DO Stamper STARS Card Share Day!

Today is a lovely day in North Texas and before I head out to wash the truck I thought I would share some fantastic new catalog swaps I received from the DO Stamper STARS last month.  You will notice several cards are made with the Daisy Delight bundle, that bundle sold out before the new catalog was issued to the public - the demos loved it.  Fortunately, it is restocked and available for purchase.   They are fabulous cards I know you will enjoy them. 

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Product List

143771 $16.00	144023 $12.00	143922 $20.00
143958 $20.00	143669 $17.00	143660 $27.00
145294 $62.00	145361 $31.50	144137 $11.00

 Can you guess which is my favorite?  Which one do you like?

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Thanks for visiting my blog, Tea and Stamps today. I am sure you enjoyed looking at all the lovely cards I received from my fellow STARS.  FYI:  Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August.  Check it out here.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these cards by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.


Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Case the Catty: Featuring Falling Flowers Stamps and May Flowers Framelits

A few weeks ago I was looking through my collection of SU catalogs for a card to CASE (Copy and Share Everything). Sometimes I just CASE the layout and there are times when I copy the project in it's entirety. So here is my CAESd card Falling Flowers stamp set and May Flowers Framelits.  I find the catalogs are a great source of inspiration for making cards and other projects.  This is my interpretation of the sample in the catalog.  Although I changed the layout a bit I used similar colors and the same stamps and die cuts.

 

Card Measurements:
Crushed Curry base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

 white (retired) layer  2 1/2 x 3 1/2

Melon Mambo 3 x 3

 Tempting Turquiose 3 x 3

Old Olive 3 x 3

 

Inspiration from 2016-2017 Stampin Up Catalog
 

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TIP:  To give the flower extra dimension I used multiple layer of Stampin Dimensionals.   There is one dimensional layer under the Tempting Turquoise flowers.  The Melon Mambo has one layer of dimensionals and is placed on top of the Tempting Turquoise flowers to give a bit more lift. (Hope that is clear.) Also adding the Pearl Basic Jewels  draws you eye to the flowers as well.

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps.  I hope you enjoyed my project featuring May Flowers Framelits and Falling Flowers Stamps.   Below is the same card in the 2017-2018 In Colors that made a few weeks ago. You can check it out on my blog here.

Product List
Stamp


• Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556] $20.00
• Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $9.00

Ink


• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952] $6.50
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50

Card Stock


• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00
• Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00
• Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $8.00
• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00

Accessory


• Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Big Shot


• May Flowers Framelits Dies [140276] $31.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Flashback Friday - Gorgeous Grunge

At least once a month I post a Flashback Friday, featuring a new card made with retired SU products.  Don't fret, if you are really interested in any of the retired products featured in this post, I (or your local demonstrator) can try to find the product for you.  Just ask and I will get to work for you.

Today, I am featuring a card I made for a young lady that recently graduated from Burkburnet High school and is preparing to attend UT Austin this fall.  I tried to use UT colors for the card.  The stamp set is Gorgeous Grunge, it was retired 1 June 2017.  It was a very popular stamp set  and it is one I will keep as long as I am stamping.  I love to use it to create bold and subtle backgrounds.  Full disclosure this card was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest last year. 

Card Measurements:

Tangerine Tango base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Smoky Slate layer 5 1/4  x 4

Whisper White layer 5 x 3 3/4

Tangerine Tango stars 3 x 3

Silver Glimmer Paper stars 3 x 3

 

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TIP: Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig to ensure the stamps were exactly where I wanted them.  I did not want the lined stamp to appear crooked.  Also, glue dots work best for attaching the Silver Glimmer Paper star to the Tangerine Tango star. (At least that has been my experience).

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today for a little glimpse into popular retired products. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the retired Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and the retired Stars Framelits.  Below are two similar cards I made last year.

 

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 

 

 

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com



DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #237: More Wood Words Bundle

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday "Home Sweet Home" Challenge #237. Again, I am using the Wood Words Bundle for my card.  I just can't get enough of this bundle. 



Card Measurement
Night of Navy base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Real Red layer 5 1/4  x 4

Wood Textures DSP 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Real Red 2 x 2 (4 each)

Night Of Navy  2 x 2 (4 each)

Wood Textures DSS 1 x 1 ( 3 each)

 

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TIP:  I used the Layering Squares Framelits and Stitched Shapes Framelits to create the layered squares on this card.  For the stars I used the 2nd smallest of the Layering Squares Framelits and the Wood Textures DSS, cut the square then stamped the star in Real Red.  One star I die cut with the Wood Crate Framelits star shape and attached it to card with a Stampin Dimensional. 

Check out my fellow DOstamperSTARS creations for this week's Thursday Challenge #237:

1.	Connie Plaumann
2.	Cathy Peck
3.	Dawn Thomas
4.	Judy Strickling
5.	Robyn Rasset
6.	Dawn Olchefske

(Linkup closed)

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the rustic Wood Words Bundle and the Wood Textures Designer Series Stack.

Product List
Stamp

• Wood Words Wood-Mount Bundle [145315] $54.00
• Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle [145316] $46.75

Ink

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50
• Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50

Card Stock

• Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00
• Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
• Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Regals Enamel Shapes [141681] $9.00

Your comments are welcome and truly appreciated I would love to hear from you.  Also, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.  If you would like to be gifted this card,
contact me for details. 


 Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Card Sketch Monday - Featuring Falling Flowers

On Monday, I try post a sketch challenge to get the creative juices flowing.   This week I am posting a card I made for a Swap-Bot card sketch swap.  For this swap the host chose sketch #99 from the Freshly Made Sketches  (FMS) archives.   I love the FMS blog and I have made cards using their sketches several times.  This sketch was clean and simple just the way I like it.  I masked off an area, added color with the awesome Watercolor Pencils and did a little micro splattering with my Aqua Painter and Basic Black ink pad.  With my background ready I stamped and die cut a few flowers from the May Flowers Framelits and added some (sadly retired) Enamel Dots.  All done!!

Card Measurements:

 Daffodil Delight base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Watercolor layer 5 x 3 3/4

Daffodil Delight flower  2 x 2

Bermuda Bay Flower 2 x 2

Melon Mambo flower 2 x 2

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TIP:   I find the best tool to use for masking off an area to color is adhesive notes.  I have tried painters tape, masking tape and Washi tape.  While the others work sometimes, they have a tendency to really stick to the paper and I have had a few (actually many) disappointing results (paper tears).  So I stick with adhesive notes and I stock up when school supplies go on sale or ask for them at Christmas (nice stocking stuffer).

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the fantastic Falling Flowers Stamps and May Flowers Thinlets.

Product List

Stamp

• Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
• Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556] $20.00

Ink

• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952] $6.50
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50

Card Stock

• Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00
• Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $8.00
• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Big Shot

• May Flowers Framelits Dies [140276] $31.00

Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project or the products used to create this card. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

3-D Sunday: Stamped Coasters

I missed posting last week, we were in San Antonio for the Texas State Youth Bowling Tournament and I forgot to take my laptop.  All three of my kids participated this year and the final results will be out on Monday, 6/26.  After the tournament we spent a few days in Austin.  Loved Austin and we plan to visit again.  If you ever go there I suggest Mandola's Italian Market in the Triangle area of Austin -- we ate there twice!  Yummy!!

Here is a very simple project using blank, unfinished tiles.  I picked up my tiles from Michaels Craft Store, a pack of 4 for $3.99, less with 40% off coupon.  Oh so easy!!  Remove any dust from tile, stamp using the archival inks only, I used Stampin Up Basic Black and Basic Gray plus a few others in colors from another company.  Any stamp set will work for this technique it is all about the message you want to create.  To finish I covered the tiles with several coats of Myland's Clear Wax, absolutely love Myland's it is great for craft projects and furniture. No paper or scissors required just ink!!

 

Background - Gorgeous Grunge

Image & Sentiment - Artistically Asian

 





 Awesomely Artistic

Background & Sentiment - Basic Gray

Flowers - Basic Black

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TIP: To cover tiles with wax I used the following steps:

• Apply thin layer of wax using brush, let dry about 30 minutes, buff with old cloth
• Repeat at least 2 to 3 more times
• Be sure to wax edges
• I did not wax bottom 

 

Background & Sentiment - Awesomely Artistic

Focal Point - Dragonfly Dreams

 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my stamped tile project featuring the Artistically Asian, Awesomely Artistic and Dragonfly Dreams stamps sets.  This is such and easy project hope you give it a try.

Product List

139950 $20.00

141781 $19.00

142924 $21.00

140931 $7.00

140932 $7.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #235: Wood Words Bundle

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday "Card Sketch" Challenge #235. This week I am using the Wood Words Bundle for my card.  I love the rustic Wood Words Stamps and the Wood Crate Framelits, so many options with this set.   I bet you are going to like it as much as I do.

Card Measurement

Always Artichoke  base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Cajun Craze layer 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

Wood Textures DSS layer 5 1/4  x 4

Cherry Cobbler 2 x 2

Cajun Craze 2 x 2

Crushed Curry 2 x 2

Always Artichoke 2 x 2

Whisper White scraps for sentiment
 

Check out my fellow DOstamperSTARS creations for this week's Thursday Challenge #235:

1.	Sharon L Bennett
2.	Judy Strickling
3.	Miriam Castanho-Bollinger
4.	Joan Weidling
5.	Connie Plaumann
6.	Cathy Peck
7.	Dawn Olchefske

(Linkup closed)

 

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TIP:  To give my cards more body and balance I add a Whisper White or Very Vanilla liner cut 5 1/4 x 4 to the inside.   I do this with all my cards, except for cards made with a thick Whisper White or Very Vanilla card base.  I find that by adding the liner the card feels more balanced in my hand, especially if I have several layer of cardstock on the front.  It also adds a space for writing on a card made with a darker color of cardstock. 

 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the rustic Wood Words Bundle and the Wood Textures Designer Series Stack.

Product List
Stamp

• Wood Words Wood-Mount Bundle [145315] $54.00
• Wood Words Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143925] $30.00

Ink

• Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad [126972] $6.50
• Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50
• Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
• Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50

Card Stock

• Always Artichoke 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105119] $8.00
• Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.00
• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00
• Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00

Ribbon & Trim

• 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $7.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $5.00

Big Shot

• Wood Crate Framelits Dies [143730] $30.00
• Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Dragonfly Dreams Set - Catalog Favorite

Stampin Up introduced Dragonfly Dreams in the Occasions Catalog earlier this year and I was so happy that it was carried over into the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog.  It is one of my favorite stamps and Thinlet Dies.  It is one of those stamp sets that I will keep forever, it is truly timeless.  I made a card set with coordinating tote and donated it to a local business for their 30th anniversary giveaway.

 



Card Measurements:

 Smoky Slate  base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Blushing Bride layer 4 x 5 1/4

Whisper White Layer 3 3/4 x 5

Blushing Bride 4 x4 for Dragonfly

 

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TIP:  I cut a piece of copy paper same size as Whisper White layer to create a mask using the Layering Ovals Framelits.   I used Smoky Slate, Blushing Bride and Pink Pirouette to create the background with the Timeless Textures stamp set.  To learn more about this technique check out this video on You Tube.   Thanks to Kim Williams inspiration for this card and a great video tutorial.

 

 

Product List

142924 $21.00

142749 $31.00

140517 $20.00

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Coordinating Tote

 

 

 

This tote was designed by LeeAnn Greff and her instruction video has been up on You Tube since August 2015.  It is so easy to make, this is my third one and it is a perfect tote for my cards.  The cardstock is Rich Razzleberry, the DSP and Brads are retired, the sentiment is from a past Paper Pumpkin kit.  I have seen this tote decorated so may ways on Pinterest, it is so versatile.  Just jump in and make one today!!

 

 

 

 



 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the fantastic Dragonfly Dreams Stamps and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets.

Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #234: 2017-2018 In Colors

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday Color Challenge #234. This week we are having a "Product Spotlight" Challenge featuring the new 2017-2018 In Colors.  I love these new colors, especially the Tranquil Tide and Powder Pink.  I managed to get all 5 colors in cardstock and ink onto my card.  The Falling Flowers stamps and May Flowers Framelits are the perfect set for these colors, I love them all together in this card.  Hope you like it as well!!

 

Card Measurements:

 Tranquil Tide  base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Irresistibly Floral (retired) DSP layer 4 x 2 3/4

Powder Pink 3 x 3

Berry Burst 3 x 3

Lemon Lime Twist 4 x 4

Fresh Fig 2x2

Sentiment strip Whisper White 1 x 5

 

 

 

Check out my fellow DOstamperSTARS creations for this week's Thursday Challenge #234:

1.	Dawn Thomas
2.	Judy Strickling
3.	Miriam Castanho-Bollinger
4.	Robyn Rasset
5.	Dawn Olchefske
6.	Cathy Peck

(Linkup closed)

 

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TIP:  Use a piece of Washi tape to hold the framelit in place if your do not have the magnet base plate for your Big Shot.  That is what I do.  Works great and does not tear up my cardstock. 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the new 2017-2018 In-Colors.  Which one is your new favorite? 

Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Product List

• Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084] $6.50
• Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244] $8.00
• Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085] $6.50
• Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] $8.00
• Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083] $6.50
• Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243] $8.00
• Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082] $6.50
• Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242] $8.00
• Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $6.50
• Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.00
• May Flowers Framelits Dies [140276] $31.00
• Falling Flowers Wood-Mount Stamp Set [139553] $28.00
• Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556] $20.00
• Window Shopping Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142920] $23.00
• Window Shopping Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143265] $18.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
• Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
• Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Enjoy!!

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

New Catalog - Deligthful Daisy Suite

It's that time of year when Stampin Up releases it's new annual catalog.  One of my favorites in this new catalog is the Delightful Daisy Suite.  It is an absolutely beautiful set.  The Designer Series Paper is just beautiful.  I am going to love creating with this set for a long time.  Here is my first creation with this set, I made 13 cards for a swap--of course I made a few extra for me.

 

Card Measurements:

 

 Old Olive base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Wisteria Wonder layer 5 1/2 x 2 3/4

Delightful Daisy DSP 5 1/2 x 2 1/2

Sentiment strip 3/8 x 5 (See tip)
Daffodil Delight 3 x 3 ( two pieces)
Old Olive scrap for leaves

 

 

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TIP:  Use Classic Label punch to create sentiment strip.  Stamp sentiment on 3/8 inch strip and then punch each end one side at a time going through top of punch as pictured below.

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the new Delightful Daisy Suite.  Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project.  You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Product List

• Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle [145361] $31.50
• Delightful Daisy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [144138] $8.00
• Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
• Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00
• Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com