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Monthly Archives: July 2012
I Hope Organizing Is Not My Superpower
I mean, that would be handy and all, but there are times that I feel like it’s all I do. Compulsive much? Me? Movers fear me because everything is so well-organized it looks like a deceptively small amount o’stuff we … Continue reading
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Increasingly Cute
I’m sure you remember last winter when I learned to knit. What? You don’t commit my every movement to memory. Well, I taught myself to knit last fall and made several scarves, bracelets, and even a felted clutch. What all … Continue reading
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Stamping Cravings
Stampin’ Up!’s colors make me crave snacks…take today, for example, while I was designing cards. I used Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple, Tangerine Tango, and Razzleberry. Now all I can think of is a yummy poundcake studded with raspberries and blueberries, … Continue reading
And the Army Goes Rolling Along…
We attended a Change of Responsibility ceremony yesterday downtown at the War Memorial. What a difference a year makes! People actually smiled during this one, including my GI Joe. When the hubs took command last July, it was approximately the … Continue reading
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Scrapping Confession
I’m just going to come clean…I am woefully behind in my scrapbooking! I just never got back into the groove when we moved last summer, so other than creating two pages a month for the books we give grandparents for … Continue reading
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Welcome to Mumbai, Wisconsin
Okay, so I know the Indian food I make is not authentic in any way, shape, or form, but we do love it. Our favorite Indian dish is Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) with freshly made naan (Indian flatbread) alongside. Living … Continue reading
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Stamping on Soda Cans
Yes, if it doesn’t move, I’ll stamp it. Actually, I’ve stamped on my hooligans cheeks for parades, so I guess that means I’ll stamp it even if it does move! Way back before Christmas, I won an online giveaway at … Continue reading
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Friendly Farewells
In this crazy military life we lead, we have become experts at saying, “See you later,” rather than goodbye. Chances are, you’ll run into each other again somewhere, sometime. Or at least you can pretend you will and avoid lots … Continue reading
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Creating with From My Heart
Hooray…I found time to ink up some more new stamps…and play with new accessories and paper! All Stampin’ Up! supplies: From My Heart stamp set Very Vanilla cardstock; Natural Composition Specialty and Perfect Plum DSP Perfect Plum, Pretty in Pink, … Continue reading
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Happy Independence Day!
[P]atriotism… is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. ~Adlai Stevenson As we celebrate our nation’s independence today, our family will hold in our thoughts and prayers all of those who have … Continue reading
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