tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65805676881661455252011-08-31T08:16:19.720-05:00Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-38219876416674259012009-07-09T20:15:00.003-05:002009-07-09T20:24:09.911-05:00

These two pages I did using an adapted layout from Close to My Hearts Imagine layout bookPapers were supplied by Memory Works Consultant Deborah Cariker for her design team kit.These two pages are also from Deborah Cariker Memory Work kits. They will be used toward my friends Christmas Album surprise Gift. All four pages counted toward my Personal Challenge. I'm really making some head way and

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These photos were from August 2001 of my daughter, Batya. The kit is Teen Diva by BoBunny.

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-20437793450788926452009-06-21T18:44:00.003-05:002009-06-21T18:50:05.100-05:00

Photos of my 13 year old daughter when she was about 9 months old. The stack of photos from 1996 is getting slowly smaller. This page uses Random stamping on the background of the layout and then Rub on's for the lettering on the vellum. All products Close to My Heart.These pictures are from 1997 and are of my Niece KayLeigh and her birth.Again a demonstration on how to use Random Stamping as

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-12712467022195399762009-06-17T00:33:00.004-05:002009-06-17T00:42:06.910-05:00

Single Layout of my Daughter at 6 months of age Design Team Layouts (More information to come) Sesame Street Live LayoutPuppy Pages - 4 in all of our Baby. Most items were custom created by my friend Lelia Pierce. Others I compiled. All layouts were on the spot designed by myself based on what I had for the pages. Coco is my son's dog. She is a special Hypo-Allergenic Dog due to his allergies he

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Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-11919122279579512302009-03-31T19:21:00.003-05:002009-04-02T19:09:23.409-05:00

These two layouts begins a six layout series I did to commemorate our 2008 Christmas Family Project. Each year we decide on a "PROJECT" and this last year we baked our hearts out, Made gift baskets to all our special people (neighbor who always gives us great light shows on Halloween and Christmas etc.) The titles were done by Patti A from my Snag n' Piff group on Yahoo (ScrapbookPlace) All the

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June 4-6, 2009 Arlington, TexasJune 26-27, 2009 Chantilly, VirginiaSeptember 25-26, 2009 Chattanooga, Tennessee Its a bit of a drive but I will be attending the Arlington, Texas event. Last year I was registered but couldn't attend due to an unplanned surgery. My dear friend went in my place. I'm so lucky to have her in my life...LOL (she better go with me this year) I'm registered for a

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-42150055194653203072009-03-26T08:03:00.002-05:002009-03-26T08:09:21.327-05:00

ok, I ordered two more scents. People who get my cards are gonna be angry I'm making them gain weight...lol.I got Cake Batter and Cindy's Signature Scent. I will let you know my take on these two scents.Go check out Cindy's Blog: Come Night or Day I Scrap Away (My Stampin' Scrapin) Lots of great project outlines there.

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I titled this Convoluted Project because it is like a snow ball heading down hill. I signed up for this Coffee Card Swap nearly 6 months ago and in my fear that I will forget I keep double checking the calendar so I know when I need to get started on it. It is a card swap on the Cuttlebug Card Exchange Yahoo Group, so it has to have some kind of Cuttlebug'ease done to it.Now I've been thinking

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-19601694779480597572009-03-24T18:02:00.006-05:002009-03-25T14:27:44.554-05:00

These two layouts are also from the Jeanette Lynton Layout books.They were done of a bunch of misc. bath photo's of my son when he was a wee one.Now here are some of the yummy details of the pagesOn both pages I used some Lustre Gems to simulate water drops. I adhered them using Liquid glass or Diamond Glaze. On these pages I used Stonewashed Lustre Gems.Up until this point I used all older

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-10709156901583665512009-03-24T07:11:00.002-05:002009-03-24T07:17:51.413-05:00

Last Wednesday I switched to a Full Time Job and have been going through training for the new position. It sure has been adding a hitch to my keeping up with things around here. Even laundry seems to have taken a side street these days. Say a little prayer for me if you will to not only handle the change around here but also to make it in this position which is highly technical. YIKES!!!

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-14514428976478468082009-03-17T14:34:00.001-05:002009-03-17T14:36:38.955-05:00

My Friend Deborah is having a Blog Candy Opportunity...go check it out.

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Here are a few cards I made for Mother's Day. On both I used a Sheet Loads Sketch and the Spots n' Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.During the Stash Bash 3 Cards are equal to a 1 page Layout!SheetLoad of Cards

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These first two pages are identical to the ones I created for Quinn and just shared. Using the Imagine or Cherish layout books by Jeanette Lynton made it so easy to then turn around and at the same time create two additional pages that matched. So all told I made 6 pages using 2 different layouts from Imagine and cut them all out at the same time. Nothing super special about these pages other

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-86376244012292031302009-03-14T16:56:00.003-05:002009-03-14T17:05:41.119-05:00

See things really do come true...and since I am the Queen of JAVA I choose Coffee which should be called Java Juice...ok my 2 cents Cindy. (wink wink wink)You have to check this out....Scent My Cards is great and now I get to try out my first scent! Keep watching the blog for more give aways.Thank you Cindy!!!

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The title was done by Patti from her Wishblade off my Scrapbook Place piff site. The bottom border sticker is also something I got as a piff from that site. I think it was a ColorBok item.These layouts are from the Imagine Book written by Jeanette Lynton Founder of CTMH. I love her layout books because they are so handy use for multiple layout matching and ease of cutting them out or even for

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-64099594654764662702009-03-14T13:31:00.002-05:002009-03-14T13:36:15.496-05:00

Cinnamon Sticks GUEST GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

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These pages I created with left over Halloween stuff for my "Special Christmas Album" project. The October Title and photo matt on this first page was created by Lelia> I simply matted the title using some cardstock and left over stickers I found off the CTMH borders for this kit. I added liquid glass to the Happy Halloween sticker. The ghost & cat die cut paper pieces I got from my friend

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-89300493475036590632009-03-09T09:34:00.002-05:002009-03-09T09:41:54.186-05:00

Want to sent your cards? Want to win some card scents?Well check out these two opportunities to win some card scents.Scent My CardsandFroggaritaville.

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These are Layout #'s 10, 11 & 12...oh my I better get moving if I'm going to keep up with this. I've currently finished layout#28...Yikes. These 3 pages are fun and were fairly easy as I used a Close to My Heart Level 1 Kit (Enchanted) but only used 3 of the 4 provided base pages.My son, Quinn was so cute when we took this first page photo of him standing by the tree, and I do apologize about the

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-29910172480327305952009-03-08T12:44:00.007-05:002009-03-08T13:11:10.652-05:00

These layouts are also for my "Special Christmas Present" Project.The Yellow paper is from CTMH Duo Background & Texture paper (using the back side) The Blue water like paper is actually from Fiddlerz 3 Valentine/Love SeriesI used a Layout from PageMaps For the first page and then mimicked it in reverse for page 2. This title I got from a piff I snagged on the Scrapbook Place. To Jazz it up I

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-71203080221303529502009-03-07T15:47:00.007-06:002009-03-07T16:23:20.184-06:00

Go check out the Blog Candy being offered at The Voices in My Head in celebration of her BlogAversary.or go check outA Blog Birthday at Kath's Blog.or go check outMaria's Xtra Special March Blog Candy at Imagine, Create, Inspire.or go check outWhat Nikki has going on over at Nikki's Card Creations.ohhh but you can't miss out onLori's offers at Scraping Lori.but we are not done yet...Check out

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This is a one page layout for my friends "Special Christmas Project" Many of the elements of this layout came from a Pif I Snagged off of Scrapbook Place. The Tag, Photo Matt and Title were created by Lelia Pierce on her QuiKutz Silhouette. She added stamping and distressing elements to make them POP. The stitched Journaling block was stitched by Linda Weber also from Scrapbook Place. I then

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I created these pages to celebrate my daughter, Batya's 13th Birthday Party. We had a Spa Celebration with six girls spending the night it was quite the event. I had fun creating the pages to show off the fun they had.Page 1Title DetailsCut out on a Silhouette by my friend Lelia Pierce. She even did the make up brushes,Journaling Detailsand the photo & Journaling MattsPage 2 This tag element was

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I can not believe it has been so long since I've updated my blog. No excuses - - I just haven't done it. So I'm going to make a commitment to update the blog every time I finish a new layout. Right now I'm involved in a contest called the Stash Bash Challenge. This is something I'm doing though a Pifing Yahoo Group (Scrapbook Place) where we see how many layouts or cards or paper crafted items we

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-49841180603167643372009-01-14T10:39:00.009-06:002009-01-14T10:59:03.637-06:00

Supplies:(8) 1" to 1.5" tags all the same color and size cut from duo tone paper(1) buttonadhesive of your choiceStep OneWith one of your tags top facing left on your work surface, fold the bottom right corner to the top edge. Example after Fold Step TwoFold that same corner back down with bottom edge parallel to the new bottom edgeRepeat step Two until all 8 tags are folded.*NOTE: always have

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-13069016961942432662008-12-23T12:00:00.002-06:002008-12-23T12:06:20.911-06:00

These I simply placed on the pre-stitched panels (thank you Scrapbookplace) and added the Japanese characters at the bottom. Super simple but so elegant.

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This is Elizabeth & Max, they just met and it was love at first sight. Maybe we have a cartoon in the making here? Batya is nearly 13 years old and loves to sing and doodle.

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The glue isn't even dry on these two.

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Here are two girls the left is the Kimono style Doll and the right is the Ohinasama style Doll.

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Here are a pair of boy/girl traditional Kimono DollsThe girl is in a typical Kimono in accordance to the cultural style. The boy is wearing a Haori Coat over his Kimono. They took a lot of time to make but were a lot of fun. I can see myself really getting into this style of Paper Folding.

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On the 24th day before Christmas my true love gave to me a years subscription to Technique Junkies and all the back copies in existence. Card Created by Betsy HawkinsTechnique Junkie Technique: Ribbon Weaving If you don't get the Technique Junkie Newsletter it would be a great request for Christmas as well as a wonderful addition to your technique library! Christmas Cards:A form of Christmas

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Although I was able to finally find my Stitching software and have much better stitching on these pages the color is way off. The color of the jerseys should be that highlighter yellow/green. Even with trying to fix the color in my program I could not get it quite right. The top and bottom title pieces are pop dotted and the ribbon flows under it. On the first page the soccer ball is a sticker

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I sent out a request for some ideas on how to make Chinese Take Out Boxes and I thought the best way to get the information I got back from a variety of resources would be to post it here on my blog. I got a wonderful bunch of gals who responded to my request to email me back.The need stemmed from my Daughter wanting her Goodie Bags for her 13th Birthday to look like Chinese Take Out Boxes. Her

Nina Castaldi Abruzinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580567688166145525.post-14876005919721036972008-11-30T08:17:00.002-06:002008-11-30T08:20:50.852-06:00

If you haven't gotten your Pagemap Newsletter yet for December you have to check it out at the following link: http://www.pagemaps.com/

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Here are my sheet inchies for the flop of a swap! I used sage Crackle paint then stamped onto it then used gold acrylic paint around the edges and then used diamond glaze around the words. This was one of two types I made. The second I put a crackle glaze on top of the Crackle paint and it really brought out the color of the ink used to stamp the image.

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Here are Betsy Hawkins Sheet Inchies. I've taken them and layered them up added some Diamond Glaze as grout and then the 3-D White Scriblers for the word. It is hard to see but Betsy's Inchies have gold around the butterfly...Beautiful! I will share the other TWO entries I received soon.

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Well I've finally gotten a chance to do some scrapbooking. I apologize for the horrible stitching job...my usual software is on my "OLD" computer and I've got to figure out how to get it over onto my new "Baby". These pages are comprised of many elements I got from a Yahoo Web-Group I'm involved in called Scrapbook Place where we trade for points things we need for specific projects we are

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Well we've had one try on the blog candy. Deborah guessed that she used a stamp. To be honest I don't know if she used a stamp for the faux postage...but here is another hint.HINT: Price of PostageAdd your guess to the comments section. First one to hit the answer on the nose WINS.What you may ask is the prize? Well it is 2, duplicate pages of mine from the swap and 50 paper flowers in pastel &

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Shannon Horch: ElviraShannon Horch: Artist Joyce BallantyneBack Back InsideRoni Johnson: Airplane Nose Art of WWIIInside Front Fold OutBack Nina Perrin: Varga Girl 1940's Pinup Calendar Linda Baldock: Betty Page Kelly Warren: Fabulous Redheads(Quote: Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead. ~ Lucille Ball)Dixie Dixie: Betty Grable Crystal Gasque Andi

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Shannon Horch Back Roni Johnson Back Nina Perrin Tag FrontTag Back Linda BaldockKelly WarrenKaren LaddBack DixieBackDixie Back Crystal Gasque Andi Sexton

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You are probably saying to yourself "Snarky Mothers, what is a Snarky Mom?" I said the same thing...and maybe I've lead a sheltered life I don't know but this was by far the hardest topic/theme for me to grasp. In the end it was the last topic/theme for me to hand in and probably the funniest. I had everyone emailing me ideas for a "Snarky Mother" saying and then in the end I used words outta my

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Nina Perrin: Lillian RiggsThis is a three panel accordion fold out page. I covered it in sandpaper for the background used hemp for the word Cowgirl and adhering the vellum to the background. Nina Perrin: Inside fold out tells a brief story about Lillian Riggs Roni Johnson: Calamity Jane Roni Johnson Back Shannon Horch Shannon Horch: Shannon Horch (lol) back Phinny: Montana Molly Tag Front Tag

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Roni Johnson: Queen Elizabeth the II (Front Page) When you flip the page over you see this panel and it is 1/2" shorter than the one behind and it is hinged on the left side. When you open it up it revels... This page on the left and this page on the right.Shannon Horch: Wonder Woman Back of page Shannon Horch: Helen Keller Back of page Nina Perrin: Shady Ladies (Women of the Bordellos)Caption

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I think as a whole this has the most AWESOME pages. You can tell everyone was totally into this topic. So I've added my comments to each page because well because I have to say something about these Gems! Shannon Horch: Coca Cola (Front)Front Inside FlapThis is the first page I opened and saw when I got my box in the mail. Hence my need after 3 days of being Diet Coke Free I ran out and got a 32

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Thank those of you who have commented...aren't they wonderful?....but we aren't done yet...remember 2 theme's for each month for 5 months...we have a lot more to show. So here are some more....Linda Baldock: Clara BartonShannon Horch: "Rosie The Riveter...or is it?" (Front)Inside Front BackInside Back Now here is mine...I have to say my biggest disappointment. I was going for the women in Nascar

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Shannon Horch: Emily Dickinson Shannon Horch (Back) Roni Johnson: Jane Austen (Front) Roni Johnson (Back) Roni Johnson: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Front) Roni Johnson (Back) Phinny: Maya Angelou (Front) Phinny (Back)Nina Perrin: Harper Lee Nina Perrin (Inside) Linda Baldock: Gloria Stein Kelly Warren: Margaret Mitchell Dixie: Margaret Mitchell Crystal Gasque: Sojourner Truth Andi Sexton: Willa

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Nina Perrin: Mae WestInserted Tag Roni Johnson: Veronica Lake (Front)Tag Insert (Front)Tag Insert (Back) Page (Back) Phinny: Veronica Lake (Front) Page (Back)Linda Baldock: Mae WestKelly Warren: Lana TurnerKaren Ladd: Theda Bara (Front) Page (Back)Dixie: Jane Mansfield (Front) Page (Back) Crystal Gasque: Marilyn MonroeAndi Sexton: Jane RussellShannon Horch: Marilyn Monroe (Front) Page (Back)

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So the box arrived today with all 100 Fat Book pages enclosed. Roni did such a wonderful job keeping these all straight. Each topic/theme is in its own back with label. I was so taken with the presentation I couldn't force myself to open them. I ran off to the local convenience store and got myself a 32 oz of Diet Coke to enjoy while I unwrapped each package and delved into each bunch of pages.

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FAT Book Swap So finally this swap came to an end. It progressed over a 5 month period. We covered two topics a month and made 10 pages for each topic. YES, a huge task but oh it was soooooo much fun and to finally get the results back is so rewarding! So before I start sharing with you all the results here are the details of the swap so you can fully understand what was involved: TOPICS June -

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I'm involved in an Inchie Yahoo Web Group, and we just recently had a Halloween inchie swap. This was a fun swap as it was an international swap so there was some very diverse people involved. I didn't label who did what because not everyone signed their inchies. I will say that I did the letter B and 2 letter O's to spell out Boo. It is hard to see but I used adhesive Mulberry Orange paper and

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Precious ~ Simply PreciousI just have to share with you these awesome little babies. Created by the "Green Goddess" Lelia Pierce herself. She has an incredible talent for the Tear animals as well as paper piecing which I've always found never ending. Check out these precious babies:When I saw this little lady I simply had to have a Purple Faerie Bear!!!Check out more of her stuff at her store.

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CHRISTMAS TAG SWAPNAME OF SWAP: Christmas Tag SwapSIGN-UP DATE By: October 1st, 2008SIGN UP BY EMAILING: Deborah Cariker deborahsavon@ gmail.comMUST BE RECEIVED BY THE HOSTESS NO LATER THAN: November 15, 2008QUANTITY: # of how many people sign up (up to 25)POSTAGE: Extra Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) with same postage as it cost you to send the envelope to the hostess PLUS an extra

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Cards of the Month ClubSIGN-UP DATE By: September 30, 2008SIGN UP BY EMAILING: Deborah Cariker deborahsavon@ gmail.com your partner will be assigned and their address will be emailed to you.CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY partner on 20th of each monthQUANTITY: 3 Cards for each Month October 2008, November 2008 & December 2008MAILING: You will mail 3 cards to your assigned partner by the 20th of each

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Here are the ATC's I got back for this swap. I submitted my Faux Parchment Java ATC for this one. This swap I participated in through the Technique Junkies, all technique information you can get by subscribing to the TJ newsletter.Created by Top Left to RightSusan Kesselman (Twinkling Watercolors), Cat Gondek (Top Latch Card), Shelly Schmidt (Aged Parchment), Janice Wood (AI Float), Deb Lovett (

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Elizabeth Mackie our hostess made us these wonderful cards, indicating all who were involved and from where we sent ATC's.Top to Bottom: Left To RightCreated by: Meg Ashe (USA) "Journey to Maroc", Lorna Sommer (USA), Elizabeth Mackie (Australia) "Celebration", Deirdre Roberts (USA) "Elephant Going", Janet Kirk (Northern Ireland), Laura Carson (USA) "Elegant Elephant", Johanna Ylikippari (Finland

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Well here he is again my Elephant. This summer I was actually in two Elephant ATC swaps. This is the ATC from the second swap done through the Artist Trading Card Yahoo Web Group. It was an international swap which was a lot of fun to be involved in. I will post all those ATC's as well.For this ATC I used the Elephant Stamp as it currently exists in its working stage and the Scroll Inchie Stamp

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Congo BeatCreated by: Nina PerrinInchie created by Nina Perrin from Purple Faerie Inchie Swap using the Adante Inchie Stamp by Purple Faerie.Product used: Cork Paper, SEI Madeira Ribbon, Ribbon Letter Stickers, Chalk Cat's Eye Ink, The Stamp is a sneak-sneak Peek of something I've been working on for quite some time. It's not totally done yet but I hope to hash out the manufacturing issues soon

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It really isn't that we've had a lot of swaps lately just that I'm finally getting around to posting the results of them all. I know how nice it is to see a lot of different artwork to assist in the inspiration of additional artwork. This swap was hosted by Mindy Rapp on the Web-Group and was a themed ATC swap. The themes were Elephants, Coffee, an Open Theme and Fashion. Top left to right down -

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Ok so this week I received two items in. Besides the emails I've gotten these are the first two items actually sent in for points. Hats off to you both for your participation and auto move into the lead on this Blog Candy AdVeNtUrE!!!Created by Deborah Cariker of 7 miles up to nothingUsing the new Purple Faerie Java set for extra points is this oh so cuteBox filled with matching 3x3 gift cards.

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My VERY SIMPLE Java ATC for the swapFor the background paper I used a Technique Junkies, Technique called Faux Parchment...so my ATC's even smell like coffee. YUM!!! Here is the set I used for the cards. Set Title: JAVA9 Stamps in the SetRetails for $19.00

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Well this is the last of them...It was a wonderful swap!Created by Left to right top to bottom: Joanne Langseth, Marie Throller, Dannie Bregman (the title on this is Hubba Hubba lol), M.C. Sparks, Janis Graham, Jan Hoefa, Stephanie Povey (this is sooo very funny. It says at the bottom Effects of concentrated caffeine - Oh so true), Martha Lee, Kim Solinas

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Even More of the Coffee ATC'sListed Left to right top to bottom: Gina Ahrens, Meg Ashe, Fran Jacob, Kate Usher, Willow H., Elinor Stecker-Orel, Marianne, Esmeralda S., Janet Kirk (Sewn with shrinky dinks)

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Second SetAbove: Deva Godfrey, Jingles titled what coaster, Stephanie PoveyBelow (left to right top to bottom): Brenda Harkness, Debbie Hall, Shirley Zirkle, Kim Smith, Susan Brennan, Linda Lee Smith, Janice Lopez, Paula Hagar and Glitter Bear aka JRV

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This was a huge swap I participated in...so lots of samples. Here is the first set.These were created by: (listed top left to right: Lori Gilbert, Wendy Howell, Karleen of Green Lion Studios, Bridgitte Mailahn, Faith Iressler, Emily Handler, Janet Cassady & Kay Cox. Some things to note that are quite fun: Karleen's has actual coffee beans on it, Brigitte Mailahn is an original painting, Emily

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I received this ATC last week as an RAK and I have to say that although the content didn't really strike me a few things about this RAK did. 1. It was done on a piece of Framers Matt board and that seemed so suited to the topic. Title is Office Series. 2. It was created by a MAN...yah so check this out...Is my surprise so shocking??? I don't know much about men in the art world but I was shocked

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Just love this technique Created by Betsy HawkinsFor me it was what you don't see. Stamped on the back of this card is "I kiss my dog on the lips" Now that just made me laugh...caught me totally off guard and tickled my funny bone! Created by: Deb Hogan I'm not a fuffy person but this card struck me as "SASSY" I love all the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Techniques I'm seeing these days.

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Come Join This Sheet Inchie SwapLooking for something different to try...or just need an excuse to make more inchies?Theme: Sheet Inchie Swap Sign Up Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Sign Up By Emailing: purplefaeriepc@yahoo.com Due Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Qty: (9) 1"x1" Inchies to make a 3"x3" full image (9 for each person) - If we have 6 players you'd make 9x6=54 total inchies

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Blog Candy TimeYes, ladies that is correct...The candy associated with this is 1 6x6 BoBunny Bare Naked Binder which includes 6 6x6 pages and I'm including 2 packages of page protectors for a total of 24 page protectors....................................................................................................................................................... ............................

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Created by Betsy HawkinsJust had to share this wonderfully interactive card as well. Love the stitching!!!

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This card was made by Kim I think it is totally creative in that it is so interactive. You slide off the Bling part and reveal the writing area of the card. Very simple yet fun. Great job Kim! Click here to view all the Cards from the swap

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Created by our Host Marlene Youde Created by Heather Adams

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I got the results back from the Button Faery swap I participated in. You already saw mine but here are the faeries I got back. They are so darling: Created by Tracey Kazimir-CreeI'll share more soon

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Here is Hissler and Gilly doing the free range thing. Gilly's eggs as predicted were all rotten old eggs. She sat on them until a 4' snake appeared and wanted those old eggs more than she did. My Mom said she relinquished them toot sweet but the 4' snake could not for the life of him get his mouth around those huge fat ole' goose eggs. Mom thinks he has gotten so big due to lots of missing

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Here is the Creative Imaginations be; Javier Luggage Tag that I altered into a photo frame using the Madera Island product from SEI. I am having a lot of fun making these easy and quick projects that are great for the guys in our lives.

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This tray I made from a $1 garage sale find and the awesome SEI: Madera Island Papers and Ribbon. It was super easy and lots of fun. My kids even picked out the letters for the inside of the tray so that their Dad could use it for his pocket stuff each evening. I coated the whole thing in Mod Podge to give it some durability and high gloss. These papers and ribbons are super fun to work with.

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ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT This is a blog candy Alert. Please direct your attention immediately to:Red Red Iris for more information on this blog candy ALERT!!!

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I've been asked what her name is, our fowl-ish friend who diligently sits on those eggs. Gertrude is seen here with her daughter Gilly. Gertrude will not rise except for at the end of each day where she trots out and gets a sip of water and a bit of feed. I've been taking her treats of fruit and veggies each morning to keep her going through the day. Gilly has taken on some of the eggs. However,

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A Little Southwest Flavor Here is a view of my folks homestead from the front drive. It is hardly ever used as this is a working farm and all activity is "out back" My Mom raises sheep. She started with the California Red (mama shown here) and moved toward the Dorper (white/black in background) This mama shown here with her lamb is one of her original Red's and she remembered me from when I

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This project was done for the Croppinsville, U.S.A. Design Crew. It was a ton of fun to work with paper I would not have usually picked out to work with. Love getting outta my own box. Here are the details on the AccuCut Flowers which will be available as a kit through the store. You can view the details on product used on each of these items by visiting the link set up in the post title. Using

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Purple Faeries Paper Crafts is going to Croppinsville This class will be held June 28 at 11:00 am.Cost for the Class is $15.00 and includes a Purple Faerie Stamp.Product Used: Purple Faerie Paper Crafts - New Scroll Inchie, Paper Loft - Grandma's House PapersWho's Teaching: Nina PerrinWhat You Will Make: One 12x12 Scrapbook Page & One Standard Sized CardWhat You Will Learn: How to make inchies

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Go check out the store!!! Super exciting stuff that is FOR SURE. Also, be sure to read the Croppinsville blog - information is posted for a giveaway for the first 25 orders and for the Hometown Bingo!!!

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Dedicated Mom This goose is a prize. Here she is laying on about 25 eggs, most of which were laid by another goose and are months old. We couldn't figure which of them were "good" and which were "bad" so we've left her to figure things out on her own. She won't get up for food or water so we've brought it to her. She is truly a dedicated mom, foster mom or surrogate mom as the cases maybe. She

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"The Conductor"Visiting your Mom can reveal many things. As I was photographing one day through her house I stumbled upon this paper mac he' woman. I made this in 3rd Grade. It is probably my First Multi Media Project. Mom has more of my artwork from when I was even younger. I drew an incredible piece of moldy bread when I was about 2 years old that is actually (aside from subject) very well

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I wanted to share this multi media project. This was a first for me but it was a lot of fun and surprisingly easy to do.Here is a link for a step to step tutorial: Cut Out and KeepI used the Purple Faerie Faerie B stamp and merely cut off her wings and legs for this project. I used the DCWV Glitter Paper Flowers for her wings and a bag of Pastel, The Paper Studio mixed buttons, Close to My Hearts

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Name of Swap: Multi Theme Card SwapSign Up Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2008Sign Up By Emailing: Deborah Cariker deborahsavon@gmail.comCards Must be Received by Hostess No Later Than: Monday, July 28th, 2008Quantity: 6 of each theme you sign up for**Purple Faerie will give out a goody bag to anyone who uses their stamps in these card themes. If you join multi themes and use multiple Purple Faerie

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Purple Faeries Paper Crafts is going to Croppinsville This class will be held June 28 at 11:00 am.Cost for the Class is $15.00 and includes a Limited Edition Stamp. Nina Perrin, the designer, is teaching the class herself. We are SO pleased to have her visiting our STORE!!! Product Used: Purple Faerie Paper Crafts - New Scroll Inchie, Paper Loft - Grandma's House PapersWho's Teaching: Nina

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ATC Multi Themes Sign up for one or all themes, your choice.Sign Up By: Saturday, June 28th, 2008 How Do I sign Up?: Email Mindy Rapp at mindyrapp@sbcglobal .net When is it due?: No later than, Monday, July 28th, 2008Quantity: 6 of each theme you sign up for1st Theme: JAVA2nd Theme: Elephants3rd Theme: Pirates4th Theme: Fashion5th Theme: Kids6th Theme: Open (whatever you want to do)

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Product Used: Purple Faerie Paper Crafts - New Scroll Inchie, Paper Loft - Grandma's House PapersWho's Teaching: Nina PerrinWhat You Will Make: One 12x12 Scrapbook Page & One Standard Sized CardWhat You Will Learn: How to make inchies and then to use them in projects. Making a stamp work for its retail price.When: June 27th or 28thWhere: Croppinsville, U.S.A. in Collinsville, OKHow Do I Register

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This is a sketch created by Allie Gower for Croppinsville, U.S.A. It uses inchies in the layout so it makes it extra useful. Here is the card I made using this sketch. This card uses my Technique Inchies for the Inchies-onexone web group swap, the Purple Faerie Sweet Memories Quilt Texture plate stamp, Navy with cream stitched gingham ribbon and the polished stone technique.

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Cuppa' Joe ATC SwapThis swap is being hosted by Stephanie Povey and the Artist Trading Cards Yahoo Group.Here are the details:Sign up by: July 14thDue by: July 30thQty: make 6/5 received backNot a morning person? Can't even talk to you 'til you've had a cup of coffee? Does the local coffee bar know you by name and hand over your 'usual' without your having to place an order? Are you on automatic

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And the Winner is, by random number generator............................................................................................................................................................................................................FREEBIRDSo send me an email at purplefaeriepc@yahoo.com with your address information I will get your Blog Candy (White Inchie Blanks (100 pk) & a

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Just a note for all you Inchie Gals.Make sure you are signed up for the Purple Faerie Newsletter. June is chocked full of Inchie information. This is information you don't want to miss!

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Just wanted to make sure I got these all down so if I missed someone they could get the links made on time. We are gonna close this at midnight Friday, May 30th. I will do the random generator based on the order I received your msg.'s. Your number is listed next to your name and a link to your blog has been added so all can see your Postal Inchies.RosieDaisyCarolSueAngelaCSamziskiCarolannBetsy -

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Participate in Fiona Whiteheads (Inchy By Inch) Inchie Challenge #5 link your entry to her blog and this blog and you have officially been entered for this blog candy.Winner will be selected by a random number generator.Blog Candy is: 1 pack of Purple Faerie White Cardstock Inchie Blanks & 1 Purple Faerie Inchie Stamp. (Retail Value: $5.50 +shipping)

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Awesome blog candy being offered on this blog. Go check it out!!! Which reminds me...its been a while since we've done some blog candy. About time I think. I'll post soon!

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Just discovered this e-magazine and thought I'd share it with you. It is cocked full of stuff including free clip art and templates. It covers topics from scrapbooking to polymer clay art. Incredible publication.

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An opportunity to chat with Tim Holtz!When: Tuesday, May 27th, 2008When: 6:30 - 7:30 PSTWhere: weScrap chat room

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I'm excited to say that Therese at the Inchies web-group has said I could post a swap that is being host on the web-group, here. If you want to sign up you'll need to join the group but hey!Here are the swaps:Blue InchiesNautical/Sea Related InchiesPatriotic InchiesTechnique InchiesWords - Pick a phrase or wordIt is do one, all or pick n' choose. Make 6 and the deadline to sign up is May 31, 2008

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