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Colors of Spring Growth

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I love the colors of Spring and Summer! I love it when I get a beautiful shot without much effort! This one has had no processing and is SOOC. Exif: ISO 400; 150mm; f/5.3; 1/1,600; Nikon D40; Lens: 55-200mm f/4-5.6

Cards and an Amish Funeral

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With trying to finish up first grade with my little guy, my husband taking a trip to Connecticut for a week,  a Spring banquet, going to an Amish funeral, running a child to the doctor over a double ear infection and a bad case of pink eye, a newborn photo shoot, and just trying to keep things sane around the house... I've afraid I've neglected posting for far too long! Recently, I was asked to contribute a "handmade item" to a door prize for our church's Ladies Spring Banquet. Of course, I chose to make a set of cards. I got my inspiration from a card I saw here on Pinterest. I apologize for the poor photo quality. I was in hurry to turn them in for the door prize basket and had just come from a cold, windy day at the funeral of my Amish aunt. Yes, you read that right... I have Amish relatives. Before we go any further, let me clarify that no, I am NOT Amish! My parents were both born and raised in Old Order Amish families, but left the Amish religion ...

Masculine Card: Happy 16th

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For this card, I was inspired by this card I found via Pinterest . I wish I had allowed more time to do this design proper justice, but I had to throw it together in a hurry {again} so I wouldn't be late for the party. I was moderately pleased with the outcome.

Musical Birthday Card

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I made this card after being inspired by a card I found on a pretty blog here . Since the entire blog is in Russian, I have no idea what the blog post said, but I loved the card. I made this for my sweet little sister who is a fantastic pianist! Pin It

Color Palette: Sunset on the Mississippi

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Click to view on black background Linking to  Wordless Wednesday Used  Coffee Shop's "Instant Color Bar"  action