tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58726035368855112852024-03-05T15:36:30.405-06:00CreativebutterflyStacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-52058256899035342702012-09-01T14:36:00.000-05:002012-09-01T14:36:32.829-05:00Instagram layout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I used the Citrus Twist June Summer Boardwalk kit to make this 8.5x11 kit. The picture in the layout was taken from inside the school bus as the sun was rising. I used <a href="http://instagram.com/">Instagram</a> to take the picture on my iPhone. For the photo developing, I used <a href="http://printstagr.am/">Printstagram</a> and was very impressed. It does take a little while to receive them (package was from Taiwan) but the quality of the photo and paper it was printed on, was superb! <br />
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<i>Kit Club: Citrus Twist Summer Boardwalk</i><br />
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<i>Misc: Studio Calico wood veneer and Downtown Washi Tape</i>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-68226071673562014442012-08-30T18:40:00.000-05:002012-08-30T18:40:07.302-05:00Kit clubsHello there! It's been a while. I've been busy reading, doing some scrapbooking and getting my boys back to school. I can't believe they are in 2nd and 6th grades. <br />
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On the scrapbooking front, I've been working along on my Project Life album. I enjoy being able to save receipts, tags, school work, etc. I am very excited about the new <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2012/08/introducing-the-childhood-editions/">Childhood editions </a>Becky Higgins will be releasing this fall. I am by no means caught up but I love how easy it has made scrapbooking. </div>
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In addition to Project Life, I have ordered a few kits. I ordered one month from Studio Calico (I have the Elmwood Park kit). I then started investigating kit clubs and found <a href="http://www.citrustwistkits.com/">Citrus Twist</a> and <a href="http://www.gossamerblue.com/">Gossamer Blue</a>. I decided to give them a 6 month try to get me in the mood to make some layouts. I am really enjoying work with kits. I even signed up for a class at Big Picture Classes called <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/kittastic.php">Kit-tastic</a>. I will be sharing some layouts I've done in the coming week/s! </div>
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In the meantime, how about a project? I was also inspired by <a href="http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/2012/07/on-organizinga-notebook-for-everything.html">Mish's custom notebooks</a> that she picked up at Target and decorated. Here is my take... </div>
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Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-27195138549253783742012-07-07T10:10:00.000-05:002012-07-07T10:10:18.322-05:00Summer ReadingI love summertime and having the extra time to read. I have read several books so far this summer. Yes, I did read the ever popular<i> Fifty Shades of Grey</i> trilogy. And though, it's not a literary masterpiece, it is entertaining. I read through all three books within a couple of weeks. I have been enjoying Mary Higgins Clark's novels and have a few on my library hold list. They are easy reads and I love trying to figure out 'who did it'. I also read the classic <i>Redeeming Love</i> by Francine Rivers - amazing! I highly recommend it, you can find it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Love-Francine-Rivers/dp/1590525132/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341673186&sr=8-1&keywords=redeeming+love">here</a>. <br />
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Please let me know what you have been reading. I would love some new titles.Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-47883274683832283142012-02-05T17:34:00.000-06:002012-02-05T17:34:24.181-06:00Papertrey Ink 5th AnniversaryI made a card AND am posting on my blog. There must be some kind of motivation. And there is, PTI is giving away a HUGE prize! Read all about it <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2012/01/5th-anniversary-day-1-2012-team-our-favorite-things.html">here</a>. <br />
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I chose <a href="http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2012/02/papertrey-my-favorite-things.html">Betsy Veldman's</a> card. She is absolutely amazing. Everything she does is creative magic. If I need to make a card in a hurry I always visit her blog for inspiration. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">So, here we are at 2011. I can't even decide what album to use. What size, manufacturer, 3ring binder or punch holes for jump rings?! I saw Ali had a kit for sale at Studio Calico (now sold out) but it was a bit pricey for my budget. I've consided <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/american-crafts/121148-amy-tangerine-the-goods-mini-book/?filters=_amy_tangerine_">Amy Tangerine's mini book</a> and <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/ppa-00518.html?utm_source=amazon&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=productads&utm_content=ppa-00518&kw=ppa-00518&cmp=AMZ">Pink Paislee's wood album</a>. I just don't know. One thing is for sure, I am running out of room to store albums. As for papers and embellies, I want to use up what I already have.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">I have created a board on pinterest called <a href="http://pinterest.com/butterfly/december-daily-ideas/">December Daily Ideas</a> to help inspire me. I sure hope it inspires me soon! </span><span style="font-family: Courier New;">So, blogland, I am asking for your help. Are you creating a December Daily album? </span><span style="font-family: Courier New;">What are you using for an album this year? If you have made more than one December Daily type album, how do you store/display them? Please share your ideas. </span>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-73203861151871634932011-08-07T16:18:00.002-05:002011-08-07T17:53:45.583-05:00ROAD TRIP mini albumThe poor blog has been so neglected. My plan is to pay more attention to it this fall.<br />
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Thought you might enjoy some pictures of our ROAD TRIP album I made. I downloaded Ali Edward's mini class called <a href="http://aliedwards.com/shop/project-classes/scrapbook-on-the-road">Scrapbook On The Road</a>. At $14 US, I highly recommend it. I actually created a lot of the album before I left and took an <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=xprd74020">Iris bin</a> with me to store supplies. I did a lot of the journaling on the road while the memories were fresh. This is the first time I have ever scrapbooked like this and I LOVE the results.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pattern paper is from House of Three called Daily Junque. I painted (after being inspired by Ali) the light blue color for the front and back pages of the album.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This first page is actually a recycled cardboard CD case I covered in pattern paper. I used Tim Holz's tape around the edges. It was a great pocket to stick stuff in. I love the pic - that is my youngest walking to the beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The backside of the CD case. The Elvis stamp is from a scrapbook store called Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs, FL (wish I could of spent more time there - the ladies were fab). The pic is of the family playing "air guitars" in front of Graceland.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I kept every little tid bit I could - receipts, cut up french fry wrappers, etc. I journaled on the back of the White Castle cut out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved picking up postcards to journal on. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did LOTS of journaling.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOVE my new Fujifilm Instax Mini camera!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found this photo op outside a restaurant in Siesta Key, FL. The antique Vespa + Instax camera = perfection!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and the hubby - he took the photo and happened to catch our youngest in the background - LOVE it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably our favorite part of the trip - parasailing! Our youngest decided not to go at the last minute - the oldest LOVED it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More items I picked up along the way. We stopped in Juliette, GA and ate at The Whistle Stop Cafe! Yes, we had fried green tomatoes! The place looks exactly the same - hard to believe the movie is 20 years old.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More postcards.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I kept tack of our gasoline stops - thought it might be neat to look back on the prices someday. On the next page I used transparency and made it a pocket page for receipts, etc.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A receipt from Cootie Coo Creations and Jack in the Box.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made a highlights page - had to spell it wrong to get the letters to fit!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted to list all the states we visited - a tag was perfect for that!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added a glassine bag to slip in all kinds of tidbits at the end. </td></tr>
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I am in love with my little <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4ADBF_enUS333US334&q=instax+mini+instant+film&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1232&bih=710&ion=1&wrapid=tljp1312753436294029&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8830829908350219763&sa=X&ei=KAc_ToCpE8GysALG5JkP&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAA#">Fujifilm Instax mini camera.</a> I think it really added character to the photos I took. I plan to make a couple of scrapbook pages about the trip and call it done. I think I captured enough info in this little album. Also, some photos went in to my <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/">Project Life</a> album. I wish I could remember all the different products I used for this. I know I used some Papertrey ink paper and their stamp set <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/stamps_roadtrip.html">Road Trip</a>, I also used Technique Tuesday's <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/technique-tuesday/111939-are-we-there-yet-by-ali-edwards-clear-stamps/?filters=_technique_tuesday_%2Fstamps">Are We There Yet</a> by Ali Edwards. I used rubons, spray mists, tags, thickers, Tim Holz tapes, stickers - lots of stuff I had laying around. I believe the front, back and several pages were from Scenic Route. It feels good to use up supplies! <br />
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Well, I hope you enjoyed my little album and it inspires you to create something today!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-7067900148651093052011-07-02T11:36:00.000-05:002011-07-02T11:36:44.931-05:00Still alive..It has been so long - sorry! Thought I would share a card a made a while back for a friend of my son. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">There are SO many inspiring photos of crafts, home decor, quotes, books, movies, etc. <a href="http://pinterest.com/butterfly/">Here</a> is a link to my boards. Have fun!</div>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-62862184480067139152011-05-01T08:00:00.001-05:002011-05-01T08:00:08.719-05:00Water for ElephantsI absolutely LOVED this book. I can't wait to see the movie. This is a MUST READ! <br />
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I loved <em>Shelter Me</em> by Juliette Fay. It makes you laugh, cry, think and grateful for your life. I am on a wait list at the library for her latest book <em>Deep Down True</em>.<br />
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What good books have you been reading?Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-62796514162824461952011-03-13T00:11:00.000-06:002011-03-13T00:11:53.687-06:00BookshelfI've recently read a couple of really quick reads. It finished <em>Lift </em>by Kelly Corrigan in one day. This is a great read for Moms. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was inspired by a card Lisa Johnson did a while back, you can see it <a href="http://poppypaperie.typepad.com/poppy_paperie/2011/01/birthday-cards-tags.html">here</a>. I loved how she embossed the card stock and then went over it with white ink. I used a paper towel dabbed in SU whisper white (craft) to brush over my embossed numbers. I used the Cricut Printing Press cartridge to cut out the number 40. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Stamps: PTI birthday bash sentiments</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Cardstock: PTI</em></div><em>Pattern Paper: PTI</em><br />
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<em>Misc: PTI mat stack 1 die, double end banner die, Cuttlebug emboss folder</em><br />
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I have been a bad blogger - sorry! I made these a couple of weeks ago and forgot all the Cricut cartridges I used to make them. I know I used paper doll dress up for the hats and one of the mustaches. <br />
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Hope you have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-4374318428945078952011-01-28T08:00:00.013-06:002011-01-28T08:00:03.822-06:00FOCUS fridayI am participating in Ali Edwards One Little Word class over at Big Picture. My word for the year is FOCUS. I talked about it in <a href="http://creativebutterflynews.blogspot.com/2010/12/saying-good-bye-to-2010.html">this post</a>. I thought I would share a pic of the project.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am using a Lime 8.5x11 We R Memory Keepers album for the project. I love the color of this album. I found some My Minds Eye pattern paper at my local scrapbook store for .20 a piece! I think it goes with the album perfectly. Of course I had to add a couple of butterflies (compliments of a Martha Stewart punch). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Reading and getting healthy are on my list of things to focus on this year. I admit the getting healthy thing is a struggle. I am reading a wonderful book right now called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/031029326X/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link">Made To Crave by Lysa TerKeurst</a> (so I am reading about getting healthy!) I am hoping this will help me discover some things about my over eating. I really like it so far. I will try to remember to write a review when I am done. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you have a GREAT weekend! </div>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-11463384637213854612011-01-27T08:00:00.002-06:002011-01-27T08:00:03.906-06:00Thursday ChirpI thought I would make Thursdays my Cricut day, hence the name Thursday Chirp. I want to push myself to use it more. I've been surfing and finding some amazing projects. I think there is a bit of a learning curve - some cartridges are pretty complicated for my pea brain. My goal is to use it regularly and LEARN! (That would be part of my OLW: FOCUS goals). <br />
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I broke out my Wild Card cartridge, watched several you tube videos and made this little Valentine with matching envelope. I used Core'dinations cardstock that was recommended by several Cricut users. I was very excited to use the cardstock - I've had it for awhile - got it at Hobby Lobby 50% off!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had fun making this. Hope you enjoy it. Please let me know. I LOVE comments. I made it easier to leave comments; you don't have to log in to anything or type a made up word to verify. </div><br />
<em>Stamps: Verve</em><br />
<em>Cardstock: Core'dinations</em><br />
<em>Pattern Paper: Basic Grey</em><br />
<em>Ink: Memento black</em><br />
<em>Misc: Jolee's embellie, pearls, PTI double end banner, button and floss</em><br />
<em>Cricut info : Wild Card cart cut at 4 3/4" (used card, envelope, liner and frame)</em>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-69209463830741853532011-01-25T17:00:00.001-06:002011-01-25T17:00:06.640-06:00PTI Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtxOi2ba3vEK12Aa_1chge10Y7Nu3UidvTJ2TcKaSeADEUrNaOhM7OC3bs6LLWP9-qqRjuRxQvT25BqPKquWsv0MkGTw1zIZihDKSPaz5HD_XO8ytf8JrdEFk3F8OvkBntTn0lJ4ahox1/s1600/bloghoplogo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtxOi2ba3vEK12Aa_1chge10Y7Nu3UidvTJ2TcKaSeADEUrNaOhM7OC3bs6LLWP9-qqRjuRxQvT25BqPKquWsv0MkGTw1zIZihDKSPaz5HD_XO8ytf8JrdEFk3F8OvkBntTn0lJ4ahox1/s1600/bloghoplogo.gif" /></a></div><br />
Nicole issued a challenge to use a stamp set that either hasn't been inked up or hasn't been used in a while. I decided to get out my Signature Series: Dress Form and matching die. Here is what I came up with...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used my FAVORITE PTI die Banner Borders for the top of the card (where the sentiment is). I have used that die so much - it is a must-have!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Stamps: PTI Signature Series:dress form</em></div><em>Cardstock: PTI Rustic white and Pure Poppy</em><br />
<em>Pattern Paper: PTI distressed dots</em><br />
<em>Ink: SU black (craft), PTI tea dye</em><br />
<em>Misc: twine, PTI dies, ribbon, emboss folder, Paper Studio pearls and gems</em><em></em>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-44550540185555599892011-01-24T19:40:00.000-06:002011-01-24T19:40:15.292-06:00Clean and Simple (CAS) MondayHowdy! Long time no blog! Splitcoaststampers has a CAS challenge every Monday and this week it is to use flourishes. I just happen to have a card that I made recently with a flourish! Thought I'd share it with you...<br />
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<em>Stamps: Stampabilities and PTI Daily Designs Sentiments</em><br />
<em>Cardstock: PTI kraft</em><br />
<em>Pattern Paper: none</em><br />
<em>Ink: SU Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo (craft spots)</em><br />
<em>Misc: Jolee's flowers embellie, PTI double ended baner die</em>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-44357463675015022852011-01-13T19:37:00.000-06:002011-01-13T19:37:17.629-06:00Amazing LIFEWell, I started 2011 with good intentions but the days have gotten away from me. I plan to refocus and start creating this weekend. <br />
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My 92 year old grandmother passed away just after midnight Monday night. The funeral was today. She lived an amazing life with my grandfather (who passed in 1999). They traveled the world. I remember their trips would be for a month at a time. I remember them bringing me souvenirs from all over the world; a purse from Africa, pajamas from China, etc. I remember going to their house to view slides (this was the 70s and 80s) on a projector, of all the amazing and fantastic places they had been. I remember staring at a majestic photo of the Great Wall of China that hung in their home. It was something like this...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grandfather worked for Standard Oil and in the mid-60s they lived on the island of Antigua for a year. I found this picture of Antigua. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Uzc8ERJp-eZLKqLomn0UEDtj63Gxf0RPrdcLyxbkER_euLh05FgqgHL596l15scub6Um2mN094Lqh3gYzoykGQLosVt9DMLKUE1TChYoA5CIRRgYShdRETLAnn31uxzAy5GtzJ26n3IT/s1600/antigua.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Uzc8ERJp-eZLKqLomn0UEDtj63Gxf0RPrdcLyxbkER_euLh05FgqgHL596l15scub6Um2mN094Lqh3gYzoykGQLosVt9DMLKUE1TChYoA5CIRRgYShdRETLAnn31uxzAy5GtzJ26n3IT/s320/antigua.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After he retired he did some consulting work and they lived in Venezula. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvGioj3apnvn8LXMrw-ZSPPVhERIVKMwkRnBuYquP1y5NmelMny3DnU1hEbwRq4w4GbbXv2a2YPzs1RDvrdwguy4RFA8R0jo7N-ZpLkXLxhirDLtfPIa83_1D2gKnoZ-5FAQS7lfeKJny/s1600/imagesCAR1A80U.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvGioj3apnvn8LXMrw-ZSPPVhERIVKMwkRnBuYquP1y5NmelMny3DnU1hEbwRq4w4GbbXv2a2YPzs1RDvrdwguy4RFA8R0jo7N-ZpLkXLxhirDLtfPIa83_1D2gKnoZ-5FAQS7lfeKJny/s1600/imagesCAR1A80U.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wonder if they saw any waterfalls like that while living there? Beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also lived in Tanzania...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb8gpiiqvKXaNc1LGiH5SMItyTB5oKRevSEVaWMbvoceQrLQ47gOD7goe4KUr6SyO-N00xCRQVYm1do0Hs6188UtsMB0EFw-TOKbJ5RNUY-42hOJ_D43wjJz17YIXVhOF7QJKIZ8yPWk-/s1600/images+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb8gpiiqvKXaNc1LGiH5SMItyTB5oKRevSEVaWMbvoceQrLQ47gOD7goe4KUr6SyO-N00xCRQVYm1do0Hs6188UtsMB0EFw-TOKbJ5RNUY-42hOJ_D43wjJz17YIXVhOF7QJKIZ8yPWk-/s1600/images+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What an amazing life. Both her and my grandpa were from small towns in Kansas. Growing up, I bet they never imagined where life would take them. She was generous, kind, and loving. I am blessed to have known her, let alone be her granddaughter. </div><br />
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Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-68592414949257903932011-01-02T20:22:00.000-06:002011-01-02T20:22:22.675-06:00Christmas Thank You'sThis is going to be a quick post. I wanted to share a couple of Christmas Thank You cards I've made. <br />
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In 2011, my first born will be ten (that's a decade folks). My baby will be six. My husband will celebrate his fortieth birthday. And I will have my twentieth high school reunion. Crazy stuff! <br />
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Since I am getting older and time is flying by, I have decided to participate in <a href="http://aliedwards.com/blog/one-little-word">Ali Edward's One Little Word challenge</a>. I have chosen the word FOCUS. I have been reading and rereading <a href="http://www.happiness-project.com/">The Happiness Project</a>. It has inspired me to focus on certain areas of my life. I need to focus on completing a number of projects. I need to focus on my health; weight loss being priority one. I need to focus on God and reading His word. I need to focus on simplifying and organizing. I need to focus on learning new skills (photography, digital scrapbooking, photo editing). I need to focus on being a better parent, better wife, better daughter and better friend. And I need to focus on this ole' blog! <br />
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What are your plans/resolutions for 2011? Do you have One Little Word? <br />
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I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve. <br />
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Here's to a healthy and prosperous 2011! Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-79022376072075457522010-12-31T01:47:00.000-06:002010-12-31T01:47:23.811-06:00Shutterfly promo follow upI wanted to follow up on the Shutterfly promotion I mentioned in <a href="http://creativebutterflynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/shutterfly-promotion.html">this post</a> and share a picture of my completed card. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf7Ju4bKEZky6hPWpva8JpLtln_4rSw2AI3CltBtO5YoVjQj6LcM0NbFkyUt5iFX7EP0meuZEw2yELdpVT9oSEgtpl6OOhaIjk3xRj4Q3W6mAhDe44sPhoimRve-VP9maLALkrrjY1pmc/s1600/vpy%253D0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf7Ju4bKEZky6hPWpva8JpLtln_4rSw2AI3CltBtO5YoVjQj6LcM0NbFkyUt5iFX7EP0meuZEw2yELdpVT9oSEgtpl6OOhaIjk3xRj4Q3W6mAhDe44sPhoimRve-VP9maLALkrrjY1pmc/s320/vpy%253D0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The card was a folded 5x7. I was able to add another photo to the inside and a Bible verse. I can't tell you how pleased I was with the results. They did a terrific job. Shutterfly gave me 50 of these cards for free! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank You Shutterfly!</div> Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-69121024817728577112010-12-28T22:21:00.002-06:002010-12-28T22:50:11.290-06:00Happy AnniversaryI"m baaaaaack! Did you have a good Christmas? We sure did. We went to a beautiful candlelight service at our church on Christmas Eve. Two ladies at our church can sing like no body's business. I could listen to them all day. At the end of service the whole congregation stands, with our candles lit, and we sing Silent Night. I doubt there was a dry eye in the place. I get goosebumps thinking about it. After church we went to my Mom and Dad's, ate lots of food and opened lots of presents. Then we repeated that on Christmas Day. Santa was very generous!<br />
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Ok, how about a card?! <br />
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My parents wedding anniversary is in less than two weeks so I made a card for them. I decided to use a new file from <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe</a> called <em>This Cake is All Heart </em>(this is a BRAND NEW file and will be released soon) to make this cake-shaped card. <br />
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It was super easy to cut out with my NEW <em>aqua </em>Cricut Expression (purchased on Black Friday - my sister-in-law and I pulled an ALL-NIGHTER!) and Sure Cuts A Lot. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoeybWY2lETXNKtLc75yAQ3hG8Ubyzd8tTGnyzUOX5nC2s5fbbyAZcUrnrCcG44yuAI4TqFvtA2ZFUNb336rNYmpkiCSLpIkkCjG7n-efMM1deI9HgVa9btJCaU8itDCVpSJTmtutQdGg/s1600/cricut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoeybWY2lETXNKtLc75yAQ3hG8Ubyzd8tTGnyzUOX5nC2s5fbbyAZcUrnrCcG44yuAI4TqFvtA2ZFUNb336rNYmpkiCSLpIkkCjG7n-efMM1deI9HgVa9btJCaU8itDCVpSJTmtutQdGg/s1600/cricut.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sorry, I know this is a tiny picture but it gives you an idea of the wonderful color.</div><br />
My Mom's birthday is January 1, yep, she's a New Years Baby. So I'd better get to work on a birthday card ASAP!<br />
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<em>Stamps: Stampabilities and PTI</em><br />
<em>Cut File : <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/">The Cutting Cafe's</a> This Cake is All Heart (to be released soon)</em><br />
<em>Cardstock: SU white</em><br />
<em>Pattern Paper: PTI</em><br />
<em>Ink: SU Cherry Cobbler and Versamagic Red Magic</em><br />
<em>Misc: Cuttlebug emboss folder, SU punches, PTI dies, Martha Stewart twine</em>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872603536885511285.post-43438816493820964282010-12-14T23:38:00.000-06:002010-12-14T23:38:20.103-06:00Turkey day thank youHave you thanked your Thanksgiving Day hostess? Well, I am about to. I am popping this baby in the mail tomorrow morning. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7cnDbMU-y7gy-2726xu49CNqqjrdPqYi3uskrUzod8UlsuizOIRSrGu3ShBZRMSLINNO5BM5cyg-b6vI64UGLqIOMnl7y8THK7IQFguEG7NIEVIsuIpj7DPLeLvJ2T0SvFR684oD3sdL/s1600/DSCF1274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7cnDbMU-y7gy-2726xu49CNqqjrdPqYi3uskrUzod8UlsuizOIRSrGu3ShBZRMSLINNO5BM5cyg-b6vI64UGLqIOMnl7y8THK7IQFguEG7NIEVIsuIpj7DPLeLvJ2T0SvFR684oD3sdL/s400/DSCF1274.JPG" width="336" /></a></div><em>Stamps: SU and Clear Dollar Stamps</em><br />
<em>Cardstock: PTI</em><br />
<em>Pattern Paper: PTI</em><br />
<em>Ink: Versamagic</em><br />
<em>Misc: SU ribbon, PTI dies</em>Stacy Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511574770045533883noreply@blogger.com1