tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46438546750030664592024-03-13T08:16:07.308-04:00L U L U N A S T A M P S...musings on music, motherhood and addictive paper collecting habits...lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-83628800844331898972010-07-20T12:54:00.001-04:002010-07-20T12:55:10.612-04:00Hmmmmm?<!-- Begin I Write Like Badge --><br /><div style="overflow:auto;border:2px solid #ddd;font:20px/1.2 Arial,sans-serif;width:380px;padding:5px; background:#F7F7F7; color:#555"><img src="http://s.iwl.me/w.png" style="float:right" width="120" /><div style="padding:20px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; text-shadow:#fff 0 1px"> I write like<br /><a href="http://iwl.me/w/2b568272" style="font-size:30px;color:#698B22;text-decoration:none">Chuck Palahniuk</a></div><p style="font-size:11px; text-align:center; color:#888"><em>I Write Like</em> by Mémoires, <a href="http://www.codingrobots.com/memoires/" style="color:#888">Mac journal software</a>. <a href="http://iwl.me/" style="color:#333; background:#FFFFE0"><b>Analyze your writing!</b></a></p></div><br /><!-- End I Write Like Badge -->This is great fun.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-38057101212868371312010-04-05T13:38:00.002-04:002010-04-05T13:41:02.442-04:00Waiting for the Tidal Wave....Tomorrow would have been my Dad's 80th birthday. Since his death on November 13, the April calendar page has been like a dreaded countdown. <br /><br />It will be a big wave to ride ......<br /><br />Love you and miss you Dad. ♥lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-80679897537370944202010-03-16T13:08:00.005-04:002010-04-05T13:35:35.762-04:00"procrasticleaning" .....I am supposed to have read this entire book by Thursday morning for a study group, called "<span style="font-style:italic;">When Everything Changes, Change Everything: in a Time of Turmoil, a Pathway to Peace</span>" by Neale Donald Walsch. <br /><br />Instead, I am tempted to fall into my bad habit of "procrasticleaning". Overwhelmed by my "to-do" list , before any of the above tasks can be completed, my entire desk, closet, house, refrigerator and life must be cleaned and organized first. Like that will ever happen.<br /><br />If I've learned anything in the past year, everything changes - I mean EVERYTHING, and you just have to roll with it. I'm not sure that reading this book will unlock all the mysteries of life's trials and tribulations or help me find more peace. <br /><br />It's enough progress for me to give up procrasticleaning, leave everything in chaos and go practice my saxophone outside on the deck (my version of peace) now that it's finally above 50 degrees in Vermont. The book, and everything else can wait - at least for today.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-86223041101858523512010-01-23T10:12:00.005-05:002010-04-05T13:38:30.161-04:00"Spark Plugging" Valentine's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecw4ON_fzOp8wfm7wYRj5kYwOwpURFi89fav4HFcoXHMpbky36WcVnJVoPFuYDy6YHhi6R9Dj1aGq97OoaqjyhgszhSRyYqWWO6GYlhvXtgiGziWjtU3wB5gpsj6yeuxmWAYsFuwI8pQ/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecw4ON_fzOp8wfm7wYRj5kYwOwpURFi89fav4HFcoXHMpbky36WcVnJVoPFuYDy6YHhi6R9Dj1aGq97OoaqjyhgszhSRyYqWWO6GYlhvXtgiGziWjtU3wB5gpsj6yeuxmWAYsFuwI8pQ/s400/scan0001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429955678158777154" /></a><br /><br />Vintage romance just in time for Valentine's Day. I love the title at the bottom "The Sparking Plug" I hope this inspires you to copy and use in your handmade paper arts projects. Please share your work with us? <br /><br />♥ ♥ ♥ Happy Valentine's Day ♥ ♥ ♥lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-1132351658707393462009-12-31T11:02:00.004-05:002010-04-05T13:36:45.336-04:00One more for 2009My father passed away November 13. Still reeling from the shock and disbelief, I have been unable to write about it until today. The last day of 2009 seems like the appropriate moment. <br /><br />He was extremely generous, and my mind keeps wandering back to the day he presented me with my Selmer Mark VII tenor and alto saxophones. I was a senior in high school, and had always played on rentals (a Yamaha tenor) or an older instrument borrowed from a family member (an alto Buescher Tru-Tone). My Dad was a very busy man, and traveled extensively for his company, which meant he missed most of my concerts and performances. Last year at Thanksgiving, while visiting in Vermont, he remarked that he'd never heard me play. I took out the tenor he gave me, and played for him. Looking up as I finished I saw tears in his eyes. I asked him why he was crying. He replied that he felt terrible he had never heard me play before and told me he thought I was really good. "It doesn't matter Dad, you heard me now." <br /><br />I wanted to play for him one last time, and my husband was kind enough to realize I wasn't crazy when I asked him to drive my Selmer Tenor across Canada for 2 days so I could play "A Closer Walk With Thee" at his funeral. <br /><br />From now on, every time I play, I know he can hear me.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-39290180164671884742009-05-15T10:16:00.003-04:002009-05-15T10:29:49.099-04:00I want to play saxophone underwater.......<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><object height="350" width="425"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/ulLf4jDA2_Y" name="movie"><embed height="350" width="425" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/ulLf4jDA2_Y"></embed></object></p><p>If you like this - check out the main site and contribute to the charity "Band on the Wall", helping to teach music to disabled children. </p></div><br /><br />http://www.breakfastroom.netlulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-67930438955065418302009-05-09T20:40:00.002-04:002009-05-09T20:58:09.177-04:00Mother's Day 2009It's a strange Mother's Day weekend this year. Typically, my mother-in-law Joan would be arriving from Spain for her annual 2 month visit. She's not coming this year, or ever again. She passed away in February after somewhat brief and completely horrible battle with lymphoma. <div><br /></div><div>I'm home alone for the weekend - the husband and kids are off to Lake Placid for a basketball tournament. I'm usually with them, because Joan would be here, to hold the fort and insist I go. I'm here with the dog, and surprisingly, I don't mind being left behind this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thunderstorms rolled in, and the phones are out. My mind wanders and I think about things she said to me last year. "Don't you EVER give up what makes you happy for anyone...EVER!" and then she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eyes and said "I want you to know, that I know, that it's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">you</span> that keeps the kids and this family together.... and I love you for it." </div><div><br /></div><div>Two to three months a year for the last 11 years - roughly 990 days. We spent a lot of time together - more than I've spent with almost anyone else. We talked about everything, over coffee in the morning, riding in the car, sitting outside watching the kids play. I always felt like she understood me in a way not many people do.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sun has come out. The house is quiet. I can hear Joanie's voice in my head, almost like she's in the next room. I take my bari sax out of the case, open the door to the balcony..... I stand outside and play "Moonlight in Vermont" and some Dizzy Gillespie licks. One of the benefits of rural Vermont, no neighbors, but I am scaring the squirrels away from the birdfeeder. I play until the sun starts to go down. She would have loved that. The sky looks like a heavenly painting - blues and warm reds. The birds are singing. I know she heard me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Mother's Day to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">all</span> mothers wherever you are.</div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-85141155174509949012009-04-07T15:49:00.003-04:002009-04-07T16:08:03.996-04:00Hats, Bonnets and Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXheSM0QUTqEZHWKOnYe7vDh5FVmxLpZosnzs_S4eMgmgixd3eYfzvjhynuOp3q55eDGxsw9OZt201dMnsXZ0Z_2pyoeivJIsDDHIcOwlJVuOw5TOXQ6BdP4_T5ydSlk7BxCfbUVUT3o/s1600-h/Livvy+hates+her+hat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322040079270421634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXheSM0QUTqEZHWKOnYe7vDh5FVmxLpZosnzs_S4eMgmgixd3eYfzvjhynuOp3q55eDGxsw9OZt201dMnsXZ0Z_2pyoeivJIsDDHIcOwlJVuOw5TOXQ6BdP4_T5ydSlk7BxCfbUVUT3o/s400/Livvy+hates+her+hat.jpg" border="0" /></a> I decided to double up on the vintage ephemera this month... so many beautiful images with ladies and their hats. I heard a commentary on VPR this morning about the criticism hurled at Aretha Franklin regarding her now famous inaugural finery: "Gerzina: Easter bonnets and Aretha's hat", By <a href="http://www.vpr.net/bio/220/">Gretchen Gerzina</a>. It is worth reading and gives a new perspective on ladies wearing hats as a show of R-E-S-P-E-C-T. <a href="http://www.vpr.net/episode/45802/">http://www.vpr.net/episode/45802/</a> . <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJSKBiQHvbHxL-AemorI7BqGM9ljwxtJQu0N5Nu2K7RyZYmFc5A6xhTYx5Hc-qOTVI9TRDAlIsl5_hanR_72kJ9kfaeQg4BxbXEznLiyiI9aOaR65rEuFdvsyvpVBoVyAdYUipZniELY/s1600-h/beautiful+Olivia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322040075590514274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJSKBiQHvbHxL-AemorI7BqGM9ljwxtJQu0N5Nu2K7RyZYmFc5A6xhTYx5Hc-qOTVI9TRDAlIsl5_hanR_72kJ9kfaeQg4BxbXEznLiyiI9aOaR65rEuFdvsyvpVBoVyAdYUipZniELY/s400/beautiful+Olivia.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love to provide monthly ephemera "freebies". All I ask is that you share what you make with the rest of us. Thanks.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-5003285436031797692009-03-20T18:05:00.003-04:002009-03-20T18:13:01.541-04:00"Little Darling - the snow is finally melting..."<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5yDJJTXPH7G9-5zwiJGK0vxxo0V_ikVfoHUhQN9Dm-5h2O_qgsS6kPllUtNWI-lxRTulaNwWdw0nL-QySLqC9vfswKuhuTnQCWF8zIX5S5sexxj9rtk27_bTpUcIlWbNOMwZ2fZTvLY/s1600-h/image.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5yDJJTXPH7G9-5zwiJGK0vxxo0V_ikVfoHUhQN9Dm-5h2O_qgsS6kPllUtNWI-lxRTulaNwWdw0nL-QySLqC9vfswKuhuTnQCWF8zIX5S5sexxj9rtk27_bTpUcIlWbNOMwZ2fZTvLY/s400/image.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Here comes the sun ~ finally. The signs of spring take their time in the Green Mountains. The chicadees are whistling their happy song - the sky has transformed from grey to blue, and the mud ruts in the road could suck the tire off your car. Aaahhh the 5th season in Vermont - Mud Season.<br /><br />No matter - I'm so happy to see spring - I've decided to post a bonus freebie this month - hope you like it. It is from my private collection - put on the Beatles and sing along with the birds.......and enjoy it. <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-28301461834900174822009-03-17T12:06:00.001-04:002009-03-17T12:09:03.221-04:00Happy St. Patrick's Day<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKkQfVFE3LexwbjqorhXMg8uBRy4qCyXhUmC95cKRWWwCpdWd7Wza4r1o7uHle1fIZpAOrEE_qLUu-hOqDvWGxG97m4VDiqAcKxamFL0pzNQMdnx3LWk2_YjsrjzC258Jakpi1SvIRc0/s1600-h/image0-1.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKkQfVFE3LexwbjqorhXMg8uBRy4qCyXhUmC95cKRWWwCpdWd7Wza4r1o7uHle1fIZpAOrEE_qLUu-hOqDvWGxG97m4VDiqAcKxamFL0pzNQMdnx3LWk2_YjsrjzC258Jakpi1SvIRc0/s400/image0-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center">Happy St. Patrick's Day - Hope you're wearing green or rumour has it that you are eligible for a fanny pinch! This is this month's vintage image freebie - please enjoy and show me your work!</div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"> </div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-41751844111640165632009-03-05T19:15:00.001-05:002009-03-05T19:15:39.174-05:00PACO DE LUCIA , John McLaughlin , AL DI MEOLA<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/9cadbYIzhqQ' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/9cadbYIzhqQ'/></object></p><p>My new cure for "cabin fever"......</p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-35141743420143038362009-02-02T10:00:00.002-05:002009-02-04T22:02:11.254-05:00February Ephemera Freebie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavBY4A6esiBR0FfryXO39p7wtfQszsiLdYa1FZOYiffQnoiMF8-kbtI61-4m9gZbGmbUJNuG_Vf7F93GULHpnYg6fTJRKkQ3wrW4gJdlOAGLdnS4iqKTeguxvg8IaJhT0fuhpoL5MW9I/s1600-h/Olivia's+confusion.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavBY4A6esiBR0FfryXO39p7wtfQszsiLdYa1FZOYiffQnoiMF8-kbtI61-4m9gZbGmbUJNuG_Vf7F93GULHpnYg6fTJRKkQ3wrW4gJdlOAGLdnS4iqKTeguxvg8IaJhT0fuhpoL5MW9I/s400/Olivia's+confusion.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297936111777182690" /></a><br />I love February - it's a short month, I can forget about all the January pressure to make everything over, it's the last real month of winter (or so I tell myself), and Valentine's Day is right around the corner!<br /><br />In keeping with that romantic sentiment - here is another vintage freebie ~ make something romantic and enjoy - please share if you're feeling brave - I'd love to see what you've made!lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-47143842666197451382009-01-28T15:14:00.001-05:002009-01-28T15:26:46.021-05:00Now where did I put my bliss.....?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_2Rx6ML1erGvzIOttIBpnjGfNgCP1aHLC0Ax68U4hW3xdqwmRfQnIJaDZW1XwEA63ND9CIVbaoXMbZNGzzMTs8nRMa6h5U5LUwgL2UdH9dukQwL0X5bcAhzD6eKVtEctHMtqGoo47sE/s1600-h/1950+Ads+Better+Homes+143.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 106px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_2Rx6ML1erGvzIOttIBpnjGfNgCP1aHLC0Ax68U4hW3xdqwmRfQnIJaDZW1XwEA63ND9CIVbaoXMbZNGzzMTs8nRMa6h5U5LUwgL2UdH9dukQwL0X5bcAhzD6eKVtEctHMtqGoo47sE/s320/1950+Ads+Better+Homes+143.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296443578791170866" /></a><br /><br /><br />Every January we are bombarded by messages encouraging us to revamp, reorganize and reprioritize. The television talk show circuit is rife with professionals ready to help overhaul our finances, personal appearance, home, health, life. I'm compelled to make lists, read magazine articles, listen to the experts. Now, there is the added pressure of finding bliss. Bliss is a word I just can't wrap my head around. What are they talking about? Like most women, I'm starting to stress about falling short in yet another category...... the “bliss” scale. In addition to the sudden urge to lose ten pounds, look ten years younger, or check ten things off my new daily online organizational calendar, something else keeps popping into my head.... How can I find my bliss if I can't even find my car keys!<br /><br />There are hooks by the back door, a basket on the hall table, and a key chain bigger than the one for the restroom at the gas station. What's wrong with me? According to the experts, an invisible army of perfectly organized women exists with everything they need at their fingertips. Why can't I do all that stuff? Should I take more vitamins, make a duty roster for the kids and post it on the bathroom mirror, hire a personal trainer? I'm starting to feel panicky. I put my coat on and slip my hand into the pocket and find bliss at that moment. The realization hits me: our bills get paid, the kids are happy, there's food on the table, a roof over our heads, and we love each other. This past year was challenging for my family in almost every way possible, but we pulled together and persevered. My bliss is, I'm still here, so is my family, and I'm holding my car keys. I have to run, I'm late for a makeover at the beauty shop.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-2733260346379217472009-01-20T16:14:00.003-05:002009-01-20T16:26:14.792-05:00January 20, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4j3sumXr5w52bo_dBL4RCaKJPHSK-Zkq-aQX2etHkWwXf3FU25sfJXd9j8lXe4301UeRTqraG-5v3kO64PoCf8zr1Ijd3UPmHu-yfJvPL8d80Vw7OeUGxM6GOyjd2tC_vG8SEHYkJ7M/s1600-h/Statue+of+Liberty+4th+vintage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4j3sumXr5w52bo_dBL4RCaKJPHSK-Zkq-aQX2etHkWwXf3FU25sfJXd9j8lXe4301UeRTqraG-5v3kO64PoCf8zr1Ijd3UPmHu-yfJvPL8d80Vw7OeUGxM6GOyjd2tC_vG8SEHYkJ7M/s400/Statue+of+Liberty+4th+vintage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293487795464577394" /></a><br /><br />My husband and our oldest daughter are together today in the nation's capital. Early this morning, they woke and walked together to the Washington Monument and beyond, to participate in the making of history. I spoke with them early this afternoon. They are elated, emotional and a little exhausted but are sharing and making memories today that will last a lifetime. <br /><br />I thought this particular piece of vintage ephemera appropriate, considering the occasion and it's celebratory nature. It's this month's freebie - so please send me a photo if you are inspired by it to be creative.<br /><br />Pace سلام שלום Hasîtî शान्ति Barış ...... Peace.lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-61722811466079012552009-01-09T11:41:00.001-05:002009-01-09T11:41:23.536-05:00MACM - Button Heart Valentine's Day Card<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/ERK1nWzm7oU' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/ERK1nWzm7oU'/></object></p><p>I think this is a great card idea ~ especially after the holidays. I always end up with a box of those little "extra button" envelopes - mostly white and clear - which would look great on red, pink or purple cardstock. I do think you could send it through the mail - however, I would wrap it in tissue/bubble wrap and send in a padded envelope. More like a little gift? You could rubber stamp a heart in a darker or contrasting ink and mount the buttons on top - eliminating the need to sketch your heart or erase pencil marks (that would drive me nuts). <br /><br />Do a miniature version of this and make a beautiful gift tag with tiny white dress shirt buttons (raid your husband's closet and remove the extras from the lower inside front tail of his shirt ~ the price is right and tucking the shirt in will be less bulky!). <br /><br />Or if you've been really ambitious and have cleaned your closet to make room for the new things received over the holidays ~ some of those "throw away" items of clothing probably have some great buttons on them! </p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-35510955446389479122008-12-22T10:49:00.001-05:002008-12-22T10:49:11.256-05:00Dexter Gordon: Montmartre, Copenhagen, 1971<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/eZE2ZZ79Yos' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/eZE2ZZ79Yos'/></object></p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-81533042913577358432008-12-21T19:32:00.002-05:002008-12-21T19:36:21.851-05:00"Saucy Joanie"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJjGZl230WObKrSdWZsDQf3un9m1H9uKlSUqNUkjP85sKagSV2yaxwsB4rp6hQr_5WHT_d80OpXCXm4B7mkGJp1suEeO_o5xIZiBIqhFO0FsaOJVVWZFTJw4ZxePu95Cc7430ZucGq-g/s1600-h/saucy+Joanie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282406321248410642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJjGZl230WObKrSdWZsDQf3un9m1H9uKlSUqNUkjP85sKagSV2yaxwsB4rp6hQr_5WHT_d80OpXCXm4B7mkGJp1suEeO_o5xIZiBIqhFO0FsaOJVVWZFTJw4ZxePu95Cc7430ZucGq-g/s400/saucy+Joanie.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another great piece of ephemera....reminds me of Lady Joan. If you create something special with this beautiful old girl, please share it with me so I can forward it to Joan. ♥<br /><div></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-78511360291968124552008-12-21T10:32:00.001-05:002008-12-21T10:32:56.097-05:00Happy People Dancing on Planet Earth<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/M6-iC_aYcug' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/M6-iC_aYcug'/></object></p><p>Holidays making you feel a little blue ~ watch this video - I DARE you not to smile ~ get up and dance!<br /><br /></p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-48736700805277943062008-12-15T12:55:00.004-05:002008-12-15T13:01:45.073-05:00Ephemera ~ Harvard Girl in Winter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0AAFP1BvCFjSS2ojtDKfXDUwLwAfxSS-ySL-1m2FFex-DnDb5LHWoBY3ThLAEeE4TjpD8lN6oxg0W9pkgtSqyExjYvDp-yfwcWGgOfsuUTNKvcCSEdEnhL0lD0aLMk9yv-fFM8SIYJI/s1600-h/Harvard+girl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280077804496501106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0AAFP1BvCFjSS2ojtDKfXDUwLwAfxSS-ySL-1m2FFex-DnDb5LHWoBY3ThLAEeE4TjpD8lN6oxg0W9pkgtSqyExjYvDp-yfwcWGgOfsuUTNKvcCSEdEnhL0lD0aLMk9yv-fFM8SIYJI/s400/Harvard+girl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Wanted to share this image with you ~ for Emily ~ who is in Boston taking graduate classes at Harvard.....miss you and can't wait to see you at Christmas! </div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-27215876952559911842008-12-12T13:43:00.001-05:002008-12-12T13:43:42.647-05:00Finally Friday - Gifts Card/Tag (Two Peas In A Bucket)<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/jXGqS_OXDd4' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/jXGqS_OXDd4'/></object></p><p>Quick and easy ~ perfect for last minute wrap-ups when you've run out of tags. Also consider using pieces of the gift wrap to make the "boxes" ~ matchy, matchy, that's for me!</p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-54014619533056287832008-11-19T16:25:00.001-05:002008-11-19T16:25:42.659-05:00Snowman Soup<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/MdebW_M6Dvc' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/MdebW_M6Dvc'/></object></p><p>I found this on youTube today - looking for quick Christmas gift ideas for teachers and friends. I've seen the "reindeer food" version before - but I love the snowman soup. This video uses Stampin' Up products (I used to demo for them, too) but you could use any snowflake or snowman stamps with your own cardstock. Also, vintage imagery would be great as well. For the labels that say "freeze dried snowballs" you could print a label by hand to match, or use print your own label sheet on the computer. This looks so fast and easy - it would be a great project for kids to make. Super idea. I mean, there's chocolate in it right? Off to check my pantry for some freeze dried snowballs!<br /></p></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-979837740898883412008-11-19T15:16:00.004-05:002008-11-19T16:26:43.474-05:00Snowman Soup PoemHere is the "snowman soup" supply list and poem (for the posted video above) - it's listed on several Christmas crafting sites - with variations on how many chocolate kisses to include....more chocolate is better for me! More ideas: stocking stuffer, gift basket filler, 12 days of Christmas gift, Secret Santa present......I better get busy :) ♥<br /><br />1 package hot chocolate mix<br />1-2 Hershey Kisses<br />10 mini-marshmallows<br />1 mini candy cane or cinnamon stick<br /><br />Place in a small ziplock bag or in a new mug - or follow the instructions below.<br /><br />Attach this poem:<br /><div align="left"><br /><em>"Was told you've been real good this year.</em></div><div align="left"><em>Always glad to hear it!</em></div><div align="left"><em>With freezing weather drawing near,</em></div><div align="left"><em>You'll need to warm the spirit.</em></div><div align="left"><em>So here's a little Snowman Soup</em></div><div align="left"><em>Complete with stirring stick.</em></div><div align="left"><em>Add hot water, sip it slow.</em></div><div align="left"><em>It's sure to do the trick!"</em></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-90031387820501322622008-11-13T10:47:00.003-05:002008-11-19T16:17:58.134-05:00Thinking about Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDFf0RSs2GoyYfly39U6hsQvuGq2nOVWD5MEntelAF3iGiejnVXl3xPECVO3WARRSfZ90Hwe1HAAZNEauOHBkIKrl-t7MXR9tBtCedO0j-QD6gyC6LxopB9MAHyYjWUJGT9YrRB6VHQQ/s1600-h/alyssa+at+christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268171622695662498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 196px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDFf0RSs2GoyYfly39U6hsQvuGq2nOVWD5MEntelAF3iGiejnVXl3xPECVO3WARRSfZ90Hwe1HAAZNEauOHBkIKrl-t7MXR9tBtCedO0j-QD6gyC6LxopB9MAHyYjWUJGT9YrRB6VHQQ/s320/alyssa+at+christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The leaves are all off the trees, and we've had more than one snowfall at my house (more coming next week). The kids already have their winter clothes, boots and sleds at the ready! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Is it just me or does Thanksgiving seem like a day of rest and lots of food to help us gain our strength for Christmas and the Holiday season? I can't believe I'm saying this because used to hate people who crowed, "I'm all done with my holiday shopping" - but "I'm done with my holiday shopping". I realize this is possible this year: 1.) because my youngest of 4 kids is in Kindergarten... 2.) I've really pared down the shopping list.... 3.) I hit a really great sale at The Christmas Tree Shop... 4.) I've been stashing gifts for the kids here and there as a make a little money from my eBay auctions. I may never be done with shopping this early ever again in my lifetime so this is my written proof. ♥ All that's left to do is the wrapping, baking and crafting. My three favorite things to do during the holidays. The hard part for me: getting all to the post office in time! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This vintage image is so inspiring to me- I have a shoebox full of old postcards from a nearby antique barn - I hope it inspires you to stay home, get cozy, and start your holiday crafting. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you make something with this gorgeous blonde - I'd love to see it!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-22314182159659556692008-11-09T12:00:00.005-05:002008-11-19T16:17:31.856-05:00Vintage Imagery....Joanie on Holiday<a href="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/luluna_photos/JoanieonHoliday.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/luluna_photos/JoanieonHoliday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love this image - I've always called it "Joanie on Holiday". My dear mother-in-law Joan lives in Mijas Pueblo, Spain. She has suffered a stroke and seizure over the past weekend and is in hospital in Malaga. Feel free to copy and create something wonderful with this image. If you like what you've created, please share it with me so I can send it to Joanie. hugs and thanks ♥lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643854675003066459.post-64085050708267626782008-11-06T13:52:00.004-05:002008-11-19T16:16:58.220-05:00....and the Winner of Blog Candy is.... ~ CazJN ~CazJN - you are the winner of the Blogspot Candy Giveaway - please contact me with your email address - I want to make sure you get your goodies!<br /><br />Happy Stamping! I'm off to practice my yakkity sax :)lulunastampshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228522413596429921noreply@blogger.com0