Howdy!

Howdy friends!

It is such a gorgeous weekend here in Chicago! My sister is spending the day with me and we are heading to a large craft fair near my home.  I am excited to spend some girl time with her and do one of my favorite things....shop!

Today I am sharing this adorable stamp set from Whimsy, called, Barnyard Friends.  This little cow is darling! I colored the image with Copic markers. I did some masking to place this little nugget in the bucket using the Barnyard Elements stamp set.   I added a sweet little tag, a flower from the Hibiscus die set, and some twine to the bucket.  For a finishing touch I added this wide striped ribbon. 

Enjoy your weekend friends!

 

Shark Snack!

Hello friends!

I have a card to share that I made using Whimsy's Shark Snacks die set.  I love the size of this die! It really fills the card and the details are on point! I used water color paper and Tim Holtz inks.  The hearts were left over from the Slimline Hearts Background die that I used on another project.  I keep all of the extras in a pouch and use them as I need them for my cards.  :)  I added glossy accents and a white gel pen to add a few highlights.  

I think the alphabet die I used here is now retired, but any larger font die would work great here!

I appreciate you stopping by today! :)

 

Love You No Matter What

Hello friends!

I have a sweet card today that I made for my hubby using some products from Whimsy Stamps.  It uses the adorable die cut called, Happy Couple Die set.  I used black paper and gave it a coating of glossy accents.  The background was done with Tim Holtz Distress Inks and the Floating Hearts Cover Plate Die.    I paired it with a cute gingham ribbon. 

I have been slowly getting back to my craft room.  I managed to make a Halloween project that I am anxious to share with you soon!  I also went back to school this week, as life continues to go on.  

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today.

 

Shark Attack!

Hello friends!

I have a new card to share with you today. 

It uses Whimsy Stamp's new Shark Snacks Die set.  This shark couldn't possibly be any cuter!  (If it's possible for sharks to be cute, LOL)  I used Distress inks to give him his color.  I added the fun Bubbly Die frame in hot pink for a pop of color.

Life update below:

For those of you who have been checking in and have messaged me, I want to thank you.  It means a lot when people go out of their way to show they care. 

My sweet MIL passed away on July 24th.  We had services for her last week.  My son, DIL, and granddaughter made the long drive from GA to come in.  My husband and I were incredibly touched by the amount of people who went out of their way to attend her services.  Our hearts were truly filled with gratitude.  The last year has been a roller coaster and now we are hoping for some peace for a bit. 

Thank you for hanging in there with me....hopefully some craftier days are in my future. 

 

You're a Treasure!

Hello friends, 

I have a quick card to share with you today using Whimsy Stamp's Mermaid Boy.  The image is so cute and comes with such cute accessory stamps to create a scene.  Everything was colored with Copics.  To finish off the card, I tied rustic twine and some dyed mummy cloth to the top.  Simplicity is my friend these days as crafting has definitely taken a back seat at the moment.  

My sweet MIL is in her final days of life and will soon meet Jesus. It has been a long emotional summer and she needs peace with no more pain. 

Thank you for so many of you who reached out with words of support and prayer. 

 

Shine On!

Hello friends!

Just a quickie card today showcasing this adorable set from Whimsy Stamps called, Bear 

Bubbles. I kept the card pretty simple by just coloring it with Copics and doing some machine stitching around the edges.  I added a few hearts and a sweet pink gingham bow. 

Life update:

My MIL was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks and was diagnosed with kidney failure and congestive heart failure, on top of her dementia diagnosis.  Since coming back from the hospital she has not been eating.  My husband had to make the difficult decision to place her on hospice.  2025 has not been a very kind year for us.  But in the midst of this storm, family and friends have shown up. They've been there for us, and that has made a huge difference for us. 

Thank you for hanging in there with me, my sparse posts and such.  

I hope life is treating you well!

 

Life IS Better When You're Crafting!

Hello friends!

Just a quick post today using a new(ish) set from Whimsy Stamps.  It is called Crafting Fun.  It was fun to sit and color for a bit. :) The back red panel was cut using the Mix and Match Scallop Rectangles.  For a bit of "filler" I added some black dots.  

Thank you so much for stopping by!