Fun with Serendipity Squares!

15/06/2011 by ukmaryanne

HERE is the article by scrappystickyinkymess

   

For MORE serendipity squares examples do a Google image search - there are so many ideas out there.

'til next time, 


Con

From the Mouth of Babes

 The Lord's Prayer by 2-year Old

 

Here I Am Lord

Sliding Pop-Up Card
Create a card that moves,
pops and stands all at once
with this sliding pop-up technique

splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials
is one of my Favorite Sites
for learning how to make special cards and
other non-cards.

There is usually a YouTube link too.

The tutorials for the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters is at Kim Score's blog under the free tutorials section. 

 

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy

This is a great project for using your PUNCHES.

Go to Kim's page to see how to you these pieces to create Raggedy Andy!

'til next time, 

Con

I pray that today you will find peace in your heart.

Graduation!

My daughter Michelle just graduated from RVC with a AAS!  We are so proud of her.  She works full-time, is a wife, a mother, and is expecting a new baby...  and she is going to start a new job (for the same hospital) which will utilize her newly acquired skills - coding. We attended an evening graduation and had a party for her on Saturday.  Lots of Food!!!

The card was a "standing" card so I didn't put it in an envelop.  It had an opening for a picture so I selected a picture of her when she was 3 years old.  I added a graduation cap (looked great on it) and a border trim around the picture.  It was a Martha Steward card kit.

On the back of the card....

You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you're both breathless.
They crash.  They hit the rooftop.
You patch and comfort, adjust and teach them.
Finally they are airborne...
They need more string and you keep letting it out.
But with each twist of the ball of twine,
there is a sadness that goes with joy.
The kite becomes more distant,
and you know it won't be long
before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you two together
and will soar as it is meant to soar, free and alone.
Only then do you know that you did your job.

Thru all the years of laughter and tears…We are so thankful that God chose us to be your Parents.
You ARE the gift from what our dreams have come true.

To our dear child of God
And with all our Love… Congratulations on your receiving your AAS – RVC 2012!
Dad & Mom

Rolled up and attached to the card (like a diploma)

May 18, 2012
GRADUATION is a time
For feeling very proud,
For thinking lots of lovely thoughts
And saying them out loud.
It's a time for feeling love
About to overflow,
And to let our daughter, know…

Young woman, our daughter,
Our joy and our heart,
You taught us love unconditional
from that first moment in our arms.
It seems just yesterday
that we held your frightened little hand,
as you started preschool
and made new friends.
The world sees the woman you have grown to be,
with her charm and her smile, and own personality.
But behind that young woman, we will always see,
Our beautiful daughter, our child, our baby.

We are so very proud of you for being who you are,
For making something of yourself, you have come so far.
Just remember that God is always with you
In everything you choose to do.
So we lift you up to our Lord
And we pray that all your dreams come true.

You are dearly loved by the ones who love you.
Follow your heart wherever it takes you,
and be Happy
Life is brief and very fragile
and only loaned to us for a while.
Wake up every morning with the thought
that something wonderful is about to happen.
And as you continue to learn
Remember we will always be there for you

Thru all the years of laughter and tears
We are so thankful that God chose us to be your Parents.
You are an inspiration.
You ARE the gift from what our dreams have come…

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE has come full circle
For you are now the parent, a mother, who will teach
Her children the meaning of dedication and
The importance of a good education.

Congratulations to our dear child of God
And with all our Love…

Dad & Mom

Interactive Spinner Card




I adore www.splitcoaststampers.com!  I've been using this site for many years now.

I would like to direct your attention to All about the Challenges page.   A challenge is simply an invitation to make a card!  

If you don't want to "make a card" and join their challenge - THAT'S OK...but what you can do is LEARN from their challenges.  You can review their suggested sketches and then see what members have loaded up (using their vision of what that sketch challenge is).  I strongly recommend this.  

They do challenges for Cards and for Scrapbooks!

ENJOY and have FUN while LEARNING...



'til next time,


Con

I am just started using Pinterest.  At this point and time, I am not sure how it will work out for me.  I'll let you know;)

 My Pinterest

GIVEAWAY! HURRY TO ENTER!

Hello everyone! This is a great giveaway.  I encourage everyone to enter or at least look the site over;)

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SPINNER CARD w/Catherine Pooler!

We are waiting patiently for our second grandson to arrive...any day now;) So exciting! The parents are considering "Warren" to be his name.  I like it. Our first grandson is going to register for preschool tomorrow.  Time is going way too fast.  I remember him being just a baby.  

We have had high temperatures in the 100s w/no rain since May.... these last two weeks however have produced two storms - the first knocking out our power for 12 hours! We desperately needed the rain but oh what a storm! Our temps are still high and we might get one more big storm. I just pray that nobody gets hurt.

I have caught the Pinterest bug;)  If you are a friend of mine on Facebook you can go to my Pinterest site or just look me up under Connie Kahl.  

Good luck on trying to win the giveaway.  I have already entered and hope to win one for myself.

'til next time,

Con

Time Together Matters!

I saw this cute box pop-up card and thought, "Hey, if I like this card then my two (2) other subscribers would like this too!"

ENJOY...

This tutorial is from Buffalo Stamps:  "...unique rubber stamping and scrap-booking store that is jammed packed with all the latest and greatest in the industry...."

www.buffalostamps.com

www.buffalostampsandstuff.blogspot.com 

and on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buffalo-Stamps/194696693901936

GIFT BOX POP-UP CARD

Everyday Matters

Check out this cute blog-site; EVERYDAY MATTERS!  They have cute ideas.

A Great Tradition - Reading to our children and letting them read to us!

Try to maintain the family closeness that seems so evasive as our kids start growing/getting older - remember that the clock keeps ticking. 

Planning a family night takes effort, but the payoff is well worth the time! 

It places a strong value on time together, and in itself is a lesson to the whole family, "time together matters!". Build some "traditions" that will help keep your family close. Looking back on family night will be a great memory for everyone. Not to mention the impact it will have today, to bring your family in a little closer and enjoy each others company now, while you are all under the same roof. Your family will remember these traditions that kept you close. And they will probably plan those kinds of family nights for their families in the future ;)

'til next time,




Con

Nutrition and Prayer....

Nutrition and Prayer is something I believe we should all do daily.  Our body is the temple for our Spirit and prayer sustains us like food does.  What a great combination!  I find myself reminding myself of this daily.  I have bad eating habits and I NEED to start some good ones.  I use to work for a food company for almost 10 years.  I understand how to read a label for ingredients and for nutrition.  I also know that food companies are not always ethical either.  I know from experience the simpler and from scratch is the best way to go.  This is the same way with prayer... God isn't looking for grandeur and big fancy words; He just wants to hear from us;)  I am a procrastinator too especially with exercise.  With fibromyalgia, lupus and arthritis some days are a challenge.  I do have  a membership downtown and I've only gone a handful of times; this needs to change too.  I need champions to tell me to get off my fat, lazy .........!!!!  I need you all to be my cheerleaders -  to keep me on my toes. I need to get fit and start feeling better.  I have another grandson coming soon.  So if you can pray for me I would sure appreciate it, thanks......

 

I would like my husband to build  a prayer kneeler for me. I've asked him and he said, "My honey-do list is too long."  Guess I would just have to wait and be patient.  I'm the type of person who can read and pray anytime of the day and anywhere.  Sometimes though... I need to focus more and that is when I would like a kneeler.  I suppose I could purchase an ergonomic fabric knee chair and just use a slanted shelf on the wall to hold my Bible or other books....

How to Make A Wood Movable Home Prayer Kneeler

I have been adding new friends on my Facebook Page - crafters of a types:  Yarn, Bead Jewelry, and of course, Paper-crafting.  It seems a lot of blogs and stores have their own sites now.  I guess you could "blog hop" that way too.  I have eliminated some of my personal acquaintances (just cleaning up who sees what) and now I have more people who don't know me compared to who do!  I eventually will clean up the crafter ones too after I've explored them to see if they are a match for what I am looking for.

Who's in the Kitchen with Uma....

Getting all the ingredients together

Adding the chicken stock

 Adding potatoes

I have been spending time with my Grandson in the kitchen; he likes to help out. The other day we made Bob's Sauerkraut Soup together.  My grandson had a blast!  It is a recipe from my good friend and great cook/baker (as well as our Village's Chief of Police).  It is really good soup!! If you like sauerkraut you need to give it a try.

Bob's Sauerkraut Soup

1 lb smoked Polish Sausage - cut in /12 " pieces (I used smoke kielbasa)
5 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed (I didn't peel mine)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots - cut in 1/4" slices (I used pre-cut fresh carrots)
3 cans (14 1/2 oz) Chicken Broth (I used MSG free, one large boxed fat-free and one large boxed reduced sodium)
1 can (32 oz) Sauerkraut - Rinsed & Drained (I drained mine, but didn't rinse; I prefer Frank's)
1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste

In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat - cover and simmer 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Yummy soup!

Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well.  Return to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes longer.

If thinner soup is desired add add additional water or chicken broth.

yields 8 - 10  servings; 2 1/2 quarts



  
Healthy Tip...Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)

Many people look at Quinoa and confuse it for some sort of grain, but it is actually a seed that originates from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa was grown over 5000 years ago by the Incas people. It was known as the “the mother grain” in their language. It was a such an important part of the Inca culture, that every year the Inca king would plant the first row of Quinoa with a solid gold spade. The entire ancient Inca civilization spanning from the coast of Chile all the way to the snow capped peaks of the Peruvian Andes was fed by this amazing tiny little seed. (I love trivia!)

I have been watching Grain Fusion with Chef Brad.  He has a great series on "super grains" and one of them I just bought and need to use, QUINOA. 

I found this great site by the Quinoa Corporation.  Quinoa comes in white, red, and the most hard to find...black.  Just a few examples of easy quinoa recipes using cooked quinoa: salads, meatloaf/burgers, breakfast cereal, stir fry, stew, and bread. 

Quinoa Nutrition: The most Protein of any grain, great source of vitamins & minerals. Quinoa nutrition has more benefits than most people know about. Other than being a complete protein with nine essential amino acids, it is loaded with calcium, dietary fiber, iron, and phosphorus. Magnesium which is also abundant in Quinoa has been recognized for being beneficial for relaxing blood vessels. Magnesium, along with riboflavin, appears to benefit those who suffer from headaches, even migraines. Manganese joins with copper to form an enzyme which guards against cell damage caused by free radicals.

For more nutritional information go to http://quinoanutrition.info/

Cooking Quinoa: Simple to cook, like rice. Cooked quinoa looks a bit like couscous, but is more substantial and slightly crunchy.    Prep & Cook Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook time. To Soak or Not to Soak: It usually works well either way. Most quinoa that you buy in stores has been pre-rinsed and dried, but I'm a bit anal, so I soak it 5 minutes just in case, to loosen up any residue of saponin, or dust or chaff that remains. Skip soaking if you like, but always rinse quinoa. 

I purchased a rice cooker awhile back and am going to try to make it in there. all you do is add the grain and water - cover and press start...so simple!  WELL IT WORKED! and the quinoa tasted great and I didn't add any salt or other flavorings.  This way I can use it in a couple of dishes. I am so happy that it turned out. Hopefully tomorrow I can use some of it in a meatloaf.  I was going to do it for tonight's meal but everyone wanted grilled chicken and brats.

 

I thought this quote was just right for me!

'til next time,

Con

Music & Mini Waterfall Photo Album

Mini Waterfall Photo Album






My Playlists

I haven't worked on these Playlists for a long time. I hope you enjoy them. You can see where my tastes follow and don't see a song I would like send me a note. I like Christian, 70, 80, 90s music, Billy-rock, Music soundtracks...  Some of these could still be added to;)


http://pl.st/p/15750935307
mostly Christian


http://pl.st/p/15821367563
 mostly softer, movie soundtrack, older tunes




http://pl.st/p/15942104587
 70, 80, 90s



http://pl.st/p/16264474891
 70, 80, 90s



http://pl.st/p/16264944395
70, 80, 90s

This is for all the strong ladies who have been through a lot in life and survived!! Say this out loud "I am strong because I know weakness. I am compassionate because I have experienced suffering. I am alive because I am a fighter. I am wise because I have been foolish. I can laugh because I have known sadness. I can love because I have known loss... you are a strong woman who has weathered the storm but still loves to dance in the rain!

 

 Gina K. Designs

I am sure you will enjoy going through Gina K Designs website and Stamp TV!  I know that I do...

 

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

a new me.

A new year.
A chance to try again. A chance to get it right.
I don't know what it is about the turning of that calendar page

but it always makes me stop and reflect about the past year.

And every year, I feel the same way.

I think, "I'm glad that year is over, I hope this one will be better."
Better? Better how?

 - Gina K.

Better?  Better how?... so readers, what do you think?  How can we make this a better year?  for us, others, ... its an interesting question and I wonder, "How will I answer this one?"...

'til next time,

Con

 

Ribbon Pull Card

PLEASE VISIT MY  OTHER BLOG SITE:   Crafty Caring Friends.   

I put different posts on both blogs depended upon my mood.  I originally started with Crafty Caring Friends and made Crafty Caring Friends 2 by mistake:)   Sounds just like me!

Isn't this a great idea for a card! I hope you liked the tutorial I found... 

RIBBON PULL CARD

I hope all who see this will feel like making one

and if you do please share it with us by posting a link to your card!

PUNCHES:
I recently purchased some punches on her SU site.  Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can adhere punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. I look for great product on my friend's Stampin' Up site.  I enjoy looking at the Clearance and Sale Items. If you don't already have a Stampin' Up representative you can check out Jeannie's page HERE.

My friend, Jeannie Kinney, also has her own blog  and business:  Creative Connections.

She can also be found on FACEBOOK.

I thought you might enjoy Jeannie's Playlist too...

ELIZABETH, ILLINOIS

a great place to visit and shop

I recently toured the historic 1876 Historical Banwarth House located at 408 E Sycamore St; Elizabeth, IL 61028.  I enjoyed the tour and became a member.  I have already made one hat.  I sewed it by hand so don't look too close.  It was my first big sewing project since high school.  It was very fun.

"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD."                                                -Psalm 25:4-7

'til next time, 

Con

Really Reasonable Ribbon's 2-yr Anniversary GIVEAWAY

Shrinky Dinks DIY - The Awesome Web Show

   

Right away - and BAM I have great news of another giveaway!

REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON'S RAMBLING'S 

2-yr Anniversary Blog!

You can ENTER HERE! 

The huge collection of merchandise below (valued at over $75)

 

The Blogoversary Giveaway will be opened until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, 1/25. The winner will be announced on REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON'S RAMBLING'S  on Thursday, 1/26. The winner will be selected randomly from the list of entries.  Be sure to check back on 1/26 to see if you are the lucky winner. Good Luck to all including me!

Really Reasonable Ribbon's website can be found HERE.  Happy Browsing! 

Here is a nice reading magazine chocked full of information for the area I live in:  Northwest Quarterly.  HERE is an ARCHIVE of past issues.

"God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?""               -Hebrews 13:5-6

'til next time,

Con