tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49059493665918226732024-03-14T06:59:13.830-07:00Charlie's RoomCharlie LaBontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001299644868212955noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905949366591822673.post-74223105681501673302014-04-14T06:35:00.003-07:002014-04-14T06:37:58.434-07:00April's Cup of the Month<div align="center">
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Featuring Graphic 45's Biotical Tea Collection.<br />
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If you have a cup that has an inter-changeable center, look to your scrapbooking supplies and change it up each month. Most have a template that you can pull out and use to make your new look.</div>
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I love doing this every month. Give you a new cup and you did not have to spend money on a new look (well not much anyway). Celebrate each month by changing up your look. Love this!!<br />
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Charlie LaBontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001299644868212955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905949366591822673.post-35560408532878964372014-01-25T14:01:00.000-08:002014-01-25T14:01:01.037-08:00Autumn turned 2!<div align="center">
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This past December, our Grand Daughter turned 2 years old. What a hoot she is. Autumn is full of life and attitude!. She has 2 older brothers to keep up with, so she has to be tough and just as fast as they are. Yet, there is this sweet little girl side of her that just makes me want to snuggle with her all day long. Love her to pieces.</div>
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She was not so sure about that cake but then she got her fingers in it and YUMMY happened. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All week long we will be celebrating the 4th of July. I hope you see lots of fun ideas and techniques. Remember to leave a comment on every blog and then on FB. We will track them and on Sunday, July 7th, we will pick a winner. I am the second to the last stop. From here you will go to our Face Book page and leave your final comment. We will pick at random from all the winners that follow the rules</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did not have all the cool papers the other Design Team Members had. I only had the stickers to work with and cardstock. So I made a mini album and used lots of inks, utee, distress paints, embossing powders.......so many products. Let's take a look...........</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My flowers are from Petaloo. I dipped them in hot clear UTEE and let them cool. The results are really awesome. The front of the album design was used with a stencil from Wendy Veechi and her Studio 490 Line. The paint if White Linen from Dylusions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The stencil used on the left side is from the Dylusions Collection. Using White Linen Dylusions paint, I sprayed it on the red cardstock. On the left is corrugate paper that I painted white using Picket Fence Distress paint. The I used some of the other colors out of the Dylusions line and sprayed over the white. Not real happy with the way it turned out but then, you learn as you go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the back side of the corrugated page, I covered it using Claudine Hellmuth Gesso because I did not want any of the color tobleed through to the other side. I finished using Distress Paints from Tim Holzt line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The page on the left was made by mistake....lol. Again I was messing around with a piece of canvas and wanted to see what different layers would do with each other. First, I used embossing paste to cover the canvas. Then I used a blue distress paint and then to make the stars, I took white paint and using a stamp that was a small star, I stamped the image on the blue section. For the red sections, I used another distress paint, allowing the embossing paste to be the white stripes. Honestly, I did not like the look and took some white Gesso, and tried to cover it up and the end result I loved!. Messy background but I could still see my flag. Then, using one of the Dylusions Stamps, I used embossing paste to create the images. After letting it dry, I played with Distress Stains and love how the flowers turned out. Using the same procedure, I made the image for "always remember" and took black paint and daubed a bit here and there and then smeared it. It was fun playing with all the different mediums, not that I could reproduce the end result, but it was the fun of experimenting that mattered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tore card stock pieces to make the page on the left and then sprayed with Dylusions ink to give it that washed out look. I also played with some of Wendy Veechi stencils in the back ground. The frame is from Ranger out of their Inkssentials line. Using the melting pot, I heated up some UTEE and added Red, White and blue embossing powders. Careful not to stir too much, I then poured the UTEE into the frame and let it cool. Then I stamped using the word HOME onto the cooled embossing enamel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The page on the left was time consuming but I love the end result. After coloring my frame from Petaloo, I used embossing ink to cover all the ridges inside of the frame. Next, I used blue embossing powder to cover the ink and tapped gently to get all of the excess off. I heated the embossing powder until it was melted and allowed to cool off a bit. Next, using an embossing ink pen, I carefully covered every other ridge and then applied the red embossing powder, heated/melted the powder and allowed it to cool. Final step was using the embossing ink pen again, I covered all of the remaining ridges and applied white embossing powder and heated/melted it and allowed it to cool. I glued on the frame and then added half pearl beads inside the frame work. The flowers are from Petaloo and I dipped them in hot UTEE and gave them a glazed look. Again, experimenting and having fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This are my final pages and I played with the back of the corrugated page using Gesso to seal the paper. After is dried, I used embossing paste and stencils to make the flowers. All the products used are in the store for your buying pleasure...hehehe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to say that I am so glad this is NOT going to be a kit. I could not remember everything I did and the instructions would be a nightmare to make....lol. This was for fun and I learned a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I plan on giving this to my Son who served in the United States Army for 8 years. I am very proud of him and want him to have a piece of his history to pass down to his children. </span></div>
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She is growing up so fast. This photo was taken on May 26th 2013. The last time we saw Autumn, she was just learning to walk. Now, she is running! What a doll, if I say so myself. Love this little girl with all my heart.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a few days ago, I was walking around my yard taking in all the new spring blooms. I have a rather large yard and did not notice right away that this tree had bloomed. As I round the corner and looked up, I immediately burst into tears, and not just the little dribble, but a full on cry. I sat down in front of that tree and let the tears flow. Uncontrolled. This was the first time in 6 years that this tree had bloomed. I started this tree from a seedling and planted is straight out of a 5 gallon pot. So, why did this bring me to such an immediate emotional state? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1988 - We moved to a small farm in Olympia WA. I had been to a horse barn the week before Christmas and heard a story about a horse that was 3 hours away. I was told he needed a new home and the young woman that owned him could not afford to keep him any longer and was about to lose ownership because she was not current on her board bill. I agreed to go take a look at him, the price was right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sjan (Shawn) as I now call him, was standing there in a 4 x 8 box stall in cross ties. There was not enough room for him to move. He was standing in so much feces and urine, it made me sick. He had hardly any mane or tail and he was so malnourished. You could see all of his joints and every rib he had. His coat was dull in color and I noticed that his skin did not look right but I was so over whelmed that I did not look any closer. I knew right then I could not leave him there. If for any other reason, I was taking him home with me to have him put down. He was that bad. I loaded him in my trailer and paid the young lady her fee and left. As I drove down the road, I called animal protective services and reported the facility. It was appalling, simply put. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I called my vet and told him I was on my way home and needed him to stop by my place and help me with this horse. He told me that it would be the day after Christmas before he could come by. I looked at this horse and cried. On closer inspection (in the light) I could see bumps all over his back, masses of them. On his legs were mounds of yellow eggs (Bot Flies) and they were in a abundance. When a horse licks himself or itches himself with his mouth, the eggs dislodge and enter their digestive system via their mouth. They poop out the larva and the cycle starts all over, after the larva have fed on the insides of the horse. As for the bumps in his back, those were warbles, another fly that is indicative in cows, not horses. Those were larva working their way through his body to hatch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All I could do was put him in a stall and feed him, it was the least I could do. What broke my heart was that he was so gentle and he had such a spark in his eye, he just did not have the energy to act like a normal horse. Food, water and a pat on his head and I headed into the house for the night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas morning, I went out and tended to him in his stall. Gave him fresh bedding, food and water. Another pat on the head and I went about my other chores. That evening, I did the same thing. He just stood there looking at me those big eyes. Then he nickered at me and my heart broke again. I hoped he did not realize that the vet was coming in the morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next morning the vet arrived and he looked him over and agreed with my assessment. He was heavily invested and his digestive system was compromised and there was absolutely no guarantee he could make it through the winter. BUT... the vet wanted to try because he saw the same thing I was seeing in his eyes. So, we embarked on a 2 year struggle to get him well. First, we shaved him right down to his bare skin. I then burned all the hair to kill the eggs that were mixed up in the mess. Then the vet started a worming process that would go on for the next 12 months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first year was spent getting him healthy and weight on him but that proved to be a challenge. With his system so messed up I could not feed him the rich foods he needed to get weight on his bones. It was even a challenge to get him to eat. At the end of the first year, once we had him all cleaned up (and that was an ugly mess, I will leave out the details) he started to show interest in eating so we increased his food and the quality of this food. Slowly he started to put on good weight and showed signed of a good coat of hair as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His spirits were up, his mane and tail were looking so much better and his coat started to get a nice shine. He had to learn to stand still while being bathed, getting his feet trimmed and just general grooming. At year 3, he went under saddle. There we found out some more about his mental issues</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He had been "stalled whipped". That is a process of teaching young colts primarily, to stand in one spot in the stall while the person in there was cleaning or feeding them. Colts have a strong spirit and can be a bit to handle if you are not paying attention. Well, stall whipping is a process where they whip the front legs of a horse to get their attention. Repeated abuse of this caused a lot of issues later on and I was now dealing with them. I would not allow the reins to dangle around his legs because he would freak out very badly and darn near kill me and himself in the process. Back to square one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We worked on his legs. Moving things over them and around them, touching him at every inch with every object we could fine. We encouraged him to be still and that everything was going to be ok. It took me months to get him to the point that I could bridle him up and allow the reins to dangle beneath his chin and bump his legs. This is important because if you drop your reins and you have to reach down to get them, you do not want your horse freaking out at the same time. Slowly he trusted me and what I was doing. Slowly we gained ground. Now, back to the saddle. Surprising, this was easy for him. No fuss or muss, I was so surprised. We started trail riding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went on many trail rides, competitive rides, camping, to the ocean and a few horse shows. We played a game all the time (well several games). He would come running into the pasture blowing, like Arabian horses do, and I would blow back at him and run for the nearest tree. If I do not take cover, he would run me over. So, I ran from tree to tree blowing at him while he prances and blew back at me and then he would neigh to so loudly. I would laugh and when I was tired, he still want to play but got use to when Mom said NO. He would nudge me and I would give him a treat. It did not take long for him to even learn the word. If I wanted him from the bottom of the pasture, I would yell "treat" at him and he would come running!! Save me from walking my sorry ass down the hill to get him.. lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2005, I made the very painful decision to sell all of my horses and yes, Sjan was one of them. That was the hardest thing I had to do. I could no longer ride and it was not fair to him to just stand around. He needed companionship and he needed to be working. He was at his best when he was kept busy. I took him to a trainer and asked that she find him a good home. I said my good byes and left. I refused to cry. After a long drive home, I parked the trailer and went in the house and kept myself busy.. I was not going to cry. I was not going to cry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two weeks later, I got the call the a family wanted to buy him and they were so excited. I drove back up north and visited their farm and the facility he would be living in and gave my blessings. They had a young daughter that wanted to learn to ride and he was gentle enough for her and yet the husband wanted a stout horse that he could ride and feel like he has substance beneath him and Sjan was perfect for that as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sjan is 23 years old in this picture. Who would have thought that would be possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I visited them often and short of a chandelier, that horse had everything he could ever have needed. It was almost overkill but I would rather that he have that then the way I found him. They loved him as much as I did. I made the right decision for them both. We have kept in contact over the past several years, until lately. I have hesitated to call them and ask why, a part of me knew and I did not want to hear it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, what does this have to do with the blooming tree? Well, I brought that tree with me from the farm when we sold it and I planted it that same year. In 3 years time that tree was huge but it never bloomed. This spring it did. When I saw that tree, an over whelming feeling and emotion took over that I never thought that I would never experience. Sjan had passed. I knew if for sure, right then and there. Those blossoms spoke to me. He was gone. I sat beneath that tree and cried. I finally mourned him in so many ways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mourned for him for the bad start in life and for all the bad treatment. I mourned for the days that we would play, ride or just spend time grooming. I mourned for the decision of having to let him go. I mourned for his passing. All I have now are my memories. I will cherish them for the rest of my life.</span> </div>
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I<span style="font-size: large;"> found this cabinet, while out looking at collectible and antique items, several months back. It has been hanging around since. I know when I found it I wanted to make a really cool but functional display case for my store and some of the goodies I carry. All I needed was just the right paper. Along came </span><a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1-dsh--Major-Brands-cln-Graphic-45/Categories.bok?ncat=1-+Major+Brands&ncat1=Graphic+45" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Graphic 45</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and their newest release, </span><a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1703/Graphic-45--dsh--French/Detail.bok?xcategory=1-+Major+Brands%3AGraphic+45" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">French Country</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. The colors were perfect because the cabinet was painted in a soft green and then distressed with a darker green. I really like the colors and did not want to have to repaint the entire thing. French Country filled the bill. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok it is looking better but you need to see some of the close ups. I spent some time on the</span><a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-364/Graphic-45--dsh--Staples/Detail.bok?xcategory=Ribbons+and+Flowers" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #990000;">metal flowers</span></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> from Graphic 45. I used several different embossing powders to color them and fit them in with the paper line. I also used sprays from the </span><a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-Ribbons-and-Flowers-cln-Petaloo-Flowers/Categories.bok?ncat=Ribbons+and+Flowers&ncat1=Petaloo+Flowers" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Petaloo</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> line. I fussy cut the Rooster and placed him against the mesh so that he sat back off the front of the door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cluster is on the top of the cabinet. Using Red and Sea Foam white and Celery embossing powders, I wanted to pick up colors from the paper flower collection in the French Country line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cluster is on the left side of the door. Using Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade embossing powders this flower went in with the Sunflower cluster from the paper line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few more pictures from the sides and other angles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love Graphic 45 paper! When I saw French Country, I sighed really big. The colors, patterns and theme are so beautiful. So.. I played. Here is my take on a layout using this beautiful paper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had so much fun making this album. A young lady that I work with is getting married this June (actually they got married in Las Vegas in December..hehe) and they are such a sweet couple to know. Nils is in the Army and is so far away, yet close enough for Elena to fly to see him on long weekends. We had her bridal shower recently and she is so not comfortable in large groups. So nice so see such sweetness. This album will give her something to documents special moments and keep for years to come.</span></span></div>
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I love this picture. It has such a statement if you really look at it. Near and Far...Coming and going... I am very proud of Nils and Elena. They have been apart and have never lost their love for each other. I wish them many blessings for their future. </div>
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Love playing with paints, embossing powders and bling. This paper line also fit right in with her colors. <br />
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I kept the embellishments light so that they did not over power the importance of the story. There is a story about the back side of the ribbon on the left page. I tattle on myself later on.<br />
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Love Corrugated paper. You can do so many things with it but for this I kept it very simple. But I can tell you I really wanted to ink, paint and mess it up... a lot!<br />
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Journaling cards are so cute in this collection. I love the softness of this entire collection.<br />
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I used one of Martha Stewarts photo corner cutting tools. Folded them and then taped them in place. Now all Elena has to do is slip in the photo and if she wants to change it out or move it, she can.<br />
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Elena's bridal invitation made for a perfect subject on the canvas page. I also used <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1091/Petaloo--dsh--Color-Me/Detail.bok?xcategory=1-+Major+Brands%3APetaloo+Flowers" target="_blank">Petaloo's Color me Crazy</a> Corner piece, coloring it to match her invitation.<br />
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Here is where I have to tattle on myself. I had cut the binder holes on the wrong side and having already put the paper and photo mat in place, I hid my boo boo by placing a nice big bow there. Now, tell me that you have never had to hide a mistake....lol<br />
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The album is our Sassy Chic Album</div>
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Once again the ladies from the design team have put together some great projects for you in this month's newsletter. Please take a look!<br />
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Charlie LaBontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001299644868212955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905949366591822673.post-85799275601229744582012-12-03T05:00:00.000-08:002012-12-03T05:00:06.194-08:00My Minds Eye: Follow Your Heart Layout
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We just got back from spending 3 days with my Son and his beautiful family. Brandon and Melanie are such wonderful parents and they have blessed Glenn and I with 3 wonder Grand Children. Logan and Ethan will 8 years old in 2 months and I am having a very hard time grasping just how fast time is flying. This past weekend we celebrated our Grand Daughter's birthday. Autumn Grace turned 1 year old on December 1st. She is such a sweet baby. We all say that but honestly, we know of some babies that are not so sweet but we love them none the less. Autumn smiles and giggles and gets into EVERY THING!. She surprised her Mom by laughing at me. What did I do to bring out such a reaction you ask?. Not a darn thing. Grandma's do not do anything to make their Grand Children laugh. Especially at themselves.....If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you ....lol</div>
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In this picture she is 6 month old. Barely being able to stand in this picture, she is walking and getting around quite well. She will be running any day now, I just know it.</div>
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Charlie LaBontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001299644868212955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905949366591822673.post-6519230637507368332012-11-27T06:59:00.000-08:002012-11-27T06:59:19.014-08:00Simple Stories Baby Steps Kit for The Hens Den<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple Stories Baby Steps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Grand Daughter turns 1 year old on December 1st and we have so many pictures, that this was a perfect kit to put together. Keeping the colors neutral, I used lots of ribbon, tags for marking special occasions and room for your journaling as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This kit is made using <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-5--dsh--Chic-Albums/Categories.bok?ncat=5+-+Chic+Albums" target="_blank">The Hens Den Classy Chic Album</a>. There are 8 pages to this album. That means you have 16 pages to document and tell your story, There are single photo pages and multiple photo pages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flowers are by <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-Ribbons-and-Flowers-cln-Petaloo-Flowers/Categories.bok?ncat=Ribbons+and+Flowers&ncat1=Petaloo+Flowers" target="_blank">Petaloo</a> and we carry a wide variety in the store for your other projects. The ribbon is from <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-Ribbons-and-Flowers-cln-May-Arts/Categories.bok?ncat=Ribbons+and+Flowers&ncat1=May+Arts" target="_blank">May Arts</a> and we have a large section in the store as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted the edges, this is optional for you. You can ink the edges as well. We have both products in the store. <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-Inks%2C-Powders-and-Paints-cln-Claudine-Hellmuth/Categories.bok?ncat=Inks%2C+Powders+and+Paints&ncat1=Claudine+Hellmuth" target="_blank">Claudine Hellmuth</a> and <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-Inks%2C-Powders-and-Paints-cln-Tim-Holtz/Categories.bok?ncat=Inks%2C+Powders+and+Paints&ncat1=Tim+Holtz" target="_blank">Tim Holtz</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">there is even some intricate cutting for you fussy cutters. The kit comes with full instructions and pre-cut pages. There are also extra tags that you can switch out to personalize the kit more to your liking. </span><br />
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The Hens Den is having a craft off between it Design Team Members. We like to leave their names out so that you can vote without knowing who the person is. This has been so much fun for the past few months. Todays challenge is using 7 gypsies Printer Try and Graphic 45's Happy Haunting Holloween Collection. </div>
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What a FUN challenge, and now I have a unique one-of-a-kind home decor piece. I have never done a printer tray project, but this was simply enjoyable. My advice is there are no rules. Just start. Don't be afraid to try things. I added elements and stickers to the outside of the box. You don't have to make everything fit in the boxes. I love adding pop dots to give the elements some dimension. If you have not tried a printer tray, get one today from The Hens Den. This is such a fun project and would make a great gift!<br />
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All I was allowed to play with were the stickers off the 12 x 12 sheet and one sheet from this paper line. I wanted more to play with but it was fun with the limitations that were set. It made me think about what I had in front of me and how could I tell a story with just the stickers and one sheet of paper. I would do this again in a heart beat. What a fun project.<br />
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Charlie LaBontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001299644868212955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905949366591822673.post-12854761664647880082012-10-06T15:29:00.003-07:002012-10-06T15:29:15.229-07:00Graphic 45 Happy Haunting Collection #2<div align="center">
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I am not much of a layout person but I really had fun with this one. I had recently attended Ranger U and fell in love with grunge board and embossing powders. I wanted to do something that would allow me to work with both mediums. I think it turned out pretty cool.</div>
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I used 2 of Tim Holtz's Alterations Sizzix dies. One was the Gothic Boo and the other one was the Word Play die. <br />
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I painted them black(using <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-442/Claudine-Hellmuth--dsh--Studio/Detail.bok?xcategory=Inks%2C+Powders+and+Paints" target="_blank">Claudine Hellmut's Studio Paint "Black</a>") and while the paint was still wet, I sprinkled <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1269/Ranger-Ink--dsh--Adirondack/Detail.bok?xcategory=Inks%2C+Powders+and+Paints" target="_blank">Adirondack Embossing Powder "Terra Cotta</a>" sparingly and heated the <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1268/Tim-Holtz--dsh--Idea-dsh-ology/Detail.bok?xcategory=1-+Major+Brands%3ATim+Holtz" target="_blank">grunge board</a> until the embossing powder had melted. During this process, the grunge board curles up but then it relaxes and lays flat. About the time it takes to get a good melt on the embossing powders. When everything was nice and cool, I painted the edges with Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Paint "Traditional Tan". <br />
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I just had to cut a gate in the fence line. It just begged to be opened. You can see that I used a bit of purple to give some other color to the layout. I used <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1053/Ranger-Ind--dsh--Distress/Detail.bok?xcategory=1-+Major+Brands%3ATim+Holtz" target="_blank">Tim Holtz's Distress Pen "Dusty Concord</a>" and Rock Candy Stickles for the greeting.</div>
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This will be a very cool decor that I can hang every Halloween now. Hummm.....it might even make a great gift.....</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I were at a car show in Long Beach WA. It is the weekend after Labor Day weekend that this small town gets so darn crowed, it amazes me every time we go that you can see anything at all. They call it "The Run to the End of the World". Hundreds of classic cars attend that show every year. If you are ever in the area, you should check it out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On our way back, we stopped at a "collectables" store and I fould this cute little blue chest. Not sure what I would do with it, but is was coming home with me</span>.</div>
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Summer seems to be coming to an end. Labor Day Weekend has always meant to me the last good 3 day summer weekend and then we move into the fall and winter. I wanted to spend the weekend doing something I love. CREATING. I wanted to do this with no schedule in mine, no project or deadline in mind. Just something for me. If it turned out, YEAH. It is ended up being a bomb, no biggie, it was for me and my use and no body would see it. Best way to go at something, no expectations.<br />
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I found this wall shelf at<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pole-Barn-Primitives/166019590075106" target="_blank"> Pole Barn Primitives</a> (my fav place to snoop) and knew I wanted to do something really cool with it. I took it home and stared at it for a while and then started looking at the paper I had and it came together. <br />
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I have this supply of music note paper (<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1105/Music-Notes-pages--dsh-/Detail.bok?xcategory=5+-+Chic+Albums" target="_blank">for sale at The Hens' Den</a>) and thought it would make a great foundation paper for the shelves and the inside walls of the shelf. Using <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-440/Claudine-Hellmuth--dsh--Studio/Detail.bok?xcategory=Glues+and+Adhesives" target="_blank">Claudine Hellmuth's</a> Studio Matt medium, it was a messy job but so FUN!!!. I love getting gooey.<br />
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I really needed to do something with the front. Adding flowers or ribbon would have made it look heavy and gaudy. I found in my personal stash the last piece of half pearl ribbon (word used loosely). There was not enough to do anything major with it but sticking with the "less is more" theory", I cut it into equal parts and centered in the middle of each shelf rim. The final result was rich and simple. So far, I am liking what I have going!!!!</div>
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I am so excited about this being on my wall. I am trying not to hurry with the pictures. I am not good at taking them anyway, so this part is hard. "SLOWING DOWN"....LOL. Not a part of my style.</div>
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It holds so much of my "stuff". I am so Happy and it really looks good on my wall. Everything is at each reach and is easy to see. LOVE LOVE LOVE . I was asked how long this took me. Well, this is how I measured the time: I watched The Hunger Games and then all 4 episodes of the Twighlight Series.....lolololololo</div>
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I wish the glare was not there. I tried taking so many pictures but without the overhead lighting and my flash, you would be looking at a very dark picture. Oh Well. <br />
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Take time to nurture your inner spirit. It does wonders for removing stress and setting your mind at ease. This project cleaned up my desk area so much, I have an even happier place to play now. I moved onto other project for a very big event that <a href="http://thehensdenteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Hens' Den Design Team</a> will be working on during the month of September for October debut. We will be playing with <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1168/Graphic-45--dsh--Happy/Detail.bok?xcategory=4+-+Themes%3AHalloween" target="_blank">Graphic 45's Happy Haunting Collection.</a> Be sure to stay tuned and watch our blog (<a href="http://thehensdenteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Hens' Den Team</a>) and our Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheHensDen" target="_blank">The Hens' Den</a>. Our October news letter will be a must have. Email us at <a href="mailto:info@thehensden.com">info@thehensden.com</a> and give us your email and we will make sure you get a copy. You will see so many wonderful projects using this wonderful line!!!.<br />
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We just want to say a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers new and old that came by and visited all of us at the Scrapbook Expo in Puyallup, WA this past weekend! It was so great to see so many names we recognized from your online orders or the familiar faces from Facebook!!<br />
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below is the fun cabinet that displays all things Tim Holtz!</div>
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We had such a great time meeting you and seeing you come in and many those that came back sometimes three and four times!!<br />
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We loved hearing your feedback about how much you loved the booth! We really work hard on making you feel at home there!!<br />
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Also a big thank you to our helpers Elisha - Cheri's daughter and Shavanna Cheri's mother in law. They were a great help in the booth! And of course Glenn who ran more product up when we sold out, he's such a huge support!!<br />
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Old Curiosity Shoppe</div>
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Alter projcet by<a href="http://charlielabonte.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Charlie LaBonte</a></div>
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I found myself a few days ago at our local antique shop, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/130212137059259/#!/pages/Pole-Barn-Primitives/166019590075106" target="_blank">Pole Barn Primitives</a> and once again found a project that inspired me. I was there again today and found my next project, but that will have to wait until later.<br />
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There, sitting on top of a lot of other goodies, was this old "'first aid" cabinet. Ugly, paint peeling and rusted hinges and clasp all had to go. <br />
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Oh, and that hole down the side. I had to fix that as well. First thing was to sand the entire cabinet and remove all the loose paint. I did not want to sand to much because I wanted to leave all the imperfections on the wood alone. I wanted all the dents and holes to remain. They are part of the age of the cabinet. After sanding the entire thing and removing all the hardware, it was time to fix the whole in the side of the of the cabinet. Using thick chipboard, I made a template and cut 3 layers and glued them together and then nailed them in place. Band aid in place. Now it was time to paint and I chose black. It provides a dramatic look with any color combination. Next step, applying the paper and embellishments. I love <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/Graphic45" target="_blank">Graphic 45 paper</a>, it fits so many altered items. The finished project............<br />
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Petaloo flowers and Tim Holtz goodies</div>
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Graphic 45 Metal Door Plate and Petaloo flowers</div>
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Petaloo flowers, Tim Holtz, Seven Gypsies, Teresa Collins Fabrication Linen Buttons and Brads</div>
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology Glass Vial</div>
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Graphic 45 Metal Butterfly with Ranger Inc Embossing Powders</div>
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Prima Bling and Teresa Collins Brad from Fabrications Linen Collection</div>
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Petaloo flowers and Graphic 45 Ribbon</div>
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I used many methods of putting this together. I used hot glue, double sided tape, Glossy Accents and Claudine Hellmuth Studio Extra Time. </div>
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Cabinet from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pole-Barn-Primitives/166019590075106" target="_blank">Pole Barn Primitives</a></div>
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<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-362/Graphic-45--dsh--Trim/Detail.bok?xcategory=Ribbons+and+Flowers%3AGrapic+45" target="_blank">Graphic 45 - Ribbons</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1124/Petaloo--dsh--Canterbury--dsh-/Detail.bok?xcategory=Ribbons+and+Flowers%3APetaloo+Flowers" target="_blank">Petaloo Flowers - Vine Spray</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1140/Petaloo--dsh--FloraDoodles--dsh-/Detail.bok?xcategory=Ribbons+and+Flowers%3APetaloo+Flowers" target="_blank">Petaloo Flowers - Black Velvet</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1174/Tim-Holtz--dsh--Idea-dsh-ology/Detail.bok?xcategory=Bling%2C+Trinkets+and+Stamps%3ATim+Holtz" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Idea-Ology - Corked Vials</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-909/Teresa-Collins--dsh--Fabrications/Detail.bok?xcategory=Bling%2C+Trinkets+and+Stamps%3ATeresa+Collins" target="_blank">Teresa Collins Fabrications Linen Brads</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-910/Teresa-Collins--dsh--Fabrications/Detail.bok?xcategory=Bling%2C+Trinkets+and+Stamps%3ATeresa+Collins" target="_blank">Teresa Collins Fabrications Linen Buttons</a><br />
Glossy Accents<br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-625/Scor-dsh-Tape--dsh--1-fdsh-2-inch/Detail.bok?xcategory=Glues+and+Adhesives" target="_blank">Scor- Pal Tape</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-440/Claudine-Hellmuth--dsh--Studio/Detail.bok?xcategory=Glues+and+Adhesives" target="_blank">Claudine Hellmuth Studio Extra Time</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-576/Therm-O-Web--dsh-/Detail.bok?xcategory=Glues+and+Adhesives" target="_blank">Therm - o - Web Pop Ups</a><br />
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I hope you enjoyed your visit and please remember to shop at <a href="http://stores.thehensden.com/StoreFront.bok" target="_blank">The Hens' Den</a> for your scrapbooking needs.</div>
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