Even Simon seems to love...
Tags:those 7gypsies self-inking stamps. I set up a stool and some paper for him across from my table (I am a stand-up scrapper) and he went to town. The red AE stamp there was designed on my computer and taken on disk to Office Max where they made the stamp for me.
Tonight I will be chatting at Designer Digitals - come by around 7pm Pacific and join in the fun.
Monday is a very big day for the Edwards. All three of us will be heading up to Salem (the state captial of Oregon) early in the AM for Chris' swearing in as a State Representative. I hope to post some updates throughout the day. As you can imagine, the camera will be in full force. I am starting to get super emotional just thinking about it...
If you are interested you can keep track of the happenings at the Oregon State Capital this session on this site run by The Oregonian.
Tomorrow there will also be a post for the one little word challenge - I can't wait to see the creative ways you are honoring your word. I am in the process of getting a gallery set up so everyone can post their AEzine challenges in one spot. It may take awhile to get it going, but know that it is in the works and it is one of my goals for the beginning of the year. In the meantime, it's easy to participate and share your creations - simply reply in the comments section of this blog with one of the following:
1. link to your blog (use the permalink option so that when people go to your site they will be taken directly to that post)
2. link to a gallery posting (both CK and Two Peas have great galleries where you can post your work) - to create a link simply copy and paste the web address where your image is located
Let me know if you have any questions - happy Sunday. Don't forget to come by the chat tonight if you have a chance.

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My word is ATTITUDE. I finished the challenge and even a little early! Hard to believe...Thanks for looking. Thank you Ali for the inspiration. This was so much fun.
http://emerginglifeartist.blogspot.com/
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Thought long and hard about my word and I needed something with energy.
So, I picked VIVACIOUS!!! I love how it sounds and I know I can live up to it.
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I blogged this great challenge today, Ali - so glad you did it. This a new and exciting way to begin my year - I'm focused and ready. I'm posting it now, as I know tomorrow will be hectic and it may not find it's way on. And my chosen word for 2007 contains at least 4 other words, but can be summed up by "harmony":
http://cestmoi.typepad.com/cest_moi_its_me/
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tomorrow will surely be a very special day for you all! can't wait to hear all about it! your AE stamp is really cool! never thought of doing that, but makes a creative way to personalize all your stuff! love your pic of Simon as he 'works' with you!
have a great week! :)
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Word for 2007: SMILE
LOVED this challenge! http://dayafterday.typepad.com
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Thanks for the one little word challenge Ali - I feel like this will really help me to focus on finding meaning in everything I do this next year!
I posted about my one little word on my blog:
http://stephanie-meagher.blogspot.com/2007/01/one-little-word.html
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Loving the challenge, while I didn't get to do a layout just yet. Here's a link to my blog.
http://lelandslife.blogspot.com/
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Ali, I loved this one-word challenge. I put it in my head for a couple of days and then, while shopping in Barnes and Noble, I found the book When God Winks at You. And there was my word - Godwinks! I didn't even second-guess buying this book. I scooped it up and went on my way. Now I cannot get my nose out of it; well, until Camden and Benjy get a bit noisy fussing over the remote control or the Darth Vader toy or who would get to sit on the big couch. Godwinks. This is my word for the year. It's my goal to look for these "coincidences" that are actually communications from God. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Best Wishes for a memorable day w/ Chris tomorrow. Just wanted you to know I wore one of your Cafe Press t-shirts to church today and got several complements on it. Great conversation starter! (black one with white words-be, embrace, invite, create, etc.) Enjoy tomorrow!
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PROUD!
http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
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My sweet word:
Dream
http://insidemyhead-kimosabescraps.blogspot.com/
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Love the feet. Love the eyes too. He's darn cute, that kid of yours.
My word. After much thought, it came to me. Generosity. Something I am striving to be more of this year. Generous with my stuff...it is just stuff after all. Why do I get so greedy with it? Generous with my time. Generous with forgiveness. It is definitely a word that has many facets. And something that is a process indeed. Thank you though, for giving me this challenge. I'm finding I need to remind myself daily of my goal - and that is a good thing.
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My word is (and I have tossed around lots of them!!) BALANCE. Many other words are great but what I really need to achieve in so many areas is balance.
Thanks for making me really think.
Best wishes tomorrow - so so so exciting... you must be filled with pride.
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Ahhh, the big day is finally here tomorrow! Will be thinking of you & Chris! SO SO COOL! I cannot wait to hear all about it...so happy for all of YOU! GO CHRIS!!
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congrats to u & your family.
well deserved.
awesome journey.
btw, my kids play w/ my 7gypsies stamps ALL the time, so good to see i'm not alone.
maryjo
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one little word...create. I know real original, but I didn't get to create all that much in 2006. In 2007, I hope to create in all forms for myself and my family.
-alice.
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Ali soak up tomorrow!
Congrats!
Have fun!
Catherine
ps....added to the word challenge..
S T O P !
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This year I am going to DO.
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www.cparker47.blogspot.com
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Awesome challenge! Always awesome, my word is 'Meaningful'
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