Just Sitting Here

I think this might be my favorite stamp set from the new catalog.  We have lived in a LOT of different houses in a lot of different states and if there wasn't a swing already there when we moved, that was always the first thing I purchased.  I used some of the new In Colors for this card, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum, and Dapper Denim.  The foliage is from the free set that was included in this month's Paper Pumpkin.  Thanks for stopping by!

It's My Party

For today's card I used the retiring It's my Party DSP, the Circle Framelit die, Bitty Banners Framelits,  and the It's my Party  Enamel dots.  I used the Balloon Punch for the balloons and it is being carried over.  I got my catalog pre-order yesterday so I should have some sneak peeks from the new catalog soon.  Thanks for stopping by!

Birthday Blooms

Today I have a card made of mostly retiring product. The Birthday Blooms stamp set is carrying over in the new catalog but the It's My Party DSP, the Baker's Twine, and the Circle Framelit dies are all retiring.  Don't forget the Retiring List will only be available until May 31.  I have the new catalog available for FREE to anyone  who has ordered from me in the past 6 months.  I have had a few people order from me online who checked the "no contact" option and that means I don't know who ordered so I can't send you  a catalog.  Thanks for stopping by!

Congratulations!

I needed to get some graduation cards done since graduation is next week.  I love how this one turned out.  I have lots going on from now until school is out with the kiddos....end of the year field days, field trips, Ava and Dalton are both graduating from kindergarten fortunately on different nights, Sadie has a band event tomorrow, Shelby has a band performance coming up, and I need to get teacher appreciation gifts made for all 20 teachers between the four of them.

Prom 2016

I can't believe it has been over a week since I posted anything, but my life has been crazy busy.  I took on a custom job of decorating bags for the After Prom event and it was a bit overwhelming.  I didn't get the bags until a week before prom and had to do 300 so I put in some long hours.  In addition to that there was a lot to be done to get my Shelby ready for the big night.

We had a professional photographer take photos but I couldn't resist taking a few on my own.

I adore her friends, they are all such sweet, intelligent girls, I hope they stay friends forever.

I couldn't leave Sadie out, she was very excited to be asked to tag along for pictures.  I didn't get one of Shelby in the swing but the photographer did and I can't wait to get the CD of all the shots.

All About Sugar

Today I am sharing more retiring products, another item I will miss, the Bigz Fry Box.  I have got a lot of use out of it especially for birthday party favors and at craft show.  But if you know me, you know I will continue to use it.  The stamp set is All About Sugar and I used it for the first time today.  Do you buy something and have all intentions of using it and then never get to it.  I am the worst for this. I used another favorite for Fall projects, the Hello Honey card stock  Don't forget these retiring items are only around until May 31st.

Amazing Birthday

Today's card has a lot of retiring product.  I used one of my favorite birthday stamp sets, Amazing Birthday.  Other retiring items include It's My Party DSP, Bitty Banner framelits, 1 3/4 Scallop circle punch, Candy Dots, and Tiny Triangles embossing folder.  Thanks for stopping by!

Sprinkles of Life

Today I am using some items that are on the Retiring List.  The Sprinkles of Life stamp set is retiring but the Tree Builder punch isn't.  The Candy Dots used on the flowers and the Early Espresso cotton ribbon are both retiring as well as the Bitty Banners Framelits.  To view the complete Retiring  
List click here.    Thanks for stopping by!

Graduation

Today I have a graduation card made for a friends son who is graduating from high school soon.  Three of the area schools have purple as one of their school colors so I always stock up on Elegant Eggplant card stock this time of the year.  Thanks for stopping by!

Mint Macaron Wedding and Birthday Party

I made these projects  in March  for a wedding  but didn't want to show them until after the wedding.  I saw this basket here and copied it almost exactly.  This was used for the flower girl basket.

 The bride wanted something to put the necklaces for her bridesmaids in so I made a simple box.    This is one for a birthday party I am working on since I didn't make myself an extra one when I made them for the wedding.

And a smaller one for the charm bracelet for the flower girl.  I love how these turned out and the bride was very pleased.  thanks for stopping by!


Update on my son since I have had several emails asking about him....he came through his back surgery very well even though it lasted 8 hours.  I got him home yesterday and although his pain is not easily controlled yet he says he already feels like the surgery worked.  He has a long road ahead to get well from this surgery and will probably have the second one in about 90 days. thanks for your concern and your prayers!