Category Archives: Distressing

Old Friends

Posted on March 15, 2012 by buffycooper

I’ve been digging out some of the stamps that are buried on the bottom of the stamp stack.  I have a really bad habit of using new stamps and forgetting some of the older treasures.  So – here’s one that … Continue reading →

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Leather & Metal

Posted on March 11, 2012 by buffycooper

I was playing with the new Petite Purse die tonight, and wondered if I could make a briefcase with it.  I’m thinking it needs to be a little more square, so I’ll have to “futz” with the die.  But I … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by buffycooper

My dearest husband is, among other things, a licensed electrician.  We own an electrical contracting company.  And, if I do say so myself,  he’s the best around.  My older son, who works with him, is right behind him in skills.  … Continue reading →

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So Many Techniques….

Posted on February 8, 2012 by buffycooper

…I don’t know where to start!  My stamping goodies came all week; I’ve had a package every day.  But I’ve been so busy, I just didn’t have time to even look at them.  My afternoon appointment was canceled today, so … Continue reading →

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Awash with Flowers in Linen

Posted on January 10, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s the card we made at our Technique class.  I love the look of the flowers on the “linen,” but I’m not sure it works as well with larger images.  Here’s the other “Faux Fabric” card I did, and I … Continue reading →

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Faux Fabric

Posted on January 2, 2012 by buffycooper

Happy 2012!  I’m getting ready for the first technique class of the year, and this is one of our techniques for this week.  I saw the idea first on Jan Diercks’ blog.  There are one or two blogs I try … Continue reading →

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Vintage Inchies

Posted on December 1, 2011 by buffycooper

I’m going to brag a little.  Since I’m a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, I’ve already seen (and have a copy) of the Occasions mini catalog, and I’ve seen the Sale-a-bration catalog.  And I got to place an order from the Occasions … Continue reading →

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Young Vermillion

Posted on November 28, 2011 by buffycooper

We had the best Thanksgiving!  Mike & I spent the whole weekend at our mountain house.  The kids came down Thursday night; the boys usually don’t come with us for extended stays (i.e. more than a few hours), because it’s … Continue reading →

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Distressed Christmas

Posted on October 20, 2011 by buffycooper

It’s swap time again!  I love to swap cards with my friends, because I get so many great ideas.  And the way we swap is really fun.  With most swaps I’ve participated in, everyone sends all their cards to one … Continue reading →

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Birthday Doilies and a Fun Quiz!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by buffycooper

I found the most fun quiz.  Ok – it was probably fun, because I got a pretty decent score.  It’s a “hue test,” and you line up colors from lightest to darkest – or the other way around.  I have … Continue reading →

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