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Be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud
I love rain, and I just didn’t know when we moved to a drought-prone state like Texas how much I would crave it. So our particularly rainy season this year has been fabulous. And if you’re really...
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Meet me in the sunshine
Last August Mom had knee surgery, so I flew out to stay with her, and my brother and I collaborated to take care of her during the recovery period. On the day we snapped this selfie, we were at the...
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A cut above: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our first challenge of August! Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from ScrapMatts and Scrapbook Circle. The story My paternal grandfather spent 77 years as a...
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You are first place in my heart: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our second challenge of August! Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Lindy’s Stamp Gang and Evalicious. The story I love this photo of us so much. It’s from...
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Move-in day
We got married in October 1997 and bought our first home in August 1998. At the very same time, Mom and Dad decided to move to a different neighborhood within the same town. We ended up buying our...
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Bicycle built for two
I have lovely memories of Mom teaching us classic children’s songs while swinging on our back yard swing set. We learned songs such as Frere Jacques, I’m a Little Teapot, Home on the Range, Oh...
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Stuck?! Sketches and Clique Kits blog hop
Hello and welcome, blog hoppers! As part of the Stuck?! Sketches month-long 3-year anniversary celebration we are holding a joint blog hop with our sponsor, Clique Kits. Half of our design team and...
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#PSLOVE
While recently in North Carolina visiting Mom and the bro, I found out—much to my surprise and horror—that Mom had never tasted the autumnal delight that is a pumpkin spice latte. Phil and I resolved...
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Fa la la la la
I took piano lessons for many years, starting in early grade school. Although I don’t often sit down to play the piano much these days, I always break out the Christmas carol music books and limp...
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What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe: DT layout for...
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our second challenge of December! Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Scrapmatts and The ScrapRoom store. The story Spenser and I shared many kisses, but...
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2 candles on the cake: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our second challenge of January. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Creative Embellishments and Wycinanka. The story I was barely three when my bro turned...
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Hello gorgeous: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our mid-month February challenge. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Scrapmatts and The ScrapRoom. The story Our sweet little Lucy has the most amazing...
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Sweet dreams are made of this
The story Mom’s sweet tooth is epic. I remember when we were kids we would catch her eating a couple of cookies first thing in the morning to tide her over until breakfast (cereal). And I would say...
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Church clothes: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our first challenge of April. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Creative Embellishments and Lindy’s Stamp Gang. The story Isn’t this a darling picture of...
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Hello cuties
The story My husband’s baby sisters are just so cute in this circa 1980 photo. Those boots on Thyia! Gah. Product/technique notes The patterned papers are from the Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste 6×6...
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Re-homing Hector
The story We found this beautiful beastie walking down the sidewalk on our street, far from any water. So we scooped him up and gave him a ride out to Brushy Creek. We named him Hector and wished him...
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Play with color: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our mid-month challenge. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from ScrapMatts and Flutterby Designs. The story Our grandparents on Mom’s side of the family lived...
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Easter memories 1968
The story I have this wonderful photo of my dad’s older sister’s family (the Duffys) on Easter morning in 1968. All the families are just back from Easter mass and gathered at Nana and Papa’s house....
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With brave wings, she flies: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our first challenge of May! Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from The Scraproom and Accent Scrapbooking. The story With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I chose...
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Stop & smell the roses: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches
Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our second challenge of May! Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Charms Creations and Wycinanka. The story I’m not that good at taking selfies, obviously....
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