tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19835262158076012892024-03-13T15:08:26.869-04:00Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chick...a crafty blog by Gabriella DaisyConfessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-44670923191132573072013-12-11T15:59:00.002-05:002013-12-11T15:59:25.473-05:00Ready, Set, Ship!Ready, Set, Ship!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://img1.etsystatic.com/016/0/6682464/isa_760xN.4096842399_cuoq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/016/0/6682464/isa_760xN.4096842399_cuoq.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-76391360436053715272013-07-24T14:10:00.001-04:002013-07-25T18:46:19.930-04:00This is Your Life<div class="WordSection1">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Today’s Inspiration…<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v-ZNE6nmt0c/UfGqaArWR_I/AAAAAAAABGs/E3IQuUC7rG8/s1600/Life-Is-Short.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v-ZNE6nmt0c/UfGqaArWR_I/AAAAAAAABGs/E3IQuUC7rG8/s1600/Life-Is-Short.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><br /></i>
<i><br /></i>
<i><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://shop.holstee.com/pages/manifesto">Source</a><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i><br /></i>
<i><br /></i>
<i><br /></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-92003561314214667192013-06-29T11:15:00.003-04:002013-07-04T13:34:17.432-04:00B'day Card Keepsake Journal<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm finally back home from Charleston, SC, after celebrating my "30 Fine & Fabulous" Birthday. What a beautiful, small town. I enjoyed every moment we were there. We stayed in Downtown Charleston, so we were able to walk everywhere. It was oh so beautiful and just simply breathtaking. I would love to move there. But, since I'm not, I decided to create this fun little, b'day card journal. I really enjoy creating wire bound journals/notebooks with my Cinch, so I said to myself what better way to keep all of my pretty cards in tact. Here's a sneak peek...</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABGA/ciruKVZFlJ0/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img 320="" border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABGA/ciruKVZFlJ0/s320/20130629_095754+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid rgb(4, 180, 174);" /></a></div>
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
So here's what i used to create and bind my b'day card journal: the Cinch, 3/4" o-wire and my wire cutters.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mpje-5hTq8I/UdNZoSh9lgI/AAAAAAAABF8/uvw3iOlQ8Gg/s554/20130629_095754+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I78rV0C56z0/TEdz3HZeSKI/AAAAAAAAAKY/2AqEeBSJKVE/s442/cinch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I78rV0C56z0/TEdz3HZeSKI/AAAAAAAAAKY/2AqEeBSJKVE/s200/cinch.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kBpUdya3oaw/Uc76AiVNx0I/AAAAAAAABFc/wymIrm82uCM/s196/o-wire2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kBpUdya3oaw/Uc76AiVNx0I/AAAAAAAABFc/wymIrm82uCM/s196/o-wire2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
Oh! I almost forgot! He went to Jared. LoL.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dZ0amC7BwkE/Uc7yKKu-BOI/AAAAAAAABEU/N4LF7vdogKU/s466/20130629_100223+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dZ0amC7BwkE/Uc7yKKu-BOI/AAAAAAAABEU/N4LF7vdogKU/s400/20130629_100223+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, let's get to the business of the journal. <span style="text-align: justify;">I won't overwhelm you w/ every b'day card I received, but here's a quick snippet of a few. </span> Enjoy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xYtp_R2AG3k/Uc72Z7GDp_I/AAAAAAAABE8/TDoXm0tf-7s/s545/20130629_104943+small+with+words.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xYtp_R2AG3k/Uc72Z7GDp_I/AAAAAAAABE8/TDoXm0tf-7s/s1600/20130629_104943+small+with+words.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-INpAsqHUewQ/Uc707L-bNjI/AAAAAAAABEk/3zBG1EqtkE4/s545/20130629_104943+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-INpAsqHUewQ/Uc707L-bNjI/AAAAAAAABEk/3zBG1EqtkE4/s1600/20130629_104943+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C-OYHHUZi0Y/Uc70-6YzylI/AAAAAAAABEs/-JVYUtuV4k0/s564/20130629_105130+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C-OYHHUZi0Y/Uc70-6YzylI/AAAAAAAABEs/-JVYUtuV4k0/s1600/20130629_105130+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VP0B_D_r__E/Uc7t7ZctxuI/AAAAAAAABDQ/0Y0mj3gX7ek/s564/20130629_095850+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VP0B_D_r__E/Uc7t7ZctxuI/AAAAAAAABDQ/0Y0mj3gX7ek/s1600/20130629_095850+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vWfbYT5VPHw/Uc7uL34hS9I/AAAAAAAABDY/KWjFvyYH_fg/s564/20130629_095819+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vWfbYT5VPHw/Uc7uL34hS9I/AAAAAAAABDY/KWjFvyYH_fg/s1600/20130629_095819+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qscztXlnPBM/Uc7w7ZYualI/AAAAAAAABDo/Oee3wGcpC3g/s564/20130629_095911+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qscztXlnPBM/Uc7w7ZYualI/AAAAAAAABDo/Oee3wGcpC3g/s1600/20130629_095911+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RSgPkro26kY/Uc7xBZJw8vI/AAAAAAAABDw/1VxdXDM8MoY/s564/20130629_095933+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RSgPkro26kY/Uc7xBZJw8vI/AAAAAAAABDw/1VxdXDM8MoY/s1600/20130629_095933+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1Bk8W7qS-Q/Uc77L4jO27I/AAAAAAAABFs/xnJhwqySuAg/s564/20130629_095951+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1Bk8W7qS-Q/Uc77L4jO27I/AAAAAAAABFs/xnJhwqySuAg/s1600/20130629_095951+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0acBgBvs4Yc/Uc7xGWQ0WuI/AAAAAAAABEA/lsLZof493o4/s564/20130629_100019+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0acBgBvs4Yc/Uc7xGWQ0WuI/AAAAAAAABEA/lsLZof493o4/s1600/20130629_100019+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SIS83ZG6GA4/Uc7xFT1Q1LI/AAAAAAAABD4/kRzBiFNR4YY/s731/20130629_100034+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SIS83ZG6GA4/Uc7xFT1Q1LI/AAAAAAAABD4/kRzBiFNR4YY/s1600/20130629_100034+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9TO9kWNPaYE/Uc7xJKhXcEI/AAAAAAAABEI/Pj41dIjhRf0/s480/20130629_100102+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9TO9kWNPaYE/Uc7xJKhXcEI/AAAAAAAABEI/Pj41dIjhRf0/s1600/20130629_100102+small.jpg" style="border: 4px solid #FA58AC;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://confessionsofapaper-craftschick.blogspot.com/2013/05/thirty-fine-fabulous.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4pLCCN3725g/UZfehDmGZ3I/AAAAAAAABCY/rYQzYt_8FYI/s320/30fine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Read more about Thirty-fine & Fabulous <a href="http://confessionsofapaper-craftschick.blogspot.com/2013/05/thirty-fine-fabulous.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://confessionsofapaper-craftschick.blogspot.com/2013/05/thirty-fine-fabulous.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQPIzjVf-VQ/UZmNpvW-fYI/AAAAAAAABCo/0GLldR4YTBU/s320/30fiNe+GD+Quatrefoil2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
________________________<i><span style="color: purple;">the end</span></i>__________________________</div>
<br />
<br />
Thanks for stopping by. If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a>Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-39744940890780639822013-05-18T16:10:00.000-04:002013-05-19T22:50:32.366-04:00Thirty-fiNe & Fabulous<div style="text-align: justify;">
Thirty-five is the new....Well, I don't know what its new for, but it's definitely new for me (especially since I act more like a 26 year old). Therefore I've decided that on this birthday I will be celebrating Thirty-fiNe years of life. I like to think that I get better with age (kinda like a good wine). So, I realized that thirty-five has to be fabulous for me, so this year's birthday theme is "Thirty-fiNe & Fabulous". Mr. Paper-Crafts Chick has something up his sleeve (I know he does). He always does. I only have one of the details so far: we're going to Charleston, SC. Yipppppeeeee, I'm so excited about this one. Check out my birthday inspired typography graphic below. I had so much fun coming up with this little square. Normally, I do a smash book each year, but this year I needed something a bit more fabulous to represent and stay in-line with the theme: Thirty-fiNe & Fabulous. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4pLCCN3725g/UZfehDmGZ3I/AAAAAAAABCY/rYQzYt_8FYI/s1600/30fine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4pLCCN3725g/UZfehDmGZ3I/AAAAAAAABCY/rYQzYt_8FYI/s1600/30fine.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I decided to add a quatrefoil pattern to the design...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jK7fCuuTMVY/UZmPSBxHl2I/AAAAAAAABC4/TfiXRjHsuic/s1600/30fiNe+GD+Quatrefoil2+SMALL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jK7fCuuTMVY/UZmPSBxHl2I/AAAAAAAABC4/TfiXRjHsuic/s1600/30fiNe+GD+Quatrefoil2+SMALL.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: start;">
<span style="text-align: justify;">I will definitely follow-up this post with the details after the big day comes and goes. But, until then I'll be Thirty-fiNe in Charleston, SC this year. Cheers to me! </span></div>
<div>
<span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-30181228849743786722013-04-24T21:28:00.000-04:002013-04-24T21:38:16.725-04:00What Would You Do Every Day...?<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">I
</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">use my imagination to take me to a faraway place every now & then;
especially when time and circumstances don’t allow me to literally get away. And often times I play, what I call, the “what-if”
game – just to kinda dream a little and plan ahead. So, I was wondering…</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EKSwO_avxnw/UXiIwUDuPlI/AAAAAAAABBw/Rvi3wcB1idc/s1600/WhatWouldYouDoEveryday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EKSwO_avxnw/UXiIwUDuPlI/AAAAAAAABBw/Rvi3wcB1idc/s1600/WhatWouldYouDoEveryday.jpg" /></a></div>
<br /><span style="text-align: justify;">So, what keeps you from realizing and reach</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">ing your daily goals
and big dreams? Is it the distractions
of television, fun gadgets like your ipad; maybe it’s your putting everyone
before yourself; could it be work or worry, could it even be…you?</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all have “something” that’s standing in the way of us
reaching that next step to reaching our dreams, joy and happiness. Can your “something” be demolished, done away
with, powered off or deleted all together…</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">What would you do every day if you could?</span></span></div>
<span style="line-height: 115%;">
</span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like.
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-77641366873449830622013-03-09T13:48:00.000-05:002013-03-09T22:32:30.069-05:00Lemonade Blessings – Working With What You Have<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jp_mjsR0-Y/UTqncBFO9fI/AAAAAAAABAY/cdUtMqaTrY4/s1600/LemonadeBlessings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jp_mjsR0-Y/UTqncBFO9fI/AAAAAAAABAY/cdUtMqaTrY4/s400/LemonadeBlessings.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words use those sour lemons to make something that’s sweet, thirst quenching and yummy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s turn that statement around and apply it to you (and me, too).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use life’s ugly, mean, sour situations to produce a result that is beautiful, sweet and fruitful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have got to work with what we’ve got.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, my question to you is – what are you working with and how can you transform it into something positive and useful?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Are you working with a bad job, little money, much debt. No matter how bad it is, I'll bet it can some how, some way be changed into something better. Where there's a will there's a way. </span>Don’t forget about the lesson learned and the life you experience during the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, every “bad” situation is an opportunity to learn, grow and be strengthened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What did you learn?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you grow spiritually?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Has your relationship with God been strengthened by all of this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it will be tested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, let’s get back to the original title above – <em>Lemonade Blessings - Working with What You Have</em>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do you have and are you really using it to your advantage <em>and</em> working with it to arrive at a better outcome?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I call that outcome a lemonade blessing – at first you begin the journey, task, day, life or project with lemons, but then you realize once you make a few minor adjustments (still working with those sour lemons) that you can transform the very thing you’re working with; from something you dislike or even despise to something you actually like; from something you think you'll never, ever, ever accomplish to a "been there, done that" cheer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s my <strong><em><span style="background-color: yellow; color: #666666;">new</span></em></strong> outlook:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Use what you’ve got to get
what you want.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2eu09TkQwZ8/UTuH73XuE4I/AAAAAAAABBY/cnQYj97BojA/s1600/LemonadeBlessingsUse+What+You.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2eu09TkQwZ8/UTuH73XuE4I/AAAAAAAABBY/cnQYj97BojA/s1600/LemonadeBlessingsUse+What+You.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2eu09TkQwZ8/UTuH73XuE4I/AAAAAAAABBY/cnQYj97BojA/s1600/LemonadeBlessingsUse+What+You.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2eu09TkQwZ8/UTuH73XuE4I/AAAAAAAABBY/cnQYj97BojA/s1600/LemonadeBlessingsUse+What+You.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
</a><span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Lemonade Blessings</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lgzXAZgwicE/UTqq3oGyb6I/AAAAAAAABAg/O4YHonZQNSQ/s1600/LemonadeBlessings2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lgzXAZgwicE/UTqq3oGyb6I/AAAAAAAABAg/O4YHonZQNSQ/s1600/LemonadeBlessings2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-9606269064778545892013-03-03T12:16:00.000-05:002013-03-03T12:26:45.937-05:00My Digital Chalkboard <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I'm like a kid in a candy store right now. I've found something that I believe is so cool. I keep running across re-purposed chalkboards, painted chalkboards, chalkboard to-do-list and other chalkboard stuff. Yes, stuff. So, I finally found a chalkboard background and I'm using it to create my own digital chalkboard - a chalkboard on-screen to do as you please: Create cards, notes, scrapbook pages, fun printables. The list is endless. Here's my first little fun-time/playtime with the chalkboard. Fun, fun, fun! Can I quit my day job and just do crafts all day? </div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pa461cQhgXY/UTOA-0USjKI/AAAAAAAABAI/tDTO0mGwMQI/s1600/CPCC+chalkboard-black.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="745" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pa461cQhgXY/UTOA-0USjKI/AAAAAAAABAI/tDTO0mGwMQI/s640/CPCC+chalkboard-black.jpg" width="575" /></a></div>
<br />
I'll definitely create quite a few craft projects with this handy little tool. I used Gimp to create my image. You can use Photoshop and Picasa, too. <br />
<br />
Here's the <a href="http://foolishfire.com/2012/09/11/free-downloadable-chalkboard-backgrounds/" target="_blank">link to the chalkboard background</a> if you'd like to play around too. It's a free download that's available in black, green and blue.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Join Us On Facebook</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pa461cQhgXY/UTOA-0USjKI/AAAAAAAABAI/tDTO0mGwMQI/s1600/CPCC+chalkboard-black.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-63417969536159052462013-02-26T13:01:00.000-05:002013-03-03T09:55:16.063-05:00"Sign Language"<div class="WordSection1">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;">These days there is a sign posted for everything; from “no smoking”, to “one-way” and stop signs. I, however, am a fan of the more expressive signs – signs that convey a positive and encouraging message to the reader. I really like the re-purposed signs that are painted on wooden boxes. Take a look at the “sign language” I’ve run across in my recent travels here and there…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WqNACM82uYI/UTKsS7kZyNI/AAAAAAAAA_4/kPjZ0XC-gto/s1600/AlwaysLookOn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WqNACM82uYI/UTKsS7kZyNI/AAAAAAAAA_4/kPjZ0XC-gto/s400/AlwaysLookOn.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">Had an eye exam today and this encouraging eye exam sign was displayed on the wall. It reads - Always look on the bright side of life...very, very encouraging!</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3UbBifltoLw/USz5HNHX_kI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/whaGj6Dohd8/s1600/image016-751868.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323918222425666" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3UbBifltoLw/USz5HNHX_kI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/whaGj6Dohd8/s320/image016-751868.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><span style="color: windowtext;">I saw this little lovely while shopping and traveling in Missouri. I had to take a snapshot and share with you for encouragement, too.</span></span><span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h6ul1phYSpQ/USz5HfrsjSI/AAAAAAAAA9k/qEv5af016Eg/s1600/image017-753684.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323923206606114" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h6ul1phYSpQ/USz5HfrsjSI/AAAAAAAAA9k/qEv5af016Eg/s320/image017-753684.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: 11pt;">I ran across this printable on the Makoodle website a few months ago. Now, it’s my screensaver on my Nook. I need encouragement at every turn of the day.</span><span style="color: #ff0066; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSDBt2W5gLA/USz5H94gReI/AAAAAAAAA9w/hECvWdByXHI/s1600/image018-755617.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323931313391074" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSDBt2W5gLA/USz5H94gReI/AAAAAAAAA9w/hECvWdByXHI/s320/image018-755617.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><span style="color: windowtext;">My hubby sent this one to me and I agree - your dreams ought to be so big and massive that they blow you away.</span></span><span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9xQNFLyz_g/USz5IW9WhoI/AAAAAAAAA98/K3Ra4HStDSQ/s1600/image001-757230.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323938044610178" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9xQNFLyz_g/USz5IW9WhoI/AAAAAAAAA98/K3Ra4HStDSQ/s320/image001-757230.png" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 11pt;">Not only am I an Alabama fan, but I'm also an alumnus from the awesome Univ. of Alabama. ROLL TIDE! Enough said.</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dPvxAUead7o/USz5IyftVlI/AAAAAAAAA-I/YbvLdVlWhGs/s1600/image019-759007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323945436468818" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dPvxAUead7o/USz5IyftVlI/AAAAAAAAA-I/YbvLdVlWhGs/s320/image019-759007.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #595959; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #595959;"><span style="color: #666666;">Friday is my most favorite day of the week. I look forward to it beginning on Sunday evening.</span></span><span style="color: #595959; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #595959;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nWjpU2p93sw/USz5JObvY0I/AAAAAAAAA-U/N3aXHs8V5Bs/s1600/image020-760376.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323952936018754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nWjpU2p93sw/USz5JObvY0I/AAAAAAAAA-U/N3aXHs8V5Bs/s320/image020-760376.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><span style="color: windowtext;">I saw this one while I was out doing my favorite thing...SHOPPING! But, who doesn't want to be successful. It takes a lot of everything listed in the above pic to be the successful person you want to be.</span></span><span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25rjheVpsZg/USz5JqLs1PI/AAAAAAAAA-g/23I1NPWfEIo/s1600/image022-761897.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323960384935154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25rjheVpsZg/USz5JqLs1PI/AAAAAAAAA-g/23I1NPWfEIo/s320/image022-761897.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><span style="color: windowtext;">I bought this as a gift for my super-hubby. He loves to cook and he's an awesome grill-master, too. I’m his chief executive taste-tester.</span></span><span style="color: #4a452a; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #4A452A;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Yd9pnwchG8/USz5KODIW9I/AAAAAAAAA-s/TEdr0CvYaqM/s1600/image005-763566.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323970012666834" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Yd9pnwchG8/USz5KODIW9I/AAAAAAAAA-s/TEdr0CvYaqM/s320/image005-763566.png" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;">A good friend shared this one with me; basic instructions for prayer.</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kxqaCrCdx4/USz5KrgAmcI/AAAAAAAAA-4/plG2i5CHD0Y/s1600/image023-765879.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323977918421442" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kxqaCrCdx4/USz5KrgAmcI/AAAAAAAAA-4/plG2i5CHD0Y/s320/image023-765879.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LFdLMAqH6Pg/USz5KzcEF4I/AAAAAAAAA_E/tsi5SDvT1Ss/s1600/image024-767387.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323980049356674" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LFdLMAqH6Pg/USz5KzcEF4I/AAAAAAAAA_E/tsi5SDvT1Ss/s320/image024-767387.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;">Fortune cookies are so yummy to me. Well, these were tucked inside of my cookies...</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7blk-ZKIXKo/USz5LPR2deI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/alOSiXAI3h8/s1600/image030-768836.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323987522713058" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7blk-ZKIXKo/USz5LPR2deI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/alOSiXAI3h8/s320/image030-768836.jpg" /></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #9900ff; font-size: 11pt;">This is the sign that I place on my table when I do a craft show - where I sell my soy candles. You should check them out. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/">www.TshccBoutique.com</a></span><span style="color: #9900ff; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"></span> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Happy Crafting,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.5pt; text-decoration: none;"></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.5pt; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5849323994845429602" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_G0oEHa92E/USz5LqjuP2I/AAAAAAAAA_c/pSidoCqSAV0/s320/image029-770580.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy/156503827792339">Join us on Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/">Shop Gabriella Daisy</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-39053592783206933572013-01-29T20:36:00.001-05:002013-01-30T11:34:30.554-05:00Wednesday Weigh-In Worksheet<div style="text-align: justify;">
Soooo, now that I've lost the weight there's no need to weigh myself everyday. However, I do want to monitor my weight and make sure that I remain on course. So, I've decided to have a weekly Wednesday weigh-in. Here's a cute little worksheet that I created in order to log my weekly weight. I have given myself a 3 lb. target range to do any possible flucuating; that way I won't lose my sanity if I gain a pound or 2 (Can you say Super Bowl party food!?!). Here ya go...</div>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ach67mv6BkA/UQh3rLS-WiI/AAAAAAAAA88/3jKMiLMjVlk/s1600/WednesdayWeigh-In.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ach67mv6BkA/UQh3rLS-WiI/AAAAAAAAA88/3jKMiLMjVlk/s640/WednesdayWeigh-In.jpg" style="border-bottom: rgb(110,110,110) 4px solid; border-left: rgb(110,110,110) 4px solid; border-right: rgb(110,110,110) 4px solid; border-top: rgb(110,110,110) 4px solid;" width="494" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feel free to download, print and share</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/WednesdayWeigh-In.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #ffd966; color: magenta;"><strong>Click here to download</strong></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<strong><em><u>Here's how I lost it: </u></em></strong><br />
Initially, I began eating much less and stopped snacking so much. Then, I downloaded the "Lose It" app and that helped me set a weight goal, track my meals/calories as well as the weight I was losing. <br />
<br />
As always, check with your doctor or health care professional before beginning any weight-loss program. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-20242682049479372132013-01-22T22:57:00.000-05:002013-01-22T23:00:38.771-05:00BHAG - Big Harry Audacious Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">A <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Big Hairy Audacious Goal</b> is a statement which is created to focus on a goal which is audacious.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-50UdaneSA/UP9eoAoeQBI/AAAAAAAAA8k/g4OD01su0h8/s1600/BHAG,+Big+harry+audacious+goals22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-50UdaneSA/UP9eoAoeQBI/AAAAAAAAA8k/g4OD01su0h8/s1600/BHAG,+Big+harry+audacious+goals22.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">The term 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' (BHAG) was proposed by James Collins and Jerry Porras in their 1994 book entitled Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Collins and Porras define a BHAG (pronounced BEE-hag) as "...an audacious goal to progress towards an envisioned future."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"A true BHAG is clear and compelling, with a clear finish line, so you know when it is achieved; people like to shoot for finish lines."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">—Collins and Porras, Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. (Wikipedia info) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #ea157a; font-family: "sf Ivy Casual"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="color: #ea157a; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent2;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span></span> </div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-22506093140327895602013-01-12T18:40:00.001-05:002013-01-24T15:48:05.907-05:002013 Crafts Vision Book<div style="text-align: center;">
2013 craft projects, ideas, inspiration and plans...all captured in my 2013 Crafts Vision Book.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
We were featured too: <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Crafty Confessions" height="143" src="http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd474/Macy_Moon/BigDealCCButton_zpsc4044e41.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>Keep reading to find out about our feature at Crafty Confessions</em></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's how the idea came about:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
One of my good friends did a vision board during the holidays with all of her goals, plans and vision for 2013. She cut pics and words from various magazines that represented her vision and taped them to a board - one that could be put in plain view (whether on a decorative easel or hanging on the wall). So, my wheels began turning and I had a light bulb moment. Hmmmm. Why not do a vision book for my blog and other craft projects for 2013? So, I stopped by my favorite toy store, Archiver's, and got one of the SN@P binders. I also got SN@P's pre-punched paper for journaling, jotting and keeping up with everything that I pop in the vision book. My paper pack included picture pocket inserts as well as stickers and tabs for my book. I even kept it in line with my friend's vision board and grabbed a few pages from magazines and inserted in my 2013 Crafts Vision Book. So, take a peek at how I dressed it up and check out some of the first inserts: new craft room plans.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dFem_olxPXc/UPHxz-pSn-I/AAAAAAAAA5I/RbFI8W8ey2U/s1600/VisionBook1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dFem_olxPXc/UPHxz-pSn-I/AAAAAAAAA5I/RbFI8W8ey2U/s1600/VisionBook1.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cover of Vision Book<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-js6m0tSG_5g/UPHx0SHGpOI/AAAAAAAAA5U/qz7xkgUO1yE/s1600/VisionBook2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-js6m0tSG_5g/UPHx0SHGpOI/AAAAAAAAA5U/qz7xkgUO1yE/s1600/VisionBook2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of Cover<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D-hZoQFqfjg/UPHx1K4-NqI/AAAAAAAAA5g/rOVveN0OOhU/s1600/VisionBook3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D-hZoQFqfjg/UPHx1K4-NqI/AAAAAAAAA5g/rOVveN0OOhU/s1600/VisionBook3.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Close-up of Cover<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kj6JeLBYDUk/UPHx2DmET8I/AAAAAAAAA5s/VbOVeNoaTMo/s1600/VisionBook4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kj6JeLBYDUk/UPHx2DmET8I/AAAAAAAAA5s/VbOVeNoaTMo/s1600/VisionBook4.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft room inspiration<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-87jwfGIa6qE/UPHx2ht2kZI/AAAAAAAAA54/uOpBORcON_8/s1600/VisionBook9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-87jwfGIa6qE/UPHx2ht2kZI/AAAAAAAAA54/uOpBORcON_8/s1600/VisionBook9.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft room inspiration<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVrwLFE-ZXY/UPHyZgGP53I/AAAAAAAAA6E/ytY1Yl3MntA/s1600/VisionBook5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVrwLFE-ZXY/UPHyZgGP53I/AAAAAAAAA6E/ytY1Yl3MntA/s1600/VisionBook5.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft room ideas<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SI3RFUXva3w/UPHyaOSAn7I/AAAAAAAAA6Q/tM8u9wdv6MI/s1600/VisionBook7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SI3RFUXva3w/UPHyaOSAn7I/AAAAAAAAA6Q/tM8u9wdv6MI/s1600/VisionBook7.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft room ideas<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcPvhfyxw7Y/UPHybHT9u1I/AAAAAAAAA6c/ZQt3D2HMlBY/s1600/VisionBook8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcPvhfyxw7Y/UPHybHT9u1I/AAAAAAAAA6c/ZQt3D2HMlBY/s1600/VisionBook8.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More craft room ideas<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8l0QNxF4BdM/UPHyb2weLnI/AAAAAAAAA6o/NJeer6V4HVc/s1600/VisionBook10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8l0QNxF4BdM/UPHyb2weLnI/AAAAAAAAA6o/NJeer6V4HVc/s1600/VisionBook10.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture inserts, tabs and stickers (came w/ the journaling pack)<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xiYBg5iQ_lI/UPHycZ78rfI/AAAAAAAAA60/lL-A4tLHSrw/s1600/VisionBook11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xiYBg5iQ_lI/UPHycZ78rfI/AAAAAAAAA60/lL-A4tLHSrw/s1600/VisionBook11.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More goodies with the journaling pack<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I'm set to document and fill my Crafts Vision Book for 2013. Stay tuned as I add more ideas and inspiration for my crafting world. What's your vision for this new year?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
The 2013 Crafts vision book was featured over at...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2013/01/tuesday-confessional-features.html" title="Crafty Confessions"><img alt="Crafty Confessions" src="http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd474/Macy_Moon/BigDealCCButton_zpsc4044e41.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Happy Crafting,</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-691502241014400812013-01-01T18:40:00.003-05:002013-01-02T10:49:00.187-05:00God's "Forever-ness"This is my take on God's "Forever-ness" in my "truth" graphic.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u_uzNfuLWWA/UORWhCznYTI/AAAAAAAAA0E/K5_Y9tFbeZ8/s1600/God's+Forever-ness2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u_uzNfuLWWA/UORWhCznYTI/AAAAAAAAA0E/K5_Y9tFbeZ8/s640/God's+Forever-ness2.jpg" width="590" /></a></div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"></a><br />
<br />
<br />
Gabriella Daisy - <a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/">http://www.GabriellaDaisy.com</a><br />
The Scent of Heaven Candle Co. - <a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/">http://www.TshccBoutique.com</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u_uzNfuLWWA/UORWhCznYTI/AAAAAAAAA0E/K5_Y9tFbeZ8/s1600/God's+Forever-ness2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div>
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-9826908574386327252012-12-13T19:39:00.001-05:002013-01-01T23:43:39.393-05:00Christmas Gifts Under the Tree<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OqeV8h1V-aY/UOO60Sr7WrI/AAAAAAAAAzw/StfOvBA1T94/s1600/desktopChristmasTree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OqeV8h1V-aY/UOO60Sr7WrI/AAAAAAAAAzw/StfOvBA1T94/s1600/desktopChristmasTree.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="userContent">It's Christmas here at Gabriella Daisy. And there are already gifts under the tree: Love, Hope, Dreams and more.</span><br />
<span class="userContent"></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" width="200" /><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-27396304416224044752012-11-22T09:46:00.000-05:002012-11-22T10:53:04.587-05:00Why I Like Thanksgiving<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kwGdE5Xr08/UK47k3IltmI/AAAAAAAAAys/8rQsc5Ep8MY/s1600/copyImage-795250.jpeg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5813649673443194466" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kwGdE5Xr08/UK47k3IltmI/AAAAAAAAAys/8rQsc5Ep8MY/s320/copyImage-795250.jpeg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays of the year. The autumn colors have set in, weather temperatures have cooled off, its the opening day to the Christmas season and I get to... (wait for it)...</div>
<br />
1. Eat delicious food ... for several days<br />
2. Take off from work...for several days<br />
3. Sleep in... for several days<br />
4. Shop for good deals<br />
5. Put up the Christmas tree<br />
6. Watch football - ROLL TIDE!<br />
7. Enjoy friends and family<br />
8. Create new craft projects<br />
9. Lounge in my PJs <br />
10. Catch up on reading on my Nook<br />
<br />
What do you enjoy most about Thanksgiving?<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Thanksgiving,<br />
Gabriella Daisy<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/">http://www.GabriellaDaisy.com</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- presentation ends here --> Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-37683582838556296542012-11-10T10:14:00.001-05:002012-11-10T10:14:27.532-05:00My Favorite Paper Things 2012Ok, Oprah has her favorite things, so why can't I have my own version of My Favorite Paper Things? Alright, are you ready for the list? There's so much...Let's get started!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Scripture Candles" border="0" height="131" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/TSHCC.jpg" title="Sweet News Candles" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
The Scent of Heaven Candle Co.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="190" src="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/myCraftChannel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Craft Channel</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://confessionsofapaper-craftschick.blogspot.com/2010/12/rosette-christmas-tree.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" closure_uid_ampyfc="5" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2uR3tZ_2TM0/TQ1Ljk-kc9I/AAAAAAAAAXw/OlpTZ_1DIlI/s320/RosetteChristmasTree1Watermark.jpg" style="border: 4px solid rgb(250, 6, 87);" width="244" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosette Christmas Tree<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Memo Pad - Personalized with Your Name" height="231" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6682464/il_570xN.311120827.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Gabriella Daisy - Personalized Memo Pad</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<img height="226" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/archivers_intranet_production/event_images/627/medium/HolCreateABunch.jpg?1346845979" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Archiver's Card Workshop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"><img height="78" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/006/0/6682464/iusb_760x100.9740179_1nvt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Gabriella Daisy - My Favorite Paper Shop</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="http://www.archiversonline.com/ideas/albums-calendars-and-gifts-heidi-swapp-calendar-display-3835" target="_blank"></a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.archiversonline.com/ideas/albums-calendars-and-gifts-heidi-swapp-calendar-display-3835" target="_blank"><img height="331" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/archivers_intranet_production/idea_photos/3835/original/HSwapp_Calendar.jpg?1348161177" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.archiversonline.com/ideas/albums-calendars-and-gifts-heidi-swapp-calendar-display-3835" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Memory Display Stand - Calendar Display</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<br />
<img alt="Brown Trees - Small notepad w/ pen" height="299" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6682464/il_570xN.314994907.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">Gabriella Daisy - Small Notepad w/ Pen</a><br />
<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gQ4YZ4BwvBY/S4wDg8XSZAI/AAAAAAAAAJg/_exnuHY6gm0/s320/the+cinch.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cinch</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-77594458185655122522012-09-01T07:33:00.002-04:002013-01-01T23:48:58.837-05:00To Do List - FREE Printable<div style="text-align: justify;">
So much to do; so little time. Does anyone else run into this dilemma? I always find that I'm creating make-shift to do list on sticky notes and any other available paper. Then, I lose it. So, I decided to create my own official to do list print out. I'm sharing with you all, too. Click the pic to get your free to do list. Hopefully, this will help us to maintain some order. Enjoy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/GDToDoList.pdf" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hNf3xO6hpeg/UD6RO-_UkxI/AAAAAAAAAx8/u9F2ki5hy0A/s1600/GDToDoList.jpg" /> To Do List, Click Here!</a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<img height="52" src="http://www.lhbbq.com/cpcc/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" width="200" /><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-69099980820547306392012-08-25T11:58:00.003-04:002012-08-26T10:16:16.109-04:00Free Mini Cards<div style="text-align: justify;">
So excited about these FREE (yes, free) mini cards. I enjoy all things paper, so I had no problem creating the OLD whimsical business card (below). I wanted something different, so I opted for a round card on a glossy cardstock. But that round, whimisical card is in the past now...its history. It's been replaced by a FREEBIE! I recently got an email from Etsy - they're hosting a promo along with Moo for <strong><a href="http://www.moo.com/share/sr92q5" target="_blank">free</a></strong> mini-moo cards. See more below pic...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj-yg2cKn54/UDj1NZDX1EI/AAAAAAAAAxA/rk2tl2N-5jA/s1600/Circle+Logo+Info+smaller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lj-yg2cKn54/UDj1NZDX1EI/AAAAAAAAAxA/rk2tl2N-5jA/s320/Circle+Logo+Info+smaller.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Somebody say <strong><a href="http://www.moo.com/share/sr92q5" target="_blank">FREE</a></strong>! That's my favorite 4-letter word. After getting the Etsy email about the free cards I whipped up another quick and fun design and uploaded it to the Moo site. Check these out. Aren't they lovely? Here's my print proof!</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0FOCOhaEJYQ/UDj6EiAkleI/AAAAAAAAAxo/0WHbyoBgxhU/s1600/MooMiniCardProof2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0FOCOhaEJYQ/UDj6EiAkleI/AAAAAAAAAxo/0WHbyoBgxhU/s1600/MooMiniCardProof2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the Gabriella Daisy shop: <a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/">http://www.GabriellaDaisy.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The cool thing is each card can have a different design. That's a nice option to have. That way you can include different pics of your products on each of your cards. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
Here's the link to Moo and also, you can get <strong>10% off</strong> too! <a href="http://www.moo.com/share/sr92q5">http://www.moo.com/share/sr92q5</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-1897211535256610932012-08-25T11:40:00.000-04:002012-08-25T11:40:38.568-04:00Graduate to Heaven...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a 4px="4px" e6e6e="e6e6e" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0J4SNTFCcWA/UDjxF_FlESI/AAAAAAAAAwk/W2qZz6qsLrw/s1600/heavenstairway.jpg" imageanchor="1" solid="solid" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img 4px="4px" border="0" e6e6e="e6e6e" height="300" solid="solid" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0J4SNTFCcWA/UDjxF_FlESI/AAAAAAAAAwk/W2qZz6qsLrw/s400/heavenstairway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Hey paper-lovers and bloggy fam,<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Thanks so much for everyone's support. I've been away for a while - 4 deaths of fam and a close friend over the last month. Which means Hubby and I have done quite a bit of traveling around to funeral, after funeral, after funeral, after funeral. But never the less, I find comfort in knowing that they're all in Heaven, singing, rejoicing and praising God. They graduated from life on earth to joy, peace and happiness in Heaven. </div>
<br />
<em>Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11a</em><br />
<em>To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: </em><br />
<em>A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;</em><br />
<em>A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;</em><br />
<em>A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;</em><br />
<em>A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;</em><br />
<em>A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;</em><br />
<em>A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;</em><br />
<em>A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.</em><br />
<em>He hath made every thing beautiful in his time...</em><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="border: 0px currentColor !important;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-34278251706107160692012-07-21T13:26:00.003-04:002012-07-21T13:34:17.491-04:00My Cupcake and Cookie WarsHey gang,<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I just had a week full of baking. Wow, and I had a lot of fun. Here's the catch: I don't really cook...matter of fact I don't remember the last time I actually cooked. My hubby is the chef here. He luuuuuuuvs to cook and he's pretty awesome at it too. Any hoo, I was invited to a recipe party and opted to bake my favorite cookies - chewy pecan supreme cookies. </div>
<br />
Hubby even bought me a cute little handheld mixer :o) .<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDlxCZ_Wo6w/UArhvtqb7wI/AAAAAAAAAvw/trjBCxdsR80/s1600/cupcakescookiewars1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDlxCZ_Wo6w/UArhvtqb7wI/AAAAAAAAAvw/trjBCxdsR80/s320/cupcakescookiewars1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">Here's the recipe: </span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">1. __1-1/2 sticks of butter, softened </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">2. __1 c. sugar </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">3. __1 c. flour </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">4. __1 tsp. cinnamon </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">5. __1 egg, separated </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">6. __1 tsp. vanilla extract </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">7. __1 c. pecans, finely chopped </span></div>
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">DIRECTIONS: With your electric mixer, cream butter until light. Add dry ingredients sifted together. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mix well. Spread in 18”x13” dish. Brush tops with egg whites, sprinkle liberally with pecans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until light brown. Cool, and then cut into desired shape.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYtBirFGYwk/UArkL0rkDLI/AAAAAAAAAwA/3hP_sf_qCFw/s1600/cupcakescookiewars3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYtBirFGYwk/UArkL0rkDLI/AAAAAAAAAwA/3hP_sf_qCFw/s320/cupcakescookiewars3.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I actually started out using my heart shaped cookie cutter, then realized that would waste too much of my yummy cookies. So, I used my handy pizza cutter to cut the big cookie into individual bars.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d9Z9gj962hM/UArkWkqlleI/AAAAAAAAAwI/wK_nG2qk3zY/s1600/cupcakescookiewars2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="319" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d9Z9gj962hM/UArkWkqlleI/AAAAAAAAAwI/wK_nG2qk3zY/s320/cupcakescookiewars2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I actually started out using my heart shaped cookie cutter, then realized that would waste too much of my yummy cookies. So, I used my handy pizza cutter to cut the big cookie into individual bars.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A few days later I had a luncheon at work (yes, I work full-time) and I baked cupcakes. Now, this was fun because I'd been wanting to make cupcakes for a while. I chose to make the mini sized cupcakes (that way I could eat 2 and not feel bad...gotta hold on to this size 6 that I achived over the last few months, LoL).</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51pKIGPUc_k/UArkzv6BWDI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/kTGtzE0j_3Y/s1600/cupcakescookiewars4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="231" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51pKIGPUc_k/UArkzv6BWDI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/kTGtzE0j_3Y/s320/cupcakescookiewars4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
These are butter pecan (made from the "cake in a box"). I added cream cheese icing and topped some with chopped pecans and others with candy butterflies. They were actually pretty yummy before I added the icing. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gggTzttfoOc/UArlBQHpNDI/AAAAAAAAAwY/5yA6nShcqwI/s1600/cupcakescookiewars5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gggTzttfoOc/UArlBQHpNDI/AAAAAAAAAwY/5yA6nShcqwI/s1600/cupcakescookiewars5.jpg" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-43004624641836945372012-06-27T18:44:00.000-04:002012-06-27T18:44:00.018-04:00Birthday Bash in Savannah<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Well, I had a bit more notice about this trip. We left on a Thursday headed to Savannah, GA. What a beautiful drive. I love seeing open fields, farms and animals. Love it! Keep in mind that hubby is very good at keeping secrets, so I had no details. We arrived and checked into the historic Marshall House in downtown Savannah. BEAUTIFUL! </div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="360" src="http://www.bedandbreakfastsofsavannah.com/files/254/header_MH_1.jpg" width="590" /></div>
</div>
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
We ate at B&D burgers – I enjoyed a turkey burger and hubby had a veggie burger. It was so good that we ate there 2 days in a row. Then we went out on my b’day date and ate at a Salt Water Grill on the water and we enjoyed tasty seafood. Umm, umm, umm. Of course, I did some shopping at some of the local shops. One that stood out was Nourish, a candle and soap shop. We also dropped by the City Market to shop, it’s more of a tourists type shopping place. Well, hubby disappeared one morning for about 30 minutes and came back with a mountain (yes, a mountain of gifts). But, before I could open any, there was a knock at the door. Who is it? It was a florist from Garden on the Square with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for me. Awwww. Now, back to the mountain of gifts. </div>
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCpuocmrmAk/T-o0x0CMOTI/AAAAAAAAAvk/QcmLa94JDEY/s1600/gift+mountain+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" rca="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCpuocmrmAk/T-o0x0CMOTI/AAAAAAAAAvk/QcmLa94JDEY/s400/gift+mountain+(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">
Mountain of gifts</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Like a kid, I got a lot of new clothes and shoes. Why? Because I recently lost about 15 lbs, and hubby wanted to make sure I looked good. I’m tooting my own horn here – beep, beep! I’m officially a size 6 again! Wooohooo, yeah, yippee! I’m so happy. Alrighty! So, the birthday bash in Savannah was a hit. We even tried out this pizza place where you get to make your own pizza from scratch. Yummy! As you can see we ate a lot of good food. Paula Deen’s, a staple in Savannah, is always nice for good eats, too. We dropped by River Street for candy and more site seeing and ate the famous pralines. They are good!<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img height="300" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gaytravel/1/0/W/T/-/-/River_Street_restaurants.JPG" width="400" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Views of River Street </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img height="300" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2386/2407103040_0e5a891c53_z.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Views of River Street </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img height="266" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3560/3533706375_f5387c0306_z.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Here’s a classic view of the many “Squares” that exist on each block in Savannah – small historic parks.</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-26474991777918801222012-06-21T11:42:00.001-04:002012-06-21T17:59:34.271-04:00Summer Treasures from Chattanooga<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #1f497d;"></span></b><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-22bkMKywjpI/T-NA9hvHCfI/AAAAAAAAAug/XgVAQQAGMqA/s1600/image001-765939.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="110" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5756516174481787378" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-22bkMKywjpI/T-NA9hvHCfI/AAAAAAAAAug/XgVAQQAGMqA/s400/image001-765939.jpg" width="550" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
Are you wondering where I’ve been? Well, let me tell you. My hubby left a sweet little note for me a few weeks ago, after he’d left for work. It wasn’t just any little note, but he actually purchased a notebook/journal (he knows I love journals). Anyway, he wrote the note in the journal telling me to “pack a bag” because we were leaving for a trip. Yipppeeee! I love traveling. I proceeded to pack my new 31 gifts bag with clothes for the weekend to a place unknown. Well, what do you know! We ended up in one of my favorite cities, Chattanooga. We stayed at The Chattanoogan hotel, where it is just lovely. We ate at a nice little restaurant where we had the typical southern, happy foods: collard greens, macaroni and cheese and salmon. Deee-lish! Then we headed over to the fun craft market to shop for different arts and crafts. So much fun! My husband is an awesome bar-be-cue genius, so we went to a bar-be-cue competition where there were more arts and crafts, kettle corn (my fave) and a whole pig roasting. Whoa – what a site! I had a blast! Finally, we made our way over to the North Shore and visited all of the neat shops – many support local artists. We had cute cupcakes, good Mexican food and even enjoyed the park. My favorite stop was Blue Skies – an eclectic artsy shop. This is where I found my summer treasure. I got this “Soar” memo board with butterfly magnets.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eGUOY_MSOZs/T-NA9tOG--I/AAAAAAAAAus/PQ3nPtfSeoY/s1600/image006-766910.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5756516177564597218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eGUOY_MSOZs/T-NA9tOG--I/AAAAAAAAAus/PQ3nPtfSeoY/s1600/image006-766910.png" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it, so sweet hubby bought it for me. It’s hanging on the wall in my craft room and I’ve been putting it to good use –I’ve added all of my craft show dates for the year, upcoming projects and works in progress, too. Now, that’s just a short breakdown of my summer treasures from Chattanooga. It was a beautiful trip. Stay tuned to find out where I went for my birthday bash. Hint: its further south than Chattanooga. I’m a true Southern girl.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=north+shore+chattanooga+pedestrain+bridge&view=detail&id=6A68361E9EAEA3A53526671832DCDC0D2327BAD4&first=71"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"></span></a></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6jV68nE3bQQ/T-NA-L6-X6I/AAAAAAAAAu4/CvYrT1zyj0g/s1600/image004-767944.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5756516185805840290" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6jV68nE3bQQ/T-NA-L6-X6I/AAAAAAAAAu4/CvYrT1zyj0g/s1600/image004-767944.jpg" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Walnut_Street_Bridge.jpg"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"></span></a></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ln4RIylox2Q/T-NA-ATBu1I/AAAAAAAAAvE/Q1Tro4edV4Q/s1600/image005-768724.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5756516182685498194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ln4RIylox2Q/T-NA-ATBu1I/AAAAAAAAAvE/Q1Tro4edV4Q/s1600/image005-768724.jpg" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy Facebook page and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
Happy Crafting,</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a></div>
</div>
Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-91878579725858728992012-05-04T07:05:00.000-04:002012-05-05T16:01:14.431-04:00Sweet News for Mother's Day<br />
I have SWEET NEWS to share:<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/candles1.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" mea="true" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/2011-MountUp.jpg" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:30, 31 kjv</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Now, that's really good news and worth sharing, too! This is a <a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/" target="_blank">"Sweet News"</a> candle and the scent is "Sunny Days", which is an <em>energizing</em> combo of lemongrass, patchouli, black currant and sugar cane. The beautifully, decorative labels were created by yours truly, me. This is an awesome Mother's Day gift, birthday gift, bridesmaid or "just because I was thinking about you" gift. Sweet news and a sweet scent all in one!</div>
<br />
Click the candle above to see more "Sweet News". I'm sure Mom would love it for Mother's Day or any other day that you choose to give. :o) <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/2011-Seeking.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" mea="true" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/2011-Seeking.jpg" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;" width="262" /></a> <a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/2011-GoodnessMercy.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" mea="true" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/images/gallery/2011-GoodnessMercy.jpg" style="border-bottom: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-left: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-right: #6e6e6e 4px solid; border-top: #6e6e6e 4px solid;" width="291" /></a></div>
<br />
Visit <a href="http://www.tshccboutique.com/" target="_blank">online </a>for more.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave comments, too. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-2057849940058826042012-04-02T00:00:00.000-04:002012-04-01T19:52:32.802-04:00I Can Do All Things!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Ever wondered if you could <em>really</em> do it?...If you could really accomplish your goal? Can I really tackle this dream, can I achieve it? Well, if you can believe it, then you can achieve it. Sometimes we all need a little encouragement - a little reminder that YES, we can do it! Here's how I encourage myself - I take a scripture and insert my name. This makes it personal. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" dea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zy5z9Ti_vfA/T3dr63vtcBI/AAAAAAAAAtc/bxVVFTh4x34/s1600/Phil+4.13+smaller.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
So, now ask yourself again. Can I do it? Sure you can. How do I know? Because Philippians 4:13 says so. I, you, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. How so? Because "we are more than conquerers" (Romans 8:37).</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="justify" style="text-align: left;">
</div>Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-28462805340951827802012-03-24T20:42:00.000-04:002012-03-31T19:05:34.218-04:00I've Been Chevron-ing<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Isn't this the cutest? I've been trying to create my own chevron patterns using a graphic editor program and I have finally found time and have succeeded (BTW: Success is sweet to the soul). I've been chevron-ing all day. I'm actually planning to use the design for some upcoming jotters that I'm creating. But, in the meantime I've added a bright pink chevron pattern to my logo (currently featured in my Etsy shop). </div>
<br />
<br />
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank"><img aea="true" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qHegRsSKC4s/T25ox1peYOI/AAAAAAAAAtE/Ag3uAMucDcY/s1600/Logo-Etsy+Chevron.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Now, on to the other little pretties. Spring has arrived and I wanted to create something with bright, warm Spring-like colors. These are my new chevrons that you'll be able to see soon on some of my new creations. I've created tiny patters, small patterns and regular wide chevrons, too. My favoites are the "growing" chevrons. These are the ones that seem to get larger as your eyes travel down the pattern. I even threw in a few Easter-inspired colors. </div>
<br />
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--5yg7jatkck/T25nY0z5iFI/AAAAAAAAAs0/MTQ-wdmWhFo/s1600/ChevronFun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--5yg7jatkck/T25nY0z5iFI/AAAAAAAAAs0/MTQ-wdmWhFo/s1600/ChevronFun.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wooohoooo! The chevrons were featured over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/showcase-saturday_31.html" title="Sumo's Sweet stuff"><img alt="Sumo's Sweet Stuff" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_nCRDW_biKk/Te0-RBxuHKI/AAAAAAAABGY/F9uHSNMBw20/featuredButton.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
If you like this post, head over to the Gabriella Daisy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriella-Daisy-unique-stationery-paper-goods/156503827792339" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and like us there. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983526215807601289.post-51212719182495081772012-03-10T19:12:00.001-05:002012-03-11T10:18:55.496-04:00I Dream of Paper<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div align="justify">
I like tea. It's comforting, soothing, relaxing and is great on a winter day or on the couch in front of the fireplace. That's nothing new - I've always liked tea, but what <em>is</em> new is my new love of mugs. Yes, I've been collecting mugs lately. My latest and greatest has an awesome quote on it that describes my life perfectly. Hubby and I went on a trip recently for a quick getaway and while doing a little local shopping I found the mug below.</div>
<div align="justify">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gNM0dcJgz6o/T1vu5Ec8VvI/AAAAAAAAAsM/M1RnNYDFT0A/s1600/I+Dream+of+Paper.JPG" yda="true" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My newest mug...added to the mug collection <br />
The quote: "Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one"<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I realized that while pursuing one dream another was being birthed. Yep, the birth of my paper dream. I dream of paper. But not <em>just</em> any paper. I dream of all kinds of paper: personalized stationery, notecards, memopads, notepads, journals and jotters, too. I can't stop dreaming, so I started making a few pieces for fun; for me. I even bought a new printer (and it prints nice and crisp, too). Then, I got really bold and decided to open an <a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">online shop</a>. Now, that was scary and exciting. I've not told anybody (other than my hubby and you guys) about the shop. I wanted to see how far I'd get without sales from family and friends. Well, to my surprise, quite a few items have sold and I'm still excited. I'm beginning to believe that following my paper dream may not have been such a bad idea at all. I received an order yesterday from Hawaii. Wowzers! That was very encouraging. So, why am I telling you this? To encourage you and tell you to keep dreaming, chase your dream and have fun while doing it. So, what's next for me? I plan to keep following my paper dream and see exactly where it'll take me. But in the next few weeks I will have completed my next endeavor - little chevron jotters (like the one in the pic above; behind the mug). </div>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-umDf0lS_lvQ/T1vvZmavPrI/AAAAAAAAAsU/CPkJ2NEs3fg/s1600/I+Dream+of+Paper2.JPG" yda="true" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My round business info card: I wanted to attach something to each product package (hence the hole at the top of the info card), but I didn't want to include the typical rectangular business card, so I chose a round shape. It has more character. <br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Stop by the <a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> and order something fun and feel free to email me if you have questions. I dream of paper. Tell me, what do <strong><em>you</em></strong> dream of?<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I Dream of Paper,<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gabrielladaisy.com/"><img height="52" src="http://www.tshccboutique.com/CPCC/Logo-GabriellaDaisy.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>Confessions of a Paper-Crafts Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371208512813695970noreply@blogger.com16