tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29512281474410300082024-03-13T21:58:49.019-07:00My Comfort CottageLori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-11245364201936029892013-10-18T09:00:00.000-07:002013-10-18T09:00:00.125-07:00The Digi Bells Blog HopHello sweet friends! I know that I've been hit and miss lately... My mojo has seemed to go on a very long vacation. I sure wish that I went with it LOL!!! Things at home are still unresolved... and we still have two weeks before we can see our new counselor. I can't remember a time where I've been this upset for so long - going on three months now...<br />
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I've at least been able to create a project for my last Hop with The Digi Bells. If you didn't begin at <a href="http://popscards.blogspot.co.uk/">Pop's Blog</a>, you'll certainly want to see her fabulous work! If you've been hopping along with us, you should have come from <a href="http://lilodesigns.blogspot.com/">Alethea's Blog</a> to visit me :) If you get lost along the way, the entire Hop List can be found at <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells Blog</a>.<br />
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Well...witches are not my favorite thing, HOWEVER... this is the cutest li'l witch I've ever seen!!! She's called Little Witch on the Moon and you can find her <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">HERE</a>.<br />
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I decided to use my Cameo to print and cut the digital image. Then I took the cut file I created and welded it to the card base for a unique card fold. I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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I think because of all the shimmer on this card, it looks washed out :(<br />
I used Gold Precious Metal Paint on the Moon and lots of Stardust Stickles on the stars and the dress. I wish you could see it IRL... the colors are rich with lots of contrast! Darn photo... lol. Oh well, you get the idea :)<br />
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If you'd like to use my <i><span style="color: blue;">cut files</span></i> after purchasing this digital image, <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">Little Witch on the Moon</a> by Elisabeth Bell... you may download <a href="https://app.box.com/s/uyvxej6hnofbtepyqfh4">HERE</a>.<br />
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Yay!!! Your next stop is <a href="http://www.craftingbelle.blogspot.se/">Lisa</a>!!!</div>
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Please see <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/10/guest-dt-call.html">THIS POST</a> for more information!</div>
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I hope to get in the groove soon... Please pray for me!!!</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-62819341807733512602013-10-15T23:26:00.003-07:002013-10-15T23:26:54.031-07:00Halloween Pillow Boxes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there! I'm back with another quick and easy project for Halloween treats. This week, we're creating with <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe</a>'s pillow boxes. I chose to work with the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/09/halloween-pillow-boxestemplates-cutting-files.html">Halloween Pillow Boxes</a>.<br />
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There is also a Witch Hat Pillow Box in this set, but I only needed three :)</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I'd like to point out the large white button on each of the pillow boxes. I created them using air dry clay and a mold I won from <a href="http://scrapjunkie-becky.blogspot.com/2013/08/ArtisanEntry02.html"><b><i>Becky's Blog</i></b></a>. Thank you so much Becky!!! I've been molding away and will have other projects to show using my goodies soon :)</span></div>
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Thank you for stopping by to take a peek! Also check out the awesome projects my teamies have made on <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/">The Cutting Cafe's Blog</a>!!!</div>
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Ton and tons of love to each and every one of you, my sweet friends <span style="color: magenta;"><b>♥</b></span></div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-82514170657357744692013-10-11T16:23:00.002-07:002013-10-11T16:23:41.584-07:00Snowflake OrnamentHere's a quick and easy project to decorate your Christmas Tree (or other home decor) this year!<br />
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I began by printing out and coloring <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-rapunzel">Little Rapunzel</a> from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection. She's cut out with Spellbinders Classic Circle and popped onto a doily from the Silhouette Online Store.<br />
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How simple is that? You can find this project and other fabulous makes at <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells</a>. So many digi's, so little time lol!<br />
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See you next time, sweet friends <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>♥</b></span><br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-26245670601633659482013-10-10T01:19:00.000-07:002013-10-10T01:19:44.385-07:00Monster Mash!!!This week at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/">The Cutting Cafe</a>, we are showcasing Halloween projects! I'm not really into Halloween (although as a kid I could bring in the candy!). I'm also not opposed to purchasing bags of candy and giving them to the kiddos :) I don't mind eating the leftovers either...<br />
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I decided that I'd use <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/09/a-bunch-of-monstersprintable-stamp-set.html">A Bunch of Monsters Printable Stamp Set</a> to create a few sets of cards. They can be used for various occasions as the sentiments are not Halloween specific!<br />
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The first set says, "EYE think you're AWESOME"</div>
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The second set says, "Happy Birthday To My Little Monster..."</div>
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The third set says, " MONSTER HUGS"</div>
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Each set of cards uses The Cutting Cafe's <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/09/candy-corn-background-printable-set.html">Candy Corn Background Printable Set</a> and the monster is filled in with Glossy Accents and Martha Stewart Glitter.</div>
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This set also uses <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/09/crazy-candy-corn-printable-set.html">Crazy Candy Corn Printable Set</a> which I used as a banner!</div>
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The eyes are filled with Glossy Accents, the mouth and tongue are colored with copic markers, and the white 'stitching' is my new White Uniball Signo Pen which I absolutely LOVE!!!<br />
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Thank you for stopping by to say Hi! I've been down lately (still). I'm trying to remain positive as I wait for God to restore and repair my marriage... It's very hard work!!!<br />
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Until next time... someone needs to send me some mojo!!!<br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-80259674498645832252013-09-27T09:00:00.000-07:002013-09-27T09:00:07.517-07:00The Digi Bells Blog HopWelcome sweet friends ♥ It's a very happy Friday as I have the privilege of participating in the fabulous Digi Bells Blog Hop today!!!<br />
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If you've come from <a href="http://popscards.blogspot.co.uk/">Pops blog</a>, you are definitely on the right track... If you've missed all the wonderful inspiration, you can find the beginning at <a href="http://marylouscorner.blogspot.com/">Mary Lou's Blog!</a> If you get lost along the way, the entire Hop List can be found at <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells Blog</a>.<br />
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Now for the unveiling... here's the cutie you've been seeing along the way! You can find <b><i>Apple Berry</i></b> <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">HERE</a>.<br />
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I've colored her with the following Copics: Skin - E11 E01 E000; Hair - E37 YR24 Y26 Y23; Apples - R29 R27 R24 Y15; Leaves - YG17 YG03 YG01; Clothing - B04 B01 B00 B000 C3 C1 C0; Y38 Y15; Basket - E18 E17 E15 E13.<br />
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I've used the <a href="http://www.poppystamps.com/prod-42.htm">Small Madison Window</a> and <a href="http://www.poppystamps.com/prod-120.htm">Shutter</a> dies by Poppy Stamps, edged with Tea Dye Distress Ink and a panel cut to 4 1/4" x 2" and scored every 1/4" for the wall.<br />
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Your next stop is the incredibly talented <a href="http://julieprice3.wordpress.com/">Julie</a>!!!</div>
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Thanks so much for taking the time in your busy day to take a peek at my creation :)</div>
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Loads of love to you ♥</div>
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<br />Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-59382278785055282042013-09-26T01:00:00.000-07:002013-09-26T01:00:04.755-07:00Winner's Post!Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! You can't even imagine how much you've blessed me by your kind words and visits ♥ I really do cherish our friendship! I know... kinda weird, huh? Most of us have never met, but through our love of creating and this awesome crafting community... we can visit in our jammies with no make up and who knows???<br />
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Time to announce the Grand Prize Winner of my Dies & More Giveaway!!! Woot Woot :)</div>
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That's you, <a href="http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/">mary anne</a>!!!</div>
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I'd also like to send a little surprise package as a token of my love and appreciation to the following friends chosen by Random.org...</div>
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Please email me your addresses if you'd like a surprise package!!!</div>
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<b><i>If you didn't win this time, check back again... </i></b></div>
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<b><i>I have lots of giveaways throughout the year :)</i></b></div>
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Lots and lots of love, health and peace to all ♥</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-90284669487063421112013-09-25T09:00:00.000-07:002013-09-25T23:34:21.741-07:00Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;">Please scroll down for </span><span style="color: blue;">The Cutting Cafe</span><span style="color: red;"> and </span><span style="color: blue;">The Paper Shelter</span><span style="color: red;">!!!</span></div>
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Oh my... it's a busy post day! I'm so glad I glanced at the date on my computer though cuz I thought this post was scheduled for tomorrow... EEK! Would someone please bring my mind back? I've seemed to misplace it...again haha!</div>
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I'm wondering if you've seen the Exclusive stamp set by Elisabeth Bell in Quick Cards magazine. I was at JoAnn's browsing the magazine section and saw them... I couldn't snatch it up fast enough! There are three clear stamps and all ADORABLE of course :)</div>
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My card today uses one of those stamps. I don't have a name for her... Maybe someday she'll be a digi - I don't know, but I love her!!!</div>
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She's stamped with <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=TSU-028">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a> and colored with Copics: Skin - E11 E01 E000; Hair - E37 E34 YR24 Y26 Y23; Pinks - R85 R83 R81 RV00 RV0000; Flowers - Y11 Y15 Y19 Y38 R29; Hat - E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 Y23 Y21; Grass/Leaves - YG67 YG63 YG05 YG03 YG17 Y00; Sky - B00</div>
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My card today is for <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge</a> as GDT. The challenge this month is "Shape it Up."</div>
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The base layer is die cut with Grand Circles; The lacy white layer is cut with a Silhouette file. The next layer is Kraft cardstock die cut and embossed with Scalloped Circle, and the image was stamped on X-press It Blending Card and die cut/embossed with Classic Circle.</div>
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I hand cut the clouds and masked the sky and image before using my new Copic Airbrush system! I finally got on the bandwagon :) Not sure how well I did, but it sure is FUN!!!</div>
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More dies... <a href="http://www.poppystamps.com/prod-114.htm">Picket Fence</a> by Poppy Stamps and <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57458/s171-summer-leanndra-butterfly/Detail">Butterfly</a> by Simon Says. Roses are Wild Orchid, pearls are <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=viva_045">Ice White Pearl Pen</a>, tag is MS punch with tiny sentiment by PTI.</div>
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Post will be up tomorrow!!!</div>
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<b>I'd like to enter the following challenges:</b></div>
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<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - Anything Goes (2nd Entry)</div>
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<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a> - Favorite Stamp Brand (♥ E Bell!)</div>
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<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On </a>- Cool Colors<br />
<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie but a Goodie </a>- Dies and Punches<br />
<a href="http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/">Chocolate Coffee & Cards</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-27003940395390697762013-09-25T01:00:00.000-07:002013-09-29T20:47:26.452-07:00Fall Shaped Card with Autumn Leaves DigiWell... I'm both excited and sad at the same time lol! This time it has nothing to do with my marriage, but about two wonderful design teams :)<br />
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Today is a sad farewell to The Paper Shelter. I've had a blast with the amazing and talented design team! Thank you, Veronica and Pedro for your fabulous images... thank you, Marie and Shirley for your awesome leadership ♥ May each of you enjoy and embrace the plans God has for your future!!! Also congratulations to the NEW DT :)<br />
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I really like how this shaped card turned out. I began with the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/08/fall-word-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">Fall Word Shaped Card</a> from <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe</a>. Regina's files are so much fun to work with :)<br />
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I know these are not traditional Fall colors... but I decided to use the pre-colored image <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=347&zenid=6o7vkvbrt7o0m1slblu5ivhgn6">Autumn Leaves</a> from <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/">The Paper Shelter</a> and picked out the color of the coat. In my Silhouette software, I chose 'gradient fill' to fill in the letters and did a print and cut. The image was printed on Brochure Paper and cut out with my Silhouette as well. The colors really POP on the Brochure Paper!<br />
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<b>*A word of warning</b> on the brochure paper... don't use a cutting mat that is still pretty tacky as it sticks <b>extremely well</b> and will rip in shreds :(<br />
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The challenge at <a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.ar/">The Paper Shelter</a> this week is <b>"Stitching."</b> I took this literally and machine stitched around the letters. Boy do I love the look of stitching :)<br />
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The sentiment I used comes with the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2012/08/fall-word-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">Fall Shaped Word Card</a> (along with other sentiments). The beautiful <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57458/s171-summer-leanndra-butterfly/Detail">butterfly die cut</a> is from Simon Says (LOVE!!!).<br />
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<a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/">Crafty Cardmakers</a> - Winged Things </div>
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<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says</a> - Stamptember Use SSS product (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57458/s171-summer-leanndra-butterfly/Detail">DIE</a>)<br />
<a href="http://blog.markerpop.com/">MarkerPop</a> - Falling for You #31</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-52315704113932746022013-09-18T01:00:00.000-07:002013-09-24T22:07:40.096-07:00Oh Boy Overalls!!!Hello lovelies ♥ I've just come home from a quick shopping spree at Michael's. I picked up a few desktop cubes for organizing...60% OFF!!! While I was there, I ran into a beautiful, young woman who I hadn't seen since she was in High School Youth Group. As God would have it, I mentioned my current journey of pain/forgiveness - and just like God does, she began to tell me of her own pain.<br />
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Again, God brings forth the truth about why we sometimes go through things... to help others ♥ She could trust what I was saying about the need to forgive because she knew that I could relate to what she was going through. There's nothing like personal experience to speak boldly on a subject...<br />
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Anyone who knows me, knows that it doesn't matter where I am when there's a Divine Appointment... I pray :) So in the middle of Michael's, I lifted up this sweet woman, asking Jesus to bring peace to her heart as she chooses to forgive!<br />
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I reminded her that forgiveness is for HER, not for the one she's forgiving. When we harbor unforgiveness, our relationship with God is broken. How do we restore that relationship? Make the choice to forgive... If you're like me, you won't FEEL like forgiving, but do it anyway. God will handle your emotions, bringing healing to your heart just like He did (and is doing) for me.<br />
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...the journey of healing continues ♥<br />
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This week at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/weekly-inspiration-projects/">The Cutting Cafe</a>, the amazing DT has a variety of projects to inspire your creativity! Here's my contribution... an adorable li'l <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/06/overalls-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">Overalls Shaped Card</a>!!!<br />
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I just adore the cute li'l football and stars! They make me happy lol! I was also overjoyed when I discovered these 'just the right color' button brads in my stash. How cool is that?<br />
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Papers are from an old stack I had waiting for this project (The Guy Stack by<br />
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Card base is Ivory Cardstock by Recollections 110 lb weight. It's my new 'go to' paper I also discovered at Michael's. Yay Michael's!!! Thank you :)<br />
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Tag punch is Martha Stewart with an old Stampin' Up! sentiment...tied with Doodlebug Twine. The card front is machine stitched - I must stitch more... I love the extra detail! Maybe I should have used a different color thread though. What do you think?<br />
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Thank you, again, for all your thoughts and prayers you've been sending my way! Prayer makes such a HUGE difference!!! I KNOW that God is indeed hearing and answering ♥ He is a faithful God who heals!!!</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-75074975996157092382013-09-10T17:50:00.005-07:002013-09-10T17:50:58.260-07:00School Bus Shaped CardWelcome back friends ♥ I pray you are having a wonderful day! The LORD is good... all the time; and all the time, the LORD is good :)<br />
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Today a small group of women met for Bible Study in a beautiful, warm and comfy home. We viewed the 1st session of "Believing God" by Beth Moore. This is not a new study, and a few of us had already gone through it, but we also knew that God's timing is always perfect...indeed right on time!!!<br />
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My faith has once again been challenged. Since going through my cancer journey almost 6 1/2 years ago, I've felt like I was struggling to get out of the darkness...the wilderness...a place that was just dry and felt so far away from God. It felt like once I was up, I was knocked back down with something else...my physical health, my mental health, my emotional health, and certainly my spiritual health!<br />
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So today, here's what I'm beginning to BELIEVE once again. I challenge you to do the same :)<br />
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1. God is who He says He is.<br />
2. God can do what He says He can do.<br />
3. I am who God says I am.<br />
4. I can do all things through Christ.<br />
5. God's Word is alive and active in me.<br />
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Update on counseling... I've decided to change counselors! Things just weren't quite right, so I've decided, "Off with her head!!!" hee hee. Hubby and I are now on a waiting list to see someone who has been highly recommended as a Christian counselor. I'm choosing to BELIEVE that God is in all of this and He certainly CAN DO what He says He can do!<br />
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God is faithful. Period. He continues to work out forgiveness in my heart ♥ It simply doesn't have the control and intensity it had 6 weeks ago. Am I 'done'? Noooo... remember, it's a process. I can choose to hold on to unforgiveness and remain bitter and angry, but I'm choosing to BELIEVE GOD is setting me free from my pain - and He <i>is</i> :)<br />
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Thank you for praying for me!!! He hears and is answering your prayers on my behalf. I'm incredibly grateful for YOU ♥<br />
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I'd like to share my latest project I created using Regina's adorable Bus Shaped Card which is available at The Cutting Cafe <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/09/bus-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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I've altered the file a little bit by taking the window shapes and cutting out 'see through' windows on each layer using my Silhouette Designer's Edition Software. I substituted apples from the <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2010/08/school-bordersprintable-stamp-set.html">School Borders Printable Stamp Set</a> for the center of the wheels, and spelled out S C H O O L from the same set.<br />
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The tag is a MS punch; stamped tag background and sentiment from PTI.<br />
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The Bus Shaped Card file also comes with an envelope which fits perfectly with this adorable card :) I used a 12 x 12 sheet of Yellow Pin Dots by Recollections to cut out the envelope.<br />
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Time for me to celebrate my firstborn's birthday now... he's 27!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">♥♥♥ I love you, Matthew ♥♥♥</span></div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-48142846219967783162013-09-07T14:46:00.004-07:002013-09-07T14:46:34.528-07:00Little Friends Altered Candle Holder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello everyone! Seems like ages since I've created anything... Things are moving along slowly here at my house, but I must say that even though it's difficult, I see progress and the beginning of healing in my marriage. Oh Praise God!!!<br />
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Change is soooo hard! Sometimes it's easier just to stay stuck in the pit than to do the work it takes to get out lol! I am determined NOT to stay stuck though. I know that God has much better plans for me than to wallow in the mud...<br />
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Yesterday, I had a much needed day of fun and shopping with a dear friend! I stumbled across this gorgeous candle holder at Yankee Candle in the Outlet Mall. When I saw it, I knew it would be perfect to showcase Elisabeth Bell's <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-friends">Little Friends</a> from her Digital Collection :)<br />
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It's my turn as GDT to post on <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells DT Blog</a>. If you haven't checked it out yet, The Digi Bells have some AMAZING creations to swoon over...<br />
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For the background, I decided to do something different! I dripped Blending Solution to create an interesting pattern... and (although you can't see much here) I used Stormy Sky Distress Ink around the edges to create a little depth. You'll also find white gel pen and stickles accents!</div>
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Here you can take a peek at the cutouts on the back of the candle holder - sooo pretty!<br />
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I <i>love</i> the smell of sweet pea and the beautiful color of this candle :) It won't be long before I light it! I LOVE candles <span style="color: magenta;">♥</span><br />
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I pray you are well and enjoying your weekend!!! Happy crafting!!!<br />
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<br />Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-69987094400085424612013-09-04T01:00:00.000-07:002013-09-07T14:15:45.702-07:00Boy and Girl Onesie Shaped CardsHello lovelies! Just a quick post from me today... lots on my heart and mind lately. It was a very emotional and draining weekend - and to top it off - it's my 31st Anniversary today... enough said about that!<br />
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This week at The Cutting Cafe, we were able to choose any file to work with. I chose this adorable <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/06/onesie-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">Onesie Shaped Card</a> which I transformed into a card for a baby boy and one for a baby girl <span style="color: magenta;">♥</span><br />
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The file comes with different shapes for the front. I obviously chose the heart for both... In Silhouette Designer's Edition, I created the blue trim on the boy Onesie. Not perfect by any means, but I think it adds a little bit more since I decided to have the main shape white!<br />
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Cute li'l lace trim for the girl is simply glued and folded over like pleats. Both cards are embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder with a dotted chevron pattern. I really like the texture :)<br />
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<a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2011/06/onesie-shaped-cardtemplate-cutting-file.html">The Onesie Shaped Card</a> comes with a variety of inserts... check these out!<br />
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<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> - Ribbon Pleating (I hope my lace counts!)</div>
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<a href="http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/">Sister Act</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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<a href="http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/">Hiding in My Craft Room</a> - Freestyle<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/">Through the Craftroom Door</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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Thanks so much for popping in my sweet friends <span style="color: #0b5394;">♥</span> If you think of me, please say a prayer... Hubby and I have LOTS to work out!</div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">*** My current Giveaway can be found <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/08/exciting-news-and-blog-candy.html">HERE!</a> ***</span><br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-90469560329506373482013-08-30T01:00:00.000-07:002013-09-03T21:50:30.004-07:00The Digi Bells Little MamaA big warm welcome and huge hug to all of you, my dear sweet friends <span style="color: #0b5394;">♥</span> I'd like to thank you sooooo very much for your comments and emails. You've been so encouraging and uplifting during this very difficult time :) My journey of forgiveness continues and I must remain hopeful that someday all will be better than before!!!<br />
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Counseling week four... not sure how I feel actually. Don't get me wrong, there were some very good things that came out during our session. What I've yet to tell you is that my hubby and I are experiencing trouble. For now, I'll leave it at that... Last week was still about me and my ANGER!!! This week, I feel that forgiveness is quite possible, but still pondering on how God is going to take away the pain. Not that He can't - He's just not doing it as quickly as I'd like LOL!!!<br />
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Anyway... crafting has been a little more difficult this past month. I'm hoping that I can pour out my feelings in an art journal at some point. Until then, I like creating pretty things <span style="color: #0b5394;">♥</span><br />
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This is Little Mama from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-mama">HERE</a>.<br />
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She's colored with copics and ooops... once again I forgot to write them down :(<br />
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I was sooooo excited about this banner! I know you crafters will totally understand what I'm talking about :) I've seen something similar all over your gorgeous cards and I decided to try and create my own using Silhouette Designer's Edition. What do you think??? I even created a perforated edge haha.<br />
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I've used a number of dies on this card. The image is die cut with Spellbinders Floral Ovals. The <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=MBP-049">Elegant Scrollwork</a> is a Memory Box die and the Picket Fence is from poppystamps.<br />
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The single pearls are Ice White Pearl Pen <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=viva_045">HERE</a>.<br />
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I forgot I had this pretty pink/white polka dot ribbon from Michael's. I'll certainly be using this more often :) I added the string of pearls to imitate the pearls in the image... My favorites are lace and pearls and I just don't use them often enough!<br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-49109602945527564952013-08-25T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-25T09:00:02.800-07:00Elisabeth Bell's World ChallengeGood morning and welcome back sweet friends <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>♥</b></span> I had a wonderful visit with my sister the other day... It was a much needed time of sharing our hearts - well, mostly I shared my sorrows, but our hearts reconnected and that was awesome :)<br />
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I'd like to talk a little bit about anger today. It has been 30 days since I discovered some very traumatic news. I was totally devastated and extremely angry for most of those 30 days. I didn't want to forgive, I wanted to be angry! In fact, I 'deserved' the right to be angry! Anyone relate?<br />
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Although I'm still very hurt, and can certainly get mad all over again, I've discovered there's a better way to deal with pain. I'm still in the beginning phases of forgiveness, but I've decided through prayer and reading Scripture that remaining angry is not the way to go. I am really only hurting myself!<br />
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Is there someone who has hurt you deeply? Maybe you can't seem to break free from the pain. Call on Jesus <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span></b> He died to set us free... to make a way for us to have a right relationship with God. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life; the <i>only</i> way to the Father!!! God gave up His only Son so that we can live, but my sin stood in the way...until I asked for forgiveness :)<br />
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Yes. It's about <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>FORGIVENESS</b></span>.<br />
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Matthew 6:14 says, <i>For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.</i><br />
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Matthew 6:15 continues, <i>But if you <b>do not</b> forgive others their sins, your Father <b>will not</b> forgive your sins.</i><br />
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I don't know about you, but I NEED forgiveness! As much as it hurts, I choose to give up my 'right' to be angry and bitter. Besides, the people who hurt us are not off God's hook... just off ours. I already feel a little bit lighter - how 'bout you?<br />
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Today begins a NEW challenge at <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog</a>. This month it's all about "Sizzling Summer."<br />
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I decided to color up <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-best-friends-by-elisabeth-bell">Little Best Friends</a> from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection. These cuties just look so peaceful and filled with joy in one another's company :)<br />
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Here are the copics used: <span style="font-size: x-small;">Skin - E13 E11 E01 E000; Hair - E25 YR24 Y26 Y23 E50/E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 YR24; Bathing Suits - Y19 Y15 Y11 Y00/B97 B95 B93 B91 B00 B0000; Sand - E30 E31 Y15 B00</span>.<br />
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This is the same <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/07/purse-shaped-card-and-treat-box-set-template-cutting-file.html">Purse Shaped Card</a> from <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe</a> I created last week. This time it's taken on... Fun in the Sun!<br />
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Look Mom... even the back is finished!!! Papers and sentiment are from <a href="http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/">Pink Petticoat</a>. Thanks Liz... LOVE your papers :)<br />
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Simple to cut and assemble... this is a great <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/07/purse-shaped-card-and-treat-box-set-template-cutting-file.html">Purse Shaped Card</a> for a quick and easy project! Add one of <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">Elisabeth's images</a> and voila! You've got a <b style="background-color: yellow;">Hot Sizzlin' Summer Tote ready for the new challenge!!!</b><br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-79708719722981193412013-08-24T01:00:00.000-07:002013-08-24T01:00:04.349-07:00How to Cut Out Digital Images with the SilhouetteHi again! I didn't mean to be back so soon, but I've had a number of requests to do a tutorial on how I cut out my images with my Cameo! So I'll try to be as clear as possible... If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be happy to help :)<br />
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So the first thing I do is open up my image in Photoshop Elements 10 (whatever photo editing program you have will work fine). I prefer to use PNG files because they open up in my Silhouette software the correct size.<br />
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This image is Little Best Friends by Elisabeth Bell and can be found <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-best-friends-by-elisabeth-bell">HERE</a>.<br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-53651867194891062922013-08-23T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-24T22:09:07.633-07:00The Digi Bells Blog Hop is Here!Welcome back sweet friends <span style="color: #0b5394;">♥</span> So happy you could join us for the <i>newest</i> Digi Bells Blog Hop!!! I have the great honor of joining these fabulous girls for the next couple of months... EEK!!! Can you tell how excited I am?<br />
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If you've come from <a href="http://marylouscorner.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-elisabeth-bell-digi-image.html">Mary Lou's blog</a>, be assured you are on the right track :) If you've missed all the gorgeous inspiration and you'd like to start at the beginning, head on over to <a href="http://sissi4477.blogspot.com/2013/08/elisabeth-bell-bloghop.html">Sebrina's blog</a>. The entire hop list can be found on <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells Blog.</a><br />
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Without further ado, may I present my offering for this oh-so-adorable image, <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/sweetest-surprises-by-elisabeth-bell">Sweetest Surprises</a>..<br />
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<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/sweetest-surprises-by-elisabeth-bell">Sweetest Surprises</a> is the newest addition to <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection.</a> Her name fits her well... she's so <i>very</i> sweet! I love how carefree she is - simply enjoying being outside with a very special sweet treat - all the while a pretty butterfly keeps her company :)<br />
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I've colored her up with copics. I'm sorry I didn't write them down this time. DP is C'est la Vie by Melissa Frances and the gorgeous die cuts are Spellbinders Floral Ovals and Decorative Labels Eight.<br />
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I am over the top excited to be posting today as GDT for <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">The Digi Bells</a>! Yaaahoooooo!!! For the next few months, I have the privilege of creating alongside the FABULOUS team of creative geniuses AND using Elisabeth Bell's oh-so-wonderful digi's!! I think I might still be dreaming...<br />
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I decided to use the digi, <a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/pati-s-kisses-by-elisabeth-bell">Patti's Kisses</a>. I never get tired of seeing her lol! She's just sooooo sweet :)<br />
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Now that I'm posting, I see that she's kinda floating in the clouds as I've forgotten to ground her lol. Oops... let's just say she's so happy that she's floating :)<br />
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She's colored with copics, of course... <span style="font-size: x-small;">Skin - E000 E01 E11; Hair - YR24 Y26 Y23 E50; Clothes - BG18 BG15 BG13 BG11 BG10 BG000, Bear - E37 E34 E33 E31 R20</span>. Stardust Stickles accents.<br />
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The base of my card is 5"x7" by The Paper Studio. The base layer is embossed with Polka Dot Page embossing folder. The gorgeous die cuts are Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles.<br />
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Next is a very RARE type of card from me. I just don't seem to know what to do with them. <a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/">Inky Impressions</a> challenge theme this week is <b>Masculine</b>. I'm not sure how masculine this actually is, but there's a boy on it lol!<br />
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He <i>is</i> a little cutie! This is Christopher with Heart. You can find him <a href="http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=DS13-CWH12&cat=41">HERE</a>.<br />
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"My Teacher Rules" and the li'l apple are cut files from the <a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/">Silhouette Online Store</a>. I used copics to color in very simply.<br />
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Wow... two cards without any patterned paper hee hee. Am I going CAS? :)<br />
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Next up are two 6x6 paper pads: This & That by Lori Whitlock and Nostalgia by MME. A clear stamp set by Fiskars: Sincere Salutations. I managed to purchase this twice...imagine that!<br />
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Over at <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cafe</a>, my teamies and I are showcasing Regina's <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/07/purse-shaped-card-and-treat-box-set-template-cutting-file.html">Purse Shaped Card and Treat Box Set</a> and <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/07/assorted-purse-box-template-cutting-file-set.html">Assorted Purse Box</a>. If you want a more detailed and substantial look, go for the Assorted Purse Box. Check out all the fabulous samples at The Cafe!!!<br />
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Papers are from <a href="http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/">Pink Petticoat</a>... <span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span> them!<br />
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As I was writing up this post, I realized that I forgot to create the Treat Box that goes along with this card :( I've been having some trouble lately and my heart has been very heavy. Please forgive me for not being my usual self... I'm waiting upon the LORD for His healing hand to restore my soul <span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span><br />
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No project to show today...but I've got quite a few up my sleeve to show in the next few days with some exciting news AND more CANDY!!! Yay :)<br />
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Thank you to everyone who showed interest in my $30 Saturated Canary Gift Voucher! As always, it's so hard to know that most of you will not win this time, but there certainly will be many others chances!<br />
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That's you, <a href="http://scrapannelies.blogspot.com/">Annelies</a>! Congratulations Sweetie :) Please contact me (email is located on my sidebar) to claim your $30 Gift Voucher!!!<br />
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Hi there! I'm <i>finally</i> back :) It was so strange not being able to connect with you for over a week!!! Thankfully, I did have my phone which allowed me to check emails and spend a lot of time on Pinterest lol! Hopefully, my internet woes are a thing of the past...pesky necessities...<br />
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While I've been gone, I was able to put together TWO Giveaways! I'm going to release the 1st Giveaway today which is...<br />
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This giveaway is for my friends (new and old) only. Please do not enter only for the prize and then leave :( I will check if you have a candy only blog and your entry will be deleted.<br />
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2. If you are on Facebook, <i>Like</i> My Comfort Cottage Cards & Crafts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyComfortCottage">HERE</a>.<br />
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Giveaway ends <b>August 15, 2013. </b>I will post the winner shortly after.<br />
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Thank you, sweet friends <span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span> I love and appreciate you much more than words can express!!!<br />
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Well...this afternoon I'll be going to my second counseling session. My life has been turned upside down. What I thought was, <i>isn't</i>. What I thought wasn't <i>is</i>... la-la-la-la... Can anyone relate? Let's face it...relationships are hard! Maybe someday I'll be able to share more, but until then, I think that my pain can and will help someone else who is in pain in a different way :) Although my mind and emotions are up and down, I KNOW the constant love and truth of Jesus Christ. He is the Author and Perfecter of our Faith! He is my closest friend who will <i>always</i> be available 24/7! His love is unconditional and His grace flows freely <span style="color: #8e7cc3;">♥</span><br />
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I dedicate this card to ALL my friends...that's YOU <span style="color: #8e7cc3;">♥</span> I love you!!!<br />
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<b>"A friend gives hope when life is low, a friend is a place when you have nowhere to go, A friend is honest, a friend is true. A friend is precious and that my friend is you!"</b><br />
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This awesome sentiment is called <b><i>A Friend Gives</i></b>. It's a digi from Inky Impressions <a href="http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=IDS-FGH12&cat=41">HERE</a>.<br />
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This week's challenge at <a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/">Inky Impressions</a> is all about <b>Things with Wings</b>! If you're like me and don't have a winged image, you can also use some beautiful butterflies :) I couldn't wait to get my new <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-57458/s171-summer-leanndra-butterfly/Detail">butterfly die</a> from Simon Says Stamp! It's my new fave!!!<br />
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The papers I've used for this card came as a freebie in a magazine... woo hoo! The lattice background is a cut file from <a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/">Silhouette</a> and topped with <a href="http://www.susanascustomartandcarddesign.com/proddetail.php?prod=viva_045">Pearl Pen</a> pearls :)<br />
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Flowers are Wild Orchid. I've had these for a long time, but haven't used them much lately :( Gotta get them out more often!<br />
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I'd like to enter the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/">Bearly Mine</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - Pastel Rainbows</div>
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<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft</a> - Pastel Colors</div>
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Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed your stay and will come back again soon <span style="color: #8e7cc3;">♥</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i>One more day</i> until my $30 Saturated Canary Giveaway ends... </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">You can find the post <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/saturated-canary-giveaway-time.html">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-26241030280222680662013-08-14T01:00:00.000-07:002013-08-14T01:00:07.587-07:00Back to School Time!Today some moms are doing the happy dance... while others may be a bit teary-eyed. I hear the school bell ringing and class is open for many children. For some, it will be for the first time! Others are excited and happy that they get to see their friends once again. Wheeeeeee!!!<br />
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I've got a Back to School card to share with you today. I've created it for <a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.ar/">The Paper Shelter Challenge</a>...but wait! That's not the challenge theme!!! The challenge is <b><i>Use that Ribbon</i></b> hahaha!</div>
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Here's the star of the show... appropriately named, <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=332&zenid=rncr7ti5r69egvdbj6451u5us0">Back to School!</a></div>
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If you've played with us at The Paper Shelter before, you'll remember that Pedro and Veronica so generously awards the winner using a TPS image, a $30 Gift Voucher to spend at <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/">The Paper Shelter Store</a>; if you use another company's image, you can still win 3 images of your choice! Woo Hoo!!!</div>
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If you haven't entered my <b><i>CANDY</i></b> yet, there's still time...but not much - ends tomorrow! See <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/saturated-canary-giveaway-time.html">THIS</a> post.</div>
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-31416389983147583102013-08-12T17:25:00.002-07:002013-08-13T21:26:35.978-07:00It's ALL About the Shoes!LOL... Guess what's on my feet right now? I'm giggling because of the title of my post :) Anyone who really knows me, knows that my favorite footwear is actually NO footwear. Yup...barefoot but <i>not</i> pregnant!!! That really would be a miracle lol.<br />
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I had SO MUCH FUN with this <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2013/07/high-heel-shoe-shaped-card-template-cutting-file.html">High Heel Shoe Shaped Card Template</a> - cutting file by <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/">The Cutting Cafe!</a> I really, <i>really</i> like how it turned out :)<br />
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Even though I only used two papers, I think this turned out quite elegant! The pink polka dot paper is from a digital download by <a href="http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/">Pink Petticoat</a>; cream cardstock is from <a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/">Papertrey Ink</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC</a> - Stitching (faux)</div>
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<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma</a> - Stitching (faux)<br />
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...and now let's welcome and congratulate my new teamies on The Cutting Cafe DT:<br />
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Can't wait to see the fabulous creations they will make! Sooooo inspiring :)<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red;">Only THREE more days until my $30 Saturated Canary Giveaway ends!!!</span></i></b> Don't miss out... You can find the post <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/saturated-canary-giveaway-time.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-84158168295935720932013-08-07T03:00:00.000-07:002013-08-07T20:33:58.586-07:00Always Bring Your Own Sunshine!Yesterday was my birthday!!! I really didn't have a clue as to what the day would hold - but I must say that I was very, very blessed by the love and thoughtfulness of a few special people as well as the many friends and family who sent me birthday wishes. Oh my heart is full ♥ Thank you, sweet friends for making my day so wonderful!!!<br />
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Today begins a new challenge at <a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/">Inky Impressions</a>. This week we'd like to see your Holiday/Vacation projects. Here's my take on the challenge...<br />
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The sentiment isn't that big, so I thought I'd show it first. In case it's too small to read on your screen, it says, <b>"Wherever you go, Regardless of the weather, Always bring your own Sunshine!"</b> What a fabulous sentiment :) <a href="http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=DSS13-ABYOS14&cat=41">HERE</a>.<br />
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Here's my bright and cheery card! It makes me happy lol!<br />
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I duplicated and altered the suitcase image by Inky Impressions <a href="http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=DS13-SC12&cat=41">HERE</a>. They are colored with copics: E49 37 35 34 33 31 30; 100 C9 7 5 3 2 W3; 0 Blender; Silver Spica Pen. I used Mustard Seed, Dried Marigold and Festive Berries DI around the sentiment and Mustard Seed to color inside the pretty die cut frame.<br />
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The white panel is embossed with my Damask EF which is the really BIG one! I love that I can fit 5" wide cardstock in it (and I believe around 12" in length!).<br />
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The cream swirly piece is a Silhouette cut file, pearls in the corners from my stash and the smaller pearls were made using my Pearl Pen. I love the bright yellow ribbon which I picked up at Michael's.<br />
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<a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/">A Little Bit Crafty</a> - Summer Sun</div>
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<a href="http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/">Paper Playtime</a> - Lots of Yellow</div>
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<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Pink Elephant</a> - Texture</div>
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<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/">The Crazy Challenge</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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<a href="http://blog.markerpop.com/">MarkerPOP</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly</a> - Anything Goes</div>
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I hope that you've enjoyed my card. Thank you for stopping by!</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">My Saturated Canary Giveaway is still going on... you can find the post <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/saturated-canary-giveaway-time.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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Lori Aragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03965992348256317096noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2951228147441030008.post-17307647052997381202013-08-04T01:00:00.000-07:002013-08-07T20:38:09.850-07:00My Little PrincessStill having some very difficult days...I know that my current situation is going to be a long road filled with hard work. Not exactly my idea of fun - and I didn't even sign up for it LOL! Oh well... God is creating in me a clean heart drawn to worship Him alone :) I will yet Praise Him!!!<br />
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Just wondering if anybody else is walking through the desert with me... It can be a very lonely and exhausting place... Do you have at least one person you can confide in? God has blessed me with a couple of people like that. I am very thankful!<br />
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Today is a day of great celebration at The Way Christian Fellowship. We have the awesome privilege of baptizing 11 people - yes, I said eleven!!! To God be the Glory...great things He has done!<br />
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Speaking of our Great King... today's card reflects who we are as children of God. I hadn't thought about it as I was creating, but how amazing God's timing is once again! He knew I would talk about the baptisms today and prompted me to make My Little Princess <span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span><br />
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I'd like to enter the following challenges:<br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft</a> - Keep it Simple</span><br />
<a href="http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/">Frosted Designs</a> - Embossing<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - Punches/Die Cuts<br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/">Delicious Doodles</a> - Anything Goes</span><br />
<a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/">613 Avenue Create</a> - Anything Goes with Sentiment<br />
<a href="http://just-hanna-stamps.blogspot.com/">Hannah and Friends</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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I started by opening up the file, <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/all-about-girls-set/">All About Girls Printable Stamp Set</a> by The Cutting Cafe. I created a print and cut with both the crown and the sentiment.<br />
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The crown is filled with Carta Bella True Friendship digi paper, offset and filled with green using the color picker in my Silhouette software Designer's Edition.<br />
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Regina created the crown and sentiment as one image. I separated them in my photo editing software and created this print and cut in Silhouette software. As you can see, there are two offsets which I colored again picking colors from the patterned paper in the crown.<br />
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The crown is rounded and glued on the outside edges only. The sweet little banner was made from a punch by The Paper Studio and tied with Doodle Twine in cupcake :)<br />
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Just so you know...there are a TON of adorable images in this <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/all-about-girls-set/">All About Girls Printable Stamp Set</a>. I'd like to make another card soon!!!<br />
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Be sure to check out <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/">The Cutting Cafe's Cyber Monday Sale</a>! Regina always has awesome deals!!! Wednesday is <a href="http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/">Inspiration Day</a>...please take a peek at my teamie's great makes too. They always inspire and amaze me!<br />
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Thank you, dear sweet friends <span style="color: #3d85c6;">♥</span> I am soooo honored to have you in my life. I love you much more than you know...<br />
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<b>Oh...and if you haven't entered yet, and you'd like to be a part of my Saturated Canary $30 Gift Voucher Giveaway, you can find all the info <a href="http://mycomfortcottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/saturated-canary-giveaway-time.html">HERE</a>.</b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul~</span></i></b><br />
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