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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day!! To my husband: thanks for being a great dad. David loves you so much and still seeks your approval. You guys may butt heads at times but you are still the most influential person in his life.
My Dad passed away 15 years ago. Yesterday I was with my sisters and we talked about some our fondest memories and advice dad gave us. The best advice he gave me was that when I was nervous/scared about going into a new situation to pretend I owned the place. I was going to a new high school at the end of my freshman year (yes, my parents made me change schools at the worst times!!). I was so scared (never having going through this before) but his advice bolstered my confidence (even if it was fake confidence). I've carried that advice in my heart all these years and have relied on it several times.
To my son: one day you will make a terrific father. You will love them, encourage them, push them, and make them mad : ) You will say things to them that you swore you'd never say ('because I said so") and you will hear things from them that you said to your dad ("you never let me do anything").
To my sisters: thanks. I love you so much. You are my friends and such a part of me. Without your support over the last 47 years, I don't know where I'd be. I'm a better person because of your influence.
Life is good...through all its ups and downs and twists and turns. I long for heaven but I have joy on earth.
My Dad passed away 15 years ago. Yesterday I was with my sisters and we talked about some our fondest memories and advice dad gave us. The best advice he gave me was that when I was nervous/scared about going into a new situation to pretend I owned the place. I was going to a new high school at the end of my freshman year (yes, my parents made me change schools at the worst times!!). I was so scared (never having going through this before) but his advice bolstered my confidence (even if it was fake confidence). I've carried that advice in my heart all these years and have relied on it several times.
To my son: one day you will make a terrific father. You will love them, encourage them, push them, and make them mad : ) You will say things to them that you swore you'd never say ('because I said so") and you will hear things from them that you said to your dad ("you never let me do anything").
To my sisters: thanks. I love you so much. You are my friends and such a part of me. Without your support over the last 47 years, I don't know where I'd be. I'm a better person because of your influence.
Life is good...through all its ups and downs and twists and turns. I long for heaven but I have joy on earth.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
OWH cards
Cards for Operation Write Home. Wanted to use a sheet of diecuts a friend gave me so you'll see a lot of the same designs.
Copy of a design in the newest PaperCrafts Magazine
Another copy from the PaperCrafts Magazine
Not feeling well today - must've been the garlic fries from Red Robin. Missed Brad's family reunion (he woke up with a bad headache). Will try to get back into the scrap room later...but I'll probably spend most the time straightening up.
Copy of a design in the newest PaperCrafts Magazine
Another copy from the PaperCrafts Magazine
Not feeling well today - must've been the garlic fries from Red Robin. Missed Brad's family reunion (he woke up with a bad headache). Will try to get back into the scrap room later...but I'll probably spend most the time straightening up.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The weekend is here!
I'm so glad for the weekend. Got up at 7 - just like any day, but enjoyed having breakfast with Brad at Rise & Dine. Got the pancakes - she said they were large so I got 2. Should've gone with 1...left over half on my plate!
Getting ready for book club (finishing up the end of the last chapter this morning...oops, good book, just started reading it too late). This is one I'm going to read again - with Brad. It is called Forgotten God and is about the Holy Spirit. After reading it I realize that I have not allowed the Holy Spirit to have control in my life. I've maintained control and just allowed Jesus to be apart of my plans. Wow...
Later, I'll be playing in my scrap room. I just got my PaperCrafts magazine in the mail and can't wait to lift some designs.
Have an awesome weekend. If I get some cards done, I'll be sure to post.
Getting ready for book club (finishing up the end of the last chapter this morning...oops, good book, just started reading it too late). This is one I'm going to read again - with Brad. It is called Forgotten God and is about the Holy Spirit. After reading it I realize that I have not allowed the Holy Spirit to have control in my life. I've maintained control and just allowed Jesus to be apart of my plans. Wow...
Later, I'll be playing in my scrap room. I just got my PaperCrafts magazine in the mail and can't wait to lift some designs.
Have an awesome weekend. If I get some cards done, I'll be sure to post.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Enjoy a blog and have a chance to win
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
More cards 6-3-10
I spent more time making cards this evening. Tried to use scraps
This is one of my favorites from this evening.
I saw a tutorial on making these flowers. Take cardstock and run it through the crimper different ways, then wad up the cardstock. It will begin to separate. I tear the two layers apart and it gives it a "furry" texture.
Another of my favorites from this evening
This is one of my favorites from this evening.
I saw a tutorial on making these flowers. Take cardstock and run it through the crimper different ways, then wad up the cardstock. It will begin to separate. I tear the two layers apart and it gives it a "furry" texture.
Another of my favorites from this evening
More cards
I've been able to work on cards this weekend for OWH. Love it. I get to play with patterns and lifts and try different techniques.
I got the three ribbons at the bottom on a spool from either Odd Lots or Tuesday Morning. I didn't realize how much was on the spool. I've made around 12 cards with it and still have a bunch left!
I love this card. I didn't care much for rub-ons, but I'm digging the letters.
This card is so much prettier in person. I really need a better camera or a better "studio". Maybe I'll look for an inexpensive ... whatever those things are called that you use to take picture of stuff for like E-bay.
I like this card because I used some of my Mom's ribbon. I figure she'd be real happy to know her craft supplies are being used for cards for our soldiers.
This is my favorite one this weekend (so far). The string/bow is made from fishing line that my husband bought and decided not to use.
Taking a little break and then I'll head back upstairs later on. A storm is moving in and I enjoy listening to the thunder rolling and the rain hitting the house.
I got the three ribbons at the bottom on a spool from either Odd Lots or Tuesday Morning. I didn't realize how much was on the spool. I've made around 12 cards with it and still have a bunch left!
I love this card. I didn't care much for rub-ons, but I'm digging the letters.
This card is so much prettier in person. I really need a better camera or a better "studio". Maybe I'll look for an inexpensive ... whatever those things are called that you use to take picture of stuff for like E-bay.
I like this card because I used some of my Mom's ribbon. I figure she'd be real happy to know her craft supplies are being used for cards for our soldiers.
This is my favorite one this weekend (so far). The string/bow is made from fishing line that my husband bought and decided not to use.
Taking a little break and then I'll head back upstairs later on. A storm is moving in and I enjoy listening to the thunder rolling and the rain hitting the house.
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