Hooray for Five Minute Friday, which means quick cards and a quick post today. I am still suffering from jet lag big time. I'm practically falling asleep at work about 2:00 pm and then I'm wide awake about 2:00 am. I've tried forcing myself to not take a nap when I get home for work, but I am having a tough time staying awake until 8:30 pm. Anyone have any tried and true cures for jet lag hangover? If so, send them my way! Before I get to … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Be a Friend
Bonjour!
This past Saturday, the kids and I returned from a quick trip to Paris. Yes, Paris France. For years I've been wanting to take them to Europe and it never quite worked out between the timing and the cost. And I honestly thought we weren't even going to have time to take a vacation at all this Summer between all of their activities. But we realized roughly three weeks ago that Soccer camp was ending about a week earlier than I originally … [Read more...] about Bonjour!
Happy… Monday?
Yes, I realize those two words almost never go together. But today’s card really makes me happy. I really like the bold black background. And those giant watercolor flowers are amazing! I did run into a small space issue with this card because all the die cuts and the flower are all so large. I did trim off a petal or two from the stamped flower. You really can’t tell though. If you think you aren’t very good with watercoloring, then this … [Read more...] about Happy… Monday?
Five Minute Friday – July Paper Pumpkin
July’s Paper Pumpkin kit is called Positively Picturesque. And it is just that. The warm colors, the flowers, and mountains remind me so much of summer vacations. This month’s kit is unique in the fact that there were four different cards to make rather than all the cards being the same. I kind of like the variety. Sometimes I really don’t need eight Father’s Day cards that all look the same. Unless hubby doesn’t mind getting the same card … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – July Paper Pumpkin
Tag Your It
If the teens in your life are anything like the ones I know, then the preferred gifts are gift cards or cash at the Holidays. I struggle with just giving them a gift card or cash because it seems so impersonal. But ultimately, it is what they really want. My daughter says a gift card to her favorite store is really like getting two gifts. The first gift is receiving the gift card and the second is being able to go to the store and pick out … [Read more...] about Tag Your It
It Will Be Here Before You Know It
It is the last day of July and I just wanted to take a moment to remind you about Stampin Up’s July Specials: Bonus Days and Christmas in July. Both are awesome deals. Don’t miss out on these specials. You can read the details at the bottom of this post. Did you know that Christmas is now less than five months away? It is not too early to start on those handmade gifts and cards for the Holidays. If you start now, you will have plenty of … [Read more...] about It Will Be Here Before You Know It
You’re My Favorite Pirate
Wrapping up Pirate Week here on the blog, with the perfect card for your favorite pirate. Pirates work hard pillaging and plundering, bringing home the goods to their wench. It's nice to show them a little bit of appreciation every now and then. They'd love nothing more than a barrel of supplies and a jar filled with love notes to carry them through their next high seas adventure. Today's card is relatively easy to put together. … [Read more...] about You’re My Favorite Pirate
Make A Splash
I'm back with Message In a Bottle stamp set again today. This stamp set comes with so many different things that you can put in the jar. One of my favorites is the adorable mermaid. She is so tiny and has the sweetest smile. Here she is just waiting to make a splash. I bet you're wondering how I got that beautiful sky background. It is super easy. You'll need a Marina Mist Marker, and clear block, and a sponge. Scribble your marker on the … [Read more...] about Make A Splash