Where I've Been...

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here.

Our Spring Break was extended by a few days so we could attend the funeral of my beloved Grandma.  We were able to spend a lot of time with her, and with my aunts, uncles, and cousins in the days before she passed.  It gave me time to reflect upon the wonderful life my Grandma lived.  She was truly an angel who did all she could to serve those around her.  If I could become half the woman she was, I would be lucky.

I took a LOT of pictures at her viewing and after the funeral.  I hope you won't mind if I share one of my favorites.

This is my Dad, saying goodbye to his angel of a Mother.  Brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.

Since we've been back, my life has been filled with soccer, Young Women Activities, and trying to catch up on chores and housework.  I don't know if I'll ever get caught up!  I haven't had time to 'create', but do have a few cards that I made a few weeks back to share with you.  Hopefully I can get around to posting at least one of them later this week.

Until then, have a great week!

'It's Your Special Day' Card

I haven't been able to get much craft time in lately, and it looks like that's not going to be changing anytime soon.  This time of year is always busy for us.  My oldest daughter is involved in our area's Recreation Volleyball League, and my other 4 kids are starting soccer.  So between clogging, the kids' sports, and Young Women activities, there's not a whole lot of extra time!!  But I love it, and wouldn't change a thing!

This card was inspired by the awesome Karen Pedersen.  Love her cards!!

And a close up shot.  The flower was made using this tutorial.  I'll definitely be making more of those!!

Have a great week!!

'Hello' & 'Thank You' Cards

There are days when the creative juices just aren't flowing.  I was having one of those days, and decided to look through the Spring/Summer 2013 Close to my Heart catalog to see if inspiration would strike.  Boy, did it ever!!

On page #37 (for those of you who have that catalog), there was the cutest card!  I loved it so much, that I dropped everything and made my own version.

Here's what I came up with:

I absolutely love this card design, and plan on making lots more cards with it!!  

Have a happy Tuesday!

'Pot of Gold' Craft

My 2 youngest kids are part of a 4-H Clover Buds group that meets once a month to do a craft.  February was my month to be in charge, and since Valentine's Day was already over, I decided to go with a St. Patrick's Day themed project.
 

The idea for this came from HERE.  The kids had fun making their 'Pot of Gold', and were most excited about the chocolate coins!    

'Happy Hellos' Card

I have a box full of scraps of paper that I can't bear to throw away.  When I sit down to make a card, I'll usually look through my scraps first to see if anything catches my eye.  Sometimes I'll find a combination that works, and sometimes I don't.  This time, it worked!  I think you'll recognize these papers from THIS CARD that I shared last week.

Hope you have a great Tuesday!