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!

 

Quick Card Fronts for the Win!

Hello friends!

First, I want to thank those of you who took the time to leave me a comment.  It means the world to me, to hear your experiences and kind words. So thank you for that. 

On a wonderful note, my son returned from his 4 month deployment.  (He is in the Navy)

I have shared pictures below that show his return to his baby girl and wife. :) 

I love the Quick Card fronts from Whimsy Stamps.  They make cardmaking so easy, which I need right now.. ;) This set is called, Duck Pond. 

I added some machine stitching, a ribbon, and a couple of gems.  

 

Trying to get my Mojo Back!

Good morning!

If you are still a visitor here, I am truly grateful. I mentioned a couple of months ago that life has been a bit messy and emotional and just plain 'ole tough.  My MIL was placed in memory care and has had a difficult time transitioning.  My FIL moved in with us, but shortly after moving in, got COVID pneumonia.  He was in the hospital and then rehab.  He has now been back home for a couple of months and it has been quite the transition for us empty nesters.  Giving up our master bedroom and bath on the main floor, worrying about what he is going to eat, therapists coming in and out of our house, and just having an extra person in the home. My husband is an only child, so there is no one else. Just us. All the while, trying to sell his parents' house, work our regular jobs, still see Cortney, worrying about Kyle who is currently deployed, and me throwing my back out.  (MRI pending) 

But through all this, we did celebrate 32 years together, Cortney selling her first painting at Artist in All, me finishing my 30th year of teaching, and the start of summer break. 

I guess that's life huh?

The good, the bad, the ugly. ;) 

I am not complaining, as I have learned a long time ago that everything is fleeting and enjoy even these tough moments. So we have resolved to make this time with his dad the best we can for him. Make some memories while he is with us.

Anyway, on to my card..... which is really why you stopped! 

This bearded dragon is so cute peeking out around this wall! Another adorable set from Whimsy Stamps! I used the brick stencil to create the wall. I had some left over leaf and flower die cuts in my stash and used them here for the top right corner.  I added a bit of hand stitching, which on hind sight probably didn't need.  (Since it IS hidden! LOL) but.....it's there! A bit of twine and a small clothes pin finished off the card.  

Thank you for being patient with me and still checking up on me!

 

Happy Birthday Denise!

It is a very special day today! It is Denise's birthday over at Whimsy Stamps! 

I weaved up a little card to share in her special day.  A few Whimsy dies and a simple stamp for the sentiment.  

 Wishing her a wonderful happy day!

 

Firemen are Heros

Good morning and happy weekend to you!

I have a new card today using new die sets from Whimsy Stamps called, Firefighter Trio and Fire and Ice.   Die cutting makes for a quick and easy card.  I added a sentiment from the Firefighter Stamp set.  The background paper is from the super cool new collection of papers, Grungy Numbers. A bit of twine was added, and I called it done. :)

So for all of those firefighters out there, thank you for the job you do!

 

A Couple of Hippos Doing Yoga!

Hello friends!

I hope you all had a blessed Easter!

Mine was busy and hectic as usual, but a good one.  Unfortunately, my son is deployed, my DIL and granddaughter are in Georgia.  So Facetime had to suffice this year.  My FIL is back living with us after a 6 week hospital/rehab stay.  He is doing pretty well, but a huge adjustment for all of us. 

It has been difficult to find some "me" time lately.

I did sneak in these two cards using Whimsy Stamp's new Hippo Yoga set.  You may or may not know that I have been doing yoga for the past 13 years.  So yoga is a huge part of my life! But a hippo?  Now that's a new one! ;)

I colored the images with Copics.  I added a "floor" using the Mermaid Scales Stencil.

The second card uses the same stencil and Copics.  I added some fun ribbon from like a million years ago!  

These cards make me smile, which at this point, I could use a lot of! :)

Thank you for stopping by!

At some point, I will get my life together again, and hopefully find more time to craft and post!