tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91420889721668347502024-03-18T05:33:25.605-07:00Mary Rose's CafeA Cup of Creativitymaryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comBlogger2695125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-6067302735792935592024-03-18T05:32:00.000-07:002024-03-18T05:32:24.889-07:00Stained "Glass" Vellum<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FzIPq_mLzBN8xEoRZw0YnIUaD2VZvUFtmKq1HxAXuYMozWF383BEiGreKcmR5FhyCRMmrLRmq3JD1vVpl3FeBYVXjehTlPf_ZHe05eOK4DjAqBDOsOH5b8R0FdVEKvA8Y4ziP9O9pOttHcQAxQwqXao2Qm22rJUS4_BHD4ej8j2sjetK-zUVx4cB63A/s640/IMG_0123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="640" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FzIPq_mLzBN8xEoRZw0YnIUaD2VZvUFtmKq1HxAXuYMozWF383BEiGreKcmR5FhyCRMmrLRmq3JD1vVpl3FeBYVXjehTlPf_ZHe05eOK4DjAqBDOsOH5b8R0FdVEKvA8Y4ziP9O9pOttHcQAxQwqXao2Qm22rJUS4_BHD4ej8j2sjetK-zUVx4cB63A/s320/IMG_0123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's almost time to get Easter cards mailed. Can you believe it? Time to get busy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took another stab at cards using the Cathedral arch dies from The Greetery, this time using the stencil to color a vellum background for a stained glass effect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMAFVh_LJoVjEdpVuXkD5MWjdcRslgVY-Qte3Z648S4rBAZ5MxOXCOmaGdfZW31pwWRDvlgKc0s2aVS_81YorDaN7jBelONo5PhckKKrb-wQsJWc0vkfRdxp5f3gpVT7LCEhx5ueNxxZvPVylOBgNkfZN8B3zvCvFRFz1VJ4ULxydYVX5oiWmTvk6kbI/s640/IMG_0125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="640" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMAFVh_LJoVjEdpVuXkD5MWjdcRslgVY-Qte3Z648S4rBAZ5MxOXCOmaGdfZW31pwWRDvlgKc0s2aVS_81YorDaN7jBelONo5PhckKKrb-wQsJWc0vkfRdxp5f3gpVT7LCEhx5ueNxxZvPVylOBgNkfZN8B3zvCvFRFz1VJ4ULxydYVX5oiWmTvk6kbI/s320/IMG_0125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got these mini blending brushes from Spellbinders a few months back (I think I ordered mine from A Cherry on Top with a great sale!). If you like to stencil or apply ink to die cuts, these are a very handy tool. The small sizes get into all the little nooks and crannies of more intricate stencils. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I priced this style of mini brush with other companies, and the Spellbinders were the cheapest. I ordered quite a few so that I could reserve one for each ROYGBIV color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBppci0uKADH0VeByCxqcOwiybHBFCWQvYw4WouHYTQWTSFiJC7SkkiA9mFoQzbdMm-Jbv5Z8RZcaOMMPeNmsiUud8hepAdhFOTEjSc0U_FrIEEWRWXxjl1Xx1v17pFCvCGzJEbOgZCQ5tMyD6-cjk9aL_cq9h_KzDWPtlAZGuHsoyyMM9fBoa4P764ZQ/s640/IMG_0126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBppci0uKADH0VeByCxqcOwiybHBFCWQvYw4WouHYTQWTSFiJC7SkkiA9mFoQzbdMm-Jbv5Z8RZcaOMMPeNmsiUud8hepAdhFOTEjSc0U_FrIEEWRWXxjl1Xx1v17pFCvCGzJEbOgZCQ5tMyD6-cjk9aL_cq9h_KzDWPtlAZGuHsoyyMM9fBoa4P764ZQ/s320/IMG_0126.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I like these even better than the shaker style card I made previously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-2IjJ5zoooCgLFWMT57_h3WHHcBxVypYDx5aABLNvTUOOsDwjUTl0NN-t6Dg-xPeeoHXDxQGzQewzxCyvOG7Bo3yWC9DvmdykoACKY5jBmDHGrq1teJPvXf6tkSo6aI4Kndnq_R2fc8t90-Md26Cs0unIq4Kebt481jWM-3Tnh-pw6OAk9M0CV2URT8/s640/IMG_0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-2IjJ5zoooCgLFWMT57_h3WHHcBxVypYDx5aABLNvTUOOsDwjUTl0NN-t6Dg-xPeeoHXDxQGzQewzxCyvOG7Bo3yWC9DvmdykoACKY5jBmDHGrq1teJPvXf6tkSo6aI4Kndnq_R2fc8t90-Md26Cs0unIq4Kebt481jWM-3Tnh-pw6OAk9M0CV2URT8/s320/IMG_0124.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Today's Brew: Daffodil Blooms (CP), Joy die cut (CP), The Greetery cathedral arch die and stencil, SU brick embossing folder, CP inks}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday, café friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-45184801143431453972024-03-16T09:19:00.000-07:002024-03-16T09:19:56.687-07:00Card Class<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwPPf0bDrMUMc6i_q8qPQ_N5Mjq5gxIc621Knd79m3tTMgGk4T40DV8e88f6egM-eV-RXddQ86ged_T_zN9gYBsdaseGVPmt0jNTg686_3y2q7lASIhD_-XQ7vDGwoGeH3eryZ9hBFw0cW6m3tJCZYzMZk2Qt3Qsshnh9yUcpn6JnrMtM5n2pFa3Am1w/s640/IMG_0173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwPPf0bDrMUMc6i_q8qPQ_N5Mjq5gxIc621Knd79m3tTMgGk4T40DV8e88f6egM-eV-RXddQ86ged_T_zN9gYBsdaseGVPmt0jNTg686_3y2q7lASIhD_-XQ7vDGwoGeH3eryZ9hBFw0cW6m3tJCZYzMZk2Qt3Qsshnh9yUcpn6JnrMtM5n2pFa3Am1w/s320/IMG_0173.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Catherine Pooler card class this week was fun! It is conducted via zoom, so you get to interact with everyone as you create along with Catherine. CP sends the project list ahead of time so you can do a little prep work before hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had enough elements to make two cards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzuPnxnWcltdkELvXbPHikgD8raTRa7hTfNp2ny4R6zP9H2cm74Ru0GrIyWpPenW90RF5Dly_xNXYduVcsQJlYEsIea1ooREjs3xwJaFI9ZFldRaTFIW4NtyxDls3S10Md1LStZ21G0BiVpaxTPwlKigl1yO1MlG-_op9U9VTSm8enSv122dK1OHmXDI/s640/IMG_0171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="628" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzuPnxnWcltdkELvXbPHikgD8raTRa7hTfNp2ny4R6zP9H2cm74Ru0GrIyWpPenW90RF5Dly_xNXYduVcsQJlYEsIea1ooREjs3xwJaFI9ZFldRaTFIW4NtyxDls3S10Md1LStZ21G0BiVpaxTPwlKigl1yO1MlG-_op9U9VTSm8enSv122dK1OHmXDI/s320/IMG_0171.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used mostly CP products, but substituted for others that I already own, like the Lawn Fawn picket fence and grass dies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also used a cloud stencil from My Favorite Things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAenayfJ1EaiYoSxe_D1r9Zp9zOHUTuRTlcbLThp3eJjWG8pvaAw4lehyKMG0xDyEPfiUcn7VTeqqrzEnYh2FCgrR1ezhlEDLDeKtB9D6xDvbS9eoMohkn7iFR2k0qluGnOLdeWDGju70b6fSVhpFBI-m3STuN9Znm7SR4BIPMvfgcrBJQv4ivWe7hyw/s640/IMG_0172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAenayfJ1EaiYoSxe_D1r9Zp9zOHUTuRTlcbLThp3eJjWG8pvaAw4lehyKMG0xDyEPfiUcn7VTeqqrzEnYh2FCgrR1ezhlEDLDeKtB9D6xDvbS9eoMohkn7iFR2k0qluGnOLdeWDGju70b6fSVhpFBI-m3STuN9Znm7SR4BIPMvfgcrBJQv4ivWe7hyw/s320/IMG_0172.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this card, I used PTI's egg die and stamped it with CP's Stamp a Doodle floral stamp. I also used sentiment banners from Mama Elephant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had some larger card bases (like the kinds you sometimes find at craft stores with matching envelopes), so this card is a bit bigger...closer to a 5 by 7 size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bright and happy, just like spring!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-62052130298357005242024-03-14T05:28:00.000-07:002024-03-14T05:28:55.584-07:00Random Acts of Flowers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsm4zoZsMkHEStQOHu-bkCb8UAjIIP11thLzjzuQ8WC2cAwERWurCb-BSq-dKIqD7rsx_5tAW2UqE4sY1KLrs4cqfa-oUIHBMWteznc_V7SeatdQdMd2xgw4zxiKcfoG-fOSDIqogpgsj684M8KV6HvKAfQgOJCoqjFN4v-KsjhmxaZ0OKS789d5UG9Y/s640/IMG_0168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsm4zoZsMkHEStQOHu-bkCb8UAjIIP11thLzjzuQ8WC2cAwERWurCb-BSq-dKIqD7rsx_5tAW2UqE4sY1KLrs4cqfa-oUIHBMWteznc_V7SeatdQdMd2xgw4zxiKcfoG-fOSDIqogpgsj684M8KV6HvKAfQgOJCoqjFN4v-KsjhmxaZ0OKS789d5UG9Y/s320/IMG_0168.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last summer, the drain commission did a less than stellar job of clearing the woods along our property in our neighborhood. It looked pretty sad when they were done, with piles of sticks, logs, and debris tossed willy nilly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband and I spent the rest of the summer cleaning up the mess and trying to make it look a little more natural. This area of the woods along the creek is common ground, but it runs along our property and is visible from the sidewalk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So last fall, I purchased 100 daffodil bulbs from Aldi, on sale, and went to work secretly planting them in clumps in the woods. Nothing that looked too deliberate. Just natural.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I looked out yesterday, on a beautiful 70 sunny day, and look what I spotted! The first of the randomly planted flowers was blooming! Even before the first day of spring? That's a rare thing for Michigan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8dfnolShFebwMWKEKsfIwKxfkW3ePZW1uYj5XdixI6mdlxDsKqSvdemOtdZZMht3r3UvQS33NRywCzrwgD9d8Ih4DGwjV_Ie72G3xR92ptK-me41C3N1zGPgIRapqZmz03cdrbJUp4d3-aSkzgbimDYxoPY3nB1KvT6BneAoOLh9Nk8NhLFBGQ48hF8/s640/IMG_0169%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="624" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8dfnolShFebwMWKEKsfIwKxfkW3ePZW1uYj5XdixI6mdlxDsKqSvdemOtdZZMht3r3UvQS33NRywCzrwgD9d8Ih4DGwjV_Ie72G3xR92ptK-me41C3N1zGPgIRapqZmz03cdrbJUp4d3-aSkzgbimDYxoPY3nB1KvT6BneAoOLh9Nk8NhLFBGQ48hF8/s320/IMG_0169%20(1).jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I planted some daffodils on an Easter card this week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I participated in my first ever online card class with Catherine Pooler's Stamp Nation. It was fun! These were some of the elements from that class.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Today's Brew: Daffodil Blooms (CP), Stamp a Doodle florals (CP), basket die (CP), CP inks, Lawn Fawn grass and picket fence dies, PTI egg die, PTI sentiment, MFT cloud stencil}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJbSvTe8fe_LB5RjCYfAbXr7boyDEYS-Rrw4HX0_KcMAdK4g-1MezQFG71ak2Svb07CBmnzyb2cCEGRn7gDVoM9WfY7BXfkk6L4ieW1gBWWo9Yz6o6O2hAd0icDmEHnTGzqlTEGMDemgKmZkUk_eBfMJ3_KfEo_nU3bzkuJGDOACOaHkXVaoSY4dUtkQ/s640/IMG_0170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="640" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJbSvTe8fe_LB5RjCYfAbXr7boyDEYS-Rrw4HX0_KcMAdK4g-1MezQFG71ak2Svb07CBmnzyb2cCEGRn7gDVoM9WfY7BXfkk6L4ieW1gBWWo9Yz6o6O2hAd0icDmEHnTGzqlTEGMDemgKmZkUk_eBfMJ3_KfEo_nU3bzkuJGDOACOaHkXVaoSY4dUtkQ/s320/IMG_0170.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy spring colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you ever participated in an online card class or camp? Some of them can be quite pricey. This one was free to CP Stamp Nation members.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some camps look really nice, and include all the supplies to purchase ahead of time. But yikes! The prices. Too much for me. I'll make do with what I have.</div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-827251079179986062024-03-12T06:06:00.000-07:002024-03-12T06:06:50.755-07:00Speech Bubble Bumblebee?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-dJmq2IjGwzr9TQM3z2bMdvDjFAVC_VfEqYuYaT2o7Da9PnyGiVsg1Dh9uqEZDTc4N6V-mG-oOPH9KJQCqyNX1MG7TbIvWlhYAHzzyTBpq8dRF79ZKHX6kiZeWyYU6JDM53NRl2aWglSeD3aQEdDz66jhxgkNcBiT5WPC1ZV4Nxwb6_1hb6uxPzpY7M/s640/IMG_0142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-dJmq2IjGwzr9TQM3z2bMdvDjFAVC_VfEqYuYaT2o7Da9PnyGiVsg1Dh9uqEZDTc4N6V-mG-oOPH9KJQCqyNX1MG7TbIvWlhYAHzzyTBpq8dRF79ZKHX6kiZeWyYU6JDM53NRl2aWglSeD3aQEdDz66jhxgkNcBiT5WPC1ZV4Nxwb6_1hb6uxPzpY7M/s320/IMG_0142.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember yesterday's card that used the Call Me stamp set from Catherine Pooler? I had an idea for that speech bubble in the set, and here it is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I turned it into a bumblebee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got the idea from looking at the Bee stamp set in the spring mini from Stampin' Up. My "Year of Plenty" philosophy told me "Cute, but you can surely make that with what you already have plenty of."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I did. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how it works:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb4ksGERcXmyKPIxWCf1SbeF3VOVa36OtYbkIUk3j4mUClNLhdojceSxxdzLA9a4og5bE9r7EN-lDy6NugYd46Sg3qM7lKubCF2ZqHb7TvzJZcPlVSj9uA_B6hswPqot0KzaXNArWoUCuB79NULIeJWVSEuz8CtVrsblSktqoPObkAhiQMoV-yxsIFuY/s640/IMG_0139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb4ksGERcXmyKPIxWCf1SbeF3VOVa36OtYbkIUk3j4mUClNLhdojceSxxdzLA9a4og5bE9r7EN-lDy6NugYd46Sg3qM7lKubCF2ZqHb7TvzJZcPlVSj9uA_B6hswPqot0KzaXNArWoUCuB79NULIeJWVSEuz8CtVrsblSktqoPObkAhiQMoV-yxsIFuY/s320/IMG_0139.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first stamped the bee's body, then went back and stamped the bee's stinger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfE1hSJSuJa0GxddOYJTC-VT8tCFwaJu5yNjNIkGOoN95p9Z3AMWezkPlnnuNwFVAUfB6KWdhCwWFaAON599xp6_0rXw4qgr_Hdv3eEsHHOgaUP4Opaamk27vR_QQVoTdmbogNG7fbEwhqVbLbog998SXL5OW0bQRyhDa6bQZCaT7RT53L6UiMUgzlQfU/s640/IMG_0140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfE1hSJSuJa0GxddOYJTC-VT8tCFwaJu5yNjNIkGOoN95p9Z3AMWezkPlnnuNwFVAUfB6KWdhCwWFaAON599xp6_0rXw4qgr_Hdv3eEsHHOgaUP4Opaamk27vR_QQVoTdmbogNG7fbEwhqVbLbog998SXL5OW0bQRyhDa6bQZCaT7RT53L6UiMUgzlQfU/s320/IMG_0140.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used some washi tape to make some stripes, then inked it all in black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_NBjhA-bLlFPx5ZS68SbCa_RArKNBZjGAawpON2rRbYzhgy6p4V_0k0pr1RE1wy8OrVSEw8Zux5ZMxhGUCcsY4XCZ5MKfQW3qI5pIqYGQ2zYqkwEhmkZk5cGcQ-C94Ncsj2b0mb1_gaiZ3WcfqUiQ3L2BE8vvRVj2FjqsSQ4H6rgm5cz7z8a592pzLk/s640/IMG_0141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_NBjhA-bLlFPx5ZS68SbCa_RArKNBZjGAawpON2rRbYzhgy6p4V_0k0pr1RE1wy8OrVSEw8Zux5ZMxhGUCcsY4XCZ5MKfQW3qI5pIqYGQ2zYqkwEhmkZk5cGcQ-C94Ncsj2b0mb1_gaiZ3WcfqUiQ3L2BE8vvRVj2FjqsSQ4H6rgm5cz7z8a592pzLk/s320/IMG_0141.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before stamping, just remove those washi tape strips and then you are good to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEj8WKOuod7yfBAEvoCaKAEEISvk2xSXJ_r1uq7-ZTwcJ44kvH61e4QbUwe_zBFvlBO6b7WhldZsqpk7VXO10NyaNo97a1bx4592kzJtdxwSttPBWlMzSxDmq7Lw4bPaYYur8sGh0pwctGSApUHhHt5divp1P5TJb7WIaY6gvUTo17lSzESMbFFRtdC8/s640/IMG_0146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="579" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEj8WKOuod7yfBAEvoCaKAEEISvk2xSXJ_r1uq7-ZTwcJ44kvH61e4QbUwe_zBFvlBO6b7WhldZsqpk7VXO10NyaNo97a1bx4592kzJtdxwSttPBWlMzSxDmq7Lw4bPaYYur8sGh0pwctGSApUHhHt5divp1P5TJb7WIaY6gvUTo17lSzESMbFFRtdC8/s320/IMG_0146.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired this bee with some stamps from this Canvo stamp set from Catherine Pooler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc80WrD6vD6JIPOUHuzWgcAxIRN7qdoMzB4mN9btzo1G1F9XfRS3vHGQBhM2St_CxRWwWk415Oxr-r-4kPCpVLFkuk9r3ImwLo7xvg3J1mmnzIiv6J3wj6FmiyUXPWqHionq2rz5Pc0v63R2Y1O5q8E49Xnl9oc2A-eLdgXpPXLUVlpJeSENab0ROnB9Q/s640/IMG_0143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc80WrD6vD6JIPOUHuzWgcAxIRN7qdoMzB4mN9btzo1G1F9XfRS3vHGQBhM2St_CxRWwWk415Oxr-r-4kPCpVLFkuk9r3ImwLo7xvg3J1mmnzIiv6J3wj6FmiyUXPWqHionq2rz5Pc0v63R2Y1O5q8E49Xnl9oc2A-eLdgXpPXLUVlpJeSENab0ROnB9Q/s320/IMG_0143.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fun card with hints of spring!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-67097027111799973332024-03-11T07:15:00.000-07:002024-03-11T07:15:31.462-07:00Call Me<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiTdsSfhGijGTKI5XJnBNGoOD-_yBGEf5fMdRm92rtlClYwiFqTPnwnuzdAsdPItaUZrfnEbzIMdNGM7VRVhs_FF34Qab4I0PVMoHKa2e6h1AzVD53YIelH_tUrE_Sh_YvjO4Vlz4QqzQUawRgTJwh6ZatcIYsMdOVcC8LUIiBiYs6Z9QI8TCoBB6koI/s640/IMG_0127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="611" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiTdsSfhGijGTKI5XJnBNGoOD-_yBGEf5fMdRm92rtlClYwiFqTPnwnuzdAsdPItaUZrfnEbzIMdNGM7VRVhs_FF34Qab4I0PVMoHKa2e6h1AzVD53YIelH_tUrE_Sh_YvjO4Vlz4QqzQUawRgTJwh6ZatcIYsMdOVcC8LUIiBiYs6Z9QI8TCoBB6koI/s320/IMG_0127.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you noticed? Old-style rotary phones are having a moment in the crafting world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the funny thing. My parents had not one but TWO rotary phones. One downstairs in the kitchen, and one upstairs in the hallway. And they were still there when Mom sold the house ten years ago!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I think of all the teen angst conversations I had on that upstairs telephone, with the cord that was stretched all the way into my bedroom because "Hell-o! Privacy!".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I once had a rowdy teen party when my parents were out of town, and someone stole the bottom cover off the handset. I had to replace it myself with the phone company. Yep. I was no angel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish I had that phone today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, it was mustard yellow, just like the phone in today's card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56QzCNPYRyRMdrbFKILZrOyJtw3HkGY4V51QVyhQZ81A5zSrXRz2mRgQ5284j13zyUB-pECnanbFW9w7vkIRIj2jPqtYlYACkKTAUbH62DDXw5XQzEunvfyoZ3PoanvZqPewi_3B_xh5Pr6NblEroKvdkOyaRqt_3ZptFeomeTv_xG-KtBGEegAfHjh4/s640/IMG_0128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="640" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56QzCNPYRyRMdrbFKILZrOyJtw3HkGY4V51QVyhQZ81A5zSrXRz2mRgQ5284j13zyUB-pECnanbFW9w7vkIRIj2jPqtYlYACkKTAUbH62DDXw5XQzEunvfyoZ3PoanvZqPewi_3B_xh5Pr6NblEroKvdkOyaRqt_3ZptFeomeTv_xG-KtBGEegAfHjh4/s320/IMG_0128.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Today's Brew: Call Me stamps and dies (Catherine Pooler), Potluck Party Papers (CP), Des Moines sequins (CP), CP inks}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRW1WcYZ_TOidQcBPGqh5NmrZg7sNt0JtaUMlYI8hBvzujPTBTlEf83QomXAzkP5dbBYM6694WNAspkb_92wk3COH6MPK2MDjDiPz10zuSJE6dPfof-6InjLtOrbxqaiq_DwTym3tVZ-T44r-iBQi_KFLUpd4iwKKtfZucRarc8Y05Vlk0lKJlIKWWg0/s640/IMG_0129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="583" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRW1WcYZ_TOidQcBPGqh5NmrZg7sNt0JtaUMlYI8hBvzujPTBTlEf83QomXAzkP5dbBYM6694WNAspkb_92wk3COH6MPK2MDjDiPz10zuSJE6dPfof-6InjLtOrbxqaiq_DwTym3tVZ-T44r-iBQi_KFLUpd4iwKKtfZucRarc8Y05Vlk0lKJlIKWWg0/s320/IMG_0129.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow, I will show you another fun use for this stamp set that will surprise you!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-8572447328319146692024-03-08T06:15:00.000-08:002024-03-08T06:15:04.520-08:00Easter Shaker Card<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFcSP0_m6LHaukLhYPT4RQ7cZGzy6N-ZV8sH8XC6hKtiZhLZbX8KjSxcX8mpQOioOuVBndmsZtROn2V-VG40Vak_6Ei5m0Liy5IFibBOGMlr9iqPDF39FtSmIggOYDOFSTJ7FP0BT1hm4GrH7alPSjbX4xUK20DNP_gJ5tEmQgqWmtUo3EC7RJ2bPpXk/s640/IMG_0106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="579" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFcSP0_m6LHaukLhYPT4RQ7cZGzy6N-ZV8sH8XC6hKtiZhLZbX8KjSxcX8mpQOioOuVBndmsZtROn2V-VG40Vak_6Ei5m0Liy5IFibBOGMlr9iqPDF39FtSmIggOYDOFSTJ7FP0BT1hm4GrH7alPSjbX4xUK20DNP_gJ5tEmQgqWmtUo3EC7RJ2bPpXk/s320/IMG_0106.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent an afternoon cleaning my craft space and doing some organizing. It looked so pretty! And then it inspired me to create, and now it's a mess again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I should have taken a photo, and captioned it "Sorry you missed it!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey, at least it inspired me to make these shaker cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had this idea floating around in my head, and thought I'd give it a whirl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF80BTAA69OfLGr7ZGREcYKDrfLKxN2qxgfjrMMS__BgiH-z0s8YSaTV2QOcJOHqRq2ZYMdG7Kle-kMah4gAz-FrLYpj_1_-N2DsMyQ7Fni__s00UrEKIwjdEO7tVwzfCZskXW-JqLRiY-mw2umsKWjmLgdJL3rAy1QS8IOrD3oQb0Bl5pf3_rcHXLjt8/s640/IMG_0107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF80BTAA69OfLGr7ZGREcYKDrfLKxN2qxgfjrMMS__BgiH-z0s8YSaTV2QOcJOHqRq2ZYMdG7Kle-kMah4gAz-FrLYpj_1_-N2DsMyQ7Fni__s00UrEKIwjdEO7tVwzfCZskXW-JqLRiY-mw2umsKWjmLgdJL3rAy1QS8IOrD3oQb0Bl5pf3_rcHXLjt8/s320/IMG_0107.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's Brew pairs the arched cathedral window die from The Greetery with the new daffodil dies from Catherine Pooler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Today's Brew: Cathedral die (the Greetery), Daffodil Blooms (CP), brick embossing folder (SU), Joy die (CP), Easter sentiment (PTI), CP sequins}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's a little something we can all relate to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9qG5lJoiGtLbLW44nE9tqboSFwxEPydgA-njVgFbUYo8z9UgJ1rufMe2NaiZntWKNwMXv7i_OwcMEoInCP8go0VD9S_4I1Sc7-BwmD-FHCjUBU91A6iocLr42jyab_5-2hAnkWXyL-eI83YO3FvaUGZpJULBZkvyFaciWyTX3rrXFTa3psvnbIvJUJA/s1024/12805ffabb8c6d66af5a17134a85c0fc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9qG5lJoiGtLbLW44nE9tqboSFwxEPydgA-njVgFbUYo8z9UgJ1rufMe2NaiZntWKNwMXv7i_OwcMEoInCP8go0VD9S_4I1Sc7-BwmD-FHCjUBU91A6iocLr42jyab_5-2hAnkWXyL-eI83YO3FvaUGZpJULBZkvyFaciWyTX3rrXFTa3psvnbIvJUJA/s320/12805ffabb8c6d66af5a17134a85c0fc.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday, café friends!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-10329838022607076252024-03-07T05:36:00.000-08:002024-03-07T05:36:50.126-08:00Florida, Flare Ups, and Farro Recipe<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRwRx3zhYInxnjn29AxcMMHqvbqdGdPo_7x-gBi-IqmrAqZoVZTYMJO3nL0BgCbZ4eFEbm_79c_0ARB_NpXBHhKOC50jMdG8Itvf5WmqvTdinJ-N-O83r0flrwjQALPo7IFGc73mvkfJo9XpFJ_PZcRCyJ_GWV-stmrN4OCzESLanNGOfQrA8CN4074U/s640/IMG_0063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRwRx3zhYInxnjn29AxcMMHqvbqdGdPo_7x-gBi-IqmrAqZoVZTYMJO3nL0BgCbZ4eFEbm_79c_0ARB_NpXBHhKOC50jMdG8Itvf5WmqvTdinJ-N-O83r0flrwjQALPo7IFGc73mvkfJo9XpFJ_PZcRCyJ_GWV-stmrN4OCzESLanNGOfQrA8CN4074U/s320/IMG_0063.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back from our Florida getaway, where we enjoyed three full days of soaking up the sun. Cypress swamp hikes, beach walks, baseball games. Good times!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ate ice cream every day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOckvbyl9h2yHjFxb7uTeWO6sl3JeVpRNB4nXQ2-HL5pmZ_2c5Xhn3-4dif2aWX_bv__P_HRbYJFdRxo6JVqEAfVm8UPCEy9PX5tE0HE_Wi_uLafiEiHRWzEX0CIU2QMdr2bdYgBIomjtjNB-XY-5OLc-ugxDV2DKwxY-dbGgOYnDC2O2TwZgfwR_R-E8/s640/IMG_0067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOckvbyl9h2yHjFxb7uTeWO6sl3JeVpRNB4nXQ2-HL5pmZ_2c5Xhn3-4dif2aWX_bv__P_HRbYJFdRxo6JVqEAfVm8UPCEy9PX5tE0HE_Wi_uLafiEiHRWzEX0CIU2QMdr2bdYgBIomjtjNB-XY-5OLc-ugxDV2DKwxY-dbGgOYnDC2O2TwZgfwR_R-E8/s320/IMG_0067.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ate pizza!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-t_u9cp1sXMJFclWsg6vnQosDBt-9JbUH4Euu3gKYPrQZwMuU512xLkYPig7wHu_duL7IG3S_chrqxeTXypnp_Z2On1BNhYyenAckz-jCUWY4Ey4-BzleTHJOIqBTVUBIjV5ETbYBAi4981WjL7_EAhqMgFPvb_R8Zus3vjHnL5IoInHsJKJse1Q4l4/s640/IMG_0068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-t_u9cp1sXMJFclWsg6vnQosDBt-9JbUH4Euu3gKYPrQZwMuU512xLkYPig7wHu_duL7IG3S_chrqxeTXypnp_Z2On1BNhYyenAckz-jCUWY4Ey4-BzleTHJOIqBTVUBIjV5ETbYBAi4981WjL7_EAhqMgFPvb_R8Zus3vjHnL5IoInHsJKJse1Q4l4/s320/IMG_0068.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I enjoyed wine with dinner!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixL0JMjXFNdXOrrJNfy5Ug9fkoZeu-I5pyyZgrlAYItbMwyZm3UFGDwZJdP6yPNdE4JYKsv8bHmyujkQoXhHaVqRSQQpB9tHatGDwTgAs-rVJKw2aiUh6nixq_yAQ60_xR3toylvKQwZV0Hrs-JQ2CMCSXsy_w1QqUJO0xPNd1f9_sROaYvqtb6rvuveg/s640/IMG_0075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixL0JMjXFNdXOrrJNfy5Ug9fkoZeu-I5pyyZgrlAYItbMwyZm3UFGDwZJdP6yPNdE4JYKsv8bHmyujkQoXhHaVqRSQQpB9tHatGDwTgAs-rVJKw2aiUh6nixq_yAQ60_xR3toylvKQwZV0Hrs-JQ2CMCSXsy_w1QqUJO0xPNd1f9_sROaYvqtb6rvuveg/s320/IMG_0075.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ate a ball park hot dog!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then I got home, and I have been paying for my food choices ever since.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a couple of days slogging through an autoimmune flare up. I can't be certain what triggered it. Possibly the extreme difference in temps and weather? Or perhaps going off my normal anti-inflammatory diet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm trying to rest and take it easy on myself this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night, I made a dinner with some leftover farro that was surprisingly good! I thought I'd share it with you here. I love farro, and when I see it on a menu in a recipe, I know that's what I will order. It's an ancient grain that's full of healthy fiber. I don't cook with it often, so I was surprised when one cup cooked made SO MUCH. Thus, the leftover creation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Farro with Chicken Meatballs</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgbD3rNDv3CacKK8PcezBUz7jKD_j8CuXWRUu2cup2HkyRvUVVqbPE_G05PChfzrrbutvInfLG_T8y3sjIax4g-1w6JFGiCx7QVU3GFShUTQBxZLLMLNv9iR8_bancy6Npk-Vc8EW5o1jHiOdU-tCR6GCVkU4XNSeDOxoicSA9_pjtYbgPUxzJYa3yZA/s640/IMG_0103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgbD3rNDv3CacKK8PcezBUz7jKD_j8CuXWRUu2cup2HkyRvUVVqbPE_G05PChfzrrbutvInfLG_T8y3sjIax4g-1w6JFGiCx7QVU3GFShUTQBxZLLMLNv9iR8_bancy6Npk-Vc8EW5o1jHiOdU-tCR6GCVkU4XNSeDOxoicSA9_pjtYbgPUxzJYa3yZA/s320/IMG_0103.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups prepared farro (I had this leftover from the night before, cooked according to package directions. It made a lot!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frozen chicken meatballs (half a package, so about a dozen)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frozen sweet potatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 c. Fresh spinach</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 c. Balsamic Dressing (I prefer Primal Kitchen, as it's made with avocado oil)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Feta crumbles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a large pan, heat meatballs in a few tablespoons of olive oil. While that is cooking, cook sweet potatoes in microwave. When they are finished, add to meatballs. Add fresh spinach until wilted. Add farro and balsamic dressing, stirring it all together. Add more dressing if needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Serve with crumbled feta on top and enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxW0zHzf9C53TA61o4J2W3DDQQ3G1g84BSmoVl_EfoutS7VMcvm_DGKAGJ4jDZpFjzkD-NAITmlCrwt6_yT6bEXM29VhBhrWx9L2YVLgwIjoLxVQEpTjK1RbA01f-WBS6jAEBQTh1TGVhRxk8Z4Ept9VapHChYzB5ovusTKcMWWZr2Itivy6I9kMowi_M/s640/IMG_0104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxW0zHzf9C53TA61o4J2W3DDQQ3G1g84BSmoVl_EfoutS7VMcvm_DGKAGJ4jDZpFjzkD-NAITmlCrwt6_yT6bEXM29VhBhrWx9L2YVLgwIjoLxVQEpTjK1RbA01f-WBS6jAEBQTh1TGVhRxk8Z4Ept9VapHChYzB5ovusTKcMWWZr2Itivy6I9kMowi_M/s320/IMG_0104.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of good healthy foods in this dish. I'm trying to avoid processed foods, especially all of those foods that contain seed oils like sunflower oil, safflower oil, canola oil, soybean oil. Those are highly inflammatory. Just sticking with avocado oil, olive oil, and some coconut oil. Also trying to avoid too many added sugars, as they are also on the no-no list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf7TBlIvQlNomAvst03LCmjvUej1Fm7wc1ImD67g_YhKdWBO31oJB25UuUdBVX9l2FSYcHebvqajkMfso5MTDTWd0grI0ZmmJtSL7xC3oc8xDvevc9e2oLdgdiHwzrov50yToUpU0AoSZhPPZ9UcX4iG-IHPs5iiuSRaTwbipTMp6cYj_F0egxIFaJCc/s640/IMG_0071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf7TBlIvQlNomAvst03LCmjvUej1Fm7wc1ImD67g_YhKdWBO31oJB25UuUdBVX9l2FSYcHebvqajkMfso5MTDTWd0grI0ZmmJtSL7xC3oc8xDvevc9e2oLdgdiHwzrov50yToUpU0AoSZhPPZ9UcX4iG-IHPs5iiuSRaTwbipTMp6cYj_F0egxIFaJCc/s320/IMG_0071.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was good to get away, but it's good to be home, too.</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-52663545688188521342024-03-01T02:49:00.000-08:002024-03-01T02:49:55.862-08:00Daffodil Blooms<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GlWEJ94ge_1OziUE3p6H8ytH3Do_-25mXQ1ZPmlt1PYJwGw1o_0LefjP48oMHefCmEawWPDnX2-5Xv3j2rIo6IJPP2VFkbdHjl6vEECn_DgPV3yK2Umaohw2KNhi9sJlTLNbBbX3u7a44AalkVYEsIxjlQdixdmCc-B_bQRwdgA-ScTIPrxMOg9F2zo/s640/IMG_9988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GlWEJ94ge_1OziUE3p6H8ytH3Do_-25mXQ1ZPmlt1PYJwGw1o_0LefjP48oMHefCmEawWPDnX2-5Xv3j2rIo6IJPP2VFkbdHjl6vEECn_DgPV3yK2Umaohw2KNhi9sJlTLNbBbX3u7a44AalkVYEsIxjlQdixdmCc-B_bQRwdgA-ScTIPrxMOg9F2zo/s320/IMG_9988.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's not often that I get a new stamp set and immediately begin crafting with it. These daffodils are the exception. I ordered on Tuesday, they arrived on Saturday, and I instantly began creating cards. Multiple cards! So easy to use!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For today's brews, I combined Catherine Pooler's Daffodil Blooms stamps and dies with the CP Call Me Ray background and a sentiment from Hello Bluebird.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvv3Pxq2CyasMHOtJhMgslWhxDYgzs92jinhKx3_S4T6pUKXcID1ZWU-gpYrnIx0EIGvyqVSfY8d7Y3qtF2AWqo6E8e2NEY5mH2y-v2Mm7JYAPIlT3C-PTUOX-EQ0F2HE_eI40B7Shsl3NuMxLKUs5kDCWngE1lHpal5foJDpLbIi_ldw3BP76d0LIxg/s640/IMG_9990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="487" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvv3Pxq2CyasMHOtJhMgslWhxDYgzs92jinhKx3_S4T6pUKXcID1ZWU-gpYrnIx0EIGvyqVSfY8d7Y3qtF2AWqo6E8e2NEY5mH2y-v2Mm7JYAPIlT3C-PTUOX-EQ0F2HE_eI40B7Shsl3NuMxLKUs5kDCWngE1lHpal5foJDpLbIi_ldw3BP76d0LIxg/s320/IMG_9990.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the same formula for this card, adding a bit of picket fence and a butterfly die from CP. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are starting to practice our Easter music in choir this week. Easter lands on the last day of March this year. March Easters can be cold and sometimes snowy, but I'm putting faith in Phil's prediction for early spring weather.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-21135115900342643642024-02-29T05:14:00.000-08:002024-02-29T05:14:57.808-08:00Wrapping Up February<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPnDK6nBi2J5N6gEKK8wgedNkrl6CRZZIDLSJrpkoNDI7ThZnobVD-mkJiwwrigzfHYy68ZxIFnR6gC8xyE4i3WO6etvpdlxYWBT79R23XF177vUJm8JLOdiB_6tUSHbZfQb_2M6xTCs68TOOe5CHEduHNG80XxOMBaZFlrRQ7X7_hzqEFne_ak5z8Qs/s640/IMG_9958%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPnDK6nBi2J5N6gEKK8wgedNkrl6CRZZIDLSJrpkoNDI7ThZnobVD-mkJiwwrigzfHYy68ZxIFnR6gC8xyE4i3WO6etvpdlxYWBT79R23XF177vUJm8JLOdiB_6tUSHbZfQb_2M6xTCs68TOOe5CHEduHNG80XxOMBaZFlrRQ7X7_hzqEFne_ak5z8Qs/s320/IMG_9958%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February is normally a month that drags on and on for me. This year, it seems to have gone by quickly, even with an extra day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January? Now that was another story. Too many grey days. That's when my husband decided we needed to take a trip somewhere warm and sunny.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4MKTgpNfSCvIQi9-NRDtKKIso3f0mBsgc-21Xa6JsKnnTzxDqIMgdaFDTfyzA6W6YtAglQQhrWGshM394syU12TCeYLth4rXbCs8snyWVNQxTmmB-eHvTwQLAlg6HMk12NPJrEZdvtn698gnFGNQQgvkUI6gvBkt_6iwRG_6QMQJOddyNIL75LQ6JJA/s640/IMG_9959%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4MKTgpNfSCvIQi9-NRDtKKIso3f0mBsgc-21Xa6JsKnnTzxDqIMgdaFDTfyzA6W6YtAglQQhrWGshM394syU12TCeYLth4rXbCs8snyWVNQxTmmB-eHvTwQLAlg6HMk12NPJrEZdvtn698gnFGNQQgvkUI6gvBkt_6iwRG_6QMQJOddyNIL75LQ6JJA/s320/IMG_9959%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are in Florida this week, enjoying the sun and flowers. No theme parks, but we will visit some nature parks and a spring training baseball game with the Boston Red Sox.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzEsHUSmsZsPAche133ENew0X2TVdwDPiComl2TDN5bxT4ZEtdNKofatRR2e3nHEtJVCqXGK_MA0y84YeB7Yei0Jhm9Kp45unvPRS8hFOS3tBcdMoEhqk1p7z58ITG0oGvZKfHFwTT-9uDnjRfgwE-fgzJHyHyQyoLF2i8lKKT7TYGZTPtKxsTszOgd4/s640/IMG_9957%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzEsHUSmsZsPAche133ENew0X2TVdwDPiComl2TDN5bxT4ZEtdNKofatRR2e3nHEtJVCqXGK_MA0y84YeB7Yei0Jhm9Kp45unvPRS8hFOS3tBcdMoEhqk1p7z58ITG0oGvZKfHFwTT-9uDnjRfgwE-fgzJHyHyQyoLF2i8lKKT7TYGZTPtKxsTszOgd4/s320/IMG_9957%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I see signs of spring everywhere. And soon, we will "spring forward" our clocks for more daylight. Hopefully, we will bring some souvenir sunshine back home with us, too.</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-61807652310920371062024-02-28T05:52:00.000-08:002024-02-28T05:52:45.617-08:00Blooms and Bees and BDays<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytF0YGNlxBlGqeDLbPSiANqpJ3Km6h04Z3yUxdw3FsVerslEP9r9RzjYlojGkZQsppixswAPYCXWVh7qFzPqXzd3iDb97-Jpj0I_2oElO0WXf2FYfjwFFnnt3-iac2es4EoQ6fq6-jKWIogpHkbRjZXfE7kZXIT3rO3pvvA42TiKvNR2BqaQcE5DUT24/s640/IMG_9989.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytF0YGNlxBlGqeDLbPSiANqpJ3Km6h04Z3yUxdw3FsVerslEP9r9RzjYlojGkZQsppixswAPYCXWVh7qFzPqXzd3iDb97-Jpj0I_2oElO0WXf2FYfjwFFnnt3-iac2es4EoQ6fq6-jKWIogpHkbRjZXfE7kZXIT3rO3pvvA42TiKvNR2BqaQcE5DUT24/s320/IMG_9989.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another daffodil card? Yep! And this one has bees, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's brew combines CP's Daffodil Blooms with a Lawn Fawn cloud backdrop, LF picket fence die, and sentiment from Hello Bluebird.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And speaking of bees...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCn6a42GhWW5pAIZPplgmCsHhikSYMNuK1760tKaXbXh-L_bgd1aTXyUnCOPkH5OwkjZMFaS_7FP6iHrANugKxB7U2j8JpQoxauj7NFKiWmklXyI0Ct-m_tLoE97xNe_-1KDVrbLnXnqtGx-J301i4KVxPJwXirvLis-xPlUIMaOYn5Xrl1StjpSKTaE/s1500/NE-1890B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCn6a42GhWW5pAIZPplgmCsHhikSYMNuK1760tKaXbXh-L_bgd1aTXyUnCOPkH5OwkjZMFaS_7FP6iHrANugKxB7U2j8JpQoxauj7NFKiWmklXyI0Ct-m_tLoE97xNe_-1KDVrbLnXnqtGx-J301i4KVxPJwXirvLis-xPlUIMaOYn5Xrl1StjpSKTaE/s320/NE-1890B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These adorable earrings come from Silver Forest. I discovered this company a few years ago at my local Hallmark store, and I occasionally find them at boutiques and specialty shops. They sell the sweetest earrings at a great price, usually around $20. And the best part? When you purchase, you get a sticker and a reward card. Collect five stickers and you can mail the card in for a free pair!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the collection here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://silverforest.com">silverforest.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a picky jewelry shopper, and I do not buy a lot. If I have something I like, I keep it for years and years. But I can tell you that these designs are so unique and precious. They are so lightweight and so comfortable that I wear them almost every day.</div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aMxcVZbey8nIaBISzXEfbutfuD4Qv1rycVkhfDVLAE7ERt6nXYjGmqn9mQozi30kbQUEF1mcG4b9h3tNyzzBmud6s-ziXwH-YoewbGz_2CsU2Rdlkwj7i9Ut11QWDDgx3qYGzTRCgMwpdwt5lDVPM0-NM6k6LwQi2kreZlw4549Piqf-pflFnujK3Ag/s640/3DAC50D0-E5A3-4AD3-81B2-B6A4A533F0AB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aMxcVZbey8nIaBISzXEfbutfuD4Qv1rycVkhfDVLAE7ERt6nXYjGmqn9mQozi30kbQUEF1mcG4b9h3tNyzzBmud6s-ziXwH-YoewbGz_2CsU2Rdlkwj7i9Ut11QWDDgx3qYGzTRCgMwpdwt5lDVPM0-NM6k6LwQi2kreZlw4549Piqf-pflFnujK3Ag/s320/3DAC50D0-E5A3-4AD3-81B2-B6A4A533F0AB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here’s a stunning card that my husband made me for my birthday today! Okay, just kidding. He told me he made it in the hopes I would be impressed. When you pull the tab, the bee flies over the hive! So sweet. I love it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_Arg9o0JQoVAUDtGBbPfRhkqvaH8IwhogV9eiWRtKKIUin8Bss-o6YLpiepfHhA3BNxEZjNbnbD4CPpvjzQwmXhI1xP12t8TOGuoqnzZX5Yb-YIxWVO2cnrVzoxzq4bBx9BfrA_v2OHkwoZveehHEv9M1gu2WuDSR8OK-MPdSoH2jFthkmPXRpOrNYk/s640/C3669A12-8008-41CD-8C6E-B6B0A56EABC8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_Arg9o0JQoVAUDtGBbPfRhkqvaH8IwhogV9eiWRtKKIUin8Bss-o6YLpiepfHhA3BNxEZjNbnbD4CPpvjzQwmXhI1xP12t8TOGuoqnzZX5Yb-YIxWVO2cnrVzoxzq4bBx9BfrA_v2OHkwoZveehHEv9M1gu2WuDSR8OK-MPdSoH2jFthkmPXRpOrNYk/s320/C3669A12-8008-41CD-8C6E-B6B0A56EABC8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are spending my birthday in Florida, soaking up the sun. What could be better?</div><br /><div><br /></div>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-91094144915034470162024-02-27T05:18:00.000-08:002024-02-27T05:18:49.214-08:00A Weakness for Birds<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EGcRnxhcuKfbMWMZqgwhyphenhyphen1Hkf_f2b69qj6IJD1v-9ITbxZmwgWze8bhLvvz4rQRG4kQrdXdp4x334vjQKYqUt-dCw9UK-10ClTtQ9eC8bmNpHo_kvXODYE2RfqJh0rtGPa5yKDtkQxTiafGJTPhPiwUwcuLQLkAhptRlhN1kSXj7kzzWGP1xz9Db_PU/s640/IMG_9817.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EGcRnxhcuKfbMWMZqgwhyphenhyphen1Hkf_f2b69qj6IJD1v-9ITbxZmwgWze8bhLvvz4rQRG4kQrdXdp4x334vjQKYqUt-dCw9UK-10ClTtQ9eC8bmNpHo_kvXODYE2RfqJh0rtGPa5yKDtkQxTiafGJTPhPiwUwcuLQLkAhptRlhN1kSXj7kzzWGP1xz9Db_PU/s320/IMG_9817.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love birds. Bird watching, birds singing, birds at the feeder. And if it's home décor related and it has a bird, it's hard not to add it to my flock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These birds started out as paint blobs. And then I went back, added detail with a marker, and put them on some branches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4RTexhDGD6f91IPwI0fxRsSTIMuQrDn770zKmiokb6qPS1YnohRrbbUgye4o_r3Pk-fQfA5dwuWRjAxAoFgz1KWd1K15p39l5qaOtnEM-JCCCvOCv03gLGNWyyuyVmk36bxSBOA4a1L61fknBI_8FDG5EE6eUrNB22sDWO-JoprfirKwSw5u1ej84pA/s640/IMG_9818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4RTexhDGD6f91IPwI0fxRsSTIMuQrDn770zKmiokb6qPS1YnohRrbbUgye4o_r3Pk-fQfA5dwuWRjAxAoFgz1KWd1K15p39l5qaOtnEM-JCCCvOCv03gLGNWyyuyVmk36bxSBOA4a1L61fknBI_8FDG5EE6eUrNB22sDWO-JoprfirKwSw5u1ej84pA/s320/IMG_9818.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a funny story. I was browsing online (always dangerous) and saw a blue bird die that I always loved from WPlus9 Designs. Dawn closed the company last year, sadly. She had a big "going out of business" sale, too. Regrets! I should have gotten that blue bird die when I had the chance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then I went down to my craft room last weekend, and guess what I found? Yep. The bluebird die, along with the matching bird house dies. I got them last spring and hadn't used them yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sigh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Proof that I really do need to practice this Year of Plenty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Expect a bird and birdhouse card soon!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-21098422424265494532024-02-26T08:12:00.000-08:002024-02-26T08:12:16.061-08:00Daffodils and Crocus<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNcAZDamsneyFYrr-b4zk_tG87OqJ1-H5diTQkBtPtsuIvq4HTRmG2gMCrP_NcaLHoRC28axg-mQSMj99M8_Mv2etH1mbx5u9nAUYw1hpPO0ndC5u1KurpzYRQBgmmagBrLd4rpJbIkCI1nvpI_HiN5LLo93XEGjGx9XXpmh04ob0T41-lIV8mbb0a30/s640/IMG_9974.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNcAZDamsneyFYrr-b4zk_tG87OqJ1-H5diTQkBtPtsuIvq4HTRmG2gMCrP_NcaLHoRC28axg-mQSMj99M8_Mv2etH1mbx5u9nAUYw1hpPO0ndC5u1KurpzYRQBgmmagBrLd4rpJbIkCI1nvpI_HiN5LLo93XEGjGx9XXpmh04ob0T41-lIV8mbb0a30/s320/IMG_9974.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mom has always grown the sweetest crocus. This cluster was probably planted almost ten years ago, after she moved into her condo. And still, they come back year after year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMe33HJVA0IyhZyUE7j0IQmbtObK76_nadbToumoZ_mHcaLHFRA5QAtPfdX_Cp3-z6wF4d17GY4dIW9O7onFj6LEAIu0MZVw6JNFDjl-9yjSCxron6ke2DaJ43csk5oCvykgJ3eN1zOTLuCP962O9DN4AxKx3VVlwp5uuMTgNEPZOo9niv8rhz7z872I/s640/IMG_9971.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMe33HJVA0IyhZyUE7j0IQmbtObK76_nadbToumoZ_mHcaLHFRA5QAtPfdX_Cp3-z6wF4d17GY4dIW9O7onFj6LEAIu0MZVw6JNFDjl-9yjSCxron6ke2DaJ43csk5oCvykgJ3eN1zOTLuCP962O9DN4AxKx3VVlwp5uuMTgNEPZOo9niv8rhz7z872I/s320/IMG_9971.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried to plant them, and quickly learned that these were tasty treats for all of the rabbits and deer who frequent my yard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess I'll stick with daffodils.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And speaking of daffs...Catherine Pooler came out with the sweetest two-step daffodil set!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y5SLlogE8axWMJOz4LTUqPjrQ8EWuz-Q6x80XqTEUCSkQ0ko769WwqnmOzLFHk-1tnRxuvX_NALVi3fRylbRBsFjzwIvOxA3XLgxbU2sUzbduvXOxZ1mnevwBWVAnG_MjegSR7S7XWFoSRqSUxk-mIri5xayY2IXSBnhmBZUCk_jcoq7UInAMlecfBY/s640/IMG_9978.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="639" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y5SLlogE8axWMJOz4LTUqPjrQ8EWuz-Q6x80XqTEUCSkQ0ko769WwqnmOzLFHk-1tnRxuvX_NALVi3fRylbRBsFjzwIvOxA3XLgxbU2sUzbduvXOxZ1mnevwBWVAnG_MjegSR7S7XWFoSRqSUxk-mIri5xayY2IXSBnhmBZUCk_jcoq7UInAMlecfBY/s320/IMG_9978.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The key is to cut out the die cut first, and then stamp on top of that for perfect 2 step placement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR4Ussyd8lUpTttBOstb4LVJ75AcweEkOg3UxXy9iPH3yF5cBkx82aMjNF64kgH_cb2JGDR0IUta1OwwyeYuZs8hNWFmKd3I0SyzMthTvwmjrhKLRYk1w5C5-fGiThV4Rm851Bmgn9BRv06d6k638NdfI8-IVQFRbG97di8b-lffgcCZlVFcgy0eXXEo/s640/IMG_9979.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR4Ussyd8lUpTttBOstb4LVJ75AcweEkOg3UxXy9iPH3yF5cBkx82aMjNF64kgH_cb2JGDR0IUta1OwwyeYuZs8hNWFmKd3I0SyzMthTvwmjrhKLRYk1w5C5-fGiThV4Rm851Bmgn9BRv06d6k638NdfI8-IVQFRbG97di8b-lffgcCZlVFcgy0eXXEo/s320/IMG_9979.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love daffs! I didn't have anything like this in my collection, so I was happy to add it to my bouquet of flower stamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyJKjA7dkCE4SJvnofjlO4UdxFiwC2Eun-Sa7gku-XmZopWUCoeYedIkLgfnt3FvDj7jEkaPBuFeHgu00Ftiq0Ki30Fv5bQXfW_UtLX1-Fnp4s4PEJoU7xEz1Om_4Azgqod4V3w3ASHJRVMj0Mdq2FUrinvUDtrcy62gRk7iOwBy7uLvoRshNsFkM4Dw/s640/IMG_9977.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyJKjA7dkCE4SJvnofjlO4UdxFiwC2Eun-Sa7gku-XmZopWUCoeYedIkLgfnt3FvDj7jEkaPBuFeHgu00Ftiq0Ki30Fv5bQXfW_UtLX1-Fnp4s4PEJoU7xEz1Om_4Azgqod4V3w3ASHJRVMj0Mdq2FUrinvUDtrcy62gRk7iOwBy7uLvoRshNsFkM4Dw/s320/IMG_9977.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The daffs are starting ton pop up in my garden. They won't bloom for a few more weeks, but just seeing them push through the hard winter ground gives me hope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring is coming!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-46636988133766070402024-02-25T11:26:00.000-08:002024-02-25T11:26:28.438-08:00Hand Lettering<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLq4A_UqPGk1cDhBH1s8JXc2hMqeSkAWnbBzzdMliBfaUvSNCuHQGDCnEjlBFtzV7PvEVIcYuM7HTkEzwJSeT7rVIh34ZtBvcfWiPqrIAo0fZadn-xAqmNjkHaT_q-aDimTXAGXNJ50jLM5yU8pDcWdBkW4m8Al-M-DUb-ZuxYVCVyHuNN9DK20CN9aU/s640/IMG_9983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLq4A_UqPGk1cDhBH1s8JXc2hMqeSkAWnbBzzdMliBfaUvSNCuHQGDCnEjlBFtzV7PvEVIcYuM7HTkEzwJSeT7rVIh34ZtBvcfWiPqrIAo0fZadn-xAqmNjkHaT_q-aDimTXAGXNJ50jLM5yU8pDcWdBkW4m8Al-M-DUb-ZuxYVCVyHuNN9DK20CN9aU/s320/IMG_9983.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am famous for my lettering...for my hand lettering looking like something written by a third grader, that is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often go too fast, and my mind works faster than my fingers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hand lettering requires you to slow down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked up this tablet at the Dollar Store to help me practice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCukswzPrdQVLBKw79DW4o5sxgvNTXZlSJxokBFS-pucXcDqESrhx9WmId1DhKq82-PxItO8tz6grysAzjk4gsREz-sT9Onzj7UQTuseGvZFJTJdqtKqxUpriQrxNU59i0p1SHAHQlEFzgA_0aK1C6dVRlCCXqZY4hANSg8SXhD6Bc38A5nsNsqeW8aLo/s640/IMG_9984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCukswzPrdQVLBKw79DW4o5sxgvNTXZlSJxokBFS-pucXcDqESrhx9WmId1DhKq82-PxItO8tz6grysAzjk4gsREz-sT9Onzj7UQTuseGvZFJTJdqtKqxUpriQrxNU59i0p1SHAHQlEFzgA_0aK1C6dVRlCCXqZY4hANSg8SXhD6Bc38A5nsNsqeW8aLo/s320/IMG_9984.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2F-pSKiwbEEAj7LFoLbvkbL8Lt4RFHOcboScm9wOkn4reZfYPt2UpD83e7Gn0oI8CBcYl2hY55WHCYE0Tcw0wev_tyk7OYsRoInwRB8Pslfi6ZseFpH9g6fLziZqpDfz3zQU66WZfAUVMv2acPyA2gg9Mj0-9Qs8Ri8CzpExP83HfvomKWob_6JZJdc/s640/IMG_9985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2F-pSKiwbEEAj7LFoLbvkbL8Lt4RFHOcboScm9wOkn4reZfYPt2UpD83e7Gn0oI8CBcYl2hY55WHCYE0Tcw0wev_tyk7OYsRoInwRB8Pslfi6ZseFpH9g6fLziZqpDfz3zQU66WZfAUVMv2acPyA2gg9Mj0-9Qs8Ri8CzpExP83HfvomKWob_6JZJdc/s320/IMG_9985.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-npHg4SFVOFzHWlTBFBXB0awcB-16_RoDYN5h84OAiLIi1dN5mcHmvyF22aacNODU001bdbSHcNwWh7qWsjLX7jmJzcxwRWDRhLY8NNuLTCFMYzsQOuz5IjWra2Gko41lEoglCpbojquMrrtAXuPUUBXbSger820bnOtsDPyHWDEnKMPm_6rBfMrx970/s640/IMG_9986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-npHg4SFVOFzHWlTBFBXB0awcB-16_RoDYN5h84OAiLIi1dN5mcHmvyF22aacNODU001bdbSHcNwWh7qWsjLX7jmJzcxwRWDRhLY8NNuLTCFMYzsQOuz5IjWra2Gko41lEoglCpbojquMrrtAXuPUUBXbSger820bnOtsDPyHWDEnKMPm_6rBfMrx970/s320/IMG_9986.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using my Tombows and art books to have a few "lessons" at home. It's a very relaxing thing to do in the evenings while watching a program on television. This month, I've been enjoying All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet and the Duke on PBS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I left a little "Easter Egg" hint to tell you where I will be this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings on your Sunday, café friends!</div> <p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-60022245961106419032024-02-23T05:35:00.000-08:002024-02-23T05:36:14.025-08:00Craft Session: Ringed with Nature<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SSrM-sVBp46GpUQKDZUkgT5a5QiV20As6e7BX5klcl4Sw3sCvGOm5g37Ozh61ErjCWNf8m26M39_p7n_ZsH3SqNOzMx_H0grMZgUTRQBZ4XoaM-b-WLffvx8kmstzY_jC4cfUoLZD8gC81RRpaO96GKI2q7UmgwvLMSnCqFrOA_R7fuROwQujOeg4II/s640/IMG_9970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="640" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SSrM-sVBp46GpUQKDZUkgT5a5QiV20As6e7BX5klcl4Sw3sCvGOm5g37Ozh61ErjCWNf8m26M39_p7n_ZsH3SqNOzMx_H0grMZgUTRQBZ4XoaM-b-WLffvx8kmstzY_jC4cfUoLZD8gC81RRpaO96GKI2q7UmgwvLMSnCqFrOA_R7fuROwQujOeg4II/s320/IMG_9970.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ringed with Nature is a Stampin' Up set that is in the current catalog, and it is really sweet. It's an all occasion set that has certain elements that can be combined for two-step stamping. I found this one on a buy/sell forum a while back, and thought I'd get a lot of use out of it. Nature-inspired cards work so well for men and women.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fGItDnbfDI-hkL33vn4jD8PwWU05iCiFG3icSp477rGp0Rf_mB9ak3HcqoJI4y-81D2d2zo5AtS2b1Htj4aZsvhNa7lU_kQpYGImIIXzoKiUQCkoi3h0B0I2ECJ1tjm8hutqyYpUHER_oCKCQYiXMhoZImEQjOUtrdh7yJZyk1lyO8zp3wesbeHqwn8/s640/IMG_9968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="566" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fGItDnbfDI-hkL33vn4jD8PwWU05iCiFG3icSp477rGp0Rf_mB9ak3HcqoJI4y-81D2d2zo5AtS2b1Htj4aZsvhNa7lU_kQpYGImIIXzoKiUQCkoi3h0B0I2ECJ1tjm8hutqyYpUHER_oCKCQYiXMhoZImEQjOUtrdh7yJZyk1lyO8zp3wesbeHqwn8/s320/IMG_9968.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SU also sells a Tree Rings hybrid embossing and die cutting set to go with this. I don't need these, as I already have the SU Tree Rings background stamp and tree rings dies from The Greetery. I used both for this card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dJsXgqTs_S4kQ6nSCktBqWKcSKyGrRuX7gFaXrpATTrNB0yvNnSTrUznWZftq74OflHdDh_RXN7UtIVmc2ZadzvTb_hmx2H1Z7w_lwriYuuSuz5i1-MV3ayBrKasS5hxPJKtQRDiX7-YhMCAuDpeUibFiaL1z-HiznXLQyIy-5QsRd_WVqUMxkE8nb4/s640/IMG_9966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="610" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dJsXgqTs_S4kQ6nSCktBqWKcSKyGrRuX7gFaXrpATTrNB0yvNnSTrUznWZftq74OflHdDh_RXN7UtIVmc2ZadzvTb_hmx2H1Z7w_lwriYuuSuz5i1-MV3ayBrKasS5hxPJKtQRDiX7-YhMCAuDpeUibFiaL1z-HiznXLQyIy-5QsRd_WVqUMxkE8nb4/s320/IMG_9966.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SU also had a paper pack to match this set, but I have a few papers from Happier Than Happy (SU) that I'd purchased on a buy/sell forum. Those toadstools...love them! And the two-step roof and house are so easy to stamp and cut out. I used a Mix and Mat die from Papertrey Ink to add to the woodsy feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVlEqEUA0mvqgmPU_tNETRI6dZAhLyqFeqIzol4MakCuiVyUMjkNwS7CR8_QuE8M9x30lqGfB5lHFbUcy-FShinGM9Yv77GwMQORwXW9FBv_CpoaO_NfrDwyvIBcQa5H0jIWLEjcw4E4ca-OqllN-VC9_osu0MSwR4p2WcT3UuyXkM_Fhfx-uDCXH3io/s640/IMG_9969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="640" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVlEqEUA0mvqgmPU_tNETRI6dZAhLyqFeqIzol4MakCuiVyUMjkNwS7CR8_QuE8M9x30lqGfB5lHFbUcy-FShinGM9Yv77GwMQORwXW9FBv_CpoaO_NfrDwyvIBcQa5H0jIWLEjcw4E4ca-OqllN-VC9_osu0MSwR4p2WcT3UuyXkM_Fhfx-uDCXH3io/s320/IMG_9969.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This easy two-step bouquet is really sweet. I used papers from Simple Stories to give this all the spring vibes.</div><p>A little new mixed with a little old. A perfect recipe!</p><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-60341266215468298342024-02-22T05:28:00.000-08:002024-02-22T05:28:13.833-08:00London Fog<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOjvflwgdDFweGeKU5mps-N6ykIlPB0D5wkOe2cJPZxLJjHhwNaR6CHmg_K2y4KwROFkkWuvYZ0fLWcYLWI6Pnv3I3aRq5K1vLtKfs7ELCdWnOe1z7yRlIA-SfxyuyVCOZvDFomMKo6m_OsqJPw-NhKHUY_vl_EO72nthbDMfjhqmPK_i_PN6Qm7-d_0/s640/IMG_9962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOjvflwgdDFweGeKU5mps-N6ykIlPB0D5wkOe2cJPZxLJjHhwNaR6CHmg_K2y4KwROFkkWuvYZ0fLWcYLWI6Pnv3I3aRq5K1vLtKfs7ELCdWnOe1z7yRlIA-SfxyuyVCOZvDFomMKo6m_OsqJPw-NhKHUY_vl_EO72nthbDMfjhqmPK_i_PN6Qm7-d_0/s320/IMG_9962.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you ever had a London Fog? Simply put, it's a tea latte. And it's a delicious alternative to an espresso latte, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how to make one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brew and steep an earl grey tea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Steam and froth your milk of choice (I used almond milk).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a large mug, fill half with tea and half with milk. Add vanilla syrup to sweeten. (But I confess, I didn't have any on hand, so I added a splash of pure vanilla extract and a scant teaspoon of pour organic cane sugar).</div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrb5v_bo_LyIGe2j11p7YfYsoFJ_otz48s5iY_5J7ChsUKlj76mP6_tFyHgj4HiI6-mF90wyU3FPZuG0cI5vpYzW6tSnIK-Wo87pOsga6etvetcgGKWywAN7Wf5ahuY_zAjJpyj2yax_5u_ztfRdoKuZAVch2blw3xYU6r2w137MpVISLvmoB1fdhies/s640/IMG_9963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrb5v_bo_LyIGe2j11p7YfYsoFJ_otz48s5iY_5J7ChsUKlj76mP6_tFyHgj4HiI6-mF90wyU3FPZuG0cI5vpYzW6tSnIK-Wo87pOsga6etvetcgGKWywAN7Wf5ahuY_zAjJpyj2yax_5u_ztfRdoKuZAVch2blw3xYU6r2w137MpVISLvmoB1fdhies/s320/IMG_9963.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seemed like a good drink to sip on while reading about London and the evacuation of children during the bombings of WWII.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your day is filled with good books and brews!</div>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-57382040750765109762024-02-21T06:44:00.000-08:002024-02-21T06:44:10.286-08:00Watercolor Flowers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx12s852rl9-g8mf_rTZsFU1gFVIioyLjjuQC2ORRXTFlYH4N8KQBMBe5tL59Tk7ZkKBRWE-os5ZhZu4offTVAlJiJ7iTAjWYWrpXchinCZ39Ymi37DwzYbNZqPjW0wPcw_xA2CRSiF1jpbVjZbOrhYWC1QKI_2bv4pfMxDx_MLSxYbqfg9M1XxuYc9UA/s640/IMG_9815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx12s852rl9-g8mf_rTZsFU1gFVIioyLjjuQC2ORRXTFlYH4N8KQBMBe5tL59Tk7ZkKBRWE-os5ZhZu4offTVAlJiJ7iTAjWYWrpXchinCZ39Ymi37DwzYbNZqPjW0wPcw_xA2CRSiF1jpbVjZbOrhYWC1QKI_2bv4pfMxDx_MLSxYbqfg9M1XxuYc9UA/s320/IMG_9815.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can learn a lot from watching videos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I learned a very simple technique for painting watercolor flowers. Make five dots, spread evenly apart. Then, using a wet brush, slowly drag the paint to the center. Add another color in the center, blend, and fill in with some leaves and stems.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_RNb6MqRu-4Kl9ZYoRggC7X6W71q_VvwHio3VReIqK-VZU782PigLn88J8y9IOh7VTC1mseFmsCxGSaG404fvX6P64cziPSKl9JXvnk5u7RA07pBpq7Tkj_ej85Y_q3u9GXH5EBu4j8sof7jJY7uVbu0cPSsMwnUGq_sQe6zJoFggpeT5mR71AGbY4M/s640/IMG_9816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_RNb6MqRu-4Kl9ZYoRggC7X6W71q_VvwHio3VReIqK-VZU782PigLn88J8y9IOh7VTC1mseFmsCxGSaG404fvX6P64cziPSKl9JXvnk5u7RA07pBpq7Tkj_ej85Y_q3u9GXH5EBu4j8sof7jJY7uVbu0cPSsMwnUGq_sQe6zJoFggpeT5mR71AGbY4M/s320/IMG_9816.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one was quite simple, but I like how it turned out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you learned anything new from watching videos lately?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-83543497768211281982024-02-19T05:19:00.000-08:002024-02-19T05:19:57.501-08:00Craft Session: Bloom by Bloom<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSpl79yDLvgnqcqsDTCzyMrKMTCsUuFqlFVW23ZHoWQy0X2l_FOAHzQg1WqpPt7IqEf00CYHBtlqftzhdF1x2p2XYrSO1SZH4AIqTiE2VzvoyJ0vbj6yfgADIOHKViQuNihmpOckLG1cRdKLTnazgdm0uBoD2g7PjhVY1WlnqXy4IGls_Jf9SPflR2M/s640/IMG_9945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="640" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSpl79yDLvgnqcqsDTCzyMrKMTCsUuFqlFVW23ZHoWQy0X2l_FOAHzQg1WqpPt7IqEf00CYHBtlqftzhdF1x2p2XYrSO1SZH4AIqTiE2VzvoyJ0vbj6yfgADIOHKViQuNihmpOckLG1cRdKLTnazgdm0uBoD2g7PjhVY1WlnqXy4IGls_Jf9SPflR2M/s320/IMG_9945.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSpl79yDLvgnqcqsDTCzyMrKMTCsUuFqlFVW23ZHoWQy0X2l_FOAHzQg1WqpPt7IqEf00CYHBtlqftzhdF1x2p2XYrSO1SZH4AIqTiE2VzvoyJ0vbj6yfgADIOHKViQuNihmpOckLG1cRdKLTnazgdm0uBoD2g7PjhVY1WlnqXy4IGls_Jf9SPflR2M/s640/IMG_9945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning, café friends! I hope you had a good weekend full of rest and rejuvenation. Are you ready to take on your Monday?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I managed to carve out some much needed crafting time this weekend. I've been making multiple cards with one stamp set as inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's cards are from my SU Bloom by Bloom craft session.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used embossing folders for the base of these two cards:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTF_DAw1lqgQJ8l1DCZDYL6lk0Q6qxjQYRlk1TDxm7mpMGoCR_caynqtNJAbjuDrWSiwCsw-1jMYm3HWIODQhvXuFTq6Y_gbzxElTID1TP2wia2qlvkb3IOSufk6M11FdKNyvvwa41mTiKIrpT86TZCdmv2fcsO_IEe3_tMusNdjs09aQlnquGNCpKsw/s640/IMG_9946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="640" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTF_DAw1lqgQJ8l1DCZDYL6lk0Q6qxjQYRlk1TDxm7mpMGoCR_caynqtNJAbjuDrWSiwCsw-1jMYm3HWIODQhvXuFTq6Y_gbzxElTID1TP2wia2qlvkb3IOSufk6M11FdKNyvvwa41mTiKIrpT86TZCdmv2fcsO_IEe3_tMusNdjs09aQlnquGNCpKsw/s320/IMG_9946.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCNKNDL8lcqHzFZ3ZmVLby0j8IDWE0zjHRAW_yv_TE9wxvljgBB5KdIcTMoxE57Kv_-VGbvS51trZpEjdJZ7froYnFDvLEK-4Iewd9r7QjXWRHx1ElE6xa8DvZhmMsntc0_h5fX-9_e5EEQCX0UTvKrXvb-dT9BP0PQC6Wonq77BnWRKiIAk67kz01Ps/s640/IMG_9947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="640" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCNKNDL8lcqHzFZ3ZmVLby0j8IDWE0zjHRAW_yv_TE9wxvljgBB5KdIcTMoxE57Kv_-VGbvS51trZpEjdJZ7froYnFDvLEK-4Iewd9r7QjXWRHx1ElE6xa8DvZhmMsntc0_h5fX-9_e5EEQCX0UTvKrXvb-dT9BP0PQC6Wonq77BnWRKiIAk67kz01Ps/s320/IMG_9947.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And for this card, I used coordinating patterned papers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpx36seD80RX0hfMwCf_0JPdSDbqp3nEOiHydGB2O5iahftxvcIT-nA3dqfJYuQkxdtHsCKhrB-RFg5VWTWkAd84hdFE5xEMNNuYMvEzd-e6SB9iCyCHrFieI1kSjKWqHeVIwkJC16P7HKLfE4MGpepJwZfd-8yF3MVcqJs8ILMoR1Zs_pEkfsHVaadFU/s640/IMG_9948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="546" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpx36seD80RX0hfMwCf_0JPdSDbqp3nEOiHydGB2O5iahftxvcIT-nA3dqfJYuQkxdtHsCKhrB-RFg5VWTWkAd84hdFE5xEMNNuYMvEzd-e6SB9iCyCHrFieI1kSjKWqHeVIwkJC16P7HKLfE4MGpepJwZfd-8yF3MVcqJs8ILMoR1Zs_pEkfsHVaadFU/s320/IMG_9948.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By limiting myself to one stamp set and color palette, I then go back and use different sentiment sets, frame dies, and embellishments to make each one a little unique. For some reason, this system really helped me get more creative, while at the same time, more productive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also been grabbing some of the pre-cut pieces that I have leftover from past projects. I typically keep these in clear storage envelopes or Ziploc bags. It feels good to use up what I have!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cheery cards make me think of spring. And thoughts of spring just make me happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy spring thoughts, café friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-42372058848435288362024-02-17T06:12:00.000-08:002024-02-17T06:12:51.581-08:00Craft Session: Lovely and Lasting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCja1MbFYmalpB4A-Iz-H5u7ebHjtjc24R18Dl5yExZC3PYQyVps-4u2-HO67HwvqWIdIEOaF7sn-qFphlU9Lr8Rl23i37S8UEsOmCjT-FNmzVfiDttUAon-VN-ZVKYVaQKEyS9kuYPjmYLdjEOr7qT8htNQ94EddzZ_7Mfp9LSwBC39OviLkfI_ZS4kI/s640/IMG_9908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCja1MbFYmalpB4A-Iz-H5u7ebHjtjc24R18Dl5yExZC3PYQyVps-4u2-HO67HwvqWIdIEOaF7sn-qFphlU9Lr8Rl23i37S8UEsOmCjT-FNmzVfiDttUAon-VN-ZVKYVaQKEyS9kuYPjmYLdjEOr7qT8htNQ94EddzZ_7Mfp9LSwBC39OviLkfI_ZS4kI/s320/IMG_9908.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had time for a craft session yesterday afternoon, so I put on some podcasts, rolled up my sleeves, and got inky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to use Stampin' Up's Lovely and Lasting to make some much-needed birthday cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pm6Yk2-KAlCjOSTYEU8OlcWeyk9euYp65Y-yC6XsvcdBCnl5bEATlRBYeJK9LpxQpLtymbTjr22cmEs8mnf8WMhMpqvwwY62CUq_gqBbxXGfkjpcQ-oysESSkDnDJhQ7oPiR7onm8T2AlE6uz9XDgrBmmlLRZVWxbLtmeJsvHs4qkd77iEeFxvOkFXE/s640/IMG_9910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="640" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pm6Yk2-KAlCjOSTYEU8OlcWeyk9euYp65Y-yC6XsvcdBCnl5bEATlRBYeJK9LpxQpLtymbTjr22cmEs8mnf8WMhMpqvwwY62CUq_gqBbxXGfkjpcQ-oysESSkDnDJhQ7oPiR7onm8T2AlE6uz9XDgrBmmlLRZVWxbLtmeJsvHs4qkd77iEeFxvOkFXE/s320/IMG_9910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using the MISTI, I was able to stamp the flower image multiple times in different colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YWBBkliyRGP-EgS7HZzdfaYO862Cc3654Vw0yMuRvGDdu6KOzaaUv30Gp-K7b3k7jTMVrFnpiG_MbT3jpqCnW2b6d-GhvQShn-ZEDSXUZ9VqMQwU6fRdk-gROX3wXoeL_yeYnR9PSd9ofp-36kk-nw5PjzXWxatDpO16iwzlyK2btRa4pw-tScOlAzc/s640/IMG_9912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="640" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YWBBkliyRGP-EgS7HZzdfaYO862Cc3654Vw0yMuRvGDdu6KOzaaUv30Gp-K7b3k7jTMVrFnpiG_MbT3jpqCnW2b6d-GhvQShn-ZEDSXUZ9VqMQwU6fRdk-gROX3wXoeL_yeYnR9PSd9ofp-36kk-nw5PjzXWxatDpO16iwzlyK2btRa4pw-tScOlAzc/s320/IMG_9912.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9JV4osumd1XOGk3MMsxnlJaiLtzrKgu4GwGY90sLqVxmRHciaS0pEL_V8l0giI8PCl3-x_dOMtgUr9bmcCGum0hkJ4w2Q-DGJk923jcVyx9ytvKrYIPgDua3R8r1-U7YgZzlV_DptCFx3uGrTS8FZqzvR9wJLMPzJNqCLoPf5JhWDS8fm_jsu1wEoEU/s640/IMG_9911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="531" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9JV4osumd1XOGk3MMsxnlJaiLtzrKgu4GwGY90sLqVxmRHciaS0pEL_V8l0giI8PCl3-x_dOMtgUr9bmcCGum0hkJ4w2Q-DGJk923jcVyx9ytvKrYIPgDua3R8r1-U7YgZzlV_DptCFx3uGrTS8FZqzvR9wJLMPzJNqCLoPf5JhWDS8fm_jsu1wEoEU/s320/IMG_9911.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For these cards, I stamped the image in blue and red. Classic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think the matching papers and the label punch really added a little extra something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hoping for some more crafting time today after I finish covering a local story. Enjoy your weekend, café friends!</div><br /> <p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-38437561163117459092024-02-16T05:11:00.000-08:002024-02-16T05:11:50.192-08:00The Return of the Snowman<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yk4AE7LNHLdPlRbiGNC18IEOWDKNhGgiX-kZlEZ3IlCNkqUsXVKnfoTN1v-e4W5AuuvuFpLTpiqmFZeyq463Vx3b3boEvgY9NMQsdq6bYAMMjuDqm2Zh-2PSnvly_xg7RUxoWeUWCeWtPg_5bwSaNZbMc_DNmUlbE6wqu1TqRSm-dSSoLIHTVnoVr20/s640/IMG_9905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="617" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yk4AE7LNHLdPlRbiGNC18IEOWDKNhGgiX-kZlEZ3IlCNkqUsXVKnfoTN1v-e4W5AuuvuFpLTpiqmFZeyq463Vx3b3boEvgY9NMQsdq6bYAMMjuDqm2Zh-2PSnvly_xg7RUxoWeUWCeWtPg_5bwSaNZbMc_DNmUlbE6wqu1TqRSm-dSSoLIHTVnoVr20/s320/IMG_9905.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's baaaack!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snow, that is! I couldn't expect it to stay away. After all, it's only the middle of February. We have lots of chances for snowfall to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to make a snowy card yesterday using Simple Stories Winter Wonder collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk162Kl1cH2qacSk0E-JuArtTxGrvj3i59rpA_2b9g9KSnkfRIgLZ9n-tUStNHwfvmIpWXdhmz0PDTtxs6YIHjtQjA0Eedg-1y16j_feSRat50ePiupx6m6QTtvqOCcgd-yX4tGmD-lh9nxmkPXKteuGSXs4kV9yQcoEUsILYydtJkpaF6bP2RrzJKeI/s640/IMG_9907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk162Kl1cH2qacSk0E-JuArtTxGrvj3i59rpA_2b9g9KSnkfRIgLZ9n-tUStNHwfvmIpWXdhmz0PDTtxs6YIHjtQjA0Eedg-1y16j_feSRat50ePiupx6m6QTtvqOCcgd-yX4tGmD-lh9nxmkPXKteuGSXs4kV9yQcoEUsILYydtJkpaF6bP2RrzJKeI/s320/IMG_9907.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired it with a few different elements: a mug and sentiment from a Hero Arts kit, a Hello Bluebird word die, some Lawn Fawn circle dies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIuMMIVFrLr7u2MIv84eayAbw7Dh4aTmQ3lSfYSvPWQViXEGqvJOpNtL0_5H406eLm4gJUqB18p2AReLYbvfiH9esC8JdKHxhNAtNs1rnPPbA22ltBJviHTDgS6CzPQrBFXVV0d6XgiUJZTnN-SCFFXILfbirQQf0F07g_qDT6fpcZenxXoXNx5QbHCM/s640/IMG_9906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIuMMIVFrLr7u2MIv84eayAbw7Dh4aTmQ3lSfYSvPWQViXEGqvJOpNtL0_5H406eLm4gJUqB18p2AReLYbvfiH9esC8JdKHxhNAtNs1rnPPbA22ltBJviHTDgS6CzPQrBFXVV0d6XgiUJZTnN-SCFFXILfbirQQf0F07g_qDT6fpcZenxXoXNx5QbHCM/s320/IMG_9906.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The PTI card stock matched the colors in this paper perfectly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-v_0tQpuUx1_8J8G-ouEggbF-MnvaF9-UtPrv_OU4J8jvRg7E1M7mMlcxcDyuGB7401ZzRgtDcyvlvvfuoPTO1Sv_WralcG211Moy6MiZtV1r9tqojiVbOrBZafJwaKIbvUzXkdJAJYehrjXp72M7-j4v96KOlc4qSyhAefjbQ-lENkg0KNIOIhmL5QU/s640/IMG_9900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-v_0tQpuUx1_8J8G-ouEggbF-MnvaF9-UtPrv_OU4J8jvRg7E1M7mMlcxcDyuGB7401ZzRgtDcyvlvvfuoPTO1Sv_WralcG211Moy6MiZtV1r9tqojiVbOrBZafJwaKIbvUzXkdJAJYehrjXp72M7-j4v96KOlc4qSyhAefjbQ-lENkg0KNIOIhmL5QU/s320/IMG_9900.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are some photos of my inspiration!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7hBqIo6l3ejArRACBRzWO5GbM_tNsoc24eQWpJLI9MwVOJux9N1vpmloIeNwoGUa9b2E8c7SvBHG3nX6UM1iQfxIpsKw_u4tIIKOdPJTnP-C9SppAsjMB_qCxhSNGHDxi4kkByVllsZjTdpxz1ju0rGp-1Y8G4eJfl_eaH7376n28gfsyq0Df3M-6bg/s640/IMG_9901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7hBqIo6l3ejArRACBRzWO5GbM_tNsoc24eQWpJLI9MwVOJux9N1vpmloIeNwoGUa9b2E8c7SvBHG3nX6UM1iQfxIpsKw_u4tIIKOdPJTnP-C9SppAsjMB_qCxhSNGHDxi4kkByVllsZjTdpxz1ju0rGp-1Y8G4eJfl_eaH7376n28gfsyq0Df3M-6bg/s320/IMG_9901.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kGPo3WSpwnlNzl5UOprPaHEuMqxA5aPESYHeQUHR9_RFbTAfKYET5etLxw-lEI5Z94YzUbhLijYCudRIs-dzCUZ4_WVDecqasgrbPw_5eCFE5WvrXvKy8hd2QInlpu1ufbQJAT1udzmr-mbZjNWg22xPbXgH-j_GYKH-ABVBk6WBcgV0Cmt7Ch7Gg60/s640/IMG_9899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kGPo3WSpwnlNzl5UOprPaHEuMqxA5aPESYHeQUHR9_RFbTAfKYET5etLxw-lEI5Z94YzUbhLijYCudRIs-dzCUZ4_WVDecqasgrbPw_5eCFE5WvrXvKy8hd2QInlpu1ufbQJAT1udzmr-mbZjNWg22xPbXgH-j_GYKH-ABVBk6WBcgV0Cmt7Ch7Gg60/s320/IMG_9899.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmmm. Looks like someone was making snow angels!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRczoiay4CAZjfAXemvw0QMUCKzteAWZZ2TFn31uBN2dT1pSUSO7Ty89YRVEwUgs2wrjp8sE6YOh4qUYqu_u-LotkBWDQ8Td_NleRIBQTiYKMfaeE6_RwJ8oBlghyphenhyphenPHEYX5hpjp_-N2WnJbLcpOjCyNrHHdDPbCJrh83aoWhxhqxccWvoZ8Je3j-SWA8o/s640/IMG_9904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRczoiay4CAZjfAXemvw0QMUCKzteAWZZ2TFn31uBN2dT1pSUSO7Ty89YRVEwUgs2wrjp8sE6YOh4qUYqu_u-LotkBWDQ8Td_NleRIBQTiYKMfaeE6_RwJ8oBlghyphenhyphenPHEYX5hpjp_-N2WnJbLcpOjCyNrHHdDPbCJrh83aoWhxhqxccWvoZ8Je3j-SWA8o/s320/IMG_9904.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Any guess who that might be?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-40183258929920076612024-02-15T05:32:00.000-08:002024-02-15T05:32:46.717-08:00Ash Wednesday: A True Love Story<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIStLrpV7CoivovKUffi6d3F3Noft3bmlt5R067bilfaDCq-IjNPz4YWVvf_SOJ2ufXXIpW8Pf0mVOTV_SQTFPQzWmuXAgItI6mHw1ohHkQ5qgyPE5FlhW98ftalrUMFwrUu6Jj25zUYBD3by5T6QxttFa9TfogY1yIyWlQr1pEnG7x61UoWXdi-z3J_M/s640/IMG_9897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="517" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIStLrpV7CoivovKUffi6d3F3Noft3bmlt5R067bilfaDCq-IjNPz4YWVvf_SOJ2ufXXIpW8Pf0mVOTV_SQTFPQzWmuXAgItI6mHw1ohHkQ5qgyPE5FlhW98ftalrUMFwrUu6Jj25zUYBD3by5T6QxttFa9TfogY1yIyWlQr1pEnG7x61UoWXdi-z3J_M/s320/IMG_9897.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew we were planning on visiting my Mother-in-Law yesterday at the nursing care facility, so I decided to make some Valentines for the residents there. I had a box full of Valentine's elements stored on a shelf in my craft room, and quickly assembled some Chapstick holders and Jesus Loves You cards with Tootsie Pops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we approached the wing where she lives, we noticed that all the staff were lined up on both sides of the hallway. It felt as if we were in a parade, and the staff were the bystanders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gave the Queen's wave as we walked by and said "Is this a parade?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"No, sadly, not a parade," said one of the nurses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Well, maybe it is a celebration parade," said another nurse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heads nodded, somberly, and then I understood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A resident had passed away, and was being transported a short while later on the covered gurney. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a lovely gesture to honor a resident that they had all lovingly cared for over time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B4w450iNcXjXXgE5pWBZ63oxcyR6xW8lRvagHrbVhjiQyWBwvGTWLyYxN3_Oenkb9yhFm695E-xy5okjti_kqKXTjzKIuVvglI7DU3Bk_yDbLUJPvQvdX8XxLQxaKN7KCS2R64TX3EFigQC_N8ZgPzlYXaaK-SX2CfYRNu3yg48vLmG5WG2ETKlts6w/s640/IMG_9896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B4w450iNcXjXXgE5pWBZ63oxcyR6xW8lRvagHrbVhjiQyWBwvGTWLyYxN3_Oenkb9yhFm695E-xy5okjti_kqKXTjzKIuVvglI7DU3Bk_yDbLUJPvQvdX8XxLQxaKN7KCS2R64TX3EFigQC_N8ZgPzlYXaaK-SX2CfYRNu3yg48vLmG5WG2ETKlts6w/s320/IMG_9896.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seemed like an appropriate thing to witness on Ash Wednesday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we received the imposition of ashes, our pastor said "Remember, you are dust and to dust you shall return. But these ashes are in the shape of a cross to remind you that you are one redeemed by Christ."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigc2VTSiUBcO1OC_2QwZ80iCrcHbr9oyzIHMDhMIA4w10-XKIA7ckXWYILOwq_CxwrZyqOmERbeFFlPcJpss8rtgQsZgFxHRHy9IMuGIcga3uBiHBb08vYVfC_IRMIV3N-YicLjlZtnIMW7dnzjvGZNyO4zddyMOT6e5_biNavm6mqHkaVzzJ5Ad6Uceg/s640/IMG_9891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigc2VTSiUBcO1OC_2QwZ80iCrcHbr9oyzIHMDhMIA4w10-XKIA7ckXWYILOwq_CxwrZyqOmERbeFFlPcJpss8rtgQsZgFxHRHy9IMuGIcga3uBiHBb08vYVfC_IRMIV3N-YicLjlZtnIMW7dnzjvGZNyO4zddyMOT6e5_biNavm6mqHkaVzzJ5Ad6Uceg/s320/IMG_9891.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was reminded of this beautiful hymn, "God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRKO9yeBRLrl2voZKEhluW1n4mhKUoFvWqPPJtC62J0I3ldxvhNYrwxIDUJ6nhAEFJKB0uTru8cIrr6mEdq4qxbjriESh4PBeeBY7zA_37GQFuY97jt2qIHXNOKah_xte-E5I3xvDzmVdzZB2xIYzYjMJazWr24LDW2PWa1BHxDGJT7KpdiEbKpCuL6Y/s640/IMG_9890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRKO9yeBRLrl2voZKEhluW1n4mhKUoFvWqPPJtC62J0I3ldxvhNYrwxIDUJ6nhAEFJKB0uTru8cIrr6mEdq4qxbjriESh4PBeeBY7zA_37GQFuY97jt2qIHXNOKah_xte-E5I3xvDzmVdzZB2xIYzYjMJazWr24LDW2PWa1BHxDGJT7KpdiEbKpCuL6Y/s320/IMG_9890.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Death, you cannot end my gladness,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am baptized into Christ!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I die I leave all sadness,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To inherit paradise!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though I lie in dust and ashes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Faith's assurance brightly flashes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Baptism has the strength divine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make life immortal mine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ash Wednesday, on Valentine's Day. No greater love than this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-88485986963163871302024-02-14T05:42:00.000-08:002024-02-14T05:42:36.832-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcODCG5gYRtyqdmaAVBxjVLuEBqhTbFGT4v7OWRNHBmg4GSqm2JqCogqO3a29Hfz8Kmkl2NOSRcoOJwH8ka79PIDuRa-qQ-BCxPooPBOvX-8IgGgGbCODM-AV39Ayd9hAzoCOQh2yeUylU3Pv5OdepfQjz2JoP7Vb_3jJBAgQJk__YiVWJaxMn34mIhcg/s640/IMG_9886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcODCG5gYRtyqdmaAVBxjVLuEBqhTbFGT4v7OWRNHBmg4GSqm2JqCogqO3a29Hfz8Kmkl2NOSRcoOJwH8ka79PIDuRa-qQ-BCxPooPBOvX-8IgGgGbCODM-AV39Ayd9hAzoCOQh2yeUylU3Pv5OdepfQjz2JoP7Vb_3jJBAgQJk__YiVWJaxMn34mIhcg/s320/IMG_9886.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is also Jemma's adoption day! We brought her home from Woodstock, Illinois during a snowstorm...eight years ago today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was so excited to open her gift bag this morning! A new bone and a fluffy pink blanket. That should keep her busy for a while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We will probably go visit my mom-in-law today and spread some love to the folks at the care home today before heading off to church for Ash Wednesday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkP94fY9bFr04WmugawzlTbboElXJlCbg4pnO-eJFjdYPBfMDAPLGEuz2P5E96Mi7dowGR9KrLpUG-2YsjfMJsp_DGRUPelqbEmC8VN8k4pw-86cPaCnY2V5zRJGiXAbrfxf6g9rAGZ8aJzqn87t1wpQACZ56-79wsE2RRaPoQ-nbXo98Zi857C9mWQo/s640/IMG_9885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkP94fY9bFr04WmugawzlTbboElXJlCbg4pnO-eJFjdYPBfMDAPLGEuz2P5E96Mi7dowGR9KrLpUG-2YsjfMJsp_DGRUPelqbEmC8VN8k4pw-86cPaCnY2V5zRJGiXAbrfxf6g9rAGZ8aJzqn87t1wpQACZ56-79wsE2RRaPoQ-nbXo98Zi857C9mWQo/s320/IMG_9885.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jemma sends big slobbery kisses of love. Hope your day is filled with surprises, too!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-28869084209571374692024-02-13T05:26:00.000-08:002024-02-13T05:26:02.201-08:00Hearts for Valentine's Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWK9DnC2-F-DhF3z8LO_ggpVZ60Y_s_aEfc5Hb8GEL46k8WNrvcik0PoPRFLod2akjwD3pOjFrbSrqpWfITe5xIincKzZsHO-mYRGP5QEvJPxsjcg424vlNN3vgaI9ETXm6YVQLWAT9YTbyobJ_wXH-q_aQtb00s-I4LTzvHYRAbECXRyi5m_Wn7ZkZY/s640/IMG_9812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWK9DnC2-F-DhF3z8LO_ggpVZ60Y_s_aEfc5Hb8GEL46k8WNrvcik0PoPRFLod2akjwD3pOjFrbSrqpWfITe5xIincKzZsHO-mYRGP5QEvJPxsjcg424vlNN3vgaI9ETXm6YVQLWAT9YTbyobJ_wXH-q_aQtb00s-I4LTzvHYRAbECXRyi5m_Wn7ZkZY/s320/IMG_9812.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last week, I showed you how I painted butterflies using paper towel tubes. Guess what? The same concept makes some pretty fun hearts, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv6cwEaoy2xPj-LhyphenhyphenannjhLFW72w1zUYijP9v6iXjwDQzZYgWHE7r2uIQvIc39C5Zg1MemlSFs2nzBUSDChEk2_dt2vwfHPVEPggYm7roOEatzgj6aDSr0sJe-ntHw97j-Y_R7GY2pbyOp-KK6PpGU0_nvdjimRPVisdQTh8pH9u7EFbMAw-oYGroDZg/s640/IMG_9811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv6cwEaoy2xPj-LhyphenhyphenannjhLFW72w1zUYijP9v6iXjwDQzZYgWHE7r2uIQvIc39C5Zg1MemlSFs2nzBUSDChEk2_dt2vwfHPVEPggYm7roOEatzgj6aDSr0sJe-ntHw97j-Y_R7GY2pbyOp-KK6PpGU0_nvdjimRPVisdQTh8pH9u7EFbMAw-oYGroDZg/s320/IMG_9811.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, you can buy the same sort of sketchy looking heart in a stamp form. Tim Holtz has one that was released this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But paper towel tubes are free, my friend! And it's just fun to reuse something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nLjME2234gCN_yfSq2rrgclyukHKW7hpJEI_7cyMKjcgL3_VYIckha1LMFt4nddA0UQYxegv3Gl4uV_Z6Dn7p4wjLvwhixg4bP4IsIz_OdgVc4eFG0tn3xUiDjIYeTLToVlz26_i8KHiXh3B8pv83h9ubZPS-PAzUJQhfyJcNaJkRSt0UgxPs6D86Hk/s640/IMG_9813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nLjME2234gCN_yfSq2rrgclyukHKW7hpJEI_7cyMKjcgL3_VYIckha1LMFt4nddA0UQYxegv3Gl4uV_Z6Dn7p4wjLvwhixg4bP4IsIz_OdgVc4eFG0tn3xUiDjIYeTLToVlz26_i8KHiXh3B8pv83h9ubZPS-PAzUJQhfyJcNaJkRSt0UgxPs6D86Hk/s320/IMG_9813.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have any special plans for your loved ones this Valentine's Day? I'm a little behind, and I haven't even mailed cards yet. Oops! Better get to the post office today!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-91062509943878521152024-02-11T04:21:00.000-08:002024-02-11T04:29:56.197-08:00Love Bug Birthday Bingo<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmH-bQTJGIWtw_iB-51PEnOs1SKnI8v_RQDr5FhBGU_OdPmsB8VQ5Hm7lX8e2QimYRutgS_R_7q463xzqHl3Wkh8LdlNUc8UAltYqm5jQUeWLBjpz16VKRvvkVqD_zjfkEKQYcc_cvS3BTirLZzwExTqRmpweQam_qnFvArZtx_JrwtzM2Y16k4sMwYLI/s640/IMG_9869.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmH-bQTJGIWtw_iB-51PEnOs1SKnI8v_RQDr5FhBGU_OdPmsB8VQ5Hm7lX8e2QimYRutgS_R_7q463xzqHl3Wkh8LdlNUc8UAltYqm5jQUeWLBjpz16VKRvvkVqD_zjfkEKQYcc_cvS3BTirLZzwExTqRmpweQam_qnFvArZtx_JrwtzM2Y16k4sMwYLI/s320/IMG_9869.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had this idea for a Love Bug yesterday, and it turned out just as I hoped! You won't believe what I used to make this ladybug!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5g0reQIyaw_MDK0fXf3xltsEDx0ileW_EEAkz0zdxRi4s7YZbb6CZYYTvqqkLrECYadSeryWtHYgdD1kK5WJEfDOs6hY0hFNBy-M37UAvoiG1VyNRuDfdF3NagTUtZf9gMMvSfwZxDk5CRMUpdAZXVmV9zwNPCjolKSu3g8RqDhru5_AWcy4D1sneP0/s640/IMG_9868.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="640" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5g0reQIyaw_MDK0fXf3xltsEDx0ileW_EEAkz0zdxRi4s7YZbb6CZYYTvqqkLrECYadSeryWtHYgdD1kK5WJEfDOs6hY0hFNBy-M37UAvoiG1VyNRuDfdF3NagTUtZf9gMMvSfwZxDk5CRMUpdAZXVmV9zwNPCjolKSu3g8RqDhru5_AWcy4D1sneP0/s320/IMG_9868.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used this Pie Day stamp set from Catherine Pooler!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMkDEE8SX6YFFaKtyFn1IHcfV-vPK2tX5ucnVQ1f9jyBp2jdkuPZgcGRBC2_bXFKxbhWziP5i5Avf7KVrDrgtSXXUKQSXYINftcdFGc9NVrvXJ_0rjVE0UC5QQt0_3Q-2VPBYE0m5zNn9w1VgQIW1MwJwpwyCe6M3IB3JTn0j7FTtorxTbPurodOmpyg/s640/IMG_9867.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMkDEE8SX6YFFaKtyFn1IHcfV-vPK2tX5ucnVQ1f9jyBp2jdkuPZgcGRBC2_bXFKxbhWziP5i5Avf7KVrDrgtSXXUKQSXYINftcdFGc9NVrvXJ_0rjVE0UC5QQt0_3Q-2VPBYE0m5zNn9w1VgQIW1MwJwpwyCe6M3IB3JTn0j7FTtorxTbPurodOmpyg/s320/IMG_9867.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped one circle in black for the bug body, stamped another circle in red and then stamped the hearts on top. I cut this in half to make the wings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the apple? Well, I stamped that in black, turned it upside down, and glued it to the top of the black bug body.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFpQmyzqW6kDL-ywBQ7FYlgkOnwWsig6f7yB4P6q_bHHs4mNuLsoybt2zrOUZBVaNZXL5ABQiWznONNowX7OyZdXCekzgQZ49vm4MQ3wO05EgfSZw-30gfbTl_jprKs2YJE_x7ia3ErxP8OFvS5i4ZC3OGgwU4XI4o5ZJ80AteQhcTQS4cESaQdLNnrE/s640/IMG_9870.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="501" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFpQmyzqW6kDL-ywBQ7FYlgkOnwWsig6f7yB4P6q_bHHs4mNuLsoybt2zrOUZBVaNZXL5ABQiWznONNowX7OyZdXCekzgQZ49vm4MQ3wO05EgfSZw-30gfbTl_jprKs2YJE_x7ia3ErxP8OFvS5i4ZC3OGgwU4XI4o5ZJ80AteQhcTQS4cESaQdLNnrE/s320/IMG_9870.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Voila! A Love Bug!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used CP's new metallic ink in silver to ink the LOVE word, then covered it in WOW clear embossing powder and heat embossed it. I did the same for the edges of that scalloped tag, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JOa4pX6tqLvTEMqRgwRVqmuiW2-LqmU5uu5vYqgB6qlqJTiK6It0dqwCj2Wcpm-OPCjYdJ9urKC8xbXTUqCMz7Z2CO98CdJlMrLCG6MhkS7LMqk28eQxP7mrsx-9GSzk3yRRi68yjaTtN5HVMCH1s0NO8Tb8lHG-o_Wr0uq9cqp6u0Hu9W5vraIJJ14/s640/IMG_9871.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JOa4pX6tqLvTEMqRgwRVqmuiW2-LqmU5uu5vYqgB6qlqJTiK6It0dqwCj2Wcpm-OPCjYdJ9urKC8xbXTUqCMz7Z2CO98CdJlMrLCG6MhkS7LMqk28eQxP7mrsx-9GSzk3yRRi68yjaTtN5HVMCH1s0NO8Tb8lHG-o_Wr0uq9cqp6u0Hu9W5vraIJJ14/s320/IMG_9871.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Metallic ink, word die, sequins, heat emboss and tag die. BINGO!</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-82393401903677009902024-02-09T05:52:00.000-08:002024-02-09T05:52:40.556-08:00Unboxing Day! (What I got from my recent Chapters Tea and Coffee order)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUol2vK7u_1w2UgCkA4PjQl3N32XNX0zccv3GzHY8sgbjAaowUgh58Y6NZCEXRtht-gnj64aasvfhZSW8DgHDOr-v0r3Z4WWOga_rg9tLmONaUBElLcz0QnixFu3J08aGnI6Ly-qM30Ez6-Dbte15ZJG1r9tn0l1a9Q_-aOU0c2o189RNEj_BTfgd6ic/s640/IMG_9819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUol2vK7u_1w2UgCkA4PjQl3N32XNX0zccv3GzHY8sgbjAaowUgh58Y6NZCEXRtht-gnj64aasvfhZSW8DgHDOr-v0r3Z4WWOga_rg9tLmONaUBElLcz0QnixFu3J08aGnI6Ly-qM30Ez6-Dbte15ZJG1r9tn0l1a9Q_-aOU0c2o189RNEj_BTfgd6ic/s320/IMG_9819.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Full Disclosure: I am not being paid for my endorsement today. But I should be! 😉</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I told you about Chapters Tea and Coffee a few weeks ago. I discovered them over the holidays, found out they are a local start up, and knew I'd have to try them. I'm so glad I did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed another order this week, and it came right away. I thought I'd show you what I got because the products are not only delicious but lovely to look at, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYk5gcXm8Q1zR91jo9xSHNb3IehaBGPZZCm9txdgcuKweOWvVZvBeHSaPc-S0JwwhxjL8ZuN8gnw_3n7jjB2eoNAsAGUb9etUBJ_nsCBe3yrWrg2o8BU9c0x_REfdBmL1V0OU2uGPXs2EypFghiTURyHLZ7Ab21kLaUxqYff0EmaW1TgprNScT_ttKRo/s640/IMG_9821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYk5gcXm8Q1zR91jo9xSHNb3IehaBGPZZCm9txdgcuKweOWvVZvBeHSaPc-S0JwwhxjL8ZuN8gnw_3n7jjB2eoNAsAGUb9etUBJ_nsCBe3yrWrg2o8BU9c0x_REfdBmL1V0OU2uGPXs2EypFghiTURyHLZ7Ab21kLaUxqYff0EmaW1TgprNScT_ttKRo/s320/IMG_9821.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A great place to start exploring the different flavors? The Book Lovers collection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQZpuwByqUJLpWZDH2KeEdegFdT0JFXjmokehgikr7R4Ca-yL_FDAk8biy2oqi2JffYUfC6lVMTLP0DRTELpoIJC6OV4yzfUPWEYUTOrDDV_Bydm-sp_f94iod9Cl8f4LuNTzbSn5VNCQrcnj-u9HqlxMCivPgJ3HpIUHyp5MtDF1SHboexzOPd2MYFo/s640/IMG_9827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQZpuwByqUJLpWZDH2KeEdegFdT0JFXjmokehgikr7R4Ca-yL_FDAk8biy2oqi2JffYUfC6lVMTLP0DRTELpoIJC6OV4yzfUPWEYUTOrDDV_Bydm-sp_f94iod9Cl8f4LuNTzbSn5VNCQrcnj-u9HqlxMCivPgJ3HpIUHyp5MtDF1SHboexzOPd2MYFo/s320/IMG_9827.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This assortment of flavors comes in bags that are half the size if you were to order just one bag from the store. This way, you can try it without being fully committed. A great mix of herbal, non-caffeinated teas along with caffeinated black teas.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1pD9oSTXMFpseYSTEj-LXgfGlmxns1mvWo7hlMUZG5GKxm_yEfHBx8t5K3t9X2m2EoZEWsykXEMxvhZsKNp40X1qT_LwaR3aFFKRkC_N1QlQU3NlXfAqOzD7MKa-PREInsawVCgKaA1O-5XHa8TebHHuGA3RqD_cNmZEPtLHqzQkbSJVP7uPbabua5w/s640/IMG_9823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1pD9oSTXMFpseYSTEj-LXgfGlmxns1mvWo7hlMUZG5GKxm_yEfHBx8t5K3t9X2m2EoZEWsykXEMxvhZsKNp40X1qT_LwaR3aFFKRkC_N1QlQU3NlXfAqOzD7MKa-PREInsawVCgKaA1O-5XHa8TebHHuGA3RqD_cNmZEPtLHqzQkbSJVP7uPbabua5w/s320/IMG_9823.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And when you order this collection, it also includes this adorable feather spoon, a pretty sticker, recycled paper tea bags and a beautiful bookmark. This box would make a great gift if you paired it with a good book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgxjkkNh4W7JOjgzHX_XcLltSs8uyCX_oawRrb1aEzt5ASispY1t7Az_sWa-DVnMrg765nmkyu9fCkp-dZOhul5kwMS3VHoVa6Zxr-7C3Vutq9RTHNST2rINULOyV6rcgaHC13452m_I7etWOKbXnSBakaKai8WYm7BmnMZ6BPUXPYf3s5WQisgK8mMc/s640/IMG_9820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgxjkkNh4W7JOjgzHX_XcLltSs8uyCX_oawRrb1aEzt5ASispY1t7Az_sWa-DVnMrg765nmkyu9fCkp-dZOhul5kwMS3VHoVa6Zxr-7C3Vutq9RTHNST2rINULOyV6rcgaHC13452m_I7etWOKbXnSBakaKai8WYm7BmnMZ6BPUXPYf3s5WQisgK8mMc/s320/IMG_9820.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to add a few extras to my order. Can't wait to try the espresso! And here's their latest release for Valentine's Day: A Date with Mr. Darcy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqCiDlsOMlsP-mhjtUXwpYufVVQ7YHu97KcQIg31uVXpLZBl0PzeOPgOQzYED6Tu3rZp7F39UECS86YHLECnMHCtr5xRTaUj9OE51BaFHN_kpqEO8DTfbc9YtZjr-3aCgNcU_blpx5GZc25zheRANQ8EzEEqqiI2G_K9DLVUy9mVdeD69fdbWOsIUV50/s640/IMG_9826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqCiDlsOMlsP-mhjtUXwpYufVVQ7YHu97KcQIg31uVXpLZBl0PzeOPgOQzYED6Tu3rZp7F39UECS86YHLECnMHCtr5xRTaUj9OE51BaFHN_kpqEO8DTfbc9YtZjr-3aCgNcU_blpx5GZc25zheRANQ8EzEEqqiI2G_K9DLVUy9mVdeD69fdbWOsIUV50/s320/IMG_9826.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just look at how beautiful that tea is! You can see all the colorful little petals mixed in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGotiAKtdSEFAnyZN2-zUjm7-W_V2CqPXamQpvkez2NQsZY8jksAyKpLy7ceYx0dBHRUSg1M21q1Ne26a2A3N9gCKQBhbOx8L0tBFBfcY2xeK8DQNxM4m-PAC1oRo25HLl48qxCWEDZ5TRynQ-wQx2vlpj5l-sD8nyYPGaL8fdULqqtW-YiGQbozJVZU/s640/IMG_9828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGotiAKtdSEFAnyZN2-zUjm7-W_V2CqPXamQpvkez2NQsZY8jksAyKpLy7ceYx0dBHRUSg1M21q1Ne26a2A3N9gCKQBhbOx8L0tBFBfcY2xeK8DQNxM4m-PAC1oRo25HLl48qxCWEDZ5TRynQ-wQx2vlpj5l-sD8nyYPGaL8fdULqqtW-YiGQbozJVZU/s320/IMG_9828.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This black tea is described as having a smooth sweet vanilla and bergamot flavor with hints of wild floral. It is really delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDgT6IYyADqLo8gPSvx-qn4EzfDmxGt84I64Nvi7BEvchhGIdQRs1xmgZcI576rHWaS2MwJPHh91JVvwh3hmbXtJMe5BjZyQzidmNAF56qI12x2GaIF4oFSdIGBUTl32ndqZ5HIbNJqV6uTUPedafR1kPI0iftB8yaIyM592wbBikRYARkT8eOaQJjro/s640/IMG_9825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDgT6IYyADqLo8gPSvx-qn4EzfDmxGt84I64Nvi7BEvchhGIdQRs1xmgZcI576rHWaS2MwJPHh91JVvwh3hmbXtJMe5BjZyQzidmNAF56qI12x2GaIF4oFSdIGBUTl32ndqZ5HIbNJqV6uTUPedafR1kPI0iftB8yaIyM592wbBikRYARkT8eOaQJjro/s320/IMG_9825.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had it in my Jane Austen mug, of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBB9Io0TYPk3u-A_45Ma5il0ZSsF9ApDUZmM6mZQOrnuaye9sLjDstlw3vIag1O0KHjAgaJ9epgPRG8_2qOL4Ui7uR1lth3kaelUTGmKafyoylVAPm2WWK4ta_oMojtVbSjlOplcj2zzQPEEXUhyphenhyphenWBGAR-uJt0yD0Yf6cUUJHPwCPj3RfuDGAsIYNXwGw/s640/IMG_9822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBB9Io0TYPk3u-A_45Ma5il0ZSsF9ApDUZmM6mZQOrnuaye9sLjDstlw3vIag1O0KHjAgaJ9epgPRG8_2qOL4Ui7uR1lth3kaelUTGmKafyoylVAPm2WWK4ta_oMojtVbSjlOplcj2zzQPEEXUhyphenhyphenWBGAR-uJt0yD0Yf6cUUJHPwCPj3RfuDGAsIYNXwGw/s320/IMG_9822.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February is my birthday month, so I decided this would be a gift from me to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tea and books...they just seem to go together, don't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings on your Friday, café friends!</div></div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-80124480802561709002024-02-08T05:08:00.000-08:002024-02-08T05:08:23.390-08:00Watercolor Class, In-House<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJaLP_wXcTwiUHzVt8zM3Zps2GVO8GysOCEY5E0dR8HUa6YmnDYMit6j-pK7hYAhZdHK05M6wMdWKG09D8Jrs9HtBzWrErrdoRwgFE8oR0alu1-jsTdzSYBSZ0qJgJKmAAw3Re1XtDl1TuJ_xNUCJU2V8D6jVKqQ6KVxVsZUyYxWZrYG0WDfKR66mbs0/s640/IMG_9808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJaLP_wXcTwiUHzVt8zM3Zps2GVO8GysOCEY5E0dR8HUa6YmnDYMit6j-pK7hYAhZdHK05M6wMdWKG09D8Jrs9HtBzWrErrdoRwgFE8oR0alu1-jsTdzSYBSZ0qJgJKmAAw3Re1XtDl1TuJ_xNUCJU2V8D6jVKqQ6KVxVsZUyYxWZrYG0WDfKR66mbs0/s320/IMG_9808.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had been considering taking some watercolor classes this month, but after looking at my schedule, I wasn't sure I could fit it in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then my Year of Plenty mentality kicked in, an I reminded myself that I have everything I need to paint right at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguccr0VmI79Q11bHBzFLJiMzDHQozDh5bLk4D_VX-adXD5xcZMzAdcc015R8bNerXV3-zIGWGoRlwZRsrnw3aEtwrVU8I-mSEaUBTFLGbbNJ79OjH0ISpoW-yHVUdrXPanAt4HyvJOXg0DdCHxb4ZB8bqaEkBDuWGxYDpvGjgmj0hUe4xuNHAKn6N-O-o/s640/IMG_9809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguccr0VmI79Q11bHBzFLJiMzDHQozDh5bLk4D_VX-adXD5xcZMzAdcc015R8bNerXV3-zIGWGoRlwZRsrnw3aEtwrVU8I-mSEaUBTFLGbbNJ79OjH0ISpoW-yHVUdrXPanAt4HyvJOXg0DdCHxb4ZB8bqaEkBDuWGxYDpvGjgmj0hUe4xuNHAKn6N-O-o/s320/IMG_9809.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw some fun uses for paper towel tubes on Instagram recently. One use was to turn them into butterflies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KHNC2ZO-blCPmmbWioUAqSbOhd84krFgATrTr9nTQ6GEPcn9voisHGb_Xakgpm5cCnsAkzN5kMe2n9eDI24CUh_roWVSED5BsqPbO9t5Zd2kokLtWgsU_Bt8ssqDVLfYCWR_nBtlsL5tTlO7QvzEwAHJ2jQCJxFBPTnBZDZkPebpcd5ZUzV48Eq68iY/s640/IMG_9810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KHNC2ZO-blCPmmbWioUAqSbOhd84krFgATrTr9nTQ6GEPcn9voisHGb_Xakgpm5cCnsAkzN5kMe2n9eDI24CUh_roWVSED5BsqPbO9t5Zd2kokLtWgsU_Bt8ssqDVLfYCWR_nBtlsL5tTlO7QvzEwAHJ2jQCJxFBPTnBZDZkPebpcd5ZUzV48Eq68iY/s320/IMG_9810.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watercolor painting is a loose style that helps me let go and just create. And because I'm painting for myself, and not for others, I can be free to experiment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been in a funky mood this week. Nothing I can name, just a feeling...like I should be doing some unknown thing, and I am waiting. Waiting for spring? Waiting for inspiration? I'm not sure. In the meantime, I will cook and clean and read and write and create. I press on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you ever feel this way?</div><p></p>maryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.com1