Spring is here!  It was such a tough winter!  A BLIZZARD in March! Very soon school will be out and I will be working only at Sorenson. I think (hope, hope, hope) that I can get more time in my beloved art room.  If you see me out on the bike path on my bike- yell at me and tell me to get into my art room!!

Hope you are having a good Spring!

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This weekend, Columbus got buried under 20 inches of snow (some reports say).  All day Saturday Coco and I were stranded.  Malls, stores, restaurants and most businesses were closed. None of this deterred Coco The Snow Dog!!  Hope you were safe and dry in your little part of the world!

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The Stamper’s Sampler Feb/March edition published my very first full article.  Three of these cards were created for a Ranger Design Team Challenge. (How I miss those monthly challenges to give me a push into my art room!)  Ranger didn’t pick up the project so I pitched it to The Stamper’s Sampler.  They loved it!  The article shows how you can use Ranger’s Penscore and when heated you press it into a surface and it will take on the impression.  Think- a pile of keys, a wicker furniture (like the flower card), or yes, even a cheese grater.

The little “angel” is my godson, Wanbli.  He was coming down a circular slide and when trimmed, he looked like a flying angel to me. 

Look for your own copy of Stamper’s Sampler.  No doubt it’s easier to find that Rubberstampmadness!! 

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After much searching, I found a copy of Rubberstampmadness magazine. What’s up with JoAnn’s not having it???

On page 40 there is a fantastic review of my first book, “Stamp-A-Card”.   Thanks to Randy Churchwell of Grace Publications for doing this for me!

From the article,

        “Kinnamon, as if sharing  cup of afternoon tea with you, freely shares her personal inspiration for each card design, scattering helpful hints around the text like spoonfuls of sugar.” 

If you would like an autographed copy of my first book-remember you can easily buy a copy RIGHT HERE!  Click on the link below for your own copy for only $12.44. (includes shipping and handling!) 

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 I make a LOT of cards.  But, if you were to ask me to see them… the best I can offer you is a slide show on my lap top.  My cards are either 1.  sent to family or friends,  2. sent into The Stamper’s Sampler as submissions, or 3.  send directly to a stamp/ink company.  

Once, my friend Karan Olsen-Smith- the fabulous woman behind the fun company- Magic Mesh www.magicmesh.com told me that scrapbookers make things for themselves.  Card people make things for everyone else.  That’s so true!  If I did scrapping, I’d be the only one who wanted the personal pages.  Cards can be for anyone and I wouldn’t want to keep them all to myself.!  I remind myself of that when I wish I had more of my work with me!!  I hope you have a day filled with creation!

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I began my 2007 Christmas card in November!  They have been ready to be mailed for a few weeks just waiting till it was time!   Then, last week and aquaintance asked me to create a “Holiday card” for them.  It was a challenge because they are Jewish. I had to check with some of my co-workers what symbols were Christmas and what was neutral.  I was surprised to learn that things like Poinsettias are not! 

Here are the two cards I created for my holiday season.  If you are getting one from me- don’t peek!!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends and family.

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I am definitely a summer girl!  I love to be outside, riding my bike, or walking my dog.  But, the only negative aspect about that is I’d rather be outside than in my art room!  So!  Fall is a more “Arty” time for me.  Already, I’ve completed several deadlines in the past week.   The cooler weather inspires me to get busy and start thinking of my Halloween and maybe even Christmas cards!  

Here’s an amazing card I made this week.  I got some awesome stamps from “Just for Fun” at the Stampaway convention in Cincinnati. Stamp Your Art Out!!   Get busy with your holiday cards and check out classes coming up at The Color Wheel in Enon, Ohio and Wholly Craft here in Clintonville.

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Last Fall I was contacted by Jessica Strawser- editor of North Light Books.  I got to make five “sassy” cards for her new book, “Get Real Greetings.”  The book is really fun and full of great sayings you can incorporated into your rubber stamped or paper creation cards!

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