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Cookbook Obsession

7 Nov

Okay, I'm putting this goal out here publicly so that I hopefully will stick to it.  Once my house is fully unpacked I plan to cook at least 2 new cookbook recipes a week... This is the current state of my cookbook shelves...and this is not including any of my monthly food magazines (Martha ... View Post

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Cheating for the second time….

6 Nov

So, yeah, 6 days in and I'm already running out of things to say... Actually, I have plenty to say but not enough time to get it all out....house posts, recipes, and project posts are coming soon, I promise! But today I'm cheating and taking the NaBloPoMo prompt: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 If ... View Post

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This one’s for the birds!

4 Nov

I can have the best intentions to unpack a few boxes when I get an occasional free hour but nothing derails me quite like bird-watching (or more accurately, bird and small mammal-watching). It's something that I've grown up with...my mom has always fed birds and taught me how to identify most of ... View Post

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Landscape beginnings…(now with photos!)

3 Nov

Well our house isn't unpacked yet but we've made some progress on landscaping!  Baby steps, I know. Pictures will have to come tomorrow (stupid getting dark early thing...) but so far we've got a weeping cherry tree "snow fountain" and a crepe myrtle "tuscarora" (thanks to house-warming gift ... View Post

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The importance of Goldilocks (pt. 1)

2 Nov

Sometimes, after a student finishes playing a piece in a lesson, I have this sudden urge to look him or her straight in the eyes with all the seriousness I can muster and say "well you didn't get it right this week...you might as well give up and quit now." Harsh?  Absolutely. Do I mean it? ... View Post

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Challenge Accepted!

1 Nov

Hello world!  It's been awhile...we've moved into the new house and are slowly (keyword: slowly) unpacking and settling in. With all the house stuff, I've been seriously neglecting this blog but hope to change that around this month!  I've decided to try the NaBloPoMo this month.  For those that ... View Post

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House Update!

21 Aug

Well we are officially one week away from settlement and it's amazing to see the daily changes taking place in the house!  Just today I saw our builder, the carpet layer, the tile layer, several electricians, the painter, the hardware installers, the kitchen installers, the plumber, and a house ... View Post

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They grow up so fast…

19 Aug

A break from house posts... Four years ago I started working with Debbie at the Performing Arts Camp through Shenandoah University.  She began harp studies with another teacher but switched to my studio at the start of her freshman year in high school.  This past evening she gave her senior harp ... View Post

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🎉🎉🎉 The December release from @mftstamps is now available and I’ve created two cards using the same cheerful Huge Hugs die with some help from that cute bird from @staceyyacula and sentiments from other sets in the release! 💚💙🖤 Head to my blog for more details and shop the new release!! ••• LINK - https://www.allthesparkle.com/mft1219/ (clickable link in profile) ••• #mftstamps #shakercard #interactivecard #allthesparklejfb #distressoxideinks #staceyyacula

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Dec 10

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Instagram post 2195889153474959916_586658445 🎉🎉🎉 The December release from @mftstamps is now available and I’ve created two cards using the same cheerful Huge Hugs die with some help from that cute bird from @staceyyacula and sentiments from other sets in the release! 💚💙🖤 Head to my blog for more details and shop the new release!!
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🎉🎉🎉 The December release from @concordand9th is here!!! I’m combining the cute new Special Delivery set with one of my all-time favorite sets, City Stacks, to create this fun watercolored scene! 🚚🌆❤️ Head to my blog for more details and check out the rest of the fabulous release!! ••• LINK - http://shrsl.com/209lo (clickable link in profile) ••• #concordand9th #allthesparklejfb #watercolor #watercolour #distressinks #danielsmith #danielsmithwatercolors #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram

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Dec 9

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Instagram post 2195196313686177084_586658445 🎉🎉🎉 The December release from @concordand9th is here!!! I’m combining the cute new Special Delivery set with one of my all-time favorite sets, City Stacks, to create this fun watercolored scene! 🚚🌆❤️ Head to my blog for more details and check out the rest of the fabulous release!!
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Have you seen the new @juliancharlton collection over at @purpleoniondesigns?! I just love these quirky little silhouette stamps (that fox 😍!) and they’re perfect for pairing with an ink-blended background! 🐿❤️🦊 Head to my blog for more details and don’t forget to take advantage of Purple Onion Design’s fantastic 25% off sale through the 13th!! ••• LINK - https://www.allthesparkle.com/pod1219/ (clickable link in profile) ••• #purpleoniondesigns #purpleonion #juliancharlton #allthesparklejfb #distressoxide #distressoxideinks #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #thedailymarker30day

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Dec 9

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Instagram post 2195106304484221807_586658445 Have you seen the new @juliancharlton collection over at @purpleoniondesigns?! I just love these quirky little silhouette stamps (that fox 😍!) and they’re perfect for pairing with an ink-blended background! 🐿❤️🦊 Head to my blog for more details and don’t forget to take advantage of Purple Onion Design’s fantastic 25% off sale through the 13th!!
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🐝🐝🐝 Honey Bee Stamps is celebrating their annual 12 Days of Christmas and I’m honored to be day 7! I used the pretty poinsettia stencil and a little ink blending to create this moody Christmas card! ❤️ Head to the blog for all the details and make sure to check out all 12 days for lots of holiday inspiration!! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 ••• LINK - https://blog.honeybeestamps.com/12-days-of-christmas-moody-magic-of-christmas/ (clickable link in profile) ••• @honeybeestamps #honeybeestamps #stencil #glimmerpaste @tonicstudios #allthesparklejfb #christmascard #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #distressoxideinks

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Instagram post 2194507033124807533_586658445 🐝🐝🐝 Honey Bee Stamps is celebrating their annual 12 Days of Christmas and I’m honored to be day 7! I used the pretty poinsettia stencil and a little ink blending to create this moody Christmas card! ❤️ Head to the blog for all the details and make sure to check out all 12 days for lots of holiday inspiration!! 🎅🏻🎄🎁
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🎉🎉🎉 Have you seen the gorgeous new ink colors from @altenewllc yet? I’ve combined two of the color sets for this card and I love the way they work together! Head to my blog to hop along for a chance to win gift cards at every hop stop! 💜💛💜 ••• LINK - https://www.allthesparkle.com/althop1219/ (clickable link in profile) ••• #altenew #altenewinks #allthesparklejfb #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #card

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Dec 7

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Instagram post 2193729165071602957_586658445 🎉🎉🎉 Have you seen the gorgeous new ink colors from @altenewllc yet?  I’ve combined two of the color sets for this card and I love the way they work together! Head to my blog to hop along for a chance to win gift cards at every hop stop! 💜💛💜
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🎉🎉🎉 The December Valentine’s release from @waffleflowercrafts is here and it is packed with adorable critters like these cute mice from @cassieloizeaux! 🐭❤️🐭 Head over to my blog for more details and hop along for the chance to win a gift card to #waffleflowercrafts! ••• LINK - https://www.allthesparkle.com/wfhop1219/ (clickable link in profile) ••• #waffleflower #allthesparklejfb #distressoxideinks #copics #copicmarkers #thedailymarker30day #cassieloizeaux

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Instagram post 2192292483277353742_586658445 🎉🎉🎉 The December Valentine’s release from @waffleflowercrafts is here and it is packed with adorable critters like these cute mice from @cassieloizeaux! 🐭❤️🐭 Head over to my blog for more details and hop along for the chance to win a gift card to #waffleflowercrafts!
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You can’t help but start your day with a smile when you wake up to something as goofy as this pup! 🤣🤪😂 #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltie @rogueandgambit297

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Instagram post 2190840601082152246_586658445 You can’t help but start your day with a smile when you wake up to something as goofy as this pup! 🤣🤪😂 #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltie @rogueandgambit297

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The December My Monthly Hero Kit from @heroarts is now available!! One World has a variety of images just waiting to be colored with your favorite mediums! I’m sharing two cards here: first is a very CAS card featuring smaller images from the kit and the second is a colored pencil card using the main kit image! Head over to my blog for more details and a chance to win a $50 gift card to Hero Arts and snag your kit before they sell out!! ••• LINK - http://shrsl.com/1zo4m (clickable link in profile) ••• #heroarts #mymonthlyhero #allthesparklejfb #polychromos #copicmarkers #copic #thedailymarker30day

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Dec 2

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Instagram post 2190185724140193623_586658445 The December My Monthly Hero Kit from @heroarts is now available!! One World has a variety of images just waiting to be colored with your favorite mediums! I’m sharing two cards here: first is a very CAS card featuring smaller images from the kit and the second is a colored pencil card using the main kit image! Head over to my blog for more details and a chance to win a $50 gift card to Hero Arts and snag your kit before they sell out!!
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A new Lawn Fawnatics challenge starts today and I’m guessing it’s going to be a REALLY popular one! 😉 Break out your favorite critter stamps and deck them out in holiday style! ❄️🎄🎅🏻 I combined two of my favorite holiday critter sets to create this musical Christmas caroling scene! 🎵🦀🐧🐠🎶 ••• LINK - https://www.allthesparkle.com/lfch66/ (clickable link in profile) ••• @lawnfawn #lawnfawn #lawnfawnatics #thedailymarker30day #copicmarkers #copic #copics #christmascard #allthesparklejfb #cardmaking #distressoxideinks #cardmakersofinstagram

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Dec 2

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Instagram post 2190114862414215646_586658445 A new Lawn Fawnatics challenge starts today and I’m guessing it’s going to be a REALLY popular one! 😉 Break out your favorite critter stamps and deck them out in holiday style! ❄️🎄🎅🏻 I combined two of my favorite holiday critter sets to create this musical Christmas caroling scene! 🎵🦀🐧🐠🎶
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@lawnfawn #lawnfawn #lawnfawnatics #thedailymarker30day #copicmarkers #copic #copics #christmascard #allthesparklejfb #cardmaking #distressoxideinks #cardmakersofinstagram
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I design for several companies because I truly love their products! Anything I recommend on my blog is something that I genuinely love and regularly use. I do not get paid for product reviews and I will never recommend a product that I do not like or would not use.

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