Birthday Wishes!

Good morning! 

I am loving on round cards lately!  I found this fun Blossom Cluster cut from the Silhouette store.  I cut it out several times and this card is my first version.  I will show the other two versions later this week.  It's amazing how color choices can change the entire look of the card! 

I water colored the flowers and leaves and then gave it a coating of glossy accents.  I popped it up using foam tape.

I added some posies, white satin ribbon, and pearls to the flowers' centers.  The sentiment is from Stamp Simply's Birthday Blessing's set.  I love the scripty font! So pretty!  It was stamped and embossed on vellum and then cut out.  

I am home today with my girl. We are just a week away from her moving to her new group home. 

It is so close now that my heart can't deny her leaving any longer. 

The suitcase is out, clothes have been labeled and packed, and some tears have been shed. 

Logically, I know this will be the best thing for her.

Emotionally, it is difficult to imagine anyone else taking care of her.

It is hard to hand that kind of responsibility over to anyone that isn't me.

But us moms have to give our children wings.

Let them go.

Let them fly.

My baby leaves the nest in a week.

Love You....

It's Valentine's Day.

It's a day to celebrate the people in your life that you care about.

Reflecting on this just reminds me how truly blessed I am.

I am so fortunate to be married to my best friend, and to have two wonderful children.

I am proud of both of them.

I am surrounded by old friends, new friends, neighbors, and extended family who make my life a little bit sweeter. 

I am happy to have a hobby that I love and the support of my crafty friends in my personal and crafty life. 

Life isn't perfect.  There are times I question what I am doing. What life is really about. But in the grand scheme of things, I know that I wouldn't have it any other way. 

The loves in my life are irreplaceable. 

I sustain myself 

with the love of family....

Happy Valentine's Day!

 Die cuts by Justrite, Stickers by SRM Press, Ribbon by Stamp Simply

Rain or Shine...

I am up on the SRM Blog with a card using this cute new set from Jane's Doodles called, Rain or Shine.  I stamped it in Versamark and embossed it in white.  I added color using my Zig Clean Brush Markers.  

I took my white gel pen and added polka dots to the boots.  I found this very old, but still very cute rainbow paper to slip behind the image.  I tied silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply store with a couple of posies to finish it off. 

I am home today with my girl.  We are headed out for a day of lunch and shopping with her Nana.  We need to pick up a few things for her move to Misericordia.  

It is hard to believe that in a week and a half, she will be moving.

Today's shopping trip will be bitter sweet for sure.

Have a wonderful day!!

Valentine's Day and a Tutorial!

Good morning! I am up on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog with a Valentine's Day Shaker card and a photo tutorial.  This card uses some of my favorite products....like this sweet lil' flower from JustRite, the twine and washi tape from Scrapbook Adhesive's Donna Salazar collection, and the sticker sentiment from SRM. 

Lots of dimension using Crafty foam tape between layers!

Aren't the lacy circles behind the heart pretty?  Those are new dies from JustRite.  Oh! And the lace peeking out from behind the heart is also from Scrapbook Adhesive's Donna Salazar collection!

Be sure to head on over to the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog for some step by step photos on how I created the shaker element,"aged" my twine, plus a few other helpful tips! :)

I appreciate you stopping by!

Have a wonderful "hump" day!

Justrite Lilies and Butterflies!

Happy Sunday to you!

I have one last card to share from JustRite's January release.  

I know it is February....but lately I tend to be a day late and a dollar short!

Better late than never right?

This set is called, Lilies and Butterflies.

I stamped it in shades of hot pink and purple.  I gave it a bit more depth with my Copic markers.  There seemed to be too much white space, so I splattered it with black water colors.  I also sponged the edges with pink and added a few sequins. 

The ribbon is from the Stamp Simply store.  The flower is probably an antique....it's THAT old! ;)

But I thought it worked perfectly here.

Are ready for the Superbowl tonight?  

I am not really a football gal, but plan on watching it for the commercials and half time show. LOL!

And maybe do a bit of crafting in between.

Have a wonderful restful day!

Blender Shaped Card!

Good morning my crafty friends! I am up on the SRM blog today with a fun little blender card! I found this super cute cut at Silhouette. I gussied it up a bit with layers of pretty patterned paper and of course loads of glitter! I also added silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply store.  For all of the details of this card, please head on over to the SRM Blog. :)

   

Today it is my "baby's" 19th birthday. Like most moms I am incredibly proud of this young man. I don't speak much of the obstacles he's had to overcome, but believe me, there have been many.   He is doing great in college, he is focused, and has a good head on his shoulders.  He has a big, mushy, kind heart.  He is often wise beyond his years and has this keen ability to look down the road and plan his future. I love him beyond words and want to wish him the happiest of birthdays!  

Thank you for always taking the time to stop by for a visit. 

It makes my little corner of the cyberworld a little sweeter! 

Justrite Meadow Circles New Release!

Good morning friends! I have another Justrite card to share today! This set is called Meadow Circles.  It is a beautiful set! I wanted to create a card that had an Asian feel to it.  I stamped each image in shades green and blue and cut them into circles.  I gave each circle a layer of glossy accents.

I staggered the circle over a piece of glittery gold paper.  I stamped the sentiment with Versamark and embossed it in gold.  I added a flower, gold leaves, and some gold cording. 

For a finishing touch I added a few coordinating sequins.  

I have lots of laundry and lesson plans to catch up on today.  I think it might be a pajama wearing Sunday!

Have a wonderful day!