s1600/DSC01974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One lucky reader will be randomly drawn from all of the participants who are eligible to win. The winner's name will be posted on all of the participating blogs Friday, Oct 14, which also happens to be my birthday! I'm also donating a $1.00 to the cause for every comment.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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Here's the blog candy, pretty awesome isn't it?<br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Welcome to the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px;">1st SOC Creative Team Blog Hop</span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >!</span><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" >
</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none;">Scraps of Color - </b><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.scrapsofcolor.com/" style="line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none;"><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; text-decoration: underline; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none;">http://www.scrapsofcolor.com</b></span></a><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none;"> </b></span></span></span></span>
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Various SOC Creative Team Members are offering blog candy. You'll never know where you'll find it. So be sure to visit each participating blog. I’ve made it easy for you to follow, just click the appropriate link below. </span></span><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;" ><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-style: none; font: 12px georgia; min-height: 14px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-style: none; font: 12px georgia; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px;font-size:100%;" >If you are following the blog hop and landed here then you are in the right place. However if you just happened upon my blog and would like to join in please start at the beginning of the hop and work your way through each blog.
Be sure to leave your comments (blog love) along the way and become a follower of the blogs you like. Becoming a follower insures that you will be notified of new creations and updates!</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-style: none; font: 12px georgia; min-height: 14px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-style: none; font: 12px georgia; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px;font-size:100%;" ><span style="">My projects for the hop are two cards that I created from the new Graphic 45 release, "Curtain Call." I'm absolutely loving this release! The envelope on the second card (by Maya Road) is an excellent place to tuck in a little love note to someone special, a gift card and a gift certificate. Be sure to watch for additional information and more feature projects from Graphic 45 in our June/July issue.
</span></span><span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you for joining us on our 1st SOC Creative Team Blog Hop! </span></span>
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</span></div></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-61920224449433506112011-03-01T13:41:00.000-08:002011-03-18T20:10:54.538-07:00Where Did February Disappear?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGys3nyQu1R86Ef0W5IIbS1kHuQ2s_1O0Qaq4JTF2y450Pam06CWORNfeJtxdd82p4Me6xSGRxmBujIuFR1MovEYD5trWYxWAj0hTBgYF0MrvchrO2FIhKrL03s4A30c2k5zD1i99HPL0/s1600/DSC01339.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGys3nyQu1R86Ef0W5IIbS1kHuQ2s_1O0Qaq4JTF2y450Pam06CWORNfeJtxdd82p4Me6xSGRxmBujIuFR1MovEYD5trWYxWAj0hTBgYF0MrvchrO2FIhKrL03s4A30c2k5zD1i99HPL0/s320/DSC01339.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579234556110490274" border="0" /></a>
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6nOCzsZucYeUJSjVcGiAf20HkSNOi9V-gKEVXvfNf_d_j5ERIdhUMdMKMpphI_OvlS9h8WhxG78Ba_Tt3ncYg3iAYqH6ugpAqz1eLQXZ4jxr-pzn4xgh8GrhEJRvlqJ_0G48AacORNE/s1600/DSC01334.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6nOCzsZucYeUJSjVcGiAf20HkSNOi9V-gKEVXvfNf_d_j5ERIdhUMdMKMpphI_OvlS9h8WhxG78Ba_Tt3ncYg3iAYqH6ugpAqz1eLQXZ4jxr-pzn4xgh8GrhEJRvlqJ_0G48AacORNE/s320/DSC01334.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579234548985212674" border="0" /></a>So, it seems like the month of February had just begun and it's close to the first of March already.
Hard to believe.
Last week-end was filled with activities.
My daughter's birthday was the 26th.. We hung out in the "D" for the evening.
My scrapbook club met all day Saturday.The cards we made for our ATC exchange needed to demonstrate cuts from our particular die cut machines. Most of the ladies own Cricut machines, one has a Pazzle and I round out the group with my Silhouette. I really enjoyed the purple and brown color scheme and the combination of the Tim Holtz rubber stamp with the other embellishments.
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I understand there is a SOC blog hop in the works so stay tuned!
Have a wonderful March.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-89276489168921988302011-02-13T07:51:00.000-08:002011-03-15T11:01:45.937-07:00This is the month of love and history!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrODdOMiZSB2oUSrTfhtsd0-B3nEz6c6PqcxefPUDgRWFX5yPGzDeWRbt18dLJdoXgo1gEaN95VTzAFh899QIG2Iws1Pa1T1cpkhFCSYwNfXCpjw_tObONkHimlQAi_t7WErMJ3dFfgM/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrODdOMiZSB2oUSrTfhtsd0-B3nEz6c6PqcxefPUDgRWFX5yPGzDeWRbt18dLJdoXgo1gEaN95VTzAFh899QIG2Iws1Pa1T1cpkhFCSYwNfXCpjw_tObONkHimlQAi_t7WErMJ3dFfgM/s320/006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573211340898590770" /></a>
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February is a month filled with events and celebration in our house. If you were to ask my daughter, I'm sure she'll tell you that the end of the month is much more important than the beginning (her birthday is the 26th.). But, never-the-less, between celebratory programs that highlight the contributions of our ancestors and forefathers and this season of love, I seem to be running from one activity to another.
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Yesterday, I had the honor to attend a book signing in Southfield, Michigan, sponsored by the PageTurners. The guest author was Danielle L. McGuire, assistant professor in the History Department at Wayne State University, who wrote "At the Dark End of the Street". There were a number of book clubs represented in the audience. We celebrated our abilities to openly read and gather information about OUR history. Never will we take for granted the strength of our ancestors that realized the importance of the written word. We THANK these freedom fighters for standing tall, often in the presence of personal danger to ensure that we can walk into any store and choose a book of our choice to revel and marvel at <span style="font-style:italic;">their</span> courage. Ms. McGuire has written an account of our history that is both painful to read yet courageous in its ability to deliver yet another example of redemption and triumph.
If you haven't already signed up for Scraps of Color: E:Spire, please hop on over to: http://www.classycoordinates.com and download your free copy of our inaugural issue.
Please enjoy these pages from a mini-album I've created to honor my mother,and the women that stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her in the thirties. It gives me such great pleasure to combine the craft of scrap booking to honor folks in my family for future generations to look at, talk about and enjoy.
Happy February!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-88457359602713898832011-01-17T08:56:00.001-08:002011-01-17T09:45:25.875-08:00The Ladies of the Rocky Mountain WaShonaji Quilt GuildJanuary 15 has been set aside as a day to commemorate the honor and the achievements of all who have contributed to civil rights. In particular, we pause to remember the dedication and determination we witnessed from Dr. Martin Luther Kings, Jr. as he honorably strove to promote liberty and justice for all. Thank you Dr. King
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I am reminded once again how rich our heritage is and the responsibility we all have to create authentic chronicles of our history and the many contributions we have made towards the growth and development of the United States. Continue to leave your scrap book pages and quilting squares for the generations ahead of us.
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And enjoy a few photos from this week-end!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-36054232651415028992011-01-01T14:42:00.000-08:002011-01-01T16:46:19.737-08:00Happy New Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdjRnSg5Fi2d5vyEL3c2hhz_uE9STTWj3mm1ZDb8TR_YuHZVa0kOMzOg_BOTaBt1jmOGwV7ih0YX9vOyBjPbpF0wx_faRXGCGufoG7X2GmRZleAmJ5xTlYHB8p9fg5JfdTxsR89-eIeE/s1600/January+2011+027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdjRnSg5Fi2d5vyEL3c2hhz_uE9STTWj3mm1ZDb8TR_YuHZVa0kOMzOg_BOTaBt1jmOGwV7ih0YX9vOyBjPbpF0wx_faRXGCGufoG7X2GmRZleAmJ5xTlYHB8p9fg5JfdTxsR89-eIeE/s320/January+2011+027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557354151695737650" /></a>
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2011 is rushing in with resolutions, projects, plans,and plenty to do. This year I will commit to complete each project prior to moving to the next. Ha...likely story. Well, a girl can dream can't she?
Just received confirmation for a class that I'm teaching in Denver, Colorado, in the middle of the month. I'm excited! And, then there's the friend in Texas that needs 50 baby shower invitations. Yikes, the time is flying all ready.
Before I sign off I want to thank the Artistic Diva's for inviting me into their fold. I'm so looking forward to meeting with a few really cool ladies on a regular basis. It's always more fun to "play" with more than one.
Signing off for now...the black eye peas are calling for my attention.
Until we meet again, please enjoy this New Year card I made just for your enjoyment.
May 2011 bring each of you more than your dreams can imagine! Health, Peace and Prosperity is in the future for all of us. I can just feel it!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-47386984795499859562010-12-10T18:47:00.000-08:002010-12-10T19:09:05.235-08:00Time for a Little Holiday Post<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g_piGwbM01EXuwuc5nmvsE2O7rTFhJWT3E6RuNGIylzHWh6a2KFMinX2R5jNXD63GVJpmssZEIYzmlza_2qAfgAyWwdYOUj6vrtJcZR1jVFvy52U4kAmKF6LmbwCLKeRMnjkE29fC-Y/s1600/December+Espire+Blog+018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g_piGwbM01EXuwuc5nmvsE2O7rTFhJWT3E6RuNGIylzHWh6a2KFMinX2R5jNXD63GVJpmssZEIYzmlza_2qAfgAyWwdYOUj6vrtJcZR1jVFvy52U4kAmKF6LmbwCLKeRMnjkE29fC-Y/s320/December+Espire+Blog+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549256172311808242" border="0" /></a>
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Just enough snow on the ground to put us into the spirit. I've starting thinking in red, gold and green. The Christmas carols are playing softly in the background and life is good! I think I'm gonna ask Santa for a light box and a laser printer for Xmas. I've been a good girl. Do you think I'll find these two small items Christmas morning? In the meantime, please enjoy this Holiday card! And, don't forget to head over to E:spire. Exciting designs are in the plans for 2011!
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Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-36212147998923231402010-11-15T18:54:00.000-08:002010-11-15T19:10:27.013-08:00Deer Widows Weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJfUEFuE1YWOwgIEInmVCey_AV7p7PdItx5q16NPids6JS3M5wt6in6_KnJifAf_ktArWw0PLS8JBxAb41J8jGJjF9fx930bdFIfkYlhDsoR_UvHAL6sqq1EW7pE9Uyi0aZtYyjfJAiM/s1600/Jackie%252C+Carol+and+Lynette.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJfUEFuE1YWOwgIEInmVCey_AV7p7PdItx5q16NPids6JS3M5wt6in6_KnJifAf_ktArWw0PLS8JBxAb41J8jGJjF9fx930bdFIfkYlhDsoR_UvHAL6sqq1EW7pE9Uyi0aZtYyjfJAiM/s320/Jackie%252C+Carol+and+Lynette.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539978934088328994" border="0" /></a>This past Friday four of us piled into the little silver van and wound our way up I-75 to the Birch Run Expo Center. And, then the four of us wound our bargain hunting little feet up and down the aisles skulking out the best deals. We found a beautiful wedding album kit for $3.00, discounts from Marco's and so much more. Better than the deals were the laughs and giggles we shared tripping over each other grabbing clear stamp sets for $1.50 (Heidi Grace). I think we've just started an annual get-together! By the way, do you have your latest copy of Michigan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Scrapbooker</span> Magazine like we do?
Be sure to join us next year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-64613127442867303452010-10-31T12:51:00.000-07:002010-10-31T13:02:03.423-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVro1epko0ZcIl465u5380f-GgNNzh4AVK5j4h0XABJtZ1qZuO8Ci4JLdhOydDWZCLJr9huXo7vXSJbCpU0iSMIWOPAcLQpmHmiE4kH6fokw0v1VF37v36Sqpmnkiny6avJtrukHXMvJ8/s1600/October+Fest+016.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVro1epko0ZcIl465u5380f-GgNNzh4AVK5j4h0XABJtZ1qZuO8Ci4JLdhOydDWZCLJr9huXo7vXSJbCpU0iSMIWOPAcLQpmHmiE4kH6fokw0v1VF37v36Sqpmnkiny6avJtrukHXMvJ8/s320/October+Fest+016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534301344252972050" border="0" /></a>I'm showing off! Look at the wonderful hand-crafted art work I received from Joanne!
I marvel at the items and pieces my friends create. I can just imagine how much time and expertise Joanne incorporated into the design and execution of this mini-quilt. I love the border and the amount of talent and experience it must take to be able to turn corners with so much precision. This picture of Joanne's piece has become the wallpaper on my computer (and you know I'm always at the keyboard) so I have a daily opportunity to view her work close-up. Seeing Joanne's talent is a constant reminder for me to pause, reflect on love and friendship and to remain forever thankful for all of my blessings.
Thank you Joanne.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-1037536319999513442010-10-17T08:23:00.000-07:002010-11-19T19:59:58.469-08:00Quilters Delight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGoYq2cNc2ux_JOJNxCoZdsNMwKIA7XZ7IEDlIx_4ZclfGY8IFC1McKo9HrcJkKbdp2IQSfjh5GN4KIVMrWmm74xbY0ipaCJkYBnGRsru5vJnv0z841fGEqUOXUWyxElWTcrON-XdyaQ/s1600/Cards+004.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGoYq2cNc2ux_JOJNxCoZdsNMwKIA7XZ7IEDlIx_4ZclfGY8IFC1McKo9HrcJkKbdp2IQSfjh5GN4KIVMrWmm74xbY0ipaCJkYBnGRsru5vJnv0z841fGEqUOXUWyxElWTcrON-XdyaQ/s320/Cards+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529039181710692354" border="0" /></a>
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XINCG6B0-HTobdjaclnQYViCSBoWlywsZ5p71QUr6v9m7F9XJ88fltJwJ8sQPf6wWXNYHzcWDMxUfjhqNUvds_-uFAphn45y2Prkbl5mlVYeDODmHpV9ckppugDG4w7A4br9CzwfDak/s1600/Cards+003.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XINCG6B0-HTobdjaclnQYViCSBoWlywsZ5p71QUr6v9m7F9XJ88fltJwJ8sQPf6wWXNYHzcWDMxUfjhqNUvds_-uFAphn45y2Prkbl5mlVYeDODmHpV9ckppugDG4w7A4br9CzwfDak/s320/Cards+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529039167208828658" border="0" /></a>Hello Friends: I've been so very busy over the past month. The semester has begun and along with the beginning of classes are any numbers of projects and papers to stay on top of. I did manage to have a few friends over to celebrate my birthday in the best way. We spent the evening making cards for the troops. Many, many thanks to Jackie, Lynette, Carol, Neal, Carrie, Rita and Kathleen. My dear friend Joanne flew in from Denver to attend a wonderful Quilt Symposium at Michigan State University. So, I was able to personally hand her the box of cards I spent the last few weeks completing. Needless to say, she was amazed and delighted. And, she gave me a small quilt hanging. I was tickled. It's so great to receive handmade treasures!
Here are a few photos of the cards I included in her box. I have a list of others I plan to make these delightful little treats for. Enjoy and have a wonderful week or two until we meet again!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-67813040825218311622010-09-16T21:06:00.001-07:002010-09-17T09:01:09.716-07:00Card Box<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrI0KQFBzr9uq6iP9XB3IiN_RFijsu2c8hzUUjDXe5twiJ74o84D06F5guSlsCtZwU1DWJF6X_rzt5v6Tsi1W_TrGwyMY-q6-RoO9HZ5wMljAhhGyEAqUD0Tj1CHSsDohHzphn93uuJw/s1600/Card+Box+003.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrI0KQFBzr9uq6iP9XB3IiN_RFijsu2c8hzUUjDXe5twiJ74o84D06F5guSlsCtZwU1DWJF6X_rzt5v6Tsi1W_TrGwyMY-q6-RoO9HZ5wMljAhhGyEAqUD0Tj1CHSsDohHzphn93uuJw/s320/Card+Box+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517729582821850354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELmDUXfKGsXCatCPdcqvNgP8HMAIPDnZ2p29OXLl-ybMejMjOiqOHhqmWM0HncUfOJ3qqsD2aF8qRduZ28hhyhNtS-OP6SkOhn61-j3xS2R7s17844wF-nQoMmx3L5zIpmSnmTB8LScA/s1600/Card+Box+004.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELmDUXfKGsXCatCPdcqvNgP8HMAIPDnZ2p29OXLl-ybMejMjOiqOHhqmWM0HncUfOJ3qqsD2aF8qRduZ28hhyhNtS-OP6SkOhn61-j3xS2R7s17844wF-nQoMmx3L5zIpmSnmTB8LScA/s320/Card+Box+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517730489311437202" border="0" /></a>
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One of the local scrapbook stores I taught at closed. A big sob. The good news is that I stay in contact with all of the wonderful, creative souls that keep me inspired. A few weeks ago we all met at the owner's home and learned to make this wonderful little holder. It's actually a card box meant to hold a set of cards to have on hand for special occasions. You know, when we need a card in a hurry and never have one made.
I have been hard at work creating these little treasures like crazy. I think the box, with a themed set of cards and perhaps a book of stamps will be my gifts for the upcoming season.
One friend is a quilter so I've chosen a theme of stitches, material and sewing for her box. The body of the box can be cut from one 12x12 piece of heavy card stock. The lid takes another piece approximately 8x12 in size.
Come back next week to see the cards I'll create to sit inside the box.
Just luv, luv, luv this little box!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-84691773070515730042010-09-06T19:39:00.000-07:002010-09-06T20:44:36.025-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwNuneuloXGAzwj0qhtRFbragqVX9_GqETHfojHmAio3ztt4aruJctcwCQh5-sPc2Gfhil-Nl8rlIPqh7Q2o674Nyd-tep1EFw1fK2iN4uzVColgzbcbIk42Duvy2hsyvDx2GeULb5Yw/s1600/DSC00913.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwNuneuloXGAzwj0qhtRFbragqVX9_GqETHfojHmAio3ztt4aruJctcwCQh5-sPc2Gfhil-Nl8rlIPqh7Q2o674Nyd-tep1EFw1fK2iN4uzVColgzbcbIk42Duvy2hsyvDx2GeULb5Yw/s320/DSC00913.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514007947346827378" border="0" /></a>
Happy Labor Day! Summer is winding down and so are the temperatures. Can I tell you how thankful I am. Fall is approaching and I'm looking forward to the crunch of leaves beneath my feet, apple orchards and fresh cider. So, I thought I'd share a card marking this glorious time of the year. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-46524759479564252382010-08-29T08:50:00.000-07:002010-08-29T08:51:34.335-07:00Blog Candy - Enjoy<h3 class="post-title entry-title">Follow the information below for an opportunity to win free prodect:
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Hi Friends! TGIF! How about time for a blog candy from me? I've been meaning to have one for awhile, but never had a chance to put things together till now. Here it is!
<div style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><b>In order to enter this blog candy drawing you must:</b></div><ol><li>Be a follower of my blog. If you haven't already, follow my blog by clicking on the "Follow" button on my side bar.</li><li>Post this blog candy on your blog or sidebar with a link back to this blog candy.</li><li>Only 1 entry per person. That's it! This blog candy will end August 31st at 11:59PM, Eastern Time. The winner will be posted on September 1, 2010. </li></ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-74021584944297863592010-08-23T13:43:00.000-07:002010-08-23T14:30:51.333-07:00Bookclub Week-end<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TUKqNV74IjSQIlmdAKKiE3OSLXEn5cQlTn7MeSm9-oxt7RFkr43rc0fy4vFL2h5tOCCltEV5tk1uyw20tcdAcp_0jBZxYtraWV_NNoPRPVTGfjK60Ctva56QSn39-sRXykgZsMESuqY/s1600/Library+Card+2.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TUKqNV74IjSQIlmdAKKiE3OSLXEn5cQlTn7MeSm9-oxt7RFkr43rc0fy4vFL2h5tOCCltEV5tk1uyw20tcdAcp_0jBZxYtraWV_NNoPRPVTGfjK60Ctva56QSn39-sRXykgZsMESuqY/s320/Library+Card+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508720152684305762" border="0" /></a>
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This was a very busy week-end. I'm still in the process of reacquainting myself with my craft room after a few months of in-activity. Before the week is out, everything should be re-organized and back in it's spot.
In the meantime, I did finish a Get Well card for one of our book club members. I love this collection from Webster's Pages (Garden Gala). I created a pocket for the inside of the card to be able to include a gift card.
Next on my to-do list is a card for the next issue of Michigan Scrapbooker Magazine and an article for our Organization section. If there's ever anything you'd like to see in our Mag., please feel free to drop me a line and let's make it happen.
Take a peek at my latest creation and let me know what you think!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-25211762976291637272010-08-18T16:26:00.001-07:002010-08-18T17:46:52.049-07:00After many, many hours of toil and challenge my blog is up and running again. Thank you <span style="font-style: italic;">all</span> for your patience. I can't even begin to explain what happened. I think Blogspot changed some of their formatting and then alerted subscribers. Simultaneously, I was changing the appearance of my blog and fell into a BIG cyber hole, never to return to our world as we know it. I felt like Alice falling down the rabbit hole. Thank you Neil (my blog designer), for all of your dedicated work, html expertise and determination to indeed get me up and running again. Look for more in the coming days and weeks. Cyber hugs to all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-24895648406964678772010-08-05T17:03:00.000-07:002010-08-23T14:05:30.566-07:00CHA - July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMY8DFGscsN3EXvySSJ7KOvNiNWwHGWUUPKTrP1hmyU3jv8EC_tT-4GNVcX2JA8wghrhHq9Uxz7PLQl9-Tljf6swOLyo5McWFOASdZZuaAaIo9MkcKAbf7CMSMV12OTnotmtG0Hvmomc/s1600/Organization+037.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMY8DFGscsN3EXvySSJ7KOvNiNWwHGWUUPKTrP1hmyU3jv8EC_tT-4GNVcX2JA8wghrhHq9Uxz7PLQl9-Tljf6swOLyo5McWFOASdZZuaAaIo9MkcKAbf7CMSMV12OTnotmtG0Hvmomc/s320/Organization+037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506939004383936898" border="0" /></a>
A few weeks ago I had the unbelievable opportunity to attend CHA. The EK Success booth was simply swamped. I did have a chance to snap a couple of photos of the fabulous staff that make things happen! Just look at the "bling" on Joy's apron. One leaves this convention inspired to create, create, create.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-58302488564550754702010-01-25T19:09:00.000-08:002010-08-18T12:46:55.326-07:00Happy New YearHappy New Year! I can't believe how much time has gone by since I last posted. I think I say that quite a bit, don't I? One of my goals for 2010 is too change that fact...forever! I had an opportunity to write a feature article for the newest edition of Michigan Scrapbooker Magazine. Bling, bling and more bling was the theme for the day so to speak. As always, please let me know what you think!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-25117357385411231422009-11-29T20:45:00.000-08:002010-08-18T12:46:55.344-07:00Cards, cards and more cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mVNejtnOf8JwULuOrHJ4DF2Cpj81p_Ag7Vjqh6PZNXMnZ0EHyJdXufjVJcDl6FZ7ZelPe4N5T6aZpvSF93UOZ0wQRz9k0xm5f6O91cyR3tAXIS6d5iHdPTAW26-g6LyQr7A__cos1yw/s1600/DSC00680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /></div>I've been hard at work creating a catalog for one of my clients. At least I'll have a few designs to post so I should be able to post something every week for a few weeks now. My xmas list keeps growing. Hope Santa has a strong back and fat wallet. Let's see, I want a new work table, the Quickutz Letterpree and ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL of it's accessories, tons of rubber stamps. The list could go on and on. Send me a comment and let me know how your Thanksgiving was and any exciting holiday plans you want to share!<br /><br />Until next week...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-46267712986525763512009-11-25T18:07:00.000-08:002010-08-18T12:46:55.359-07:00Happy Thanksgiving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6aEO3V61s0TRLOO0bJk3_cwOlwBY7ELVzr0mjjb_yrNEW-z0HkZ-4IOTCiFNEo958NN851G5npswG1TZLxGF4G6N3Wz8MTpvgvsNFiN4Z1eu1_zCe3dSaPepCfi-UvqT3juGJtS-Y78/s1600/Stocking+2+%282%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6aEO3V61s0TRLOO0bJk3_cwOlwBY7ELVzr0mjjb_yrNEW-z0HkZ-4IOTCiFNEo958NN851G5npswG1TZLxGF4G6N3Wz8MTpvgvsNFiN4Z1eu1_zCe3dSaPepCfi-UvqT3juGJtS-Y78/s320/Stocking+2+%282%29.JPG" /></a><br /></div>I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We have so very much to be thankful for. To all of our military family protecting us overseas, know how much we appreciate your dedication to our peace, honor and democracy. We celebrate you and place you at the top of our list of gratitude! Enjoy your holiday blogging family!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393989230149239714.post-34383117941809574272009-11-14T09:43:00.000-08:002010-08-18T12:46:55.374-07:00It's Getting to be That Time of the Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrINuRmr49CNq0Lvakj_burHxkLQHgOOAr7i0O4XX78wCWcGImJv-OPCKEL54lhzTnUK9eGhGh4l3mAJO_I-QBauYkCRhsBom5nRctYablnzGxbusacL9IvZO7KLY2e07L9FwotoL0ays/s1600-h/Little+Girl+4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrINuRmr49CNq0Lvakj_burHxkLQHgOOAr7i0O4XX78wCWcGImJv-OPCKEL54lhzTnUK9eGhGh4l3mAJO_I-QBauYkCRhsBom5nRctYablnzGxbusacL9IvZO7KLY2e07L9FwotoL0ays/s320/Little+Girl+4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404159607235574546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYRHPjEgbOIFLR_bl9-iLLi8zK4RnJxJNzQ1wqX2HCcVDbSQ_mBvD6V_aKO5NSbDN8JGuzEomfsNRD4UScsm8nfZmiBLdasmW0jsDJzFkh7WLZ2Pb3EvChxXw7N2soNj7NCA9Y3CapYQ/s1600-h/Inside+Girl+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYRHPjEgbOIFLR_bl9-iLLi8zK4RnJxJNzQ1wqX2HCcVDbSQ_mBvD6V_aKO5NSbDN8JGuzEomfsNRD4UScsm8nfZmiBLdasmW0jsDJzFkh7WLZ2Pb3EvChxXw7N2soNj7NCA9Y3CapYQ/s320/Inside+Girl+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404159503598771330" border="0" /></a>Well, it's getting to be that time of the year. The weather is a little cooler and our thoughts are turning to giving thanks and preparing for a celebration of birth. I've started my holiday designs. Take a look and let me know what you think.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0