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When the Time Comes
Wow how time flies. It seems like just yesterday I held our newborn baby in my arms. She’s now living in Iowa and setting down some roots there. It’s amazing. Or it seems like just yesterday I was a young person who was skiing, sailing, and taking every opportunity to get as much activity into a day. Today, I’m tired, I’m happy and grateful, but I’m tired. I’ve been through breast cancer, some deep emotional valleys due to circumstances out of my control, and have pushed through some definite challenges. However, the time comes so quickly when you face the process of aging and life. But as my mom always…
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Pink – A Month of Awareness and also Celebration
As most know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was diagnosed ten years ago this coming November 3. Whether you’re a woman or a man, it’s important to be diligent in self-checks or diagnostic screening as necessary. Please know that you are precious. Take care of you! I thought I’d share with you a post I shared on the day I was diagnosed. Sometimes you have to dig deep in life’s challenges, pull up those boot straps and go to it. I hope this is an encouragement to you, or to another that might be battling that you w ant to share with. You can find it HERE. I…
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October, Pink and Leather Feathers
Can you believe we are in October? It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte time, preparing for the holidays, enjoying Fall traditions, gathering with family and friends, and more. Recently, I created the below feathers in my favorite color combo. Pink is such a significant color for so many, including myself. as a Breast Cancer survivor. I’m grateful to be able to stick another feather in my hat, significant of another year blessed to be here on Earth. I qualified for, and went in this last week for a trial study. This is the second study to help early detection for cancers like pancreatic and ovarian . These types of cancers usually aren’t…
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Artistic Christmas Gifts
Some folks have asked, ‘What do you do with all your Gel Press prints?’ Here are some simple gift ideas and ways to use your Gel Press prints or other collage papers you may already have in your stash. Those are just a few examples of ways you can use your Gel Press prints. Below are a couple of examples. Warmest Creative Wishes,
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Beautiful New Creative Journey
If you’d like to check out my Mary Kay website, you can find it HERE.
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You Are A Rare Beauty
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Stick a (Leather) Feather in It – Handmade Hats & Leather Pieces
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Precious Leather Album – Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 3 Release
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Got 5 Minutes – Challenge – Mini Art Journal
Wishing all a wonderful week filled with color, joy, and peace.
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Eileen Hull’s Card Case Album ~ Botanical Book
Hello. If you missed Sizzix’ and Eileen Hull’s Chapter 2 release, you can find that in the post prior. I shared a favorite project on that blog hop/release that I created with the dies. I love this little book that you can pack with goodies. I created this book with Sizzix dies by Eileen Hull. This book packs a cute punch with it’s easy to adhere pocket. I envision that you could create a book filled with encouraging quotes, notes, and more. you could even include a little gift card. I included a little tag book in my pocket. I used bits and pieces to create the cover and other…