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Friday, April 18, 2014

Happy Easter 2014

Happy Easter Weekend everyone! Are you ready for the Easter Bunny to come hopp'n down the bunny trail? I love Easter for we celebrate what Christ has done for each and everyone of us. Our daughter and family will be arriving tomorrow which I am looking forward to them being here. I just wish all the other kids and their families and my mom could be here too. We are really spread out across the states to make it happen.

I was going to spread my posts out over a few days and each day something happened so here they are all at one time! They are all in the latest edition of Through The Craft Room Door Magazine if you would like to see any of the details. Have a very blessed Easter and if you don't celebrate Easter - have a great weekend everyone:)









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Monday, April 14, 2014

Lots of Love For Lauryn Card Drive





Isn't this little girl just precious? Let me introduce you....

Lauryn was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 27, 2014. She is currently hospitalized in the DC area undergoing chemotherapy to fight this terrible disease. 

Lauryn is Linda Payne's granddaughter...many of you in the stamping community probably already know sweet Linda!

As news of Lauryn's illness spread via social media, many of you have asked if there is anything you can do to help, so we have come up with a plan. We decided to have a Card Drive and would like to invite YOU to help by sending "happy mail" to Lauryn and her family.

My three cards:


This card has both Verses,  butterfly and Lauryn digi images that anyone who donates will receive 
- plus a few more!

First verse: 

Hope is the thing with feathers 
that perches in the sole and
sings the tunes 
without the words- and never stops at all.  (Emily Dickerson)

Second verse:

Beloved, let us
love one another, 
for love is from
God 
-1 John 4:7





I added a silver cross for Lauryn to wear when she's all better. 

Please create cards to share your love and encouragement for Lauryn and her family. Lauryn's parents are Josh and Elizabeth and she has two older siblings: Lily and Logan. We thank the Lord for this dear family and need to pray for them as they are seeking to glorify the Lord throughout this trial. 

Cards can be mailed to:

Children's National
Hematology/ Oncology RM 437
Lauryn Newsome
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington DC 20010

You can find updates on Lauryn via a Facebook page that has been set up by some family. It is Fight on Little Lauryn. They have shared how encouraging it is receive a simple "like" on a Facebook status or words of love and encouragement that is posted.
Special thanks to those that have helped get this 
Card Drive, not only the ladies that have organized 
it but specifically: Nina Brackett, 
who designed the beautiful blog badge.


We also want to thank the wonderful artists who through their generosity donated images to give out with a donation to Lauryn and her family. As you can imagine costs add up quickly during an  extended stay in the hospital.           
Claire Keay for Jellypark, Tracey Malnofski of The Stamping Boutique, Cec Wintonyk at Sugar Creek Hollow, Philomena O'Neill (Phindy's)
 and Sandi Huggett.

For all donations you will receive the beautiful creative images  here.

To all that have shared, Your work brings a smile to 
our face and we hope the love and gift you have
so willingly given will come back to you all tenfold.

If this story touches your heart to do so, please see the 
donate button in our sidebar where you can
make a donation to this wonderful family.

  
Some sponsors have offered some blog candy for this Card Drive and all you need to do is leave a comment here by Friday, April 18th at 12:00 (EST).

We have some very generous people who have donated prizes for our big Card Drive Blog Hop! Please be sure to tell them thank you for their kindness! :)

Your next hop will be to talented Jennifer Sculls blog


3 digital images from

$25 gift certificate to
Stamp & Create




1 year subscription to
Through the Craft Room Door digital magazine

A Crafty Bag Valued at $25 from Colleen Holmes




Close to My Heart stamps
donated by Anita Autore  


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Jamberry Nail Wraps
donated by Anita Autore



(2) $25 gift certificates to

Heartfelt Creations

 May God Bless!

Olga Jewell Craftieodamae
Mary Anne Kelemen Lakeside Stamping
Lisa Haines The Purple Place
Anita Autore Cards & Coffee 
Sandra Van Blaricum Cards and Creativity 
Nina Brackett Crafting in Croatia
Linda Coughlin The Funkie Junkie
Kathleen Curry Will Stamp for Wine
Melissa Czapor My Many Journeys
Vicki Dutcher All I Do is Stamp
Tera Fujan Stamp Queen 
Joy Hadden Pieces of Joy
Karen Knegten Studio at the Lake 
Lee Murphy My Reality
Betty Neville Betty Neville's Blog
Jackie Randolph Paper Moments 
Shirley Ross Card Art, Etc.
Melissa Shultz Buggin to Stamp
Brenda Turner Stamp It Up
Geri Utterback Geri’s Cards 
Cheri Weston Stamp’n Boomer 
 
Next visit will be to talented Jennifer

 Your next hop will be to talented Jennifer Sculls blog
    Just Coffee Please…& Stamps & Ribbons & Paper

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Happy Tuesday. I'll Always Be There

Hello Happy Crafters! They say the older you get the faster the time flies by and it is so true. I can't believe we are in April already but happy we are for that means warmer weather is on the way!  Yesterday I took on an adventure that had me quite busy.  One of the DT's from TTCRD, Linda Payne, granddaughter was taken to the hospital  for what they thought was a virus. She was diagnose with Leukemia and rushed to Children's Hospital in  Washington, DC and started on chemotherapy. Did you know the first dose of chemo takes 35-40 days? So two year old Lauryn will be in the hospital for over a month the first time and it will continue treatment for at least three years with in and out admissions.  The leukemia has affected 35% of her body and her one leg has already atrophy (muscles wasted away.) We started a fund drive for Lauryn to offset the out of pocket expenses which is quite a bit. If you would like to help please use the donate button on the right hand side of the blog. 

My card below was made for Linda and dear friend Trina -  you can see the details in Through The Craft Room Door Magazine located at: craftrmdoor.ning.com. I cased Susan Siereki's card for I love it and thought it was perfect for when you want to tell someone how much you care. 

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

It's sunny outside! Easter cards

Oh my gosh!! I literally took a picture of this beautiful sunny day! We have waited so long to see the start of Spring and holy mackeral  I think we see it:) LOL if you know me - I have been complaining about snow and cold forever.  I am from Pittsburgh PA and lived in Florida for five years.  We moved back up north for I so missed the seasons and mountains - now I ask myself: "Were you crazy!?" I surely was or insane not sure which:)

Today I am sharing an Easter Card which was in "Through The Craft Room Door" magazine. Are you familiar with it? This issue has over 16 tutorials and tons of inspiration!  The tutorials, photo's, articles do not have a single advertisement - which is nice for it's uncluttered:)



All the details are listed in the magazine! Come on and subscribe and in return you will receive 110 digi stamps to download! 

Please accept my entry into the following challenges:
Stop by Through The Craft Room Challenge which is always "Anything Goes" for fantastic inspirations!



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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Happy Saturday!

Happy Saturday everyone!! Oh my gosh, I cannot believe so much time has gone by since my last posting - it amazes me that we are almost in the month of April. I won't bore you with to many details! I did celebrate my birthday last week and had an awesome surprise when my daughter from Vegas showed up with no warning! Everyone knew but me. We met another daughter in southern Maryland for lunch and it was a joy to have both girls with me at the same time!:)

I just published the 13th Issue of Through The Craft Room Door Magazine! This issue is filled with 16 tutorials and loads of inspirational cards and projects. You can also win Spellbinders Nestabilities Decorative Labels Twenty Two by just creating a card or project using the sketch that is in the magazine! How easy is that? And!  there are over 110 free digital images from all the great sponsors we have had over the past two years - they are all there just waiting to be used by you! So come on and enjoy a great paper craft magazine and win prizes too! Oh yes, you can win a $15.00 gift certificate by just submitting an article, project or even photo's of your craft room to be publish!:) A sneak peek video is up above:)  Through The Craft Room Magazine.

I could write a book on the feelings I have about winter this year but it would be filled with griping and moaning to no end.  It has been one of the strangest winters ever! One day we are in the 70's and then bammmmm the next day it is snowing and down in the teens. What the heck? I just know I have seen enough snow to last me a lifetime and I love it when it snows but geeeshhh enough is enough!



Find out how you can make this  gorgeous card and how easy it was to create in the Spring Issue!  I made several of them with different sentiments so I can have a card quickly when the need arises. 

Have a great day and it won't be so long the next time! 

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

2013 Christmas Cards

Hello everyone! Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas and if you don't celebrate Christmas - hoping you had a wonderful time sharing with friends and family.

I was unable to post daily as I wanted to do so here is a few of the 100 + Chirstmas cards I made for customers, family and friends - yes, I did make multi's of certain ones! Enjoy and if you have any questions about materials just leave a note in the comments.



























 Happy New Year!!






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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

A little bit of Christmas

Good morning everyone! Well, I completed a 100 card order and will be posting what I created every day. Hubby took them to work today and they called with another order!! The work is great, but I'm kind of tired of doing Christmas cards and there is still 3 weeks left!! I am in the mood to decorate and bake and after I finish this last order that is exactly what I am going to do:)

Today is a new challenge at Through The Craft Room Door Magazine Challenges and as always it is  "Anything Goes:  Come on over and join us and have a chance to win a years subscription to the magazine which is full of tutorials and tons of inspirations. The current issue theme is Holiday! Do you need a quick gift or inspiration for a Christmas Card - well look no more for all your ideas are right there! Plus, there are over 90 free digital images for you to enjoy.

My card today is created using Paper Shelter image and digital background.  Very easy card to do when you are in a pinch. I  printed it out twice, recolored Santa and his bag to give it more depth,  my printer didn't do such a good job of printing it out. The background paper is from Basic Grey and ribbon is Olfry. I cut the snowflakes out with Memory Box dies and my bow is created using the "Bow Easy". 


My card base is 10 x 5  red folded in half.
Dark green cut at 4 7/8 square. Design paper 4.3/4 sqaure.
Copic: Santa's Suit. R29, R46, R28, R24, R13\4
Santas bag: E50, E31, E23

I cut out Memory Box Die snowflakes and covered them with glue and glitter. 
Thank you for coming by!

Challenges entered:
City Crafter Challenge Christmas Colours (Red Kraft & White)
Clear It Out , Must use stash item - Challenge: Anything Goes Stash Item:Anything Goes - ribbonCrafty Sentiment Designs   Christmas
Deep Ocean Challenge  Santa Is Coming
High Hopes Stamps  Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- use metal (brad)
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge  Must be Christmas-  Christmas & A Hop(all month)
Ike's World  Christmas Is Coming
LEJ Designs: Festive Fun
Papertake Weekly  Christmas Creatures
Riley And Company Snowflakes
Sassy Cheryl's  Ribbon &/or Bows

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Through The Craft Room Challenge

Hi everyone! Are you getting ready for the holidays?  We went to the mall last night and it was such a delight seeing all the stores decorated and everyone was in a pleasant mood and the sales people were really going out of their way to help you. I think they were just happy Black Friday and the weekend was over with! I refuse to go out of the house on Black Friday and esp. near any stores. You read such horror stories of how mean people really are with all the pushing and shoving - no thanks.  Did you venture out? Tell me your experience if you did - was it as crazy as they say?

Today is a new challenge over at Through The Craft Room Door Magazine Challenges and as always it is "anything goes"  I decided to join in this week with one of the best design teams ever! They really step it up and create the most beautiful creations and cards. Please join us and this weeks sponsor is Through The Craft Room Door Magazine and you have a chance of winning a years subscription!


I love this image from Mo's Digital Pencil called "Santa's Hat"  
Christmas Tree: Jolee's Boutique 
Copic Markers: Skin: E11, E00, E000 RV10 E04. 
PJ's: B16, B14, B12.
 Hat: R39, R29, R28, R24, R222. 
Gold Plate: YR23, Y15, Y11
Glitter: Silhouette white
I added some 3 dimension to the paper with Stampendous Shabby White Embossing powder - I love this Stampendous chunky embossing powders for you can make any plane card stock into beautiful 3 dimensions. You have to heat it first under the paper or you will end up blowing all the powder off. 

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to join the fun at TTCRD! 

Through The Craft Room Door is having a DT call until December 15. Since there are two design teams you would only be responsible for a creation every other week and one project for consideration to the magazine bi-monthly. It is a 3 month term and it is a friendly happy place to be with no drama issues! You would love being on the team so come on and apply.

Challenges entered: 
     Color me Creative Classrooms: Anything Goes



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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Happy Columbus Day weekend!

Hello and happy Friday! I am not even sure if anyone will be visiting my blog - it's been 3 months since I have been here and I want to say I miss everyone. I miss the banter between the blogs and friendships I have formed over the years.  So much has happened since my last posting - it would take a book to catch you all up:)  So here are the highlights! We left here in July and went to Las Vegas to pick-up our grandsons, Tyler-15 and Travis-12 for a LONG road trip. We stopped in Yosemite National Park and  went hiking,  took the cable snow lift to the top of the mountain where there was still SNOW on the ground - the view was spectacular, we only wished we had more time to stay. We then headed up to San Francisco and visited with my niece and grand-nephew and showed the boys the sites including the Golden Bridge and I drove down the famous Lombard Street.  Our next stop was in Santa Cruz, California where we stayed one block from the boardwalk entrance to the amusement park which is right on the beach! The boys had a great time and it was nice they were old enough to go off and enjoy the rides while we walked the beach for two days. We kept on the Pacific Coastal Highway - US1. I can't even describe this gorgeous, beautiful stretch of highway.  There is a stretch of approx. 60 miles and heading south you have the mountains on your left and the ocean on the right. The road is one huge curve after curve and you cannot travel over 30 miles an hour and many spots you are doing 15 MPH. There are no towns, nor gas stations and you see an occasional road side restaurant. It took four hours to do 60 miles and the only thing I can say is ...if you have a chance to do it - Just DO IT for you will not be sorry!  Being from the east and only seeing California's cities before this - I felt like I was in another country:)

Anyhow! Through The Craft Room Magazine is doing good,  we sure would like to see you there:) This issue is full of great tutorials, articles and step-by-step card making.  Everything you ever wanted to know about Panpastels, learn how to quill easily, lots of Halloween bags and treats to make for the little ones -well, big ones too!

Well, I gabbed up a storm and so I best get moving! Today's card is in the magazine with all the details. Yep, it is a Mo Manning digi  and colored with Copic Markers. 

Thank you for stopping by today:) Hugz


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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Happy Fourth of July!


Happy Wednesday everyone! Yikes we are in July already - I sure wish the winters would go by as fast as our summers do.  It seems like only yesterday was Memorial Day:( Well, we are enjoying the few warm sunny days that we have had with no rain:(  I would be very happy to have just a few days in a row with nothing buy sunshine on my face. One of my most favorite things to do is swimming and in the SUN! In door pools are okay, but I much rather be outside with fresh air and sunshine. How about you? Do you like to swim or what is your favorite thing to do in the summer months. My friends in South Africa are currently having their winter months - the ideal world be to live between the two continents and have summer all year long!!

Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge at http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com Challenge and the  theme is "Markers" it doesn't matter what kind of markers you use to color with. Come on and join the fun and have the chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate to the 7 Kids College Fund store.

Ok, Rhea Wiegand told me to get out of my comfort box and so I did on this card! Ok, just a little -  so it's still a Sarah Kay image and if you follow my blog - you will know I LOVE Sarah K...just look at my previous post:)  I on all the sidedistressed the edges of all the papers and sponged Tea Dye Distress ink over them and the lace. Sprinkled it with Stampendous Shabby White and Aged Bronze Embossing Enamels and heat set it from the bottom, so the powder would stay in place. I sure wish you could see it in person for it is really much prettier then it shows in the photo.

Zoe Gazing At Butterfly - Artist Sarah Kay
Aged Bronze Embossing Enamel  by Stampendous
Copics: Hat and Shirt: G24, G21, G21, Pink: R85, R83, R81 Pants: B95, B93, B91 Skin: E11, E00, E000
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp stamp
X-Press It Blending Card - paper used to stamp image on
Prisma Butterfly Brad
Prisma Flower

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Happy Birthday USA!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is another fun day challenge at 7 Kids College Fund Challenge and the theme is Red, White and Blue! I love this combination - not only because it is the USA colors, I love them because they are bright and cheerful  colors together - don't ya think? This super cute image is Engineer by Mo Manning. I chose this image because it reminded me so much of my dad. He worked for The Union Switch and Signal for over 50 years and no one could be more patriotic then my father. So there you have it!  I airbrushed the background with copic markers and I see I need a lot more practice with it. Oh well, it was fun to do and that is all that counts! Don't forget to stop by the challenge and possible be a winner of a $20.00 gift certificate to the store! Everything you ever need for your paper crafting and more can be found at 7 Kids College Fund. 



Tuxido Black Momento Ink to stamp image
Stamped onto white - X-Press It Blending Card 
Colored with Copic Markers
X-press 1/4 inch two way tape

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