WOW! 🙂 I can not believe it has been one year! On February 14th 2016, I decided to do something wild and crazy…love me! I decided to do what makes me happy and get myself back. I would often see others getting out there and doing their thing. I was a little envious. It mustContinue reading “My 1 Year!! Blogaversary”
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A New Year Crafties!
Happy 2017, World!🎉 It’s that time of the year when we all make resolutions to do something/anything positive for the new year. Then a few months into the new year, we say “Forget it. This is too much.” We’ve all done it. *Raises hand* I’m guilty of it too. I have recently read a tweetContinue reading “A New Year Crafties!”
For the Mr. & Mrs.
As wedding season came around this year, a co-worker asked if I would create a wedding card for them. Of Course!!!! So, I thought of what I usually see when it comes to wedding cards…and did something different. All I saw were doves, rings, bouquets, black/white and bells. I did, however, see something that sparkedContinue reading “For the Mr. & Mrs.”
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Hello Everyone!!! I don’t know how your weather has been. But here in Maryland–we are really feeling Spring. Can we sing together, “Rain, rain go away.” I’m a little over all of this dreary, rainy weather. Silver lining…Flowers! They can be so beautiful. All of the bright colors really bring life to everything. This weekContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”
Birthday Cards
It’s time to party!! Birthday Fun = Card Making fun. For birthday cards, I try to personalize and customize them according to the individual. I also like to try out a new style or trend. So, here are 3 birthday cards that were waiting to make an appearance: –       A Shaker card for my HusbandContinue reading “Birthday Cards”
Everyone Can Use A Break
HELLO WORLD!!!! I’m back. I know that it has been a long time since my last post. I just needed to take a break. I was exhausted and in need of a time out. With being a mom of 3, a wife and a new blogger–life was a little hectic. I wanted to make sure thatContinue reading “Everyone Can Use A Break”
Craft Outside the Box
Have you ever started thinking about your next craft project and thought, “Man. I need to go buy ___” or “I can’t do this project because I need ___.” That’s exactly where I was. I know we all wish we had an endless budget when it comes to our craft rooms and supplies. (I knowContinue reading “Craft Outside the Box”
The Paddle Challenge
Do you know someone in the Navy or Marines? If so, then you have seen one of those cool paddles. Well, I was challenged with getting one for someone that is separating from the Navy. Man are those things pricey! They range between $75 and $200. I just knew that there must be a lessContinue reading “The Paddle Challenge”
Engraving Sensation
February is now coming to a close. Is anyone else a little excited for Spring?! Unless you suffer from allergies-which sucks. Time to open up the windows and invite in new, fresh ideas. It’s a time for Easter celebrations and Spring season sports-that’s soccer for my household. (Soccer moms unite! :-)) How about engraving forContinue reading “Engraving Sensation”
Frozen Inspired Birthday Card
My oldest son was recently invited to a birthday party for one of his classmates. The little girl was turning 6. We received a Disney Frozen themed invitation. So, what better way to work on your card making skills than to make cards for your children’s classmates/friends. I mean advertising, networking and marketing has to startContinue reading “Frozen Inspired Birthday Card”
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