I'm BACK!

Did you miss me? I know it's been a bit since I've posted regularly. Brian and I celebrated our 30th anniversary in Europe! (details and pictures below if interested). I am not getting back to "real life."  Back to school soon too! WAAAAAHHH! But it does mean I can find a bit of time to craft. :)  I used Whimsy's new set Banana Bunch.  This lil' guy is adorable! I colored him with Copics.  I added a frame from the Inverted Scallops Rectangle Die set.  The paper is patterned paper is part of the Retro Vibes paper pack.  As a final touch, I added flowers and leaves from the Hibiscus Flower die set. 

Brian and I celebrated 30 years of marriage this year! My dream was to go to Europe....and we did!

We went on a Celebrity Cruise for 10 days and I already miss being there! ;)

It's funny that even on vacation you get into a routine, and we loved visiting the martini bar before dinner.  The bartender was extremely entertaining! 

Our first stop was Ravenna, Italy.  We walked the cobblestone streets and did a wine tasting in one of the old fortresses.  

We saw Santorini, Greece.  Well known for its blue domed churches.  I could kick myself that we didn't plan our wardrobe a little better.  But it was extremely hot and we just kept thinking about comfort and staying cool.  LOL

Our favorite destination was Dubrovnik, Croatia.  We biked, tubed, kayaked, hiked, and had a fantastic lunch. 

It doesn't get much better than kayaking in the Adriatic Sea!

Then there is Mykonos, Greece.  Such a quaint cute town!

This is Little Venice.  We had a cup of coffee while looking out onto the water and people watching. 

So pretty at night!

We stopped for a day in Ephesus, Turkey.  It was the hottest day of the trip (105 degrees!) but so very interesting! We saw the final resting place of the Virgin Mary, and John's Basilica.  The town of Ephesus has so much religious history and our guide, Murat was fantastic!

It was really a dream come true for me, and I am so blessed to have had this opportunity!

 

70's Revival!

Well hello friends!

I have been gone for a bit and am now trying to get a bit caught up.

My husband and I traveled to Europe for the first time for our 30th wedding anniversary. It was such an amazing trip! It is good to be home though. :)

Before I left, I meant to post this card for the July 20th release, but obviously that didn't happen. LOL.

It is Whimsy's new Retro Dancers Die set.  I paired it with the new Retro Vibes paper pack.  Being a 70's child myself, this really spoke to me! 

I made my own disco ball with a circle die and Stickles for some sparkle.  The letters are part of the Cutie ABC Die set.   I added a frame around my party using the Inverted Scallops Rectangle. 

Thank you for stopping by!

I always appreciate your visits!

30 years + with this guy!

 

Congrats on New Puppy!

Hello friends!

I hope all is well in your world!

I have a new card today sharing Whimsy's new Stencil Stackers set. It is a darling stencil that paired perfectly with the Doggie Fun Times set.   The little pup was colored with my Zig Clean Color Markers and fussy cut.  I added the sentiment directly onto my stenciled background.  I added the word congrats to the card using the Cutie ABC die set. 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Whimsy Stamp's New (Super Fun!) Release!

Hello friends!

Whimsy has a fun new release including this adorable stamp set called, Brain Fart! Who hasn't had one of those from time to time? ;)  I colored the image in with Copics and a bit of shading with a black colored pencil.  The brick background was done with a stencil. 

I kept the layout simple and just added a red frame around it using the new Inverted Scallops Rectangle die. 

Thank you for stopping by today!

Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps to see their full release!

 

Raccoon Happy Days Take Two!

Hello there! Happy 4th of July!

This new Raccoon Happy Day stamp set from Whimsy, is so darling!

I decided to go with a no line coloring look using my Zig Clean Color Markers.  I cut the image out using a circle die. I used Hexagon dies to matte the image.  The patterned paper is from the Starring Hearts paper pack.I added a few posies and a bit of silk ribbon to finish off my card. 

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

Whimsy Stamp's New Release!

Hello friends!

Life has certainly gotten in the way lately of my crafting and posting.

Lot's going on here and prayers are appreciated. 

Yesterday was Whimsy Stamp's new release day!

This adorable raccoon is part of the new Raccoon Happy Day stamp set. I colored everything with Copics and masked my image off so I could add some clouds behind him. I added a bit of Sickles to the balloons, posies, and string to finish off the card. 

This is such a sweet release! Be sure to pop by Whimsy Stamps to check it out!

 

Whimsy's New Release!

Hello friends!

Today is June 20th and that means it is Whimsy Stamp's new release day!

This adorable image is part of the Turtle Tales Stamp set.  I did a no line coloring technique using Zig Clean Color Markers.  I fussy cut him out.  The background was done with Distress inks, watercolor paper, and the new Ripples Die set.   Behind the turtle I wanted to create some waves, so I used the Making Waves Stencil.   A bit of ribbon and a few clear drops finished off my card. 

Thank you so much for stopping today! Be sure to pop over to Whimsy Stamps to see their full release!