Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Be on the Lookout--New Products Featured in Blog Hop!
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Digital Ron!
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Labels: My Digital Studio
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas


and the annual letter. I write the letter and Bubba adds his comments on the side. I've italicized his words in this version:Happy Winter to all! December 09
What a year! Life is certainly not boring since I met Bubba. We still look at each other once in a while in amazement and say “Can you believe we’re married?” Yet, married life fits us—our way. The winter was pretty uneventful, other than a few road trips for Bubba when I kicked him out so he could have some time to himself. He traveled to Tennessee twice, once on his own and once to visit a friend. Ah, Tennessee. The land of roadside BBQ, country music, and hotel rooms that can comfortably fit me and one other dude.
“Stamping area” is SaraSpeak for the entire basement is a stamping area. What she needed most was to get away from me?
Over the summer, we worked on the house, but also found time to celebrate Bubba’s 40th birthday at a local BBQ joint, BBQ joint? 3 Michelin Star restaurant is more like it. That stuff is awesome!
visit my brother in law’s family cottage, and generally have fun. Unfortunately, Ron (one of the guys that live with us), broke his left hip and spent three months in the hospital and nursing home. We were sure glad to have him back home, even though it meant sleepless nights for Bubba (as Ron needs frequent assistance at night). Ron is almost back to his old independence, so we are thankful to that. In July, Bubba bought a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic and found a new passion-riding the road. The bike is really fun and has brought out a whole new side of me. Okay…maybe not “new” but it has certainly enhanced what was already there. In August, he rode from Neenah to Laramie, WY, while Don and I followed in the Urban Assault Vehicle. We reached Salt Lake City just in time for my annual Stampin’ Up! Convention, where I learned new techniques, had fun, and celebrated a hobby I love. Bubba and Don went sightseeing and to movies. Bubba discovered his all-time favorite restaurant- ACME Burgers. He was speechless as he read the menu, because he couldn’t decide which one to get!
As my 11th year at the Menominee Indian Middle School started, I had a quiet place to go home to, a job I loved, and my face all over the TV in a WEAC commercial. My kids (present and past) loved that their teacher was on TV, so it was worth the make-up and acting. In November, my school was named a NASSP Met Life Breakthrough School, which is a national honor to school that have made significant gains in achievement. Finally, we are being recognized for the improvements we have made as a staff. She’s being modest and downplaying the achievements of her school. The school is one of four in the nation to be named a school of excellence. It is because of the hard work of teachers like Sara that those kids have a real chance in life. I’m both proud and humbled by the work Sara does.
I hope this letter finds you and yours happy and healthy! And I’m competing for my second fantasy football title this weekend. Which I will no doubt win.
Wishing you health, strength, and life in the new year!
Sara and Bubba
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Christmas Basket of Warmth
Friday, December 18, 2009
Digital Scrapbooking Don!
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Simple, yet Sweet Wrapping
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Labels: 3D, altered items, Big Shot, Holidays, pictures
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Vintage Stenciling for Christmas Cheer
To create the words, I had a huge problem. First, I only had Whisper White Decor Element Vinyl, which looked goofy with the vintage feel of the tiles. Second, I needed something for the bottom of the tile. I love the peace and joy from the Join the Cheer Die, so I used the words, but as a reverse stencil:
The final step was to put the tile in the oven at 250 degrees for about 20 minutes to heat set the ink.
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Labels: 3D, altered items, Big Shot, Decor Elements, Holidays, Home Decor, pictures, process, tips and techniques











