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I pulled a Rose Ann last night. I got so wrapped up in the Olympics that I didn’t get a thing done. I have several cards on my to-do list. I sat at my craft desk with all my supplies out but did just that - sit there. Misty May and Kerry Walsh had a very suspenseful second match, for the first half of it anyway. At least I have something to share. The Falmouth Road Race release the race photos through MarathonFoto. I am thinking about buying one print because I have everything to scrapbook this but a photo. hehe. Of course they take this photo while you are on the hardest hill which is during the last 1/4 mile of the race. Yes, it was still this crowded at the end. We were definitely just a number.

Not flattering but who looks that marvelous after running 7 miles? I’ve been neglecting my strength training lately so I decided to try something new to get pumped. I purchased Yoga for Runners by Kimberley Fowler, which is a Nike+ workout available on iTunes. I really like it so I decided to splurge on her Yoga for Athletes DVD. It was only $25 and is an hour long workout. I don’t like to lift weights so Yoga and Pilates are usually the best thing for me.

I will let you know how I like it when it comes in the mail. I’m big on yoga and I really enjoy Kimberley Fowler’s style. She gets that athletes aren’t always the crazy contortionist types that some yoga instructors expect you to be.

As some of you know, I had some blog issues over the weekend. Some of you couldn’t comment. I think I have fixed it. You should be able to comment without any problems. I guess I will find out if no one comments today. Today’s card was sent out over the weekend. I made it for my friend Tracy, who took on the task of driving our group of runners to the Falmouth Road Race last weekend. She is a saint. I apologize for the rough photos.

I had it in my brain to use my Stampin’ Up Tag punch. It’s been sitting around for a bit unloved. Most of my punches have just been sitting around. Hmmmm…sounds like a WTUI Wednesday project. I used up some of the DCWV patterned paper lying around too. I guess the spending freeze is working out for my stash!

you’re too kind elements: Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages, Spring Moss cardstock, Aqua Mist ink and ribbon, and DCWV patterned paper.

Today brings another Stamp Something Challenge. Woohoo! This week’s challenge was to create something with a summer theme. You could stamp a card, alter something or anything creative you could come up with. So, I chose to alter something. I had this IKEA Malm mirror lying around forever. I’ve been meaning to alter it. I just didn’t have any good ideas. When this challenge was issued, this just popped into my head. So, I present to you my Seashell Mirror. Make sure you visit the other DT’s samples!

I took the nekkid Malm mirror and painted it with Delta Ceramacoat Blissfull Blue Acrylic Paint. I put on two coats. Then, I used my Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Beach set and my stampamajig to stamp the shells and sentiment in Whisper White Craft ink. I sprinkled Winter White embossing powder over the ink and heat set. Easy peasy and quick!

seashell mirror elements: IKEA Malm Mirror, Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Beach stamp set, Winter White embossing powder, Whisper White Kraft ink, and Delta Blissful Blue acrylic paint.

I was having some side stitch issues during my run on Tuesday so I decided to take last night off to give my body some rest. Since I didn’t go out for my run and Kenny was working, I had an extra hour to be craft-productive. I did work out for me. I made three cards last night and sketched out one other. Two are being sent to undisclosed locations but the one below is heading to a friend of ours who just had his gall bladder taken out.

I really don’t like working with Real Red ink. It’s miserable. It doesn’t dry. I need to put a Palette red on my shopping list. I still have stamping money left in my Paypal account which will go toward some new goodies but once it’s gone….my spending freeze begins. I really want to whittle the stash. I think that I can get all 100 of my Christmas cards mostly out of my stash which makes me feel good.

get well turtle elements: Papertrey Ink Pond Life Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up Night of Navy and Bashful Blue ink and cardstock, Real Red ink, and Michael’s ribbon and brads.

I’ve been so lucky lately to receive some beautiful thank you cards from some incredibly talented stamping ladies. The first is a 3×3 card I received from Denise to thank me for hosting a recent Stamp Something Challenge. Thanks Denise!

The second is a super cute thank you card I received from Brea. I really love the embossed “thank you” on the card. Thanks Brea!

After my run last night, I had every intention of being productive but Kenny came home from work early so we just vegged out. It was great watching Michael Phelps win his historic gold. I managed to stay up to watch some of the women’s gymnastics. It’s too bad they couldn’t hold it together for the gold. But silver is still good.