Simple Stamping

Retiring Favorites – Petal Palette

There are so many good and fun stamp sets that are retiring on June 3rd.  But just because they are retiring from the catalog, doesn’t mean that they can’t be used to make beautiful cards. Petal Palette is another one of my first purchases....and there is so much goodness in this stamp set that it comes… Continue reading Retiring Favorites – Petal Palette

General Cards

This Little Piggy…..Says Thank You!

I have a little spot in my house....that is mine....all mine....and it’s set up to be my crafting spot.  I could call it a “Crafting Cave”....but it’s not in a basement, so it not dark and cave like.  In fact it’s actually quite bright (at least it is when it’s sunny outside and not raining!).… Continue reading This Little Piggy…..Says Thank You!

General Cards

Animal Outing Thank You

It’s been a long week and for some reason I’ve had trouble getting back into a schedule after my vacation last week...which is why you are reading this on a Saturday.  Finally got my act together and got my mind out of vacation mode.  But I did have fun earlier this week with a few… Continue reading Animal Outing Thank You

General Cards, Simple Stamping

Giraffes in the Midst (of Leaves)

My title is a really bad play on words....Gorillas in the Mist.....Giraffes in the Midst (of Leaves).  I’m going to blame it on the fact that I was on vacation last week and was out in the sun a lot, might have baked my brains.  But it’s back to reality....no more 80 degree sunshiny days....back… Continue reading Giraffes in the Midst (of Leaves)

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A Beachy Thank You

Today I am sharing a Thank You card that I made for my daughter several months ago when she and her fiancé held an engagement party and house warming.....actually 40 Thank You cards!  I’m super proud of how they turned out.  They were married earlier this week on the beach in Key West, Florida.  So… Continue reading A Beachy Thank You

Seasonal - Winter, Uncategorized

Christmas Gifts – For the Crafter

WIth the Christmas shopping season officially started with Black Friday sales last week and Cyber Monday sales today, I”m kicking off my Christmas Gift week with a few fun and easy gifts for your family and friends. Today I’m focusing on those “crafty” people in your life.  If you have friends who like to make… Continue reading Christmas Gifts – For the Crafter

Congratulations, General Cards

Let’s Make Cards!!

Did you know that World Card Making Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in October?  So this year, the actual celebration day is Saturday, October 6th.  I didn’t know there was such a thing, but I shouldn’t be surprised because it seems like everything and everybody has a “special day” now.  And some days have… Continue reading Let’s Make Cards!!