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Archives for September 2007

Poinsettia Happy Holidays

September 19, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Here is the Poinsettia file link. This is a Terms Restricted File. Which means these files are for your own personal use and not to be shared or altered and claim as your own. This file has hit its download number and is no longer available. The password is available through my group.
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On to life… Well I made it to the gym and peddled my heart out for a half an hour and did some other exercise things. I have come to the conclusion that they pump sweat into the air at the gym. I never sweat anywhere as much as the gym. I walk in the door and I am sweating. Poof, I am soaked. Luckily the bikes are sitting up top so you can watch all the goings on in the gym or watch the news. I caught up on the news. There weren’t to many interesting Muscle Buffs hitting the weights. So I watched the verbage on the news.. I forgot my walkman to pick up the radio frequencies. The guy next to me brought in his dvd player and was watching a movie while he peddled. WOW! It was Star Wars Movie. Having seen it so many times with the guys in my life. I could pretty much recite the verbage for every part aloud. Luckily I did that only in my head and not aloud as I am sure the people at the gym would have escorted me to the loony section.
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My son had a great time playing with the kids and was just a babbling about it afterwards. The nice thing about going in the mornings is the kids area isn’t packed. This is important to me because I can’t workout if I am not comfortable with where he is. One time I was sitting up top and watching the world come in the front door and boom out of the corner of my eye I see my son running like a lightning streak out into the gym area out of the kids area. I stood up. The lady caught him and took him back in. Wew! The only time he has ever dont that and he was much younger. The lady said he was upset that everyone kept leaving and decided he was going with the last kid. Made for a stressful couple of visits to the gym after that. But I think we worked it out.

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So coming to the store in the next week or so will be the Super Halloween Value Pack.
I will upload one more of these files to the blog here for download. There are 4 files in this Value Pack that haven’t been posted here, but I am getting emails from people saying they are over the Halloween theme. So post a comment here as to which one you would like that I havent offered yet and I will post one more and then we will move on.
The ones I haven’t offered here are
Halloween Word Jumble,
Pumpkin Patch,
No Tricks Just Treats, or
Happy Halloween.
So one of those 4. Let me know by commenting here.
I won’t be posting any repeats.


Thank you to all my downloaders and group members for helping me to keep this blog alive and an enjoyable place for me to post.

Enjoy!
Chris

PS Jill M. I updated the Post for the Halloween left side words. I couldn’t find your email to email you directly.

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Halloween Titles Right Side.

September 17, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Here is the Right side of the Halloween Words. This is a Terms Restricted File. Please download only if you are in agreement to these Terms. This download has hit its limit and is no longer available, but may be purchased at Paperthreads soon. The password can be found by signing up for my group.
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So here is Monday. I decided to go to the gym today. We have a membership and havent been in a while. I am under the belief that if I am paying for a gym membership they should have some electronic frequency that every time they reduce my checking account by their monthly fee. They zap some weight through a frequency off of me. Sounds nice, but apparently doesn’t happen. This will be good for my son to. He can hang out with the kids and play in the Kids Rompa Room. We are finished with Swim Lessons so time to keep busy with another thing. So I am kinda looking forward to the hour of peddling on the bike and getting some exercise time in.
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The weekend was nice.. very nice.. We didn’t go anywhere we had to be at a certain time. We went to town and got some things, but timing was relaxed. It was wonderful. So I am ready for the week. Hope everyone else is too! Have a wonderful Monday!
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Enjoy!
Chris

Oh and I have lost a file and can’t seem to find it… has anyone seen it?? I think it’s over at the Paperthreads Forum in Captain BKs ship… What do you think?? Hope lots of you signed up for BINGO because the treasure chest ever there seems to be filling up pretty quick.

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Look better??

September 16, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Does this look better?? After I get some Halloween items out of my system… This file will be up.. I am getting lots of emails about it.. so it is coming and yeah I finally got it up.. Trying to think of a challenge for this file… have to think on it…
Have you seen the BINGO at Paperthreads… it is getting crazy over there…
Enjoy!
Chris

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Words of Halloween

September 14, 2007 By Chris Durnan

UPDATE!!! Jill M has been asking fo the word BOO has an outline. It does not. I just recut the word BOO and layered it behind eachother. The word GHOST has an outline around it completely, but looking at the word BOO it does not have the outline on the sides because it is just layers of the same cut. Hope this explanation helps. Enjoy!
Here is the file for today. It will come in two parts. One today and one tomorrow. The left half and the right half. The bat is not attached to the mat with the Batty one. It is just layered there. Almost all of them have mats. Hope you can use these. This is a Terms Restricted File which means when you download it and type in the password (from my group) you Agree to this terms of USE. This download is no longer available, but will be available for purchase at Paperthreads soon.
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So as you can tell I am gearing up to put all these Halloween Files in one large Super Pack for the store. Not sure how many will end up in it because I am still pluggin’ away at creating them.
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As for the Poinsettia file… I am working on it… True to form. I have to find the font I used because I liked it so much. So I am still working on it. but it will be up here.
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on to life… so the mountain lion is still here. Killed a neighbors 100 lb. pitbull last night and as the crow flies is about 4-5 acres away from us. So we are on guard with our son going outside and paying attention to all the news. Supposedly Game and Fish will be out today to talk to all the owners who have had a problem. And hopefully they can move it. Lots of kids walk up and down the road by where all the pets are disappearing. We shall see. Tis part of life and living at the bottom of a mountain. But we are definitely paying attention.
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Okay and soooo… Have you seen these albums Michelle has at Paperthreads. I am thinking about doing a few for Christmas. They are unique and cute. If you buy any, please put “Chris sent me” in the comment box! I appreciate it greatly. Has anyone made one I am curious as to your thoughts on them and what you used.. like Glue and Ink or embellishments. What worked for you.
Here they are in the store for more details.


So this weekend I am home home home… with the hubby and my son. No traveling and lots of family time. We are going to put up a few lights to help with the Mountain Lion thing. And then lightbulbs being replaced. Nothing like putting on eyeliner while holding a flashlight (teasing). But why do they all seem to go out at the same time. My hubby bought the “green” ones that are supposed to last longer and help with the electric bill. If I learned to turn the lights off, it would help siginificantly with our light bill. (rolling eyes at myself). And the lighbulbs aren’t green themselves. wow! it isn’t halloween yet! That would be a ghoulish makeup job.
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Well tons to do today. So I better get to it.

Enjoy!
Chris

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Have you seen my other Words of files… Here are a few of them..

Words of Life
I did these ones because I want to cut them large and put them up on my wall without the mat.
Another project I want to get to.

Words of Happiness

Words of Faith

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Halloween Jumble.

September 12, 2007 By Chris Durnan

UPDATE! I can’t seem to get my email to send out from here in Phoenix. So I am posting this quick note to my blog. I am getting a few emails from people who can’t seem to get the password to work. I am not sure what to say. Other then check the group and make sure you have the most recent one and if you are copying and pasting the password make sure you aren’t adding a space before or after the password. Lots of people have downloaded the file. So the password is working. Good luck! And thank you to everyone for their great emails. I am back to my nephew… Enjoy! Chris

I got asked for this file and realized I never posted it. So here it is.
This is a Terms Restricted File. Please do not share or alter and claim as your own. The password is available when you sign up for my group. This file is no longer available, but will be available at paperthreads soon.
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For some reason I have gotten this question a couple times in the last few days. When you purchase my files you get KNK, AI, GSD, and WPC. If I acquire new software to add to that list I will do so. I have sent many people the KNK version of files that they had previously purchased. If I still offer it in the store and you send me your receipt from Paperthreads (available in your account) I will send you my file. I would hate for someone to get a new machine and have to repurchase files. If you have requested KNK from me and I missed you, I apologize. Please send me your receipt from Paperthreads and I will send you my files in the KNK version. So there is that. What if you decide to upgrade to a new machine?? Why get stuck with only one file type. I hope that answers the question. I know I missed one lady in sending her the KNK version of files. I cannot find her email anywhere. Email me your receipt again and I will send them to you. sooo sorry. lots of emails coming in from this blog. Awesome emails I might add. Such suppportive visitors to my blog!
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Okay a couple emails aboout the database. Send me your request and I will add it. I am still working from the database. I just took it down for a few reasons, but still take requests. Just email me and put Request for Chris in the subject.. easier to see when I am trying to delete all the spam.. Click here for email.
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And nextttttt.. Have you been over to the pirate ship lately for Bingo?? Well keep an eye on it for me.. I am off to Phoenix today to visit my new nephew and my Dad is visiting. So I need some to keep me covered over there. Seems like a topsy turvy ride over there. Hope everyone is enjoying it! I am feeling sea-sick myself. hahahahaha. Who knows what my friend Lori is up to.
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Other then that. I better go pack my bag and get moving!
Enjoy!
Chris

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Sleigh Ride

September 11, 2007 By Chris Durnan

So even tho’ I looked up on the spelling on the Poinsetta Happy Holiday file. I still messed up. So thank you thank you to everyone who caught it for me. I greatly appreciate it. I have to go in and fix it and rework all the file types…. So instead here is Sleigh Ride. Hope You Like.

This file is a TERMS RESTRICTED FILE. Downloading this file is an acceptance of those terms. This file has a new password sent to my group. So if you didn’t get it and are a member of my group. You can visit the groups old messages and there it will be. This file is no longer available for free download, but may be purchased at Paperthreads.

Okay as for digital layouts I have an Epson 2200. It is my baby. A huge baby but it is my baby. This machine only gets real Epson ink and it is covered after every use. I have had it for over three years and have never had a problem with it. I love it. So that is what I have for those who asked.

The poinsettia file will be up for you later in the week!! My apologies for previewing and not getting you the download, but need to fix it before I offer it.

Thank you to everyone for the Congrats! I am so excited. I am headed up again on Wednesday to see him and my Dad who is here from Wisconsin.

Enjoy!
Chris

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My cute cute Nephew

September 10, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Update at the bottom!!

So here is my cute cute nephew from Phoenix. I don’t have a photo yet to put together a layout for the other one. So here he is… cutey….

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Okay and this is a digital layout. It is called a quick page. I picked it up from Anita at Nana’s Attic. I love her files. They are awesome.
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Hybrid Scrapbooking. Honestly that is me… I like to make my page in a digital format and then add the extra pieces for depth. Plus I find I have time to cut files to test them, but rarely time to put a page together in full. So I resort to doing some digitally. If you look at my scrapbook from last year it is half traditional, some hybrid and some just digital. I think the two can mesh together well.. just like I use my mother’s hand me down sewing machine for sewing paper and not material. Most people don’t even realize it when looking at my last years scrapbook that it is done two ways. It is my one way for getting those pages caught up when life is soooo busy. Alot of times those who traditional scrapbook prefer the feel of paper and I have to agree I love pretty paper. Love it! But sometimes when I put a digital page together really quick. Especially like this one. It means I can get more done while the sun is still up and not when I should be in bed… woohoo!!
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Okay so the next download will be this. I am still tweaking a few things and uploading the links, but this is what it will be hopefully later today or early in the a.m. when I can’t sleep!! Just running through all the different programs and then uploading takes a little time.

Great to see you made it to Monday!! Enjoy!
Chris
Update!! Don’t forget today is the last day to sign up for BINGO over at Paperthreads. Get your words in and take a chance. Click Here to get to the ship!

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Tis Friday!!

September 7, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Welcome to the wonderful weekend!!
I just wanted to share this layout before the weekend!
It was shared by Angie M.
I love the colors! And the multiple photos it all just seems to go together perfectly.
The Skate Party Card was set up as a Card and Angie M. used it on her page as a great accent.
Thank you for sharing Angie.
Okay so I am an Aunt to two new boys woohoo!!
My sister-in-law finally had her little boy at 9:45 pm. after being at the hospital since 10:30 pm the previous night. So excited to meet him. I am headed to Phx tomorrow. Unfortunately, my other nephew I will have to meet later down the day since he lives miles away.
Well Have a wonderful weekend and …
Enjoy!
Chris

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Pirate Bingo!!

September 7, 2007 By Chris Durnan


Over at Paperthreads Forum. Click HERE.

I created this for my friend Lori to post
since she is running the BINGO game this month.
I am thinking this Bingo game could be a bit crazy indeed.
You know if I am involved I am pushing for
extra prizes for everyone.
Hope you can join and Enjoy!
Chris

PS. I am not just trying to be nice for outing her
sale before she did. If anyone is thinking so, but
for my downloaders to announce a sale.
ha!
I would probably do it again!
ha ha!
**Evil Grin**
Let the Games Begin!
Enjoy!

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Couple of days off..

September 6, 2007 By Chris Durnan

Updated….

Well I thought about all the things I need to catch up on the next few days and my conclusion is I need a few days off. So you can visit the blog, but I don’t want you to be disappointed because I havent posted a file. I will probably post some pictures here and there, but last weekend was a long weekend so now I have to catch up. I haven’t had a chance to test cut a bunch of files. I have quite a few lined up to cut, but until I do, I don’t want to post them here. So I will get back on track next week.

Lots of things happening in the family and one of the happy things is… I am an Aunt again! My brother’s wife had a baby. Now my sister and sister-in-law are still pregnant. One is due in a few weeks and the other in November. It will be a baby filled holidays this year. My father who is not a proponent of cell phones, computers etc. Actually went and bought a prepaid phone so he can be called in the middle of the woods in Wisconsin when the first baby is born.

The best thing we got for my Dad for Christmas last year is a Ceiva picture frame. He can have pictures the next morning of things we have done. Since it plugs in and he doesnt have to touch it, he loves it. It has definitely brought the distance a little closer because he can talk to my son about what he is doing by looking at the pictures. I am sure there will be lots of baby pictures on their soon.

If I can get everything caught up today, I am going to go to the tack auction. Because I am not sure we need another bridle or halter, but as an owner of horses you must have a tack room stuffed with possible items you may need. that means 10 cotton lead ropes when you only have 6 horses here. I love the comraderie of horse people. So I am looking for to going.

Well that is it for now. Enjoy!
Chris

Update… Okay so just got a call from my brother and he and his wife are at the hospital and should be having their baby tooo… woohooo.. So who knows when you will see me again. Now I need to book flights for my Dad to come down and make plans to drive to Phx and see my new nephew.

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