Sending Blessings Your Way

Today is my Mother's birthday. Here she is with her great grandkids Kennedy and Remi. She retired the end of June after working nearly her entire life. It is still taking some adjustment but I think she's enjoying it!







I made her this card using Operation Write Home's sketch#188 which was part of the Labor Day Weekend Virtual Card Making Party.

This is what I love about OWH sketches....the measurements!

My card. I used a stamp designed by Phyllis Harris and sold through Unity Stamp Co. The papers are from a 6x6 Basic Grey paper pad "Lemonade Collection". I will make another card to add to the cards I will send to OWH.








I also made this card for the Labor Day Weekend VCMP.

 This was OWH VCMP Challenge #5: Masking Tape Block Stamping from Donna Inks Blog. She used masking tape.  I didn't have any masking tape but had some Duck Tape. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this card when I first started. I had missing ink in places but I kept re-inking the tape and stamping over it. I was more pleased after that. I then stamped directly to the card using a stamp set from Unity Stamp Co's "Itty Bitty" Collection. Its not my favorite but it's not too bad. I did think a little bit of ribbon helped complete the card.


Have a good one.

Every Breath is a Gift

I made this card using Cards in Envy sketch #10 that was posted on Facebook. The papers are from Basic Grey's Sugar Rush 6x6 paper pad. The image is a Phyllis Harris by Unity stamp. I colored with my Copic Markers. I used foam tape on the sentiment to give dimension. I am entering this card in WOW Wednesday at Cat's Creations. Leave me a comment for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

On another note, I decided to take Gracie on her first adventure. I took the dogs to our favorite place Woodland Cemetery. Gracie was so excited when I got the leashes out. We get to the cemetery and I turn them loose.

The clouds were so pretty displaying some color from the setting sun.

Gracie lopes off with the other two but she soon turns around to makes sure I'm still coming.

To only have had her since Thursday, she does really good coming to me when I call her and seems to acknowledge her new name.

I'm taking her to the vet Monday to check her out. I'll let you know what I learn.

Easter Almost Here!

I made a card for Remi. I sure do miss her. It's been 3 months now since we last saw her. I'm hoping we get to see her soon. I've been trying to send her something once a week but sometimes the week gets by me before I know it!

These papers are some I had in my stash that are Basic Grey Valentine Collection a few years ago. The bear stamp was one I picked out of a $1 bin at Michael's. The sentiment was a stamp from Stampin Up. The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon monthly club.



I bought some things for Remi to give her for Easter. I got that package in the mail today. Here is the Easter card I made her.

The DP is TPC Studio from a couple of years ago...I think. I used the cardstock stickers that came with that paper collection. I did add googly eyes to the bunny and some ribbon then popped the bunny with foam tape. Now I need to get Kennedy's Easter card made!

Kashton is 3 weeks old today! Hard to believe. Vanessa took this picture for me.

I'm messing with my phone because I was trying to take the picture myself but it just wasn't working for me!

Here's Granddad with him.

They almost have the same hairline! LOL!

He is opening his eyes more but he still sleeps ALOT but I know that's what babies are supposed to do!

Sister still thinks he's pretty cool although she would prefer that I hold her and not hold Kashton!

I need to go make Kennedy's Easter card and get her Easter basket ready.

Have a good one!