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Making Christmas Cards
Posted Dec 17, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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Spreading Christmas Cheer
Posted Nov 20, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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Gobble Gobble
Posted Oct 15, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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Happy Halloween
Posted Sep 17, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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This is really pretty.
Leaves are Falling
Can you believe it's going to be fall! Where did summer go?! With that thought in mind I thought I would get a head start on some fall cards. I created this card using the Kreaxions 4 in 1 punch #918 to make a border strip. I also used the Kreaxions Punch Mate which makes punching soooooo much e...
This is so beautiful! I love the beads on the flower.
Brown Craft and Butterfly
Hi, Linda here. I am sure you all know that I am a butterfly person and am in love with punch 901. The center of my flower is gold beads to add a little extra pop!
Just Roll With It
Posted Aug 20, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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What a wonderful gift!
Not Forgot
Charity here from Scrappin' Chaos. Today's project is a mini-album to commemorate those fur babies that have gone over the rainbow bridge. ~ Not Forgot ~ I cut the album pages using the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. The decorative butterfly on the front was cut using the Butterfly Die. ...
Don't Miss the Fun
Posted Jul 16, 2016 at Just Imagine Crafts - Kreaxions Punches
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I'm glad you are going digital ... I'm not a digital person, but the people who do it love it and this will allow them to make amazing pages!
Secrets Revealed
I've told you before how terrible I am at keeping secrets. I guess I m finally going to park the mystery machine in the drive way! :) It has been REALLY hard not to chat about my current project. I've been watching it develop and getting very excited as more and more of the "pieces" come to...
Hope you feel better soon!
Happy 2013!
It is a brand new year - and a brand new chance to do "it" right! (I love every excuse to start fresh.) While I was looking at my Journal I found a message to myself for New Years 2012: I was just sitting here thinking - these are the last moments of 2011 and what am I doing with them? I'...
I can't wait!
It's the most secretive time of year!
I'd give you an excuse about how crazy my life has been over the past few weeks and tell you that is why I haven't picked back up with "Life.in.Lists." but that would only be partially true. The bigger reason has been a BIG distraction. I had planned on getting back into the "swing" of things a...
So beautiful!
Mosaic Moments Page Pattern 63 - Mosaic Style with Focal Point in Border
Page Pattern Description: Mosaic Style page with a 2.125w x 3.25h border running through the fifth row. A large 4.37w x 5.5h block adds a focal point and just below is a 4.37w x 2.125 block added for journaling. "Skyline Drive" by Paije Rodriguez
Things that made me happy this week:
My chickens started laying eggs and I have discovered there is nothing that compares to the taste of a fresh, free-range chicken's egg. MMMMM
An adorable toddler with an incredibly strong personality came into the store last night. She was a handful, but she was adorable. She kept calling me "sister." I've never been called that before. It made me smile.
My husband came home with a dozen yellow roses for our anniversary. I love yellow.
We got beautiful new paper in at the scrapbook store. I can't wait to play with it.
We turned on the air so we don't roast in the house.
My kitties were waiting for me at the door.
Today is Thursday, which means I get to teach people a new technique -- in this case airbrushing with Copic to color metal, ribbon, flowers and other things that won't work otherwise.
Happiness is...an Escape - Thursday June 28
Kevin and I had a hard time deciding what we wanted to do for our anniversary this year; but, our last minute plans worked out great! Things that made me happy this week: 1. A nice drive to the OBX (outerbanks NC). 2. Relaxing on the beach. 3. Watching the "Lost Colony" (a play ...
Yesterday was mine and Matt's 8th anniversary. It is a special day when we look back at the years and thank each other for the love and companionship. My husband takes it very seriously as it is a reminder of the most important vow we ever made.
Oh My Word, Anniversary - Wednesday, June 27
There are lots of memories inside our minds - sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: 1. Today is mine and Kevin's anniversary! (Happy Anniversary Sweetie!) 2. On our 2nd anniversary Kevin and I went to the zoo...
My name is Candy. Not Candice ... just Candy. Dad says he regrets giving me a childish name; Mom says she doesn't like the name Candice and always meant that I be just plain old Candy.
What it's meant is that I have had to endure a ton of teasing, second glances and questions, because I cannot possibly be named "Candy". I have even been asked to show my birth certificate or driver's license to prove it is not a nickname.
As a child, the most annoying thing was never being able to buy anything personalized. Mugs, magnets, license plates, pencils and other products were never created with Candy on them.
As a young adult, I looked young for my age and that combined with my name meant many did not take me seriously. I remember being questioned at an amusement park on whether I was qualified to ride a ride with my toddler son. You had to be 16 to take a little one on the ride -- I was 21.
I also quickly discovered that you do not use Candy or any form of it in a chat room ... it attracts all sorts of nasty people.
Now, in my 40s, I have gotten used to the jokes, the stares and the questions. As a writer, my name has been in print thousands of times and that has seemed to create a bit of seriousness for me.
I did find this through Tami's link, which made me feel better:
Meaning of "Candy"
American name
In American, the name Candy means- bright, sweet. Other origins for the name Candy include - American, Hebrew.The name Candy is most often used as a girl name or female name.
American Name Meaning - bright, sweet
Origin - America
Alternate Origins - Hebrew
And, I have learned to make jokes that I share a name with many actresses who play strippers on television. If I was named Linda or Jennifer I would probably find something to complain about that, too!
It's My Life - What's in a Name? - Tuesday June 5
It's My Life - Shakespeare claims "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!" Kevin and I call our daughter, Alexis, by many names (Alexis, Lu, princess...) but she still wishes for another name. I can remember wishing I had another name as a child. My parents didn't even give me th...
It's hard to remember that far back, but I did watch Little House on the Prairie, The Love Boat, The Donny and Marie Show, Brady Bunch, Eight is Enough and The Muppets, but I seem to remember watching most of them as reruns in the afternoon. I wonder if I watched any prime time tv back then.
I "Heart" 1970's Television - Thursday, April 5
I "Heart" Television (part 1 - the 70's) 15 Television shows I watched in the 70's: image source timvp.com 1. Little House on the Prairie - I was a faithful watcher of Laura Ingles when I was young girl. 2. Happy Days 3. Battle Star Galactica 4. The Muppet Show 5. The Hardy Boys & Na...
For me, it all depends on timing. I like to be interrupted during the day by a visitor or phone call from a friend. But, when I'm watching something on tv or having dinner with my husband, it annoys me.
oh my word "Interruptions" - Wednesday, April 4
oh my word - Interruptions Some interruptions are welcome - some are not! 1. Snow - I love a good snow day occasionally. It is nice to take a "forced" day off and enjoy time with the kids. 2. TV Commercials - I don't love commercials, mostly because there are just too many of them! T...
Some additional things that have gone missing in my world:
1. Getting cards, letters and invitations in the mail (these seem to be all electronic these days)
2. Catalogs (I really miss getting that type of junk mail)
3. Kids (Mine are grown and neither live at home anymore)
4. Being bored (Some days I wish I had time to be bored!)
Somethin's Gone Missing! - Tuesday, March 13
It's all in the past In the past few decades we've said "Good Bye" to a lot of things: 1. Film (I fully embraced digital photography in 2003 - by the end of the year I had completely given up using my film camera.) 2. Typewriters (last time I used one was 1983 in a typing class.) 3. V...
Jobs I have had ...
1. Burger King
2. Compositor for a newspaper
3. Compositor for a newspaper in a different state
4. Mom
5. Video clerk
6. Compositor for a newspaper again
7. Credit & Collections
8. Sales assistant
9. Lifestyle coordinator for a newspaper
10. Special sections coordinator
11. Niche products editor
12. Scrapbook instructor
13. Freelance writer
Seems like a lot, but until I started teaching and freelance writing, I only worked in four different locations!
Work it out - Tuesday, March 6
Hi HO Hi HO it's off to work I go... 10 Jobs I've had (not in order): 1. Dairy Queen - front counter and ice cream maker 2. Clothing Store Clerk 3. Dental office receptionist 4. Girl Friday (I drove errands to pick up parts, drop off bids and paper work, etc. for a construction company.) ...
Two very important things mean patriotism to me:
1. Always standing silently (or singing along) with the National Anthem.
2. Buying American-made products or at least products produced for American-owned companies.
Patriotism - Monday, February 27
Patriotism When I was in first grade, I got in trouble for talking in class. After giving me a previous warning, my stern teacher asked scarchastically, "Tami, Do you speak English?" I replied, "No. I speak American." My teacher quickly offered punishment for my response. She thought I was ...
I would have to say I am both a city mouse and a country mouse.
Although I have never lived in a huge city, like NYC, I love being able to walk everywhere, have food delivered to the house and have every store within a few blocks.
But, I also love the country where I can watch birds, deer and other wildlife, there is space to walk and plenty to look at. Although there is a drive to get anywhere, the Internet makes shopping in my pjs possible!
City Mouse or Country Mouse? - Tuesday, February 21
City Mouse - Country Mouse City life or country life, most people seem to prefer one or the other. My guess is, we prefer the one that feels most like home. My older sister spent her early years in the country. She seems to be very comfortable living in what I'd describe as "the middle of now...
A few facts about our BIG (or not so big) family:
1. Both of our families are small, although our parents all came from large families.
2. Nearly all of our grandparents died before our kids had a chance to get to know them.
3. Our parents are very close with their grandchildren -- including caring for them before they were old enough to go to school.
4. Both of our parents enjoy gardening. Matt & I are going to try it for the first time this spring.
5. Both of our parents jump anytime we need them. They bring us meals and shovel snow when we are sick, among many other things.
6. All of our parents were raised, at some point in their lives, with chickens. Matt & I are considering raising chickens this year.
7. Both of our fathers are handy around the house and can figure out how to fix almost anything.
8. Both of our mothers can sew and can -- things I, unfortunately, cannot do.
I "Heart" My BIG Family - Thursday February 16
BIG LOVE "They" say, when you marry someone you also marry their family. I never imagined that I'd meet and marry someone like Kevin. Who would have thought two (very different) people, raised so far apart, could have families that are so much alike? A few facts about our BIG family: ...
Say I love you without words:
1. A special squeeze
2. A card or note left somewhere unexpected
3. A hug
Without Words - Wednesday, February 15
Valentines Day may be over but it isn't too late to say "I Love You!" Ways to say "I Love You" without words: 1. Breakfast in Bed 2. Do something playful - (ie, play footsie at dinner) 3. Massage - hands, feet, neck... 4. Eye contact 5. Really good hugs. 6. Listen 7. Change a habit - ...
Spring planning:
1. Trying to talk my in-laws into letting us raise chickens.
2. Planning a garden for the first time.
3. Anxiously awaiting the weather to warm so I can clean the windows.
4. Planning road trips
5. Planning new classes
Spring Forward - Sunday, February 12
Spring Planning Sometimes, planning for something is equally enjoyable to the event itself. Winter can sometimes be a little on the bleak side; but, we always have spring to look forward to. image source:edailyupdate.com My Spring planning: 1. VIsit the Cherry Blossoms - I am plannin...
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