tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17482389154887155102012-02-06T15:09:13.318-06:00Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.comBlogger3281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-26811633372470942762012-02-01T19:51:00.002-06:002012-02-05T09:49:59.729-06:00

My busy time at work usually begins early Spring. Well for some reason the busy season has arrived early. My 12 hour days at work has officially started. Luckily tonight the server went down at work so with no way to access student files or emails I packed up and headed straight for home and my sweet and comforting card room! Who needs technology? All I needed was a little paper, cardstock,

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Just got done with my Cricut frenzy! I invited two co-workers over to figure out how to use our Cricuts. Three women three different Cricut models. Nancy brought her Cricut Expression, her Jukebox, software, assorted Cricut gadgets, and 15 cartridges - all still UNOPENED. She has been accumulating all these treasures for over the last 18 months - just didn't have the nerve to crack it all open

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-51861165514594945222012-01-28T18:44:00.002-06:002012-01-29T11:39:09.247-06:00

One of my 'special peeps' at the college just turned 22. This is her fourth and final year at Briar Cliff University. I've made her a birthday card each year of her residence on campus. I will really miss her when she graduates in May. She will be attending medical school in the fall but I'm sure we will keep in touch if only through Facebook. It is such a privilege and so much fun being a part

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Crazy, high energy day today! The students are back on campus and ready (okay - some of them are ready) for the final semester of the year. I didn't get any work done because of the giggling, hugging, retelling of 'what I did on winter vacation' stories, and general chaos. They were so happy to see each other - it was very uplifting. I got the Taylored Expressions Build a Treat stamp set and

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-12403671875177339172012-01-22T16:13:00.002-06:002012-01-22T17:24:52.247-06:00

I'm putting together a care package for the military husband of one of my previous students. I have chap stick, pistachios (his favorite type of nut), some cheese/crackers, gum, a few paperback books, and a few other items, ready to put in the mail tomorrow. I thought I would include a couple of cards for him to mail to his lovely wife Kayla. Mailing My Heart to You ~Base card PaperTrey Ink

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Just a card. Such a challenging inspiration over at The Play Date Cafe! I struggled with this one to use the colors moss, slate, burlap, and bark. I'm not sure I nailed it but I gave it a shot. Since this was 'especially' challenging I made an 'especially' for you card. For You ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock ~Layer of slate colored cardstock - edge edged using Martha Stewart punch,

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How did this card get started? Well, I unwrapped a piece of Christmas chocolate and inside the outer wrapper was an inner wrapper of a really thin piece silver foil. Being the 'can I use this on a card freak that I am...I ate the candy and took the foil to my card making Bubble, gently pressing the newly found 'treasure'. Then I started looking for inspiration and ran across a few ideas that

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This morning my husband went to Mass with me. On Sunday's we usually go our separate ways - he at the Cathedral in the choir - me in the chapel on campus (NOT singing even one note). Today he had a reprieve from the choir (I guess they overdid themselves over the Christmas season...and needed a vocal rest). So...he 'made due' in 'my' teeny little chapel that would fit inside 'his' Cathedral.

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Loved the color challenge over at Play Date so had to put a card together. I decided this would be a good time to break out the new Prismacolors I got for Christmas from daughter Amy. I scoured the 'net' for a few online tutorials, broke open a bottle of Goo Gone, and the package of stumps and away I went! My first Prisma card! Tall Order ~Base card Stampin' Up Perfect Plum ~Layer of

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I've been silent for days! Had to be at work every evening this week. Finally got home at a decent time today. Just in time to put the finishing touches on a card and quick post. I was at my sister Gail's over the weekend and picked up a clump of quilting fabrics that was lying on the table. I asked her what it was for and she said, "I sewed those swatches together to take to the quilt shop to

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-47185835299771718862012-01-04T19:55:00.003-06:002012-01-07T20:23:53.598-06:00

I love banners and pennants! I'm tempted to order the pennant stamp and die cut from Taylored Expressions. Cutting this out by hand is tedious - but worth the look. The TE stamps/die cut system is the bee's knees! No more guessing where the stamp will end up on the die cut. No more wondering if the die cut will cut exactly where you want in relation to the stamp. I may just have to do that...I

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Just back from the caucus! So happy to be a part of the 'first in the nation' hoopla! It will be interesting to read about the state totals later tonight. If you are from Iowa, regardless of your side of the aisle you might enjoy this - I know I did. It is a YouTube response to the media that we are all a bunch of hicks.  Iowa Nice (uncensored version). Iowa Nice (bleeped version). This card is

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I should have made something patriotic! Tomorrow night is the "Hawkie Caukie" (Iowa Caucuses)! If I can talk my South Dakota resident boss into letting me NOT attend tomorrow evening's campus function I will definitely be among the crazies at the Caucus. I feel it is my civic duty to go (a lesson learned from my wise and sweet daddy). Plus it is kind of fun to go and observe the fever pitch of

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-48840310638985223252011-12-31T21:28:00.004-06:002012-01-01T11:36:52.224-06:00

Ever have one of those card issues - where no matter WHAT you try - the results you have in your head - don't match up with the results sitting before you? Well this stamp that sister Gail bought me just about kicked my arse! I ended up tossing two attempts in the trash - then decided - "No!" I will not let a piece of man-made rubber and a chunk of wood get the better of me. Instead of giving up

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-69511825528208714462011-12-29T22:18:00.000-06:002011-12-29T22:18:36.076-06:00

Just a quick note with another card. I think tomorrow I'll share with you a "you know you live in a small town when..." story. Just Plain Flaky ~Base card - pre-made die cut - highlighted with silver metallic Sharpie and silver Sharpie Poster Paint pen ~Layer of Paper Studio Happy Hootin' Holidays (half price at Hobby Lobby!), die cut using Spellbinder circle scallop and Cuttlebug ~Smaller die

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No more whining about cleaning during my week off. Just a card before hittin' the hay! Wired for Christmas! ~Base card PaperTrey Ink Select White ~Layer of Paper Studio Holiday Wonder ~Background Christmas tree is part of the same Paper Studio collection - highlighted with Inkssential's Glossy Accents and gold glitter, framed with red cardstock ~Gold metal charm ~Digital image by Phindy at

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I work at a university so I have the entire week between Christmas and New Year's Eve off, why then I ask you, am I spending it deep cleaning? Well okay - not ONLY cleaning - I am squeezing in some time for making cards. Making a card is my break time. I tell myself - "go through ONE more box and then you can treat yourself with some time at the craft table." And it's not actually what I would

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I'm still working on my mission to complete the 15 Christmas cards per sister Gail's request. I was hoping these little guys would make me yearn a little less for snow. I don't think I care for all the BROWN outside. I actually prefer the white fluffy stuff covering up the yard. It just HAS to snow one of these days...right? This is Iowa after all! And I have a confession to make...I bought

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-30156461377277513012011-12-26T19:45:00.003-06:002011-12-27T09:22:15.903-06:00

Another Christmas tucked away...I know I should be cleaning, picking up, and putting away yet here I am working on a card. This is another one for sister Gail's request for 15 Christmas cards. I remain jealous that she has that many friends. I took banana bread to the neighbors (they don't count as friends). I took a gift to ONE, count - it - ONE - friend. I mailed exactly ZERO cards. Perhaps my

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Sister Gail put in her request for ten Christmas cards for next year, then upped the request to 15. I'm jealous she has 15 friends - but since I'm so happy for her and envious of her list of friends, I will make her 15 cards. Nothing like giving me plenty of notice! Pastels aren't her favorite but I like the inspiration for color over at Our Creative Corner and she will be giving this away so I

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I just love it! My brother in law is in charge of mailing all the Christmas cards at my sister's home. During the year I gift hand-made cards to my sister Judy. Then every year he ends up sending us a Christmas card that I made. So I promptly turn around and re-purpose pieces-parts from the card he mails. The first year he did that my sister yelled at him...his response was..."well you told me

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Quick post. Simple card. Started this card because I was inspired by the photo and samples over at Shabby Tea Room. The Stockings ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink Dark Chocolate ~Stocking stamp - from the dollar bin at Michael's colored using Copics and dotted with glitter ~Gold metallic floss - (transfer of crap from sissy Gail) ~Design paper: BasicGrey Infuse Challenges and Inspirations Shabby

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I only have time for a quick post I have to head back up to campus tonight. It's FRENCH TOAST FRENZY night! It's the night when staff and faculty take over the cafeteria and cook eggs, bacon, French toast, and cinnamon rolls and serve the students who are supposedly taking a break from studying for final exams. The semester officially ended Friday - this week is finals week - then it is Home for

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-17614563469170386922011-12-11T21:24:00.003-06:002011-12-11T21:51:38.801-06:00

Again, I wonder why I don't have time for making cards! Here is my most recent time sucking project. As a college dorm floor parent one of the projects we decided on was to make the 'door decs'. Door decs are placards with the student name. The decorations are usually season related - and are created by the resident assistant monthly. We already made the door decs for the guy's side of the floor

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I mentioned to dear husband that there was a string of lights out on the Christmas tree. He proceeded to try to remove the offending string without first taking down the ornaments. Rather than listen to him moan and gnash his teeth over the difficulties he was experiencing I quietly worked ahead of him to remove ornamental obstructions. So...project for the nite is on hold until I bring new

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As promised here is the end product of the Franciscan Team tree on the university campus where I work. For those of you new to my blog here are the links to the previous Franciscan Team tree...fruits and berries and bread 'cookies'. The bird topper was made by a coworker with a Cricut...I think I'm jealous! She is going to give me a Cricut lesson so I can decide whether or not to put one on my

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-14928868871645313282011-11-27T18:38:00.001-06:002011-11-27T21:08:23.219-06:00

A quick trip to and from the Sioux Falls, SD airport and I'm back at the computer posting a card. While on my journey to retrieve a college student returning from Thanksgiving break back home (in Texas) I had time to survey the landscape. There was nothing but country western songs on the radio and well...nothing but...flatness to look at. I've made the trip north on Interstate 29 several times

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One of my students texted me last night. His ride, back to campus, from the Sioux Falls, SD airport fell through. He wanted to know if I would pick him up. Sure...why not? I asked him before he left for Thanksgiving break what he was most looking forward to when he got back to Texas. He said, 'my mama's cookin'. She's gonna have greens and neck bones waitin' for me! I can already smell it -

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Just a quick post before I get ready to turn in for the evening. Jennie, daughter Amy's BFF, requested her annual groupings of cards to give to her co-workers. Here is one that will make it into the 'Jennie pack'. Amy told me not to make them too 'blingy' or Jennie will keep them for herself. Jennie is as 'blingy' as daughter Amy is not - complete opposites those two! No Place Like Home ~Base

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The work on the Franciscan Team 'edible' Christmas tree continues. Here are the latest creations. (Note to self - "when taking photos of ornaments drying on the kitchen rack dust the rack prior to taking the photo.") Orange 'butts', cranberries, and pretzels. Tonight a few of the college kids are coming over for a night of laundry, "homework", and movies. Little do they know that they will be

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I am making ornaments for a nature friendly, 'edible' Christmas tree. I am part of the Franciscan Team at work and I volunteered to decorate one of the twenty Christmas trees scattered throughout the student union. It is a competition between campus organizations. As un-Christian and un-Franciscan as it might sound...I WANT TO WIN!!!! But mostly - I REALLY need to learn how NOT to volunteer.

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-18237954890990233622011-11-13T21:28:00.002-06:002011-11-13T21:35:26.296-06:00

Today was the annual canned food drive on campus. Two hundred plus students descended from "The Cliff" to the surrounding residential areas to collect canned food for the Foodbank of Siouxland. It is another outreach opportunity for our students at Briar Cliff University. The freshman always look a little skeptical but come back with smiles on their faces, bags of food in their arms, and stories

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-13446109357471770622011-11-12T19:05:00.002-06:002011-11-13T16:56:10.032-06:00

Spent the day cleaning the basement...yuck! Also baked a chicken and squash. It is now my 'break-time' so thought I'd post a card. Friend Nila shared part of her squash harvest with my sister Gail. Gail in turn shared her squash gift with me hence the baking of the squash and creating a thank you card. It is rather minimal but gets the message across. Lots of Thanks ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink

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Still working on the Mary Lee request for two 'second-time around' wedding cards... She sent me an email wondering if she should stop issuing 'difficult' requests. I wouldn't say the requests are hard - just challenging. I have to admit I enjoy a good card challenge. A challenge to start exercising - or go on a diet...not so much! I'm still not sure I've nailed the challenge but here is this

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-13436172277284251552011-11-09T22:23:00.002-06:002011-11-13T17:32:56.563-06:00

Every year on campus we host a Christmas party for persons with special needs. Most of the guests live in group homes with a variety of mental and physical disabilities. It is my favorite day on campus. I believe it is the best thing we do all year. And I am proud to say we do many good things in the community. A room full of excited special needs adults, on a field trip, anticipating the arrival

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Granddaughter Olivia turned one. My daughter in law must have spent hours decorating and even more hours un-decorating. Here are a few pics from the big day. The princess is granting audiences now. Banners and fringed crepe paper. Flowers on the over-head light. Banners and goodies. Yum! Banners and clothespins. I think I'll wear my tutu with my dress plusI'll just casually toss my new

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Friday a senior level student came into my office and proceeded to take off his shoes AND SOCKS to get my opinion on his ingrown toenails! This SO fell under the category of WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION! Well this same student just called me on my cell phone asking if I would take him to the podiatrist this week. He admitted to being terrified stating it was because, "I looked it up on the internet."

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Every once in awhile I get a 'mom-like' request from one of the students at the college where I work. A couple of weeks ago Justin stopped by my office to ask if I would sew a button back on a pair of his slacks. I told him I would and then promptly forgot about the request. Yesterday with a smile on his face, a pair of Khakis in one hand and a stray button in the other he re-appeared in my

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I am one of 14 card-crazy-challenge-posting volunteer team members at Feline Playful. I fill-in when the regulars go on holiday or need a quick break. The team organized this blog party to thank all of those who have joined Feline Playful as followers - over 1800 of you and counting!! This is a thank you to all of you who have been so supportive of this wonderful blog that tracks more than 500

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com131tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-70271479413873188342011-09-20T16:14:00.002-05:002011-09-20T16:14:59.094-05:00

Since the theme of the Feline Playful blog hop is 'thankful' I decided to put together an autumn card. While I frequently have thoughts of thankfulness while strolling through burgeoning blossoms in the spring, marveling at the wonder of snowflakes, and delight at the sound of children's laughter in the midst of summer, there is just something special about autumn. I love the colors, the winding

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-22681902042035878142011-09-18T22:00:00.002-05:002011-09-19T07:09:58.099-05:00

A while back friend Mary Lee asked that I make a card for a special friend of hers whose daughter was getting married. The usual cold fear coursed through my veins and my mental synapses fired a repetitive message - oh no - not a sappy occasion card - not an engagement card - not something that involves mushy stuff! What is there about anniversary and lovey-dovey cards that make me go numb? I'm

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-27188431750163571972011-09-17T20:24:00.002-05:002011-09-17T21:08:21.711-05:00

For those of you who don't know about my reference to 'transfer of crap' here is a little history lesson. Transfer of Crap (ToC) is a term daughter Amy came up with when referring to the flurry of transporting (giving) stuff you no longer want to someone you are sure IS going to want it... The most prolific of 'transfer of crap' is my sister Gail. She has also instructed friend Nila on the art of

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-51279543029628421272011-09-15T19:41:00.000-05:002011-09-15T19:41:58.836-05:00

I can't even believe how busy I have been at work. I have a great boss but I think he forgets I'm just one person in a one person department with a very murky job description that evidently has 'Other Duties As Assigned' emblazoned on it with a BLACK SHARPIE in 32 point upper case font. Let's see today I....I can't even remember all I did but I know I'm exhausted! I did have one bright spot in

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-45590923928662563792011-09-10T16:31:00.000-05:002011-09-10T16:31:19.781-05:00

I've been very absent from the blogosphere lately. Life is hectic and work is just brutal right now. I have to admit this is an odd card. I'm not sure where the original inspiration came from and I don't remember what I had in mind when I started it! It ended up being a note to myself regarding fond memories of sister holidays gone by and hope for a return to another sojourn. Ever make a card

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-33724314196914962762011-08-21T21:04:00.005-05:002011-08-21T21:47:17.663-05:00

I'm a fill-in over at Feline Playful - THE go-to blog for challenges! I don't know how my lovely team mates manage to create cards, work, live, and still find time to post the more than 500 challenges. My head spins just filling in from time to time! They are some of the most energetic and creative blog folks I know. We hail from all over planet Earth: Southampton, UK Stafforshire, UK West

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-80732066707200740822011-08-14T10:21:00.001-05:002011-08-19T20:49:23.771-05:00

What a weekend! The final freshman orientation all day Friday and Saturday. Saturday also included washing all the windows at my mother's house, changing her linens, filling her bird feeders and playing a game on the iPad with her. Today I get to go take photos of athletes moving in .... unfortunately (for ME) most of them live in the 'dorm of doom' (five floors, no air conditioning, no

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-30046692504964450272011-08-07T20:34:00.000-05:002011-08-07T20:34:55.709-05:00

I've been struggling with what to do for the fifth Christmas card that dear friend Mary Lee has requested. My muse has been either asleep or on holiday as she hasn't been much help lately. I like the idea of incorporating fabric into the cards for her since Mary Lee is an avid quilter. At this point I have five cards completed but think I will take two from the pile and replace them with two

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-25561300644892827252011-07-31T16:01:00.001-05:002011-07-31T16:32:42.591-05:00

Number four in the series of requested Christmas cards for friend Mary Lee... I decided to mix it up by combining both my fiber addictions - paper and fabric. How fortuitous for me that now all my fibers are located in one location! A tape gun, some thread, a sewing machine, scissors, cardstock, fabric, design paper, and a cup of coffee...now THAT is what I call a GOOD morning! Christmas

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-89606654886918320632011-07-30T21:59:00.001-05:002011-07-30T22:02:30.285-05:00

Since there was drying time involved with the previous card I worked on card number three for Mary Lee. This is probably what, in the quilting world, we would call a 'cheater' card. This is what happens when you buy cardstock that is actually created for scrapbooking. Large images that won't fit on a card...what do you do? I'm not about to start scrapbooking just to use them up  - so I whacked it

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-68043332443778473832011-07-30T19:14:00.003-05:002011-07-30T21:51:55.938-05:00

You would think that working on Christmas cards would put a chill in the air, some frost on your toes and nose - but alas, it is still hot, muggy, humid, and generally miserable outdoors. Good thing I'm indoors! I'm hiding out in 'my fiber bubble' - working on Christmas card requests. This is the second card in a series of five ( or was it six?) that friend Mary Lee requested. Detail of wreath

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-77080570706481975062011-07-24T20:45:00.001-05:002011-07-24T21:13:13.564-05:00

I admit I've been in a card-making slump. A dear friend, Mary Lee, has requested some Christmas cards. Nothing like a to-do list to provide some motivation! I decided to put a few fabric scraps to work with her first card. I'm also trying out a 'clean and simple' tactic. I really like 'CAS' cards when I see them but am rarely able to pull off the concept. I always pull out the design paper and

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-5742737375781945182011-07-17T21:32:00.001-05:002011-07-17T21:47:05.486-05:00

One day I came home in a rage. For some reason I had worn an underwire bra that day. I'd tell you I don't like underwire wire anything but that would fall under the category of TMI! Who's brilliant idea was it to include metal in undergarments...didn't they go out of 'fashion' sometime is in the middle ages? Additionally - this slice of 'titanium' hardly qualifies as WIRE - more like a BLADE!

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-21655448574348021022011-07-04T23:14:00.001-05:002011-07-05T18:17:38.527-05:00

I thought I should quickly post something so you don't think I fell off planet earth or drowned in the incessant flooding! This card was a request from my sister Gail. While recuperating from surgery a dear friend, Mary Lee, was the designated driver for my sister's trips to physical therapy. Gail called me one day and said, "I'm going to need a card to thank Mary Lee for hauling my ass all over

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-49674683195832786282011-06-15T19:34:00.004-05:002011-06-15T20:05:18.200-05:00

The flooding continues - and will throughout the summer. It is so odd - this type of flooding. There was warning time for berm, levee, and sea wall building. Most people - if able to afford to do so - have moved their belongings and moved their families, temporarily, to higher ground...but the waiting for damage continues. A park gazebo slowly disappears. This isn't a flood like the wall of

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-68928633602428273952011-06-07T21:44:00.002-05:002011-06-07T22:02:41.226-05:00

As I mentioned in my previous post the Missouri River is exceeding its banks for hundreds of miles up and down stream from my home town of Sioux City, IA. I'm inserting a few pictures of the flooding that is occurring in my hometown and surrounding areas. The devastation will continue down the course of the Missouri. As you can see in the images below what appear to be bushes are really tree tops

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What a horrific last few days this has been. My hometown of Sioux City, IA is on the brink of a massive flood. My home is in no danger of Missouri River water but there are hundreds of people packing and moving. Where do you move if you have no family in the area? Where do you store a lifetime of 'stuff'? How do you start over with a mortgage that you will still owe even though your home will be

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-60350254700232303692011-05-30T20:43:00.002-05:002011-05-30T20:55:42.941-05:00

For those of you who asked, yes, husband John did buy new shoes with the patience and assistance of daughter Amy. I bailed early in the shopping 'experience'. I learned by the comments to my previous post - that my husband is not unique in his shopping deficiencies. Thank you for your support! Bundle of Joy ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink ~Design paper - Basic Grey Lilykate Bon Bon ~Ribbon ~Scallop

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-47674309488308430102011-05-29T15:02:00.001-05:002011-05-29T16:42:13.660-05:00

Yeah! Time in the bubble. I decided to get busy and work ahead on the request I know will be coming from Jennifer for blingy cards to give as gifts at Christmas. She loves all things bling so I 'kicked' off her yet to come request for cards with this strappy, sassy, party-ready shoe. While I will admit to hating most shopping I do enjoy shopping for shoes. This enjoyment does have an exclusion -

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-83882025422216380752011-05-22T16:00:00.001-05:002011-05-22T16:01:03.887-05:00

Briar Cliff University graduation was Saturday. (A day filled with pomp, circumstances, hugs, photos, fears, tears, and laughter - I loved every moment of it.) Move off campus day was Saturday. (Yes it is time for ALL the little darlin's to move back home for the summer - we need time to grow to miss them...) Daughter Amy was home for a weekend visit. (Love Amy time - no matter where it is

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-82109467541929879392011-05-15T16:33:00.001-05:002011-05-18T18:03:22.405-05:00

Sunday...chill in the air but the sun is out. I'm loving this cool weather and loving my uninterrupted time in the Bubble. I'm watching The Tudors while working on a few bits and pieces of cards. I should be making graduation cards...goodness knows I'll be needing them. Graduation is Saturday. So is the Tulip Festival in Orange City. I should have made a tulip card! Chloe on Penny Lane ~Base

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-16358371724681869522011-05-14T13:39:00.004-05:002011-05-14T13:56:39.989-05:00

The college kids that came over for hot dogs and movie night last week had a great time as did I. My task of getting them to watch one of my favorite movies is complete. None of them had ever seen it before. They loved The Bird Cage and laughed all the way through it. The evening started with a game of dodge ball in the back yard. Needless to say - I was the cheering photographer not a

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-67210708906942219042011-05-10T22:23:00.004-05:002011-05-14T14:05:21.130-05:00

I finally made it back to my blog! This is a record for me not yakking it up and not having card making time! Too many end of the school year events to attend! Too many really bad re'sumes to review! Too many panicking seniors looking for jobs! Six of 'my regular peeps' (students who frequent my office) are coming over for hot dogs and movie night tonight. They are all bringing side dishes and

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-39941099824677320512011-04-24T21:20:00.002-05:002011-04-25T08:25:42.583-05:00

I challenged myself to a five prong challenge: No stamping (I didn't feel like coloring tonight) Use an 'old' tool (actually used two favorites - the 'fern' punch and the dotted embossing folder) Use a new tool (the wreath die cut and my almost new - only used once before - blender tool) Use ribbon (just 'cuz I have LOTS of ribbon) Use a piece of hoarded-this-is-too-yummy-to-cut design paper (

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-12602782381928956132011-04-24T16:38:00.005-05:002011-04-24T17:59:34.054-05:00

My 94 year old mother has been spring cleaning. Since I do much of the cleaning her house what this really means is she is 'decluttering' by sending 'stuff' with me. My daughter calls it 'transfer of crap' (ToC) and it has been going on for years. I believe it is embedded in our maternal family DNA or perhaps in our RNA since it is more like a virus than anything else! Why give something to the

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-52833520267551753712011-04-22T21:16:00.000-05:002011-04-22T21:16:02.589-05:00

Too tired to chit chat - just going to post a card. Can't seem to get my groove thing going as far as card making goes....Ever have one of those days? My muse must have taken the Easter holiday off and forgotten to let me know. It's the Little Things in Life ~Base Card - Paper Temptress Ninah White ~My Minds Eye - design paper ~Die cut circle - edged with red ink - stickers: little things ~

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-57235588122916225802011-04-17T12:35:00.002-05:002011-04-17T12:45:21.977-05:00

Isn't it nice when someone takes the time to actually read what you've taken the time to write? While I enjoy when fellow card makers comment that they like a card or thank me for joining a challenge I get so happy on the inside when someone comments about a story I've shared. Some of you have asked that I share some of the crafties that my essentially blind, 94 year old "ninja" mother has

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-74827614077592353422011-04-10T19:23:00.003-05:002011-04-17T11:59:40.939-05:00

I spent yesterday putting a final border on a quilt for my 94 year old mother. She started a Christmas lap quilt and evidently couldn't make herself stop sewing blocks and ended up with queen size quilt. When I was there Monday evening she had the brute on the guest room bed and thought it "needed" a pieced border. So I cut many, many, many 2.5 by 3.5 rectangles (since she is nearly blind - I

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-46614577710158491352011-04-03T16:49:00.000-05:002011-04-03T16:49:35.254-05:00

Why do weekends fly by so quickly?! I probably could have accomplished more today but I keep getting sidetracked watching a live-cam feed of baby bald eagle hatchings in Decorah, IA. Pip one and two have hatched and mama is feeding them. Eaglette number three is still in his shell. I named them even though I know that this is FORBIDDEN! They are: Alfred, Buster, and yet to be hatched Cheddar.

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-79902508509030285132011-04-02T20:13:00.006-05:002011-04-03T11:09:59.297-05:00

All settled in! Here are a few pictures of my new 'Bubble'. I think I'm going to be happy with my new digs. I think husband dear is happy with new room...(I'm not really worried if he doesn't cuz I'm not giving up my space!) YAY me coming up with the 'Trading Spaces' idea. For the full story click here. Taaa dah...... Buttons, Buttons, and More Buttons (and my traveling 'gnome' Bobbins).Bobbins

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-87216202394075217252011-03-27T19:09:00.000-05:002011-03-27T19:09:47.248-05:00

Yay me! I got my ribbon unpacked. While it hasn't been what I would call FUN moving all my card stuff I have enjoyed rediscovering tools and treasures, bits and bobs. I should have a box marked "scraps of paper too small to save"! I did manage to cull the herd so to speak on several items. Rather than just put things in place I made myself go through every cup, drawer, basket, and box before

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-77232503150110687752011-03-27T12:55:00.003-05:002011-03-27T13:40:33.319-05:00

It's official! My husband and I completely swapped personal spaces. The 'computer cave' is now where my card making room was and 'My Fiber Bubble' is now nearly open for business in what was 'his' space. Or as I also referred to it: the mole hole, the geek cavern, the black hole, deep space zero, the disaster area, the viper's nest, the pigsty, the hurricane hole....do you get the drift? What

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-66659983363767651362011-03-20T11:44:00.000-05:002011-03-20T11:44:03.955-05:00

I am privy to some pretty hysterically funny college conversations in my office. My office frequently serves as an after class and after choir hang-out. I have an extra computer in my office so it gets cranked into You Tube and there are multiple conversations of recapping the day, plans for the weekend, who posted what on Facebook, test grades, homework....you get the drift. Most of the time I

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-55318739037850929962011-03-18T22:31:00.004-05:002011-03-19T09:14:20.827-05:00

I think I forgot how busy this time of year is on campus. I don't have time for the BUBBLE - how sad. I did take time to watch my favorite video short Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. I don't know why but I laugh out loud every time I watch it. Bad day at work so a revisit of Marcel was just what I needed. In the spirit o' the green of this week's St. Patrick's Day I thought I'd MAKE myself find

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-80555670522748531722011-03-08T21:09:00.002-06:002011-03-08T21:59:07.901-06:00

You can all rest easy tonight. My weekly chores at my 94 year old mother's house have been completed. The bird feeders are bulging with sunflower seeds, the linens have been changed, the carpet vacuumed, and MOST importantly her queen size mattress has been flipped. This is VERY important to do every three months...EVERY THREE MONTHS!!! Not that it's a big deal - but the woman weighs about 90

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-78910210502993203492011-03-06T17:46:00.004-06:002011-04-03T17:48:24.862-05:00

I made a card without using design paper. It was a challenge for me but I had fun with it. A little Cuttlebug, a little embossing powder - and hey who needs a designer?! Cheery Cherries ~Base card - Gina K Designs Pure White ~Layer of red cardstock stamped with Stampin' Up Perfect Plaid using Versamark and Ranger Black embossing powder and a small flower image stamped using Versamark and

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-55454316830688870512011-03-05T18:48:00.006-06:002011-03-06T09:21:53.464-06:00

Sitting here watching Disney's Secretariat with daughter Amy and husband. They went to the movie theatre this afternoon and I spent time in the Bubble. I colored this a few days ago and made the card this afternoon. I went with the colors of Ireland's  flag: orange, green, and white. Paddy O'Dragon ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink ~Layer of Basic Grey Obscure ~Layer of green cardstock with another

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-15736165943421804612011-03-02T21:45:00.003-06:002011-03-04T10:12:34.785-06:00

Just a card tonight. No blathering about me, my day, or the continuing saga of my 'fish-sitting'. I will, however report that yes they are still on my desk, yes I am still feeding them, and yes - (thankfully) they "just keep swimming, just keep swimming". With a Cherry on Top ~Base card - PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock ~Four coordinating design paper by Making Memories Cheeky Collection ~

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-79075549085784277892011-02-27T19:30:00.002-06:002011-03-04T10:14:07.818-06:00

Darn! It's almost Monday! I guess I shouldn't complain. It is spring break on campus - I know I'll have a rock-star parking spot. I am a little nervous about returning to campus however - there are those stupid fish I am 'babysitting'. Let's hope they took the Finding Nemo "Dori" train of thought and 'Just kept swimming'... Only two more days until their "parents" return.. Please don't call PETA

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-74948365322898802622011-02-26T20:38:00.004-06:002011-02-28T08:35:42.602-06:00

Quick post before a glass of wine - making a party card makes me think I need a glass of wine...Makes sense to me! Party Wagon ~Base card white linen ~Layer of Making Memories Cheeky Collection ~Sentiment - Stampin' Up Small Script cut using Stampin' Up Word Window ~Tissue paper flower with metal brad ~Mo Manning digital image Penelope's Party Wagon colored using watercolor pencils, Tombow

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-79890586590887452152011-02-26T10:34:00.005-06:002011-02-26T11:37:24.956-06:00

It's back to VERY cold temperatures and more snow so I thought I would try for some Spring-y thoughts. To be honest I really don't even mind that it is cold and snowing - It's the WEEKEND!!!!! Hello fuzzy socks. Hello ratty-never-wear-in-public sweater. Hey hey Jammie pants! Go get Mug-O-Joe and I'll meet you all in the BUBBLE! This wee bud flower babe is a freebie over at Baby Bud Designs. Hop

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It's spring break on campus. The parking is bloody AWESOME! I had a rock-star space this morning! Even though most of the 'little darlins' are heading home, on tour or community service trips - I won't get the chance to miss them. I got 14 texts from an assorted batch of kids and stupidly managed to say 'yes' to babysitting fish. I now have 'Mollie, Bob, Sally, Kevin, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named,

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-48391927951292466382011-02-20T18:27:00.002-06:002011-02-26T11:36:53.314-06:00

Dear Weekend, I'm going to miss you. I hope to see you again in five days. What do you do all week while I am waiting for you to arrive? I miss you already. That is all, Me Pansy Daisies ~Base card - Papertrey Ink Kraft cardstock ~Layer of My Mind's Eye jumbo pad - edges smudged with Color Box Blue Lagoon ~Horizontal piece of Papertrey Ink Kraft cardstock and a coordinating strip from My

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-89909234853291088652011-02-20T15:11:00.003-06:002011-02-20T17:51:20.282-06:00

Ever have one of those card making days where it is almost a chore to pull something together? My muse must have taken the day off. Daughter Amy's friend Jennie requested a few cards with bling - I hope this fills the bill. Jennie is all about the BLING. Image detail. Birthday Bling ~Base card white confetti ~Layer of K & Company Happy Birthday 2U random dots topped with Stickles ~Rectangle

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I had the best Valentine's Day ever yesterday. I got kiddy valentines from 3 students, several hugs, a Tootsie Pop, 2 Orange Crush cans, and was serenaded. Why Orange Crush cans? It was a fundraiser for one of the campus organizations. You paid a dollar to give an Orange Crush Soda can to your Valentine. The recipient Valentine then receives an email stating someone 'has a crush on you - you can

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-58725606659258428222011-02-14T21:35:00.003-06:002011-02-15T20:59:59.260-06:00

Monday night! You know what THAT usually means...an evening at my 94 year old mother's home. Time for the weekly ritual of vacuuming, bathroom scrubbing, and filling of the three bird feeders. Tonight also included threading of the needle on the sewing machine. Being totally blind in one eye and mostly blind from macular degeneration in the other eye - threading the Bernina needle is impossible

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-60539816600455422722011-02-13T13:19:00.003-06:002011-02-14T19:55:06.126-06:00

The sun is shining and we are on our way to the Briar Cliff University's Cliff Singers and Chamber Choir Winter Concert. The works will range from classic choral gems by Mozart and Bruckner to arrangements of African-American spirituals, as well as contemporary pieces by modern masters. I can't wait!!! They will be singing a few 'rock the house/part your hair spirituals' and I can't wait!! These

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-82445382046111386382011-02-08T07:41:00.002-06:002011-07-04T23:06:58.811-05:00

Another of my favorite artists is Mo Manning. The challenge at her blog is the theme of Love incorporating buttons, a bow, and lace along with one of her images. Since I've been very busy with Mo's Bethie lately I decided to use her again for a Valentine card. While Bethie doesn't scream girly bows and frills she does usually have a message of some sort to scream out. Last card I made with her

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-55807170178888400542011-02-06T15:45:00.000-06:002011-02-06T15:45:53.325-06:00

Super Bowl Sunday! Whoop Whoop! I'm not a big football fan but my boss is from Wisconsin - so in order for a happy Monday - I'll be rooting on the Packers. I'll be attending the Super Bowl party on campus. I promised to take photos of the boys who are participating in the Super Nacho Eating Contest. Two weeks ago it was the Monster Pancake Eating Contest. Four big strapping college 'boys'

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-45232981875622383732011-02-06T11:14:00.001-06:002011-02-06T11:16:07.068-06:00

This was so much fun to make. I spent yesterday working on one of my favorite artist's work. I really wish I was better at muted tones. However, I was so excited to find cardstocks that complimented each other so well. BasicGrey and a little Papertrey Ink with a little smudging help from Tim Holtz Distress Ink. Thank you Bubble muses! Detail of die cut/embossed vellum with white dots and

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-47320221289939361192011-01-30T17:42:00.005-06:002011-01-30T18:40:50.982-06:00

Kitchen plus Bubble time today...Made a pot of bean and ham soup. It turned out pretty good - MUCH yummier than my last attempt. Fizzy Love ~Base card Stampin Up Chocolate Chip cardstock ~Layer of PaperTrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Mix ~Pink and brown dot ribbon ~Layer of brown cardstock topped with PaperTrey Ink Raspberry Fizz dry embossed with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, layer of

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-19904025137134352172011-01-29T21:13:00.000-06:002011-01-29T21:13:09.397-06:00

Had a great time in Omaha. Had 'spa' time at Pemberley's! Stayed at sister Gail's house, drank some vino, chatted, went to Archivers - spent part of my Christmas gift cards, went shoe shopping with daughter Amy, and in my 'spare' time worked on more student (FRESHMAN) re'sumes. I'm most excited about my Pebbles Inc Ribbon Iron. I'm going to have to give it a go soon! Also bought an i-rock

Nancy in Iowanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748238915488715510.post-24245816259331128602011-01-29T17:42:00.001-06:002011-01-30T13:28:56.324-06:00

I seriously can count on one hand (and not include my pinkie, ring finger, and thumb) the number of times I've won anything. Because of the cool new list of winners that Feline Playful is putting together I realized I was a random number generator winner over at Phindy's Place. Thank you Feline Ladies - cool list! I rarely go back to check to see if I won at a challenge because I AM mostly

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No time for sharing my day - only a card. I have several student re'sumes to review this evening. I made sure I allotted time for a card prior to starting on the pile of mostly FRESHMAN re'sumes. Geeeeezzzzzz....... Love Grows ~Base card - pink cardstock ~Layer of cranberry cardstock ~Layer of BasicGrey (BG) Dasher ~Another layer of BG Dasher ~Another layer of cranberry cardstock topped with a

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Yesterday afternoon husband John experienced firsthand the circus that occurs in my office around 4 pm nearly every day. I had him drive me to work this morning since the parking lots atop the campus hill were closed for snow removal. (Technically it is just snow MOVING - since we're probably stuck with the stuff until JULY!) He came to my office and sat contentedly in a chair with his Christmas

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Another cold day here in Iowa. At least the sun was out for a bit. My Netflix entertainment choice of the day while working in my Bubble was the Discovery Channel Deadliest Catch. I'll never eat another piece of crab without thinking of all the work and danger that goes into catching it. YIKES! And just to mix up my viewing pleasure I also watched National Geographic Beyond the Movie; National

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Another quick post before I turn in the for evening. As 'they' say..."sometimes you're the pigeon...sometimes you're the statue". A hit (?) and a miss (?) pair of cards. The first one I am pretty happy with (I could change up a few things) but for the most part I like it. The second one...well...I'll let you be the judge. Thank You Tulips ~Base card PaperTrey Ink Rustic White cardstock ~Layer

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I have what I call 'my special peeps'. The frequent squatters in my office. For my VERY special peeps I make birthday cards. This week is Sherin's birthday and next week is Trayna's birthday. Both turn 21 and both are very excited about it. Currently university junior status both girls have been regulars and 4th floor 'daughters' since they arrived as wee freshmen. Sherin, a pre-med major, is

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I took my 93 for year old mother grocery shopping today. Two hours and a cart full later we had completed the task. As I mentioned in previous posts she is totally blind in one eye and nearly blind in the other. She shops by getting very very close to the items. I read LOUDLY all the choices. I don't know who was  more wore out...her or me. She initially told me she only needed a couple of things

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Watched two movies this afternoon while in the Bubble making a card. Okay this card didn't take four hours to make - I got caught up flipping through a GIANT package (100 sheets) of BasicGrey that sister Gail gave me for Christmas. It is AWESOME! I colored the image about a month ago. When I Copic'ed the image I really had no idea what type of card she would be gracing or if I would have any

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I survived the presentation I had to give today. Not sure the students did... Slidin' Out to Say Hello ~Base card Stampin' Up Elegent Eggplant ~Layer of DCWV Pocketful of Posies ~Small envelope - hand dotted glitter swirls and flowers and black faux stitches ~Three buttons with purple metallic thread ~Hello image by Meljen's Designs (freebie) colored in with Copics, highlighted with Stickles,

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