Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wheeeee!!

Hello Everyone & Welcome to the middle of the week!!  Is January over yet?  I swear I'm ready for April aleady--I need more sun, more green & more warmth, it's driving me crazy!!  The South is just calling my name, can you hear it shout "Suzanne, move here it's warm!", LOL!  Well ok, if you can hear that than you're just as crazy as me and we're in good company together, hee hee!  But unfortunately there are a few more months of cold weather ahead so I just gotta bear down & deal with it.

Below I have a few answers to a BUNCH of questions about the "Belly Fat Cure" (see book HERE)--I am officially down 9 lbs today & I am soooo psyched!  Last nite we had cheeseburgers, skillet fried potatoes & some blackberries & a pickle--low sugar ketchup included (and that stuff is pretty darn good)!  I love being able to eat real food, just watching my carbs & sugars--I'm not good with the willpower stuff, I lack that gene, lmbo!  You can access Jorge Cruise's site & blog right HERE!

-You do get to eat sugar, but only 15 grams or 5 grams per meal!  You will be AMAZED to see how much sugar is in stuff--I was eating a week's worth of sugar in 1 day people!  CRAZY--no wonder the weight around my hips & stomach wasn't budging!

-Carbs are limited to 120 grams a day which is easy peasy!  You can still eat butter & bread--yay for me!  When you eat too many carbs & sugars it creates insulin excess in your body which tells your body to HOLD onto all the fat not get rid of it!  I'm proof and I'm a born natural skeptic, but I've lost almost 10 lbs just by following this! 

-I use Stevia now and it's really good--it's a natural sugar!  Any fake sugars like Splenda or Aspartame is really bad (I did know this for a long time)--they cause cancer in lab animals, so think what it does to your body!

-I was able to give up my soda by taking caffeine pills once a day so I didn't have withdrawal, but coffee & tea are allowed on the plan. But not milk (wahh), only almond milk which is ok but not great--guess I'll get used to it--who knew milk had so much sugar in it!

-Don't laugh but I'm making this delicious chocolate cake with chocolate icing with Stevia, soy flour, cocoa & black beans--yes, black beans, but I'm told it's YUMM-i-LICIOUS!  I'll let ya know :o)

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NewsBitz:

-Make sure and stop by Susana's Custom Art & Card Design store blog HERE to enter for the Yummy Blog Candy for Victoria Case's new fabulous release!

-Next Monday, the Magnolia-licious DT will be having a fun "Pretty In Pink" Blog Hop for ya--so get your pink stuff out & ready to go!!

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Wheeeee!


Today I have a card for you that represents all things winter, cuz' yeah it's still winter whether I like it or not, lol!  Poor little "Edwin on Sled" was feeling neglected so I had to pull him out & use him before Spring comes--you can find him HERE at Magnolia-licious!  I knew as soon as I pulled him out that he'd be perfect for a stair-step card (you can find directions for this kind of card HERE).  The tree is a Spellbinder's die--I cut 2 of them, bent the 2nd one & attached it with scor-tape so it was 3-D!  I added some DecoArt SnowWriter and MS Snow Glitter for the frosty accents.


The dp I used on this card is from Magnolia--love the colors, it matches my SU soft sky (hoarded paper) perfectly and I paired it with some chocolate brown cs to ground all the light colors a bit.  The sentiment is from the PTI set "Rustic Snowflakes"--love this set!  The snowflakes were done with Marvy & MS punches & then I added some MS snow glitter.  I cut the snowy hills free-hand :o)


Little Edwin was colored with Copics (BG75,BG72,BG11,BG10/E25,E44,E43,E42,E41) and then I cut him out & popped him up with dimensionals!  He reminds me of my son who loves to ski, sled & snowboard outside till his nose freezes, lol!  Hope you liked my frosty winter card as well!

I'll see ya back here tomorrow!!


47 comments:

  1. Wow, this is really super! What a wonderful card, great job.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  2. Oh my gosh! Is that ever adorable. Just great.

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  3. I love this card and can feel the cold wetness of the snowflakes....

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  4. wow this is amazing!! Love all the snow you have created! Hugs Juls

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  5. That card is awesome!! I love the colors you used.

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  6. Awesome card! Just love the colors you've chosen. hugs, Angela

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  7. Suzanne this card is gorgeous...I mean gorgeous. Love the way you colour! And the colours that you used are delicious!
    I think I am hearing the same voices you are....I hate winter too!
    I need the warmth of the sunshine, the green grass! Who needs this kind of weather!
    Christine

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  8. Absolutely stunning, I just love this layout and the colors are gorgeous.

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  9. What an amazing step card!! Love it!

    Enjoying hearing about your new diet, too! I really should try it, I'm such a sugar addict. I'm not sure I could give up milk though, eek!

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  10. Oh this is just beautiful!!! I love the colors you used and the way you laid this out!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Hugs,
    Angela

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  11. Stunning card sweetie! Also - congratulations on your weigh loss. I've just ordered the book myself - so when I get it - I will be trying to see if I can join you on the weight loss challenge ;-)

    Kram - Anki

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  12. Suzanne, this is STUNNING I love the snow and the 3d effect. Outstanding! You have outdone yourself!

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  13. Hi,
    The snowy card is very cute....
    I just want to grab the Edwin's sled.... heehee.
    Regards
    Renkata

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  14. Suzanne, what a super duper card. Love love love it. Makes me shiver just looking at it. You've set up the scene fabulously. Love the monochromatic colour scheme and your usual awesome colouring. Have had this Edwin image for a while, but haven't had a chance to use it yet.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  15. Luv luv LUV this! Thanks for the inspiration, I gotta make one too!
    I've been getting so discouraged with my copic coloring so have been watching your videos over and over. Thank you for making them!

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  16. Love, love, love this card. The blues are just gorgeous. I love how you did the snow and you did a great job coloring the image. I am jealous of your paper scoring and folding skills...I really suck at that for some reason. Anyway, I am way done with winter, too. The only good thing about it is the pretty sweaters I get to wear. That's not enough of a reason to keep it around, though. I've worn all my sweaters at least once, now, so come on, spring! - Gina L

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  17. This card just makes me want to curl up by the fireside with my Snuggy and a hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows! Awesome!

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  18. The color is perfect for this lovely scene. Love how you set it up! Fantastic card!!!

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  19. What a wonderful card. The colors used make me thing of the sun sparkling on new snow. Wonderful card, as always!

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  20. AMAZING card! I just love the pop out tree and the snow and the colouring and..... the list goes on :)

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  21. Beautiful card, love the pretty colors and Edwin is soo cute, love the way you colored him!!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  22. Beautiful card, Suzanne. Love the soft blues paired with that brown cardstock. Edwin is adorable! Fabulous work! hugs!

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  23. An absolutely fabulous step card - LOVE everything about it!
    xXx

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  24. Oh, this is just breath-taking! The colors and the scene are perfect for Edwin on his little sled! LOVE IT!

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  25. Suzanne, You have brought back long ago memories of my boys playing on their sled outside. I LOVE YOUR CARD! The blue you have used is perfect to feel the cold :o) That sentiment is AWESOME!
    Thanks for the memories :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  26. OH my gosh this is EXCEPTIONAL! I most often say gorgeous or beautiful but not exceptional LOL! Your coloring of Edwin is perfect. The snow and snowflakes are awesome and the trees just make it seem real! I just cant get over how real that sled looks too. OK I have gushed enough :) Love it!
    hugs, Lori

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  27. Just stunning! What soft, colors and I love all the texture! But you've had enough snow! Come down here to Florida! It's getting warmer!

    Big hugs,

    Susan

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  28. This is just adorable! I love that saying. It would work well in a scrapbook as well.

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  29. Love all the shades of blue...and that kid and the sleigh..looks so much like its actually moving down the hill...amazing effect...I love this!
    Hugs
    Jeannie

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  30. Hi Suzanne,
    Love Love Love your card it is totally awesome!!! Edwin looks like he is having so much fun! Love the scene that you have created!
    Thank you for sharing about the diet! Sounds like you are doing awesome on it. It has peaked my interest and boy do I ever need to loss some lbs. LOL
    Thanks and Hugs,
    Nancy

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  31. This just took my breath away!!! It is absolutely wonderful! I want to be you when I grow up!! LOL!!!

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  32. Absolutely beautifully done card Suzanne!

    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  33. Wow! Another fantastic card, Suzanne! This one with Edwin sledding is stunning! I know what you mean about SU Soft Sky...I sure wish they would reintroduce it!

    Congrats on the diet success and I'm enjoying your comments...Lots of good info!

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  34. OMG another favorite for me. I think this is my very favorite card ever! great job!!!

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  35. The colors you chose are amazing! I would not have thought that Copic combo for his suit would work but it really does! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  36. Just love what you did here! So beautiful. Love the colours. I, too, am hoarding some soft sky. Such a beautiful shade of blue. Love your blog!

    Louise C.

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  37. Holy smokes...this is an incredible card. It is very inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  38. Hi Suzanne!
    An awesome card that makes me feel so nice and cool.
    It is very hot here in Australia. I would love some of your snow.
    I love how you have made this step card. The colours are so beautiflu.
    Hugs Marion

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  39. Vintage Suzanne! Beautiful, unique, absolutely stunning! I also love Soft Sky (hoarding). I did go onto the Magnolia website, but was unable to find anything that looked like this. Any suggestions? Thank you sooo much for your inspiration. When we go to D.C. thru Va.to see family, I always think of you!

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  40. Amazing and fabulous card...thx for sharing your talent!

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  41. This card is fabulous! Love the soft colors and your technique is amazing! I have yet to make a stair step card, but need to try one - they look so neat - do they mail well? Great info on the belly fat stuff - good luck with all of that. I so need to be on the elliptical in my bedroom rather than on my laptop right now! LOL! ~Tori

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  42. This card reminds me of an OLD movie...Dr Zhivago. The snow castle in the country! Beautiful and that is simply stated!

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  43. Positively stunning! and of course I adore Edwin as I have two little boys of my own! I just ordered him and can't wait for him to get here!
    Shanna :)

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  44. TOO cool for school! LOVE the snowiness & that colour-scheme is breathtaking!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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