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Karen
Some of my interests include knitting, scrapbooking, mystery novels, genealogy and growing orchids.
Interests: knitting, mystery novels, altered books, scrapbooking, orchids
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Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop
Posted May 24, 2013 at Slightly Scrappy
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It was a long time ago, but I remember my first bike being blue with a basket in front.
Commented May 16, 2013 on May 2013 Release in Review & Release Contest at {capture the moment}
May 2013 Release in Review & Release Contest
The May release has been full of some gorgeous new products and we hope the projects from the team have been beyond inspiring! I've picked out favorites of my own, from each of the design team members, to share with you today! Click the link next to each team member's name to see more details ...
Love these new designs. They will be great for Operation Write Home!
Commented May 11, 2013 on Introducing Red, White & Blue and a little Star Spangled too! at {capture the moment}
Introducing Red, White & Blue and a little Star Spangled too!
Today, we focus on all things patriotic here in the United States. Think Independence Day, the stars and stripes, picnics in the hot sun with fried chicken and potato salad on the menu and apple pie for dessert and at the end of the day, a gorgeous fireworks display as we celebrate our nation's...
Great Free Classes at Craftsy.com
Posted May 5, 2013 at Slightly Scrappy
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I'm a Craftsy Fan, Are You?
Craftsy is an awesome online learning center. The courses cover a wide range of crafts including Quilting, Knitting, Cake Decorating, Sewing and several more. My favorite thing about Craftsy is the fact that you have lifetime access to every course.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Slightly Scrappy
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This looks like an awesome class. Thanks for a chance to win a spot!
Commented Feb 2, 2013 on You've Got Mail -- a Class & a Giveaway at My Favorite Things
You've Got Mail -- a Class & a Giveaway
Hi-ya Peeps! Happy weekend to you! I've got a fun new card class at Studio Calico to tell you about called You've Got Mail! (Um, how cute is that title?!) Lisa Spangler and a team of card-making contributors (including yours truly!) will be sharing tips for making "Cards For Every Occasion...
Thanks for all these great files!
Commented Dec 4, 2012 on CD Case Calendar at Write. Click. Scrapbook.
CD Case Calendar
Hi there, it's Celeste along with Christine bringing you this year's printable CD Calendar and PNG files! Christine used her mad digi skillz and created the fabulous PNGs that are the basis for the calendar. Celeste put together the easy printable PDF calendar that you can display in an e...
Congratulations on your exciting news!
Commented Dec 4, 2012 on a teeny tiny announcement. at enJOY it by Elise Blaha Cripe
a teeny tiny announcement.
Easy Street, Part I
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Slightly Scrappy
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Summers spent at my grandparent's farm were the best vacations. :-)
Commented Jun 16, 2012 on June 2012 Release in Review & Release Contest at {capture the moment}
June 2012 Release in Review & Release Contest
The June release has been full of some gorgeous new products and we hope the projects from the team have been beyond inspiring! I've picked out favorites of my own, from each of the design team members, to share with you today! Click the link next to each team member's name to see more details...
These sets will be perfect for cards sent to Operation Write Home. Can't wait to try out some red, white and blue designs!
Commented Jun 11, 2012 on Introducing Military Hero, Military Stars & Think Big Favorites #17 at {capture the moment}
Introducing Military Hero, Military Stars & Think Big Favorites #17
Today's product introductions are all about celebrating (and reaching out to) the military heros in our lives.....those men and women, whether home or deployed, who make incredible sacrifices for our freedom on a daily basis. To each of them, and to their families, we say thank you for your ser...
I love all the new hexagon possibilities. I'm a quilter and the hexagon is my favorite shape to use. Can't wait to see them in person :-)
Commented Jun 10, 2012 on Introducing Happy Hexagons, Background Basics: Rainbows, We Go Together and Heart-2-Heart #5 at {capture the moment}
Introducing Happy Hexagons, Background Basics: Rainbows, We Go Together and Heart-2-Heart #5
We've got a wide variety of new products to share with you today -- a little something for everyone! Whether you're into the hexagon craze that has been popping up everywhere, have a love of all things art deco, get totally excited about vintage inspired typography or can't get enough of the ev...
Memorial Day Blog Hop - Operation Write HOme
Posted May 25, 2012 at Slightly Scrappy
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Love today's sneak peeks! The wrought iron impression is so pretty and I'm very happy to see a new Tag Sale die.
Commented Mar 11, 2012 on Introducing Framed Out #2, Little Bitty Bird Additions & Background Basics: Wrought Iron at {capture the moment}
Introducing Framed Out #2, Little Bitty Bird Additions & Background Basics: Wrought Iron
It's Day 2 of our countdown - and I can't wait to share all the fantastic things we're offering this month. How about a little inspiration before we get to today's introductions? {photocredit} {photocredit} {photocredit} Heather Nichols is following up her Framed Out series debut wit...
Getting Ready for Research in the 1940 Census
I became a member of the Ambassador program for genealogy bloggers a few weeks ago, but have not had a chance to make a post. Yesterday, I watched the recording of Thomas MacEntee's webinar at Legacy Family Tree and was... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2012 at Central WV Genealogy
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What a fun new collection of dies! I can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize package, too. :-)
Commented Feb 14, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 10: Movers & Shakers Group Post at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 10: Movers & Shakers Group Post
Welcome to Day 10 of our anniversary celebration! We've really been shaking things up around here, and today is no exception. We have got one spectacular lineup today to cap off our Anniversary festivities, so let's get right to it! {photocredit} {photocredit} {photocredit} I've...
15 for me, too. Love all the projects and look forward to using the new goodies soon.
Commented Feb 12, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 8: Sweet Spring Group Post at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 8: Sweet Spring Group Post
With most of the U.S. experiencing such a relatively mild winter, it's hard not to turn our thoughts toward spring! Thoughts of vibrant spring colors and whimsical themes keep popping into my head - and today, we have some introductions that play right to those warmer weather wishes. {photo cr...
I love the new Framed Out series already and look forward to seeing the new version every month.
Commented Feb 11, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 7: Framed Out #1, Heart-2-Heart #1 & Lighten Up at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 7: Framed Out #1, Heart-2-Heart #1 & Lighten Up
It's Day 7 of our anniversary celebration, and today I'm happy to show you some fantastic new introductions. There are two new series for this year that are sure to please, and a set that will shed a little light on your cardmaking. {photo credit} {photo credit} {photo credit} Heat...
I think the new Frilly Flowers will be a great addition to my growing collection of flower stamps. Can't wait to try them out.
Happy Anniversary!
Commented Feb 10, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 6: Frilly Flowers, Think Big #13, Global Greetings & More at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 6: Frilly Flowers, Think Big #13, Global Greetings & More
{photo credit} {photo credit} {photo credit} Our 5th Anniversary celebration is half-way done, and what fun it's been so far! We have loved hearing about your favorites - and enjoy matching them up with our own. Now onto the introductions. There is something for everyone this m...
It's great to see the new boards for Pinterest This will make it so easy to find inspiration.
I love that this year Stamp A Faire will be online. It sounds like a lot of fun!
Commented Feb 9, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 5: New Papertrey Pinterest Boards & Stamp-a-faire 2012 at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 5: New Papertrey Pinterest Boards & Stamp-a-faire 2012
Welcome back to Day 5 of our 5th Anniversary festivities! I'm so glad to hear about your excitement and the fun you are having with all of the challenges! First, let me share today's sneak peeks of some of the products that are coming up this release! We have a huge new line of dies rolling ...
I love a lot of things about Papertrey Ink. Your great designs and attention to the small details being at the top of my list The design team provides so much inspiration, too.
Congratulations on another great year and thank you for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize.
Commented Feb 7, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 3: New Stamp Packaging & FREE Stamps for a Year! at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 3: New Stamp Packaging & FREE Stamps for a Year!
Your enthusiasm for all of the anniversary announcements so far has been so amazing! We are so thrilled to hear all of your comments, well-wishes and gratitude. First, let me share today's sneak peeks of some of the products that are coming up this release! Melissa Bickford has designed a n...
We Have Some Winners
Wow, thanks so much to everyone that posted a comment. You all are so kind! Without further ado, the Random Number Generator chose these two winners: "I love using negatives along with the positives! I love the cards and thanks... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2012 at Slightly Scrappy
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Happy Anniversary! What a great prize package. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win so many great PTI products.
I'd like to add my thanks to all of the design team members and those behind the scenes for making it such a joy to work with all of your products.
I'm looking forward to many more years of inspiration!
Commented Feb 5, 2012 on 5th Anniversary Day 1: 2012 Team & Our Favorite Things at {capture the moment}
5th Anniversary Day 1: 2012 Team & Our Favorite Things
I want to welcome each and every one of you to the very first post kicking off our 5th anniversary festivities! There will be lots of fun, games, challenges and AMAZING prizes over the course of the next ten days and we hope you plan on joining us for every single one of them! First, let me sh...
OWH Clean and Simple Blog Skip/Win a Prize!
Posted Feb 4, 2012 at Slightly Scrappy
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What a great collection of cards. Thanks so much for supporting OWH!
Commented Nov 12, 2011 on Operation Write Home Blog Hop! at Blog | Ranger Ink
Operation Write Home Blog Hop!
Hello blog-hoppers! Ranger is so proud to participate in Operation Write Home's blog hop in honor of Veterans Day! Our designers have created some beautiful thank-you cards that we hope you will find inspirational. (And, if you haven't already, please be sure to check out the blog hop from ...
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