tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:27:18 +0000{stamping, paper crafting, and other random musings}http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/noreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)Blogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-5979307927942397890Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +00002010-03-14T13:51:28.611-06:00recipe cardsclose to my heartrecipesthan this DELICIOUS cheesecake...so I thought I'd share it with you all!  ;) Believe it or not, I found this recipe in the Feb/Mar 2010 edition of Healthy Cooking magazine.  Kinda ironic, I thought.  It apparently was given a makeover and so reduced the calories per serving a bit.  Honestly, I'd have never noticed...it's that good!  I pretty much followed the recipe as it was printed, but will http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/03/doesnt-get-much-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-6431111791029997466Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:09:00 +00002010-03-13T21:11:06.849-07:00RAKget wellvalentinemombirthdaySince my mojo seems to have gone on an {UNauthorized!} indefinite and rather untimely vacation **boo hoo hoo**, I thought I'd just pop in real quick and share some cards of others I thought you might enjoy...they sure make me smile to look at them anyway.   ;) First up is a Valentine RAK from my sweet bloggin' friend Barb.  I figured it was still within a month of Valentine's Day {just barely} http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/03/lotsa-eye-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-2792803261514806393Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +00002010-02-20T11:34:02.081-07:00birthdayunity stamp companymasculineMy oldest son {and first child} has developed a real passion for the written word --whether reading/studying famous works of literature, doggedly pursuing a career teaching writing to college students, or penning his own short stories {and personal notes in cards that never fail to either make me cry or laugh out loud}, he loves it!  And, oh, how I love him.  Well, it's his 24th birthday today (http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/written-words.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-7750365498447113192Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +00002010-02-19T09:07:03.367-07:00VerveLizzie Anne Designs sketch challengetaylored expressions sketch challengespellbindersI made this late last night and if I can get this posted in time, I think I'll be flyin' in just in time to add this to the other contenders over at Taylor's blog.  I nearly forgot, but I just had to try!!  She's celebrating her 100th sketch and is giving away a few sweet prizes.  Her stamps are soooo cute and I'm on too-tight a financial leash this year, so it'd sure be awesome to win some!  Herhttp://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/100-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-331223584397531967Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-02-16T08:55:00.667-07:00blog hopskipping stones designHello!  I'm soooo glad you stopped by today! Welcome to Skipping Stones Design's Blog Hop(e) for Haiti. If you just happened upon my blog today, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have come from the multi-talented Erin's blog. As a company, we wanted to do something to give back to the people who have been so devastated by the Haitian Earthquake. So http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/hope-for-haiti-blog-hop-its-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-8719159503421651300Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +00002010-02-14T18:33:23.036-07:00cuttlebugvalentinehero artssketchspellbinderssweet sunday sketch...with my sweet hubby. ;) Here's the card I made for him: I used a couple different stamps from Hero Arts, but altered the word "sweet" to make it say "tweet" {just seemed like the right thing to do here -lol} using a "T" from a little $2 set from We R Memory Keepers, all of which were found at Archiver's on our semi-annual girls' day out --what a fun day that was! ;D I used some Spica http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/love-is-tweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-3588729878506878816Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:33:00 +00002010-02-13T23:00:19.522-07:00valentinerandomsketchmojo mondayspellbindersPapertrey InkSo how's your weekend goin'?  Are you enjoying watching the Olympics? Do you have all your Valentine's Day cards and treats made?  If not, there's still tonight so you'd better get off the computer and get to work!  lol  ;) If you're a good mama like my friend Jeanne, you made your sweeties something like this.  But she's nicer than I am {at least this year -lol}. Me, well, I went for ultra http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/xoxo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-7397185475519469916Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:37:00 +00002010-02-14T15:35:11.849-07:00valentinesketchsketches by tamaraPapertrey InkmasculineI hope you're all looking forward to a fun weekend with nice weather!  Got any special plans for Valentine's Day?  Me neither. lol I've been working on my Valentine's Day cards though...and I'm finally done {so now I can get back to working on my thank yous AND a birthday card for a very special son of mine next Saturday}!  ;)   I was a regular card-makin' fool this week...drawing inspiration http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/you-make-me-hoppy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-774878535196500954Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +00002010-02-10T22:40:18.497-07:00blog hopskipping stones design********************************************************************Edited to add a very cool graphic AND a very important piece of information --please scroll down a few paragraphs and check out the wording in RED lettering. Thank you!!! ******************************************************************** On Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Skipping Stones Design will launch a very special blog http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/hope-for-haiti-blog-hop-coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-7921626544588737790Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:15:00 +00002010-02-07T15:28:41.417-07:00Vervesketchnestabilitiesmojo mondayYou really are!  ;)  Thanks so much for your kind comments on my recent cards.  I'm so thankful for all of you who visit my little blog, and especially for those of you who take the time to leave me a few words of encouragement.  It means so much to me.  ;) I hope you're having a nice weekend --whatever you're doing, wherever you are, and whatever the weather.  As for us, well, we're nestled http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/youre-so-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-107754657168265061Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:01:00 +00002010-02-06T01:36:10.870-07:00guest designercard patternsValentine's DaysketchspellbindersToday's the day!  It's my first time getting to play along with the talented ladies over at Card Patterns --woo hoo!!  {Do you think I'm just a little excited? lol}   Here's this week's fun sketch...I can see LOTS of possibilities for this one; do you?!: And here's what I did with it: I know the shimmer doesn't show up in the picture, but in real life it's really pretty.  On the white panel, http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/first-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-8931057191912134254Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:10:00 +00002010-02-04T21:41:24.708-07:00randomcard positioning systemssketchmy favorite thingsmasculineHello!  Hope you're all having a good week.  ;) My dad's been having some surgeries on his eyes since last summer, and I made this card for him after his first surgery: I think this Monsters Ink {from My Favorite Things} set is soooo cute, and this was the first time I'd had a chance to use it.  I stamped and cut both eyes out a second time, applied some Liquid Glass to them, and then placed http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/02/eyes-for-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-8791476030326032434Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:30:00 +00002010-01-29T19:46:18.168-07:00cuttlebugbirthdayunity stamp companyspellbindersPost-kids, that's feels like the story of my life.... My personal feeling is that with the birth of each child, moms should grow an extra arm {and perhaps some extra brains too}.  I think that would make all the difference.  Unfortunately God must not see it the same way, thus the perpetual runnin'-to-catch-up mode that I'm in.  I'm not at all suggesting that it's His fault...I'm just sayin'....http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/just-little-slow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-7272640260897982689Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:08:00 +00002010-01-28T20:29:10.693-07:00randombirthdayfamilyto make me someone get teary-eyed.... All my older kids somehow know just how to get to me, and over the years I've even framed some of their efforts.  Even my non-sentimental older son just penned out his "50 Out of Infinity Reasons [he loves me]" --some made me laugh, some were just plain fun, and some, well, you know {yes, I needed to wipe my eyes}.  More than they know, it does my mama's http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/50-more-reasons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-9211998601173319574Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:57:00 +00002010-01-28T15:05:05.943-07:00randombirthday...why this is going to be such a LONG post -- In case you don't frequent some of the best blogs in Blogland {but I haven't the slightest idea why you wouldn't}, or if by chance you were busy this weekend and not blogging, then you may have missed a very special occasion...well, it was for me anyway. ;)  What?  You haven't a clue as to what I'm referring to? Well, then, let me take this http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/50-reasons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-572957170518102408Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:47:00 +00002010-01-18T21:02:14.173-07:00unity stamp companyspellbindersHello again!  How was your Monday? Oh, while I have your attention, I just wanted to thank you ladies who take the time to leave me such sweet comments...even if I haven't had time to make it by your blog in a little while.  It really brightens my day.  Not that it's why you visit, but it's just a little bonus for me.  I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you.  ;) SO...one of thehttp://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/what-love-looks-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-6081912566195887448Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:17:00 +00002010-01-14T13:17:56.309-07:00randomI'm so glad you're here!  This isn't quite the post I thought I'd be making today, but it turns out it's much more valuable and important than any piece of artwork I could share.  By now I'm sure all of you know about the tragic earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday.  And aside from sending up prayers, I know not everyone is able to help...financially speaking.  But did you know that Ree (akahttp://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/help-for-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-7225359895819532386Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:39:00 +00002010-01-12T21:32:08.381-07:00VervecuttlebugrandombirthdaysketchnestabilitiesfamilyAre you surprised to see me back? ;)  I've been thinking about you this past month.  A lot.  But I told myself that I needed to get my life in order --meaning, spending less time on the computer and spending more time on the things I should be doing-- and so that's what I've been up to.  And stamping some too.  ;D  Oh, and with the new year I now have a strict budget to adhere to.  It's gonna http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2010/01/happy-birthday-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-1570801470075024555Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:46:00 +00002009-12-15T20:20:47.762-07:00stampendousrandomrecipe cardscornish heritage farmssewing projectsctmhHello!  I realize it's been a couple weeks since I last posted, but there just aren't enough hours in my days to get everything done I need to get done this next week.  I'm sure a lot of you are in the same position.  Until last night, I hadn't stamped in over two weeks --eek!-- and I haven't been visiting my favorite blogs much or leaving comments either {I'm sorry, ladies}.  It was great to http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/12/ya-just-never-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-819923992571021535Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:49:00 +00002010-02-04T21:50:11.900-07:00guest designerbirthdaynestabilitiesThanksgivingthanksChristmaslizzie anne designsWell, today's the day that I'm being featured as Lizzie Anne Designs' very first Guest Rockstar Stamper!  Kind of exciting...for me anyway. ;P  ***ETA:  I wrote this up for Wednesday but posted it just minutes before midnight, so it ended up having Tuesday's date on it rather than the intended Wednesday's date --sorry for any confusion.*** It's been so much fun creating cards with my http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/12/15-minutes-of-rockstar-fame.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-3391530417264074489Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-11-30T23:04:04.518-07:00randomnestabilitieslockhartIt's on my waistline!  Just kidding...though after Thanksgiving, I wouldn't be a bit surprised.  Actually, I did rather well in reigning in my urge to make a second pumpkin pie on Friday {the first one was gone Thursday evening...and my hubby didn't even have a piece --not that I minded because it just meant more for us oinkers, but I think something's seriously wrong with his taste buds because http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/11/so-did-you-all-survive-black-friday-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-9048981501313535189Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +00002009-11-27T19:57:19.668-07:00videoChristmasIn going through my email tonight, I discovered this site and thought I'd share their {very} short video clip with you.  I love their message and hope you will too.  ;)  Something to think about to be sure.... Thanks so much for the visit, and I hope you'll stop by again soon. Until then, many blessings to you! Christmas Change from Kujilana on Vimeo.http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/11/christmas-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-6550917970171869618Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:46:00 +00002009-11-29T15:13:42.243-07:00waltzingmouse stampsstamping bellacornish heritage farmsnestabilitiesThanksgivinglockhartlizzie anne designsHello again!  As I mentioned in my last post, I'm back with the Thanksgiving cards I made for our older kids.  I'm gonna have to come back later and edit in the details and include links because it's about time for our family to sit down and put to paper our reasons for thanksgiving.  And I was in such a rush to get these cards made and shipped out that I didn't have time to write down the http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/11/my-second-annual-thanksgiving-parade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-5588330142709579554Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +00002009-11-26T16:03:27.334-07:00RAKThanksgivingHello, and wishing a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving to my American friends today! Mimicking last year...we're having a very quiet holiday today, opting not to travel and instead just enjoy the simplicity of staying home, enjoying each other's company, eating a meal that somewhat resembles the traditional Thanksgiving feast {the pumpkin pie is my favorite part!}, and reflecting, in writing, http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/11/beautiful-raks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451436169504761927.post-8486375691728236620Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:40:00 +00002009-11-19T21:44:02.672-07:00stamping bellabirthdaySFYTTOr how about two?  With sprinkles or a cherry on top perhaps?  ;) My goodness, how quickly times passes!  It always feels that way for me, but at this time of year it feels like it's moving at warp speed.  I know it's been a couple weeks since I last posted, but I'm happy to say that I've been making a LOT of cards (yes, I'm sure that's a relative term...but I've made a LOT for me anyway, quite http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2009/11/care-for-muffin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (stampmonkey)8