tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67496336914636787292024-03-05T08:49:36.530-08:00ScrapbookcircusA paper piecing, scrapbook and cutter file fanatic lurks here.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-72393321668786581332011-12-04T17:25:00.001-08:002011-12-04T18:16:29.320-08:00Talking to myself again...?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfqmpc_frrQ/TtwZwQTj7zI/AAAAAAAAAPc/epkxpd737Js/s1600/Lovebirds.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfqmpc_frrQ/TtwZwQTj7zI/AAAAAAAAAPc/epkxpd737Js/s200/Lovebirds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682445146636152626" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have to confess that this isn't much of a blog: I don't write as often as I'd like. I have so little time to write and I tend to prioritize everything...and quite frankly, there's a great deal on my list that comes before talking to myself! Unless you somehow stumbled across the link and arrived expecting to find something interesting, or received a radio signal through the fillings in your teeth...this little virtual environment is probably a bit like a window that someone might glance into while passing through. </div><br /><div>So! What would you see?</div><br /><div>Well...TODAY you'd see something that hasn't been lurking for awhile....NEW LINKS!! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bjyJyAmkXlI/TtwpVf5rHmI/AAAAAAAAAP0/2UwNg4nPrlE/s1600/tsiheader_01.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 155px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bjyJyAmkXlI/TtwpVf5rHmI/AAAAAAAAAP0/2UwNg4nPrlE/s200/tsiheader_01.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682462279152115298" /></a>Yes, I've updated all of the download links, and added <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=love&product_id=196">something new</a> for amusement. The Scrapbookcircus file collection has a new home online, new files coming, new pages...and if you don't own the equipment to create these things and don't want to be limited to a system that restricts creativity to cartridges... you can find an electronic Die Cutter to suit any budget just in time for Christmas at <a href="http://www.thatsscrapinc.com/">That's Scrap Inc</a>. Please tell Sherri that the Circus elf said 'hello'. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cBKkgvMUdeE/TtwojH_TaOI/AAAAAAAAAPo/hx4pNw76cnE/s1600/jazz_logo.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 90px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cBKkgvMUdeE/TtwojH_TaOI/AAAAAAAAAPo/hx4pNw76cnE/s200/jazz_logo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682461413739817186" border="0" /></a>If you're looking for any of my Print and Cut projects...this collection is now available EXCLUSIVELY at <a href="http://www.allthatjazzsupplies.com/">All That Jazz Supplies</a>. Tyler and his wonderful wife have been repackaging these to cut perfectly from any machine which utilizes a laser eye...and they've included the registration settings to make it simple, too!<br /></div>Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-87906959618752642402010-04-02T08:26:00.000-07:002010-05-13T07:02:46.555-07:00The Power of ONE.One song can spark a moment,<br />One flower can wake the dream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48fvP38AY9vF_EG9MQW7Cy_IQ7j40xvyVbUSkinfdDTt9vxMspBN00vCR5OxAbWUJKKgbyNyyzUJ1_LVdkA4kbDY0zz2wWRkT1Q1V7xK-__xUoayUQagDheBTyaGTCRSNMqrf5I_QOAdp/s1600/OutonaLimb_SBC.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48fvP38AY9vF_EG9MQW7Cy_IQ7j40xvyVbUSkinfdDTt9vxMspBN00vCR5OxAbWUJKKgbyNyyzUJ1_LVdkA4kbDY0zz2wWRkT1Q1V7xK-__xUoayUQagDheBTyaGTCRSNMqrf5I_QOAdp/s200/OutonaLimb_SBC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456566913892443282" border="0" /></a><br />One tree can start a forest,<br />One bird can herald spring<br />One smile begins a friendship<br />One handclasp lifts a soul<br />One star can guide a ship at sea<br />One word can frame the goal<br />One vote can change a nation<br />One sunbeam lights a room<br />One candle wipes out darkness<br />One laugh will conquer gloom<br />One step must start each journey<br />One word must start each prayer<br />One hope will raise our spirits<br />One touch can show you care<br />One voice can speak with wisdom<br />One heart can know what's true<br />One life can make the difference<br />You see, IT'S UP TO YOU!!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(author unknown)</span></span><br /><br />OK, it’s been a while since I posted here. If I’ve been reticent over the last year or so, it’s because acknowledgment could have little bearing on what you found here. That is going to change. There is a commonly held perception that ONE is <span style="font-style: italic;">less </span>than two in relationships. For me, it’s meant something else entirely; the definition can be found standing among the words in the poem above.<br />Creative expression in this medium has introduced new challenges, because time is a resource -- I have a career, my son, the same responsibilities as two. What it demands now is discipline. The funny thing about this quality is that it’s something I can draw upon…just like paper… and I’m looking forward to picking up my pencil again. But first...I work today.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-65085265852678561652009-11-05T00:33:00.000-08:002011-12-04T14:37:25.715-08:00Goosebumps! [Ntitled commercial die cutting files collection]<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YJynu2ZyUsH5SeO-9d5Hjhhmz293H7ebGVnZCs_GWDLO0DvQ0a_G_BNHB7bihz7_TxIqULCKBTWN-HMVtDX4bt6k-Qo9wiEgmjS0lc0kEfDMxDbTEu5sHCaZX6UuBBBnFcxfuhrC8lZZ/s1600-h/goosebumpsPP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YJynu2ZyUsH5SeO-9d5Hjhhmz293H7ebGVnZCs_GWDLO0DvQ0a_G_BNHB7bihz7_TxIqULCKBTWN-HMVtDX4bt6k-Qo9wiEgmjS0lc0kEfDMxDbTEu5sHCaZX6UuBBBnFcxfuhrC8lZZ/s320/goosebumpsPP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401790491978918370" border="0" /></a><br />One of the files I contributed to <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=goose&product_id=180">October's Ntitled commercial file membership at That's Scrap Inc</a> was really fun to scrap with photos of my son in costume this Halloween. When I scrapped this, I added three additional critters to the page, so the additional geese will be joining the flock. The title cuts in three big pieces----one purple, one black, and one orange layer ...with a few extra orange and white parts for the critters, so it isn't a lot of work to assemble.<br />I used pencils, crystal lacquer and stickles on the lettering to give it depth, and filled each of the "bumps" with a bit of lacquer to make them look glossy. I love the way this page looks! The <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=spider&product_id=88">spider and web</a> are part of the Halloween file I created last year.<br /><br />Ellen (Ducky's Designs) also has a bonus file to accompany November's Ntitled file collection. The current month features files for Thanksgiving, turkey, wall sentiments, cards, Christmas, holidays at the cabin, birthdays and kids! Please drop by and leave us a note!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-54129244538293911202009-10-17T13:40:00.000-07:002009-11-28T07:10:04.611-08:00Tribute Album Cutter Files for Cancer, Available in AI, KNK, GSD, SVG, EPS and BMP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr1parachute.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 66px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr1parachute.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr2tree.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 66px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr2tree.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr3climb.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 66px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr3climb.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr4pygmy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 67px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr4pygmy.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr6river.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 67px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr6river.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr5lamb.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 66px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr5lamb.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr7chair.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 67px;" src="http://members.shaw.ca/scrapbookcircus/PP/TN_tr7chair.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">The Honest Truth -- Unique Tribute Album for Cancer Patient</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br />Available in AI, KNK, GSD, EPS, SVG and 300dpi Bitmap<br />(C) designed by Scrapbookcircus</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyWq53BLr_lwI2NLomRs_VpOnQCalxHBMKre-mxoFCtUUsyyEZ6QEivSzXWHP7_SF0_5VUzXbEGu_XOVfmwaoR2kfcyPvEHb7cY3tbbvdsuwY1KiFyI2RjcL-2Odv7oGGNONPCHtDxvGg/s1600-h/breastcancerinfo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyWq53BLr_lwI2NLomRs_VpOnQCalxHBMKre-mxoFCtUUsyyEZ6QEivSzXWHP7_SF0_5VUzXbEGu_XOVfmwaoR2kfcyPvEHb7cY3tbbvdsuwY1KiFyI2RjcL-2Odv7oGGNONPCHtDxvGg/s320/breastcancerinfo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393682202616244130" border="0" /></a>Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month? This album was an incredible challenge to create...my intent several years ago was to design something to acknowledge this theme from as positive a perspective as possible...and even convey a little humor. While I realize that this is a serious subject, I approached this project keeping these thoughts in mind: A small amount of laughter can take the sting out of the worst situation, and science has proven that a patient with a positive attitude has a better chance of surviving Cancer than one who focuses on fear and despair. If I had to walk this path myself, this is exactly what I would have created to mark my journey.<br /><br /><br />I created this book by specific request and it has been a few years since I made the original, and <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTl3J-o5YgdWPfdj1gA7JrD2ITBeBgOjLu62tfvi40_VPU1rWnRIflgpyq9fhshYNgCRLBbDXGbyqT9EUZ2nw757oKt_C0OrerHeqWSGtcm0n5GvwU-1qyhD-_lkXbZLj2qSspi1QqN6s/s1600-h/sbc0086HonestTruthmini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTl3J-o5YgdWPfdj1gA7JrD2ITBeBgOjLu62tfvi40_VPU1rWnRIflgpyq9fhshYNgCRLBbDXGbyqT9EUZ2nw757oKt_C0OrerHeqWSGtcm0n5GvwU-1qyhD-_lkXbZLj2qSspi1QqN6s/s320/sbc0086HonestTruthmini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393682190765660722" border="0" /></a>recently recreated the design in AI, EPS, KNK, GSD and SVG formats so that it could be cut using a digital die cutter. If you would like to know more about acquiring the file or what's included, please visit <a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/breastcancersupport.aspx">That's Scrap Inc</a> to read more about our fundraising effort or donate $25 or more directly to the <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/Donate/Donate.html">Susan G Komen Foundation</a>. Email or screenshot proof of your contribution (NO financial details included) to myself or the store and a download link will be emailed to you.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-48594730044818305422009-09-11T11:30:00.000-07:002011-12-04T14:40:48.010-08:00Free Military, Patriotic Cutter File in AI, KNK, GSD, EPS, SVG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-y7-ktfWPHEGR1wR1pHqCcganQpDz0ePXu-Cs4Jmwx9sE-VFw4a_Rp_Kg9jbUGH-MJJKi8zkerEgRAQsbS8XJDfUGxhBshm2MoclMP99lfjz5y83URrscw7sLSnNQCC5GGBw6EiuTV-2/s1600-h/officer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-y7-ktfWPHEGR1wR1pHqCcganQpDz0ePXu-Cs4Jmwx9sE-VFw4a_Rp_Kg9jbUGH-MJJKi8zkerEgRAQsbS8XJDfUGxhBshm2MoclMP99lfjz5y83URrscw7sLSnNQCC5GGBw6EiuTV-2/s200/officer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379978936642552242" border="0" /></a>Things have been a little hectic around here. I've been preparing classes that I'll be instructing at a fundraiser retreat to support Breast Cancer Awareness at the end of October, working (2 jobs--still not sure how that happened!), and trying to stay awake long enough to finish files that I intended to have uploaded a month ago. Before the rest of my marbles roll away today, I figured that I'd better get this guy posted. It's hard to resist a man in uniform, isn't it?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/images/products/detail/sbc0105EagleFlagPP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 275px;" src="http://thatsscrapinc.com/images/products/detail/sbc0105EagleFlagPP.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dlcmxVdkdrYURMYnNUQw">Download the Military dude here.</a><br /><br />You can find the flag, an eagle, frames and several additional files which complement this theme at <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=eagle&product_id=139">http://www.scrapbookcircus.com</a> if you're in the mood to play with paper.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-48477333637398743622009-09-10T13:50:00.000-07:002011-12-04T14:47:18.796-08:00Free Nurse cutter file in AI, GSD, KNK, EPS, SVG for SCAL (paper piecing)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.activeforever.com/wolthuis.aspx?productid=2329&size=medium"><img style="margin: 10pt 10pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.activeforever.com/wolthuis.aspx?productid=2329&size=medium" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVqul5A-TzKwSUuTWGQZ2-dH_Vz5Kyh8Oc2qfs50ttHUtzDwLVxj1mFVpMuCu4XusZoGbugwCw9lzfRhRz2TGUgylaXV_qk8CaB2A2LJYSaepuNLdQTbe4Sv2jkm47IkB1ycRVLmclOik/s1600-h/ouchPP2.jpg"><img style="margin: 10pt 10pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVqul5A-TzKwSUuTWGQZ2-dH_Vz5Kyh8Oc2qfs50ttHUtzDwLVxj1mFVpMuCu4XusZoGbugwCw9lzfRhRz2TGUgylaXV_qk8CaB2A2LJYSaepuNLdQTbe4Sv2jkm47IkB1ycRVLmclOik/s200/ouchPP2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379980129177118802" border="0" /></a>The design team at <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >That's Scrap Inc</span> have been collaborating to create a monthly membership of files which feature 20 or more files in AI, GSD, KNK, EPS, and SVG formats. The files in the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >N'titled Membership</span> carry a license for commercial use, but I've been having a bit of fun combining projects. The scan (left) and files linked below are one of several examples I have to share this week. This layout was inspired by photos shared by a friend---her son wore a cast throughout the summer, but the injury didn't keep him out of the swimming pool! His ingenious Mom invested in one of these <a href="http://www.activeforever.com/p-2329-dry-pro-waterproof-cast-protector-cover.aspx">SUPER cool waterproof sleeves</a> and saved summer! *grin* (Who even knew these things exist?! What a brilliant idea!!)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/Thumb_sbc0096LacedPages.jpg"><img style="margin: 10pt 10pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 265px;" src="http://thatsscrapinc.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/sbc0096LacedPages.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The example page above features 3 separate files: The "Indestructible" title and medical elements are part of <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=indestructible&product_id=172">August's file collection</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);"> </span>which is available for sale at <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/">http://www.Scrapbookcircus.com</a>. The <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=laced&product_id=134">"Stitched" or "Laced" background</a> (left) is a separate file which I've used on <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdt3XFnvKlJNV0citJZbVMtlfkQ8kAyn2n-4fE7Uq2VhkJoQxSzbHZRmyxE1OUYuMwmZvlWkCFdHBAudi0Jb53Db70bNm4994GlB08BbP7hzDZPrXd6Dco9KFx-aCvRJCwEYnSDrpecDQf/s1600-h/nurse.jpg"><img style="margin: 10pt 10px 10px 10pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdt3XFnvKlJNV0citJZbVMtlfkQ8kAyn2n-4fE7Uq2VhkJoQxSzbHZRmyxE1OUYuMwmZvlWkCFdHBAudi0Jb53Db70bNm4994GlB08BbP7hzDZPrXd6Dco9KFx-aCvRJCwEYnSDrpecDQf/s200/nurse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379979458285241666" border="0" /></a>several occasions for sports pages, Halloween, vintage and general subjects. (It's been surprisingly versatile. LOL!) The enthusiastic Nurse character (shown right) is available for free download separately. The file is provided in AI, GSD, KNK, EPS, and SVG for SCAL formats, as well as a bitmap for digital users or assembly reference. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dlcmxVdkdsamRqQThUQw">Download the free Nurse cutter file here.</a></span>Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-70977254524899352082009-07-03T16:50:00.000-07:002011-12-04T14:50:17.882-08:00Paint Dude - Free Cutter File for Renovating and Home Improvement<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dJ-15eIV7GAnuo5tTFGFQC8_Mhn1c2XwEFcami-d9VKInTwF6VutGMgCSG9m0TQf7Cdv9Vh6sANzPcv3PqChh44ZosqfqZdRlR73y-NE79q-acXKFX9GcxiKKplzCfCCAsJiPGBKe-yE/s1600-h/paintdude.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dJ-15eIV7GAnuo5tTFGFQC8_Mhn1c2XwEFcami-d9VKInTwF6VutGMgCSG9m0TQf7Cdv9Vh6sANzPcv3PqChh44ZosqfqZdRlR73y-NE79q-acXKFX9GcxiKKplzCfCCAsJiPGBKe-yE/s320/paintdude.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354393917330977474" border="0" /></a><br />While the weather is cooperating, we have a deck to stain! We haven't actually gotten started because it's been TOO hot and we haven't quite figured out how to keep the dog off the surface yet... but I like to be prepared. Whether you're renovating or moving, performing a little home-improvement, sorting BEFORE and AFTER pictures of a painted transformation, or just ready for a change of color...if you have a reason to keep a grinning character with a paint brush hanging around, this file is for you!<br />Formats include AI, KNK, GSD, SVG (for Cricut with SCAL/ Sure Cuts a Lot), EPS and BMP.<br /><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dlcmxVdkdubHdQWWNUQw">Download the Paint Dude free cutter file here.</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFQhrD3iduj898qEA1wfbduqivpdj6d6XCDOaLpZdLhoZnPy8vyoEV-lPFPa_tJjiG04yK0oRtoD0wmddySTah5I808rcgYzEk6YUkt5D92cyhta2r-O4JKBQfvNNDIfFmSQ3lkUc2KLN/s1600-h/wetpaintPP2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFQhrD3iduj898qEA1wfbduqivpdj6d6XCDOaLpZdLhoZnPy8vyoEV-lPFPa_tJjiG04yK0oRtoD0wmddySTah5I808rcgYzEk6YUkt5D92cyhta2r-O4JKBQfvNNDIfFmSQ3lkUc2KLN/s200/wetpaintPP2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354437240385351202" border="0" /></a> The layout I created with this character also features a <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=step%20ladder&product_id=140">step ladder</a>, <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=paint%20drips&product_id=121">drippy paint overlay</a> in the background and a "wet paint" title...as well as Jolee's accent stickers for the brushes and paint can. If the finished example appeals, the additional files are available for purchase separately at <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/">Scrapbookcircus</a>. Happy Friday!~<p></p>Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-2716989821078703322009-06-22T21:22:00.000-07:002011-12-04T14:52:47.212-08:00Beach Pail and Shovel Free Cutter File<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDwHA-poEcjaixel1IoHHI-nxi94XQt0sJmpFP76b17ToQ_ZNJXTpvjZBws2YZlsvRJMoIJS0vEaxPl2I3SWbIfSfgZBybJQKXkEM9OestrQ7ILmuAKexLSpbr2Qx-qfbnMAtMcX4sN6l/s1600-h/sbc0092sandpail_free.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDwHA-poEcjaixel1IoHHI-nxi94XQt0sJmpFP76b17ToQ_ZNJXTpvjZBws2YZlsvRJMoIJS0vEaxPl2I3SWbIfSfgZBybJQKXkEM9OestrQ7ILmuAKexLSpbr2Qx-qfbnMAtMcX4sN6l/s320/sbc0092sandpail_free.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350373913556003618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's almost the end of June, school will be out in mere days, the sun is shining and I'm ready to pack one of these and head for a beach!----><br />(The peanut gallery behind me has added: Yeah, That's what I'm talkin' about!)<br />Right, they agree! Even the silly dog "digs" it. (He does NOT yet comprehend that he's not allowed on public beaches...THANK HEAVEN! Even though he is an extremely sanitary shade of white, the canine excavator smelled a lot like the dead crab carcass he found last time we took him to a beach, and he's a conscienceless face-licker. YUCK! I'm also <span style="font-style:italic;">sure </span>that if we let him continue digging, he'd be somewhere near the center of the earth by now. The last thing I want to reinforce with this animal is the concept of digging holes.)<br />SO! Don't forget the sunscreen...Get your digging tools here and get started:<br /><a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=beach%20pail&product_id=130" target="_blank">Download the Beach Pail and Shovel Cutter File free</a> with any purchase<br /><br />The zip contains an AI8 file (WPC users can choose IMPORT from the file menu, ungroup and have a ready-to-cut image), KNK, SVG (separated by color for SCAL users), GSD (for Graphtec cutters like Wishblade, Silhouette, Craft Robo, etc), and EPS. <br />Before I forget...the BOGO sale on cutter files has ended at <a href="http://www.thatsscrapinc.com/">http://www.thatsscrapinc.com</a>. If you purchased files during the sale, you have until the end of the month to claim your free files of equal or lesser value from each respective designer. Thanks for celebrating the one-year anniversary with us!<br />XO CharCharlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-89538710670686102192009-06-12T04:18:00.000-07:002009-11-28T07:32:11.643-08:00Buy One Get One Free Cutter Files at Thats Scrap Inc.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLgihJ-qaJ-iSiLUmmr_Y0YcAukviiSiqeR2-1zP-HpZjM-FWQXAdDTUn0lndvVBV8AB4wF2ITsvYeCAkxObI44sA_WqCL058V7_t8bCP1P1HTRQyY00IhiUfTb1-Ptp-Prcntq7mYVt-/s1600-h/sbc0082beachbabesPKG.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLgihJ-qaJ-iSiLUmmr_Y0YcAukviiSiqeR2-1zP-HpZjM-FWQXAdDTUn0lndvVBV8AB4wF2ITsvYeCAkxObI44sA_WqCL058V7_t8bCP1P1HTRQyY00IhiUfTb1-Ptp-Prcntq7mYVt-/s320/sbc0082beachbabesPKG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346402245194689778" /></a><br />The buy one get one (BOGO for text fingers!) free cutter file sale at That's Scrap Inc runs from June 6th-16th, which means there are 4 days left to loot!<br /><br />I'm still trying to finish a few more files before the sale ends, but my most recent project was a resurrected layout featuring "Beach Babes". It landed in time to enjoy the sunshine and a new pool that I dragged home and filled with water and chlorine last week: It's been BLAZING hot here, and although I don't have a palm tree to lounge under...the climbing rose and a Hawthorn tree have been great substitutes!<br /><br />If you're interested in the BOGO sale, for every cutter file purchased from ONE designer, you can receive a second file of equal or lesser value free from the SAME designer. Just email your invoice to the participating design team member and let them know which file(s) you'd like to receive free, and they'll be emailed to you. (There's a direct link to each designer's mailbox at the top of their files section. You can find my cutting files lurking under the ID "<a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/scrapbookcircus-charlene.aspx">Scrapbookcircus</a>" at <a href="http://www.thatsscrapinc.com">That's Scrap Inc</a>.)<br /><br />Buy-One-Get-One Free files are NOT be interchangeable between designers---if you purchase one file each from three different designers, you'll need to forward your purchase receipt to three separate designers to request a free file of equal or lesser value from each designer. <br /><br />A lack of posts here usually means that I'm playing with files instead, so if you keep an eye on the files area...I'm hoping to beat the deadline on the 16th and have another file or two lurking. *grin*<br />Happy shopping!<br />XO CharCharlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-3300431465909219802009-06-03T12:31:00.000-07:002009-11-28T07:35:54.288-08:00Anniversary Celebrations and HUGE SALE at That's Scrap Inc!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNisOyWlBNXqhj36tXCwQwGfAuvyiyG89AinBBhAx6i0-aC5Gitc3LH4IRz3yo9xHP-i726kYIlwlql3eHckan6MsOHXj08NghDBLPhtvWQ3mI8muKhTTJ4GOUS4M17umw2QwOZ9QLZ9uH/s1600-h/3tierstickles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNisOyWlBNXqhj36tXCwQwGfAuvyiyG89AinBBhAx6i0-aC5Gitc3LH4IRz3yo9xHP-i726kYIlwlql3eHckan6MsOHXj08NghDBLPhtvWQ3mI8muKhTTJ4GOUS4M17umw2QwOZ9QLZ9uH/s320/3tierstickles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343188781068193602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >HAPPY BIRTHDAY to <a href="http://www.thatsscrapinc.com/">That's Scrap Inc</a>! On June 6, it will be one year since That's Scrap, Inc evolved from <a href="http://www.stickystuff.com/">www.StickyStuff.com</a> and <a href="http://www.cutterworld.com/">www.cutterworld.com </a> In honor of the birthday and to celebrate the date, a LOT of exciting things have been planned for the month of June: </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >TSI is having sales and freebies all month long, and <a href="http://thatsscrap.yuku.com/">the TSI forum</a> is hosting some exciting challenges as well.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhE1YZikiYT7BZdksKqLm0A6niCRlRXSv5JZ-E7JbRpp4JXAbG4RMZR3FgCZzHoJ9i0Ry0eITmjsrw8zhvNujKnSWQ6uVtM51-XMho7_U_9L97xN-Njvwe3zYunrgKgvNAmB7zg3a9VI71/s1600-h/stickles_filled.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhE1YZikiYT7BZdksKqLm0A6niCRlRXSv5JZ-E7JbRpp4JXAbG4RMZR3FgCZzHoJ9i0Ry0eITmjsrw8zhvNujKnSWQ6uVtM51-XMho7_U_9L97xN-Njvwe3zYunrgKgvNAmB7zg3a9VI71/s320/stickles_filled.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343190060252484610" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Sherri has launched a <a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/sticklesstorage.aspx">cool new storage product for stickles</a>! A scrapbooker with a skilled husband who custom-made the first one for his wife has agreed to custom-build these for the store. They come in two- and three-tier models, and make it possible to store every color made by Ranger so that Stickles addicts can see exactly what they have, and they're stored upside down so they won't dry out!</span><br /></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iWtXEeey-T8FftYD3nIfrik8EGVTXZefwLa0QlyZPiGxWrb7fPEpWkb_mZ5Ye6BW5CFvgsSW5qIkQIs2FVsgreU1SIDQi_eM3mdQDcLjYGcc462Qk3iNkImU-USvaz0R5hzJTBdiEp2u/s1600-h/junepreview.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iWtXEeey-T8FftYD3nIfrik8EGVTXZefwLa0QlyZPiGxWrb7fPEpWkb_mZ5Ye6BW5CFvgsSW5qIkQIs2FVsgreU1SIDQi_eM3mdQDcLjYGcc462Qk3iNkImU-USvaz0R5hzJTBdiEp2u/s320/junepreview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343202534501533170" /></a>You can read about each event happening through the week at the store from <a href="http://www.eliteemail.com/emview.cgi?c=73059&b=MN/2300875&u=96822009&ticket=53616c7465645f5f2655b712f716810dc29f28318d4a98b0bd3aaab2bcbec81e3353a60995582b795c38440daa6fff78#">the newsletter linked here</a>. The design team has also launched a new membership called the N'Titled Club. It's a monthly cutter file membership which guarantees 20 or more files each month, each available in AI, EPS, SVG, KNK and GSD (with a few WPC and bitmap varieties added in!). The introductory price for a 6 month membership is $50, while individual monthly memberships can be purchased for $10. The files are delivered as a single complete zip at the beginning of each month, so there's no need to go looking or remember to download. Every file carries a license for commercial use: that means that anything you make with these can also be resold on or offline, as long as your license number appears on the item and the designer's name is given for reference. The current month's membership files include summer themes which relate to several subjects--- fishing, weddings, beach, sunshine, etc and can be previewed here: <a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/ntitledjune2009archivedmembership.aspx">June N'Titled Membership</a>. <br />If you have an electronic die cutter, chances are...you'll be able to use these. At least...we hope you can!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-42075030657739528532009-06-01T17:31:00.000-07:002009-06-07T11:15:08.540-07:00Thats Scrap Inc Forum - Swaps - We are only going to host one swap this summer ~ Card Makers..This one is for you! ~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Bjctx6q0dANlrXLJjBs7GNJNJ2gm5NjcPJRsDiarUhbrfF56LAOLyd47b2rCVeaoFvbEMD7a6Tzgq6C3zyT0-9i97exKYEbqeKpX_-_V6FFgO9hYS6tDCcmCQ-ah-FlFcJeJFXsjax9/s1600-h/cardxPP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Bjctx6q0dANlrXLJjBs7GNJNJ2gm5NjcPJRsDiarUhbrfF56LAOLyd47b2rCVeaoFvbEMD7a6Tzgq6C3zyT0-9i97exKYEbqeKpX_-_V6FFgO9hYS6tDCcmCQ-ah-FlFcJeJFXsjax9/s320/cardxPP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342521728965769346" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://thatsscrap.yuku.com/topic/2549">Thats Scrap Inc Forum - Swaps - We are only going to host one swap this summer ~ Card Makers..This one is for you! ~</a><br /><br />Don't miss this swap! 25 different cards, with 3 months to get your entry completed...you can expect this one to be lots of fun and useful, too! You have to be a registered member of the forum at http://thatsscrap.yuku.com to participate. Our cutter files as well as our cards will be shared when we're finished (IF you make one. You don't have to use a die cutter, and no commercial files will be shared. You don't have to have a cutter to play!) Whether you have a Cricut with SCAL, Craft Robo, Wishblade, Silhouette, Pazzles, Gazelle or KNK...Stamps or just cut or print by hand...as long as you intend to have fun...it doesn't matter. Considering how many occasions there are throughout the year to have a card on hand, this could be an extremely useful swap...and maybe an opportunity to actually be caught up BEFORE Christmas!!<br /><br />UPDATE: This swap is now filled! (June 5th, 2009) WooHOoo!! It's going to be fun!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-83020708223421268422009-05-31T15:28:00.000-07:002011-12-04T15:21:02.984-08:00Free Funky Tag Cutter file for scrapbooking...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglY4vMqKK_-KJorDMa65i_-20526QI4BzX8ooHSr56sAgKVpVgFcdxIgWcXVEXYHes20HHh2p-qMxTIVqZHKJnDoWqMm6I6pnrr1Wit0v3YeQCDXAvdLXINV5bRpCOz4CVXHdEGnX416sJ/s1600-h/funkytagFreebie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglY4vMqKK_-KJorDMa65i_-20526QI4BzX8ooHSr56sAgKVpVgFcdxIgWcXVEXYHes20HHh2p-qMxTIVqZHKJnDoWqMm6I6pnrr1Wit0v3YeQCDXAvdLXINV5bRpCOz4CVXHdEGnX416sJ/s320/funkytagFreebie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342121743589110354" border="0" /></a><br />I've been SUPER busy lately----but neglecting to post for a month means that I've been working on files instead of frolicking here, which <span style="font-style: italic;">could </span>be a good thing...if you haven't given up reading yet. *grin*<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=funky&product_id=195" target="_blank">Download the tag in AI, GSD, KNK, EPS, BMP and SVG (for Cricut users with SCAL).</a> You will have to register to download, but no purchase is required.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-82660472210605177822009-04-28T15:17:00.000-07:002009-06-28T14:37:46.990-07:00Dealing with Bears (the 8-year old perspective.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-pP8cnbFwVwCfP9O6Is5l0HEcKCORDLDsPyMc-nkjxuooGnVLWcTFlrs66AKZoU4NkqIP1580Wb-naGcm7O14wk-UBg1PQf9xqd0AAKKio7NIcJGvd6eGM54R3mvV9faSKHwKn0wuqaD/s1600-h/IntheparkPP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-pP8cnbFwVwCfP9O6Is5l0HEcKCORDLDsPyMc-nkjxuooGnVLWcTFlrs66AKZoU4NkqIP1580Wb-naGcm7O14wk-UBg1PQf9xqd0AAKKio7NIcJGvd6eGM54R3mvV9faSKHwKn0wuqaD/s320/IntheparkPP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329870375255569970" border="0" /></a>My son loved the bear video I posted recently, but WHO KNEW that it would evolve in the 8-year old imagination to become the subject of successive projects at home and at school?!<br />Today, after I picked him up at school, I was presented with the ideal 8-year old graphic solution for dealing with bears. Next time we go for a walk in the park, we are apparently supposed to bring the dog.... and a VERY large scoop!<br /><br />I'm vaguely reassured by the fact that the dog is still barking at the end of this story, but I'm a bit concerned that the self-portrait of my son is consistently smiling (or grinning?) during the encounter...before, during AND AFTER the bear has devoured the dog!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-31731588391191808712009-04-24T19:43:00.000-07:002012-10-21T09:23:58.358-07:00Waking the Bears with Rick Mercer<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vJRDpTUIrJI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<br /><br />This isn't scrapbook-related content (--unless we consider the persistence of bears in the scrapbook community!--) but I couldn't resist posting this recent video. Rick Mercer is a name synonymous with Canadian politics and irreverent humor. Most of the time, the Rick Mercer Report delivers a political perspective that involves humor with teeth. This particular episode has most of the same ingredients, although it's less influenced by political satire: watch and laugh! If "walk softly and carry a big stick" ever evolves to "walk softly and carry a shovel"...you'll know where it came from!
Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-31981516407472008142009-04-20T03:47:00.000-07:002010-05-31T23:16:20.130-07:00Buried Treasures....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7pwDipBEvZ-2pxZAqdj9RntF5R7JEd0UCYAYJKUhgmYGnnkkqONiYFtGwCivzyOgZS63-XZg-e1jJx9JHXXrzH_qvyDtRoy4YHsppUtCfO21uJhGu7sMWMkSPTRon2TAjve_DR25Lx2p/s1600-h/DD_Island_Freebie.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7pwDipBEvZ-2pxZAqdj9RntF5R7JEd0UCYAYJKUhgmYGnnkkqONiYFtGwCivzyOgZS63-XZg-e1jJx9JHXXrzH_qvyDtRoy4YHsppUtCfO21uJhGu7sMWMkSPTRon2TAjve_DR25Lx2p/s320/DD_Island_Freebie.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326727495049742498" border="0" /></a><br />This is going to be a long post and might be good for a laugh: you may want to keep a caffeine stimulant nearby to maintain consciousness, but avoid anything hot that might be projected on liquid-sensitive electronics. I am observing a theme this week: Buried Treasure! The pictures below have something in common, although it may not be apparent at first glance. If you've arrived in search of a clue to locate the mouse-eared variety of buried treasure ferreted away by my favorite feathered friend Ducky...I've begun by sharing a picture of the file she has hidden on her site and will provide more obvious clues as the saga below unfolds. *grin*<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwKFyZQnQfgTq5QeQSTNo47f0YHetTuqMs3LGWKzweQkTkAUSfeoAL6HIKv7PpEcHpQskRAHaOwE9FaGaZLHU0MZ9LqnUCAnLn6db0fgAr1135iJRujncjc2gLe8atJTOoiDwnI1oxnNH/s1600-h/collar4puppy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwKFyZQnQfgTq5QeQSTNo47f0YHetTuqMs3LGWKzweQkTkAUSfeoAL6HIKv7PpEcHpQskRAHaOwE9FaGaZLHU0MZ9LqnUCAnLn6db0fgAr1135iJRujncjc2gLe8atJTOoiDwnI1oxnNH/s320/collar4puppy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326728128333321474" border="0" /></a><br /><----This is a Petsafe electronic dog collar. I bought it on eBay awhile ago because it has an audible warning option to barbecuing the deranged dog who thinks that frolicking in the center of the road and calls to COME! have more to do with playing tag than genuine safety or discipline. The dog also charges the terrified mail lady as she delivers packages to my door, making it very difficult to convince her that the fence actually IS high enough to contain the monster. THIS had to stop. Soooo....on the day that this wonderful invention arrived, the dog was present as usual to perform his ritual fit at the fence where he successfully drove the uniformed intruder away...but not before she managed to deliver this box. The projectile landed at my feet where she launched it over the gate, and the dog danced with excitement when I carried it into the house and tried to open it with a box-cutter while avoiding the investigative wet black nose that kept getting in the way. OH joy! The collar had arrived!! We've owned one of these before, and the dog recognized it the instant I withdrew the remote control. I didn't see him for the remainder of the day. While he was missing...I stitched a longer strap to the one provided (the monster has a much larger neck!) and replaced the short-hair electrodes with longer ones which would be more likely to penetrate the monster's woolly coat. When he reappeared at mealtime, I bestowed the new necklace on the despondent critter and marveled at the fit. Fast forward several weeks. The dog has been behaving fabulously! I haven't even had to barbecue him because the warning noise is all that was required on the three occasions I felt it was necessary to hide the remote behind my back! Our mail carrier no longer lives in abject fear of the monster lunging at the fence, and actually has been comfortable enough to approach the gate and toss the mail and packages right on the porch or hand them to me! YAY! Fast forward another week...My partner is working in the yard, and notices the dog carrying something that looks suspiciously like a manila envelope... with entrails hanging out. A game of tag ensues, and he captures the prize: a half-chewed, mostly slobbered-upon red bra which I purchased online. GRRR!~ My partner is almost as annoyed as I am, because the neighbor enjoyed watching this game of tag over the fence and then told him that the color didn't suit him. A day or so later...the electricity went out, and since I'd already read every book in the house and couldn't mangle email, do laundry or even play loud and expressively annoying music... I decided to expend my energy working in the back yard. While collecting tools that my partner had left out under the grapevine, the maniac dog frisked past. He was carrying an envelope. My first thought in hindsight was pretty ridiculous: HEY! He's delivering the mail, now! COOL! The battery was dead on his collar --something my partner had discovered during his romp with the bra bandit-- and I knew that it was now sitting harmlessly on the table indoors. So did the dog. Retrieving that envelope was QUITE a workout. I ran a marathon to get it, and I was disgusted when I realized that the prize was simply a Hydro bill. While I stood there huffing and clutching the soggy paper, it finally occurred to me: the question that I should have asked when the gnawed garment had first been recovered. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">WHERE is the REST of his treasure buried?! </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROozamvEXBSkHFnrrxJ40AE-6lNMLZ0QyQ3Z92viDIoZ2vtZagJCBGsGYIpgi-SGiyGo1CaaSMkYu-gpeConiUsPxvnVYa0AG1GQdgXO5Sa9Uap_RRZVkZJ2nPZAKyNsmft_-qvm1RlPS/s1600-h/CLoshack.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROozamvEXBSkHFnrrxJ40AE-6lNMLZ0QyQ3Z92viDIoZ2vtZagJCBGsGYIpgi-SGiyGo1CaaSMkYu-gpeConiUsPxvnVYa0AG1GQdgXO5Sa9Uap_RRZVkZJ2nPZAKyNsmft_-qvm1RlPS/s320/CLoshack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326741350409876290" border="0" /></a><br />(Are you still thinking about Ellen's red garden??<br />Ooo GOOD!!! Because the next picture is a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CLUE</span>!!<br />It's a beautiful <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FRAME</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>within a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FRAME</span>!)<br /><br />It took some time to find the monster's treasure: he'd hidden it very well. I discovered several packages and a small mountain of soggy junk mail, flyers and bills at the back of his kennel. The second bra that I'd been waiting for was in there, along with 10 packages of hermafix refills ALSO purchased on eBay, a package FILLED with brads that I'd ordered for scrapbooking, a postcard from Singapore, and three books that I'd never be able to read. I couldn't tell if the pages were fused by natural moisture or by the bandit's unnatural saliva. I could not identify one of the packages: It had been partially gnawed open and I had no idea what it might be or where it was from. The heavily bubble-wrapped contents may have deterred the canine fruitcake from destroying it, since exploding objects near his jaws would have been uncomfortably reminiscent of the day he bit a balloon. There was nothing left to identify the sender, and it had clearly been weathered outdoors by rain and the fluffy white menace with teeth. I packed everything indoors, sat down at the computer and promptly ordered TEN batteries for the electronic collar (the device will NEVER be rendered impotent again!)...and deliberated the concept that perhaps this animal isn't quite as cellularly challenged as I first perceived: I suspect that he's been thieving mail from the deck for several weeks and "burying" his treasure in the kennel...ever since the collar arrived!<br /><br />I dreaded opening the bubble-wrap: I was certain that whatever it was...it could not have survived whatever it had suffered. I had no idea how long it had been in there, but it looked like it may have been an eternity in bubble-wrap years...and they might be measured in dog years. But there it was, and the mystery was solved while I sat in amazement: it was signed, and it was in pristine, beautiful condition. (Thank you God!) MANY weeks ago, I answered a few questions that this wonderful lady had when she was dealing with an infected computer. I never dreamed that she would acquire my mailing address or insist on mailing a gift to express gratitude-- much less something this beautiful. She made it herself, and because she had signed it... I knew where it came from. THANK YOU Carol!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmzPDoCjwhC_NV8nLfSALv3dtyj1l0UATNlBKMBDuBl8_Uy875Dxj5Ty5glMJRmLPq0xrldDD8T52d1qL_51RWx0c9N1nYa0ubBVmV1H5ffCsFu7dKlsF0090Rwxmf8hlYjLUR_bS9jAc/s1600-h/Layered_Mickeey_Yea_1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmzPDoCjwhC_NV8nLfSALv3dtyj1l0UATNlBKMBDuBl8_Uy875Dxj5Ty5glMJRmLPq0xrldDD8T52d1qL_51RWx0c9N1nYa0ubBVmV1H5ffCsFu7dKlsF0090Rwxmf8hlYjLUR_bS9jAc/s320/Layered_Mickeey_Yea_1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326758348673270466" border="0" /></a><br />I can't imagine what how ungrateful it must have seemed that anyone could receive a gift without a word of acknowledgment--- the delivery may have been a bit delayed, but it is even MORE appreciated than you realize because you made it and signed it, and it genuinely WAS a buried treasure!<br />As for the mail bandit...I threatened to barbecue the fiend next time I caught him lunging at the mail carrier or the fence, but he seems to think I'm bluffing. I'm still waiting for the batteries I ordered online. And I'm beginning to wonder if he got to them before I did.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Are you ready for another clue??</span><br />It's YOUR turn to search for buried treasure!<br /><-----Can you find this character buried on one of Ellen's pages at <a href="http://www.duckysdesigns.com/">Ducky's Designs</a>?<br /><br />Please leave us a message...if you leave an email address I'll send you my dog. I'd rather have a hibiscus in my garden, too!<br /><br />XO CharCharlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-76830466943927853812009-03-24T15:56:00.000-07:002011-12-04T15:30:10.811-08:00Have a Hoot!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUx3lTgciaHYGh6APl_dci6NFXye6-5eOBBdc32Jo3-pTlNrE7QuLxL3stHSsF44HxNcJWlgIW7zU6xbSkZjefuaw8lxxwTbp_KP3l46z_4o00P4_a5F_zNaAMsasHgwfuFy9cqmgk2-w4/s1600-h/duckyHletter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUx3lTgciaHYGh6APl_dci6NFXye6-5eOBBdc32Jo3-pTlNrE7QuLxL3stHSsF44HxNcJWlgIW7zU6xbSkZjefuaw8lxxwTbp_KP3l46z_4o00P4_a5F_zNaAMsasHgwfuFy9cqmgk2-w4/s320/duckyHletter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316896638723811282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQT93wXrcDE9lZMrpQXWnnXS3NK1tSoUeQZKpUREhQVcFz2NhV2PhvWCQ07JLJbyAFPmeWkKP6YuY8vvObKufht58gksL4zGJV8yz9Q9A4tW4F7jAEEF2BkYvvi6HcHWp8O7R4lB7xBaY/s1600-h/puffyowl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQT93wXrcDE9lZMrpQXWnnXS3NK1tSoUeQZKpUREhQVcFz2NhV2PhvWCQ07JLJbyAFPmeWkKP6YuY8vvObKufht58gksL4zGJV8yz9Q9A4tW4F7jAEEF2BkYvvi6HcHWp8O7R4lB7xBaY/s320/puffyowl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316892239516043762" border="0" /></a> My accountant collects owls, and this little guy struck me as the perfect companion to take with me tomorrow when I pick up the income tax file. One of my creative peers (Ducky!) has also been designing letters of the alphabet and it occurred to me that her current letter H would be a fun match to cards and owl-flavored projects, too. The "Happy Birthday" banner which appears on her letter H (seen here: <a href="http://www.duckysdesigns.com/knk.html">http://www.duckysdesigns.com/knk.html</a> )could easily be paired with this little guy---I'm sure someone else will be able to use him, so have a HOOT and go play with paper!<br />Zip contains GSD, KNK, SVG (for cricut users with SCAL), BMP, EPS and AI (for WPC users: just choose IMPORT from the file menu and the AI version is ready to cut).<br />Download: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/Thumb_sbc0079TreeBarkOverlay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 266px;" src="http://thatsscrapinc.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/Thumb_sbc0079TreeBarkOverlay.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://02af4c4.netsolstores.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/sbc0079TreeBarkOverlay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 189px;" src="http://02af4c4.netsolstores.com/ProductImages/scrapbookcircus/sbc0079TreeBarkOverlay.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dlcmxVdkduSlJ4Tk1UQw">Free Owl file</a><br /><br />I used this little owl in one of the knotholes on the <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=tree%20bark&product_id=119">tree bark overlay</a> I created here, and filled the remaining knotholes with photos. If the same project appeals, you can find the tree bark overlay available for purchase separately at <a href="http://www.scrapbookcircus.com/">http://www.scrapbookcircus.com</a>. You'll need a cutter which can cut at least 12" wide and a good sticky mat in order to cut this file. The overlay is all one piece, so it's not nearly as much work as it looks. Between the owl and bark...I spent a whole 10 minutes finishing the page....which is rare for me. I could definitely get used to it, though!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-50646957972186323062009-03-02T20:53:00.000-08:002009-06-28T13:23:15.954-07:00Living the Life...by Example!<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/22eH2qbbNZA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/22eH2qbbNZA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br />73 and still able to burn rubber...you can't help but love an example who won't let life pass by---not only "Living the Life", but giving it a good run with everything he's got! Ron and his dog Kili have entered a contest sponsored by the Bayshore Apartments where he lives---residents made a short video of why they like to live at the apartment complex, and the grand prize is a year of free rent. I found myself thinking about this video after I'd finished watching, and I really hope they win. Not just because I genuinely felt inspired watching, and not just because I value independence and spirit, but because he's clearly making the most of life (and he wouldn't have room for all of those pictures in just ANY home! I'm sure he comes from a long line of scrapbookers!) Watch the video to cast a vote---you'll consider it time well spent!<br /><br />UPDATE!! <br /><a href="http://jchartlivethelife.blogspot.com/2009/03/best-overall-video.html">http://jchartlivethelife.blogspot.com/2009/03/best-overall-video.html</a><br /><a href="http://jchartlivethelife.blogspot.com/2009/03/best-use-of-audio.html">http://jchartlivethelife.blogspot.com/2009/03/best-use-of-audio.html</a><br />Ron and Kili....These 2 links will take you directly to the poll site to cast a vote. They aren't there yet, but they're in the top 2!! Your vote could make a difference!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-86629086513757015032009-03-02T02:00:00.000-08:002009-06-28T13:58:50.251-07:00Thats Scrap Inc Forum - Challenges - Earn a piece of this kit each time you enter a challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVbJ2293CHaJs_s6TnF36OecYpfnOPd6F4dlDkV-L3d7yLBkmejaGXsOktwAfKpd9AyHNr0j-g6MA28VMPiGuGxwvDoyCNnxoCOGP-5v1Mm92RQLB2ZSA-jfAUeZEJeAdB9rKK42h0Hhr/s1600-h/wildbunch.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVbJ2293CHaJs_s6TnF36OecYpfnOPd6F4dlDkV-L3d7yLBkmejaGXsOktwAfKpd9AyHNr0j-g6MA28VMPiGuGxwvDoyCNnxoCOGP-5v1Mm92RQLB2ZSA-jfAUeZEJeAdB9rKK42h0Hhr/s320/wildbunch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308529075475159122" /></a><br /><a href="http://thatsscrap.yuku.com/topic/1292">Thats Scrap Inc Forum - Challenges - Earn a piece of this kit each time you enter a challenge!</a><br />EEK!! That "Welcome" voice scared the daylights out of me when the page loaded! <br />This wild bunch of animals isn't particularly scary...unless you're afraid of a challenge! If you're in the mood to play with paper...you can earn each of the critters and pieces in this file by participating in challenges on the forum. The challenges aren't difficult; you can participate by organizing your scrap area, playing with paper remnants, utilizing a sketch or trying a new technique... or even playing a game! There's something for everyone, and you can preview the list here: <a href="http://thatsscrap.yuku.com/forums/75">http://thatsscrap.yuku.com/forums/75</a> (If you are not already a member, you will be required to register and be approved before participating.) There's no deadline, and the files are available in GSD, AI, SVG, KNK, EPS and BMP. The characters would be suitable for birthday cards, zoo pages, greetings, family humor and would complement a variety of subjects by adding specific titles such as "The Mane Event!" (lion) or "I look UP to you!" (Giraffe), etc. Have fun!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-60638973591999793012009-02-21T17:48:00.000-08:002009-11-28T07:58:51.502-08:00Keeping up with Tradition...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbqBL8O2hLvxMV5h-oJTw01vLjN-AWTGvEWXsXIdBi1Run8JIYI1EqzSzVnerX0lYtnC2nZGbuTeiwRmcWRyttA7y77IqEkFcZvAU4LXsjciwgisCNcLrfLLNn0QAES7Wnyd27t0QxJk_/s1600-h/08reviewPP2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbqBL8O2hLvxMV5h-oJTw01vLjN-AWTGvEWXsXIdBi1Run8JIYI1EqzSzVnerX0lYtnC2nZGbuTeiwRmcWRyttA7y77IqEkFcZvAU4LXsjciwgisCNcLrfLLNn0QAES7Wnyd27t0QxJk_/s320/08reviewPP2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305442272766546450" border="0" /></a><br />Just because it's a new year, I decided to stick with tradition and welcome the annual nasty cold germ with a box of kleenex, several packages of Tylenol Cold and Flu, and a voice that sounds NOTHING like the one you'll hear when you launch the page. (Yep, I added a chat thingie. If you have the volume turned up, it's scary. It talks every time it loads, so I no longer feel like I'm talking to myself! Neat, huh?!) <br /><br />Scrapbooking is one of the few activities that doesn't have to take a back seat to cold germs, so although I haven't been able to enjoy the scent of felt markers or adhesives while I'm under the antihistamine influence...I still managed to play with paper. I've been making a year-in-review layout every year since I started scrapbooking, so coming down with a cold seemed like a good opportunity to focus on compiling content for the annual project. These are the only pages which don't include pictures in our own books, but they're probably the most-read pages in our albums. Viewers will flip through pages with photos or journaling, but EVERYONE stops to read these. The first one I scrapped was 7 years ago now...I didn't begin making copies to sell until 2005 because they're so much work, but when I read back each year...the things that have changed in less than a decade would already be long forgotten without these little 'notes' and I'm reminded that the labor was worth it. My first effort was a little less polished than today's result---You can definitely see a progression as my scrapbook habit evolved, although the same characters appear indulging in various forms of mischief on all of the layouts. One of these days I'll probably need a whole album for them! If you haven't considered scrapping something like this, I hope you'll be inspired to make your own each year. There's a printable version of the 2006 and 2007 pages at <a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/printandcutfiles.aspx">http://www.thatsscrapinc.com</a> if you'd like a head start, and for those who have access to electronic die cutting equipment like the KNK, Pazzles, Gazelle or Cricut with SCAL...watch for the file. It's available in AI, KNK, GSD, EPS, SVG and Bitmap image formats in the <a href="http://thatsscrapinc.com/2008yearinreviewtimecapsule.aspx">cutter files</a> section.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-29704578173261712782009-02-04T13:34:00.000-08:002009-02-04T13:56:12.551-08:00I think the snowman got his hat back...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLImrJu-VSzZ5RNXA7-CwB0gtel3dDUxvMuZAdjz47_vxxCqhsedz7QRsMUBkbWVlKKXexBcx2U72YIQWEfQqQ4L7To9Mca2fqc58HHS8OEKMMlthQbmTzwVV7B-0-UA9RKwnZaCSLkaN/s1600-h/hat-swrill_away.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLImrJu-VSzZ5RNXA7-CwB0gtel3dDUxvMuZAdjz47_vxxCqhsedz7QRsMUBkbWVlKKXexBcx2U72YIQWEfQqQ4L7To9Mca2fqc58HHS8OEKMMlthQbmTzwVV7B-0-UA9RKwnZaCSLkaN/s320/hat-swrill_away.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299059275988759682" /></a><br />The snowman <span style="font-style:italic;">must </span>have found his hat by now! If he hasn't...wellll....I think we should be checking Cupid's luggage. That little angel can't be as innocent as everyone THINKS, because all I ever see is pictures of Cupid flitting around <span style="font-style:italic;">shooting </span>people with a bow and arrow! That's not exactly what I would describe as behavior demonstrating a social conscience, is it?! Soooo....if you've been chasing a hatless snowman around here, keep an eye peeled for the little winged menace that might be lurking instead. You probably won't want to be jabbed with an arrow if the medical attention later involves the distribution of chocolate instead of bandaids!<br />(Well...on the other hand...I would probably accept the chocolate and decline antibiotics. HMM. Maybe I'm on to something here?!)Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-6152661142283490852009-01-29T01:33:00.000-08:002009-06-28T14:38:13.065-07:00Popcorn to go with the show....<div><object width="480" height="381"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k737eJHZO0Vmi0E0zb&related=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k737eJHZO0Vmi0E0zb&related=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="381" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5odhh_pop-corn-tlphone-portable-microonde_news">Pop Corn téléphone portable micro-ondes</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/sassiere">sassiere</a></i></div><br /><br />I don't think I can add much to this. Except a WONDERFUL line from a movie that we watched tonight (The Rocker) which brought this to mind: "There are only two wireless things that scare me. Cell phones and marionettes!"<br />I wonder if you can boil an egg with these things?! EEEEK!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-5805498842114386512009-01-26T03:46:00.001-08:002009-06-28T14:28:34.041-07:00Where on earth did THIS come from?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVl6S47pgTWFY7hHR02m5dhN6JigmN_9QTOwuU-t2tCeqklv0bvGMad5LLAIRXrL4-3WoY3sb5X8f9NKGkSTfLj42XfCjJI4c0khEmSvoonjg_P30rMImwAEMTIfxB0fgdyR1b7aoEBVm/s1600-h/hat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVl6S47pgTWFY7hHR02m5dhN6JigmN_9QTOwuU-t2tCeqklv0bvGMad5LLAIRXrL4-3WoY3sb5X8f9NKGkSTfLj42XfCjJI4c0khEmSvoonjg_P30rMImwAEMTIfxB0fgdyR1b7aoEBVm/s320/hat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295567912064974898" /></a><br />This strange-looking hat just landed here. We're supposed to get snow later tonight, so maybe you can find a place to put this thing until I have time to frisk in a snowbank and build another snow dude to wear it again. The thrill of frozen pipes, shoveling the driveway and scraping windshields will be difficult to pass up, but I'm sure I can find time to roll a large ball of ice across the lawn so the dog will have another snowman to bark at. In the meantime...I've been accused of hiding files a bit TOO securely, so I'm going to make it easy this time. All you have to do is FIND THE FREE FILE<A HREF="http://members.shaw.ca/freepeanuts/youfounditYAY.jpg">!</A>!<P> <br /><br />I suppose you'd like to know what you're looking for, eh? Well...here's the thing. If I tell you, it won't be a surprise<A HREF="http://members.shaw.ca/freepeanuts/crackmeup_full.jpg">!</A>!<P> If the effort is more like work than fun, I'm going to let you in on a little SECRET: I had fun hiding the file, and it could be hiding in several different places. On this page. And I REALLY hope you have as much fun looking for it as I had hiding it. *grin<A HREF="http://members.shaw.ca/freepeanuts/yaysmiles.gif">*</A><br />Well, okay. I didn't want to make it TOO annoying. If you're extremely resourceful...some of the posts in the comment area may be of interest. There's actually more than one file hidden here. *grin* Just in case you're as obsessive as I am.Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-19068343733697042032009-01-20T11:47:00.000-08:002009-06-28T14:18:01.233-07:00You're not lost, are you?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbeDppt-pbZy55WhfMwzlsm5OCi5tX925HW2wl-giEdp1WfJ4da7pr_gX6wbLyI9UgxNM22oE-Cm9bKQAvTrMQVj_UVFLQ9d2iBFsHPb4y2PPjzQuf3I4Jv97SSh1xNL1_mviHIHNbBnc/s1600-h/kreativbloggeraward.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbeDppt-pbZy55WhfMwzlsm5OCi5tX925HW2wl-giEdp1WfJ4da7pr_gX6wbLyI9UgxNM22oE-Cm9bKQAvTrMQVj_UVFLQ9d2iBFsHPb4y2PPjzQuf3I4Jv97SSh1xNL1_mviHIHNbBnc/s320/kreativbloggeraward.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293470085450051922" /></a><br />WOW! I didn't think anyone read my blog. *grin* I was under the impression that people arrived here by accident, floundered around in search of an exit, and eventually found their way to wherever they actually meant to go in the first place. I even considered putting up confusing road signs to keep them hanging around a little longer: Turn left right here. You are in Kansas, but your red shoes may be gnawed by my half-wit dog if you click the heels together. Just stay still...DON'T MOVE! NO clicking allowed! (Well...okay. Unless you're looking for the snowman's hat.) I received this Kreativ Blogger Award from Esther at <a href="http://estherscreativedesigns.blogspot.com/">http://estherscreativedesigns.blogspot.com/</a> ! Thanks Esther!<br />I'm supposed to list 7 of my favorite things, but I've decided that there's an easier way to see what happens when people arrive here.... We shall SEE if you're paying attention! HA! I've taken a few liberties with the Favorite Things list. Leave your response in a comment and I'll save you the trouble of looking for my file. (NO, not the snowman file. The free one that's always hiding here!) The visitor with the highest total in points will have to cough up their mailing address. I'm insanely amused by surprises, so you'll have to torment me in order to get me to tell you what I'm prepared to send. <br /><br />1. Guess what my favorite past time is? (3 points)<br />2. Do you know the name of my son? (5 points)<br />3. Do you know the name of my dog? (3 points) Read previous posts for the answer: (5 more points)<br />4. The last book I read was by Christopher Moore. Guess what it was? (3 points) What's YOUR favorite author? (3 more points)<br />5. Hermafix dots or Xyron for me. What adhesive do YOU use? (3 points)<br />6. Can you identify this quote? "Maybe just once some one will call me 'sir' without adding You're making a scene." (3 points)<br />7. Spend time doing something totally irreverent? My secret vice: <a href="http://notalwaysright.com/">http://notalwaysright.com/</a> (3 points) Add a quote to the site and provide the link back in your reply (10 points)<br />8. BONUS: leave a comment on any of the blogs I've linked below. Yes, I WILL check! (3 points each.)<br /><br />Now I'm to list 7 blogs I think should get this award. ONLY seven?! *sigh*<br />1. <a href="http://donnasdelightfuldesigns.blogspot.com/">http://donnasdelightfuldesigns.blogspot.com/</a> (She says I'm brilliant. :) She's on my Christmas list.)<br />2. <a href="http://visualdesignsbychris.blogspot.com/">http://visualdesignsbychris.blogspot.com/</a> <br />3. <a href="http://www.cheekymagpie.com/">http://www.cheekymagpie.com/</a> (TOO talented Cricut fiend!)<br />4. <a href="http://www.duckysdesigns.com/">http://www.duckysdesigns.com/</a> <br />5.<a href="http://4lulubelle.blogspot.com/"> http://4lulubelle.blogspot.com/</a> <br />6. <a href="http://inkysmiles.blogspot.com/">http://inkysmiles.blogspot.com/</a><br />7. <a href="http://all-that-is-scrap.blogspot.com/">http://all-that-is-scrap.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />I've sent them the Kreative Blogger Award...these are just a few of the sites I enjoy visiting...Thanks for all the Creative blogs!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-79737675834452642502009-01-13T18:30:00.000-08:002009-06-28T14:17:20.825-07:00The Snowman is melting!If Frosty's hat blows this way, I hope it's not too battered to serve as a boat! Three feet of snow which took about two weeks to accumulate has begun to melt, and I have a lake where my lawn used to be. A large white locomotive with muddy paws is playing fetch with one of Frosty's arms, and the snowman left a puddle where he was standing last week. Do you think the dog scared him, or is he just chasing his hat on one of the other designers blogs?! <br /><br />This week at <a href="http://02af4c4.netsolstores.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=39">That's Scrap Inc</a><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" font color="ffffff" size="1"><A HREF="http://members.shaw.ca/freepeanuts/crocadilesmile.zip">,</A></FONT> Ivy Hollow Scrap Fusion Adhesives are on sale for 30% off. The sale runs from January 11th through to the 17th, and the discount code is 'JanSale' at checkout. Ivy Hollow Scrap Fusion is a PERMANENT acid-free adhesive which dries crystal clear, stays flexible, will not warp, wrinkle or cause bleeding. It's perfect for gluing virtually anything <span style="font-style:italic;">to paper</span>. If we used a little of this stuff on Frosty's hat, it wouldn't be blowing all over the neighborhood!Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749633691463678729.post-74222041302008621192009-01-08T12:10:00.000-08:002009-06-28T14:18:27.688-07:00A-hunting we will go...Frosty's hat has blown to another member of the TSI design team, so if you find the hat...all you have to do is figure out where the sneaky one hid the file! I'd give you a hint, but I'm <span style="font-style:italic;">bearly</span> recovered from Ellen's clever game of hide and seek. <br />*innocent whistling*Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17631260866825405214noreply@blogger.com0