Monthly Archives: December 2012

You’re Never Too Old To Blow Bubbles and Other Things I Learned in 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by buffycooper

I always like to learn from my mistakes.  Really, I’d rather learn from other people’s mistakes, but if I have to make them, I want to learn something.  So here are a few things I learned in 2012. Even after … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Laughs

Posted on December 30, 2012 by buffycooper

I’ve mentioned before that when I get new stamps, I tend to ignore my lovely older ones.  So I pulled out some “old” stamps today from the Stampin’ Up! annual catalog.  Actually, Everything Eleanor has only been in the US … Continue reading →

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Thinking of You

Posted on December 30, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s another sneak peek from the Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog.  I used the “Just Thinking” single stamp inked with markers and the Collage Curios set.  The little images in that set fit perfectly in the soda pop tops. I love … Continue reading →

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Secret Garden

Posted on December 28, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s one of the cards I made today for craft day.  I used the Secret Garden set from the Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog, as well as the Window Frame framliets (by Sizzix for the Big Shot), and the Print Poetry … Continue reading →

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Tea Time

Posted on December 27, 2012 by buffycooper

This is one of the cards we’ll be making in workshops this month.  I used several products from the new Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog as well as some of my favorites from the annual catalog.  It’s a variation on another … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and Sunshine!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by buffycooper

We’ve had gloomy weather today – snow and ice – so I decided to bring some sunshine and butterflies with this card.  I used products from the Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog and free Sale-a-bration products, as well as some items … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by buffycooper

This was such a wonderful Christmas!  We had a delicious dinner with all the kids, Dad, Mom and Aunt Ruth.  It was so nice to spend time with so many family members – and, of course, we all got great … Continue reading →

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Over the River

Posted on December 24, 2012 by buffycooper

…and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go! Ok – we didn’t have to cross a river or drive through woods. But this was my grandparents’ house. My aunt lives there now, and she always has a Christmas Eve … Continue reading →

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A Card from Harriet

Posted on December 22, 2012 by buffycooper

I got this card in the mail today from my friend Harriet Garrison.  Harriet teaches classes at a local craft store, and it’s easy to see why they’re sell-outs.  She’s amazing. I love this card!  It uses the mitten punch … Continue reading →

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Available Now!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by buffycooper

A lot of people have been waiting to buy the new Stampin’ Up! paper trimmer until the cutting and scoring replacement blades were available.  Wait no longer!  They’re here! The paper trimmer is item #126889 ($29.95) Cutting blades – #126995 … Continue reading →

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