tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89692894246278969182024-02-20T07:09:13.981-06:00Darth Sunshinedarthsunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09077778208171177815noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-49204743156810805762022-02-28T06:09:00.001-06:002022-02-28T06:09:40.993-06:00#cardsforUkraine<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzMu33ptoma35sWrwwBJnC59SpPtcOi5cuOgnQT0Obh31jX59T2NB1kqY9bFQMb_l9HwGKy4ZQpKPVbIuQgn7sxymMlLJvexFDz6vwKnFVoxR3hR7hnPoaLWYX4Goi4TyWclMmxHLKHKMrp0Sfu7LWU42LK8eoo0UXAKOViEzbt-i4e5re6jSQ8IfRXw"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzMu33ptoma35sWrwwBJnC59SpPtcOi5cuOgnQT0Obh31jX59T2NB1kqY9bFQMb_l9HwGKy4ZQpKPVbIuQgn7sxymMlLJvexFDz6vwKnFVoxR3hR7hnPoaLWYX4Goi4TyWclMmxHLKHKMrp0Sfu7LWU42LK8eoo0UXAKOViEzbt-i4e5re6jSQ8IfRXw=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7069731696783563938" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv7pYyYIFaWjvqhmCsHx7E8enBFSGnFLuQ0GR5IWbF0Im1z4USf9ppDTQcrOW8bO8X2YLcV6iCxB0HzJH3U0mMkxODuQsh7aoyzabibTQHqBOBmLsNZ-Lwu4yqwmsWzayNsjrB1bxZGa6Bu2TbLgJWbyztRPQvfeCGjnE43FAzWo9TS--DRlC4Nzolvw"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv7pYyYIFaWjvqhmCsHx7E8enBFSGnFLuQ0GR5IWbF0Im1z4USf9ppDTQcrOW8bO8X2YLcV6iCxB0HzJH3U0mMkxODuQsh7aoyzabibTQHqBOBmLsNZ-Lwu4yqwmsWzayNsjrB1bxZGa6Bu2TbLgJWbyztRPQvfeCGjnE43FAzWo9TS--DRlC4Nzolvw=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7069731704699610786" /></a></p>Our hearts are heavy this week. We stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦💙🇺🇦Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-79822810233065683552021-03-13T13:15:00.001-06:002021-03-13T13:33:37.724-06:00Gel Press Thanks<p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzbS6FS1wnZG_oejZD7QPPj2lV27-hFLlLO2ltp-DWsSF_H9uk6sHog0CAczKplSDKtzPOpjjtwUVaDm-ByQSx9pJu4Hr6bMdUGGwblMIzl9ba9NY15UTzB4TbYVSwqsixXtpe7EQxdvi/s2016/Mama+Elephant+BOTANIC+THANKS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzbS6FS1wnZG_oejZD7QPPj2lV27-hFLlLO2ltp-DWsSF_H9uk6sHog0CAczKplSDKtzPOpjjtwUVaDm-ByQSx9pJu4Hr6bMdUGGwblMIzl9ba9NY15UTzB4TbYVSwqsixXtpe7EQxdvi/s320/Mama+Elephant+BOTANIC+THANKS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AoPdz83WBm3cBhllhF51ZeFBFHBM6tQC4EtBLya7A7fshec7NF0Los8eCFVU5F9x-hQT6jhJx8JmkKkLI-Q1ORDNXBMyzItDSaSI7gj5HNBVXSt1tGY6qqEmO6MzHMqKElk6Vk3BEyqq/s1616/Gel+Press+background+THANKS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AoPdz83WBm3cBhllhF51ZeFBFHBM6tQC4EtBLya7A7fshec7NF0Los8eCFVU5F9x-hQT6jhJx8JmkKkLI-Q1ORDNXBMyzItDSaSI7gj5HNBVXSt1tGY6qqEmO6MzHMqKElk6Vk3BEyqq/s320/Gel+Press+background+THANKS.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /></div><br /><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's my take on the new challenge over at the <a href="https://beyondthebluechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond The Blue</a> blog—to use what we've got—using a background I had in my stash of gel press prints. I have so many from all the techniques I've learned from <a href="http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Lydia Fiedler</a>. If anything, I realized how few bold sentiment stamps I have.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not going to blather on about how long it's been since my last post. To be honest, I hate feeling like I MUST do all the things. Life is just dang busy, and blogging was not a priority for me #sorrynotsorry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I saw each of my girls graduate high school, and college x 2 and my youngest joined the Navy 2 years ago (HOOYAH! Just like her PopPop, my dad). My hubby and I moved into our dream home, and both my parents have passed away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm grateful my parents are not alive during this Covid-19 pandemic--because I would be yelling at them on the daily because I know they would HATE the order to stay at home. STUBBORN. I miss them terribly, but glad they are in Heaven and not dealing with the craziness of dumb people and washing our hands/don't touch your face and trying to just get. some. dang. toilet. paper. #freakinghoarders</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I work in a level one trauma center in a city of 2 million. We've reduced our surgery case-load by half. We haven't seen a lot of Covid-19 patients--but we're all bracing for impact. We're anticipating seeing a surge within two weeks. I have friends who have volunteered to work in NYC for a few weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I miss eating out--bottomless chips and salsa lol. I'm tired of doing dishes. I am grateful my kids are grown and I am not home-schooling because I'd have fired myself on day 3. I miss my Chibi Pooh, our Bichon Frise who passed away last year. We'd get another one, but my husband, who gets to work from home 100% now would be the one potty training the dog while I'm at work most days. We'll wait until all this is over....maybe next year?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm grateful for online communities and groups via Facebook and Instagram, and my bestie <a href="http://www.understandblue.com/" target="_blank">Lydia (UnderstandBlue)</a> who has this incredible service to provide the best watercolors--for a fraction of the price of full tubes--by panning and selling them through her blog and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/242708466190538/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">facebook page</a>. AHHHmazing. Take all my money lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay safe, stay inside, wash your hands, don't touch your face.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XOXO</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I tell ya...I was thinking I JUST POSTED my Christmas Card...and what do I realize? It is FREAKING APRIL 12th!! It is quite annoying to feel like I'm in a perpetual time suck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Anywho--I've been spending lots of time crafting--painting, hand lettering, watercoloring...I've just been stingy about sharing it with you all. I know. So selfish. **wahh wahh**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">You can see some of my art via my Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darth.sunshine/" target="_blank">@darth.sunshine</a> it's a smattering of all things Dana, but some of it is fun, and artsy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">The new Stampin' Up catalog launches in a few weeks--and I'm quite excited about the new stamps and accessories! I'll share more soon!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Christmas cards are coming....BEFORE Christmas people! BEFORE the 25th! I can't believe it...no New Year's cards from me this year. Big accomplishment...HUGE! LOL</span><br />
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Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-86404125180921638712016-08-02T18:58:00.000-05:002016-08-02T18:58:00.199-05:00Annual Craft Sale is August 20th!!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's that time of year again! I've cleaned my craft room, sorted retired stamps and it's time to sell! I only hold this sale once a year, and all stamp sets are $5 each so come see what should belong in your craft room!! Saturday 8/20 7-11 am!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll have Stampin' Up annual and holiday catalogs available!</span><br />
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<br>I've realized over the years I've stopped sending cards in the mail and 2016 is my reboot! I can't guarantee they will be on time, but my goal is to send real cards to all that want them!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've completely reorganized my stamp studio and am selling all things crafty! Paper, ink, stamps, big shot dies, punches, accessories, storage solutions, tools, etc!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Special BONUS for those who place online orders: Order $50 (from new catalog; before tax/shipping) on my website www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net and you will receive $25 credit towards anything at my sale! SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Details are under "EVENTS" on my Stampin' Up blog! www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week I made some baby shower invitations for my friend Lauren who is having a baby girl this summer *SQUEEEEEP* so excited for her!!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She and her husband love beachy vacations...and anytime one of our "BFF" trips involves sand and water we take pictures of our feet on the beach. How fitting to have an invite with that theme! I loved making these! I used the "Baby Prints" stamp set.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have an enormous list of people I'm making cards for....just need to take pictures and share!! (And I don't want to post them here until they receive them...ask me how I know.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My friends are all in Orlando with Stampin' Up's Leadership Conference while I am wrapping up my last week teaching nursing (for now) as I move on to bigger and better things!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an RN I've had the privilege of working with many great doctors....and some not so great...but when I meet a doctor that exceeds my own expectations (rare), I'm quite impressed!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My husband had a recent scare--a mole that appeared very "melanoma-ish" was removed. (I need to write another post just as a PSA for skin cancer.) Long story short--we were referred to an amazing dermatologist who was able to fit us in the same week to excise a larger margin on Dean's shoulder.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was so impressed with this doctor I of course HAD to stamp him a thank you card!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I used Stampin' Up's new stencils with the new In-Colors Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon & Tangelo Twist. I inked up the stencil (with paper towels underneath), spritzed it with water then placed my watercolor paper down on top. I stamped the greeting in Blackberry Bliss, layered it on another color-washed piece of watercolor paper and a Lost Lagoon card base, accented with a Moonlight paper stack paper under that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today is</span><a href="http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Lydia's</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> birthday (AKA </span><a href="http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Understandblue</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">)! In my usual fashion, her birfday card will be late (remember I put the PRO in procrastination)! But I wanted to acknowledge her today so here's a peek at her card! Haha
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's ok because even if I had mailed it on time, she probably wouldn't have checked her mailbox until next week anyway. Bwahahaaa!!
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I used the Dolled Up Birthday card kit (offered last year from Stampin Up!)--but embossed the papers (dots on the dress form and scripted on Very Vanilla rectangle). Then I stamped a different sentiment (from a retired set) in Soft Suede ink, and splattered ink from a Real Red marker.
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anywho--here's to Lydia! Happy birthday my friend!! I'll eat some bacon and have some migas in your honor today!!</span>Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-37173700112102512022014-07-28T18:49:00.001-05:002015-05-03T16:14:03.395-05:00Stamp Carving<div class="mobile-photo">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stampin' Up's Undefined stamp carving kit (comes with 4 wood blocks, rubber, foam layer, 2 carving tools) has been sitting on my shelf, shrink wrapped, for MONTHS and I finally got up the courage to try and carve a stamp. I probably should have chosen a design with so much detail....but it was easier than I expected and also rewarding because I totally SQUEEE'd when I stamped the image on the wood block in Staz-On ink!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Want a stamp that SU doesn't carry...? MAKE IT!! :) so much fun! Ordering the refill kit!!</span>Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-63261938559389511262014-07-07T21:27:00.000-05:002015-05-03T16:15:03.944-05:00Why HELLLLLooooooo there, stranger!!!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was quite horrified when I saw that it has been EXACTLY one year since I've posted on this blog!! HOLY CRAP! lol</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last year was a rough year....my dad was diagnosed with Stage III lung cancer (Thank GOD he is doing well right now!)....I changed jobs and went back to night shift nursing in the NICU. God Bless it I love those babies...but my body cannot work the mother truckin' night shift. But now....NOW thank GOD I've got a regular day schedule, life is good. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I held my monthly stamp class in June and it was FABULOUS to get back together with my friends and make some cards! So I have a lot to post! :D</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">But mostly.....look at the blinkie to the right of your screen....you see it? Understand Blue's UNWIND retreat that will be held before Stampin' Up's convention next Wednesday, July 16th! If you're going to be in Salt Lake City and want to learn some FUN crafty stuff, then sign up today! Space is limited!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!</span><br />
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<br>Here is my swap--which I started yesterday and my stamps friends all helped me finish them today. We are touring the Stampin' Up manufacturing plant tomorrow...so excited!Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-70658366090438741662013-05-13T23:10:00.000-05:002015-05-03T16:16:31.962-05:00Obi-Wan for me<div class="mobile-photo">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, I'm alive & well....I changed jobs earlier this year (I work nights in the NICU now!) and just now getting my bearings again!!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've got several events I need to stamp cards for....but TODAY, May 13th is my wedding anniversary, so I really had to make a Star Wars themed card for hubby.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wish I could remember where I got this idea of the R2-D2 card so I could I give credit...because this is a total CASE! But ERMAGERSHHHHHH how cute is he!!! And that phrase!! I used Stampin' Up's new all clear photo polymer stamp set Designer Typeset for the sentiment. I used SU's Clear Mount Perfectly Placed Guides to help line up my letters.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So...Happy Anniversary honey!!
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<br>Here's one of the cards we made and I'll be sharing the amazing notebook cover we made as well!!Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-53733419731966416452013-01-20T22:42:00.001-06:002013-01-20T22:51:26.507-06:00Love a Challenge!!<div class="mobile-photo">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's only taken me a month...but I finally stamped a card for the </span><a href="http://www.stampingchallenges.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stamping Challenges</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> blog!
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paper: Crumb Cake cardstock, Vanilla Naturals cardstock, dictionary page, Love tickets from Embellishment Artisan Kit</span><br />
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Thanks for stopping by! My first stamp class of 2013 will be in February! I'll post details on my blog and Stampin' Up website soon!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-2044233101386294902012-12-31T22:30:00.001-06:002012-12-31T22:30:39.120-06:00Happy New Year!!!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXLG0QEI_7zt9sg638yG-8lSU0yI1Q8jC36VmI2eOmqk9uZoN7jQjKum3Vj7_fFCBUljPL0Y7fkWs2Xr6wy2anzwgmVj8ivA15egWc0H6MZoZg6ERt6STsQOAdv5I6uKyMp4jEMrS-CHw/s1600/photo-739120.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXLG0QEI_7zt9sg638yG-8lSU0yI1Q8jC36VmI2eOmqk9uZoN7jQjKum3Vj7_fFCBUljPL0Y7fkWs2Xr6wy2anzwgmVj8ivA15egWc0H6MZoZg6ERt6STsQOAdv5I6uKyMp4jEMrS-CHw/s320/photo-739120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5828333497181276450" /></a></p>Here's to twenty thirteen!! I'm enjoying family time and not near my stamp room... but wanted to share our Keith Family Christmas photo.
<br>Each year my husband photoshops our Bichon, Chibi, into a family vacation photo for our Christmas card. This year's was the BEST ONE EVAH!!! Chibi on Space Mountain! Bwahahaaa!!!
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<br>Stampin' Up's new amazing Spring catalog begins tomorrow! If you haven't received your copy please email me so I can get one to you immediately forthwith! Also, you can view it from my website <a href="http://www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net">www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net</a>Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-77771442740759347022012-12-30T14:57:00.000-06:002012-12-30T14:58:56.496-06:00Merry Belated Christmas!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfeQDiUqJHFyL4UFfSrTc07Bj05zzj_IEbeZuhUbe93Z7m74KR5UZxH0X0Uo-HpUWcCRXvKWeVXXTR5fkTMTubCnXgQUWxBy1X06yycI7McSBwOZbYs2Mf4s88qojXAV8Kjb52SxsXa4f/s1600/photo-736497.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfeQDiUqJHFyL4UFfSrTc07Bj05zzj_IEbeZuhUbe93Z7m74KR5UZxH0X0Uo-HpUWcCRXvKWeVXXTR5fkTMTubCnXgQUWxBy1X06yycI7McSBwOZbYs2Mf4s88qojXAV8Kjb52SxsXa4f/s320/photo-736497.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5827846009437753058" /></a></p>I'm giggling at my post title....never think of a belated Christmas....even though my last two Christmas cards have gone out after Christmas.
<br>I've mentioned I put the PRO in procrastination, right? Haha
<br>Here was this year's card....with a retired stamp set I will never part with-Christ is Born.
<br>I stamped the poinsettias in SU Perfect Plum on Crumb Cake cardstock, and embossed the sentiment with gold embossing powder. I love this set!
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<br>So....Merry Belated Christmas!!
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<br>I don't "do" resolutions....but my 2013 with be full of crafting that I plan to share more of!
<br>See you soon!Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-60498554574425629742012-10-30T21:29:00.001-05:002015-05-03T16:17:18.706-05:00Happy Halloween!!!!<div class="mobile-photo">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used Stampin' Up's cute Ghoulish Googly Kit to make these! Love those googly eyes!! AND THAT BAT PUNCH!! (I can't believe SU discontinued that punch! *sad face*)
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tomorrow I'm making a Yoda jack-o-lantern and dressing as Wonder Woman....a zombie WW hahahaha!!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have a safe & happy Halloween!!</span>Dana Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642141199847306244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8969289424627896918.post-18221642566294618352012-08-02T15:57:00.001-05:002012-08-03T09:09:56.358-05:00FOUR Challenges in ONE card! Squeeee!!!<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's another Dare To Get Dirty challenge card! Can you believe it??? THREE posts in ONE WEEK??! SQUEEEEE!!!! I combined FOUR challenges into this one card. You can see details about DTGD over on Splitcoaststampers.com</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a sweet Bichon Frise named Chibi, and I talk about her in a post, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://darthsunshine.blogspot.com/2010/12/are-you-ready-to-squeee.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I found these cute stamps at vivalasvegastamps.com so I had to make a cute bichon card! My mom calls Chibi her "grand puppy" so cute!!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stamps: Bichon and sentiment from vivalasvegastamps.com, Distressed Dots background stamp from SU; Ink: Stazon Black, Peach Parfait & Pear Pizzazz (both retired), Pretty in Pink; Paper: Watercolor paper, Newsprint DSP, Peach Parfait & Pear Pizzazz (retired); Accessories: XL Pennants Die, Decorative Label Punch, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge punch, Corner Rounder punch, Aquapainter</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I've had so much fun doing these challenges! Now I'm in Dallas for <a href="http://www.quakecon.org/" target="_blank">Quakecon</a> for the weekend so won't get to stamp anymore before the upload deadline on Monday...but it was fun while it lasted!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't forget to RSVP for my class next Saturday! Details are over on my Stampin' Up site </span><a href="http://www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.darthsunshine.stampinup.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love card challenges that are clean and simple. Too often challenges involve many layers etc and I find myself trying to outdo ANY previous card I've seen....and then it looks all too busy in the end! HA!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Dare To Get Dirty Challenge was to make a one layer card with flowers. I embossed the roses from Fifth Avenue Floral with black embossing powder, then used my aquapainter with SU Rose Red and Melon Mambo ink to watercolor. Sentiment is from retired Warm Words. I dislike that SU retired this amazing stamp set. That rose is so gorgeous AND matches one of our current embossing folders! GAH!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I love the effect of watercoloring on glossy paper...but man, is it hard to take a decent picture! My little orange light on the camera causes a little bit of orange to appear at the top of the card, and of course you can see the flash. The orange was more pronounced without a flash...so I endeded up taking several pictures before I finally settled on the one above. But I do like that the embossing came out pretty well.</span><br />
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