tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77498514994015376872024-02-06T23:57:10.125-05:00Stamp SavvyDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-15540233688004871012011-02-14T16:09:00.009-05:002011-02-14T16:52:01.530-05:00Fun & Easy Cards for Kids and Lots of ThanksEarly last week a friend called and asked if she could come Friday and make cards all day. Umm, let me think...yes, yes,YES! I had no plan, just asked her to bring along her "All Wrapped Up" set. The only thing I had ready when she got here was the cinnamon coffee cake in the oven. Guess that reveals the real reason I like to have folks over...I tend to have something in the oven cooking when they get here. We both had a set of SU fresh-cut notes and that became the first thing we tackled. I saw some great cards on SCS and we both decided to case the same one. The result - the black and white cards in the middle...and the first fifteen cards done!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6oblSD92rz4RpyoeZvw0sBWZusUaphKKMbvfMzFj4gM6gmvF_RNZ2KJuHDvwSqx6Mf2ePcWGUJZJq9WSgIAYKp7H-DzzNU11cFxDAn5LonTSc9-Q0TN3eI34idnWrAM5VP661e-HjkkR/s1600/thank-yous.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/AVvXsEht6oblSD92rz4RpyoeZvw0sBWZusUaphKKMbvfMzFj4gM6gmvF_RNZ2KJuHDvwSqx6Mf2ePcWGUJZJq9WSgIAYKp7H-DzzNU11cFxDAn5LonTSc9-Q0TN3eI34idnWrAM5VP661e-HjkkR/s320/thank-yous.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573660512225981938" /></a><br />The cards on the left are packages of embossed thank you cards. That's another 32 cards. <br />I needed valentine cards for Bree and Ty and also made them 2 gift pouches that I filled with dollars instead of candy. <br />Don't think that I made all these cards on Friday. Other than the fresh-cut notes, I only stamped images from Donna's stamp set on Friday. I finished the cards on Saturday and Sunday evening. Here's the result. There were 19 of these cards - I used 2 already!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5IvU7ihLdlDSvVtjs051BBLJBbSqAVh2302oAJ-jziHVcdRq7gnT7325exK-mN7JRwGL75CFUNBkxnfje-jcVfKIoAObAC_fjPH2-q9iyrwKaEAQDiWFv2e2rgDqns178zotvcnhCq3S/s1600/kids-cards.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/AVvXsEgS5IvU7ihLdlDSvVtjs051BBLJBbSqAVh2302oAJ-jziHVcdRq7gnT7325exK-mN7JRwGL75CFUNBkxnfje-jcVfKIoAObAC_fjPH2-q9iyrwKaEAQDiWFv2e2rgDqns178zotvcnhCq3S/s320/kids-cards.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573662517979241874" /></a><br />It's sounds like it took a long time - but it really didn't. I only spent a couple hours on Saturday night, about 2 hours last night and then finished up this morning. Here's what they look like all together!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsedWIvRowe4N4ggxA3DBCD5Hg5IhE2UjS97krONczO3iSMbIf9wqdgqqtTewCIqTqdtdH91z-hfMDQ8vAaS7rd0-kHoNJNtVOVwO64dKgy41jjPIGxf0r6UertgMnVN7l54v8dGHJKi5/s1600/lots+of+cards.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/AVvXsEjYsedWIvRowe4N4ggxA3DBCD5Hg5IhE2UjS97krONczO3iSMbIf9wqdgqqtTewCIqTqdtdH91z-hfMDQ8vAaS7rd0-kHoNJNtVOVwO64dKgy41jjPIGxf0r6UertgMnVN7l54v8dGHJKi5/s320/lots+of+cards.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573664567454021010" /></a>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-31615798637341578842011-02-10T14:50:00.003-05:002011-02-10T15:13:20.700-05:00Mmm...Yummy Mocha Cupcakes!Last year I found Transformation Thursday on <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a> blog. Then while browsing that blog I found a few more blogs which are now are favorites. One of these is Inside BruCrew Life...lots of great ideas and recipes. And, last night I tried one of her recipes! Here's the picture of my first Caramel Mocha Cupcake.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOS0Tb-mClGHu18r9Q8XNi8A1tNXfONjDk2Km7SHVzZPmJaXP76Ly5VQLc-PpDG1qnTB7OmXIgBHxL2UWqDaABgKlt0PDlfEx2pnzWI4x7Wf_ViujMk06SOw5HXoF2EvURx5ALukkLAPY/s1600/+caramel+mocha.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/AVvXsEjBOS0Tb-mClGHu18r9Q8XNi8A1tNXfONjDk2Km7SHVzZPmJaXP76Ly5VQLc-PpDG1qnTB7OmXIgBHxL2UWqDaABgKlt0PDlfEx2pnzWI4x7Wf_ViujMk06SOw5HXoF2EvURx5ALukkLAPY/s320/+caramel+mocha.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572153507946282098" /></a><br />I love the cupcake...it's so me - dark chocolate, mocha...mmm! They look better than I expected and I will definitely make these again especially since Julie is so far away and can't taste one of these. You can find the recipe <a href="http://insidebrucrewlife.blogspot.com/2011/01/caramel-caffe-mocha-cupcakes.html">here</a> on Jocelyn's blog.Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-80548529525489656482011-01-04T10:12:00.003-05:002011-01-04T10:51:25.770-05:002010 Book ListLast year I set a goal of 52 books to read. I'm happy to report that this is one goal I met last year. Looking over the list I see that free kindle downloads play an important part in the books I read. Some of them I probably would not have read if they had not been available as a free download. Some of them I liked well enough to purchase other books in the series. The Wimpy Kid Diary books were read for my nephew Caleb. He and I sat on the swing on my mom's deck and started the first book, then I finished it that evening and asked for another. The next week we went to see the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie playing at the Maumee Theatre...perfect! Some of the books are written for young adults (8th-high school perhaps). These are some of the free downloads and are quick reads. I read them looking for books I could recommend to my nieces and nephews.<br />Books that stand out - Setting the Record Straight: American History in Black and White by David Barton; Tuck by Stephen Lawhead; Spiritual Depression: It's Causes and Cure by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones; and The People of the Mist by Henry Rider Haggard.<br />Well enough said. Here's the list:<br />Books I've Read (2010)<br /><br /> * ESV Bible<br /> * The People of the Mist - Henry Rider Haggard (free kindle)<br /> * The Judge Who Stole Christmas - Randy Singer (free kindle)<br /> * Safely Home - Randy Alcorn (free kindle)<br /> * A Simple Amish Christmas - Vanetta Chapman (free kindle)<br /> * On the Run - Bill Myers (free kindle) (y)<br /> * Counterfeit Gods - Timothy Keller<br /> * I Come Quietly to Meet You - Amy Carmichael, arranged by David Hazard<br /> * Dawn's Prelude - Tracie Peterson (free kindle book)<br /> * Buried Sins - Marta Perry<br /> * A Christmas to Die For - Marta Perry<br /> * Wild Goose Chase - Mark Batterson<br /> * Hide in Plain Sight - Marta Perry (free kindle book)<br /> * Staying True - Jenny Sanford<br /> * The Malacca Conspiracy - Don Brown<br /> * Nightmare's Edge - Bryan Davis<br /> * Eternity's Edge - Bryan Davis<br /> * Beyond the Reflection's Edge - Bryan Davis<br /> * Setting the Record Straight: American History in Bland & White - David Barton<br /> * Stealing Bradford - Melody Carlson (free kindle<br /> * Mixed Bags - Melody Carlson (free kindle)<br /> * The Scarlet Thread - Francine Rivers<br /> * Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy series) - Francine Rivers<br /> * War of Words - Paul David Tripp<br /> * Living Organized - Sandra Felton (free kindle)<br /> * Highland Blessings - Jennifer Hudson Taylor (free kindle)<br /> * The Overton Window - Glenn Beck<br /> * Homespun Bride - Jillian Hart (free kindle)<br /> * The First Drop of Rain - Leslie Parrott (free kindle)<br /> * A Passion Most Pure - Julie Lessman (a free kindle download)<br /> * Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer, Anne Barrows<br /> * Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney<br /> * Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days - Jeff Kinney<br /> * The Edge of Apocalypse - Tim LaHaye & Craig Parshall<br /> * The Slave Across the Street - Theresa L. Flores<br /> * The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley<br /> * Reflections on the Psalms - C.S. Lewis<br /> * Same Kind of Different as Me - Ron Hall & Denver Moore<br /> * The Still of Night - Kristen Heitzmann<br /> * A Rush of Wings - Kristen Heitzmann (free kindle)<br /> * Spiritual Depression-It's Causes and Cure - D.Martyn Lloyd-Jones<br /> * Breaker's Reef - Terri Blackstock<br /> * River's Edge - Terri Blackstock<br /> * Southern Storm - Terri Blackstock<br /> * Cape Refuge - Terri Blackstock (free kindle)<br /> * Christmas in my Heart #13 - Joe Wheeler<br /> * Vanish - Tom Pawlik (free kindle)<br /> * Christmas in My Heart # 12 - Joe Wheeler<br /> * La's Orchestra Saves the World - Alexander McCall Smith<br /> * The Shunning - Beverly Lewis (free kindle)<br /> * Where the Blue Begins - Christopher Morley<br /> * Parnassus on Wheels - Christopher Morley<br /> * Summer of the Midnight Sun - Tracie Peterson (free kindle)<br /> * 12-Day Body Shaping Makeover - Michael Thurmond (free kindle)<br /> * Dark Pursuit - Brandilyn Collins (free kindle download<br /> * Tuck - Steven R. LawheadDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-55081520914896083292010-10-23T10:41:00.005-04:002010-10-23T11:00:58.389-04:00Operation Write Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7l_pdvdtom2ov8pfC_ehYMxSgSTjGR27lRNsRE8IrP5TBDKgbzpU8yuDTFUXNS236E1v2zSld_VJHbMIfq1Lpgeh0fpD0YykpbqI-qm3PZtLvYcegjyXMPgj9X4omFaG8qNmJXUAAiTn/s1600/operation-write-home.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/AVvXsEiW7l_pdvdtom2ov8pfC_ehYMxSgSTjGR27lRNsRE8IrP5TBDKgbzpU8yuDTFUXNS236E1v2zSld_VJHbMIfq1Lpgeh0fpD0YykpbqI-qm3PZtLvYcegjyXMPgj9X4omFaG8qNmJXUAAiTn/s320/operation-write-home.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531251856660073170" /></a><br /><a href="http://operationwritehome.org/">Operation Write Home</a> is an organization whose mission is to support "our nation's armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them." This is something I've wanted to do and finally stopped long enough to make it happen. I had a stash of Christmas cards and also stamped for a couple of hours yesterday to give me this assortment. I hope to make another quick dozen before I send them on their way next week. If you're a stamper/crafter, you may have an abundance of supplies that could easily translate into cards for soldiers. What a perfect way to support our troops and clean out that ever growing stash of paper, ribbons, stickers...Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-60994530059935271832010-08-05T15:41:00.007-04:002010-08-05T16:29:53.882-04:00Loving this transformation stuff!!!A few months ago I stumbled upon Transformation Thursday at <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">"The Shabby Chic Cottage."</a> There are some talented people out there and lots of great ideas. I've been wanting to replace the dated light fixture in my dining room, and with all the other makeovers and repairs going on, a new light just keeps pushed back. A few years ago, when I could no longer stand the brass light, I borrowed some of Julie's silver rub and voila...new light. I added some small shades (never really liked them) and then one Christmas added the beads and just decided to let them stay a while. So the picture on the left is what I started with today.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSl8Ln4qYkvgSXx-VZBf_CV3xggur76mRI001qmfL3Uf_jdGzJEQ7nO4OtigSKKFgBgQkjyVYLKphZrTfZBlpNLyrOys3XaJJaj9TWpZvgYLCHQugQU1UQvRq3gv25VkNzAcirTXFAgyT/s1600/ugly-light-web.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/AVvXsEjaSl8Ln4qYkvgSXx-VZBf_CV3xggur76mRI001qmfL3Uf_jdGzJEQ7nO4OtigSKKFgBgQkjyVYLKphZrTfZBlpNLyrOys3XaJJaj9TWpZvgYLCHQugQU1UQvRq3gv25VkNzAcirTXFAgyT/s320/ugly-light-web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502015886965010370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqFqcPDzVjwoe3pyJqfDFs5h8t2-lB3aKBKLpaM1Qkg84upUj47ZvXq90fIaGww5j283mGq5GQYQX7IlVdoIWGevBSiNCUYqC1vXBgEw9_r-Xo6Z1dZPSvrtPY6mt9UXEG9WdHQGscSaJ/s1600/light-makeover-web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqFqcPDzVjwoe3pyJqfDFs5h8t2-lB3aKBKLpaM1Qkg84upUj47ZvXq90fIaGww5j283mGq5GQYQX7IlVdoIWGevBSiNCUYqC1vXBgEw9_r-Xo6Z1dZPSvrtPY6mt9UXEG9WdHQGscSaJ/s320/light-makeover-web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502015731159900338" /></a> I really wanted to use black rub to cover the light...I have a tube somewhere...but after searching for a couple of months, I gave up and bought some metal paint at Lowes. I listened to 2 lectures on C.S. Lewis while I worked on the light. That really helped make the project go by faster. The picture on the right is what I have now and as you can see, I need to buy 8 light bulbs that match. Gary should be bringing those home tonight. <br />The two pictures below are <a href="http://www.juliemixon.com/blog/">Julie's</a>. She repainted a couple of frames and made them chalkboards. They're hanging in her home office and help her keep track of her photography events and work schedule. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSdJa5pdhSWTgwkpY1BdC0psxzgjEi8MIjB5h2Rqnq5VWg6gVrRPRfwaDRb83S4kSQhVPNUBKTOcSh8FUv6ik3pcGRUkH1rHK9IIvP1PpBcuIKsO5muqjPgc9vC5SNveKCxGVnBDlYk0B/s1600/Chalkboard2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSdJa5pdhSWTgwkpY1BdC0psxzgjEi8MIjB5h2Rqnq5VWg6gVrRPRfwaDRb83S4kSQhVPNUBKTOcSh8FUv6ik3pcGRUkH1rHK9IIvP1PpBcuIKsO5muqjPgc9vC5SNveKCxGVnBDlYk0B/s320/Chalkboard2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502014264688143938" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZmlsfjSu1N57RK5E3zG7k6m-puBqw5dOqAXVAU_ACuPNZ5lVbbiOX4PgdmVcFBYhlF5_NlmUne6FBBWebdrqwvgBN6GZs_J7ATPV1PbHfY2S4j8OWd_JzRhFV6RL4oQ2OWMWQpW7XGqe/s320/FramedChalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502013992084758418" /><br /><a border="0" href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/tightwadtips/blog%20design/transformation-thursday-button2.png" /></a>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-87923248282200187612010-06-26T16:26:00.005-04:002010-06-26T16:56:01.585-04:00Mojo Sketch InspiredYeah, I know, it's been ages since I've posted any work. It's not because I haven't made anything...I just haven't had the time. You know how it is - 45 min trip to work, 45 minute trip home, dinner, dishes, do this, do that and it's 11pm. Fortunately, I'm taking advantage of a few weeks off (thanks, Gary). While I'm tackling a list of long overdue projects, I'm pausing occasionally to share some of the things I've been making. <br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrK6TSLcuWmHzvQkT-pOpipC5YHuKivOwYx0X5-rSxi7iAJ5lqROMMyhM1IAP4PKAl7TO13lhFT6em4LqfKIobjcOeaeO7uC9hJc1uweq7JmCfkwAt9coavxx3UZ_zp_rSSeR9NReovvMy/s1600/mojo134flower.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrK6TSLcuWmHzvQkT-pOpipC5YHuKivOwYx0X5-rSxi7iAJ5lqROMMyhM1IAP4PKAl7TO13lhFT6em4LqfKIobjcOeaeO7uC9hJc1uweq7JmCfkwAt9coavxx3UZ_zp_rSSeR9NReovvMy/s320/mojo134flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487181650911533762" /></a> This afternoon I looked through some old mojo monday sketches and decided to try one from April. I used the new SU color coach to find a color combo for real red. It had real red, early espresso and pumpkin pie (wasn't really sure about this combo at first). But since I wanted to add some designer paper to the mix, I decided to switch to choc chip. It worked, I'm done, and I have another card to add to my growing stash!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Stamps:Pocket Silhouettes, Sanded, Matchbox Messages<br />Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink; Real Red Marker, Pumpkin Pie marker, and Soft Suede marker </span>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-76184307257443969662010-03-29T11:28:00.008-04:002010-03-29T11:53:00.728-04:00My Perfect Little ModelI've been busy making fabric flowers using the Big Shot and the SU flower folds die. I thought the best way to share some is by using my perfect little model - Bree. And even better...we were at Julie's and she took the pictures. They took a walk in the woods and Bree had fun posing in front of the camera for her Aunt Julie. <br />Here's a sampling of their "work" <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdoiaeriBz4JT1Hc2l9W4zw0-HkfnkJ-R5lPFvxzLJ0eoGCLZM01xGuCEK5RWUKC9Fz4l_Ghu9Hrr-i-q2maDl0HX52w8AoMWcgPin6vfn4mhESoNier34vlhRD8DqfA9YZ4qj52Tcxpr/s1600/Hairband_001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdoiaeriBz4JT1Hc2l9W4zw0-HkfnkJ-R5lPFvxzLJ0eoGCLZM01xGuCEK5RWUKC9Fz4l_Ghu9Hrr-i-q2maDl0HX52w8AoMWcgPin6vfn4mhESoNier34vlhRD8DqfA9YZ4qj52Tcxpr/s320/Hairband_001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454081872978576978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJtJJoHSRAxR1SxqnJASV9YC6CQyAu7w4NeC9HpDGk4E65MUr7HyhZ6gBHUU5XEP-6yBuf6jIzHYCdIF-Yo6dcTBOz4m6rlo-Dm7rOzut_WxtHIvjGI_9MMYlW4RdABv31oqCs4PlR5ci/s1600/purpleheadband.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJtJJoHSRAxR1SxqnJASV9YC6CQyAu7w4NeC9HpDGk4E65MUr7HyhZ6gBHUU5XEP-6yBuf6jIzHYCdIF-Yo6dcTBOz4m6rlo-Dm7rOzut_WxtHIvjGI_9MMYlW4RdABv31oqCs4PlR5ci/s320/purpleheadband.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454079919032388626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPnMpzUzNH-zPn2k-UOWEyiNFb71YbnocKdFqU092wgITpjrrFHXmujz3OCHuOeyO_eIFSv889x1VE2HjGfD7D5XPpfXBLPNYl6dPWDy_UG0sJ5QzLj5G2UQr1Ywm-VbSHeG1WlRlv_Mo/s1600/greenheadband.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPnMpzUzNH-zPn2k-UOWEyiNFb71YbnocKdFqU092wgITpjrrFHXmujz3OCHuOeyO_eIFSv889x1VE2HjGfD7D5XPpfXBLPNYl6dPWDy_UG0sJ5QzLj5G2UQr1Ywm-VbSHeG1WlRlv_Mo/s320/greenheadband.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454079484300618850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxuphTgnSx2UA106o6qkmk_rMBLKDGm_CbXWpG7flO1pzfKZwxZL3hw4vyoL0I3YZ0HZoukggXVRNsQ1P7OjlzedET8khKaUlsozFct07qA2VkJvG1opx1t0ffn3rJizW0zroSd2OZPvS1/s1600/pinkheadband.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxuphTgnSx2UA106o6qkmk_rMBLKDGm_CbXWpG7flO1pzfKZwxZL3hw4vyoL0I3YZ0HZoukggXVRNsQ1P7OjlzedET8khKaUlsozFct07qA2VkJvG1opx1t0ffn3rJizW0zroSd2OZPvS1/s320/pinkheadband.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454078504561181538" /></a>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-34135277972089048342010-02-04T17:02:00.008-05:002010-02-04T18:17:40.267-05:00After many weeks......and what seems like months since I shared any cards I've made, I finally grabbed my camera and took a few pictures. This whole thing takes a few days. I took the pictures last Monday when I had an hour of sunlight in my computer room. You know that little room we used to call the black room. The room where Julie watched a lot of movies, I had early morning devotions, Gary now has early morning devotions and it is now my home office. That room (just a bit of information that is not really necessary but shared nonetheless)! Yesterday I thought about editing the pictures, but took some medicine for my cold and went to bed. So today I took advantage of having a day home from work and uploaded the pictures and voila...a post! Anyway, here are 3 pictures of some recent projects. I used a sizzix die to make the tiny envelope on the first card. The white border was created with the new Stampin Up border and corner punches. And the border punch was free - it's a Sale-a-bration product. <br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIl_t5jfdcbCym22BCUznm6KPAz61tXgb8tv6qzUxMc968KJUKgmBPEraqL6qAoJuIufS1njcNaON83qOlMxN0TtZHSQx_s9fwQL7DqAqouO_6vVnMJ29xT7Est85bRuNO0U1Kmn0VoR2/s1600-h/sending-hearts.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIl_t5jfdcbCym22BCUznm6KPAz61tXgb8tv6qzUxMc968KJUKgmBPEraqL6qAoJuIufS1njcNaON83qOlMxN0TtZHSQx_s9fwQL7DqAqouO_6vVnMJ29xT7Est85bRuNO0U1Kmn0VoR2/s320/sending-hearts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513578186843474" /></a> The next little card (yes, it is only 1 3/4 inch square, tiny) was one of the projects made at my valentine card class last month. I then made several more to go with boxes of heart truffles. The glassine envelope is a new item in the SU occasions mini catalog...so cute! I named the little cards hugs and they add a nice touch to the top of the truffle boxes. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYxG0HxQJ81Y36sjE4tcwRNJlrerx1PS5pdGZf393-zEfgmGHVlx0xrrk46reJ1pil1k2MWDo0nJC8cdS2_zEyESuRRxUt5_535CUQXnhMY7XZs8ZXotvjmbrfIKoB_GqSItlTUwb4Kpl/s1600-h/love-you-hugs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYxG0HxQJ81Y36sjE4tcwRNJlrerx1PS5pdGZf393-zEfgmGHVlx0xrrk46reJ1pil1k2MWDo0nJC8cdS2_zEyESuRRxUt5_535CUQXnhMY7XZs8ZXotvjmbrfIKoB_GqSItlTUwb4Kpl/s320/love-you-hugs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513494436820482" /></a>The last 2 cards are from a shoebox swap that I participated in with other SU demonstrators. It was fun to go to somewhere else and use other people's "toys" to make cards.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGAsvufBFerPhF2eaJsmWPxOKp9YX_3HQI4KT04aE3_hS9mJv-iwsWpqunhy5I3nfLrjd_d95d8iuNnpN1Tkys7f8LHyKDqScE6O1PMf9jQ4FAkYF2K2oD_pK6IbS0cF2c7xBARpLZzLl/s1600-h/demoswap.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGAsvufBFerPhF2eaJsmWPxOKp9YX_3HQI4KT04aE3_hS9mJv-iwsWpqunhy5I3nfLrjd_d95d8iuNnpN1Tkys7f8LHyKDqScE6O1PMf9jQ4FAkYF2K2oD_pK6IbS0cF2c7xBARpLZzLl/s320/demoswap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513394632383522" /></a>Okay, that's enough for now. Gary is coming in the door...gotta go!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-79570111472876128822010-01-03T19:55:00.003-05:002011-01-04T10:51:05.203-05:00Books Read in 2009It's time to start a new list for Books I've Read this Year (2010). I like to remember what I read the year before, so listing them in a post helps me find them later. I'd really like to read more this year. Cheryl keeps telling me about free kindle books, so I should always have a bunch of free material to read. I downloaded 5 on New Year's Day and started the year off by reading one of them that night. One down! Now if I could just read and exercise at the same time...<br /><br />Anyway here's my list of books read in 2009 <br />ESV Bible<br />Christmas in My Heart (#5)- Joe Wheeler<br />Christmas in My Heart (#10) - Joe Wheeler<br />Fireflies in December - Jennifer Erin Valent<br />The Christmas Lamp - Lori Copeland<br />Christmas Stories by North Carolina Writers (didn't really enjoy this one- there was only 1 or 2 stories worth reading)<br />The Christmas Bus - Melody Carlson<br />The Help - Kathryn Stockett<br />Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and Not Be Overwhelmed - Carolyn Mahaney<br />The Women of Troy Hill - Clare Ansberry<br />Scarlet - Stephen R. Lawhead<br />Tea Time for the Traditionally Built - Alexander McCall Smith<br />The Miracle of Speedy Motors - Alexander McCall Smith<br />The Good Husband of Zebra Drive - Alexander McCall Smith<br />Blue Shoes and Happiness - Alexander McCall Smith<br />In the Company of Cheerful Ladies - Alexander McCall Smith<br />The Cupboard Full of Life - Alexander McCall Smith<br />Hood - Stephen R. Lawhead<br />Liberty and Tyranny - Mark R. Levin<br />The Kalahari Typing School for Men - Alexander McCall Smith<br />Morality for Beautiful Girls - Alexander McCall Smith<br />Tears of the Giraffe - Alexander McCall Smith<br />The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith<br />The Principle of the Path - Andy Stanley<br />it - Craig Groeschel<br />Respectable Sins - Jerry Bridges<br />A Violent Grace - Michael Card<br />44 Scotland Street - Alexander McCall Smith<br />The Cross Centered Life - C.J. Mahaney<br />Humility: True Greatness - C.J. Mahaney<br />Treasuring God in our Traditions - Noel PiperDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-11529049494269947642009-12-24T21:14:00.002-05:002009-12-24T21:46:48.872-05:00These Are A Few of My Favorite Things......baking, decorating, creating, giving (& wrapping) presents, blessing someone in need, listening to carols, watching Christmas movies, my special time with my close friends, and having my family home. But all of these things would be meaningless if I didn't reflect on the person around whom the season revolves, Jesus Christ, God's gift to us. I try hard to keep Him the center of my thoughts and daily life. So I read! I read the Christmas story. I read advent stuff. I read books like Joe Wheeler's "Christmas in my Heart." I listen to Christmas music while at home by myself (a favorite this year, Chris Tomlin "Glory in the Highest"). And what was so very, very cool this year...Gary and I were able to attend PC3's Christmas Eve Service. It was incredible! <br />I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Blessings, DorisDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-59725233996470941642009-12-22T21:04:00.002-05:002009-12-22T21:11:08.237-05:00Caroling PartiesAnother memory from Jill...<br />When I think of Christmas I think of those awesome Caroling Parties. They were so fun. These didn't start until we were in high school and we try to continue these as best we can; there's nothing like the old Calabash neighborhood. They so loved to see us and listen to our carols (that's because we had those awesome singing Walters! ;) and others of course, like Becky Stover.) <br />Lots of fun memories from these parties... <br />Like the year I leaned back on the bar and caught my hair on fire! Yes that's right I went up in flames, but everyone quickly got it out, nothing bad just a few singed hairs! We enjoyed learning a couple of country line dances one year. And simply all of the faces of appreciation from our neighbors (most were elderly) who enjoyed our company so much! And of course the gobs and gobs of cookies and yummy Snyder food!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-84211431491256535852009-12-19T16:03:00.003-05:002009-12-19T16:07:35.633-05:00Jill Writes...When I think of Christmas I think of...<br />Baking, baking, baking. I remember helping Mom bake cookies at Christmas time. We still do today. We bake so may different kinds of cookies. And then we make trays to give to customers of The Shipping Station (used to be all of the beach realty companies too when Dad still had Snyder's Lawn Care). I hope we continue this tradition, even though I don't own a business that requires that I make trays and trays of yummy goodies for my customers! I love to look through Mom's cook books. Although I now like to collect my own too! ;)Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-43386103991227116932009-12-15T11:17:00.004-05:002009-12-15T11:30:32.108-05:00Gingerbread MenWhen Becky and Richard were preschoolers -many years ago- I used to read them the story of "The Gingerbread Man." I remember reading it over and over and over. After Jon was born I remembered the gingerbread story when I saw these cute cookies at Apple Annie's in Wilmington. So I bought one for Jon and sent it with his Christmas present. The first set of pictures was taken that year. The next year I sent another gingerbread man from Apple Annie's and you can see from the pictures that Jon was very excited when he recognized the box. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm2NTx24gEzPciTtYwg96qfTANa3TqL1qP9nwr9P57WQVTioWVonTOLFu1ecoG75JB8i6TYYsLtzNosL7LnvVAUX1FY3rmCD9fDproj1Itz-MigT43q1UcagyQivXyiKMwkI54C_QmMwC/s1600-h/1998-jon-gingerbread.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm2NTx24gEzPciTtYwg96qfTANa3TqL1qP9nwr9P57WQVTioWVonTOLFu1ecoG75JB8i6TYYsLtzNosL7LnvVAUX1FY3rmCD9fDproj1Itz-MigT43q1UcagyQivXyiKMwkI54C_QmMwC/s320/1998-jon-gingerbread.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498103670642146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sUV_a07XTa2ZL87R_Xy0uxhKhRY4ksoh9_VRtX45PJ6WqBcnDZKZYyEJ2Yw65pQfC80GF9ycdTxUzUX7r1p9HXT7zqtzeXBk7otHpmgPAADwjH8ruN7xRjU4iBjDoolWwLBQbxfVu6MU/s1600-h/1999-2nd-jon-2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sUV_a07XTa2ZL87R_Xy0uxhKhRY4ksoh9_VRtX45PJ6WqBcnDZKZYyEJ2Yw65pQfC80GF9ycdTxUzUX7r1p9HXT7zqtzeXBk7otHpmgPAADwjH8ruN7xRjU4iBjDoolWwLBQbxfVu6MU/s320/1999-2nd-jon-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498037143090514" /></a><br />Every year I send Jon, Caleb, Butch and Becky each a gingerbread man. A couple of years ago I started making my own gingerbread men. I don't know if they are as good as Apple Annie's, but I do enjoy making them for the Rahes and for my family. Of course now, I keep the storybook on hand to read to Bree...especially at Christmastime when the gingerbread men make their annual appearance. Somewhere I have pictures of Bree with her gingerbread men. Hopefully I will post them soon.Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-72466828334007382052009-12-13T22:41:00.002-05:002009-12-13T23:24:20.470-05:00Cookies and Peanut BrittleWhew! I am finally sitting down. I just finished stuffing over 90 little bags with peanut brittle..and I should add...after making 3 batches of cookies. Yes, it's that time of the season when Gary and I are busy making lots of goodies for his customers. I have no idea when this tradition started, but we've been doing this for many, many years. In 1993 I started keeping a journal of some of our special dinners, celebrations, parties, etc. Most of the entries tell my menu and the guests. Occasionally I actually made comments about food that didn't turn out or something that became a new favorite. It has definitely helped to have a Christmas cookie list from years past. So what did I make in 1993 that I am still making? Cranberry cheesecake bars, mexican wedding cookies, buckeyes, chocolate dipped social tea & vienna finger cookies. What did I make then that I haven't made in a while? Chocolate walnut minis (a small tart), Barb Weaver's sugar cookie recipe, and raspberry coffee cake. The first 2 take a lot of work and I can't get the raspberry filling to make the coffee cake (but I still look for it every year.) <br />Oh, the cookie trays will be done tomorrow! Yeah!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-61412102085153136272009-12-11T21:58:00.002-05:002009-12-11T22:03:34.143-05:00Julie remembers..."I remember before Jill got married we would sleep in the same bed the night before Christmas. I think it was so that Jill could wake me up. I knew the presents would be there when we woke up, but I guess Jill thought we better get to them before they disappeared. I remember being kinda sad when Jill got married and we couldn't keep that tradition up. But. at least I'm married too." Julie Snyder Mixon<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Thanks for sharing</span>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-70722505449175017932009-12-09T14:35:00.004-05:002009-12-09T15:37:26.261-05:00Christmas Stockings"When I think of Christmas I think of...stockings.<br />Stockings are my favorite. I love all the different stuff that would be in there! And we had really long stockings when we were growing up. So the gifts just kept coming and coming. I love to load Bree, Ty and Chris' stockings with unique candy that they will love and cool gifts too." Jill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkpdVZF9Bu75QyKpMAiP2cSt8v2ef3mSWoiat1vCr_1g9aZkn0zV6bXxWcfsQ-5zZ6v8HYZ7nSqRJ0VV5043F20DqqvNGmMi2SuKGUohsB46w03k13Snv8bNEJ1iSPRRShfiuTfXH6Zfm/s1600-h/jill-stocking.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkpdVZF9Bu75QyKpMAiP2cSt8v2ef3mSWoiat1vCr_1g9aZkn0zV6bXxWcfsQ-5zZ6v8HYZ7nSqRJ0VV5043F20DqqvNGmMi2SuKGUohsB46w03k13Snv8bNEJ1iSPRRShfiuTfXH6Zfm/s320/jill-stocking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413322772391290786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7yCMHtbBQffsfedNk2Eb9qbIbF7l6proo-VnkrGCxbgB734GqyEU1EmvF0XOb5NDw6vEY6MT0JshhOV4hpzClne34JKST2IfSaZ0W6Fz9QUTu9miiWSilm85k00tL4lRmuYMwbqUrWhz/s1600-h/julie-stocking.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7yCMHtbBQffsfedNk2Eb9qbIbF7l6proo-VnkrGCxbgB734GqyEU1EmvF0XOb5NDw6vEY6MT0JshhOV4hpzClne34JKST2IfSaZ0W6Fz9QUTu9miiWSilm85k00tL4lRmuYMwbqUrWhz/s320/julie-stocking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413322684457257218" /></a> I think what Jill really, really likes in the stockings is chocolate...especially if that chocolate has peanut butter with it! I don't think Julie complained about the chocolate either. And I will admit I always made sure there was chocolate for me and Gary! Wow...all this talk about chocolate...just gotta have some!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-55854464025094047112009-12-08T20:33:00.007-05:002009-12-08T22:55:53.940-05:00Christmas when you're 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYFVsj0Pj7lBIsGDtUw8ZevjG44CyM3YYlItujOm_uSwZLr9_MSVsDzkfgI06zRu2q8Of0fCInq6QpLAj4Q05BnvmbD9gSbAm0QNLYSN9_z2UurYvnLTv4i4_agdgRMsElN6krFpX92Dx/s1600-h/jill-1st-christmas.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYFVsj0Pj7lBIsGDtUw8ZevjG44CyM3YYlItujOm_uSwZLr9_MSVsDzkfgI06zRu2q8Of0fCInq6QpLAj4Q05BnvmbD9gSbAm0QNLYSN9_z2UurYvnLTv4i4_agdgRMsElN6krFpX92Dx/s320/jill-1st-christmas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413044261219582018" /></a> More pictures of Christmas at the Naves home. Just think, there were only 3 grandkids at this time. Can you imagine what it looked like a few more years down the road when the grandkids kept coming and coming! Stacy had just turned 1 in November, Jill's birthday was just a few days away. I'm not sure they were all that impressed with the whole thing. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_nyMAp-TVjVqoh0qQvUsNSIownu_iHLGNbCYK_Z7JBZ_s9LNPCFZEYJUAU49VzW-yFvzQJ6oUSavzvyUo5ffthGjk72dgJgUYHS1qvq4qMoWfOW10y499j3XERv3yv1vzQrVyi-zDYvC/s1600-h/jill-1st-2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_nyMAp-TVjVqoh0qQvUsNSIownu_iHLGNbCYK_Z7JBZ_s9LNPCFZEYJUAU49VzW-yFvzQJ6oUSavzvyUo5ffthGjk72dgJgUYHS1qvq4qMoWfOW10y499j3XERv3yv1vzQrVyi-zDYvC/s320/jill-1st-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413043979540567826" /></a> Becky, Richard, Corey, Stacy and Jill. I wonder if this picture was taken before the presents were opened. Either that or mom had already cleaned everything up...or maybe this is another room??? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyO2zbkMY8uW5e72wXaWO0mGxJ-C-QE3SpNcW6eUUAdx-qyrSjY-7pO-CR_hLjARpUOyThZqXifY-fYg7yCkfrerq6_zngzSr-w2s4uCLWTf76FHHm5K4EZXSatA1CY04iUR7jevFrLmA/s1600-h/Julie's-1st.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyO2zbkMY8uW5e72wXaWO0mGxJ-C-QE3SpNcW6eUUAdx-qyrSjY-7pO-CR_hLjARpUOyThZqXifY-fYg7yCkfrerq6_zngzSr-w2s4uCLWTf76FHHm5K4EZXSatA1CY04iUR7jevFrLmA/s320/Julie's-1st.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413043876350456786" /></a> This is Julie on her first Christmas. She looks like she hadn't been awake long and was probably wondering what the big deal was all about. <br />I know it seems like presents are a big focus of our Christmases, but these are the glimpses we have because of pictures taken. We don't have pictures of singing carols or reading the Christmas story, or advent devotions. So enjoy these old pictures and I'll share stories about the other traditions and celebrations later. <br />BlessingsDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-43425834240261681702009-12-07T21:47:00.000-05:002009-12-08T18:51:51.920-05:00Holden Beach Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GcKrMQvJKRtJXS040FmZhFfvdBqdzBBWv8Sg1HLjOUg2VT4whYi_8X9kvYbkCRLB3DziD2VO_Y8ARJ3x6X3yCBvFTgKxP1dlr9CfEEtYUxRAfgo53x42xFf47XoYdVD1LrZ9POooBiVR/s1600-h/becky-holden-beach.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GcKrMQvJKRtJXS040FmZhFfvdBqdzBBWv8Sg1HLjOUg2VT4whYi_8X9kvYbkCRLB3DziD2VO_Y8ARJ3x6X3yCBvFTgKxP1dlr9CfEEtYUxRAfgo53x42xFf47XoYdVD1LrZ9POooBiVR/s320/becky-holden-beach.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412953541718552626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAumXjP0q9Ca8hZM8rljethpeVN_0Hkrr5KW0-Y_tZXZMiWVwcd_WnMAnEIgqPQxQuABwL9Vq8CztKFhyOlPFssbvW5sOOvi6ACbvV-27J1jlvdk2e6h30ngY5dh0sp-ylcTUMbjXAiUe/s1600/HoldenBeachChristmas2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAumXjP0q9Ca8hZM8rljethpeVN_0Hkrr5KW0-Y_tZXZMiWVwcd_WnMAnEIgqPQxQuABwL9Vq8CztKFhyOlPFssbvW5sOOvi6ACbvV-27J1jlvdk2e6h30ngY5dh0sp-ylcTUMbjXAiUe/s320/HoldenBeachChristmas2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409351903043928578"></a> In August of 1984 we left family and friends behind and moved to Holden Beach, North Carolina. We rented a house on a canal on the island and somewhat enjoyed beach life for a while. The girls were so glad to have their Aunt Becky join us. It really helped adjusting to life away from cousins, grandparents, etc. Twenty-five years ago the beach became practically deserted after Labor Day. So we had a very quiet (silent) holiday. One thing I remember was walking on the beach on Christmas...barefoot. It wasn't really warm enough to be walking around barefoot...we just wanted to be able to say we were on the beach with sand between our toes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOOZmgh1ZFteOXYmIktnJozN5EEK63-ErijAu9SMD5EKxKML8WgJRHeau_e3yvr39WNIAz3i_qflW3A2tcCQeshyphenhyphenQTdHtqS52eDbPlBPhN_wNvQ3EbvX5irNtH1U1l77f4N0_DhjkY6Ah/s1600/HoldenBeachChristmas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOOZmgh1ZFteOXYmIktnJozN5EEK63-ErijAu9SMD5EKxKML8WgJRHeau_e3yvr39WNIAz3i_qflW3A2tcCQeshyphenhyphenQTdHtqS52eDbPlBPhN_wNvQ3EbvX5irNtH1U1l77f4N0_DhjkY6Ah/s320/HoldenBeachChristmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409351815580614866"></a> I asked Gary what he remembered about our first Christmas here and he said, "We got the girls bicycles, it was 70 degrees and the girls were able to ride their bikes. So perhaps it was warm enough to go barefoot. <br />On the back of the Becky's picture I wrote, "Becky's First Christmas Away From Home." I'm sure she missed Mom & Dad and Richard, but we were all very glad she was a part of our home for our first Christmas here. (At least it looks like she enjoyed her gifts.) Don't the girls look so cute in their Strawberry Shortcake nightgowns!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-14904376221627900502009-12-06T07:00:00.000-05:002009-12-06T07:00:02.467-05:00From JohnI can always remember dad running out at the last minute to buy something from mom. We always opened gifts on Christmas eve, and one year I got a lionel train set. We set it up on the kitchen table, and dad had it going wide open. It flew off the table and broke. Then I was sad, but dad went out and got a new engine for it!!!<br />God speed...John<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Thanks for sharing that memory with me. I had forgotten all about dad's last minute shopping trips. And opening gifts on Christmas eve must have started after I was older ...maybe after I left for Nashville? I guess you guys got a jump start before the crowd came in on Christmas Day. In one of the pictures from Friday's post there is a huge dog. This was John's dog, a great dane (?) named Goliath. Man, that dog was like a small horse! Merry Christmas, John!<br /> </span>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-51277800595915026822009-12-05T07:00:00.002-05:002009-12-05T10:38:13.433-05:00North Myrtle Beach TraditionsWhen the girls were young, we bought a timeshare at Peppertree by the Sea in NMB. Our week is the one following Thanksgiving, so I guess you could say that it became one of our Christmas traditions. But like many traditions it too has changed over the years. When we first started going, the girls were homeschooled so part of the day was spent studying, part going to gymnastics and the rest enjoying the beach and the indoor pool. The last couple of years Jill and Bree have been able to come a couple of days. Jill would bring her computer and work from there, Bree and I would just hang out and enjoy the beach on warmer days. I'm not sure but I think one year Julie took some pictures on the beach that are now on her website. They're in the art section - <a href="http://www.jsmixonphoto.com/Art/Portfolios/AlternativeProcesses/">alternative processes.</a> - (I think #s 12-14 in the slide show - Is that right Julie?)<br />Anyway, over the years it's provided an opportunity to get some shopping done, Christmas cards done, catch a movie or a show, make truffles and buckeyes, and just enjoy family time at the beach. I love to watch the sunrise over the ocean and love to hear the waves crashing. It provides a glorious backdrop for morning devotions. Both Gary and I cherish these peaceful moments. I think that's the best part of the week. <br />"With the loving mercy of our God, a new day from heaven will dawn upon us. It will shine on those who live in darkness, in the shadow of death. It will guide us into the path of peace." Luke 1: 78-79<br />"Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful for words." 2 Corinthians 9:15<br />blessings!Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-71033189102553005312009-12-04T07:00:00.000-05:002009-12-04T07:00:09.121-05:00Christmas at Grandma Naves<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAnDdf4JwaIW3PruUGapPWFl7nm5glhTElsWiM0z0an2yA80GwmPlhG5z4qzRJ7WRwDQbSD6FEEqtxgIej4qkHmtv9KXYgfduKTbqtBQuKzW1m6dqf1JvNbXmpsBhyphenhyphenwxiIGoH8MVUFmML/s1600/ToledoChristmas2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAnDdf4JwaIW3PruUGapPWFl7nm5glhTElsWiM0z0an2yA80GwmPlhG5z4qzRJ7WRwDQbSD6FEEqtxgIej4qkHmtv9KXYgfduKTbqtBQuKzW1m6dqf1JvNbXmpsBhyphenhyphenwxiIGoH8MVUFmML/s320/ToledoChristmas2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409352376709919266"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprwJ8l_lwQGKCc4r_98tmILI5B1ysUwJcgQjzGBVE-y9gwmqY432gG1nbVW4FviyHJhn35nsiS80E1NdyWEpJSPlHxW50Tr23CfsAoVoVIDmZ50T8lLSOeysG79E2FC8hw3DNVkcmyElT/s1600/ToledoChristmas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprwJ8l_lwQGKCc4r_98tmILI5B1ysUwJcgQjzGBVE-y9gwmqY432gG1nbVW4FviyHJhn35nsiS80E1NdyWEpJSPlHxW50Tr23CfsAoVoVIDmZ50T8lLSOeysG79E2FC8hw3DNVkcmyElT/s320/ToledoChristmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409352229153416754"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5fyNuDy5FYtgJf6dpKQw2wSUAM3XO6B3v8iDUHKoX2_PfORRwcomEW-Zg73r8_fH7gbFqFNWv7HdW1sECQ0VVPHymep6AJesMpQQOVNJ39FpySTw-rmOFwUZv5I6_oyiTXwzOYdAOUfY/s1600/ToledoChristma80.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5fyNuDy5FYtgJf6dpKQw2wSUAM3XO6B3v8iDUHKoX2_PfORRwcomEW-Zg73r8_fH7gbFqFNWv7HdW1sECQ0VVPHymep6AJesMpQQOVNJ39FpySTw-rmOFwUZv5I6_oyiTXwzOYdAOUfY/s320/ToledoChristma80.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409352132267363026"></a><br />Christmas at Grandma Naves has changed over the years. John and I don't live near, so our families aren't able to participate in that wild event. I say wild because that's what happens when that many kids gather in one place. But our hearts are there even when we aren't. I'm trying to think about Jill's age in these pictures and I believe in the first one she is 3, in the second one she's 5 and in the third one she's 4. Am I right? Anyway, from the pictures you see that Christmas at Grandma's was fun for the kids!<br /><br />"Santa Claus" author unknown<br /><br />He comes in the night! He comes in the night!<br />He softly, silently comes,<br />While the little brown heads on the pillows so white<br />Are dreaming of bugles and drums.<br />Who tells him I know not, but he findeth the home <br />Of each good little boy and girl.<br /><br />He rides to the West, and he rides to the East;<br />Of his goodies, he touches not one;<br />he eats the crumbs of the Christmas feast<br />When the dear little folds are done.<br />Old Santa Claus does all that he can;<br />This beautiful mission is his;<br />Then children, be good to the little old man,<br />When you find who the little man is.Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-63108257162660873302009-12-03T07:00:00.001-05:002009-12-03T07:00:06.122-05:00Becky's ThoughtsBecky shares these thoughts of Christmas.<br />This year as the holidays approach, I find myself singing old Christmas songs from grade school, songs from church and reminiscing of Christmas Caroling. I remember the innocence and excitement of waiting for the Christmas decorations and my mon's endless energy to get the house clean and all decorated. I can smell the aroma of cloves placed in an apple or orange and placed on a shelf. I see mistletoe hanging in the doorway as you go into the kitchen. Since we didn't have the luxury of having sweets all year round or just anytime at the touch of our fingers, the glorious fragrances coming from the kitchen as mother baked for the wonderful celebration was were highly anticipated. <br />I loved looking at our beautiful Christmas tree. I remember the light with color wheel shining on the tree. I would lay under the tree looking up and the lights were like stars shining. I would imagine the Star shining over Bethlehem that first Christmas. I always, from then on, wanted as many lights on my Christmas tree. I felt that it was my way of remembering that Jesus, God's precious gift to us is truly the Light of the World. <br />I also remember we always dressed in our very best and had all the family over! We couldn't wait to exchange gifts. I was always excited for Aunt Mary and Uncle Charlie to arrive, because I knew they always brought us a gift. Remember when we were children, we didn't get toys and gifts all year round so even underwear was exciting to get! I am thankful for the joy and love I felt at Christmas. It was such an exciting time, and I was so thankful for my 3 gifts and my stocking! (remember Jesus received 3 gifts on that first Christmas, so why do we think we have to break the bank now?) I still have my Christmas stocking from my childhood. I remember the nuts and little personal items. I really appreciate what I received and am so thankful. Now as a parent, I realize what it is like to try to find "the gift" to make our children happy. When as we have to realize is that if we would just keep it simple and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, we will make the holidays memorable!<br />Thank you mom and dad for giving me wonderful memories, especially you momma!<br />BeckyDoris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-55565633883069906732009-12-02T07:00:00.001-05:002009-12-02T08:46:32.551-05:00Nashville Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngnWa1LJc9pudcCI595djKbgpDPVSKDZSmKnbtmlUVsEGJOI88-7yFq6KvAUmIoHVgZxIiD5pOMQT-3ONk_r2pnl_h1ogoU4gRJ-hWB_cXmYVnbgYspBe-4j9r9Rhrnfu2Ta0s-osrmrD/s1600/Nashville74_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngnWa1LJc9pudcCI595djKbgpDPVSKDZSmKnbtmlUVsEGJOI88-7yFq6KvAUmIoHVgZxIiD5pOMQT-3ONk_r2pnl_h1ogoU4gRJ-hWB_cXmYVnbgYspBe-4j9r9Rhrnfu2Ta0s-osrmrD/s320/Nashville74_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409351546891574098" border="0" /></a>Wow, this was a few years ago. So young (and skinny)! Gary and I were in school in Nashville and it looks like we had 2 little cats. There wasn't a plan or theme for my trees back then...just whatever I had. I think icicles were the only requirement. I don't think the tree was as brown as it looks in the second picture. We had so much fun and were beginning to lay the foundations for future Christmas celebrations. <br />In my English class at Bible college I used Christmas as the theme for a poetry assignment. I think we had to choose a subject, find poems and somehow put them all together. I do remember that I got an A even though it was a bit "cheesy."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pj49vOhAwtFxwGvAgB-Xs6ol4WlYELYkbwReQtj8yDsPmnFXwPK-iJ4xUgGevQRyyyvdZHKA3Ikzvb3vY0Py_nTAcf7EOJFUA8ir7aBMc7m8yn5F_T9hwmmtTaqrYEAPBnYpRcGo0qDD/s1600/Nashville74_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pj49vOhAwtFxwGvAgB-Xs6ol4WlYELYkbwReQtj8yDsPmnFXwPK-iJ4xUgGevQRyyyvdZHKA3Ikzvb3vY0Py_nTAcf7EOJFUA8ir7aBMc7m8yn5F_T9hwmmtTaqrYEAPBnYpRcGo0qDD/s320/Nashville74_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409351476958806194" border="0" /></a>One of the poems I used..."Christmas is Remembering" by Elsie Binns.<br /><br />Christmas is remembering<br />Shy shepherds on a hill<br />And voices echoing<br />"Peace--Good Will!"<br />Christmas is remembering<br />A stable and a star<br />And wise men journeying<br />from afar.<br />Christmas is remembering<br />A new-born baby boy<br />And all the world caroling<br />Songs of joy.Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-34735797147062454752009-12-01T07:00:00.003-05:002009-12-01T09:12:24.585-05:00Christmas is Remembering<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjz7kODsVk90IQ71G3wPj1h-mokU2_LBBid52LEuDFXGUt6Yu3IuoJXrWdHvHihcKwcHeaSIqFNh_uDRrN_ZUEqqwLnXEVETRUwp74KZmv4qIGcyA3PfOgX3em9nhlL2L7Wi15ZwuSU8gE/s1600/family-christmas-2007_2001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjz7kODsVk90IQ71G3wPj1h-mokU2_LBBid52LEuDFXGUt6Yu3IuoJXrWdHvHihcKwcHeaSIqFNh_uDRrN_ZUEqqwLnXEVETRUwp74KZmv4qIGcyA3PfOgX3em9nhlL2L7Wi15ZwuSU8gE/s320/family-christmas-2007_2001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409349702324864882" border="0" /></a>I love Christmas. I love the sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes of Christmas. I'm so glad I'm part of a family who loves Christmas. I can't imagine being married to one of those "bah humbug" persons! Ewww! I'm also very blessed to have some "kindred spirit" friends who also adore Christmas....definitely some great memories of past Christmases there!<div>For the next couple of weeks, I'm going to look back through the years and remember. I welcome you on my journey. </div><div>A few years ago, we started taking a family picture on Christmas day. This one is from 2007. Bree had so much fun helping Julie push the button on the timer and then running and jumping into place. And how cool is it to have a photographer in the family? Way cool!</div><div>Tomorrow we'll go back to Christmas in Nashville 1974.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749851499401537687.post-84380650988748635522009-10-24T17:15:00.006-04:002009-10-24T17:54:15.240-04:00A Few Cards to Share<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTV2NCsvDb0JAqFemwFSSnK8doX_YQsx5QD7wWOrBCeVWZbwaHserwhhuB0SBjJl9luZUUkHGnYmti9W-2ri4q0ImyVOg3AR2Z0DBTw6Cvqbgb_z7lOaf1-heW115Sq99jVoxgX_88mty/s1600-h/swap-emerson-card.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTV2NCsvDb0JAqFemwFSSnK8doX_YQsx5QD7wWOrBCeVWZbwaHserwhhuB0SBjJl9luZUUkHGnYmti9W-2ri4q0ImyVOg3AR2Z0DBTw6Cvqbgb_z7lOaf1-heW115Sq99jVoxgX_88mty/s320/swap-emerson-card.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396282425481503602" /></a>I finally took a few minutes and quickly edited some pictures of some cards from some recent classes and card swaps. The first card is from a swap using hostess sets from the new SU IB&C. I used "Of the Earth" a level 1 hostess set. The colors for the card came from the designer series paper "Tea Party". You wouldn't know it from these pictures, but "purples" aren't colors I normally choose. <div>The next card was from a class last month and when I made it I knew exactly which of my friends would be getting this one. And it was made knowing that I would be giving it to her to cherish the memory of someone she loved very, very much.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91TN9hKXy78ntr1yRDf1L-eTow76XE3tUIvkzgTfjrhGeg9OcLOXdQjyAc7KMaIai1R4J-YVtYnnCwIHq5q2rh_Fq7xfjfPmoJC3osMavG9dOUC0J2COFrrmihm-NxVaqw_iHnZ2JFhQ4/s1600-h/purple-cherish-medallion.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91TN9hKXy78ntr1yRDf1L-eTow76XE3tUIvkzgTfjrhGeg9OcLOXdQjyAc7KMaIai1R4J-YVtYnnCwIHq5q2rh_Fq7xfjfPmoJC3osMavG9dOUC0J2COFrrmihm-NxVaqw_iHnZ2JFhQ4/s320/purple-cherish-medallion.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396281924682023730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZphRPSnH71YLS9TTgsu4dqUGrp9IHuEE2yKrRoiOl-O3P1iQ_5qvdwaXrly5C43VJmQr7_v3lvboansTpVUW1qYwjVwT2fKa4wwiWNd_sJB8Go_GNxzziN2fZYkpRHd7KfJM22cThCukj/s1600-h/eggplant-medallion.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZphRPSnH71YLS9TTgsu4dqUGrp9IHuEE2yKrRoiOl-O3P1iQ_5qvdwaXrly5C43VJmQr7_v3lvboansTpVUW1qYwjVwT2fKa4wwiWNd_sJB8Go_GNxzziN2fZYkpRHd7KfJM22cThCukj/s320/eggplant-medallion.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396278661660229730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkIYZ3_rLZBR08787MfHYwW3d5d2mrXbW3RATx_gNFGBU0SFJEaFC_XOCKFGXPv0O8HDwmmUE1bCsmdsVo5Vj6SYW7ksRGz1Bt322TCjIUUt3F7CiqioKrYTQY_W2Va4H5GgMQHYOHRUp/s1600-h/pink-baby.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkIYZ3_rLZBR08787MfHYwW3d5d2mrXbW3RATx_gNFGBU0SFJEaFC_XOCKFGXPv0O8HDwmmUE1bCsmdsVo5Vj6SYW7ksRGz1Bt322TCjIUUt3F7CiqioKrYTQY_W2Va4H5GgMQHYOHRUp/s320/pink-baby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396278577032131202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMDYV06TFsUiZ9Vkci-ZQYaILNqdSkjARPvppfBKiLdiPKD2npoJkwx87KUqdGdq1MN2cUBRVNO8q080Cg-m7CoJyoKji5QHo6DxPNgHyfVRdS4GYP1KMxolU53rxCy3uzdyOhkqV-SHo/s1600-h/blue-baby.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMDYV06TFsUiZ9Vkci-ZQYaILNqdSkjARPvppfBKiLdiPKD2npoJkwx87KUqdGdq1MN2cUBRVNO8q080Cg-m7CoJyoKji5QHo6DxPNgHyfVRdS4GYP1KMxolU53rxCy3uzdyOhkqV-SHo/s320/blue-baby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396278484191454658" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The last 3 cards were made at a quick and easy class I had last week. I had to go back to some basic layouts and work really, really hard to keep some of the cards simple. That's not an easy thing. But it worked and everyone completed all 12 cards in 2 hours. That's a good thing, especially when you have people who've never stamped before. </div><div>The other stamp sets used are medallion, fun and fast notes, and sentiments from thoughts and prayers and from warm words.</div><div>Blessings!</div></div>Doris http://www.blogger.com/profile/10393371194624802020noreply@blogger.com0