tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609490704760278702024-03-19T07:34:14.998-04:00RhondaMumRhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.comBlogger599125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-18034320915077162222024-03-16T09:00:00.002-04:002024-03-16T16:45:13.265-04:00Delectable Eggs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Long time no see! After over a year, and a difficult one at that, I am finally back, creating from my heart and enjoying the chance to share with you all again. I've always said creating art is like therapy to me. Always wonderful to get lost in a project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYu0B5jJzi19Mcp06PKyweNX8ZaOy3nXfX8irw8pufw5vyCeP9Wd9pm_ZoXVQxkQ9ZzAsi65OwEQOQd8Bdp22Ur5pa3-pvIAhXW8J75As-ZVnK7832wZ_Ur2oWKHSHwBtOIRHjVYuD8Mv7LTE6vvyNn7bKLilVhIlrcV4ebQMdFQciYyzEf81yQ8nnmA/s2759/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2442" data-original-width="2759" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYu0B5jJzi19Mcp06PKyweNX8ZaOy3nXfX8irw8pufw5vyCeP9Wd9pm_ZoXVQxkQ9ZzAsi65OwEQOQd8Bdp22Ur5pa3-pvIAhXW8J75As-ZVnK7832wZ_Ur2oWKHSHwBtOIRHjVYuD8Mv7LTE6vvyNn7bKLilVhIlrcV4ebQMdFQciYyzEf81yQ8nnmA/w640-h566/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This project gave me the chance to go "over the top". Each egg, ready for little treasures and lots of bling. Items I never thought would be possible to use became part of a puzzle with each piece forming a perch when attached to one another.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI1NHlVAjCecu_Pib5wh7W4nlsjnDxLwWZFZ4SHjoTe_q1AOstebp5aQZ61_F4LQvomtNqSDamyQ_4_1GbO6jEwup0nij_AcRNdb3GBDrrrxfTOWZUD7F-ggArYe9EXwN-O5zfT8IVcgCi9QktMBYbIVMk-lh8IM8RqvGJDMrpJ65_0nUUdSMMtj4XWU/s2329/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="1252" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI1NHlVAjCecu_Pib5wh7W4nlsjnDxLwWZFZ4SHjoTe_q1AOstebp5aQZ61_F4LQvomtNqSDamyQ_4_1GbO6jEwup0nij_AcRNdb3GBDrrrxfTOWZUD7F-ggArYe9EXwN-O5zfT8IVcgCi9QktMBYbIVMk-lh8IM8RqvGJDMrpJ65_0nUUdSMMtj4XWU/w344-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs1.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFFV48iLrWMbT7LkiJvgs016lTzC6M2mYXMiIU0jW-DBavG0urw5FVDin8uljQQY4t3dnqD0h1KKCfjs2t7GK72LlJPZ8fXSbFANVk5ki3raLhr-8zbneDcHRLoKoIssocbVQSgFBv2bIBGUZT1kCepnR9u-gOj3d4pPrT5thJI6H8nXEQM4VmGP-HGk/s1917/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFFV48iLrWMbT7LkiJvgs016lTzC6M2mYXMiIU0jW-DBavG0urw5FVDin8uljQQY4t3dnqD0h1KKCfjs2t7GK72LlJPZ8fXSbFANVk5ki3raLhr-8zbneDcHRLoKoIssocbVQSgFBv2bIBGUZT1kCepnR9u-gOj3d4pPrT5thJI6H8nXEQM4VmGP-HGk/w332-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs2.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although many of my delectable eggs look complicated, each was quite simple and only required patience and some good glue. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLth9BOyf8B0Xbsjv5RlICZR5tWQYmt6LY3Nu0aVKtG_xIvJhJg01jA96RBb4K1Lw3jwEtQJ1RhU6r6U0rvkJV3WxSi0p0CfcSFxFO4JNcV4TNFdpYOR6erzwXsBZrh6dvohdYORTLgVZb5EJH8t5r2V4-Ci4KDYwCq702DK0EKtJZmi6fsF9WZGE1Pk/s3235/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="1610" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLth9BOyf8B0Xbsjv5RlICZR5tWQYmt6LY3Nu0aVKtG_xIvJhJg01jA96RBb4K1Lw3jwEtQJ1RhU6r6U0rvkJV3WxSi0p0CfcSFxFO4JNcV4TNFdpYOR6erzwXsBZrh6dvohdYORTLgVZb5EJH8t5r2V4-Ci4KDYwCq702DK0EKtJZmi6fsF9WZGE1Pk/w318-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs3.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Vb0eNiTPtRWJDZ8skK4kdqEi3c-FiO5Sk_1cxl-PlVmgkPD7WpR7w3d9v_5xcq6qqZAYUJg3F5OwaErIzRQOjN788cUr3gYJ8KB333N-EfOq6inr0MQngnjjEbqZfzv0raCWW08T5SiR18CKeRrTxeI-XWDRVKIyCsh2eVONcWevXoJQMJdynF49AjU/s3413/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="2023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Vb0eNiTPtRWJDZ8skK4kdqEi3c-FiO5Sk_1cxl-PlVmgkPD7WpR7w3d9v_5xcq6qqZAYUJg3F5OwaErIzRQOjN788cUr3gYJ8KB333N-EfOq6inr0MQngnjjEbqZfzv0raCWW08T5SiR18CKeRrTxeI-XWDRVKIyCsh2eVONcWevXoJQMJdynF49AjU/w380-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs4.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>First thing you have to do with each egg is to figure out where you want to cut a window so that you can make a beautiful scene within. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBINfJh16ghWJ9jmc2QiEf6iLC6WwrbsBOhxTH73mCQteUjxWQO4HsOf3PfDB3YLTFQFi1IPtVdn4V-9PRpEh7yNrvvEYdwMdMwcbeYxQz4MEpNLeLbgimrYOJPo7Utw4j3_SFOdBsoHSbaJFnZCg8kR3XXrQbYAr0jz39CyJHJ4uUDNOYk7huhfR1d0/s4032/431024561_422622230310098_5070619610119546370_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a pencil to trace the opening I needed to remove onto the egg and then carefully began the cutting process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VqP-xgKCmcyKg9ozJ3SLxLLxApUo4unZj9ILLOV6oP42yKnOE73nkpAFor1mpG29KX0_LtpL7ra0-DHlO4SrsZt7_ZkYVe3ZQJL8a4CSKVory3fjnpO3lOhIxZ2mtGx34spmcVLPlX_UeSn4rETSO5PrzMUWM9RfO2ezUXlsTVRL1HZ1XEcz3C0fbTg/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VqP-xgKCmcyKg9ozJ3SLxLLxApUo4unZj9ILLOV6oP42yKnOE73nkpAFor1mpG29KX0_LtpL7ra0-DHlO4SrsZt7_ZkYVe3ZQJL8a4CSKVory3fjnpO3lOhIxZ2mtGx34spmcVLPlX_UeSn4rETSO5PrzMUWM9RfO2ezUXlsTVRL1HZ1XEcz3C0fbTg/w400-h300/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was a bit nervous at first about cutting myself while trying to use the blade. But I started out slowly and found it to be like a knife cutting through butter. Very smooth with little effort. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2662" data-original-width="2553" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw4x24BxQCyoQSz53XavalxiSOBrrlRSLEbuU4dKrZMU7QuNSuxzAHXdVRBN-emIvD8ysD3UFdRp_Vj87yIL7kXaOqfvCQOxXnFh83iyeHuXg5ybHsP6d_zy_d3RsFompO5gq0zVzBFAmfPyNc4uZmvlNxCzIjngaS5m_BQaui17XyJPRs6XM2tGFTLo/w384-h400/431047265_262738060217101_7460575432995198761_n.jpg" width="384" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you aren't comfortable cutting with a blade, you can just insert the blade to create a spot to place scissors into, then the scissors easily cut through the plastic egg and the paper mache. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Xhtvd7I51eyBMdMkY2C5KSxDrYsV4uXfWxxBmTu-30IB3bSKjRWIoRAKwGHNBpVX33Y_nVVYxVGuyJcJjTckOJ0OO-PfY-R1Zq_bEcz_zqmVWBRTT6qouZeVRdEL9CT9vRZNkzBDjnA9jp1bCisOFqC4NK05yVFXo0zR1C8kRK_XWH014sO2A9e4nUs/w400-h300/431024732_1130385581320633_663995862884091918_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below is an egg with the cut out area still attached. It allows you to see what your blank canvas looks like. I should have made that into a type of door with hinges and a latch lock. Next time.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30p42A3dUttIp_LE-HdNiyubNdZ4V306soNBVkHNgwQjsv2eAYiJhBaXXOOZk20rIWtG3Fr2B7Ni1Sw1L6K_zXl9PHqzANmNcDeYPUHFK1i8R3fQnQCxjBPfSz_nVOGZXbuL9CfFBC1ptB8eVQebw9UKZvmRRF8bbqcVRxGso6s6ENyU7OXzqAvkWQI0/s4032/431240071_409089398437996_332320460641171808_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLFEHE76Fqtdw4RkNRMEOdEjHocJzre0nuttw1epe-P8UoaX9J9FTbCcLOT8A9EDh8wlNdGXLt-wAl4q8uFWE4UGBmj3rEgG5v1TuFi12xRdpKL-GcDtPzTT5Xg_QRyYHkub6JQLSjW4KJlrCFHa-FS0TXTge7TRPDTMlhZqUYDgrK96w61OGYMOqkWqs/w300-h400/431307187_1122801002480043_3060641321014311249_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">I added a layer of Modeling Paste inside of the egg to make a better surface for painting </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDjBYtbQDq8aC85rxRrXrSJBw_ti9JZTV1ciOp3_fVf9RmvtaoklggGo8NOO9gwpbbfNR3iKCq2HSwxIw40r_7kx48ebGvTA_upPxcDh3Hvsn5p_sSjpq5zsVyRJwAucC5UC5gxMjsAN_Xh1mIQLM1ELlqw8YD4ffk1fqI5QEZhUOw0Hp57SNHTMppXE/s3757/431230332_427588409932081_8972682910855017581_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3757" data-original-width="2813" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDjBYtbQDq8aC85rxRrXrSJBw_ti9JZTV1ciOp3_fVf9RmvtaoklggGo8NOO9gwpbbfNR3iKCq2HSwxIw40r_7kx48ebGvTA_upPxcDh3Hvsn5p_sSjpq5zsVyRJwAucC5UC5gxMjsAN_Xh1mIQLM1ELlqw8YD4ffk1fqI5QEZhUOw0Hp57SNHTMppXE/s320/431230332_427588409932081_8972682910855017581_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The next egg almost became scrambled. I loved putting the silver glass glitter inside of the egg. But the blue paint was stark and I didn't know what to put within the shell. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIPa3VLm0x4P0NTJBhhySM0d5B0MS_96yg0BZ_gG33Vu8HNocfVWYbivkP10i9DIsi_qizhgJ6pp48_PNPML8WsWPEYmqAur3QVIuj0KmhRG0AzwW7immOnflxhHlPnrkJhkfjGWRL7ddfgGNm58e5Ot5MBXsk9rdJt6m4lK8rRlaS2a3opJ0cgedV_c/s3550/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="1741" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIPa3VLm0x4P0NTJBhhySM0d5B0MS_96yg0BZ_gG33Vu8HNocfVWYbivkP10i9DIsi_qizhgJ6pp48_PNPML8WsWPEYmqAur3QVIuj0KmhRG0AzwW7immOnflxhHlPnrkJhkfjGWRL7ddfgGNm58e5Ot5MBXsk9rdJt6m4lK8rRlaS2a3opJ0cgedV_c/w314-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs5.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">After deciding to cover the rich blue paint in clear glass glitter, the rest fell into place. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KkDBAVDwgeDS3sZlIs8aL7RShGDGG6r5GQLIpHBr0LVRAGcLVE3l4fr3o2aV-7uPEXzSd06D5ACTmiCwqnv8ZEC198BilK0SVYCJW14wHw8icS-OXb5qyM8WRXchIHEBodSzWluX6eSLCcfv-Ltg7GBchO15L25SCn8xNwmok3DPVSmsUQ1LfSmVZXQ/s2921/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2921" data-original-width="1357" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KkDBAVDwgeDS3sZlIs8aL7RShGDGG6r5GQLIpHBr0LVRAGcLVE3l4fr3o2aV-7uPEXzSd06D5ACTmiCwqnv8ZEC198BilK0SVYCJW14wHw8icS-OXb5qyM8WRXchIHEBodSzWluX6eSLCcfv-Ltg7GBchO15L25SCn8xNwmok3DPVSmsUQ1LfSmVZXQ/w298-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs6.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm glad this egg didn't have a "great fall", because it was fun deciding what items would fit together to make a stand for the finished egg. This egg included a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/medium-wooden-finials?_pos=1&_sid=f2fcaeb98&_ss=r&variant=12194416590927">Medium Wooden Finial </a>which I used a nail file on to make the bottom a little bit flatter. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8ofdh5s22L5iB4SoVszihq45_UINL7PEUsPufwoRLLC-VeiRjlHuPCAa73kdbAnXhUrEUw4oNKKXNvdEUF02ZzvTVZ_J_PtUICpVDSxg1YW-tre-tIWMeRb0wUiB75sJYfk0iOaIlBuHPaG4yW3HwTDlRlWBWazmxDkDw5azhgpdq-sEpilztTDmJNo/s4032/431030140_1134970147630725_7807541091493924188_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8ofdh5s22L5iB4SoVszihq45_UINL7PEUsPufwoRLLC-VeiRjlHuPCAa73kdbAnXhUrEUw4oNKKXNvdEUF02ZzvTVZ_J_PtUICpVDSxg1YW-tre-tIWMeRb0wUiB75sJYfk0iOaIlBuHPaG4yW3HwTDlRlWBWazmxDkDw5azhgpdq-sEpilztTDmJNo/w300-h400/431030140_1134970147630725_7807541091493924188_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9mZBbvlDShLP14TTxza1KQ27cEhyphenhyphen9EWvxkzOO11wSQJP9gj2zf9P49M5n1ecSrLq9OGkfhPsQDdZMUU2UmX4BI58FFHvWpvx51zemrEt0HNy76H9Rx_OL8eKNsrBXtPm722xchehSuZER3CsUGZd1ywPteEkRXlHczrMdprxwC4KFzGTgDV1RNMpup8/s3416/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3416" data-original-width="2307" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9mZBbvlDShLP14TTxza1KQ27cEhyphenhyphen9EWvxkzOO11wSQJP9gj2zf9P49M5n1ecSrLq9OGkfhPsQDdZMUU2UmX4BI58FFHvWpvx51zemrEt0HNy76H9Rx_OL8eKNsrBXtPm722xchehSuZER3CsUGZd1ywPteEkRXlHczrMdprxwC4KFzGTgDV1RNMpup8/w432-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs7.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzjKXsAx23kHYkyYFqotlz_80dme9qkay0BmuVvqrLuYLG-SzoeUesR4PAZDlGPlXFXd5yqBxgp5xtXDkl5ieoACn5uasubFXxiAQsqYwNULJ41aVGDJ87HOb5EPm0TjF-8DoqR151u_5LgkCkFjQsdByzQoNOVRBZbYHVmxId9A-J8Z-AOKsvAAz824/s3470/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3470" data-original-width="2147" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzjKXsAx23kHYkyYFqotlz_80dme9qkay0BmuVvqrLuYLG-SzoeUesR4PAZDlGPlXFXd5yqBxgp5xtXDkl5ieoACn5uasubFXxiAQsqYwNULJ41aVGDJ87HOb5EPm0TjF-8DoqR151u_5LgkCkFjQsdByzQoNOVRBZbYHVmxId9A-J8Z-AOKsvAAz824/w396-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs8.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of the items I used were from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-cake-stand-kit?variant=12381488218191">Mini Cakestand Kit</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8EbyES06snW6cYBAMbk4YYIV0doGMp2rJNR_shWj33ygPqv3UrAE1ZC1ye3gCZ1fV1FFLzJKmaVpCpZaoMp9qWZcLZqptrk0Eks4HR3uZWpxBTrYAy-Ozq052k8rcFgMUAiy2GGukiRahVmccTawqOHkruVlGJsV3KVvebfoSFDTqPUDLttz9cRlHvc/s800/revcakekit_5080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8EbyES06snW6cYBAMbk4YYIV0doGMp2rJNR_shWj33ygPqv3UrAE1ZC1ye3gCZ1fV1FFLzJKmaVpCpZaoMp9qWZcLZqptrk0Eks4HR3uZWpxBTrYAy-Ozq052k8rcFgMUAiy2GGukiRahVmccTawqOHkruVlGJsV3KVvebfoSFDTqPUDLttz9cRlHvc/s320/revcakekit_5080.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;"><i><a href="A mix of big bead caps to use as bases, and tops between 25mm and 30mm (most with fancy edges — or see the photos for a quick idea on adding Thin Looped Dresden as a lacy edge) to make miniature cake stands! Mix and match them as you want.">"A mix of big bead caps to use as bases, and tops between 25mm and 30mm (most with fancy edges".</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOmcPxaGGWwpWJny5aAFdgwKcUpJRuf6UcGoGy3knYmi4v0IUEsSqyV57062UpOxpcr1YReIx1BfyXp8-Uxht8SjxRTNVi36nSFkMR_aPxFOwT3RZrynuTAZ9Ebwi9iGt7LK88S7dlHDfBRx1qgnXNrr9EIif3qeAkbMaVz7SdKRbFW8GgZ0xz3VyWVc/s3168/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="1817" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOmcPxaGGWwpWJny5aAFdgwKcUpJRuf6UcGoGy3knYmi4v0IUEsSqyV57062UpOxpcr1YReIx1BfyXp8-Uxht8SjxRTNVi36nSFkMR_aPxFOwT3RZrynuTAZ9Ebwi9iGt7LK88S7dlHDfBRx1qgnXNrr9EIif3qeAkbMaVz7SdKRbFW8GgZ0xz3VyWVc/w368-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs9.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another great idea was to use the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/white-dresden-border-sampler-set?_pos=39&_sid=fcbec414c&_ss=r&variant=992169623570">White Dresden Boarder Sampler Set</a> which comes with a variety of strips that can be easily colored with paint or ink.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhab6gbs3F0r7N0pGM-24xyTZqdHmWp1qOEbOPFAzABN2aYSdOTKwvqdv9O5L_irxTklELwOetVEz_QHNq_1L0N0ln4j5F571SMW3kv9budr5tkmuMmXPmO4mq43GeFqpT56lBrCMsfshyphenhyphenmqmraSxavqIlloUZWbPI8HNzRmONkEFB9eLq-FWPY9AiQbAw/s800/whitedresden_4694.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="800" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhab6gbs3F0r7N0pGM-24xyTZqdHmWp1qOEbOPFAzABN2aYSdOTKwvqdv9O5L_irxTklELwOetVEz_QHNq_1L0N0ln4j5F571SMW3kv9budr5tkmuMmXPmO4mq43GeFqpT56lBrCMsfshyphenhyphenmqmraSxavqIlloUZWbPI8HNzRmONkEFB9eLq-FWPY9AiQbAw/w400-h329/whitedresden_4694.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSkLB0kfDoeCm2YCMyFwArsMrBPXLUj_t9WEFU75Y4_OR8UV91-Lvd19hOAKbNba-0UMXjIMRHen17yxYMn2BTsbecoiYQLScIOC_wR_vIrXVRYeSfMESEZdwU6KSniyWLGVcW1LMZ0is_p1QLlTFt5bErFFQ4BYOPkw45PinZIuLv-LtGO4gTFXItoo/s3620/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3620" data-original-width="2257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSkLB0kfDoeCm2YCMyFwArsMrBPXLUj_t9WEFU75Y4_OR8UV91-Lvd19hOAKbNba-0UMXjIMRHen17yxYMn2BTsbecoiYQLScIOC_wR_vIrXVRYeSfMESEZdwU6KSniyWLGVcW1LMZ0is_p1QLlTFt5bErFFQ4BYOPkw45PinZIuLv-LtGO4gTFXItoo/w400-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZsFxcqOqJ_vMOGvUSrdafjMwLYH8_rLocRJA7PeMr0L22PV0rfhY-HRT5LevogIx0nrFHB3Bd_qjQxdSdTrttIuIiyw5Z0eTvSNncqeDYXjGomenfjKa5qsU8734szcQGgFynK-NlMVcwsY7PM6rcem4x5vTd7ve8xiOQy3VHB7xs3qLZKx5Z-tKzUM/s3385/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3385" data-original-width="2172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZsFxcqOqJ_vMOGvUSrdafjMwLYH8_rLocRJA7PeMr0L22PV0rfhY-HRT5LevogIx0nrFHB3Bd_qjQxdSdTrttIuIiyw5Z0eTvSNncqeDYXjGomenfjKa5qsU8734szcQGgFynK-NlMVcwsY7PM6rcem4x5vTd7ve8xiOQy3VHB7xs3qLZKx5Z-tKzUM/w410-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs11.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the nature egg, I created a border with <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tiny-lace-borders-white-set-of-5?_pos=1&_sid=aa15a43cc&_ss=r&variant=31680089161807">Tiny Lace Boarders</a>. I made a small small snip cut to seperate each design on the strip. This helped to attach the boarder more easily because the boarder can be fitted around the curved edge. Then the designs can be pulled forward to protrude like a lion's mane. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIN2ie3C5P_8ZFYjPFeV9yKrzNetkvUDoTlkTA5zZocj2lp54tdBC6TDEmI2QahZ0equur-XfmLguAFaygMFUSmRP6bzJ0AMOQIpIAupFkdSut6YJXcbqlix9Jo7ilrmor7rHaugNJ_-BAtD3wmVEvXO5YnArbMYiUTG9DmsAlNMPXHnIw8i336IpKDk/s800/revtinylacebordersflat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="800" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIN2ie3C5P_8ZFYjPFeV9yKrzNetkvUDoTlkTA5zZocj2lp54tdBC6TDEmI2QahZ0equur-XfmLguAFaygMFUSmRP6bzJ0AMOQIpIAupFkdSut6YJXcbqlix9Jo7ilrmor7rHaugNJ_-BAtD3wmVEvXO5YnArbMYiUTG9DmsAlNMPXHnIw8i336IpKDk/w400-h220/revtinylacebordersflat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-OdvBGNsG4laAbTP-OLe5zgQV11qxzY6FYQfxtPCd0WBGp0k6Tb3a-QluaRBdxOCgYfS4bY2D1GjG6Z9tz1ha-3btNsxAwGiT-27IYA56VYf9Pzwo-rv1SC6WRp09kHmqhSaJFqrgEbMVZ1yRSbEPhHU0vz7oqR38we1C4US4Ik93Uei573V1_1Yosg/s2967/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2967" data-original-width="1745" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-OdvBGNsG4laAbTP-OLe5zgQV11qxzY6FYQfxtPCd0WBGp0k6Tb3a-QluaRBdxOCgYfS4bY2D1GjG6Z9tz1ha-3btNsxAwGiT-27IYA56VYf9Pzwo-rv1SC6WRp09kHmqhSaJFqrgEbMVZ1yRSbEPhHU0vz7oqR38we1C4US4Ik93Uei573V1_1Yosg/w376-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs12.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxbIsfhtUtqgkH2krjql_9e3xQBmxuvf5sW4ACItFIbxjcqn7ehi40uXXfx7t3ZwHnNBD9wWyeap87fr61uRLJqJctZ6B5cQXpeWZfy3Gyp1cplP4KtEcCr_8TGpebgr2E0CdTIpdsflypT4YYlGP2CkU8EN2KJKsMuF-wtWPjrBlxPJHrtjOqa4u-Iw/s3964/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3964" data-original-width="2215" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxbIsfhtUtqgkH2krjql_9e3xQBmxuvf5sW4ACItFIbxjcqn7ehi40uXXfx7t3ZwHnNBD9wWyeap87fr61uRLJqJctZ6B5cQXpeWZfy3Gyp1cplP4KtEcCr_8TGpebgr2E0CdTIpdsflypT4YYlGP2CkU8EN2KJKsMuF-wtWPjrBlxPJHrtjOqa4u-Iw/w358-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs13.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This cute egg took little effort and more then a tad of glue. And who doesn't love a cute <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tiny-resin-bunny-rabbits?_pos=3&_sid=ad93ff62f&_ss=r&variant=45119244108027">Tiny Resin Bunny Rabbits</a>? I bet they put a smile on your face. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yEUCwNiHEQJIYwD9mgvFbGJBtkmIQ0ppAVCiQmMh0drHvp5TwAIIAzgoOnfpuEz0r2krfuYbVVn2Bk_d1bIxI51BzzF2PiFUqiyHKXDSPbxP_sdstLT15KzrxIhwrdE-Ls75IYh67LoRHRHIaxuia5msh_l9b5EQcBmcyBpLFdcdNUqYHAy-MwRuEs8/s3324/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3324" data-original-width="1962" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yEUCwNiHEQJIYwD9mgvFbGJBtkmIQ0ppAVCiQmMh0drHvp5TwAIIAzgoOnfpuEz0r2krfuYbVVn2Bk_d1bIxI51BzzF2PiFUqiyHKXDSPbxP_sdstLT15KzrxIhwrdE-Ls75IYh67LoRHRHIaxuia5msh_l9b5EQcBmcyBpLFdcdNUqYHAy-MwRuEs8/w378-h640/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs14.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D0ZBj2dJX0xYgWswTwRxIEvNay_eS7HpTJTQcFqUXtSN5AASxRbNv7uV8J-5ZJGepttXxuDfyhU_f7YdCg4xQJsKFOuOvikWOXZdIwl5-ikI-Qh0uf-9R_qlVsG7Ou6686EVOkKaUjxrZyQlqGBF_16q9KszvbRUb4Yu8eYJr_BXbtEc8ADHFxvFNik/s3206/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="3206" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D0ZBj2dJX0xYgWswTwRxIEvNay_eS7HpTJTQcFqUXtSN5AASxRbNv7uV8J-5ZJGepttXxuDfyhU_f7YdCg4xQJsKFOuOvikWOXZdIwl5-ikI-Qh0uf-9R_qlVsG7Ou6686EVOkKaUjxrZyQlqGBF_16q9KszvbRUb4Yu8eYJr_BXbtEc8ADHFxvFNik/w640-h524/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx21IY3dpMGmMsxaQ5Uy9kYIP22OLTRzdJfTOdmuzKQkgkY4KSTdQNx4K4YHJvUrgUcf19TH_CvqherxoSTSG7l325W6aReWaTGy-Fn4z02dE7Tt-gRn3ivp3bWE5xe-B8e7j66p8LsEdHvx3uXvYrYmoxdJOhgysR4yLZaXhH2evI5yoszZiNSKjZPI/s3083/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3083" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx21IY3dpMGmMsxaQ5Uy9kYIP22OLTRzdJfTOdmuzKQkgkY4KSTdQNx4K4YHJvUrgUcf19TH_CvqherxoSTSG7l325W6aReWaTGy-Fn4z02dE7Tt-gRn3ivp3bWE5xe-B8e7j66p8LsEdHvx3uXvYrYmoxdJOhgysR4yLZaXhH2evI5yoszZiNSKjZPI/w640-h568/RhondaThomas_DelectableEggs17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so happy you visited and I hope I inspired you to create and have your moment of "therapy" while your hands and mind meet for a break. Wait till you see the detailed miniature store I've been working on. You'll find lots of bargains there. Coming soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>xoxo</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Rhonda...</b></i></span></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-66173043117305754032023-01-07T09:00:00.077-05:002023-01-07T09:00:00.182-05:00My Victorian Feminine Writing Room<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to my my little place to create and collect. Not only do I have this wonderful nook of a room on the top floor of my old home, I also have the attic space to store things and to use as a cozy reading area. You know what else I have? A sweet ghost who likes to make their presence known. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzt6tkvW-78eqCi9m3T_nbnTAyZL7Y-JekTiBeSiFJ4vZwYtM7CJB_jbEiyFlZ_We2EnI40jcDqF5C82fj5fg3N4GLQSWsEcKmRHnN-J9Xr-aOoT0ZEWEY5hJ9NgTYd3mfne7v8Ph1Y38BUjMvCj7_E4rz-2srB84NPhb1k5rC8MkKk1iq4vs7mOkI/s3057/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(24).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3057" data-original-width="1735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzt6tkvW-78eqCi9m3T_nbnTAyZL7Y-JekTiBeSiFJ4vZwYtM7CJB_jbEiyFlZ_We2EnI40jcDqF5C82fj5fg3N4GLQSWsEcKmRHnN-J9Xr-aOoT0ZEWEY5hJ9NgTYd3mfne7v8Ph1Y38BUjMvCj7_E4rz-2srB84NPhb1k5rC8MkKk1iq4vs7mOkI/w364-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(24).JPG" width="364" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lucky for me, I've had a lot of experience with ghosts, so it just makes my little nook that much more welcoming. I feel like I have someone watching out for me. Maybe it is visiting, maybe it belongs to one of my antiques, or maybe they used to live here. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4yzyXfZNLP7Rfej6unXZog76fA0sS5gstMv4OvyqsEet8Bf6Wir4aehYaStsKuH5Q7RLG5fA8TNO1wvVkgQctNH_WtgMYh3zTN7S4jLDyMMpX4cRtBcSLeRGieFVNNrcwPLetKJuyNetZ8L1_eGrG15iyFy23F5xi1ptkdIyqmWemSGlql4F1s52/s3720/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(25).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3720" data-original-width="2176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4yzyXfZNLP7Rfej6unXZog76fA0sS5gstMv4OvyqsEet8Bf6Wir4aehYaStsKuH5Q7RLG5fA8TNO1wvVkgQctNH_WtgMYh3zTN7S4jLDyMMpX4cRtBcSLeRGieFVNNrcwPLetKJuyNetZ8L1_eGrG15iyFy23F5xi1ptkdIyqmWemSGlql4F1s52/w374-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(25).JPG" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholDWCdB4ePTbpvZU3NI5XgeQKnBhvCRPDjqfUOV1SFCCNdwPT1BGiyqQzCe5ay3qwspapJStVsV97o7Bhq1LvbgAYjn51bgOCRpjyM2Q5f_9eEiX7RLj3UYICEppLsz4F-3DZoiTmXyWv3rdi_-qflLOY40eNfcUjNI_6JkxJG3iHrVC4aodpvmMn/s4007/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(28).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4007" data-original-width="2834" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholDWCdB4ePTbpvZU3NI5XgeQKnBhvCRPDjqfUOV1SFCCNdwPT1BGiyqQzCe5ay3qwspapJStVsV97o7Bhq1LvbgAYjn51bgOCRpjyM2Q5f_9eEiX7RLj3UYICEppLsz4F-3DZoiTmXyWv3rdi_-qflLOY40eNfcUjNI_6JkxJG3iHrVC4aodpvmMn/w452-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(28).JPG" width="452" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All of the life sized supplies featured came from my mom's desk and my grandmother's. My grandmother always used a fountain pen, and there are some of my mom's powdered pigments and items from her "Suzuri Bako" Japanese brush set. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjxw6tlwZXPGBMcaoBd07DbSxBfnHd2K4GTCrAKcdvlQSm0o2G-JLZ3UfoqavzIx4r_OWq3WZ1EJBA3gbIgYxlU08mZMy5z7OzDcu14Ouf2C4-WNFlLRTos7rfs4APqwJVtIrrd_0TSmOR2GvxWtPaOCBiR-JiABZ-B5GL0w5cxLM3sinnWjN7gZX/s3881/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(29).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3881" data-original-width="2702" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjxw6tlwZXPGBMcaoBd07DbSxBfnHd2K4GTCrAKcdvlQSm0o2G-JLZ3UfoqavzIx4r_OWq3WZ1EJBA3gbIgYxlU08mZMy5z7OzDcu14Ouf2C4-WNFlLRTos7rfs4APqwJVtIrrd_0TSmOR2GvxWtPaOCBiR-JiABZ-B5GL0w5cxLM3sinnWjN7gZX/w446-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(29).JPG" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The way the sunlight shines through my window brings such an amazing ambiance to my nook.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHT8xa9cQFrXNKw5ykM15-Mk-SmazxHg-B9nTmFwhj3rDY3x-3Q9vAa5HtdrQSAHvbkA4IlOG7yppidBeVgOpXsR1kJsD41ENd9j9-M0-qD7Gz4UazeF7poDi3xh5ws-B11l2jZg1AX5JJeXmgDQRFDN-A3gT_FA0wtkgpDsnInPgmUYeAtrQ6Mwpq/s3894/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(30).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3894" data-original-width="2719" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHT8xa9cQFrXNKw5ykM15-Mk-SmazxHg-B9nTmFwhj3rDY3x-3Q9vAa5HtdrQSAHvbkA4IlOG7yppidBeVgOpXsR1kJsD41ENd9j9-M0-qD7Gz4UazeF7poDi3xh5ws-B11l2jZg1AX5JJeXmgDQRFDN-A3gT_FA0wtkgpDsnInPgmUYeAtrQ6Mwpq/w446-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(30).JPG" width="446" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have a wonderful collection of paintings and even began to paint some of my own. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NOjtrCDHG4mcA8gihA1ZvbrxI7GtrHLT9le5iBqtLEC4K3hDFK_F8RuUhb4wdlvztcukjT1DDq2Ew8lPQKqzQkqea3Vic_HqIW5HDDTw6BT-kclqBw8UnLbi2DsWYildI-6LFjx1yM37rG8wSCRnPincyBwLuhcMVx-Dh5t1zDmraaAq9jJnwjIR/s4032/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(31).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NOjtrCDHG4mcA8gihA1ZvbrxI7GtrHLT9le5iBqtLEC4K3hDFK_F8RuUhb4wdlvztcukjT1DDq2Ew8lPQKqzQkqea3Vic_HqIW5HDDTw6BT-kclqBw8UnLbi2DsWYildI-6LFjx1yM37rG8wSCRnPincyBwLuhcMVx-Dh5t1zDmraaAq9jJnwjIR/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(31).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used two sets of the Freestanding Shallow Stairs and placed one on it's side so that I could have a double staircase, leading up to the top. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdYKIgGzfxHAZ6JPGgFc4NR69Uy1MIz7zWf3wxPk1bB5mPBaAOtkc_F7wYSik42BPp8xtPGbAilfJ1XLmeebjtTYZPvxDTr0Np_K9zzzBbA_cU18CsDvHokAPGcn4PD3vl-HxpZra_O4J0lHtIB-9_2q-Iv47T76Gl4e_aZKeT11lhy1TOO-_0c2Ek" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="800" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdYKIgGzfxHAZ6JPGgFc4NR69Uy1MIz7zWf3wxPk1bB5mPBaAOtkc_F7wYSik42BPp8xtPGbAilfJ1XLmeebjtTYZPvxDTr0Np_K9zzzBbA_cU18CsDvHokAPGcn4PD3vl-HxpZra_O4J0lHtIB-9_2q-Iv47T76Gl4e_aZKeT11lhy1TOO-_0c2Ek=w320-h304" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After slicing the bottom piece off of this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/single-led-light-warm-white?_pos=1&_sid=bee4fe26e&_ss=r&variant=42657964916987" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">Single LED Light</a>, I created a lamp shade with the same set of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/written-memories-12x12-paper-set?_pos=2&_sid=3b184a08c&_ss=r&variant=42374545015035" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">Written Memories 12x12</a> papers and attached it to the top of the light. Just a flip of the side power switch and I had instant warmth and glow. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4St0KZabxRAHJF7t04G_VNk965moW_duYqvfAaJHPor017D8wFk2VfV_vvQj_amtRNE2U5q6Kzg0-58Q7mRoD0I4keaUz0aMDhGV3KtWiBoUtquSzPCaYHMA0S04kzc7H_qh-MA74riWqtWQR6pfT8Zuo3RuRCVAG7qez-4gmXdnUkTydY-heROU9/s1107/322727099_1331705307370897_8366510438490645472_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1107" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4St0KZabxRAHJF7t04G_VNk965moW_duYqvfAaJHPor017D8wFk2VfV_vvQj_amtRNE2U5q6Kzg0-58Q7mRoD0I4keaUz0aMDhGV3KtWiBoUtquSzPCaYHMA0S04kzc7H_qh-MA74riWqtWQR6pfT8Zuo3RuRCVAG7qez-4gmXdnUkTydY-heROU9/s320/322727099_1331705307370897_8366510438490645472_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQtOCBI6Q71Lk2uOSlVD0_MCMoN1DvChuA00aXFcJtW1eWgvGyL5arIBK-h8bHlA8PbjwqW-gejtmSnhXpE4iG5HP-xyzHcEZXHzW4Sub7hSzcNGx5kIH7pqsLPoA6gw6lYJKdv4NN5miiqaV4f_fZCqeNT6VnFOhLFKo4QZr1NUCi2TSIeC2olOi/s3679/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(32).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3679" data-original-width="2920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQtOCBI6Q71Lk2uOSlVD0_MCMoN1DvChuA00aXFcJtW1eWgvGyL5arIBK-h8bHlA8PbjwqW-gejtmSnhXpE4iG5HP-xyzHcEZXHzW4Sub7hSzcNGx5kIH7pqsLPoA6gw6lYJKdv4NN5miiqaV4f_fZCqeNT6VnFOhLFKo4QZr1NUCi2TSIeC2olOi/w508-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(32).JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To add more character to the Leafy Swirl Desk, I took some <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/3-3-4-inch-wooden-posts?_pos=1&_sid=45fca9c47&_ss=r&variant=12217399935055" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">3-3/4 Inch Wooden Posts</a> and sliced them in half with an exacto blade. It was an easy task and turned out better then I imagined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYDxVbl4y03II96MgG6o8CPcKv0zKrwo8XTM470VIAMJJXxqSMVVjbUBQSYUpOdXcLaPJkU97xFl3DKtYgxTo9XNsJte4ryHp32quHitilwGDEGSS7I18_AXJywzL0Z9MIQxezhrkLZknHQL-JtJlU6eKiPbf1voKq_qBFcc_gideVaLqzuL9W8jBu" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYDxVbl4y03II96MgG6o8CPcKv0zKrwo8XTM470VIAMJJXxqSMVVjbUBQSYUpOdXcLaPJkU97xFl3DKtYgxTo9XNsJte4ryHp32quHitilwGDEGSS7I18_AXJywzL0Z9MIQxezhrkLZknHQL-JtJlU6eKiPbf1voKq_qBFcc_gideVaLqzuL9W8jBu=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJUfTsJ32Y0lXooCxKCbJDAqSMCRuNv9gsRGQ80AVGMPMRZysIA0I9MW-87xp5q-AvMsoRop5fYFd32wjSxszOHasM5OhBQ-Or76hJnxnFuCnioGMwpqq8ub-x84UbaBf-G4MD_oM_o3C4riz-fmC_0XgG-ogZoJ_0QZVoXGr4S9yeA8pQV520-Go/s1500/323720951_466077652390260_1212508048243042772_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJUfTsJ32Y0lXooCxKCbJDAqSMCRuNv9gsRGQ80AVGMPMRZysIA0I9MW-87xp5q-AvMsoRop5fYFd32wjSxszOHasM5OhBQ-Or76hJnxnFuCnioGMwpqq8ub-x84UbaBf-G4MD_oM_o3C4riz-fmC_0XgG-ogZoJ_0QZVoXGr4S9yeA8pQV520-Go/w480-h640/323720951_466077652390260_1212508048243042772_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgA-RZzgRZdtaM7DY74D_2e_3nWVq0fEfFoBWZ0tlxnsMiQCYg3Rfl5kLMmZGc93_qXj3GnzfKx72Be5HTemAkEFVDojhJfQm4UwK0IqddItmSHTkDXppeS7j99xMOr32F_k7hk7Fv18QQnUsiSNapnvGoOS592FC7-BA19yrt5H0GpUqFPfcIf-kX/s3860/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(33).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3860" data-original-width="2510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgA-RZzgRZdtaM7DY74D_2e_3nWVq0fEfFoBWZ0tlxnsMiQCYg3Rfl5kLMmZGc93_qXj3GnzfKx72Be5HTemAkEFVDojhJfQm4UwK0IqddItmSHTkDXppeS7j99xMOr32F_k7hk7Fv18QQnUsiSNapnvGoOS592FC7-BA19yrt5H0GpUqFPfcIf-kX/w416-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(33).JPG" width="416" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Did you notice that the desk matches the Leafy Swirl Ceiling Inserts? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTpc3bu5B7zKqMQYxu2onaSTjYGlP6Ds0xjscwj0K3iHue7LbJqID6nciCo0ki8ZHrQ7st76u-3o5QOTrcKKT895aAB5HGwcjAcMm0xbueCGTz0q-rwgi5x1JghynrDntNJXhkIlbHAl7HtO4jCMXEAkC-d-JlZDG3SPGD6jpRDGfzaEonj-3JqJY/s2782/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(4).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="2212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTpc3bu5B7zKqMQYxu2onaSTjYGlP6Ds0xjscwj0K3iHue7LbJqID6nciCo0ki8ZHrQ7st76u-3o5QOTrcKKT895aAB5HGwcjAcMm0xbueCGTz0q-rwgi5x1JghynrDntNJXhkIlbHAl7HtO4jCMXEAkC-d-JlZDG3SPGD6jpRDGfzaEonj-3JqJY/w508-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(4).JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Above you can see the "ceiling" and how I attached this strand of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/6v-warm-white-fairy-lights-1-meter?_pos=27&_sid=8542892a8&_ss=r&variant=42851603284219" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">6V Warm White Fairy Lights</a>, twisting and turning behind each Leafy Swirl Ceiling Insert. It was easier then I imagined and each section was glued down with a small section of the "wallpaper". Then I attached the battery pack/off/on switch with a piece of Velcro. </div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYk7dgQTME0BwALSz8O9yPlHSVLXHcUCwRG0yVguH2GlscprtF034d2EhCpbfrWatHEYp18FL1oaJdXwAQ3Hab9bPqAri4bIaUGiYAGuSPJnmVrF3KayPtmH-Z8QeC8v4QueFG2fPaGegLYUaef3Zrj_WGLXSVqMmi_rx_Zb5H0mzbxBy5kBJPUoP/s1500/323684348_1407909113076208_8112855675001607378_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYk7dgQTME0BwALSz8O9yPlHSVLXHcUCwRG0yVguH2GlscprtF034d2EhCpbfrWatHEYp18FL1oaJdXwAQ3Hab9bPqAri4bIaUGiYAGuSPJnmVrF3KayPtmH-Z8QeC8v4QueFG2fPaGegLYUaef3Zrj_WGLXSVqMmi_rx_Zb5H0mzbxBy5kBJPUoP/w480-h640/323684348_1407909113076208_8112855675001607378_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXuBYgfRYw0ZAi2hD25eq9BT4gM_mnz-VryvuaP6TAG0TKd6UiTYAsfB3zcSWsrF8xTElyhEx5U0rd-jdgbpNr8wlEebQp4I6Q77YnNrraG-wShaX_XJ9If4_Zopt4enjoQR46hHINTbG53ej7fwR4RpBEq2PUCxBjHd99IPOOYTts2-RgaSqcqwcn" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="800" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXuBYgfRYw0ZAi2hD25eq9BT4gM_mnz-VryvuaP6TAG0TKd6UiTYAsfB3zcSWsrF8xTElyhEx5U0rd-jdgbpNr8wlEebQp4I6Q77YnNrraG-wShaX_XJ9If4_Zopt4enjoQR46hHINTbG53ej7fwR4RpBEq2PUCxBjHd99IPOOYTts2-RgaSqcqwcn=w400-h330" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PR1yr6p_V0eq0NyVfTzMbdjF8oM6fIZcjb20P2HFh7HMXZRXgdhQU7LrpNBvBOfF7cfvklHzGUwAdMkm1GnsjNZXN8Jm6bM6vx-bCU235RY_Hg7dHThb1w848dYLOtrwIsF44PPaJIENaEXUiodzK_mT_UG0KLsr07hx5w_Oa8EedUAKhgpyWTXT/s3584/314201053_1437829750042463_7800069157473319182_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="2790" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PR1yr6p_V0eq0NyVfTzMbdjF8oM6fIZcjb20P2HFh7HMXZRXgdhQU7LrpNBvBOfF7cfvklHzGUwAdMkm1GnsjNZXN8Jm6bM6vx-bCU235RY_Hg7dHThb1w848dYLOtrwIsF44PPaJIENaEXUiodzK_mT_UG0KLsr07hx5w_Oa8EedUAKhgpyWTXT/w498-h640/314201053_1437829750042463_7800069157473319182_n.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some pics during assembly. I had to get all of the lights that I wanted done first, so that I could then attach it all together. I also built the "attic floor" so that it could hold my mom's old box of Cray-Pas, also lined with Fairy Lights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4C6X-1eB8A9nWS_R6EqqPHmhKvuIOeY-BMppaCxCH1kQGnVvfwDglSZNue0PFqT4cO5CtTb6XGcePPEfy6tRG-pmpCQGYj_nD_FZr4FpzGzKhrOZr6spPFhgXo9CYk-momcpF3nkSKp93_Btyiam30UzYSBirLslkBekiJD5539fq73k1YjhqMGb/s3777/313985302_3442737332673166_8855025246598995980_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3777" data-original-width="2656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4C6X-1eB8A9nWS_R6EqqPHmhKvuIOeY-BMppaCxCH1kQGnVvfwDglSZNue0PFqT4cO5CtTb6XGcePPEfy6tRG-pmpCQGYj_nD_FZr4FpzGzKhrOZr6spPFhgXo9CYk-momcpF3nkSKp93_Btyiam30UzYSBirLslkBekiJD5539fq73k1YjhqMGb/w450-h640/313985302_3442737332673166_8855025246598995980_n.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n7joavDyeYCZwxmkdB1kSdZQ4H6eciR_jHkqfYw5BdIvRrnxD2lvKiKsHXrOMGDtOEwJzWteCVfT9Ejk69uzH2K5sLbikw9dQOCX7i7Mrm_qW9Wlw2aZokjH9PP0h1HeWyiVGTvlcVQM9k2nGO9BGbRjjovNQPHgfVKrBhI2B71k2MO28GRGHhs0/s4005/313460901_859570988740091_5364644347245240666_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4005" data-original-width="2255" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n7joavDyeYCZwxmkdB1kSdZQ4H6eciR_jHkqfYw5BdIvRrnxD2lvKiKsHXrOMGDtOEwJzWteCVfT9Ejk69uzH2K5sLbikw9dQOCX7i7Mrm_qW9Wlw2aZokjH9PP0h1HeWyiVGTvlcVQM9k2nGO9BGbRjjovNQPHgfVKrBhI2B71k2MO28GRGHhs0/w360-h640/313460901_859570988740091_5364644347245240666_n.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1CIquXc9uaKIPIYXDZYyGpUHngo5qsBQhTRLm0fyQ7q0Rf1x1T6F9DMuf29RXMoBw87H3JMwlYNF7Aoq7FS7JY3D3VKr4bchhm8-6giRkFXSoJ_WrC31pbvttGYxsAGmPQBSlQXQChLyHToS2XtsSXYl1Ki7Ij7ZJwZulAqouITNWPp5a7g6rRqb/s3541/313115165_795156565122370_7885357516647597045_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3541" data-original-width="2731" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1CIquXc9uaKIPIYXDZYyGpUHngo5qsBQhTRLm0fyQ7q0Rf1x1T6F9DMuf29RXMoBw87H3JMwlYNF7Aoq7FS7JY3D3VKr4bchhm8-6giRkFXSoJ_WrC31pbvttGYxsAGmPQBSlQXQChLyHToS2XtsSXYl1Ki7Ij7ZJwZulAqouITNWPp5a7g6rRqb/w494-h640/313115165_795156565122370_7885357516647597045_n.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next, it was time for the fun part, creating the space into a maximalist dream hideaway. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxZ68GjkzHxhWw5gWaI981eby9r7Rvk34VeFGrwf1sHghjLDoN7ptSv6MfAytqFPhQk1A5Yws1zSXHSOu8jRW69ScEfVA_KDsKKvnts02m7Ng_ORbm2DpxyWQpCwXvurY72B9e9lGi0VDahECyydDcsLsSRAsWzR5Zs5HKa6vGZzUUZ5Un64Q7vXX/s4032/313013846_5983969678282244_4677781910564778774_n.jpg" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxZ68GjkzHxhWw5gWaI981eby9r7Rvk34VeFGrwf1sHghjLDoN7ptSv6MfAytqFPhQk1A5Yws1zSXHSOu8jRW69ScEfVA_KDsKKvnts02m7Ng_ORbm2DpxyWQpCwXvurY72B9e9lGi0VDahECyydDcsLsSRAsWzR5Zs5HKa6vGZzUUZ5Un64Q7vXX/w480-h640/313013846_5983969678282244_4677781910564778774_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigySpix15mmVpRUQ88xgnnNAbW5erGETaWjglTLPHU_lFUYvStPH9niGrhDuJAF2nuwskKpkfP3WmrBA1_8tHx0wUp9WWAb_ZElTULEvJRzLkTTjXcK3lhLvjxAWkElkPrua9zNvTJFuUmVNEpIaC3nT7kVnTq9k6mxvyOaff8CKllFeM9ppFeF3X/s1761/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(22).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1761" data-original-width="1190" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigySpix15mmVpRUQ88xgnnNAbW5erGETaWjglTLPHU_lFUYvStPH9niGrhDuJAF2nuwskKpkfP3WmrBA1_8tHx0wUp9WWAb_ZElTULEvJRzLkTTjXcK3lhLvjxAWkElkPrua9zNvTJFuUmVNEpIaC3nT7kVnTq9k6mxvyOaff8CKllFeM9ppFeF3X/w432-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(22).JPG" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Would you like to see the attic? I have some amazing treasures up there and on rainy days I sit on the old rug and create.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_Q2O1_moF8bNCrdLNsrmyd2KVV8n8l1ucq5OvwmDj8A8Mb4kB7bj7mIHt4E3ouJGCLkuLch9i3Nz7FPna0duYojpyPpmAYmag8hsjwdwv4Cp5H2s2zP_mhtp2aY6p1FIjgUO0BwO9bUm2pRLM3fdWVrdvhG89VeAsA0n5bhVtqR22p5IcFtfIyYW/s1554/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(26).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1554" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_Q2O1_moF8bNCrdLNsrmyd2KVV8n8l1ucq5OvwmDj8A8Mb4kB7bj7mIHt4E3ouJGCLkuLch9i3Nz7FPna0duYojpyPpmAYmag8hsjwdwv4Cp5H2s2zP_mhtp2aY6p1FIjgUO0BwO9bUm2pRLM3fdWVrdvhG89VeAsA0n5bhVtqR22p5IcFtfIyYW/w640-h556/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(26).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Some might be creeped out by my old dolls and doll heads, but I always remember that they were once loved by a child and now are loved by me. Each has it's own little personality, don't cha think?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLml7zfqEGy_uZs09uSD-9jtBQMil--BAGXsQ4yDjTlde5it-4jV3xpLDw2qi9AxWPA6EOA4lj9DstgBN51MGJu4j46gNNeg9k95XoQ5YUniP0fS9dijkB-q0_cSjdDjcPJdUD7ZeqXLyjVb7BxapPcW-0MTcO4f1UzujrLNeTIpqJWkVMlPO9gF2I/s1658/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(27).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLml7zfqEGy_uZs09uSD-9jtBQMil--BAGXsQ4yDjTlde5it-4jV3xpLDw2qi9AxWPA6EOA4lj9DstgBN51MGJu4j46gNNeg9k95XoQ5YUniP0fS9dijkB-q0_cSjdDjcPJdUD7ZeqXLyjVb7BxapPcW-0MTcO4f1UzujrLNeTIpqJWkVMlPO9gF2I/w488-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(27).JPG" width="488" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Funny thing is when I leave the attic, I always turn the fairy lights off and tidy up. But time after time, I come up to toys strewn about, drawers opened up and the lights turned on. 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text-align: left;"><span>The light switch is there beside of the cabinet of drawers (actually there to disguise the battery box) and I have had numerous electricians in to check on things, but there never seems to be any problems. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJih27ItDpxr4vHXRH98_3tyZGt818JWy-qeOxPSbg50Wft2xg98CIOTCskDgKd_7-4uHUQ3SQncRfiKlWUQzidWnA_Ib-GN0XcnwHacyguU463x4lipaaq85KhAH34GbJhv_kxbac4u1Dmuj2yo6pjekZp7sMYPnaZXEueESR5sXXWdJF26ECWsir/s1660/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(13).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1262" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJih27ItDpxr4vHXRH98_3tyZGt818JWy-qeOxPSbg50Wft2xg98CIOTCskDgKd_7-4uHUQ3SQncRfiKlWUQzidWnA_Ib-GN0XcnwHacyguU463x4lipaaq85KhAH34GbJhv_kxbac4u1Dmuj2yo6pjekZp7sMYPnaZXEueESR5sXXWdJF26ECWsir/w486-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(13).JPG" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/window-card-cabinets-collage-sheet?_pos=33&_sid=1619b0655&_ss=r&variant=33389902866" style="color: #0096ef; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once I came up to find my roll of brown wrapping paper unrolled with little crayon marks all over. 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My neighbor told me I really should remove it because it could damage the roof, but I just love the coziness it brings to my home and the extra touch of mother nature is always welcome.</div></div></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkR09gj9Y25o3SDeT1Ijlk1q-mxJT3hTQZsdep2mVrs0hmkbVQ0bKW7yMLRp4pXjBp--j3et3egmgs7qXVDOAZBjmDHAgdsRGuVyF0xIus6NkEVbxOhxae3kdW7e3eyJgQJ9NtZydiGLSJSYKZq5tBYIJ6SMn7uwSP_gKjRQBTQ74I8_7AaGIcINO6/s3452/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(15).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3452" data-original-width="2697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkR09gj9Y25o3SDeT1Ijlk1q-mxJT3hTQZsdep2mVrs0hmkbVQ0bKW7yMLRp4pXjBp--j3et3egmgs7qXVDOAZBjmDHAgdsRGuVyF0xIus6NkEVbxOhxae3kdW7e3eyJgQJ9NtZydiGLSJSYKZq5tBYIJ6SMn7uwSP_gKjRQBTQ74I8_7AaGIcINO6/w500-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(15).JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-trailing-ivy-borders?_pos=2&_sid=a4b6824d7&_ss=r&variant=31768369266767" style="color: #0096ef; 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cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">Single LED Warm White Lights</a>. Using one is an easy way to get some warm light into different parts of the room, yet disguised as something cool. One is attached to the back of the dresser on it's side, and another one is attached to the back of a dollhouse collage sheet image. I placed some Collage Sheet Images, (top hat doll, dollhouse) onto a board and then added more layers, to make flat collage sheet images stand up on their own. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBjL-Py6G-9e-9yPRdzYlPLIQTkKqBU9i_NOwPAAZWNH2LByvUs3S3Np3Km0tURwPnHrc_XAXUHy7BXNuVYqyJa84W7UpbDYhSY_Gmtz0Tr0f-OXiYFEvCrKFyKO-GoA4t9EBNmwsaZLFgZyYUowR8o7fAIfCGRn6I-QwjwxYDK528xLQSrniNruh/s2915/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(11).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="2915" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBjL-Py6G-9e-9yPRdzYlPLIQTkKqBU9i_NOwPAAZWNH2LByvUs3S3Np3Km0tURwPnHrc_XAXUHy7BXNuVYqyJa84W7UpbDYhSY_Gmtz0Tr0f-OXiYFEvCrKFyKO-GoA4t9EBNmwsaZLFgZyYUowR8o7fAIfCGRn6I-QwjwxYDK528xLQSrniNruh/w640-h594/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(11).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9EwEM1EaQVMdkU2JIncUVFefGKUkpN5iwkYDTJjTeD0HblckgOxNkeTeQWh1jBiGicF15lkFt1G07gzoz3emQAy5bYeeI_e7PB1jHwPLPgA7n0bkRXnB5jcSBBr4Gww-UKAgqh1703k0F7FKbww1Q-8K6YcxArlperYhEcaEFIrIAUHh7dPEql_6/s3811/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(34).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3811" data-original-width="2532" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9EwEM1EaQVMdkU2JIncUVFefGKUkpN5iwkYDTJjTeD0HblckgOxNkeTeQWh1jBiGicF15lkFt1G07gzoz3emQAy5bYeeI_e7PB1jHwPLPgA7n0bkRXnB5jcSBBr4Gww-UKAgqh1703k0F7FKbww1Q-8K6YcxArlperYhEcaEFIrIAUHh7dPEql_6/w426-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(34).JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUhcrXYFzUSa2Z5qJRt3A7mZVPRGMKlmDmq8aa5e_SNJ0FgAHhXpLnS3uzCllnzUPIClh-6cnUAqpO9JHUNd-QaaFBp3x6OUKpmKwgwygXBhxQJUObj470NcaNCW1ErJQhGdItcYBBRRDKWOkkyFWoyv7OfS4HtpzsYP0MBxKEYU6FLdhwU2ceshw/s3220/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(39).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3220" data-original-width="2712" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUhcrXYFzUSa2Z5qJRt3A7mZVPRGMKlmDmq8aa5e_SNJ0FgAHhXpLnS3uzCllnzUPIClh-6cnUAqpO9JHUNd-QaaFBp3x6OUKpmKwgwygXBhxQJUObj470NcaNCW1ErJQhGdItcYBBRRDKWOkkyFWoyv7OfS4HtpzsYP0MBxKEYU6FLdhwU2ceshw/w540-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(39).JPG" width="540" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kf_eJUeVdk9XXxcU4sEuWqJcS3qDX2YmtN8TyGlYx9YRYfSouPdKqI6gdc_Na9HBxQdyGkgLP-28Xtna69BZfysTVRlvke-0QvV_pIik4Kp5jh59HHib8jXFveS2ulANgMJbCGxTH5We-apLnpwMBgodBAyQ-B4nEkiD9ad7oA2OcFsGklSHao4r/s3666/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(40).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3666" data-original-width="2928" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kf_eJUeVdk9XXxcU4sEuWqJcS3qDX2YmtN8TyGlYx9YRYfSouPdKqI6gdc_Na9HBxQdyGkgLP-28Xtna69BZfysTVRlvke-0QvV_pIik4Kp5jh59HHib8jXFveS2ulANgMJbCGxTH5We-apLnpwMBgodBAyQ-B4nEkiD9ad7oA2OcFsGklSHao4r/w512-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(40).JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W3qVcrLCfd6eiSt9WApJf4CzhWLVHN1rQxd00vMqun1WXrj7T57vSchKysj3wqLfVc4e0f99pegWcmzaxPt5U-ObeMWLNIrsdeSMskNpiA8sDkkUGMaJtBihvk5xNZ0Q134ycOAJe7yR0yyKyZB0lWL9-4wAddo50gbT5s9XoWvkMqbkXUi1k5dI/s3878/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(41).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3878" data-original-width="2783" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W3qVcrLCfd6eiSt9WApJf4CzhWLVHN1rQxd00vMqun1WXrj7T57vSchKysj3wqLfVc4e0f99pegWcmzaxPt5U-ObeMWLNIrsdeSMskNpiA8sDkkUGMaJtBihvk5xNZ0Q134ycOAJe7yR0yyKyZB0lWL9-4wAddo50gbT5s9XoWvkMqbkXUi1k5dI/w460-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(41).JPG" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This stool has always been my pup's little spot. His name is Brownie and he loves to play with our ghost as well. Sometimes they play fetch with a ball which is always a bit startling, but Brownie enjoys it so much.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HiK1EcH157Dr2sNvEgn2z83Adh7p7J-EBm6BXdWha-GciMb_YzHrlCKYy_TgYuSLu2vUyZ7fy2k0YWUG2yGrGcTWBsKqdXqm-hwckzPV05OGsT9G4MnJVGAiYm5NNWpQUg_GThwT32PC0vE_HfIvqRE4tV4ra8jtM3ntoGkALxdm-Q4zqQ5gkh3d/s4007/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(42).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4007" data-original-width="2815" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HiK1EcH157Dr2sNvEgn2z83Adh7p7J-EBm6BXdWha-GciMb_YzHrlCKYy_TgYuSLu2vUyZ7fy2k0YWUG2yGrGcTWBsKqdXqm-hwckzPV05OGsT9G4MnJVGAiYm5NNWpQUg_GThwT32PC0vE_HfIvqRE4tV4ra8jtM3ntoGkALxdm-Q4zqQ5gkh3d/w450-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(42).JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I found this chair, lamp and desk in the attic when I first moved in and was so excited to place them in my room. I love the distressed areas and wouldn't change a thing about any of them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNg32bagqq1Ln5Zz2onJ8_dL8xj88GFgVUSpMJggQpb-cjmGgF-2ZRAYFsZgWp4EVVl1AoqmrYyiYDA_JdmJMOq-Hn88c2eBD8SJOQOr48AyVQNZFHBeVAVNH8oaRLgiteL9_SWv0WHkhyTOR7pnKVsDSR2llh4m75YL1fEHnV1QckaKTJKsfvKW20/s2755/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(43).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2755" data-original-width="2289" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNg32bagqq1Ln5Zz2onJ8_dL8xj88GFgVUSpMJggQpb-cjmGgF-2ZRAYFsZgWp4EVVl1AoqmrYyiYDA_JdmJMOq-Hn88c2eBD8SJOQOr48AyVQNZFHBeVAVNH8oaRLgiteL9_SWv0WHkhyTOR7pnKVsDSR2llh4m75YL1fEHnV1QckaKTJKsfvKW20/w533-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(43).JPG" width="533" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I drool over the amount of area that I have on top of my desk. It's nice to have some of my current favorite collections, like this stereoview, but lots of space for supplies like watercolor pencils and a home for tools, like scissors, magnifying glasses, and more. </div></blockquote><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjms-Z91DzCJ0uKwnuk-Q1zW4JNlbVNI6T8wc6t8Z3U5Bl8BPTrsr9-W7X2dtR2W02To1rBNHLLQpDbCXsj5mLFLcznQo10AJV6UEF4sQseSHoGJAvrEcdr7mYqj5GMdYEVKgk5Un9VCQ1RUvfs-IveDIeSXirhaGhKhDEArRB3aparFr2XGWECip3s/s3759/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(44).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3759" data-original-width="2921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjms-Z91DzCJ0uKwnuk-Q1zW4JNlbVNI6T8wc6t8Z3U5Bl8BPTrsr9-W7X2dtR2W02To1rBNHLLQpDbCXsj5mLFLcznQo10AJV6UEF4sQseSHoGJAvrEcdr7mYqj5GMdYEVKgk5Un9VCQ1RUvfs-IveDIeSXirhaGhKhDEArRB3aparFr2XGWECip3s/w498-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(44).JPG" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVECJVyg-TSzZjstc1Sv8iTe7SF8r2Unn9uRq3vwB-haS_L_lB1tE1v5fljhSz756iBfnYNOo0SoOYgFSgngQj5sdAiUDXw3AeIzmHOezlAT8W8PtWC8buvh2bbrQhvRjT_VPL64LXxIJk5RHhfex6k7hRMTKzFTxSpgmfRdm3Uu7dWkNYKY1Dt2g/s3821/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(45).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3821" data-original-width="3006" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVECJVyg-TSzZjstc1Sv8iTe7SF8r2Unn9uRq3vwB-haS_L_lB1tE1v5fljhSz756iBfnYNOo0SoOYgFSgngQj5sdAiUDXw3AeIzmHOezlAT8W8PtWC8buvh2bbrQhvRjT_VPL64LXxIJk5RHhfex6k7hRMTKzFTxSpgmfRdm3Uu7dWkNYKY1Dt2g/w504-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(45).JPG" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblkQdLW7MiSG0JDkBUvXhbNSFTQAriVOdvEN28HvT5HpDazoqPNrdSHC14P5_fesEH3UU42RyABdw9Fmq1WAMipdgdMHRlWy5JrypmhD1IVQc6nJopFz7IMCNTI0XvOA-cSLk6MVcRMiVYyPAOldo3A7bAxS8A8Qy_DkizJgZPfGO2ldnRcawF_d-/s3521/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(48).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3521" data-original-width="2897" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblkQdLW7MiSG0JDkBUvXhbNSFTQAriVOdvEN28HvT5HpDazoqPNrdSHC14P5_fesEH3UU42RyABdw9Fmq1WAMipdgdMHRlWy5JrypmhD1IVQc6nJopFz7IMCNTI0XvOA-cSLk6MVcRMiVYyPAOldo3A7bAxS8A8Qy_DkizJgZPfGO2ldnRcawF_d-/w526-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(48).JPG" width="526" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I found these keys in the attic as well, right behind a wooden beam near the back of the house. About a year after, I found a tiny locked box inside of one of the fireplaces that I do not use. There were also some photos inside that I framed and hung. I still have a few keys that I don't know what they go to, but hope I do find out one day. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmpeYT6kC4BqRufXIbqJvjn8tY9ILitJAujhT-x9ARI_6nWkm3ejpdsok2LsNQ7E7C-84kP4DOFz_9lS3-LSKdXpXhTdiDHyLLY0nUFS8m1syC4zfgX5C8Ojh7xLCkjWkMhT8b8C7LrhpGx893Qtb2u6lyklfcFPLRIUPbEWMDJmB4OKek24GsNkH/s3719/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(49).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3719" data-original-width="2830" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmpeYT6kC4BqRufXIbqJvjn8tY9ILitJAujhT-x9ARI_6nWkm3ejpdsok2LsNQ7E7C-84kP4DOFz_9lS3-LSKdXpXhTdiDHyLLY0nUFS8m1syC4zfgX5C8Ojh7xLCkjWkMhT8b8C7LrhpGx893Qtb2u6lyklfcFPLRIUPbEWMDJmB4OKek24GsNkH/w488-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(49).JPG" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a painting I am still working on. I don't know who she is, but I see her in my dreams and sometimes I feel like it might be my ghost. I also saw her in one of the photos that I found, which happened way after the dreams and when I painted her.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwL_1UDFYX0EHZ5EzIfF4N9TC6Jx_qS200DcLWizNYjR5Miact83BV-v3BHiRTAegiN9QJr6C5c6MClT3J4TErXBu1m6krk3AYJmkicx7sliw5tNnRzLLjAhNRhzm-WzPw57RNBPLOMDqfLaKDYKv_nd-vuLvF9awn6mQuSeSnH8gYsidXzaGcyDW/s4032/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(50).JPG" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwL_1UDFYX0EHZ5EzIfF4N9TC6Jx_qS200DcLWizNYjR5Miact83BV-v3BHiRTAegiN9QJr6C5c6MClT3J4TErXBu1m6krk3AYJmkicx7sliw5tNnRzLLjAhNRhzm-WzPw57RNBPLOMDqfLaKDYKv_nd-vuLvF9awn6mQuSeSnH8gYsidXzaGcyDW/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_FemimineWritingRoom%20(50).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=230108RT*" style="color: #0096ef; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">Alpha Stamps Supply List</a></span></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you've enjoyed this tour of my tiny, creative space. Everyone should have a place like this to call their own. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><br style="background-color: white;" /></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-1372059625106884412022-10-19T09:00:00.232-04:002022-10-19T10:45:27.990-04:00Spooky Poisons<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are <span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: medium;"><i>spooked</i></span> by spiders, or things that go bump in the night, if you have a weak stomach or are scared of ghosts, I'd advice you <span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;"><i>not</i></span> to continue any further. Because you will be exposed to those things and more, if you dare. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlXa1YQ92xsWooR2g1XRnJhSKysgnhctMjPEE53csFrGw9p_kQt-uVXl3J405r46D8lVts0UTG7HM3CxjOX59hOv-NX3n3t-aLgdDFKsPEeVSSp09EltVrGQITw2qKQ5uBNSPGiU4W6_4t6oBb_AwKXC8Vu5E2wBNh4HJD8vu5uXdINZUZb67hcmX/s3535/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3535" data-original-width="2599" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlXa1YQ92xsWooR2g1XRnJhSKysgnhctMjPEE53csFrGw9p_kQt-uVXl3J405r46D8lVts0UTG7HM3CxjOX59hOv-NX3n3t-aLgdDFKsPEeVSSp09EltVrGQITw2qKQ5uBNSPGiU4W6_4t6oBb_AwKXC8Vu5E2wBNh4HJD8vu5uXdINZUZb67hcmX/w470-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions1.JPG" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I never understood the term <span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;">spooky </span><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;">Poisons</span> until now. It's all the fault of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>, with many spirits and bottles of all assorted kinds. Watch out, there are skulls and haunted photos from the past too. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2esH5aQTghL9ucs50isnOrq06GvXAQnquiRzrEG7DVY8SGGOnyjBvk6LoaQE6sinXm0egYfnCZZcKvFWM15BIQt0_9iNa1Nz_n4AXVPL1rC9-NGv268Vm4YiGdO6YQ8QptewEkGHBmivl2jKvyCHJkhUujAXEHGJfSkyfAceZXbyAQdWgjYmTeLcG/s3503/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3503" data-original-width="2330" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2esH5aQTghL9ucs50isnOrq06GvXAQnquiRzrEG7DVY8SGGOnyjBvk6LoaQE6sinXm0egYfnCZZcKvFWM15BIQt0_9iNa1Nz_n4AXVPL1rC9-NGv268Vm4YiGdO6YQ8QptewEkGHBmivl2jKvyCHJkhUujAXEHGJfSkyfAceZXbyAQdWgjYmTeLcG/w426-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />Have you ever seen an attic in the shape of a tombstone? <i><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;">spooky</span> </i>things hide in the corners, like bottles full of eyeballs and hearts. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRekLBOHUsBkXO_sfkbQ69IZ6kQA6oTQeoO00VRZBNg4vsuAGAsfh99XHPVHGrqhSzM4Qe_gNNwZZ0P59-UlF9Ri38ktr13J7E02HhN7mDNvH6Ggt1i6lDU-Ef1dIgu96_P52eIFQbEBddgaFUJF8bM9pAlgQT_JAj8qpgVhAhCUT5STdjRFwUhqS/s674/311506110_651388596509518_7226969370433949842_n%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="576" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRekLBOHUsBkXO_sfkbQ69IZ6kQA6oTQeoO00VRZBNg4vsuAGAsfh99XHPVHGrqhSzM4Qe_gNNwZZ0P59-UlF9Ri38ktr13J7E02HhN7mDNvH6Ggt1i6lDU-Ef1dIgu96_P52eIFQbEBddgaFUJF8bM9pAlgQT_JAj8qpgVhAhCUT5STdjRFwUhqS/w546-h640/311506110_651388596509518_7226969370433949842_n%20(2).jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfi70v74LiEMyWxqsYXOaQLj2HjsEYYYG4U3Pc9EPW2DDPF6LdUHLFxQj9rWE6c5apsY10O9HeUN_uye3ka-FvSTzBRY9AXHpaAppRVisJ-F-9An6h4N5-gURoaZILX-mILa0YBhodIe-AZete-lmKiQTpkq0dGZeekpyopQEBcKMbY7BrvAx1SAW/s799/311140961_522894352986096_6931965777199877328_n%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="799" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfi70v74LiEMyWxqsYXOaQLj2HjsEYYYG4U3Pc9EPW2DDPF6LdUHLFxQj9rWE6c5apsY10O9HeUN_uye3ka-FvSTzBRY9AXHpaAppRVisJ-F-9An6h4N5-gURoaZILX-mILa0YBhodIe-AZete-lmKiQTpkq0dGZeekpyopQEBcKMbY7BrvAx1SAW/w640-h364/311140961_522894352986096_6931965777199877328_n%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vvaWjvd2_butU9ztFH8QQ6uji1r0ZzAnfOasNz2YiNGfi2elGqR6Yt6bf3bkoGd1eolE0PwZYOtU6Mcyz1EWBYQI5ZpXEwbTq3KThTg4gd3oqXlgP5GFWUZ-1kacH2pSuTW0H5PIlXLdKhTRf_2CZCxjtCz-pprAcZrDc_xGno0D0bSoiRj7Vkrd/s4032/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vvaWjvd2_butU9ztFH8QQ6uji1r0ZzAnfOasNz2YiNGfi2elGqR6Yt6bf3bkoGd1eolE0PwZYOtU6Mcyz1EWBYQI5ZpXEwbTq3KThTg4gd3oqXlgP5GFWUZ-1kacH2pSuTW0H5PIlXLdKhTRf_2CZCxjtCz-pprAcZrDc_xGno0D0bSoiRj7Vkrd/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions6.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p>I used almost all of items from the Alpha Stamps <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/hocus-pocus-kit-september-2020?variant=43588180803835">Hocus Pocus Kit</a> offered in September 2022, and the current <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=221002octPBKt">Apothecary Bottles Kit</a>. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPaqfoM1qSO67rINENii-mHm0ZXxPKqTNT6_c6CRTrrETkt1G_pKzSrmLVMdWJ4umOA5eWAeqRrkIRcXjKp5kg2eLNnAHvlS8HxNRSgk-ei7BEgyuiOhMiG-dvbNZBwWwxAYWlL9gWq9M46IW8ZCIUtqYNN3iFMABYkZbnNnct51iSyXNMvH9hS8I/s3907/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3907" data-original-width="2763" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPaqfoM1qSO67rINENii-mHm0ZXxPKqTNT6_c6CRTrrETkt1G_pKzSrmLVMdWJ4umOA5eWAeqRrkIRcXjKp5kg2eLNnAHvlS8HxNRSgk-ei7BEgyuiOhMiG-dvbNZBwWwxAYWlL9gWq9M46IW8ZCIUtqYNN3iFMABYkZbnNnct51iSyXNMvH9hS8I/w452-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions5.JPG" width="452" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I wonder what secrets that old book has within it's pages? And those <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/pumpkin-pods?_pos=13&_sid=030a0ebb1&_ss=r&variant=1679577153554">pumpkins</a> look like they have a mind of their own. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Klb0cpZxM6YKHXPd25W_wD5NRL1ovTXhxvAZJ6xmgPsRO89lptd8dK8woyJoc9pZmhPOV29U9mWgD4AN3qzsRrYBDnvkgu-qdqPrgtcTFeAkHatFNaHa-T-wPfncdMoGrKe_WcBn44NrkWcWl9QHHXEz3IgXNv87-PsaR83AJGhPrGpHNqrpYH_j/s3780/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="2627" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Klb0cpZxM6YKHXPd25W_wD5NRL1ovTXhxvAZJ6xmgPsRO89lptd8dK8woyJoc9pZmhPOV29U9mWgD4AN3qzsRrYBDnvkgu-qdqPrgtcTFeAkHatFNaHa-T-wPfncdMoGrKe_WcBn44NrkWcWl9QHHXEz3IgXNv87-PsaR83AJGhPrGpHNqrpYH_j/w444-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions3.JPG" width="444" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nb9qj2fyimbjlYTO0kJ6Xp4U9ddeDCN0aJT9KOos8KZAIDWofK4m0-SU98EuVANh8ZPZKy0LKZtJ1YNmwDGM3x3UNncKzDPXjXFAti-0_K5o4KokWcHos5WjC-JvUZTTYQYjgdikZnMCj9tjU_UQdYawKHE-k9_FvhgVhbiSTW72szrn9WU43vXH/s3929/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3929" data-original-width="2950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nb9qj2fyimbjlYTO0kJ6Xp4U9ddeDCN0aJT9KOos8KZAIDWofK4m0-SU98EuVANh8ZPZKy0LKZtJ1YNmwDGM3x3UNncKzDPXjXFAti-0_K5o4KokWcHos5WjC-JvUZTTYQYjgdikZnMCj9tjU_UQdYawKHE-k9_FvhgVhbiSTW72szrn9WU43vXH/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions9.JPG" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;">Why is that doll head so ominous and looking at me from a different position then her flat placement?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike1QsFRuKvCJIqMm4i5uDPYLpa2U0uul9NUi9Asw819xujdBLWus9OZKQUKnuu7xutrdeU1t9bmVz3H3O1q6E_CQ_eZLHUvEPestBrogempO5XRpTlD5m-omHMzadOdTF6gh8hUR3CNIqXJoOoiiOJR_zTUX_vqWRpj02kHZV0Li8rtyXHGJOiPhD/s4032/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike1QsFRuKvCJIqMm4i5uDPYLpa2U0uul9NUi9Asw819xujdBLWus9OZKQUKnuu7xutrdeU1t9bmVz3H3O1q6E_CQ_eZLHUvEPestBrogempO5XRpTlD5m-omHMzadOdTF6gh8hUR3CNIqXJoOoiiOJR_zTUX_vqWRpj02kHZV0Li8rtyXHGJOiPhD/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions7.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5xH2g42lrQb2Nwj3QunkbKR4aWNn5gl0m0Ps_kUtU5sCJWJnWmsdiiFKOliLouS2-feUUzKT_sHhi6173l0er-PmUNZsHdQw1nO561fDMJvpoGoCQLWZp2xO0jqUVq30QcrWuXgIfMW6jPxGKMhbpgcH9X8qJYxAec359Z10kqBSAbHDhd5qC9wi/s3569/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3569" data-original-width="2641" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5xH2g42lrQb2Nwj3QunkbKR4aWNn5gl0m0Ps_kUtU5sCJWJnWmsdiiFKOliLouS2-feUUzKT_sHhi6173l0er-PmUNZsHdQw1nO561fDMJvpoGoCQLWZp2xO0jqUVq30QcrWuXgIfMW6jPxGKMhbpgcH9X8qJYxAec359Z10kqBSAbHDhd5qC9wi/w474-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions8.JPG" width="474" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just have to adore this sweet little face because she is displayed in my art studio and "modeled" for my favorite collage sheet <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/creepy-dolls-collage-sheet?_pos=9&_sid=3432b09fc&_ss=r&variant=43522372178">Creepy Dolls</a>. All of my doll models just love being in the spotlight! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT5H0X7Kg6hIVXLXmN38NzBGUgw-q_nFYdnG1oYDdt48nciWCDMzciQND5eaA0T60oveA18rvfaaZ7Rsl7AWGk8WNIXaEC3nRGkwUgc0tvqARRe4VLotp0RtLzrT_-DjNr3K29JkxcHaNpc_pdIM7TwzTuJxbA2SStUDvhHt-SHMa0dQjbfd9dVun/s364/CreepyDollsCSmed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT5H0X7Kg6hIVXLXmN38NzBGUgw-q_nFYdnG1oYDdt48nciWCDMzciQND5eaA0T60oveA18rvfaaZ7Rsl7AWGk8WNIXaEC3nRGkwUgc0tvqARRe4VLotp0RtLzrT_-DjNr3K29JkxcHaNpc_pdIM7TwzTuJxbA2SStUDvhHt-SHMa0dQjbfd9dVun/w400-h400/CreepyDollsCSmed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVKg_HdHOlhZ6Y3sQPURzffCtHGNVkvBXvTlzH-tepe743j5ZSUjwMnS7dz53BDflJ6If7pgGdY5JZ7E1dCUuSrHicN_lVlNHkNArjoNzIUC_CBPAcrsd6ykEko_pekEq17RynKDjgzYlv4HqFQkuEZMgVRKs-pXENKtuDSeBPd_xeC93UlLMmonP/s4009/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4009" data-original-width="2955" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVKg_HdHOlhZ6Y3sQPURzffCtHGNVkvBXvTlzH-tepe743j5ZSUjwMnS7dz53BDflJ6If7pgGdY5JZ7E1dCUuSrHicN_lVlNHkNArjoNzIUC_CBPAcrsd6ykEko_pekEq17RynKDjgzYlv4HqFQkuEZMgVRKs-pXENKtuDSeBPd_xeC93UlLMmonP/w472-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions10.JPG" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqDwAQzwhlDnanH6GUCiMboaH8JvhBnpm9ol8hBQO_9RxJuKVXJeiDWkhA2yrUb2_ZuJP8UKNKPdkLNKDvd8IKLNUzmENyG-A4JTo2ywjOBcDV7xLRmlWsO8LumjBOgRs2BKzoVOquNXhHhleL3cUoVX0X5r72uj1inneg8VWYmgHaiYg5QG-YAyl/s3941/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3941" data-original-width="2955" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqDwAQzwhlDnanH6GUCiMboaH8JvhBnpm9ol8hBQO_9RxJuKVXJeiDWkhA2yrUb2_ZuJP8UKNKPdkLNKDvd8IKLNUzmENyG-A4JTo2ywjOBcDV7xLRmlWsO8LumjBOgRs2BKzoVOquNXhHhleL3cUoVX0X5r72uj1inneg8VWYmgHaiYg5QG-YAyl/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions11.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;"><i>And who I say is disrespectful of the dead, using their heads as candelabras, shining brightly unlike they did in life? </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fxBe_GsMmAS9b78LkPe7UmFDsx7sgmbUIB1NXaBwrQ2-grH0JT-mzXjLG_uyrHiZ8xXy0ht2LyWl5uc7kY9CvLZlpRDgsl9B-Q1ptsS-zFSzA1LG8uh0WJHGdfP_rMT9e4ULEz1rpzRRH-kGzN0NAwFZCINIcf8VkmlDdDoWughdNTihe7G2seJg/s955/311253411_5477081669074849_992742592887872270_n%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="894" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fxBe_GsMmAS9b78LkPe7UmFDsx7sgmbUIB1NXaBwrQ2-grH0JT-mzXjLG_uyrHiZ8xXy0ht2LyWl5uc7kY9CvLZlpRDgsl9B-Q1ptsS-zFSzA1LG8uh0WJHGdfP_rMT9e4ULEz1rpzRRH-kGzN0NAwFZCINIcf8VkmlDdDoWughdNTihe7G2seJg/w375-h400/311253411_5477081669074849_992742592887872270_n%20(2).jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYj-EZ5_P40hxWhXCnb6eZy37ssd7nAjsNyARxvUNNfapAjClrwID0KeyYzARDOZffsaf15Y41R-ziK2P6tYdYhYFQSdLdGXrd7aHHig-nEp159t5WFeELMFmB08gIZ_iD81zdkEpjX2UQgBqarRa_lKlqsfsUIefjs3AhfyP-jK4IAl1ZRmvTkI6/s3494/IMG_4133%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2141" data-original-width="3494" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYj-EZ5_P40hxWhXCnb6eZy37ssd7nAjsNyARxvUNNfapAjClrwID0KeyYzARDOZffsaf15Y41R-ziK2P6tYdYhYFQSdLdGXrd7aHHig-nEp159t5WFeELMFmB08gIZ_iD81zdkEpjX2UQgBqarRa_lKlqsfsUIefjs3AhfyP-jK4IAl1ZRmvTkI6/w640-h392/IMG_4133%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't that glowing tintype of a man <span style="font-family: Creepster;"><i>Spooktacular</i></span>! It was a very easy feature to create. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AIPufu_6nu3CfRsKhntAOcwYgPosUVbo-aWzFkrQctn9Iu1XvYl54aVtYR5XHTEN_5SW0QpkRDcfPQMCAZcJTuUJehwahnSenfGVb0QBD9j7GNXdQZm6OqZallrAvKDaz2lAExIcPbjWxqsFgeO3aYPfbmye9J3V9yo5l8BTvXy6Znq3ZrG1NNLV/s3498/IMG_4178%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2192" data-original-width="3498" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AIPufu_6nu3CfRsKhntAOcwYgPosUVbo-aWzFkrQctn9Iu1XvYl54aVtYR5XHTEN_5SW0QpkRDcfPQMCAZcJTuUJehwahnSenfGVb0QBD9j7GNXdQZm6OqZallrAvKDaz2lAExIcPbjWxqsFgeO3aYPfbmye9J3V9yo5l8BTvXy6Znq3ZrG1NNLV/w640-h402/IMG_4178%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this image on the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/remnants-of-the-past-1-collage-sheet?_pos=3&_sid=79aeebd63&_ss=r&variant=12385102594127">Remnants #1 Collage Sheet</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBomto8PXHGcdhcvWhVTzEjv3oEWeNob_5N2v9QmvLSVRd7gxkcCJtrH9EE5pfHCFZvmIzcuqaxh4vclalp4bEjiSussEcpk7ewJUB7vY_5UzPp7_7hC-xa-FOsLz-ZWO3J2wLJ3jMTjbZndsWUrdOnGmOykB3M2tLHuvv4bx_S32V1xkQrJmi-FZ/s3136/IMG_4180%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2236" data-original-width="3136" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBomto8PXHGcdhcvWhVTzEjv3oEWeNob_5N2v9QmvLSVRd7gxkcCJtrH9EE5pfHCFZvmIzcuqaxh4vclalp4bEjiSussEcpk7ewJUB7vY_5UzPp7_7hC-xa-FOsLz-ZWO3J2wLJ3jMTjbZndsWUrdOnGmOykB3M2tLHuvv4bx_S32V1xkQrJmi-FZ/w640-h456/IMG_4180%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGVGa7UAh_Mr3PdgiXMOfkOCV40o77Z-KHdUdl6YoMwSJitlFm4HVFe0T1Zgf5rR2gkJU8N_bjUJH6GmEEqJj3nNVxexVzKuUszu31kBLPr5_qjDdC3YgGZ7fRxmQ3fVvKFGMuSToT-IhUZrXZ91PW58cb2-6nBpajfO5cNLPvIP38U23q-9mbKf_/s2466/IMG_4182%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="2466" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGVGa7UAh_Mr3PdgiXMOfkOCV40o77Z-KHdUdl6YoMwSJitlFm4HVFe0T1Zgf5rR2gkJU8N_bjUJH6GmEEqJj3nNVxexVzKuUszu31kBLPr5_qjDdC3YgGZ7fRxmQ3fVvKFGMuSToT-IhUZrXZ91PW58cb2-6nBpajfO5cNLPvIP38U23q-9mbKf_/w640-h460/IMG_4182%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used an inexpensive <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/single-led-light-warm-white?_pos=1&_sid=11a709be2&_ss=r&variant=42657964916987">Single LED Warm Light</a> which I oddly attached to the "photo" with melted wax. There is a power switch on the side and it is all ready to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgHehUVxvrOHiPA5gosMWZtC0wjX1FCklvmTscHATF3Ji2K2mmWpXQ7BH2gh5HjdDwxQYPkC9PEkw-CMfciGhX72WbKgiXwWVlYa0tdExkq-9tqQlkIL_l-7TfJDyUbxX8Wg_ovsnBqvZjYgxxCVhFs9NC0GkvqfCatRoxi05Jts1NXGJJixWrAKI/s1168/light.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="1168" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgHehUVxvrOHiPA5gosMWZtC0wjX1FCklvmTscHATF3Ji2K2mmWpXQ7BH2gh5HjdDwxQYPkC9PEkw-CMfciGhX72WbKgiXwWVlYa0tdExkq-9tqQlkIL_l-7TfJDyUbxX8Wg_ovsnBqvZjYgxxCVhFs9NC0GkvqfCatRoxi05Jts1NXGJJixWrAKI/w400-h390/light.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTu_MSpIqMhjDo1y6UaCB6eKgNRyEXIco5pAAih4D8YhmFUzQAC9cdEhDclew__3d_f3J1UqX6xdnJBZNowo1fucEe7GCabSy9RK5VCIQJXjF0Zlq1XTAtfujXwD6nXzC41pwJl3vpQspdYDAMaaSyyv89SgjMR33lnXi-7W4_pKtdm2_NfXxAhcx/s3730/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3730" data-original-width="2988" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTu_MSpIqMhjDo1y6UaCB6eKgNRyEXIco5pAAih4D8YhmFUzQAC9cdEhDclew__3d_f3J1UqX6xdnJBZNowo1fucEe7GCabSy9RK5VCIQJXjF0Zlq1XTAtfujXwD6nXzC41pwJl3vpQspdYDAMaaSyyv89SgjMR33lnXi-7W4_pKtdm2_NfXxAhcx/w512-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions12.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;">The best way to seal a glass bottle, be it a</span> <span style="font-family: Creepster;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spooky</span> <span style="font-size: large;">poison</span></span><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;">, a spell or a spirit captured, is by a fire cast ball of wax, dripped over the cork, forever protected from the outside.</span> </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30raoVmQOBPjxe9YV65kOGx0rIjdksHemqW2MYnRAHNgcpRMuAW5kQ7-KQH1cMt_QefgKryiqHeh9mx2JXkB0gF9TYYJruzAxTc8RXKGgUORw-dL-n4b3RGzwlj6sKUFuahHMpaF3D8N3k4_nGIBkOAgR5BUE-uRu8mKhMy1UXGNMi1yxwHFXGnKa/s3807/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3807" data-original-width="3023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30raoVmQOBPjxe9YV65kOGx0rIjdksHemqW2MYnRAHNgcpRMuAW5kQ7-KQH1cMt_QefgKryiqHeh9mx2JXkB0gF9TYYJruzAxTc8RXKGgUORw-dL-n4b3RGzwlj6sKUFuahHMpaF3D8N3k4_nGIBkOAgR5BUE-uRu8mKhMy1UXGNMi1yxwHFXGnKa/w508-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions13.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sooooo many cool miniature bottles! Do you know how many cool miniature bottles are carried on the Alpha Stamps website? Seriously, click on this <i><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=bottle*">bottle link</a></span> </i> and see for yourself. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnp7rGsHO9sOYfM6Dy9O5dlwzRtQVhyQySP_kH9nlf4M3SUQUxJHHLG00lWFKio_nF8Mz4tFpweljnjehXjMRT9W8xxo1ki5a_lLMHpkrnnWbmKi1b7hQoy1Y7PwwIo6hUhBZcWBoQ1PCBqB0Eu_t-t5GbFDSd1ANpwjbhVxwa_cNDrAxxaN15UFuj/s3941/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3941" data-original-width="2955" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnp7rGsHO9sOYfM6Dy9O5dlwzRtQVhyQySP_kH9nlf4M3SUQUxJHHLG00lWFKio_nF8Mz4tFpweljnjehXjMRT9W8xxo1ki5a_lLMHpkrnnWbmKi1b7hQoy1Y7PwwIo6hUhBZcWBoQ1PCBqB0Eu_t-t5GbFDSd1ANpwjbhVxwa_cNDrAxxaN15UFuj/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions14.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFKyD-a29K_zhqMi6ZRGiTOrsp4fqMMCb1dcfapTU6LupZIWofDJ_dOte3XoRbFAgCCqPfa8dHZJs-8HGlVR3kNbCbEpgPtg5HcVcgwjxEV7LaBEJGH5UmabAaCGM5W8U57_XCxGKNrp3bJ9MsKySbvfnG9OzlqP9FVSgHyZykme4joyJk0ALPsyV/s3168/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3168" data-original-width="2987" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFKyD-a29K_zhqMi6ZRGiTOrsp4fqMMCb1dcfapTU6LupZIWofDJ_dOte3XoRbFAgCCqPfa8dHZJs-8HGlVR3kNbCbEpgPtg5HcVcgwjxEV7LaBEJGH5UmabAaCGM5W8U57_XCxGKNrp3bJ9MsKySbvfnG9OzlqP9FVSgHyZykme4joyJk0ALPsyV/w604-h640/RhondaThomas_SpookyPotions15.JPG" width="604" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Do you see the roof to this beautiful memento of those who've passed? It was actually made by crumpling up a pattered paper from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/hocus-pocus-6x6-paper?variant=43167255560443">Hocus Pocus 6x6 Paper Pad</a>. By gently wadding up the paper into the tiniest ball you can make, several times in different directions, being oh so careful not to miss a single spot, you then create an item that can be used for sculpting and in this case, becomes a curved tombstone's roof. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYstKxlCpXIV7awGd0zSzjut3O2WwDV1hir60bBkvfndONLUStNSrFVecv4wK4L5-nBVuQdI-024bNSYF_x0J9oK4FPF1E9bG-2T-urwcf5HNa0VqNa350krzWI0BqNVCBoHUBoA6GLUExXxrVG3D0uklMfK_9Scu5jT8kZUtUMTjdfXXb8ViJWIZg/s3648/IMG_4159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYstKxlCpXIV7awGd0zSzjut3O2WwDV1hir60bBkvfndONLUStNSrFVecv4wK4L5-nBVuQdI-024bNSYF_x0J9oK4FPF1E9bG-2T-urwcf5HNa0VqNa350krzWI0BqNVCBoHUBoA6GLUExXxrVG3D0uklMfK_9Scu5jT8kZUtUMTjdfXXb8ViJWIZg/w640-h480/IMG_4159.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMZVVOzSYkNBV7cNJDcSsXK_dPEL0SD5s3m2AjP2r4GvQOIivmtlopal7EKfx4qyzX6a1FugbfKfv0tt9Gz7LwN-KmwxNXXfjwB6bzyJ16UP2kMvRzue-ADxKc7vm4HEHvS1g2BCjZBqleddpj9YRZ-LcuZwB-gJxIxuAzZz3w6o36cU0YG_HQ6v8/s192/311879824_383021550604848_2145628391972644636_n%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMZVVOzSYkNBV7cNJDcSsXK_dPEL0SD5s3m2AjP2r4GvQOIivmtlopal7EKfx4qyzX6a1FugbfKfv0tt9Gz7LwN-KmwxNXXfjwB6bzyJ16UP2kMvRzue-ADxKc7vm4HEHvS1g2BCjZBqleddpj9YRZ-LcuZwB-gJxIxuAzZz3w6o36cU0YG_HQ6v8/w317-h400/311879824_383021550604848_2145628391972644636_n%20(2).jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below shows the Matchbook Theater Box with the Tombstone Attic Set attached. I wrapped the whole thing with some tight rubber bands, just to hold every little bit together. Then I was ready to apply the "roof". </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFUa5KbJMeGYoYZiS23nSveX-WuK82ABgIwDSHPZ873yGii_FMLBJFUF6JOW4NJsu3v4mlsFtj08b0FgoeJYSpFw2Hdrj48GG2_oMwmRwTxfJF1D4_m3UyjfZt1i3wsvXSCfnK6nTPlYvqK2kpOuKgxrhLrW3DxZsn_-oqrrW-o_zdw7DOuaiOkZu/s3031/IMG_4297%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3031" data-original-width="1565" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFUa5KbJMeGYoYZiS23nSveX-WuK82ABgIwDSHPZ873yGii_FMLBJFUF6JOW4NJsu3v4mlsFtj08b0FgoeJYSpFw2Hdrj48GG2_oMwmRwTxfJF1D4_m3UyjfZt1i3wsvXSCfnK6nTPlYvqK2kpOuKgxrhLrW3DxZsn_-oqrrW-o_zdw7DOuaiOkZu/w330-h640/IMG_4297%20(2).JPG" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>See how easily the roof came together. I applied glue to the upper edge of the Tombstone Attic Set and then attached the paper easily, rubbing it down with a popsicle stick to make sure all of the edges were adhered and no light would escape. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkrpLYWTRBNP6EaCI-qdbiUtXnBAnaRU2lXo7FSvL-JGylu9lp5jsqQzVMH2Zi0MzZZlAsgWeQaSBam04sso_dCL6ERlnghYlM0GgPdFg5xvYio10CkiNlD0DRTpz_gYX02TTTxLWYStybFTUHEQgdWpzayJfDcE773QTzSpgN2CMlmT6MTMoKNLq/s3768/IMG_4304%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3768" data-original-width="2627" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkrpLYWTRBNP6EaCI-qdbiUtXnBAnaRU2lXo7FSvL-JGylu9lp5jsqQzVMH2Zi0MzZZlAsgWeQaSBam04sso_dCL6ERlnghYlM0GgPdFg5xvYio10CkiNlD0DRTpz_gYX02TTTxLWYStybFTUHEQgdWpzayJfDcE773QTzSpgN2CMlmT6MTMoKNLq/w446-h640/IMG_4304%20(2).JPG" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of the papers that I used on this project came from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/hocus-pocus-6x6-paper?variant=43167255560443">Hocus Pocus 6x6 Paper Pad</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOtqjtLsUUQDMeMwY0XK8V_6At0eRFtQJvOtNnUS-t1zXlLOgLZzgGsgVJv3ozdteNLUPeguaePESgDJ5OmYz7ZaNv4b-2I33QOMKp016k3Lmn5XlURw1foMluc8LkOdRDmcP5KKITbcqmlRQugHgXC64-3OlaiatofWfoCYPPR1wpMCZvqdKKllh/s1199/hocus%20pocus%20papers.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="1199" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOtqjtLsUUQDMeMwY0XK8V_6At0eRFtQJvOtNnUS-t1zXlLOgLZzgGsgVJv3ozdteNLUPeguaePESgDJ5OmYz7ZaNv4b-2I33QOMKp016k3Lmn5XlURw1foMluc8LkOdRDmcP5KKITbcqmlRQugHgXC64-3OlaiatofWfoCYPPR1wpMCZvqdKKllh/w400-h363/hocus%20pocus%20papers.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;">Even on the outside,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;">spookey </span><span style="font-family: Berkshire Swash;">things are everywhere. </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRkLl-HqKWXXe-3LIRFSf_X-gDlzxqBufi6fvqgv4Ooeigvp0wRzsPooAjbZjxzRPJrXadliNA7wrtQH8LrXyNgvAL-uWyOADYhK-gAzl-2_sEq73IsjoHmPVSPTmQdNHCBozMhnup3PWfaHLrdUb3aZ1_PD2NwGtc-36T90q8WWWI76nAVkKEN7C/s3648/IMG_4158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRkLl-HqKWXXe-3LIRFSf_X-gDlzxqBufi6fvqgv4Ooeigvp0wRzsPooAjbZjxzRPJrXadliNA7wrtQH8LrXyNgvAL-uWyOADYhK-gAzl-2_sEq73IsjoHmPVSPTmQdNHCBozMhnup3PWfaHLrdUb3aZ1_PD2NwGtc-36T90q8WWWI76nAVkKEN7C/w640-h480/IMG_4158.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=221020RT*">Alpha Stamps Supply List</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Creepster; font-size: large;"><i>Click if you dare.</i></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-43295440396958822052022-06-22T09:00:00.241-04:002022-06-22T17:18:47.522-04:00Something Old & Something New Baking Journal<p>I have so much to share with you from this project, inspired by the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/retro-baking-junk-journal-kit-june-2022?variant=43100098789627">Retro Baking Junk Journal Kit</a> from <a href="http://alphastamps.net">Alpha Stamps</a> this month. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rOuZoS8HllTD6bwz0yX_RLWV2ahFDOCt-3TiyLmwmfpnaRiGb3ykMjqWjR4tW8QJ7KNrvUj1TsHkffhH4gwfKQys-9DVwA4_x4PCnPjiINVh83XHOn8n1giJgCVksIUUAuwIP1f0Qz1S5B5FQBcRRji9nkV4-JEHpLlrtY5qa8F_lFFfPfqFYW61/s1703/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1230" data-original-width="1703" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rOuZoS8HllTD6bwz0yX_RLWV2ahFDOCt-3TiyLmwmfpnaRiGb3ykMjqWjR4tW8QJ7KNrvUj1TsHkffhH4gwfKQys-9DVwA4_x4PCnPjiINVh83XHOn8n1giJgCVksIUUAuwIP1f0Qz1S5B5FQBcRRji9nkV4-JEHpLlrtY5qa8F_lFFfPfqFYW61/w640-h462/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It started with a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/pocket-folio?_pos=4&_sid=3c31b54f1&_ss=r&variant=43101477732603">Pocket Folio</a> with the addition of 3 Pocket Inserts with Tabs, which are all included in the kit. It all gave me lots of room to stuff goodies within. I had some items from my grandmother's collection of recipes and labels, but there are so many neat images that come with the kit that I knew it would turn out fabulous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CapMxfLrTQ0pNoXKlgy_prPWbawkYlDmEnQUknEb72B-vT0C3-Xgt6xwEsklfXc-9ufbwyJWDiohsKedItLujCgFkRnvfLHMZh4DqS4ouFEbwpMKJs7aCvZkNB9XtNmDbsNkfDkoesdoVidBqBohcFsZduzFrRymA8Y4eqXfZ6ujjah3gjZsfYRy/s1865/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1865" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CapMxfLrTQ0pNoXKlgy_prPWbawkYlDmEnQUknEb72B-vT0C3-Xgt6xwEsklfXc-9ufbwyJWDiohsKedItLujCgFkRnvfLHMZh4DqS4ouFEbwpMKJs7aCvZkNB9XtNmDbsNkfDkoesdoVidBqBohcFsZduzFrRymA8Y4eqXfZ6ujjah3gjZsfYRy/w640-h386/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My plan was to use the included red and white bakers twine to sew the Pocket Inserts into the Pocket Folio. So my first task was to add the twine into punched holes before I glued the inserts together. It was as easy as...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gu0XPfhE8WNCkjgawGGzutH1hv0xX-d40CrojKnARwLLcdf5KRExCrGGz_NCnXBs08uBTDDO7VRO_MRHmaHmO68wsj5JItmkKcGOzCkOZTxqLNC94pJOd3KpqFAFk3F8vGJXFMDhrvEGWCREuv9yJyjjwnF2vgq2nRJb-lc_WGs3v1BxAD3Yqgtz/s2678/IMG_2902%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1985" data-original-width="2678" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gu0XPfhE8WNCkjgawGGzutH1hv0xX-d40CrojKnARwLLcdf5KRExCrGGz_NCnXBs08uBTDDO7VRO_MRHmaHmO68wsj5JItmkKcGOzCkOZTxqLNC94pJOd3KpqFAFk3F8vGJXFMDhrvEGWCREuv9yJyjjwnF2vgq2nRJb-lc_WGs3v1BxAD3Yqgtz/w640-h474/IMG_2902%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwpEpvuEbFK0j6ZTb7Mm33D3Mj7F5WwasdMJbHaMlXg05coYmUuxgFZjOFY4O7UD8DCIpfBcNF6N4wtxmuw_xeIAlF2XQbVSw3mVhjOrvlLKKgSIO5uHimYHuEkVUitiDxtpQvqZ-ivoJBMWgEX6KCoo1VdpXZPZpLPaeXhyZM-tPV1KyzSZDHpIG/s2720/IMG_2904%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2101" data-original-width="2720" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwpEpvuEbFK0j6ZTb7Mm33D3Mj7F5WwasdMJbHaMlXg05coYmUuxgFZjOFY4O7UD8DCIpfBcNF6N4wtxmuw_xeIAlF2XQbVSw3mVhjOrvlLKKgSIO5uHimYHuEkVUitiDxtpQvqZ-ivoJBMWgEX6KCoo1VdpXZPZpLPaeXhyZM-tPV1KyzSZDHpIG/w640-h494/IMG_2904%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuw3Fy4JxlNdFPBz94fcKnGs2ARw4KO8RpmwU6VJiNJ1Ozqp6VIPNmqg2F8SINQpz_9EJb7Ab6chF7yCJSiIzSwH0iijRCLcvghv64HggxZhfNz4CNodTaoK8Nks7EH3y0Ze_DDP2MWf6pRwH2umFGB-7za9Brxahk2q0Eo7wVHfCmj9db9l_w1Gj/s3158/IMG_2906%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="3158" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuw3Fy4JxlNdFPBz94fcKnGs2ARw4KO8RpmwU6VJiNJ1Ozqp6VIPNmqg2F8SINQpz_9EJb7Ab6chF7yCJSiIzSwH0iijRCLcvghv64HggxZhfNz4CNodTaoK8Nks7EH3y0Ze_DDP2MWf6pRwH2umFGB-7za9Brxahk2q0Eo7wVHfCmj9db9l_w1Gj/w640-h374/IMG_2906%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I was able to glue the inserts together and I used clothes pins to hold them in place so the glue could dry a bit.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQAXwzr0cIBOpacI3h8-FIcArVjCT4TZ-ubqlYw7qnUKk1NhrBYSGL9NsOPTYfyclZb19kjhg6z9ZPFxt8N5nWFnt5bhmRyFdlQYGUyi-MeG4va7i3bls5_S9-fpdksLXrb4unzWKzyfkKsPd_R4QF_aFlQfThn_S-GWvFElyYrPcZ6o20--fi1xr/s3242/IMG_2909%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2135" data-original-width="3242" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQAXwzr0cIBOpacI3h8-FIcArVjCT4TZ-ubqlYw7qnUKk1NhrBYSGL9NsOPTYfyclZb19kjhg6z9ZPFxt8N5nWFnt5bhmRyFdlQYGUyi-MeG4va7i3bls5_S9-fpdksLXrb4unzWKzyfkKsPd_R4QF_aFlQfThn_S-GWvFElyYrPcZ6o20--fi1xr/w640-h422/IMG_2909%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had a plan in my mind to attach some adorable charms to the ends of the twine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fMMI_TdASkoyR67D30Rkclc23MydQ4oQgrF4CYgFeuOF2Qfa2bET1Wl4rpbhpUlDbq-OxG_xRewshgtY2gDTL1yqJzlmsnjDFXNgJ2Ux3xyza-hzn9i_RaqLOrXDe0nNu1FmyaPxhFu29BwRbvo1BGLVSI87y4DPhszTG3luNoH2cxkEL1qDvmys/s1633/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1633" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fMMI_TdASkoyR67D30Rkclc23MydQ4oQgrF4CYgFeuOF2Qfa2bET1Wl4rpbhpUlDbq-OxG_xRewshgtY2gDTL1yqJzlmsnjDFXNgJ2Ux3xyza-hzn9i_RaqLOrXDe0nNu1FmyaPxhFu29BwRbvo1BGLVSI87y4DPhszTG3luNoH2cxkEL1qDvmys/w640-h502/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I added additional baking items like the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/large-strainer?_pos=1&_sid=4b7b248c9&_ss=r&variant=39591852965967">Large Sifter</a>, a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tall-milk-bottle-with-red-label?_pos=3&_sid=66481766a&_ss=r&variant=42935652516091">Tall Milk Bottle</a>, and many more kitchen charms. All can be found through links in my supply list below. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGcfBdPhvW7tVmJYU7-dUy9G19ym1SkR3izLbSWs7cbN8cV_9ItXOvTv_QzChDIfIuDfXcMEQa9aEVGQSkBOCkFBsWA-6oQzpIshlVVCjrDiZWx5o1N4yISDzgy1SiSVANp8MliKpKt9TEFiCXXjloHin1XtydupesgbsC1eQ--b4NYuUTSYayeG7/s1522/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="1522" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGcfBdPhvW7tVmJYU7-dUy9G19ym1SkR3izLbSWs7cbN8cV_9ItXOvTv_QzChDIfIuDfXcMEQa9aEVGQSkBOCkFBsWA-6oQzpIshlVVCjrDiZWx5o1N4yISDzgy1SiSVANp8MliKpKt9TEFiCXXjloHin1XtydupesgbsC1eQ--b4NYuUTSYayeG7/w640-h580/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So now, let's take a look inside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yiwOXE3eHGR_EhsqacXekJKJlgI9ilq0WooG5AiDLF2bQo2VzbaqgOUIkjlbRFYb2TDL_oFwlV7VPCeEMQowkXUIXiQuHeuaPc8Bq8h8JFRdxWWaGv5a5A4pkD3IUah6IMiuMiH4AZ5rnkCYk-UiFdQ3dnk_BlPLXSSoVIyRtCvvCEOJpwAK5cZj/s1853/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1853" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yiwOXE3eHGR_EhsqacXekJKJlgI9ilq0WooG5AiDLF2bQo2VzbaqgOUIkjlbRFYb2TDL_oFwlV7VPCeEMQowkXUIXiQuHeuaPc8Bq8h8JFRdxWWaGv5a5A4pkD3IUah6IMiuMiH4AZ5rnkCYk-UiFdQ3dnk_BlPLXSSoVIyRtCvvCEOJpwAK5cZj/w640-h390/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had several types of old food stamps to include, but also had the kit collage sheets with lots of vintage images.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEz_7zYcjrIQToto7goTmL5OpeXgNBc5Uj2-UrcKNi0MAZI5zH73QnNH4xjetRRV63jai9w33rGZmUbZ6Ge2YzMpKM0SCUTGldny2c_kuusm1bdmy7xdErAuAKHqjeqMyPCsrVGpPyLXpmyx_yOC_DsiwADEoKF17VflvQWNpKRe6IZBUUptDP7pQ/s1892/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1892" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEz_7zYcjrIQToto7goTmL5OpeXgNBc5Uj2-UrcKNi0MAZI5zH73QnNH4xjetRRV63jai9w33rGZmUbZ6Ge2YzMpKM0SCUTGldny2c_kuusm1bdmy7xdErAuAKHqjeqMyPCsrVGpPyLXpmyx_yOC_DsiwADEoKF17VflvQWNpKRe6IZBUUptDP7pQ/w640-h374/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I fell in love with this 12x12 Mason Jar Madness paper that has colorful vegetables on the opposite side. I used some to make a little book of stamps. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPdiOpUDC3BRvNUFjbUEY48cAVLA3goc580Y9HLEnHWNdrBKElArsgR80DWhzdoP91dV3VzxJAfziyujJs-Hua9L-ALjr0Kchspc2xwquzN-6jtUYhgpQm4kR4X9TlIywaPOpFJIupBggyljqeSkB_w7pc8nNA0guW1YFLJSp6rjiAIhy4YAdChfn/s1744/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1744" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPdiOpUDC3BRvNUFjbUEY48cAVLA3goc580Y9HLEnHWNdrBKElArsgR80DWhzdoP91dV3VzxJAfziyujJs-Hua9L-ALjr0Kchspc2xwquzN-6jtUYhgpQm4kR4X9TlIywaPOpFJIupBggyljqeSkB_w7pc8nNA0guW1YFLJSp6rjiAIhy4YAdChfn/w640-h442/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB577RUydjH0FN2EVwUJ7o9bQtnu5tS3iWI-Ci88_Z8_NTmJvcny9ozKFyOpr__mRe4lRj6O1ANo21KNvUfAtW3XiBG12946Xcx65grKWkL1PQotTojlJe-dzrzpmKVwuuGklrVi0fSovfcsupQniaAdAQ-RjQ6G8D_nqgk5SS5p4g5VGkkbYsyrk/s1696/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1696" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB577RUydjH0FN2EVwUJ7o9bQtnu5tS3iWI-Ci88_Z8_NTmJvcny9ozKFyOpr__mRe4lRj6O1ANo21KNvUfAtW3XiBG12946Xcx65grKWkL1PQotTojlJe-dzrzpmKVwuuGklrVi0fSovfcsupQniaAdAQ-RjQ6G8D_nqgk5SS5p4g5VGkkbYsyrk/w640-h466/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2xYT2z0FMsloJHRyp93OSuNquiqeQAI5how7AYxhTluHc63yan6g2RuxjQox9cKAJapFBef9oz8vlD1_Ymeb9O1Emv4jwbPt_OJjXhXqbSbe91SpcTLT8GpA2AfdrP0IhtOsmDbk8V7_VLpoqQY6u1jfhD6S5E3fCIWwkQdHZG3z2BV3b6rl_PGd/s1841/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1841" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2xYT2z0FMsloJHRyp93OSuNquiqeQAI5how7AYxhTluHc63yan6g2RuxjQox9cKAJapFBef9oz8vlD1_Ymeb9O1Emv4jwbPt_OJjXhXqbSbe91SpcTLT8GpA2AfdrP0IhtOsmDbk8V7_VLpoqQY6u1jfhD6S5E3fCIWwkQdHZG3z2BV3b6rl_PGd/w640-h396/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal9.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favorite parts of the kit is the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/retro-baking-recipes-paper-set?_pos=3&_sid=3c31b54f1&_ss=r&variant=42851551150331">Retro Baking Recipes Paper Set</a>. The papers are thin and easy to work with. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35ytJcYQmBdKxeIgyc8aPAVKffrDRVsfDZxGikmhkZWN2gR0xtIsFcXTzIz4vK9h6WWJBkt_GdtRpIjuNDUtUGLutZDUaxi1514vgXCRNazAoOLupMEBayPIkegoMez9wwHx7QFnqdl4WZL7VaKDkxI9IIV_tdT3fvp_DeriU62l3pHrdchUrIi31/s1325/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1325" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35ytJcYQmBdKxeIgyc8aPAVKffrDRVsfDZxGikmhkZWN2gR0xtIsFcXTzIz4vK9h6WWJBkt_GdtRpIjuNDUtUGLutZDUaxi1514vgXCRNazAoOLupMEBayPIkegoMez9wwHx7QFnqdl4WZL7VaKDkxI9IIV_tdT3fvp_DeriU62l3pHrdchUrIi31/w640-h488/Capture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the left hand folder, I cut out the Jif jar and the lettering. I like how you can see through the thin paper just a little bit to see the red gingham paper underneath. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKGkcKB_2jw2GJzJMsdPjfHsgGI7qYW2pYtlwPzHOO8SHItD1rDDyrH0SwVSOQy1pieKD2LJClmfHWmj_dzd3LVLmOTmq7WvXWPoFYVGBdEkfLLzOGW-7i-p7UOsBniTsa5sGeNq8QTZczEqDdGIWurFm2SI4dbnvcztjT9o0m20JaqNrChj4qSLw/s1931/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1931" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKGkcKB_2jw2GJzJMsdPjfHsgGI7qYW2pYtlwPzHOO8SHItD1rDDyrH0SwVSOQy1pieKD2LJClmfHWmj_dzd3LVLmOTmq7WvXWPoFYVGBdEkfLLzOGW-7i-p7UOsBniTsa5sGeNq8QTZczEqDdGIWurFm2SI4dbnvcztjT9o0m20JaqNrChj4qSLw/w640-h360/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i0g63V1jNB_lGR5WNjsIi1KutFqxj7FtzA0QqEccUGCkQaZz7n-maXEf295hZKtXky2iXBW_Kco7XDVPu4XA5RM9278GdWRZTzQzPbKQ8ncHfv_hAxMN786siqHbxmVqLKd4niHm-iD9Rk5C8AQy8Y2ZDeoWlOudWPCGZRwEoNOeSZq4OjAnkh2s/s1672/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i0g63V1jNB_lGR5WNjsIi1KutFqxj7FtzA0QqEccUGCkQaZz7n-maXEf295hZKtXky2iXBW_Kco7XDVPu4XA5RM9278GdWRZTzQzPbKQ8ncHfv_hAxMN786siqHbxmVqLKd4niHm-iD9Rk5C8AQy8Y2ZDeoWlOudWPCGZRwEoNOeSZq4OjAnkh2s/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal11.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Inside of the right hand folder, I included some of the "Retro Recipes" papers and left them just as they are. They look just like the authentic saved recipes from my grandmother's saved collection from food containers and ads. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUg-WRYqlBWvGfmaB16HeKbGHvz33ZtEtFnB6_QNhrYbynEpw22qsgGAfk3llYgRHt2tZ2BOzzlUNG_cTj9t1VxUi812E70MEvodJ-fUXsZJDa7kA7_MoTaaz3EYCS01jqB9K7RQypu_DF4oAcbYvGPXDfVoqCMJV23grZocJm91Ruc0naMjZndZr/s1523/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1523" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUg-WRYqlBWvGfmaB16HeKbGHvz33ZtEtFnB6_QNhrYbynEpw22qsgGAfk3llYgRHt2tZ2BOzzlUNG_cTj9t1VxUi812E70MEvodJ-fUXsZJDa7kA7_MoTaaz3EYCS01jqB9K7RQypu_DF4oAcbYvGPXDfVoqCMJV23grZocJm91Ruc0naMjZndZr/w640-h578/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The next spread included many <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tiny-baking-set?_pos=1&_sid=94538541d&_ss=r&variant=32810387767375">Tiny Baking Set</a> and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tiny-kitchen-items?variant=29419224072271">Tiny Kitchen Items</a> die-cuts. I used colored ink pads in the same Aqua and Red from the Ric Rac Trims to make them bright and tie it all together. </div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO21iWRUnwi-yj-_4yRtBCgy1TV8rUgnqvphsZFSLMfpqWcSY61Gf_A1qZJZ48S7PAsvwBIw0xFgaDKfPQISSZWqh_FqMG91h8kyCDBmw3PSY1xu8x-2iQWnjh51YE88-1x3Z0JiHVy-NroxOjZhCJBbOBT8XFiEVFjLSNWXkBhaFf-8h-GWUP4oa5/s1876/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1876" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO21iWRUnwi-yj-_4yRtBCgy1TV8rUgnqvphsZFSLMfpqWcSY61Gf_A1qZJZ48S7PAsvwBIw0xFgaDKfPQISSZWqh_FqMG91h8kyCDBmw3PSY1xu8x-2iQWnjh51YE88-1x3Z0JiHVy-NroxOjZhCJBbOBT8XFiEVFjLSNWXkBhaFf-8h-GWUP4oa5/w640-h382/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal13.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Strips of coordinating paper can be added to any of the pockets to add an extra spot to save more goodies. I added a small dab of glue to each end so that the center would not be attached to allow a space for more layers. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DOW6fioxu9v3qINsjNTh5v9mFzXviJwiKKTaixGZzHDwYZVI_WvLwZiVcTMGqiX8La1sBATxzKmT6SBvFfFBTTrBrlyDzczoHigaJ0ATcci804fdLyzXevSw9R_JS_j1sG95-b0VGrlSl7rpvYFFQBz2VVkHy6OMle_MTvaPcXjplHnuaG6D0zVa/s1857/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1857" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DOW6fioxu9v3qINsjNTh5v9mFzXviJwiKKTaixGZzHDwYZVI_WvLwZiVcTMGqiX8La1sBATxzKmT6SBvFfFBTTrBrlyDzczoHigaJ0ATcci804fdLyzXevSw9R_JS_j1sG95-b0VGrlSl7rpvYFFQBz2VVkHy6OMle_MTvaPcXjplHnuaG6D0zVa/w640-h388/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal14.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Do you like the tiny<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/kitchen-mixer-buttons?_pos=90&_sid=94538541d&_ss=r&variant=32775678885967"> Kitchen Mixer Button</a>? I used acrylic red paint to make it really pop and it is just too adorable. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGgvURr8i94id7JVXaYlnCqaIV5l9hTevC63UXj59bYOOpC68nzvGBKjszD94M9237-tBfN5OoVq8LZjrAr0mLM-lFzg5wAIeFhlXpDYaBOyNMbHryzzsx1T2mtN4u3hqdaz0aMsPqlOVG72hC3fE3mE2xem3-_dtMDX-ZDCrMFEJ-v93PC7WUbyY/s1668/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1668" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGgvURr8i94id7JVXaYlnCqaIV5l9hTevC63UXj59bYOOpC68nzvGBKjszD94M9237-tBfN5OoVq8LZjrAr0mLM-lFzg5wAIeFhlXpDYaBOyNMbHryzzsx1T2mtN4u3hqdaz0aMsPqlOVG72hC3fE3mE2xem3-_dtMDX-ZDCrMFEJ-v93PC7WUbyY/w640-h482/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal15.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnu2GLA79s9PCRtQADK_EOpCH1z-LZEesWC1Ztz7XaDkGcb8vft29Hkzsd_9ronMMXnkYsmHamMz1Gkmhm9ngstU4376xNdaFF3NDFdupelLmUs2WGdxO4H8k0aPNLsx9xG8ScFlnW2vJHhqCJia8_KDlRULBecdPg2-hzBa0u8pI6F2V2BUyWn5T/s1760/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal16.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1760" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnu2GLA79s9PCRtQADK_EOpCH1z-LZEesWC1Ztz7XaDkGcb8vft29Hkzsd_9ronMMXnkYsmHamMz1Gkmhm9ngstU4376xNdaFF3NDFdupelLmUs2WGdxO4H8k0aPNLsx9xG8ScFlnW2vJHhqCJia8_KDlRULBecdPg2-hzBa0u8pI6F2V2BUyWn5T/w640-h434/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal16.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>These double sided ATCs came from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-vintage-fruit-catalog-covers-collage-sheet?_pos=2&_sid=d0c8f2b22&_ss=r&variant=29075296354383">Mini Vintage Fruit Catalog Covers Collage Sheet</a>. They are gorgeous all on their own, but could easily have some embellishments added as well. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmpR_UdbNdb9KavPiGpwPaPK-kPUWNINxBZWgDJUs1NEYxwL8KXfoMoEkq6466M9pAsMUuqC9m9NfuOGRJ3s_jSFY5021eNxQ-cHnHoXiLwyGVcLzYw4rkQ9kFvX2lC7rxLV3F4n6fkM7bP_LwwUOw0TyIVmK9ijrJQZ_8aGs3kwBbLUzIQEYsSb4/s1935/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal17.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="1935" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmpR_UdbNdb9KavPiGpwPaPK-kPUWNINxBZWgDJUs1NEYxwL8KXfoMoEkq6466M9pAsMUuqC9m9NfuOGRJ3s_jSFY5021eNxQ-cHnHoXiLwyGVcLzYw4rkQ9kFvX2lC7rxLV3F4n6fkM7bP_LwwUOw0TyIVmK9ijrJQZ_8aGs3kwBbLUzIQEYsSb4/w640-h358/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal17.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The inside back cover of the Pocket Folio was a great spot to add another pocket. Again, I just added some cut paper (the triangular red bit) and glued it down on two sides. Perfect spot for more collage sheet images. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZczakZzaBDzjI6YhyoQCYclYl1GYqLM06yqi-w1zSvMGbbmag4Lx4O8fK7wRYAQnKv2rLzO0szAEHgFRf8UA9v3R2xKyjRy8b8LqSyVGYANkeJb6LchYajqCcJfQp7_lSS1pxFH-0phckyPInL_P0sQJ3FPKmJ80TYfxzEotesx06yZE20aBAGd2/s1778/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal18.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1179" data-original-width="1778" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZczakZzaBDzjI6YhyoQCYclYl1GYqLM06yqi-w1zSvMGbbmag4Lx4O8fK7wRYAQnKv2rLzO0szAEHgFRf8UA9v3R2xKyjRy8b8LqSyVGYANkeJb6LchYajqCcJfQp7_lSS1pxFH-0phckyPInL_P0sQJ3FPKmJ80TYfxzEotesx06yZE20aBAGd2/w640-h424/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal18.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88woc2YR39XLPoR_BZ-7Uw8FBJtDyq49ean-cWu_MjOVoUo4PEly1wkrHFqOMAiyffezntecfUfWwWjSDlP1KiRz5Oerk9V0GhxSgH9Qv2kzZgo-SKSgkoZumIAJJ6riZHrFyinm9zTeER_QoOzyh4s2SS4KJeZeA5nJ6g7RrJWJTWShaQUvP0_R_/s1637/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal19.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1637" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88woc2YR39XLPoR_BZ-7Uw8FBJtDyq49ean-cWu_MjOVoUo4PEly1wkrHFqOMAiyffezntecfUfWwWjSDlP1KiRz5Oerk9V0GhxSgH9Qv2kzZgo-SKSgkoZumIAJJ6riZHrFyinm9zTeER_QoOzyh4s2SS4KJeZeA5nJ6g7RrJWJTWShaQUvP0_R_/w640-h501/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal19.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The wooden mixing spoons are actually brads, (<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/muffin-pans-mixing-spoons-metal-brads?_pos=109&_sid=94538541d&_ss=r&variant=32766477664335">Muffin Pans & Mixing Spoons Metal Brads</a>). I cut the brads off of the back with regular scissors (careful to dispose of the metal bits in the trash). Then I added them with a dab of liquid glue. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx8kkRibb2L2cXA6UUwZZ05AP5ZzEuYP8Gd27jkHWZnqPixQDqTPU-smdnJ8g4QYiWWrNQ91esJT_r5EFJgkWiS6WLzwd74gIwijSDd-TRKD-5RAFcZ7HdVG0hKmGWIVM25c4JiV8qcZxauyEGL-DpXqD_4S0Cf8sySVvlsSIpbNpIwD-edKS4jAv/s1672/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal20.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx8kkRibb2L2cXA6UUwZZ05AP5ZzEuYP8Gd27jkHWZnqPixQDqTPU-smdnJ8g4QYiWWrNQ91esJT_r5EFJgkWiS6WLzwd74gIwijSDd-TRKD-5RAFcZ7HdVG0hKmGWIVM25c4JiV8qcZxauyEGL-DpXqD_4S0Cf8sySVvlsSIpbNpIwD-edKS4jAv/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal20.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLn968boKQxCe2Yn9rgU1iH4caQ4PEBW0ErvxLUs28xqyPzJeiiC2lo-hgu0YIywgArPMcxetXscpZ0AbGlWr9XsRWXBE1iKW1YJGjtT2dcjxB4wwY-2COe4S2Cti-EMipuTZSEThq0cnE_2lBtnbbCn6cW6E04MHcRsXguUGZIoYYV2eTzRFr10Ll/s1673/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal21.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1673" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLn968boKQxCe2Yn9rgU1iH4caQ4PEBW0ErvxLUs28xqyPzJeiiC2lo-hgu0YIywgArPMcxetXscpZ0AbGlWr9XsRWXBE1iKW1YJGjtT2dcjxB4wwY-2COe4S2Cti-EMipuTZSEThq0cnE_2lBtnbbCn6cW6E04MHcRsXguUGZIoYYV2eTzRFr10Ll/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal21.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfYkFYH5iDQFODfOJRTCxifE1v7vThO6ONOulKU1CXdClAVIMPMf13VqaM3tz55BCfrXz2XS0_i9CSN4seKJjLn3eBo1BwkUPpito_eErTMxzPnbUvpwCOr2cGv1kBh5QczFa9SGzV_5ZbPZJ3Gz0KNqXBF2nPeqDcyXxTyOKd_S1CVd0qqqgXIrZ/s1790/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal22.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="1790" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfYkFYH5iDQFODfOJRTCxifE1v7vThO6ONOulKU1CXdClAVIMPMf13VqaM3tz55BCfrXz2XS0_i9CSN4seKJjLn3eBo1BwkUPpito_eErTMxzPnbUvpwCOr2cGv1kBh5QczFa9SGzV_5ZbPZJ3Gz0KNqXBF2nPeqDcyXxTyOKd_S1CVd0qqqgXIrZ/w640-h418/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal22.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The included white trim and gingham ribbon were perfect to accent the folder and tie it all together. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqU0T-LC2SqWGDKeiT9VJH1YuFyfGidNkBqfzlSw0hVMhnEve-XG-d85-jPHrve0Kmxfw7O8rTGvLIC8ier0GQZPdazMzVzq9O7NvvrtMYxGCumQb8lhXuaE5TwAdkkAch1GnCMPKDekeT__OjaX2W0L6efgZ-L_WE_zCJzDPofLnYQe8wvh_vLdE/s1551/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal23.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1551" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqU0T-LC2SqWGDKeiT9VJH1YuFyfGidNkBqfzlSw0hVMhnEve-XG-d85-jPHrve0Kmxfw7O8rTGvLIC8ier0GQZPdazMzVzq9O7NvvrtMYxGCumQb8lhXuaE5TwAdkkAch1GnCMPKDekeT__OjaX2W0L6efgZ-L_WE_zCJzDPofLnYQe8wvh_vLdE/w640-h558/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal23.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyMdaHSLE1AIVWBjdyyqORLdfrJJB1U9V5Q6cPKF7_UjkA_Sm_2ywDdBKLb5qRnKZEbw0hDRFbFnfNbYozs34rcKJ1FtxgGhYrlk1ARFgYujqtFN_4PWto8gwYrCU-EYBPkuZSplPAxDu7t9S2AXd8q7efzB9ifHMmvBBi4QggMbFirCn193_SYLS/s1453/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal24.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="1442" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyMdaHSLE1AIVWBjdyyqORLdfrJJB1U9V5Q6cPKF7_UjkA_Sm_2ywDdBKLb5qRnKZEbw0hDRFbFnfNbYozs34rcKJ1FtxgGhYrlk1ARFgYujqtFN_4PWto8gwYrCU-EYBPkuZSplPAxDu7t9S2AXd8q7efzB9ifHMmvBBi4QggMbFirCn193_SYLS/w636-h640/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal24.JPG" width="636" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=220623RT*">Alpha Stamps Supply List</a></span></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5b-j8MvUjqSoEArDu6JbWMhwiEh2Bgm55rdH9ESgEHaJj9hXazI2ILlM2oNRCwC-XQju4-B9GK40dYyqaGEZnlXN0bCcNnPyNOL4Kt8mnYFw2RAXGn66DIhcnozV8y1Z6fY-L6mqqIXySriIy_3kxhfROc-4AfSirSJEL9Y5Hv8OnV54yuNt6III/s1595/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal25.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1595" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5b-j8MvUjqSoEArDu6JbWMhwiEh2Bgm55rdH9ESgEHaJj9hXazI2ILlM2oNRCwC-XQju4-B9GK40dYyqaGEZnlXN0bCcNnPyNOL4Kt8mnYFw2RAXGn66DIhcnozV8y1Z6fY-L6mqqIXySriIy_3kxhfROc-4AfSirSJEL9Y5Hv8OnV54yuNt6III/w640-h528/RhondaThomas_BakingJournal25.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope my journal put a smile on your face and inspired you to create! </p><p>xoxo</p><p>Rhonda...</p><p><br /></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-42992213888844130792022-05-28T09:00:00.171-04:002022-05-28T09:00:00.189-04:00The State of Being Free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFfMscr8otMqVr9wBHPBSq-y_bbWjBQ3cpFtk64ZzD96zVKF6XI4IjkEItLGpeebNFPCjtboG4Mo-32a5_xF2t5WdIroxNL85yve83Y9yq8ek8XV4C4cJVGhT-oQMHnIrFR6fJMMFC44EVCDhiP09_RLGNtkjapYpntp_CSTmz9CtTejP5Em6pCSa/s1295/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="974" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFfMscr8otMqVr9wBHPBSq-y_bbWjBQ3cpFtk64ZzD96zVKF6XI4IjkEItLGpeebNFPCjtboG4Mo-32a5_xF2t5WdIroxNL85yve83Y9yq8ek8XV4C4cJVGhT-oQMHnIrFR6fJMMFC44EVCDhiP09_RLGNtkjapYpntp_CSTmz9CtTejP5Em6pCSa/w482-h640/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum1.JPG" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my favorite color combinations is deep purple, green and blue. When I saw these Summertime In Blue Papers, I knew I had to create with them and that whatever I made was going to turn out beautifully.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztgMijYvJr3pmAtSp13rCdXBoDJxQlhG20Be9xngNtvROe6iKDVqVPhio_bdGI8Xk96YiZsM0iBwl6BHDMIwi10BKMUXx88nGM2aSIelEOG7RkSbRU_GBeefralsrdMJ_8AiYVZtT8nnOIT8Gj-zRBOCsTs_PTy_5sr9_7BJjfo8A5yBkkyhUJ4gy/s1728/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1728" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztgMijYvJr3pmAtSp13rCdXBoDJxQlhG20Be9xngNtvROe6iKDVqVPhio_bdGI8Xk96YiZsM0iBwl6BHDMIwi10BKMUXx88nGM2aSIelEOG7RkSbRU_GBeefralsrdMJ_8AiYVZtT8nnOIT8Gj-zRBOCsTs_PTy_5sr9_7BJjfo8A5yBkkyhUJ4gy/w640-h432/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD4C1uGshzbKzopHb_O1BrPbaQQ72-hy1nRshlbgNbPCD7np1rq1V1o6Z50OTZ6ZPXQgGXocBaR7DYT8h5LJnTp7-W2UTbuDaQCQRtZt253s-gjIiG4oLMF2-Kpdo0NU9RRJEIJrnwpSuThnVwdP9ViKDoUjEGE9LoE-n_8AdkYCRol7fIgGQJJgB/s1542/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1542" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD4C1uGshzbKzopHb_O1BrPbaQQ72-hy1nRshlbgNbPCD7np1rq1V1o6Z50OTZ6ZPXQgGXocBaR7DYT8h5LJnTp7-W2UTbuDaQCQRtZt253s-gjIiG4oLMF2-Kpdo0NU9RRJEIJrnwpSuThnVwdP9ViKDoUjEGE9LoE-n_8AdkYCRol7fIgGQJJgB/w640-h542/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I can always find a use for old dictionary pages. We have a huge used book store in my town and I found my first vintage French Dictionary there. A really old and beautifully illustrated one. The older and dingier the pages, the better. They are especially useful when you are creating with a certain theme in mind, like fairies, butterflies, and freedom.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RFRUDzI-xV-QyHz6yGPJ4SIR1DFRmeEBDS2HaI3ZQmoKdiWjSQwgydlcs7RSfyGZRpBe9C0sTVzj5rulrh3KditsBaF77sP9-GPA1OcAjH5s0acO-XjH3Pp5NWv9iNc_DG4KagiIVeGlfOLyvafQHKkCFekPT6ae6To5WPPup7Da3NvRa2cfVeX_/s1739/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1739" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RFRUDzI-xV-QyHz6yGPJ4SIR1DFRmeEBDS2HaI3ZQmoKdiWjSQwgydlcs7RSfyGZRpBe9C0sTVzj5rulrh3KditsBaF77sP9-GPA1OcAjH5s0acO-XjH3Pp5NWv9iNc_DG4KagiIVeGlfOLyvafQHKkCFekPT6ae6To5WPPup7Da3NvRa2cfVeX_/w640-h530/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Freedom was the main word that came to my mind as I kept seeing all of these wonderful, free fairies. The thought of being a free fairy, flying about in the depths of nature sounds so heavenly to me. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpN3k62h9qaiugK2d5Aj5MFm_GtpsOSjekrfXFZR1dWydMsCJGqS6Z-tFh0aNzFTmZ7pazKPYZ4kLondjF_yCdu140Fw3g4kZmVSUFsmkqyc-ZQbwgPIrnr3GxAYd5vKplLKdJeC1OyzxYWUSAmGc1-mBkFX1WCPh7nCcU7_DU2x0cQcHYaz15w9xy/s1952/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1952" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpN3k62h9qaiugK2d5Aj5MFm_GtpsOSjekrfXFZR1dWydMsCJGqS6Z-tFh0aNzFTmZ7pazKPYZ4kLondjF_yCdu140Fw3g4kZmVSUFsmkqyc-ZQbwgPIrnr3GxAYd5vKplLKdJeC1OyzxYWUSAmGc1-mBkFX1WCPh7nCcU7_DU2x0cQcHYaz15w9xy/w640-h496/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the richness of the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/crepe-ribbon-olive-3-4-inch?_pos=4&_sid=765a02a39&_ss=r&variant=991814909970">Olive</a> and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/crepe-ribbon-purple-3-4-inch?_pos=6&_sid=ad26f7d0a&_ss=r&variant=39511785963599">Purple</a> Crepe Ribbon. Not only is it beautiful, it also helps to hold the album together and easily turn each page. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmANOfLJiTuIBt4b6SWHmiYBFvWkIOIvqL2INK_ahXrVNLjoooo1zcGjnAThT1wMYryxWWOIZiOykTovst24SozmXbT6LJOHdeeIbjDbxedtIirNpq5oOtrW0iDDuaFoIyh1qUq-aq7O9ZxX27O2LjH6LNj4Clsoz_DAeF-uJY4TSzmcqGidtO4-uz/s1436/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1230" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmANOfLJiTuIBt4b6SWHmiYBFvWkIOIvqL2INK_ahXrVNLjoooo1zcGjnAThT1wMYryxWWOIZiOykTovst24SozmXbT6LJOHdeeIbjDbxedtIirNpq5oOtrW0iDDuaFoIyh1qUq-aq7O9ZxX27O2LjH6LNj4Clsoz_DAeF-uJY4TSzmcqGidtO4-uz/w548-h640/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum6.JPG" width="548" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The first thing that I did for this project was to put my <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/birdcage-shaped-album?_pos=9&_sid=71e698c4c&_ss=r&variant=42376857190651">Birdcage Shaped Album</a> through my sticker machine. Then, I covered each page in one of the Summertime in Blue Papers. This gave me my "canvas" to create on. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintXVrT8lwi1ECkyl8FtmgOAYoT7ALouyGhCB6SDvj9gpIXmAYehEcxoV_byjx7pb4YH7ZlPqTvg1u2yRNt7y-BYdhaCoN9x2kw5HRQVKRMiIRq-iI1E969Z1Kp0-nAhyOJD-T8ndwk1AePIWjZrL2yElIXQdEmOB1bQOxfSGIx6mfGNEtRs5ypzEf/s1605/IMG_2565%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1605" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintXVrT8lwi1ECkyl8FtmgOAYoT7ALouyGhCB6SDvj9gpIXmAYehEcxoV_byjx7pb4YH7ZlPqTvg1u2yRNt7y-BYdhaCoN9x2kw5HRQVKRMiIRq-iI1E969Z1Kp0-nAhyOJD-T8ndwk1AePIWjZrL2yElIXQdEmOB1bQOxfSGIx6mfGNEtRs5ypzEf/w640-h514/IMG_2565%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For the album cover, I decided to line the back of the "cage" with a dictionary page, then one free fairy, escaping from the cage, with magnificent wings. These <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/open-half-butterfly-gold-bezel?_pos=206&_sid=071c10b80&_ss=r&variant=32301183402063">Open Half Butterfly Gold Bezel</a> Wings are available in this smaller size as well as a bigger size that have a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/swallowtail-butterfly-gold-bezel?variant=32301174292559">Swallowtail</a> design. I covered the back with a colored resin to make them stand out even more.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBDwdwhgM5fjkegJrS7G2f-KS6U0o6QF-EvJt39d1qloc526jObkQyW5FMlDz975uGbEXTguaAIivm0tIfBt3XOGuXhQQMb7EdiBZtYKWu44DSoFPvp-b6ZeM5NQlHD8V6naraDMVZVgnYKQR36CmuhrfgP97SVeYLMAr-0xJM5j1hGIk8ZW55R-I/s1808/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1808" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBDwdwhgM5fjkegJrS7G2f-KS6U0o6QF-EvJt39d1qloc526jObkQyW5FMlDz975uGbEXTguaAIivm0tIfBt3XOGuXhQQMb7EdiBZtYKWu44DSoFPvp-b6ZeM5NQlHD8V6naraDMVZVgnYKQR36CmuhrfgP97SVeYLMAr-0xJM5j1hGIk8ZW55R-I/w640-h486/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next thing I did was gathering the different collage sheets that I wanted to use (see link below). I cut out all of my favorite fairies and made sure each one had wings. Most already had wings, but for a few I cut some out and added them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-U2JPhcIWWlJa8q7i9UnaMPSHp1OkjxOL5_i3oCteuea9YjS6bDdR6Z3L-WvJQWr1H7biaA6LszRqzm0Oqf-efCoYk-zonqccKbW-9Lrw9d3em3KAd51sWfgANcJEQx7WBKUhnf1LL5MhMkyl1pvXDm_v4n0F0Vl7srtEOp8FtNdW_pxgld_3t50o/s1891/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1891" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-U2JPhcIWWlJa8q7i9UnaMPSHp1OkjxOL5_i3oCteuea9YjS6bDdR6Z3L-WvJQWr1H7biaA6LszRqzm0Oqf-efCoYk-zonqccKbW-9Lrw9d3em3KAd51sWfgANcJEQx7WBKUhnf1LL5MhMkyl1pvXDm_v4n0F0Vl7srtEOp8FtNdW_pxgld_3t50o/w640-h416/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After I had all of my images cut out, I decided on words that I could add from my old dictionary. Some words I tore from the page, some I cut out, and some I used a paper punch to get a desired shape.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPdl0PrtgB2UWGjGfanhGwf0JFkmMK7nlJSoED_bBM3b_caQbmxAOw9-NCErgdM0P9u7jgmdaLql2w75YtHtPA8NB9f8vAoD-KNP6x4eqAfsfaYC90cRy0sVqkzOCwvQ7uQndeKSFhomIBUGBW5IVeS-qa99p02FiTSxUcb2OYgpLwE6i6GrEKlWc/s2048/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPdl0PrtgB2UWGjGfanhGwf0JFkmMK7nlJSoED_bBM3b_caQbmxAOw9-NCErgdM0P9u7jgmdaLql2w75YtHtPA8NB9f8vAoD-KNP6x4eqAfsfaYC90cRy0sVqkzOCwvQ7uQndeKSFhomIBUGBW5IVeS-qa99p02FiTSxUcb2OYgpLwE6i6GrEKlWc/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum9.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then, I just played, adding images to one side, then finding others to add to the opposite side. It seems to be the way that works for me. I can't sit and finish each page in order when I am making an album or book. It's fun for me to just add bits here and there and it always comes together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAz1djNvBg4T6NO5C1c4U7VCU8MW9Q8eQthsk1IlZH5VxG1k5gqOIcLfNSEUcImN1ylr0KAAr3Irseuc1j1_VPR2Eqqz3UCcBnWK_xJSOvLI4QWTkJ5DOZlB1bx4pFgVfY9y2O_QhL4K2IYbksU4IiKIfzDLzdmj3vkeXX78GuBkZc9awuunznnor/s1899/IMG_2594%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="1899" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAz1djNvBg4T6NO5C1c4U7VCU8MW9Q8eQthsk1IlZH5VxG1k5gqOIcLfNSEUcImN1ylr0KAAr3Irseuc1j1_VPR2Eqqz3UCcBnWK_xJSOvLI4QWTkJ5DOZlB1bx4pFgVfY9y2O_QhL4K2IYbksU4IiKIfzDLzdmj3vkeXX78GuBkZc9awuunznnor/w640-h496/IMG_2594%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For all of my fairies, I added some antennas first in pencil, then outlined them with a black get pen. The cover fairy has wire antennas that I created with the trimmed off flower stems of the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-rose-buds-ivory?_pos=138&_sid=071c10b80&_ss=r&variant=1679569616914">Mini Rose Buds</a> I used below. I used a black Sharpie to color it black and wrapped it around a toothpick to make it swirl. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOuq-5VP8M-5tHVRRAZoJtaoWcb4B2sXyDR-IxlA9LgsuKuMgH38JBdGEck_jOg9mKnnZatZjEbKMXb5Km5Qlip3EZFYLa-vb38e1oJnw8Xf0L4QyrlBRavW4Zytk4ZoK2YD1Bmz0XJqW1fg2Q9f-MjTAWaP14HRLVSHi-1BOtGEzu37qOCkJ2xRd/s1624/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="1624" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOuq-5VP8M-5tHVRRAZoJtaoWcb4B2sXyDR-IxlA9LgsuKuMgH38JBdGEck_jOg9mKnnZatZjEbKMXb5Km5Qlip3EZFYLa-vb38e1oJnw8Xf0L4QyrlBRavW4Zytk4ZoK2YD1Bmz0XJqW1fg2Q9f-MjTAWaP14HRLVSHi-1BOtGEzu37qOCkJ2xRd/w640-h422/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The extra fun part was choosing chipboard images and decorative metal pieces to add. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMz-JoB_OFtbtwQqBvthrCXhDKkv3_eohFA0CIKYcEFBavWbK1G1tYS6eV74eEMmxrq-vI-9d0E2FVULeGmTZk9hIBdePlv2O7vUXnzf4_21w9uUZY4c2LhAN44DgjsjC7k6HEOFn13hmvYbVY_lPFgumxZQ-xe04ZLDpWSxUce5RdPLIO6NNpXSvk/s1927/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1927" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMz-JoB_OFtbtwQqBvthrCXhDKkv3_eohFA0CIKYcEFBavWbK1G1tYS6eV74eEMmxrq-vI-9d0E2FVULeGmTZk9hIBdePlv2O7vUXnzf4_21w9uUZY4c2LhAN44DgjsjC7k6HEOFn13hmvYbVY_lPFgumxZQ-xe04ZLDpWSxUce5RdPLIO6NNpXSvk/w640-h404/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum11.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And as usual, I used a few matching colors of ink pads to add a boarder to my pages, to make everything blend together and to make the color in certain areas really pop. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyxYCUvPr2bZEfC9qztQpVXflupLqgHtP2tRQAYGPmB9MAv3JtMrOpWPtvypqROE1ZZxYw4h1r1k7MNCySRebiocLtfRu1dOq9g8ajQGSF8Cokzo-9LYyufv6LkKTce5JtwlAaDp76peurwR8SbQIt2jeH0qwvzp2RRJmIeBFMYAnGS3-a_MNLtct/s1845/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="1845" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyxYCUvPr2bZEfC9qztQpVXflupLqgHtP2tRQAYGPmB9MAv3JtMrOpWPtvypqROE1ZZxYw4h1r1k7MNCySRebiocLtfRu1dOq9g8ajQGSF8Cokzo-9LYyufv6LkKTce5JtwlAaDp76peurwR8SbQIt2jeH0qwvzp2RRJmIeBFMYAnGS3-a_MNLtct/w640-h424/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I think that this chipboard image is my favorite, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/swirly-thistles-chipboard-set?_pos=44&_sid=7fd90fd72&_ss=r&variant=39417448300623">Swirly Thistles Chipboard Set</a>. I dabbed several colors onto this one and love the end multicolor result. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rCJ40N9v4So7Oaexh3d07_BQrFwBQj5701CVtvgmH4zXIuvkQTlvRaCckD0tzjmnp0dcY0KnWcu4l4rprOpJCwFeYp5_QUF9UW8GGNPVCPUCssF4-pEI9fXGEDQeWY53bimkmwHLEnOVT5VwZwUoAVoPOrcV0EGKqOL40hV6tHpH1-DOf8xSfZu4/s1778/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="1778" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rCJ40N9v4So7Oaexh3d07_BQrFwBQj5701CVtvgmH4zXIuvkQTlvRaCckD0tzjmnp0dcY0KnWcu4l4rprOpJCwFeYp5_QUF9UW8GGNPVCPUCssF4-pEI9fXGEDQeWY53bimkmwHLEnOVT5VwZwUoAVoPOrcV0EGKqOL40hV6tHpH1-DOf8xSfZu4/w640-h550/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum13.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIKv1J1WtaNnWEHuioBWJ9EYedMwqt3QTLGYguckZqS9uaBsRVTYZZA5CtjNG4lDIWVM0UZCtxvbpyQ4uhhGV6qISf3v-bzn_oK7F1f-bJH6x_OjBUVna9BAuLtn6Htp8bydEYkJCn22ivatrI10rt8Pn7E3S-p-BL7vht2w2Gck8djWWYVSWV-VL/s2048/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the back of my album, I used the definition for Freedom along with one last free fairy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXOlaWvg4MwIERvs3NNao-wz6h3EgQpos5pBMRwQbqJyZQLesKXl8jZv-x5ITnaY2tgbN71xvByAUoEcet2RpyE6rxwtzR7XaTZvLRKHRuYb3bGIqBGKknT75tM4fK5xkFbOUt0Q9Z_v5sE27YoTrQGH46KoflN9G3SarebJeZy1kXMs6EjZ2z-DW/s1373/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum16.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="1141" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXOlaWvg4MwIERvs3NNao-wz6h3EgQpos5pBMRwQbqJyZQLesKXl8jZv-x5ITnaY2tgbN71xvByAUoEcet2RpyE6rxwtzR7XaTZvLRKHRuYb3bGIqBGKknT75tM4fK5xkFbOUt0Q9Z_v5sE27YoTrQGH46KoflN9G3SarebJeZy1kXMs6EjZ2z-DW/w532-h640/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum16.JPG" width="532" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All I need now is to find my wings. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxwDbcEn-Cf_6iJFiARhznPku0IXYfFJ-Z0xSvvqCs6nzd64gkRExXO9eEM2kGDXa7hme_oNsiPmF1ZCH5k_rVfn6Y0q5gDIn1-AF4pcpzHYUL6AnTzDTFWyC2IFeSjGY4IUl4JrDdb3WWGS9UWPkw1Zc2XQpGFaS-ZNpPyN3hbJQjBO-rQiznGfy/s1707/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum17.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="1707" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxwDbcEn-Cf_6iJFiARhznPku0IXYfFJ-Z0xSvvqCs6nzd64gkRExXO9eEM2kGDXa7hme_oNsiPmF1ZCH5k_rVfn6Y0q5gDIn1-AF4pcpzHYUL6AnTzDTFWyC2IFeSjGY4IUl4JrDdb3WWGS9UWPkw1Zc2XQpGFaS-ZNpPyN3hbJQjBO-rQiznGfy/w640-h572/RhondaThomas_BirdCageAlbum17.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for visiting!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><br /><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-5498647115777475262022-05-07T09:00:00.001-04:002022-05-07T09:00:00.162-04:00Lavender Fields Forever<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYcerEv7_JqoNr7mGVnwSES7ygu2MQjSi1hlOqiL5ZXLlMupB0r2mE7VLepTuN3jDVRYPqo6InMlMaUCReIt9AsQt5Fz7Fh8DL3EF-c29otBb6Vce_rXpydo1y3X_CJHF-9JN_0GT0dYwNBZrq_2ug21ZjsAb3jo5t7ZAeabUau9FsQLW7YfaBFrW/s1548/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="1548" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYcerEv7_JqoNr7mGVnwSES7ygu2MQjSi1hlOqiL5ZXLlMupB0r2mE7VLepTuN3jDVRYPqo6InMlMaUCReIt9AsQt5Fz7Fh8DL3EF-c29otBb6Vce_rXpydo1y3X_CJHF-9JN_0GT0dYwNBZrq_2ug21ZjsAb3jo5t7ZAeabUau9FsQLW7YfaBFrW/w640-h560/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There is a reason I know I am excited about sharing this project with you. After working on this blog post for about a week, adding details, writing out directions on the things I wanted to highlight, adding all of my Alpha Stamp product links, and being happy that I finished ahead of time, do you know what happened? I will tell you what happened. I lost it, the whole damn post, poof, gone! I tried for over an hour to recover it and then just had to go outside and breathe for a bit. Luckily the star gazing calmed me down. But even though I have to start all over again, I'm still really excited to share my work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1604" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEdJoveqlaWvClChlWxzLw7gy2vG870HSZ2_oUKIZL9j8SZFLNN-RzRA5ZSPQsExrWKRMxecJTqrnx1HuLKygpL-R5b1xFRNAZzw4dZmwSEsuBHZw8EnB8Dvw4UEFQ2Pk7OXy65OyhZrL6huUJz-jqMjPOBbF4-YY05U0fl5Zi-pd9lHv5O97KCxI/w640-h522/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom8.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was shown these gorgeous <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/vintage-lavender-12x12-paper-pack">Vintage Lavender 12x12 Papers</a> and my imagination just went nuts. It was even more intense when I saw the matching Rice Papers (full supply link list below). I suddenly saw my dream bathroom that my husband and I have already planned out, and decided to make a miniature with an <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/8x10-room-box-curved-facade?_pos=27&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42682364985595">8x10 Room Box With Curved Façade</a>. The room would focus on the view of the lavender fields out of a huge old window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcb1WwQ7Nf-voF-VbwnTGu7jemz1jAw7vTdX9fVtPYrAkliX6yJ96F5hRqlgIJe_hDFl0VL1AGfIp-2rDh73yd6BPUidc3kaHvtDTenSGLBr6pOSOQLRkiYLNXos93uA54vX13z0BY943xJCvlOXL_kgSy3dYOOLLYSqHtiOcMVRVcogdMlzQMrs79/s1557/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1557" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcb1WwQ7Nf-voF-VbwnTGu7jemz1jAw7vTdX9fVtPYrAkliX6yJ96F5hRqlgIJe_hDFl0VL1AGfIp-2rDh73yd6BPUidc3kaHvtDTenSGLBr6pOSOQLRkiYLNXos93uA54vX13z0BY943xJCvlOXL_kgSy3dYOOLLYSqHtiOcMVRVcogdMlzQMrs79/w640-h554/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obviously it had to have an old <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/white-ceramic-bathtub?_pos=2&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42682470465787">bathtub</a> and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/white-pedestal-sink">pedestal sink</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQO32cKZBhEEcdRDswYGgOzFkpHJoURmVyfxkWaonMhzIb6tmcjRnbk9Gy4-_h6OMD8HjHyYrMK5lM-93-KwrKGh4oHzC2jeegCCwqg1-5FliN28elpWLnwQfQdcGLEiTiYq5_QBzZI_hVGZVyPb7gTZolKKqMNpcAeR_SCiUqM2ulBXA6Ln2tDk6r/s3773/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom25.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3773" data-original-width="3402" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQO32cKZBhEEcdRDswYGgOzFkpHJoURmVyfxkWaonMhzIb6tmcjRnbk9Gy4-_h6OMD8HjHyYrMK5lM-93-KwrKGh4oHzC2jeegCCwqg1-5FliN28elpWLnwQfQdcGLEiTiYq5_QBzZI_hVGZVyPb7gTZolKKqMNpcAeR_SCiUqM2ulBXA6Ln2tDk6r/w578-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom25.JPG" width="578" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how it came out!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF9Zyue5FgRFM_kBRA8qqUYX8rrIwzjKb-iccMxrrkjz5vcc7zhALRZTUCCHwpxc1Ncg5mehyepb3n_fpYqIZl5dcHcb4X1ADb6AQObf71kYhQY8gwair9RvL_q2nl3twIN8uJnDyA7muGCHV48e_YwtfVHCOJZBXsuEFIwpxBirZwtrX_kZqo-b2/s3185/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom26.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3185" data-original-width="2937" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOF9Zyue5FgRFM_kBRA8qqUYX8rrIwzjKb-iccMxrrkjz5vcc7zhALRZTUCCHwpxc1Ncg5mehyepb3n_fpYqIZl5dcHcb4X1ADb6AQObf71kYhQY8gwair9RvL_q2nl3twIN8uJnDyA7muGCHV48e_YwtfVHCOJZBXsuEFIwpxBirZwtrX_kZqo-b2/w590-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom26.JPG" width="590" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The wallpaper, floor tile, ceiling, molding, sink tile, window seat, sides and back all came from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/vintage-lavender-12x12-paper-pack?_pos=13&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42571398086907">Vintage Lavender Paper Pack</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2DrsCrLj181u_688gSqVbuYbBbDeOMURN864j40boqmtv4YDDwr2X-H1EKyxHZu2szKEzdThXl6MO30mEVVZLev-pvxbE886Fh4SA9arEk9vFNHyRoWaQimoJCPXPyFL4LWzOUivem3NTWcxIBvjpGiJDXK1Aux5Zo3bmszwTxxWLma4pDy8ugJi/s3554/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom27.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3554" data-original-width="3253" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2DrsCrLj181u_688gSqVbuYbBbDeOMURN864j40boqmtv4YDDwr2X-H1EKyxHZu2szKEzdThXl6MO30mEVVZLev-pvxbE886Fh4SA9arEk9vFNHyRoWaQimoJCPXPyFL4LWzOUivem3NTWcxIBvjpGiJDXK1Aux5Zo3bmszwTxxWLma4pDy8ugJi/w586-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom27.JPG" width="586" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have always been a fan of toile patterns. I wanted the outside of my Room Box to display the beauty of this toile paper. And the young lady holding a huge bundle of lavender, yep, came again from the same papers. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuycsnb-yCw4JOEAwN5PZUOUN91NrZ0dnuufyEcZQxjn7ft6ggE8DlFqq-bLTs1MSwG1dcvUTicHqzzBcepqvSgpnGLeEmmOBb3psK9mRICaLdUGnYbWQ7IWTSjQ5CGQvQZO-Q0sqNiLBGJC1RE6Ses-BV0xkACpWq3lL3nRHbEPOvwzUkvjc8tipz/s3267/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom30.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="3178" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuycsnb-yCw4JOEAwN5PZUOUN91NrZ0dnuufyEcZQxjn7ft6ggE8DlFqq-bLTs1MSwG1dcvUTicHqzzBcepqvSgpnGLeEmmOBb3psK9mRICaLdUGnYbWQ7IWTSjQ5CGQvQZO-Q0sqNiLBGJC1RE6Ses-BV0xkACpWq3lL3nRHbEPOvwzUkvjc8tipz/w622-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom30.JPG" width="622" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But now, I am going to get back to the many goodies within the interior of my dream bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIExQDXHWX78LxAeeoS-VkciUCZ_HQS_69dgjEJ4HpC2adxNQFFbaOm4Wkc8AGZTPRp6G9I8zkY6QXFJ_-KJ7wuRu6X_gDCnGS7tuvK7DcQ_ewL_TuhtSIUHRZD7oZjtIX0gTccT0ESFwcExYxzbErh-SZGvwwM8Z5VMR4PdVw36xIsqYzcY_isF3I/s1760/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom33.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1760" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIExQDXHWX78LxAeeoS-VkciUCZ_HQS_69dgjEJ4HpC2adxNQFFbaOm4Wkc8AGZTPRp6G9I8zkY6QXFJ_-KJ7wuRu6X_gDCnGS7tuvK7DcQ_ewL_TuhtSIUHRZD7oZjtIX0gTccT0ESFwcExYxzbErh-SZGvwwM8Z5VMR4PdVw36xIsqYzcY_isF3I/w640-h434/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom33.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/5-inch-tall-double-windowpane-windows">5 Inch Tall Double Windowpane Windows</a> remind me of the tall apartments you see around France. I'd love to sit there and enjoy the view all day and night. The bathroom naturally, would have a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/4-inch-wide-window-seat?_pos=20&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42771359236347">Window Seat</a> with a comfy cushion. This one just happens to be upholstered with the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/versailles-stripes-rice-paper?_pos=29&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42571458216187">Versailles Stripes Rice Paper</a>. I'll tell you more about that below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp9xTxZ6FlA9FsJpxbRRX1CHLyQVsUmbYC-T-ko6soHFjj4iTN0Y7BycWN6qWzDnUrSOTb9iNQbU7FCG2rsd1465Ve_I69fTvvBCiAllzmzgGG_jPiQVN4D_VJiOYUsDNuSpV7cD8R5ZS7XMfjPun0de_GtE40zgo4lCpoaJBCMbdc_YCQ_yUF1Yb/s3648/IMG_0031.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp9xTxZ6FlA9FsJpxbRRX1CHLyQVsUmbYC-T-ko6soHFjj4iTN0Y7BycWN6qWzDnUrSOTb9iNQbU7FCG2rsd1465Ve_I69fTvvBCiAllzmzgGG_jPiQVN4D_VJiOYUsDNuSpV7cD8R5ZS7XMfjPun0de_GtE40zgo4lCpoaJBCMbdc_YCQ_yUF1Yb/w640-h480/IMG_0031.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Streets of France 2018</div><div style="text-align: center;">By Rhonda Thomas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiyXOuB0rTm5OxZw2OVxJLIP6ZLo9PSlbnEqnFQiWFvYA8GqoZ7tf3Gl6frRkoy4gB5OXmr9pmfS8h9L_H5uq8s1G8VFg96H9_DRKhmQYgIOLLjC6vQEhho1ruA8IyxS1Q41-iV6So-Ek_RG6QZn2IOIEAXiv2powSfp_Eosv8d1f5YyZvyyswORq/s1687/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1687" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiyXOuB0rTm5OxZw2OVxJLIP6ZLo9PSlbnEqnFQiWFvYA8GqoZ7tf3Gl6frRkoy4gB5OXmr9pmfS8h9L_H5uq8s1G8VFg96H9_DRKhmQYgIOLLjC6vQEhho1ruA8IyxS1Q41-iV6So-Ek_RG6QZn2IOIEAXiv2powSfp_Eosv8d1f5YyZvyyswORq/w640-h472/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniOzvYpwsuk-zWHzdGenKjAy67-RW0g9dSlSN9njHF1jJaFZOdbolXWKTf_gkneh0o-XxXgdNZn2g6mrdbLuxe4KsNt_l6zFFiMvvMI2E9ckVOfGYEMwM9NmPDrvC7W_FQtfI2gi0RADeYRSM7J7tVM6gES2Yhr_v9TSP5da2R3VyjlUL5Yv2rTKm/s1749/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="1198" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniOzvYpwsuk-zWHzdGenKjAy67-RW0g9dSlSN9njHF1jJaFZOdbolXWKTf_gkneh0o-XxXgdNZn2g6mrdbLuxe4KsNt_l6zFFiMvvMI2E9ckVOfGYEMwM9NmPDrvC7W_FQtfI2gi0RADeYRSM7J7tVM6gES2Yhr_v9TSP5da2R3VyjlUL5Yv2rTKm/w438-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom11.JPG" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used some batting as my "cushion" and wrapped it like a present using the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/versailles-stripes-rice-paper?_pos=29&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42571458216187">Versailles Stripes Rice Paper</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pJd57OzrSzwmmA-_WBpe78utJ0GV88wv0HnRp8URA7XjMIEFwCiaFbfpD0MsHHjPazq9GZun0F4NcbumzjwBjwpS9JVlgGH72g3YSNWeAjkODCFj2is2inujnFy5mt11w95sbmaPMMQg4PnCtnIQmB-ilqMFqLAj4ep2zvrnW2JQcktJ-HiAve3U/s4827/IMG_1658%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3098" data-original-width="4827" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pJd57OzrSzwmmA-_WBpe78utJ0GV88wv0HnRp8URA7XjMIEFwCiaFbfpD0MsHHjPazq9GZun0F4NcbumzjwBjwpS9JVlgGH72g3YSNWeAjkODCFj2is2inujnFy5mt11w95sbmaPMMQg4PnCtnIQmB-ilqMFqLAj4ep2zvrnW2JQcktJ-HiAve3U/w640-h410/IMG_1658%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Instead of using tape on this package, I used just a touch of glue as not to ruin the paper, but it is actually very thick and durable rice paper. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvZMg7ROjOhBYrccnU-hISZlu1hO9H_f5etqf86s3pizc38dQep5ZjTSegjbr8rpa0j8_bYJAuuZJynyu72RORaa37vlZDgyYH00jQRxSDNIqdQ-RrA4Zjf9FVrDj6YkuhrxX66YPTRXvqX-luCHLJCqciCTLvekFX4K5y0kCEwTGAN6M2RNdkZGh/s3252/IMG_1667%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="3252" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvZMg7ROjOhBYrccnU-hISZlu1hO9H_f5etqf86s3pizc38dQep5ZjTSegjbr8rpa0j8_bYJAuuZJynyu72RORaa37vlZDgyYH00jQRxSDNIqdQ-RrA4Zjf9FVrDj6YkuhrxX66YPTRXvqX-luCHLJCqciCTLvekFX4K5y0kCEwTGAN6M2RNdkZGh/w640-h504/IMG_1667%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I used glue to attach the cushion to the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/4-inch-wide-window-seat?_pos=20&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42771359236347">4 Inch Wide Window Seat</a> that I had made beforehand. It is wrapped with, you guessed it, more of those beautiful papers. The rice paper gives the cushion the appearance of fabric. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-tXJU7mrguPmFHL8Cg3PCAZdaaA3tRloq8mgZ0QZn6BWzzXnXqed_0jIADBmEpBGGhY6mMcTL6NP8tlbeRGqyV9eeFcnnruIfVLSzNAvjBC3pB_8eebcHT90vAHkDlcJwCxFmsg8o8FqxXaM5q8XBMGXqkf9nDXakwy2irWWOHJYk2vROqrQi2rx/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-tXJU7mrguPmFHL8Cg3PCAZdaaA3tRloq8mgZ0QZn6BWzzXnXqed_0jIADBmEpBGGhY6mMcTL6NP8tlbeRGqyV9eeFcnnruIfVLSzNAvjBC3pB_8eebcHT90vAHkDlcJwCxFmsg8o8FqxXaM5q8XBMGXqkf9nDXakwy2irWWOHJYk2vROqrQi2rx/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom14.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added a nice basket of bath towels and a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/yellow-french-perfume-bottle-set-of-6?_pos=14&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=12385162952783">bottle</a> of lavender fragrance. A vintage table runner was used to make the rolled towels as well as the hanging towels that are behind the bathtub on a towel rack. </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUGdm05Y9QdrR__HsnsdATuUIMOlqCQVLWyroqe-FsKD10lIVuRdAr1wYKOdnqxCXpijBiBjRUWRlaAwg7SvInLBEWCs8bkC0miOQSSvKXhUyUqJOXAui-O_nn8xlvCRV7Gur9ZwM-t0Y7cUeTSei5dSoY5fkDeOGQYLnxo24Z5Czl-IFM86FUx2/s1649/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom50.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1649" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUGdm05Y9QdrR__HsnsdATuUIMOlqCQVLWyroqe-FsKD10lIVuRdAr1wYKOdnqxCXpijBiBjRUWRlaAwg7SvInLBEWCs8bkC0miOQSSvKXhUyUqJOXAui-O_nn8xlvCRV7Gur9ZwM-t0Y7cUeTSei5dSoY5fkDeOGQYLnxo24Z5Czl-IFM86FUx2/w640-h494/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom50.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All of the metal items in my bathroom are naturally made from gold. Ok, they are all just painted with the same acrylic gold paint to make them match. The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/bathroom-accessories-set?_pos=12&_sid=b8ee2795c&_ss=r&variant=39617735098447">Bathroom Accessory Set</a> contains the towel rack along with many of the other items I used in my bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhfY0Rw4w9enGC1cP2pANCTpZAps5bKv9dQ9px94NTL9AOuhwah3d-W6iUCUDT79PJgCul0Y41fv9agrmn9kQQsfJ8Og9s8Vx9RLRijrU3-moo8OfgcC9kmvdCeKx2VDvESb9rLEdoZ6ZWsgvgSvP2S5iH3JqmeIisz8vyZQTK_-Byc7qwnLV3B7n/s1674/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom18.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1674" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhfY0Rw4w9enGC1cP2pANCTpZAps5bKv9dQ9px94NTL9AOuhwah3d-W6iUCUDT79PJgCul0Y41fv9agrmn9kQQsfJ8Og9s8Vx9RLRijrU3-moo8OfgcC9kmvdCeKx2VDvESb9rLEdoZ6ZWsgvgSvP2S5iH3JqmeIisz8vyZQTK_-Byc7qwnLV3B7n/w640-h478/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom18.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An oval frame displays a tribute painting of Marie Antoinette (<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/portraiture-collage-sheet?_pos=19&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=30479606610">Portraiture Collage Sheet</a>). The frame over the sink is the same and came from a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/set-of-gold-oval-frames?_pos=10&_sid=cdf5e28c1&_ss=r&variant=42870698606843">Set of Oval Frames</a>. The frame pops open so you can make it into a mirror, photo, or whatever you like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAL8EbirySFQpWs5NU0Is0khplIiRSEk1tQYN4erWcTxJlCDzfu5um--Bd9qqhRnc4lFbTRbdaUjCDqZlPuu6_6EiwW0Yg-W3rgoaHQBc5aF0h6Wly5UnTqA6JpBNBPa4-cU8qrz6MGzuTD5QPKxDrGzy7DqOeBJZBGmOpPXaX8nK79wWiZmWoNmdR/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom40.JPG" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The mirror looks so real and was made using <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/nonbreakable-mirror-material?_pos=20&_sid=cdf5e28c1&_ss=r&variant=12217400557647">Nonbrakable Mirror Material</a> that can be cut using scissors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMBWWtb5tVMxiYr5SQZTOh0SKueg2hW0GOpMvRThbnJUFnzjXAesXUGJSTmzPJuPg7suPTS602zVQDVKBNXMyP5HSncY7I400A5immaz6S2D0FAFzv1qbO_bZau_yCKq-Edf4O9HFm5Hk--rH3bi0CyAcRaK8q5JnqGTQYZOsEwh46q3WtrI4XCAJ/s1569/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom41.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1569" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMBWWtb5tVMxiYr5SQZTOh0SKueg2hW0GOpMvRThbnJUFnzjXAesXUGJSTmzPJuPg7suPTS602zVQDVKBNXMyP5HSncY7I400A5immaz6S2D0FAFzv1qbO_bZau_yCKq-Edf4O9HFm5Hk--rH3bi0CyAcRaK8q5JnqGTQYZOsEwh46q3WtrI4XCAJ/w640-h544/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom41.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYD2so3m_iy6QUlbm3LgnpjAgxM_XQZRIbRKRd_9A78yM78VzZULMHi9hc_2c1aDkC8gfu4-lhkeTll-ptEPcMinaLesL0X_5HFGVFg7zUKfF8oie1WJFh_WsZep_B15xLqQmvo5UuoKXMv-R9nhUII0DSekssM5R_XmwcZrmzdtV8va75y_tqaHg/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom37.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYD2so3m_iy6QUlbm3LgnpjAgxM_XQZRIbRKRd_9A78yM78VzZULMHi9hc_2c1aDkC8gfu4-lhkeTll-ptEPcMinaLesL0X_5HFGVFg7zUKfF8oie1WJFh_WsZep_B15xLqQmvo5UuoKXMv-R9nhUII0DSekssM5R_XmwcZrmzdtV8va75y_tqaHg/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom37.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjTt8eREu23P4NkrzuQXWBEjrr26Pu9M7Rwaw6Zlc1enTxyFhjGxAWYA3QeNyvkghUJGOYQRkyon38iAs7Zx8ofwBWnYqCblbrvXOVRBkyiKGRHcqm1Uc6FST6RFzFqCrnQRmnx0gJsnIFrxz8A8P8DbhON17o3uKB1EKB4ShmR5Y5OuOcKcP1wSG/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom38.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjTt8eREu23P4NkrzuQXWBEjrr26Pu9M7Rwaw6Zlc1enTxyFhjGxAWYA3QeNyvkghUJGOYQRkyon38iAs7Zx8ofwBWnYqCblbrvXOVRBkyiKGRHcqm1Uc6FST6RFzFqCrnQRmnx0gJsnIFrxz8A8P8DbhON17o3uKB1EKB4ShmR5Y5OuOcKcP1wSG/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom38.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I used Glossy Accents Dimensional Medium to make the window look like it had actual glass panels.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI5Y7zShWBrnxmbcIUyhCYAr2BNZvtqwQ59DiBh1HwT5TiLX_lJWaTsrepgzi0ee3-aDenex0mELj2K6tMhT__jZt0AIp3He0aeXS91yhhU5c1HbAZwhMZZ4BzknuYzC4EDoGklT1bpB-2R669ppsIgnkPavEBpnNj2A2nlTksFn-4USc2pwjY3Vo/s1540/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom39.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="1540" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitI5Y7zShWBrnxmbcIUyhCYAr2BNZvtqwQ59DiBh1HwT5TiLX_lJWaTsrepgzi0ee3-aDenex0mELj2K6tMhT__jZt0AIp3He0aeXS91yhhU5c1HbAZwhMZZ4BzknuYzC4EDoGklT1bpB-2R669ppsIgnkPavEBpnNj2A2nlTksFn-4USc2pwjY3Vo/w640-h566/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom39.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I traced the bottom of the sink onto the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/lavender-sisters-rice-paper?_pos=30&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42571451826427">Lavender Sisters Rice Paper</a> and after trimming it out, cut small 1/4 inch slices around the edge of the paper. This aloud me to glue the paper inside of the sink basin and make the edges curve inward more uniformly. What gorgeous "tile" this made and there is even a gold drain, (dab of paint with a cotton swab).<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheU45voD-9eifFSHr4HNBSOuLWJ8MZPV1vXpJRWHYqu5XIZEojPYD6IKzYhN3jQrb7GGmh07iyWqRMQWjZLszkDgjNFFeTlFcahiaQJT1kN4tA3_Ebep5MX0ki6IS7wSrwWYHQ9Qk3ETntwZuKoBtrT49qXFFvnH2AyxW0xbXPaJgs8BdmzU76oBJL/s1563/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom24.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1563" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheU45voD-9eifFSHr4HNBSOuLWJ8MZPV1vXpJRWHYqu5XIZEojPYD6IKzYhN3jQrb7GGmh07iyWqRMQWjZLszkDgjNFFeTlFcahiaQJT1kN4tA3_Ebep5MX0ki6IS7wSrwWYHQ9Qk3ETntwZuKoBtrT49qXFFvnH2AyxW0xbXPaJgs8BdmzU76oBJL/w640-h550/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom24.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are going to soak in your bubble filled tub, one must have a side table to place things on. This table with it's wrapped bath towel and handmade farm soap was created using a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tiny-metal-bird-bath?_pos=21&_sid=cdf5e28c1&_ss=r&variant=39341891453007">Tiny Metal Birdbath</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7VyIsVf912efpZ9QiNBq7ZOsoO4ZZv0Hgi-CB084v6ZegUitfSD2-IwYbDIXj7_JOdSEXp4lC1tssJnE5Jh40cqgzz1fHhdjC0a3TLzYSmN6E0FSiDh-H6YWC2AzGg5N0oEGDPz6MWxBjie_e1xENVvOeJEB-VGRsiGe5hYZ95GXHr2N2IBYWuU-/s1627/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom48.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="1627" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7VyIsVf912efpZ9QiNBq7ZOsoO4ZZv0Hgi-CB084v6ZegUitfSD2-IwYbDIXj7_JOdSEXp4lC1tssJnE5Jh40cqgzz1fHhdjC0a3TLzYSmN6E0FSiDh-H6YWC2AzGg5N0oEGDPz6MWxBjie_e1xENVvOeJEB-VGRsiGe5hYZ95GXHr2N2IBYWuU-/w640-h506/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom48.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There also has to be a bath tray to place various toiletries, a drink and a book. This one was made by using a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/rectangular-bronze-filigree-large?_pos=16&_sid=cdf5e28c1&_ss=r&variant=1659367718930">Large Rectangular Bronze Filigree</a> piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbEWUJYht01ZlCCQz39cfNqGcWrqr92vbI5ugPtVKo3_EAbUxO6PWnWY3iMy9gGG7cqDoRXwpvnJptKiT3I6rreSCy6rxftn4N1kPRLhHFNTPIS1R9FEEYMD8KCIrprCED15MUcgy90grC421QtymMu1vhHLiC0lEO4HJXCnVkqTqXEwFTSMup_3B/s1661/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1661" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbEWUJYht01ZlCCQz39cfNqGcWrqr92vbI5ugPtVKo3_EAbUxO6PWnWY3iMy9gGG7cqDoRXwpvnJptKiT3I6rreSCy6rxftn4N1kPRLhHFNTPIS1R9FEEYMD8KCIrprCED15MUcgy90grC421QtymMu1vhHLiC0lEO4HJXCnVkqTqXEwFTSMup_3B/w640-h486/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A curved edge (pencil) was used to bend the edges of the filigree inward to create the bath tray and allow it to slide onto the edge of the bathtub. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Kow9DgC7cqDqW7KB6wTWDmMKAf-S2QGE2GEmCNNnYlOQxrbV_-5pp91CrlfYhso5L5XAUPD1YjM3O7tWzCVXlef0C_lzgEt7uY63crsFhc7TwwbVYfEf8g5QKpcAoz6sPSURTfkvVSFdxbCZ4XLM0Kfm4ZGlV0qroADBGxzu2KscnmqLqXOTr1Y8/s800/lgfilifree_4018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Kow9DgC7cqDqW7KB6wTWDmMKAf-S2QGE2GEmCNNnYlOQxrbV_-5pp91CrlfYhso5L5XAUPD1YjM3O7tWzCVXlef0C_lzgEt7uY63crsFhc7TwwbVYfEf8g5QKpcAoz6sPSURTfkvVSFdxbCZ4XLM0Kfm4ZGlV0qroADBGxzu2KscnmqLqXOTr1Y8/w400-h400/lgfilifree_4018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97iTZPAc_r4Lo6oabfYkVYy_EzqSW5MUhqnk7-VuxpU-zL0ven0Jr1bHQgSzAtkIsLBdLBefxMKn82c6cxEpOeFdursQwCkyxoMu4S7QkZtW12N-kqlaYZZ6uCPhVdHb3hYru0YKrPoXKC7236mc2PakVQtufvUkxP3BxClafJ82XGcyQDwk6uCfJ/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom45.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97iTZPAc_r4Lo6oabfYkVYy_EzqSW5MUhqnk7-VuxpU-zL0ven0Jr1bHQgSzAtkIsLBdLBefxMKn82c6cxEpOeFdursQwCkyxoMu4S7QkZtW12N-kqlaYZZ6uCPhVdHb3hYru0YKrPoXKC7236mc2PakVQtufvUkxP3BxClafJ82XGcyQDwk6uCfJ/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom45.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K5KrlyOaGyv31Mo30bO3COIpXDu2883rIzuUzgsVGk4l6maGiu1Ij7KBRkdiN8NYrmFrumiBTOh0Rfjvc70SgJvJkE7NsE6qjP2L-81-El1I-7cU4VOzSKkau6KgVJySoCwskLJj3Tzr67DY6yDfw4O4Ild4ZBQWDBYm2_HsTqDl6ediSw-Uc7In/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom46.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K5KrlyOaGyv31Mo30bO3COIpXDu2883rIzuUzgsVGk4l6maGiu1Ij7KBRkdiN8NYrmFrumiBTOh0Rfjvc70SgJvJkE7NsE6qjP2L-81-El1I-7cU4VOzSKkau6KgVJySoCwskLJj3Tzr67DY6yDfw4O4Ild4ZBQWDBYm2_HsTqDl6ediSw-Uc7In/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom46.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And now for the Piece de Resistance, the "real" crystal chandelier. I am so proud of how well it turned out. It was created by using a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/large-silver-candelabra?_pos=4&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42870675833083">Large Silver Candelabra</a> that was turned upside down and attached to the "ceiling".</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48bkbkQaV7GRYdzlTypL4nNS2mJRMhsqyEgO7aBLySyeBaQNdl5y8XLIj6a10wL7030a4EWWTTtTGZXxPafr0f5FShWdevqGORSpDyJbounKCwDc3W5UVA5nXspasRYRs8NetlHrwKwxNxyhGv1vIeSnM7zH55hRtwx-qN45ONa6WEOSunL_xZrcG/s1471/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom16.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="1471" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48bkbkQaV7GRYdzlTypL4nNS2mJRMhsqyEgO7aBLySyeBaQNdl5y8XLIj6a10wL7030a4EWWTTtTGZXxPafr0f5FShWdevqGORSpDyJbounKCwDc3W5UVA5nXspasRYRs8NetlHrwKwxNxyhGv1vIeSnM7zH55hRtwx-qN45ONa6WEOSunL_xZrcG/w640-h620/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom16.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I really had to ponder how I was going to pull this off for a bit, but it worked out so well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pUOhf3moUlyYG_l_AIdrslD4rEz8ZppuZPekZOvYyBkMxubNfsrC7YEF80hsuHETfmMok3XbyzsfxBphhl-_FMQJWDj31HEuzOqAiwhJY40o9fg7MXfkXbamsZlptDIzFLxuzmZql0exbT6YHNgL50LVBOcY3s_tQUMzdpGQ3kGwQ2Yum--P0h3d/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom19.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pUOhf3moUlyYG_l_AIdrslD4rEz8ZppuZPekZOvYyBkMxubNfsrC7YEF80hsuHETfmMok3XbyzsfxBphhl-_FMQJWDj31HEuzOqAiwhJY40o9fg7MXfkXbamsZlptDIzFLxuzmZql0exbT6YHNgL50LVBOcY3s_tQUMzdpGQ3kGwQ2Yum--P0h3d/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom19.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Years ago I found a crystal chandelier at a yard sale for $5 bucks. You KNOW I wasn't going to let that one get past me. I took all of the crystals off, gave them a good soak and cleaning, and have been using them in projects ever since. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1deh4demo7eZ1Pti9-7iJ_h30JA704pss7jNQgyffY0E--tZwRRTs_GwLqBFdY7TX_drLvBQMn6HSnlQk1h1BQZ2ukPo1oy3TQuih5GkCJNONdyZd3TIHfEtfuciQOJ-5vCQzPM4N7qndPd-MyFW3JEVrNZdGBRuSZTWEYubtQkr9Ad0knQTJ10Py/s1969/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1969" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1deh4demo7eZ1Pti9-7iJ_h30JA704pss7jNQgyffY0E--tZwRRTs_GwLqBFdY7TX_drLvBQMn6HSnlQk1h1BQZ2ukPo1oy3TQuih5GkCJNONdyZd3TIHfEtfuciQOJ-5vCQzPM4N7qndPd-MyFW3JEVrNZdGBRuSZTWEYubtQkr9Ad0knQTJ10Py/w640-h346/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom13.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCefl14kuHkjHqAyRnrbb6Y1Ntws_y3KxINauUV9M79n1hQaT1gXlgtD0FbKHXpzqL5aUyzsgyBpP4bFMozdWomarQZkt44UM4vuH7-fO9BknZ7al1YiOe7xYTwYUOvCyWDd3nkv20dAJ6PAWv3W5ZANxPVEMb8hmjyoBOppRkqmNt4kNvtWLUqQTX/s1535/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom22.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1535" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCefl14kuHkjHqAyRnrbb6Y1Ntws_y3KxINauUV9M79n1hQaT1gXlgtD0FbKHXpzqL5aUyzsgyBpP4bFMozdWomarQZkt44UM4vuH7-fO9BknZ7al1YiOe7xYTwYUOvCyWDd3nkv20dAJ6PAWv3W5ZANxPVEMb8hmjyoBOppRkqmNt4kNvtWLUqQTX/w640-h570/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom22.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I used a piece of wire and placed the end through the tiny hole in the crystal. Next, I took the opposite side of the wire and wrapped it to created a spiral. This created a small piece that could be inserted and glued into the "chandelier" <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/large-silver-candelabra?_pos=4&_sid=88a443676&_ss=r&variant=42870675833083">candelabra</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLP4kPMXd2urnzPU6HvBXf9oixiuQx5ckm4y32HoffqpMkraCPXsZme8sqGuNxsV6IXhU-1q-h0yUkNQKdyXcDJXGeN6Mq2Vie8gfPTyoEemmSud-Yb4EBmN8vyLxd7fEunSo4-sYPUiRwbg5hp_hdKPcpeuMHbbAeo6U219vozDu0KsgV9iYRLJ9/s4524/IMG_1863%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3204" data-original-width="4524" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLP4kPMXd2urnzPU6HvBXf9oixiuQx5ckm4y32HoffqpMkraCPXsZme8sqGuNxsV6IXhU-1q-h0yUkNQKdyXcDJXGeN6Mq2Vie8gfPTyoEemmSud-Yb4EBmN8vyLxd7fEunSo4-sYPUiRwbg5hp_hdKPcpeuMHbbAeo6U219vozDu0KsgV9iYRLJ9/w640-h454/IMG_1863%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3693" data-original-width="4269" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1HwuW0oWsYIK87k_Gjb1JaYM6QM5Tpf_7Lq-_p3UQh2ZYDaaStpOY0LAiU94RMzdew-W2M4HqmAW_AZmw6uiV8h3fynbI5lKJatb3AYpg_cpMmTIOK95NqHzLCaE65TiKbjgOkF5xsd7zs2R9oDjzy7182OtkLur7IGnQIro3gvLJ-QIqwGD3gxs/w640-h554/IMG_1869%20(2).JPG" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the glue dried, the chandelier was ready to install over the tub. I carefully poked two holes into the "ceiling". One piece of the same wire was placed into the top, wrapped once around the chandelier, and then fed back up through the "ceiling". Both wires were then tightly twisted and placed down which I then "disguised" with paper flowers as shown below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBXB45Ve7rZkluOpCP-rXXkKRoY29lTsAgM-_UN1No5FDXE2GafRtxXwrp0vAauG-lDN8CxoyYjl_C6aFgqiv39KuutNqbl5H844SPxUI2LoPy0uK3TPtrdMpZKUmZrZAvwbdOKLOeVuzwqCeiKdn7ryjKkmqITxId6nFjXmtGRE6dgbOiFj8zxwf/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom23.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBXB45Ve7rZkluOpCP-rXXkKRoY29lTsAgM-_UN1No5FDXE2GafRtxXwrp0vAauG-lDN8CxoyYjl_C6aFgqiv39KuutNqbl5H844SPxUI2LoPy0uK3TPtrdMpZKUmZrZAvwbdOKLOeVuzwqCeiKdn7ryjKkmqITxId6nFjXmtGRE6dgbOiFj8zxwf/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom23.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After attaching with wire, glue was also applied between the chandelier and the ceiling, to hold the chandelier in place. I also rested the room box upside down (floor on top) so the chandelier could become good and tight on the ceiling while the glue dried. Gosh, I hope that makes sense. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BJGyKGM3_FD2CFIWnCeV-us4PfsdT3rnHA-oQPG-fyNp1Vp-HC6W72inl6Ne9UlTJTtCuJC1dPTxxaNv45GkxJnG4_rbpiYmiuTn3WL4xE3zel1FeBqK7Px0AIbu0Ar69e4lCqBGFKPcyWsG1MTuv0Jq28eCf4BhiB4GEeAcuLhTozF7qE2UMAHI/s5184/IMG_2105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BJGyKGM3_FD2CFIWnCeV-us4PfsdT3rnHA-oQPG-fyNp1Vp-HC6W72inl6Ne9UlTJTtCuJC1dPTxxaNv45GkxJnG4_rbpiYmiuTn3WL4xE3zel1FeBqK7Px0AIbu0Ar69e4lCqBGFKPcyWsG1MTuv0Jq28eCf4BhiB4GEeAcuLhTozF7qE2UMAHI/w640-h480/IMG_2105.JPG" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BJGyKGM3_FD2CFIWnCeV-us4PfsdT3rnHA-oQPG-fyNp1Vp-HC6W72inl6Ne9UlTJTtCuJC1dPTxxaNv45GkxJnG4_rbpiYmiuTn3WL4xE3zel1FeBqK7Px0AIbu0Ar69e4lCqBGFKPcyWsG1MTuv0Jq28eCf4BhiB4GEeAcuLhTozF7qE2UMAHI/s5184/IMG_2105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok8XvS8PQ2oJaDsSIz_EUSy77Mzup-zCU80eYU2L6NRs-PoN5ZuZphrcgiXFrFPKEULgmbhT1ZVdzLDNPu7qQeCVJ_CYjoJWqDt5oFNbTKvaVZYwAm3tCNkGSR-fYiUg4SeN5zZe3-jGqyQFhv1aQGQH0z7vdK4n7XQs8V_dzR_Afkpge6PqwmOcx/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom54.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok8XvS8PQ2oJaDsSIz_EUSy77Mzup-zCU80eYU2L6NRs-PoN5ZuZphrcgiXFrFPKEULgmbhT1ZVdzLDNPu7qQeCVJ_CYjoJWqDt5oFNbTKvaVZYwAm3tCNkGSR-fYiUg4SeN5zZe3-jGqyQFhv1aQGQH0z7vdK4n7XQs8V_dzR_Afkpge6PqwmOcx/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom54.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="1385" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBZwLdSyQZXMeMci8eFrgF2hcpwrol2BeMIWnvsfuZ-yWWPzA4TOffuwd5Wrynd6oE5Ap334iOhjZqU-qSAMGOGLeEO9C9lXS55DOJIQMjGvVpL59GxKsw98kQd8ofBt7VKgpfAyfPIyg91WG_GaFduJQY0Ux7irvbK8lD71g6dAHDGVIbf597zTA/w586-h640/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom27.JPG" width="586" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I purposely left a tad of the wire exposed so that you could see it. I cut the stems off of some paper flowers and glued them directly over the wire. A few green leaves were added as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD8T92tO1fjdYEP_bkiEM9Hxvw-ljlf8uSlaTbShi1KkNXgq9giVaX-pDgn79vqCzfBYqsnoPLbOlJZzYa9bHrAGM0dSE3rlBY2Km1_As9wk9IdYEj_6koAGg8j5IfkUg-cGXHyzhQtJ32CaixJF0xh-WBI72Zvc1ULev_vtK5KryEVp94iZb2qqE/s1672/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom32.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD8T92tO1fjdYEP_bkiEM9Hxvw-ljlf8uSlaTbShi1KkNXgq9giVaX-pDgn79vqCzfBYqsnoPLbOlJZzYa9bHrAGM0dSE3rlBY2Km1_As9wk9IdYEj_6koAGg8j5IfkUg-cGXHyzhQtJ32CaixJF0xh-WBI72Zvc1ULev_vtK5KryEVp94iZb2qqE/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom32.JPG" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The paper flowers add to the elegance of the toile designed papers.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlYKeemRI8mtqpMCAOJaqHuSU8YI0xnI_J9NgPcO4eS8alnY1RAJgH5wny0w6mRTJCRFmNQJPP3or59wwJIkiS0LQnoNjNeT816rdHwsDZBDFQxRiSBZjrFpqyheWHcu38M_OQlkN2v_Z5cscrnmLzAVY5aW0yObtbiRso7v55OogJ-L3R0tnooR-/s1647/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom31.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1647" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlYKeemRI8mtqpMCAOJaqHuSU8YI0xnI_J9NgPcO4eS8alnY1RAJgH5wny0w6mRTJCRFmNQJPP3or59wwJIkiS0LQnoNjNeT816rdHwsDZBDFQxRiSBZjrFpqyheWHcu38M_OQlkN2v_Z5cscrnmLzAVY5aW0yObtbiRso7v55OogJ-L3R0tnooR-/w640-h494/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom31.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This picture came from a very old set of postcards from Versailles. I couldn't resist but to share a pic of me during my trip there. I didn't care about going into the Palace, I just wanted to experience the Queen's Hamlet and it is honestly one of my favorite life memories. My oldest took the picture! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pgWqp79wNTINgMziVhAxzgKkU_cs8YRfNmrK3l5wwzf1uJegmcfjusQ4uJKLBgmQ174a-dQJvke9Co-8Ms-Mj4zX4r-W5A7IxveYYuxHkyeJPVSRI2YVPYTAy3ABduzEgQKNLVJolkBijDX8ku8jt51AfAn_TeL2esrqAQd3nb4w8lQF0BPt04Z1/s3290/IMG_9653%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3290" data-original-width="2512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pgWqp79wNTINgMziVhAxzgKkU_cs8YRfNmrK3l5wwzf1uJegmcfjusQ4uJKLBgmQ174a-dQJvke9Co-8Ms-Mj4zX4r-W5A7IxveYYuxHkyeJPVSRI2YVPYTAy3ABduzEgQKNLVJolkBijDX8ku8jt51AfAn_TeL2esrqAQd3nb4w8lQF0BPt04Z1/w488-h640/IMG_9653%20(2).JPG" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wow, I just wrote that entire redo in one joyful sitting. And I like this second version of my post much better, and I hope you enjoyed it too. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtxFx9rxzj4Uh5tuCGmhh2C5COp0JS3IAQKQ6Z-R6YCoF2ImlsSNQt23H0rXQUIcfeSxBA5Xlaq7imA8iK-voLZGOYE3e51VMtk2MyDkupdBQMC0Vw33B19yCSmr6NJoA-QvHUjxuy5KiK6KdQaBkpKRxy0FqeFJtRXM5Y8uGtRBs1xICzvJrlEEo/s3440/IMG_9750%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="3440" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtxFx9rxzj4Uh5tuCGmhh2C5COp0JS3IAQKQ6Z-R6YCoF2ImlsSNQt23H0rXQUIcfeSxBA5Xlaq7imA8iK-voLZGOYE3e51VMtk2MyDkupdBQMC0Vw33B19yCSmr6NJoA-QvHUjxuy5KiK6KdQaBkpKRxy0FqeFJtRXM5Y8uGtRBs1xICzvJrlEEo/w640-h346/IMG_9750%20(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?page=1&q=220508RT%2A">Alpha Stamps Supply List</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwPBrSwppOsNR_N28HtuS01arBP3MXLY1_ysP5sQL4_WHQQl2uxIdHpPWJb9Fc_DsIa5ydAIstFSL1Ebyq0Knj7dqjCUzU_rwp2xB2FV3seSe2oB09CSqUILUkjrFwS_bNipdxNlg7eGVRiSVfHqD23MbF34TVdGzXDgoGJmRxaKTJu6liQI7N6Wh/s1531/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1531" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwPBrSwppOsNR_N28HtuS01arBP3MXLY1_ysP5sQL4_WHQQl2uxIdHpPWJb9Fc_DsIa5ydAIstFSL1Ebyq0Knj7dqjCUzU_rwp2xB2FV3seSe2oB09CSqUILUkjrFwS_bNipdxNlg7eGVRiSVfHqD23MbF34TVdGzXDgoGJmRxaKTJu6liQI7N6Wh/w640-h572/RhondaThomas_FrenchBathroom9.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div>Thanks for visiting!</div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div><div>Rhonda</div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-82375223917831678752022-03-30T09:00:00.002-04:002022-03-30T11:54:37.904-04:00Mini Animal Album From The Past<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is an adorable project that only requires a little cut and pasting. Seriously, that simple. I used the Alpha Stamps <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/spring-fashions-photo-album-kit-march-2022?_pos=30&_sid=7dba61df1&_ss=r&variant=42709847769339">Spring Fashions Photo Album Kit</a> and really love how my mini photo album came out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7wQvPgxyqr2-vLILzCVNe7LqZ2QXAFksrc3ubQsKCoB0-PkkEC6OGB7TtvT-a4_CXCc4zaXIZ5oClq9vFlf382sm3WOAEzx2PtsMVy4vFDt6BsJNNeOXJEhresdVVAfgzoW6KHuM1m17fGxbd3WfrwsOJh9UK8ZT2SADixiJNwaaUf0WZLFxKQ1H/s3611/RhondaThomas_Album1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3611" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7wQvPgxyqr2-vLILzCVNe7LqZ2QXAFksrc3ubQsKCoB0-PkkEC6OGB7TtvT-a4_CXCc4zaXIZ5oClq9vFlf382sm3WOAEzx2PtsMVy4vFDt6BsJNNeOXJEhresdVVAfgzoW6KHuM1m17fGxbd3WfrwsOJh9UK8ZT2SADixiJNwaaUf0WZLFxKQ1H/w640-h426/RhondaThomas_Album1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It started with this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/black-mini-photo-album-accordion-book?_pos=4&_sid=4df6ee38a&_ss=r&variant=42709849178363">Black Mini Photo Album Accordion Book</a>. Already cut and folded so all you have to do is add your favorite images. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1ckfAAStzn4OMCDmegkReL-dlu3e-_wDAoIwiCiGX3z4r8IMZAg4KW5LIeKEWTy-Ugvd6X1fNvR7IPR7HLQWtyQ5WboY79HeI9ofv33RH2QIgrc_iLj1udtXNtIB7VxSOyTpPFGtiA_FSnlPZWpf1eU7FzZeRkSOf9qUihvVoHX_Vsm54Trf21ud/s1330/1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="1330" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1ckfAAStzn4OMCDmegkReL-dlu3e-_wDAoIwiCiGX3z4r8IMZAg4KW5LIeKEWTy-Ugvd6X1fNvR7IPR7HLQWtyQ5WboY79HeI9ofv33RH2QIgrc_iLj1udtXNtIB7VxSOyTpPFGtiA_FSnlPZWpf1eU7FzZeRkSOf9qUihvVoHX_Vsm54Trf21ud/w400-h348/1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The collage sheets included in this kit made it a little hard to decide, as there were so many images to choose from. But I really loved this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/photo-album-mat-pages-collage-sheet?_pos=3&_sid=4df6ee38a&_ss=r&variant=42709838004475">Photo Album Mat Pages Collage Sheet</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOiSNiqX2uYBw9iPdWgUXrNzusBFlqFBOpmi0UEFKMrolzOgQ8Ssba4NJyh-HjxXH59evc5hV65K5NOzr3SBR7vw8cnOd2J-9ghTPhAGic7AzSBk7Mth6iEzjMoHg16zOhZla-oU5jYlsTdvL39yfLyT-7XeqIn0u-JoO9leBbdtcjMNXMd0JjA98/s5151/RhondaThomas_Album2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2194" data-original-width="5151" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOiSNiqX2uYBw9iPdWgUXrNzusBFlqFBOpmi0UEFKMrolzOgQ8Ssba4NJyh-HjxXH59evc5hV65K5NOzr3SBR7vw8cnOd2J-9ghTPhAGic7AzSBk7Mth6iEzjMoHg16zOhZla-oU5jYlsTdvL39yfLyT-7XeqIn0u-JoO9leBbdtcjMNXMd0JjA98/w640-h272/RhondaThomas_Album2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been a huge fan of birds, nests and eggs ever since I was a little girl and received a huge copy of Birds of America. I still have it and have spent hours flipping through the pages. So I had to include some of these beautiful bird images.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcb2JJ3e5Un1Hrk7PBAfFircMILcXfI0hKHuwjhUB91jAwJlnpGGyT-fpTB5hMM0P_YRYY_D1HYPOG4Sv3poWLC8CmcWg08iO3PdH-CHnpV4A4wbyA2WRiaCHEpfoSvwdEg_dm6uFXeRjijuLh2f5wQHmXhFYngHkRwSCLtJGFHBmz_dEMxQFoCzR3/s699/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="517" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcb2JJ3e5Un1Hrk7PBAfFircMILcXfI0hKHuwjhUB91jAwJlnpGGyT-fpTB5hMM0P_YRYY_D1HYPOG4Sv3poWLC8CmcWg08iO3PdH-CHnpV4A4wbyA2WRiaCHEpfoSvwdEg_dm6uFXeRjijuLh2f5wQHmXhFYngHkRwSCLtJGFHBmz_dEMxQFoCzR3/w296-h400/3.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I have many old, sepia cabinet card photos as well as a couple of antique photo albums that look just like these. Well, minus the animal heads. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnlH3uN_MLK108LINitodpMYvmSYXiDpBTJazrnE7dWbnWpvnRZWwdWADKtKwdRezoBRhQCZhl4e9AO3hijm2Ynh795l3w12N4E7RPHv3mqMkRiba6bqO6hlC99Twb3DP6WdHrPrz-nZ_m7e_bb7F4YUcAATyk6cFX4_FXu-W5vzjkr-WduE0WvB8/s5115/RhondaThomas_Album3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3653" data-original-width="5115" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnlH3uN_MLK108LINitodpMYvmSYXiDpBTJazrnE7dWbnWpvnRZWwdWADKtKwdRezoBRhQCZhl4e9AO3hijm2Ynh795l3w12N4E7RPHv3mqMkRiba6bqO6hlC99Twb3DP6WdHrPrz-nZ_m7e_bb7F4YUcAATyk6cFX4_FXu-W5vzjkr-WduE0WvB8/w640-h458/RhondaThomas_Album3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The little bunny rabbits just speak to my heart from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/sepia-animals-in-victorian-clothes?_pos=2&_sid=4df6ee38a&_ss=r&variant=42640949903611">Sepia Animals in Victorian Clothes Collage Sheet</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Pxh_SmY1qkp_gQY2pWmjjtYyMxKuoneOqbbOKVa70CsZOxbcHjCPs91tSBkwhDDHEow8L_3DUVT4pasAdpXR5rEv4wqgNdwz3qLwouTOv3c0yYDkcPRgN_d74hU5lWNL5xGaEqbmUBbLmDZejXgwQciGTcE16VE5rtmUqYN2hUfHaEoe3KlxWdhO/s1529/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="1276" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Pxh_SmY1qkp_gQY2pWmjjtYyMxKuoneOqbbOKVa70CsZOxbcHjCPs91tSBkwhDDHEow8L_3DUVT4pasAdpXR5rEv4wqgNdwz3qLwouTOv3c0yYDkcPRgN_d74hU5lWNL5xGaEqbmUBbLmDZejXgwQciGTcE16VE5rtmUqYN2hUfHaEoe3KlxWdhO/w334-h400/2.JPG" width="334" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKFLsWNN80Ow4Gp2BHAvOFHqI4EHC8qpL_32jl4EIT4pFu-Qu16uN0ZoHcpWA3w5ZwLqe2RB_oCVVLhC237UtK8mlr06qGbI7RgAKlrOajdp86G1v_KwoOJR4v_35iaNQ-5-hY58SIw84owl6GqANToo5CDbp0xMIVceJaxnUvNZSSGNk05ZAFe21/s5160/RhondaThomas_Album4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="5160" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKFLsWNN80Ow4Gp2BHAvOFHqI4EHC8qpL_32jl4EIT4pFu-Qu16uN0ZoHcpWA3w5ZwLqe2RB_oCVVLhC237UtK8mlr06qGbI7RgAKlrOajdp86G1v_KwoOJR4v_35iaNQ-5-hY58SIw84owl6GqANToo5CDbp0xMIVceJaxnUvNZSSGNk05ZAFe21/w640-h378/RhondaThomas_Album4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLn4JJkxlv4SkmrnqGS5R2hH2o3WVSB_2UAFAyPJtrbB0fjx_wJJ7-Pi9KMbaGlC0aL0SRYRwedXEuyD0VCEMfIYHe2TkT-gFHZhMGy2LnDBvBIUnpJtXjvQYDSGRvqMUH_XMB3tuhyeK65G3N9UfXRTxHQhWTnKsZGcH7vPHgWl7SzNu3B1ZVbIg/s4692/RhondaThomas_Album5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="4692" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLn4JJkxlv4SkmrnqGS5R2hH2o3WVSB_2UAFAyPJtrbB0fjx_wJJ7-Pi9KMbaGlC0aL0SRYRwedXEuyD0VCEMfIYHe2TkT-gFHZhMGy2LnDBvBIUnpJtXjvQYDSGRvqMUH_XMB3tuhyeK65G3N9UfXRTxHQhWTnKsZGcH7vPHgWl7SzNu3B1ZVbIg/w640-h422/RhondaThomas_Album5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the other side of the accordion fold album, I used a few images from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/photo-album-title-pages-collage-sheet?_pos=5&_sid=4df6ee38a&_ss=r&variant=42709835415803">Photo Album Title Pages Collage Sheet.</a> The images reminded me of going through old family photos with my grandmother and the old writing from family members, recording exactly who was in the photo and sometimes some details about their lives.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0yf0A5QyMhPAqtykiQnfYI-J_keN8Kpgrdae3ZFpWImlLNrbs3O2XhqE8wPbg560cw38w0MW1bCHpT29N6kbes8ViwqZpL5FGNkAVw8GF5vJbHnjrBLgJwNMbl_8ywwpi4ZoDfAMX9yTfZMPBsZ7PjDwOAqXpY_5mAkhfq3j0pfHpQNoBTKPGukm/s4670/RhondaThomas_Album6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3377" data-original-width="4670" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0yf0A5QyMhPAqtykiQnfYI-J_keN8Kpgrdae3ZFpWImlLNrbs3O2XhqE8wPbg560cw38w0MW1bCHpT29N6kbes8ViwqZpL5FGNkAVw8GF5vJbHnjrBLgJwNMbl_8ywwpi4ZoDfAMX9yTfZMPBsZ7PjDwOAqXpY_5mAkhfq3j0pfHpQNoBTKPGukm/w640-h462/RhondaThomas_Album6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1IyrRak4OXxViGnlXD1MZ-5Mo4k04QqhbvLovNE0NEb27yw9BJJm_A0su8iWYKTSrVDRZOGq_vLn1OM1vOrp7yobyFASnexBUTQVBqA17xj3WsMSax0LZXZ3T5Fd0ks8Wg35Og84CGRGRp-ineoAeblRSAMjty-4eK6LHPb079LiI4lxfw_D8vQf/s5161/RhondaThomas_Album7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3647" data-original-width="5161" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1IyrRak4OXxViGnlXD1MZ-5Mo4k04QqhbvLovNE0NEb27yw9BJJm_A0su8iWYKTSrVDRZOGq_vLn1OM1vOrp7yobyFASnexBUTQVBqA17xj3WsMSax0LZXZ3T5Fd0ks8Wg35Og84CGRGRp-ineoAeblRSAMjty-4eK6LHPb079LiI4lxfw_D8vQf/w640-h452/RhondaThomas_Album7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know you are smiling from seeing the images from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/photo-album-title-pages-collage-sheet?_pos=5&_sid=4df6ee38a&_ss=r&variant=42709835415803">Color Animals in Victorian Clothes Scrapbook Paper</a>. I just had to include a couple of those as well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDRI0Q4bV0TLLSaKKzAkxUHWAHFniI-abWdjuL3ZAzU9cfz7eIfkBRaU5I8yccJXxvApECSVsyJWiawG0pIPySlcYa686Ov9BROa9_nfG9WXgk-QAMsS7Fp-EqzqaruCebEbDClkV8h72Fem7nYImLIosIQ6zUxsm6TK_bPjoeqaTdFYzDVgQpop5/s4733/RhondaThomas_Album8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3467" data-original-width="4733" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDRI0Q4bV0TLLSaKKzAkxUHWAHFniI-abWdjuL3ZAzU9cfz7eIfkBRaU5I8yccJXxvApECSVsyJWiawG0pIPySlcYa686Ov9BROa9_nfG9WXgk-QAMsS7Fp-EqzqaruCebEbDClkV8h72Fem7nYImLIosIQ6zUxsm6TK_bPjoeqaTdFYzDVgQpop5/w640-h468/RhondaThomas_Album8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqH1lEFydQyKEAEi0kBCrx48nZGouRUkvHK1fLABUQE1kvM6fW5oo3abQkfNHGyIlew-X3ljy5ZPA4IZTY86AgLC1kweqKJKGFFmu3sYQxRvigK4k9GrgSJlYmqEVxzspjkt9AJ2dTskrWe2EAmN6ZaCyWPOEr43VD5O5UmMKNR_vGiDwRQ1XUrVc/s3928/RhondaThomas_Album10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3776" data-original-width="3928" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqH1lEFydQyKEAEi0kBCrx48nZGouRUkvHK1fLABUQE1kvM6fW5oo3abQkfNHGyIlew-X3ljy5ZPA4IZTY86AgLC1kweqKJKGFFmu3sYQxRvigK4k9GrgSJlYmqEVxzspjkt9AJ2dTskrWe2EAmN6ZaCyWPOEr43VD5O5UmMKNR_vGiDwRQ1XUrVc/w640-h616/RhondaThomas_Album10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHsHzfaFdJeojC1HMz2k35fuUulY2QzSsLwA8b2zWCP7WFFtvwocR34tf0GGKLO5OYSjldusg8zm4YxVd-1XVR43EOeL76GsKqDohWgCy-fvlPjWFxIsrUqBTmE1ggCuRXGvHd8J_m9SHLombAux02XqAp5JqbhXMg69Z4h1LGci9evkQjJUMNftM/s5109/RhondaThomas_Album11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5109" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHsHzfaFdJeojC1HMz2k35fuUulY2QzSsLwA8b2zWCP7WFFtvwocR34tf0GGKLO5OYSjldusg8zm4YxVd-1XVR43EOeL76GsKqDohWgCy-fvlPjWFxIsrUqBTmE1ggCuRXGvHd8J_m9SHLombAux02XqAp5JqbhXMg69Z4h1LGci9evkQjJUMNftM/w640-h432/RhondaThomas_Album11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the metal latch, I used two <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/square-library-drawer-pulls?variant=42515708608763">Square Library Drawer Pulls</a> and a fancy bit of filigree that I had. I thought about using a tie through the exposed areas of the drawer pulls, but I wanted the album to have a fancy metal latch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24t0NRQlTDharBwNVq3ZuhbxkTb31y-2MZXe5_TeE48vNU18vqb7g-Z47QFkiUVi-ZgyMNc7AWfjhVpHVfKaDWj7Ugha4n9LAPOhGNPT90x66vsZ21lA8SIcpRN4GSvvLdcmoS8D_CyLPlgJXPqV_56sL7Ezu4WCOFAiwXgXVfHC7fuZA-lpRpQTD/s3274/RhondaThomas_Album12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="3274" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi24t0NRQlTDharBwNVq3ZuhbxkTb31y-2MZXe5_TeE48vNU18vqb7g-Z47QFkiUVi-ZgyMNc7AWfjhVpHVfKaDWj7Ugha4n9LAPOhGNPT90x66vsZ21lA8SIcpRN4GSvvLdcmoS8D_CyLPlgJXPqV_56sL7Ezu4WCOFAiwXgXVfHC7fuZA-lpRpQTD/w640-h542/RhondaThomas_Album12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>You can see all of the items included in the Spring Fashions Photo Album Kit <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=220227SFPA">here</a> and for my complete Alpha Stamps supply list click the link below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAVINwbPbLqKle4G7HJfBCqw9lrV43jL57PRENFfhNK_pvx5gWZCK3yvFQHvSTFzLh3DU7HflHE7-6aYj4cJ9iDTg3wMqzZd7Zm2-lrvyvShQaV4922qBeNVwXAc3KasMFfL-jWSnH6zkvhEVyq5WRZ_2YIMDR_zqrVpKPxaWowD7uklgURCaMLG0/s3533/RhondaThomas_Album13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3484" data-original-width="3533" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAVINwbPbLqKle4G7HJfBCqw9lrV43jL57PRENFfhNK_pvx5gWZCK3yvFQHvSTFzLh3DU7HflHE7-6aYj4cJ9iDTg3wMqzZd7Zm2-lrvyvShQaV4922qBeNVwXAc3KasMFfL-jWSnH6zkvhEVyq5WRZ_2YIMDR_zqrVpKPxaWowD7uklgURCaMLG0/w640-h632/RhondaThomas_Album13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=220331RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-85949785624613628122022-03-19T09:00:00.162-04:002022-03-19T14:43:11.754-04:00An Elegant Bookstand for Elegant Books<p>In my last post, <a href="http://rhondamum.blogspot.com/2022/02/hidden-memories.html">Hidden Memories</a>, I shared some matchbox books I created with the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/written-memories-kit-february-2022?variant=42604628607227">Written Memories Kit</a> from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. Well now there is a gorgeous <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/desktop-book-stand?_pos=5&_sid=e0805b5b8&_ss=r&variant=42682576797947">bookstand</a> that you can create to hold the books along with a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/desktop-book-stand-collage-sheet?_pos=2&_sid=e0805b5b8&_ss=r&variant=42771397148923">Desktop Bookstand Collage Sheet</a> with several options for decorating.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht-I_9G5DjOh3opWYqphdzBwyKPQgEwcts71PLjTg7G3YeJc52pBzBgp0qVDztNt0_upw8zDew0aK4iYtQpcyc6lqdzgP1V9SG4vqN8QZ0dP4shh1Yi0uh2Zj-BxStyYkag8JY7Jx3A9tNqTfwnpUxAbPsSLr2kluepuPIs-t8xDXSqHhxioiqqU7G=s1521" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="1378" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht-I_9G5DjOh3opWYqphdzBwyKPQgEwcts71PLjTg7G3YeJc52pBzBgp0qVDztNt0_upw8zDew0aK4iYtQpcyc6lqdzgP1V9SG4vqN8QZ0dP4shh1Yi0uh2Zj-BxStyYkag8JY7Jx3A9tNqTfwnpUxAbPsSLr2kluepuPIs-t8xDXSqHhxioiqqU7G=w580-h640" width="580" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0SEZataBt5QJjuURiGOTw6LpILbPqqnRHHTONGqUzwjhsGBdxQ-YzqLLXzZQPgC4z5RYzRUL3nwJ2I4wJcuQAr2DgsH3hIBn3A81enbiZam7H0X5erG0BJ3LoojbQDkut_MTlG2BMlI0E_3AwFlsCM3oGNAzRfGwSAp3qRbmb3OTMplNYW1yPsEfr=s1592" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0SEZataBt5QJjuURiGOTw6LpILbPqqnRHHTONGqUzwjhsGBdxQ-YzqLLXzZQPgC4z5RYzRUL3nwJ2I4wJcuQAr2DgsH3hIBn3A81enbiZam7H0X5erG0BJ3LoojbQDkut_MTlG2BMlI0E_3AwFlsCM3oGNAzRfGwSAp3qRbmb3OTMplNYW1yPsEfr=w530-h640" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are so many beautiful details, but it was no work at all to create this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/desktop-book-stand?_pos=5&_sid=e0805b5b8&_ss=r&variant=42682576797947">bookstand</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="607" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMTU16onTWzYOLePmF05iuXWlN-dghw-vc6ztfzLb5GxjU0b8kExfAcw7DoBOMrAm8obcjQ6-mtpRrCvSujiwRMTkmp6W1yRZKTxegG0_VykGWjJTVOi9yETUSbccTjHj5skdyY9Qbc87jiY_nfQf6KMFfB-3Juo1QTIFctXqbuEoY385Sya63Spwz=w400-h395" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/desktop-book-stand-collage-sheet?_pos=2&_sid=e0805b5b8&_ss=r&variant=42771397148923">Desktop Bookstand Collage Sheet</a> is genius. Trim out the design you like and it fits onto the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/desktop-book-stand?_pos=5&_sid=e0805b5b8&_ss=r&variant=42682576797947">Desktop Book Stand</a> perfectly! There is even a matching "drawer" to add to the front. Doesn't get any easier then this.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXWQHP50CTENMKbJA-b3SqXYi22okx-DKTr0bzOqOp2E8g9XhA9-25FQRTdvdQ0GOpYrnS6mYrkmFJrzdNGjgGy1SnWp7jcpJylWaTk1Ma9WRnhr4I7I4PdtP4ok7CEV4v4SZSSDaHpm8o40OA8xE3MWfV1al8o4ixNL7LEbA-V2Ns38RTOGL86qjn=s1958" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1958" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXWQHP50CTENMKbJA-b3SqXYi22okx-DKTr0bzOqOp2E8g9XhA9-25FQRTdvdQ0GOpYrnS6mYrkmFJrzdNGjgGy1SnWp7jcpJylWaTk1Ma9WRnhr4I7I4PdtP4ok7CEV4v4SZSSDaHpm8o40OA8xE3MWfV1al8o4ixNL7LEbA-V2Ns38RTOGL86qjn=w640-h350" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3U1C5HTqujMK2syZhwhRL4PMSY6M3BYDvG8NAtBqcKeaVGCqVwDkFrbfWyhRZcVzI9uUDPiuN3I8TnXl7mVMAYv1OKSLSQGZb8oE37iygwBQRPFK-q2n2ajZI11Zm40piVpUW8yetM-qi3A4Vw-2VDK-_d7Yp3ZUnhxisSwr3YvbmbejWzWjzO1Sn=s1573" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3U1C5HTqujMK2syZhwhRL4PMSY6M3BYDvG8NAtBqcKeaVGCqVwDkFrbfWyhRZcVzI9uUDPiuN3I8TnXl7mVMAYv1OKSLSQGZb8oE37iygwBQRPFK-q2n2ajZI11Zm40piVpUW8yetM-qi3A4Vw-2VDK-_d7Yp3ZUnhxisSwr3YvbmbejWzWjzO1Sn=w542-h640" width="542" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFE0ebdxkxzjYOTXdTd44ni6iW24f_ds-0dI7sIGnccooxLUlZyRl5xW_7QqpPR3TYdM4B1Qv03CVoKn88qPdjSiv-Halrl6C34K0OXBxACFsZZWVjz2qh-ElpBxPsNkzivw3B7rBQFJ8BzbNI7jONZCwWA_GEowlw2m473VS3EFSCVixRDZzeIG6m=s1526" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="1373" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFE0ebdxkxzjYOTXdTd44ni6iW24f_ds-0dI7sIGnccooxLUlZyRl5xW_7QqpPR3TYdM4B1Qv03CVoKn88qPdjSiv-Halrl6C34K0OXBxACFsZZWVjz2qh-ElpBxPsNkzivw3B7rBQFJ8BzbNI7jONZCwWA_GEowlw2m473VS3EFSCVixRDZzeIG6m=w576-h640" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For most projects, there are two items that I always rely on. The first is a small brown ink pad. I cannot stand white edges on my images and usually do a run along the edges with a brown ink pad. If not brown, I choose a color that matches the image. But brown is great for "aging" on this project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-y1VuDUvBzG0secpkq4u--slSQKBu5VAj5bonEAYydN6dFeoBFCchH1bJ7lih7WtEqMBj-0oEgqT6J1QKfgq-rEMBUDGmgtGhhLLU8nqtrau-H6joSAsIlsFciP0lClS8KEP0BE3-qOMDIshe5jqL3sBv3bD2UidCElsJzEhnVVXIknbia5PPTEtb=s4222" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3779" data-original-width="4222" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-y1VuDUvBzG0secpkq4u--slSQKBu5VAj5bonEAYydN6dFeoBFCchH1bJ7lih7WtEqMBj-0oEgqT6J1QKfgq-rEMBUDGmgtGhhLLU8nqtrau-H6joSAsIlsFciP0lClS8KEP0BE3-qOMDIshe5jqL3sBv3bD2UidCElsJzEhnVVXIknbia5PPTEtb=w640-h572" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also used a moist paint brush that I dabbed onto the ink pad and added to the edges of the bookstand. That way, if my trimmed paper is a little off, it will easily blend all together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This brings me to my second "must have" item for a project. Having a fresh, sharp blade makes trimming so much easier. I just slide that sharp edge along the edge of the chipboard for a perfect cut. Then I dab a little brown ink, or other matching color, on the edges and it's all done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3875" data-original-width="4728" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXm1cgM2Q7AYqh4y0i52jO_ogsrphvv_o073xm99LPONktOb_mAr-0c4q-7vgSgxaqEsZHf6w5AjTgM55rZkQHt3XfRSlyXjzbvaXgjalx9yfOvWdiWct5za0RdJKOVDbFU0DRl7nZaBTuZNgPOor04EuLaAKxYjoGYKnJbcUfzG3FKeV7NT_QjYdc=w640-h524" width="640" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to use another copy of the same design to line the inside of the bookstand. The nice thing is that you can purchase a digital download of all of the collage sheets at <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> and print up as many copies as you like for your personal use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc2bPNVMkJDHUsSEjf7qBsjpPACJJQHbGtqRzNB6zBx6OEylegueAIWvND7pI0mNoqOh1kwqdW9ur89I7b82MBmADbCI72TPoJ_9jXg8rxyKzqzrX6146IDM0h6WUr-_rjcLRQpOcXd_G-sbPZz7-SxC9k81tvWrN6kQ0PiSBFojnyJX4bMrowaTYc=s5042" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3858" data-original-width="5042" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc2bPNVMkJDHUsSEjf7qBsjpPACJJQHbGtqRzNB6zBx6OEylegueAIWvND7pI0mNoqOh1kwqdW9ur89I7b82MBmADbCI72TPoJ_9jXg8rxyKzqzrX6146IDM0h6WUr-_rjcLRQpOcXd_G-sbPZz7-SxC9k81tvWrN6kQ0PiSBFojnyJX4bMrowaTYc=w640-h490" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the inside base, I lined the bookstand with this gorgeous <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tan-faux-leather-paper?_pos=1&_sid=a01693d0a&_ss=r&variant=12214671573071">Tan Faux Leather Paper</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp0QT2OQy65wlWU3Y3J6clTD8zMl2fpyAlX3mMUl7D1ZVs6K8-BjRMv09jgfJVl-t9u8MSsvOg70VJlyaox8_smHEvBtnB6gKvnLseU6OQmi1bYhpqjQlE7g-Js1cUh5vbrooSfBaGO6N59IbekZvPafTBPD5y1auc1TKRDzLU-GSed6UWrtkRzUJk=s1649" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1649" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp0QT2OQy65wlWU3Y3J6clTD8zMl2fpyAlX3mMUl7D1ZVs6K8-BjRMv09jgfJVl-t9u8MSsvOg70VJlyaox8_smHEvBtnB6gKvnLseU6OQmi1bYhpqjQlE7g-Js1cUh5vbrooSfBaGO6N59IbekZvPafTBPD5y1auc1TKRDzLU-GSed6UWrtkRzUJk=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVIN887bzndE1oqkizNovNG2ypxpDTd-qh2pKtmFrIr-W7SOgO3ofsw8EsTpo6dEBEDsfohgHFmccCreCihpFBYuydhVqAznmPSjfz37T8KWfJJqPGmZ5vqlXIylWEl-iVEsCZIfWDK7AkUnVZyOnu5Jn6rglPY1t6p7ZjC4LcJC7nNF_MT9oQ4uR9=s1364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1364" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVIN887bzndE1oqkizNovNG2ypxpDTd-qh2pKtmFrIr-W7SOgO3ofsw8EsTpo6dEBEDsfohgHFmccCreCihpFBYuydhVqAznmPSjfz37T8KWfJJqPGmZ5vqlXIylWEl-iVEsCZIfWDK7AkUnVZyOnu5Jn6rglPY1t6p7ZjC4LcJC7nNF_MT9oQ4uR9=w640-h534" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted to add some trim to the edges of the bookstand. Once again, my brown ink came in hadny to make the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/white-dresden-border-sampler-set?_pos=1&_sid=d9e825572&_ss=r&variant=992169623570">White Dresden Boarder Set</a> into a matching color. I used the loop design and trimmed the loops off to make it one small piece of trim. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTuS_pSlZSAnpoRJpaljbdVkdmISS8l-AJx8JkBhFZuJpgV1aEAoipah41G0xv49-lHksuwnd8sI6mjCLrC8zze4QvQHb7NBNqEap3kW4n_V6fcVEBzd6kHj8pYrfklujgk2ZgQdAmWbWLG_t6aHOsVgNd0uWIaZT2pYt3tjPWp8OWHF1bCyF32_oe=s643" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="643" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTuS_pSlZSAnpoRJpaljbdVkdmISS8l-AJx8JkBhFZuJpgV1aEAoipah41G0xv49-lHksuwnd8sI6mjCLrC8zze4QvQHb7NBNqEap3kW4n_V6fcVEBzd6kHj8pYrfklujgk2ZgQdAmWbWLG_t6aHOsVgNd0uWIaZT2pYt3tjPWp8OWHF1bCyF32_oe=w640-h350" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Above, I have placed a black rectangle on the Loop Dresden. The red line is where I cut the Dresden after I had wiped it with brown ink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzCNxFb06x-1DI6SBGNzlH-Nuq_B9TavIjbU0EJfe5w6HydKtrHzVP5vnVzk8-JQOBl8_VAsvKHZ3w7aohMlz41XDqyottE-PXMcZkyWwEoEPIdOjhYxpAr-d0fiNbAYkjfCp0v_K3fOsp43R3Y9GVnB4DWkgH9xx_2ZBb-WgR4rYXlMmIbzZPg1DM=s1476" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1476" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzCNxFb06x-1DI6SBGNzlH-Nuq_B9TavIjbU0EJfe5w6HydKtrHzVP5vnVzk8-JQOBl8_VAsvKHZ3w7aohMlz41XDqyottE-PXMcZkyWwEoEPIdOjhYxpAr-d0fiNbAYkjfCp0v_K3fOsp43R3Y9GVnB4DWkgH9xx_2ZBb-WgR4rYXlMmIbzZPg1DM=w640-h616" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The drawer looks so amazing. I used these <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/fluted-half-round-drawer-pull?_pos=9&_sid=0e8c248c2&_ss=r&variant=39678913675343">Fluted Half-Round Drawer Pulls</a> that fit perfectly and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/raw-brass-box-feet-rounded?_pos=5&_sid=e965af7e6&_ss=r&variant=38467280722">Raw Brass Box Feet - Rounded</a> to add even more luxury to the bookstand. Again, a touch of brown ink onto the metal items to make them blend together more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc6yFRWZCZPUAPUZBkic2XdlTz6zKQT_a21X_3rGoT6MXvQej8i-Bp0DuQT2ivtxIA6-NXFNHtHyMZiKPG2rP5MCcGPqjSURm2VLDILagO3w9fvalvUxiniCVUpdM4hY_7vYU-fcBgSs2Dtt0LUZ1D9aQAYOoosd1pAXNMWtXU5hMSpU5K3AhO2zu_=s1669" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="1669" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc6yFRWZCZPUAPUZBkic2XdlTz6zKQT_a21X_3rGoT6MXvQej8i-Bp0DuQT2ivtxIA6-NXFNHtHyMZiKPG2rP5MCcGPqjSURm2VLDILagO3w9fvalvUxiniCVUpdM4hY_7vYU-fcBgSs2Dtt0LUZ1D9aQAYOoosd1pAXNMWtXU5hMSpU5K3AhO2zu_=w640-h482" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=220320RT*"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</span></b></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSYaROHqUql_HTuA-tjXSUeW0cwWDgKI-7yzm3FjIrbDrfy71jGGC-0zfeQasqq8CViJ6gPT3JqvCTiDBx9f3OdBVCwzBv4_xZPpVOTH4ke82sdwpy7271E-4g-iKojj4Xtm6JGRtFJTxa2Jzinu3UnRxwwGsAPfpkiTQ1h7onpd6mmsv5KFDIZoOr=s3286" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3286" data-original-width="3176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSYaROHqUql_HTuA-tjXSUeW0cwWDgKI-7yzm3FjIrbDrfy71jGGC-0zfeQasqq8CViJ6gPT3JqvCTiDBx9f3OdBVCwzBv4_xZPpVOTH4ke82sdwpy7271E-4g-iKojj4Xtm6JGRtFJTxa2Jzinu3UnRxwwGsAPfpkiTQ1h7onpd6mmsv5KFDIZoOr=w618-h640" width="618" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now I have to decide where to place the bookstand. It will have to be an elaborate room to contain such a piece as this. For now, I will just admire it on my shelf. Thanks for stopping by and remember to take some time for yourself and create. It's so therapeutic. Stay healthy, happy and safe. <div><br /></div><div>XOXO</div><div>Rhonda...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-49406643342902044462022-02-19T09:00:00.170-05:002022-02-19T09:00:00.195-05:00Hidden Memories<p>I am absolutely obsessed with old books. I come by it honestly, my mother and grandmother being the book goddesses that they were. I have all of my mom's old book cases, spilling with their books that are each a treasure to me. So, how could I not say "wow" to this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/written-memories-kit-february-2022?variant=42604628607227">Written Memories Kit</a> from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcAcLIRf-3x63V7LtV1Ov5X18cTFosIr_j_-P8TRTBbpVuElYjeDRsXuZJwOgY9MRXR-ldTwJ-iNlalamzzetFcd5fgCN-jZVT8Vce-Qh8noUXu-IQBoO6ePjjbogCEblOIxYeQ1kWK57Jsk7W5XdDluTe0sIJGvMIkQRYlf_HhXokbudSUYJyhPAW=s3793" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="3793" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcAcLIRf-3x63V7LtV1Ov5X18cTFosIr_j_-P8TRTBbpVuElYjeDRsXuZJwOgY9MRXR-ldTwJ-iNlalamzzetFcd5fgCN-jZVT8Vce-Qh8noUXu-IQBoO6ePjjbogCEblOIxYeQ1kWK57Jsk7W5XdDluTe0sIJGvMIkQRYlf_HhXokbudSUYJyhPAW=w640-h498" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Each of these books is actually a matchbox holder that holds an accordion book. And one box is full of letters and music from the past. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5Pa7QVPbZuvyDGWTTdVIz59sNZROBp-umi3NW-OICWz1aXnoqGfVprHZ4MB1_cZXFZtqA5Rg6-JdsOQrAvyvGRqkr1riM6mhSi7jLPjXr0soj4JqLixvcaJ_fjmZ8AkkBLfmCFgcvWHwnqm8F2jTHC2Nt3JkvqrPWjVYgdPSbFifI9plqHRjKRgon=s3176" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="3176" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5Pa7QVPbZuvyDGWTTdVIz59sNZROBp-umi3NW-OICWz1aXnoqGfVprHZ4MB1_cZXFZtqA5Rg6-JdsOQrAvyvGRqkr1riM6mhSi7jLPjXr0soj4JqLixvcaJ_fjmZ8AkkBLfmCFgcvWHwnqm8F2jTHC2Nt3JkvqrPWjVYgdPSbFifI9plqHRjKRgon=w640-h506" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJxg26mMKaOGOa5INdCUdetRb3j4kUsAht7KDnKL3Z4PaHqlrG-1ZsIQrDVxs1MQ4aFGDbfNqCn0T99p5ey1TBIYXkeo4CB3HBMYhnRUEL2-czi_bGMly3KPBwJRBAgj9xtMt3tUBoHs9RCiX0_E7qxR6mCq-qdlq7zma4oyCxKt9NEHDe2dVrUeTz=s364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJxg26mMKaOGOa5INdCUdetRb3j4kUsAht7KDnKL3Z4PaHqlrG-1ZsIQrDVxs1MQ4aFGDbfNqCn0T99p5ey1TBIYXkeo4CB3HBMYhnRUEL2-czi_bGMly3KPBwJRBAgj9xtMt3tUBoHs9RCiX0_E7qxR6mCq-qdlq7zma4oyCxKt9NEHDe2dVrUeTz=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In this months kit you will find the above <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/matchbox-book-covers-collage-sheet?_pos=12&_sid=adf2e8c2d&_ss=r&variant=42606493008123">Matchbook Covers Collage Sheet</a>, which makes these magical matchbook boxes look beautiful on their own. I used some included embellishments as well to add even more character and I've included several photos for you to see.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2QAIE0OpeBfTzkDuK2aIg9li4CdKUHinum5vAJc7mK9zEz6HPS50CrobFrIKhLaF8Oi8jw4HbfjIw1vewXnnepjVr2xnNmeD2s4dyCQwuI-TMdpt7Ayy2-OtvuJKHwReLd0e6HgOIpZXwm4UtKijOTAcyOuCokem80qVIHwa2yvD-Mn5ZyeVeVVth=s3792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3558" data-original-width="3792" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2QAIE0OpeBfTzkDuK2aIg9li4CdKUHinum5vAJc7mK9zEz6HPS50CrobFrIKhLaF8Oi8jw4HbfjIw1vewXnnepjVr2xnNmeD2s4dyCQwuI-TMdpt7Ayy2-OtvuJKHwReLd0e6HgOIpZXwm4UtKijOTAcyOuCokem80qVIHwa2yvD-Mn5ZyeVeVVth=w640-h600" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkjoIUR5wdl8kfFgndHWcboPqytd6d3QkObJFG_MhP-Ip1wIq6oSAQNG5eTLnRRXGUEv5qpEJn8vO_rNlFWs8JCvHVa952VY4ybnpH808ta9QpAvByUJHWxH5wzECvLTnZn4a31J5P3ieVgRx5z1YELVz-fagp8px0siT9jvJ0d2airCwo7kSHLxst=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkjoIUR5wdl8kfFgndHWcboPqytd6d3QkObJFG_MhP-Ip1wIq6oSAQNG5eTLnRRXGUEv5qpEJn8vO_rNlFWs8JCvHVa952VY4ybnpH808ta9QpAvByUJHWxH5wzECvLTnZn4a31J5P3ieVgRx5z1YELVz-fagp8px0siT9jvJ0d2airCwo7kSHLxst=w400-h320" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Above you can see more items from the kit, but one of my favorites are these <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/miniature-cornelian-cameos?_pos=11&_sid=22c7fa62a&_ss=r&variant=42543360016635">Miniature Cornelian Cameos</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT3_By0j3OAMwAGlRfQM0HgEZjMLGD00Xtr0X9VbGxm9ktWAHX9vrUCQLIzEtawbzeiwxGgB3J0PZxKCTfB8mAE-E361F7_cRE8RYQ8F_knIGih-Bsn6G8pvT-loALjbtJsNd4C_H0JrKzhdkTPctY2whqTcBsIDw8l4UVaBBkDPm9pPqj4NR-zAcI=s364" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT3_By0j3OAMwAGlRfQM0HgEZjMLGD00Xtr0X9VbGxm9ktWAHX9vrUCQLIzEtawbzeiwxGgB3J0PZxKCTfB8mAE-E361F7_cRE8RYQ8F_knIGih-Bsn6G8pvT-loALjbtJsNd4C_H0JrKzhdkTPctY2whqTcBsIDw8l4UVaBBkDPm9pPqj4NR-zAcI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Sometimes that is easy for me to do, so for others like me, here's a little advanced construction note. The first step is to lightly glue the matchbox onto the center "spine". Don't use too much glue, or it will wrinkle your paper image. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvUHZScOQNiiTyQ5mysLUBWAKer4Zwzyeoe8C_gJtoVN7ObO_gdQKQydl_HxlDGPC2etRX2UcVfLTLcvM6pQkj_wEs2FqbWsLaGUM_amxMS8HLsTz0ntLKj1yGKspyKT1mqGCLNeWJPqkP_dPoCuLKbwXsP20rQx_F4p9fgRLHv-iKeHmHPYcGT1WX=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvUHZScOQNiiTyQ5mysLUBWAKer4Zwzyeoe8C_gJtoVN7ObO_gdQKQydl_HxlDGPC2etRX2UcVfLTLcvM6pQkj_wEs2FqbWsLaGUM_amxMS8HLsTz0ntLKj1yGKspyKT1mqGCLNeWJPqkP_dPoCuLKbwXsP20rQx_F4p9fgRLHv-iKeHmHPYcGT1WX=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">From the center, work through the below numbered chart, really rubbing down each section to stick evenly and smoothly. Numbers 1 and 2 are the tiny edge pieces connected to the "spine". So they are next in the gluing path. Then continue with edges 3 to 10. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN6l5HiXml8Bt6QcM6oyhCpNeAlfuMf9QsQvf5nhY74dkM6fOmngAbaTDh69Pck-5XU9kSijTf5YJalFrEVy1Q7iMMzTP5K9UiuTb9QsZ_ksMV-DFZduPSXlMhvwjOIoNCQvcapm9L1GwJqreIgPT8jAHBlOw27F0MGMDahrmJcvsnLckTbhFW2Bfo=s3164" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2031" data-original-width="3164" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN6l5HiXml8Bt6QcM6oyhCpNeAlfuMf9QsQvf5nhY74dkM6fOmngAbaTDh69Pck-5XU9kSijTf5YJalFrEVy1Q7iMMzTP5K9UiuTb9QsZ_ksMV-DFZduPSXlMhvwjOIoNCQvcapm9L1GwJqreIgPT8jAHBlOw27F0MGMDahrmJcvsnLckTbhFW2Bfo=w640-h410" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcZatiXqRFuKxc1ZrqV0IgwauemgWfhtbVb-tTKOZ9JGTgHvk40Z-nRVx8genbRWSulDhiLDIs6Li5XgTSHsuhiuvMIPm6ZhfVZvitvwM4PmNi3awx0gKSU-k0kOdcSpmWDo0VJRfAT8VZri1bn92N9Fl8YwoPWICsyZfNfw_8tpuibwQHMlwJ8WZA=s4742" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="4742" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcZatiXqRFuKxc1ZrqV0IgwauemgWfhtbVb-tTKOZ9JGTgHvk40Z-nRVx8genbRWSulDhiLDIs6Li5XgTSHsuhiuvMIPm6ZhfVZvitvwM4PmNi3awx0gKSU-k0kOdcSpmWDo0VJRfAT8VZri1bn92N9Fl8YwoPWICsyZfNfw_8tpuibwQHMlwJ8WZA=w640-h520" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are those letters and music pages that I mentioned before. Many were folded to make a crease. I also used a small brown ink pad on the edges and creases. Check out my supply list below for quick links to the collage sheets I used.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhqsNDWv7T8MVv2NS-TbBTrCDRGOKmLNWj4fTK-0aQE348fNFi9YV8MCpgy15-wkO3zs-RUEL4iRMDzCZDA2Ju3_vg451zk7Zd2GOQmu4cg33ZjumcBMWqvGHiXaKjG5yP9UbErq3QTNyDROOfgW3N6sepe7lnGYY2pA-qWtht20WMZ-YP2-8BaaLh=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhqsNDWv7T8MVv2NS-TbBTrCDRGOKmLNWj4fTK-0aQE348fNFi9YV8MCpgy15-wkO3zs-RUEL4iRMDzCZDA2Ju3_vg451zk7Zd2GOQmu4cg33ZjumcBMWqvGHiXaKjG5yP9UbErq3QTNyDROOfgW3N6sepe7lnGYY2pA-qWtht20WMZ-YP2-8BaaLh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbcRh3jTgb1dRmzAapgtgcKci1Z87akptCnBWBDzUWJ6V24ClB7JYOblUsxIxGwCKwgK-CBGzho4NXVvinEvGkrN0382lq_DEJdVVqDEpXQSK_nT-llp2p72rr0pNebLM42xCwPOn678jqg13DI45XFmo9iiXJnLvYL7GhV2wafQvfZGYxkVBSbKDX=s4458" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Now, I will add these beauties to my miniature antique store so I can always admire them. I hope this post finds you happy, healthy and well. Thanks for visiting!</p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo</p><p style="text-align: left;">Rhonda...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-52078910396500516252021-11-06T09:00:00.205-04:002021-11-06T09:00:00.171-04:00Christmas Village Wonderland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll admit I went a little bit overboard with this Village Wonderland, but I couldn't help myself. I felt like a child again, with my Mother's vintage holiday decorations, all covered in gleaming sparkles and puffy snow that I was not to touch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2W8XNHYg1yIotMweDsDvLjLh4M8SLWJAxlaXmCrKP_McFdlArYCFo3GNW0SIEm1eW7NScMO0FXzM2YK7bvSdUtiYt8A5AM4BzpY0kowT18cWBhbnLWWL4Rd8P50IuouTg6-m-ER_prM/s1643/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1643" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2W8XNHYg1yIotMweDsDvLjLh4M8SLWJAxlaXmCrKP_McFdlArYCFo3GNW0SIEm1eW7NScMO0FXzM2YK7bvSdUtiYt8A5AM4BzpY0kowT18cWBhbnLWWL4Rd8P50IuouTg6-m-ER_prM/w640-h498/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It all started with this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/songbirds-snowy-houses-november-2021?variant=39663110848591">Songbirds and Snowy Houses Kit</a> over at <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>, which includes a set of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tall-houses-flat-set?_pos=8&_sid=0fd982146&_ss=r&variant=39664112959567">Tall Flat Houses</a> and these new <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/vintage-christmas-songbirds-sheet-music-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=4281ce08e&_ss=r&variant=39611424047183">Vintage Christmas Songbirds & Sheet Music</a> papers in a 6x6 size. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6g26NqIle1EX0zf0njY6mYdEXMaAsx25gRcnp4oWmGXMqXGvVQH6dPFkx0zFBP42lqjBsReRDyTABhsi29TLwraD2bDg_rsy5gu2qH1_jjONcpGQeL7hEE-RDhXhpoLM3wUSZp5rTBHI/s800/houses9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="765" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6g26NqIle1EX0zf0njY6mYdEXMaAsx25gRcnp4oWmGXMqXGvVQH6dPFkx0zFBP42lqjBsReRDyTABhsi29TLwraD2bDg_rsy5gu2qH1_jjONcpGQeL7hEE-RDhXhpoLM3wUSZp5rTBHI/w383-h400/houses9.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I had some additional <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tall-houses-3d-set?variant=39664132718671">Tall 3D Houses</a> that I included as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3m8VUljTkxexURMcg7R54VWS0VkXmshbOudp_-6TYKq_E8sHOBj9LbQzBpfu3XSxt7eS1CNBs2DdG7RJhkrcx7DU7wDyGsL_rqaMJZPi_A8CK3OThgnk-IAr5iZof-Fw75dp_nidMTY/s800/houses4_21fa19c5-c64b-42ab-b0f4-ffaaf8b7e7ee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="800" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3m8VUljTkxexURMcg7R54VWS0VkXmshbOudp_-6TYKq_E8sHOBj9LbQzBpfu3XSxt7eS1CNBs2DdG7RJhkrcx7DU7wDyGsL_rqaMJZPi_A8CK3OThgnk-IAr5iZof-Fw75dp_nidMTY/w400-h378/houses4_21fa19c5-c64b-42ab-b0f4-ffaaf8b7e7ee.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGV7kHupk_Y02v634uLXpWbPkxKKzSDAYqzf9tUnEp_ommFxIE-KOee6-zeylORajiCFoQanMrqs29efowoZ5DMEG2A78EYXJ6CTK2hVZ0YOjzWu4VsIluWEaNZbvghsam2WJ4qGhy-8/s1547/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="1547" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGV7kHupk_Y02v634uLXpWbPkxKKzSDAYqzf9tUnEp_ommFxIE-KOee6-zeylORajiCFoQanMrqs29efowoZ5DMEG2A78EYXJ6CTK2hVZ0YOjzWu4VsIluWEaNZbvghsam2WJ4qGhy-8/w640-h560/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I had so many sides to play with and lots of "snow" to build with, along with some glue of course. Here are all of the houses together, but some other detailed pictures are below. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5NBqJCZEzK0PzNaGyCeZDtdt3p9yK3wJ5ZQzkV5dk_kP6OlkxxZl2nmH-9JA-3m7qHdO3noyu_U1Ht4ukOImvsDbED9xqwj5UP7X_Rk2jQM9wsllGKEr3Hcyx2UwFk9HSo0u1UK3Zd8/s1510/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1388" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5NBqJCZEzK0PzNaGyCeZDtdt3p9yK3wJ5ZQzkV5dk_kP6OlkxxZl2nmH-9JA-3m7qHdO3noyu_U1Ht4ukOImvsDbED9xqwj5UP7X_Rk2jQM9wsllGKEr3Hcyx2UwFk9HSo0u1UK3Zd8/w588-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage3.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8zKzNAfQtGZ8FQirrJ4_QrDFFoqVVbv3qzo5nEpPNYyvfBdagF-PWK4Xo_rXRPJ0RJ6E-iK3KlTyzV4NikrVNf9mpBbr-NUcHhUvtvX4-Ci_Jk6-28OFTOzHxhd_jJnaQQCDGxCSCgE/s1547/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1547" data-original-width="1355" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8zKzNAfQtGZ8FQirrJ4_QrDFFoqVVbv3qzo5nEpPNYyvfBdagF-PWK4Xo_rXRPJ0RJ6E-iK3KlTyzV4NikrVNf9mpBbr-NUcHhUvtvX4-Ci_Jk6-28OFTOzHxhd_jJnaQQCDGxCSCgE/w560-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage5.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAxUwbWrfdrz3k4pkkKToWgZ-S2zEJ5DBeA2mHpBHmRhi-JSAC-la6fO9rd-xJq6jT7dtcfJxH3skFx4FXCN1nF6pIqTxacC9tA3J5BKZ8hNxBEm9y67osHAXqJnAB2Ut3g2RWN6kRYw/s1550/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="1550" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAxUwbWrfdrz3k4pkkKToWgZ-S2zEJ5DBeA2mHpBHmRhi-JSAC-la6fO9rd-xJq6jT7dtcfJxH3skFx4FXCN1nF6pIqTxacC9tA3J5BKZ8hNxBEm9y67osHAXqJnAB2Ut3g2RWN6kRYw/w640-h558/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/roof-trims-for-tall-houses?_pos=2&_sid=0fd982146&_ss=r&variant=39664126165071">Roof Trims</a> were one of my favorite items, so much so I requested more for all of my houses both flat and 3D. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR_fO25On3YbfGMfAwcthAoor-1VbRBnGniE7JwZt4TbcUX9cu1WaxXDc29tQrQm9w-JbJFAEqYhRt2659gppYS3nm31BMjnnyuMHQm8XRJXmZnGnj248y2Z2rD3P1tJgrSEUtKh25RI/s364/houses6med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR_fO25On3YbfGMfAwcthAoor-1VbRBnGniE7JwZt4TbcUX9cu1WaxXDc29tQrQm9w-JbJFAEqYhRt2659gppYS3nm31BMjnnyuMHQm8XRJXmZnGnj248y2Z2rD3P1tJgrSEUtKh25RI/w400-h400/houses6med.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I brushed each trim with a white stamp pad, then covered the area with a Snow Writer, which is a moist white paste that looks like snow. Next, a sprinkle of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/twinklets-diamond-dust-3oz-jar?_pos=76&_sid=ecc6fa916&_ss=r&variant=1779167428626">Diamond Dust</a>, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/gold-german-glass-glitter?_pos=1&_sid=b737e1bb4&_ss=r&variant=32620175491151">Gold Glass Glitter</a>, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/winter-snow-glitter-mix?_pos=3&_sid=ecc6fa916&_ss=r&variant=1779167526930">Winter Snow Glitter Mix</a>, and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/iridescent-mylar-flakes?_pos=48&_sid=ecc6fa916&_ss=r&variant=32687983558735">Iridescent Mylar Flakes</a>. Some were even decorated with<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/sugar-spice-gingerbread-polymer-clay-slice-mix?variant=39636436451407"> Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Polymer Clay Slice Mix</a>. Those tiny gingerbreads are so adorable!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyDPaUHdJlV-OcwIL1NEpvQi5tWuBsnJkP4Xp4_NvAhOYo0_rQgLCZsdcH6alYp3VxJq72uX6SKE2DoXfmfeAYhZCuowo1l_FEGPefQXu6xN8XDYRXsT6WBTLN-jrnFTz39PUaAzK6c/s1483/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1483" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRyDPaUHdJlV-OcwIL1NEpvQi5tWuBsnJkP4Xp4_NvAhOYo0_rQgLCZsdcH6alYp3VxJq72uX6SKE2DoXfmfeAYhZCuowo1l_FEGPefQXu6xN8XDYRXsT6WBTLN-jrnFTz39PUaAzK6c/w640-h610/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The chimney was created with a flat, thin piece of cardboard. I made an accordion fold to make five sides, the fifth one being an overlap and spot to glue it together. Next, I traced the angle of one of the flat houses onto the chimney and cut it to fit onto the 3D roof. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nDdk9ts17-HzqYBhImg3QRcJD9kjPr8FpRfj-TPC1jA5UvrPNz1djr6lvY24cN-5LPaXu6Fdp9QYP4yvdlKGcN-QNZmSTzYMwdJH0gwQbieT4Fv21r7q06uqODR5K4-gthS-_9eeI2g/s1778/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1778" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nDdk9ts17-HzqYBhImg3QRcJD9kjPr8FpRfj-TPC1jA5UvrPNz1djr6lvY24cN-5LPaXu6Fdp9QYP4yvdlKGcN-QNZmSTzYMwdJH0gwQbieT4Fv21r7q06uqODR5K4-gthS-_9eeI2g/w424-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage8.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The smoke was made using <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/spun-glass-angel-hair?_pos=26&_sid=baca5ffa7&_ss=r&variant=39671496933455">Spun Glass Angel Hair</a>. I carefully placed a chunk into the chimney and then separated out some strands to make several loops. I suggest using gloves when using the Spun Glass. If you trim it, do so over a trashcan. Don't do it over your lap, like I did. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhho_67cUb9PmGIjoYJYgUouuGBIBUYSt1Us8vzMsQp-qDrmmWz6GdA_ndoVFBEkpPrCjPDR-ymDEIMBQfdQZzTMwuUPrbT74osM0CNzHAfSvpuZZwleUhnNGjk_7VJ-gi5zzzBex13ZOE/s1494/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhho_67cUb9PmGIjoYJYgUouuGBIBUYSt1Us8vzMsQp-qDrmmWz6GdA_ndoVFBEkpPrCjPDR-ymDEIMBQfdQZzTMwuUPrbT74osM0CNzHAfSvpuZZwleUhnNGjk_7VJ-gi5zzzBex13ZOE/w602-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage9.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had several pieces of Birch wood that my husband cut a slit through to place the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tall-houses-flat-set?variant=39664112959567">Tall Flat Houses</a> into. I was also able to use a metal file to saw a nice area as well. The houses can be easily glued into the area, but it wasn't necessary. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3pyLQOcWxHwbIwuIMs7q3Oby32QnTdp18lGgd1cVpmRtPMvm-sI_oTp5Zac1rBn7wjgTUABmsXYFOE9gJdfM3zPUtHk-PQImmS6pmbVbKmMjPc33h7_nghNRGQAL6cWKJIkWefEEhqU/s1580/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1580" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3pyLQOcWxHwbIwuIMs7q3Oby32QnTdp18lGgd1cVpmRtPMvm-sI_oTp5Zac1rBn7wjgTUABmsXYFOE9gJdfM3zPUtHk-PQImmS6pmbVbKmMjPc33h7_nghNRGQAL6cWKJIkWefEEhqU/w640-h538/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>These<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/2-inch-german-fir-trees?_pos=1&_sid=d139c8c34&_ss=r&variant=32677492817999"> 2 Inch German Fir Trees</a> are flat on the back, so they can be used on any flat surface. I placed mine on a "snowy hill" with a dusting of "snow". </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGv_t1A6Bs4XE5mIqLkCG0HqZPOF34uLmJSv6YtoUpHBn6uv6sp4trOj7ulqp0IZVwYxbS98E7fIxJi4Ep5LdhEpSyqDg-WeJUkWPS47N5MVCMd3j1fWey2nUEWQ3Uy5HA0a9C1KHxO6Y/s1749/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="1198" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGv_t1A6Bs4XE5mIqLkCG0HqZPOF34uLmJSv6YtoUpHBn6uv6sp4trOj7ulqp0IZVwYxbS98E7fIxJi4Ep5LdhEpSyqDg-WeJUkWPS47N5MVCMd3j1fWey2nUEWQ3Uy5HA0a9C1KHxO6Y/w438-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage11.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMRLCcNRGYpw06zakQMtKRuzpsIVblfXB2bC0uLf0zgrSNNT21dQ8Tjz3kl4DUhiZXPi8z2meEffwgi0h0RWtXSBoRN9-rttP_GO45j2vGCpXb1Z_Kf8l9dUfQakjS6ymb-jt7wPBdzE/s1485/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="1411" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMRLCcNRGYpw06zakQMtKRuzpsIVblfXB2bC0uLf0zgrSNNT21dQ8Tjz3kl4DUhiZXPi8z2meEffwgi0h0RWtXSBoRN9-rttP_GO45j2vGCpXb1Z_Kf8l9dUfQakjS6ymb-jt7wPBdzE/w608-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage12.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FX3dno4uX0IJ2IzKLmk7BXUqhXpABHsj_Xl9I2L6U24t3SyXgyWWndBjkFqNL6ZADn6oHu4LHh-paIVcqv6bTKS9v3lkvCDFZ-zN7x4eiExt4r5JcRLY4MlTY3WHGIR7jb3C7T63emw/s1880/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="1880" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FX3dno4uX0IJ2IzKLmk7BXUqhXpABHsj_Xl9I2L6U24t3SyXgyWWndBjkFqNL6ZADn6oHu4LHh-paIVcqv6bTKS9v3lkvCDFZ-zN7x4eiExt4r5JcRLY4MlTY3WHGIR7jb3C7T63emw/w640-h380/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KEoVbrX4LljNBYt9g3bFV3EG9Uwv6k42DNRkHX0CCX6mNI72wVd3-p7egVNabVwDt8cYkZq-63-yrSWf6ev88rwD8QrILlTHkXmUfKzC3HRzvqwk8y-Wis1hc5v_GXmzVMyPrRRjask/s1472/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1424" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KEoVbrX4LljNBYt9g3bFV3EG9Uwv6k42DNRkHX0CCX6mNI72wVd3-p7egVNabVwDt8cYkZq-63-yrSWf6ev88rwD8QrILlTHkXmUfKzC3HRzvqwk8y-Wis1hc5v_GXmzVMyPrRRjask/w620-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage14.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The tiny Cardinals are actually <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/cardinal-brads?_pos=1&_sid=3597fa1db&_ss=r&variant=32709290426447">brads</a>. I used some small pliers to break the brads off with, then dabbed a touch of brown acrilic paint to one of the Cardinals to make it look like a female. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZZBdd2QjXb5lKh8QHhGTCGmoWTh2bSwoWkpgklYnDInIjt133bePZ021cUOW0v8R_nunlLjd0bEF_2otZ2WqxZtaqdXJVtXvOn3uTcorj_Vqy0BLNo-H2_U24KM96ISuYgCMoKaAmh0/s1976/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1976" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZZBdd2QjXb5lKh8QHhGTCGmoWTh2bSwoWkpgklYnDInIjt133bePZ021cUOW0v8R_nunlLjd0bEF_2otZ2WqxZtaqdXJVtXvOn3uTcorj_Vqy0BLNo-H2_U24KM96ISuYgCMoKaAmh0/w640-h344/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used Translucent Vellum to cover some of the houses (<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/translucent-vellum-antique-music-scores?_pos=1&_sid=436fc8c21&_ss=r&variant=39468718391375">Antique Music Scores</a>) and roofs (<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/translucent-vellum-antique-calligraphy?_pos=5&_sid=0fd982146&_ss=r&variant=39468715147343">Antique Calligraphy</a>). I ran the flat house and roof through an adhesive runner and placed it directly onto the vellum. I love how warm and vintage it looks. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS3hoeVXv450awuDiPiKQFRKZmAvDLTVALv-TiOi6tF05Vk9PXkn3Cb1QFlJzoWxHQzw40yQvfqGL7lc3RzggVX6YbGRCpwLCDbOUJkE3J399JCnXYItIxB4x2dYNqKEmd0ApV-xKq1I/s1453/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="1442" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS3hoeVXv450awuDiPiKQFRKZmAvDLTVALv-TiOi6tF05Vk9PXkn3Cb1QFlJzoWxHQzw40yQvfqGL7lc3RzggVX6YbGRCpwLCDbOUJkE3J399JCnXYItIxB4x2dYNqKEmd0ApV-xKq1I/w636-h640/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage16.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used vellum underneath many of the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/windows-for-tall-houses?_pos=7&_sid=4281ce08e&_ss=r&variant=39664121282639">Windows For Tall Houses</a> as well. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK1u6jc_EQ7rqPYmvaBg-ZHmY3bhrK2q1Q3eRigerwxiOxOXWQa3k3Bd3hA9I49imT1qEwSMvP2SwqGvriDYGAxiuPBt2tO2o8Qg8-neQwII0ezn0TkVJYn8CYc43pR20w0KvuGPgoKo/s1672/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK1u6jc_EQ7rqPYmvaBg-ZHmY3bhrK2q1Q3eRigerwxiOxOXWQa3k3Bd3hA9I49imT1qEwSMvP2SwqGvriDYGAxiuPBt2tO2o8Qg8-neQwII0ezn0TkVJYn8CYc43pR20w0KvuGPgoKo/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=211107RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfva4iWgUFFDtEHdjZ273Fh-oCj0MQYfUG-iCf0oRIqgqW3PFRTbo4Tipl0lowQOw8EzwnD8NYZJLr5fUet2cvh1o-wTZp4POErnirbLlosDWu2F0pn0IlTI07qKCxnCVRdQiWIUKMNfo/s1675/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1675" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfva4iWgUFFDtEHdjZ273Fh-oCj0MQYfUG-iCf0oRIqgqW3PFRTbo4Tipl0lowQOw8EzwnD8NYZJLr5fUet2cvh1o-wTZp4POErnirbLlosDWu2F0pn0IlTI07qKCxnCVRdQiWIUKMNfo/w640-h477/RhondaThomas_ChristmasVillage7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can check out my <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> supply list above, and once on the site you will be led to so many more beautiful <a href="https://alphastamps.net/collections/christmas">holiday</a> finds and gorgeous <a href="https://alphastamps.net/collections/types?q=Collage%20Sheets">collage sheets</a>! Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda... </div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-48459593008943856602021-09-04T09:00:00.177-04:002021-09-04T09:00:00.191-04:00Children of The Night<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFH4j-_WY_y7eEkMon55mZ2BUbXYIaC_tLKrp5-GlBSjut3_Pia5FBCzRp2tVdzHM0HJyIU2xLHUx4-n1C2bfGwFMXtC4XG-Sk70J4gKR4ZLh_Flm2tB1l6bB51nvOL5DfNhouRLs_1o/s1602/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1308" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFH4j-_WY_y7eEkMon55mZ2BUbXYIaC_tLKrp5-GlBSjut3_Pia5FBCzRp2tVdzHM0HJyIU2xLHUx4-n1C2bfGwFMXtC4XG-Sk70J4gKR4ZLh_Flm2tB1l6bB51nvOL5DfNhouRLs_1o/w522-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight1.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once this gate opens, you will literally be taken to "An Undiscovered Magical World". It is guarded by many frozen Charlottes from the past, a large Raven, and once you go inside, you will witness the Children of The Night. Do NOT look into their eyes!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilZ556dTchOQaq5ycSnxHiN9kpf5II2ss64DJkCyY9TiGFYPY-m5KW2fyNhyphenhyphenFKdYNbp1HeCkW_HZLaWX5uQFzuy2ncspJcQPRwPUoprePxfZDln-j4xOF5fF5k_KAhgbQMzdY5-BTrWo/s1482/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilZ556dTchOQaq5ycSnxHiN9kpf5II2ss64DJkCyY9TiGFYPY-m5KW2fyNhyphenhyphenFKdYNbp1HeCkW_HZLaWX5uQFzuy2ncspJcQPRwPUoprePxfZDln-j4xOF5fF5k_KAhgbQMzdY5-BTrWo/w610-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight2.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It was nice to have a moment away, in a creepy yet wonderful place. And the whole thing came together so easily, which always makes for a special project. I started with a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-shadowbox-3x4-5?_pos=4&_sid=7ebb41b59&_ss=r&variant=1218672427026">Mini 3x4.5 Shadowbox</a> and knew that I wanted to add this new façade and wrought iron gate. A tad of Plum colored paint was all it needed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrmaT8Fn-xsljWrbO8OVV1536EI2ufNI_WyJ3qFmAlPvcJhO7ghz0Cj_t1Qd-lNDiFh_0nEZpPkZsF3JjYOXQsjbX3mZ3Xd63dO5JW2Bt05c9y7zexlA3RY1REx-r1-vrpwFXoNR0BJ8/s1619/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="1619" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrmaT8Fn-xsljWrbO8OVV1536EI2ufNI_WyJ3qFmAlPvcJhO7ghz0Cj_t1Qd-lNDiFh_0nEZpPkZsF3JjYOXQsjbX3mZ3Xd63dO5JW2Bt05c9y7zexlA3RY1REx-r1-vrpwFXoNR0BJ8/w640-h512/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My inspiration came from the new <i>An Undiscovered Magical World</i> papers that are available at <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. First I decided on what background I wanted for inside of the shadowbox. I also wanted to include the etched <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/etched-rip-tombstone-3d-angle?_pos=6&_sid=ee23ee6af&_ss=r&variant=39567245082703">RIP Headstone</a> and Acrylic Raven. Since purple was the main color that I chose, I added different elements that went along with that theme including some <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/crepe-ribbon-purple-3-4-inch?_pos=10&_sid=80635225a&_ss=r&variant=39511785963599">Purple Crepe Ribbon</a>, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=purple*+dresden*">Purple Dresden Borders</a> and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/plant-w-burgundy-mauve-flowers?_pos=15&_sid=025a7f48e&_ss=r&variant=31846613549135">Burgundy & Mauve Flowers</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkV62YXPeQuWhqc4Xre98tZ3cwaa12A7bSV6x21MHCwxAPX4z4kuYXs7byNtKyJfhrT30PL7zEamqd0QSK2kLwJEPAxfMsgLCRiqkDUZN8hRtQki8rvECexfTjjj9MBU_SgnC7_JFPKM/s1540/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1540" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkV62YXPeQuWhqc4Xre98tZ3cwaa12A7bSV6x21MHCwxAPX4z4kuYXs7byNtKyJfhrT30PL7zEamqd0QSK2kLwJEPAxfMsgLCRiqkDUZN8hRtQki8rvECexfTjjj9MBU_SgnC7_JFPKM/w640-h566/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love those tiny flowers. And that tombstone must be really old because it broke apart.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKpX9Wf0VqA1n07OasMZIimK7JXgtcICVNeYr_umj-gMRJOeJTf-LDW-vE22MqLPYK72TO9TKUkw1gTRb8tbNCOkvE2lEuHszaTbLq26uNgpgmp2y6p7YzCEgyvFmM1roxwlwzELgxZU/s1564/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1340" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKpX9Wf0VqA1n07OasMZIimK7JXgtcICVNeYr_umj-gMRJOeJTf-LDW-vE22MqLPYK72TO9TKUkw1gTRb8tbNCOkvE2lEuHszaTbLq26uNgpgmp2y6p7YzCEgyvFmM1roxwlwzELgxZU/w548-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight5.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJucp4Zfchuf80-o87C7wix9oFvBjosydjiD1zJWEZymJcZvga6Zl3ftCVTBpzuuJfzNdyHUe8DsLLT3q6M7tFIG9hCybbBFPuENTDKVWYACW8d-f76rAE5YkK3vJJOuTlHjhJh3MjF-U/s1672/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1672" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJucp4Zfchuf80-o87C7wix9oFvBjosydjiD1zJWEZymJcZvga6Zl3ftCVTBpzuuJfzNdyHUe8DsLLT3q6M7tFIG9hCybbBFPuENTDKVWYACW8d-f76rAE5YkK3vJJOuTlHjhJh3MjF-U/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzOjgHZ_By-440keWef-1Kmw5E6zAJgfpAQo8iZoxnpTN8y7rc7Nx4sYKQsvAur6DrfO_pTYoXGsjOEtU8CmxpJawowIp8381u8aYwl64DPdqJYd5Q6xU345u5ObmI4IjJYcIDwgMCx4/s1710/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1710" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzOjgHZ_By-440keWef-1Kmw5E6zAJgfpAQo8iZoxnpTN8y7rc7Nx4sYKQsvAur6DrfO_pTYoXGsjOEtU8CmxpJawowIp8381u8aYwl64DPdqJYd5Q6xU345u5ObmI4IjJYcIDwgMCx4/w640-h458/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSiJOVQK75ymwvWsPSgsOjey750xHtyn3ZY4Op3XqZgvsXUS0aDrQ8myUHj53jFwA-T2hUkn8T-A4cao_HikM94xXcY1OnXkWGUVYysQXsSvgYyzTDzN4CAaA2R2qsuEDEmnlcBxQJfA/s1462/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1434" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSiJOVQK75ymwvWsPSgsOjey750xHtyn3ZY4Op3XqZgvsXUS0aDrQ8myUHj53jFwA-T2hUkn8T-A4cao_HikM94xXcY1OnXkWGUVYysQXsSvgYyzTDzN4CAaA2R2qsuEDEmnlcBxQJfA/w628-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight16.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This purple paper matched my project perfectly and came from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/spring-posies-solid-color-paper-set?_pos=38&_sid=876942048&_ss=r&variant=28566529441871">Spring Posies Solid-Color Paper Set</a>. But many of the colors go fabulously with a "Halloween" type project. Since it is a nice cardstock, it worked in creating my "hinged" wrought iron gate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIvUpYeslDMLnlZLxQVPb5mPVl2Pn_3ax7B42tlHDphG0kJ5Pjxrb7LpGvSDa68Ad1_ARmlNiP6t_QfzJh8DOBSn5Fq9BsPRiQOlzffwdw-mvIEANSf6efdPeZU_JS3t9Yl9wV_LygS0/s3459/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2900" data-original-width="3459" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIvUpYeslDMLnlZLxQVPb5mPVl2Pn_3ax7B42tlHDphG0kJ5Pjxrb7LpGvSDa68Ad1_ARmlNiP6t_QfzJh8DOBSn5Fq9BsPRiQOlzffwdw-mvIEANSf6efdPeZU_JS3t9Yl9wV_LygS0/w640-h536/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I marked the paper to cover the back of the shadowbox as well as the sides, and left an extension of about 1/4 of an inch. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc20Ju8OfxQO-MRFwIaiBpf32_skrzpBigpx-t58_9RLh1aGW_CvNKy-F666QkCRwsAII6eaCcSvLSefHMaoMM-zXJ2FBIppNC9dYCXOpcEcUHpkG43vqNVO-YPL9gZuhvxGaUJDnqbec/s3720/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2387" data-original-width="3720" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc20Ju8OfxQO-MRFwIaiBpf32_skrzpBigpx-t58_9RLh1aGW_CvNKy-F666QkCRwsAII6eaCcSvLSefHMaoMM-zXJ2FBIppNC9dYCXOpcEcUHpkG43vqNVO-YPL9gZuhvxGaUJDnqbec/w640-h410/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After attaching the back and sides with liquid glue, I had just enough paper to attach the gates to. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxi7Kro02cJgD4P63-vfcpZyL0U97bnK8KENYzZrwwgdU052OOerm5Dhrbow_HbIihSUbjV60amSy2IIiYA88MrKEaZNKcAAMW3bIElgyvIjSCVdy2P1JE8Z-CDY0dURS8EE5AZTXAKgc/s4352/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3532" data-original-width="4352" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxi7Kro02cJgD4P63-vfcpZyL0U97bnK8KENYzZrwwgdU052OOerm5Dhrbow_HbIihSUbjV60amSy2IIiYA88MrKEaZNKcAAMW3bIElgyvIjSCVdy2P1JE8Z-CDY0dURS8EE5AZTXAKgc/w640-h520/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I lined the edge of the gate to the edge of the extended paper and glued it into place. This created the "hinge" so that the gate can be opened and closed. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGRoWYsmLyfi68kURR4g_r6R7Vj5SftbpydpQcgGfy3_SCcRv6heSxbdmLOrzAIKxKfrsKk_AxWjmzQk6fAwkpwsIzpr0D6fIJyqS2zutNoX4pXal1iizQVcSDj8BhxDV1z6Q4DSJrbk/s3171/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3171" data-original-width="1706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGRoWYsmLyfi68kURR4g_r6R7Vj5SftbpydpQcgGfy3_SCcRv6heSxbdmLOrzAIKxKfrsKk_AxWjmzQk6fAwkpwsIzpr0D6fIJyqS2zutNoX4pXal1iizQVcSDj8BhxDV1z6Q4DSJrbk/w344-h640/4.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the back of the shadowbox, because you know I ALWAYS decorate the back of my projects, and this castle scene from another design of <i>An Undiscovered Magical World</i> papers worked perfectly. I added another Etched RIP Tombstone, flowers and used a white gel pen to highlight only the left side of the castle image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwRMVgAl6myN5VBcErIxUf3RsNbHmJ1KBpsuSuGx7AxeSbhrgFViYsfuipu9F28mPTIL6aP9kiLRvyP9Am519XhYztaaQxZ4JqiGkegZr1QNGsTkNVRK6cl2lMjLPwnpEssi7FM3B1aA/s1608/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="1303" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwRMVgAl6myN5VBcErIxUf3RsNbHmJ1KBpsuSuGx7AxeSbhrgFViYsfuipu9F28mPTIL6aP9kiLRvyP9Am519XhYztaaQxZ4JqiGkegZr1QNGsTkNVRK6cl2lMjLPwnpEssi7FM3B1aA/w518-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight17.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2W2lAxcoKWrPKUjHyffYNgHniS0AGXuaigaxAEavPZniKz8yj7kudaefFRTrr-qangPb8yIN6CgaIT2_X63ioC1h1Qf4H3ie382QySxr1uvBe_pv8_nUX7au_LgumEsZXsnGVlTkFs_U/s1648/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="1271" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2W2lAxcoKWrPKUjHyffYNgHniS0AGXuaigaxAEavPZniKz8yj7kudaefFRTrr-qangPb8yIN6CgaIT2_X63ioC1h1Qf4H3ie382QySxr1uvBe_pv8_nUX7au_LgumEsZXsnGVlTkFs_U/w494-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight18.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlgRF41Q7rRCLAKGfJLunXjwb2CD4VNmazXXVf8bigXTLMJmLPha4UxTUtUPnqBEOn8-fBlg6f0zUFBzSSshQjXMagYPoJRQSKlrkKfTKiUcHg8-OrN-wX5gjUYHXhoB-dzBPnrcbvKA/s1515/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="1384" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlgRF41Q7rRCLAKGfJLunXjwb2CD4VNmazXXVf8bigXTLMJmLPha4UxTUtUPnqBEOn8-fBlg6f0zUFBzSSshQjXMagYPoJRQSKlrkKfTKiUcHg8-OrN-wX5gjUYHXhoB-dzBPnrcbvKA/w584-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight19.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I used the same white gel pen to highlight the left side of other images to make them pop and add to the creepy vibe of the children. Notice that none of the white is perfect, it's "scratchy" because it's spookier. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgtqB3FTyhY3upFfj5B1CIuDFoM1Fel4qcUSgEjFkEixkWabQvurZBdV2-F2LqvjopFqidJ3pYA22xjtZhTgWjPHZGtGagD4qmLEXeW2P22mm7thcMQOlQJclDmOKvRhFCHkezXJ8QJU/s1547/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="1547" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgtqB3FTyhY3upFfj5B1CIuDFoM1Fel4qcUSgEjFkEixkWabQvurZBdV2-F2LqvjopFqidJ3pYA22xjtZhTgWjPHZGtGagD4qmLEXeW2P22mm7thcMQOlQJclDmOKvRhFCHkezXJ8QJU/w640-h560/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now on to my ATCs, which were super easy to create with this 8 1/2 x 11 page with nine of the designs from the <i>An Undiscovered Magical World </i>papers<i>.</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCysZEaXPDvMu1NniUWFnV2Q_dD8e_roqVS2VC5xQgOoI0HaWZ4NUHbZoo7YWECZZU47nJgIAtzzxnY22OvMLeeV3K8Q7j1ERoKF_d5OdlHLEfxDNrm-yvpJYSGZ4PKdmzXNoL684VoY/s995/magical-tags-lowres.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="721" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCysZEaXPDvMu1NniUWFnV2Q_dD8e_roqVS2VC5xQgOoI0HaWZ4NUHbZoo7YWECZZU47nJgIAtzzxnY22OvMLeeV3K8Q7j1ERoKF_d5OdlHLEfxDNrm-yvpJYSGZ4PKdmzXNoL684VoY/w464-h640/magical-tags-lowres.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I used the above collage sheet, which is already divided into nine perfect ATC designs. Then, I used some of my favorite collage sheet images to create my "Children of The Night". I cut out images that I liked, matched them with one of the ATC backgrounds and when I knew I liked the placement, glued them into place and added highlights with the white gel pen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR62ht2ZUlMydfL6s6qLhgubt6-aJ-hLPtMUrNm6kw2F0ZllzuQzFqvvol5ihaTK4eV8Hgm7kM0RJmEaSiq34KuDJe1zKX17-9G7awK6ff2an8QAJxvDWv4luRtZgItnlYg32EghVzx_w/s1668/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="1256" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR62ht2ZUlMydfL6s6qLhgubt6-aJ-hLPtMUrNm6kw2F0ZllzuQzFqvvol5ihaTK4eV8Hgm7kM0RJmEaSiq34KuDJe1zKX17-9G7awK6ff2an8QAJxvDWv4luRtZgItnlYg32EghVzx_w/w482-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight7.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Again, I added some purple and although very simple, the ATCs turned out great and look so detailed!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv29MoRvSwJ-3i18rIXzhfG7kHsShJVXbfGpx93Ene4j9fbO-feXnKEiNq_quJunr8SD1v7cCy9CaCP7mgDJeGD1wh0ntLj1ao6hO901-I44Wdl7DwYxna06P0flmvgyW7zR_5lQrQZYQ/s2303/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="2303" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv29MoRvSwJ-3i18rIXzhfG7kHsShJVXbfGpx93Ene4j9fbO-feXnKEiNq_quJunr8SD1v7cCy9CaCP7mgDJeGD1wh0ntLj1ao6hO901-I44Wdl7DwYxna06P0flmvgyW7zR_5lQrQZYQ/w640-h252/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSVjjm0UAP1mCuTgtt1CKE2beSG3P9Ikgacs9j7a5QpOJ1yqEn_Hy-FrF1LmLlVq6qbxV4ovKhl_xrc1TBFx2jhQMCQ-TGL9XAjvdztB2yOpnJIoTmCLslTX1xCMIJhyphenhyphenkmbg0LC71Feo/s2067/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="2067" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSVjjm0UAP1mCuTgtt1CKE2beSG3P9Ikgacs9j7a5QpOJ1yqEn_Hy-FrF1LmLlVq6qbxV4ovKhl_xrc1TBFx2jhQMCQ-TGL9XAjvdztB2yOpnJIoTmCLslTX1xCMIJhyphenhyphenkmbg0LC71Feo/w640-h314/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbJH2IT6xa84JgRsb0ZfHqlBrzb_4rdqVLUUVei9xPh-QTzSFXv_jPo79itThYlsas-1cslj7VljOe70dWSdZA78I95d8rj05OFpLIHD04auQpCFfpzaPkB0AXZJVthNBQNxWk9Mra0c/s2150/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="2150" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbJH2IT6xa84JgRsb0ZfHqlBrzb_4rdqVLUUVei9xPh-QTzSFXv_jPo79itThYlsas-1cslj7VljOe70dWSdZA78I95d8rj05OFpLIHD04auQpCFfpzaPkB0AXZJVthNBQNxWk9Mra0c/w640-h290/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> link below to see all of the Collage Sheets that I used and many more. The selection is amazing!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hDogdAyMRioGURJBx3IUA5bC3J26ewPor-BulzeUAyF125e77gKsqrW7b5-reFTxxRZlOrDwccE9eu-UirsHOSau3wN20Xp2g1576Vm7cBClMKysYkPiHnO47B7I3sK7DFtEQ1y8NK8/s1933/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="1084" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hDogdAyMRioGURJBx3IUA5bC3J26ewPor-BulzeUAyF125e77gKsqrW7b5-reFTxxRZlOrDwccE9eu-UirsHOSau3wN20Xp2g1576Vm7cBClMKysYkPiHnO47B7I3sK7DFtEQ1y8NK8/w358-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight11.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GHpte1DAiAFG8ltbs4Lck-BhJ5ttBEgd7pRtFo4ViweNpgiom5PQEOuaBRPranjIiL-GJZl8qDEcqK5JC053P7xhTCyiBJXqcc1JRlMaA9edmhjGjUAlCh0StEo6q8z3dbxb8a7lXdM/s1629/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1629" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GHpte1DAiAFG8ltbs4Lck-BhJ5ttBEgd7pRtFo4ViweNpgiom5PQEOuaBRPranjIiL-GJZl8qDEcqK5JC053P7xhTCyiBJXqcc1JRlMaA9edmhjGjUAlCh0StEo6q8z3dbxb8a7lXdM/w640-h506/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOblQpjiPFWjL1utCxTVbnaKvYeIcg3s5dJIVXiA2NVNlRLFZf_waGqWqE8kgMZD6P5_0p8RmzuktyivWddUkB8Q8RSmm4eUlBUvQHLu60SnMmFG7zpWYUs8TBs9IlKnIqPWv296TCJHA/s1734/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="1208" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOblQpjiPFWjL1utCxTVbnaKvYeIcg3s5dJIVXiA2NVNlRLFZf_waGqWqE8kgMZD6P5_0p8RmzuktyivWddUkB8Q8RSmm4eUlBUvQHLu60SnMmFG7zpWYUs8TBs9IlKnIqPWv296TCJHA/w446-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight13.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did I not SPECIFICALLY tell you NOT to look into their eyes! What have you done!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Wsllz3JliLnt93l6_1ohz-PD6hqlafmXzzNBUgGZlPShryP7-pOnf6LR9BjSWIU9NbgM5n-Y6mXYJF6HKSGcOuBgsDIjxalcV52ypoeRcph2jV0SdMddPOiX6GGdDxyXHdrcphAnymU/s1335/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Wsllz3JliLnt93l6_1ohz-PD6hqlafmXzzNBUgGZlPShryP7-pOnf6LR9BjSWIU9NbgM5n-Y6mXYJF6HKSGcOuBgsDIjxalcV52ypoeRcph2jV0SdMddPOiX6GGdDxyXHdrcphAnymU/w474-h640/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight14.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For the back of the ATCs, I attached them all onto one of the An Undiscovered Magical World 12x12 paper designs. The ATCs all together make a dragon puzzle of sorts. This is in honor of my Mom who loved dragons, Runes, and all things mystical. I love and miss you so much Mom. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQVU_QN2ATRp-RG_sfC5c4CtubuGEKmzAY69iF8FHxMm2rYu4FZhO6zbIoQEBkxr_exiEqJ8WehrgpU1sjsuVYGbBIWT6tmLneHHWWb3DTh4c9yood2-_VyTPiIIdzcouZxer6hcY0MA/s1641/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="1641" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQVU_QN2ATRp-RG_sfC5c4CtubuGEKmzAY69iF8FHxMm2rYu4FZhO6zbIoQEBkxr_exiEqJ8WehrgpU1sjsuVYGbBIWT6tmLneHHWWb3DTh4c9yood2-_VyTPiIIdzcouZxer6hcY0MA/w640-h498/RhondaThomas_ChildrenofTheNight21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210905RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><br />Now go wash your eyes out because you looked into their eyes, and you KNOW what's going to happen if you don't. Don't say I didn't warn you. <p></p><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div><div>Rhonda...</div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-85144308474470309352021-08-07T09:00:00.003-04:002021-08-08T10:59:40.903-04:00Below The Sea <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I have two projects that I would like to share with you. I think my trip to the beach inspired me a lot, as well as the many beautiful shells I found during the red tide. And naturally, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> inspired me as well with the July <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/seashore-kit-july-2021?variant=39456391299151">Seashore Kit</a>. Even though it is a new month, you can still get many of these items. I'll share a supply list at the end of this post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJFdARQvsFoqyTqRYEOKpunH-qawkWx3XSEja0qMNR9r4L43I5EzIxwusRIIRcgPExSYgVYxTfCbVNjFLSVOIps3p05Zfi45tN_LRqA0xMiFbAj5UVwB2yqgeGa4jkQIjLhMf6q7APjg/s1449/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="1446" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJFdARQvsFoqyTqRYEOKpunH-qawkWx3XSEja0qMNR9r4L43I5EzIxwusRIIRcgPExSYgVYxTfCbVNjFLSVOIps3p05Zfi45tN_LRqA0xMiFbAj5UVwB2yqgeGa4jkQIjLhMf6q7APjg/w638-h640/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea4.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My oldest became obsessed with making things from resin during the past few months, so I decided one day to give it a go. I've only done a couple of things, it is still a new learning experience for me, but I am really proud of myself for figuring this project out. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iPu0riPfCFygHGm3WziKB1-1wXbRy4vNrv720F-ZKVJeeON2C7b9-VeieOUm_JGA2geQwebbZ7AfJr6qBCa6EeGDJEtJlkaglgxClt_XYi8E3WI6WYbKVfwFczwps3MzFb508fGmJCA/s2046/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2046" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iPu0riPfCFygHGm3WziKB1-1wXbRy4vNrv720F-ZKVJeeON2C7b9-VeieOUm_JGA2geQwebbZ7AfJr6qBCa6EeGDJEtJlkaglgxClt_XYi8E3WI6WYbKVfwFczwps3MzFb508fGmJCA/w640-h320/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This project was also my first go at doing packing tape transfers. I found a really good tutorial video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrybDIBACOU">Sara Naumann</a> and was amazed at just how easy the process was. I actually used the jellyfish design from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/vintage-artistry-shore-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=9&_sid=ceb835f88&_ss=r&variant=32514439938127">Vintage Artistry Shore 6x6 Paper Pad</a> and the seahorse from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/aqua-mermaids-ladies-by-the-sea-collage-sheet?_pos=6&_sid=ceb835f88&_ss=r&variant=39457134051407">Aqua Mermaids & Ladies By The Sea Collage Sheet</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fv0dvVgih9IprQTN8TsXoqTpoZ3GFLQIN3VoWUS3MSe_mlhU2WDgtJAdWynmGxpU3-K8a00-hNspiiFlDPIWbSUlqpIJt7GVHcqYb_8rI4326T_UjKvoPsffyaOdJ5iL2UZSKszPZdc/s2593/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2456" data-original-width="2593" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fv0dvVgih9IprQTN8TsXoqTpoZ3GFLQIN3VoWUS3MSe_mlhU2WDgtJAdWynmGxpU3-K8a00-hNspiiFlDPIWbSUlqpIJt7GVHcqYb_8rI4326T_UjKvoPsffyaOdJ5iL2UZSKszPZdc/w640-h606/6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKS7NW-z9mxmB38JXP9Otg5PryZRhihLMObWeLv8-xNz-hfToVFieL_eTcD5RLEs1x13-NkJTJDK6x4BLc-D2Xm_fpLIq1ENsi2745klDbfuE5H96Fm4lPj1KbMry_8EaFGWXAnOArTEU/s1518/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="1381" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKS7NW-z9mxmB38JXP9Otg5PryZRhihLMObWeLv8-xNz-hfToVFieL_eTcD5RLEs1x13-NkJTJDK6x4BLc-D2Xm_fpLIq1ENsi2745klDbfuE5H96Fm4lPj1KbMry_8EaFGWXAnOArTEU/w582-h640/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea7.jpg" width="582" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0-hfu5k9qbe4otThhDw7KysfmEr-gP26pqwG7pDvNSwQjPogjS5goct4z17vGLv7K4czA_0cQo1ozbJkMyOYQhPx4rmtqpPbhz2UnEgJUZ7S8N5eLpLA7QmX5HQnGV_iI7wAvjnr5t0/s1461/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1461" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0-hfu5k9qbe4otThhDw7KysfmEr-gP26pqwG7pDvNSwQjPogjS5goct4z17vGLv7K4czA_0cQo1ozbJkMyOYQhPx4rmtqpPbhz2UnEgJUZ7S8N5eLpLA7QmX5HQnGV_iI7wAvjnr5t0/w640-h628/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpviPmMYXx0joSJnWAI4LWUEkkjfHoFsBv2L3f4UmjdaV8RNiArK5_mS6xjG59QXY48sWN4CXc7JLAdPNkPjSXZ0OKyquOMPsi0yjM7yI49MA6zfiTVMCG2_R0R5m2NtzC6j3k4JF1yw/s2159/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1927" data-original-width="2159" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpviPmMYXx0joSJnWAI4LWUEkkjfHoFsBv2L3f4UmjdaV8RNiArK5_mS6xjG59QXY48sWN4CXc7JLAdPNkPjSXZ0OKyquOMPsi0yjM7yI49MA6zfiTVMCG2_R0R5m2NtzC6j3k4JF1yw/w640-h572/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After making my transfers, I cut the images out and placed them in a thin puddle of resin. I did this to test out what would happen with the colors of my images and to also make them a bit heavier so they would not float as much when placed in resin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtrJuG-AFS0mPBCj-HpVCEM1S0j4lBKZ3os998-OQ0D7mpF_rsrUo1I6BUzKFrDN6hwSzqjIpTkxw_kW5cRUkNBfM4H7DKgvuGV3xqa4OXKZvRiXkNcFM3hOnirqTESriREqEq8Prvpo/s1953/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1953" data-original-width="1362" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtrJuG-AFS0mPBCj-HpVCEM1S0j4lBKZ3os998-OQ0D7mpF_rsrUo1I6BUzKFrDN6hwSzqjIpTkxw_kW5cRUkNBfM4H7DKgvuGV3xqa4OXKZvRiXkNcFM3hOnirqTESriREqEq8Prvpo/w446-h640/5.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also placed some resin onto this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/sea-scape-layered-corner?_pos=2&_sid=ceb835f88&_ss=r&variant=39369756737615">Sea Scape Layered Corner</a>, that I trimmed to fit within the resin cube. Some <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/iridescent-water-bubble-microbead-mix?_pos=3&_sid=e077e2b1c&_ss=r&variant=31812382949455">Iridescent Water Bubble Microbead Mix</a> was placed onto this as well with dots of liquid glue, and allowed to dry before the resin was applied. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagoi6s1nExSxYCDaXjtB4KIYo9gcu4It2SOXRu6Hn8BBJiIqSEdi9Iz1176Cop4zgYiDf_SiQQxyAVw7IQJzMAYNtCmbWYomuz4Bb5khufNTVBwuyFymKkC-q-L29kVJCiNqb4SlPOnQ/s3523/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3174" data-original-width="3523" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagoi6s1nExSxYCDaXjtB4KIYo9gcu4It2SOXRu6Hn8BBJiIqSEdi9Iz1176Cop4zgYiDf_SiQQxyAVw7IQJzMAYNtCmbWYomuz4Bb5khufNTVBwuyFymKkC-q-L29kVJCiNqb4SlPOnQ/w640-h576/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After the resin was dry, I cut the images out again before the resin was rock solid. I then inserted the images into the layered resin, and held the items in place with rigged clothes pins. The images still wanted to float, but adjusting the clothespins against each other helped to really hold the images in place.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4kNRpw8NE2swBAgMNDFTTEqjPH9HC02vmO0pfL8_4JWwKNn1EAlsgNW40vtqQnKXqAOuajFTqPqsMrhYI3ATxHutbeClYiG-YV3jjktGrN1Scpp9HCvmNObWCQWNZc0K7d-WONFoXmY/s3529/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3529" data-original-width="3126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4kNRpw8NE2swBAgMNDFTTEqjPH9HC02vmO0pfL8_4JWwKNn1EAlsgNW40vtqQnKXqAOuajFTqPqsMrhYI3ATxHutbeClYiG-YV3jjktGrN1Scpp9HCvmNObWCQWNZc0K7d-WONFoXmY/s320/4.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the layer of resin was solid enough for the images to not move, I added more layers of resin and some individual microbeads. I really love the end result of both cubes and learned so much. I am ready to try even more transfers and resin dioramas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfqkOz7f5jBppAeSD6C5lyjHgv2r74Ng0KTICb3_Nl835c4Z4rrIQAeCxds0S_De2I8GmmzNEbF2K33M_52tyVUDQan0ZuarRfav28uWQTUQJ0idnmvGT1Y5dJHJzlb3GWASmWPz7_RE/s1952/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1952" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfqkOz7f5jBppAeSD6C5lyjHgv2r74Ng0KTICb3_Nl835c4Z4rrIQAeCxds0S_De2I8GmmzNEbF2K33M_52tyVUDQan0ZuarRfav28uWQTUQJ0idnmvGT1Y5dJHJzlb3GWASmWPz7_RE/w640-h352/RhondaThomas_UnderTheSea1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210808RT*"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Alpha Stamps Supply List For Under The Sea Diorama </span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next is an <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/blank-altoids-tins?_pos=3&_sid=c60e90a13&_ss=r&variant=1705287843858">Altoid Tin</a> I made using the same papers and collage sheet from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/seashore-kit-july-2021?_pos=11&_sid=803d9f6ad&_ss=r&variant=39456391299151">July Seashore Kit</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAinIw3bVftnnCSs28P0FG3Wc7Wwcy_oO3KJM3dugbyFKKigWBWLVmfobkWmWnGYruEtVQYFtLW9BRcH54R5lbMsglgvfXFH2BXKyA-OhUbzygl0DXHHpiYf_6C5M7ZU-3hhCAZ0Weqg/s3620/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3620" data-original-width="2813" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAinIw3bVftnnCSs28P0FG3Wc7Wwcy_oO3KJM3dugbyFKKigWBWLVmfobkWmWnGYruEtVQYFtLW9BRcH54R5lbMsglgvfXFH2BXKyA-OhUbzygl0DXHHpiYf_6C5M7ZU-3hhCAZ0Weqg/w498-h640/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin1.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The images of these <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/aqua-mermaids-ladies-by-the-sea-collage-sheet?_pos=7&_sid=4504b7903&_ss=r&variant=39457134051407">mermaids</a> makes me feel so calm. Using many chipboard designs really brought the whole project together. I used ink stamps to color each piece and make them all look like one set. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zxz0awolmFVUBoJ2R20jVHyVPzVKw775pO5FvPJvswc46h87JqPFIzGI0p3PlsNKXvfGf-giJHLWqNbOAomWMQoUTe-gZTw6fEMFVnC3GfcV1l-ICcnGr4j7Ez-ELHa_3n4sOfIwDyU/s3553/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="3553" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zxz0awolmFVUBoJ2R20jVHyVPzVKw775pO5FvPJvswc46h87JqPFIzGI0p3PlsNKXvfGf-giJHLWqNbOAomWMQoUTe-gZTw6fEMFVnC3GfcV1l-ICcnGr4j7Ez-ELHa_3n4sOfIwDyU/w640-h544/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/henna-doodles?_pos=3&_sid=4504b7903&_ss=r&variant=39444470726735"><b>Henna Doodles</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/under-the-sea-insert-set">Under The Sea Insert Set</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh4fYK6HvmKNnPSF5gGWoz-qHF1B_yqtA6Fs0V3CJgoah8jxmv_d-UD5bU8Fbw8rVpRmA9-dx2KaMN3dUorzAuwnvmTgQ7doPBMyJwNdNTmtX3WEfOI9KGRUNtn0Yv-cxrh6_YbuKRuo/s4101/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3593" data-original-width="4101" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh4fYK6HvmKNnPSF5gGWoz-qHF1B_yqtA6Fs0V3CJgoah8jxmv_d-UD5bU8Fbw8rVpRmA9-dx2KaMN3dUorzAuwnvmTgQ7doPBMyJwNdNTmtX3WEfOI9KGRUNtn0Yv-cxrh6_YbuKRuo/w640-h560/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I especially love the heart design and trailing scrolls behind this mermaid that reminds me of Lucille Ball. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdmSs2i7nxyzedWvkLsMyHacpAS4XyRT32qqGViWxdtHIM9P9cpigSGjOCngltCBBsv4d1f3dBgD1YhwuM4CqP4SM-Toas-H0JMu4u6TF8d7J7JGaybF0NMxeJ8AaIZpvETc5pcFlb0k/s1663/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="1298" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdmSs2i7nxyzedWvkLsMyHacpAS4XyRT32qqGViWxdtHIM9P9cpigSGjOCngltCBBsv4d1f3dBgD1YhwuM4CqP4SM-Toas-H0JMu4u6TF8d7J7JGaybF0NMxeJ8AaIZpvETc5pcFlb0k/w500-h640/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin5.jpg" width="500" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">So many treasures below the sea.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdmSs2i7nxyzedWvkLsMyHacpAS4XyRT32qqGViWxdtHIM9P9cpigSGjOCngltCBBsv4d1f3dBgD1YhwuM4CqP4SM-Toas-H0JMu4u6TF8d7J7JGaybF0NMxeJ8AaIZpvETc5pcFlb0k/s1663/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYfJBAcdSJ1lnvmuBO-kemzUudi8IPjr8-2Iuj8DMlC5vZVOyDV2ggYcuIEh7jlA7ODGsu3KU7EQpbz3cHHnXxsqtRLYocr-0U28yhTbAym3MdQbVKTb5nOXQEHqI1_-5hvJo2sUAlBQ/s3560/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3560" data-original-width="3125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYfJBAcdSJ1lnvmuBO-kemzUudi8IPjr8-2Iuj8DMlC5vZVOyDV2ggYcuIEh7jlA7ODGsu3KU7EQpbz3cHHnXxsqtRLYocr-0U28yhTbAym3MdQbVKTb5nOXQEHqI1_-5hvJo2sUAlBQ/w562-h640/RhondaThomas_MermaidTin7.jpg" width="562" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remember, if there is a skill you want to try out, just go for it. It might be easier then you think and over time, you will become a pro! </div></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>xoxo,</i></span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Rhonda...</i></span></b></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-74160729768944470622021-06-30T09:00:00.001-04:002021-06-30T09:00:00.213-04:00The Dance of The 17 Year Cicada<p>This was the year of the 17 year cicadas. Living in the south with my treasured woods behind my house, my family was witness to this odd occurrence. The last time this occurred, my oldest was just a baby and my youngest wasn't even born yet. And now, it was time for these creatures to emerge that were the same age and older then my children. Just a really weird thought. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMHZmq-OmwTjQaWtwzeF8CaJXrptDhskm4YpIQJqCvYcnlGemqJh927WZbLewDIGgzEoFpnnKSj602ZsTALeDPx6q6VvN7ej7r6RUGocplXkNLmmfqEHKGqQ1bEOZvGTTQ2y6JFxH4_I/s1737/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="1150" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMHZmq-OmwTjQaWtwzeF8CaJXrptDhskm4YpIQJqCvYcnlGemqJh927WZbLewDIGgzEoFpnnKSj602ZsTALeDPx6q6VvN7ej7r6RUGocplXkNLmmfqEHKGqQ1bEOZvGTTQ2y6JFxH4_I/w424-h640/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada5.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am the spirit of a seven year old, trapped in a grown up body. I love nature and exploring in the woods and taking photos of tiny things is a passion for me. The sound of the newly morphed cicadas was painful to the ears at times, and my dogs were eating them non stop as they would fly around us, into us, and plopping down beside of us. Thankfully they are harmless and their life cycle is so interesting. But for now, I will hush about that and share with you my dedication to the 17 year cicada.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKryV5yIkOwpMlh4vKqw-dMnWZ-G0lNIL3loFaTwz9xzUwBAY7udx5i25lch9hyphenhyphenW3vZqVv1kAUdswmFP9DYGEbBD53oLXxzTfOomWoOrhlU6tiKlWqI7wMD3AjGOTTPTiufv7RmNnOHOM/s1117/206356499_3925185357609627_856893312400770766_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1117" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKryV5yIkOwpMlh4vKqw-dMnWZ-G0lNIL3loFaTwz9xzUwBAY7udx5i25lch9hyphenhyphenW3vZqVv1kAUdswmFP9DYGEbBD53oLXxzTfOomWoOrhlU6tiKlWqI7wMD3AjGOTTPTiufv7RmNnOHOM/w400-h364/206356499_3925185357609627_856893312400770766_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> Yes, I used some of the thousands of left over shells, painted gold of course, so that these gorgeous dancing cicada fairies could spread their wings and perform. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezgIuGVlsVnC5gPJUzV5exvHbqkWkB3Ew8M52rdyRsXjqHJq66v9t48q6xWyq2iZy0CORgAxOlHXMKRAk2erx0DgGkD8S1utNMSq6hL_U2HgVxm6alJaURbVI9mRScVPTb2xNE0N5Skc/s1632/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezgIuGVlsVnC5gPJUzV5exvHbqkWkB3Ew8M52rdyRsXjqHJq66v9t48q6xWyq2iZy0CORgAxOlHXMKRAk2erx0DgGkD8S1utNMSq6hL_U2HgVxm6alJaURbVI9mRScVPTb2xNE0N5Skc/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For more info about the 17 year "Brood X" Cicadas, there is a wonderful article at the link below.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brood-x-cicadas-are-emerging-at-last1/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Scientific American</b></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rwP2_898Wh94XAaK_iwi0MvpvXob8LK3AkMNAGE8QWUN9t8NdGzBCCY9Cs5s70RG35h8MUzLg9lhkak9PuRp3b9PpeKpbQKvKKPRancdMMgPcxRkU1FYCLYQlf-ZtnusVbr5KgkdoOg/s2048/IMG_1076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1459" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rwP2_898Wh94XAaK_iwi0MvpvXob8LK3AkMNAGE8QWUN9t8NdGzBCCY9Cs5s70RG35h8MUzLg9lhkak9PuRp3b9PpeKpbQKvKKPRancdMMgPcxRkU1FYCLYQlf-ZtnusVbr5KgkdoOg/w456-h640/IMG_1076.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just as I watched this cicada emerging and spreading it's wings, I decided to be extremely odd and make this project.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rL60w_dIhhJctXd4-X9HYZJTYrZfyematR5NybZhGpGBzai1pex2eM8xo6RLc1-B9O_exQSLXOZbIIbTctnhYQf1Upa25Xfo2K7dWJolFzm8NI0pIkZhihFpRuQLDa1WAZbq-ZbsQSY/s364/ANmboxfacadesCSmed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rL60w_dIhhJctXd4-X9HYZJTYrZfyematR5NybZhGpGBzai1pex2eM8xo6RLc1-B9O_exQSLXOZbIIbTctnhYQf1Upa25Xfo2K7dWJolFzm8NI0pIkZhihFpRuQLDa1WAZbq-ZbsQSY/w400-h400/ANmboxfacadesCSmed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I instantly fell in love with this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/art-nouveau-matchbox-theatre-facades-collage-sheet?_pos=9&_sid=6483f30c5&_ss=r&variant=39394047557711">Art Nouveau Matchbox Theatre Facades Collage Sheet</a>, which is included in this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/matchbox-theatre-kit-june-2021?variant=39393178452047">Matchbook Theater Kit</a> over at <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/matchbox-theatre-box?_pos=11&_sid=94102c807&_ss=r&variant=39390955470927">Matchbook Theater Box</a> is also included, along with other items I used. You can find all of my supplies by clicking on the link below.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRpvT_rQdh_J3TvE6Xvik9ujz4sgDoiIvuxgpvVLGKPnN6NLU8Z2V_AjfVG0gJkRJ_QUnMWK89yRzCvT4bwoGjLPeI3vMwtSNFVhuVlKb3ljVzH9VZLX_TwUQCVSZI6kxE8cb0NM2M8I/s1826/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1094" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRpvT_rQdh_J3TvE6Xvik9ujz4sgDoiIvuxgpvVLGKPnN6NLU8Z2V_AjfVG0gJkRJ_QUnMWK89yRzCvT4bwoGjLPeI3vMwtSNFVhuVlKb3ljVzH9VZLX_TwUQCVSZI6kxE8cb0NM2M8I/w384-h640/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada3.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite parts of this little display is the way I distressed the already textured <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/aqua-tones-canvas-texture-cardstock-pack?_pos=2&_sid=94102c807&_ss=r&variant=39394046705743">Aqua Tones Canvas Texture Cardstock Paper</a> and then used a copper (Pearlescent Rust) ink to "age" it. The two colors look so wonderful together. The ink adhered to the scored surface and edges as well which adds so much character. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4Ot5eL_NIeei8NdQ5B6klZe4z8ESimb33JuflERyw3VPrvJiyy38aNRdsQnTrou-OwPliDmG1C_jI-riD41C4y7yKeGPKrvrm7AMpC2h6YS0XutnYBg31Um5holXUBfxjtFYBb-bWW0/s5184/IMG_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4Ot5eL_NIeei8NdQ5B6klZe4z8ESimb33JuflERyw3VPrvJiyy38aNRdsQnTrou-OwPliDmG1C_jI-riD41C4y7yKeGPKrvrm7AMpC2h6YS0XutnYBg31Um5holXUBfxjtFYBb-bWW0/w640-h480/IMG_0258.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I used several shades of the "aqua tones" paper and different sizes of circle paper punches to make "scallops" of rolled paper as a decoration for the top of my cicada theatre. I rolled each circle tightly on a small paintbrush, then dabbed the edges with the same copper ink. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q_b0aAP1FUBA1ew4-993zNqxzcLg3tk06RFGQ14LIzNg2QzAc3TfO7eZWNiv_KhvBYwNazZVFMIu8lQsbQFft0yPh9VyAsTzg06JGWvhiLt4agezldvVm0HzdES4VIGOmaLrQs3gf9I/s1741/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="1148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q_b0aAP1FUBA1ew4-993zNqxzcLg3tk06RFGQ14LIzNg2QzAc3TfO7eZWNiv_KhvBYwNazZVFMIu8lQsbQFft0yPh9VyAsTzg06JGWvhiLt4agezldvVm0HzdES4VIGOmaLrQs3gf9I/w422-h640/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada6.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally, I dabbed the ink over all of the metal items I used, to make them all blend together more, since each one had it's own patina. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHuJQfKAOZlX8STPnsJkEGemNivFJuT0aLiae7Q2w7x9XNn-vXpUa1CskvEWvy2KDF6ht2hNGW7XTsHqzFF8ne2I5mMemzrdS9TiEkR497bhIRPqZOWRO4xB2D1q13VuIRyWxtqBUcY8/s1795/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1113" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHuJQfKAOZlX8STPnsJkEGemNivFJuT0aLiae7Q2w7x9XNn-vXpUa1CskvEWvy2KDF6ht2hNGW7XTsHqzFF8ne2I5mMemzrdS9TiEkR497bhIRPqZOWRO4xB2D1q13VuIRyWxtqBUcY8/w396-h640/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada4.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sadly, the cicadas have finished their business and are all gone. But I will always have this little shrine of sorts to remember the memories my family, dogs and I made during their 2021 visit. Next time they come out, I will be 69 years old. Now that is a crazy thought! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJQGJuv2VRJ2BQ9rA1wakoI-ztn7GI5Yu_sqJpavTcCEUsu6lgL8JJLTO7bPNfsODMM30xun-tCvsEQS42NfPITNzQurvJyuGsWcs6kMdg8c8bzW9og5tvBO-8D5dIqx48_pVQiDOeVw/s1441/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1387" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJQGJuv2VRJ2BQ9rA1wakoI-ztn7GI5Yu_sqJpavTcCEUsu6lgL8JJLTO7bPNfsODMM30xun-tCvsEQS42NfPITNzQurvJyuGsWcs6kMdg8c8bzW9og5tvBO-8D5dIqx48_pVQiDOeVw/w616-h640/RhondaThomas_DanceofCicada2.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210701RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-43440866303109001682021-05-19T09:00:00.006-04:002021-05-19T09:00:00.189-04:00Enchanted Dreams<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAT5idpMpobLVa9GgWYu0Zy1hCQofM2PuYszoCeiiCUjoUYAAcbwICrF6gUKBr0zNDAuDWoIyqXZ1y4AIbyn8T9bhCxgTtaZfl_UPK8H1i0aBrSrYCDHinw2HiXOYUHe_kz7paQHF5k0/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAT5idpMpobLVa9GgWYu0Zy1hCQofM2PuYszoCeiiCUjoUYAAcbwICrF6gUKBr0zNDAuDWoIyqXZ1y4AIbyn8T9bhCxgTtaZfl_UPK8H1i0aBrSrYCDHinw2HiXOYUHe_kz7paQHF5k0/w512-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams5.jpg" width="512" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Time for a little escape to my back woods. I noticed a little <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/more-cab-card-cuties-collage-sheet?_pos=1&_sid=c83269619&_ss=r&variant=30883084882">girl</a> there the other day, having a wonderful enchanted dream with some <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/moon-maidens-collage-sheet?_pos=1&_sid=f83b5a086&_ss=r&variant=39299690823759">robins</a> in a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?page=2&q=210502BWkit">Mini Bird House Shrine</a>. The moss has grown up all around it, making it very cozy. Warm on a rainy day and cool on a hot day. That is why I love my woods so much. A quiet escape, despite the thousands of 17 year cicadas that are taking over soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxfL5ac-t_ZHi9BPZi8JblCVPT0MSRcq4QiJ7lCQ7oQKbPTXJr-ngw2eoHCwVUGWhjZc0sxS3kGhTxG7J4PpesCzOpWP7ndLPSIX0Z3J5I9xGiyyqhfKMjZurW702vjEQ-OXyBFOhFMs/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxfL5ac-t_ZHi9BPZi8JblCVPT0MSRcq4QiJ7lCQ7oQKbPTXJr-ngw2eoHCwVUGWhjZc0sxS3kGhTxG7J4PpesCzOpWP7ndLPSIX0Z3J5I9xGiyyqhfKMjZurW702vjEQ-OXyBFOhFMs/w512-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyone who loves the woods, birds, nests and eggs is in for a surprise with this treat from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> this month, a nature filled <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/bird-watcher-kit-may-2021?variant=39341609713743">Bird Watcher Kit</a>. Below is a picture of all the goodies that come along with the kit. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFb1mcRtbFoAVf3cKg7a5VeBG_gETXy1M1ANclaYHXUE9xYpFPxBFkTxEQILpcM5a2IVMm-bgaBzNyaOXK4J3SlEmPCF8gaUMldjJToXRzxSkRZPnimp3X7J0ZQzktikj5GfzM6VMMyY/s800/kitnest_3479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="800" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFb1mcRtbFoAVf3cKg7a5VeBG_gETXy1M1ANclaYHXUE9xYpFPxBFkTxEQILpcM5a2IVMm-bgaBzNyaOXK4J3SlEmPCF8gaUMldjJToXRzxSkRZPnimp3X7J0ZQzktikj5GfzM6VMMyY/w640-h630/kitnest_3479.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The new <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/bird-watcher-prints-solids-12x12-paper-pad?variant=32861369729103">Bird Watcher Prints & Solids 12x12 Paper Pad</a> is one of my new favorites. It's enchanting, how the birds look like a vintage toile of sorts. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JoE9SiYlBix7GjxXEvWsQTtpDXlIuKsrDEhZrqBRpm-eZXnfwLhgasXAaD072ZMeX952FUwjnaD7HWx7Re2nfbRpcTKrX-rrIZLogtp61U91HDuYqEPcQt8ydI8y_RcsNalmG59x-vk/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1670" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JoE9SiYlBix7GjxXEvWsQTtpDXlIuKsrDEhZrqBRpm-eZXnfwLhgasXAaD072ZMeX952FUwjnaD7HWx7Re2nfbRpcTKrX-rrIZLogtp61U91HDuYqEPcQt8ydI8y_RcsNalmG59x-vk/w522-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams2.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzi-7Je-G206CW2XG-MDdDjxWO4HbBwBJ8KwAKCMrkZVGcbAN93Q3Se1iJ8K9C2ypGmHezLsG0Z0rrf_MEleJ7YIukuCpnSthIO4TpVmmRTEKpd6KpXg5JjQ0WBzrvZlef9XQhW74MyBY/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1526" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzi-7Je-G206CW2XG-MDdDjxWO4HbBwBJ8KwAKCMrkZVGcbAN93Q3Se1iJ8K9C2ypGmHezLsG0Z0rrf_MEleJ7YIukuCpnSthIO4TpVmmRTEKpd6KpXg5JjQ0WBzrvZlef9XQhW74MyBY/w476-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams3.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUorln3vBBSDH_cvTFduCh5433gzUhBo-pzW4itOT1awmO-PVhZtNOLTTcAW2YBcxmukkriOf-QLfnG8CSL9tmadHLyzZCRj4lnGGSTvts0FNN-eXCCQqYe0ATYF0odoFzGtBVVYqfD8M/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1427" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUorln3vBBSDH_cvTFduCh5433gzUhBo-pzW4itOT1awmO-PVhZtNOLTTcAW2YBcxmukkriOf-QLfnG8CSL9tmadHLyzZCRj4lnGGSTvts0FNN-eXCCQqYe0ATYF0odoFzGtBVVYqfD8M/w446-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams4.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Using the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/spring-green-lichen-mix?_pos=1&_sid=b3678119b&_ss=r&variant=29226656825423">Spring Green Lichen Mix</a> made it super easy to cover all of the bird house edges and also helped to make an extra cozy nest. It can be found on the Alpha Stamps web site as well as other "ground" coverings like the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/green-turf-grass?variant=21272896864335">Green Turf Grass</a> I used and more. The extra bonus is that the moss growing at the bottom of my tree is almost a perfect match with the others that I used. <div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxOvpfIqs116Eopj7K37SCk1P10D7Ek8mB_g8kS9vnMixf8PpKpOs8y-riNvc7Ug12YK4zfHZkZlgxqee38FjYSuGMvRT7KmCi-mApmUhKhccIAQ3q4uFrWgyO8KsyKzW7k04sf0a5LQ/s800/lichen_1167.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="800" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxOvpfIqs116Eopj7K37SCk1P10D7Ek8mB_g8kS9vnMixf8PpKpOs8y-riNvc7Ug12YK4zfHZkZlgxqee38FjYSuGMvRT7KmCi-mApmUhKhccIAQ3q4uFrWgyO8KsyKzW7k04sf0a5LQ/w640-h586/lichen_1167.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrDzTgOCbcIT_BqikFRoik_YNlOcE-bUSmfU195xrFD9GffFukJ2MTeMgxr3HiEteSlJlW44Pppbii57EEpKDj0y19NbB4aRYO-2rAIYw99zPsxy13rOxHU4VLBbElKDr8cL99FFmDUY/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrDzTgOCbcIT_BqikFRoik_YNlOcE-bUSmfU195xrFD9GffFukJ2MTeMgxr3HiEteSlJlW44Pppbii57EEpKDj0y19NbB4aRYO-2rAIYw99zPsxy13rOxHU4VLBbElKDr8cL99FFmDUY/w534-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams6.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-resin-bird-nest?_pos=1&_sid=e0428a559&_ss=r&variant=39341944832079">Mini Resin Bird Nest</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBCr9l_cvSLIMqYSpkbYZQWabGy5jIU5BYAHEl5Bw4K-otDpG-q5HkiU23kkNngSFF0rNLv-xw6WL5Erk_bZFm4mi8Jm6ZCyL74zuPxwgvKoTx4iLitAwN7z2mqnGFVddtVpWL-YfMK4/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBCr9l_cvSLIMqYSpkbYZQWabGy5jIU5BYAHEl5Bw4K-otDpG-q5HkiU23kkNngSFF0rNLv-xw6WL5Erk_bZFm4mi8Jm6ZCyL74zuPxwgvKoTx4iLitAwN7z2mqnGFVddtVpWL-YfMK4/w542-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams7.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There are so many details to this little wonder, but using my favorite paper to cover the house, some glue and greenery made this an easy project. <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-rose-buds-red-yellow-variegated?_pos=2&_sid=d79be1519&_ss=r&variant=39310384726095">The Mini Rose Buds are red and yellow variegated</a> and add just the right pop of color. I like to wind the wire stem around a toothpick to make them into a corkscrew accent. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYLX_JDZZBafK8RDDniNNcbhQgn9VNrIDPe2Y4QB0JzM3qaeBQLSxL7srUB04mSBmfkijVI7cHu-L6vzY1vgqBXkres92forPKfCproQ8rHaiYH16sai8nCXzB092L8Ps1n2KS0-uuXQ/s2048/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1479" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYLX_JDZZBafK8RDDniNNcbhQgn9VNrIDPe2Y4QB0JzM3qaeBQLSxL7srUB04mSBmfkijVI7cHu-L6vzY1vgqBXkres92forPKfCproQ8rHaiYH16sai8nCXzB092L8Ps1n2KS0-uuXQ/w462-h640/RhondaThomas_EnchantedDreams8.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210520RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div><br /></div>Even if you don't have your own back woods to venture to, you can still create a little retreat for yourself with this kit. And once the sky is covered with cicadas, I can stay inside and pretend that I am in my own enchanted dream. </div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div><div>Rhonda...<br /> <p></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-7282260443120652972021-04-28T09:00:00.003-04:002021-04-28T20:20:30.905-04:00We're All Mad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQBpOthxv8tYWGVpcAquBAcJND7YEa2WjDcAbilASspn98NFmLXCq7sL13nN2PfQcePMd8X6_4wwdxFEFbQz-WoDkUXZHSr99joro1F74SkwxhpbctWS7rOp1y3eiHkvvUdHhhXrRb2g/s1530/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1306" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQBpOthxv8tYWGVpcAquBAcJND7YEa2WjDcAbilASspn98NFmLXCq7sL13nN2PfQcePMd8X6_4wwdxFEFbQz-WoDkUXZHSr99joro1F74SkwxhpbctWS7rOp1y3eiHkvvUdHhhXrRb2g/w546-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad1.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's an over the top project I did using many of the new goodies from the April <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kit titled, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/the-mad-hatters-tea-party-kit-april-2021?variant=39282439028815">"The Mad Hatter's Tea Party"</a>. Loving Alice like I do, I took advantage of many of the other like themed items that are available for this oh so cute book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRE0vyEft9f48SFW78r91OCp0-NdluApYrrcPtNcYG44D8i7iUjrNT8UZfQkQaaLJQ27Q7O4NDRLDpmFnMaP3DuwWAP6_Yg-fg3CGIATZmCX-ZwKSpnG-eYIuck1sq0NYM4fU7XapT_Ic/s1590/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="1257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRE0vyEft9f48SFW78r91OCp0-NdluApYrrcPtNcYG44D8i7iUjrNT8UZfQkQaaLJQ27Q7O4NDRLDpmFnMaP3DuwWAP6_Yg-fg3CGIATZmCX-ZwKSpnG-eYIuck1sq0NYM4fU7XapT_Ic/w506-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad2.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my current obsessions is creating my own books. I dye vintage and new papers, gather cool items from long ago, and sew them all into a book. So of course, I had to give this a go using all of these fab chipboard "pages" of characters known to Alice. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4yEAX9xkEpYWPEtXUnlwqOQuL0cz0jRovGoZBZUbc0MTSh7FNYlYwcEY82DbQVtdlcocZe0314aSp5XJtwT9ptilNzAGHCXGt_0YWC4Ik4AGss3AV7ogLQHADq_wvClnr0AHLT6KCqs/s1551/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1288" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4yEAX9xkEpYWPEtXUnlwqOQuL0cz0jRovGoZBZUbc0MTSh7FNYlYwcEY82DbQVtdlcocZe0314aSp5XJtwT9ptilNzAGHCXGt_0YWC4Ik4AGss3AV7ogLQHADq_wvClnr0AHLT6KCqs/w532-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad25.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are lots of great artist that share tutorials on different stitching techniques on line. I liked this one by Sea Lemon, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O4kFTOEh6k">DIY Kettle Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial</a>. It was very easy to follow along and seeing the task being done up close really helps me to absorb and learn. It looks complicated when you see an example like the one above, but trust me. Once you get the jest of it, it is VERY easy to complete.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Xfr5KtBLG-0yRuqA4W9klusI2K5JdV57ZDthHSYPvsVd00iGY_w83b9ERe8Uh_-X1vwby-V57AJkH9G1B5rMDKR5cnuqoqgzToETcd4tO6xYJAAosvC4KVJF1hzGgiP-_qGd5jJsNgU/s1533/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1304" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Xfr5KtBLG-0yRuqA4W9klusI2K5JdV57ZDthHSYPvsVd00iGY_w83b9ERe8Uh_-X1vwby-V57AJkH9G1B5rMDKR5cnuqoqgzToETcd4tO6xYJAAosvC4KVJF1hzGgiP-_qGd5jJsNgU/w544-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad24.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favorite things about this kit is the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/alices-tea-party-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=290c0568f&_ss=r&variant=32778601496655">Alice's Tea Party 6x6 Paper Pad</a>. I'm used to seeing more bold colors in Alice in Wonderland themed items, but the soft colors and designs really inspired me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA0zaOMMXsdky3cGfBXbEIB7cdMDOtDd2agTgdIi0b9NS1h_OEYG6EmlHDJFJKllVPP_twaI2fSPnv0ELxsOP6aC1zECcPw8XUH2s_6dDqYSYMtOegkBmbCMfhOd5TFKAIJ-OjkLTIRY/s656/teaparty0001630763.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="656" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA0zaOMMXsdky3cGfBXbEIB7cdMDOtDd2agTgdIi0b9NS1h_OEYG6EmlHDJFJKllVPP_twaI2fSPnv0ELxsOP6aC1zECcPw8XUH2s_6dDqYSYMtOegkBmbCMfhOd5TFKAIJ-OjkLTIRY/w400-h399/teaparty0001630763.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The kit includes two sheets each of 5 double-sided designs. But you can also purchase the set of sheets on it's own. To see more of the items I used, check out the link below to all of my supplies.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq3gZLec5C2Z3YSDhtTGSqL2eMtC30vx4SAR9edBOGojiJTaY3kbbUSJ_H3lGvMI10e9ZGdYkHgWCglnzJJkPgmpbF5aebc81rxYboqoWbADXcVErHddB_jkPXzU5I0sTvLj5Kh0_RIM/s1535/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1535" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq3gZLec5C2Z3YSDhtTGSqL2eMtC30vx4SAR9edBOGojiJTaY3kbbUSJ_H3lGvMI10e9ZGdYkHgWCglnzJJkPgmpbF5aebc81rxYboqoWbADXcVErHddB_jkPXzU5I0sTvLj5Kh0_RIM/w640-h542/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a flip through of the entire book in order. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GlSoTQ1t-h3wVyiQCfQcxXTRXeUp9clLdPrR3sFIyJZKAc0007xZXTrzFEg5-_k7ya98PlP7XFn9CHDrz_mElhaXm321N6-ni2NPaxW6Ozllnp82ICBMZ0R1zLTunU7Jsnp-nbFPpAc/s1646/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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After I covered each chipboard shape with the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/alices-tea-party-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=290c0568f&_ss=r&variant=32778601496655">Alice's Tea Party 6x6 Paper Pad</a>, I went along one "page" at a time and picked out the image I liked that went well with the papers and fit perfectly to the "page".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_TevSZ3wZ4g55EQffPCBZe9VQ9bBx979Hkzsp68eWyW5e091eqWnFgddBtmAFaUlHQgWFBUMKAMUS2We5-mftgbt35ljGxm30tYBGIIY9EK3zO-BLZfQejx2GXR21oMQDNltCiE6GyA/s1497/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_TevSZ3wZ4g55EQffPCBZe9VQ9bBx979Hkzsp68eWyW5e091eqWnFgddBtmAFaUlHQgWFBUMKAMUS2We5-mftgbt35ljGxm30tYBGIIY9EK3zO-BLZfQejx2GXR21oMQDNltCiE6GyA/w572-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad29.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUBHszCR8bMXl7kx7xmDDLNEaGJu_vyeWXi3n-NSzs0fKSNqNyuy4gIRyb850X5hcO9iQYFOcJXvnNuV1ArUS4CSdYpRpjZ7JLeHfw-W6dK56M8_GIoQA55FTA6xGKkYR-HnS41fMG3o/s1581/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1581" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUBHszCR8bMXl7kx7xmDDLNEaGJu_vyeWXi3n-NSzs0fKSNqNyuy4gIRyb850X5hcO9iQYFOcJXvnNuV1ArUS4CSdYpRpjZ7JLeHfw-W6dK56M8_GIoQA55FTA6xGKkYR-HnS41fMG3o/w512-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad30.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2kykJebMbIhmplfDhPFm10Sjj_64AYY8b-JqniIrum4XvWzT4YUPTwbuPcjDH2-oEgacrY1sA3ptvhAm6qA-cp5lOE_67Lucht9TfjibVKoEB1j0PDTpElXd-ySyI7Ag7Hf0K7kCIztg/s1431/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1431" data-original-width="1397" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2kykJebMbIhmplfDhPFm10Sjj_64AYY8b-JqniIrum4XvWzT4YUPTwbuPcjDH2-oEgacrY1sA3ptvhAm6qA-cp5lOE_67Lucht9TfjibVKoEB1j0PDTpElXd-ySyI7Ag7Hf0K7kCIztg/w624-h640/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad31.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdTXwRvo9kOmzbljsllNHE8oiT46RcqZKT8Ec7d1a22pB3tgPC9Um-7jl-daN412oLLibMhKJlvsUR4FqCZpFuS0gYfn7YQuxS1atAPSggNvrd5Q9cqNKq4b1i_ot77xRP0aIVBLaQKw/s1584/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad27.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1262" data-original-width="1584" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdTXwRvo9kOmzbljsllNHE8oiT46RcqZKT8Ec7d1a22pB3tgPC9Um-7jl-daN412oLLibMhKJlvsUR4FqCZpFuS0gYfn7YQuxS1atAPSggNvrd5Q9cqNKq4b1i_ot77xRP0aIVBLaQKw/w640-h510/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad27.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210429RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTJpcUQEcnZKuY8ZhXjXajBwyFIVjtHA1pCUz-jVqMOmKhakhoxlrYKorZcLDNBdgxb6MazvKUGvBwGX3haXOuH4xaqnJ1JD8t_AbyvrAcT6uDYHVmyJki_rfMJkxghmZoSlWK4v2CzU/s1533/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1533" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTJpcUQEcnZKuY8ZhXjXajBwyFIVjtHA1pCUz-jVqMOmKhakhoxlrYKorZcLDNBdgxb6MazvKUGvBwGX3haXOuH4xaqnJ1JD8t_AbyvrAcT6uDYHVmyJki_rfMJkxghmZoSlWK4v2CzU/w640-h544/RhondaThomas_We%2527reAllMad28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you so much for paying me a visit. I hope this finds you all healthy and happy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda... </div><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-15126362587102085672021-03-24T09:00:00.001-04:002021-03-24T09:00:01.900-04:00Shall We Dance<p>I love this latest "<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/ephemera-queen-kit-march-2021?variant=39249435361359">Ephemera Queen Kit</a>" from Alpha Stamps. I am, and always will be, a sucker for anything inspired by Marie Antoinette. Not only does the kit include some gorgeous papers but it also contains one of my favorite collage sheets, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-french-ballet-costumes-collage-sheet?_pos=13&_sid=357fb8f06&_ss=r&variant=1456758390802">Mini French Ballet Costumes</a> and lots more!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy8Hn8AyqaATOKY1u-Tt63v0LYK5gWy3jmZJ35aadJCAogsUdt2eY_BYzdWln0YG_oRZi75vhY3OyrJfjm5s1TCSdGH_shcbDXbDYqzq7EimMPZEUephyFOm7lJ3HnvgDA-4GjuKmgqA/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="2048" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy8Hn8AyqaATOKY1u-Tt63v0LYK5gWy3jmZJ35aadJCAogsUdt2eY_BYzdWln0YG_oRZi75vhY3OyrJfjm5s1TCSdGH_shcbDXbDYqzq7EimMPZEUephyFOm7lJ3HnvgDA-4GjuKmgqA/w640-h612/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I decided that I wanted to view many of these beautiful dancers together and layered them within a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/6x6-arch-tunnel-book?_pos=11&_sid=98d9011ae&_ss=r&variant=29473395408975">6x6 Inch Tunnel Book</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95oxums3OZka00jByxDy6X5Dmpbt_ZDpx7JT6bsDUF-A8RS6Vq0_KjT9I89-qvVu46WBWBMsKJhpdYm5Jj06E6kaVKAbBp4aSFRmV25XKTuIIrDNQAqyp6SHs7vUU0ORdqBMO3Vf0dXU/s800/6x6-archtunnelbk_1264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="779" data-original-width="800" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95oxums3OZka00jByxDy6X5Dmpbt_ZDpx7JT6bsDUF-A8RS6Vq0_KjT9I89-qvVu46WBWBMsKJhpdYm5Jj06E6kaVKAbBp4aSFRmV25XKTuIIrDNQAqyp6SHs7vUU0ORdqBMO3Vf0dXU/w400-h390/6x6-archtunnelbk_1264.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9hXdx8q9fGOlUrvGe9swnrbEaUsQ70hyphenhyphenYqwmCFBkoJwThVpajlCaZgsNVlsBlMyqp6iQin_e74ZIuUW6ORfeUJfCSYRbHeZ2IC-pAzoInJBqoRoGdV5GSByoQljdwGPvCBlvw7kPcg0/s451/6x6-window_1266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9hXdx8q9fGOlUrvGe9swnrbEaUsQ70hyphenhyphenYqwmCFBkoJwThVpajlCaZgsNVlsBlMyqp6iQin_e74ZIuUW6ORfeUJfCSYRbHeZ2IC-pAzoInJBqoRoGdV5GSByoQljdwGPvCBlvw7kPcg0/w289-h400/6x6-window_1266.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyQDk5vMdNjINZEWqZOSYOqdKJWUz7py6TLYXkj3BRYeWVxp-dUgmamrOXHQInJrOHro_GGOKnJtN6oqmUGPw7MCud0qyPuP_UIHFOVdLt2UnreRac7IzhuMl0qBKmHUYvHWzp2Pa5Hg/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1876" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyQDk5vMdNjINZEWqZOSYOqdKJWUz7py6TLYXkj3BRYeWVxp-dUgmamrOXHQInJrOHro_GGOKnJtN6oqmUGPw7MCud0qyPuP_UIHFOVdLt2UnreRac7IzhuMl0qBKmHUYvHWzp2Pa5Hg/w586-h640/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance2.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I placed each dancer onto a piece of the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=ephemera*+queen*">Ephemera Queen Papers</a> and cut each one out with a sharp blade. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynV4E9mlrx3CMcYHcQkOp2rZKtNpi_MaRnKlvuwwwoLsYGUAYKZkr_zfe6W4p_Ft9xl8JbQwre2iv5kUB_3UCM_1p6MIDXLdsLmEHAFoPqQrlwrLQ-yUlqyxdhr3GbO5rFNLOHEQU2yI/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynV4E9mlrx3CMcYHcQkOp2rZKtNpi_MaRnKlvuwwwoLsYGUAYKZkr_zfe6W4p_Ft9xl8JbQwre2iv5kUB_3UCM_1p6MIDXLdsLmEHAFoPqQrlwrLQ-yUlqyxdhr3GbO5rFNLOHEQU2yI/w572-h640/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance5.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /></div>When I was ready to attach them to each layer of the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/6x6-arch-tunnel-book?_pos=11&_sid=4cefe2972&_ss=r&variant=29473395408975">6x6 Arch Tunnel Book</a>, I placed the tinniest dot of adhesive from an adhesive tape runner onto the back. This way, I was able to place each dancer and move them around until I liked the placement. Next, I placed a small amount of liquid glue onto the back of the dancer and set it permanently on the tunnel page.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbV4tkGGLE7WFRvIQn32likFENzOIz5GdtLxAd5A4neqUcBqctu69HyEmNpHyE-KMNIs0fpKjM_8mRscYK6Pl8u4yxwWS-7AyF38QCO4KCUHHL93PhKOhLd67O4vtyxiCDGdQ89FZhi8/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbV4tkGGLE7WFRvIQn32likFENzOIz5GdtLxAd5A4neqUcBqctu69HyEmNpHyE-KMNIs0fpKjM_8mRscYK6Pl8u4yxwWS-7AyF38QCO4KCUHHL93PhKOhLd67O4vtyxiCDGdQ89FZhi8/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After attaching the foam to the back of each page, I applied a touch of liquid glue on top of each section of foam. That way, I can still move each layer into place easily. Once the layers were in place, I left it laying flat on a table to dry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWCLvCWa5PObzJsHO_uPZglankMMDI8KSbK8M2AXnw2EtWZjVkJ1t3fUxc_2w6Cifqn2W5vOpyJm_YQplRN8aWEu04YOHx7k-9u5khbEGSZJTM8Gz1Vf_1Lu-ja8XGfS9pfrM2z8Uhgs/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="2048" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWCLvCWa5PObzJsHO_uPZglankMMDI8KSbK8M2AXnw2EtWZjVkJ1t3fUxc_2w6Cifqn2W5vOpyJm_YQplRN8aWEu04YOHx7k-9u5khbEGSZJTM8Gz1Vf_1Lu-ja8XGfS9pfrM2z8Uhgs/w534-h325/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance10.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each layer is a page, so you are able to create a book, or you can create more of a 3d project like I did, a shadow box of sorts. </div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Bn3lDaQjTFoSMrnMsc9oHBaEQ88qEExNYjMnH45eumwcCCZkBYDYews1ePnLPG1xj_R5zFMQSb3veBcUmkqC-cIUl53Vmdcxiq4n6a7mdwsE-rj3yDcFTfJ4SyW2E_evF8nchxiTJGQ/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Bn3lDaQjTFoSMrnMsc9oHBaEQ88qEExNYjMnH45eumwcCCZkBYDYews1ePnLPG1xj_R5zFMQSb3veBcUmkqC-cIUl53Vmdcxiq4n6a7mdwsE-rj3yDcFTfJ4SyW2E_evF8nchxiTJGQ/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then came the fun part, adding all of the elaborate details.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6YdaegRJYLKaTWiFayIlMPiXSKmlyD_SsXmbFuaUqxKoOOF9szLR3qGiuE8g03sPO0IXqWy6FcuqpkN6DNsf2G0poolmWoqxU57iVeGwmGfKA2bAsU1ET0dwu21TTakGDNWqLgqhaGo/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, you just have to make the back beautiful as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="704" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiim5jw7RhfeuESc_YeaNDa1UKcCGn4pz99szn7PMbs7NjmHK6gY1P7uKFX4az9QpmVru2BefDJ78Bpymd41MLU__giJmMs3rt0tUTxlqBwR4VcGYMVVeW1v1RDQLBRknmerCjY6g4zS34/w529-h704/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance9.jpg" width="529" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So now, it is time to dance and enjoy the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGNE85NdaCc4y1ot_3kV4TcnyBRJEq-2evTesWCfY1J7ncdNAqW_gwIKETqPpw0E8S5dhcwWkn_uBJ9LkGpCd2ALKLE5JR6ka0drR8G_gLYtqRYS_SFt9D2Wi_KKEd4OloT9H2MA04zc/s2048/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1601" height="682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGNE85NdaCc4y1ot_3kV4TcnyBRJEq-2evTesWCfY1J7ncdNAqW_gwIKETqPpw0E8S5dhcwWkn_uBJ9LkGpCd2ALKLE5JR6ka0drR8G_gLYtqRYS_SFt9D2Wi_KKEd4OloT9H2MA04zc/w538-h682/RhondaThomas_ShallWeDance8.jpg" width="538" /></a></div></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=210325RT*"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</span></b></a></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">I hope this finds you dancing and enjoying your day as well. Thanks for stopping by!</p><p>xoxo,</p><p>Rhonda...</p><p></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-37792170461822462922021-02-24T09:00:00.005-05:002021-02-24T12:43:16.505-05:00Star Filled Dreams<div class="separator"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It brings my spirit peace when I am creating, especially when it is a miniature space that I can get lost in. The latest kit from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> titled, "<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/lucky-star-kit-february-2021?variant=32873172107343">Lucky Star</a>" is put together to make the perfect creative escape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlA5SN3djNj8wr_KUw0K8FpFd3dChESDdRuY6Bco-AtKWA81gikIY0X8ozK8A5Yyjui4PHjWBOJKXAt_hyxb0mXtlclmoFl2WvCkmzSZEmpMoBECrkvEKHL7vcAZhQvkAmgyvrWkXHhw/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1565" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlA5SN3djNj8wr_KUw0K8FpFd3dChESDdRuY6Bco-AtKWA81gikIY0X8ozK8A5Yyjui4PHjWBOJKXAt_hyxb0mXtlclmoFl2WvCkmzSZEmpMoBECrkvEKHL7vcAZhQvkAmgyvrWkXHhw/w490-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams1.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I began with this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/square-half-scale-corner-room-box?_pos=8&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=12392024244303">Square Half Scale Corner Room Box</a>. After easily putting it together with a tad of glue, I gave it a light coat of white paint. I don't like to paint the chipboard too much because it might warp if I get it too wet. One thing that really helped in the design was how beautifully this set of <a href="http://alphastamps.com/blog/index.php/2021/01/31/new-lucky-star-kit-plus-more-new-items-sale-giveaway/">Lucky Star 12x12 Scrapbook Papers</a> are, it made it easy to put the room together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYA5F9EmT0NENygYFfkm92y1c7RbVcNjHX220sjTFEKAA8bXnXp3TVL4mG4_klSPwOMNWbE6LTO4cP8Zr2-YHG61oIFEeoJ_-1Sxteby8MQNsr24M6o9IbTLx7Or1Y85Lkai1OYv2GKg/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYA5F9EmT0NENygYFfkm92y1c7RbVcNjHX220sjTFEKAA8bXnXp3TVL4mG4_klSPwOMNWbE6LTO4cP8Zr2-YHG61oIFEeoJ_-1Sxteby8MQNsr24M6o9IbTLx7Or1Y85Lkai1OYv2GKg/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For my side table, I used an image from the<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-alchemy-half-sheet?_pos=6&_sid=285c03e05&_ss=r&variant=21470362763343"> Mini Alchemy Half Collage Sheet</a>. I also used a vintage cufflink as framed art.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyT1demY7xtwi9MpiKe1mbAIBKjc3QOFCOoZYYdE_KCix9PdxGr6UAlhdZmL1-R9fXQikLT035LAGg3YuSFzNX72I9Rgv99acj1QtbRdEsoTkiApOmy3j9cjq_LAh3j_kz9F7eyFAwVw/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyT1demY7xtwi9MpiKe1mbAIBKjc3QOFCOoZYYdE_KCix9PdxGr6UAlhdZmL1-R9fXQikLT035LAGg3YuSFzNX72I9Rgv99acj1QtbRdEsoTkiApOmy3j9cjq_LAh3j_kz9F7eyFAwVw/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IosnESOrtDjvEEIlz_cTFwkPRlObGJK5busJjVytq7h1nq3msQb3EJZFVGon6w9zl7jufFvby4x-JSnIfCpTDvfuKIkL2UaH87-l8Tp5O5R7xCZOvu1BDovxnHV3Q6e6Ui5NgvhNqGU/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1796" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IosnESOrtDjvEEIlz_cTFwkPRlObGJK5busJjVytq7h1nq3msQb3EJZFVGon6w9zl7jufFvby4x-JSnIfCpTDvfuKIkL2UaH87-l8Tp5O5R7xCZOvu1BDovxnHV3Q6e6Ui5NgvhNqGU/w562-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams5.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMD6KDmpp5Plg8hugyC0hYcjk-mQI-Qm6Yb8r9piSugUF8CHJIsWlruV2yL_V2vZIlT8t6QLqhvz79k8LiDjkw3vV6ODR25oqXFYQhuL3Ov_o0VydlUHdWPgUupqZwTPJKnt7iUroiJE/s1901/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="1651" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMD6KDmpp5Plg8hugyC0hYcjk-mQI-Qm6Yb8r9piSugUF8CHJIsWlruV2yL_V2vZIlT8t6QLqhvz79k8LiDjkw3vV6ODR25oqXFYQhuL3Ov_o0VydlUHdWPgUupqZwTPJKnt7iUroiJE/w556-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams6.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/lucky-star-crescent-scrapbook-paper?_pos=2&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=32835644489807">Lucky Star Crescent 12x12 Scrapbook Paper</a> is the perfect choice for the walls of my room. The detail is gorgeous, and I traced over the outside of the moon with a sharp colored pencil, to make the edges jump out even more. Then I added some bling. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit9QuWjHhFwd07TmAiXgaTy6nE4rh5xt5X7mojEfeCfptK6mtB4biQai2li8oTZC8N9izGgHHqp18hihxax2gM7TwkllfNNQDXYHg1MQZmY817PEQkenaSCf0CTyrRIKbp-NuRusRhzI/w568-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams8.jpg" width="568" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/lucky-star-nova-scrapbook-paper?_pos=9&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=32835651600463">Lucky Star Nova 12x12 Scrapbook Paper</a> was my choice for the floor because it had a trimmed edge which was perfect for a "carpet". I trimmed the opposite edge off and added it for the second corner of my floor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9wY098XxOV0SDK17Ee27j05p92gosuJoFQhy7LhX-WOG3tNMdHj-tkCP1aNbp5HjnrK32T_2InHFVo2nvT13cuHO7Y7Rbcww_r7zqaKwQ7eReqQXY2lDFoY8O-q6OgMhNaGp6cQFu3k/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1245" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9wY098XxOV0SDK17Ee27j05p92gosuJoFQhy7LhX-WOG3tNMdHj-tkCP1aNbp5HjnrK32T_2InHFVo2nvT13cuHO7Y7Rbcww_r7zqaKwQ7eReqQXY2lDFoY8O-q6OgMhNaGp6cQFu3k/w390-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams7.jpg" width="390" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am in love with this new <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/cobalt-blue-german-glass-glitter?_pos=7&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=32874608492623" style="text-align: center;">Cobalt Blue German Glass Glitter</a>. It's so mysterious and rich in color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-y0CGjCbEe2NVBKmaE96FI-PZWc70AiN-vHfdM_Qk_OiNI42_lTIaODl7ABe34YMQpXVacg0jupZymu-N5jRx6b_Xbl7P2SGrmqrQAbU2SslqLAsWKZxxkFVZPG4kO5BH-O5kOPxj0b8/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="2048" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-y0CGjCbEe2NVBKmaE96FI-PZWc70AiN-vHfdM_Qk_OiNI42_lTIaODl7ABe34YMQpXVacg0jupZymu-N5jRx6b_Xbl7P2SGrmqrQAbU2SslqLAsWKZxxkFVZPG4kO5BH-O5kOPxj0b8/w640-h574/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/1-24-bed-standard?_pos=12&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=12317038739535">1:24 Bed Standard</a> was super easy to create. Again, after gluing it together I added a tad of white paint. To make the bedspread, I simply cut off the amount of paper to "reach the floor" and kept the trim on the top that shows what the other side of the paper has on it. It made for a perfect fold over on the bed spread. Next, I shaped the paper over the bed and made a scalloped trim with some shaped scissors. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWZbAcGhSpZ4xnPCz4A34p1fgVi1_LQ4S_Q1247qpMu9lgNhKAAxgFsJxpO45JL9QCk1ItusvRmLnn8LwcOwAoJBgfAwE1T1PksBZqdJWxVC32HHR85XmoNKoYtTKnK5gK7wtp7V-zWg/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWZbAcGhSpZ4xnPCz4A34p1fgVi1_LQ4S_Q1247qpMu9lgNhKAAxgFsJxpO45JL9QCk1ItusvRmLnn8LwcOwAoJBgfAwE1T1PksBZqdJWxVC32HHR85XmoNKoYtTKnK5gK7wtp7V-zWg/w554-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams10.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For the pillow, I used the exact same cut of trimmed paper and and folded the paper twice, to make a pocket of sorts. I added glue on only one edge of the pillow and tucked some trimmed cotton pads into the opening. I really love the end result.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw4sMBHWemN3rA_uppO_XjHsLEkI1nho-oggOBYNTsKZJYfq8SYUIkcjPBR8Jhq4Tl-QKKpK9V-0KHLE14V4Km2Z_pEBoS5xWhaupyzlD2wCBJk89hlSudP2t_31y1zrQG66Ni2YEqzA/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw4sMBHWemN3rA_uppO_XjHsLEkI1nho-oggOBYNTsKZJYfq8SYUIkcjPBR8Jhq4Tl-QKKpK9V-0KHLE14V4Km2Z_pEBoS5xWhaupyzlD2wCBJk89hlSudP2t_31y1zrQG66Ni2YEqzA/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams12.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/lucky-star-orion-scrapbook-paper?_pos=1&_sid=a137877f6&_ss=r&variant=32835648192591">Lucky Star Orion 12x12 Scrapbook Paper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now if I could only shrink and have a weekend away in this cozy little room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wTOoTpLFAWY_NJYe318n9rSwao8ex_ENxT5cII3LFSC_nUNNiH1XcT0v6JlDRL_fugtFMw0BmwIy8WTlDhP7NOEALoGI-sw1tBkY3VpLef79AtkNdP7-Rd51zAQyayuX-_JS7Wk32vk/s2048/IMG_5352.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1840" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wTOoTpLFAWY_NJYe318n9rSwao8ex_ENxT5cII3LFSC_nUNNiH1XcT0v6JlDRL_fugtFMw0BmwIy8WTlDhP7NOEALoGI-sw1tBkY3VpLef79AtkNdP7-Rd51zAQyayuX-_JS7Wk32vk/w576-h640/IMG_5352.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=2102225RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17C6CCLGDAlfz0vbqkXUe74AnBYnZ4uSKY0WXQINNb2kDgwCYdgTviHwxOjmaN0udm3IBCJMnVb7H0-GR_l4ylcFM-Uxg0mctHrDUZxf_q05GM-Kh4v5dqc2wXk1AGxSU3CeN64U_BKo/s2048/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1493" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17C6CCLGDAlfz0vbqkXUe74AnBYnZ4uSKY0WXQINNb2kDgwCYdgTviHwxOjmaN0udm3IBCJMnVb7H0-GR_l4ylcFM-Uxg0mctHrDUZxf_q05GM-Kh4v5dqc2wXk1AGxSU3CeN64U_BKo/w466-h640/RhondaThomas_StarFilledDreams2.jpg" width="466" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Hope this finds you all healthy, happy, and in a good mental place!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><br />Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-60880592091337895212020-12-12T09:00:00.001-05:002020-12-12T09:00:03.572-05:00Keep On Truckin' Santa<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TtMLbXGZOjCIMrXg5PcaULWcJP0DA4kFKWETz8jInYAul3VQDR3vEcHNnKwAhyphenhyphen4SwYedTp25Vs3ZOEZoNWLdX4a2B4T9OCSvAESWVhIiJ7Dc4fQSeNq94QsfMT8ewpcoFV28ZummeDI/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TtMLbXGZOjCIMrXg5PcaULWcJP0DA4kFKWETz8jInYAul3VQDR3vEcHNnKwAhyphenhyphen4SwYedTp25Vs3ZOEZoNWLdX4a2B4T9OCSvAESWVhIiJ7Dc4fQSeNq94QsfMT8ewpcoFV28ZummeDI/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a year it has been! Life is so different and I would never have believed that things would be as they are now, if you had told me last year at this time it would be this way. But just like Santa, you gotta "Keep On Truckin".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_UF6XTMovu_UKnZJJ2VS5dXZiT2phe-5Ku2OpU5wdwtLVrQ3uld9ZrBj8QBa9M298R-1Mpr7XGdQMX_wQ9iqbF3wmEYsXCbjTpjaxfRcMzsTLp-LvbIU0rl57atfdQMDMWzVwGUgIQI/s1757/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="1757" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_UF6XTMovu_UKnZJJ2VS5dXZiT2phe-5Ku2OpU5wdwtLVrQ3uld9ZrBj8QBa9M298R-1Mpr7XGdQMX_wQ9iqbF3wmEYsXCbjTpjaxfRcMzsTLp-LvbIU0rl57atfdQMDMWzVwGUgIQI/w640-h490/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just love this cute little <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/vintage-truck-ornament?_pos=9&_sid=a26891191&_ss=r&variant=32677195350095">Vintage Truck Ornament</a>. Especially living in the south. I've always wanted an old pickup truck, like that one Bella has in the Twilight movies. And the ornament is a two piece set, with the outer most piece having a little window for Santa to peek through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66DctpIQi2cvZmZaWR78PJifKD_F_aJEsZgGJJT1KjlAHtfLsCbk3XTfbVSGWod5PUqLqTO0O2fuFz8qLJVf5mLxIcdP3eoOszeTwLUjJlLV927Isf_oWEU9PnsKXQ6Wa60fq-tXAsY0/s800/truck_2943.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="800" height="581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66DctpIQi2cvZmZaWR78PJifKD_F_aJEsZgGJJT1KjlAHtfLsCbk3XTfbVSGWod5PUqLqTO0O2fuFz8qLJVf5mLxIcdP3eoOszeTwLUjJlLV927Isf_oWEU9PnsKXQ6Wa60fq-tXAsY0/w640-h581/truck_2943.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0_r7kPJku27JW8IR_Ohv-ou_Bc3kGMgRHSVhk7c_ZOPZS73dC5agp9BpPcM4c53IvekFWjTO415Zh1HghM_xTRWeqzGgsDpLu5nycv3lMHV5ZihSky_PbREhqEuGjSkgM_DuuXA7LYs/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="2048" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0_r7kPJku27JW8IR_Ohv-ou_Bc3kGMgRHSVhk7c_ZOPZS73dC5agp9BpPcM4c53IvekFWjTO415Zh1HghM_xTRWeqzGgsDpLu5nycv3lMHV5ZihSky_PbREhqEuGjSkgM_DuuXA7LYs/w640-h470/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used two of the solid truck ornament pieces along with a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/truck-bed-bagatelle-box?_pos=8&_sid=a26891191&_ss=r&variant=32677212061775">Truck Bed Bagatelle Box</a> to make this little pickup. It's all ready to be stuffed with mini gifts for Santa to deliver. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP_zSo4lb_5tnM0S1lGAYBIS_LTuaE8BalmApTPHDPffPeG25el_Vzpsrfd3_lat52-c_2ocR5TydtexAgotttYAnGypSQNHbphNw1sQgYH78O3sWFc15P53FOcnhpa8r4tb8GjDr_Ko/s800/truckwbed_2951_6f95e69e-0b47-463f-b8dc-1ebbc1785cea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="800" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP_zSo4lb_5tnM0S1lGAYBIS_LTuaE8BalmApTPHDPffPeG25el_Vzpsrfd3_lat52-c_2ocR5TydtexAgotttYAnGypSQNHbphNw1sQgYH78O3sWFc15P53FOcnhpa8r4tb8GjDr_Ko/w640-h588/truckwbed_2951_6f95e69e-0b47-463f-b8dc-1ebbc1785cea.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The papers from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/hello-christmas-6x6-paper-pad?variant=32329939058767">Hello Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad</a> are perfect for this ornament. Some warm "flannel", and even some little scenes with trucks. Too cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMpJRM5P4b16p7nKQD-VvCEKj612_nXvOYgAGaFlLrp7we2FQ1J9DCysFkNw8aLenivUspHAVhZ8asqsr_mQcNLHbJtpnqf56UxxPCKHEXC953GOahHnMuxdFTW03UFy5OF1PMl6p3ko/s364/helloxmas0001589428med.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMpJRM5P4b16p7nKQD-VvCEKj612_nXvOYgAGaFlLrp7we2FQ1J9DCysFkNw8aLenivUspHAVhZ8asqsr_mQcNLHbJtpnqf56UxxPCKHEXC953GOahHnMuxdFTW03UFy5OF1PMl6p3ko/w400-h400/helloxmas0001589428med.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Wc6amAbaMIYL3I2YGaP5Ov4IkFVs90bvbW6VLyjFegq2tuPtMNxNX6KiqYNZubfcEAdbsJ-BlRa-NpweRlooOaOUdf88rAnVXVHkUddPftMD4rdSitiH7AIoQ1ICmHAI8nFo5b5MgD0/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Wc6amAbaMIYL3I2YGaP5Ov4IkFVs90bvbW6VLyjFegq2tuPtMNxNX6KiqYNZubfcEAdbsJ-BlRa-NpweRlooOaOUdf88rAnVXVHkUddPftMD4rdSitiH7AIoQ1ICmHAI8nFo5b5MgD0/w640-h456/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I trimmed the door off of the second piece of the ornament to make the door more dimensional and to also give Santa a view of his driver's side mirror. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YzUxuMMS7fQq_UV038DXaOWBwP4758r5DKEV47Kf_s4aksjZTu7fxaAtmUm-NwJMWjGs1yLfx4VVy2MAXBriFbcoMNlr3Mc8Ip4yxq9ylytQy_cz5t_cDEK5YDx1VO1cWQDYfNIil_Y/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="2048" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YzUxuMMS7fQq_UV038DXaOWBwP4758r5DKEV47Kf_s4aksjZTu7fxaAtmUm-NwJMWjGs1yLfx4VVy2MAXBriFbcoMNlr3Mc8Ip4yxq9ylytQy_cz5t_cDEK5YDx1VO1cWQDYfNIil_Y/w640-h446/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JmhhRBZou2h9gSyG8JemZkaAu6HJSo5bywnDTQZ282BsVzceRMCoYGcKA3or9uHa9ojWXrKhBfrIj8o93qfcgtz-6U3v_jIMCPhgyBkDiOIWllyNCh7NQMskAvZo72yUQnAvALujub8/s1845/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1845" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JmhhRBZou2h9gSyG8JemZkaAu6HJSo5bywnDTQZ282BsVzceRMCoYGcKA3or9uHa9ojWXrKhBfrIj8o93qfcgtz-6U3v_jIMCPhgyBkDiOIWllyNCh7NQMskAvZo72yUQnAvALujub8/w640-h390/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Be sure to check out my<a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=201213RT*"> Alpha Stamps Supply list</a> to find all of the many goodies packed in the truck bed and decorating the truck. So festive, and so much to choose from. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN6mPQZ4yN5DZA7NTO9QLfa1kA0v_M6j8KpL2sHxXcTnxD4bm9KkTo1RXzPXIsyYfCWpQ_tXLzML7nHpD5FjNWc7QbpOoQRKVoed2jV9YuJhtjbqaOfus1tcdxxW1VsGogtP4RNqIzVU/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="2048" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdN6mPQZ4yN5DZA7NTO9QLfa1kA0v_M6j8KpL2sHxXcTnxD4bm9KkTo1RXzPXIsyYfCWpQ_tXLzML7nHpD5FjNWc7QbpOoQRKVoed2jV9YuJhtjbqaOfus1tcdxxW1VsGogtP4RNqIzVU/w640-h404/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieswP_ihQzSmFjnWMPdQM9005K_cntegyFW9RTNE_OF9Wojs-VBOajRkNnZX1Xuu9ZaB2_GrayL5VKytJIrNvC0sLOedEoqBKDJCDxGMOkomT3YkPaNiEMHHTEXTTPfKVtFzxIUossRbw/s2048/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2048" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieswP_ihQzSmFjnWMPdQM9005K_cntegyFW9RTNE_OF9Wojs-VBOajRkNnZX1Xuu9ZaB2_GrayL5VKytJIrNvC0sLOedEoqBKDJCDxGMOkomT3YkPaNiEMHHTEXTTPfKVtFzxIUossRbw/w640-h506/RhondaThomas_KeepOnTruckinSanta6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=201213RT*"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</span></b></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-soVkYS_P9MpL9wXaEmakR-4XOFsbOjgZBueBhKnelXzcyhCZNNAsbCVllVEPmKflT-Q5kKY0dhab9Z3BiQalFZrYqrIuFOyRZNdAb4M3qhHrCpt0e5u7w9g4065ireS0ljVjsg9-tY/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1496" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-soVkYS_P9MpL9wXaEmakR-4XOFsbOjgZBueBhKnelXzcyhCZNNAsbCVllVEPmKflT-Q5kKY0dhab9Z3BiQalFZrYqrIuFOyRZNdAb4M3qhHrCpt0e5u7w9g4065ireS0ljVjsg9-tY/w468-h640/1.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wish to you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and lots of love and good health! Thanks for visiting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-69927448692279226892020-11-28T09:00:00.001-05:002020-11-28T09:00:03.752-05:00Cozy Ornaments and Tradition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7K4wbRm_XlOjiPfZdgNwdVHBpQnDSenbo3FIRTpyBJpCCO8E3bQtPjAeCdRLUoxgYc6OyxdCA6BC3yDqBjtm-eS0kdgmX281YmKRJNhko2ayA2Ww1FoqhYXkroUNN_xdrThHhdAd4KUQ/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1435" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7K4wbRm_XlOjiPfZdgNwdVHBpQnDSenbo3FIRTpyBJpCCO8E3bQtPjAeCdRLUoxgYc6OyxdCA6BC3yDqBjtm-eS0kdgmX281YmKRJNhko2ayA2Ww1FoqhYXkroUNN_xdrThHhdAd4KUQ/w640-h448/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's time for the Holidays, and that means I have something fun to make from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. It feels like tradition now, after being on the Design Team for all of these years and putting out all of the decorations from Holidays past. Each one brings back a memory from the year it was made, and with my girls growing so fast (now 18 and 16), it is nice to have flashes from when they were younger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGmabVIGpS3EF9MJOCrML-ImSUGo2Kg7KEC7pDq1r_HK9v5Ny6eMwPD2W2pE1KpErlV9MlypvBjhDzVnx4ahXNZmaILxgt9MR738yw7K8ju2ZopWGuhhGIpFaPc111UJG4NpJCCu5V2c/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2048" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGmabVIGpS3EF9MJOCrML-ImSUGo2Kg7KEC7pDq1r_HK9v5Ny6eMwPD2W2pE1KpErlV9MlypvBjhDzVnx4ahXNZmaILxgt9MR738yw7K8ju2ZopWGuhhGIpFaPc111UJG4NpJCCu5V2c/w640-h468/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Each ornament started with a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/wood-christmas-ornament-back?_pos=6&_sid=6da3361c3&_ss=r&variant=31188007747663">Wood Christmas Ornament Back</a> and was covered with a holiday paper. The first two ornaments were made using the Snowflake Doily Set. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjpd9DcJkFRqMc9XExgdkAUBxKieVeGTKayArubkz5LRN1DOky6bwfulsWV5654Xp3zhb9PodVCVcvlbJP-Vk9NelnAzVf-7dllioVCZtYQFIfAiljmNtqkWCYsJbrO0Tux8rAmb77eY/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1945" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjpd9DcJkFRqMc9XExgdkAUBxKieVeGTKayArubkz5LRN1DOky6bwfulsWV5654Xp3zhb9PodVCVcvlbJP-Vk9NelnAzVf-7dllioVCZtYQFIfAiljmNtqkWCYsJbrO0Tux8rAmb77eY/w608-h640/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments4.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't have to add anything to the doily, with it having so much wonderful detail. They really make the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/2-inch-german-fir-trees?_pos=1&_sid=6da3361c3&_ss=r&variant=32677492817999">German Fir Tree</a> and precious deer from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/holiday-ornament-figures-collage-sheet?_pos=7&_sid=6da3361c3&_ss=r&variant=31164886122575">Holiday Ornament Figures Collage Sheet</a> pop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfhyGioBdWS4HNv53gBjMqju10yJIynkA2b4rmXH382EjtpeXI-jpl3xF7lO_GEgalOSJkrAqWVkXZhiHgaQbf-OTfIPPB6aEd9OIueG73cxs3sYEYiBTRjOEmRN057KeAT5FmgSaDss/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1701" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfhyGioBdWS4HNv53gBjMqju10yJIynkA2b4rmXH382EjtpeXI-jpl3xF7lO_GEgalOSJkrAqWVkXZhiHgaQbf-OTfIPPB6aEd9OIueG73cxs3sYEYiBTRjOEmRN057KeAT5FmgSaDss/w532-h640/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments6.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next ornament I am actually kind of proud of. The idea popped into my head to use small rolls of paper from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/hello-christmas-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=4&_sid=6da3361c3&_ss=r&variant=32329939058767">Hello Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad</a>. I love the cozy "feel" of the designs. I used a square paper punch and then rolled each paper cut around a pencil to form the curve. Just a pin drop of glue helped to hold each curve together. After gluing the curves to the ornament, I added a vintage earring to the center and love how the ornament turned out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIlG5mWZbqa1hfqepR2DeXV8qwxTQhLuRaY3KJZWly2muxPg65EVvBAufnMMG_5TXc9w8G_YehNlJPj5v4tj2r4jYeiy6FJMn4As5nGXWdmuhxMnwNf5Qyuw1tfVwNz_vT3G3XPxf10M/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="2048" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIlG5mWZbqa1hfqepR2DeXV8qwxTQhLuRaY3KJZWly2muxPg65EVvBAufnMMG_5TXc9w8G_YehNlJPj5v4tj2r4jYeiy6FJMn4As5nGXWdmuhxMnwNf5Qyuw1tfVwNz_vT3G3XPxf10M/w640-h604/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5jda0PtKWigWh2E-jy-YM_tQmVelW5nPvamZHZucYOghD8zgkG3mFCO1_fhN9G3LZMfqY_ON48eOSrxVoHc6CzSiuoyONIGMxjaOXf62QZhqvil5moRpcJJhBGHcwWZ3CwhekEXn9Ts/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1713" data-original-width="2048" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5jda0PtKWigWh2E-jy-YM_tQmVelW5nPvamZHZucYOghD8zgkG3mFCO1_fhN9G3LZMfqY_ON48eOSrxVoHc6CzSiuoyONIGMxjaOXf62QZhqvil5moRpcJJhBGHcwWZ3CwhekEXn9Ts/w640-h536/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=201129RT*">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG70kQjaSvF1m4KvtwZwV6_hnlJ3QNc81yELRyhgMOOYS5wo3HgRrRhjXGP14dSXpbunnSa6Q7z4IEQjN9SU3OBWDDMbZJ3Z8xSffbGmU94KpCYK-ixlZpguyGaXnls4dH_jSmfGinO8E/s2048/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG70kQjaSvF1m4KvtwZwV6_hnlJ3QNc81yELRyhgMOOYS5wo3HgRrRhjXGP14dSXpbunnSa6Q7z4IEQjN9SU3OBWDDMbZJ3Z8xSffbGmU94KpCYK-ixlZpguyGaXnls4dH_jSmfGinO8E/w640-h442/RhondaThomas_CozyOrnaments7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It's been a crazy year for us all, but it was still filled with happy memories and many blessings. I hope it has been the same for you. Thanks for visiting and may you be filled with cozy warmth and much love this Holiday Season!</p><p>xoxo</p><p>Rhonda...</p><p></p>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-41902073971814356192020-10-17T09:00:00.001-04:002020-10-17T09:00:03.083-04:00Welcome To My Carnival<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRISuS47TR3JgNLGVKmDHhfoIt7KjwOnh2TT1KOeaKs-v4MSI6EmneLtebCkAV6or_ikM7oRKUQGIOIF0Qqpmtbb6eRqYWmmIzZkHOExYWHe_iyNwocSKGepqwnpb35AXoeXT6k1A1eCo/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1707" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRISuS47TR3JgNLGVKmDHhfoIt7KjwOnh2TT1KOeaKs-v4MSI6EmneLtebCkAV6or_ikM7oRKUQGIOIF0Qqpmtbb6eRqYWmmIzZkHOExYWHe_iyNwocSKGepqwnpb35AXoeXT6k1A1eCo/w534-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival3.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to my Carnival of precious black cats, a talented and beautiful fortune teller, treat bags and games galore and some festive décor. I feel like I should become Beetlejuice, and shrink down into my little created world. Oh how fun that would be!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i0VSsK37-GUcGiJJ5TdHoRG19C71cOH16yaIBSdNRNoWqBjty71InjX19mFlidTKSwTzdqiJaRQ0tdGBlRgEb4kAyf25I5lfP3ehGSVAYLr6UD0rvb8jgeX6ePimvezfk_rsZ1darOs/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1634" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8i0VSsK37-GUcGiJJ5TdHoRG19C71cOH16yaIBSdNRNoWqBjty71InjX19mFlidTKSwTzdqiJaRQ0tdGBlRgEb4kAyf25I5lfP3ehGSVAYLr6UD0rvb8jgeX6ePimvezfk_rsZ1darOs/w510-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival1.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started out with some fun items from this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/halloween-market-kit-october-2020?_pos=25&_sid=3965b927e&_ss=r&variant=32615730315343">Halloween Market Kit</a> over at <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. As you can see below, there are a lot of Spooktacular items to choose from.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw__r7DmLV1586l05PU90ORk6K21QVzmqLZyojPXpuEiD0w_kQg5ZHEWCpKWQsbOFtiGNtan-c_tc1XIaAHzPR_wI1BzgvGYpn158lZkYB5EU4_RXRxQamZtdDcS7x_9fCw4JMh67uSmk/s895/kitmain_2818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw__r7DmLV1586l05PU90ORk6K21QVzmqLZyojPXpuEiD0w_kQg5ZHEWCpKWQsbOFtiGNtan-c_tc1XIaAHzPR_wI1BzgvGYpn158lZkYB5EU4_RXRxQamZtdDcS7x_9fCw4JMh67uSmk/w501-h640/kitmain_2818.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/market-stall-pop-up-card?_pos=16&_sid=19ff2607b&_ss=r&variant=32602671382607">Market Stall Pop Up Card</a> actually folds down into a card with a fabulous black envelope to pop it into. Unless you make it super chunky, like I did. But mine will remain up throughout the year with all of my other handmade treasures in my studio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYDXF50xcV4aJZAWtwsgYB-ggrJuKWkKVDL8zD45uiyuDBlylFWW3tsJZKmr2jjMVraNMGXX_4zKFuI22NjievbBg0OoGtq4Zilg6nUDsRuHyL3oIoZpAVzDvniDCar9QvsprIdBKja8/s800/lgenv_2813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="800" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYDXF50xcV4aJZAWtwsgYB-ggrJuKWkKVDL8zD45uiyuDBlylFWW3tsJZKmr2jjMVraNMGXX_4zKFuI22NjievbBg0OoGtq4Zilg6nUDsRuHyL3oIoZpAVzDvniDCar9QvsprIdBKja8/w400-h371/lgenv_2813.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3gDi8Uaxp4zKKa8mrlg7FXBQ8TDppeWJQ7798wkADrYeR747CSnbcFTFnGgAtHVN8XQNwz0mXXgZT5rRVGEd26PCQlcOAlcB3FR0hvfeLtzeT8dKTipdBBjOe4S9RNwej-cL93lulhg/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3gDi8Uaxp4zKKa8mrlg7FXBQ8TDppeWJQ7798wkADrYeR747CSnbcFTFnGgAtHVN8XQNwz0mXXgZT5rRVGEd26PCQlcOAlcB3FR0hvfeLtzeT8dKTipdBBjOe4S9RNwej-cL93lulhg/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's hard to believe that so many of these items started out as a flat piece of paper. But the designs are so fabulous and easy to just cut and fold together in no time at all. AND two are included in this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/halloween-market-kit-october-2020?_pos=25&_sid=3965b927e&_ss=r&variant=32615730315343">Halloween Market Kit</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7zq_EkWWhxlKVq8KfwwW49BrTuZwb_359VETC9zlvlpr0w8SKTCAj9-GrB4b9WkCG3QnBUn5zP97LM4_YjKB8jlrfZWDjo9OCXlr-hUQAos64lf0-AH8zCI_pqkN4L_iJF5AVKi2k-k/s364/Retro-Halloween-Bags-1919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7zq_EkWWhxlKVq8KfwwW49BrTuZwb_359VETC9zlvlpr0w8SKTCAj9-GrB4b9WkCG3QnBUn5zP97LM4_YjKB8jlrfZWDjo9OCXlr-hUQAos64lf0-AH8zCI_pqkN4L_iJF5AVKi2k-k/w400-h400/Retro-Halloween-Bags-1919.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made this cute <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-resin-wheelbarrow?_pos=2&_sid=1f6904abf&_ss=r&variant=32596398080079">Mini Resin Wheelbarrow</a> and a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-creepy-signpost?_pos=7&_sid=1f6904abf&_ss=r&variant=32602672988239">Mini Creepy Sign Post</a>, to help my visitors to know where they are going, lol. I highly recommend a visit to the Black Cat Bog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqXUadAEZGKESw9UWc5KQJa6lHskmiL4jMI45UYpG8L3g9Np5qU-Qqe6viJe-mxfbkrEIoJ_xJLeFqkf0CBqaJr2hQ03tbTZ-ugCyVtaCAcnghiG_ZFD6LG6Jd7zI8UUUSgphi2QVhoY/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1305" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqXUadAEZGKESw9UWc5KQJa6lHskmiL4jMI45UYpG8L3g9Np5qU-Qqe6viJe-mxfbkrEIoJ_xJLeFqkf0CBqaJr2hQ03tbTZ-ugCyVtaCAcnghiG_ZFD6LG6Jd7zI8UUUSgphi2QVhoY/w408-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival11.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0Si7912ilgQ_89VIQw5kplukbDIyxwHMwtIt_s2pE1VuM1pmg_VHDwxEzgBSQ6TrJg2pZbuP1LFJxy2lazWodofT3OXcqhjKCfybIRXllcxE67QnlG4xIwh7OaiJKKNAX03Ru34IZSI/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0Si7912ilgQ_89VIQw5kplukbDIyxwHMwtIt_s2pE1VuM1pmg_VHDwxEzgBSQ6TrJg2pZbuP1LFJxy2lazWodofT3OXcqhjKCfybIRXllcxE67QnlG4xIwh7OaiJKKNAX03Ru34IZSI/w518-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival8.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Feel free to get your fortune told, and please remember, only ONE goody bag per person. Other wise, those tiny <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/black-creepy-critters-shape-set?_pos=24&_sid=1f6904abf&_ss=r&variant=12415244894287">rats</a> are going to "rat" on you and nibble at your toes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUiuQA3ZkkMNmC_yQpg7DOvmDEBJFPvjGj48fdJRvnSqafCqqpA35xKr4FpCuez9Eqyik0H8m5rNnWMDIArCVN87iyeMW_ads3wH-GfqZE2QODyj5aY5VKqtCTU5EgoCoPOEnjOLXIgM/s2048/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUiuQA3ZkkMNmC_yQpg7DOvmDEBJFPvjGj48fdJRvnSqafCqqpA35xKr4FpCuez9Eqyik0H8m5rNnWMDIArCVN87iyeMW_ads3wH-GfqZE2QODyj5aY5VKqtCTU5EgoCoPOEnjOLXIgM/w592-h640/RhondaThomas_WelcomeToMyCarnival7.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</span></b></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to leave my carnival a raving review for other families to find and enjoy! A great place for kids and cats of all ages!</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>Rhonda...</div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-73471840197993294562020-09-30T20:18:00.001-04:002020-09-30T20:42:07.201-04:00Vanity Through The Years<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I so enjoy making miniature scenes full of mini, detailed items. When I got the urge to make a double sided vanity, it was simple to fill it up with some of my favorite collage sheets and cool items from <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffvWnAEVFbwHNfAHucZ_zyybSwnLbMd-0ZDJzQqvrJ7IlO36nqE58zDND9yrltB_Jd7CoHuLtHKSj9wC_sfoCikakufeTqIxjB5vsjaWzbYPWHThaKZ667BbONnGCRWX6Ldad7Fv8kYk/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffvWnAEVFbwHNfAHucZ_zyybSwnLbMd-0ZDJzQqvrJ7IlO36nqE58zDND9yrltB_Jd7CoHuLtHKSj9wC_sfoCikakufeTqIxjB5vsjaWzbYPWHThaKZ667BbONnGCRWX6Ldad7Fv8kYk/w488-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime2.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On one side of the vanity, we see a young woman, flawless skin and beauty abound. It looks like she has some beautiful heirlooms and is also getting that desire to care for her skin and maintain her youth. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26Y4bVXBaujs24FRBj6vSsb6e1Oo2EWe7UG_B2eSoxp1lX_NvXuYALUMHwBTiD4Yu-64biuzeTUCnkmsTD16ngqucKPQr2i_r2S-ft-6nyvCp8wYeLqdM65fbweNjp3RfrY4KhDTGJhU/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26Y4bVXBaujs24FRBj6vSsb6e1Oo2EWe7UG_B2eSoxp1lX_NvXuYALUMHwBTiD4Yu-64biuzeTUCnkmsTD16ngqucKPQr2i_r2S-ft-6nyvCp8wYeLqdM65fbweNjp3RfrY4KhDTGJhU/w464-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime9.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the opposite side, we see the same beauty, but now older, wiser and hopefully not giving a (choose your word) what anyone thinks about her. But with all of the potions and bottles she has, I doubt that is the case. But I for one can relate and am hoping to one day not give a (choose your word) what anyone thinks. Unfortunately, I am my hardest critic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA184JVORBX-Ak8hbuTdF0zr_QqTygVKsMDxN_Gg559ykXXVMleEiv-8T9iVyv5Xxzz5UjwS005G6Y3UA98FY5HF6laU8sxG6Ean0tsf6M9-O8Itu2OlmNMGyXu7C1w-IfKuAtQg4JIU/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1455" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA184JVORBX-Ak8hbuTdF0zr_QqTygVKsMDxN_Gg559ykXXVMleEiv-8T9iVyv5Xxzz5UjwS005G6Y3UA98FY5HF6laU8sxG6Ean0tsf6M9-O8Itu2OlmNMGyXu7C1w-IfKuAtQg4JIU/w454-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime13.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, back to the vanity. Be sure to check out my <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> supply list to find the exact items I used. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFV4M1HXIFzplzCWBy7N19phumrJOB6_VrkP9q8z8DhxaiPdBo9CHRQXYeHI6nFUhU9MGxcFnR20pWIT3in4OElwhCfXGmw7eAlAgk84pgtD6ge8bjupDh_vQGO6tIPEDE35hOAmYInCs/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFV4M1HXIFzplzCWBy7N19phumrJOB6_VrkP9q8z8DhxaiPdBo9CHRQXYeHI6nFUhU9MGxcFnR20pWIT3in4OElwhCfXGmw7eAlAgk84pgtD6ge8bjupDh_vQGO6tIPEDE35hOAmYInCs/w640-h464/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">There are many plain <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=resin*+bottles*">resin bottles</a> to choose from, and collage sheets full of labels to apply and useful items as well, like tarot cards to help and tell your future.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY2Btxj9sCpQu3ID1599DvN0rHxE7PInAt8qLy_Y_54Fl573wRvQHROBpZ172FIZUbdcawiRR24x9VWLvzqjsoYw24iDJwsyjEtw3zoV004v-d5FzJ86bPvVwT7zxgkAZ-JTFCPsc5-4/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY2Btxj9sCpQu3ID1599DvN0rHxE7PInAt8qLy_Y_54Fl573wRvQHROBpZ172FIZUbdcawiRR24x9VWLvzqjsoYw24iDJwsyjEtw3zoV004v-d5FzJ86bPvVwT7zxgkAZ-JTFCPsc5-4/w640-h480/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I use a collage sheet image that is an item that is curved in real life, I will often bend it around a pencil to give it more depth. Just a little way to trick the eye.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcO0CECINzpaTzPp5NQHbjzkKyzw9EtXYas7l4aDcPTZOo4YulQUId5hHZRoH5nmzlMLjom1twG3Rmwz-AINi4rSjVXBoT2CEaWsJsGfPl6vh6Uvx89Pw7SSrucWFSAlQ2S3ktJy5Dw34/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcO0CECINzpaTzPp5NQHbjzkKyzw9EtXYas7l4aDcPTZOo4YulQUId5hHZRoH5nmzlMLjom1twG3Rmwz-AINi4rSjVXBoT2CEaWsJsGfPl6vh6Uvx89Pw7SSrucWFSAlQ2S3ktJy5Dw34/w480-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVpQE_icQqdnBvYzfAafYnFdZZGxFQ9qzyqKQrkG6pvzyXTTXQYxaVTJ3NKKX5mrOfHwRwdH2Gq5XQ4-C25ieltV9-LE_OEpr4WsEeYZ5-pTPalg787TTz3n_V77voM2xHn4bsKUcJgc/s2422/IMG_5529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="2422" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVpQE_icQqdnBvYzfAafYnFdZZGxFQ9qzyqKQrkG6pvzyXTTXQYxaVTJ3NKKX5mrOfHwRwdH2Gq5XQ4-C25ieltV9-LE_OEpr4WsEeYZ5-pTPalg787TTz3n_V77voM2xHn4bsKUcJgc/w640-h462/IMG_5529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mini-beakers-chemistry-set?variant=28552937308239">Mini Beakers Chemistry Set</a>. Believe it or not, I used various colors of permanent markers to add some colorful potions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1mOyz9uqd7k6pezBS4zAcQVuVOK054HUAzxeX0Ft6pto3Yf1_QRM2BDZBgDW_YvWiSTp9pMM0EjV4uTqtT3MiAoK022ALTzptZWYH9W6nwDckUQTQDPdeoSjrMKDvoZCuTD86wixhsU/s364/beakersMED_1079.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1mOyz9uqd7k6pezBS4zAcQVuVOK054HUAzxeX0Ft6pto3Yf1_QRM2BDZBgDW_YvWiSTp9pMM0EjV4uTqtT3MiAoK022ALTzptZWYH9W6nwDckUQTQDPdeoSjrMKDvoZCuTD86wixhsU/w400-h400/beakersMED_1079.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My vanity was created by using two of these <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/large-spider-web-mirror-frame?_pos=14&_sid=33b6d6cae&_ss=r&variant=32546427961423">Large Spider Web Mirror Frames</a> which I attached to the center of a <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/gothic-trestle-table-1-12-scale?_pos=21&_sid=0dcb9f07d&_ss=r&variant=1218662367250">Gothic Trestle Table</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XiZPqgp6rIR-r8zxeqtrNZi5KJrvZZNSmGaFmY3FAmDaLbfK3vSarCr4uBHUnHOkcQglent5TFKBGsO48VU8_XkhJlNB8Gycqf9WDB5pLha-RPJO7TgBfrl1dmltkf2-fO1ok66fbLI/s800/lgspiderframe2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="790" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XiZPqgp6rIR-r8zxeqtrNZi5KJrvZZNSmGaFmY3FAmDaLbfK3vSarCr4uBHUnHOkcQglent5TFKBGsO48VU8_XkhJlNB8Gycqf9WDB5pLha-RPJO7TgBfrl1dmltkf2-fO1ok66fbLI/s320/lgspiderframe2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44jX3GE0FgiunxSqRHLMz8Hns-s5z7WQmcEs4zth1SAbYENcFR7sClB6GkD_LHC_OdoDaak3GKAA0npkLOquBTYNeqi2CKXS8Kwo3gaA39Vn_D3pyRophyphenhyphenl_FlT_Rbend97p5HOid220/s320/gothic-table-MAIN_3152.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjDrCXDzjFaY7mJAQufO64jufqS0-DLSHU3FLh6ZU1mCsEz3uLbgeRASLQAQDnmW-1-nzD1c38UAvAhPiq5b8sV4Z-qPrj8cWNB_4Z9kWSQC-7YpSJOciaQnwPwdJHWQvMRDLicBcjng/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjDrCXDzjFaY7mJAQufO64jufqS0-DLSHU3FLh6ZU1mCsEz3uLbgeRASLQAQDnmW-1-nzD1c38UAvAhPiq5b8sV4Z-qPrj8cWNB_4Z9kWSQC-7YpSJOciaQnwPwdJHWQvMRDLicBcjng/w564-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime7.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the table boarder, I used the opposite piece of this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/stained-glass-border?variant=41668583314">Stained Glass Chipboard Border</a>. I always save the extra bits from an item because they can come in handy as well.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkuRUv5mcccIsIQyaYPpYJsXZczmnkPhRX3hJ0aodSDugtqQ4QowLD2AgwKItfMUR_N7vL5toyjkA689MsTL8bna4vkJBUglufeN8BMdvvdBzg2DaZmmkzsIhXJyWyIDBjuPIq7LKUKU/s364/stained_2572med_granderev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkuRUv5mcccIsIQyaYPpYJsXZczmnkPhRX3hJ0aodSDugtqQ4QowLD2AgwKItfMUR_N7vL5toyjkA689MsTL8bna4vkJBUglufeN8BMdvvdBzg2DaZmmkzsIhXJyWyIDBjuPIq7LKUKU/w400-h400/stained_2572med_granderev.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Did you notice that on both sides of the vanity, the woman always has her beloved cats. I told my husband that I will ALWAYS have cats. They sooth my soul. I added black glass glitter to two <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/die-cut-black-cats?variant=41668431890">Die-Cut Black Cats</a> as well as some details on the vanity trim. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjCWgsjITpI5fvmd4aovc-iNMiPJ3PhWD1OJjGRoK44xXSGiUEfepgL5JGQeYtQ8ARPbZLDz3ZMpnWu-kmlnmJPJM4hnsKiKgFNYRGmTSeRjkefJ1xxRPVjXA054dE-jSQvJG2IVruOA/s5105/IMG_5507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="5105" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjCWgsjITpI5fvmd4aovc-iNMiPJ3PhWD1OJjGRoK44xXSGiUEfepgL5JGQeYtQ8ARPbZLDz3ZMpnWu-kmlnmJPJM4hnsKiKgFNYRGmTSeRjkefJ1xxRPVjXA054dE-jSQvJG2IVruOA/w640-h352/IMG_5507.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaP0hMKBgGCA02WlwQIridoeRWoiKJPKaGDVG4WCt6NhW7_LfOPUiYO4YZBAfV0JxjI4DO7ooMIvzHgzQ3JzdcWAY-p5UZK1ipVcsezY5ATsLFuO-NlZQeXBjyGDWxONe_qOT0rFxCDnA/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1186" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaP0hMKBgGCA02WlwQIridoeRWoiKJPKaGDVG4WCt6NhW7_LfOPUiYO4YZBAfV0JxjI4DO7ooMIvzHgzQ3JzdcWAY-p5UZK1ipVcsezY5ATsLFuO-NlZQeXBjyGDWxONe_qOT0rFxCDnA/w370-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime10.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88QVwkqMWwJofqq-CyHNKj2I8Y7ToSGJlDq3Vf80WKJ82be6ntIRnMVGw7eQJpMYNvAm9SfwL54XmthcnV70PJESLJExEAJORjsfIiiUU2rWsMbBx3NWiSYoU2n_7kCTYAIvhW5DAN9s/s2048/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1101" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88QVwkqMWwJofqq-CyHNKj2I8Y7ToSGJlDq3Vf80WKJ82be6ntIRnMVGw7eQJpMYNvAm9SfwL54XmthcnV70PJESLJExEAJORjsfIiiUU2rWsMbBx3NWiSYoU2n_7kCTYAIvhW5DAN9s/w344-h640/RhondaThomas_VanityThroughTime11.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=201001rt*"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Alpha Stamps Supplies Used</b></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope I have inspired you to create a little something for yourself. I so appreciate your visit. Stay happy, healthy and safe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rhonda...</div><p></p></div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-53935223446211167812020-08-26T09:00:00.006-04:002020-08-26T09:00:00.143-04:00The Mushroom Village In My Back Woods<p>I've had a lot of time for exploring in the woods behind my house. You will never believe what I found! Just past the hill, beyond a huge bolder, is a Mushroom Village full of hard working Gnomes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMJuOdFATzYa2QtqGeCpjzthWfPfCQ4vNI4tFUZjgZtmYF36WfMvXAZVyoCVAp6R0kgaC66J5TY592f6v-Z7lQ7Qns9qUqiGXQ-b15fjjPyvBJtYA1AUbWJJakaWCiBXbKO9vPsx2Zhg/s1749/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMJuOdFATzYa2QtqGeCpjzthWfPfCQ4vNI4tFUZjgZtmYF36WfMvXAZVyoCVAp6R0kgaC66J5TY592f6v-Z7lQ7Qns9qUqiGXQ-b15fjjPyvBJtYA1AUbWJJakaWCiBXbKO9vPsx2Zhg/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I couldn't believe my eyes and exclaimed, "Oh my, is this even real?" And the gnome in the middle mushroom replied, "Dude, what are you on?" And then they all laughed at me. It was very strange, but then they went on to tell me that since I have learned to slow down more, and appreciate the little things, I can somehow now "see" them. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jUawPpQ4Hkdawv1hxXs17ei6R0Kioy8-ZD68W7BvYmvossm_4rWW5zJz-1JBgu8JzT0uOcEEr8m3zWrhgZ-6SP6HNXeGMNOCDSUPrYfrOK-McHhiilF7jlmr59rphr4UEUpt2XmnfVU/s1691/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1691" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jUawPpQ4Hkdawv1hxXs17ei6R0Kioy8-ZD68W7BvYmvossm_4rWW5zJz-1JBgu8JzT0uOcEEr8m3zWrhgZ-6SP6HNXeGMNOCDSUPrYfrOK-McHhiilF7jlmr59rphr4UEUpt2XmnfVU/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Apparently they have been there for years, which explains why my dog, Antoinette, is always yapping in their direction. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHEwJhSeOxQVioJUUzLJBS7N9JODgB8rSuB0s5hFgUGDBp2o6oGP4XszmzUo-ZX8U416ckosP68xY1FR_8iMmE6gzQg1DyCeYe8R7fIj6t1j1nBoY90QzoSXtDSVJsDJG3d6odvr3kpc/s2029/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="985" data-original-width="2029" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHEwJhSeOxQVioJUUzLJBS7N9JODgB8rSuB0s5hFgUGDBp2o6oGP4XszmzUo-ZX8U416ckosP68xY1FR_8iMmE6gzQg1DyCeYe8R7fIj6t1j1nBoY90QzoSXtDSVJsDJG3d6odvr3kpc/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDzGDw1Nkctv_13MRen_zyO1vkILsa2qWovF7jTd3us6wLxzaMy2ipxzRFWWrExlLrKeeDvCbPzQZ6fBZoI7rXjLLphXuD_74ChUXrTCiBhdLqwUVXUPqTtCdoeDQjtO1QQ5VWv-7gUs/s1657/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDzGDw1Nkctv_13MRen_zyO1vkILsa2qWovF7jTd3us6wLxzaMy2ipxzRFWWrExlLrKeeDvCbPzQZ6fBZoI7rXjLLphXuD_74ChUXrTCiBhdLqwUVXUPqTtCdoeDQjtO1QQ5VWv-7gUs/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I am a huge ornithologist and out of the hundreds of birds I have seen, the British Robin is my favorite. They have the boldest personalities. </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFFR7DGYIe-mHrwo9zRGsV6Lw9Z1-j5Xfr1YsKMTlHsc3WIN09IZArEqV6yk35XagvUfli90EUi0wGmgaDqEHd30VQ_oWBMKhS1jN3eoth8ZhyphenhyphenurVnnuA8LtWImT1OqJFu35cNJZAZHs/s1584/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1262" data-original-width="1584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFFR7DGYIe-mHrwo9zRGsV6Lw9Z1-j5Xfr1YsKMTlHsc3WIN09IZArEqV6yk35XagvUfli90EUi0wGmgaDqEHd30VQ_oWBMKhS1jN3eoth8ZhyphenhyphenurVnnuA8LtWImT1OqJFu35cNJZAZHs/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></div></blockquote><p>I never knew a tiny gnome could be so intimidating, but Toggle Squirrel Kin McMuller is still making me wonder if I am imagining things or not. He loves to mess with me, but his skill as a squirrel whisperer has me green with envy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO881utB4cyQPhPgPMDiBwjv3pYrU9YjqeNk9jrX5YONVH0jvB_GrgOLL-lo0J8uyICBP5fy1I5D79feM8cK5JaKp2q05veRaed2SVtGEpwM-6dAc7Ic1BsIIVvXvTmVYkZEoDI8rqEc/s1594/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO881utB4cyQPhPgPMDiBwjv3pYrU9YjqeNk9jrX5YONVH0jvB_GrgOLL-lo0J8uyICBP5fy1I5D79feM8cK5JaKp2q05veRaed2SVtGEpwM-6dAc7Ic1BsIIVvXvTmVYkZEoDI8rqEc/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSEoZe_lozaXLnBSWsTTJPhPqToqwDOHnR9lolzdu1WLYdHoZ9wZnb0o1_3xLfrB7IjjKC8M2tUiz54FzvmvDoyCPXdGJYlNqV9rfrTF_nrksQVLVcLxav53I5TguZ2D34r3kQYzjYXk/s800/platform_1288.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSEoZe_lozaXLnBSWsTTJPhPqToqwDOHnR9lolzdu1WLYdHoZ9wZnb0o1_3xLfrB7IjjKC8M2tUiz54FzvmvDoyCPXdGJYlNqV9rfrTF_nrksQVLVcLxav53I5TguZ2D34r3kQYzjYXk/s640/platform_1288.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Using this</span><a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/12x4-platform-base?_pos=17&_sid=8f0896f5b&_ss=r&variant=1218652995602" style="text-align: left;"> 12x4 Platform Base</a><span style="text-align: left;"> made adding small details so much easier. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnOJNl_ckNbyYxHAj9ACvixASRaGMS36aQDOyjm11QQU8P1jsXXpwc4hhlpeM093s0Sp_sXr-ZZiuTcBwYTqbFMn54bLwiz9nXZG4zF7yJF0pmO4QPTc7g2rFX6mcssRaqFvmpVO59ew/s2048/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnOJNl_ckNbyYxHAj9ACvixASRaGMS36aQDOyjm11QQU8P1jsXXpwc4hhlpeM093s0Sp_sXr-ZZiuTcBwYTqbFMn54bLwiz9nXZG4zF7yJF0pmO4QPTc7g2rFX6mcssRaqFvmpVO59ew/s640/2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To insert animals cut from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/s-for-the-squirrel-collage-sheet?_pos=16&_sid=8f0896f5b&_ss=r&variant=32886016658">S is for Squirrel Collage Sheet</a> and <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/natures-creatures-collage-sheet?_pos=3&_sid=8f0896f5b&_ss=r&variant=12189635182671">Nature's Creatures Collage Sheet</a>, I simply inserted a blade to make a small slice into the platform. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB4DmxfKX11nqBz1Tnt5W5PbsvHnhSwwgU6pcRZ-KQk8VIBtv59Fo_YynCtGDsra0nelIGC5f4gdThYzavn9wie7ymOL-s5YZi_DPWeCh39CGdJtNdtrGsnZvgQ_qQGI-JgOIGLuWVng/s2048/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB4DmxfKX11nqBz1Tnt5W5PbsvHnhSwwgU6pcRZ-KQk8VIBtv59Fo_YynCtGDsra0nelIGC5f4gdThYzavn9wie7ymOL-s5YZi_DPWeCh39CGdJtNdtrGsnZvgQ_qQGI-JgOIGLuWVng/s640/3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Make sure to include an extra strip of paper as you are cutting the image out, to insert into the slit in the platform.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmH4gNfU9FgeyaqLvgcfTJwddi9sndL0_VbLfwpx0amEbJqcFQ2R3bb22i-RDxgamJJE0-ggo5gvFRdvHtWwg5QZANwBvcw3cFZdO5YhLmJhmXWmjKeFwDY57IPp2gDVqJHtaO8Fhc2c/s2048/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmH4gNfU9FgeyaqLvgcfTJwddi9sndL0_VbLfwpx0amEbJqcFQ2R3bb22i-RDxgamJJE0-ggo5gvFRdvHtWwg5QZANwBvcw3cFZdO5YhLmJhmXWmjKeFwDY57IPp2gDVqJHtaO8Fhc2c/s640/4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that is all. I did not use any glue or adhesive of any kind.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUSpj-xdv6Fye5oOpgbiTMVczOsZLi7zwKsthD0xZTvy6n7TSum3h0MRX6LplmYbxYXsFAIDDb5oYw1hwH84dR3loebITqpToxczSX2NqJ2-ZWAOfO9LQYe1kun_9WhSrZSj4p62X5Cc/s1500/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUSpj-xdv6Fye5oOpgbiTMVczOsZLi7zwKsthD0xZTvy6n7TSum3h0MRX6LplmYbxYXsFAIDDb5oYw1hwH84dR3loebITqpToxczSX2NqJ2-ZWAOfO9LQYe1kun_9WhSrZSj4p62X5Cc/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used a bookbinding awl tool to make a small hole to insert the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/mushrooms-red?_pos=18&_sid=8f0896f5b&_ss=r&variant=1679573811218">mushroom</a> stem into the platform. You can add a drop of glue if you want, but the mushroom stays securely in place. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQBlrVpiTxCOIVCiTjkIr0c55XgmJjP3yhJJTPmY2b1m4OXY91VbBkVwQcZJSH8-xOxUgv7acHwolSM01LN7kD3aO3wTTMdjDt4tw5sYgHmkB6VOcvtomA4yya5-abXsASaCtjYHulZI/s2048/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQBlrVpiTxCOIVCiTjkIr0c55XgmJjP3yhJJTPmY2b1m4OXY91VbBkVwQcZJSH8-xOxUgv7acHwolSM01LN7kD3aO3wTTMdjDt4tw5sYgHmkB6VOcvtomA4yya5-abXsASaCtjYHulZI/s640/5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZYIAW6Duu-Qm8SFc8-oHw0mToWTLvt7WUar2rMmDflG5wDOgd4DEKLPf6B9y6U2afHwvCYzTbHdwxgT4EocG683cRquY4VrBVLj7jpezGFsCcSJQUlpWVsRkrRJ9U7LKEvdweNo4roQ/s1678/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1678" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZYIAW6Duu-Qm8SFc8-oHw0mToWTLvt7WUar2rMmDflG5wDOgd4DEKLPf6B9y6U2afHwvCYzTbHdwxgT4EocG683cRquY4VrBVLj7jpezGFsCcSJQUlpWVsRkrRJ9U7LKEvdweNo4roQ/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After attaching the arches to a brown sheet of paper, I added a drop of glue and a pinch of <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/miniature-brown-path-pebbles?_pos=10&_sid=8f0896f5b&_ss=r&variant=32386086568015">Miniature Brown Path Pebbles</a> to give the arch the appearance of stone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaYDHAItu-c3w5daMSu3R_PGOMX_NrR1WPthBwCiPP2i6rRfjWHco_HBzEuoBy47f1SfoqyWUTGFueCnAo6S6O0sAvrh2znDLmh2eUg_UbWCSTnDY6cGgQni8U-nnBK2KUvrsYej83ZA/s2048/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1740" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaYDHAItu-c3w5daMSu3R_PGOMX_NrR1WPthBwCiPP2i6rRfjWHco_HBzEuoBy47f1SfoqyWUTGFueCnAo6S6O0sAvrh2znDLmh2eUg_UbWCSTnDY6cGgQni8U-nnBK2KUvrsYej83ZA/s640/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRgXXU46-uiEzEn5UqGeYO700ISwNMUY8XMSWPyPFixn9sbJRW6zarLO6TS4xmLJkzxsy9sTfUHaeO1rF4UM0h_KZb0P89Za7tDy_quVqtJ6XD3_NshgZK-WGEJa4M-Nup4DYaUV-xx4/s2006/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="2006" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRgXXU46-uiEzEn5UqGeYO700ISwNMUY8XMSWPyPFixn9sbJRW6zarLO6TS4xmLJkzxsy9sTfUHaeO1rF4UM0h_KZb0P89Za7tDy_quVqtJ6XD3_NshgZK-WGEJa4M-Nup4DYaUV-xx4/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One minute all of the gnome villagers are quietly working in their mushroom homes, the next they are out and about working like busy beavers out to save the land. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWdCxcfHNHyxaMc9HN8XufKxAP7GyvFLcuQdoMM2o-IbPs537w6w6rJoVwM0blMcl3Nz7uIuHsHEa66zr7aTVe1jbY-01hQFMHWSKfkGPSgR-yfomB1M7yjrgvjgAYSEEdg72TFJ5row/s1763/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1763" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWdCxcfHNHyxaMc9HN8XufKxAP7GyvFLcuQdoMM2o-IbPs537w6w6rJoVwM0blMcl3Nz7uIuHsHEa66zr7aTVe1jbY-01hQFMHWSKfkGPSgR-yfomB1M7yjrgvjgAYSEEdg72TFJ5row/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The entire time they are out working, they sing cute songs in union, and it always causes all of the animals in ear shot to come skipping up, ready to help. That precious chipmunk has shown up every day that I have been there, to haul big loads for them. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5g0RKl8wERMVmd85dw6ZE7kkzrldKpFAlr0hrQH44OaYqOMcddwRAW-QqztHmjfg4hNN7aSckAkG1gIU4Kbl2S2svV18gJm6GyVCkAXwVQIa8nGwdhWnLPP_zOYoR_NwhoIVm9FmjlCg/s1682/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5g0RKl8wERMVmd85dw6ZE7kkzrldKpFAlr0hrQH44OaYqOMcddwRAW-QqztHmjfg4hNN7aSckAkG1gIU4Kbl2S2svV18gJm6GyVCkAXwVQIa8nGwdhWnLPP_zOYoR_NwhoIVm9FmjlCg/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPswIBRKBYs9CxPnR50yPfSM73R6XfeGPBJz4gTrLHpjIrPLywDUqSCdUkCK5_nNWFT4wHoXGYwOorZcLo6zicE3R767qtiQjtfxrrq1VeHB_UHpnKZ30BSY_Nu2PP_XFtkgHCGvqwxGc/s1632/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPswIBRKBYs9CxPnR50yPfSM73R6XfeGPBJz4gTrLHpjIrPLywDUqSCdUkCK5_nNWFT4wHoXGYwOorZcLo6zicE3R767qtiQjtfxrrq1VeHB_UHpnKZ30BSY_Nu2PP_XFtkgHCGvqwxGc/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sometimes wish I could shrink myself down and have a mushroom home of my own. But I know I am lucky to just be an accepted part of their day, and we have all become very close.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv37gFhz1GH19nM-AVwdY8_ItG1LyWx0A1RRS_dwmbUeO7mrXkDEaliUtVR0cHguAmRJKPArDqHFsXtL8zrjn_3UVs4-go2i9k2Pwpacap8QSqs0GXBAd9F1g86b7aJL532V6hMN9eLyQ/s1632/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv37gFhz1GH19nM-AVwdY8_ItG1LyWx0A1RRS_dwmbUeO7mrXkDEaliUtVR0cHguAmRJKPArDqHFsXtL8zrjn_3UVs4-go2i9k2Pwpacap8QSqs0GXBAd9F1g86b7aJL532V6hMN9eLyQ/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aj6Egank5kieCMvgCbbt2zJfix3MYqIBmZOJCNg7RYnWstRyhKdTP0_7QjbABloUXjOQGj6i_KKdBrYMoIJr2rLFSjweZdJI61jvjnmQC6BqCjcx4N09hhNEjBzhavZG2qlsC-1Syyo/s1632/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aj6Egank5kieCMvgCbbt2zJfix3MYqIBmZOJCNg7RYnWstRyhKdTP0_7QjbABloUXjOQGj6i_KKdBrYMoIJr2rLFSjweZdJI61jvjnmQC6BqCjcx4N09hhNEjBzhavZG2qlsC-1Syyo/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I often see this tiny fairy in Toggle Squirrel Kin McMuller's window, but I don't know what she is doing there. I am still too intimidated by Toggle Squirrel Kin McMuller (and yes, he wants his full name to always be used) to ask. I've noticed that none of the other gnomes seem to notice her, so I am wondering if I am just relaxing even more and able to see fairies now too. 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I cut small slits to adhere the paper over the top of the mushroom, so that I could arch the paper out like a shade to protect the gnomes from the elements. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2nB62CV4sheTJI3HLo_JwCh5iLga4BmyC_59gkMYsp9Vwu52S0epA0w-8YYy7ELSt8PYqqkWWXWdYMByGG-HptxhtGWervjH-YyRgyLg32J5msf9Rsi1c99oBEO_yVmSxjgn71CJVsg/s3136/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="3136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2nB62CV4sheTJI3HLo_JwCh5iLga4BmyC_59gkMYsp9Vwu52S0epA0w-8YYy7ELSt8PYqqkWWXWdYMByGG-HptxhtGWervjH-YyRgyLg32J5msf9Rsi1c99oBEO_yVmSxjgn71CJVsg/s640/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNs6C1FF3BtyVtqyeCuHYZxRHQG2jXhYXiUk8wDn0Zn22ld-J-WEfkKWSZ_HfkIlKnbDH6dGd7exM_kspcHwUuB84JEtrYPuWAUfApAGuLNFDX-em3c7myouNUcWfWKPWQNs5Etsxl0cE/s1643/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="1643" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNs6C1FF3BtyVtqyeCuHYZxRHQG2jXhYXiUk8wDn0Zn22ld-J-WEfkKWSZ_HfkIlKnbDH6dGd7exM_kspcHwUuB84JEtrYPuWAUfApAGuLNFDX-em3c7myouNUcWfWKPWQNs5Etsxl0cE/s640/RhondaThomas_MushroomVillage15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There are a lot of fun treasures in this months <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=200802MshrmKit">kit</a> to create loads of details, so be sure to go and check it out. 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I have some excellent ale for our gathering and even treats for our furry friends. Thanks for visiting and remember to keep an open mind and take time for yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div><div>Rhonda...</div>Rhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-3132423487701716042020-07-25T09:00:00.000-04:002020-07-25T09:00:03.627-04:00The Sea and The Sun Bar & Grill<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Are you tired of the same old humdrum of each day? Need a break and a place where everybody knows your name? Well then come on down to The Sea and The Sun Bar & Grill! </div>
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We always have a variety of drink specials and family fun feasts.</div>
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Join us each day for fun drinking games, and each night for karaoke, comedy and Bingo! The fun never ends at The Sea and The Sun!</div>
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Did I mention we have a live mermaid tank behind the bar? You'll see swimming performances throughout the day and have a chance to capture a photo with Betty or one of her mermaid sisters. </div>
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We've got top shelf margaritas by the pitcher and fresh appetizers!</div>
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You can also get bucket specials of beer, wine, or a combination of both!</div>
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Ok, ok, enough of my commercial chatter. But it was just too good of an opportunity to help showcase some of the darling items in my mini Bar & Grill.</div>
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There are lots of little things I included and ideas I created, but I am going to focus on just a couple of my favorites.<br />
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The <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/palm-trees-silhouettes?_pos=18&_sid=6d5f7b0b5&_ss=r&variant=31628131237967">Palm Tree Silhouettes</a> just really pulled this project together for me. It gave the whole mini scene a warm, tropical feel and reminded me of one of my favorite islands. There are lots of angles that would require some time to trim, if I had covered them in paper. But then an easy idea floated into my mind.<br />
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I remember back in the third grade, rushing home from school to watch Felix the Cat and Bewitched every afternoon. I had my own little black and white television with four channels and I had to actually turn the dial on the TV to change the channel. And I still, to this day, have my Godzilla magazines and my heart always went out to him. Naturally, this latest kit from Alpha Stamps, <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/retro-tv-kit-june-2020?_pos=10&_sid=5c465bbc4&_ss=r&variant=32281401425999">Retro TV Kit</a>, has brought back many, many memories. </div>
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I used the same painting method with this pink designed paper from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/spring-bloom-scrapbook-paper-set?variant=31923851886671">Spring Bloom Scrapbook Paper Set</a>, using the pink paint of the television to darken the paper a bit more. </div>
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I did an on line search for the "Bewitched" screen, and simply drew out the letters with a white pencil, then traced over that with a white gel pen. The background paper from the<a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/banner-year-6x6-paper-pad?_pos=6&_sid=78d6f6e41&_ss=r&variant=13591875616847"> Banner Year 6x6 Pad</a> was perfect, with a moon image already in place and I accented the stars with the gel pen so they would pop out even more.<br />
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I love this mini TVs and plan on making a few more of some of my other childhood favorites. What shows would you recreate?<br />
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Sometimes you only need a handful of items to create something wonderful. That's how it was with this little project called Secrets of India.</div>
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I used some beautiful papers from the 26 Secrets of India 8x8 Paper Pad, a Vintage Triptych Florentine, and images from the collage sheet <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/large-victorian-corsets-collage-sheet?_pos=2&_sid=b6363fa5b&_ss=r&variant=38559653522">Large Victorian Corsets</a>. </div>
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I adhered the printed images onto a selected paper from the collection, and then trimmed. It just brought the project together so beautifully.<br />
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The pattern is so delicate behind this young lady's face. But it also brings all three women together within the triptych. Maybe it's three sisters or three generations. </div>
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