tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51996467103648721452024-03-08T02:28:27.605-08:00: : : : BlueInks Design:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-2419546390614171042020-04-15T00:30:00.000-07:002020-04-15T00:30:12.023-07:00Dueling Darlings - AprilI hope this post finds you all doing well in these troubling times.<br />
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To help keep us busy this month, we have a card kit for the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. Suzy was the hostess for the Divas. We received a true Texas kit. Bluebonnets for everyone! I bet they are as pretty to see as Suzy described.<br />
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The image is from Deadbeat Designs. I colored it up and tried to use as much of the kit as I could. When I saw it, I knew my personal challenge would be to use the doily. I am just not a doily kinda girl, I guess. My grandma had doilies. You know the hand stitched kind? The kind that if you use them like a frisbee in the house they sail....so I have heard! LOL <br />
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Keep well~:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-18569860165699524092020-03-15T00:30:00.000-07:002020-03-15T00:30:10.597-07:00Dueling Darlings - MarchHello! Welcome to the March duel with the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. <a href="http://itstotallyterry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terry </a>and I are the hosts this round! <br />
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Terry and I texted about a theme. Terry found that March 20th is International Day of Happiness. Made us think what makes us happy on a smaller scale. Of course, coffee came to mind! If you are a coffee drinker, it just makes your day a little happier. So, coffee theme it is! Out go the kits to the Divas.<br />
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We asked the girls to let us know what little thing makes them happy and to share in their post. Okay, here is mine! Moving with the coffee theme, I like to go to Starbucks. Nothing fancy, just a Venti Blonde Roast, black. <br />
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Of course I have to be into efficiency and use the app to order, so I can walk in and pick it up and not wait and can pay via the app. If I que the order on the app before I leave the house, about half way to Starbucks on my way to work I push a button and order placed and paid. Love it! <br />
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So, here is my secret happy.....ssshhhhh don't tell anyone.....it is kinda bad......it is amazing the number of people at our Starbucks at 5:40 AM! Really, it is! There are the regular group of patrons that you see and say hello to. Then there are the cutthroats! They are all out to get to the drive thru before you! I mean, come on! Remember how I like to que my order on the mobile app? There is nothing better than a cutthroat in the long drive thru line waiting while (because forbid they go in the store) I park my car you just cut off, get out, walk in to the store, get my coffee from the counter and go back to the car in under a minute. The cutthroats are giving the stink eye and I smile, get in my car and drive away and they have not even ordered yet. Secret happy!<br />
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In December DH and I went to Seattle for a few days. Here are picks of the original Starbucks store at Pike Place Market. The very first one in 1971! The lines were over a block long to get in. <br />
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I have this stamp set from <a href="https://www.averyelle.com/" target="_blank">Avery Elle</a> that is coffee related and perfect for our duel. I decided to go old school stamping and mask the images. I hope the Divas liked their kits. I cannot wait to see what they have created with them. The blog links for the Dueling Darlings are on the right side bar. <br />
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Have a great day~ :: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-91986857872571942532020-03-01T17:21:00.000-08:002020-03-01T17:23:19.439-08:00Dueling Darlings FebruaryLet me call you sweetheart! is our theme for February in the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. You know, February is a month for smitten kittens, with Valentine's Day and all.<br />
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I have to ask. Have you ever come across one of those people? By those people I mean those who you never hear them call their significant other by name? I worked with this one lady and she never said her husband's name, for years! It was always "my husband", the kid's dad, his brother, or she even called him mister.... but never sweetheart! It was like this third person 55 times removed! <br />
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Or how about the people that call their significant other "daddy". I could no more call my husband daddy, than fly to the moon! He is not my daddy, he is my husband. I worked with one of those women once too. I mean we would die laughing in the office - silently of course - when she would story tell "Big Daddy and I...."..... but never sweetheart. How about "Boo"? I want to yell, "Boo Who"?! LOL <br />
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I guess "sweetheart" is the original OG! Sticking to the original, I worked from the great kit that <a href="http://lostinmycraftroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carol </a>sent for February. It was a kit full of pretty papers and embellies galore. Since we were going 'old school' I used chalks to color my image. When I say 'old school', I mean the OG of the chalks from <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiBr_3hzvrnAhWJoOwKHRIXDVMYABAAGgJwag&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASE-RoCKhtcDuZbMg5rECClg-kE8U&sig=AOD64_2u2DBq2cVaE8SVdNYQutJyUBRKwQ&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjD4fbhzvrnAhV7HzQIHYntAUoQ0Qx6BAgMEAE&adurl=&bg=!KCulKzNY6sF8KNcyJ7UCAAAAIVIAAAABCgBLakpNkci1pz9WcMf-9D7tMCaHfWsuHN-mHgbJtV9r5AMqMWCuTbTnIa5m-wdIVufDhgPR8MlMJQpMBc20RJFY5HQ7ZoHimSVviu3amQDeXvO1LJxYQEVcCWX6fSZhxC8rMkr8Ttx4157szDN33R2NqDNKvCplZQ8EYJ5N32t4r7XiR_D0E5Z2ArMWxfJkTktO91-glKk1sr2lL-t_QE_wdZmgHub13hPatQAakbtnmLX5KTUOddgwY6E5fmqy-4CjLawzE6VWVwKNjtXhOeN2JkFFmkdoMV5a8RMS2u5guk_l6Gu4LOpzdzJmBK7XpuwHhN7yj2DVVfid0CTvaQ7Poba6IDLW1oHPiQqWZj-StAzdeYPaiM0lBaP1Fr-kzJm78JMo5CWypHciazOL" target="_blank">Stampin' UP!</a>. They are like circa 2000! They were actually called Stamping' Pastels I think. I also used an older than dirt edge punch. 'Member them?!<br />
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I liked working old school for something different - thank you, Carol. You can see what the other girls created by visiting them from the links on the right sidebar.<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-23983385166047590682020-02-29T12:49:00.001-08:002020-02-29T13:35:52.068-08:00Dueling Darlings - January Did I just type 2020? Yep, sure did! It is a new year and the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a> are off to a great start. I am a bit behind the starting line up, but so glad to be able to play!<br />
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LJ, sent us the most adorable image from Elzybell Stamps. The theme for January was penguins and this image is just perfect. Paired with the <a href="http://www.doodlebug.ws/" target="_blank">Doodlebug Designs</a> papers, a great kit. Thank you, LJ.<br />
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I appreciate you all waiting for my card. I am looking forward to viewing the creations from the ladies - you can too - links are on the right sidebar.<br />
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Have a great day~:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-17713713617864566512019-11-18T10:40:00.000-08:002019-11-18T11:24:47.018-08:00Dueling Darlings - NovemberOwl the heck are you?! We have an owl theme for our Dueling Darlings November card. The girls from<a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank"> SCS </a>are sending out the cute stuff. <br />
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<a href="https://landofstamping.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a>, sent us the cutest little owls from <a href="https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>. I used the die cut Hoot Hoot Hooray owls for my card. I dug out my die cuts and embossing folders and of course read the sandwich directions - Why can I not remember them?! LOL Some paper scraps later, here is my card. The photo caught odd light and looks wavy, but in person it is not. This is not elementary school, so no picture re-takes.<br />
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Speaking of re-takes in elementary school, I had to do them one year. I think it was like the second grade. We were goin' all out and having school pics with a 'scene'. You know, like the fake fence kinda thing. I though I would be extra cute if I painted my fingernails to show on the fence, some girl in class had fingernail polish. So, pictures come back a few weeks later, mom opens them, I have frosted pink little nails and got in a whole lotta trouble! Re-takes, no fence! <br />
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Thanks for the cute kit, Heather. I cannot wait to see what the other little owls look like this month. You can see them too, the URLs are on the right sidebar. <br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-11373056369787156682019-11-05T14:56:00.001-08:002019-11-05T14:56:52.169-08:00Dueling Darlings - OctoberBOO! That should scare you - especially since Halloween is over! LOL Yes, here is my Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS </a>post for October.<br />
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<a href="http://inkingintoretirement.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Barb</a>, sent us a fun image from Outlines Rubber Stamp Company. The image is named Ghost Couple. I like that they are not just ghost friends, but a couple! I had to use the brads from the kit, as Barb is the queen of brads.<br />
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Kind of sounds like a title....The Queen of Brads! I think I am watching too much Downton Abbey. Well, like everything lately it seems, I am only about 5 to 9 years late to the show. I have just a few episodes left. I just so want one of those girls to come down the stairs with her hair in a pony and with some sweats on, eating food! <br />
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Thank you for the great kit, Barb. I now can go see that the other DDD's have created....so excited to do so!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-17572596967649329412019-09-15T00:30:00.000-07:002019-09-15T00:30:00.526-07:00Dueling Darlings - SeptemberWelcome to the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>, September duel. September is baby safety month and the catalyst to our baby theme. <br />
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<a href="http://paperhugsandkisses.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Judy</a> sent a kit that was just chock full of cuteness! We were asked to make a baby card. While there were dang cute girl papers, I have a boy gift to give next week, so went with more earth toned papers. Perfect timing Judy, thanks! <br />
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In looking at the kit, there were stickers. I like stickers, but never know what to do with them. I kept coming back to the stickers and challenged myself to use them. <br />
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So, since I was struggling with using a sticker, I thought why not throw a button in there too for good measure?! Buttons throw me off as well as stickers. Why do I do this to myself?! LOL The end result reminded me of some of the project kits that I have seen from <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' UP! </a><br />
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Enjoy September~:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-85780975148245071142019-08-15T00:30:00.000-07:002019-08-15T00:30:02.973-07:00Dueling Darlings - AugustThe Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a> are ready to go for August. We have made our list, checked it twice, maybe ten times and here we go!<br />
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<a href="https://sandcastlestamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kelly</a> sent a cute image from <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Newton's Nook Designs.</a> The image is Winston's Honeybees. I used the blue papers from the kit, as they reminded me of something my mom would have liked. It also gave me a chance to use another older than dirt piece of cardstock from my stash....Not Quite Navy from <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' UP!</a><br />
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Well, Winston had an accident. He was colored and I fussy cut his ear off! Dang it!!! I did not want him to be a Vincent Van Gogh, or partially deaf, so we had to start over. I could not be trusted with the scissors. Okay.....next! New bear and new design.<br />
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Please check out the other creations from the Dueling Darlings. Their blog URL's are on the right side bar.<br />
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<a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?si=SuzyS1104" target="_blank">Suzy</a> sent the Divas fun stamped things from the<a href="https://www.stampinup.com/" target="_blank"> Stampin' UP!</a> set Christmas Lodge. I loved the DP and the texture it had in the kit. I wanted to feature the DP and the sentiment. I had to trim up the sentiment to get a good fit. <br />
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I even drug out some older than dirt Stamping' UP! paper - ya know I've got some! Forest Foliage and Ruby Red - yep! Brought out the 'ole <a href="https://cricut.com/en_us/essentials/cuttlebug.html" target="_blank">Cuttlebug </a>to use an embossing folder, Branches, I think it was called. For crying in a bucket, I can never remember the 'sandwiches' and have to use a cheat sheet, but I can tell you the market margin for avocados! Remember those chalks Stamping' UP! sold, like the original ones? Well, I used them too. Good thing they cannot dry out!<br />
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We were asked to share a Christmas recipe that we make. I have a recipe that my dad loved, I guess it is good, but I have never tried it! I would hold my nose making it - eeewww! Everyone that tastes it likes it and wants the recipe, so maybe you do too! I will list it below.<br />
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Please be sure to visit all of the Dueling Darlings. Their blog URLs are on the right side bar. Siri tells me it is 163 days until Christmas....better get goin'!<br />
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Sweet Potato Delight<br />
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3C Cooked, mashed, sweet potatoes<br />
1 C Sugar<br />
2 Eggs well beaten<br />
1 Tsp Vanilla<br />
1/4 C Milk<br />
1/2 C Butter<br />
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1 C Brown sugar - packed<br />
1/3 C All purpose flour<br />
1 C Pecans - chopped<br />
1/3 C Butter<br />
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Mix all ingredients together in mixer, except topping ingredients. Pour into buttered casserole dish.<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-83931694278770593822019-06-21T00:30:00.000-07:002019-06-21T00:30:04.170-07:00Keep It SimpleAs I stated in another post, I have slim pickin's on card stash. After two runs to Hallmark for cards that had to go out and a lot of money later, I thought I need to 'use what'cha got'!<br />
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I always feel like a card has to be all fancy-schmancy to go out. I really like DP, that is why I bought it right? So, I got to thinking, why can't I just make a simple versatile card that would work for male, female, any occasion, feature the DP. I mean we send the cards mostly to people that do not make their own cards, so they might think that is fancy-schmancy enough right? <br />
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So, I have had this paper cut for a long time, never assembled, as I had this thought a long time ago. I liked the DP and thought that it would work for my keep it simple project. The card can open either way and can be sent out in a second for any occasion.<br />
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I paired the papers with a card stock that I have a lot of, in the cream color. This is in case I decide I want to add a sentiment or something later, or for a specific card. Added some layers to give the card some weight. Of course I layer the interior too, but am too lazy to take photos of it! I made nine of this card and it was easy cut, glue and assembly.<br />
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I was in need of some generic cards, i.e. thinking of you, sympathy, get well, having a challenging time. <br />
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Have a great day!:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-29649126419975364162019-06-18T00:30:00.000-07:002019-06-18T11:37:44.316-07:00Witch Way?<a href="http://itstotallyterry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terry</a> was my partner in our Dueling Darlings duel this month on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. We are paired together, Terry on the Dazzlers and I on the Divas. <br />
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As you probably already have seen - if not you have got to check it out - we had our duel on the 15th. Halloween in June! Terry and I sent each other images from our kits. I just had to make a card with the cute girl from <a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">My Favorite Things.</a> The little die cuts were too cute. <br />
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Thank you, Terry! I love being your dueling partner.<br />
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It is time to Dueling Darlings Dazzler and Divas on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a> to post their June card kits. The 15th is the posting date each month. Kind of a nice break in mid-month!<br />
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<a href="http://itstotallyterry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terry</a> and I have a new month to host this year, June. So, it is Halloween in June! They do Christmas in July, so why not?! <br />
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You know I use what'cha got. I have a stamp set from <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/" target="_blank">Red Rubber Designs</a> and we all had used the girl in the set prior, so the boy stamp it is! I did a serious 'go through' of my DP to come up with paper for the kits. I made sure that there was the same DP in each kit for a few sheets, and the rest was coordinating. The embellies were a Hail Mary from the drawers!<br />
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Now I do understand that I do not have time to create cards as much as I would like too and that affects how many supplies I use, but holy night I still have so much stuff! It is a great challenge to add the extra element of maybe not having the perfect 'thing' to put on your card, but it makes me feel good to put what I have to use. I mean I liked it enough to buy it so why not use it- or was gifted it from a kit, so that kinda is new - or new to me!<br />
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Okay, so I had to <a href="https://youtu.be/CaPcKtLioww" target="_blank">listen to this</a> while I created - I mean it is Halloween! I actually have all the KC & the Sunshine Band hits on my playlist. I listen to it often. It reminds me of when I was really little and my parents listen to it. ....Shake Shake Shake was the front runner to drive my mom crazy, because you know we were not supposed to say booty, so we would sing "shake, shake, shake your" then we would point at her saying nothing that was perfectly timed for the word booty. Or we would pop out from behind things and say, "I'm your Boogie Man". Remember, I am the good child.<br />
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I cannot wait to see what the girls created this month. You too can take a peek via the blog links to on the right side bar. <br />
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Happy Halloween!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-34593635924191773822019-06-07T15:51:00.000-07:002019-06-15T10:38:28.602-07:00Dueling Darlings - AprilGuess what arrived in the mail this week?! The missing April Dueling Darlings kit from<a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank"> SCS</a>, that <a href="http://buckygirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LJ </a>sent to me. It arrived looking all pristine and ready to go! Friggin' PO! <br />
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A cute kit that had a lot of primary colors. I seem to not work with primary colors much, so it was fun to pair them up. I even found two Copics that were not dry as a bone! LOL<br />
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Thank you for the kit, LJ!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-78145759206394863032019-05-31T15:51:00.000-07:002019-05-31T15:51:11.454-07:00Dueling Darlings - MayOur girl <a href="http://lostinmycraftroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carol</a> from the Dueling Darlings on<a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank"> SCS </a>sent us our kit this month. The image is from <a href="https://www.bombshellstamps.com/homebase.html" target="_blank">Bombshell Stamps</a>.<br />
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The motorcycle image reminded me of the Harley Davidson my brother had. I had my wildest bike ride on that thing! I was still in high school and my brother lived out on his own. We were at his house for a party. I really do not know what happened, but next thing you know my brother and I are on his bike in a hurry. My friend (remember the Eye Batter?) was with my brother's roommate on his bike and we are off! Like police chase off. Like no helmets off. Like my brother screaming "If I lean, you lean" off. Like me yelling back "Okay, but if you kill me mom is going to be really mad at you" off. His neighborhood was older and had narrow unpaved side streets - with big pot holes - man we caught some air. <br />
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We did elude the police (remember I am the good child) and went back to the house and then the police showed up! We were just sitting on the sofa like we had not just been on a high speed chase a few minutes earlier. I am sure my hair looked really cute! Needless to say, they could not prove anything and we were total jerks for doing it. It was a short time later that my brother crashed that Harley. Ironically, on his own street! Of course high speed was involved.<br />
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Well, the good child needs to get a few things done, since I can now check off my May duel card. Hope you have a great day!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-81480669950231056442019-04-16T15:53:00.000-07:002019-04-16T15:59:16.454-07:00Happy EasterEaster! This weekend! Oh, my goodness. The holidays seem to be coming faster and faster lately.<br />
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While we have never seen a hedgehog dancing on an Easter egg, I thought this image was too cute to not use on an Easter card this year. This image is from <a href="http://pennyblackinc.com/" target="_blank">Penny Black</a>, titled Easter Tricks (good thing I wrote the name not the back because how would I ever know that now?!)<br />
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Use what'cha got is still in play, even though I do not get to make many cards. Remember all of those image swaps that we had in the past? Well, this image is from that. The DP is from my scrap bin and a dollar stamp from <a href="https://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michaels</a>. I even drug out the CuttleBug. And yes, DH asked around Christmas time if CuttleRugs were on sale for the season. He is such a dork!<br />
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Happy Easter y'all!:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-17523810998782923252019-04-15T12:17:00.003-07:002019-04-15T12:17:45.938-07:00Dueling Darlings - March<a href="https://landofstamping.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a>, sent the Divas from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a> the perfect play on words image for the March round. The image is from <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/" target="_blank">Stamping' UP!</a>. The stamp set is named Stewed Pot Pals. <br />
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Hope you all have a good day - now go eat your vegetables!:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-12107021174014377942019-02-26T10:37:00.002-08:002019-02-26T10:37:54.546-08:00Dueling Darlings - FebruaryDoggone it! I am a wee bit tardy for the February duel with the girls from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. The Dueling Darlings made a kit for Love Your Pet Day. <br />
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<a href="http://inkingintoretirement.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Barb</a> sent the cutest <a href="http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Whipper Snapper</a> image for us to color up. The embellies were so adorable, I had to use two types of them. Thank you for the great kit, Barb!<br />
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We miss having a pet around the house, since our Mia is gone. All five years and five pounds of her. Although she was gone way too soon, we laugh about her on the regular. She was dang funny, that cat! Here is where I found her just kicking' it one day, in the urn on the table, in the dining room. Silly girl!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-46909006354761666802019-01-15T00:30:00.000-08:002019-01-15T00:30:05.833-08:00Dueling Darlings - January2019! A new year of the group Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>. Welcome to it! The Dazzler and Diva teams are ready to duel each month. Such a talented group of ladies. I am honored to be a part of their group.<br />
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The kit for January came from our Diva friend, <a href="http://paperhugsandkisses.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Judy</a>. It was such a cute kit. The theme was encouragement and the challenge is to offer our card to someone for encouragement. I have just the person in mind!<br />
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Happy January~<br />
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November was National Aviation Month. LJ, sent a great pre-inked image of an airliner from <a href="http://timholtz.com/" target="_blank">Tim Holtz.</a> I sponged some blast from the past <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' UP!</a> Creamy Carmel ink to give the image an older feel. I even dug out an embossing folder from <a href="https://www.sizzix.com/" target="_blank">Sizzix</a>. Added an eyelet to the tag LJ gave us and card time! <br />
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Far be it from us, to not help out the aviation industry - we love to travel. In a sad and in a good way, we will now have the ability to travel again and not worry about my parents. In fact, I see a little glimmer of sun in our near future! <br />
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There are so many opportunities to witness and take part in acts of kindness, especially this time of year. Just a smile, a "have a good day", a thank you, is all that it takes to possibly change someones day. <br />
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Have a great day!!!!:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-77209044249236247522018-12-03T16:03:00.000-08:002018-12-03T16:03:11.731-08:00Dueling Darlings - SeptemberHello! I am so glad to be able to say hi to you all. I am working hard to catch up with the Dueling Darlings on SCS. Those girls are the best and most patient of girls, waiting on my busy schedule. Thank you, thank you, thank you!<br />
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<a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?si=SuzyS1104" target="_blank">Suzy</a>, sent the perfect fall kit to us. Pretty sunflowers to work with. I loved all of the harvest colors in the kit. Thank you, Suzy. I was able to use a few of the embellies provided in the kit. I drug out my Copic markers and hoped that they were not too dried out! It has been awhile ya know...<br />
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While the busy past few months have flown by, we did get to do one fun thing! We took a trip to Phoenix and did some hiking. The colors from the kit reminded me of a quick hike that we took. <br />
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Now you know, I could go billy goat climb on the side of a rock with a backpack, but twisted my ankle in the<a href="https://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&rid=20&WT.mc_id=GOOGLE%7CCabela%27s:+Pure%7CUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=43700038610402455&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy4_Dwe2E3wIVAh-tBh2JfQc3EAAYASAAEgKzlfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"> Cabela's</a> store the night before! Only me.... Cabela's having been my dad's favorite store. They asked if we were interested in becoming Cabela Club members. Little did they know, I already have the hat from my dad. LOL</div>
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:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-66610955853729826342018-08-15T00:30:00.000-07:002018-08-15T00:30:02.451-07:00Dueling Darlings - AugustIt is duel day for the Dueling Darlings from <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>! <a href="https://itstotallyterry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Terry</a> and I are hosting this month. We wanted to have fun, so are going with a humor image. We found that we both have the same stamp set, so each sent out one of the main images from the set. We thought it would be fun to see how the set is used. <a href="https://www.artimpressions.com/shop/sc0677-wine-divas/" target="_blank">Art Impressions "Wine Divas"</a> are the images we are creating with.<br />
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It is my first time using this set I was gifted. It is so fun! I thought I would try and create a 'room' with our wine gal in her chair. I tilted her chair as she was laughing and it looks a bit like she is leaning to tip over - maybe from too much wine! You know I used DP that I had on hand to create the kits for the Divas. Only one sheet of DP left for me, so I did not have much of a choice on the wallpaper. <br />
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Wishing I could share a glass of wine with my Dueling Darlings, but for now we will have to settle for a blog post visit. I cannot wait to see what has been created. Blog links are on the right side bar, go and check out the girls!<br />
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Cheers!:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-34362463116436418752018-08-12T14:26:00.001-07:002018-08-12T14:39:15.588-07:00Dueling Darlings - JulyTo bee or not to bee.....that was the question from the Dueling Darlings on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a> for July. My answer is for sure, to bee! <br />
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Of course it made me think of the Bee Gees. So, I had to listed <a href="https://youtu.be/I_izvAbhExY" target="_blank">to this</a>. Oh, the strutting kills me in the video. Apparently, the video budget went to white pants!<br />
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Bees were the theme for the kits we received. <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=11182" target="_blank">Terry S</a>, sent the absolute cutest images. Thank you, Terry. I really had a hard time deciding which to use. Wishing I had time to create with both. I chose the image from <a href="https://ccdesignsrs.com/search?q=bee+heidi" target="_blank">CC Designs Bee Heidi.</a> And don't get me started on those black epoxy dots from the kit. I could pet them all day long, Love them!<br />
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I am late to bee at the party for July. I am anxious to see what everyone has created, now that I have completed my card. I am off to check them out. If you have not already, you can too. The blog links are on the right side bar.<br />
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Bee cool!<br />
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<br />:: BlueInks ::http://www.blogger.com/profile/05189156681570195065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199646710364872145.post-76713003467927161132018-06-21T10:33:00.000-07:002018-06-21T10:33:01.551-07:00Dueling Darlings - JuneOkay, so I am about a week off. Well maybe more is off than that! LOL I am just getting posted for the Dueling Darlings on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">SCS</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://lostinmycraftroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carol</a>, sent us a great assortment of rose images. I just saw this image from <a href="https://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gina K</a> and thought it looked like it went with the DP perfectly.<br />
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The image was crisp in lines and the black card stock a true black. The DP was a bit more muted. I took some gray chalk and rubbed the image to tone the white down some and did the same for the black card stock. It helped them blend a bit better. More so in person, than in picture.<br />
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Thanks to the DDD's for waiting for me. I am excited that I can now go and check out their creations. You know I have to wait until my card is completed to have the full experience! LOL You can see their work too. Blog links are on the right side bar.<br />
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