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Sunday, February 12, 2012

LOVE MAIL - RECEIVING & SENDING

This goes out in the mail tomorrow to my new friend Kendra in California!  Reused an envie sent to me with a bill (oh joy) and covered with a page from a magazine, then added the "kraft paper ribbon" I threw together by sewing it onto the envie, as sewed on buttons, some other stickers and magazine clippings and used a sharpie for some doodle/detailing - hope she enjoys the mailart and the goodies within!

Light mail day for me yesterday, but can always count on my best pal, Hilda in Mississippi to send me a letter and goodies - looking at all that fruit makes me hungry!
a sweet card inside along with a letter and a zine she just got on ETSY.com

Saturday, September 10, 2011

MY SON IS HOME FROM IRAQ - HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!!

What could be better for a Pink Saturday post than the fact my heart is filled with love and pride and so much happiness and relief that my oldest son, Michael is home for good - from his deployment in Iraq!! These two little ones he is holding are acutally his brother-in-law and sister-in-law -its TRUE.
The family attended the Welcome Home ceremony yesterday morning and last night we had a surprise welcome home party for Michael in our new home - everyone had a good time.  On Monday, he will be "recognized" along with other servicemen and servicewomen at his old elementary school - where his youngest sister is now attending - during the 9/11 tribute.
This is the happiest and most content I have been in a long time - Happy Pink Saturday!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Squeezing in another PINK Saturday during the packing...

Welcome to another PINK Saturday hosted by Beverly over at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
  This is a special Pink saturday as today is the day we all share a blessing in our life,and help to raise money for another Miracle Makeover. Please stop by Beverly's site and leave a message as each one she receives raises money for another Miracle Makeover, and while you are there you can see Charlie's Miracle Makeover video that was possible by all the money raised last year.
 I really needed the break from packing, by the way the final move date is the 18th.
I was outside next door playing with my neighbors 10 week old miniature workshire terrier - Wolfie, he is so adorable - puts a smile on my face everytime I see him.  Then in front of me I see a hummingbird - which we rarely see around our houses!  It stayed in the area for several minutes and it was a joy to view, so I wanted to share this lovely photo of a hummingbird I found online to remember my luck of spotting one this afternoon...
Although I am tired and stressed from all the packing and moving that I have been doing I am also blessed knowing that my family are all healthy and for the most part together - our oldest son is still in Iraq but due home in another month. Through good times and tough times we have been there for one another and  watch with love and pride as our children and nieces and nephews are becoming strong and caring adults.  Looking at that hummingbird reminds me that they are taking flight with their own lives and that makes me feel very blessed.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Pink weekend!

Friday, August 5, 2011

A QUICK POSTING FOR PINK SATURDAY

Unfortunately I am busy packing for our move in less than two weeks, but since I missed the last Pink Saturday, wanted to get a little something up for this one - besides, I needed a break!
 This lovely pink depression glass pitcher was found at an antique sale on our 5th wedding anniversary - last month we celebrated our 21st.  It is difficult to appreciate the delicate pink in it from this photo.  I love when the sun shines through it; I use it more for floral display than actual 'pitcher duty' since the pour spout is so tiny it is very slow pouring and usually messy.

A gift from my oldest daughter, she found it while up visiting OSU - she moves up there next month to start her Junior year.  Hopefully I will find a couple of hours this weekend to enjoy it and relax.

Please stop by Beverly's  at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ she is the wonderful hostess of Pink Saturday.

Friday, July 22, 2011

TIME FOR A NEW PINK SATURDAY

Looks like it is time for Pink Saturday over at www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com

One lot of vintage paper ephemera I have listed on my Etsy.com site... the pink and plain colored hand written pharmacy prescriptions I found at the monthly Burlingtion Antiques Fair - turns out the show AMERICAN PICKERS was filming there that day, paced by the crew several times - the fair ground was PACKED!  Lovely vintage rose card is even nicer than its picture, thanks to the long, handwritten letter inside of it. The bottom card is more of a dull coral color but also a "gem" with a handwritten letter inside!

If you haven't bought, or for that matter seen this issue of Somerset Stdio Gallery mag - you are really missing a ton of amazing creative "eye candy" !!!  As far as I am concerned, Stampington & Company have the most incredible craft magazines!

Keeping it short and sweet this week, have a lot on my list of things to get completed! Oh, but before I go, just wanted to give a shout out to a new blog I discovered last week thru Pink Saturday, http://www.sharonsshowcase.blogspot.com/
 Very talented with the card making!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Pink weekend!
Robyn

Sunday, July 17, 2011

SHIMELLE'S EXPLORE CLASS STARTS MONDAY MORNING

Finally, the wait is over, Shimelle has another online class beginning in just a matter of hours - she is 6 hours ahead over in England - an I am so excited to take another of her offerings - loved JYC this past December. 
Tomorrow is the first day of a brand new online class – Explore! it’s not too late to sign up and join in the fun of twenty prompts, four videos and more to keep you inspired, documenting and creating!

Throughout this four week course, we’ll be exploring the world, even if you’re not going anywhere. Each prompt covers a different aspect, from days when we’ll focus on photography to videos that cover crafting techniques to do something new with your existing supplies. We’ll be taking pictures, making journaling easy and stretching ideas so you’ll keep creating long after the final prompt appears in your inbox. If you’re worried about being too busy for the next four weeks, then the workbook is your answer! You can print it from day one and follow along in a quick format then come back to the full prompts when you have a bit more time to explore those ideas.
If you are interested in joining us for EXPLORE, visit http://www.shimelle.com/ to sign up.
Hope you will join the fun!!!!

Friday, July 15, 2011

TIME FOR ATC'S ON PINK SATURDAY ...

For this week's PINK Saturday I decided to share some ATC's I made and have since traded.  These were all one of a kind ATC's - some days I regret noth having made doubles so I could have each for my own collection, instead I must be content with the photos.



The first ATC has a multi colored background from scrapbook paper - hues of PINK, then images of Marie Antoinette, The L'arc de triumphe, block letters, gems, and prima flowers

"COUTURE" atc I used a notecard for the background that had the word couture on it - there is the slightest of very pale pink shading -  the mannequin is a stamped image, letters cut from a magazine, brads and prima flowers in shades of pink

Geisha ATC has PINK and red with a background cut from a magazine, along with images cut from magazines, ribbon, brads, actual Japanese coins and a fabric brad with asian motif


The look on her face caught my attention immediately and when I saw the word "unique" on the tag I knew I had a "match"...background is cut from a calendar with a swirling PINKS, crystal and PINK gemstones, several images from Graphic 45 line.

scrapbook paper background of a post card, plastic overlay with dark pink florish design, rubber stamped clock, pearls, images from Graphic 45 with PINK tones


another scrapbook paper post card with pink tone for background, pink card stock, images from Graphic 45, metal key

old stationary with a multitude of mag images applied, inked in vintage pink, clear sticker, brad, photo

cardstock inked in pale pink, embossed eiffel tower rubberstamp image, Graphic 45 imags, rubber stamp face image - chalked with pinks, embossed clock rubber stamp image, prima flower, brads, gems

Last week there were over 175 PINK Saturday participants, so much enjoyable PINK visited, and found this new blog to me, please take a moment to go visit: http://www.altheredschoolmarm.blogspot.com/

As always, thanks to our wonderful hostess: Beverly at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ for promoting Pink Saturdays, always a joy!

Friday, July 8, 2011

PINK SATURDAY - good to be back!

Its been a long time since I have been on here and I have missed all the wonderful blogs that post, so very happy to join in the fun again for tomorrow - July 9th.

Stopped by 1/2 Price Books and found this book that is full of COPYRIGHT FREE vintage images: so great that the cover is PINK!

 a few pages showing what is offered inside the book - wonderful images!!!

 these will definitely be used on ATC's


Last week I found a shoebox full of vintage greeting cards at a local antique mall and this adorable little girl was in the mix - you can't really tell but is has glitter around the door and on her sweet pink dress!

this is another card from the box - the other pink is covered in glitter

this was at the bottom of the box, I HAD to post this because of the tiny little pink ribbon at the top of this graduation announcement from 1926 !! It is in mint condition!

close up of pink ribbon

That's all for today - wanted to get my "feet wet", now it is time for me to go view all the other great blogs!

PLEASE STOP BY http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/ TO VISIT THE OTHER PARTICIAPANTS BLOGS!
Thanks for stopping by!


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SHOW ME YOUR STATIONARY - JOURNAL

I am a follower/subscriber to Jackie's site/mag:  http://www.lettersandjournals/ and through her recent post I discovered this wonderful blog: http://mollyandtheprincess.com/
Looks like each saturday she has SHOW ME YOUR STATIONARY, where we link to her with our newest stationary and our journals.  This is right up my alley as I love letter writing/journaling!  While I usually like to deco plain journals, occassionally it is nice to find one already full of prompts and decorated.  So, here is my newest find from TJ Maxx (I have a niece who works there so she lets me know when something new comes in.)

 It was originally $12.99 but at TJ Maxx it was marked down to $2.00  I was pleased with that price!

 I really like the collage look to it...

 I love that each page has different fonts and looks to it...I still have not decided if I will leave it in tact as is or dismantle to use pages in my other journals or maybe just make copies so I do not have to dismantle it...



Here is the link to Molly and the Princess, hope you will take a look at her site and the others who are participating.
Molly and the Princess

Monday, July 4, 2011

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!

A VERY HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO EVERYONE AND ESPECIALLY ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO!!!
oldest son, Michael who is serving in Iraq!




balloon release at Joe's & Connie's on July 3rd...

neice, Ashley and nephew, Jake


 son, Kyle and daughter, Kerri


daughter, Kerri and son, Kyle


nephew, Jason and my hubby waiting for the fireworks to begin!