tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73163942865893429072011-10-27T12:25:28.402-05:00art and other minor details...Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-16330757219515339042009-12-30T19:42:00.000-06:002009-12-30T19:42:07.181-06:00

I've set up a new blog at http://bethping.wordpress.com/ and have started blogging there. I'm still getting my details together, and don't have the feeds set up, give me a few days for that. I posted a few pics of Cindy there, go see her Christmas hijinks! Thanks! Beth

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-29146300461834978932009-11-11T13:15:00.000-06:002009-11-11T13:15:43.880-06:00

I'll be demoing the Wizard and Spellbinders™ die templates at Craft Fancy in Arlington Heights this Saturday, Nov. 14 for their Holiday Hoopla Make and Take Event!  Come on out, meet me in real life, I'll have all my Spellbinders™ blog projects with me too!  I'll be there from 10-1:30. 

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-46170599176881866722009-10-31T09:25:00.002-05:002009-10-31T09:27:27.726-05:00

Wishing you and yours plenty of treats!  And yes, you can have candy for breakfast.  We're on our third bag here. And nobody's been trick or treating yet. Anyway, here's whats brewing over at the Spellbinders Blog, I made this little book out of several dies, enjoy! Click over to see the rest of the pages. While I'm here I'll post a few more... Stamping with Foam And then Tree-Mendous (

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-48300310675481449472009-10-03T08:41:00.001-05:002009-10-03T09:59:47.464-05:00

I've got these two cards on Spellbinders Blog now. The World Card Making Day post is about the thank you cards I'm sending to my friends and family for supporting the fundraising efforts for Evan. This one is just a regular old Fall themed card. See the details here.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-39915072134866700612009-09-19T11:40:00.001-05:002009-09-19T11:42:41.980-05:00

I'm hosting a fundraiser to help Evan. At six months of age, Evan was abandoned at a train station in China. It was late December of 2008 that in desperation, his home orphanage called New Day Foster Home, a haven for critically ill orphans in China. Evan was near death, weighing only 10 pounds at age 2 1/2. He couldn't walk or talk. Now his future is bright. His photo was placed on the

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-18487389973252888092009-09-19T08:43:00.004-05:002009-09-19T08:52:55.488-05:00

Sparky SpunkySpunky and Sparky are killin' me, just killin me! Look at them! Sparky went to his friend's Sweet 16 party, and Spunky went to Homecoming recently. No, the Sparkster did not go to Homecoming, "it's complicated, Mom." But the Spunkinator had a nice time. We drove them to the restaurant then to the dance, and I got some sushi out of the arrangement too! No I don't eat the wierd

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-7239592944522836182009-09-19T08:36:00.005-05:002009-09-19T08:40:14.629-05:00

I must admit, I'm not one to use foam sheets very much, but part of this assignment was to create with foam. I think it turned out nice. I just love that Impressabilities Flourish! See the whole process on the Spellbinder's Blog.

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I made this one, it was easy-peasy! Instructions are here on the Spellbinders Blog.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-54921405939395851042009-09-02T14:37:00.004-05:002009-09-02T14:45:53.437-05:00

time of the year! For me, that is, not for Cindy and the boys!Details on this layout can be found at Spellbinders Blog. These photos are from 2001, Spunky and Sparky are not quite so cooperative anymore with first day of school pictures.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-75356343676886150562009-07-16T10:14:00.002-05:002009-07-16T10:19:31.367-05:00

Did I mention this? I'm a cover girl! That's my card!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-35282916878551927202009-07-13T09:02:00.005-05:002009-07-13T09:14:32.539-05:00

if you have not done so already, check out the latest and greatest from Spellbinders. Yes, its another blog frenzy for 17 more new products! SpellbindersAlso check out Hero Arts! They are one of my new favorites, and they are partying with their new website this week! Hero ArtsIts been nothing but crazy around here, thanks for hanging in with me! Here's an example of Flower Pounding. You can

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-26573008123204477312009-06-22T10:59:00.003-05:002009-06-22T11:01:31.851-05:00

I'm just sayin', you could win some new dies by entering the daily contests, and if you enter every day you could win the big prize. And I'm just sayin', you really want the big prize! ;)Blog Frenzy dates and linksby enter, I mean send an email to the address listed in each day's blog, the email is different each day.I'll be back shortly to sweep up the cobwebs, I've been crazy busy!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-51391333946675981972009-04-29T13:01:00.012-05:002009-04-29T14:07:39.408-05:00

While I sitting here waiting for the carpet cleaners to show up, supposely sometime between an hour ago and forever, I need to belly up and post. No silly, I don't have new art to show off (this week) but its been a busy month and I do have an announcement:I'll be demoing Copic Markers this Sunday, May 3 from noon to 2pm at the Dick Blick Wheaton, IL store! Come on out and say hi! Let me know

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-42578977459125987972009-04-16T08:36:00.002-05:002009-04-16T08:43:13.101-05:00

Hey friends, I'm featured today on Spellbinders' Blog! If you are here for the first time, please help yourself to some cookies and enjoy!Beth

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-76986148696485661482009-04-11T10:57:00.005-05:002009-04-15T06:40:27.682-05:00

I discovered a new scrapbooking site, Paperee, to "see, share and behold paper happiness." Excellent, I should fit right in! I started an I {heart} Spellbinder's Nestabilities group there, and put up a card challenge. Prizes are involved! Go check it out!Do you have flair? You can find this flair on Facebook, just search for Nestabilities or Spellbinders when you send flair!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-20317473778307749402009-04-10T07:19:00.007-05:002009-04-10T07:32:18.930-05:00

I received this email. Bully Breeds fit the profile of dangerous dogs in some people's minds, but we all know that depends on the individual circumstances. Proper training and a loving hand work wonders with any breed.I did feel somewhat obligated to pass this important information along, none the less. Be assured this is NOT Cindy or Buster, or Spunky or Sparky. This COULD happen to any

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-50050939415699798112009-03-28T07:34:00.003-05:002009-03-28T07:37:00.763-05:00

I'm heading off to Craft Fancy today, I'll be demoing the Wizard and Spellbinders Dies, including the new Nestabilities and Impressabilities! I'll be working along side Michelle of Crafty Secrets. Happy Birthday to Spunky! He's up early and ready for presents. Cinnamon rolls are in the oven.Have a great day!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-2644365086114162002009-03-09T11:09:00.003-05:002009-03-09T11:29:57.715-05:00

Why yes, I realize I hadn’t posted anything new last week. You see, I have maxed out the hard drive on my new laptop. How does one do this, when PizzaMan specifically said “you should never have to worry about disk space on this computer.” PizzaMan is a professional geek. I don’t have to know anything about how any of it works, because that’s his department. So when I realized I didn’t have

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-2288734868020719142009-02-26T08:30:00.003-06:002009-02-26T08:40:34.413-06:00

This layout was done for Spellbinders' consumer booth, showcasing the Melissa Frances Breast Cancer papers. It traveled the country last year, on display at many CKCs and expos. The Survivor is my mom. I'm so glad she is a survivor, and I'm pretty sure she is too. I love you, Mom!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-2240132564464746072009-02-16T14:28:00.006-06:002009-02-16T14:44:39.522-06:00

Cindy had a mostly excellent adventure at PetSmart yesterday.Cindy decided she needed a new collar, and asked to go to the store. She'd never been to PetSmart, but she's seen the commercials and wanted to check it out.They had lots of good smells there.Lots of treats too! She'll take one of each, please!What color goes with white and black spots, Daddy? Actually, PetSmart on a Sunday was a bit

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-44692356893275931232009-02-08T11:18:00.006-06:002009-02-08T11:41:31.591-06:00

I did it. I made something for me! Its hanging on my door right now! I saw this earlier in the week at TJ Maxx. I was out and about killing time and thinking about shoes when I should have been birthday shopping for Sparky. Yes, I found some shoes! and then thisjumped into my sight. I said no, not another thing to throw in the things to alter pile. But it kept talking to me. So I said

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-50788834351099270242009-02-03T08:35:00.002-06:002009-02-03T09:02:59.056-06:00

I profusely apologize for not updating right away. Honestly, I didn't know anyone was actually reading this blog! Hi mom! Thanks to [and so on} for reminding me differently.So yes, I made it to and from CHA without incident or sickness, which is nice! Here's a quick recap:Flew to Santa Ana airport. Is it possible to have a favorite airport? Because if it is, that's mine! Its like a strip

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-10864805846698047362009-01-20T08:21:00.000-06:002009-01-20T08:22:40.841-06:00

The 5th Anniversary party for Spellbinders Paper Arts is nearing its end. Spellbinders’ staff is hurrying-- scurrying to get all the little details finished for the big “party” in Anaheim at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show. You still have until 11:59 CST, January 21, to enter Trudee Sauer’s blog contest. Then Spellbinders will be drawing for the Grand Prize Winner, and will

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-37371112251288535732009-01-19T22:12:00.002-06:002009-01-19T22:15:25.780-06:00

Congratulations to Jessica of Sundbord, Sweden! Jessica entered the Day 11 drawing on my blog and won! To read her response and see her new loot, check out the Spellbinder's Blog!Beth, who wants some cookies before bedtime!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-6151563613447718192009-01-19T19:50:00.003-06:002009-01-19T19:55:32.103-06:00

Don't forget to go to Trudee Sauer's blog on January 20, she's got the 16th and final Sneak Peek. Somehow I left her off the list I posted a while ago. The drawing is for all 16 of the dies revealed. And keep checking the Spellbinders' Blog. We might not be done yet! I'm heading off to CHA in Anaheim on Friday, and I'll be posting from there. If you will be at the show, come say hi, we're in

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-46189028126312476012009-01-17T15:07:00.005-06:002009-01-17T15:24:21.555-06:00

Sure looks cold out there.Its nice and warm in the sun, next to the heat vent.I might not go outside again until summer. Yeah, that's the ticket!Sure does look cold...Whatcha say Momma?Nope, wasn't me, they must have snuck in while I was sleepin'.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-84635270260745746862009-01-16T18:08:00.002-06:002009-01-16T18:19:03.600-06:00

I just wanted to thank you for coming to my blog yesterday. Welcome to the new subscribers and followers, I appreciate your interest. I hope to post something about once a week, as soon as I get caught up from the blog frenzy and CHA. You still have until Midnight Central time tonight to enter to win all 11 die templates. Be sure to visit Keri's blog today, Pink Lemonade, and Sally Lynn's

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-29903896873618926772009-01-14T11:59:00.061-06:002009-01-17T07:41:07.547-06:00

Welcome to Cookies for Breakfast! Get some coffee and your wish list, I think you’re going to need it. Today there will be a drawing for Spellbinders S4-189 Labels Three and the previously revealed die templates during Spellbinders’ 5 Year Anniversary Celebration. Each day an additional die template is added to the daily giveaway list for a grand total of 16 dies on the 16th day of reveals! I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-12139373234014289642009-01-05T08:10:00.003-06:002009-01-05T08:24:21.353-06:00

Oh how exciting this Spellbinder's 5th Anniversary Party is! It starts today with Debbie Olson's blog and continues for 15 more days. Here are the official rules, and here is the schedule:Jan. 5 Debbie Olson Jan. 6 Michelle Wooderson Jan. 7 Holly Craft Jan. 8 Sherry Cheever Jan. 9 Heidi Blankenship Jan. 10 Becca Feeken Jan. 11 Jennifer Ellefson Jan. 12

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-13758247660964626942008-12-31T08:57:00.003-06:002008-12-31T09:31:41.321-06:00

Spellbinders is at it again! Its their 5th anniversary and they're practically giving away the farm! Starting next Monday the sneak peeks at the new release die templates are starting. Just like last summer, visit the blog, send the email from the link to register to win the die. But this time you will win not just that day's die template, but each die that has been show up to that day. So

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-26462286152407984892008-12-15T07:47:00.003-06:002008-12-15T07:52:39.407-06:00

Spellbinders is on the hunt for their 2009 Design Team! All the details are on the blog there!I'm back from Florida and wondering why I live in the frozen tundra. Its 4 degrees, with a -15 windchill, the garage door was frozen shut, and the salt I put on the driveway blew away. I had to drive Sparky and Spunky to their bus stops. I think its time to move to the Caribbean. But first I have to

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-79204013505976617442008-12-02T08:41:00.002-06:002008-12-02T08:55:34.217-06:00

Just a quick post to say head on over to Tim Holtz's blog. He's at it again this year, with the 12 tags of Christmas. I love his work, his products, and him! I've had the opportunity to take a few classes from him and have learned so much. He's got tutorials and giveaways each day. Keep checking in at the new Spellbinder's Blog, that's were I have been posting tutorials on the Wizard. I'll

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-91650107738405666582008-11-22T08:51:00.005-06:002008-11-22T10:15:07.590-06:00

I'm serving up some cake for breakfast today. If you like the cake I posted earlier, run on over to the new Spellbinders blog and get the recipe. In today's Savvy Saturday post I've written out the directions and included some additional photos.Happy Saturday!Beth

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-24143350107562487182008-11-15T16:20:00.005-06:002008-11-15T17:00:15.943-06:00

Yes, that's right, I've got new news! Spellbinders has a new website! You can find it from the old web address, which was www. spellbinders.us, or the new address, www. spellbinderspaperarts.com . Take a look-see around. There's more coming, and a few things to change and add. We've worked hard to make it more user friendly and attractive, I hope you like it.Who wants a free Spellbinders Die

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-7525801094468279112008-11-06T16:44:00.006-06:002008-11-06T17:35:48.595-06:00

I keep my current dies in a metal CD box from Target. I put each die on a magnet, that keeps it from rubbing up against another die and keeps the parts together on the Nestabilities and Shapeabilities. If there are several parts to a die I also put them in a ziplock type craft or sandwich bag. The magnets are from my dad, he's a realtor and gives out 5x7 magnets with yearly calendars and Bears

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-10600016968402910032008-11-02T09:34:00.002-06:002008-11-02T10:00:05.319-06:00

Spunky and Sparky celebrated and ate candy with their friends, we hosted a sleepover of Spunky's 3 buddies. Wow, talk about a haul of candy! There was a wicked candy trading session upstairs, away from the sensitive schnoz of Cindy. I bought 2 bags of mini's, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and a combo of Snickers, Milky Way, Twix and Nestle Crunch. Then we ate them. Then I bought a bag of

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-47822603904365638132008-10-20T22:10:00.004-05:002008-10-20T22:32:38.528-05:00

She was still livestock. She was livestock living in the house. She was crate trained, but didn't know the wood floor from teh grass outside. Our fence needed some repair so she was led outside on a leash. We tried to put Buster's harness on her to put her on a chain, but she wouldn't allow it.I took her to the vet the day after she came. The boys came with, in case I needed help with her.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-28569105281387394812008-10-20T08:46:00.002-05:002008-10-20T08:49:03.272-05:00

I know, I know, the dust bunnies have taken over, and I am sorry that I have not been posting. I've been hearing about it too, right Mom? and Lisa in Iowa? and Kim's sister in law? I'm heading out to the gym and I promise I'll have some cookies for you this afternoon. It's been pretty crazy around here, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-45343217550767007142008-07-29T11:59:00.003-05:002008-07-29T12:47:46.999-05:00

Here I thought the stress would end when I got home from CHA, with many events done and over with. But wait, there’s more!The Monday I got home Visa called to say there were suspicious charges on our credit card, they canceled it and would send a new card. I only have one major credit card, and that was it, so no school shopping last week. Saturday I was out and about getting some supplies for

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-5784024964013105052008-07-24T13:40:00.006-05:002008-07-24T14:04:14.068-05:00

Good Golly, I've been MIA! Well, not really. I spent last Wednesday through Sunday at CHA with Spellbinders. We had a great show, and I met lots of wonderful store owners and artists that had to see all the new products and all the Sneak Peek artwork.I was able to drive back home last Thursday night to attend Spunky's Championship baseball game, his 8th place team played the first place team.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-69281303238419101542008-07-14T06:20:00.004-05:002008-07-14T06:40:50.491-05:00

Good Monday Morning! What did you think of the Sneak Peeks? Which die(s) are your favorite? For me, its got to be the Labels 1, we've been asking for that one for a long time. I tend to favor the more general shapes that are versatile, instead of the more specific. I also like to use dies beyond their obvious shape. I used the Labels 2 die as an object, not a label, in a project for this

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-75750322057991873502008-07-11T18:36:00.002-05:002008-07-11T18:41:33.250-05:00

Pam Davis of Colorado! Yeah Pam, you'll bet getting the Daisy Border Grand Die! You'll have to show us what you make with the new die!Congratulations Pam, and Good Luck to everyone else entering today's drawing at Holly Craft's blog, tomorrow at Donya's, and Sunday at Trudi's. I'm off to Spunky's playoff baseball game, have a great Friday evening!Beth

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-53530474213125658702008-07-11T08:12:00.005-05:002008-07-11T08:21:54.255-05:00

You are all so sweet for visiting and leaving comments on my projects and Cindy story. I was really nervous about this! I would love to give everyone a prize, but I don't think my DH would love that, so instead I baked you some cookies. Feel free to take as many as you like, they're not just for breakfast anymore, and cyber cookies are fat free!I will announce the winner of the Daisy Border

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-2287025416358133982008-07-08T19:41:00.034-05:002008-07-24T14:05:55.949-05:00

Introducing the Daisy Border Grand, S7-003 from Spellbinders. The die cut measures 12 inches long and 2.5 inches wide at the widest part and retails for $19.99. This is a true 12 inch border and is the perfect partner to Daisy Patch Edgeability S4-043 die, both by longtime product designer Toni Kelly.For instruction on using Spellbinders dies, I have downloaded the YouTube videos to my blog,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10764897361028480822noreply@blogger.com100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316394286589342907.post-10869492604577787992008-07-08T16:49:00.000-05:002008-07-08T17:11:32.590-05:00

This is the album I mentioned earlier, put together as a Scrap For Hire Job for my friend and owner of Bags N Blings, a retail and home party company. I decided to make the album from scratch in the form of a purse. Using chipboard, Fibermark paper, a zipper, ribbon purse handles, album refills, an acrylic page, and my Bind It All, along with some girly rub-ons, pink paper and plenty of bling,

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Good Tuesday Morning, and thanks for stopping by again! Thanks for your comments and subscriptions, it keeps me from tapping the microphone and asking if this thing is on.Cindy's story has a lot more to go, but it gets better and better. She's a silly girl and I have plenty of anecdotes and pictures that will make you smile.I'm finishing up a project for a friend, I do some scrapper for hire

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Buster had sisters, Peanut and Gracie, 2 small kittens. He never meant any harm to them, just wanted to sniff them. He liked Peanut, and he let her sleep with him and share his food. Peanut was a little slow, let’s just say the elevator didn’t go to the top floor, but we loved her. Gracie was definitely a cat, and she always a bit suspicious of Buster. Gracie certainly didn’t want that big

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A NEW WIZARD for Breakfast! Yes indeedy, Brown came through for me this morning! And what to my surprise did I see when I opened that box? My artwork gracing the top of the box! That's my card, the leaf card in the middle. I heard a rumor it would be there, but I wanted to see it with my own little eyes. Pardon me while I happy dance!Ok, on to the rest of it, I lifted the colorful box

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This is inspired by Sid Dicken's Memory Blocks, I have a few of these and love love love them. I constructed a set of my own blocks with a bit of foam, paper mache, modeling paste and the Architecture Column Spellbinder's Die (S4-122). I used some foam that was packing material, cut it down to size, covered it with newspaper and paper mache. When dry, I added texture with modeling paste, but

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This Nestabilities Birthday Party has been so exciting! If you didn't get to Debbie's blog yesterday to see the new dies (drool alert), you can still go there today and sign up, you have until midnight Central time to do so. Then check out Jennifer's Sneak Peek, her project is so clever! You have until midnight tomorrow to sign up to win Jennifer's die set. The links are right over here ---->

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This one is an oldie but a goodie for me. It features both Sparky and Spunky. I had them dress in DH's suits and hold up a frame. I attached a sheet to the bed rail for the background. Jeepers, this was before I got my D-Rebel! I used B&W film for this!Supplies include a large frame as a prop, glass removed, and clothes that don't fit. Scrapbook supplies include Mr. Ellie Pooh and Basic

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Happy First Birthday Nestabilities!Spellbinders is having what we call in my house, a Hunky Birthday! That's were we keep celebrating long past the actual day. Starting Monday June 30, each of the following Spellbinders Designers will be introducing a new release die. And YOU can sign up to win the die! Each Spellbinder's Designer will debut a different die every day through July 13! Visit

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I've got a secret...its TOP SECRET! I can't tell you, yet. I am only authorized to say stay tuned, I'll have more info on Monday. It has to do with Spellbinders, CHA and good stuff.In the mean time, I'd like to share a layout I did of my charming and delightful son, Spunky. I used paper from Worldwin, Fancy Pants. Ribbon was also Fancy Pants, Foil and Rub N Buff from Amaco, Brads from

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Once upon a time there was a family that adopted a Bull Terrier named Willie. They loved him and pampered him and he had a good life. Willie slept in the bed with the older brother, no matter how many times the younger brother switched beds just to snuggle up the big warm bed-hogging dog.Willie joined the family as an adult dog and he did what he pleased, much to the dismay of his people mommy.

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Spellbinder's fearless leader Stacey Caron recorded some information on using Spellbinder's Nestabilities and competitors dies in the Wizard, and for using Spellbinders dies in the competitor's die cut machines. Grab some cookies and a Diet Coke!Using Spellbinder's Dies in the Wizard: Using competitors dies in the Wizard: Using Spellbinder's Dies in the competitor's die cut machines:(

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Welcome to my blog, a wonderful world of papercrafts and other things that occupy my time. I am Beth, a scrapbooker, card maker, and altered artist, and I'm in my third year of designing for Spellbinders Paper Arts. I have been playing with cameras for most of my life, and I will paint anything that isn't moving. My boys keep me busy with sports schedules, homework and "hanging out". Cindy

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