Monthly Archives: July 2011

Tangerine Flowers

Posted on July 29, 2011 by buffycooper

Today is errand day. I’m running errands with “the man,” so that always doubles up the errand list. Then I need to vacuum the pool, unless one of the boys gets home first and does it. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Framed Cherries

Posted on July 28, 2011 by buffycooper

I had totally forgotten about the little tags from the matchbox die! I’m having so much fun using them. Punches are easier and quicker, of course, but these tags are so unique and fun. AND you can cut them from … Continue reading →

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“Tea”rific

Posted on July 27, 2011 by buffycooper

I love days like today…sunny with blue skies, and just warm outside. It’s lovely – only about 87 degrees, which I guess is hot if you haven’t had upper 90s plus! A group of us will be doing a “blog … Continue reading →

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Thinking of You

Posted on July 26, 2011 by buffycooper

I had the best time stamping last night! Whenever I know I’m going to have “down time” waiting, I try to take a book to read or a project to work on. Yesterday, I stamped several sheets of images on … Continue reading →

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I Feel Cooler Already!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by buffycooper

I’m not trying to rush Christmas, and I’m not doing a “Christmas in July.” But it was so hot, I thought maybe a snow card would cool me off a bit. The mister took his camera with him, and the … Continue reading →

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How Hot Is It?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by buffycooper

Really hot. After my workshop today, Mike met me at the office and asked if I wanted to ride with him to look at a couple projects. Of course I went, and it took longer than we thought, so we … Continue reading →

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Framed Flowers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by buffycooper

I saw a wonderful idea from France Martin today. She embossed the designer frame, then embossed the Flower Garden flower inside it. Genius, right? And it’s so easy. You just line it up, then add 7 (yes, seven!) layers … Continue reading →

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Today’s Challenge…

Posted on July 21, 2011 by buffycooper

…is to find something my husband cannot do. By profession, he’s an electrician and a real estate broker. We figure if people aren’t selling or buying houses, they’ll be fixing them up, so either way, we have work. By calling, … Continue reading →

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Convention Highlights

Posted on July 20, 2011 by buffycooper

It’s 3:30 a.m., and I’m wide awake. Don’t ask me why, because at 10:30, I was really tired. I’ve been stamping today, but I can’t show you yet, because it’s for a swap I’m participating in. Instead, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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A Million Daisies

Posted on July 18, 2011 by buffycooper

Well, maybe just two daisies. Sandy used Fabulous Florets and a die-cut daisy on her Make & Take card Friday, and Rachel had the great idea to use the daisy on the embossed greenery. I used Beyond the Garden designer … Continue reading →