You remember that guest blog entry that was suppose to be on Creating Keepsakes last Friday? Well, long story short, I won't be guest blogging over there for a week or two now. This means that my Thanksgiving centerpiece idea I video taped will no longer apply. So, I thought I would share it with you here. I have to say, I am no Lindsay Moore. I am a bit less ADD and a bit more.... well...... Julie Comstock. I hope you still enjoy the clip, and I apologize for the echo-y sound...... I guess we n...
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Can I tell you I just love my little sister, Becky. Well, it's true that I love all my siblings, but Becky is the most like myself. In fact, once I met her for lunch and without knowing ordered the exact same thing, down to the drink, sides and preparation while wearing the exact same pair of shoes that both of us had independently bought for the occasion. You may remember Becky as the photographer that taught us how to lose 20 pounds in one photo. You may remember her as the baby sitter ...
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"What?!?!," I can hear you asking...... "Did I miss attempt number two?" No, attempt number two did not work out well enough to even finish it. It found its way to the round file, if you know what I mean! But here is attempt number 3. I have to get these little ideas figured out, because I plan on teaching a mixed media class this January. Let's see what you think of this one. (I apologize in advance for the photo quality! These pics were taken over several days with a variety of poor lighting....
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Do you just love this layout? Well, the girls at scrapbook.com do. This is their choice for the October challenge winner. Debbie Weinhold who created this project has been patiently waiting for the past two weeks for us to get this posted on our blog. She is too nice to complain or ask us to hurry up. She has just been watching and hoping everyday that we would get our act together. Well, Debbie, we are so sorry for the delay! But, we absolutely adore the layout!!! ................................
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Sorry, the blog is a little late today. Gym girl got pulled over.....gggggrrrr! It's my fault. I was speeding. But, still! I could have lived without that! On Monday, I asked any of you who wanted to share your amazing projects with us to send them to me. (tiffany@cosmocricket.com) Well, you do not disappoint! Thank you for all the amazing talent you shared. Keep them coming. I have a lot of amazing stuff to show, so don't get discouraged if yours is still in my inbox. I will get it on ...
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