<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575</id><updated>2012-01-21T18:38:55.094-06:00</updated><category term='cardstock'/><category term='Special Announcement'/><category term='Nature in Word'/><category term='ornaments'/><category term='joy fold card'/><category term='stationary time'/><category term='lighting the sea'/><category term='Twinkles + Shimmers'/><category term='Moonlight Christmas'/><category term='Delicate Moments'/><category term='Linsey'/><category term='Hearts and  Lace'/><category term='art'/><category term='I&apos;m Just Saying'/><category term='capacious collection'/><category term='Teacup Fairies'/><category term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><category term='Friends are Forever'/><category term='Dragonfly Dreams'/><category term='Smokey Mountain pictures'/><category term='shadows of memories'/><category term='moon dreams'/><category term='Shimmerz and Blingz'/><category term='birds of a feather'/><category term='Olde Vine Alphabet'/><category term='A Dreamer&apos;s Moment'/><category term='Belinda'/><category term='Joy of the Season'/><category term='Smiles and Rainbows'/><category term='Little Blossom Accessories'/><category term='etha'/><category term='Lee'/><category term='hearts and lace'/><category term='sneak peaks'/><category term='sweetpea sweetheart'/><category term='holiday'/><category term='Bubble Time'/><category term='Lisa'/><category term='Sympathy Garden Set'/><category term='Hop into Spring'/><category term='Water Rose'/><category term='Sympathy Garden'/><category term='A Crimson Christmas'/><category term='Butterfly Joy'/><category term='wordbook'/><category term='Freckles Bearthday'/><category term='sparles holiday music'/><category term='Autumn Treats'/><category term='Echoes of Summer'/><category term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category term='Just a Little Faith'/><category term='design'/><category term='Gift Art'/><category term='Gift'/><category term='blog candy'/><category term='Valentine Paper'/><category term='whispers in the woods'/><category term='Nature Collection'/><category term='Gwen'/><category term='Calendar'/><category term='Traci'/><category term='Touch of Wonder'/><category term='christmas'/><category term='Wendi'/><category term='A Little Note'/><category term='Blackberry Fields'/><category term='boxes'/><category term='Moments in Lace'/><category term='Little Mary Cheeryberry'/><category term='ATC'/><category term='october treat'/><category term='Color Palette'/><category term='Garden Beauty'/><category term='shimmer paper'/><category term='Girlie Girl'/><category term='blog hop'/><category term='Flight of my Dreams'/><category term='Textured Elegance'/><category term='Little Blossoms Cottage'/><category term='tutorial'/><category term='Country Life'/><category term='Heather'/><category term='Valentines'/><category term='xerox cardstock'/><category term='thoughts of an Egret'/><category term='autumn memories'/><category term='Holiday Celebration'/><category term='Whispers of Dreams'/><category term='Cottage Rumble'/><category term='Secrets of Butterflies'/><category term='Special treats'/><category term='awards'/><category term='Tiny Button Baby'/><category term='herbal thoughts'/><category term='Halloween Card Set'/><category term='digital'/><category term='altered item'/><category term='digital art'/><category term='printable'/><category term='Thoughts of Joy'/><category term='Intrigue'/><title type='text'>In the Cottage Studio</title><subtitle type='html'>with Belinda Landtroop</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>269</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5048741647127589531</id><published>2011-08-05T12:54:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-08-05T12:54:06.793-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital art'/><title type='text'>News and more!</title><summary type='text'>Yea, I'm back and bearing a gift!  It's a pdf  file with art for your personal use.  Go to my website www.belindalandtroop.com   you'll find the file on the About Belinda page.  

Oh, would you be interested in a brush file for Photoshop Elements?  I have some of my art in brush files that work in Photoshop Elements.  Leave a comment and let me know if this interest any of you.

I did three new </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5048741647127589531/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5048741647127589531' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5048741647127589531'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5048741647127589531'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2011/08/news-and-more.html' title='News and more!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dhBi3fYujpo/Tjwrj__JgII/AAAAAAAAAZg/vdcuUVQbqh8/s72-c/Aug2011BALandtroop.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-325239345302689688</id><published>2010-12-08T10:37:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-08T10:41:07.670-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='christmas'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><title type='text'>A Holiday Gift</title><summary type='text'>The holidays have been difficult this year.   
Still, I have always felt if I did something 
positive it would helped.

So, I am making Pockets of Joy for my family 
and hanging them on the Christmas tree.
Inside of each pocket is a small card with a little note from me.
Each one refers to something for just that family member.
A special hope just for them during this Season of Hope.

I am also </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/325239345302689688/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=325239345302689688' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/325239345302689688'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/325239345302689688'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-gift.html' title='A Holiday Gift'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6433016123220412163</id><published>2010-09-10T15:19:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-10T15:23:28.538-05:00</updated><title type='text'>End of Summer Quickie</title><summary type='text'>Hi all,its been a long time since I've sneaked into the Studio here. But hubby used up all our thyme, so I had to come to the rescue.A sweep through the greenhouse provided me with a few good bunches to pick, ran the old glass through the dishwasher to clean and remove the tag.Belinda's Herbal Thoughts" stamp set was JUST right to finish this:I stamped on regular paper (not card stock), colored </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6433016123220412163/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6433016123220412163' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6433016123220412163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6433016123220412163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/end-of-summer-quickie.html' title='End of Summer Quickie'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/TIqTWg56zKI/AAAAAAAAAX4/Iy-__kXzdRY/s72-c/thyme.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5568376317874039878</id><published>2010-08-31T14:52:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-31T14:55:22.126-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='printable'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cardstock'/><title type='text'>Last Day!</title><summary type='text'>It's the last day for Clear Artistic Stamps!  I'm a little sad, but looking forward to more time to create and blog.



Here is some Digital Art for you to enjoy!


Smiles and Sunshine,

 Belinda</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5568376317874039878/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5568376317874039878' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5568376317874039878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5568376317874039878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/last-day.html' title='Last Day!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WAaY4Lig8-Y/TH1cTSR0mMI/AAAAAAAAAZI/sEl9RIay2zo/s72-c/Layout+Extra+2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6423629286768195382</id><published>2010-08-11T14:09:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-11T14:56:59.334-05:00</updated><title type='text'>We are back!</title><summary type='text'>Hi Everyone,


Here I am  again.  Time is passing and we are adjusting to life without Joshua.   I  have made some changes to my life and hope you will still come by the  blogs.

My blog Thoughts of a Stranded Mermaid will be about my writing.  Today I posted an article I wrote on writing a story there. Hope you enjoy it. 
I am closing the Clear Artistic Stamps business and will sell off the last</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6423629286768195382/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6423629286768195382' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6423629286768195382'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6423629286768195382'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/we-are-back.html' title='We are back!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6102255479760858157</id><published>2009-12-28T06:00:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-28T06:23:14.486-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Water Rose'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Calendar'/><title type='text'>In the Studio with Jeanne</title><summary type='text'>Welcome! I hope everyone had a great Christmas celebration. This year I made some calendars to give as gifts along with some of my hand-painted cards.The calendars were created to act as a base - they make a perfect display for a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" sized card which can be changed out as often as you like.You will want a rather sturdy piece of cardstock for your base. I have used Clear Artistic </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6102255479760858157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6102255479760858157' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6102255479760858157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6102255479760858157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-studio-with-jeanne.html' title='In the Studio with Jeanne'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/SzWI6Hh0epI/AAAAAAAAA8I/tt2EaM0vIfk/s72-c/IMG_3783a.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3389263545057030089</id><published>2009-12-25T06:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-25T06:00:07.829-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sparles holiday music'/><title type='text'>Happy Holidays</title><summary type='text'>I created some tags using Sparkles Holiday Music and A Sparkles Bright &amp; Happy Holiday stamp sets.  Each background was created using Distress or dye ink with a blending tool.  The images were stamped in brown ink and highlighted with marker, white gel pen, Stickles and silver gel pen.  Festive ribbon is the finishing touch.Happy Holidays from everyone at Clear Artistic Stamps.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3389263545057030089/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3389263545057030089' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3389263545057030089'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3389263545057030089'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-holidays.html' title='Happy Holidays'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SzPPDlifEoI/AAAAAAAACgo/Y58IEvTw2Qo/s72-c/12+24+09+CAS+tags3.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5288339595260528375</id><published>2009-12-21T10:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-21T13:45:07.721-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Stamped Wrapping Paper</title><summary type='text'>Here's a quick and easy idea for wrapping a small gift.

Materials Needed:


Darker colored piece of tissue paper                                                                                                  Metallic Ink (Gold or Silver)


Stamps


Ribbon or Cording



Wax sided Parchment Paper and iron

Crumple up the tissue paper. Straighten it back out leaving crease marks for dimension.


</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5288339595260528375/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5288339595260528375' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5288339595260528375'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5288339595260528375'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/stamped-wrapping-paper.html' title='Stamped Wrapping Paper'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/Sy56AXn6YNI/AAAAAAAABKM/Qs7Xf3ebvN8/s72-c/cottage+1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1945514138531444572</id><published>2009-12-21T08:46:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-21T08:47:18.458-06:00</updated><title type='text'>News About the Coming Year</title><summary type='text'>Exciting changes for the New Year!I would like to announce one of my most popular Collections,Belinda Landtroop's Serenity Collection, will now be sold exclusively byMark's  Finest Papers starting Jan. 1, 2010.Faith Hofrichter is the owner of Mark's Finest Papers and plansto introduce the Serenity Collection in January 2010.  www.marksfinestpapers.com  The Serenity Collection includes these four </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1945514138531444572/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1945514138531444572' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1945514138531444572'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1945514138531444572'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/news-about-coming-year.html' title='News About the Coming Year'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7701070951842670782</id><published>2009-12-21T06:33:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-21T06:38:25.874-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Rumble19: Winner :)</title><summary type='text'>Thanks so much everybody for your participation in our Digi Rumble! We had 22 valid entries, I put them all in a row, numbered and let random.org choose!Big congrats to Michelle Redman  who won the fabulous  Olde Vine Alphabet stamp set with  this entry . Michelle please  email Belinda  with your mailing address so she can get the stamps right out to you!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7701070951842670782/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7701070951842670782' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7701070951842670782'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7701070951842670782'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/rumble19-winner.html' title='Rumble19: Winner :)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1400260253353093362</id><published>2009-12-18T10:00:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-18T10:00:04.887-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble:  Let it Snow!</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to the "Let it Snow" cottage rumble!Here is the prize that you could win for participating:Sparkles© Bright &amp; Happy HolidayTo participate, just make something with "snow" as the theme and post it online for all to see.  Leave a comment here with the link, so we can find it.  You can use any stamps for an entry, but if you use Clear Artistic Stamps, you will get two entries.  Also, if you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1400260253353093362/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1400260253353093362' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1400260253353093362'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1400260253353093362'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/cottage-rumble-let-it-snow.html' title='Cottage Rumble:  Let it Snow!'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/Syt_4awJ0JI/AAAAAAAABEA/WpARzY2z3es/s72-c/A_Sparkles__Bright___Happy_Holiday.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7986523323701873011</id><published>2009-12-16T10:15:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T10:22:29.066-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><title type='text'>Bright &amp; Happy Holidays</title><summary type='text'>I can hardly believe that Christmas is in 9 days. I have still things to do and running out of time. Well I was very late with Christmas cards and wanted a very quick card that looked like I spent a lot of time on it. This card took me less than 5 minutes from start to finish. I will be whipping these out to get in the mail today to family and friends. I used stamp set:  A Sparkle Bright &amp; Happy </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7986523323701873011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7986523323701873011' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7986523323701873011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7986523323701873011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/bright-happy-holidays.html' title='Bright &amp; Happy Holidays'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SykIHfxnf_I/AAAAAAAAALQ/q2j40WxOnCA/s72-c/snowman.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7805718425078005938</id><published>2009-12-14T13:52:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T14:01:21.731-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Dreamer&apos;s Moment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Shimmerz and Blingz'/><title type='text'>Iris Pencil Cup</title><summary type='text'>Today, I have an idea for you, just in case you need a last minute gift that almost anyone could use -- a hand stamped pencil cup:Or.... a marker cup, a paintbrush cup, and so on and so on....I used a plain pencil cup from Prima and applied paint and card stock.  On the outer band of card stock I repeatedly stamped the beautiful iris image from A Dreamer's Moment.  For depth of color I used </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7805718425078005938/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7805718425078005938' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7805718425078005938'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7805718425078005938'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/iris-pencil-cup.html' title='Iris Pencil Cup'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SyaXwZYQjzI/AAAAAAAABC4/aqqqABTAY5M/s72-c/IMG_1133.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-9145599311355283552</id><published>2009-12-09T09:53:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T06:37:42.295-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Brown Eggs and Onions</title><summary type='text'>Have you ever seen a color that you knew immediately you had to have some of it? Well I did. It was brown eggs. Check them out.I pondered and pondered--I knew I couldn't mix a color as beautiful as the Creator had made. And then I saw that same lovely color in the skin of yellow onions. Being the person I am I began to save the dried colorful skins of yellow onions. What about purple onions? I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/9145599311355283552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=9145599311355283552' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9145599311355283552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9145599311355283552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/brown-eggs-and-onions.html' title='Brown Eggs and Onions'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/Sx56BMI7Z6I/AAAAAAAAAWI/uMf5IPQwq84/s72-c/Veggie+Colored+Paper+12-09.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5284039506291206265</id><published>2009-12-09T06:44:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T06:56:03.097-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog hop'/><title type='text'>Blog Hop Winner!!</title><summary type='text'>Thanks so much everybody who participated and made this blog hop a lot of fun. It was such a delight to read all your comments! I hope you walked away with some new ideas on how to make holiday ornaments :)I tallied up all eligible comments from all blogs and made a numbered list:Then turned to the random generator to pick a random number from all 228 entries and the number is?Which is?!Connie </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5284039506291206265/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5284039506291206265' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5284039506291206265'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5284039506291206265'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-hop-winner.html' title='Blog Hop Winner!!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6337732145250452189</id><published>2009-12-07T00:00:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T07:10:54.601-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Jeanne's work in progress</title><summary type='text'>This past week we have been playing a fun blog hop and to take you through the hop each of our designers made some wonderful ornaments.I thought since it is my turn to play in the Studio I would break down the steps that I took in making this project.I didn't have an ornament stamp, so my next thought was "I guess I could free-hand the ornaments." I'm not the best at sketching; and quite frankly,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6337732145250452189/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6337732145250452189' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6337732145250452189'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6337732145250452189'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/jeannes-work-in-progress.html' title='Jeanne&apos;s work in progress'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sxk3MqpbTJI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/yals2U_SvN8/s72-c/IMG_3675w.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3158118291786959057</id><published>2009-12-04T04:16:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T08:08:28.493-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Crimson Christmas'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ornaments'/><title type='text'>Ornaments</title><summary type='text'>are the Joys of the Season :)That is why the Design Team prepared a nice and sweet  Blog hop  for you all with ornaments. There is a super prize package, so don't miss your chance to snatch it up!!Right with the theme I thought I show you another quick and easy cricut ornament idea:The ornament frame can be found on the "Joys of the Seasons" cartridge page 34. I cut the blackout from white card </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3158118291786959057/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3158118291786959057' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3158118291786959057'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3158118291786959057'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/ornaments.html' title='Ornaments'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5664814290521210007</id><published>2009-12-01T08:22:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T08:33:59.565-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog hop'/><title type='text'>Blog hop with us!!</title><summary type='text'>Want to win an AMAZING prize package? Of course you do :)The DT has prepared a collection of holiday ornaments for your viewing pleasure in this December Blog Hop. You can start anywhere in the round and hop on until you reach where you started. Here are the players: Nancy Lisa Wendi JeanneSamanthaBelindaJeanEthaLeave a comment at any or all of the designer's blogs and your name gets into the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5664814290521210007/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5664814290521210007' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5664814290521210007'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5664814290521210007'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-hop-with-us.html' title='Blog hop with us!!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SxUolG8VGrI/AAAAAAAAAWo/YtZv8QMT6vM/s72-c/hopprize.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8233865204651885562</id><published>2009-11-30T09:00:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T09:00:05.570-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Photo Tags</title><summary type='text'>
I was rearranging some photo boxes the other day and came upon this fun idea to personalize gift tags.I scanned the photos into my computer. For the red snowman tag, I printed the photo at wallet size. Next, I stamped the snowman from the Sparkles- Let it Snow set. on a transparency and colored with Copic Markers. (I used the transparency so I could flip the image to get the snowman from having </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8233865204651885562/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8233865204651885562' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8233865204651885562'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8233865204651885562'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/photo-tags.html' title='Photo Tags'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SxLUDCvZDFI/AAAAAAAABIQ/1uJ4Fpi_tVA/s72-c/snow+tag043.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5609656886423164777</id><published>2009-11-30T08:37:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T08:39:44.964-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Rumble 18 Winner</title><summary type='text'>Congratulations to Hazel at  My Crafty Outlook  for winning the cute That's My Boy set from our Inchie Rumble #18!! Please  email Belinda  your address so that she can get your prize right out to you :)Thanks for playing!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5609656886423164777/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5609656886423164777' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5609656886423164777'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5609656886423164777'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/rumble-18-winner.html' title='Rumble 18 Winner'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7147435142156797793</id><published>2009-11-27T00:00:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-27T09:01:23.491-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Olde Vine Alphabet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital'/><title type='text'>Rumble 19</title><summary type='text'>For this Rumble I chose................DIGI Images. These seems to be the newest craze with some stamping companies. Yes it is cheaper and you get your stamps almost immediately instead of haunting the mail carrier. But then some printers don't product nice copies as you get with the ink, and your fingers don't get as messy. Well now I will show you what the the designers came up with:Samantha:I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7147435142156797793/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7147435142156797793' title='27 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7147435142156797793'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7147435142156797793'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/rumble-19.html' title='Rumble 19'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/Sw7Q1y8qsbI/AAAAAAAAALI/LEoc6PDZHsw/s72-c/CASRumble19-Digi1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>27</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5805768383364330604</id><published>2009-11-25T00:00:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T09:46:56.373-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital'/><title type='text'>Getting Digi with me</title><summary type='text'>Well I am sure you have all seen that many people are going with Digi Stamps. I am not sure if I am all for them, as I like to get all inked up. I also liked to stamp in places that my computer or printer are not at. So as you can see I have my pro's and cons with this whole new concept.But I thought today, while in the studio I would snoop on the computer to see what Belinda has up her sleeve. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5805768383364330604/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5805768383364330604' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5805768383364330604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5805768383364330604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/getting-digi-with-me.html' title='Getting Digi with me'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SwxppiRlgOI/AAAAAAAAAKg/fB1k9Scar2c/s72-c/DSCN0819.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7055346965748647097</id><published>2009-11-23T05:00:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-23T07:55:28.094-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Shimmerz and Blingz'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sparles holiday music'/><title type='text'>Make a Watercolor Background</title><summary type='text'>Hi everybody,It's my day to play in the Cottage--and oh boy!  Belinda left out some watercolor paper for me to "borrow".  (tee hee)  So I grabbed (oops--"borrowed") some Blingz paints to make a piece of background paper.  I wet the paper and then painted stripes of 4 different colors of paint:I was going for the look of an empty snowy field in winter when there are yellows and pinks on the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7055346965748647097/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7055346965748647097' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7055346965748647097'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7055346965748647097'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-watercolor-background.html' title='Make a Watercolor Background'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/Swg0L50j2vI/AAAAAAAABAs/2HFsOgPFukI/s72-c/IMG_1039.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-363798581007441672</id><published>2009-11-20T04:25:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-20T04:25:01.119-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital'/><title type='text'>playing digital...</title><summary type='text'>Hah! nearly clean fingers.... almost ;)Been sneaking around on Belinda's computer again and I found some amazing images on there. I'm sure she won't mind if I play with them a bit! Once you make yourself a nice "card front" from several different elements you have a quick and easy card sitting on your computer that only needs to be printed out and slapped on a base card, very convenient.While I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/363798581007441672/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=363798581007441672' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/363798581007441672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/363798581007441672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/playing-digital.html' title='playing digital...'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7952797610693440889</id><published>2009-11-17T20:36:00.010-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-18T09:54:54.080-06:00</updated><title type='text'>It's All About the Bag</title><summary type='text'>I have been doing the Eccentric thing--laying awake again at night...this time I was wondering about all those lovely bags that things come in. You know, the onions, the white ones, the yellow ones and what about potatoes. For me texture is everything. Feel the texture of those bags some small plastic diamonds some large plastic diamonds. The potato bags are made of a type of string--more texture</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7952797610693440889/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7952797610693440889' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7952797610693440889'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7952797610693440889'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-all-about-bag.html' title='It&apos;s All About the Bag'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/SwQUOjUwR6I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/u36jSzjxpjI/s72-c/Spnged+Bag+!.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8374802830923336655</id><published>2009-11-16T00:00:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-16T07:31:39.038-06:00</updated><title type='text'>In the Studio with Jeanne</title><summary type='text'>Happy Monday!I've been looking for some gift-giving ideas, and came across a great site that inspired me to put together this beautiful stationery set.This set holds the three cute Inchie note cards from the current Cottage Rumble in the inside, plus a note pad,and custom pen. The front of the holder has room for four A2 cards.Stationery Time was used to create this fun project.Start with base </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8374802830923336655/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8374802830923336655' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8374802830923336655'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8374802830923336655'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-studio-with-jeanne.html' title='In the Studio with Jeanne'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/SwAq6VJXsmI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/c6loU9O4XgI/s72-c/IMG_3608w.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4458013073049902758</id><published>2009-11-13T12:07:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-13T12:26:27.083-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><title type='text'>It is all in the Bright and Happy Stars</title><summary type='text'>Happy Friday and welcome to the cottage today.  Lots of exciting stuff going on at the Cottage over the next few weeks.  Or at least I think so... the team had a secret locked door meeting yesterday and no matter how hard I knocked on the door they wouldn't let me in!  But as everyone left the room I heard whispers about A Sparkles Bright and Happy Holiday  stamp set so I ran to my desk to make </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4458013073049902758/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4458013073049902758' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4458013073049902758'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4458013073049902758'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-is-all-in-bright-and-happy-stars.html' title='It is all in the Bright and Happy Stars'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/Sv2jVUVLjrI/AAAAAAAACc8/jKKf-jLUfws/s72-c/100_1080.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1260776692950644192</id><published>2009-11-11T07:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T07:00:10.471-06:00</updated><title type='text'>In the studio - making napkin rings</title><summary type='text'>I know people who don't scrapbook, but buy scrapbook paper. Why? They use it as placemats on their table. The logic being they can get beautiful patterns, and realize they're one use, but at $0.85 a sheet who can go wrong?  This inspired me to create other things for table settings, such as napkin rings. Below I created my napkin ring by doing the following:Using a border punch I created a band </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1260776692950644192/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1260776692950644192' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1260776692950644192'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1260776692950644192'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-studio-making-napkin-rings.html' title='In the studio - making napkin rings'/><author><name>Samantha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='27' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SmCQ_CcxjbI/AAAAAAAAAIY/yuok3-K8KZw/S220/ac.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/Svec4mOz_6I/AAAAAAAAARw/wVEEXofVspo/s72-c/napkinring2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6918285663999464373</id><published>2009-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-09T09:00:02.307-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Button Up for Winter!</title><summary type='text'>With the approach of winter, it's time to break out the snowpeople stamps. Here in Minnesota, winters are often very cold with lots of snow, chilly winds and long dark nights. (Brrr! I'm cold just thinking about it!) I'm not a big fan of winter.However, I am a big fan of stamping snowpeople! Instead of using blues and grays typically depicting winter, I like to use softer, lighter colors. This </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6918285663999464373/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6918285663999464373' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6918285663999464373'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6918285663999464373'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/button-up-for-winter.html' title='Button Up for Winter!'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SvRsZCtsPRI/AAAAAAAABCo/6h1EYZjUrs4/s72-c/snowman+card017.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3548128890102950289</id><published>2009-11-06T10:15:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-06T10:15:00.489-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Rumble 18: Inchies and Twinchies</title><summary type='text'>Artwork is shrinking! The latest craze is Inchies (1 x 1) and Twinchies (2 x 2). These tiny pieces can stand alone or be used on cards and other artwork as accents.Some even trade them like ATC's in swaps. I was surprised that a lot of art and embellishments can fit on a 1 inch square. The flower from the In A Peaceful Glade Stamp Set (Now retired) . It was colored with Shimmerz and popped up for</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3548128890102950289/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3548128890102950289' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3548128890102950289'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3548128890102950289'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/rumble-18-inchies-and-twinchies.html' title='Rumble 18: Inchies and Twinchies'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SvL6cve6SlI/AAAAAAAABA4/AQtdxE2Ika8/s72-c/inchies014.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4747904999642270481</id><published>2009-11-04T08:29:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T08:54:36.297-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Autumn Treats'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autumn memories'/><title type='text'>Thanksgiving Elegance</title><summary type='text'>Wow it's hard to believe it is already November..where has the time gone. While I was in the studio I decided to play along with  latest Autumn Memories. Some of you might have the Autumn Treats set which carries these stamps too. I decided to make a few things for Thanksgiving with this one set. The first thing was a card/invitation for the Big Thanksgiving Dinner. I wanted it too look rich, so </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4747904999642270481/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4747904999642270481' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4747904999642270481'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4747904999642270481'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-elegance.html' title='Thanksgiving Elegance'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SvGRuJI9zOI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/Y-o81ktE3FU/s72-c/elegantcard.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8076527193857994681</id><published>2009-11-02T07:55:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-02T08:07:29.557-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Smiles and Rainbows'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Dragonfly Dreams'/><title type='text'>An Artist Trading Card</title><summary type='text'>Do you ever make ATC's?  Lots of people love to make these little works of art and then trade them with other stampers.What is an ATC?  It stands for Artist Trading Card.  It's a piece of artwork that measures 2.5 by 3.5 inches (the size of a standard playing card).  You can design it anyway you like--using stamps or just about anything else.  Then you trade them with other artists, and you can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8076527193857994681/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8076527193857994681' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8076527193857994681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8076527193857994681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/11/artist-trading-card.html' title='An Artist Trading Card'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/Su7lBvaZ1SI/AAAAAAAAA_M/r0iQZXj3SF0/s72-c/IMG_0997.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6043052911570573346</id><published>2009-10-31T14:08:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-31T14:18:20.716-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stationary time'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='digital'/><title type='text'>it was a dark and stormy night :)</title><summary type='text'>I could write that.... it was really stormy here and dark and lots of snow! The sun is back out and all is well again!Meanwhile, I was sneaking into the Cottage and messing around on Belinda's computer. I found lots of *stuff*!! Played around a bit and here is what I came up with:Isn't that a pretty image?? I grabbed the flowerpot with the butterflies and put them on a digital background paper. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6043052911570573346/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6043052911570573346' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6043052911570573346'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6043052911570573346'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/it-was-dark-and-stormy-night.html' title='it was a dark and stormy night :)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7669345597647629743</id><published>2009-10-28T10:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-28T10:00:04.398-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Reinker Junkie</title><summary type='text'>OK, I am! I admit it. I am a reinker junkie. I lay awake at night thinking about what I can do next with reinkers or..or .. nope I am saving that for another time when I am sharing with you a little bit about myself. Maybe that is why I am called  Eccentric. Hmmm.Sharing my passion for reinkers today, I will show you how to create some really interesting backgrounds or foregrounds for that matter</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7669345597647629743/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7669345597647629743' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7669345597647629743'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7669345597647629743'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/reinker-junkie.html' title='Reinker Junkie'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/SueuDZelIaI/AAAAAAAAAVA/qkNwCiV79Ws/s72-c/CAS+Studio+2+10-27-09.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3693154065778004927</id><published>2009-10-26T03:38:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-26T05:38:43.954-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='joy fold card'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Crimson Christmas'/><title type='text'>Jeanne's Project Folder~</title><summary type='text'>Welcome! Today I went digging in my project folder to look for something new (to me) to create for the studio. You know, that folder that you stick all those notes and project downloads in that you want to not forget about because someday you will get to them! My project folder is starting to look like my craft room;-( Well, I ran into this Joy Fold Card and thought it is now time to try it out~</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3693154065778004927/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3693154065778004927' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3693154065778004927'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3693154065778004927'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/jeannes-project-folder.html' title='Jeanne&apos;s Project Folder~'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/SuRZkhOT1xI/AAAAAAAAArk/5Sc6--UOy6M/s72-c/IMG_3538w.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2217974155873667923</id><published>2009-10-23T08:10:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-23T08:48:10.692-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stationary time'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Butterfly Joy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts of Joy'/><title type='text'>Fall Butterfly</title><summary type='text'>Happy Friday!  Hope you are enjoying the Fall.  Belinda sent me outside yesterday to rake leaves.I wanted to something a bit different with my butterfly (Butterfly Joy) so I stamped and embossed it on 140lb cold press watercolor paper which has some texture.  I scribbled lightly watercolor crayons and blended each area a bit with a waterbrush.  I wanted the colors to stay bold but the water </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2217974155873667923/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2217974155873667923' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2217974155873667923'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2217974155873667923'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-friday-hope-you-are-enjoying-fall.html' title='Fall Butterfly'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SuGrluCS63I/AAAAAAAACZ8/VtsMlHvMong/s72-c/10+22+09+cas+butterfly.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2597674310690252029</id><published>2009-10-21T09:59:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-21T09:59:00.220-05:00</updated><title type='text'>In the Studio with: Cupcakes!</title><summary type='text'> Here's a cupcake, to celebrate Belinda's Birthday today! Happy Birthday Bel!This cupcake was made with an acrylic shape. I traced it onto paper and cut it out, and decorated it with stamps. I stamped the liner with the swan from the "Thoughts of Joy" set. Don't look at larger stamps as a whole image, look at how you can break them up and user their patterns!The pink cupcake is also for October, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2597674310690252029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2597674310690252029' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2597674310690252029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2597674310690252029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/in-studio-with-cupcakes.html' title='In the Studio with: Cupcakes!'/><author><name>Samantha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='27' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SmCQ_CcxjbI/AAAAAAAAAIY/yuok3-K8KZw/S220/ac.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/St55xx6r-bI/AAAAAAAAARQ/GKTYcrdwcko/s72-c/cupcaketag.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-177361528966565437</id><published>2009-10-20T07:27:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-20T07:34:13.087-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Winner: Rumble 16</title><summary type='text'>Hi there,sorry I'm so late with this, life is insisting to get in the way of important stuff here!Our winner for Rumble16 (inside-out cards) is Katie from  Both Sides of the Paper  for her cute  naughty card.Congratulations Katie :)Please  email Belinda  with your address so she can get your prize out to you!thanks everybody for playing, go check out the new rubberband rumble if you like!:)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/177361528966565437/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=177361528966565437' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/177361528966565437'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/177361528966565437'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/winner-rumble-16.html' title='Winner: Rumble 16'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1242153444187445970</id><published>2009-10-19T09:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-19T09:00:07.211-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Say "Yes" to Pink!</title><summary type='text'>Most of us know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Why not make a project using Pink? (Plus it's my favorite color.)During the month of October Clear Artistic Stamps will include 5 sheets of "Delicate Blush" shimmer paper for free with every order!  The card and ATC above were made using stamps from the set A Dreamer's Moment. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1242153444187445970/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1242153444187445970' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1242153444187445970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1242153444187445970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/say-yes-to-pink_19.html' title='Say &quot;Yes&quot; to Pink!'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/StjYO8kEzVI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/jaqFid-2wJU/s72-c/iris+card019.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4672049418839018047</id><published>2009-10-16T08:52:00.035-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-16T17:42:43.039-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Rubberbands-Rumble 17</title><summary type='text'>Rumble 17 highlights the use of Rubberbands. Rubberbands can be used in many different ways to create different backgrounds. We will be showing you a few in this Rumble. Etha has photographed for us how she wrapped different sizes of rubberbands around her rubber brayer. You will see that photo later on in this article.For my backgrounds I used size 16 rubberbands from Alliance that we always </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4672049418839018047/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4672049418839018047' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4672049418839018047'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4672049418839018047'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/rubberbands-rumble-17.html' title='Rubberbands-Rumble 17'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/Sth-O2nxweI/AAAAAAAAASY/egj46VoPnyw/s72-c/CAS+Rubberband+Rumble+17-3.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1995986688282886941</id><published>2009-10-14T09:46:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-14T10:05:02.543-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thoughts of an Egret'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Halloween Card Set'/><title type='text'>Halloween is right around the corner</title><summary type='text'>What a day I had yesterday!! While sneaking around the studio, I hit my baby toe on a step ladder. Guess Belinda was using that to hide another surprise from me! It was a very painful experience and I actually think I broke my little toe. I know all they will do is tape it to another toe, so that is what I did. Now I wish it wasn't getting cold here as putting on shoes is a killer. Might have to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1995986688282886941/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1995986688282886941' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1995986688282886941'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1995986688282886941'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-is-right-around-corner.html' title='Halloween is right around the corner'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/StXmi0ERSjI/AAAAAAAAAJw/l8ZR94e_sCI/s72-c/DSCN0053.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2362738016704134136</id><published>2009-10-12T04:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-12T04:00:02.223-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stationary time'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shimmer paper'/><title type='text'>Make Some Pretty Stationery!</title><summary type='text'>Happy Monday to everyone.....Did you know that Belinda has a new stamp set called Stationery Time that you can use to make lovely stationery for yourself or a friend?I made the card above by randomly stamping the flowers vertically in shades of rose.  I added the Just a Note stamp in black so it would stand out visually.  Then I added a ribbon and a paper blossom from Making Memories.  The card </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2362738016704134136/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2362738016704134136' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2362738016704134136'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2362738016704134136'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-some-pretty-stationery.html' title='Make Some Pretty Stationery!'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/StJT_C0MjKI/AAAAAAAAA-M/307qIYAfCZI/s72-c/IMG_0941.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-119024835596910625</id><published>2009-10-09T09:25:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-09T09:38:39.412-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Crimson Christmas'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ornaments'/><title type='text'>A Cheesebox Christmas</title><summary type='text'>hmm, no not really, the pretty Cardinal stamp can be found in a set called A Crimson Christmas ! I DID use a cheesebox for my ornament though :)I painted the cheesebox (Camenbert/Brie) with acrylic paints and Luna Lights. Lay your box down on card stock and draw a circle around, cut it out slightly smaller. Then stamp your image on the circle and add any coloring and embellishments that you would</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/119024835596910625/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=119024835596910625' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/119024835596910625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/119024835596910625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheesebox-christmas.html' title='A Cheesebox Christmas'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6918394908413231892</id><published>2009-10-07T06:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T07:45:36.902-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Quick and Fun Gifts</title><summary type='text'>The cold winds are blowing here in Indiana and I have been thinking about holiday gifts. I am very confident that you really don't want to hear about holiday gifts--the thought is somewhat really scary--which takes us to Halloween. Whether you celebrate any holidays or just need a new home gift or a welcome to the neighborhood gift, I have the solution. Head for the Dollar Store and pick up some </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6918394908413231892/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6918394908413231892' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6918394908413231892'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6918394908413231892'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/quick-and-fun-gifts.html' title='Quick and Fun Gifts'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/SswA1q2aUSI/AAAAAAAAAR4/cP27N0pGo3I/s72-c/CAS+Studio+10-05-09Grapes.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-902433155332840835</id><published>2009-10-06T16:55:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-06T17:02:23.830-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Winner of the World Card Day Blog Candy!</title><summary type='text'>Congratulations to Jane Wetzel!She has won the Olde Vine Alphabet Stamp set.Jane please e-mail your address to me at belanneart@yahoo.com.A big thank you to all who joined in on the fun and be sure to check in on the Rumbles.  The designers do a great job making gorgeous projects for them.  We hope you will join them and show off your beautiful projects. Belinda</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/902433155332840835/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=902433155332840835' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/902433155332840835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/902433155332840835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/winner-of-world-card-day-blog-candy.html' title='Winner of the World Card Day Blog Candy!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2527417987372769543</id><published>2009-10-05T06:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-05T08:17:30.679-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autumn memories'/><title type='text'>In the Studio~ Fall Lantern Project</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to the Studio! I hope you have all enjoyed the World Card Making events this weekend. With Fall's arrival, I would like to share a very easy project with you to help get you into the spirit of the coming Holidays. The original idea for these lanterns came from a Martha Stewart e-mail that my daughter received. Good ole Martha! What would we do without her;-) I have created these cute </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2527417987372769543/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2527417987372769543' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2527417987372769543'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2527417987372769543'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/in-studio-fall-lantern-project.html' title='In the Studio~ Fall Lantern Project'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Ssi4j5wkm4I/AAAAAAAAAlA/ZsdVieASFLI/s72-c/IMG_3367+studio+10-05.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6894676879249481635</id><published>2009-10-03T09:05:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-03T09:14:58.295-05:00</updated><title type='text'>SALE SALE SALE!!</title><summary type='text'>Don't miss the one-day fabulous Sale, deals like this don't come this often!!Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the Olde Vine Alphabet set!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6894676879249481635/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6894676879249481635' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6894676879249481635'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6894676879249481635'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/sale-sale-sale.html' title='SALE SALE SALE!!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5276549196142225301</id><published>2009-10-02T10:41:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-03T09:05:11.450-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stationary time'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sparles holiday music'/><title type='text'>Inside Out Christmas card</title><summary type='text'>Have you had a chance to try our Rumble #16- Inside ~ Out Challenge which DT member Jeanne presented last week?  You still have time and the winner will receive the Twinkles and Shimmer collection of Papers.For the Inside~Out Challenge, we were asked to include a special feature INSIDE our card or project.  I had to think about this for a while before deciding on a pop-up card.  Pop-ups are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5276549196142225301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5276549196142225301' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5276549196142225301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5276549196142225301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/inside-out-christmas-card.html' title='Inside Out Christmas card'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SsYkV6p5JHI/AAAAAAAACVk/Is9U84jpEp4/s72-c/10+02+09+cas+outside.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4820301795397640952</id><published>2009-10-01T05:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T19:21:46.384-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tutorial'/><title type='text'>In the Studio, Making Magnets</title><summary type='text'> Supplies Needed:Metallic PaperA Crimson Christmas StampsCOPIC MarkerEmbossing Folder of choiceRhinestonesDye InkScalloped Circle PunchMagnetic paperPop dots1) Insert your metallic paper into the embossing folder and emboss using your die-cut machine.2) Use your scalloped circle punch and punch out a circle from the embossed area.3) Punch a circle from the magnetic paper and apply your metallic </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4820301795397640952/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4820301795397640952' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4820301795397640952'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4820301795397640952'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/in-studio-making-magnets.html' title='In the Studio, Making Magnets'/><author><name>Samantha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='27' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SmCQ_CcxjbI/AAAAAAAAAIY/yuok3-K8KZw/S220/ac.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SsKLtYpwF7I/AAAAAAAAAPM/NJGyFg7APDM/s72-c/magnet.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-9218646166909181932</id><published>2009-09-30T14:17:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-30T14:30:32.937-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Celebrate World Card Making Day &amp; Blog candy!</title><summary type='text'>We are dressing up one of the store pages for a sale! One day only Saturday October 3rd for just 24 hours. Then the World Card Making sale is over till next year! Be sure to check it out.The link will go live Friday night at midnight on the What's New Page of the store.On Saturday leave a comment here In the Cottage Studio telling us who your favorite movie character is and get a chance on the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/9218646166909181932/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=9218646166909181932' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9218646166909181932'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9218646166909181932'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/celebrate-world-card-making-day-blog.html' title='Celebrate World Card Making Day &amp; Blog candy!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6098637932323937020</id><published>2009-09-28T09:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-28T09:00:01.222-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Consulting Websters</title><summary type='text'> As you can see, I've collect a dictionary or two. They are hard to resist when I spot them at garage sales or thrift stores. These discarded, dusty and abused books find a new life on the front of my ATC's.I started by stamping images from the Autumn Memories and October Treats sets on white cardstock. They were colored with Copic Markers and cut out. I added them to some fun Halloween/ Fall </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6098637932323937020/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6098637932323937020' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6098637932323937020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6098637932323937020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/consulting-websters_28.html' title='Consulting Websters'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SrvFMWtKxMI/AAAAAAAAA5k/RmqzVgwjLsU/s72-c/000_0092.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8774800844997855885</id><published>2009-09-26T19:58:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-26T20:02:52.204-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Rumble 15: Winner!</title><summary type='text'>Happy Saturday, we have a Winner for our last rumble 15: woodgrain!Congratulations go out to Irit  :) She had a gorgeous entry featuring a scrap page which you can see  here .Irit, please  email Belinda  with your address so she can send out your prize!Thanks so much for playing everyone, we love seeing your ideas.Have you pondered the new "inside-out" rumble yet?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8774800844997855885/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8774800844997855885' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8774800844997855885'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8774800844997855885'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/rumble-15-winner.html' title='Rumble 15: Winner!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6882168539406194343</id><published>2009-09-25T05:55:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-04T18:11:02.439-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble 16 "Inside~Out"</title><summary type='text'>Posted by JeanneIt's time for another Cottage Rumble!The Challenge: I have challenged the team to an Inside~Out challenge. By this I mean show not only the Outside of a project, but also feature what goes on inside. This can be a card, album, 3-D projects, or whatever!Here are some samples that our Design Team came up with....I have a couple techniques involved in this card today. Lets </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6882168539406194343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6882168539406194343' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6882168539406194343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6882168539406194343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/cottage-rumble-16-insideout.html' title='Cottage Rumble 16 &quot;Inside~Out&quot;'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Srj93Jvf0FI/AAAAAAAAAhI/1O1D4GdPf9c/s72-c/IMG_3224+cr.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6507786374933615395</id><published>2009-09-23T00:00:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-23T00:00:02.031-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sympathy Garden Set'/><title type='text'>Secret to Share.........</title><summary type='text'>Well it's another Wednesday that I am able to be in the studio. I just enjoy coming here as it is so quiet. There are so many supplies here that I can use to create my cards. I also get to "snope" around to see what is happening here and tell you all. Although Belinda has caught on and puts lots of things under strong lock and key. Well the new holiday designers aren't use to me yet, so I was </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6507786374933615395/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6507786374933615395' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6507786374933615395'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6507786374933615395'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/secret-to-share.html' title='Secret to Share.........'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SrZ2wXJZWFI/AAAAAAAAAJY/RWPgxEGk3W0/s72-c/sympathycard3.jgp' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4794860092864136189</id><published>2009-09-21T06:44:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-21T07:00:23.284-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Just a Little Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><title type='text'>Inspirational Pop Up Card</title><summary type='text'>Hi Everybody!For today's cottage project, I made a Free Standing Pop Up Card that really gives a nice little surprise when it is opened.This is how the card looks when you take it out of the envelope:But when you pull up on the top tab, the card folds out and is able to stand on it's own:I used the stamp set Just a Little Faith to put an inspirational message on the pop up, hopefully giving </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4794860092864136189/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4794860092864136189' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4794860092864136189'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4794860092864136189'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/inspirational-pop-up-card.html' title='Inspirational Pop Up Card'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/Srdn0WINc_I/AAAAAAAAA98/KrEUetlJChY/s72-c/IMG_0850.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8937478208118145421</id><published>2009-09-18T12:03:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T12:30:39.176-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='october treat'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autumn memories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shimmer paper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wordbook'/><title type='text'>Just a little bit scary...</title><summary type='text'>Is the wonderful story that Belinda wrote for Halloween Fun. It is called Boo and Eeek! and you can find it on the Special Treats Page  at the store. I immediately fell in love with it!Yesterday I attended an online class on how to make word books with the cricut! And here is my fist attempt of putting the lesson to work:I made the pages of the book and decorated them with stamps from the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8937478208118145421/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8937478208118145421' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8937478208118145421'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8937478208118145421'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/just-little-bit-scary.html' title='Just a little bit scary...'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4281953047210808296</id><published>2009-09-16T10:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-16T10:04:35.770-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Nature &amp; Reinkers</title><summary type='text'>What do you see when you take a walk outside? Colors, colors and more colors and..and texture. Right texture. Look at all those plants, tree bark and even pebbles. Now I know that you are wondering what is she talking about. Nope I haven't lost it. Nature is so inspiring, even my back yard and all the plants I have planted. It is all there if you just take the time to look. Color, texture and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4281953047210808296/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4281953047210808296' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4281953047210808296'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4281953047210808296'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/nature-reinkers.html' title='Nature &amp; Reinkers'/><author><name>Nancy Leimer</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G-bXAQMMLGo/TiWqbC2L99I/AAAAAAAAAeM/dBRUPEuJxUY/s220/Nancy%2527s%2BFacebook%2BPhoto.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gIiFKLm_4Qw/Sq-hHK8uoNI/AAAAAAAAARQ/OnNd30RG8wM/s72-c/CAS+Studio+09-16-09+4.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7004233334138961817</id><published>2009-09-14T06:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-14T08:31:16.680-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Touch of Wonder'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='xerox cardstock'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Water Rose'/><title type='text'>Working with Xerox Cardstock</title><summary type='text'>Today in the Studio, I'd like to share with you my findings on working with Xerox cardsotck. I have prepared a card that began as a result of some experimenting with this paper. I had cut out a design from my cutting system, and thought it would make a really cool background - so using it as a stencil on top of a piece of the Xerox brand cardstock 80# 94 brightness, and using a shade of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7004233334138961817/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7004233334138961817' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7004233334138961817'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7004233334138961817'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/working-with-xerox-cardstock.html' title='Working with Xerox Cardstock'/><author><name>Jeanne Forsyth</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sbn0QkJM8RI/AAAAAAAAAAY/cuA2smfjXso/S220/100_2761fb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oQDUCF7LoDQ/Sqpz6AgFb-I/AAAAAAAAAdo/7cZXaECIrAI/s72-c/IMG_3286studio+9-14.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4347071464958773787</id><published>2009-09-11T09:48:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-11T10:18:19.576-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shadows of memories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts of Joy'/><title type='text'>Quick Watercolor Crayon Background</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to the Cottage.Today I'll show you a way to create a simple yet colorful background which is perfect for bold images.  My cards today featured images from Shadows of Memories and Thoughts of Joy.You'll need:Watercolor Crayons (I prefer Lyra)Water (I like to use a fine mister bottle)Sponge (I used a cosmetic sponge for my samples)Heavy card stock or watercolor paper (scraps will work)1) </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4347071464958773787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4347071464958773787' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4347071464958773787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4347071464958773787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/quick-watercolor-crayon-background.html' title='Quick Watercolor Crayon Background'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SqpmWvJhq8I/AAAAAAAACRo/6zBTV4Rs_9E/s72-c/100_0683.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3609728341707914710</id><published>2009-09-09T17:03:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-09T20:03:25.419-05:00</updated><title type='text'>09/09/09 win win win :)</title><summary type='text'>What a great date for announcing winners all around!this is always the fun part (if I don't forget...)!!Thanks so much everybody for participating in our blog hop, would you like to do that again? I sure had fun seeing all the different projects each done with a different stamp set.We have 3 prizes for the blog hop, and the third prize goes to:Carolyn!She wins a shimmer paper collection called </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3609728341707914710/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3609728341707914710' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3609728341707914710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3609728341707914710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/090909-win-win-win.html' title='09/09/09 win win win :)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-266405265659073968</id><published>2009-09-09T06:00:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-09T19:18:04.963-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Shimmerz watercolor</title><summary type='text'>My new favorite toy in my stash are my Shimmerz. Belinda has theme here, and I often use them in place of water like I did here for this altered container. I used a stamp from the Shadows of Memories set found hereMy container started out pink, so I airbrushed it with my COPIC markers, to create a container that would match my stamped image. Here is how I created my Shimmerz watercolor1) Using </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/266405265659073968/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=266405265659073968' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/266405265659073968'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/266405265659073968'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/shimmerz-watercolor.html' title='Shimmerz watercolor'/><author><name>Samantha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='27' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SmCQ_CcxjbI/AAAAAAAAAIY/yuok3-K8KZw/S220/ac.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SqcQEHHNKwI/AAAAAAAAAOU/0GcAZ3s7ugo/s72-c/takeout1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7918629937155750652</id><published>2009-09-07T07:21:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-07T07:30:35.066-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Trip to the Hardware Store</title><summary type='text'> A recent trip to my local Menards gave me the idea to create cute and easy tags. These are laminate samples. As you can see, the holes are already punched and the smooth colorful surface is perfect for stamping.Sometimes the laminate samples have words printed on the front. I used a little alcohol to rub off the writing. I then stamped the designs from Delicate Moments and Shadows of Memories in</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7918629937155750652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7918629937155750652' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7918629937155750652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7918629937155750652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/trip-to-hardware-store.html' title='A Trip to the Hardware Store'/><author><name>Jeanie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='21' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SGeP2eL7QqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/i4x02iJwn7U/S220/head.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xGIaUOBWX7s/SqT8AICwBhI/AAAAAAAAA4M/1okU_MWaC0c/s72-c/plain+samples003.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3022018568866959728</id><published>2009-09-04T06:40:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-04T06:40:00.515-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble #15: Woodgrain</title><summary type='text'> posted by SamanthaWelcome to my first Rumble!!! :)The challenge - use woodgrain on your project. This can be actually wood, faux-wood, a faux finish, patterned paper etc.If you do, you are in the running to win a Time in the Country paper pack.Here are some great samples from the Design Team:This is my box I created using the special edition stamp - In a Peaceful Glade. I stamped the image on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3022018568866959728/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3022018568866959728' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3022018568866959728'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3022018568866959728'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/cottage-rumble-15-woodgrain.html' title='Cottage Rumble #15: Woodgrain'/><author><name>Samantha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='27' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SmCQ_CcxjbI/AAAAAAAAAIY/yuok3-K8KZw/S220/ac.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ts13m7EqNnk/SqBVQxropSI/AAAAAAAAAMw/QZMEsSO3Bn4/s72-c/box1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2988518319154244949</id><published>2009-09-02T15:31:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-02T16:10:01.740-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thoughts of an Egret'/><title type='text'>Special Delivery</title><summary type='text'>While I was in the studio playing with the newest stamps, I just fell in love with the Egret from Thoughts of an Egret set. I have been having fun creating so many different cards with this set, to show you how versatile this set is use. You have seen me use it as a baby card, and now a birthday card. It's it just the cutest? Don't you just want to add this set to your collection??I used stickles</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2988518319154244949/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2988518319154244949' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2988518319154244949'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2988518319154244949'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/special-delivery.html' title='Special Delivery'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/Sp7aIm4TBdI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/iyD5girJuJc/s72-c/birthdayegret.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4839960052122307007</id><published>2009-08-31T18:08:00.014-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-02T20:28:04.894-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='boxes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Smiles and Rainbows'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog hop'/><title type='text'>Welcome to Clear Artistic Stamps Blog Hop!!</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0         false   false   false                             MicrosoftInternetExplorer4   &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     &lt;![endif]--&gt; &lt;!--  /* Style Definitions */  p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal 	{mso-style-parent:""; 	margin:0in; 	margin-bottom:.0001pt; 	mso-pagination:widow-orphan; 	font-size:12.0pt; 	font-family:"Times New Roman"; 	</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4839960052122307007/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4839960052122307007' title='15 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4839960052122307007'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4839960052122307007'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-to-clear-artistic-stamps-blog.html' title='Welcome to Clear Artistic Stamps Blog Hop!!'/><author><name>Belinda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014933898370732028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WAaY4Lig8-Y/Spxlu_1WHkI/AAAAAAAAASI/dTCW-nUioUw/s72-c/Bel+3.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>15</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-455861417535615809</id><published>2009-08-31T07:03:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-31T07:03:20.786-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Butterfly Joy'/><title type='text'>Butterfly Purse</title><summary type='text'>I had the pleasure of crafting in the Cottage today, and I decided to break out the Butterfly Joy stamp set.  I got a paperboard purse off of the clearance shelf (cha-ching!) and decorated it in orange, yellow and black.First, I covered the purse with papers using Mod Podge.  Then, I embossed the butterfly with black powder and then painted it with a paint pen and then Shimmerz on top of that.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/455861417535615809/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=455861417535615809' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/455861417535615809'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/455861417535615809'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/butterfly-purse.html' title='Butterfly Purse'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SpgPdSjjilI/AAAAAAAAA8o/extka2RVFz8/s72-c/IMG_0825marked.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3908361789208690710</id><published>2009-08-28T19:19:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-28T19:54:21.710-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='a sparkles bright and happy holiday'/><title type='text'>Holiday Cards</title><summary type='text'>Happy Friday- 120 days until Christmas.I decided to create a few holiday cards using A Sparkles Bright and Happy Holiday set.  I really like the set because it has stars and flowers in multiple sizes.  The sentiment, "Bright &amp; Happy Holidays" is simple and appropriate for many people.For my cards today I used shimmer paper almost exclusively.  I used Memento ink (Tuxedo Black) and it stamped very</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3908361789208690710/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3908361789208690710' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3908361789208690710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3908361789208690710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/holiday-cards.html' title='Holiday Cards'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/Sph2HNfP6dI/AAAAAAAACOo/pED2vAOMy3M/s72-c/DSC00218.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6285017414147591604</id><published>2009-08-26T05:43:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-26T05:43:00.177-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Garden Beauty'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='whispers in the woods'/><title type='text'>have you ever.....</title><summary type='text'>posted by EthaStamped on Canvas?I had not but I really wanted to try! Found these artist's canvas remnants at the local art store for ridiculously cheap. I bet if you ask at your store if they have side cuts, they just may give them to you for free.... Here is what I mean:What is too tiny to use for them, is huge for the card maker! Notice that there are two different kinds, on the left for oil </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6285017414147591604/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6285017414147591604' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6285017414147591604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6285017414147591604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/have-you-ever.html' title='have you ever.....'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8815333548687574950</id><published>2009-08-22T17:48:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-22T18:02:29.907-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>we have winners :)</title><summary type='text'>Yep, two Rumble winners, because I was so asleep and nobody woke me up to tell me that I never announced our Rumble 11 winner! picked and never notified, ugh. I promise this will not happen again!! So without further hesitation, lets congratulate Angie for winning Rumble No. 11! Angie's very special entry can be seen here . Angie wins the super cute set Tiny Button Baby!Next up, our Rumble 13 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8815333548687574950/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8815333548687574950' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8815333548687574950'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8815333548687574950'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/we-have-winners.html' title='we have winners :)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7563047094916619336</id><published>2009-08-21T07:00:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-21T14:10:10.242-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble 14: Fold it!</title><summary type='text'>posted by EthaWelcome to our new Rumble!The challenge: This time I gave the team the challenge to use something folded on their project. You can fold anything any which way you want :) Paper, ribbon, a special card fold, a folded 3d item, a folded flower.... The prize: If you decide to enter and play with us you can win a set of wonderful  Sweet Cream Envelope Boxes  including 6 yards of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7563047094916619336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7563047094916619336' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7563047094916619336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7563047094916619336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/cottage-rumble-14-fold-it.html' title='Cottage Rumble 14: Fold it!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7626022844938386272</id><published>2009-08-19T09:48:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-19T10:10:16.997-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Nature Collection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Butterfly Joy'/><title type='text'>Spread your Wings.....</title><summary type='text'>Spread your wings and prepare to fly, For you have become a butterfly!I just love the days that I can play here in the studio. The latest release of 10 sets are just so fun to play with.  You can see them all at the store.  Today, I played with the butterfly from Butterfly Joy in the Nature Collection. Butterflies are just beautiful creatures and to think they start out as plain little </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7626022844938386272/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7626022844938386272' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7626022844938386272'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7626022844938386272'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/spread-your-wings.html' title='Spread your Wings.....'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SowS2pIXZpI/AAAAAAAAAJA/k_ZvH8ijLuI/s72-c/butterfly.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7886936718284838827</id><published>2009-08-17T12:11:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-17T12:23:24.112-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Just a Little Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Smiles and Rainbows'/><title type='text'>Inspiration!</title><summary type='text'>Hi everybody!Today in the cottage I had the opportunity to play with the new Inspirational Collection that was just released.  What a great way to make some cards to cheer up a friend.This card was made with Just a Little Faith, using the sketch challenge from 365 cards:And this card was made with Smiles and Rainbows, using the sketch challenge from CPS129:I sure had fun making some cheerful </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7886936718284838827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7886936718284838827' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7886936718284838827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7886936718284838827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/inspiration.html' title='Inspiration!'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SomP5KpDP9I/AAAAAAAAA6g/BPczKU1PvgY/s72-c/IMG_0748.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2106002862809389050</id><published>2009-08-15T19:45:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-15T20:21:52.149-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I&apos;m Just Saying'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><title type='text'>Sometimes Less is More</title><summary type='text'>You'll have to excuse me while I sneak into the cottage and pretend that I have been here working since yesterday...This card is kind of interesting because I thought it was way too busy- just too many patterns and colors and flowers.  My 8 year old daughter is very honest with her opinions of my cards (whether I ask for them or not!)  She glanced at it quickly and she immediately saw that it was</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2106002862809389050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2106002862809389050' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2106002862809389050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2106002862809389050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/sometimes-less-is-more.html' title='Sometimes Less is More'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SodYQzLXD-I/AAAAAAAACNA/C8P-sqdJKSo/s72-c/DSC00179.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-7934464651365055997</id><published>2009-08-12T10:52:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-12T11:30:19.960-05:00</updated><title type='text'>let's tear some....</title><summary type='text'>------------------------------------------------NOON today (central) Belinda is releasing TEN brand new sets  at the store , don't miss it!! ------------------------------------------------posted by EthaHeather's challenge to us to use something 'torn' (Rumble13) made me play with this theme a bit more. I am sure you all know the difference between tearing towards you and tearing away from you:</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/7934464651365055997/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=7934464651365055997' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7934464651365055997'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/7934464651365055997'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-tear-some.html' title='let&apos;s tear some....'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-956094497343280287</id><published>2009-08-08T09:14:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-08T09:20:13.282-05:00</updated><title type='text'>CottageRumble12: winner</title><summary type='text'>I did the rumble with little paper pieces and picked with my eyes closed:Cath from  CathsCustomCreations . You can see her entry  here .Congrats Cath, just  email Belinda  your address and she will get the Vintage Elegance Card Stock right out to you!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/956094497343280287/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=956094497343280287' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/956094497343280287'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/956094497343280287'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/cottagerumble12-winner.html' title='CottageRumble12: winner'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1680875983638101</id><published>2009-08-07T11:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-10T14:40:06.281-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><title type='text'>I'm Torn about Rumble #13</title><summary type='text'>Happy Friday and welcome to Rumble #13 (which in your case is a very lucky number!)  Play along with the challenge for a chance to win this prize:  Twinkles and Shimmers Collection Our theme for Rumble #13 is   Torn(use a torn or ripped element such as paper, cardstck or fabric in your artwork)I often have torn pieces of paper in my scrap pile and I use these scraps on my artwork "AS IS".  A torn</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1680875983638101/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1680875983638101' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1680875983638101'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1680875983638101'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-torn-about-rumble-13.html' title='I&apos;m Torn about Rumble #13'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SnhO6_mEbxI/AAAAAAAACJI/wUy3U6XjFDU/s72-c/TwinklesandShimmer.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6843181326709468419</id><published>2009-08-05T09:52:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-05T13:31:53.638-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sympathy Garden Set'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts of Joy'/><title type='text'>Thinking of you Gift Idea...................</title><summary type='text'>(Sorry for the poor quality of picture, but seems by Adobe Version has expired. It will not let me do any corrections to my photos) So many people in our lives do things for us without asking. To show them my appreciation for all they do, I thought I would give them some Bamboo Plants as a "Thank You". I have several of these plants in the house, and they are so easy to take care of. Just make </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6843181326709468419/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6843181326709468419' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6843181326709468419'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6843181326709468419'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/thinking-of-you-gift-idea.html' title='Thinking of you Gift Idea...................'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SnnP_j2za2I/AAAAAAAAAVc/RGmO3U2f_Ys/s72-c/wendibamboo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8014258447714909737</id><published>2009-08-04T10:44:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T10:54:34.388-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Echoes of Summer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><title type='text'>A Special Card</title><summary type='text'>This is called a Tri-Shutter Card--the tutorial can be found here.  I thought this would be fun to try this project out, and it was a lot easier to make than I thought!  In the tutorial, they use lots of embellishments, but I decided to skip the embellishments because the stamps are so beautiful that I felt like I didn't need anything else.All of the stamps are from Echos of Summer.  There are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8014258447714909737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8014258447714909737' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8014258447714909737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8014258447714909737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/08/special-card.html' title='A Special Card'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SnhYDO2rDsI/AAAAAAAAA6A/C18L1tUMs6M/s72-c/IMG_0535.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2160666595822718032</id><published>2009-07-31T08:59:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-31T12:03:08.808-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Intrigue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shadows of memories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Little Note'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><title type='text'>Fake Postage Stamps</title><summary type='text'> What is that noise?  It sounds like someone has pulled into the driveway of the cottage.  Who is it?Why it is Postman Pete delivering the mail!  Thank you.  Let's see... bail bondsman advertisement, Jo Ann's flier, bill for Belinda, Victoria's Secret catalog for Etha, another bill, pink envelope addressed to occupant and a really big package addressed to me! But what is that note on the package-</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2160666595822718032/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2160666595822718032' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2160666595822718032'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2160666595822718032'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/fake-postage-stamps.html' title='Fake Postage Stamps'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SnL5CbHYYkI/AAAAAAAACH8/iveJ5YndycM/s72-c/DSC00136.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-560835917479373668</id><published>2009-07-29T05:03:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T05:03:00.836-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I&apos;m Just Saying'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Friends are Forever'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='capacious collection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='whispers in the woods'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Moments in Lace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sympathy Garden'/><title type='text'>would you put that down please?</title><summary type='text'>posted by EthaHold it! it's going to float away! yes, the image is what I mean, anchor it!Guess what I'm talking about? The dreaded floating image on a card :) When I look back through my first stamp attempts I see a lot of floaters, actually, ALL were floaters. I was so amazed with the act of putting a nice image stamp to paper, perhaps even mat it and layer it onto something else that I never </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/560835917479373668/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=560835917479373668' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/560835917479373668'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/560835917479373668'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/would-you-put-that-down-please.html' title='would you put that down please?'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/Sm-CZwcDC4I/AAAAAAAAAVU/2GAu4593rgA/s72-c/fairystamp.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4972115109114183059</id><published>2009-07-27T12:21:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-27T12:35:30.356-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Sweet Summer Cottage!!!!</title><summary type='text'>Oh you all know how I love my PINK!!!!  LOL  Well here's a bright and cheery cottage for a bright and cheery summer day!!! Isn't this cottage image sweet???  It's the Misty Lane Cottage Line.  Scroll down a little ways to see the cottage and the cute, matching accessories!!  Now I know pink and blue is not your standard cottage colors, however, there is a delightfully quaint little town, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4972115109114183059/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4972115109114183059' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4972115109114183059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4972115109114183059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/sweet-summer-cottage.html' title='Sweet Summer Cottage!!!!'/><author><name>Lee (LuvLee on SCS)</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sv0gjFpvySI/AAAAAAAACSc/ucGE-y8deLM/S220/leehat1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sm3iykeH0JI/AAAAAAAACB4/eLAhZi-BOUg/s72-c/CASpinkcottage.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3080785689614026620</id><published>2009-07-24T07:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-24T07:00:03.531-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Let's Do a Christmas Rumble!</title><summary type='text'>Hi everybody!It Cottage Rumble Friday!  Time to start a new challenge for you to play along with for a chance to win a prize.  The prize this week:The Vintage Elegance Cardstock CollectionWow!  Are you going to love using this beautiful cardstock!And what is the theme for Cottage Rumble 12?Christmas in July!(or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, or just Winter!)Let's go ahead and switch gears to start</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3080785689614026620/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3080785689614026620' title='17 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3080785689614026620'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3080785689614026620'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/lets-do-christmas-rumble.html' title='Let&apos;s Do a Christmas Rumble!'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/Smi7iWQYXiI/AAAAAAAAA3s/P4d8e8_Gy5o/s72-c/Vintage_caedstock.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>17</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-339120240075066876</id><published>2009-07-22T11:12:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-22T11:32:31.547-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sympathy Garden Set'/><title type='text'>Memories...............................</title><summary type='text'>While in the cottage today, I sat around looking at all the goodies. I tried to decide what type of card to share with you today. Most people make the happy cards....birthday, friendship, anniversary. But we try not to think of the sad cards like sympathy cards. Although, those receivers of sympathy cards enjoy those cards. It helps them realize how many other people will miss the beloved one. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/339120240075066876/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=339120240075066876' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/339120240075066876'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/339120240075066876'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/memories.html' title='Memories...............................'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/Smc8CLQEyKI/AAAAAAAAAIg/_fTioGyz8cA/s72-c/sympathycard.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3348770960084461079</id><published>2009-07-20T04:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-20T05:54:41.382-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lighting the sea'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><title type='text'>Technique ATCs (Part 2)</title><summary type='text'>posted by EthaToday I want to tell you a bit about a technique that I learned at the local art school under the name "Experimental Watercolor". Among stampers, this, or a variation thereof is better known as "Cling and Scrunch" and was shown in the Technique Junkies Newsletter a while ago.Here is an ATC featuring the beautiful lighthouse from Lighting the Sea . The background was done in Cling </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3348770960084461079/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3348770960084461079' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3348770960084461079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3348770960084461079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/technique-atcs-part-2.html' title='Technique ATCs (Part 2)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1461144844084626793</id><published>2009-07-17T11:01:00.011-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T11:55:33.041-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I&apos;m Just Saying'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Intrigue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts of Joy'/><title type='text'>Easy Tile Backgrounds</title><summary type='text'>I like my Mom's kitchen tile and that tile inspired me to create some tile backgrounds with some patterned paper, ink and Clear Artistic Stamps (of course).  These are easy to make and a great way to use scraps.For my first card, I cut some patterned paper (Provo Craft) into 1 inch squares.  I used a chalk ink pad to apply some ink to random corners and edges of the "tiles".  Before I cemented (!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1461144844084626793/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1461144844084626793' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1461144844084626793'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1461144844084626793'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/easy-tile-backgrounds.html' title='Easy Tile Backgrounds'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SmCjd_L6hqI/AAAAAAAACFs/HlWhJXtQGc8/s72-c/07+16+09+Clear+Artistic+Stamps+kitchen+tile+card.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-3610276032699805659</id><published>2009-07-15T02:33:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-15T02:50:33.236-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Purple Butterflies!!</title><summary type='text'>A hot summer day inspired bright, shimmery colors and butterflies!!!! I absolutely ADORE this sweet little butterfly Belinda created!!!!  It's from the wonderful stamp set, Friends Are Forever.  I just stamped it to make some colorful dp.  And the sentiment just makes me smile!!  I hope you are inspired by a sunny summer day to create something today!!!~ Have A Creative Day! ~</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/3610276032699805659/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=3610276032699805659' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3610276032699805659'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/3610276032699805659'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/purple-butterflies.html' title='Purple Butterflies!!'/><author><name>Lee (LuvLee on SCS)</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sv0gjFpvySI/AAAAAAAACSc/ucGE-y8deLM/S220/leehat1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sl2IGWOnZ9I/AAAAAAAACAI/VVUmK-b56pY/s72-c/CASpurplebutterflies.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2664575485566889033</id><published>2009-07-13T06:16:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T07:27:33.542-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Intrigue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Delicate Moments'/><title type='text'>Technique ATCs  (Part 1)</title><summary type='text'>posted by EthaI am in a technique-ATC swap on SCS and thought I will show you what I've done for my three different techniques.Paper Tole.Paper Tole is the art of constructing a 3-dimensional image from a 2-dimensional print. This can be any print or image, in this case my "print" was stamped using the large flower of the Intrigue Set . Anything can be made into a paper tole project, just look at</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2664575485566889033/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2664575485566889033' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2664575485566889033'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2664575485566889033'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/technique-atcs-part-1.html' title='Technique ATCs  (Part 1)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6064527137071164080</id><published>2009-07-11T09:05:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-11T09:13:11.049-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>We have a Winner :)</title><summary type='text'>For Cottage Rumble 10 (pastels) I put all the entries in the hat and of course my fist pick was Heather ;) But since then she has joined our Design Team and gives up her entry to somebody else. So I mixed and swirled and picked again for our Rumble 10 Winner who is:Stampin Cathy!! Congrats Cathy,  send your address to Belinda  please so that she can get your prize right out to you! You can see </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6064527137071164080/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6064527137071164080' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6064527137071164080'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6064527137071164080'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/we-have-winner.html' title='We have a Winner :)'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1320414925885432354</id><published>2009-07-10T08:16:00.020-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T08:52:05.304-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tiny Button Baby'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Echoes of Summer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Olde Vine Alphabet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Intrigue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Whispers of Dreams'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Shimmerz and Blingz'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='altered item'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='whispers in the woods'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bubble Time'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Flight of my Dreams'/><title type='text'>Rumble 11...What Challenge has 11 letters??</title><summary type='text'>Wow hard to believe we are on Rumble 11 already! I know I am having fun, and I hope you are too. Well if you read my post on Wednesday, I hinted what this challenge might be.When I had to pick a challenge for this rumble, I tried to be creative. I thought what has eleven letters in it that I can use for Rumble 11? Then it clicked.....ALTERED ARTSHere are some ideas that the DT came up with....</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1320414925885432354/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1320414925885432354' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1320414925885432354'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1320414925885432354'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/rumble-11what-challenge-has-11-letters.html' title='Rumble 11...What Challenge has 11 letters??'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SldA044kk0I/AAAAAAAAAHw/cVRkKWXomyg/s72-c/avaframe.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6832689688741049178</id><published>2009-07-08T09:44:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T10:01:46.379-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Little Note'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='altered item'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shimmer paper'/><title type='text'>Name that Tune</title><summary type='text'>I am always listening to the radio when in the studio. It helps me be creative. I listen to all sorts of music but will not listen to rap. When I finally got my zune player, I was looking for music for it. Well while I was in the studio today, I heard some songs on the radio I liked and wanted to add to my player. I usually jot the names down and then lose the paper.Well then I thought, why not </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6832689688741049178/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6832689688741049178' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6832689688741049178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6832689688741049178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/name-that-tune.html' title='Name that Tune'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SlS0bhENAvI/AAAAAAAAAHo/_IRymeb4jvE/s72-c/100_2490_edited.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-637610891860068805</id><published>2009-07-06T17:34:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-06T17:42:57.527-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Echoes of Summer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lisa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thoughts of Joy'/><title type='text'>I had fun with this one!</title><summary type='text'>OK, but I went a little crazy with the embossing powder!For this card I stamped with Versamark watermark ink and tossed on different colors of glittery embossing powder for heat embossing.  The gorgeous stamps are from Thoughts of Joy and Echos of Summer.  The stamps are so beautiful--it was easy to come up with a pretty card in just a few minutes!Thanks for looking everyone!Your Friend,Lisa</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/637610891860068805/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=637610891860068805' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/637610891860068805'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/637610891860068805'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-had-fun-with-this-one.html' title='I had fun with this one!'/><author><name>Lisa L.</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SK4HzX1bFRI/AAAAAAAAARU/cJF1Rb-V_YE/S220/IMG_2656.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-xrJqVeuZ8Y/SlJ8R5x7ymI/AAAAAAAAA2M/j3_tRpROoeM/s72-c/IMG_0350.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-1775608738367184204</id><published>2009-07-03T07:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-03T08:37:47.693-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shadows of memories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><title type='text'>Just call me "square"</title><summary type='text'>This week I was inspired by a piece of artwork in my home that has a grid-style pattern of squares.  Is there an easier way to create a symmetrical card?  Leftover strips of cardstock are perfect for smaller squares.  Scraps of patterned papers can also add interest to grid patterns.For my first card, I used a simple red/ white/ back color scheme and a simple 2x2 grid pattern which I mounted on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/1775608738367184204/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=1775608738367184204' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1775608738367184204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/1775608738367184204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/just-call-me-square.html' title='Just call me &quot;square&quot;'/><author><name>Heather</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/SMRbfE0Xm5I/AAAAAAAABJY/DtNJiQHYZPE/S220/small+hs+photo.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DqUp_HAnnjI/Sk1z_cjqguI/AAAAAAAACCE/00hDn9IEYxg/s72-c/07+01+09+clearartisticstampsredsquare.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-653223038470274678</id><published>2009-07-01T08:42:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-01T09:23:45.760-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Echoes of Summer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heather'/><title type='text'>Stampin the Details!</title><summary type='text'>There is a new stampin hand on the block and her name is Heather :)Please welcome Heather Strenzwilk to our team. She joined as a regular DT member indenpendently of the current DT call that is still open until July 15!Aside from being a wonderful person with a lot of energy and wits, Heather also contributes to StampinCritique, is a Sample Artist for Sheetload and a Senior Staff Reporter for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/653223038470274678/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=653223038470274678' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/653223038470274678'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/653223038470274678'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/stampin-details.html' title='Stampin the Details!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8426053012046896619</id><published>2009-06-29T01:58:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-29T02:21:59.264-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Gift For The Girlie Girls!!!!!</title><summary type='text'>It's my day to post after spending some time in the Studio..........and it's Girl Time!!!!! I was inspired by these little Textured Boxes to make a gift set for a friend............what's better than some little pampering items for some well-deserved "me" time!!??!! Well, Belinda's super cuuuuuuuute Girlie Girl stamp line includes Bubble Time!!! I love this adorable, old-fashioned tub!!! I used </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8426053012046896619/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8426053012046896619' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8426053012046896619'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8426053012046896619'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/gift-for-girlie-girls.html' title='A Gift For The Girlie Girls!!!!!'/><author><name>Lee (LuvLee on SCS)</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sv0gjFpvySI/AAAAAAAACSc/ucGE-y8deLM/S220/leehat1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/SkhmauGFROI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/sO0IcqjD9s4/s72-c/CASbubblegiftset.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-2732745970595550506</id><published>2009-06-28T09:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-28T10:40:32.170-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble Winner!!</title><summary type='text'>Beautiful entries this month for our Rumble, thanks everybody for playing!! Here are the entries if you would like to browse them:RaindropEchoKim Y.Maria MatterKyCathyCathyMy husband is a professional in many ways, he turns out to be a professional random picker as well! Didn't even stop and hesitate when I dumped a little mountain of folded paper snippets in front of him and he picked </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/2732745970595550506/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=2732745970595550506' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2732745970595550506'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/2732745970595550506'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/cottage-rumble-winner.html' title='Cottage Rumble Winner!!'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-5463240674551676584</id><published>2009-06-26T02:47:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-26T06:35:23.017-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage Rumble'/><title type='text'>Cottage Rumble 10 ~ Pretty Pastels!!!!!!</title><summary type='text'>Are you READDDDDDDDDDDDDY To RUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLE???? Nope, can't resist saying that every time!!!!!! LOL Well, I've got a color challenge for you!!! If you notice the colors in the smilie and that they're babies................that might be a hint!!!!! ;) I tried making a color chart........but with my recent hard drive crash, I don't have the program to do that at the moment..............</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/5463240674551676584/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=5463240674551676584' title='15 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5463240674551676584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/5463240674551676584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/cottage-rumble-10-pretty-pastels.html' title='Cottage Rumble 10 ~ Pretty Pastels!!!!!!'/><author><name>Lee (LuvLee on SCS)</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sv0gjFpvySI/AAAAAAAACSc/ucGE-y8deLM/S220/leehat1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/SkSYaE-Ks9I/AAAAAAAAB9w/WA8H4sy3UP4/s72-c/WendiRumble10.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>15</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-6565428197179507637</id><published>2009-06-24T09:05:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-24T09:21:54.255-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wendi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Intrigue'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Clear Artistic Stamps'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='birds of a feather'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shimmer paper'/><title type='text'>Wednesday Whispers........</title><summary type='text'>Wow it is so nice and cool in the studio today. I was able to play and snope..hehe. Well for the playing part I wanted work with a larger stamp. So I used the big flower from the Intrigue Set. Then I took some little flowers from the same set and stamped them in the corners. I was in the purply(don't know if that is a word..lol) mood, so I used shimmer paper called Lilac Whispers. I colored it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/6565428197179507637/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=6565428197179507637' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6565428197179507637'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/6565428197179507637'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/wednesday-whispers.html' title='Wednesday Whispers........'/><author><name>Wendi K</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vWfoN9eZC14/SkI1DjCmF7I/AAAAAAAAAHY/MfUe5Njt-KE/s72-c/purpleflower1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-9129968491643241264</id><published>2009-06-19T11:01:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-19T11:31:17.860-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='A Little Note'/><title type='text'>Soar To The Music</title><summary type='text'>Hello friends, yes I'm still alive (har har) and I've really been missing you! I enjoyed some much needed stamping time in the cottage this morning, creating the card belw using one of my favorite little sets from the fabulous Imagine line, A Little Note. I traced part of the music with fruit punch stickles and added bling dots for some extra sparkle just for you, Lee :) This color combo of lilac</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/9129968491643241264/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=9129968491643241264' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9129968491643241264'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/9129968491643241264'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/soar-to-music.html' title='Soar To The Music'/><author><name>Linsey</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4PEBtmaV530/TrCF-Gog2-I/AAAAAAAADCM/R0gElBMlj18/s220/headshot2011.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QGn2eqpMT0U/Sju8sN9oZhI/AAAAAAAACo0/oqUHXmPktng/s72-c/casmusic1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-4524673123751942467</id><published>2009-06-17T05:13:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-17T13:31:50.575-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Twinkles + Shimmers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Friends are Forever'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etha'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='whispers in the woods'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shimmer paper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Textured Elegance'/><title type='text'>Stampin on Texture?</title><summary type='text'>posted by Etha Well yes of COURSE!A brand new card stock has been added to Belinda's collection and it is a dream to work with! Meet "Textured Elegance" , a fine linen-type card stock in just the right weight from layering to card bases to boxes, everything goes! Now how does this behave for stamping?Like a charm!On this card I used a SU marker to color the stamp, huffed and then stamped on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/4524673123751942467/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=4524673123751942467' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4524673123751942467'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/4524673123751942467'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/stampin-on-texture.html' title='Stampin on Texture?'/><author><name>Etha</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/SsfYeNEP6AI/AAAAAAAAAWI/__1JjGXFfdQ/S220/ethasmallnewb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NbrOx5sQEPs/Sjg2g29aq3I/AAAAAAAAAUc/R1Z8jqtpT_I/s72-c/sunflowerbirthday2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195432507092511575.post-8412140828428383765</id><published>2009-06-15T21:56:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-15T22:11:44.322-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tweet Birdies!!!!</title><summary type='text'>Here's a special little Birding Journal........our family has been Birding for years.  And we've gone thru our fair share of books and marked them up and circled species we've seen and dog-eared the pages up!!   LOL  So I thought it was about time I made one of our own that we can write in and leave the poor Bird Guides alone!!  LOL I used one of my very favorite sets, Flight Of My Dreams.  I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/feeds/8412140828428383765/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2195432507092511575&amp;postID=8412140828428383765' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8412140828428383765'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2195432507092511575/posts/default/8412140828428383765'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inthecottagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/tweet-birdies.html' title='Tweet Birdies!!!!'/><author><name>Lee (LuvLee on SCS)</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/Sv0gjFpvySI/AAAAAAAACSc/ucGE-y8deLM/S220/leehat1.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TeZgys7Ehac/SjcKJmN-NAI/AAAAAAAAB7c/S0gsrbbiLkA/s72-c/Lee_birdingjournal.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry></feed>
