August 19th, 2008
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.
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August 18th, 2008
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.
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August 15th, 2008
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.
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August 14th, 2008
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.
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August 13th, 2008
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. 
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