Mar 25

9 months...

Linking to Just Add Ink Challenge #645 

The Gingerlady in the mug was previously a gift tag that I saved to upcycle because she was too adorable to toss.  The sentiment was from a collection of printed Christmas sentiments I bought years ago.

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Today I'm grateful for: a visit from Son1, time with my husband, Old Fashioneds, cat snuggles, and pre-tied bows

Mar 22

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #565 is a color challenge.

Immediately, I thought 'wedding', but I don't need a wedding card any time soon.  'Black and white, polka dots and hearts, let me think on that for a bit.'  Then I was digging in my Unity box for yesterday's rocket ship and I have a punny friend who's going through a rough week and voila...

Very simple, but it will make her smile when she opens her mail.

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Today I'm grateful for: sunshine, fresh candle made by a friend, bubble baths, Earl Grey, and excellent toffee

Stamps: Unity What's Shakin'

Mar 21

Happy Blastoff Day!  3, 2, 1 if you're not a numbers nerd like I am.  This one's for Kid2.  The sentiment reminds me of one of their favorite bedtime books when they were small.

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Today I'm grateful for: Silly family traditions, Kid2, long hugs, birds singing, and a big haul from the library

Stamps: old Unity that finally got inky

Feb 25

10 months...

I already know exactly who this one is going to.  We have a fun memory of appletinis together.

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Today I'm grateful for:  new fence, sunshine, my knee brace, good book with an actual twist, and great memories with lifelong friends

Stamps: MFT 

Paper: DCWV

Feb 17

For a friend.

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Today I'm grateful for: Wood Wick, melty cheese, YouTubers with honest product reviews, a beautiful bouquet, and laughing in Aldi's Aisle of Shame with my kid

Stamps:  Two very old sets.  PTI sentiment, Verve image that I love because the petals resemble hearts

Feb 16

For my Diva:

I wanted to make something but didn't have any idea what.  So I hit the challenge blogs list.  Bingo!  Just Us Girls Challenge is "Sparkle".  I immediately thought of something for Diva.  She sparkles.  She's also a teen who sometimes needs to be reminded that she's wonderful.

I think I got 'sparkle' covered.  That's bounce back on the table from the light.

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Today I'm grateful for:  the amazing young woman who calls me Mom, a friend's dad got a good health update, my kids hugging randomly, surprise gifts from friends who knew I needed a pick me up, and mango tea

Stamps: The Stamps of Life

Paper: gold is from Target, orange/fuschia is DCWV

Extras: flower and button have been here forever

Feb 8

Blue is my guy's favorite color.  I wish he liked gummy worms because this card would be PERFECT with a bag of gummy worms!

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Today I'm grateful for: my guy, new babies, my parents, understanding boss, and my crockpot, Alice, who cooked dinner for the family tonight

Stamps: Unity 

Paper: Scraps