tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38256620078377939952024-03-05T13:20:37.209-08:00Hart Things LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-91136061341199426242015-07-23T19:52:00.001-07:002015-07-23T19:58:34.450-07:00Our Son is 2!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lots of things happening
this summer. Henrik turned 2, we are expecting another baby and in the
video below Henrik predicts what the gender is (you have to listen close)! We
will not know till September 30th (my due date). It is too cute! Doug and
I have had so much fun watching him grow. He is getting so big.</span></div>
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thinking about him makes me smile really big.</span><br />
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The way he laughs. The way he says boaths,
bubbleths, buckths, momths, the way when we pray for who we are thankful for he
says “Dadda”. How he wants to make friends at the park.
His love for all of his family. How he says his cousins names in
the most random moments. Ice cream, digging (lots of digging), and gator rides with grand parents, crackers with great
grandparents, hand holding and leading around Auntie DD and Uncle Dic (Nic).
Wheeler rides at Bucks and Grandpa's house. The way he has to build with
his Legos, houses with lots of holes in them. The way he rides his bike with so
much confidence, but he has sea legs. The way he will just come and
jump on you if you are sitting on the floor. He mumbles, mamma, dadda,
mamma, dadda when he plays with his toys. How he wants to be rocked when
he is tired, and held by his mom who is very pregnant! His love for
food... more and more food. He loves his blue and yellow submarine in the
bath as if he lived on it along with the duckies that fit inside. His love for trucks, trains, and MICKEY MOUSE. The way he is
silly, funny, and the center of attention. At first he wanted to talk
about the baby, and now he does not even tell us the name he has picked out, which is "dadda" ( he did the first couple of months)..... I think it is his own inside joke. There is so much to
this little 2 year old who stole our hearts. He has a smile that will
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f50I0pf0jzE" width="560"></iframe>LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-3050319503835549982014-06-27T08:25:00.000-07:002014-07-15T10:43:33.850-07:00Our Son is One<div class="MsoNormal">
On this day that I write about Henrik, our son, is turning one years old. I am
reminded of something my husband said to me in the first few days he was
born. I was very focused on the small
things, "Doug you need to hold him to stimulate him to create a
bond, Doug you need to talk to him so he
knows your voice, and Doug why don’t you know what I am thinking, don’t
you know you can change his diaper." A
few days of this and Doug hugged me and gentle said, “Liz it isn’t about the
small picture. It is the big picture
here. As long as he feels loved by us
and he sees the love we have for each other that is what counts.” So simple and true. So over the last 347 days when I have gotten overwhelmed at the to do’s or the
go- go-go of life, I have made sure to
make our son feel loved and to see that Doug and I, the people who love him the most,
love each other as well. The big picture….
a real love story. Because today and
always I can’t imagine this without Doug, I can’t imagine this without Henrik,
and I know they couldn’t imagine this without me.</div>
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He has changed us, he has made us better. He has taught us so much, about selflessness,
love, hope, happiness, the big picture, and the love we have for each other as a family and husband and wife. He is so beautiful, and every day I get to wake
up to him. To see life through his eyes. He is a part of Doug and I, and I am so blessed to see that grow in him every day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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July 12 we celebrated the 1 year of life that our son has been with us. We thank God for every day we get with Henrik, our beautiful blessing, our little miracle.<br />
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Henrik you are so fun, silly, amazing, unique, happy, courageous, but timid, loving, easily excited, easy going, handsome, serious with new things, a quick learner, and so interesting to watch.</div>
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Please turn up the volume and watch Henrik's first year of life. Thank you, love always Liz and Doug.</div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NdeIl31yJPk" width="560"></iframe>LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-23532136036829422262014-05-08T08:03:00.000-07:002014-05-08T08:17:40.522-07:00Love You Cards, For any Occasion!I hope you enjoy this and have fun sending a letter to someone special in your life. I always love getting and giving cards, they can be so pricey at the store. So here is a free and simple card to print at home. You have to fill in the inside. My favorite part!<br />
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All you need is a computer, printer with color ink, and paper. I prefer a cream cardstock 67lb weight, this can be purchased at Staples or Office Max. I have this cream cardstock on hand, it comes 125 sheets for $5-$10. Imagine how many cards you can make for this price. You are going to need envelopes as well, in which ever size you decide to cut this card into. The cheapest envelopes are at Walmart. I have 5 3/4" x 8 3/4" envelopes as well as 4 3/4" x 6 1/2" (great for shipping a 4x6 photo) envelopes in bulk for different occasions both bought at Walmart.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the simple design printed onto the paper, for a big card, you can just fold this in half and begin.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For a smaller envelope you can size this to fit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut into it, and before you know it you have a hand made card!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love how cute this looks sitting on a table. The cardstock gives it the weight it needs to be able to sit folded on any surface. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the image to print out. Just slide it to your desktop, right click and select print!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a fun and simple Thank You card. </td></tr>
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-713155193329649952014-03-31T08:27:00.001-07:002014-03-31T12:19:48.241-07:00Prayer Box<div class="MsoNormal">
This idea has come back to me. If you haven’t read <i>Redeeming Love</i> by Francine Rivers yet, it is truly a must read. Any ways, in the book, I am not giving away
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there is a women who has a prayer box.
She writes down her prayers puts them in a box and then from time to
time she goes back to the box to see the prayers that have been answered or the
ones that she is patiently waiting on. I
think as someone who believes in God and the power of prayer this would be such
a beautiful thing to do and something I am about to start.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So as I was laying in the bath today, I realized God has
answered a lot of my prayers. The
prayer that he has answered most recent was to make the weaning process
bearable for me. Now let me back up and
tell you my son didn’t take the bottle those first 4 months. He wanted nothing to do with it. So there would be days that I would try and
for 10 hours he wouldn’t eat. I felt
very discouraged and began to think about when it would be time to wean, how
difficult this would be for me as I stay home with him during the day and I
would have to be the one to deny him my own milk. Those days that I would try and things would
fail, I would pray to God to give me what I could handle as he grew and would
wean. I remember rocking Henrik, trying
to give him the bottle, and him screaming his head off. I would try to soothe him with singing. I would pray and prayer and ask God to give me what I could handle.
Well he is 8.5 months; I
decided and was ready to wean him. He has
taken the bottle with no fuss. He gets
excited to eat and it is truly a blessing to be able to feed him this way. So as I sit here I just can’t help but think
of that prayer, and in God’s own timing he made it
all bearable. I feel so thankful and
blessed. As for any women out there experiencing
trouble with breast feeding, the bottle, or your new bundle of joy, remember
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LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-42667760080904856652014-01-21T07:31:00.000-08:002014-01-28T11:02:18.940-08:00Tiny Miracles<div class="MsoNormal">
I don’t know where to start!
But here goes. I have the most
beautiful family. My mom is the strongest person I know. She is someone who has
really lived this life. She has a story.
My sister Jessica has her strength, and I love to talk with her. Her stories
are little miracles, just like my mom’s stories! The faith those two walk in will make your
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Yesterday I got a call from my sister. We shared the most amazing stories of love,
hope, and tiny miracles. Of joy, of real
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<b>Her story:</b> Well let me start by saying, we lost my dad’s dad
this last week and this reminded my sister how blessed we are to have our dad. My sister decided to grab everything my dad
has made the girls and her (my dad who at some point in his life was an artist made
handmade cards and rocks with drawing on them) and she set it all on the
fireplace mantel. My sister was out for
the day and while she was out, her daughter Ava, 5 years old, asked her grandma for a piece
of paper folded the long way. She
without anyone's help and without telling anyone what she was about to do, she
replicated one of her Grandpa’s art works from sight (one that was on the fireplace
mantel). She even signed it like he did
and everything. Ava placed it right
next to Grandpa’s art on the mantel.
Well Jess still had no idea of this.
The next day Jess was doing something and looked over at the fireplace
mantel and saw something next to Grandpa’s hand drawn card. She looked closer to see her daughter had
drawn a replica. Her heart was so over joyed,
she feel to the ground. She explained it
as a joy that overwhelms you, a joy that brings you to tears. That is all she said. I sit here and think
about the joy she had. I am not sure
what she felt, or why she felt what she felt, but I know that as a mom you
would feel that your child understands ways to show love, ways to show that she
is thinking about you, and at such a young age, what a beautiful gift. Jess says she will cherish this memory
forever. Here is the art work below:<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>My <span style="line-height: 115%;">story:</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b> </b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">While visiting my parents, the last night my
mom and I were talking on the drive home. We both brought up my dad and how he
loves to talk. He will get you sucked into a conversation and he won’t let you
go.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">We laughed and laughed.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">He is always talking about God.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">It is truly a beautiful thing.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">One day a long time ago God put on my heart
be thankful he is talking about God and not about sex,other women, or pornography.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Be thankful for him!</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Well I spoke up that night and told my mom
what was on my heart and we both just looked at each other and smiled.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">My mom said in the most excited voice, “You
Got that right.”</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">We then headed in to
the house went into their bedroom where my dad was laying and my mom crawled
into bed with him.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">They were so giddy
and full of love.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">I grabbed my little
Henrik and brought him in by them, and laid him on them, and Dad was silly with
him and then my mom was silly with him. I grabbed my camera and it is the only
picture I took all week of them, but it is a moment I want to cherish forever.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The love my parents have is strong, deep,
hard, crazy, and amazing.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">We want so
much to change people, when all God wants from us is to see the good we all
possess. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The picture of Henrik lying
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That morning we shared tears, love, and joy. She reminded me how blessed we truly are! </div>
LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-41207739368297954662013-08-07T10:22:00.002-07:002014-01-28T10:50:04.919-08:00Becoming A Mom.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yA_7dNSWQTk" width="560"></iframe><br />
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What an amazing week/month it truly has been. I have been blessed beyond my dreams. My little man was born on July 15<sup>th</sup>
and I am in awe of his features, his love, his little smiles and smirks, the
miracle of his birth, and the recovery of my body. Each day I got better and
better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well I should start by telling the tale of his
birthday. I went to the doc appointment
at 9:00am that morning. As I was walking in they called and asked to reschedule
for noon. I accepted, went home and
started moving. I did stairs, danced,
and then more stairs. At 11:00am I felt
clear fluid flow in small amounts and knew it could be my water. I waited it out till my doctor’s appointment
and sure enough my water bag had ruptured, the doctor said I was going to be
admitted and that he would finish breaking the rest of the water bag in 1
hour. I screamed with joy, hugged him,
and then went into tears. The wheel
chair came to wheel me down to the labor room and I was laughing, smiling, and
full of excitement. People that saw me,
said you are the happiest person in labor we have ever seen. I was not contracting yet and that was truly
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I called Doug, my husband, at work and told him I was being
admitted. He went home to pick up my
already packed bags. Before long, Doctor
Reinardy broke my water bag, and then came the contractions. Two hours later I called for the “oh so
needed” epidural and then Doug and I waited and watched TV as I experienced no
pain and relaxation. I continued to
dilate and at 6:30ish I progressed to 10 cm.
I started pushing with all my might. He very slowly was making his way
out into the world. At 9:00 I couldn’t imagine pushing for too much longer. I
looked at the Doctor and asked if he had any suggestions. He said we could
suction him out. I looked at the Doctor,
then the nurse, and then Doug and asked them for their opinions. Everyone was quiet and the Doctor said you’re the boss. I pushed two more times, and then said with
authority, “Get the suction.” At that
point they literally broke down the bed and got ready for delivery. Two long and hard pushes later there he was. </div>
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I couldn’t believe my eyes.
You were so big. The doctor, the
nurse, your father, and I couldn’t believe our eyes. You were so big and
beautiful. I was kind of in a
shock. I was so excited, I did it. I brought you into the world. I would have
done anything for you. I will do
anything for you. I felt so blessed to
have you. I was so amazed by
everything. What my body was capable of
doing. How amazing you were. How you had lived in me for 9 months and now
you were out living on your own. The blessings came in by the thousands that
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The moment that I remember the most, besides the pains of
labor, were when you were strolled into our room at 4:00am for your first real
feeding. I saw you, and I thought that’s my baby. He is so beautiful. He is perfect. He is a miracle. That moment I will cherish. Your eyes wide open, your skin so soft, you
were looking at me. I felt so alive. I felt as if I was right where I was supposed
to be.<br />
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Love always,<br />
Your Mom - Liz Bladorn</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is truly amazing to look back at where you have
been! Last year at this time a few girl
friends and I road tripped to Oregon. I
never went through my images and pulled out the best.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Well today my friends I did just that.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">I found favorites and favorites and would
love to share them with you.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">These were
taken in Glacier Mountain, Montana on The Road to the Sun, the Oregon Coast,
Yellowstone National Park, and places in between.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<li>It truly is amazing how we all see things, but what we take
from them, what we each truly see is our own story. It is our own depth to life.</li>
<li>Beauty is in everything, we have to seek it! It is always there.</li>
<li>Embrace life, look at it with love, as a blessing, as
hope. </li>
<li>With my camera in hand, I feel so blessed to see so much
abundance at once.</li>
<li>I look back to reflect on what in my life is a
blessing. I love nature and the ways it makes
me feel. I use to think it gave me the
feeling, but I too have to welcome it in. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A good cup of coffee - decaf righ now, but I still really enjoy the flavor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our son kicking me. I love it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun art pieces that I bought for my babies room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Accepting my husband for the amazing man he is!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A chocolate cake doughnut! Enough said!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute earrings. I got them for myself on my birthday!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Words of inspiration. I bought this recently from Pier 1 imports. That place is dangerous.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the talents that God has given me. For remebering what it is I love so much about life, and for being able to share my talents with the world. </td></tr>
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So I have been reading 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp.<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> It is a great read, a little deep at times, but I love how she lists out the wounderful blessings God gives us daily. It truly is amazing to write them out. It is almost as if they stay in your memory longer because you have choosen to take time to write them down. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">These are things I am thankful for today. I hope this inspires you to think of the things your thankful for. There is a lot out there. Above all I am so thankful to have God who loves me unconditionally. He accepts me for me and that is a beautiful thing. </span></span>LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-4031835486275854112013-03-08T08:00:00.002-08:002014-01-28T10:49:57.990-08:007 Reasons to Send a Card<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My card box sits on a shelf in my dinning room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It holds a lot of cards</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I add any new card I get and then go through it to keep the personalized cards.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a closer look of it on my bookshelf (an old shoe box transformed). I just added a note book and a pretty pin to the front.</td></tr>
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I put my cards in a box to have them out, so I can see them and be reminded of the love that people have for me and my husband. I look through these cards more now then before when I had them stuffed in a box. </div>
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<br /><b>NOW FOR THE 7 REASONS TO SEND A CARD</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>#1: To just say "Whats up dog?" </b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>#2: To get the girls together for a fling.... you know it won't be the last, but makes it really fun.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>#4: To let them know that they helped you in a special way </b><br />(Puzzle piece card and used the word "pieces" in the card text)<br /></td></tr>
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Lastly the image above is a quote I want to leave you with. Oh yeah, it is always ok to fill the card with as <b>much words, doodle art, and love that you can</b>. A very special friend sent me this quote on the back of card and I would like to share with you: </div>
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"When we walk in different places God sends the strength and nourishment to face what comes our way. Not all at once, but <b>DAY BY DAY."</b></div>
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A good friend of mine reminds me that when she is having a not so good day - she <b>sends a card</b>. Well now you can send one or look back at the old ones. It is a great way to lift up your day. </div>
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<b>Dear Lord:</b> Remind us that we are loved by so many and especially you. It is a true blessing to do for others. I ask that you give me the strength to put others first, just like you put us first. Amen. </div>
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-60130259540775905782013-02-01T08:03:00.000-08:002013-02-04T07:40:29.887-08:00Don't Give Up # 3<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mom with the sign along with Jessy, Crista, and baby Miles.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surrounded by my biggest supporters. What a beautiful day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My parents are so amazing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband has stood by me throughout the years. He was so excited. He decorated the house, brought me flowers, a pin, and a massage. I adore him.</td></tr>
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I started the different “Don’t Give Up” projects about a
year ago ( I think there are 2 on my blog).
As I was creating the sign and taking the pictures I was getting my bachelor’s
degree at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
At various times throughout my college experience I wanted to give
up. It was overwhelming. I was going to college with students 8 to 10
years younger than me, continuing my relationship with my boyfriend and now
husband (who I married along the way), working part time jobs, growing my
relationships with my family and friends that I had established, and learning how
to write reports and papers all over again.
At the point when I was making the sign I realized I had my own “Don’t
Give Up” project and it would be to complete what I had started, college. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The biggest reason I went back. When I graduated high school I joined the Army
Reserves. The reason was - to pay for college. I completed my associates degree and then was
called overseas. Two months prior to me
leaving I engaged myself in conversation with any veteran that I could find. During our conversations I would ask if they
had any regrets about the army, their tour overseas or coming home. The one thing that always stood out was they
wished they would have used the money from the government to go to school. So at the time I never thought I would go
back for my bachelor’s degree. Now here
I am 8 years later, and I completed it.
I didn't give up. No regrets.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My graduation day was very special to me. I had the large white cardboard sign at the
ceremony and when I crossed the stage and walked back to my seat my mom was
holding it high in the air for everyone to see.
I was so proud of myself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The guest speaker on that special day was unique. He was a 40 year old man who just completed
his bachelor’s degree. He gave the most
beautiful “Thank you” to his wife for standing by his side and allowing him to
complete something he started 20 years ago.
He spoke of how it is never too late and his speech embodied a person
who “Never gave up.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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So I love to be inspired I hope this inspires you. It is never too late to start something. Did you hear about the 60 year old school
teacher? She always wanted to teach and received her degree at 82 years
old. She is still teaching at 99. That is 17 years she has been able to live
here dream. <a href="http://www.goodoverbad.com/2013/01/21/americas-oldest-teacher-still-teaching-at-99-years-old/" target="_blank">View her story here.</a> So I
ask you, what is your “Don’t Give Up” project?<o:p></o:p></div>
LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-44470877204680905272013-01-16T13:36:00.002-08:002013-01-18T13:49:28.362-08:00A Fresh Perspective<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">School - I got them ready for and brought them to</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junk draw diving</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Putting make-up on Auntie Lizzy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lila taking makeup off</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Medicine chart I made so the girls would maybe take their 10 days of medicine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helping Klara with her homework, she is so smart</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfing on pillow in the living room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got the biggest kick out of how Lila drew hands and nails, sooo cute</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you see their little heads watching a movie? Sisters, so cute</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A lot has happened to me in the last few months. I, not in any specific order, found out I am expecting, graduated college,</span> visited my brother one last time before he left
for Afghanistan (for 1 year), photographed my first wedding by myself as a
professional photographer (that means getting paid for it), edited the images, sent them to the bride, and lastly babysat for three beautiful girls (my nieces’)
for 8 days in Iowa. </div>
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To say the least this was very overwhelming and at some
point brought me to stand stills, discomfort, and a blank mind. I was numb with to-dos and lists of things I forgot to do. At points I forgot about
me, the Liz that likes to blog, take pictures, and live a less exhausted
life. </div>
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As these things took place and continued to happen I found
myself looking in the mirror at a person unsatisfied and upset with my
moods. Now this could all be the
pregnancy, I get it. But I needed to get
out of this rut, this place that I wasn't comfortable in. The change happened and I owe it all to a
fresh perspective and finishing things I started.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The last thing I did was babysit my three nieces who live
about three miles from their grandparent’s house. I was so blessed to have this wonderful woman
(Grandma Homolar) around, especially when the oldest girl ended up with the flu.
Grandma helped out in so many ways. The
biggest of them all was the fresh perspective.
Grandma Homolar lives for her family.
You can see it in the way she does her everyday tasks. It was beautiful, weather for her husband,
son, grandchildren, and then even me; she made me feel so welcome and
deserving. From lunches, talks, to phone
calls, we shared in each other’s lives.
Now the three girls also had a part in this. The way they just loved to hang out and be
silly. I was surrounded by a windstorm of beautiful goodness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After returning home, I have been able to finish my last
project of sending the bride her images, and I started blogging again, this one you are reading right now. :) I am not sure what relit the spark in my life,
but I am pretty certain a fresh perspective and finishing projects that I started did it for me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I didn't go on vacation, but I feel refreshed and renewed by
being around my niece’s and their grandma.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Thank you to the wonderful ladies is my life. <u><o:p></o:p></u><br />
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<b>Dear Lord: </b> Thank your for the open mind to love the way someone else does things. I thank you for the fresh perspective you have put in my life and ability to finish project that I start. Nothing is to hard with you by my side. I pray that you continue to love me as you always have. I know that my beautiful story is a blessing you have given to me. Thank you, Amen.</div>
LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-26847641993077384342012-11-15T06:04:00.002-08:002012-11-15T06:36:33.765-08:00My Brother - US Army Hero<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I dedicate this post to the soldiers before me, those now, and
to all soldiers and people who put themselves in harm’s way. To my parents, and this is especially for my
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After I got back from Iraq in 2006, as I remember, I use to ask myself why, why didn't I have to
go into combat? Why were my experiences so
different than most? How was I so lucky to live?<o:p></o:p></div>
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These questions seemed to haunt me for about a year or so when
I was at my weakest mentally, which seemed often. I separated myself from others, looking to
give myself a name, make my story big so there was a reason for my
existence. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now it has been over 4 years, and I am hearing the stories
of soldiers who experienced so much hardship, death, and suffering. My eyes well up with tears thinking of these men
and women who are trying to understand what they experienced. I feel upset that I didn't experience such
thing, for a moment. But then I feel so blessed
for my experiences. I feel honored to
have served. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My brother served in Iraq and continue to serve the U.S. Army, he is so strong. A man who experienced loss, trauma, and a
war he didn't know existed. His story is
one of death and life. He lives, his comrade dies, repeats itself in a lot of
soldiers. The questions arise and we are
left standing here with how to comfort and support things that we have no idea
about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Hearing his stories didn't come forward for about 2 years after the experiences had taken place. We listened to him, we cried with him, we
stood by him, and we loved him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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His experiences were very traumatic, leaving him with the
questions why not me? Why this guy? Why? Why? Why? Why?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today he takes the military very personal; it is his way of
life. He is really good at it. We
continue to support him in all he does.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So he will leave for Afghanistan in January and I know one
thing to be true.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We can listen. We can
pray and I can tell him that he is loved.
Listening will always be the key.
Not trying to understand, just being there for him, with so much love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Camaraderie is not in most jobs, but I experienced it in the
military. It is what hurts so bad when
we lose someone, but it is such a blessing when we need someone as well. I know
my brother will be surrounded by many comrades. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So as I write this, I want to thank everyone who has served,
who is serving, or who will serve. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Liz Bladorn<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-37445651564666776452012-10-12T11:17:00.000-07:002012-10-12T12:51:06.804-07:00Art in the Barn - 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfromthebarn.com/" target="_blank">Art in the Barn</a>. I was blessed to be located on the second floor. Heat rises!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> The elegant display spoke to people. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two ladies discussing a piece of art. It was so fun to see people looking, picking up pieces and just enjoying themselves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The big shutters held my 5x7 easel back prints perfectly. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My beautiful and wonderful sister Jessica. She came from Iowa to support me. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So inspired by this mom and son. Her smile was contagious.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee is the head of the Oshkosh Photography Group. He stopped by and said hi both days. He told my sister and I we were like, " Angel Tears and Roses." Such beautiful words. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love to talk with other photographers to share great stories and good advice. Troy is a great photographer and as well the owner of <a href="http://www.padp.com/index.asp" target="_blank">Paper Airplane (web design and photography company)</a> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friends came out to support me. Thank you, it means so much!<br />
She (Kayla) always leaves the most amazing comments on my blog! <br />
She as well has a great blog called <a href="http://hellosquirrel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hello Squirrel</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Other artists offered portrait sketches. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sell all my work on postcards. These inspirational postcards were a hit. Paula from<a href="http://www.pilorascafe.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank"> Pilora's Cafe on Main Stree</a>t was my biggest fan. Thanks Paula for all your support.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A different look at how the shutters were used to hold my 5x7 inch art prints.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These wooden necklaces were made by Steve Miller and his wife. They were such a delight. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My art booth, thanks to the panoramic view of the iPhone, I was able to capture how beautiful it looked in one image. </td></tr>
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What an amazing weekend to remember. The people we met, the stories that were shared, and the amazing smiles and tears exchanged. <br />
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First my sister came and surprised me. I remember taking a shower Friday night before the weekend began and thinking what a blessing I was given this weekend (someone I love to help set up and sit with me). The power of this blessing wasn't really seen till the weekend was complete. My sister's compassion for people, her love for life, and the way we complimented each other was evident this weekend. People complimented us as individuals, but also as a pair. The two of us together were touched by so many people and I could truly feel it.<br />
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After the weekend I heard from a friend that visited me at the booth. I wish I had a sister like you have. Such a beautiful compliment and I am truly thankful for the love we share as sisters. I feel so blessed to have this relationship. I thank God for the people in my life and I can only say that the connection I have with my sisters allows me to see the blessings in everything. So fitting to have one of them at a show where I wanted to give this to people. Allow them through my art to see the blessing, the love, the beauty in the world. All we have to do is look out. <br />
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This weekend I was reminded of how showing love for life, gives life right back to you. It is such a moving experience. It truly gives you wings, hope, real - nothings holding us back hope. As we feel these things in our life, it challenges us to find that feeling again. It also reminds us that it is within us all, all the time, all we have to do is genuinely let others in, be touched by someone else's story. Love how someone does something and compliment it. Truly open your heart to the world and you will see the world touch your heart. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't say enough about this last weekend. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think that the true blessing is that as much of a blessing my sister was
for me, I was a blessing for her. </span></span>If I never considered this point, I would never have put her needs first as well. I think that is what people saw in us that day. We were blessed because of each other.<br />
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I truly feel this weekend was something to be truly thankful for. One day at a time. One moment at a time. To live in the present, and await what the day will bring. I thank everyone who spoke with us, who touched our hearts, and to all those we shared a smile or tears with. It truly means a lot. Love always wins - Liz<br />
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-45242955813694912082012-09-27T19:00:00.001-07:002012-09-27T19:15:53.492-07:00Celebrate the Small Things<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first etsy shop item sold out of state and sent today.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me celebrating! </td></tr>
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So I must start out by saying I was so excited when I saw the
e-mail that I had a purchase on etsy. It was such a rush.</div>
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The purchase
was from Tim, a gentleman from New York. We had great
conversation the night before when I waited on him at Two Brother's. I was reminded that my push to follow my passions is a
great problem to have. I was reminded that we all have these amazing
ideas and feelings and we all want them to come alive. </div>
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Encouragement never hurt
anybody and a genuine ear does wonders. </div>
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So, I celebrate today (my first etsy sale). What may look like a small accomplishment feels amazing, but
when we don't celebrate where we are right now we may never be content when we
get to where we think we should be. I love the Cool Running's quote, yes
I said <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106611/" target="_blank">Cool Running</a><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106611/" target="_blank">, </a>"If your not enough without it, how will you ever be enough with it." Whatever "it" is, I think this is a beautiful quote. <br />
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This is a great time to celebrate the summer, all the things we accomplish on a day-to-day basis. <br />
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Thanks for
reading and celebrating with me. Love always wins, Liz<span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Prayer for today:</b> Dear Lord, I thank you for this beautiful summer. For my family, friends, and all the wonderful people that crossed my path this summer. I feel so blessed for the ability to be present with them. Amen</div>
LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-73398478228253328192012-09-18T10:37:00.004-07:002012-09-18T10:37:52.717-07:00Inspirational Art<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0bILD2GUPYqVO4QZ9p3KeuRYnGZuo8mMl3MawJZyek23RunYhJK3gZbkvAIjuiioOvmUYkL9qOFpMNQpk0FhP8ZK7FgcXTLWJ5D98bKUSTRXD38qHNDJKDK2u7pvBKqKizrXW885-DmM/s1600/red_9508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Inspirational art" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0bILD2GUPYqVO4QZ9p3KeuRYnGZuo8mMl3MawJZyek23RunYhJK3gZbkvAIjuiioOvmUYkL9qOFpMNQpk0FhP8ZK7FgcXTLWJ5D98bKUSTRXD38qHNDJKDK2u7pvBKqKizrXW885-DmM/s400/red_9508.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaf that I photographed in the Bahamas a few years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtBCdXB8PkHiOrzv_qu_kUxBnxJf0WUoVcesAZp5A2xtASYq3x9YZHyPTvtt3pCARes_TVsXqJ88OOgWG_-Dylnbbr-oRTFyvapK4lMVM8QFBx5aoLhNAYh24zpGyurGWWIi8pzxzGO_h/s1600/_MG_9082_LL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtBCdXB8PkHiOrzv_qu_kUxBnxJf0WUoVcesAZp5A2xtASYq3x9YZHyPTvtt3pCARes_TVsXqJ88OOgWG_-Dylnbbr-oRTFyvapK4lMVM8QFBx5aoLhNAYh24zpGyurGWWIi8pzxzGO_h/s400/_MG_9082_LL.jpg" width="301" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A tree that I photographed on my way up north last month</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U1eKzt4xQ_DzwsPdVN16vTAshp6FRw1o_YTzc-I4hrtqTrdozZWyl5VjEOvemXA6_3Wah8C252XIQlqgNnDZqR64bqOt4T3_7x4KX4V164FcuqTcRUNAJb99ua3Dp_qtNx7QNSm8vcYH/s1600/awaken_my_soul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Inspirational art" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U1eKzt4xQ_DzwsPdVN16vTAshp6FRw1o_YTzc-I4hrtqTrdozZWyl5VjEOvemXA6_3Wah8C252XIQlqgNnDZqR64bqOt4T3_7x4KX4V164FcuqTcRUNAJb99ua3Dp_qtNx7QNSm8vcYH/s400/awaken_my_soul.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merged these two photographs together. A tree inside a leaf. I love how this turned out.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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So I wanted to post about a piece that I completed two weeks ago. The phrase at the bottom of the piece says "awaken my soul". I was reading through my book of journal entries and quotes and found something I wrote that goes along with the message above and I would love to share it with you. Here goes:<div>
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It isn't where you've been or what you do, it is the people's lives that you touch.</div>
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The moments that you give of yourself to people.</div>
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You are so beautiful in all your ways.</div>
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You are so beautiful from the inside out. Let the gratitude come out.</div>
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Laugh with delight at the blessings before you and smile in awe at all of life's beauty. </div>
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This message is to you. <br /><br />
<b>My prayer for today:</b> Dear Lord awaken my soul!<br />
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LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-26665358755484316262012-08-27T11:35:00.000-07:002012-10-12T13:36:26.437-07:00Farmers Market with a Friend<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sign for the day read: Cards, Postcards, Calendars, Free Advice. Art for you wall! It was a beautiful day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had small chalkboard coasters that I used to display prices on some of my items. Erin was my inspiration this week for becoming more innovative with my displays.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGNhdf5K7k6AzGtGqoB7yrasWIo47RbuMhbj4iG7E51UN8DqeS5PSeji8FiUPdGB3iC_mggEgr61TCXwfCrQhJRXR8T4-vPk_HoBVDN6PmVKZT2GomBZnJCWSBzNHe9Z7nn63xiiql7J3/s1600/_MG_9325_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGNhdf5K7k6AzGtGqoB7yrasWIo47RbuMhbj4iG7E51UN8DqeS5PSeji8FiUPdGB3iC_mggEgr61TCXwfCrQhJRXR8T4-vPk_HoBVDN6PmVKZT2GomBZnJCWSBzNHe9Z7nn63xiiql7J3/s400/_MG_9325_L.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The coaster display came in handy for the items in the suitcase as well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2vxy01b0tieGXHlASUmvInQjDhRV-HXgnYidGWHYoY27Osp1z5bcpgP3WW7rzoCnRUytS26XM1gQSUy9EhtKnlFts1TWKDQMJH2hjzHFGfKY3SzlAtQeE9SBlvoKl-1kkqxQauKchNie/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2vxy01b0tieGXHlASUmvInQjDhRV-HXgnYidGWHYoY27Osp1z5bcpgP3WW7rzoCnRUytS26XM1gQSUy9EhtKnlFts1TWKDQMJH2hjzHFGfKY3SzlAtQeE9SBlvoKl-1kkqxQauKchNie/s400/IMG_0789.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin filled in for the stand next to us , in 10 minutes she made 2 sales. The lady was so appreciative, she gave Erin fresh flowers at the end of the market.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin made vintage art that she transferred to 6x6 canvases.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98DkxdcyaVlAi4gcvi9zNQUI6venuqHidcFOQt0peM5pHPxTQtX2vEhaJZxa2IsfNxWYtihTE5RnOD6mi0czZHqkLTmOTt5HiTE_rRNbTyQi0BzwaD6AoUDsblc3Hothxc60rMvWJamwh/s1600/_MG_9341_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98DkxdcyaVlAi4gcvi9zNQUI6venuqHidcFOQt0peM5pHPxTQtX2vEhaJZxa2IsfNxWYtihTE5RnOD6mi0czZHqkLTmOTt5HiTE_rRNbTyQi0BzwaD6AoUDsblc3Hothxc60rMvWJamwh/s400/_MG_9341_L.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her vintage inspired 5x5 inch calendars were adorable and displayed so well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiBbmbFLsylkzua6-M6BAjRmEWo3K4tiQfYxD8XRZbFcFgk4YWFUUN-DuygXevrENumSz2194mRi94njfRLyYNwzZ2UkdDUU5L0SgqLZ17nP9AMPu2B-sNy_kO0T7S0l9zn42EbtrCUgA/s1600/_MG_9328_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiBbmbFLsylkzua6-M6BAjRmEWo3K4tiQfYxD8XRZbFcFgk4YWFUUN-DuygXevrENumSz2194mRi94njfRLyYNwzZ2UkdDUU5L0SgqLZ17nP9AMPu2B-sNy_kO0T7S0l9zn42EbtrCUgA/s400/_MG_9328_L.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are three sides of the calendars for 2013. You can purchase these calendars on her<br />
Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106540043/2013-calendar" target="_blank">Hello Wall</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiRel7nXIjCbOrylEdYaeEPCzcvfHjw7g8HvtkaNneXp9JUZx-_qArc-yqJUCS54KlTvBIRQFqBoCMkqbdDIUpLmOyCwcGym65a9UWLQ5W7qJsAmKTIlGOYnaapNA_q9crhaiTqikLoaj/s1600/_MG_9333_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiRel7nXIjCbOrylEdYaeEPCzcvfHjw7g8HvtkaNneXp9JUZx-_qArc-yqJUCS54KlTvBIRQFqBoCMkqbdDIUpLmOyCwcGym65a9UWLQ5W7qJsAmKTIlGOYnaapNA_q9crhaiTqikLoaj/s400/_MG_9333_L.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attached her framed art to a wooden box for dimension. The images looked stunning in the white frames with white mattes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvi7QLxRqke7XqHLYBgNlwB3uGTPnoF7Qf8vZBZPUmD_MWX-5zGKaVsm9cWreMcsWz8p-lNCWqnrc8auMBILyGtjyRnYZkt6_O8MAaRiHtEHO4loLslPxVjCscFtQjTXzu24QZsMcZoxc/s1600/_MG_9337_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvi7QLxRqke7XqHLYBgNlwB3uGTPnoF7Qf8vZBZPUmD_MWX-5zGKaVsm9cWreMcsWz8p-lNCWqnrc8auMBILyGtjyRnYZkt6_O8MAaRiHtEHO4loLslPxVjCscFtQjTXzu24QZsMcZoxc/s400/_MG_9337_L.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin had 40 handmade cards available with her work displayed on the front . They all looked so adorable as they were displayed in this old dresser drawer. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another image of the calendars and a great use for mini clothes pins. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My birthday is in April and I love how this month turned out :)</td></tr>
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Wow, so much fun at the farmers market. It felt like we had a little shop on the corner for everyone to come into and look at our vintage inspired art. I love the moments I get to spend with Erin, but this was a moment we had been talking about for years. For it to finally happen felt so natural. We had a blast talking with people, giving free advice, and making sales. The interaction with people is really what has made selling at the farmers market worth it. Being accompanied by a friend was a blessing.<br />
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I feel so blessed to have Erin in my life. She has an amazing talent to photograph, as well as display things. Her attention to detail is a gift on its own, and I love the small things I learn from just watching her get ready for something like this. It never fails to amaze me how she can change the look of something by how it is presented. She adds so much beauty to something that is already beautiful. I think we are blessed with many amazing talents. When we allow them to work for us, it looks so effortless. I read a quote recently that I absolutely love... If you know, teach and if you have, give. So truly amazing to share your talents with others. I feel that by just being around Erin I am filled with her talents. I see things the way she wants people to see things. I am joyful and excited for what is to come, but feel blessed and honored for what we were able to share in... a day at the market.<br />
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<b>Prayer for today</b>: Dear Lord, please allow me to be present today with the people in my life. I praise you for the blessings I have, my family, friends, good health, and my surroundings. Please Lord watch over my heart and allow me to continue to see the blessings each day. I thank you dear Lord for all you have given me. AmenLIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-38930755773041704902012-08-16T19:30:00.001-07:002012-10-12T13:39:19.168-07:00Handmade Product Tags<div>
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Getting ready for the farmers market this weekend. </div>
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I love creating my own product tags, below is the process.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Printed layout ( pictured on the bottom) onto the back of scrapbook paper and cut them out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bought a spool of string from Saint Vinny's for $2. This is a great decoration piece and I use the string to attach the tag to my product.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I purchased this hole punch at Hobby Lobby for $2 (50% off). The middle size hole punch is a perfect size.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the back of the three types of scrapbook pages I used. (Finished product) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how the tag looks on my product. I love how it adds a handmade touch!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the tag jpeg. I print this onto a 8.5x11 inch scrapbook page (I cut a 12x12 page down to 8.5 x11). <br /></td></tr>
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If anyone would like this jpeg image above without my name printed on it please contact me and I can e-mail it to you. I found a single tag on-line and created a template for myself. I would love to share it. <br />
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LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-10296970353616955872012-08-11T09:58:00.001-07:002012-08-11T10:00:14.731-07:00Andy & Jessy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This idea we found on pinterest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their smiles light up a room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We found the cutest little place in Oshkosh.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She whispered into his ear sweet nothings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He whispered something silly.</td></tr>
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Below is poem I found in my inspiration book about the love that I feel Andy and Jessy share for each other. My friendship with Jessy goes back 12 years. We have seen each other in ups and downs and now I am blessed to be able to be apart of this amazing journey she and her fiance Andy are on. I truly love the moments that I get to share with these two amazing people. Wherever we come together their is laughter, fun, silliness, and great memories made. I am so excited for their upcoming wedding in September. I thank them so much for what they brought to the table the day of our photo shoot! Jessy you make everything feel possible. Love always, your friend Liz ( This poem sums up the two of you )<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Love </span></b><br />
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I love you<br />
Not only for what you are,<br />
But for what I am<br />
When I am with you.<br />
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I love you<br />
Not only for what<br />
You have made of yourself,<br />
But for what<br />
You are making of me.<br />
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I love you<br />
For the part of me<br />
That you bringing out;<br />
I love you<br />
For putting your hand<br />
Into my heaped-up heart<br />
And passing over<br />
All the foolish, weak things<br />
That you can't help<br />
Dimly seeing there,<br />
And for drawing out<br />
Into the light<br />
All the beautiful belongings<br />
That no one else had looked<br />
Quite far enough to find.<br />
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I love you because you<br />
Are helping me to make<br />
Of the lumber of my life<br />
Not a tavern but a temple;<br />
Out of the works<br />
of my every day<br />
Not a reproach<br />
But a song.<br />
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I love you<br />
Because you have done<br />
More than any creed<br />
Could have done to make me good,<br />
And more than any fate could<br />
Have done to make me happy.<br />
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You have done it<br />
Without a touch, without a word, without a sign.<br />
You have done it<br />
By being yourself<br />
Perhaps that is what<br />
Being a friend means after all.<br />
<b>-Roy Croft</b><br />
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-12994495407071610372012-08-09T17:00:00.000-07:002014-01-28T10:48:39.906-08:00My Art<h4>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Below are different images that I have taken. I add layers, texture, color, and love. I have some unique sayings and left others simple. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-weight: normal;">I hope you enjoy the different versions of nature below. If you are interested in any for purchase please email me at <a href="mailto:hartthings@gmail.com">hartthings@gmail.com</a></span></h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An image in my wedding photo collage.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was an image transferred onto canvas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old picture frames and old images help bring my vintage collage together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I printed out a 8x10 image of my wedding invite and framed it in a vintage frame.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this image and the vintage feel of it. My parents gave me the frame below and it looks stunning in the house.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my wall currently. I love the different wedding images mixed with vintage photographs, and frames. </td></tr>
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So I was inspired today to create a fun collage. My attempt above is a fun way to incorporate many of my images onto one wall. I love creating collages, I created my wedding wall months ago and have been meaning to share. It is so exciting to be reminded of that beautiful day. The many different vintage frames in both images above allow for the collage's to really work. Oh how I love frames!LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-88723780896005704502012-07-26T12:30:00.003-07:002012-10-12T13:39:19.173-07:00Because of you<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The start of a handmade card book!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandparents lived right next to the rat river where we would swim, fish, and walk to all the time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I dip my cookies in coffee!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I LOVE my grandma's pistachio torte.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sure!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandma's favorite!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I guess in the big picture my grandma had my mom, and my mom had us. :)</td></tr>
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So I woke up today to a phone call from my mom. My grandma went in the hospital last night thinking she was having a heart attack. After our long talk my first thought was this..... A small book... Because of you.... popped in my head and I was off like a lightning bolt. I put this 8 page book together and wrote a message on the back. She will get this tomorrow when I see her.<br />
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Many moments in our life we may not feel our worth or even why we are here, besides the chance of a heart attack my grandma has been going through a mild depression. I hope that she (my grandma) knows that she is loved by so many and that she has made an impact on everyone she meets. I want to share this with you, so that if their is someone in your life that may need a pick me up, whether hand drawn or on a computer this little phrase (Because of you) can make a world of difference. I love getting an idea to do something and then acting on it. I feel it is truly God's way of whispering in my ear and Him then working through me. So I just ask that when you hear those whispers ( those ideas of love). Take a moment and act on them. It is so powerful to live in the moment. Thanks for reading, Liz.LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-1044725495776727822012-07-25T13:12:00.001-07:002012-07-25T13:12:37.432-07:00Tom, Teresa, & Jack<br />
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<br />LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-89951638971857024262012-06-26T07:43:00.000-07:002012-10-12T13:39:19.174-07:00Sending a Postcard<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I received the postcard above (she bought it from my first farmers market) from a special friend and it made my heart smile! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This postcard has been a hit...... I love all the choices that people can pick from. It makes me feel so good to think they found just the right postcard to send to someone special in their life.</td></tr>
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So I sell postcards at my stand in the farmers market. I absolutely love the feed back that I have been getting back from these and I love the feeling you get when you send something like a postcard to someone. It is amazing how a person can feel when they do something for others. I know that with my postcards and framed images of different inspirations, these items are being kept for the person that bought it, but as well they are being given as gifts to friends and family members. This is just a great reminder of how we are so blessed to be able to give a compliment, encouragement, and the special gift of being thought of to others in our life. No matter the busyness of life we all need to feel connected to our family and friends.<br />
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<b>Pray for Today: </b>Lord allow me to see the blessings in all my life. Please help me to continue to show my love and support for the family and friends in my life. I pray that I can continue to encourage and bring joy to others through you. Dear Lord with You my side anything is possible.LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3825662007837793995.post-70739171933433425002012-06-16T12:32:00.001-07:002012-06-16T12:42:15.475-07:00Things that made my heart smile this week!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> I received this chest from a very special friend. I have been day dreaming of this image and I finally brought it to life (my husband Doug helped me bring the chest outside to photograph it in our back yard). I told my dad about my plans for this chest and he came up with "hope chest". I love the feel of this new piece and am soooo excited to print it for next weeks farmers market. I hope you like as much as I do! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My very talented friend Erin is taking a bike trip with her grandpa to South Dakota ( as we speak). This photo is on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/erin.schoonover" target="_blank">facebook</a> along with many other amazing images. She inspired me to go see my family this weekend. She reminds me that we all have the ability to inspire others.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My nephew is 6 months old and as cute as they come! (oh Miles you make my heart smile)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miles with grandpa and grandma! I love the joy people have when a baby is in a room! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I put some images on display (and for sale) at the Double Buck Cafe in Laona , WI. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My quickest sale ever! Scott bought the butterfly image as I was setting up shop inside the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WabenoArts" target="_blank">Big Easel Gallery and Bistro</a> in Wabeno, WI. It made my drive home so amazing! Thank you Scott!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The start of the market: fish string and bungee cords worked like a charm. ( I tied every piece possible down)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sign! This will bring them in:)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My display from above! I kept things down so they wouldn't have the chance to blow over! (It worked)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love how it looked!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This suitcase that my dad gave me years ago is an inspiration for my art and a perfect place to display some pieces.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahhhh! Josh and Ann! Thank you so much for your support and purchases! You two are so cute!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Katie and Lucas (she has a way of inspiring people with her presence).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From our long talks to a great supporter of Hart Things, she is such a beautiful person. She has pretty much been my life coach. Thanks for the support and smiles over the last 10 years!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessy, Me, and Katie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Claire and Barb... They were so full of life and Barb knows my mother -in-law... It's a small world after all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this print and I was glad to see it go to a good home! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> I fell so honored to meet the most amazing people. Everyone has a beauty about them. </td></tr>
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The morning started out so amazing! I met these two ladies, Kelly and Christy, who made me feel so special. The raised me up and I feel so blessed that we were able to share in the moments we did. I realized how amazing it is to feel so connected to another person through the pieces that I create. I am so touched by the power of one. One person's words had such an impact on me. One person's affirmations carried me throughout the day. We are given the opportunity to raise people up daily...... it truly is a powerful thing. Going into this I didn't think about the people that would cross my path. This in itself is the blessing that will carry me through. To all the people who crossed my path this week I thank you for kind words, you smiles, and your support. Love Always, Liz Bladorn <div>
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<b>Pray for Today: </b> Dear Lord, Thank you for the beauty that you have given to us all. Help me to continue to see the beauty in everything. Remind me that Your love for me is greater than I can comprehend. I believe You are in front of me, behind me, and for me. </div>LIZ BLADORNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13567629868637838451noreply@blogger.com0