tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301806132024-02-21T20:58:30.713-05:00Everyday BlessingsLizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.comBlogger329125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-43844692359247448302009-10-13T18:30:00.002-04:002009-10-13T18:38:06.824-04:00Where Have I Been???<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudU0W6VuhrEAD3ByA_DB1Af7QPTtKFgsoyOM6LDBt_hcE9CYhqGek4kMwYhxEKnccEEre5Sjtgpy4cZmTdWkWG9Rxoj9QcuzPiLRJ2rcVsIzWIBoK1V3tfneqDAnV4_3MTGNM/s1600-h/dog+sympathy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376312211313945394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudU0W6VuhrEAD3ByA_DB1Af7QPTtKFgsoyOM6LDBt_hcE9CYhqGek4kMwYhxEKnccEEre5Sjtgpy4cZmTdWkWG9Rxoj9QcuzPiLRJ2rcVsIzWIBoK1V3tfneqDAnV4_3MTGNM/s400/dog+sympathy.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another first for me. A card for the loss of a pet. This pet was for certain more of a child than anything... loved, doted on, never left at home alone for very long. She was a good old pup! Celebrated her Sweet 16 Birthday last year with a great big party which I made the cake for!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">This post is mostly for my BS1 & BS2 who have been missing my blog apparently, since they have both reminded me it has been a while since I last blogged. The sad honest truth is that Facebook has made me her b*$%*! I can't stay off of it and it is seriously taking up too much of my time! Between FB and stalking the daily gallery on SCS I have little time for other pursuits! Ladies get me in line here... it is time for an intervention! LOL!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I did go to St. Andrews and help my friend Barb with her CM vendor booth and I am working on my own Christmas cards!!! That has me super happy since I am usually so very last minute about it all. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Things are moving along for the crop. Estimated registration is at about 40 right now. I am working on menu stuff and seating stuff and goodie bag stuff and make and take stuff. (I feel like the Snapple commercial... Look at this STUFF!)</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Hubby is planning a short trip to North Carolina at the end of the month for a visit with his Dad and Step-mom and Step-brother. Dad has Alzheimer's and it is important for him to get this visit in while Dad is still in relatively good mental health. He would like to take T with him, but we are not sure his mother will allow it. Some prayers in that area would be appreciated. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Hopefully that catches you up on my world... oh yeah, I am still working at the BIG W, too! The other project I have been working on is moving the 500 or so blogs that I have bookmarked into my GoogleReader so they are easier to read! That is taking some time! LOL!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-72081105351530663482009-09-17T01:12:00.002-04:002009-09-17T01:31:21.944-04:00My First Attempt....<div align="center">with regular colored pencils and Gamsol. I have some practice in my future, but not too bad for a first try. They take alot more work than watercolor pencils do, in my opinion. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHxo6SBVBKgDjY2KmXrG8QB7jBRDG0bbiQzHnieTm35fr5AKqY46I0gkRhA6SSzJK_oW_8U2zPI0N9soEu6hiJRi0hqXPZy1n9Nyt8ih9y_wzhrA8StlNXsYG_iWEw0MHfsZY/s1600-h/scrow09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382302265822392898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHxo6SBVBKgDjY2KmXrG8QB7jBRDG0bbiQzHnieTm35fr5AKqY46I0gkRhA6SSzJK_oW_8U2zPI0N9soEu6hiJRi0hqXPZy1n9Nyt8ih9y_wzhrA8StlNXsYG_iWEw0MHfsZY/s400/scrow09.jpg" border="0" /></a>Stamps are retired SU!, papers are scraps from an autumn kit. Ribbon is sticky-back from </div><div align="center">Wal-mart. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Getting my stuff ready for the Heritage Festival this Saturday. I sell handmade cards that were donated by the wonderful ladies who come to my crop. The money from the booth goes to Camp Harmony. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Looking forward to spending the day there at camp, visiting with my BS2, Sharon and hopefully getting some good food! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care. <br /></div><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-34358794627224000942009-09-11T19:46:00.002-04:002009-09-11T20:00:15.285-04:00Do You Remember...<div align="center">I imagine that 9-11-2001 will be the equivalent to the JFK <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">assassination</span> to my generation. Do you remember where you were, what you were doing when the attacks <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">happened</span>? </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I was just waking up... getting ready for work. Had the TV on in the living room, the Today show was on. They were showing video of the World Trade Centers. The scanner was making noise in the background... Kenny was still sleeping... I heard on the scanner about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Shanksville</span>, hollered upstairs for Ken to wake up because I figured they would be called to assist. Up and out the door he went... I waited... I watched the TV... I called into work... told them I would come in as soon as he got home, they told me not to come at all, since the store was nearly dead quiet. I watched and waited... fielded some phone calls from out of town family who were concerned about our family, so close to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shanksville</span>. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Much later that day Kenny came home. All he could say was, you wouldn't believe it. There was nothing we could do. It was horrible. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I remember thinking who did this? why? what now? Some questions answered, some not. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">What I know now is that it is important to make your family number one. It is important to show them you love them and care about them. It is important to be a good citizen, an honest person. It is important to keep our troops in our prayers and thank them for all that they do to keep us safe. I know that the world as we knew it changed that day.</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">God Bless the USA.</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-12048397758386195932009-09-09T13:36:00.005-04:002009-09-09T14:05:50.334-04:00Remember this time last year?<div align="center">If not this will help... <a href="http://blessingseveryday.blogspot.com/2008/09/first-pics.html"><span style="color:#ffff33;">KYA</span></a> and <a href="http://blessingseveryday.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-arrival.html"><span style="color:#ffff33;">Stinker</span></a>...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6b6Lx6wrgQ9eUffjntn2eoLNzZNs27lbcGQY-HeBrysk8XpaqYYNqSYMED2KD-NEuf4lcgPAR-7A9dxBtfYfpT_Y_VxC1AfMchVq6SkKGZXADSmpFtF4BbAtE-M5_i0jmNzu/s1600-h/100_1913.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379526961249950706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6b6Lx6wrgQ9eUffjntn2eoLNzZNs27lbcGQY-HeBrysk8XpaqYYNqSYMED2KD-NEuf4lcgPAR-7A9dxBtfYfpT_Y_VxC1AfMchVq6SkKGZXADSmpFtF4BbAtE-M5_i0jmNzu/s400/100_1913.jpg" border="0" /></a> From that to this!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3S0EwMFX_UXto1W9cWUHwy2pe6bQK96H42pg3X1P-A_uJ5JNtEQJJpMw3ajL0mNYIim0byX78P2q7IKrvTlmmu9yOx5-aonk16vaoGE0BXr13Gz47n5smnc-giYS6DtVynJk8/s1600-h/100_1312.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379526951969553762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3S0EwMFX_UXto1W9cWUHwy2pe6bQK96H42pg3X1P-A_uJ5JNtEQJJpMw3ajL0mNYIim0byX78P2q7IKrvTlmmu9yOx5-aonk16vaoGE0BXr13Gz47n5smnc-giYS6DtVynJk8/s400/100_1312.jpg" border="0" /></a>Happy First Birthday Stinker!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-86570810094792190872009-09-08T09:30:00.000-04:002009-09-08T09:30:00.451-04:00Pots Full of Posies!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyN94hFFrld7-3Iubd2bWnM1gzSfgl9tk_irV2cpzTVh3D5-Q7C1oRHGcij1zzyzHQiF0koiu7KJ1eQINExwdRaRvozomu8yCy_FXXyffb8ErD0_uO2K-S7rIUtdTnl1Kj5P-y/s1600-h/100_1274.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370007439442231650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyN94hFFrld7-3Iubd2bWnM1gzSfgl9tk_irV2cpzTVh3D5-Q7C1oRHGcij1zzyzHQiF0koiu7KJ1eQINExwdRaRvozomu8yCy_FXXyffb8ErD0_uO2K-S7rIUtdTnl1Kj5P-y/s400/100_1274.jpg" border="0" /></a> Recovering and recuperating from the Gospel Festival weekend. It was a really busy weekend. We saw so many familiar faces and many more new faces. We missed some of our old friends as well. I am a bit achey today, since I rolled about 12 lbs. of flour mixed as dough for ham pot pie on Sunday. (Really missed having Todd and Temi there for that part!) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy4_syJy-y2a859Iq4JaRSWQt_kC13mesXUwV-_sy6RJf0pEjT9SOAO3zJG2pf1BTTTCHVSlJxPNSxJlH9XWRspJntLxoNUZGLvm2j3Fhfy-tnKYskvbHGSODkFk-4gjwvQNT/s1600-h/100_1284.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370007428767651634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy4_syJy-y2a859Iq4JaRSWQt_kC13mesXUwV-_sy6RJf0pEjT9SOAO3zJG2pf1BTTTCHVSlJxPNSxJlH9XWRspJntLxoNUZGLvm2j3Fhfy-tnKYskvbHGSODkFk-4gjwvQNT/s400/100_1284.jpg" border="0" /></a> How about these really sweet flower pot cards! The pot is a "pocket" and you pull the posies up to see the sentiment! There are a ton of them to see on Splitcoast. These were my first attempts at them, not too bad. I learned a few things, like my pot was too long, so I gave it an extra fold at the bottom (if you view it from the side it looks like a "W" fold) and surprise!!! then they could stand up on there own! Too cool! You also need to have your envelope handy when you are positioning the flowers so that you can be sure the card is going to fit! I am sure that there is some pattern with measurements and all that, but really who can be bothered by such things??? LOL!!! I tell everyone that I learn by trial and error... mostly ERROR! {sigh}<br />*******<br />Purple posies on the top are a Maaaaaartha punch. Bottom posies are the new Creative Memories Scallop circle punch. It is pretty neat, you flip a little slidey thing on the bottom and it also will punch little circles inside the scallops, so it looks like eyelet almost. I will be demo-ing it at the St. Andrew School Crop in a few weeks!<br />*******<br />Take care!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-60793720534265134832009-08-31T21:58:00.003-04:002009-09-01T01:28:35.833-04:00Formal Butterflies<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2pzkQK4-F_dyttd_3ke-Jr5WQyvpY_CuRbUCLqd5ZhlpSXfg1J6R5bp6oi6xIXxHwAgTYopp_DpD8fTlwFWYhkLAuidI7RCviJlrG8X7wpl9A5O-1swLF8wWdnilwUibFKT2/s1600-h/BW+butterfly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376314443281147522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2pzkQK4-F_dyttd_3ke-Jr5WQyvpY_CuRbUCLqd5ZhlpSXfg1J6R5bp6oi6xIXxHwAgTYopp_DpD8fTlwFWYhkLAuidI7RCviJlrG8X7wpl9A5O-1swLF8wWdnilwUibFKT2/s400/BW+butterfly.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So, it's been a while since I have blogged.. mostly because I am now a big Facebook junkie! I still like to post up my projects and get out info about upcoming events though, and that is what the blog is for!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">The card above was totally CASEd from one I saw on SCS. I love the crisp formal look of black and white. Ribbon was from Wal-mart, congratulations stamp is SU!, border punch Maaaaartha, butterfly stamp is Inkadinkado from the Patterned Bugs set. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">This particular card was for a wedding that we went to about two weeks ago. The happy couple are friends of the hubby's from the Fire/EMS. We had a very nice time at the reception. I love a good wedding... we had three of them this summer! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">So, what is coming up??? The Fall Harvest Gospel Music Festival at Camp Harmony is all Labor Day weekend... Free parking, Free Admission, Great Music, YUMMY food... stop by and check it out!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">The Heritage Festival is coming up too... September 19 at the camp. Food, crafts, and all kinds of fun for all ages. I will have a table selling handmade cards and a little make and take project, too.</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">September 25 & 26 is the St. Andrew School crop. I will be doing make and takes for Barb Shaffer, my Creative Memories consultant. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">In between all that there will be football games, work, picking Travis up for the weekends and all sorts of house and yard stuff to be sure!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care, hope to see you soon!<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-41702711824110502262009-08-24T14:15:00.001-04:002009-08-24T14:16:40.361-04:00Chicksa's Summer Swap Cards<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg8hUUp5zAINT8Sek8gT8cicwDtdhVucHGQfD7eH6x5dqCCht0Tj1uBNvaumVahenfyUamynx6iswf47PP1u0W88GCv42HceIFp-VzXW03zEK1WMuD2JRBMGh-lhDzQLtORDl/s1600-h/100_1281.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369994570831613506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg8hUUp5zAINT8Sek8gT8cicwDtdhVucHGQfD7eH6x5dqCCht0Tj1uBNvaumVahenfyUamynx6iswf47PP1u0W88GCv42HceIFp-VzXW03zEK1WMuD2JRBMGh-lhDzQLtORDl/s400/100_1281.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have one of these waiting to be cut! I hope it is as tasty as this sweet card is cute!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMU9vZZJx4YFJ15Iea08L-y3c4uIoF4yV4bGHczHzKKr4AH344PVVYYzM9LF5FbjMVeGFU2WmZGvtYsH5bjeAtuo_P8l50zBYpn68Bqd-RNE6-N7EOZ4njHGXEXuFZZl2Q8Qy/s1600-h/100_1280.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369994560897998402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMU9vZZJx4YFJ15Iea08L-y3c4uIoF4yV4bGHczHzKKr4AH344PVVYYzM9LF5FbjMVeGFU2WmZGvtYsH5bjeAtuo_P8l50zBYpn68Bqd-RNE6-N7EOZ4njHGXEXuFZZl2Q8Qy/s400/100_1280.jpg" border="0" /></a>Loving the LadyBugs!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jmdZNlbL2Qc1Y7JTaKMJIyJoo1dz6fXIJLWfrnYy1qIwv1SKCMywkmohKSCoVKzNPtc_Y5A6WItS_SUwoL_DU5HUahkUL58D9ybv5tQG7wNod_W3ygJ0lPdNc7LJNBEPSx7v/s1600-h/100_1279.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369994558313203666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jmdZNlbL2Qc1Y7JTaKMJIyJoo1dz6fXIJLWfrnYy1qIwv1SKCMywkmohKSCoVKzNPtc_Y5A6WItS_SUwoL_DU5HUahkUL58D9ybv5tQG7wNod_W3ygJ0lPdNc7LJNBEPSx7v/s400/100_1279.jpg" border="0" /></a>I don't use my Cricut often enough! Love the colors on this one!</div><div>Thanks Chicksa for the awesome cards!</div><div>*******</div><div>I am going to work the next six days... I have a few posts loaded and ready to go.</div><div>Hope you all are enjoying the end of the summer!</div><div>If you get a chance to go, the Somerset County Fair is this week in Meyersdale, great family fun for everyone!</div><div>Take care!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-77836238728787712372009-08-21T00:01:00.000-04:002009-08-21T00:01:03.129-04:00Cards by the very talented BS1!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgDmLzAm4h5T4evv3QzxyA2WQEGXhwTyvuwo86LE0lAIIW69Of9_VPK1xbBAsuHxzIG10QLlWwQOpT37YZhRU8bY5ia-U26zjwbZAzfQWJeRK0MMWJa3DEGZG6QQeL9uoTXxV/s1600-h/100_1278.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369838146208600242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgDmLzAm4h5T4evv3QzxyA2WQEGXhwTyvuwo86LE0lAIIW69Of9_VPK1xbBAsuHxzIG10QLlWwQOpT37YZhRU8bY5ia-U26zjwbZAzfQWJeRK0MMWJa3DEGZG6QQeL9uoTXxV/s400/100_1278.jpg" border="0" /></a> These beauties were designed by Barb, my BS1! The top card gently reminds me that the transition to my most wonderfully favorite season is just around the corner. Autumn, please bring your gently warm days and cool crisp evenings, and hurry! I absolutely LOVE the creamsicle card, complete with a popsicle stick! Too cute! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggI1-CDXVCRbGZG1F3Q71cR-L4YtiTlFqX_tMzG1LpGgAFTrHYuiyqo5Hrjjz5G_bidAyXidPKIgvFWEeyt9Uflb65VY6NWgwkdrhySrl7JGbrQnVIUnDxT7E9D6yjmur67HpS/s1600-h/100_1277.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369838130669638258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggI1-CDXVCRbGZG1F3Q71cR-L4YtiTlFqX_tMzG1LpGgAFTrHYuiyqo5Hrjjz5G_bidAyXidPKIgvFWEeyt9Uflb65VY6NWgwkdrhySrl7JGbrQnVIUnDxT7E9D6yjmur67HpS/s400/100_1277.jpg" border="0" /></a>YUMMY!<br />Take care!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-63333897667893624832009-08-17T19:10:00.000-04:002009-08-17T19:10:00.081-04:00How about a couple cards from my BS2!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICt01i1bdnUTKgjDPMo-zfwgR4dvrti82A2Lup7mET4qUSulL6yY9iHZfJNgX1pLzpbWKNmaXaQRZ3icplfoPrxP96onecHFCBNk-UtpXkkfwmvntVmODBpdxDGVTdNY2O-4Z/s1600-h/100_1283.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369616294541524706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICt01i1bdnUTKgjDPMo-zfwgR4dvrti82A2Lup7mET4qUSulL6yY9iHZfJNgX1pLzpbWKNmaXaQRZ3icplfoPrxP96onecHFCBNk-UtpXkkfwmvntVmODBpdxDGVTdNY2O-4Z/s400/100_1283.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sharon, my BS2 made these beauties for my summer card swap! I love the colors on both of them. The top one is so bright and cheery and summery and the bottom one reminds me that my MOST FAVORITE time of the year is just around the corner!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HI-SB_UenQxzADY7hE8_EGEsHIZBuKVklCKQuLvxEaj1GFc2ns-5-m4jgIACNqy_TICd_SSWBAr7Q7qOP2sqc7ZmztCcxA__lS3OcCC-Ocu0CDnziIRgBhfuAwjHJ9KN_-Yt/s1600-h/100_1282.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369616286451771762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HI-SB_UenQxzADY7hE8_EGEsHIZBuKVklCKQuLvxEaj1GFc2ns-5-m4jgIACNqy_TICd_SSWBAr7Q7qOP2sqc7ZmztCcxA__lS3OcCC-Ocu0CDnziIRgBhfuAwjHJ9KN_-Yt/s400/100_1282.jpg" border="0" /></a>Thanks Sharon!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-63306864008728087622009-08-15T10:37:00.000-04:002009-08-15T10:40:33.882-04:00Could you guess my favorite color?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFgKTJiu2PqVlYsCLO1V2qVo2EXyQLnLO56_sqRPihBtJrrodj0j9MlQ_96P4kYPA7K6IjbXYRi0JLCO0-C69NdtCm6RSk1h7Z7I7cLeSNesPhpvzgsvSxdbRQcIX3eiTeoiCk/s1600-h/100_1276.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370002244756930194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFgKTJiu2PqVlYsCLO1V2qVo2EXyQLnLO56_sqRPihBtJrrodj0j9MlQ_96P4kYPA7K6IjbXYRi0JLCO0-C69NdtCm6RSk1h7Z7I7cLeSNesPhpvzgsvSxdbRQcIX3eiTeoiCk/s400/100_1276.jpg" border="0" /></a> I ws definitely channelling the purple for these cards!</div><div align="center">Thanks so much for hanging in there with me while I took a little blog vacation. I wasn't being very crafty for a while, so I had nothing to post about. (Plus I discovered facebook... it is a bad, bad time stealing place! Stay far far away!) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1Ay0jCSG_R52PYFbd531r6QsdU3rHcy07eh6SGLzJlq84IFsgkApwG2COQJcQwVnGmr_EKr_MZgvkMGtHd9lHcJ8NN78NK_JTrM2P-SLH_ByS2yQ7qX_nY_f5dKZre1ugZD5/s1600-h/100_1275.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370002239608232562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1Ay0jCSG_R52PYFbd531r6QsdU3rHcy07eh6SGLzJlq84IFsgkApwG2COQJcQwVnGmr_EKr_MZgvkMGtHd9lHcJ8NN78NK_JTrM2P-SLH_ByS2yQ7qX_nY_f5dKZre1ugZD5/s400/100_1275.jpg" border="0" /></a> These cards were from my summer swap. Hope you like! I will be posting up the gals cards over the next couple of days and they are really cute, pretty & fun, so be sure to check back!<br />*******<br />Take care!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-37030266049713856662009-07-25T17:52:00.003-04:002009-07-25T17:58:31.651-04:00Saturday<div align="center">Just wanted to make a short post to let you know I am still here and that all is well.</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Spent the day yesterday with my Chicksa's Jody and Nena. Did lunch at Olive Garden, shopped at Stamp Fanci and the Scrapbook Super Station! Got some cool fun stuff! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">My Summer Card Swap closed and all the cards are here. I am going to sort and scan the tomorrow and post them later in the week. They should be back out in the mail on Monday. I haven't picked my favorite yet..... they are all so very nice! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Hope you are having a good weekend.</div><div align="center">Take care!</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-37698191693492225942009-07-20T06:20:00.000-04:002009-07-20T06:20:00.867-04:00Stamping Show<div align="center">What a great day with friends! I was invited by Donna along with Sharon and Suzie to the StampScrapArtTour show in Pittsburgh. Suzie was a nice surprise, we worked together at Wally-work long ago. So nice to see her again and visit!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">We arrived when the doors were opening and they kicked us out at the end (not really, but we were there the whole time!)</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViuzXKZzr3skndXaIycw55RfQCPCwFs14HLPGX5YimsN1_8JHIYJN43LA0lA0aCuF4PsRDsvwCVqO_Qha9YoPS7zWRdjjfy6Fj0Gjim_p2LI47QI-FqjQZczzQ-HriGpUwMuH/s1600-h/100_1270.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360182839031729346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViuzXKZzr3skndXaIycw55RfQCPCwFs14HLPGX5YimsN1_8JHIYJN43LA0lA0aCuF4PsRDsvwCVqO_Qha9YoPS7zWRdjjfy6Fj0Gjim_p2LI47QI-FqjQZczzQ-HriGpUwMuH/s400/100_1270.jpg" border="0" /></a> Not a make and take, and not something I made, just a really cool card made with a Stampin' UP! Circle punch and the Scallop Circle and an oval punch too.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMERBArunUVLEmdK8g7j68GWQPAcSbZxlc7YRMIWn1XHewTnwdTcmhy88_CR3UfNDJmw3QRiTBfTWEPlTOstkZ8rMPIPDA0_SDlCkaBUCw8mPmYkVKr61tsCrdmY42Lj6YLvjM/s1600-h/100_1271.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360182832938528482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMERBArunUVLEmdK8g7j68GWQPAcSbZxlc7YRMIWn1XHewTnwdTcmhy88_CR3UfNDJmw3QRiTBfTWEPlTOstkZ8rMPIPDA0_SDlCkaBUCw8mPmYkVKr61tsCrdmY42Lj6YLvjM/s400/100_1271.jpg" border="0" /></a>Some of my loot... I was on a limited budget, I could have bought SOOOO much more!<br /><br />Gamsol from<a href="http://www.inkyantics.com/"><span style="color:#ffff00;"> Inky Antics</span></a>, I already have the great colored pencil set and the blending stumps just needed the odorless mineral spirits for blending them. Embossing powders from <a href="http://www.sparklensprinkle.com/"><span style="color:#ffff00;">Sparkle N Sprinkle</span></a>. They had an absolutely fantastic selection of powders and micro-fine glitters and the nicest lady demo-ing product all day long. My powders are all pearly finishes. The glue is from there as well. It is brushable, dries clear and is flexible when dry so it doesn't crack or peel off. LOVE IT! Sharon and I split two different colors of Dew Drops, mine was Spring assorted. I can't recall what her choice was. They were from Our Daily Bread.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71iQs4pqb2LcneDkk6I0I782e2ignzl_aahwZBHL-gjXw8cxeFDJ4gmOYaWl6lhv0ikeS0MUmKgcXLETtESIc-8Vs4t9cQzcqaR6FACRcnkCKoekKLriYl6pUkXxrOg1X_ft-/s1600-h/100_1272.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360182832184584482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71iQs4pqb2LcneDkk6I0I782e2ignzl_aahwZBHL-gjXw8cxeFDJ4gmOYaWl6lhv0ikeS0MUmKgcXLETtESIc-8Vs4t9cQzcqaR6FACRcnkCKoekKLriYl6pUkXxrOg1X_ft-/s400/100_1272.jpg" border="0" /></a>Barely visible on the bottom of the pile is 165 feet of 1/4 inch easy tear double sided adhesive for the bargain price of $5. On top of that is an embossing and piercing starter kit. It includes parchement sheets, pad, triple tool and template, also from Our Daily Bread. Under that is a ball point glue pen by Sakura. I am always looking for a good adhesive for teensy tiny things and this one looked pretty good!</div><br /><div>*******<br />My only stamp purchase of the day was the Fawn from the Blue-eyed Babies collection at <a href="http://www.stacystamps.com/"><span style="color:#ffff00;">Stacy Stamps</span></a>. I love deer stamps for my guy cards and my nephew Rian will love this one, since he always asks for my other deer stamp. I got this one specifically to use my colored pencils and gamsol on. Can't wait to give it a try!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1n7YQ1Jou0E53pkuONbmQb9fzznOez5acMYFM7WZxJDDGOAxxCY5AW2uEnpk17cWN2nwFHHRXff9_9RWwV4TYLxZQ5Yb5RrR_g3QrHx-3hz4zEX5j3r2IDpfzgOdhwpXCSFP/s1600-h/100_1273.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360182826951331538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1n7YQ1Jou0E53pkuONbmQb9fzznOez5acMYFM7WZxJDDGOAxxCY5AW2uEnpk17cWN2nwFHHRXff9_9RWwV4TYLxZQ5Yb5RrR_g3QrHx-3hz4zEX5j3r2IDpfzgOdhwpXCSFP/s400/100_1273.jpg" border="0" /></a>This was our most fun make and take of the day. It was provided by <a href="http://www.darcie.com/"><span style="color:#ffff00;">Darcie's Country Folk</span> </a>and instructed by a young fella named Billy (a Steeler fan from Cleveland!!!) helped us make these really cool pins with Shrinky-dink plastic. I have had some of that in my stash forever and I can't wait to play!!!! I bought a pack of the charm pins! WHHOOOHOOO!! </div><br /><div>*******</div><br /><div>Sorry I didn't take more pictures, I was just so into taking it all in. Can't wait to do it again next year!</div><br /><div>*******<br />Take care!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-719594200528032642009-07-17T09:30:00.001-04:002009-07-17T09:34:47.355-04:00A little sneak peek...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa2gEBNKKIGFvKDpexq9VgkNQB9f4K4z4olLnOul8aFgniYGNaadePP7CeRkx1yTBNDSS7F-nC22tvpnE9zQrLZ0DAPTT-Na4WzBQCoj9ifW3CCNjhAU9Lsu4XAxMFe60vC8l/s1600-h/flower+soft.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359415377979955026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa2gEBNKKIGFvKDpexq9VgkNQB9f4K4z4olLnOul8aFgniYGNaadePP7CeRkx1yTBNDSS7F-nC22tvpnE9zQrLZ0DAPTT-Na4WzBQCoj9ifW3CCNjhAU9Lsu4XAxMFe60vC8l/s400/flower+soft.jpg" border="0" /></a> A little peek... this card was a make & take from the stamp show last Sunday. It was made at the Our Daily Bread booth. (I tried to link their site.... <a href="http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com/">www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com</a> but it doesn't seem to be working for me today, maybe it will for you!) They have some BEAUTIFUL stamps. It is hard to see it on this card, but the flowers are dimensional. You purchase the card front, they have several designs to choose from. Then you do some glueing and sprinkle on the flower soft bits. It is really a neat technique! Art Tech in Greensburg sells the Flower soft product if you are interested in seeing it in person. This card is also sprayed with Glimmer Mist which is a really pretty addition to the look. I love the sparkle! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Hope that will hold you over for a day or so until I am done with this work stretch!</div><div align="center">*******<br />Take care!<br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-42909008706762880912009-07-15T19:31:00.001-04:002009-07-15T19:36:02.245-04:00If only I didn't have to work...Hey everyone... in the middle of a six day stretch... working on a post about the stamping show, a little bit everyday... bear with me...Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-20047996948934876472009-07-10T22:22:00.002-04:002009-07-10T22:30:14.096-04:00Update....<div align="center">Just wanted to update you on today. There was no ruling on custody. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">In Allegheny County parents are required to go to Generations for mandatory education and family conflict mediation and attempt to come to a custody agreement with the help of a mediator. If that cannot be done then we go back to the judge and she makes a decision based on the mediators recommendation and other available information about the case. We will get a date for the education/mediation some time this week. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Thanks everyone for the prayers, it was a tense and stressful day and I know that your prayers made a difference. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">It is good to be home. We had a long day, but there were some good things. I think that T's Mom finally gets that he is serious about wanting to live down here. We got to see Melanie and have a late lunch with her. T & I bought a sudoku book to help pass the time today and I finished my first one before I had erased a hole in the page and before it caused me to have a stroke. LOL! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Thanks again! It is good to have friends to lean on and give us encouragement!</div><div align="center">Take care!</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-64551615225448740532009-07-10T06:03:00.002-04:002009-07-10T06:07:01.487-04:00Court Today<div align="center">Please just keep a good thought for us and say a prayer this morning. </div><div align="center"> We have our hearing at 10 AM. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I'll update you when we get back home, hopefully with some good news!</div><div align="center">Take care!</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-64322080328985483712009-07-09T06:30:00.000-04:002009-07-09T06:30:00.630-04:00Fifth Avenue Floral<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9T_PMZk9WHZw0OBP745GXcJ8CaNGNy-f7UHhk9i3DcRVY6flYZZ7SDBRtFbfCpjdIQ8jTNvnh3Jomj4PZWFW5cIPJMgPeaqo681_YJFJFUn8BdqHAdefuobxFYK3By06onKf/s1600-h/100_1036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345646164777119122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9T_PMZk9WHZw0OBP745GXcJ8CaNGNy-f7UHhk9i3DcRVY6flYZZ7SDBRtFbfCpjdIQ8jTNvnh3Jomj4PZWFW5cIPJMgPeaqo681_YJFJFUn8BdqHAdefuobxFYK3By06onKf/s400/100_1036.jpg" border="0" /></a> How about this beauty. It was made at Donna's workshop last month. The stamps are from SU! the name is Fifth Avenue Floral. I don't make alot of this size card (tall and skinny) but I think I may start. I love it. We also used seed beads on a couple cards that day and I have been inspired to try more of that on my cards as well. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Spent the day Wednesday working on T's bedroom and washing bed sheets and blankies. Keeping busy, since my mind is full of our pending court date. <br />*******</div><div align="center">Another busy day today!</div><div align="center">Take care!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-86841550212137360052009-07-07T03:06:00.003-04:002009-07-07T19:17:16.478-04:00Something Sweet<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DNXDL68O9IQjJy4cJZqRkPKNLlzjmxTZ1-WD-LMy4ZtgqlL5NKMKV8tMq2mrNptYIPVfxdFOUwjZJOq-eK7DW3V_UShPHT3in9iL5nLFzJl4rqU25B-HAIEh9o3OvTuYLKRn/s1600-h/100_1182.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355613782513284322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DNXDL68O9IQjJy4cJZqRkPKNLlzjmxTZ1-WD-LMy4ZtgqlL5NKMKV8tMq2mrNptYIPVfxdFOUwjZJOq-eK7DW3V_UShPHT3in9iL5nLFzJl4rqU25B-HAIEh9o3OvTuYLKRn/s400/100_1182.jpg" border="0" /></a> A little something sweet for you today. The stamped images are all $1 clear stamps from Michaels. The cupcakes are from one set, each individual and the sentiment is from another set. I mounted them all up on the same block together and stamped away! They are colored with watercolor pencils and brushed with the aquapainter. Papers are from a big Wal-mart stack and grosgrain ribbon is from the $1 bin at Michaels.</div><br /><div align="center">*******</div><br /><div align="center">Hope all is well with all of you. I am on vacation this week and having some sleep adjustment issues. It is now 3:21 AM and I am wide awake. We have been working on the house and yard this week. Hopefully getting everyone settled into their own space and decluttering a bunch. I am a sentimental packrat in a small house, not a good combo if you know what I mean. </div><br /><div align="center">*******</div><br /><div align="center">I am not sure if I mentioned before, but we filed for custody of Travis a while ago and our first hearing is on Friday. I am praying that it all goes well. He really wants to live here and go to school here. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts. </div><br /><div align="center">*******</div><br /><div align="center">On a super bright note I am going to the rubber stamp convention in Pittsburgh with some of the ladies on Sunday! I am so excited, can hardly wait!</div><br /><div align="center">*******</div><br /><div align="center">Take care!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-78233736704748382322009-07-06T06:01:00.000-04:002009-07-06T06:01:00.240-04:00Making Calendars with my GIRLS on the Fourth!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr-e89txPhJj8cTmLk0eYClyF5-goIuLAUoVEdf0b5NnFWwbji965OtsmyKafeihewLZRpqcHByC4TB81bb7xNIXAhw4EDlCdclyFji_ZQNzVE7aghawrdnUfMoZemjjC9ypK/s1600-h/100_1205.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355174656677892514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr-e89txPhJj8cTmLk0eYClyF5-goIuLAUoVEdf0b5NnFWwbji965OtsmyKafeihewLZRpqcHByC4TB81bb7xNIXAhw4EDlCdclyFji_ZQNzVE7aghawrdnUfMoZemjjC9ypK/s400/100_1205.jpg" border="0" /></a> All of my GALS busy working on their crafty calendars. There was much punching, cutting, glueing, and gabbing going on!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS_NyS_KI0rMG0onL7V44u-jXwvZYmS4tVXlh2XFWkxNVpRSmUNK0-eh63AQg3qAyUdZK-dLjpeP5uTLOG4GBCD3WMamvBuP1BnHh8M-65umdELqsIVeu5NBF_TPcTrL0nDjo/s1600-h/100_1207.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355174652987781554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQS_NyS_KI0rMG0onL7V44u-jXwvZYmS4tVXlh2XFWkxNVpRSmUNK0-eh63AQg3qAyUdZK-dLjpeP5uTLOG4GBCD3WMamvBuP1BnHh8M-65umdELqsIVeu5NBF_TPcTrL0nDjo/s400/100_1207.jpg" border="0" /></a>Aunt Becca says a bit TOOOO MUCH GABBING! LOL!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaAHRCG03dUcqPgOgICrO7GS6zqH_SxDzoFA6TMOjzC7qNyvwbKJ6oIUVgO73c5cf4aQ3yu0rweker-QMdNE0k21ykH17m-FPwbiq6B74KrhXnU1BIfbeoBCp6e_2jqEB-Zl0/s1600-h/100_1208.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355174649756795602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaAHRCG03dUcqPgOgICrO7GS6zqH_SxDzoFA6TMOjzC7qNyvwbKJ6oIUVgO73c5cf4aQ3yu0rweker-QMdNE0k21ykH17m-FPwbiq6B74KrhXnU1BIfbeoBCp6e_2jqEB-Zl0/s400/100_1208.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bri showing off her calendar that matches her kitchen clock and cookbook that I made for her wedding shower a while back.... You can see them <a href="http://blessingseveryday.blogspot.com/2007/08/wedding-shower-my-cousin-josh-is.html"><span style="color:#ffff66;">HERE</span></a>.</div><br /><div>*******</div><br /><div>Keep reading the post below to see the rest of the gals and their calendars. (Blogger would only let me post up 5 pictures per blog so I had to split it into two posts.) </div><div>*******</div><div>Take care!!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-44182634343332276532009-07-06T06:00:00.001-04:002009-07-06T06:00:24.722-04:00More of the gals!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEssSarGSlFQhfLwT_GDEexJVZjl7hyZDmylpq99HsuOnZkhyqa3vOiU0bmXFOZ8TX9JFBh4zWkyXXc2IoA24h3Fu98e8gDnaqOuXENlmHvIs7Jsb33LyaEyeLA_Q8_jSPJOV4/s1600-h/100_1212.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355166574191153826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEssSarGSlFQhfLwT_GDEexJVZjl7hyZDmylpq99HsuOnZkhyqa3vOiU0bmXFOZ8TX9JFBh4zWkyXXc2IoA24h3Fu98e8gDnaqOuXENlmHvIs7Jsb33LyaEyeLA_Q8_jSPJOV4/s400/100_1212.jpg" border="0" /></a> Amber B, with her Blue Polka-dot and purple calendar.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh4ofNzOqSVdRE10rflC3rK05mZkMpbHqkdXrpanaACjIJPCjK_G89yQw1UpxgWOxb2x6i0uKIEAn4LJXi4VMOlMR3vLh3QGY7GiGd5ZajjLXT-H2Xyk-ncvv0rc_i8XPaSEw/s1600-h/100_1213.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355166569008826786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh4ofNzOqSVdRE10rflC3rK05mZkMpbHqkdXrpanaACjIJPCjK_G89yQw1UpxgWOxb2x6i0uKIEAn4LJXi4VMOlMR3vLh3QGY7GiGd5ZajjLXT-H2Xyk-ncvv0rc_i8XPaSEw/s400/100_1213.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hannah<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV-Qg4bnEnac8HB__WHDssis8mNiLGjaIPRefLo0NJhsk2nTQAieoPjA7XURLO4bWHmw8NarCehBprV7HyFeGd3c-JkTWULeU94OdrF7xEA66eUjjG6h1KYJdb16N2Hf7G6ze/s1600-h/100_1220.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355166564218339634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV-Qg4bnEnac8HB__WHDssis8mNiLGjaIPRefLo0NJhsk2nTQAieoPjA7XURLO4bWHmw8NarCehBprV7HyFeGd3c-JkTWULeU94OdrF7xEA66eUjjG6h1KYJdb16N2Hf7G6ze/s400/100_1220.jpg" border="0" /></a>Barbie<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6tIQNK9DL38Tmx-oaZWTU-a1GzSg0qvAIuC0TeOdHQxzLu6rSRrcJmF7ZNBw6GP2OsfGuil7tfLlTmha287iJ181ZFWJcfv8RmLg9pt7P8iEPBeIXK4Plf-mmCdMTRmx87HH/s1600-h/100_1217.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355166563645356290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6tIQNK9DL38Tmx-oaZWTU-a1GzSg0qvAIuC0TeOdHQxzLu6rSRrcJmF7ZNBw6GP2OsfGuil7tfLlTmha287iJ181ZFWJcfv8RmLg9pt7P8iEPBeIXK4Plf-mmCdMTRmx87HH/s400/100_1217.jpg" border="0" /></a> Me and Becca and her Apple Calendar to match her kitchen!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIBzI6KDu9HQOnUJQmscyCF_Atlzciz9OZHiDT7uqgK-5p_EFhxn7rMI_i9E8qoaet_t1HHWAtGyDQVZJn7xr3R7JbTrqCa87JIR2cw7CbnQxT2bG5JdelcgHH_dynykY-ENo/s1600-h/100_1219.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355166559668505330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIBzI6KDu9HQOnUJQmscyCF_Atlzciz9OZHiDT7uqgK-5p_EFhxn7rMI_i9E8qoaet_t1HHWAtGyDQVZJn7xr3R7JbTrqCa87JIR2cw7CbnQxT2bG5JdelcgHH_dynykY-ENo/s400/100_1219.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kerensa, who was struggling to get hers done, but all was done but the magnets in the end. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-70501290547710269362009-07-04T23:42:00.001-04:002009-07-04T23:44:22.987-04:00Wheeeewwwww!!!<div align="center">What a great July 4th! Visited with family, ate great food, made cool crafts, ate more food, visited some more and had awesome fireworks! Hard to beat that!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I am on vacation this week. Lots to do!! </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care!</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-31195664451554974172009-07-02T18:39:00.002-04:002009-07-02T19:03:09.904-04:00Busy Busy Busy!<div align="center">Hi! Just wanted to pop in and say HI! Busy week here, working all week until Saturday morning! Got my Tastefully Simple goodies, which are part of my covered dish for the 4th. Also working on gathering my crafty supplies for our project at LINNIE'S BIG JULY 4TH BASH!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! </div><div align="center">******* </div><div align="center">I never knew how hard it was going to be to find glow in the dark paint!!! Not at Wally-work, none at Michaels, not at Lowes, Sherwin Williams could order it, but they would have to buy a case of it and I only wanted one teeny tiny can and it would take a week to arrive, and then FINALLY there it was at Home Depot! Thank goodness!!!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I am making the cookie sheet calendars with the big girls this year. I am so excited to do something crafty with the gals. They always like to play and make the kiddie craft that I do, so I thought this year I would do something for the big girls as well! You can see what the calendars look like over at the 3 E's blog! Too cute, check the May archive for Teacher Gifts!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">This is the craft I am doing with the little ones this year. <a href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11989"><span style="color:#33ff33;">Comet Balls</span></a> I got plastic whiffle balls though, instead of tennis balls and my string glows as well and I got glow in the dark beads for on them too! I figure that these wll be fun to play with after it gets dark PLUS they will all be easy to spot with their glowing comets!!!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">A SWAP UPDATE!!!</div><div align="center">We are full!!! Thanks to Angie and Chicksa Jody!!! I can't wait to see the cards!!!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care!</div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-76249646562271952562009-06-28T14:41:00.002-04:002009-06-28T14:53:50.377-04:00The kindness of strangers...<div align="center">I am still amazed at the kindness of strangers. I know that in the world I would like to live that people should be kind and helpful, however that is not always the case. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Today I pay tribute to some kind strangers who came to our assistance last evening. It is no secret that we have constant car troubles. The Blazer is at Kenny's mechanic friends home and the To-bomb is irrepairable. At the moment we are using my Mom's Lumina. Last evening we drove the L to Johnstown to pick up parts for the Blazer. Come out to the L, and it will not start. Just CLICK & nothing. The nice guys from the parts store try jumping the battery, that doesn't work. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Another customer (Jim) sees our distress and offers to help us change the starter right there in the parking lot. The men conference and determine that is indeed the starter. New starter is purchased, and Jim and Ken get to work changing it. Thanks to Cal and the other employee for loaning a jack and keeping the lot lights on & not letting us in the dark and going home before they got it done. I know they had a long and busy day with all the Thunder stuff going on in town.</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">I got to visit with Jim's fiancee, Tracy while they worked. We chatted, she is pregnant. We shared pictures on the cell phone and camera. Nice couple. Kind caring people. Good samaritans in a sometimes unkind, uncaring world. Their child will be fortunate to have them as parents. </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Take care!</div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center">P.S. Still two spots left for the Summer Swap! Sign up you won't be disappointed! </div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-44738249120961831082009-06-26T06:30:00.002-04:002009-06-26T14:24:30.050-04:00Summer SWAP anyone???Anyone interested in a Summer Card Swap?<br /><br /><br /><br />5 spots available (actually 4 since I plan to participate.)<br />Sign up soon, only two spots remain!<br />*<br />Each person makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 different designs.<br />*<br />Please use materials that you would like to receive.<br />*<br />Please put a sentiment inside the card.<br />*<br />Include an envelope for your cards (decorated would be nice!)<br />*<br />Give the back of your card your mark.<br />*<br />No Vendor Requirement, anything goes! I know I will be dazzled and amazed with your talents as always!<br />*<br />Sign up for a spot by June 30.<br />*<br />Cards due to me by July 25, I will mail back to you promptly after receiving all cards.<br />*<br />Please send your cards in a zipper bag to be sure it all stays dry.<br />*<br />Include an addressed return envelope with the same amount of postage it took to mail your cards, plus a few extra stamps (loose so they can be returned to you if they are not needed.)<br />*<br />PRIZES!!!! A little something *special* will be included for the first cards received! I will also choose MY FAVORITE CARD from the swap and send a special prize for it!<br />*<br />Let a comment on this blog post to sign up for your spot!<br />Take care!<br /><br />1. Me!<br />2. Sharon<br />3. Babs<br />4. ?<br />5. ?Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30180613.post-58500282207093451482009-06-25T16:15:00.002-04:002009-06-25T16:34:04.076-04:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHVqDcU3rWmWdPAVQgewhzto7_QWLiF7N4bQh1FRmomSopuaDqeS6v5crtK4tZ9iOxXLmd2ihkfHRsWlLUhXqmG7N1lBpFxe1wDKULpcL65gXhyphenhyphenHKLumzncI7ucIN20YIofkW/s1600-h/100_1158.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351365013839858098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHVqDcU3rWmWdPAVQgewhzto7_QWLiF7N4bQh1FRmomSopuaDqeS6v5crtK4tZ9iOxXLmd2ihkfHRsWlLUhXqmG7N1lBpFxe1wDKULpcL65gXhyphenhyphenHKLumzncI7ucIN20YIofkW/s400/100_1158.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is probably one of the most used $1 set of acrylic stamps I own. I love the little sunshiney smiley face and the "you are my sunshine" sentiment. I have been on an orange-y ribbon buying spree lately too. I guess it is all the warm and sunny days. Love the orange-yellow-green together too!</div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center">Hope you are staying cool and having a good summer. Bible school went well. We had 22 kids, which is a good crowd for us. The program is this evening. <br />*******<br />Take care!<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Lizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10800684615367467323noreply@blogger.com1