tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78314518657728614642024-03-05T08:44:37.539-05:00Little Bit Of LifeSharing my love of card making, scrapbooking and papercrafting.Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12654113137351608125noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-82038084328504475012011-05-28T22:16:00.000-04:002011-05-28T22:16:45.291-04:00She's Coming Home!!!I'm so happy to report that my daughter, Corporal Kristina Lockhart Beko will be coming back from her 7 month deployment to Afghanistan in just a few days! Just a couple of weeks ago, she was promoted to Corporal which was her second meritorious promotion since joining the United States Marines. We are so very proud of her and her accomplishments and the fact that she serves her country with pride.<br />
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While I wasn't able to participate in the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend blog hop this year, I did want to post and thank all the wonderful cardmakers out there for their time and talents in keeping our military members supplied with cards to send home. Kristina loved receiving the boxes that Sandy sent to her and her fellow Marines did as well. Lots of family and friends of ours received so many beautiful hand made cards thanks to all you wonderful card makers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!<br />
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I thought I'd share a few pictures that she took while in Afghanistan. I hope you enjoy them!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kristina with all the cards she received for her 21st Birthday</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caleb, Kristina, JB and Luque! I can't wait to hug them all! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-83661873676429904282011-04-03T00:37:00.000-04:002011-04-03T00:37:14.911-04:00Purse-onally I Think Your The Best!Hi Friends!<br />
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Hope you are all having a great weekend. I worked today (boo) and then took some pictures of a dear friends daughter for her Senior Prom. Ashlynn was just gorgeous. It's hard to believe that 3 years ago my daughter was attending her Senior Prom and now she's a United States Marine currently deployed in Afghanistan. Where does the time go?<br />
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Here's a few photos of the gorgeous young lady I photographed today.<br />
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Today, I am sharing a card I made with a GinaK Designs stamp set by Rupa Shevde called Retro Boutique.<br />
These purses are just too cute. I paper pieced them after stamping the image and then cut the image out with my Nestabilities. Patterned paper is Basic Grey. I added buttons and bling for my accents.<br />
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Today was a total washout. Nothing but Severe Weather.. Rain, Wind, Tornadoes and over 5 inches of rain in some parts of my area. We got almost 4 inches, but my parents got over 5 inches. Luckily no damage to our house but the high winds did damage our shed out back.<br />
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So, today was a perfect day to make some cards. I had the day off of work because I have to work on Saturday... *BOO! <br />
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I used a sketch to make my card today. This sketch is from StampTV and I just loved it.<br />
Here is a picture of the sketch:<br />
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Stamps: Cherry Blossom by Rubber Stampede; Sentiment stamp from GinaK Designs<br />
Paper: Card base is GinaK Designs 120lb base weight white cardstock. Patterned paper is Basic Grey.<br />
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black -Stampin Up Regal Rose for the shading around the image.<br />
Accessories: Nestabilities: Scalloped Rectangles, Beaded Circles and Fancy Tags. Pearls for embellies.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my card today. I'll be back tomorrow with another!<br />
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I've been under the weather all week with "Spring Time Allergies". The pollen count here in Florida has been way above normal and low and behold I've been bed ridden for 3 days with a nasty chest cold compliments of the allergies. YUCK! I'm actually missing the baby shower of very dear friend's daughter today because I don't want to pass this on to her or anyone else for that matter. I'm really bummed about missing the shower but just can't take a chance on getting the mother to be sick.<br />
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Before I share my card with you, please take note that the deadline to mail in your Easter Cards is March 18th and the deadline for Mother's Day Cards is March 31st.<br />
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Now on to my card... this cute little bunny is from Darcy's and I have had him for years. I love inking him up at Easter time! I colored him with copics and cut him out with my scalloped rectangle nesties. I sponged around the corners before I removed the image with Ranger Distress Ink "Broken China". I added a little piece of ribbon and then my sentiment.<br />
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If you haven't already looked around the Operation Write Home website, might I suggest you take a peek at the <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/involved.html">"Get Involved"</a> page. Every little bit counts in helping support our troops.<br />
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<b><u>Trivia Question: </u></b><br />
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How many members of my family are actively serving in the military at this time? <br />
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For each correct answer, I will donate .25 cents to OWH. Leave your answer in the comments section. Oh.. and you can find the answer to this question on the Operation Write Home website.. you might have to do a little digging.. but it's there. Your answer must be posted by midnight on Monday March 7th to count.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed your visit and make sure your next stop is <a href="http://wannastamp.blogspot.com/">Michelle</a><br />
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So, I decided to try out this weeks sketch challenge from OWH Starts and Stamps..<br />
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Here's my first card: I used K&Co design paper. I distressed the DP and then inked the edges with Distress Ink. The sentiment is from Just Right Stamps. The embellies are also from K& Co. <br />
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Have a great night everyone! <br />
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Two of my dear friends came over and we spent the day and into the night making cards for Operation Write Home. It was a successful day, with almost 30 cards made by the three of us. I wish we could have done more, but, we will have more get togethers soon!<br />
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Here's a collage of the cards we did get finished.<br />
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Thanks to Lynn and Amanda for helping me make these great cards! <br />
I'll be back tomorrow with another post! Have a Happy Monday!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-21485309599513737122010-09-06T22:30:00.000-04:002010-09-06T22:30:48.875-04:00Happy Birthday to My BFF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5l75092xFn3Dn9OFVVopfixyJyQ2PF3udsXnobpVENJdqY2rMaOSlow8VK3dR_O_MmjZjBJCOpv2uzckB6uzs2EKQlMyDwbEBveuGYGDVqCb7FoFxMMB132ACKMJNuZDjdoa2858iYQ/s1600/DSC_5027a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5l75092xFn3Dn9OFVVopfixyJyQ2PF3udsXnobpVENJdqY2rMaOSlow8VK3dR_O_MmjZjBJCOpv2uzckB6uzs2EKQlMyDwbEBveuGYGDVqCb7FoFxMMB132ACKMJNuZDjdoa2858iYQ/s320/DSC_5027a.jpg" /></a></div>Kelli Sue Barrett Pittman. Born September 7th, and has been my best friend for the past 16 years. We've been through lots of ups and downs, laughed, cried, and always been there for each other.<br />
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I am blessed to have such a wonderful friend. Kelli is one of the most caring, thoughtful and generous persons I have ever known. She's got my back, just like I have hers. She is beautiful on the inside and out. She is like a sister to me.<br />
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Kelli, I hope you have a wonderful birthday, filled with love and all the things that make you happy. You are an amazing friend, amazing mother and I know that God has great plans for you. <br />
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Always remember you are loved and cherished by so many people, especially me!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-34592267747039647222010-09-06T22:16:00.000-04:002010-09-06T22:16:00.724-04:00Operation Write Home - Birthday Bash!Saturday, I'm having some friends over to make cards for Operation Write Home. I am very excited to get together for a day of friendship and crafting for a great cause. <br />
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My goal is to make at least 100 cards to send to our troops! If you are local and would like to join us, please do! <br />
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Hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. I had a nice one even though the weather wasn't that great. Good thing, the work week will be short!<br />
I should have another card to share with you tomorrow night.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-73661303578158963182010-08-26T21:47:00.000-04:002010-08-26T21:47:03.397-04:00Missing You is Ruff!Hi Everyone! I promised I'd be back tonight with some cards to share. I had such a fun time making these cards! <br />
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I followed a tutorial I found at Gina K's Stamp TV found <a href="http://stamptv.ning.com/video/reverse-nestabilities">here</a><br />
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The first card is made with a new stamp I purchased at StampFest in Orlando back in June. I bought it from Inky Antics and just love this little dog and the sentiment that goes with it.<br />
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The last card I used one of my Gorjus Girls stamps by Sugar Nellie. I just love this little girl. Again, I used the Gina K reverse nestabilities technique. It's really very easy to do and I love the look of these cards!<br />
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I am hoping to get some cards made this weekend. I'm currently planning a get together to make cards for the troops for <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/">Operation Write Home</a>. September is their big Birthday Bash and I'd love to send them a great big batch of cards! I'm looking to have the stamping get together on September 11th. If you are in the area and would like to join me, please let me know! I'd love to have you! <br />
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Card Details:<br />
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Stamps: Inky Antics and Gorjus Girls<br />
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black<br />
Coloring: Copic Markers<br />
Cardstock: Stampin Up<br />
Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Folder Swiss Dots<br />
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Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful Friday!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-53646313051663985372010-08-26T00:13:00.000-04:002010-08-26T00:13:08.492-04:00A Busy Summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YKcMq0Acox_vW5txxBtoznNtIFJ1lgslpnl2ofdVCO5CHlziMXvKx_MHN-1WfcbyepNN1DjYc_sXpCEgxwD4VxikEK9EBraMNqF3D4-YP3cFW9gGNWtovl4Beq4zUktMyJ1pDzU_XKs/s1600/DSC_4693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YKcMq0Acox_vW5txxBtoznNtIFJ1lgslpnl2ofdVCO5CHlziMXvKx_MHN-1WfcbyepNN1DjYc_sXpCEgxwD4VxikEK9EBraMNqF3D4-YP3cFW9gGNWtovl4Beq4zUktMyJ1pDzU_XKs/s320/DSC_4693.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6EjVYRw457QRoNS6xSGSFb3sb-cifznCDjPz8sEizf_Vo1FEmkdaBqAGDnOJTXGwMZR41zyjPNwxnzE11Ly6WsFfjWxbq0iqwB-CxT7ddBxcUl-InL3U9cJBzOfM6ecd6rlSIKb2F20/s1600/DSC_4633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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We've also been spending a lot of time on the boat this year. The weather has been so gorgeous this summer but extremely hot! I really enjoy boating. It is so relaxing to be out on the water.<br />
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That's it for now.. Hope you all are well and ready to start seeing some cards! I'm ready to start stamping again!<br />
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Hugs!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-21602180419907003872010-06-20T17:35:00.001-04:002010-06-20T17:38:34.800-04:00Happy Father's Day!Today is the day we celebrate or remember that special Dad in our life. I am so blessed to have a wonderful Dad. This is my Dad... <br />
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Today, I have a couple of cards to share. Yesterday, I went to StampFest in Orlando and had a wonderful day with my friends Lynn and Amanda. I got lots of great new stamping things that I can't wait to play with... Here's a couple of photos of all my goodies.<br />
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Both cards are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic Markers. The first card is for my Dad...<br />
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This card I made for my husband and the father of my children. I am also blessed to have such a great husband. I love you sweetie!<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful day spending time with your family!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-81314606578915656952010-06-15T21:48:00.000-04:002010-06-15T21:48:37.782-04:00S & S Sketch Challenge #21Good Evening! I don't know how the weather is where you live, but here in Florida it is HOT!!!!!!!!<br />
This morning when I got up it was 90 degrees. Our high today was 97 with a heat index over 100 degrees! UGH. It's only mid June... I can't imagine how hot it will be in July and August which are our really hot months.<br />
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This week Karen gave us a great sketch to work with. I strayed a little bit from the original..using an Oval image instead of a square image. <br />
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Here's the Sketch:<br />
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Stamps: Just Rite Stamps - Breath of Spring Borders<br />
Colored with Copics- Crystal Effects on Tulips; Red Stickles on border<br />
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Thanks for stopping by tonight. I'd love to hear your comments on my card.Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-35249843794353343002010-06-13T20:16:00.000-04:002010-06-14T23:43:45.883-04:00Enjoyed the Sunshine Today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Hi everyone.. I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend! I had a nice one myself. I have a few photos to share from my day today boating with my dad and cousin Josef. I have a couple of cards to share too, so sit tight and bear with me...<br />
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Josef is really great at wakeboarding and we spent the afternoon on Tampa Bay soaking in the sunshine and heat! <br />
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As we headed into the bay, we saw a wonderful display of Sailboats...<br />
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We headed to a popular boating place called Beer Can Island...but it was a little too crowded for us to anchor down and slip onto the island, so we just circled the island and headed back towards downtown Tampa..<br />
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Now my cards to share....<br />
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I also made a card for a friend of mine's little girl Gabriella to give to her father for Father's Day. I love this GinaK designs stamp called " With Daddy's Help". The designer paper is Basic Grey and I colored the image with Copics. <br />
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I'm also excited that this weekend my friend Lynn is coming over and we are going to be card making fools. I have about 7 cards I need to make for myself to give to people and then I'm planning on making more for the troops. <br />
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My daughter will be deploying soon to Afghanistan. She already told me that she wants OWH to send her boxes of cards to share with her unit. <br />
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I hope everyone is geared up for summer! It's HOT as heck here in Florida. I hope to have another card to share with you tomorrow night!<br />
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Have a great evening and thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Good Morning! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! If you are following the hop in order you just came from<a href="http://stamptasticcreations.blogspot.com/"> Heather's</a> blog Stamptastic Creations. To start at the beginning of the hop, please start at the <a href="http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/">Stars and Stripes Blog. </a><br />
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If you are just learning about Operation Write Home, you are in for something! I am so proud to be a cardmaker for OWH and help give our servicemen and women something to send home to their loved ones. We are a group of cardmakers focused on making hand made cards for our troops to send back home to their loved ones. We make cards for all occasions: all the major holidays, birthdays, thinking of you, and Any Hero cards which are cards we send to the soldiers to thank them for their service and send encouragement to them while they are deployed. You can find a wealth of information on the <a href="http://www.operationwritehome.org/">Operation Write Home</a> website. They also have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/opwritehome">Facebook</a> page and two blogs. <br />
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My daughter is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. My husband is retired from the Army. My Grandfather was a Colonel in the Army during WW2. My brother Stephen served during the Persian Gulf War in the Army. My Uncle Wayne served his whole career in the United States Coast Guard. My cousin Jim served in the Navy and Air Force. My brother in law Jim, served in the Air Force. <br />
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As you can see I have a strong line of military pride in my family. Memorial Day is an important day to our family as we remember the fallen heroes that have made our country the best place to live on earth. I am grateful for all of the branches of Service that defend our freedom and ensure that my family sleeps safely every night. The pride that I feel as my daughter serves as one of the Fewer and Proud is indescribable. Thank you to all of the past, present and future servicemen and women who defend our country and serve it so well!<br />
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The theme for our blog hop is " Miss You". My card is dedicated to the memory of my brother who passed away in 2007 and to my daughter who I miss everyday as she is away from home serving our country. <br />
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My card is made with the Red White and Blue theme with a Tilda stamp from Magnolia. I colored this cutie with Copic Markers. I cut out Tilda and popped her up with dimensionals to give the card a little extra zip.<br />
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We would love to recruit some new card makers for OWH. Even if you are new to card making, please think about joining us in this great cause. Our soldiers LOVE cards of any kind! There are some wonderful tutorials on the OWH website and especially on the<a href="http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/"> Stars and Stamps </a>blog! The Facebook site is a great place to ask questions and get answers from all the cardmakers. Don't be shy... we'd love to have you join in our passion to make these cards for our troops!<br />
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The next stop on the hop is <a href="http://beantowngrasshopper.blogspot.com/2010/05/im-so-amazed-by-everyone-participating.html">Deborah at Thoughts of a Grasshopper</a>. I know you'll enjoy her creation! She does fabulous work! Please leave a comment if you stopped by today. I'd love to hear from you!<br />
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Have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!<br />
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So, since I last posted, my daughter has moved to her permanent duty station in North Carolina. I was blessed to be able to travel there on Mother's Day Weekend to spend some time with her and see her new home. My husband and I drove her car up to her and boy was she ever happy! She's been without her car since October. I was a little worried she might have forgotten how to drive. LOL <br />
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I've been busy lately making cards for <a href="http://www.operationwritehome.org/">Operation Write Home.</a> For those of you who know me, you know that this is an organization near and dear to my heart. This Saturday, on Memorial Day Weekend, I will be participating in my third blog hop with OWH. I hope you'll take a few minutes this weekend to visit the wonderful cardmakers to see the great creations and tributes we have to share with you in honor of our service men and women. <br />
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The card I have to share with you tonight is a card I made using the sketch challenge from the <a href="http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/2010/05/s-sketch-challenge-18.html">Stars and Stamps Blog </a><br />
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The lucky winner of my blog candy is Rufus! I've sent you an email.. please reply back with your mailing address so I can get the goodies in the mail to you!<br />
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I have another card to share with you all. If you know me, you know that Magnolia stamps are one of my all time favorites! I made this card by paper piecing Tilda's outfit with designer paper. I colored the rest in with my Copic Markers. <br />
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This is a very simple card, but sometimes I like simple! LOL<br />
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Hope you enjoy it!<br />
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I will be back tomorrow night with another card to share.. meanwhile I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday! <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">It gives me such a sense of honor to be involved with </span><a href="http://operationwritehome.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Operation Write Home</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">. I know how much these men and women sacrifice to keep up safe and Free! I hope during your many clicks through this blog hop, we will inspire you to make a few cards for our troops! Please visit the OWH website to see what a great organization Sandy runs. The website is full of information, motivational stories, cardmaking tips and the </span><a href="http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Stars and Stamps</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> blog also runs weekly challenges! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Your next stop on the hop is none other than </span><a href="http://acolourfulworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/tiptoe-through-my-tulips.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sandy,</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> the Operation Write Home founder and President. She works tirelessly with many other women to get these cards shipped to our troops every week. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div>Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com130tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-41216548789248376292010-03-18T23:41:00.000-04:002010-03-18T23:41:00.996-04:00Two New Cards... Gorjus GirlsHi everyone! I have two cards to show you tonight. I've had these adorable stamps - Gorjus Girls for quite some time and just love them. I just love the little girl that's got attitude!<br />
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Both of these cards were colored with Copic Markers. I hope you like!<br />
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I'm ready for the big Blog Hop on Saturday! I really hope that you'll stop by and also play along with the rest of us who are hopping! I can't wait to see all the wonderful cards out there! <br />
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I 'll be back tomorrow night with another card to share! Have a great Friday!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As many of you know, the military men and women hold a very special place in my heart. Now that I have a daughter serving proudly in the United States Marine Corps, I have to say my love has grown to a whole new level. <br />
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When I first started cardmaking 2 years ago, I started out by reading lots of different blogs. I came across a blog called Cards For Heroes which has now evolved into <a href="http://operationwritehome.org/">Operation Write Home</a>. OWH is a non profit organization that sends thousands of cards to the deployed troops all over the world. These hand made cards are made by thousands of different card makers who generously donate to this great cause. <br />
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When my daughter was traveling from her last training base to the current training base, she flew into St. Louis International Airport. I told her to make sure she stopped by the USO room at the airport if she had time to kill before her bus arrived to transport her to her base. She was so excited when she found a box of hand made cards there that had been donated. She found several cards she took and a few days later she surprised me by sending me one. Inside she wrote how the cards immediately brought a smile to her face because she knew how much work us card makers put into making them.<br />
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She even likes to make cards too. I always have fun helping her create a card for a friend or her sweetheart.<br />
Anyway, on Saturday, March 20th, OWH is holding a blog hop. We have 80 people participating and we'd love to have you join us! <br />
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I've been busy getting things ready and will have some blog candy to offer on Saturday. I'll get a picture posted here in the next couple of days. I'm steadily getting back into the card making mode and hope you'll like the cards I have to share. <br />
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Stay tuned for more... Please visit the website link above if you are interested in participating with us on Saturday. <br />
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Hi everyone... I'm still here and just returned from seeing my Marine graduate from the last portion of her Basic Training for the United States Marine Corps. My dad, also in this picture with Kristina and me, accompanied me on the 12 hour drive from Florida to North Carolina to see the graduation. It was so nice to see my girl and yes, we are soooo proud of her! <br />
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She is now in Missouri at her MOS school learning the job she will do. She is in the Motor Transport Field and will learn to drive different vehicles. She'll find out where she'll be stationed permanently in about 5 weeks. <br />
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Now that things have settled down, I am really looking forward to getting back into card making and doing a scrapbook for Kristina. <br />
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I hope to start blogging again on a regular basis! I've really missed you guys! Hope everyone is doing well and life is good! I'll start popping in your blogs again soon!<br />
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Hugs to you all!<br />
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MonicaMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-39840549651339854292010-01-11T23:12:00.000-05:002010-06-14T23:44:39.814-04:00We Have A New United States Marine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjFxTKdQD0OhAbDQlX0sD0v_C8zULu8ae2czaesuIUDNwNPwpeJsZ1TJSvamSN0HADuNeQ6JoXE0U6OufSEak9mjBhZLKe8574yv9DXygHpZ0gcW5IJaNDp7FztjTL7eQkBvI_nzucCM/s1600-h/DSC_0541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjFxTKdQD0OhAbDQlX0sD0v_C8zULu8ae2czaesuIUDNwNPwpeJsZ1TJSvamSN0HADuNeQ6JoXE0U6OufSEak9mjBhZLKe8574yv9DXygHpZ0gcW5IJaNDp7FztjTL7eQkBvI_nzucCM/s320/DSC_0541.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Hi Ladies!<br />
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I know I haven't blogged in FOREVER!! I haven't had time to make cards in so long and I really really miss it! <br />
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The past 13 weeks my daughter Kristina has been going through boot camp at Parris Island, SC. I am happy and oh so proud to tell you she just graduated and is now a United States Marine!<br />
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I promise I will be back soon! I'm going to get back in the craft room and start creating again!<br />
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Hope you all are doing well!<br />
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Hugs!<br />
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Monica<br />
Proud Marine Mom to PFC Kristina!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-67047218593040413432009-08-26T22:44:00.004-04:002009-08-26T23:10:16.154-04:00Up Up And Away....My best friend Kelli and her husband Randy just celebrated their 20th Anniversary on August 12th. They celebrated their special day by going up in a hot air balloon. I got to go along for the ride and take pictures of their ride...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGxn76x7wdh6fW29oHgU3HtCeryUEsT9xrfgQY7bQ4VnWGQfiI2BK3kqPM52Zj94qGwt-bs0OBrERJXuELPa6l1O4r2Mh8mimjPK38lewZSCS4K2tdHjI7UBjXuBvQa1Lg41PtWu0nlE/s1600-h/DSC_8765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGxn76x7wdh6fW29oHgU3HtCeryUEsT9xrfgQY7bQ4VnWGQfiI2BK3kqPM52Zj94qGwt-bs0OBrERJXuELPa6l1O4r2Mh8mimjPK38lewZSCS4K2tdHjI7UBjXuBvQa1Lg41PtWu0nlE/s400/DSC_8765.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374473031543452978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW69WfwBZKe8Lg0e1b6nDwo4yB3sX-YEC3qI1RoXP1CaD6xdkp5tHrDHRvcrTyt1QxcS3ypdXlOtC-9_SUTQwXqh8exEDysasv8w48HyqcgiwRsn_SREVsuyWS4nLsPFyDcXwv3YbfAPA/s1600-h/DSC_8686.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW69WfwBZKe8Lg0e1b6nDwo4yB3sX-YEC3qI1RoXP1CaD6xdkp5tHrDHRvcrTyt1QxcS3ypdXlOtC-9_SUTQwXqh8exEDysasv8w48HyqcgiwRsn_SREVsuyWS4nLsPFyDcXwv3YbfAPA/s400/DSC_8686.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374473025886408114" /></a><br /><br />This is the card that I made for their anniversary. I found this stamp set while I was at CHA in Orlando. It's a Unity Stamp set and when I saw it I knew I had to buy it just to make this card for Kelli and Randy. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r1MHh_5YgDYckwmgcwydvmABlgobL7lGXOInYq957_MbjZFE4GhSmt3yFv082JH8enoau2lwrNDYUoKUe5KZ4hMjZY2FoaheUvuiLvIZY8lH94rrov8jF8wMMXSisA76sn2mWWHpAYk/s1600-h/DSC_8645a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r1MHh_5YgDYckwmgcwydvmABlgobL7lGXOInYq957_MbjZFE4GhSmt3yFv082JH8enoau2lwrNDYUoKUe5KZ4hMjZY2FoaheUvuiLvIZY8lH94rrov8jF8wMMXSisA76sn2mWWHpAYk/s400/DSC_8645a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374475112448118466" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I hope to have some new creations to share with you soon!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-28187504585466986612009-08-26T21:06:00.005-04:002009-08-26T22:44:00.866-04:00Holes In The Floor Of Heaven.....I can't believe how long it's been since I posted on my blog! Since I last posted, I've had a lot going on. On July 18th, my best friend's mother lost a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty Barrett was a very special lady and I will miss her dearly. Below is a picture I took of Betty and my best friend Kelli just over a year ago at Betty's 50th Anniversary Party. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqYyU28yqbH2fFN-bY5-UQnIrn5TIEBp73j9foAPjo7-pvyA84n9-7ebzpjnnMu0sdHwYA8jMOirqf0KGCXn8X_p2ZBOzlvgylIvcEfe-mtqfWOgy22rAqdZdIEzGs9LoBYCyg9l4SFY/s1600-h/DSC_6289.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqYyU28yqbH2fFN-bY5-UQnIrn5TIEBp73j9foAPjo7-pvyA84n9-7ebzpjnnMu0sdHwYA8jMOirqf0KGCXn8X_p2ZBOzlvgylIvcEfe-mtqfWOgy22rAqdZdIEzGs9LoBYCyg9l4SFY/s400/DSC_6289.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374460490285208386" /></a><br /><br />WALK IN SUNSHINE<br />May you always walk in sunshine and God’s love around you flow, for the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know, it broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, a part of us went with you, the day God called you home. A million times we've needed you. A million times we've cried. If love could only have saved you. You never would have died. The Lord be with you and may you rest in peace. AmenMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831451865772861464.post-34680929374263220022009-07-08T22:42:00.004-04:002009-07-08T22:59:13.100-04:00Family Beach Vacation.... Not So Sunny Florida!Well, we arrive at our annual Beach Vacation in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Saturday, July 4th. The weather was beautiful the first two days. Yesterday and today, we got very little sun and lots of clouds and thunderstorms! Not my ideal vacation, but any time away with family and friends can't be all that bad, right? <br /><br />I was able to take some pictures the first few days.. thought I'd share some with you. <br />When I get home, I'm looking forward to doing some creating in the craft room and hoping my Summer Magnolia kit has arrived when I get home. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-XIYqHxyE9hPJnT3mX7vbFnLWpmgYtsdVQZydPzvPKJBlNHvHgSGzElr_mfJ_Rv4gudRG_TxE0INRh9D_lqFJ0iojskiHxd_D4h0WpocpuR1FmKge_lLiDVk1A4dFx25KrH3qFQM4xM/s1600-h/DSC_8126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-XIYqHxyE9hPJnT3mX7vbFnLWpmgYtsdVQZydPzvPKJBlNHvHgSGzElr_mfJ_Rv4gudRG_TxE0INRh9D_lqFJ0iojskiHxd_D4h0WpocpuR1FmKge_lLiDVk1A4dFx25KrH3qFQM4xM/s400/DSC_8126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356287398364014834" /></a><br /><br />This is a fun shot I took of all the kids here. They love for me to spend hours taking photos of them! They have a blast acting goofy and modeling for the camera! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUOWhSWyGDBOGYgP25q4Qmlsn5XbIUVCi6iuG3cXUDUkplG8gD5eHov6hiHjy3Pg0OVc_kYcq-XIs-J3uP8xwID2xcwthJFWbMVl-O3TeH8-kX8b9iFwVBzLWtG9EVlGOvFwHO6SGPIo/s1600-h/DSC_7910.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUOWhSWyGDBOGYgP25q4Qmlsn5XbIUVCi6iuG3cXUDUkplG8gD5eHov6hiHjy3Pg0OVc_kYcq-XIs-J3uP8xwID2xcwthJFWbMVl-O3TeH8-kX8b9iFwVBzLWtG9EVlGOvFwHO6SGPIo/s400/DSC_7910.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356287394395259618" /></a><br /><br />This is my daughter Kristina and my hubby Bennie. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPyAkO000UPFdAIo-XhD6KyKLs0PL7KvUHZRvV4sXqhr8rvNseO1LhOUAyPaCLjVkQYclh8I7nbBw_hKYMX15tH-Pi2PfeCUaIOCc0WHARdYM0-6fF_bkwksmceIl8ZliCACv3aZ4xOk/s1600-h/DSC_7903.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPyAkO000UPFdAIo-XhD6KyKLs0PL7KvUHZRvV4sXqhr8rvNseO1LhOUAyPaCLjVkQYclh8I7nbBw_hKYMX15tH-Pi2PfeCUaIOCc0WHARdYM0-6fF_bkwksmceIl8ZliCACv3aZ4xOk/s400/DSC_7903.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356287383690809442" /></a><br /><br />This is my daughter in the middle with her Best Friend Mallory on the right and friend Emily on the left. We have been vacationing at the same Condo on New Smyrna Beach with Mallory's family for the last 9 years. Mallory's family has been coming here for longer and told us about this Condo and beach. We just love it here. <br /><br /><br /><hr></hr><br /><br />That's it for now. I'll post again soon I promise!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July holiday!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03482317057413680542noreply@blogger.com1