tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358831242024-03-13T23:47:16.747-05:00Paper Ink-PressionsAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-73301964233630772732009-11-11T07:56:00.014-05:002009-11-11T10:40:42.647-05:00{ Armistice of 2009 }<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Svq_jfSDf1I/AAAAAAAABKI/SHXUQRgyUjc/s1600-h/vetsday09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841319397883730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Svq_jfSDf1I/AAAAAAAABKI/SHXUQRgyUjc/s400/vetsday09.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">A</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">mericans</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">R</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">espect</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">M</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">ilitary</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">I</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">ndependence</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">S</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#333399;">alute {{ our }}</span> </span><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">S</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#333399;">oldiers</span> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">T</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">ribute</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">I</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">ntegrity</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">C</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">omrades</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;">E</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">qual</span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left">There aren't enough words to express the <span style="font-size:130%;">gratitude</span> felt by those of us fortunate enough to sleep under the quilt of <span style="font-size:130%;">freedom</span> provided through the service of our <span style="font-size:130%;">Veterans</span>!</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Thank-you for your dedication to keep this Great Nation FREE</strong>!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo available <a href="http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp">here</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-42496430552097991862009-05-20T03:35:00.007-05:002009-05-20T07:34:01.131-05:00} Your Special Day {<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShP4XYHSf1I/AAAAAAAABJ4/doTJWLAqyyU/s1600-h/mothers_day2009_variation.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337883063857872722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShP4XYHSf1I/AAAAAAAABJ4/doTJWLAqyyU/s400/mothers_day2009_variation.jpg" border="0" /></a><div></div><div align="center">Sharing a slightly varied version of a card given mum for Mother's Day.</div><div align="center">My perfectionistic nature tends to trip me up in the satisfaction department!</div><div align="center">The variations consist of...</div><div align="center">vertical vs. horizontal, addition of ribbon and add'l. butterfly.</div><div align="center">... am I happy now!? Um... maybe! Yet another version tugging at my thinker. { LOL }</div><div align="center">Simply the nature of the beast!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Since I have a lack of thoughts to elaborate on at this hour of the morning...</div><div align="center">I'll attempt a wee bit of paper play to share later.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img alt="Smiley from millan.net" src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/humpdaysmiley.gif" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">{ -A. }</div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-70841043252344160152009-05-19T03:30:00.006-05:002009-05-19T04:54:07.503-05:00} Cuppa Enjoyment {<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShJ0yCco2vI/AAAAAAAABJo/_F3JXSuGKos/s1600-h/lil_something_cuppa2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337456911386729202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShJ0yCco2vI/AAAAAAAABJo/_F3JXSuGKos/s320/lil_something_cuppa2009.jpg" border="0" /></a> JUST a <em>little </em>something...</div><div align="center">designed to hold a gift card for some <em>Newman's</em> iced cuppa's for DH </div><div align="center">{ darling hubby - wink } to enjoy at his leisure.</div><div align="center">A teeny splurge we randomly enjoy throughout the summer season.</div><divalign="center"><br /><div align="center">Coffee wasn't my cuppa... at least not until I began courting DH </div><div align="center">... over <em>22 years</em> ago.</div><div align="center">Certainly not myself without the usual travel mug of coffee per AM. Chilly fall days bring the enjoyment of a cuppa decaf together and hot summer days we enjoy a mid-afternoon refresher of iced <em>Newman's</em><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Life's too short not to allow ourselves a few indulgences...</div><div align="center">Wouldn't one agree?</div><br /><div align="center">My apologies for seeming in a bit of a <em>R-U-S-H...</em><br /></div><div align="center">today is definitely a { 10 } on the scale of <em>BUSY</em>! Thursday brings AES' spring concert. </div><div align="center">Not to mention DH winning four tickets to see a Fisher Cat's game <em>this</em> Friday!</div><br /><div align="center">Remember to take a moment to smell the roses</div><div align="center">... whatever that rose may be?!</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-14536263837743752792009-05-18T03:37:00.012-05:002009-05-18T05:24:11.229-05:00{ Serving of Thanks }<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShE05TziyNI/AAAAAAAABJg/Mr6-UwVK4WA/s1600-h/sophies_eleventh_bday2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337105192584399058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/ShE05TziyNI/AAAAAAAABJg/Mr6-UwVK4WA/s320/sophies_eleventh_bday2009.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">Seriously now... where has time flown?!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well... it's sorta kinda been a blur... it's gone so fast?! As most of you know work keeps me out of trouble most of the time. Homework, end of school year { xtra } book fairs, Mother's and Father's day luncheons, beach day, class trips, last day of school planning, etc.... There never seems to be a lack of TA-DA'S on my list!</div><br /><div align="center">Okay, so let's go back to the month of April when our daughter, Sophie celebrated another cake n'candle day! Phew... I'm maturing rapidly! These were the "thank-you" cards I created for Sophie to write her notes of appreciation to those who remembered her special day. What better way to "serve" thankfulness than on "hob-nail" milk glass the old-fashion way. Unfortunately... as a society we've misplaced our values along with etiquette when it comes to mailing a note of thanks. { I shoulder some of the blame here... } NO MORE! It's become increasingly important for our family to gravitate back to "grass roots" living on multiple levels these days. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We { all three } were happy with the outcome...</div><div align="center">What say you?</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Stamps:</em></div><div align="left"><em>- </em>Bold thank... by Penny Black</div><div align="left">- Cupcake by Hampton Arts Studio G</div><div align="left">- I do by Hampton Arts Studio G</div><div align="left">{ * Studio G can be found in Michael's $pot near you }</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Ink:</em></div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance by Tsukineko</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Cardstock:</em></div><div align="left">- Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, Kraft and Whisper White by SU!</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Accessories:</em></div><div align="left">- White Opaque Pen by Inkssentials</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Tools:</em></div><div align="left">- Circle Punch and Scallop Border Punch by SU!</div><div align="left">- Brackets Punch by McGill</div><div align="left">- Dots A2 Embossing Folder by CuttleBug</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center">A happy beginning of the week to you!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">{ -A. }</div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-53347819000362723792009-04-16T05:37:00.006-05:002009-04-18T08:08:28.137-05:00{ Kitchen Kreative }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SehalCYQQDI/AAAAAAAABJA/D_7fOCk1BOA/s1600-h/sweet_potato_casserole_East.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325606151705870386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SehalCYQQDI/AAAAAAAABJA/D_7fOCk1BOA/s400/sweet_potato_casserole_East.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Part of my joy is being -creative- in the kitchen as well as my stamping area.</div><div align="center">Sweet potato casserole is part of our family holiday side dishes... we refer to as</div><div align="center">legalized dessert! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Even the pickiest of eaters can't resist the temptation for "dessert" with</div><div align="center">dinner... { wink } My apologies if you came looking for a paper creation. Personally, I find diversified blogs more interesting. What say you?</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Sweet Potato Casserole -</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">5lbs. sweet potatoes - boiled & mashed</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">3 large eggs</div><div align="left">1/2 C. sugar</div><div align="left">2/3 C. melted butter</div><div align="left">1/3 C. heavy cream</div><div align="left">1 tsp. vanilla</div><div align="left">1/2 tsp. nutmeg { 3/4 tsp. for us }</div><div align="left">1/2 tsp. allspice { + a smidge for us }</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Beat the eggs and stir in potatoes. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread into GREASED shallow baking dish. Approx. 13 X 9 pan. { vintage pie plates for us }</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Topping -</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">1 C. brown sugar</div><div align="left">1/3 C. flour</div><div align="left">1 C. chopped pecans</div><div align="left">1/3 C. butter or margarine { broken into small pcs. }</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Blend the topping mixture with fork or hand. Sprinkle over the top of potato mixture.</div><div align="left">Bake approx. 60 to 70 minutes in a 350 degree oven.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">T-GOD-IF! Today finds me thanking our good Lord for a much needed school vacation for rest and regrouping the soul. </div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center">Thank-you for the "windowsill" visit while the sweet potato casserole cooled.</div><div align="center">If your in the area... stop by for a visit... we'd love to see you! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-10401226020098692402009-04-15T19:31:00.005-05:002009-04-15T20:00:18.035-05:00{ Tax & Tea Day }<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeZ_XdiKhNI/AAAAAAAABI4/HOLh4LekycI/s1600-h/Boston%2520Tea%2520Party.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325083650453832914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeZ_XdiKhNI/AAAAAAAABI4/HOLh4LekycI/s400/Boston%2520Tea%2520Party.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">April 15th marks the final day for your tax contribution to <span style="font-size:180%;">BIG GOVERNMENT</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> .</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Today also marked the modern day <strong>Boston Tea Parties</strong> held around the USA.</span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Really it was <strong>T N' T day</strong>... { wink }</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-76884564536308263452009-04-13T05:11:00.006-05:002009-04-13T18:51:39.982-05:00{ Easter Past }<div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeO-vW8jw8I/AAAAAAAABIo/Kwx4VAwSWaY/s1600-h/fifth_grade_thanku2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324308905304769474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeO-vW8jw8I/AAAAAAAABIo/Kwx4VAwSWaY/s400/fifth_grade_thanku2009.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just imagine...</div><br /><div align="center">A few days ago we found ourselves preparing for Easter dinner, an egg hunt </div><div align="center">and gathering goodies for Easter baskets. In a blink of an eye it's come and gone for another year!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Now... I find myself creating a few 'thank-you' cards for those fifth grade</div><div align="center">mum's willing to provide baked goods for the Easter celebration. </div><div align="center">Are you tiring of the clean and simple creations around </div><div align="center">paper punches and the same color combinations used prior?!</div><div align="center">Okay... we'll change-up the next creation or two... I promise... really!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Oh... almost forgot... has anyone noticed? Notice what you say...</div><div align="center">this will be my FOURTH { yes... count them} day in a row to post something NEW </div><div align="center">for you! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img alt="Smiley from millan.net" src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/winking.gif" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Stamps:</em></div><div align="left">- Stem Silhouettes by SU!</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Ink:</em></div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance by Tsukineko</div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Moonlight White Brilliance By Tsukineko</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Cardstock:</em></div><div align="left">- Certainly Celery, Kraft, Old Olive and Soft Sky {retired} by SU!</div><div align="left">- Shimmer Pink {unknown}</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Accessories:</em></div><div align="left">- 3mm Adhesive Pearls by Hero Arts</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Tools:</em></div><div align="left">- Egg {medium} Punch by Carl</div><div align="left">- Dotted Wave Edger Punch by EK Success <span style="color:#666600;">{ NEW }</span></div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center">Never so happy as when you come by to share a hi... <a href="http://www.millan.net"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/flowerysmile.gif" border=0 alt="Smiley from millan.net"></a></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-2132029093158686862009-04-12T05:50:00.009-05:002009-04-13T05:57:00.046-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeHOHnDlCYI/AAAAAAAABIg/6JSGUZtV-Aw/s1600-h/easter_greeting_vintage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323762864667036034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeHOHnDlCYI/AAAAAAAABIg/6JSGUZtV-Aw/s400/easter_greeting_vintage.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Wishing you a <em><span style="font-size:130%;">Blessed Easter</span></em></div><div align="center">... from Paper Ink-Pressions</div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Vintage Postcard courtesy of <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/vintage-easter-eggs-greeting-cards">Hubpages</a></span></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-35947833737491245942009-04-11T05:33:00.006-05:002009-04-11T07:26:19.209-05:00{ Spring Branch }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeB5K6EJPwI/AAAAAAAABHw/QKFPQ5b_RSQ/s1600-h/thanku_branch_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323387987844218626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SeB5K6EJPwI/AAAAAAAABHw/QKFPQ5b_RSQ/s400/thanku_branch_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Some of you may have remembered yesterday's post <a href="http://paperinkpressions.blogspot.com/2009/04/punch-some-spring.html"><span style="color:#339999;">{ Punch Some Spring }</span></a> ...</div><div align="center">where I mentioned TWO kindness'? Well, here's the second creation.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Unsure if you see what I see? </div><br /><div align="center">This 'thank you' sentiment { LOVE this olde, but goodie } had</div><div align="center">me thinking of budding branches... which wouldn't be complete without</div><div align="center">a feathered friend perched amongst the blossoms. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Speaking of 'thanks'.... </div><div align="center">I would like to personally thank each and every one of my </div><div align="center">Bloggyland friends { olde & new alike } for continuing to visit regularly. </div><div align="center">However, a special thank-you</div><div align="center">to our newest friends { blog followers } </div><div align="center">... Turista Di Monda,</div><div align="center">Gay Ferland,</div><div align="center">Teresa Bryant</div><div align="center">& </div><div align="center">Lesley...</div><div align="center">Your visit(s) hasn't gone unnoticed {wink}.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">It's another busy day in the Sanborn household.</div><div align="center">... After all it's EASTER Sunday tomorrow!</div><div align="center">there's EASTER baskets to be filled, cards to be created...</div><div align="center">not to mention a sweet potato casserole to be prepared</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Should you be in the Bloggyland neighborhood?</div><div align="center">Be sure to drop-in to say hi!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Stamps:</em></div><div align="left">- Script thank you sentiment { unknown }</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Ink:</em></div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance by Tsukineko</div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Moonlight White Brilliance By Tsukineko</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Cardstock:</em></div><div align="left">- Barely Banana, Kraft, Old Olive and Whisper White by SU!</div><div align="left">- Morning Song DP by Prima Marketing</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Accessories:</em></div><div align="left">- Micro Dot Creative Candy by A Muse</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Tools:</em></div><div align="left">- Ash Leaf { small & medium } Punch by Punch Bunch</div><div align="left">- Sakura { small } Flower Punch by Carl</div><div align="left">- Flower Corner Punch by Punch Bunch</div><div align="left">- Perched Bird Punch by Martha Stewart</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center">Remember to take a few minutes for yourself!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">{ -A. }</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-10168322180811423302009-04-10T08:07:00.001-05:002009-04-10T08:09:06.018-05:00{ Punch Some Spring }<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Sd8cu1ED2uI/AAAAAAAABHg/meC7UOHvRgw/s1600-h/spring_fence_thanku_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323004875418884834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 332px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Sd8cu1ED2uI/AAAAAAAABHg/meC7UOHvRgw/s400/spring_fence_thanku_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">A drizzly week here in New Hampshire had me pining for a wee bit of SPRING</div><div align="center">... so Aprils' showers had me creating paper flowers along the fence. </div><div align="center">In between the day to day, over and over work</div><div align="center">... a couple of surprise kindness' of two sweet friends sparked</div><div align="center">my interest to create a simply stated note of THANKS.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">My apologies for posting and running, however </div><div align="center">... the day to day requires my finalizing the taxes for this afternoons</div><div align="center">appointment with the accountant! </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Wishing you "spring" in your step today...</div><div align="center">tomorrows post promises another spring filled day... hope to see you lurking around!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Stamps:</em></div><div align="left">- Script thank-you sentiment { unknown }</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Ink:</em></div><div align="left">- Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance by Tsukineko</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Cardstock:</em></div><div align="left">- Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Kraft, Old Olive, Soft Sky and Whisper White by SU!</div><div align="left">- Morning Song DP by Prima Marketing</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Accessories:</em></div><div align="left">- 3mm adhesive pearls by Hero Arts</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><em>Tools:</em></div><div align="left">- Picket Fence Border Punch by Martha Stewart { available at Michael's }</div><div align="left">- Dotted Wave Border Punch by EK Success { <span style="color:#339999;">NEW</span> } {available at Michael's }</div><div align="left">- Flower Punch by Punch Bunch {available at Stamping Memories }</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>* { FYI }</strong> { NEW } after an item means it's a brand new release for 2009</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-12983879202367022822009-03-30T09:27:00.002-05:002009-03-30T09:53:28.138-05:00{ Subscriber's }<div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SdAMv2RhU-I/AAAAAAAABG0/J4iXWpsrwFQ/s1600-h/feedblitz_logo_med.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318765176086942690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SdAMv2RhU-I/AAAAAAAABG0/J4iXWpsrwFQ/s400/feedblitz_logo_med.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">All subscriber's currently subscribing to Paper Ink-Pressions<br />through FeedBlitz will no longer receive notification of</div><div align="center">updates of Paper Ink-Pression's newest posts as of Friday; April 3rd. </div><div align="center">FeedBlitz has locked the account, not allowing the capability</div><div align="center">for updating information.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Friends {old & new} wanting to continue receiving notification of </div><div align="center">new posts to Paper Ink-Pressions may do so under FOLLOWERS</div><div align="center">found to the TOP RIGHT of this blog.</div><br /><div align="center">1. 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Miller Designs</span></a></strong></div><div align="center">sense of style held appeal for me through her use of...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">exhilerating combination of color</div><div align="center">textured {side} borders</div><div align="center">elegantly simple post signature</div><div align="center">stylized blog button</div><div align="center">&</div><div align="center">organized tabs for a clutter free professional appearance.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://lmillerdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" border="0"><img src="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/Junelindsay/Button-1.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Lindsay's</em> 2nd blog <a href="http://themillerexperience.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">The Miller Experience</span></strong></a> held appeal for me through</div><div align="center">her use of...</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">vibrant combination of color</div><div align="center">wallpaper of black medallions over-lapping top & bottom</div><div align="center">of blog background with thin black frame containing blog header and blog post within...</div><div align="center">classy sophisticate!</div><p align="center"><em>Lindsay's</em> 3rd blog, <strong><a href="http://bellableuphotos.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#33ffff;">Bella Bleu</span></a></strong> appealed to me through her use of...</p><div align="center">detailed coloration of {side} borders</div><div align="center">post icon with shadow detail</div><div align="center">colored blog header with color details</div><div align="center">& </div><div align="center">four-sided frame containing blog header and post</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Lindsay's in the process of designing an elegant classy sophisticated </div><div align="center">"blog lift" to Paper Ink-Pressions! </div><div align="center">Hopeful our new blog lift will inspire the creativity to flow again.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Thank-you, Lindsay for embracing the challenge! </div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-35884502264937006392009-03-03T07:44:00.004-05:002009-03-04T10:57:36.966-05:00{ Not Upto Snuff }<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309353720076000498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Sa6dFAgHXPI/AAAAAAAABEE/UGKhsDx6PgQ/s400/sick_day_-march4_2009.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center">Awoke this morning feeling quite miserable with a doozy of a head cold...</div><div align="center">Gathered a few necessities to get me back on my feet.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hubby offered to assist me by playing Mr. Mom and candy striper for the day. </div><div align="center">No... I assured him I'd find my muster and rally. After driving Sophie to school, re-arranging my schedule... I was off to the couch for a bit of r and r.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Ever so much to do! Suppose the germ-O's could care less... </div><div align="center">I've been creative with my paper, ink and stamps.</div><div align="center">Unfortunately... </div><div align="center">it will have to await another day to be shared.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img alt="Smiley from millan.net" src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sneezing.gif" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Appreciate your checkin' in on me</div><div align="center">... however be sure to keep your distance</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">{ air hugs }</div><div align="center">-A. </div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-90183859577421562732009-03-02T07:42:00.008-05:002009-03-02T10:06:51.055-05:00{ Daybook 5 }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SavmlzeaFDI/AAAAAAAABDs/f5NzakPoCp4/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308590122933556274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SavmlzeaFDI/AAAAAAAABDs/f5NzakPoCp4/s320/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>For today...</strong></div><div align="center">02 - March - '09</div><div align="center">22 degrees</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Outside my window...</strong></div><div align="center">a peaceful snow storm</div><div align="center">... mounds and mounds of soft flaky stuff.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am thinking...</strong></div><div align="center">of all the things needing my attention...</div><div align="center">chinese laundry</div><div align="center">kp duty</div><div align="center">bathroom detail</div><div align="center">creating a b'day card & gift container</div><div align="center">& the list goes on & on...</div><div align="center">if u no what I mean.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am thankful for...</strong></div><div align="center">a snowday</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>From the kitchen...</strong></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Savy7jQA4EI/AAAAAAAABD0/JSKM1bPa0AA/s1600-h/daybook5_fromthekitchen_mar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308603690674872386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/Savy7jQA4EI/AAAAAAAABD0/JSKM1bPa0AA/s320/daybook5_fromthekitchen_mar.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">scrambled eggs</div><div align="center">a slab of thick cut bacon</div><div align="center">slice of toast slathered in<br />butter</div><div align="center">with a serving of Oj</div><div align="center">{ smells divine }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am wearing...</strong></div><div align="center">the usual garb required for putsing around.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am creating...</strong></div><div align="center">huge mess on the kitchen table</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am going...</strong></div><div align="center">to accomplish more than yesterday on my "ta-da" list!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am hearing...</strong></div><div align="center">snow plows going by</div><div align="center">the familiar noise of the wood pellet stove</div><div align="center">dd singing while performing usual AM chores</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Around the house...</strong></div><div align="center">there's never a lack of things to be done</div><div align="center">... know what I mean?!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>One of my favorite things...</strong></div><div align="center">scurrying around Bloggyland to view others creative side,</div><div align="center">kitchen inspiration </div><div align="center">- or - </div><div align="center">... everyday happenings.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>A photo shared...</strong></div><div align="center">you've seen what's cookin' <strong>from the kitchen</strong></div><div align="center">...help yourself!</div><div align="center">{ smile }</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">more daybook entries <a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/2009/03/simple-womans-daybookmarch-2nd-edition.html"><span style="color:#660000;"><em>here</em></span></a>...</div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-68196168493997180492009-02-25T06:22:00.006-05:002009-02-26T08:34:48.573-05:00{ With A Happy Heart }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaaMyXkVEMI/AAAAAAAABDc/R6_tyos2ME8/s1600-h/valentines_day_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307084007850447042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaaMyXkVEMI/AAAAAAAABDc/R6_tyos2ME8/s320/valentines_day_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a> ... I've always created { dd } Sophie's Valentines. Generic... store bought... for our daughter - NO WAY, I respond to others. Deprave myself of the insane last minute-ness</div><div align="center">of Sophie's decision to reciprocate { past 2 years } the evening prior!<br /><br />Valentine's morning saw us scurrying to the local post office to mail a handmade surprise or two</div><div align="center">... my "internet" <a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">friend from MN</span></a> { shock probably set in - wink }</div><div align="center">and a couple for people alone. Our big hearted girl, Sophie felt badly these</div><div align="center">individuals might not be remembered.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Twenty-two mini versions { no paper piercing } of the above card were created for fifth grade... </div><div align="center">along with carrot cake - pink cream cheese frosted hearts and cookies...</div><div align="center">{ sorry for the missed photo opt - no freakin' me out time }</div><div align="center">Well worth every minute...</div><div align="center">Sophie's classmates voted them their best or favorite Valentine received { two happy hearts - her's and mine }!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Even though sixth grade brings an end to class parties... </div><div align="center">we've discussed ideas for our happy heart day { 2010 }</div><div align="center">recipients.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img alt="Millan.net" src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/anims/hartflower.gif" border="0" /></a> </div><p align="center">{ kindness kindles hearts }<br /></p>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-11891681730294861172009-02-23T07:40:00.007-05:002009-02-23T11:01:34.624-05:00{ 52-Q Week 1 & Week 2 }<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaK3quW3R8I/AAAAAAAABDE/Mz3egUXOmRM/s1600-h/Q52_wk1_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306005255622182850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaK3quW3R8I/AAAAAAAABDE/Mz3egUXOmRM/s400/Q52_wk1_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a>{ <a href="http://embers.typepad.com/e/2009/01/52q-beginsa-year-of-questions-and-answers.html"><span style="color:#339999;">Week 1</span></a> - what do i wish for this year to bring } </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">To this { ? } my answer would be...</div><div align="center">For 2009 to bring a positive global awakening on many levels. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The back of my tag holds a { Personal } wish for my family.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{ Week 1 tag - created embossed frame using an aluminum can }</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaLGI31wKHI/AAAAAAAABDM/dq-PspI2Vgg/s1600-h/Q52_wk2_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306021166726522994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaLGI31wKHI/AAAAAAAABDM/dq-PspI2Vgg/s400/Q52_wk2_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">{ <a href="http://embers.typepad.com/e/2009/01/52q-2.html"><span style="color:#339999;">Week 2</span></a> - am i afraid of change }</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">No... I wouldn't classify it as fear...</div><div align="center">My analytical nature doesn't always accept, adjust and adapt immediately</div><div align="center">pending the change...</div><div align="center">... however, FAITH sustains me.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Looking forward to creating weeks 3 & 4...</div><div align="center">certainly 'hope' you'll be by for another visit soon?!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-77539408248857015832009-02-23T06:12:00.012-05:002009-02-23T09:04:59.896-05:00{ Daybook 4 }<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305972111839045698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaKZhgJLqEI/AAAAAAAABC0/Fwgaf9k_24I/s400/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>For today...</strong></div><div align="center">23 - February - '09</div><div align="center">26 degrees out</div><div align="center">fresh falling snow, still falling...</div><div align="center"><em>W-I-N-D-Y</em> </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Outside my window...</strong></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaKriKFkVLI/AAAAAAAABC8/y9ULGZgZXz0/s1600-h/sophie%27s_frosty_friend_clos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305991914307474610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SaKriKFkVLI/AAAAAAAABC8/y9ULGZgZXz0/s400/sophie%27s_frosty_friend_clos.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">Thursday's storm { of 7" } combined with a childs play</div><div align="center">left this lovely sight behind...</div><div align="center">{ Smile }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am thinking...</strong></div><div align="center">more like remembering the feel - smell - sights of </div><div align="center">SPRINGS return...</div><div align="center">{ happy sigh }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am <em><span style="font-size:180%;">thankful</span></em> for...</strong></div><div align="center">opportunity to create a better day,</div><div align="center">than yesterday. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>From the kitchen...</strong></div><div align="center">nothing brewin' or cookin'</div><div align="center">... yet... !</div><div align="center">{ wink }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am wearing...</strong></div><div align="center">a <em><strong>pair</strong></em> of...</div><div align="center">jeans</div><div align="center">happy socks</div><div align="center">slippers</div><div align="center">earrings</div><div align="center"><em>a<strong>ccessorized</strong></em> by...</div><div align="center">ls shirt</div><div align="center">fleece</div><div align="center">and specs.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am creating...</strong></div><div align="center">pages 3 & 4 of my Q-52</div><div align="center">in my mind...</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am going...</strong></div><div align="center">for a walk with the family to our town library</div><div align="center">for the classic movie, West Side Story...</div><div align="center">DD Sophie's request.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>I am hearing...</strong></div><div align="center">the <em><strong>w-i-n-d</strong> howling</em> outside</div><div align="center">familiar hum of the pellet stove</div><div align="center">Animal Planet</div><div align="center">and the ocassional <em>Sophie</em> giggle.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>I am hoping...</strong></div><div align="center">for an even more productive day than yesterday.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Around the house...</strong></div><div align="center">we've been on a slow role, but are starting to gather some</div><div align="center">gusto for the big get-up and go...</div><div align="center">LOTS of shoveling awaits!</div><div align="center">{ ACK }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>One of my favorite things...</strong></div><div align="center">... piping hot bowl of raisin spice oatmeal topped with a smidgeon</div><div align="center">of 1/2 & 1/2...</div><div align="center">{ Mmmm... }</div><div align="center">... plenty to share.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>A few plans for the rest of the week...</strong></div><div align="center">usual daily { over & over work } around the house</div><div align="center">working outside our home to supplement & sustain our home</div><div align="center">{... which I'm so <em><strong>blessed</strong></em> everyday this continues }</div><div align="center">attempt to bring my Q-52 current...</div><div align="center">or at least within a single question of current!</div><div align="center">{ chuckle }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>A picture to share...</strong></div><div align="center">you've viewed <strong>Outside my window...</strong> already!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">More daybook entries can be viewed<span style="color:#993300;"> </span><a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/"><em><strong><span style="color:#990000;">here</span></strong></em></a>.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-77395862314007682212009-02-05T07:57:00.019-05:002009-02-05T10:43:48.696-05:00{ Ladle Full Of Goodness }<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SYsI9usbkCI/AAAAAAAABB4/7UM5LQmP5iI/s1600-h/Rustic-Italian-Tortellini-S.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339243130949666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SYsI9usbkCI/AAAAAAAABB4/7UM5LQmP5iI/s320/Rustic-Italian-Tortellini-S.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Looking for easy-peasy... like you slaved all day tasty bowl of goodness that will have even your pickiest connoisseurs coming back for seconds?!<br /><br />Rustic Italian Tortellini<br /><br />12 Italian sweet sausage links {approx. 4 oz. each}, sliced & casings removed<br /><br />1 med. onion, chopped<br /><br />6 garlice cloves, minced<br /><br />8 C. chicken broth<br /><br />2 {14.5 oz.} cans of diced tomatoes, undrained<br /><br />1 {20 oz.} family size pkg. of refrigerated {fresh in deli} cheese tortellini<br /><br />2 {6 oz.} pkgs. of fresh baby spinach<br /><br />1 t. dried basil or 2 1/4 t. fresh basil, minced {oregano or thyme can be substituted}<br /><br />1/2 t. pepper<br /><br />Optional -<br /><br />dash of crushed red pepper flakes<br /><br />Parmesan cheese, shredded<br /><br />Directions -<br /><br />1. Add sausage to Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink in color.<br /><br />2. Add garlic; cook and stir add'l. 2 minutes.<br /><br />3. Add chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.<br /><br />4. Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered approx. 5 to 8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stirring occasionally.<br /><br />5. Add spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.<br /><br />Ladle and serve with Parmesan cheese.<br /><br />Yum-O, Delish... Our family of 3 enjoyed a couple of meals with seconds PLUS a few lunches... Great way to add a meal to the freezer when a quick meal is needed!<br /><br />Be sure to take five minutes for yourselves today... better yet, 30 minutes could really be rejuvenating! { HUGS } <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img alt="Smiley from millan.net" src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/bathtubsmile.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Recipe Courtesy of Foodiewife with modifications by A. Sanborn</span></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-51712465257766231512009-02-04T06:01:00.010-05:002009-02-04T08:28:26.273-05:00{ Fifty-two ? }<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SYl11biTmCI/AAAAAAAABBg/H4Si_zwXivs/s1600-h/Q52_cover_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298895997363263522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SYl11biTmCI/AAAAAAAABBg/H4Si_zwXivs/s400/Q52_cover_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">Emily's <a href="http://embers.typepad.com/e/2009/01/52q-beginsa-year-of-questions-and-answers.html"><span style="color:#339999;">52Q mini art journal challenge for 2009</span></a> is based on a single question {Emily's choice} posted each week for 52 weeks. Every week { Sunday -or- Monday } a new { ? } will be posted... our challenge is to { artfully } journal the { ? } of the week.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Emily opted to use manila shipping tags { found at office supply stores }, writing her { ? } on the front and journaling on the back. Love the manila tags idea... HOWEVER due to economic times choices were made from the bounty of items on hand -or- repurposed items.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Remember...</div><div align="center">It's NEVER to late to join the fun!</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">s-m-a-l-l </span><span style="font-size:100%;">isn't as OVERWHELMING combined with the K-I-S-S technique...</span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Off to play a bit of catch-up with weeks 1 & 2 { ? }</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Today was meant for enjoying your hearts desire! <a href="http://www.millan.net"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hearted.gif" border=0 alt="Millan.net"></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Repurposed cardboard box insert used in creating front & back covers.</span></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-16001320784444695392009-02-02T08:12:00.002-05:002009-02-02T08:24:10.903-05:00{ Wake-up Phil }<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298189153301102818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SYby9sNXAOI/AAAAAAAABBI/NCnuempbB3M/s320/Punxsutawney+Phil.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center">Fingers crossed our groundhog friend, Punxsutawney Phil <em>won't</em> see his shadow! So we might enjoy an earlier spring for once... What do you say, Phil... it's suppose to reach forty today?!<br /><br />Happy Groundhog Day! </div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Courtesy of Washingtonpost</span></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-80122700451764431292009-01-01T11:36:00.014-05:002009-01-02T08:47:18.999-05:00{ 2009 - 1st Day }<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SV4YjzzJcOI/AAAAAAAAA_g/knEyxxjgjg8/s1600-h/new_years_angel_2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286690016058765538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SV4YjzzJcOI/AAAAAAAAA_g/knEyxxjgjg8/s400/new_years_angel_2008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div align="center"><strong>2009 - January - 1st</strong><br /><br /></div><div align="center">... with a New Year comes NEW experiences</div><div align="center">traditionally our family's holidays are spent together over a meal.</div><div align="center">breaking with tradition...</div><div align="center">we're taking Sophie and her friend, Sarah off to a matinee of</div><div align="center"><strong><em>The Tale of Despereaux</em></strong></div><div align="center">... wondering how the movie will critique over the book...</div><div align="center">on our drive home!</div><br /><div align="center">--- our last day of 2008 was spent with NEW experiences as well ---</div><br /><div align="center"><strong>31st - December - 2008</strong><br /><br /></div><div align="center">... Our family decided to break with the tradition of Chinese take-out this year!</div><div align="center">a NEW experience of dining on a variety of NEW appetizers </div><div align="center">consisted of ...</div><div align="center">mini sloppy-joe sliders</div><div align="center">loaded sweet potato skins</div><div align="center">spinach - artichoke dip w/ veggies</div><div align="center">Crockpot mini meatballs<br /></div><div align="center">{ from scratch }</div><br /><div align="center">followed by the movies...</div><div align="center">WALL . E</div><div align="center">{ agreedily, CUTE... but not PIXAR'S best } </div><div align="center">- and -</div><div align="center"><strong>The Bucket List</strong><br /></div><div align="center">{ PHENOM... <em>a post to follow</em> }<br /></div><div align="center">... bringing us into the New Year</div><div align="center">Sophie's FIRST new experience of staying AWAKE...</div><div align="center">12 minutes after MIDNITE to see the going and coming of a year!!!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-83650007812795432102008-11-27T08:18:00.011-05:002008-11-27T09:14:01.214-05:00{ Autumn Harvest }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SS6feUHdcCI/AAAAAAAAA-4/dPGNsOogisI/s1600-h/thanksgiving_turkey.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273327556842319906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SS6feUHdcCI/AAAAAAAAA-4/dPGNsOogisI/s400/thanksgiving_turkey.jpg" border="0" /></a> In 1621 </div><div align="center">Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians</div><div align="center">shared an autumn harvest feast known as the first Thanksgiving</div><div align="center">celebration.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">A time of reflecting on the blessings we're so THANKFUL ...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">... From our home to yours</div><div align="center">a Thanksgiving Day</div><div align="center">filled with blessings and love ...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-40808182957806088792008-11-17T05:20:00.010-05:002008-11-18T05:57:48.509-05:00{ Daybook 3 }<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSKLSKn-KyI/AAAAAAAAA-I/qssTpUyOwB0/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269927658182814498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSKLSKn-KyI/AAAAAAAAA-I/qssTpUyOwB0/s400/simple-woman-daybook-small.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div align="center"><strong><em>For Today...</em></strong><br /></div><div align="center">17 - November - '08<br /></div><div align="center">34.5 degrees out</div><div align="center"><em>windy</em> - Brrr...</div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Outside my window...</strong></em><br />one can see silhouettes of towering </div><div align="center">trees at the forest edge against a dark gray skyline. </div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am thinking...</em></strong><br /></div><div align="center">of the turbulant times that lay before us <em>all</em><br /></div><div align="center">during these economic times.</div><div align="center">... continually pray for our fellow man.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am <span style="font-size:130%;">thankful</span> for...</em></strong><br /></div><div align="center">... the GOD given ability to <em><strong>feel</strong>... </em><br /></div><div align="center">whether it be physical or emotional.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>From the kitchen...</em></strong><br /></div><div align="center">the lingering smell of a <em>Sunday</em> dinner of</div><div align="center">roast turkey with the fixins'</div><div align="center">potato with gravy</div><div align="center">- and -</div><div align="center">dill carrots</div><div align="center"><em>delish...</em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am wearing...</em></strong><br />... usual pair of <em>LL Bean</em> jeans</div><div align="center">ls black tee</div><div align="center">seedlin' green zippered fleece</div><div align="center"><em><strong>happy</strong></em> sox</div><div align="center">seedlin' green clogs</div><div align="center">wedding rings</div><div align="center">time piece</div><div align="center">vintage gold charm bracelet</div><div align="center"><em>precious </em>gold oval hoops</div><div align="center">pancake pearls</div><div align="center">- and -</div><div align="center">a hint of Haiku<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am creating...</em></strong></div><div align="center">a niche for a wee bit of creating </div><div align="center">time...</div><div align="center"><em>Christ</em>mas is coming.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am going...</em></strong></div><div align="center">to be a bit ragged with the rigorous work</div><div align="center">schedule before me this week.</div><div align="center">however...</div><div align="center">it's all good.</div><div align="center"><br /><em><strong>I am hearing...</strong></em></div><div align="center">the filtration of the 72 gallon bowfront</div><div align="center">fish aquarium</div><div align="center">from the living room.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>I am hoping...</em></strong></div><div align="center">the snow will continue to hold off for another week</div><div align="center">... maybe two.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Around the house...</em></strong></div><div align="center">dh is busily preparing for an earlier start to </div><div align="center">his work day...</div><div align="center">furnace just kicked on.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>One of my favorite things...</em></strong></div><div align="center">is curling up on the sofa under a cozy quilt</div><div align="center">my fur baby... <em>Mox </em>in tow</div><div align="center">a good hot cuppa hazelnet to</div><div align="center">whilst settling in to view an olde</div><div align="center"><em>Christ</em>mas classic such as</div><div align="center">It's a Wonderful Life</div><div align="center">- or -</div><div align="center">A <em>Christ</em>mas Carol</div><div align="center">based on the original story by </div><div align="center">Charles Dickens</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>A few plans for the rest of the week...</em></strong></div><div align="center">plans to don a few different caps</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><strong>Chef's</strong></em> hat...</div><div align="center">creating a homemade turkey soup with leftovers.</div><div align="center"><strong><em>Gopher</em></strong> hat...</div><div align="center">drop a couple of forgotten sweaters at the dry cleaners</div><div align="center"><em><strong>Salesman</strong></em> cap...</div><div align="center">school raffle tickets</div><div align="center">... and spaghetti dinner open house</div><div align="center"><strong><em>Taxi </em></strong>cap...</div><div align="center">transporting a child between afterschool </div><div align="center">art... chorus & band</div><div align="center">programs.</div><div align="center">I think you get the gest of things.</div><div align="center">{ smile }</div><br /><div align="center">... last, but not least...</div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>a picture to share</strong></em></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSKd8hqS_LI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/m2GbnBc-qUk/s1600-h/cookie_sheet_atcswap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269948177130388658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 347px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSKd8hqS_LI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/m2GbnBc-qUk/s400/cookie_sheet_atcswap.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-3860476155697114752008-11-16T09:19:00.006-05:002008-11-16T10:44:27.881-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSA3QBl4XxI/AAAAAAAAA-A/zSUvVLBu9V0/s1600-h/birdhouse_spring2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269272312468234002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SSA3QBl4XxI/AAAAAAAAA-A/zSUvVLBu9V0/s400/birdhouse_spring2008.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Hope </span><span style="font-size:100%;">is the thing </span></em></div><div align="center"><em>with feathers</em></div><div align="center"><em>that perches in the <span style="font-size:180%;">soul</span></em></div><div align="center"><em>and <span style="font-size:180%;">sings</span> the tune</em></div><div align="center"><em>without the words</em></div><div align="center"><em>and <span style="font-size:180%;">never </span>stops at all.</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">- Emily Dickinson</span></em></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35883124.post-56919783772933116112008-11-11T07:55:00.017-05:002008-11-11T08:57:23.953-05:00{ 11 + 11 + 11 = }<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SRmHis2FtNI/AAAAAAAAA9o/cgUJ7rcHIJ8/s1600-h/vetsday08-lo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267390269409834194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hWo1MloL4og/SRmHis2FtNI/AAAAAAAAA9o/cgUJ7rcHIJ8/s320/vetsday08-lo.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><strong>Armistice</strong></em> Day...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">went into effect the</div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">eleventh</span></em></strong> hour on the <em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">eleventh</span></strong></em> day of the <em><strong><span style="color:#000099;">eleventh</span></strong></em> month </div><div align="center">in 1918.</div><br /><div align="center">...not until 1926 did November 11th</div><div align="center">actually become known as a holiday in the United States.</div><br /><div align="center">June 1st of 1954...</div><div align="center">the name was changed to Veterans Day</div><div align="center">to honor <em>all</em> United States veterans.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">To all who've served this Great Nation... </div><div align="center"><strong>Thank-you for an extraordinary job, well done</strong>.</div><div align="center">Happy Armistice Day <em>Bloggyland</em>. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo found <a href="http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp"><span style="color:#330000;">here</span></a></span><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14874702244801733159noreply@blogger.com0