text:
OPERATION CRUSH KENYA No replacement for Efe Ambrose

0 image_print

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will not replace defender Efe Ambrose who has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Kenya due to accumulated cautions.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) disclosed last week that the Scotland-based defender will not be part of the contingent as he is on suspension as a result of accumulated yellow cards from previous World Cup qualifying matches.

Media officer of the team Ben Alaiya said there are no plans to call up a replacement for Ambrose, as the team gets set for next weekend’s game.

“There will not be any fresh invitation to replace Ambrose,” Alaiya told futaa.com.

“We have enough players in camp to play in his position.”

Nigeria, who sit on top of the group with four points, will play Kenya on March 23, 2013 at the UJ Esuene stadium in Calabar.


Content-Type: application/http; msgtype=response

WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: application/xhtml+xml

WARC-Truncated: length

WARC-Type: response

text:
Site Search

Social Bookmarks

FacebookMySpaceTwitterDiggDeliciousStumbleuponGoogle BookmarksRedditNewsvineTechnoratiLinkedinMixxRSS FeedPinterest

Local Weather

Click for Geneva, Nebraska Forecast

Massive Power Project Stirring Up Sandhills Residents

By J.L. Schmidt
Statehouse Correspondent

They call it the R-Project and some Sandhills residents want to make it clear that the Nebraska Public Power District's proposed 345,000-volt transmission line from Sutherland to Thedford and then to Holt County is not "our" project.
Some weeks ago, after writing a column about Nebraska tourism, I was contacted by several ranchers who don't like the thought of tall steel towers and power lines mucking up the scenery. They dislike it about as much as they dislike the wind farms springing up in several locations.
They claim the R-Project between NPPD's Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland to a new substation to be sited adjacent to an existing NPPD facility east of Thedford is only the beginning. The T-Plan would attach to the R-Project with transmission lines east to Holt County that opponents claim would "cut the Sandhills in half from east to west."
The power company says the 225-mile-long line will help enhance operation of NPPD's electric transmission system, relieve congestion from existing lines within the transmission system, and provide additional opportunities for development of renewable energy projects. They also say they are satisfied that an exhaustive public involvement process - eight public hearings in November 2014 - and follow-up meetings with interested parties is sufficient.
The $363 million project was the brainchild of the Southwest Power Pool, a regional transmission organization. It grew from a needs assessment of the region for the next 10 years. The line across 11 counties will be an integral part of the network that serves Nebraska's bulk energy needs. The utility says 63 percent of the land easements have been let and 72 percent of the landowners have signed leases. The project is awaiting completion of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife hearing before construction bids are let.
NPPD says it wants to minimize impacts of the project to landowner's property and restore anything that is damaged.
That promise hasn't been enough to satisfy property owners like Dan Welch who filed suit to protect his Brush Creek Ranch near Thedford, which he started 30 years ago. He said it's fragile land, home to endangered species and easily damaged, causing blowouts where the wind scours the earth and leaves sandy holes behind.
Welch said 100 years ago they called this the great American desert. But cattlemen like his grandfather got the hills covered in grass and it has become some of the best cattle country in the world. He said he and his wife ranch using horses to avoid the damage that four-wheelers would cause. He said the Sandhills ecosystem can't withstand construction equipment and the ravages of such a project.
Welch filed a lawsuit saying that NPPD agreed it would not enter his property without first getting permission from a court. The utility said state law allows them to survey on private property without the owners' consent as long as certain conditions have been met. The utility needs the survey to identify section corners for easement proposals. In August 2016, a judge ruled in favor of the utility.
The Nebraska Power Review Board approved the project -- the largest ever proposed by NPPD - on a 5-0 vote in October 2014 over the objection of ranchers who organized themselves into a grassroots group called Save the Sandhills and presented a petition with nearly 1,600 signatures to the board.
Power Review Board executive director Tim Texel said the board has no say on what route a utility selects. It has statutory authority to approve or deny a project based on public convenience and necessity, economics and feasibility and unnecessary duplication.
NPPD President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Kent said if NPPD was not building the line, another utility or private company selected by the power pool would. “I would rather NPPD was doing it -- Nebraskans working with Nebraskans -- to ensure the project is completed in an environmentally responsible manner, respecting the uniqueness of the Sandhills and the people who live there,” he said.
It appears that's as good as it's going to get. Let's hope that Nebraskans working with Nebraskans can make a difference.

warcinfo:
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-146-51-29.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2018-13
operator: Common Crawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for March 2018
publisher: Common Crawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf


WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: text/html

text:
For All Women, Let’s Have The 2nd Talk.

I have shared on my blog in the past my disdain for the delightful changes I am experiencing in perimenopause.  I refuse to suffer this assault on my body silently under an umbrella of shame.  I am fortunate to have friends who have shared their experiences with perimenopause with me; as such, I was more clued into what types of things to expect than most.  Alas, the onslaught of the myriad of symptoms attached to perimenopause can drive even an informed person to the very edge of their sanity.

I was delighted – no, make that DELIGHTED!!!!!!!! – to learn about the new website for perimenopausal women sponsored by Poise.   The website – – is a treasure trove of information, but the best part of the website – BY FAR – are the short videos by women talking about their symptoms.  Check those videos out here and send every woman you know there as well.  As the site name denotes, this is the 2nd talk that every woman should have – if not with her mother or friends, then in the community of women that is gathering at the 2nd talk website.

I say the hell with suffering in silence and wondering whether what you are experiencing is normal or not.  This experience is not a day in the park…it is not sunshine and lollipops.  This experience will cause you to question if something is seriously wrong with you mentally, physically, and emotionally.  There are so many symptoms that fall under the banner of perimenopause that you will begin to say to yourself each time a new one materializes, “This too??!!  Are you freakin’ kidding me???!!!”  Okay, maybe that is just me. 😉

That is why the community of the sisterhood is so important to tap into at this time.  Watch the videos, read the blogs, find your story in others’ stories…trust me it helps an awful lot to understand that you are not alone.  I promise you, you will laugh in commiseration and you will leave the site relieved.

Perimenopause can go on for years and have some significant effects on women.  The effects can affect women’s relationships, careers, and sense of well-being.  Everyone that comes in contact with women (hence, EVERYONE) should become better informed about perimenopause.  Understanding the magnitude of the change women’s bodies undergo during the march toward menopause will help folks see past symptoms and allow them to better support the women around them.

For all my sisters presently in the heat of the battle (an appropriate pun to be sure), hold your heads up high. Go to and engage in the 2nd talk.  You are not alone, you are not going crazy, and you have nothing to be ashamed of.  Hang in there – I am with you in spirit and hot flashes. 😉

Day one thousand one hundred and forty-two of the new forty – obla di obla da

Ms. C

6 Responses

  1. stormchaser

    I’m not even old enough to worry about that yet, but I saw the hell my mom went through. I remember the anger, and the air conditioner being on in November, and the weight gain among other things. I’m not claiming to be prepared, but at least my husband knows what he may be in for. *goes to the store to buy cast iron frying pan* (lol)

  2. Plz tell me if 44 is to young for menopause I have night sweats periods that.may be twice a.month and sometimes just.for.3 days is menopause what.I’m going thru.I’m moody.too if so how long.does it.last

  3. Gail

    Whew! I can safely say that I have crossed to the other side of that hill and I did survive. Of course my symptoms were nowhere near as severe as they could have been. And my doctor would have gladly prescribed something to help. She’s been there done that, too.

    I am right there with yall , I am 49 i look like i am going to have a baby , the night sweats ,moody, dont wont to have sex hot flashes now i dont have a period

  5. Dianne Rogers

    I hear each and every women here! I am turning 44 in October and have definitely begun this “challenging journey” called perimenopause, OR AS MY FRIEND CALLED IT “MEN ON PAUSE”!!!! I have experienced, and continue to experience, the rath of heat, the feeling that my heart is going to pump right through my chest, felling like “is this a heart attack?”, needing to sleep and hang out with the air conditioner on full, sometimes being Mrs. grumpy pants mixed with the devil incarnate, weird periods, and the list goes on. I have not had the blood tests done yet to confirm as my doctor says I don’t need to check (just don’t worry about it – yeah right). So after hours of searching and researching (along with daily pleads and prayers to God) the best explanation I can come up with is that I have, in fact, begun this journey. I found this site by opening up a pack of Poise pads and noticing a flyer with coupons inside. God does work in strange ways! Well, since I am a firm believer that it takes a community to raise a child, it only stands to reason that I should be able to manage this 2nd life change with the help of others in the same position. Duh…why didn’t I think of that in the first place??? Anyway, I think I shall be visiting this site on a regular basis, especially when new and wonderful symptoms rear their heads or I just need to see if there might be a different way to cope. Who knows, maybe what I have to say might help another woman see that they are not crazy. Thanks ladies for being so open to sharing and courageous enough to be honest (with a whole lot of humour thrown in)!! Dianne 🙂

Comments are closed.


text:
Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Chaos: It's Whats For Dinner

I spent the bulk of my childhood years running from house to house on Thanksgiving. My dad, mom, three siblings and I would eat a full turkey meal complete with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie for lunch and then do it all over again in the evening. Lunch with my mom's side of the family and dinner with my dad's.

So Thanksgiving for me always unequivocally meant lots of running around, shoveling food into my mouth and a blur of relatives. So you'll understand why I was so confused when I met my husband and he described Thanksgiving as "relaxing." His version of the holiday is to lay around on the couch for most of the day, watching football. Of course, he was occasionally asked to complete a task like peel the potatoes (which always end up the size of golf balls when he's done whittling them down), but it generally meant lots of sweatshirts, television and beer before sitting down to a lazy dinner.

You can imagine his dismay when we spent our first Thanksgiving together. I think it was when we were racing down the highway, freaking out because we were already late for my aunt's house when he asked me, "Aren't holidays supposed to be FUN?"

Thanks to him, I've learned to slow down a bit and take time to actually enjoy the holidays. And thanks to me, he's learned that holidays are a heck of a lot of work. But, in the past few years, we've managed to find a happy medium. And of course, when things get too nuts, we can always head down to Cancun for the week, like we did a couple of years ago. Because nothin' says Turkey Day like frozen margaritas and salsa!

Jillian Cantor said...

Cancun sounds like the best option to me! As nice as it is to eat all the good food and see everyone, those two-family/two-meal Thanksgiving days do seem too stressful for a holiday!

lisapatton said...

That's what I was gonna say. A margarita sounds like just what the doctor ordered! Have a great one, Maureen!

Lesley Livingston said...

Turkey Margarita... Wasn't he a latin band leader in the 30's??

Have a happy one, Maureen!


text:
Friday, August 13, 2010

I am unreliably informed that Friday is "POETS Day" (P--- Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday), and yet here it is, 5 minutes after the final bell for the day - and indeed week - and I'm still here. And I'll still be here for at least another 25 minutes, and possibly much longer. The staff car park is just about empty; the cleaners are here.

The significance of the fact that the janitorial staff all drive cars several decades younger than mine is not lost on me, particularly as my 'ride' could not be classed as a "Classic" for at least several more decades. If it doesn't fall apart before then. Like me.

So now I'm off to clear my filing backlog, open this morning's mail (hopefully nothing important), and attend to similar tasks that could probably wait until Monday. Now there's an idea ...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Our future in their hands ...

Latest update on the outcome of The Determination, following the submission of The Response to The Allegations ... the decision has been made, but won't be advised until next week.

So much for Article 5 (degrading punishment) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Similarly for Article 10 (fair and public hearing), Article 11 (presumption of innocence), Article 12 (attacks on reputation), Article 18 (freedom of thought), Article 19 (freedom of expression) etc etc. Not to mention copyright violation - using resources I created without firstly getting my own consent.

Go figure.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

At least Guyana is listening to me ...

Still no word on the pending Determination ... and apparently They have "a three month period" (plus any extensions They believe are warranted - or if they get Very Busy or something) before They are required to tell anyone anything. Talk about "cruel and unusual punishment"!

But at least they're listening over in Guyana; or to be strictly accurate the Guyana Chronicle Online published an
editorial extensively quoting the excellent article Ataxia in the Republic of Letters. Thanks, folks. Nice to know someone listens, even if it is on the other side of the planet.

Monday, August 9, 2010

The Reference Interview

So, today in the library ...

Patron: Do you have a pack of cards?

Librarian: We have books on playing cards, we have books on card rules, we have books on people who play cards, we have books on other indoor games, we have books on gambling and gambling addiction; I can direct you to websites where you can play online card games from home - not here though because they are blocked by the filters; I can give you cardboard and colouring media so you can make your own pack of cards.

Patron: Do you have any games?

Librarian: We have books on many types of games; we have fiction with stories about people playing games; we have access to the websites for organisations that control games; have you ever thought of making up your own game?

Patron: Do you know anywhere here (at the school) where I could get a game?

Librarian: Sigh. Try the games room.


text:
Monday, August 2, 2010

When Do the Kid Gloves Come Off?

The Examiner reports that a fight among "youth" under the auspices of the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services broke out in none other than city hall itself in the presence of the Mayor Adrian Fenty and juvenile justice experts.

The throwdown, which involved three girls who were apparently receiving awards from the mayor as among the most successfully rehabilitated offenders, involved chairs, fists, and went on for several minutes before D.C. fire and rescue workers arrived at the Wilson Building to reestablish control.

An investigation by Attorney General Peter Nickles that began after three DYRS killed Shaw Middle School principal Brian Betts revealed that 71 percent of the juvenile offenders in DYRS were convicted again within two years and that youths had been disappearing for weeks at a time before the agency sought an arrest order.  Thus far in 2010, at least 10 youths who were supposed to have been under the supervision of the agency have been charged with murder, and six of the agency's youth have been slain themselves.

I keep seeing the word "youth," but check the ages.

In the Wilson Building incident, police arrested Grace Ebiasah, 18, Anna Ebiasah, 20, and Deanna Morris, 19, with fighting in a public place.

In the Brian Betts' murder, the youth charged in his killing -- Sharif T. Lancaster, Alante Saunders and Deontra Q. Gray-- were all 18 years old, had lengthy criminal records, and were at large.

Many of the "youth" that are under DYRS supervision are actually not youth at all.  They are often over 18 years of age, yet still get treated as if they are children.  With respect to these "girls," the city does not even have a holding facility, given that New Beginnings only serves boys.

At some point, isn't it time for the city to take off the kid gloves?

Anonymous said...

ok, a youth is 24 ? yes or no.

new voter

Charles Walker said...

The DYRS needs a deep housecleaning. I think that the new director Robert Hildum understand that better than most.

Anonymous said...

Most definitely not youth! But I worry more about the "youth" in the Mount Vernon Square area who are committing crimes. I wish the judicial system, the police and the mayor's office did something about it. Thanks Cary.

Charles Walker said...

I guess I was wrong about the new DYRS director. Sorry.


text:
Woodlands by Natalie Lymer

Have you seen the gorgeous new range by Aussie Designer Natalie Lymer, Woodlands is an adorable collection of elf like fairies dancing and playing in the woods

The Oz Material Girls stock the entire range of these delightful prints, imagine all the gorgeous creations you will be able to make. Be sure to check out our sister site Patterns Only for patterns using these fabrics


text:
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Art Activity Flourishes At Creative Expressions Studio & Gallery

Creative Expressions Studio & Gallery
Time has a way of flying when the days include thinking about the next painting, working on the composition of the next painting and actually putting paint on canvas.  Add to that the pleasure of working in this historic cottage next to the Imperial River in old Bonita Springs, Florida.  The perfect setting for creative endeavors.

The response by new and experienced students to my  Introduction to Oil Painting and the Intermediate Oil Painting classes has been very positive.  It has been my good fortune to work with so many talented people at the cottage and at the Estero Art League.  Keeps me on my 'artistic toes' to make the learning experiences as rewarding as possible!
Start With A Still Life

Intro To Painting Class

Trying New Techniques

Fast and Fun With Pallet Knife
   Working with a still life set-up is good............ After you paint it, you   can eat it!

Love the colors!


text:
Mission Accomplished: A Puppet Democratic Government

According to the latest news from Dawn, a Pakistani newspaper I love and trust, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has finally been humbled by the army, and for the rest of his term, he will be, as so many of us had feared, a “ceremonial prime minister.” [1]

According to the latest reports, the new compromise in the offing has assured the following for the army:

  • The elected government will defer to the army for foreign policy, US relations, and on other strategic defense matters.
  • The elected government will eventually create a path for Pervez Musharraf to leave the country.

Besides the two obvious capitulations by the elected government, it seems that government is now so weak that we are back to the hackneyed and failed method of Pakistani politics: token governments run by the military.

So, in other words, democracy in Pakistan is back to where it used to be and powers that have held our destiny for all these years are back in charge.

I have been openly opposed to the two marches on Islamabad for precisely this reason: I, along with so many others, had feared that these marches would end up weakening the Pakistani political system and open the back doors to the uncocstitutional power brokers. That is what has come to pass.

It no longer matters what happens now: the fragile system is already damaged.  Even if Imran Khan, somehow, becomes the prime minister, he will be yet another puppet, for this is the new formula of power sharing that he has forced on the current government and he himself will have to acquiesce to it.

I understand that Imran Khan has been successful in mobilizing the privileged segment of Pakistani electorate for popular causes, but in the end this mobilization has weakened the very democracy that he and his followers claim to champion. I dare suggest that this is not an accidental outcome. I believe that both Imran and Tahirul Qadri entered this new phase of popular protest with certain understanding with the powers-that-be, and as a result the same powers now have won their way back to state power.

So, yes while it is salutary to see a different kind of political constituency and a different kind of politics, in the end if we cannot support the democratic norm, then it is only a cosmetic difference. Now, if we soon see Pakistan transitioning into the kind of political farce that we have so often seen, we will know who to blame!

Footnotes    (↵ returns to text)

  1. http://www.dawn.com/news/1128364/nawaz-close-to-reaching-deal-with-army-wsj

  3 comments for “Mission Accomplished: A Puppet Democratic Government

  1. Athar
    August 29, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Nawaz Sharif said that it was the matter of security and the army had to play its role.

    ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – PM Nawaz Sharif has said that neither the government nor the army has asked to play any role of a mediator to bring the current political crisis to an end.
    Addressing the National Assembly, Nawaz Sharif said that it was the matter of security and the army had to play its role.
    Clarifying the army’s involvement in the political crisis, Nawaz said he received a call from army after which he allowed the latter to hold talks with the protesting groups, adding that the facts were misrepresented on media.
    Nawaz said the protection of state buildings was the responsibility of the army under Article 245 of the constitution.
    He said he will stand by his stance to uphold constitution and safeguard democracy.

  2. 978q398asidufyas@yahoo.com'
    August 29, 2014 at 7:17 am

    The [redacted] of inqalab and azadi brigades are like lemmings. Penny wise, pound foolish I swear.

    We had a nice “democracy” for a while, but it’s time to get back to business!!

  3. aisha.s.azim@gmail.com'
    September 2, 2014 at 8:45 am

Comments are closed.


text:
Saturday, March 19, 2016

Splitcoaststampers Virtual Stamp Night-Here Comes the Sun Challenge

     I participated in this challenge 1 day late.  It started on a Friday but I wasn't able to participate until Saturday.  Instead of participating in "Real Time" like I did in the past, I participated in it after the fact.  I have until tonight (Sunday) at 10pm to post all my cards to their gallery but I don't have enough time to complete the challenges in time.  This is what I was able to complete this weekend:

Turn Up the Heat challenge MAR16VSNC

     This card uses Hero Arts Dotted snowflake stamp with versamark ink and clear embossing powder, Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist for the sentiment (TPC Studios Brush Stroke Greetings) on Papertrey Ink Aquamist card stock, some coordinating ribbon I found some place (maybe Michaels?) and clear gemstones.  I tried a new technique on the die cut snowflake called multi-color embossing.  I masked the outer edges of the snowflake then applied versamark ink so I could use silver embossing powder.  After removing the mask and heat embossing it, I used my versamark pen to just apply versamark to the outer edges, then applied gold embossing powder and heat embossed it.  I really like the tone on tone effect with the pop of metallic shine in the center.

Made for Sunny Days Challenge MAR16VSNE

     For this card I created a serene scene at the beach using Papertrey Ink Aquamist Dye ink sponged on for the lake, Neenah Desert Storm card stock for the card base and stickers found at Dollar Tree.  I used Gina K Designs Black Onyx ink for the sentiment from Gina K Designs Ruby Reprise stamp set.

Give me a Head of Hair challenge MAR16VSNK

     Here is another Whimsy Stamps Jenny has the cure image.  (I have posted a few recently).  I used memento ink to stamp Jenny and Gina K Designs Black Onyx ink for the sentiment.  I colored Jenny with copics and used a bright yellow dry embossed scrap of card stock in honor of the Here Comes the Sun theme.  I also used stickers from Dollar Tree.  I like how the bright yellow makes it cheerful.

Round and Round Challenge MAR16VSNA

     This was my first attempt at making a circle card.  I made the card easily enough however I'm not sure when I will ever use it.  It was fun to try a new technique though.  The stamp is Stampalicious Bugaboo Poppi Cocoa  I also stamped the dotted background with Papertrey Ink Polkadot basics and Gina K Designs Moonlit Fog  Dye ink.  I die cut the scallop and scrap paper circle, then copic colored the edges of the scallop to coordinate with the copic colored mug.

Brighten the Grey challenge MAR16VSNH

     This is a simple card made for the color challenge of using grey with a pop of yellow.  I only have one background stamp and this is it.  I REALLY could use more background stamps.  This card would have been very boring without a background stamp.  The Stampabilities Faded Text background hopefully fades into the background though.  I used stickers from Dollar Tree and made a grey banner for the sentiment from TPC Studios Brush Stroke Greetings, using Gina K Designs Black Onyx dye ink.  I really like this color combo and saw many nice cards made with the combo at the Splitcoaststampers gallery.

Sun Symmetry Challenge  MAR16VSNB

     I used the spirelli technique for the scalloped circle behind the heart.  I wrapped it in twine.  I have a paper doily behind everything and a scrap of red striped paper.  The heart was paper pieced with scraps and stamped in Gina K Designs Black Onyx dye ink using Simon Says Stamp Locking Hearts stamp set.  I also used large and medium red gems as embellishments.  The base card stock is Gina K Designs Black Onyx and the paper pieced heart was applied to Georgia pacific card stock before being die cut with Your Next Stamp's Scrapwork's mini sunburst die set.

Brand New Challenge MAR16VSNL

     I used this stamp and sentiment for the first time today.  I always thought it was the cutest thing but I never used it.  It is from Gina K Designs Heartily Yours stamp set, using Gina K Designs Black Onyx dye ink and Prismacolor colored pencils.  I used a copic marker to color a clear gemstone pink to add as an embellisment then glued a pink twine bow to the lava lamp.  The white focal piece is Neenah Solar white 110# and the base is left over from a long time ago.  The scrap patterned paper is likewise old enough that I'm not sure who makes it but I recall purchasing it from JoAnns individually.

Sunshine Box challenge MAR16VSND

     This is one of the Paper Nest Doll stamps I showed in a previous post during the recent 30 day coloring challenge.  She was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink then colored with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Gina K Designs Ruby Reprise and stamped with Gina K Designs Black Onyx dye ink.  Two days ago I opened a box of chamomile tea and found this beautiful yellow gold pattern inside.  I immediately knew  I would be using it for a card, however I hadn't planned on removing all the tea bags so soon so I could use it for this challenge.  I then used Martha Stewart Daisy Wreath stickers because they remind me of Chamomile flowers.  The base card stock is Neenah solar white 110 #.  The image is stamped on Georgia Pacific which is the cardstock that works best for me when using copics.  It helps me conserve ink because it is thin and saturates quickly.

We'll Sing in the Sunshine challenge

     This is another image and sentiment that I hadn't yet used from Gina K designs Heartily Yours Stamp set.  I stamped it in Gina K designs Black Onyx dye ink and colored the birds with Prismacolor pencils.  I embellished it with a pearl and musical note stickers.  The white focal piece was die cut with stitched rectangle die cuts, and the gingham background scrap was also die cut from the same stitched rectangle set.  The base cardstock is Neenah Solar white 110 #.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

I was able to help a school with my cards.

     Yesterday I took a trip to my Mom's house and brought a standard sized gift bag FULL to the brim with cards I had been saving.  (I went through all my favorite cards that I had been saving for several years and realized that my style had changed and it was time to pass most of the saved ones on).
     My Mom is a volunteer at a Christian private school and likes to gift my cards to the teachers from time to time to lift their spirits and she also has a secret pal there that she is able to bless with my cards.  I was told the teacher just loves my cards.
     I suspected that this bundle had way too many cards for her to use since once a year I bring quite a few cards to her to use for the school and for her personal needs.  (I just left my yearly bundle with her a few months ago).  I thought she would pick a few special cards out and give the rest back to me.
     To my surprise she was delighted to keep them all.  I didn't realize that next month is the annual school raffle and they need donations to raise money for the school.  She has never been able to help out by donating anything and was excited to package up several baskets of cards for the raffle.  I had planned on finding some place to donate the unwanted cards, but to be able to help out a school financially with my cards was a blessing.  I'm a happy girl.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

How Many Cards can you Make with a Mini Stamp Set?

     In January I ordered a mini stamp set from Gina K Designs called "Love is Friendship".  It had one image and one sentiment.

     I have heard stampers discuss the fact that you should think of three ways to use a stamp set before purchasing it so that you get your money's worth.  That sounds like sound advice because the stamp sets I never use do not inspire me to create different types of cards.
     The first card was inspired by a floral card created by Melanie Muenchinger.  It isn't as pretty as hers, but the inside front of the card is also stamped with the guitar so that it looks like it lines up with the front of the card.

     For my second card, I wanted to use some wood tone paper for the guitar.  It didn't turn out as I had hoped because the wood tone was on too big of a scale.  A smaller scale would have worked nicely.  I used Washi tape stripes.

     For the third one I did some simple masking of the guitar to make the hearts go behind it.  The stamp had three hearts in a row so I used my MISTI to line them up evenly.  I also performed "stamp surgery" on the sentiment because the entire sentiment wouldn't fit on one line where I wanted it to fit.

     I put even more work into the 4th card.  I used a script stamp on a panel behind the red and cut out a heart near the center.  I stamped the sentiment and guitar on black card stock and used versamark and silver embossing powder for the detail, plus I stamped a swirl near the bottom with the versamark and used the same silver embossing powder.  I then took my versamark pen and "drew" a line along the two edges of the panel behind the guitar and also applied silver embossing powder.  It makes it look like there is a third layer of card stock but it is the same layer the script stamp is applied to.  Then I took the entire panel and attached it to an A2 card base.  The right side of the photo has glare but the panel is centered on the card.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Repeat Stamping - Wishing you a Speedy Recovery

     I don't have anyone to send this card to currently but things do come up suddenly don't they?  It is helpful to be prepared.

Clearly Whimsy Stamps "Get Well Soon"


text:
Sunday, October 3, 2010

{DIY SUNDAY} HI Thought Bubble Pillow

BEFORE I get to the tutorial I should inform you of my pillow making knowledge. ...Its pretty much non existent. But I have to start somewhere and I think you should join me! So I am no pillow makin' master!
1: you will need: 2 types/colors of fabric, stuffing, a sewing machine, scissors, fabric chalk, and a needle and thread!
2: Outline/ trace your letters onto your fabric and cut it out!
3: Cut out your bubble shape, right sides together (I had such a hard time with this!!)
4: Zig Zag stitch your letters onto one of your bubbles on the right side! (you don't have to zig zag if your fabric doesn't fray)
5: Right sides together, sew your bubbles together. Remember to leave an opening!
6: Turn inside out and stuff your pillow! Almost done!
7: Stitch the opening shut!
p.s. look where I've been :) original photo!

  1. Very cool! I like the fabric you chose for the letters.

  2. wow, I love it Lauren! seriously, that is awesome! :) definitely going in my make it monday.

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :) You are so sweet!