Monthly Archives: July 2010

Baby’s First Stampin’ Up! Workshop

Hiya, Last night I hosted my very first Stampin’ Up! workshop, with friends and family.  Not many were stampers or had ever stamped anything in the past, so it was a fun new experience.  Here are the cards I demo-ed … Continue reading

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Shower Petal Card

Hi there! I’ve been working on organizing a wedding shower and bachelorette for my best bud, Sara – with help from the other bridesmaids, of course. Seeing as how I love all things made out of paper, I had a … Continue reading

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Hugs to you!

Hiya! Ummmm.. apologies for no cards in the last forever?  Yes, I do think I’ve fallen off that wagon a bit.  I’m trying to scramble back on; have no fear! Today’s card is a mostly digital one that I made … Continue reading

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Potato salad with mint, fennel, and vinaigrette

  Hi there!  Well, today I have a recipe that I’m itching to share.  This was my very first try at making potato salad, and I’m head over heels in love with it.  I sort of made up the recipe, … Continue reading

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Project 52: Camping

Hiya, This weekend was a whirlwind of activity!  Some call it camping.. I like to refer to it fondly as “the place where you get all dirty and smell like smoke within the first 5 minutes!” Doesn’t that sound like … Continue reading

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Project 52: Bike Ride!

Hiya, Nathan and I DID do a date last week, and it was the kind of which I’m oh-so-very fond.  Something athletic/physical.  This date was quite a feat for me. Now there’s something you should know about me.  I have … Continue reading

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Braided Headbands – a continuation

I’ve been dabbling in crafty things.. in a very random style.  My Stampin’ Up! goodies have arrived, so I can start hosting parties.  Check out my site and store for more info! I’ve also been playing with those braided headbands.  … Continue reading

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Krafty Headbands

I’m having a headband obsession type thingo.. I got inspired by my friend Jana who made a scrappy headband based on a tutorial over at Smile and Wave.  I decided I’d give this a try with some upcycled t-shirts! At … Continue reading

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Unscripted windows

Hello again! Today I had some time to participate in challenge 98 over at Clean and Simple Stamping.  The sketch was a lovely little window frame type of thing. I had just printed off some digital papers from Design House … Continue reading

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Project 52: Family Dinner

Another week, another date! This week, a bunch of Nathan’s family is in town, so we trekked over to his parents’ place (oh so far.. like a 20min drive :p ) for a delicious family meal out on the patio.  … Continue reading

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Stampin’ Up! and a sketch Challenge

Hi there, It’s been a while since I posted a card.  I’ve been preoccupied with thoughts of school, friends, sewing, and joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator.  That’s right, I’m now officially a demonstrator!  I haven’t received my starter kit … Continue reading

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Strawberry-Watermelon Deliciousness

I made an exciting purchase yesterday.  But first, try this recipe.  Seriously. I am so crazy for this recipe that I just had to share!  It’s for strawberry-watermelon slushie, or pops.  I originally got it from Our Best Bites, and … Continue reading

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