tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49659007266279578122024-02-18T18:57:55.996-08:00Beka's SketchesMy life is not a masterpiece. It's a work in progress.Bekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-67838485464640045292010-11-05T06:00:00.000-07:002010-11-05T06:00:13.893-07:00DeNami Fall Color ChallengeHey everyone!<br />
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It's fall -- my favorite season! Crisp air, pumpkin patches, cozy sweaters, cute boots, soups and stews.... I love the food, I love the colors, and so I also love the latest color challenge at <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Design</a>! <br />
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<b>Sparkling Autumn Wreath Card Supplies</b><br />
DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=308">G133 Flower Vine Swirl</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=315">G140 Leafy Vine</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=498">M52 Leafy Wreath</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1568">PF29 Everyday Greetings stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Brown Kraft, Olive, Chocolate Satin, Cream<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1517">Orange grosgrain ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=55">Sparklets Glitters:</a> Bronze, Champagne, Desert Orange, and Gamma Green<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1082">2½" Scallop Circle Punch</a><br />
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ANYWAY, it's challenge time again at the <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Blog</a>! Let me tell you, it really <i>was</i> a challenge for me this time. It was almost impossible to simply narrow down which Christmas stamps I wanted to use. If you've ever browsed the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=7">huge Christmas stamp collection</a> DeNami has to offer, you know what I'm talking about! In the end, I picked some versatile background stamps and paired them with the extremely beautiful <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=345">Holly Cluster</a>. I confess I picked it mostly because I wanted to make ruby red rhinestone holly berries. *Happy sigh*<br />
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I hope this helps inspire you to join the challenge and maybe even to start your Christmas shopping early!<br />
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DeNami Design Stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=93">Solid Holly Leaves</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=345">Holly Cluster</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1395">Decorative Flourish</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1189">Medium Merry Christmas Circle</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1401">Three Line Border</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Hunter Green, Red, White, Leaf Green<br />
Ink Pads: Spanish Moss, Olympia Green, and Onyx Black Versafine<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=117">Paper Punches: </a>2½" Scallop Circle, 3" Scallop Circle<br />
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What do you think of when you see cornstalks? Corn mazes and pumpkin patches? The scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz ? <i>(If so, check out DeNami's super cute new <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1548">scarecrow stamp!</a>) </i>Pilgrims, Indians, and the first Thanksgiving? I think of my grandpa's garden patch. He's 95 and still tends his garden, which includes a little pumpkin patch for the great-grandkids to visit and pick out a pumpkin each year for Halloween.<br />
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Why, you ask, am I rambling about cornstalks? Well, the October Featured Product at the DeNami Blog is one of our newest stamps, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1558">J137 Cornstalks</a>. When I first tried it out, I wasn't sure how I would use them. But I was pleasantly surprise to find myself using this pretty stamp on a lot of cards. The beautiful lines of the stamp are so fun to color, and make both a great centerpiece stamp <i>and </i>and elegant background stamp. I hope you'll discover the hidden beauty of this stamp along with me and the rest of the DeNami Design Team as we bring you October's Featured Product!<br />
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For this card, I used a few different harvest themed stamps from DeNami Design. I love love love using the Citrone glitter on both the pumpkins and the corn (sorry it doesn't show up too well on the scan, but just imagine all the golden sparkly goodness). I also used a ribbon ruffle technique. (Easy stuff: just use your favorite double-stick adhesive tape and pinch and pleat your ribbon as desired. Visit the DeNami YouTube page to see a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/denamidesign#p/u/0/FvC2eGK2S0c">similar technique</a>.)<br />
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DeNami Design Stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1541">Give Thanks Circle</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1558">Cornstalks</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=469">Pumpkin Patch Border</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=234">Autumn Stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Brown Kraft, White, Chocolate Brown, Golden Tangerine<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1425">Lime grosgrain ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=55">Sparklets Glitters:</a> Citrone<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=117">Paper Punches: </a>1½" Scallop Circle, 2" Scallop Circle<br />
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Welcome to the 2nd DeNami Blog Hop! The last one was super fun, and this one is even more special as we opened it up to YOU! That's right, several of our dear DeNami followers are joining us on this super cute Cuddly Critters Blog Hop, and you won't want to miss a single stop! (Most of you probably came from <a href="http://angela-justmonkeyingaround.blogspot.com/">Angela's blog.</a>) Don't forget to leave comments everywhere you go for a chance to win a prize!<br />
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For my submission, I was inspired by my toddler's favorite lovey: Lambie. Jolee takes her lambie wherever she goes. It was one of her first words (usually said with passion: "LamMIE!"). Her middle name, Rachel, means "little lamb." So I am very, very fond of the Sideview Sheep stamp from DeNami, especially when paired with the Fun Fluff. This little lamb is definitely a cuddly critter (and so is my toddler, by the way! She loves snuggles!).<br />
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Have fun hoppin'! (And don't worry, if you get lost along the way, you can always go back to the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Blog</a> and start at the beginning again!)<br />
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<b>Little Lamb Baby Card Supplies</b><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=19">Mini Polka Dot</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=60">Small Side-view Sheep</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=150">Lord is my Shepherd</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=200">Baby Circle</a><br />
Pink and aqua cardstocks<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">DeNami cardstocks</a>: white, sky blue, chocolate brown<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=60">Inks</a>: Vintage Sepia Versafine, Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance, Pearlescent Sky Blue Brilliance<br />
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It's that time again.... time for a new Featured Product at the <a href="http://www.denamidesign.com/">DeNami Blog</a>! I think it's so fun to see all the different ways our fabulous design team uses the same stamp. It's just another great example of how incredible versatile and inspirational the DeNami Design stamp collection really is. :-)<br />
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This month's Featured Product is the super cute (and never) scary <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1575">Halloween Petit Fours stamp set</a>. This set is a part of our FIRST EVER <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=124">Halloween stamp collection</a>. In keeping with the whimsy and charm that you've come to expect from DeNami Design, these stamps are just plain ADORABLE. Seriously, I am not big into Halloween, but these stamps are super cute.<br />
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This card uses some simple stamping and layering, but I hope it shows off the incredible cuteness of the stamps. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1554">Jack O'Lantern Trio</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1575">Halloween stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: White, Golden Tangerine, Lime, Brown Kraft, Chocolate Brown<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia ink pad</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1628">Halloween Boutique Buttons</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=715">1/4-in Chocolate Brown sheer ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=637">Citrone Sparklets Glitter</a><br />
3-in Scallop Oval BorderBekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-54704025210609622332010-09-02T06:45:00.000-07:002010-09-02T06:45:00.223-07:00DeNami Color Challenge #4!Hi friends!<br />
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I was really inspired by Michele's Color Challenge this time around at the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Blog</a>. The bold colors were so satisfying to work with, and I used one of my favorite go-to stamps, the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1396">Decorative Crest</a>. <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1214">Onyx</a> and <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">magenta </a>glitters paired with <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1583">hot pink rhinestones</a> made this a bling-tastic card! You could easily customize with your favorite trio of colors, but for now, I hope you all will try your hand at the beautiful Color Challenge going on now at the DeNami Blog. This time there's a really great prize... a pack of Boutique Buttons and a sampling of our new stamps from the (first ever) Halloween collection! No scary stuff here, just charming, whimsical stamps to make you smile.<br />
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(If you love the new Halloween stamps, you have to check out a brand new product by DeNami Design, the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1627">Halloween Card Kit</a>. It includes enough pre-cut supplies and select embellishments to create ten cards in five different designs. Check it out! And we plan to offer more kits in the future, so stay tuned!)<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Magenta, Black, White<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=764">Onyx Black</a> Versafine ink pad<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1214">Onyx</a> and <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">Magenta </a>Sparklets Glitters, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1583">Hot Pink Rhinestones</a><br />
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This card is pretty versatile and could work for a number of different occasions by simply changing the word stamp (DeNami offers a lot of great circle word stamps) or customize by changing the color scheme. This is one of my favorite go-to card layouts for that very reason.<br />
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It's hard to see in the image but I used a <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1583">hot pink rhinestone</a> for the cherry on top of the stamped cupcake. Yum! <br />
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Did you have as much fun as I did doing the DeNami Polka Dot Blog Hop? (Is it just me, or does that sound a little like a 1950's high school dance?) I LOVED "hopping" from blog to blog, seeing all the cute polka-dot cards and reading ALL the sweet comments! Congratulations to <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/08/polka-dot-blog-hop-winners.html">the winners</a>; I am looking forward to the next hop in September!<br />
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There's always something cool and new at the DeNami Blog, and right on the heels of the blog hop is this month's featured product (and one of my personal favorites): the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1547">Apple Basket</a>! This super cute stamp was one of the first stamps I used in the new collection and I had a hard time putting it down. So it wasn't much of a challenge to convince me to pick it back up for this month's featured product. I love coloring and glittering the apples soooo much!<br />
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I was very inspired by (read: "totally copied") <a href="http://www.prettypinkposh.blogspot.com/">Paulina's</a> genius glitter technique using the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1401">Three Line Border</a> in a criss-cross pattern to create your own sparkling plaid background. Stamp it, glitter with your glue pen and Sparklets glitter, and voila! So pretty. I used our rich <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=977">Bronze Sparklets Glitter</a> for the background. The easy-to-use <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1563">Polka Dot Background</a> is another go-to stamp for a cute and quick background. I used the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=637">Citrone Sparklets Glitter</a> on the yellow and green apples, and the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">Magenta Sparklets Glitter</a> on the red apples.<br />
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DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1547">Apple Basket</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1401">Three Line Border</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1563">Polka Dot Background</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Leaf Green, Chocolate Brown, Brown Kraft, Red, White<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine ink pad</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1422">Red grosgrain ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen </a><br />
Sparklets Glitters: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=637">Citrone</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">Magenta</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=977">Bronze</a><br />
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Markers: light yellow, golden yellow, lime green, grass green, leaf green, redBekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-75722009479164216132010-08-15T08:47:00.000-07:002010-08-15T08:47:41.128-07:00DeNami Design Polka Dot Blog Hop!Hey everyone!<br />
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Welcome to the first ever <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/08/polka-dot-blog-hop.html">DeNami Design Blog Hop</a>! Our super fun Polka Dot Blog Hop kicks off today, and I hope you all get to visit all the blogs on the hop! And be sure to leave a comment on every blog, because there are <b>THREE HIDDEN GIVEAWAYS</b> somewhere in the blog hop!! To inspire you further, check out this polka dot card (and all the other beautiful cards in the blog hop!)<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: White, Lime, Chocolate Brown<br />
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I hope your summer is going well! In keeping with summer, I thought I'd use some of my favorite cherry stamps for the latest challenge at DeNami! Sketch challenges really are my favorite, and Jenny did a great job with this one. Easy yet elegant, you can keep it simple or dress it up! For this card, I just really, really wanted to use buttons on the Small Cherries stamp, and the rest of it just came together (especially with that cute striped paper to coordinate with).<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Emerald, Lime, Magenta, White cardstock<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1211">Sheer Hot Pink/White polka dot ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=60">Inks</a>: Onyx Black Versafine, Lime and Fresh Green Versacolor<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">Magenta Sparklets Glitter</a><br />
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Have you seen all the exciting sneak peeks going on at the DeNami Blog <b><a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">right now</a></b>? The countdown continues to July 1, when all 50+ new stamp designs will be released! Let me tell you, this new collection is OUTSTANDING. <br />
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Here are some cards that highlight just a few of the <b>FABULOUS</b> new stamps. Enjoy!<br />
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Hope yours is shaping up to be a great summer! We're about to kick ours off with an annual trip to the Oregon Coast. Beautiful! It's become one of my favorite yearly traditions, and I'm super excited to get away. Later in July I'll be going to middle school camp for Young Life (YAY!) followed by a family campout, which brings all the relatives together in the great outdoors. What a great summer!<br />
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With that in mind, this summer-themed card is particularly appropriate, since what you see is pretty much what I can't wait to do: relax in the sun! This card was self-indulgent in other ways, too. I love coloring on my cards, so I just picked out some really fun stamps to color: flip flops, tropical drinks, etc, and of course DeNami's stylish cover girl, Mimi! (I want <i>her </i>job!) And don't miss the little bit of bling on my flip flops in the way of two hot pink rhinestones. Yum!<br />
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There is a fabulous summer card challenge going on now at the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami blog</a>. There's no limits or restrictions -- just make a fun summer card and submit for chance to be in the Fab 3 Spotlight! <br />
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DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=19">Mini Polka Dot</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=134">Sunglasses</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=185">Sending You Sunshine</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=186">Flip Flops</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=515">Mimi Lounging</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=210">Tropical Drinks stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks:</a> White, Sky Blue, Magenta, Golden Tangerine<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=60">Ink pads:</a> Cherry Pink Impress, Lime Versacolor, Sea Breeze Versamagic, Onyx Black Versafine<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=624">Extra Fine Glitter</a><br />
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If you like this stamp, you've got to pop on over to the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Blog</a>, because it's the Featured Product of the month and there are lots of great card ideas for you to check out!<br />
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<span id="goog_1470673824">DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=451">K57 Small Scallop Border</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=611">P83 Rosevine Heart</a></span><br />
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<span id="goog_1470673824">Inks: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=723">Imperial Purple</a> Versafine</span><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=771"><span id="goog_1470673824">Essential Glue Pad</span></a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743"><span id="goog_1470673824">Quickie Glue Pen</span></a><br />
<span id="goog_1470673824"><a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=639">Amethyst </a>and <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=638">Magenta </a>Sparklets glitters</span><br />
<span id="goog_1470673824"><a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1205">Lime</a> and lavender buttons</span><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=737"><span id="goog_1470673824">Lime Polka Dot ribbon</span></a><br />
<span id="goog_1470673824">Markers: orchid, magenta, chartreuse, green, pale blue</span>Bekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-72558164715924172242010-06-14T10:23:00.000-07:002010-06-14T10:23:01.134-07:00Stamping in Stitches!Hey friends!<br />
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<a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/06/denami-sponsors-wee-memories.html">DeNami Design</a> is sponsoring the <a href="http://suchins.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-10-in-stitches.html">Wee Memories challenge "In Stitches"</a>, and lucky me, I just love the stitched stamps from DeNami! I use them often on my cards, especially baby cards. These stamps are especially good for me, because I can't sew to save my life. In fact, I dressed my girls in matching cherry dresses yesterday and was asked no less than three times if I made the dresses. I laughed every time (and so would my husband, who mends his own pants). There's a picture below (it's not the best quality but the cuteness shines through anyway).<br />
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But I digress. Not only is DeNami sponsoring this super fun challenge, but the prize, too: a $30 online gift certificate to denamidesign.com! You can use real or not-so-real stitching (like me!) and I just have to say one of my favorite embellishments, buttons, sure would go great with all that stitching! So enjoy, and have a great week!<br />
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DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1362">Small Stitched Circle</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1339">Stitched Border</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=262">Rosevine Flowers stamp set</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=215">All Occasion Sentiments stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: White, Magenta, Chocolate Brown, iridescent Emerald, iridescent Aquamarine<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=997">Blue Paisley paper</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie glue pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=624">Extra Fine glitter</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=118">Boutique Buttons</a>: Aqua, Lime, Bubblegum<br />
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you may be wondering why a post about my little herb garden has a picture of a bowl of soup. Well, look closely, ladies and gentlemen. See those two little green leaves in the center of that steaming bowl of soup? Those are my very own basil leaves from my very own little herb garden. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, <a href="http://bekas-sketches.blogspot.com/2010/05/our-little-herb-garden.html">go here</a>. I know. It's a miracle. I haven't killed those poor little plants yet.<br />
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This is the first of what I hope to be many guest appearances on this blog by my little herbs. The soup is my first attempt at from-scratch Tomato-Basil-Garlic Soup and tonight's test subject (AKA husband) seemed to enjoy it. I personally don't care for canned tomato soup or tomatoes in general, but as tomato soups go, it wasn't too bad (if I do say so myself). I wish I could tell you I was able to use lots of fresh basil leaves from my garden. The sad truth is, though my herbs haven't died, the basil is not exactly flourishing under my care. The other herbs seem to have a stronger survival instinct. It's a little ironic, since the basil was the one herb I was most interested in cultivating. Oh, well. At least I have a garnish.<br />
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For anyone interested, I used <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rich-and-Creamy-Tomato-Basil-Soup/Detail.aspx">this recipe</a> for the soup. My only change was to add some minced garlic.<br />
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Here is a cute favor box I made using a pre-printed template by DeNami Design. These are completely customizable and just happen to be the <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/06/product-challenge-2.html">product challenge at the DeNami blog</a> this week! Check it out along with all the cute ideas by our super amazing design team. You can <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=91">download <b>FREE</b> templates</a> using the coupon code. Usually each downloadable template is $5.00. So go ahead, try them out! And don't forget to play along with the challenge! There's a great prize this time, too!<br />
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<b>Sweet Roses Birthday Favor Box</b><br />
DeNami Design Stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1341">Teeny Heart</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=139">Small Happy Birthday</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1377">Rosebud Trio</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1395">Decorative Flourish</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=999">Gift Bag pre-printed template</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstock</a>: Chocolate Brown, White<br />
Ink pads: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=766">Sea Breeze Versamagic</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=681">Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1426">Chocolate Brown grosgrain ribbon</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1211">Sheer Hot Pink with white dots ribbon</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
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Another Friday night stamping, and another birthday card to share! I never realized until now that three of my very closest friends have birthdays within a month of each other. May and June are great months! Tomorrow I'll be heading to a luau-themed birthday party, so I thought I'd make a card to reflect that island spirit. (By the way, I could so go for a Hawaiian vacation about now!)<br />
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I haven't used the the Tropical Dreams stamps by DeNami in a long time, and it was fun to pull them back out and play around. I also played around with a color scheme I don't normally use, so this card was really a nice change of pace.<br />
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Cardstock: Chocolate Brown, Leaf Green, White, Brown Kraft<br />
Ink Pads: Sahara Sand, Tea Leaves, and Mango Madness Versamagic; <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=808">Toffee</a> and <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia</a> Versafine <br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1426">Chocolate Brown</a> grosgrain ribbon (5/8-in width)<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1210">Tutti Fruitti Boutique Buttons</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=637">Citrone Glitter</a><br />
Markers: Pale Yellow and TanBekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-70434662066761279902010-05-29T22:21:00.000-07:002010-05-29T22:39:41.036-07:00Surprise Birthday!For close to two months, I have been planning a surprise party for one of my dearest friends at the behest of her loving husband. This particular friend is very difficult to surprise, so it has been a huge undertaking with a lot of collaboration between other mutual friends. It involved a lot of secret text messages and emails, a fake "decoy" party, and a very elaborate plan to keep her away from the house but get her back at the right time. It's pretty much a miracle we pulled it off, but I'm so glad we did!<br />
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As part of the plan to bless her, a friend and I worked on a memory scrapbook with some photos and letters written by close friends and family. What a fun and rewarding project! It was such a joy to put it all together and see the lovely things people had to say about my sweet friend who has been so generous and thoughtful to everyone around her. <br />
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I didn't tell four-year-old Maddie about it until today (not trusting her abilities at discretion!) but then we each made a birthday card for the birthday girl and I thought I'd share them with you all! I'm really starting to dig this mommy/daughter crafting deal, but it only works when I'm not feeling pressed for time and when the littlest one isn't lurking about, trying to abscond with markers and glitter jars.<br />
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Here is what we made. Maddie made hers with very little help. I'll let you guess who made which card ;-).<br />
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Ok, for those of you who couldn't guess, the first one is mine ;-). But Maddie did pretty good, right? All I did for her was stamp the Birthday Wishes Circle and tie the bow (She's a girl after my own heart... the card just isn't complete without ribbon and button).<br />
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Have a fun and safe holiday weekend and remember why we celebrate... for those who have sacrificed to keep us safe and free!<br />
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<b>Beka's Birthday Card Supplies</b><br />
DeNami Design stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=12">Mini Solid Flower</a>, Teeny Swiss Dot, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=245">Birthday Wishes Circle</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=308">Flower Vine Swirl</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=511">Large Dot Swirls</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=262">Rosevine Flowers stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: White, Black, Magenta, Sky Blue, Iridescent Emerald Green<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1332">Hot Pink grosgrain ribbon</a> (3/8-in width)<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=60">Ink pads</a>: Cherry Pink Impress, Pearlescent Sky Blue Brilliance, Fresh Green Versacolor, Sea Breeze Versamagic <br />
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So far I have really enjoyed all the challenges at the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Blog</a>, but I have to say sketch challenges are probably my favorite. I'm not very fast when it comes to creating cards. I have a hard time making up my mind what I want to do, and usually the finished card looks nothing like the idea I had in the first place! One of the biggest decisions for me is the basic layout, or "sketch," of the card. That's why I love sketch challenges! They help me make up my mind a lot faster so I can get on to the fun bits of stamping, coloring, and accessorizing my card!<br />
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Fellow design team member (and fellow DeNami class instructor -- woot woot!) <a href="http://wendyelliot.blogspot.com/">Wendy</a> came up with this sketch, and I love it. I like things in three's and DeNami Design has endless amounts of cute circle stamps and small stamps that work beautifully with this sketch. Check out the <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=121">Petit Fours section</a> for a sampling of sweet little stamp sets.<br />
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The first card was made with my good friend in mine who was expecting and has now had an adorable baby boy. I've gotten to see them twice now and I can't wait to visit again and hold that sweet little man!<br />
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My second card was made for another friend's little girl who just turned one (two weeks after my own little Jolee had HER first birthday). Confession: I made my challenge cards way in advance, forgot I made this one, and wound up making a different card for the little birthday girl! Oh, well, at least I have it for someone else's birthday now! Oh, and I just have to point out the perfect flower-shaped button I found to put on the bow. Super cute. <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=118">DeNami Design Boutique Buttons</a> are like stamping candy!<br />
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<b>Baby Blue Button Card Supplies</b><br />
DeNami Design Stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1362">D123 Small Stitched Circle</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=182">F149 Small Congratulations</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1401">N128 Three Line Border</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=231">PF24 Baby stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Sky Blue, Navy Blue, White<br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1311">Aqua Boutique Button</a>s<br />
Baby Blue grosgrain ribbon (<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1329">3/8 inch</a> and <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1420">5/8 inch</a>)<br />
Ink pads: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=720">Majestic Blue Versafine</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=766">Sea Breeze Versamagic</a><br />
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DeNami Design Stamps: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1342">A93 Teeny Swiss Dot</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1406">PF27 Whimsical Flowers stamp set</a>, <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=215">TR16 All Occasion Sentiments stamp set</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=56">Cardstocks</a>: Brown Kraft, Chocolate Brown, White<br />
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<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1434">Pastel Boutique Buttons</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1335">Chocolate Brown grosgrain ribbo</a>n (3/8 inch)<br />
Ink pad: <a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=725">Vintage Sepia Versafine</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=743">Quickie Glue Pen</a><br />
<a href="http://denamidesign.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=624">Extra Fine Sparklets Glitter</a>Bekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-1863582668476560202010-05-19T02:00:00.000-07:002010-05-22T12:21:02.484-07:00Graduation Owl CardsHi all,<br />
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Earlier this month I made some cute (if I do say so myself) graduation cards for this month's Featured Product at DeNami Design. I didn't think I knew anyone graduating this year, but within the past two days I've gotten two announcements in the mail. Good thing we have all these great card ideas at the <a href="http://www.denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami blog</a> now!<br />
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I tried to make cards that would be good for guys as well, but it would be an easy thing to switch up the color scheme (funny though, both announcements I received were from girls!).<br />
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The first uses a bold striped paper with some simple layering. I admit, the addition of ribbon, buttons, and glitter make it not as appropriate for a guy, but those could easily be left off. I'm sorry, I can't help it, I'm a compulsive card accessorizer.<br />
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The second card is a little more elegant, and even though it uses ribbon (no bow though!) and buttons, this time the accessories are a little more understated and a little less girly. I think.<br />
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So, congratulations to all the graduates out there, including a big shout-out to Allison M and Dani L! My oldest daughter is starting Kindergarten in the fall. Time continues to fly by at a dizzying rate, and I'm sure she, too, will be graduating before I know it!<br />
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Markers: pale yellow, light brown, beigeBekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871821912339936750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965900726627957812.post-58031447072983826442010-05-17T00:14:00.000-07:002010-05-17T00:14:13.177-07:00Weekend in Vancouver 2010Hi all! I just got back from a quick weekend trip to beautiful British Columbia, Canada. I had the privilege of teaching stamp classes for the <a href="http://www.stampoutbreastcancer.ca/Stamp_Out_Breast_Cancer/Welcome.html">Stamp Out Breast Cancer</a> event (hosted by <a href="http://www.imimpressed.ca/Im_Impressed_Paper_Arts_Ltd./Welcome.html">I'm Impressed</a>). This is one of my favorite places to teach. The store is located on <a href="http://granvilleisland.bc.ca/">Granville Island</a>, a mecca of shops, galleries, restaurants, a farmers/fish market, and so much more!<br />
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The days leading up to the class were hectic, as I realized afresh how difficult it is to get things done with a 1-year-old toddling around (my older daughter is almost five, so it's been a while!). But it all came together and thanks to our local loving grandparents, my hubby and I turned my working weekend into a little getaway for just to two of us as well.<br />
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We enjoyed a lovely dinner together <i>(thank you Steve and Val for the gift card!)</i> after seeing Iron Man 2 (very fun). We decided to stay in an inexpensive hotel close to the border so the drive up the next morning would be easier. Very glad we did. It was a teeny room with a less-than-soft mattress, but it was so nice to be able to sleep in without kids waking us up I didn't even care.<br />
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We made it to the hotel at Granville Island in Vancouver with plenty of time to spare, so we checked in (beautiful room! I neglected to take pictures, but you can visit the <a href="http://www.granvilleislandhotel.com/">website</a> and see better pictures, anyway) and had a bite to eat at the hotel restaurant. It was such a beautiful day with a gorgeous view. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a great afternoon class with some wonderful ladies, a few of whom have taken DeNami classes with me before. It's so fun to stamp with these gals. We laugh at least as much as we stamp! I love seeing the little ways everyone makes their card their own, and chatting about life, family, and creative ideas. It is such a joyful way to spend the time, and makes all that class prep well worth it. If you want to see this season's DeNami Design classes, <a href="http://www.denamidesign.com/classdescriptions.html">click here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We had a lovely dinner out (we kind of spoiled ourselves this weekend). It was really hard to decide what to order.<br />
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</div>We shared prime rib, and Andre loves his with horseradish (I prefer without).<br />
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</div> No room for dessert. Back to the hotel and to bed. Had to be ready for a full day of teaching tomorrow. The next day was pretty busy and went something like this: Set up. Teach. Clean up. Set up. Teach. Clean up. Pack up. Teaching card-making classes with creative and enthusiastic stampers is very energizing, so the day went very fast and I was sad when it was time to go home (seemed like i just got there!).<br />
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Before my classes began in the morning, though, I was able to go for a little walk to get me and my amazing hubby some coffee (cocoa for me!).<br />
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It's become a tradition of mine when I visit Granville Island to get coffee at a nearby coffee shop called Pedro's Organic Coffee House. I usually order hot chocolate with whipped cream. The whipped cream is so thick and creamy and sweet, it's almost like ice cream. YUM.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Before I knew it, the car was packed up (ok, probably because my muscle man packed everything for me) and we were headed south. Before I wrap this up (it's already a little longer than I expected, sorry!), I had to share a yummy treat one of my thoughtful students shared. Maybe you've seen them before, but I hadn't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks to all who came and helped "stamp out breast cancer!" A big shout-out goes to my amazing husband who was a huge help and who was such a sport with all the stamping and giggly girls and picture-taking. I am so glad I married him. Now, back to real life!<br />
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Fast forward a few years (OK, more than a few). The girls and I went shopping at our local Fred Meyer and parked near the garden section. We detoured through the flowers so Maddie could ooh and aah and stick her fingers in the water fountains. We passed a little display of potted herbs and on a whim we picked out a few to take home. I love to cook; how fun would it be to incorporate my own fresh herbs in some yummy dishes?<br />
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Maddie was so excited to have our own garden and on the way home she chattered excitedly about how the plants will grow. Currently at our house we only have grass and shrubs and a grape vine that aspires to take over the world, one carport at a time. Once home we put the little one down for a nap and took ourselves and our plants and all the planting paraphernalia to the back deck. Maddie had a blast planting and watering our six little herbs and checks on them every day.<br />
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I'm blogging this to keep me accountable. As stated, I am a plant killer. I am hopeful this will help me remember to water those darn things once in a while (of course, Maddie is a big help, too). Only time will tell if our herbs thrive or if I will once again commit botanical homicide.<br />
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I'm thinking about having a little get together with some of the girls I graduated with ten years ago (WAIT? I graduated TEN YEARS AGO?? How is that possible? Where did the time go!?), and this just might be the design I use to invite everyone.<br />
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