Friday, September 28, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

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Hello!  Well I had so much fun decorating a cello bag the other day, that I decided to try a paper bag today:)  I've been seeing so many cool spider web die cuts lately which inspired me to check out the Silhouette Online Store to see if they had any fun files!  

I found this awesome Corner Spider Web by Lori Whitlock~love her stuff! which went perfectly with this ADORABLE spider (I can't believe I just said that!) from the Your Next Stamp set Spooky Hello.  The sentiment comes from the YNS Trick or Treat set.  

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog every Friday to see lots of amazing Fun Friday projects from the DT!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a great weekend:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Spooky Hello and Trick or Treat
Paper:  Echo Park Paper Co. The Apothecary Emporium
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Corner Spider Web Silhouette File, Paper Bag, Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Color Throwdown #211!

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Hello!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this week the super sweet and talented Wanda Cullen is our hostess!  I thought these colors would be perfect for a fall tag and this is what I came up with:



I filled up a glassine bag with some yummy candy corn, and cut my tag with one of the Your Next Stamp Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set Dies.  I embossed the tag with the PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate and added some dp from the Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper Pad.  The darling images come from the Your Next Stamp Fall Globe Accessories Set~LOVE!!!   Here is a closer look at the tag:

We hope you'll play along with us this week!  Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE and make sure you check out the rest of the amazing DT projects while you're there!

My daughter and I have been nursing nasty colds this week.  I'm hoping we get better by Saturday because she has a big gymnastics meet this weekend in Daytona!  Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a healthy Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Fall Globe Accessories Set, PTI Tag Its #7
Paper:  PTI Kraft, White, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup dp
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Your Next Stamp Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Oval Nestabilities, Button Twine, Paper Doily, Mini Clothespin, Glassine Bag, Foam Squares
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Monday, September 24, 2012

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Color Throwdown #210~Sweet On You

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Hello!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge and this week Tammy has a beautiful inspiration picture and color combo for you!


I wanted to make another card for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing competition, and I thought this color combo would look great with this adorable TE digi image!  I used some beautiful shimmer white cardstock from PTI and the dp is a combo of My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland dp.  The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #69.  I will leave the complete recipe below.  

We hope you'll play along with us this week!  Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and check out the rest of the awesome DT creations while you're there!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Digi Image and Sentiment
Paper:  PTI Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Shimmer White Cardstock, MME The Sweetest Thing Bluebell and Winter Wonderland dp
Ink:  Copics, SU Bermuda Bay
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Button Baker's Twine, CB Snowflake Embossing Folder, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Bounty of Autumn

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Hello!  I wanted to share a card I made for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing competition:)  This sounds like such a fun contest and I have been a stalker of TE for years, so I thought I would take the plunge and go for it!  I put in an order for some stamps, but until I get them I have a couple of cards made with the awesome free digis!  For this card I used the beautiful basket of apples and sentiment.  The dp is Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup.  

 I'll be back tomorrow with another card that I combined with this week's Color Throwdown!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great day!

 Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Free Digis
Paper:  PTI Kraft, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup dp
Ink:  Copics, Ranger Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Fence Border Punch, SU Oval Punch, Twine, Ribbon, Brads, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares
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Friday, September 14, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

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Hello!  It's time for another Fun Friday at Your Next Stamp!  This month's theme is Trick or Treat, so I decided to make a fun and simple lollipop treat box:)  I found this template in the Silhouette Online Store called Party Favor Wrapper by Lori Whitlock, and thought it would be perfect for a lollipop treat holder!

I cut out the wrapper with Echo Park Paper Co. Happy Halloween dp and stamped my FAVORITE EVER Halloween sentiment from the YNS set Spooktacular, along with this adorable ghost from the same set.  I poked a hole on top of the wrapper for my lollipop stick and tied the bow around to keep it in place.  So simple and cute!

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see more awesome Halloween projects today!  

I am so glad that it's Friday.  Now that I'm homeschooling my daughter, I look forward to the weekends more than ever!  We did take a break today and hit a big Vera Bradley sale at our local Hallmark store which was fun;)  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Spooktacular
Paper:  PTI Echo Park Paper Co. Happy Halloween, PTI True Black
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Button, Licorice Baker's Twine, Party Favor Wrapper Template, Ribbon, Foam Squares
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Thursday, September 13, 2012

My Hubby's Birthday Card

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Howdy!  I wanted to share the birthday card I made for my hubby the other day:)  His birthday was on Tuesday (9/11) and this year I surprised him with Zac Brown Band tickets (floor level right in front of the stage~YAY!)  I thought this ADORABLE cowboy from Your Next Stamp named Nathan from the USA would go perfectly with his gift!  I colored him up with Copic markers, and used some Simple Stories Awesome dp.  The stars were cut with the Your Next Stamp Whimsy Star Layered Die Set which I adore:)   

I'll be back tomorrow with a fun Halloween treat idea from YNS!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Nathan from the USA, PTI sentiment
Paper:  PTI Kraft, SU More Mustard, Simple Stories Awesome dp
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink
Accessories:  Button, Twine, YNS Whimsy Star Layered Die Set, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Dies, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, Foam Squares
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Color Throwdown #209

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I can't tell you how happy this photo makes me:)  I just LOVE FALL!!!  We really don't have a fall in Florida, but that doesn't stop me from pulling out my pumpkins and leaves, and sunflowers, and cinnamon pumpkin candles, and scarecrows, etc.:)  Lynn picked out our gorgeous colors this week, and this is what I came up with:


I used this gorgeous wreath from the Verve set Harvest Blessings and the leaves are from the same set.  The sunflower is from the PTI Simple Sunflower Stamp Set with coordinating dies.  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Fall Elegance, and I used the Deconstructed Sketch #68 for my layout.  

Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see the rest of the stunning DT creations and to link your projects!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  PTI Simple Sunflower, Fall Elegance, Verve Harvest Blessings
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally
Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust, PTI Summer Sunrise, Copics
Accessories:  Gingham Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Button, Foam Squares
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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop!

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Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp September New Release Blog Hop!!!  We know you are just going to LOVE all the new stamps and dies and they are available NOW in the YNS Store!  The hop will run from today, until Monday, September 10th at midnight (EST). 

What’s a hop without prizes?!  We have 3 New Release Prize Packages hidden throughout the hop, so make sure you leave comments for your chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Tuesday, September 11th.

Onto my projects:


I made a fun little card and bookmark gift set using the adorable Ellie Loves to Read along with the new Love to Read Stamp Set, The Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, and the Whimsy Star Layered Die Set! 


I just love the Dr. Seuss quote that comes with this set, and the font is fabulous! 


The sentiment I used on my card is also part of the Love to Read set and aren't the shapes of those star dies gorgeous!  I ADORE the new layered die sets!!!  The dp is My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender.  

Karen is also offering some amazing Hop Specials!  There are several Bundle Deals, PLUS you get 15% off your order (Sept. 6-10) by using online code Sept15OFF!  Make sure you take advantage of these great deals!!!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Wendy's amazing blog, but before you go, don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to WIN!  Happy Hopping!

 Kerri

Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves to Read, Love to Read
Paper: SU Pink Pirouette, More Mustard, My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Your Next Stamp Whimsy Star Layered Die Set, Bookmark/Tag Layered Die Set, MFT Die-namics Faux Crochet Border Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Button, Twine, Velvet Ric-Rac
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Color Throwdown #208 PLUS A Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

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Hello!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this week our hostess is our newest DT member~Denise Marzec!  I just LOVE the inspiration picture she chose, and this is what I came up with:

This is a sneak peek of the new Reading Set and one of the new Bookmark/Tag Dies that will be available tomorrow from Your Next Stamp!  I made this bookmark for my daughter because she loves green and pink:)  

Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see more amazing samples from the DT and the Your Next Stamp Blog for more sneak peeks!

I'll be back tomorrow for the YNS New Release Blog Hop!  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Reading Set
Paper:  SU Melon Mambo, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Market Street
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Oval Nestabilities, YNS Die, Ribbon, Twine, Foam Squares, MFT Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Die
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday

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Hello!  Can you believe it's the last day of August???  That means that today is the last day of our August Fun Friday theme which is Birthdays/Celebrations!  I decided to use this ADORABLE YNS image named Sippy for my card today:)  The dp is some My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Tangerine, and the layout is MFTWSC86.  

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog for more fab projects today, and stay tuned for our new September theme which begins next week!  We also have a new release coming up next week Woot Woot!  

My BFF and I took our daughters to the Big Time Rush concert a couple of nights ago.  The girls had a blast, and I wanted to share this picture I took of them downtown.  


I always crack up when I see pictures of them together because my daughter (Avery) is 3 months OLDER than Ava who is on the left!  They are too cute:)

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and have a wonderful weekend! 

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Sippy
Paper:  PTI Berry Sorbet, Vintage Cream, MME The Sweetest Thing Tangerine
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, MFT Die-namics Medium Scallop Border Die, Prima Donna Petals
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Color Throwdown #207!

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Hello!  We have a new Color Throwdown for you this week, and this time, the fabulous Lori Tecler is our hostess:)  This color combo was perfect for some of my new dp, and this is what I came up with:


I used this super cute image from Your Next Stamp called Feather Duster Ellie, along with a sentiment from the same set.  Don't you just love her?!  The dp is a combination of Simple Stories Fabulous and My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender.  The layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch #66.

We hope you'll play along with us this week!  Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and check out the rest of the amazing DT samples while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  YNS Feather Duster Ellie
Paper:  PTI Vintage Cream, Simple Stories Fabulous, My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Button, Twine, Circle and Lacey Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Color Throwdown #206!

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Hello!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown, and this week I am the hostess:)  I just love the picture I chose for this challenge!  Aren't these flowers just gorgeous, and I love the color combination with the turquoise vase!  I decided to finally ink up my The Sweet Life stamp set from PTI along with Mega Gracious Vases, and this is what I came up with:


Very CAS!  I used the coordinating dies, stamped my images, and popped them up over an oval frame that I embossed with the SU Square Lattice Textured Impressions folder.  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Beautiful Butterflies.  

We hope you'll play along with us this week!  Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and while you're there make sure you check out the rest of the amazing DT creations!

Well, we had a wonderful vacation last week, and it's back to the real world this week.  I am actually home schooling my daughter this year which was a HUGE decision, but the first couple of days have gone pretty smoothly:)  By next year we hope to be living in a new house in a much better school district!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  PTI Sweet Life, Mega Gracious Vases, Beautiful Butterflies
Paper:  PTI White
Ink:  SU Cameo Coral, Pretty in Pink, PTI Berry Sorbet, SU Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black
Accessories:  SU Square Lattice EF, Oval Nestabilities, Foam Squares, PTI Dies
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Friday, August 10, 2012

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

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Hello!  In honor or Your Next Stamp's 3rd birthday, August Fun Fridays are all about Birthdays/Celebrations!  I decided to make a fun little treat box this week using this super cute template I found in the Silhouette Online Store called Box 3d Cupcake Tote by Lori Whitlock.  

I used Mini Cupcake Cutie with the matching Mini Cupcake Cutie Die.  This was my first time using a mini with the coordinating die, and all I can say is I'm HOOKED!  So simple and fun!  The sentiment comes from the YNS set Handwritten Sentiments.  

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog today for more amazing Fun Friday projects!  

I'm heading to the beach on vacation for a week.  It's been so hard to wait all summer for our vacation, but it's finally here~YAY!  Our last hurrah before school starts:)  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous Friday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Mini Cupcake Cutie, Handwritten Sentiments
Paper:  PTI Vintage Cream, My Mind's Eye Six by Six Happier dp, SU Pumpkin Pie
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Circle and Lacey Circle Nestabilities, CB Seeing Spots EF, YNS Mini Cupcake Cutie Die, Ribbon, Button, Twine, Foam Squares, 3d Cupcake Tote Template
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Color Throwdown #204!

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Hello!  It's time for another Color Throwdown, and this week the amazing Broni Holcombe is our hostess!  She chose this gorgeous dress as our inspiration and this is what I came up with:

I am drawn to all things cute and all things pumpkin, so when I saw this darling new release from All That Scraps called Punkin Beatrice, I had to have her!  This is the digi version, so I was able to enlarge her a little bit, and I printed out the sentiment.    The dp is My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Rosy and the layout is last week's MFTWSC81.

We hope you'll join us this week!  Just link your creations to the Color Throwdown Blog HERE, and make sure you check out the rest of the awesome DT creations while you're there!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and have a wonderful Wednesday:)

Kerri
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Monday, August 6, 2012

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Hello!  We have another special Blog Hop this month because Your Next Stamp is celebrating its 3rd Birthday!!!  We are so excited about this milestone, and we have some fun and ADORABLE projects to share with you today!

We are making this hop even more fun, because we have put together a scavenger hunt!  Each DT member and guest has a bold, colored letter on her blog.  Collect all the letters and unscramble them to find the special saying.  Once you do that, e-mail Karen at karen@yournextstamp.com and you will qualify for the $25 YNS shopping spree GRAND PRIZE!!!  

We also have 3 special new release prize packs hidden along the hop.  Just leave comments along the way to win!  

You have until August 9th at 12 midnight EST to play along and the winners will be announced August 10th on the YNS Blog!

Onto my projects:


First up I have a fun little back to school tote using this super cute Franfou image called Fab-u-licious!  I just LOVE IT!!!  This is so fun for school projects, or to congratulate someone on their new home!  I used the My Time Made Easy Tricky Treat Tote template and the dp is October Afternoon Schoolhouse.


In honor of this celebration, I also made a fun little birthdy card using the new Birthday Owl image!  I just ADORE this sentiment, and that owl is so stinkin' cute!  The dp is Doodlebug Design Inc. Cake & Ice Cream and the layout is the August Jen's Sketch For You To Try.  I also used one of the Your Next Stamp Ballon Trio Dies.  


As always we have some awesome specials at the YNS Store!  Everyone will receive a FREE scratch card with every purchase all month long or while supplies last!  Every card is a WINNER!



Also receive 25% off your order August 6th-August 10th!   Online code is HAPPY

Karen has just improved the YNS Store website, so make sure you check it out!  We now have larger thumbnails so you can see these adorable images even better!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Jen del Muro's fabulous blog, but before you go, don’t forget about the scavenger hunt!  My number is 3 Happy hopping!

Kerri
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!

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Hello!  We're getting ready for the party tomorrow as we have a special New Release Blog Hop to celebrate Your Next Stamp's 3rd Birthday!!!  I am so honored to have been on the DT since the beginning, and I just love these stamps more and more with each passing year!

Today I have a little sneak peek to share with you:)


We will be introducing a couple of new baby sets from the Heather Designs collection and this one is called Welcome Baby Images.  There is also a Welcome Baby Sentiments that coordinates with this set.  I decided to make a collection of baby tags using 5 of the images, along with some My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Madison Avenue dp.  

Make sure you check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see more sneak peeks today, and we hope you'll join us for the New Release Blog Hop on Monday!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a spectacular Sunday:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Welcome Baby Images
Paper:  PTI Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, SU Blush Blossom, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Madison Avenue
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  PTI Tag Sale #6, Oval Nestabilities, CB Seeing Spots EF, Twine, Double Ruffle Ribbon, Foam Squares
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Color Throwdown #203

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Hello!  We have a new Color Throwdown Challenge for you today, hosted by the fabulous Barbara Anders!    I decided to play with some of my new PTI goodies, and this is what I came up with:




I used the PTI sets Heart-2-Heart #6 and Trendy Tree Tops with coordinating dies.  I added some texture to the white layer using the PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, and add dots to the clouds with the Seeing Spots CB Embossing Folder.  


We hope you'll play along with us this week!  Just link your creations on the Color Throwdown Blog, and check out the rest of the amazing DT creations while you're there!


Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I have one more picture to leave you with:)



I'm so excited for these girls!  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
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Monday, July 30, 2012

International Gymnastics Federation~Sign a Petition!

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I was devastated last night for Jordyn Wieber, and the ridiculous 2 gymnast rule affected many more gymnasts from different countries.  I thought the Olympics was supposed to be about the best competing with the best!  If the World Champion, and AA gymnast who came in 4th place is not allowed to compete, then how can you say that the best were able to compete for the all around title!  Please join me in signing this petition and Go Team USA!



International Gymnastics Federation (FIG): No Limit On Gymnasts Allowed To Compete In All-Around


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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Color Throwdown #202

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Hello!  We have a gorgeous color combo for you this week at Color Throwdown, courtesy of the fabulous Tammy Hershberger.  


I made a fun little gift box for a friend of mine's daughter who will be one in a couple of weeks.  She is having a mermaid themed party, so I thought this adorable image from Your Next Stamp called Happy Days Mermaid would be perfect!





I used the Able Gable svg file from Perfect Presentation, and some dp from My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky.  The sentiment comes with this set.  I plan to fill this up with some hairbows for the birthday girl.  Now I just gotta get those made:)

Make sure you check out the Color Throwdown Blog to see the rest of the DT's amazing creations and to play along!  I'm heading out of town to spend a few days with my parents.  Today is my mom's birthday so Happy Birthday Mom!  

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
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