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by Mary Starrett
Constitution Party Communications Director
The messiah of the disordered new world is now president of the United States.
With eyes wide shut Americans elected Barack Hussein Obama even though it's doubtful he was even eligible for the office; even though he promised bona fide socialism; even though virtually every "change'" his supporters thought they were voting for likely won't transpire; and even though changes that probably will take place will be horrifying.
If you made it through the media's servile flattery of candidate Obama, and then the wild-eyed hysteria of the inauguration, then a little mirth is in order, as a distraction from the pain of all this.
We can take a break from the Jumbotron Obama-as-savior coverage to play a little game. The rules are simple – you ask an Obamaniac a question. For every wrong answer you get to gloat. Tally up the points and you're the easy winner of the game. But don't get too excited. You'll win the game, but in the end we lose our country.
First Question:
"Did you vote for Obama to see an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?"
A "YES" answer means you score a point. This is where you mention that Barack Obama has been breaking a sweat back pedaling on his promise to bring the boys and toys home from the unconstitutional and immoral wars being fought in those countries. (For the record, however, Obama has stated "I don't sweat. You ever see me sweat?")
During the campaign, Obama tried to draw a contrast between himself and his Republican opponent saying he'd "bring US troops home within 16 months" of his inauguration. Before he ever raised his hand and swore to uphold the Constitution, he had added a qualifying phrase saying he would "remove our combat troops from Iraq in 16 months with the understanding that it might be necessary – likely to be necessary- to retain a residual force." He added " It's also critical that we recognize the situation in Afghanistan has been worsening."
He wants to send more troops. 70,000 more troops there.
Now that you've scored one, it's time for extra game points- mention Obama's new Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, who promised a "departure from the Bush foreign policy" while she was campaigning to be president. How did she plan on doing that when she voted for the Iraq war and supported the Afghanistan surge?
You can now add that Obama's left hand man, former Illinois Congressman and Democratic Congressional Campaign Commission Chairman Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel (whose family name was Auerbach) has been called the "most powerful voice in the House of Representatives." Rahm has been such a persistent war monger that while 60 % of the country is against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he made it his business to oppose and torpedo every single Democrat who opposed the wars (that we now wage at Israel's behest) during party primaries. In fact, jokes circulating include possible bumper stickers we might see in an Obama administration that read 'Invade and Bomb with Hillary and Rahm'.
Rahm Emanuel, former Clinton aide, is the guy who said: "All Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 should be asked to serve their country by going through three months of basic civil defense training and community service." (Wonder if he read the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which states "involuntary servitude" is a no-no "except as a punishment for a crime." Rahm's right in step with Obama's plan to force middle and high school students to perform 50 hours of "community service" per year.
Here goes the country's first (half) Black president reinstating slavery.
And while Obama's talking up "job creation," his boy Rahm was head cheerleader to get the Democrats to buy into the job-destroying NAFTA passed over a decade ago. Politico says Rahm "has the soul of an inside Washington operator."
While Obama's mamma's baby's daddy was a Kenyan, Rahm's father was an Israeli and a member of a Zionist group called Irgun. Oddly enough, Rham means 'lofty' in Hebrew. Others call him "Rahmbo."
So far you should be racking up an easy win in this game, so let's keep playing!
Next question:
"Obama supporter, are you sure you voted for a "change" to end status quo- business as usual Washington-insider politics? This is where you continue to explain that every single Obama cabinet member is a firmly entrenched, deep down and dirty District player.
Name names like Paul Volcker, the former Federal Reserve Board Chairman tapped to lead the new president's Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Volcker's been at this since 1952 when he went to work for the Fed (which Constitutionalists agree ought to be abolished posthaste for causing the economic mess we're in.)
Volcker is a founding member, along with David Rockefeller, of the global elite Trilateral Commission. Volcker is also a former director of the United Nations Association of the USA which promoted more U.N. funding and power, and therefore less sovereignty for the U.S.
Then there's Obama's pick for Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner who was "careless" about not paying $34,000 in taxes. (Oops, my bad.) Just try being that "careless" and see what the IRS will do to us little people.
Stop here because by now you've made your point and if you were to continue to list the bona fides of the rest of Obama's new D.C. posse you might see a grown man or woman cry.
Next question:
"Obama supporter, did you vote for Barrack so he could put an end to the egregious assault on the 4th amendment that Bush was known for when he sanctioned eavesdropping on Americans, though that's clearly considered a no-no in our land of the free?
Now you point to the fact during his time in the Senate, Barack Obama endorsed Warrant-less Wiretaps, okayed in the so-called Protect America Act which authorized Congress and the president to poke around in our emails and on our phone calls without court orders.
(Maybe that's how they do it in Kenya and Israel.)
Now, pack up your game and go home. But before you do, remind your vanquished opponent that in addition to all you've pointed out about the so-called "change' they thought they were voting for, the new president's economic "stimulus" plan will not bring any positive "change" either. It can never work, because, while he was bashing Sarah Palin and McCain on the "Bridge to nowhere," now Obama will apparently preside over lots of "bridges to nowhere" in make- work programs that didn't help during the last depression and won't help now.
Tally up your points and leave your opponent with the words of the late minister and three-term president of the Southern Baptist Convention Adrian Rogers who wrote:
"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation.
You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."
Oh, one more thing. Before you gloat too terribly much, remember, the president who just left office leaving a catastrophic mess was a Republican and the man you likely voted for for president was virtually identical to Obama on the major issues like the war and the Bailouts and immigration.
Unless, of course, you voted for a third party candidate.
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I also used one of their gift card holders this week for Josh's valentine's day gift. We aren't doing anything big this year, but I wanted to get him a little something. I love how I could play with the sentiment, and use the iTunes card as inspiration for it! I think he'll love it!
Okay...now for my giveaway question (I know, I know...I am making you work for it. Tee hee!). If you were to win this SEI collection....what will you do with it? Pretty easy, huh? And don't forget...once you are done commenting here...head on over to Linda's blog for the next giveaway!!
And now for the fine print. You will have until Monday at 10pm MST to post a comment on this post for the giveaway. At that time I will close comments until I have posted a winner the next morning...Tuesday, February 17th. Please post a comment only once. And last but not least...have A LOT of fun blog hopping, and good luck!!
Until later,
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HB CPS!!! :)ReplyDelete
This is too much fun ~
your cards are absolutely fabulous, as always, Lea!!
And your prize... {swoon} I have always eyed the Chocolat collection and never purchased it... so I would be one card making fool if I won it!!!!
Happy Valentine's day to you Lea!!
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:57 AM
I don't play along very often but I visit CPS every week. I'm always blown away by the talent. Thanks for sharing with us!ReplyDelete
LOVE SheetLoad! Beautiful card. Great gits you're giving away too!ReplyDelete
Your cards are beautiful! I would use that gorgeous paper for some non Valentine cards and would have to incorporate it into some SBing. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday to CPS! The first thing I would do is share the stack with my mom because she loves butterflies and then we would probably spend the day making some cards together.ReplyDelete
love the paper so i can i am going to get some and your cards are inspriringReplyDelete
I am so happy to have run across CPS. Not only a great resource for inspiration but what a fun way to help me focus and become more productive. The Challenges have been so much fun! Thanks so much and Happy Valentine's Day!ReplyDelete
Lea! These are great! What would I do with the SEI paper? PLAY! :)ReplyDelete
Wooo Hooo...did someone say "Chocolat"?! FAB cards...as always....happy ♥ day!ReplyDelete
Love your cards! What would I do with the SEI Paper? Make lots and lots of cards.ReplyDelete
so fun... love hopping along on this journey with you all!ReplyDelete
I love all of the details in your cards ... gorgeous!ReplyDelete
what fabulous looking paper!! And I just love those Valentine's Cards that you've made.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Beautiful SEI paper. It's perfect for a baby scrapbook I'm working on. Also very pretty for cards. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards. Love the blings. Happy Valentine's Day and CPS anniversary! Yummy candy. TFS!ReplyDelete
All these cards are fantastic creation!ReplyDelete
Your blog candy is quite the loot and I just have to hope to win!!!!
OMG that paper is sublime. It looks like the most decadent box of chocolates and the colours simply yummy.ReplyDelete
Please pick me :)
Hey Lea!!!ReplyDelete
TOTALLY love that SEI collection! If I win, the first thing I'd do is start hand-cutting those adorable butterflies from the pp. They'd look great on cards and LOs.
Thanks for the inspiration each week over at CPS... I LOVE your work!
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:18 AM
I love CPS Lea... You know I love all your gorgeous creations...ReplyDelete
`Thanks` for a great give-away!!!Wahooh...
Enjoy the rest of your Day:~x~
lovely cards! so funky! awesome paper giveaway! count me in!ReplyDelete
I LOVE pink and brown and would use it for cards and papercraft items. I might even use it to make a paperbag album!ReplyDelete
If I won those beautiful SEI papers, I would make LOTS of beautiful cards! I love your blog--the name always makes me smile!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM
This is so fun. Love those colors.ReplyDelete
ohh yum yum papers thereReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary CPS!! Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
Happy CPS blog hopping to allReplyDelete
I would make some HAPPY cards sets..I love that yummy paper!
Love your cards. I would make lots of cards and scrapbook pages with that yummy paper. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Absolutely love your cards. I'd be scrapbooking like crazy with this paper set. If there was anything left which I doubt maybe some cards.ReplyDelete
love love love your cards. makes me want to go create....which I will as soon as I finish the blog hop. :)ReplyDelete
If I were to win the SEI collection, I would use some of it for cards, but also some in my Book of Me I am working on. I love those papers.
I would like to say that I would be a card making fool like Rae but I would probably hoard it for the first couple of months....no seriously - I have the hardest time cutting into beautiful paper!ReplyDelete
Wow! These are great cards! Such a neat idea for the i-tunes gift card! I'll use that idea for sure. Thanks for sharing with us! CathyReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:43 AM
My word those cards are all beautiful! If I won I would make a mini book about how much I love my hubby and boys!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:44 AM
This is so much fun. I love blog hopping and this kind of candy is my favorite--no calories. Your creations are absolutely beautiful.ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Anniversary CPS. Loave the colors in the paper so I will use them to make many cards. I might even share some with friends. I promise not to horde though. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:45 AM
OH my gosh you do not know how much I LOVE that paper! It is SO gorgeous!! If I win I am going to make a stationary box/set for my mom for her birthday....she would love that paper too. I will also make some cards.ReplyDelete
Your card is awesome and I am loving your gift card holder....fabulous!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such fabulous paper!!!
Happy Anniversary to CPS and Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Great paper from SEI. I would of course use it to make cards and to scrapbook.ReplyDelete
I love all your cards you've shown today, especially the I-tunes gift card holder one.
Thanks so much.
Chocolat should be my middle name. My husband will occasionally bring it home & tell the kids, "This is mommy's 'medicine'!" Ahhhh. Wonderful paper & awesome card. HB CPS!ReplyDelete
What a great question! I of course would make cards, tags and perhaps some layouts - not as fab as any of yours but still to dream... debbReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:57 AM
That SEI goodness looks ready for a lot of cardmaking to me.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:02 AM
I love that paper. Well, I would "try"to make some awsome cards with the paper. Thanks for a chance to win it.ReplyDelete
WooHoo! I am having blast!ReplyDelete
What a question! If I would win this gorgeous paper I would probably hoard it.ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's day and happy CPS anniversary. I'm having a 14 course dinner tonight with my husband and other couples. I'm looking forward to it.
I would use this paper to make cards and decorate boxes. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
I am fairly new to using patterned paper, so it would take me some time to come up with ways to use it, but it would be for cards, that's for sure!ReplyDelete
Oh, I love these papers. I have a friend who is getting married soon, so I would use the paper to make her a stationary set using her new name. Happy Valentine's Day - thanks for the chance to win !!ReplyDelete
Beautiful cards!! Happy Birthday to CPS!! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
i'll use these for my weddign favors. we're working on at tight budget so i am diy-ing everything i can. happy valentine's day!thanks for a chance to play. :)ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary! This paper is fabulous. I will make beautiful cards with this paper.ReplyDelete
Ohhh I love SEI collection! thanks for the chance to win!!ReplyDelete
This hopping is so much fun. Cute, cute cards. Thanks for the chance to win great candy!!ReplyDelete
Wow! Great cards! Love that paper and I would definitely be using it on my cards!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary CPS. That SEI paper is beautiful. I have had the "dill blossoms" but am not familiar with this chocolate line..it looks gorgeous. If I were to win it, I would use to make more cards to send to friends for their birthdays, based on a great sketch of course! Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your fun cards and for the chance at great blog candy!ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's day!
What inspiration!!! I love your blog! If I win this set, I am totally using it for my daughters graduation scrapbook! Its perfect!!! Love all your creations! Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
You are great! I love paper and would incorporate this into my cardmaking and scrapbooking!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Gorgeous and clever cards! The papers are beautiful, too! Who doesn't need more paper??ReplyDelete
I would incorporate it into my Mothers day cards...because I know I love pink and brown together...thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:48 AM
It's so pretty, I think I'd have a hard time cutting into it! However, I'd probably make an altered tin (so I can keep some of it for me forever!) and maybe some stuff for my sweet little nieces.ReplyDelete
What fun cards ... I really like the iTunes gift card holder ... thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
What would I do with the paper? Probably just be happy it isn't Christmas or Valentine's day paper and hoard it for a little while...lol! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday CPS and a happy Valentine's day to you Lea. As for your question: At first I'll be hopping high with joy. Then when i recieve those I'll be stroking and caressing them and adoring them in general. After that - the sky is the limit. Currently I'm working on a designing a wedding planning notebook for friends of mine who'll be getting married in the summer. I think the SEI collection is very romantic and will fit perfectly into this project :-)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway,
Oh, crud...I wanted to tell you how BEAUTIFUL your cards are too!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Happy birthday CPS. If I win I'll make lots of cards. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Love the Chocolat papers. Easter is coming and along with it I usually make up some stationary to put in family and friends Easter baskets. I can see that SEI paper in baskets even as we "speak!"ReplyDelete
I would share it with my mum :)ReplyDelete
Love your cards (as usual) Lea, & I love that SEI collection too.ReplyDelete
If I had those yummy papers, I'd make a heap of yummy cards :)
Happy Anniversary CPS!ReplyDelete
The cards are amazing. Love all the colors going together.
Happy Valentines Day.
I would love to use the SEI paper to create some scrapbook layouts & cards for my two daughters. Maybe even make a mini book with them.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Fran Heupel
I would use the SEI collection in my daughters album and some cards!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance!
Happy anniversary CPS! I'm having fun hoppin'. Love your cards, especially the gift holder!ReplyDelete
Oh, how have I missed that paper?! Thanks for sharing :-)ReplyDelete
OMGosh what beautiful cards!! Happy Birthday to CPS!ReplyDelete
What will I do with it?? Oh wow! What won't I do with it? I am big into crafty things, some card making and a smattering of layouts so my guess is I'll use every little scrap of it to create these things. I love pink and chocolate together. I still haunt my favorite store isle for raspberry/chocolate creations when I'm in the mood for a treat. It's no wonder it's one of my fav color combinations, huh?ReplyDelete
Thank you for the opportunity to play along.
Have a great day!
Happy birthday CPS!! Here's to another great year!
Love you blog and your beautiful cards. I would make some cards of course.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I love this colour combination, and would love to win it to make a new album to put my favourite quotes in.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Happy Anniversary CPS!ReplyDelete
Your cards always amaze me. Thanks for all the inspiration. That SEI line is one of my all time favs. I've used up every little scrap of what I had!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Paper is my passion. First I would just stare at it until it speaks to me...............then I would create !ReplyDelete
I WOULD SHARE IT with someone! How gorgeous it all is! (yeah, Orlando too!)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Very cute cards! Happy Birthday, CPS (and many more!) Thanks for the inspiration and the chance for the blog candy. I would use the SEI products for cardmaking. Spring is in the air afterall!ReplyDelete
Great projects! Love the gift card holder.ReplyDelete
I'd use some of it for cards, and it looks like it would make a lovely scrapbook page too! I love your gift card holder! Great sentiment! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Lea, your cards are always fabulous and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sei paper kit.ReplyDelete
I love "chocolate". In any form - edible or "craftable". The paper is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win it.ReplyDelete
Happy anniversary!ReplyDelete
I have just started scrpabooking, and I would love to use this paper to continue this scrapbooking adventure.ReplyDelete
Thanks for doing this. I love SEI's stuff. Great blog.ReplyDelete
If I won this beautiful paper I'd make cards with it for Cards For Heroes. www.cardsforheroes.orgReplyDelete
GOEGEOUS papers!ReplyDelete
LOVE your gift card holder!
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy. If I won the SEI Chocolat paper......I would make some cute cards with chocolate inside for my scs friends!ReplyDelete
Love that SEI line! Happy birthday CPS and Happy Valentines Day! Those are some awesome cards you made!!!ReplyDelete
If I were to win...I would make some cards and scrap my daughter with the rest of it!
Wow! Lea! Those are some awesome cards! Love the candy you're offering! Happy Birthday CPS.ReplyDelete
Don't think my comment went through thanks for the fun todayReplyDelete
I would share it with the members of my small stamp club here in central PA so we could all contribute to a fab project, then auction it off and give the money to a yet-to-be-determined good cause. Lots of layoffs are occurring here and people need help.ReplyDelete
Marcia T.
happy anniversary CPS! I would use those papers for layouts of my duaghter. they are very soft and girly papers, and i have a hard time buying those on my own, i usually buy darker bolder colors.ReplyDelete
Hopefully not hoard it--which I have been know quite often doing. I have to keep telling myself--use it that is what you got it for.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing
oh...so many choices. I am primarily a card maker so I am sure some of the goodies would wind up on cards. But I also am planning to do a 40th anniversary scrapbook for my parents who are celebrating in october. I'm betting the gorgeous goodies would wind up in that scrapbook as well!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday CPS!
Superb Candy I love itReplyDelete
Congrats to CPS
hugs Tonixx
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
What romantic cards.ReplyDelete
Happy V-Day.
Beautiful card!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the chance to win!
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Anniversary CPS!ReplyDelete
Well if I won this (being a scrapbooker more than card maker) I would start with some layouts and continue on my resolution to use scraps from each layout to make a card or two but I can definitely see me cutting out one or two of those butterflies to put on a card.
Thanks for the giveaway I love SEI.
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I love your card and gift card holder. The sentiments on the gift card are too perfect! Awesome job on those. I can see why your give~a~way is one of your faves. The paper is just yummy. If I won I would use the collection to make anything girlie! I am out numbered at my house as the only girl. Even our pets are all boys. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I love your cards and chocolat! I'm now adding you to my favs... can't seem to find your followers link.ReplyDelete
So pretty ~ I would use this to scrap some pages of my daughters...all 5 of them!ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's Day to you! Lovely paper! I would make some birthday cards for my female friends and likely scrap a number of pages as well!ReplyDelete
Wonderful giveaway! Happy birthday CPS!ReplyDelete
WOW! Those cards are AWESOME !ReplyDelete
The paper pack is gorgeous. So pretty!ReplyDelete
Cards, cards, cards, and of course some fun treat holders!!! Thanks for the candy!ReplyDelete
CPS is a fabulous site to get your mojo going...........thanksReplyDelete
Those papers would be awesome on a picture frame - and I'm having a workshop in March where we're going to do frames. Great timing!ReplyDelete
What an awesome blog and What a giveaway!!!!! I would share it with my daughter who got me hooked on stamping years ago. She lives next door and all of her stamping things are here in my stamping room. We stamp together and share the room.We would use all the great supply to make beautiful cards. I am crossing my fingers on this one. LOLReplyDelete
I am a card maker, I would make cards with this gorgeous paper! Love the gift card holder!ReplyDelete
Those cards are adorable!!! Happy Birthday CPS!ReplyDelete
I love your gift card card. I always just use a pop dot to put gift cards in a regular card.ReplyDelete
Love this blog hop idea! What I would do with the paper... I'd probably make millions and millions of cards with them. Ok maybe not millions, but i'd try =) Thanks for doing this!!!!ReplyDelete
hello- I love your blog and always look forward to see your next card creation. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome blog candy!ReplyDelete
I really need to catch up on some scrappin'! That would be lovely for my little one! :)ReplyDelete
Your cards are so lovely...thanks for sharing them with us. I would use that beautiful paper to create a mini album for my niece. With the leftovers I'd definitely make some all occasion cards!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:19 PM
What would I do with it? Since there is chocolate in the name I would first try to smell just in case it was edible! Then, hoard the stuff and then make fun cards eventually. Happy everything! Such inpiration, enough to make one drool.ReplyDelete
Chris R. from Iowa
The SEI Chocolat, would be used to create some heritage layouts that I must get too!!!ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's Day!ReplyDelete
Fabulous card, I love the hearts..., the blog hopping and the candy!!!
Hugs Ellen
Your projects are spectacular! Love the paper you are offering, too! You CPS girls do such a wonderful job!!ReplyDelete
Love your cards!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win... I would use the paper to scrap pages of my sweet little girl... she has 3 older brothers and so I'm a little lacking in 'pretty' paper.
Love your Valentine cards. I would love to win "Chocolat" to make some wonderful cards.ReplyDelete
Love your cards! Happy Anniversary CPS and Happy Heart Day toO!ReplyDelete
Loving this blog hop thing!ReplyDelete
I have never used this product but would love to try it. You could pick me - I wouldn't mind!ReplyDelete
The SEI Chocolat paper pack is beautiful -- and I should know, because I used it for many of my Valentines this year! But I would love to have more of it to use for a variety of birthday cards.ReplyDelete
Such super stuff...Candy that doesn't give us cavities! LOVE IT!! Happy Anniversary CPS!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM
If I won this paper collection I would make lots of cards!! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM
I'd make lots of cards if I won the SEI pack - luscious colors! I can see why it is one of your favorites. It makes me of chocolate raspberry - one of my favorite flavor combos!ReplyDelete
I love, love, love that SEI paper.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Ooh I'd make some lovely cards with the prize! Your cards are too cute!ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards Lea! Thanks for the giveaway and happy birthday to CPS.ReplyDelete
x Natasha x
Your Projects are soooo cute they are to die for!!! I hope I win the give away so I can lay with all of the cute stuff.ReplyDelete
Love your card & gc holder...I just started using shorcuts & love them. Happy anniv to CPS! I love the colors in the SEI Choloat line, I would make everything from cards to scrap pages to bridal showers favors for my cousin since her wedding colors are pink & brown.ReplyDelete
I'd totally make cards! :-)ReplyDelete
Your recent posts have such cute cards! Thanks for sharing all your amazing creations!
If I won this paper I would try very hard not to hoard it. I am addicted to paper. The prettier it is, the harder I have cutting into it and this paper looks gorgeous. Once I make a cut....I'm good to go. What fun this is. Happy Birthday CPS!ReplyDelete
I'm new to CPS, but let me tell you I'm loving it! LOL! This Chocolat candy is awesome! I'll definitely be using it for some gorgeous cards!ReplyDelete
holy gorgeous cards Lea!!ReplyDelete
I'd use this yummy sei for scrapbooking and cards ofcourse!!
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Happy Birthday CPS and Happy Valentine's Day. This is my first blog hop and I am having a blast!ReplyDelete
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win. Karen Skaggs
I think I would use it for a few cards and also on a home decor project I have an idea for. I love this collection! You make beautiful cards!ReplyDelete
OH MY GOSH... WHat awesome BLOG CANDY! WOW thanks for the HOP!!!!ReplyDelete
You samples are awesome!
Happy Valentines day! If I were to win I would use the paper to make cards!! And of course share with my girls! lol THanks for the chance! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Lea - Your blog is one of my new, very favorite blogs. I love the way you combine patterned paper to come up with really stunning cards. The iTunes gift card idea is so cool! Crossing my fingers!!ReplyDelete
Lovin this blog hoppin'! That paper is GORGEOUS! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday CPS!! This is so much fun!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday to CPS!! SO many gorgeous projects! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
If I were to win this fab collection, I of course would use it on layouts of my baby girl!! :)
I would most likely use them in my cardmaking/papercrafts. Take good care and Happy Valentine's Day!ReplyDelete
What great paper (love the colors) - I would use it to make fun, girly cards. Thanks for the chance to win. I love the CPS sketches, and I'm excited to do the blog hop. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Your cards are beautiful and I love the paper. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday to CPS and Happy Valentines. I love "Chocolat" whether it's the eating kind or the crafting kind. Just Simply Love it. Thanks for the chance to win Chocolat, with no calories.ReplyDelete
i can't not even believe how fantastic this paper is!! and i love that gift card holder :) thanks for a chance to win that yummy sei paper :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM
LOVE SEI... and this chocolat collection looks so yummy! I would make lots of girly cards and of course LO of my daughter and mother. Thanks for a chance to win :)ReplyDelete
Your cards are so pretty! I love playing along with CPS when I can, and you are always so sweet to leave comments. That Chocolat collection is so yummy and thanks for the chance to win! I'm sure I would try to make some cards with it, then hoard the rest. LOLReplyDelete
Lovely cards there Lea!!!ReplyDelete
I'm having fun bloghopping!!!
Happy 1 year CPS!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Happy Valentine's Day! Love your cards. What would I do with the paper? Cards, Mini scrapbooks, boxes, cards.... oh and did I mention cards. Love those papercrafts! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great blog and the chance to win Chocolat! The paper would make fabulous criss-cross cards and who knows what else!ReplyDelete
Great blog and great giveaway!
If I win the beautiful paper, I will use it for a mini-album for my new born niece.
I would make lots & lots of cards w/that lucious paper!! Happy B-day CPS!ReplyDelete
Wonderful cards!ReplyDelete
I'm thinking little "surprise" love notes in the lunch of the man. And the flowers and butterflies would be perfect for little baby layouts.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win.
wow awesome stuffReplyDelete
After some serious time just spent flipping through and ogling it, I would definitely use such gorgeous paper for my special friends' cards. Lot's of anniveraries coming up.ReplyDelete
Love all your cards. HB CPS! thanks for the chance to winReplyDelete
I would use the pretty paper to finish an album from the Ultimate Scrapbook Cruise I was fortunate to attend in January. Thanks for your time.ReplyDelete
wow! it's been a fun few weeks with CPS! thanks for the chance to win these great goodies - which I suspect I may hoard if I got! j/k all that chocolatey goodness would have to be devoured by me!!ReplyDelete
I'd probably scrap some Easter pages of my girl in her frilly dress and frame them up for the devoted grandparentsReplyDelete
The past 2 weeks have been great. CPS rocks!!! The entire design team is so creative.ReplyDelete
Love your valentines! Thanks for the blog-hopping fuN!ReplyDelete
Love your SEI giveaway. Thank youReplyDelete
for the fun. :)
that dp is gorgeous!!ReplyDelete
Your entries for the Papertrey Ink Challenge are so beautiful, Lea! Love them!! Here is my entry for your giveaway, and thank you for having it!!ReplyDelete
Love your blog!!!! You're cards are always an inspiration. And your blog candy is to die for YUM, keeping my fingers crossed tight!ReplyDelete
I would use the paper for cards,cards and more cards and some layouts too!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday CPS!!! This is so much fun!!
Loving that gift card holder you made!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I LOVE that gift card holder. So fantastic, thanks for the chance at some awesome candy :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Scrap some Valentine pages, make great cards and probably share with my sister. Thanks for the great bc and the opp to win.ReplyDelete
Yum, Lea on your wonderful creations! How fun and thanks for sending people my way all day long!ReplyDelete
love the blings, the butterfly, the papers....everything!ReplyDelete
Hello again! This is great stuff; I love that paper.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win!
I'd make some beautiful cards.ReplyDelete
If I were to win, I would make some cards and mini books for my two daughters. The colors are perfect. Thanks for the chance to win. I like your gift card holder too.ReplyDelete
Love CPS! Thanks for your efforts in keeping us inspired! And thanks for the chance at some candy!ReplyDelete
What would I do with the SEI collection? Horde it! Ha ha...JK! I think I would make a slew of cards but I am also curious to see what it would like in some layouts of my two DDs (I love to dress them in pink and chocolate!).
Super duper cards. Love the mix of elements and all the layering here!
I love that paper! It would make great scrapbook pages for my daughter.ReplyDelete
This blog hopping is so much fun!!!ReplyDelete
If I were to win the SEI collection, I would use it to scrapbook some pictures of both my daughter and myself.
I so love the pink and chocolate color combo!!!
Have a great weekend!
Hi...very very nice work u have here! I luv that paper ...for sure it would be used to make a journal..it has that flair I like for those...rich! ty for the chance..CherReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 12:50 AM
I really love the stripes and the raspberry colours in the chocolate collection. And I love all the chipboard. I would most likely cover one of the 12 hat boxes I purchased for $2 each. They each need help ! And a couple of mini books for friends.ReplyDelete
Great cards you shared. If I'm the lucky winner, I would make some card sets for birthday gifts this next month. Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
What gorgeous paper...I would love to use it to make some cards! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
such beautiful paper :) I would use it for my baby girl album that I am working on. The colors would be perfect!!ReplyDelete
Fab inspiration, enjoying the blog hop and as I'm into makng cards that is what I would use theese gorgeous papers for. thanks for a chance!ReplyDelete
WoW! What a fabby prize! ♥ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance of winning...and IF I did...I think I would use it to make a mini album of my Chocolate Lab puppy (she's almost 1 year old)
Have a lovely day :)
I'm a chocoholic! Lol. I love those papers. Love your cards too.ReplyDelete
Love your cards, and candy too. What would I doo with the SEI collection...PLAY!!! Thanks for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
Great inspiration!! thanks! lisa k in txReplyDelete
Hi Lea, nice to meet you. I see several of my cyber friends above and I am wondering where I have been?? Thanks for the chance to winReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 8:04 AM
That is great paper. I would certainly be making some very neat cards and scrap book pages with it if I would win. Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
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We got together at the Cowgirl Seahorse restaurant down by the South Street Seaport, which is just a little ways from the waterfront. At one point after it got dark Harry stepped out to go take some night bridge pictures with his smartphone; he wasn't very happy with the results but he gave me the idea to go back to the subway the same way I'd come, along the East River, to get some night shots myself. Mine came out pretty well, I thought!
Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges (ok, just a glimpse of the third). Easy mnemonic to remember the order? BMW. Somebody told me that one while I was working on the Adirondack, it was so embarrassing when somebody asked and you'd go, "First one's the Brooklyn Bridge, second one's, uhhhh..." -- BMW did the trick. As usual, click for detail, these are pretty nice if I may say so myself.
Manhattan and (again just a glimpse of the) Williamsburg Bridges. Beach in the foreground was the same one where I'd taken the brant pix earlier.
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IFTLE 339 Will 450mm Equipment Keep Si the Fine Feature WLCSP Solution? (SST SMD Community, June 14, 2017)
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Victor a. Syrnev-Bridal Veil The Chandelier
At Design Interviews
Interview with Victor A. Syrnev : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Victor A. Syrnev : Chandelier in the Palace of Weddings . Bishkek ( Kyrgyzstan) The feelings that arise in the hearts of two people , it is difficult to analyze. Therefore, they say that everything is in heaven. When the question arose as to look like a chandelier in the Palace of Weddings , the response was very close. Love should rule the world. This feeling should be the overriding and palpable. How can this be reflected in the grand hall , where there is one of the most important events in a person's life ? The idea behind the composition , carries the meaning and feeling, concentrated in the bridal veil bride. This quivering sensitivity, clarity of thought and passion . Chandelier - this veil bride , flying over the World. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Victor A. Syrnev : Man has always felt worship and exaltation over the winged creatures. They were considered messengers of the gods. Birds, wings and flight symbolized the highest state of being. Flying freely without frontiers heavenly creatures are easily converted into flocks of gold and silver birds. For a moment, transfixed, they turn into jewelry. Birds convey to us as a gift to the ease, freedom, and happiness that we seek. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Victor A. Syrnev : This award will help bring information about the possibility of getting a very rare, but deeply personal jewelry ! .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Victor A. Syrnev : The concept has been evolving gradually, as my deeper understanding of the value of what each has inividuum. Every our wrinkle, spot is a unique and precious. I think the whole process of enlightenment took me about 1.5-2 years. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Victor A. Syrnev : The idea was so attractive and expressive that, in spite of all the difficulties of the project associated with the destruction of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new state (Kyrgyzstan), I was able to complete his plan .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Victor A. Syrnev : This chandelier has emerged as an original, creative work on the badly signposted and subject to very specific circumstances. Just to repeat, or offer it to another object is not possible. But in my personal experience, this was the most important period of life. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Victor A. Syrnev : The desire to find real new ways to create jewelry !!! .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Victor A. Syrnev : Certainly it is an indirect effect of the great artists who have tried to understand deep meaning of of the various phenomena ... .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Victor A. Syrnev : This work intends to a man who appreciates the uniqueness and originality of himself. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Victor A. Syrnev : Great Hall in the Palace of Weddings in Bishkek with a ceiling of complex profile, like a cumulus cloud. Object-organically connected with the geometry of the ceiling. The basis chandelier was taken constructive module, similar to a flower of four petals. Each lobe consists of a thin copper tubes. Center flower is light unit with different numbers of lamps 10 to 25 pieces Series connection of the petals together has created a flexible and light chandelier in the shape of a flying veil bride. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Victor A. Syrnev : The name chandelier (Bridal Veil, soaring over the world) was derived from its contents. Love and passion motivates people to marry. Therefore, the place where the event is to be like an oasis, carefully hidden from the external storms. This is the role of Fata. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Victor A. Syrnev : Was the technical documentation, draw sketches, models of the general form of chandelier with a ceiling of individual components and the basic elements of the chandeliers in the ratio of 1:20. This made it possible to present the next project clearly. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Victor A. Syrnev : My Ideas contained in the project, beyond the material expensive meaning or sense of jewelry. The presence of such object in the interior changes the atmosphere. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Victor A. Syrnev : The implementation of such a large and technically complex project required the cooperation with architects, designers, electricians. This was true of the design chandeliers. After all, its dimensions are quite impressive: 16.0 X 6.0 X 3.5 meters. And all the artistic elements of chandeliers made of copper, brass, crystal, enamel carried himself with my mates. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Victor A. Syrnev : Technically complex construction required calculations, the exact construction of electrical circuits. In the manufacture of most chandeliers were used enamel art technology, rarely used Spinning work on the lathe, hand made crystal chandeliers elements. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Victor A. Syrnev : Interviews were conducted of visitors Wedding Palace. It was important to find out the interests of the people who came to the Palace to sign the most important contract of his life. It turned out that like-minded young people to have clear, tangible images of the world: clouds, birds, wind and water jets, trees and leaves. And as the pinnacle of the upcoming ceremony - a white veil bride. Based on these images, and built all subsequent work. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Victor A. Syrnev : Problems that stood in the way of the project, were associated with a complete lack of materials - copper and brass tubes, sheet metal, enamel. All of this was not available and required a fantastic effort for purchase. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Victor A. Syrnev : This work took several years of my life. I like the artistic idea behind this design. Therefore, the evaluation of artistic community, 25 years after the implementation of the idea, it seems legitimate. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Victor A. Syrnev : A brand new creative challenge has opened opportunities for the realization of secret desires. Such an ambitious and socially significant project has pushed to make decisions that are in a different situation would not have the actual implementation. .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. Victor A. Syrnev : No, thanks. .
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