tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62048959776835137222024-03-13T12:04:54.072-08:00The Ink Igloodweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-59750900665800770692017-10-14T20:42:00.002-08:002017-10-14T20:42:30.967-08:00Halloween Card DuelHello!<br />
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The Dueling Darlings are dueling in October, making Halloween themed cards, of course!<br />
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Terry sent the Dazzlers the following fun kit.<br />
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Image: Stampin' Up! Halloween Smiles<br />
Papers: Paper Studio - Halloween Words, pumpkins - unknown, SU Chocolate Chip & Pumpkin Pie<br />
Enamel Dots: SU! and Paper Studio<br />
Gemstones: Paper Studio<br />
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Here's my simple card:<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-85834204310097672682017-07-14T23:24:00.000-08:002017-07-14T23:24:22.158-08:00July Duel<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our hostesses for the July duel, Paola & Heather, came up with a great theme! The theme this month is Midsummer Night's Dream. One of my favorite from Shakespeare. </span><br />
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Paola sent the Dazzlers a kit that included the following:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Graphic45 ( Nature Sketchbook Collection)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>* Flora Fascination # 4501476</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>* The Sprinkling Limited Edition Colors c/s stack</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>* turquoise deco dots and turquoise candy floss by American Crafts</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>* red sheer ribbon ; turquoise jewels ; Bazzil flower blossoms - From my stash</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is my card:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since Both Paola and Heather hail from Canada and July 1, 2017 was Canada's 150th birthday, our challenge was to use the maple leaf that was provided in the kit somewhere on our card. Do you see mine on the front of my card?</span></div>
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-24707295139449319232017-05-14T22:12:00.000-08:002017-05-14T22:12:06.517-08:00May DuelHello!<br />
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HAPPY, HAPPY SPRING!<br />
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I am so glad the sun is back and the grass is getting greener! <br />
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Judy and I were the hostesses for the May Duel. And, of course, with anticipation of summer, our theme was May Flowers. <br />
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I added Rose Red paper from Stampin' Up! And used a technique I had not used in years, the "spotlight technique". <br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-90093796542546669882017-04-14T22:32:00.001-08:002017-04-14T22:32:26.837-08:00SUNSHINE!!!It is time for the Dueling Darlings April duel. <br />
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The theme for this month's duel is...You Are My Sunshine.<br />
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Our hostesses were Jeanette and Kelly. Jeanette sent a kit to the Dazzlers that included:<br />
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Image: Some Odd Girl Sunny Mae (and Shine On sentiment)<br />
Sentiments: AMuse Sensational Day and Printworks You Add Sunshine<br />
Ink: Lawn Fawn Jet Black<br />
Dies: Gina Marie Stitched Sky (Sun) and Simon Says Hello Sunshine Frame<br />
DP: DCWV Kidlet Paper Pad<br />
Embellishments: Michael's Rhinestones, Prima Flowers, Robin's Nest Dew Drops and Rain Drops, SU Ribbon, brads from unknown vendors<br />
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HAPPY EASTER!<br />
<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-75831502378733466342017-02-15T15:58:00.000-09:002017-02-15T15:59:40.450-09:00February DuelWelcome to the Dueling Darlings February Duel. My card was finished on time but my post is a little late.<br />
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The kit we received included:<br />
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Paper: Red Denim and Black and Tan Paisley by "Recollections", Cinnamon Stick and Ruby Slipper solid paper by "Bazzill"<br />
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Ink: Mementos - Tuxedo Black<br />
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Ribbon: Burlap Twine and Red Elastic by "Brother & Sister", Red flat ribbon by "Celebrate It"<br />
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Buttons: Small polka dot and red heart by "Sew-ology", Hearts by "Dress It Up - Love Potion"<br />
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Image & Sentiment: Stampin' UP! "Loads of Love"<br />
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My sketch is from Mojo Monday.<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-30801250459853112802017-01-14T23:23:00.001-09:002017-01-14T23:30:19.935-09:00A New Year of Duels<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy New Year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is a new year of duels and Tami and Terry were the hostesses this month. The Dazzlers start January, 2017 with a great kit from Terry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"As Tami said in the thread, there is no theme - we wanted you to be able to put together a card to use in the near future....so we decided on a Valentine's day image."</span></div>
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-6346683561903171612016-09-14T22:54:00.000-08:002016-09-14T22:54:02.605-08:00September DuelHappy Fall!!!<br />
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The theme for this month's duel was a Fall Owl Theme. <br />
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Tracie and Barb were our hostesses. Tracie sent the Dazzlers the following kit:<br />
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Image - "Who's There" by Two Paper Divas<br />
Designer Paper - Color Me Autumn by Stampin Up<br />
Embellishments are all Recollections (Brads, Doily, Leaves, Feathers, Twine)<br />
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I added some crystal effects on the moon to make is shiny.<br />
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Tracie and Barb asked us to list our favorite Halloween memory. I think mine would be...Sam White. Sam White was the little old man who lived on the corner and every Halloween he would have a huge box of candy, I mean like one of those medium moving sized boxes full of candy! And he would put handfuls into your candy bucket. We always made sure we went trick or treating to his house.<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-88183664632458071432016-08-16T21:23:00.003-08:002016-08-16T21:25:21.550-08:00August DuelI apologize my post is a day late. I was on the road yesterday driving home from being away. And I have absolutely no luck when I set my blog posts to post on a certain day and time. So better late than never!!<br />
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Judy and I were hostesses this month and in honor of the 2016 Summer Olympics our theme was <span style="color: red;">"Going to Rio with the Olympic Darlings."</span><br />
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Special instructions were to post our favorite Olympic event in our post. While I really enjoy the women's gymnastics, my most favorite for the past couple of Olympics is womens beach volleyball. <span style="color: red;">Go</span> <span style="color: blue;">team</span> <span style="color: red;">USA!!!</span><br />
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If you have not done so already, please check out all the Darlings websites to see their <span style="color: #f1c232;">Gold Medal </span>creations!dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-57016385474812060082016-07-15T21:10:00.000-08:002016-07-16T10:39:36.846-08:00July DuelIt's time for our monthly duel. And the Dueling Darlings are getting into the spirit of Christmas early this year. Jeanette and Kelly were this months hostesses and they came up with the clever theme, <span style="color: red;">Christmas in July.</span> Jeanette sent the Dazzlers the following kit.<br />
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Great kit Jeanette. And great theme Jeanette and Kelly! <br />
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-13673052709143495842016-06-14T22:48:00.000-08:002016-06-14T22:48:39.026-08:00June Duel<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 17px;">For the Dueling Darlings June Duel, Darlene sent the Dazzlers a terrific kit with the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 17px;">Papers: Paper Studio, Multicolored Dog Paws, Red Burlap and Masculine Stripe. Green is from my stash.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 17px;">Ribbons: Dotted and paw print from Ribbon Boutique, Studded dog-collar looking adhesive trim is from Hobby Lobby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 17px;">Plastic dog paws are Paper Studio's Spare Parts, "Knick Knacks"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 17px;">Glitter paw prints are Jolee's Boutique</span><br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-12735596839669305262016-05-14T21:37:00.001-08:002016-05-14T21:39:09.739-08:00May Flowers <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HAPPY SPRING!!! AND REALLY, ALMOST SUMMER...not too bad for where I live.</span><br />
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Cardstock - Core'dinations "Sea Foam", "Merry" and "Jet Stream"</li>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Trim - Michaels</li>
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-58153261256805330782016-04-14T20:51:00.001-08:002016-04-14T20:52:04.077-08:00SWING INTO SPRINGYAY!!! YAY!!! YAY!!!<br />
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The snow is gone, the sun is shining and the trees are starting to bud!!! The Dueling Darlings are welcoming spring with this month's duel. The theme for our April challenge is "Swing Into Spring."<br />
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Terry A. was the hostess for the Dazzlers and sent a bright and cheerful kit. <br />
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Images from a set called "Somebunny to Love"<br />
Sentiment from SU! set called Easter Blossoms<br />
DP from Echo Park - "Spring"<br />
Prima Flowers<br />
twine from Fawn Lawn<br />
sequins from Jillibean Soup<br />
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I actually made two cards with the my kit.<br />
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An extra challenge was to post my favorite dessert at Easter or a springtime get together. My favorite dessert would be...oh, which one?....probably my most favorite dessert at any holiday or any day of the year, raspberry pie!!!!! with some vanilla ice cream. But then there are chocolate frosted brownies...with some vanilla ice cream. ;) </div>
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-43161160224897592502016-03-15T12:22:00.000-08:002016-03-15T12:22:01.960-08:00March DuelGood Afternoon...<br />
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The theme for the Dueling Darlings this month is "for the dogs." <br />
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I do not have many of the kit details but do know that the images used were from Stampin' Up! and Hero Arts.<br />
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We had many dogs when I was growing up. After I had children of my own, I had one that had a snake, tarantula and scorpion. They are just not quite as warm and fuzzy as puppies. </div>
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Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day!<br />
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The Dueling Darlings theme for February is...<span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-center;">♥ Being a kid at heart ♥</span><br />
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-38909670619214731262016-01-14T19:25:00.000-09:002016-01-14T19:25:29.369-09:00January DuelHello and HAPPY 2016 to all of you.<br />
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Our January challenge was a soup theme. Barb and Tracie were our hostesses. Tracie sent the Dazzlers the following kit.<br />
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Image: Chick N Soup by CC Designs<br />
Sentiment: Crackerbox Palace<br />
DP: Bo Bunny Juliet<br />
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The added challenge was to post our favorite soup recipe. This chili recipe is my favorite.<br />
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Brown 1 pound hamburger with 2 stalks of celery and 1 1/4 cup of onion. Then add 1 large can of tomato soup and 1 large can of beans (either chili beans or kidney beans) and cook for 10 minutes. <br />
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-55205702835879512442015-09-14T19:12:00.001-08:002015-09-14T19:12:13.675-08:00Dueling Darlings September ChallengeThe Dueling Darlings are dueling again. <br />
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Our theme for September was Tutti Fruity. Jeanette, the hostess for the Dazzlers, sent a kit that included the following:<br />
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Image: Penny Black "Hedgy Gift"<br />
Sentiment: Riley "Apples Are Dangerous"<br />
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DP: DCWV My Sunshine Pack<br />
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Darice Rhinestones<br />
Hobby Lobby Decorative Trim Ribbon<br />
Hobby Lobby Natural Hemp Cord<br />
Recollections Apple Brads<br />
Sew-ology Apple Button<br />
Spare Parts Apple Shank Button<br />
Paper Clip<br />
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We were also to post our favorite Tutti Fruity recipe. Here's mine:<br />
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">Tutti Fruitti Dessert Recipe</b> (I found this receipe on MrFood.com)<br />
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<li itemprop="ingredients">1 (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cut into 1/2-inch slices </li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened </li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 <span style="font-size: 0.8em; position: relative; top: -3px;">1</span>/<span style="font-size: 0.8em; position: relative; top: 3px;">4</span> cups confectioners' sugar, divided </li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients">2 cups frozen or fresh sliced peaches </li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 cup frozen or fresh sliced strawberries </li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 cup frozen or fresh blackberries </li>
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-23073606002590112222015-08-28T20:25:00.000-08:002015-08-28T20:28:38.733-08:00CATCHING UP!I got behind in my Dueling Darlings posts and I apologize. Now I am catching up.<br />
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The Dazzlers received a great kit from April for the month of May. (I apologize again as I have misplaced the kit details.) <br />
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The minute I saw the contents of the kit, I knew I wanted to make something to show off a picture of my daughter and granddaughter. So here it is. <br />
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This was so fun to make. I really loved the size of these clipboards and ended up back at Walmart and got a few more so I could decorate a few more to show off more photos. <br />
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The second picture is a card I made from the June kit that was sent to the Dazzler by Terry. Her kit included:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">DP: My Minds Eye "Pieced Pinwheels", Colorbok "Stars and Stripes"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Craftwork Cards Candi "Prince Charming", "Icing Sugar" and "Regal Ruby"</span><br />
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Today I am posting three cards on my blog for the past three months of Dueling Darling Challenges. I am trying to get caught up and then stay on track!!! All three months of kits were full of great and wonderful card making supplies!<br />
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My first card was for the February challenge. Darlene was the hostess for the Dazzlers. <br />
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My second card is for the March challenge and Paola was our hostess. <br />
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My third card is for the April challenge and Melina was our hostess.<br />
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-67574178362830352602015-01-15T06:02:00.000-09:002015-01-15T06:02:02.550-09:00Dueling Darlings January ChallengeHappy New Year!<br />
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The card on my blog today is for the Dueling Darlings January Challenge.<br />
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Judy and I were the hostesses and chose a birthday theme. <br />
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The kit for the Dazzlers included:<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">DP - American Crafts, Confetti - Banana Cream Brady and Peanut Butter Benny.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">Images - Whippersnappers "Little Girl and Dotted Present" and</span> Stampin Up! "Birthday Whimsey" (cake)<br />
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We also asked the Darlings to post a favorite birthday memory.<br />
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I have a memory, kind of funny... My friends planned a surprise birthday party for me for my thirtieth birthday. I ended up going home from work that day sick. Didn't want to get out of bed at all that evening. The cat had to be let out of the bag that I was going to ruin the surprise party if I didn't show up. I did show up and pretended like I didn't know a thing.<br />
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I am so far behind in my posts. I apologize to the Dueling Darlings and Calendar Girls.<br />
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My First card is for October Dueling Darling challenge. Terry was our hostess. And the theme was,<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-48440999892510263082014-09-14T19:49:00.000-08:002014-09-14T19:50:30.711-08:00Dueling Darlings September DuelThe challenge this month was to make a recipe with a favorite recipe or comfort food. <br />
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The Dazzlers kits included:<br />
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Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip card stock<br />
Image from MFT, a la modes - What's Cooking?<br />
Maya Road What's Cookin chipboard pieces<br />
clips from Michaels/Joanns<br />
brad from Eyelet Outlet<br />
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And here is my recipe card. These bars are quick and easy and everyone loves them.<br />
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Recipe (in case you cannot read the card).<br />
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Fruit Bars<br />
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1 package yellow cake mix<br />
2 1/2 C quick cooking oatmeal<br />
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine (melted)<br />
1 C strawberry or raspberry presserves<br />
1 TB water<br />
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Preheat oven to 375. Grease 13x9 pan.<br />
Combine cake mix (dry) and oatmeal; add melted butter, stir until crumbly.<br />
Press half of the crumb mixture into pan. Combine preserves and water, stir until blended. Spread over crumb mixture.<br />
Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over preserves and pat firm. Bake 18-23 minutes until top is light brown. <br />
Cool and cut into bars.<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-40265140046999666162014-08-27T19:43:00.001-08:002014-08-27T19:43:40.231-08:00Calendar Girls August ChallengeOur challenge this month, from Paola, was....<div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My card is very simple as once again the 28th caught me by surprise. I saw this design on SCS several years ago and wanted to reproduce it for this challenge because I really like the simplicity of it and it could be used for any occasion.</span></span></div>
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dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-29448216233703882122014-08-13T22:46:00.004-08:002014-08-13T22:47:56.053-08:00Dueling Darlings August DuelThe theme for this month's duel is "Friends are the Family you Pick Yourself!" Melina was the hostess for the Dazzlers and sent a wonderful kit that included:<br />
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Image: Whimsy Stamps "I Will Carry You"<br />
Paper: Recollections & Sassafras<br />
Ribbon: Michael's<br />
Buttons: My Favorite Things<br />
Pearls/Brads: from Melina's stash<br />
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And here is my card....<br />
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<br />dweatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599400417902968075noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204895977683513722.post-90974377912968237402014-07-14T22:25:00.000-08:002014-07-14T22:28:42.317-08:00Dueling Darlings Have Gone to the Birds!The Dueling Darlings were given a great theme this month from Jeanette and Kelly. <br />
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The theme was: Birds of a Feather Flock Together. <br />
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This theme was chosen to celebrate the four years (in August) that this group has been dueling. As Jeanette put it..."Through the years, through thick and thin, we've blessed each other in many ways and all those years later, we're still together - like a flock!"<br />
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So in celebrating the four years this great group has been dueling the theme was born. Also on our card we had to have four of something. Four flower, four brads, four different designer papers, etc. I chose the flowers (well...and added an extra...so I have 5, but that is just because I am looking toward another terrific year of dueling.) ;) <br />
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Here is my card:<br />
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And the inside...love this sentiment!<br />
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