Monthly Archives: January 2012

Searching for Eggs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by buffycooper

I loved coloring Easter Eggs when I was a kid.  I was never patient enough to get a really deep color (go figure!), but my brother was.  He used to get some of the most gorgeous colors.  Of course, he … Continue reading →

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P.S. I Love You

Posted on January 28, 2012 by buffycooper

I pulled a 9-5 at the office today, and I loved every minute!  I had a workshop with my club members, then made the projects for the members who couldn’t be there.  When I left, it was getting a little … Continue reading →

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Cheerful Treat

Posted on January 27, 2012 by buffycooper

I have a group of stamping friends, and every now and then, we participate in a card swap.  It’s a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to get ideas.  With most swaps, you send all your cards to … Continue reading →

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Everyday Enchantment

Posted on January 26, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s a card we made Wednesday using Sale-a-bration freebies.  I love the Everyday Enchantment designer series paper, and, of course, it goes with the Fresh Vintage Stamp set and Everyday Enchantment ribbon  brad pack.  If you hostess a $400 minimum … Continue reading →

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Poppies and Limeade with Pear Flowers

Posted on January 24, 2012 by buffycooper

This will be a quick post, because I have to get up at 5 a.m. tomorrow.  Bleh.  I know, I know.  A lot of you get up at that time or earlier every day.  But let me tell you – … Continue reading →

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Hearts and Moonlight

Posted on January 23, 2012 by buffycooper

Have you ever wondered, “What punch would go really well with this stamp?” or “I wonder if this image will fit in this punch?”  Well – you can wonder no more!  I have some terrific punch templates for all the … Continue reading →

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High Flying Birthday Wishes!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by buffycooper

I love the men in my life; I really, really do!  My dad, my husband, brothers, sons, nephews…they’re wonderful!  But men and women are so different (duh!); I can’t believe someone spent huge amounts of government grant money to come … Continue reading →

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Snippets from San Antonio

Posted on January 21, 2012 by buffycooper

Doesn’t that look lovely?  In Virginia today there is snow and ice, so this looks like heaven right now!  The Stampin’ Up!® Leadership convention in San Antonio is over, and while I had to cancel my trip, I was able … Continue reading →

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Easy Dresden Flowers

Posted on January 19, 2012 by buffycooper

Look how easy it is to create Dresden flowers for your quilting or other projects!  With this die and your Big Shot, you can cut 6-8 layers of cotton fabric at one time. This die available now in the Occasions … Continue reading →

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Peeking Gnomes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by buffycooper

So this is why you don’t see gnomes every day!!  They’re hiding in the flowers.  It’s harder to see in the picture, but there is a little gnome hat peeking over the tops of the flowers.  I wanted to do … Continue reading →

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