tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67150411764815605152024-03-13T01:57:09.632-03:00Homemade Happinesslive, love, scrapTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-26373529968336878912013-09-22T14:59:00.000-03:002013-09-22T14:59:52.888-03:00Baby arrived!!!Hi Crafters, <br />
I was just sitting here thinking it has been months since I checked in on my blog. I logged in only to discover that not only had I not posted in months I had never told you why....<br />
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2 weeks after my last post my little bundle of joy Owen arrived 7 weeks early. Needless to say we were far from ready! We ended up having to spend a total of 5 weeks in hospital but are now settling in nicely. He is already 4.5 months old!!! Here is one of my favourite latest pictures. <br />
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I have been getting some crafting done in the last couple of weeks during nap time. So far I have only been working on some Stampin' up stuff for classes and last week I started to get some of Christmas class stuff started...yippy! My classes are starting up again in October and I can't wait!!! I was starting to have some serious crafting withdrawl lol. </div>
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Hopefully, I'll have some stuff to post soon but if not you know what (who) is keeping me busy ;)</div>
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-38602124893200287362013-04-25T01:00:00.000-03:002013-04-25T01:00:04.038-03:008 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
Welcome to the countdown to Christmas Blog Hop! Have you already got a good dose of Christmas inspiration? If you have arrived from <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a> then you are right on track. If you would like to start from the beginning then you want to head to <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shari's blog</a>. <br />
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This month our theme was to create two Christmas projects with an animal on them. For some reason this month I was stumped. I knew I had lots of Cricut cartridges with Christmas animals on them but I was not in a Cricut mood (poor thing is starting to feel neglected I am sure). Instead I dug through my stamps and it was then I discovered I indeed had animals stamps and on top of that ones that had been yet to be inked. Doesn't it feel good to use something you bought forever ago. Totally justifies the purchase even if it is months later lol. I did have to do a little internet searching on these stamps to get the juices flowing. I scraplifted a couple ideas and in the end even used my Cricut for a layer(not so neglected after all). <br />
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Your next stop is <a href="http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sally's blog</a>. Enjoy the rest of the hop and happy crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
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P.S. Only 9 weeks until baby arrives :)<br />
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-87058313364664192722013-03-25T01:00:00.000-03:002013-03-25T01:00:03.560-03:009 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
Welcome to the countdown to Christmas Blog Hop! Are you ready for a hop filled with Christmas inspiration! If you have arrived from <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a> then you are right on track. If you would like to start from the beginning then you want to head to <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shari's blog</a>. <br />
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This month our theme was to create two Christmas projects using mostly the colour green. As soon as I read this theme the Grinch flashed into my mind! I just knew one of my projects would include this famous Christmas character! Below my cards are the details for both. <br />
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We also have a guest designer this month, Sandy. She is the last stop on the hop so be sure to check her out too! <br />
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Your next stop is <a href="http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sally's blog</a>. Have a wonderful hop and remember getting a early start on your Christmas cards feels awesome! <br />
Happy Crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
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Sentiment Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes SU</div>
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Ribbon: Offray</div>
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Cricut cut: Elegant Edges cut @ 3" (circle mat)</div>
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Punches: Word window, Modern Label, Scallop edge, SU</div>
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Cardstock: Scrap pile/ Staples brand</div>
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Stamp Set: Snow Swirled SU, Dots, Dots (retired) SU</div>
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<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-59852781214322899662013-02-25T01:00:00.000-04:002013-02-25T01:00:06.423-04:0010 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
It's that time of the month again...the 25th! Which means a countdown to Christmas blog hop filled with Christmas inspiration! I have so much fun each month making two Christmas cards. If you have arrived from <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a> then you are right on track. If you would like to start from the beginning then you want to head to <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shari's blog</a>. <br />
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This month our theme was to create two cards using the colours red/white and one other colour. For my first card I used mostly white and red and added just the smallest touch of silver with my bell. On my second card I went totally traditional and did red/white/green. The details for both of my cards are listed below them.<br />
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We also have a guest designer this month, Janis from - <a href="http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0099;">http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/</span></a> She is the last stop on the hop so be sure to check her out too! <br />
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Your next stop is <a href="http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sally's blog</a>. Have a wonderful hop and if you have created any Christmas cards lately leave me a link I would love some fabulous inspiration from you! <br />
Happy Crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
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Cardstock: Recollections/Staples Brand</div>
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Stamp Set: Snow Swirled SU</div>
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Sentiment stamp: Joyous Celebratrions SU (retired)</div>
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Baker's Twine: Twinery</div>
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Bell: stash</div>
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<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-19427575774676779762013-02-18T10:43:00.001-04:002013-02-18T11:28:23.199-04:00Some Baby Smash Book PagesHi Crafters, <br />
I have not been adding much to my Baby Smash book lately but I did do a few pages. I hope to get more done soon. Here is a look at the inside with the details under the photos. <br />
Happy Crafting!<br />
Tara<br />
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The image on this page was printed using a super old program called PrintMasterGold. It is from the 90's and so old that it will only read on our ten year old computer but it has some super cute clipart so I still love it! </div>
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It was nasty! Thank goodness that part is over. Although I still randomly get sick once a week or so...but that I can live with vs the 3-4 times daily before!</div>
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-82038020771864631302013-02-05T19:08:00.002-04:002013-02-05T19:08:28.283-04:00Bump Smash bookHi crafters, <br />
I have wanted to start a Smash book for some time but kept putting it off. Finally one day recently I took the plunge. Instead of buying one though I made my own with some papers that I have been hoarding forever ;) I just love how it turned out and have started filling it already. I will continue to show you pages as I complete them. I have decided to make this one only for things to do with my pregnancy and I think I will make another for my everyday life. <br />
Happy Crafting!<br />
Tara<br />
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-53898081952549171392013-01-25T01:00:00.000-04:002013-01-25T01:00:01.845-04:0011 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
I am excited to announce that I have joined the fun again this year for the monthly count down to Christmas blog hops. I had a lot of fun creating Christmas cards year long last year and look forward to doing it again. I do have a confession though...not only did I create Christmas cards all year, I also taught a series of 4 Stampin' Up Christmas card classes but in the end I didn't end up sending out one single Christmas card! I was dealing with my (all day) morning sickness from the beginning of November until the end of December and truly not in the holiday spirit. The good news is I will super prepared next year lol. More good news is that my monring sickness has finally subsided and I have been back in my craft room a bit lately. <br />
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Well, I best be letting you get on with your hop, LOL. If you have arrived from <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"> </span>you are right on track, if not and you would like to start at the beginning you want to head to <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shari's blog</a>. This year we changed things up a bit and each month has a theme. This month the theme was snow. I stretched it a bit by just justing snowflakes on my cards! Below are the cards I created this month and the details are listed below them. We also have a guest designer this month the very talented Nikki from <a href="http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Limited Run Digital Stamps</a>. <br />
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Your next stop is <a href="http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Georgiana's blog</a>. Enjoy the hop and happy crafting!<br />
Tara <br />
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-81924207013203055102013-01-15T20:37:00.000-04:002013-01-15T20:37:29.793-04:00Repurposed cardsHi Crafters, <br />
The other day one of my crafty friends was here to visit and we started playing in my craftroom. I had a ton of old Christmas cards that I was keeping not for sentimental value but because I knew they would come in handy for crafting one day :) I had seen a photo on the internet a long time ago where someone had used a punch to make Christmas tags out of old cards. We decided to dust of my Cricut and using my Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge cut all these tags. To get the image we wanted off the front of the card we used the center point feature. Some of the cards we were even able to get 2 or 3 tags. Most of the tags were cut at 4". This was so much fun and it took us no time at all to get a huge pile of tags. I can't wait for next Christmas when I can use these ;)<br />
Thanks for shopping by today and happy crafting.<br />
Tara<br />
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Yup...that's right were expecting! The last few months have not been easy ones as this little one has been very clear on letting me know it is on it's way and it is calling the shots lol. Hopefully, now that our house renos are calming down and so is my (all day) morning sickness I might get a chance over the holiday break to spend some time crafting in my fabulous purple room :) </div>
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<span class="nowrap"></span>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-71116803725680483532012-11-28T18:42:00.002-04:002012-11-28T18:42:33.518-04:00Point me in the right direction...Hi Bloggers, <br />
I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get the empty plastic Cricut cartridge boxes (I know I have seen them around over the years on craft supply sites). I want to put my seasonal cartridges in them. Keep in mind I am Canadian and don't want to pay an arm and a leg in shipping ;)<br />
Thanks for any help you can give! <br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-65691563452747098292012-11-25T01:00:00.000-04:002012-11-25T01:00:06.283-04:001 Month to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
Can you believe that title?! It is soooo close...are your cards done yet? I am so glad I committed to this year round hop for 2012. This is the first year that I feel like I am not in a total rush to get my Christmas cards done and in the mail. Okay, well, they are not in the mail yet lol but soon ;) . <br />
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If you are hopping along today you should have arrived from <a href="http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Georgian<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">a</span></span>'s blog</a>. If you missed the start, the fun starts at <a href="http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Heather's blog</a>. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by and happy last month before the holidays :)<br />
Tara<br />
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Recollections paper (it felt so good to use up that nasty orange haha)</div>
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<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-42811518271071279032012-10-25T01:00:00.000-03:002012-10-25T01:00:02.578-03:002 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Crafters, <br />
If you have arrived from<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <a href="http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/blog" target="_blank">Heather's blog</a></span></span> you are right on track. If you have just happened upon my blog and would like to complete this hop from the beginning head to <a href="http://www.maryshappyplace.com/" target="_blank">Mary's blog</a>.<br />
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If you are a follower of mine you might have noticed that I have taken a bit of a break from blogland. I can't even begin to tell you how busy my life as been lately. There is just so much going on it is all I can do to keep up. I took last month off from the countdown to Christmas blog hop but I'm back this month and so excited to show you some of the cards I have been working on in my new craft room. <br />
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I know, I know I still have yet to post pictures of my room but I have been waiting until I am totally done organizing in there (yeah right, do we ever truly finish? lol)! Seriously, though I keep changing things around trying to get the flow better. Soon though, I promise I will take the time and show you my favourite room in our new house!<br />
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Here are the cards I created for this month's blog hop:<br />
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I hope you are having as much fun making your Christmas cards as I am. Both these were ideas that I saw online and changed up a bit to suit my tastes and supplies. Your next stop on this hop is <a href="http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Georgiana's blog</a>! <br />
Happy Crafting!<br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-60365057943629063922012-09-08T18:47:00.001-03:002012-09-08T18:47:07.057-03:00Craft room updateHi Long lost Blog Friends,<br />
Just popping in to tell you we are putting the finishing touches on my craft room this weekend! I'll have picutres for you soon! Woo Hoo!!!<br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-67609008285786550922012-08-26T09:43:00.000-03:002012-08-26T09:43:16.356-03:00Our Kitchen RemodelHi Friends, <br />
I have been so super busy this summer. If you don't know we moved into a new home! It is an older home so we have been fixing it up all summer. Here was our biggest project to date....<br />
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We found some nasty stuff when we started pulling the old kitchen out and some seriously tacky stuff! What do you think of our finished product? I still don't have dishwasher installed but after almost 2 weeks without runnning water in the kitchen I'm quite content with that for now lol. We just love the way it turned out! Next project...CRAFT ROOM! YIPPY! Hopefully I'll be back with another update soon on that ;)<br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-34936152247825340092012-08-25T00:00:00.000-03:002012-08-25T00:00:03.675-03:004 Months to Chirstmas Blog HopHi Everyone and welcome to the 4 Months to Christmas Blog Hop, <br />
If you have arrived here from <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">Kerry's Blog</span></a> you are in the right spot. Well, my craft room is still not up and running since the big move (there were just too many renos we needed to work on first) but like I said last month I am the queen of planning ahead! I was able to get my summer Christmas cards (that does not sound right, I know lol) done before I had to pack up my old scrapbooking room mid July!<br />
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If you are new you might be wondering how this whole blog hop works.... there is a group of us crafters that have committed to creating two Christmas cards and (one die cut and one stamped image) posting them on the 25th each month and boy are we getting our cards done early and I LOVE it! <br />
Thanks for stopping by today. <a href="http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0099;">Sara's Blog</span></a> blog is your next stop.<br />
Happy Crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
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Cardstock: Scraps!</div>
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Twine: The Twinery</div>
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Digital Stamp: CC design </div>
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Stamps: Pink by Design - Winter Fun set</div>
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Punch: SU</div>
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Button: Stash<br />
Swiss Dots + Wood Grain Cuttlebug embossing folder + Cuttlebug <br />
Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol</div>
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Cardstock: Recollections + Staples Brand</div>
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Sentiment: Pink by Design - Winter Fun set</div>
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Cricut Cut: Jolly Holidays<br />
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Ribbon: Offray<br />
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-87013221220931850312012-07-31T08:00:00.000-03:002012-07-31T08:00:06.239-03:00Guest Designer Die Cuttin' DivasHi Crafters,<br />
It's it funny how life works out....I committed to be a <a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Die Cuttin' Diva</a> Guest Designer in the spring when we were just looking at houses. I didn't realize that I would be in the middle of moving when I signed up for the gig lol. Well, for those of you who know me I never back out of a commitment and I love to be prepared so I spent a bit of time in early July getting everything squared up in the craft room so I could still be ready to post when my turn came around. It's fun to look at what I created and thinking back to my old craft room while my new one remains neatly packed into boxes for now! <br />
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The best part is the challenge that I was signed up for was a super duper easy one and by far my favourite challenge to enter..."anything goes!" You just got to LOVE it! I hope you can play along with me and all the other Die Cittin' Divas this week. I can't craft but I can sure check out what everyone else is working on in their rooms! <br />
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Thanks <a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Die Cuttin' Divas</a> for letting me be part of the team this week and happy crafting!<br />
Tara<br />
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If you have arrived here from <a href="http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0099;">Sally's blog</span></a> you are in the right spot. <br />
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Well, I bet a few of you who have been following my blog regularly thought I would not be participating this month because of the big move...well it just so happens I am the queen of planning ahead! I was able to get my cards created before I had to pack up my scrapbooking room!<br />
If you are new you might be wondering how this monthly blog hop works.... there is a group of us crafters that have committed to creating two Christmas cards and (one die cut and one stamped image) posting them on the 25th each month. <br />
Thanks for stopping by today. <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">Shari's blog</span></a> is your next stop.<br />
Happy Crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
P.S. Right now I am at my parents house borrowing their wireless. I hope to have internet again soon so I can visit all my wonderful blogs friends again. See you soon! <br />
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Digital Stamp: <a href="http://www.meljensdesigns.com/">Meljen's designs</a></div>
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As you can see from the title today is my birthday. Want to know how I spent it...I started the day at 7am packing, then at 9am took a 30 min crash nap (I am wiped out from the early mornings/late nights lately). At 10am I met my family for brunch and then went straight from there to the dentist because I chipped my tooth yesterday. Once I was done at the dentist I went to our new house to paint and paint and paint. I quit just in time to head out to supper with my hubby and now....I'm pooped! I got some great gifts though and wanted to share...I received a Kobo (purple) + a gift cert. to go with it, the Go Canada Cricut Cartridge, a new lounge chair (wish I was at the new house on the deck in it now) and some money. Here is a question for ya...should I break down and spend some of my bday money on a Smash book? Or just wait and make one myself once my craft room is back in action? I have been holding off because honestly I have everything to make one but they are just too cool! What do you think? <br />
Well, I'm off to veg for an hour or so before I hit the bed like a ton f bricks. Tomorrow is another day of painting, painting and more painting! <br />
Happy Crafting!<br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-33997583604403269132012-07-17T08:03:00.000-03:002012-07-17T08:03:44.896-03:00Craft room packed upHi Crafters,<br />
Looking at the following photos makes me feel a little ill...My craft room has been offically packed up and not only has it been packed up but the entire apt. has been packed and many, many, MANY boxes are now being stored in my old craft room. I just LOVE this apt. so much I am sad to leave but it is time. We will be moving into our new house on Sat. The good news is I will have a much bigger crafting space but the bad news is it is currently in the unfinished basement, so I wil be without it for a while yet. <br />
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So want to know why I have not been blogging much and what exactly I have been up to... <br />
wedding thank yous! I have made 52 of these! At first I thought they were super cute and I was so excited about them...after making over 50 they still have a little piece of my heart lol! And what a FABULOUS way to use up my scraps! These babies put a really nice dent in my scrap pile....ah success :) I am linking these cards to <a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.ca/">Make It Mondays</a>. <br />
Now I have to go write in them all! Happy crafting!<br />
Tara<br />
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What a busy day I had today...okay what a busy life I have right now.... <br />
At some point today while I was picking, washing, hauling, bagging and freezing 15 freezer bags of strawberries I remembered that I never picked the winner from the 6 months to Christmas blog hop (funny when things come to you lol). <br />
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Sorry it's late but the winner is...<br />
#10 <img alt="Blogger" class="comment-icon blogger-comment" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" /><span dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06891522620146503102" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Sandy Smith</span></a></span> said...<br />
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<dd>I love,love,love your Christmas cards. Very sweet! Thanks for the chance to win Christmas candy too! Happy Monday :)<br />
<a href="http://shortandcrafty.blogspot.ca/">http://shortandcrafty.blogspot.ca/</a></dd><br />
Thanks for your sweet comment Sandy! Email me if you see this before I contact you! <br />
Happy Crafting!<br />
TaraTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-80335560605196554732012-07-01T07:00:00.000-03:002012-07-01T09:36:34.359-03:00Canada Day Blog HopHi Crafters and welcome to the Canada Day blog hop! <br />
It's great to be Canadian Eh? And did you know there are some great crafting companies out there as well has a ton of fabulous Canadian crafters and bloggers! Today is all about supporting those Canadian companies and showcasing some truly talented Canadian ladies! <br />
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Well lets get started.... I am your first stop of the day so I better let you in on some very important information. We have some great Canadian and other friendly sponsors lined up for prizes and winning is going to be so much fun! All you need to do is hop along with us leaving all the participants some lovely comments and pick up one "clue word" from each blog along the way. Once you have all the words then you will have a special question to answer. Leave your answer in the comments on Heather's blog (the last stop on the hop) and ta da you are entered to win one of our great prizes! You have until Wed. July 4th to leave your comment and the winners will be drawn and posted on Thurs. July 5th. Best of all you will have a blast looking at all the fun Canadian crafts along the way! <br />
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Here is the list of sponsors and prizes to drool over....<br />
*<a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/">Your Next Stamp</a> ~ Jenny from Canada rubber stamp<br />
*<a href="http://kraftinkimmiestamps.com/">Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps</a> ~ choice of rubber stamp<br />
*<a href="http://www.bugaboostamps.com/">Bugaboo Stamps</a> - $30 Gift Card <br />
*<a href="http://redonkulousdesigns.blogspot.ca/">Redonkulous Designs</a> ~ choice of one digi image<br />
*<a href="http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.ca/">Scrappy Moms Stamps</a> ~ Canada set<br />
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*** Note that on Shari's blog she used "Jenny" from your next stamp! So if you want to see what she looks like this is perfect! <br />
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I decided to make a scrapbook page for my project today. I figured it was time to finally scrapbook some pictures from the past...these photos were from a Canada Day car show we went to in 2009 (oh the joys of being married to a technician, lol). This page was a fabulous way to use up some of these red scraps. I just filled my Cricut mat full of them and started cutting. <br />
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Cardstock/patterned paper: from my stash and lots of scraps</div>
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Cricut cuts: Maple left - Create a Critter - cut @ 2", 1.5", 1.25", 1"</div>
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Letters - Plantin Schoolbook - cut @ 1.5"</div>
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Hero Arts - July set<br />
My Mind's Eye- Miss Caroline Dilly Dally "Adventures"<br />
Fiskers - Brackets<br />
SU: Punch<br />
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Now it is time for you to move on and check out <a href="http://www.maryshappyplace.com/">Mary's blog</a> blog next but before you go your first "clue word" is <strong><em><u>How. </u></em></strong><br />
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Happy hopping and happy crafting! <br />
Tara<br />
Here is the list of the blog hop order just in case you get sidetracked along the way.... ;)<br />
Tara- - <a href="http://tarashomemadehappinessot.ca/">http://tarashomemadehappinessot.ca/</a> <br />
Mary - <a href="http://www.maryshappyplace.com/">http://www.maryshappyplace.com/</a><br />
Kim - <a href="http://www.justwordz.ca/">http://www.justwordz.ca/</a> <br />
Nicole - <a href="http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.ca/">http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Kerry - <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.ca/">http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Michelle - <a href="http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.ca/">http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Tracy - <a href="http://thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.ca/">http://thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Kate - <a href="http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.ca/">http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Shari -<a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/">http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Avril - <a href="http://totallyscrapaddicted.blogspot.ca/">http://totallyscrapaddicted.blogspot.ca/</a> <br />
Heather: <a href="http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/">http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/</a><br />
<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-68631989860765836782012-06-27T21:23:00.002-03:002012-06-27T21:23:58.451-03:00Masculine Birthday CardHi Crafters, <br />
Today I have a special card to show you.....my husband's birthday card! I used my <em>In Wildness</em> stamp set from Stampin' Up. I was so super sad that Stampin' Up retired this stamp set at the end of May as I had just bought it! Oh well, I will not be able to use it for my classes but I can still have a lot of fun creating with it. I can already feel that it is going to be my go to set for masculine cards! <br />
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Cardstock/Patterned paper: Recollections + scraps</div>
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Mini Brads: stash</div>
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Stamp Sets: In Wildness + Teenie Tiny Wishes</div>
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Punch: SU Modern Label</div>
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SU Square Lattice embossing folder + Cuttlebug</div>
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Linen thread: SU</div>
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I would like to enter this card into the following challenges/linky parties:<br />
<a href="http://cachallenge.blogspot.ca/">Ca Challenge</a> - Scrap Card<br />
<a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.ca/">Everybody-art-challenge</a> - Monochromatic Brown<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2012-06-26T09:00:00%2B01:00&max-results=1">Tuesday taggers</a> - Anything goes <br />
<a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.ca/">Make it Monday</a> - Anything goes - I got the sweetest comments after linking up here last time :)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today and happy crafting!<br />
Tara<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6715041176481560515.post-35102721875507321392012-06-25T00:00:00.000-03:002012-07-04T15:59:40.195-03:006 Months to Christmas Blog HopHi Everyone and welcome to the 6 Months to Christmas Blog Hop, <br />
If you have arrived here from <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Shari</a> you are in the right spot. If you want to start at the beginning then head to <a href="http://www.maryshappyplace.com/">Mary's </a>Blog. How fun is this anyways?! I always had so much fun making Christmas cards in the fall and early winter but who knew it was so much fun to make them all year long?! If you are new you might be wondering how this works.... there is a group of us crafters that have committed to creating two Christmas cards and (one die cut and one stamped image) posting them on the 25th each month. Here are the two cards I created this month...<br />
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Card #1 (Stamped)<br />
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Cardstock: scraps</div>
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Ribbon: Offray</div>
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Stamps: SU Teenie Tiny Wishes<br />
Digital Stamp: this was a freebie I picked up a very long time ago</div>
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Gems: Dollarama</div>
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Ticket Punch: retired SU<br />
Prisma Coloured pencils</div>
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Glossy Accents *Okay and I finally found that you can over use this stuff...my paper is very warped<br />
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Card #2 (Die Cut) Like how I used my first card as inspiration for my second? Cricutized! <br />
***This is probably my favourite Christmas card I have made to date this year! The dark picture really doesn't do it justice in 'real life't just sparkles!<br />
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Cardstock: Recollections</div>
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Sentiment: SU</div>
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Cricut Cut: Jolly Holidays </div>
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Punches: Su Modern label punch</div>
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Stickles</div>
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Pearl Pen<br />
Gems: Offray</div>
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Ribbon: Offray</div>
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Bakers twine: Twinery</div>
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Cuttlebug + Swiss dots embossing folder</div>
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Oh and the best news....this month is officially the half way mark to Christmas! In honour of this special occasion a few of us along the way are offering up some Christmas blog candy as an early Christmas present to you! Here is the candy I have for you.....</div>
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Please leave me a comment with you contact info. by June 29, 2012 if you are interesting in adding these super cute stickers to your Christmas stash and I will randomly pick someone to win this prize. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by today. <a href="http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">Georgiana's</span></a> blog is your next stop.</div>
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Happy Crafting! </div>
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Tara</div>
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Here is the entire blog hop in case you get a little side tracked ;)<br />
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1.) Mary: <a href="http://www.maryshappyplace.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://www.maryshappyplace.com/</span></a><br />
2.) Kerry: <a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.ca/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3.) Sally: <a href="http://sallyastill.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://sallyastill.blogspot.com/</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4.) Heather: <a href="http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.ca/</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5.) Shari: <a href="http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.ca/</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6.) Tara: <a href="http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.ca/</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">7.) Georgiana: <a href="http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc; font-size: small;">http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/</span></a></span>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783531088534000187noreply@blogger.com15