Monthly Archives: June 2011

Carpe Chocolate

Posted on June 30, 2011 by buffycooper

I wanted to use a new stamp I bought last week, so I created a “hybrid” card.  My printer is wonky and always smears the ink, so I had to work with it a little, but I’m pleased with the … Continue reading →

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Victorian Pennants

Posted on June 29, 2011 by buffycooper

Today was a whirlwind!  I planned and cut paper for the technique class tomorrow, and then I wanted to work on the Victorian Pennants project before I started on a project for Mike.  (I always think “Victorian Penance” when I … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Skies

Posted on June 28, 2011 by buffycooper

I didn’t get to stay home all day yesterday as planned, but it ended up being a good thing.  I got to hang out with Mike, which is always nice.  One of our errands took us by our office and … Continue reading →

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Just Dance

Posted on June 27, 2011 by buffycooper

Today is a rainy Monday, and unlike Karen Carpenter, I love rainy days and Mondays.  Usually Monday is my “at home/catch up” day.  So today I plan to do laundry, catch up on housework and other projects, stamp and cook … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Embellishment Junkie

Posted on June 25, 2011 by buffycooper

Sandy & I went to The Great American Scrapbook Convention that was in Chantilly, VA, today.  WOW!  It was so much fun, and I got a ton of ideas.  There were vendors from many, many rubber stamp and scrapbooking companies, … Continue reading →

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Life Is Like…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by buffycooper

…a simile.  Or a bowl of cherries.  Or (my favorite) a box of chocolates.  I get the chocolate.  Looking at it, you never know what the center will be like until you dive in.  But cherries? I guess it could … Continue reading →

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Cherish Friendship

Posted on June 23, 2011 by buffycooper

We had a great time at the stamping club this morning.  Wendy brought a sample of wedding invitations she had made.  Gorgeous!  I almost wanted to have a “vow renewal” just to get her to make our invitations.  They were … Continue reading →

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Embossed Florets

Posted on June 22, 2011 by buffycooper

Wow – this has been a crazy week!  Is it really only Tuesday?  I made this last night, but forgot to post it.  How ditzy is that?  Anyway – this was fun, and I got to use several products from … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by buffycooper

 This is a repost of one of Mike’s blogs.  It made me cry, so I had to “steal” it.  Have a great day! Happy Father’s Day A man came home from a long day of work.  He was exhausted.    He … Continue reading →

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A Little of This and That

Posted on June 19, 2011 by buffycooper

First, to everyone who has called, e-mailed, texted or otherwise contacted me to ask – Rachel is doing very well.  The surgery went wonderfully, and she should be feeling much better once the surgery effects wear off.  It was a … Continue reading →

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