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'

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 6

Just Us Girls Challenge #665 is a color challenge: 

This is also a New week, Newly inked.  The set is from 2011 and I've only used 1 stamp.  Where's the Shame Nun? 

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Today I'm grateful for: melba toast, cute socks, 62* in FEB!, peach tea, and smiles from kids missing a tooth or two

Stamps: Unity Nov '11 KOTM 'take your time'

Extras:  CB Heart Blocks folder

Feb 2

TGIF Challenges #405 'What would you do...without stamps'.

hmmmm  Digging around my stash, I came across a lot of stickers and vellum quotes.  Apparently, long-ago-me liked to hoard these things.  Anyway...

The pink panel under the vellum was in my scraps.  The swirly is chipboard.

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Today I'm grateful for:  new jeans in a smaller size, good chat with a great friend, vanilla chai, sunshine!, and Tutu Day

Stamps: nada 

Extras:  Recollections chipboard

Jan 26

I am on a ROLL this week!  After a very long break, it's fun to be back at something I enjoyed in the past. 

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #141 is Lots of Heart.  Use lots of hearts and Lawn Fawn products....my fave Lawn Fawn set was made for this one!

This card is for my man, of course.  He has a cold and is working OT every day this week.  I want to show a little appreciation.  I'm putting this and a surprise snack in his truck tonight after he heads to bed.

Thanks for looking! 

Today I'm grateful for:  My guy, hot tea, candles, fireplace, and rediscovering new-again crafting supplies

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Stud Puffin