tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1467197512471584382024-03-13T00:07:23.367-04:00WhimseyDimples Studio - Encouraging Words and Pictures<center>Whimsical digital cutter projects and inspiration to enhance your life, home decorating, scrapbook, gift-giving and cardmaking endeavors.</center>Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-73275556132626644792022-02-15T09:08:00.001-05:002022-02-15T09:09:26.052-05:00100 Day Project - Day 1<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Trying something new :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kicking off the <a href="https://the100dayproject.substack.com/about" target="_blank">#100DayProject</a> with a</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Collage Art Heart</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pieced together from junk mail</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Displayed on dictionary page</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/a/AVvXsEgOmnHt6wN08PKF8av3giNbF65iAnqCGtjY74MIw-8-R54eBg61Zu8cX82y6OYea3yCMOC6r0tTwgadRDob7YJ7ba5eoPSH1TWCku5vvOmCS-aXxTcqUa8cvwU_QynmxBhibV2f8mSEDWgN_xo5GBmFXH9O1I7TofogdV8p_MYWh_p_U5Cprh50ICpv=s2739" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Junk Mail Heart, We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19" border="0" data-original-height="2510" data-original-width="2739" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOmnHt6wN08PKF8av3giNbF65iAnqCGtjY74MIw-8-R54eBg61Zu8cX82y6OYea3yCMOC6r0tTwgadRDob7YJ7ba5eoPSH1TWCku5vvOmCS-aXxTcqUa8cvwU_QynmxBhibV2f8mSEDWgN_xo5GBmFXH9O1I7TofogdV8p_MYWh_p_U5Cprh50ICpv=w320-h293" title="Junk Mail Heart" width="320" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">We</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">love</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">because</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">he</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">first</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">love</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">d us.</span></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #952004; min-width: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><a class="bible-item-title" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%204%3A19&version=NIV" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #952004; min-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a class="bible-item-title" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%204%3A19&version=NIV" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #952004; min-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 John 4:19</span></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #952004; min-width: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #952004; min-width: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://cdn.substack.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9a5ab1d-ec28-41ea-9b1b-ba4043665071_412x412.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="https://the100dayproject.substack.com" border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="412" height="125" src="https://cdn.substack.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9a5ab1d-ec28-41ea-9b1b-ba4043665071_412x412.png" width="125" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Vickie ~ WhimseyDimpleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540880898813671396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-83552943371635672172020-04-29T09:04:00.000-04:002020-04-29T09:04:23.653-04:00Just Breathe<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.</span></b></div>
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<br />Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-22028981130880821012020-04-21T11:49:00.000-04:002020-04-21T14:03:09.514-04:00Not Amused<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">During a beautiful, sunny spring break day I gave an old frog a new look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then sat him outside to bask in all that sun and warmth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A few days later - </span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSwm4ZJQcKQ/Xp8PtY2Gl_I/AAAAAAAAFAg/yxZYjvH6ukki-KPs3bVeaDdieRwxX3RwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_0713.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSwm4ZJQcKQ/Xp8PtY2Gl_I/AAAAAAAAFAg/yxZYjvH6ukki-KPs3bVeaDdieRwxX3RwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0713.jpg" title="Snow Covered Frog" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A couple inches of snow can completely change one's attitude this time of year.</span></div>
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<span class="text Rom-15-5" id="en-NIV-28309" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><sup class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </sup>May the God who gives endurance and encouragement </span><br />
<span class="text Rom-15-5" id="en-NIV-28309" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">give you the same attitude of mind toward each other </span><br />
<span class="text Rom-15-5" id="en-NIV-28309" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">that Christ Jesus had,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span class="text Rom-15-6" id="en-NIV-28310" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">so that with one mind and one voice </span><br />
<span class="text Rom-15-6" id="en-NIV-28310" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.</span><br />
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimpleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540880898813671396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-88649858129881547112020-04-15T10:23:00.000-04:002020-04-15T10:23:15.969-04:00The Best Good News!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! Psalm 18:46</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have been occupied with many other things in the last seven (really? 7?!) years. Including a second son-in-law, 3 more grandkids </span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmdbZyxhUiM/XpcViAM6HfI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/1MbNvaCsInE9Pa1soMe7hFo06qmgOaKygCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoDRi8t_qAavGpLGbONcvEZ8KkNwhzoiX0HlWpG88YQlCLvizq2AjIRN2WO7RfRI1g06vIZIif0u727RdJ182LgZ2QaT7PsazEoOxnhmT6FoCV3XsbUqemPtLhfXVH3ZVLIpALC0cWkL9nQ4EyXUAxLmbrmivDgh2u2Z_188VZaCDKb_Akqtgfy5eNOTc0Rwvcg7qXFkrrAC5M_ATlH41XkO11iCj7BjKdSgd7cxnlS0G1Xl06ZRbup8LLsfq0-f0WIDk04-mror1-Jhvu59dO4r6BNEjD42CtWcagXo-9TGkMifpE4_tIiATABtgi2jxnRdDLjknrh1VcE0Tuwsu9qIfimm_osizTE5lwxX3bKi-d5V_VuZkUw1JHCAr2Om3_dZl6e50maP0E95J6yz2C-8gDlBkGSc5D3-mWD5dg4EZHawhzVaYlWT6OhUZjsemAQIBP2SSMSywr48K0DZTlqcNKLwmamqC2zRwKo181mUJiLWqR01BKq9RU3hHifzSQIrrHOmL-CV9Iu97K2MYOeMXPFy8rKUY-256hoE2_318w_GwYGLjh9zMVJrbSWA9ylFbL8eLMo2uhwhZ0gK2SED7knT7fp-peIw76_c9AU/s1600/Neff-Family-December-2019-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmdbZyxhUiM/XpcViAM6HfI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/1MbNvaCsInE9Pa1soMe7hFo06qmgOaKygCEwYBhgLKs0DAMBZVoDRi8t_qAavGpLGbONcvEZ8KkNwhzoiX0HlWpG88YQlCLvizq2AjIRN2WO7RfRI1g06vIZIif0u727RdJ182LgZ2QaT7PsazEoOxnhmT6FoCV3XsbUqemPtLhfXVH3ZVLIpALC0cWkL9nQ4EyXUAxLmbrmivDgh2u2Z_188VZaCDKb_Akqtgfy5eNOTc0Rwvcg7qXFkrrAC5M_ATlH41XkO11iCj7BjKdSgd7cxnlS0G1Xl06ZRbup8LLsfq0-f0WIDk04-mror1-Jhvu59dO4r6BNEjD42CtWcagXo-9TGkMifpE4_tIiATABtgi2jxnRdDLjknrh1VcE0Tuwsu9qIfimm_osizTE5lwxX3bKi-d5V_VuZkUw1JHCAr2Om3_dZl6e50maP0E95J6yz2C-8gDlBkGSc5D3-mWD5dg4EZHawhzVaYlWT6OhUZjsemAQIBP2SSMSywr48K0DZTlqcNKLwmamqC2zRwKo181mUJiLWqR01BKq9RU3hHifzSQIrrHOmL-CV9Iu97K2MYOeMXPFy8rKUY-256hoE2_318w_GwYGLjh9zMVJrbSWA9ylFbL8eLMo2uhwhZ0gK2SED7knT7fp-peIw76_c9AU/s200/Neff-Family-December-2019-4.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and a move back to Indiana. Not sure I can get myself back up to speed on blogging - but what better time than these Covid-19 Stay-At-Home Days? Thinking new posts will be more images and less words - we shall see how it goes ...</span>Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-90616512758180081172013-04-11T16:32:00.000-04:002013-04-11T16:32:34.218-04:00Welcome Baby!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We welcomed our first Grandbaby into the world two weeks ago today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, we think he is the most beautiful and special person on the planet :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mommy & Daddy are pretty proud too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've designed this file that would be fun on a card front, gift bag or even a pennant garland. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8b696a8958646faca998" target="_blank">MTC</a>
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-28728487622959898422013-03-28T15:49:00.000-04:002013-03-28T15:49:59.760-04:00Grandbaby on the Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today's a very special day!!</div>
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Just got the word that Baby Ezra</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you sometimes feel overwhelmed and out of place in this noisy, "wild & crazy" culture we live in, take heart - You are not alone! This book, <u>Quiet- T</u><u>he Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</u>, will introduce you to others throughout history that have felt your pain, yet still left their mark. <span style="line-height: 115%;">Pulling from her life experiences as an introvert working as a corporate
lawyer, as well as her </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">5 years of
research, </span>Susan Cain offers suggestions for ways to cope and excel without feeling like the so-called misfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a person who has often heard the comment "you are so quiet" I was totally delighted by this book. It is not often an introvert hears the message that it is acceptable to be quiet and reflective without being told that those attributes are also self-centered and indulgent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of viewing introversion as weak and limiting the book points to the strengths and advantages of having a calm and sensitive spirit. Also brought into focus is how introverts and extroverts can complement each other and work together to achieve great results - think brains & brawn or thought & action. This is a great read for parents, teachers and supervisors looking to understand and bring out the best in their child, student or employee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some of the topics covered in <u>Quiet</u> include - finding your "sweet spot" as far as social activity is concerned; how to recharge when going outside your comfort zone; how to do your best at your job (even if you are in sales!); and how to be a pseudo-extrovert (should you?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The author has included an extensive Notes and Index section as well as a Readers Guide; a Recommended Reading list; tips for Public Speaking; tips for Parents and tips for Educators.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert the best way to use the wealth of information in this book is summed up in this quote from the author "take what applies to you and use the rest to improve your relationships with others."</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I
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review are my own.</span></span>Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-12480933317658033812013-02-27T20:27:00.000-05:002013-02-27T20:28:11.138-05:00Just Like Jesus Devotional - Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Up to this point I have not read his book <a href="http://www.thomasnelson.com/just-like-jesus-2.html" target="_blank">Just Like Jesus</a>, from which the
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include more Biblical references along with Lucado’s personal reflections,
observations, and anecdotes. Each day’s “Thinking” section includes 2-3
questions to uncover how the topic fits in with your life. The “Hearing”
section includes more scripture giving additional insight into what God’s word
has to say on the subject. “Reflecting” on that scripture reading, Lucado
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God. And finally, “Speaking” is like a mini conversation starter for your
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Everlasting Gobstoppers are the candy of choice at our house.<br />
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Ever so subtle changes after adding an overlay layer of <a href="http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/tag/texture-tuesday" target="_blank">Kim Klassen's</a> CanvasBackMagic texture</div>
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<br />Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-30334336226744026172013-02-01T18:30:00.000-05:002013-02-01T18:30:34.490-05:00Love is Cool<span style="font-size: large;">After many misses this winter the weather forecasters got it right this time.</span><div>
<span style="font-size: large;">We woke to a light blanket of snow covering the grass - just enough to cancel most classes in the area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fluffy white and intense morning light made a nice backdrop for a little snow doodle on the patio chair - and my first heart photo of February.</span><br />
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-1457176863010104812013-01-31T13:18:00.000-05:002013-02-02T13:56:37.326-05:00Have a Heart!!<span style="font-size: large;">January 31st!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Never knew the long, cold, winter month of January to pass so quickly!! (I've got to add here though, "winter" in Tennessee is nothing like <b><i>WINTER</i></b> in Indiana!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I will start off the month of February with a challenge for myself.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since I have an affinity for anything heart-shaped ♥</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to try to snap a photo of a heart of some sort for each day of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not saying that I will get one posted on the blog every day . . . but I do want to check in often to share my progress! Anyone like to join me??</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help get us in a "heart-y" mood how about a little Pop-out Card.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course this file can be re-sized from itty-bitty gift card to "I love you tons" mega-card size :) I'm thinking I may add a pair of lips and a mustache and use this one to send anniversary wishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have some fun with it! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And if you'd like to share a photo of your creation I'd love to see!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">♥♥</span><span style="font-size: large;">♥</span></div>Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-45059671572583780252013-01-22T09:43:00.002-05:002013-01-31T13:19:31.631-05:00Texture Tuesday Photo<span style="font-size: large;">What a busy start to the year!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plans were to check in here a bit more often, I'll try to do better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't played with photos for quite a while, but took a few spare moments to work on a transformation for <a href="http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/texture-tuesday-free-easy-edition-3.html" target="_blank">Texture Tuesday</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This butterfly was keeping me company while I ate my lunch on the patio one beautiful warm day last October. He leisurely flitted from flower to flower allowing me time to run inside to grab my camera. He then graciously posed while I snapped several photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've had some beautiful sunny weather lately</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perfect time to do a little Christmas crafting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inspired by this rustic sign I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/whimseydimples/make-it-2012/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then added several layers of paint in multiple colors</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Let dry between coats)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't think to take photos while painting my joy sign . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I turned it over and now I will have decor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I worked up to a layer of white I added my vinyl cutouts </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been slowly bringing a bit of the tropics to my kitchen decor.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After adding a sunny yellow to the walls it just seemed like a natural and fun direction in which to head. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most recently even my very "distinguished" black mixer has decided to join the fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adrienne was interested in my steampunk confetti to use at the December 7th launch of her new book </span><br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5623269-the-friday-society" rel="" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Friday Society</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you imagine how excited she is??</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sounds like a fun and adventurous read - you will find a link to an excerpt </span><a href="http://www.penguin.ca/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780803737617,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. If you have tween/teen ladies on your Christmas list you might want to check it out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope all my American friends are having a great Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(My turkey is roasting as I type!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this steampunk style turkey cut file!!</span></div>
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-68481790892272898732012-11-15T14:33:00.000-05:002012-11-15T14:33:54.203-05:00Bling & Baubles<span style="font-size: large;">Since we are looking toward assembling a fabric flower/brooch bouquet we've been collecting a bit of bling & a few baubles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Found several of these pieces at a local flea market last weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is like a mini treasure hunt each time I visit my local craft and second-hand stores. :) I've found several pieces in my crafting stash that may work too. Hoping to add a few special pieces from family members to make it even more of a keepsake.</span></div>
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-60658952089588613422012-11-09T12:58:00.000-05:002012-11-09T12:58:19.126-05:00Catching upLots of exciting happenings in our family!!<br />
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DD#1 and her hubby are having a baby!! April 2013<br />
This means we're gonna be first time grandparents!!<br />
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DD#2 is getting married!! August 2013<br />
Lots of projects on my plate for this one. <br />
I'm making her dress.! The goal is a similar style to this<br />
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She's also intriqued by the fabric flower/brooch bouquets<br />
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So flower making could be in my future as well.<br />
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2013 is gonna be one busy, exciting and life-changing year for our family!<br />
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Also keeping me away from blogging, my little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimseyDimples?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> is growing and keeping me quite busy. Love fulfilling those custom orders for special occasions! Right now I've added several new Christmas tag designs.<br />
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I did make time yesterday to make a file to share. Happy Friday!!<br />
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-20368310266743952242012-09-27T16:47:00.000-04:002012-09-27T16:47:27.588-04:00You Were Born for This - Book Review<a href="http://images.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/60/142/183/1601421834_l.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://images.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/60/142/183/1601421834_l.gif" title="" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.youwerebornforthis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Were Born For This</a><br />
by Bruce Wilkinson<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In this book <a href="http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=74997" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Wilkinson</a> compels you to ask yourself
several questions. What is a miracle? Do you believe in miracles? Have you seen
or experienced a miracle? Can you be a part of a miracle for someone else?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">His basic premise is that as followers of Jesus our life’s
work is to “go and make disciples of all nations.” A pretty tall order –
impossible even, in our own power, but with the power of His Holy Spirit within
us we can and should be doing so much more than we may realize.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wilkinson’s book continues by spelling out step by step how we
can make ourselves ready and willing to allow God to use us to accomplish
miracles in other people’s lives. And while some of his “keys” and “signals”
and other terms may seem somewhat forced at times, I found many ideas I can put
into play in my own life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I do believe this was a good wakeup call for me to hear. Am
I living up to what God created me to be? Am I aware of the needs of those
around me? Am I willing to be used by my loving Heavenly Father to make a
difference in the lives of those around me? I found the book a great reminder to
really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">notice</i> the people I come in
contact with and to pay attention to how my willingness to be used by God in
even small ways can affect their lives. A miracle doesn’t need to be big and
flashy – but a small deed or action orchestrated by God can be life changing to
all involved. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="text">Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men</span> ~ <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians%203:23-24&version=NIV1984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colossians 3:23<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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A tisket, a tasket</div>
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I made a card from a basket!</div>
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My sister likes the Babushka type dolls<br />
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so when I saw a cut pattern for a doll shaped basket at the <a href="http://papermatrix.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/joined-basket-018-babushka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Matrix</a> I thought it might come in handy at some point.</div>
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When Sis's birthday came around this year I was having a hard time thinking up a card worthy of the occasion. That's when I remembered this <br />
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I imported the PDF files generously provided on the Paper Matrix blog, chose my paper colors (kind of copied their color scheme, thinking it might help me with assembly) and started cutting.<br />
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If I would have gotten this idea a few days earlier I could have worked on smoothing out some of the rough spots in transferring the pdf to a cutting file, but since I was working on this at the last minute I used my exacto and sharp scissors to smooth a couple rough areas.<br />
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Didn't it turn out awesome! Love all the tiny details and all the layers (6 sheets of cardstock!!) And once I shortened the handle a little it fit nicely in a business size envelope.<br />
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After cutting and assembling (just a bit tricky) I scanned the completed piece and used the scanned image to make a little insert for the "card"<br />
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While you are checking out the <a href="http://papermatrix.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Matrix</a> be sure to look at their hot air balloons and woven containers - you won't believe they are made from flat pieces of paper!!</div>
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<br />Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-73139218340823338422012-08-28T16:35:00.000-04:002012-08-28T16:35:04.555-04:00But, it's just a small change . . .We've spent several weekends this summer getting our former home in Indiana ready to sell again, after renting it out for a couple years. <br />
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That,<br />
much to hubby's dismay (he who loves the status quo),<br />
has caused me to look around for things to change up around here as well.<br />
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Also,<br />
much to <strong><em>my</em></strong> dismay, <br />
it suddenly becomes very apparent this place we call home needs a little deep cleaning also!<br />
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So, <br />
to kill several birds with one stone I designed this little file to update our door coming in from the garage. <br />
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This,<br />
of course, necessitated cleaning said door,<br />
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which led to noticing and cleaning several other areas in that same vicinity (think light switch cover, garage door opener, step, rug, on and on it goes!)<br />
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Also hoping that it,<br />
being such a sweet little welcome home,<br />
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hubby won't mind the minor change to our door.<br />
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And maybe once he's gotten used to that I can embellish it just a bit more ;)<br />
Gotta keep the man on his toes!<br />
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-35095846916772151472012-08-21T12:55:00.000-04:002012-08-21T12:55:50.608-04:00Lazy, Hazy, Crazy DaysI feel like I've missed summer this year.<br />
Without a doubt we've had the hot days, the hazy days, the busy days and crazy days -<br />
guess I've just missed a few of those lazy days!!<br />
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Was fun to take a little time yesterday to work on a <a href="http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/texture-tuesday-the-dream-it-edition.html" target="_blank">Texture Tuesday</a> photo transformation.<br />
I decided to play with a photo of one of my summer-like souvenirs and Kim Klassen's Dream It texture.<br />
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Starting with my original in Photoshop Elements</div>
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Layer 1 - Cropped It</div>
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Layer 2 - Linear Burn @ 75% gives it more depth</div>
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Used eraser tool to remove some of the "burn" around the shell edges</div>
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Layer 3 - Linear Light @ 23% brings out even more detail & dimension</div>
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Layer 4 - Kim Klassen's Dream It Texture Softlight @ 100%</div>
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(used the eraser again to remove some texture over the shell)</div>
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Layer 5 - Like the shape of the text here - but difficult to read</div>
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Final Result - Text Font = Catholic School Girl Softlight @ 100%</div>
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I'm wishing <a href="http://youtu.be/hv4gYHlqTds" target="_blank">summer would always be here</a>. :)</div>
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Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples http://www.blogger.com/profile/11738729762470941345noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146719751247158438.post-57192971164858596992012-07-31T09:23:00.000-04:002012-07-31T09:23:23.827-04:00Smoky Mountains - Texture TuesdayJust can never get enough of God's beautiful creation!<br />
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This is a view we caught of a distant mountain peak while hiking up to Laurel Falls. </div>
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Same photo after a little tweaking and adding a couple <a href="http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe" target="_blank">Kim Klassen</a> textures -</div>
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Portrait and Scripted Edges</div>
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And <em>this</em> is what made the hike worthwhile!<br />
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