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    Candle wrapping

    April 3, 2011 - By 

    In the continuing effort to use what I have…I decided to make a new wrap to go around this candle tin.
    I got the candle a few years ago after Christmas on clearance…super deep discount that I couldn’t pass up. Especially when I realized that the ugly Christmas paper would come right off.

    Sweet!

    I used watercolor paper as my base. The background color was achieved with distress inks, dress pattern tissue and found text.

    I sifted through some of my new stash from a couple of swaps. I’m sure some of you may recognize some of your stuff. I love new fodder. It can be very inspiring.

    This is going to be a gift…I hope the recipient likes it!

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    Patty’s Tip-ins

    March 31, 2011 - By 


    Quite a while ago Elizabeth facilitated a swap between Patty and I. I was in need of a few more pages for my Quotes AB and Patty was thinking about possibly doing a chunky book.

    Just look at the wonderful tip-ins that Patty created!
    **I have been so neglectful in actually posting these.**
    Sorry Patty!!!

    This is a gorgeous piece. I’ve never been good with “white” but here it is done so well.
    Such wonderful quotes were chosen.
    “The universe sings to those who listen”
    Love that…

    And just take a gander at this one!!  The colors are amazing together. The texture in the photo pales in comparison to the real deal.

    The quote:
    “Happiness belongs to those who are easily contented.”
                ~Aristotle

    Patty has included one of her little nests that I admire so much.

    Patty gave me free reign to do whatever came to me at the moment for the chunky pages.
    Sweet!
    I’m pretty random most of the time so that suits me just fine.
    Since I forgot to actually take photos before sending them off to her…she was kind enough to photograph them for me.

    And if that wasn’t enough…she sent a wonderful package of “goodies” to play with. Although it wasn’t planned…when I looked through the lens of my camera…look what I saw.

    A Heart!

    It was a gift from the heart from Patty!
    Thank you my dear.

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    Missed it by that much…

    March 30, 2011 - By 

    I missed Tea Tuesday yesterday…
    I was busy getting a root canal.  Oh, Joy.

    So the cups remained in the cupboard…they looked pretty while waiting though.

    I’ve also spent an enormous amount of time in waiting rooms lately so I’ve brought stuff with to keep me busy and make the time pass more quickly.