Here in the US, we are enjoying a long weekend celebrating Labor Day today. I realize we still have another three weeks of Summer and in SoCal we actually have hot weather right up til Halloween. But, Labor Day typically signifies the unofficial end of summer since school typically starts around this time. Both kids are back in school now. College started a couple weeks ago for my oldest and my baby is a High School Senior this year. I … [Read more...] about A Bit of Seaside
Annual Catalog & Idea Book
Wild Roses
That statement that you can learn something new everyday is true. I recently made a bunch of note cards for a family member to use and I used the stamp set To a Wild Rose. That got me thinking… what is a wild rose? Or is that just something they used to name the stamp set? Did you know there is actually class of roses called wild roses? Who knew? Wild roses differ from garden roses as they tend to be a tougher, low-maintenance plant adaptable to … [Read more...] about Wild Roses
It’s a Two-For-One Today
First, thank you to everyone that didn’t mind that I took a day off work. Every now and then a break is much needed. Just like I promised on Monday, I’m back today with a simple and lovely card using the Magnolia Lane Suite. Actually, I have two different versions of this same card for you today. This is the first version of this card. Our pattern paper is just so pretty that I wanted to make it the focus on this card. I originally started with … [Read more...] about It’s a Two-For-One Today
Happy Friday!
Tomorrow I’ll be back at the Just Crop Retreat in Fullerton. I’m looking forward to seeing all the happy crafters at the Retreat. It is always so inspiring to see what everyone is working on. Afterwards, I just want to go home and make things. Today, I’m sharing one of the two make & takes I’ll have at the Retreat tomorrow. This make & take uses the Follow Your Art Suite of products. This is such a fun Suite – perfect for any … [Read more...] about Happy Friday!
There’s no such thing as too many flowers
The Perennial Essence pattern paper in the Annual Catalog is some of the prettiest paper I've ever seen. The floral images look like Monet painted them. Every time I pull out the paper to use it, I seriously debate the merits of using and sharing it versus hoarding it forever. Then I just remind myself, I can always buy more! This time I'm using it and sharing it with you. This paper looks so pretty with the Purple Posy card … [Read more...] about There’s no such thing as too many flowers
Card Class Tomorrow
I've been working like crazy to get the next card class put together for the Retreat that I'll be at tomorrow. And I still have so much to do! I wanted to share a quick sneak peak of the cards we'll be making. This is a big Retreat, bigger than any I've worked in the past. Like twice the amount of people! Oh my goodness! I'm a little nervous but that's okay. I just keep reminding myself that everything will be okay. Well, I've got to get … [Read more...] about Card Class Tomorrow
July Thank You’s
It’s that time of the month again… July’s Customer Thank You cards were sent out last week. If you made a purchase online or at an event, you should have received your thank you card. If you purchased the Daisy Lane bundle from me last month, there was a little thank you gift inside your card. This is one of my favorite tasks every month - sharing a little love with my customers. This month I used the You Always Deliver stamp set to make a UPS … [Read more...] about July Thank You’s
Follow Your Heart
I can't tell you how thrilled I was to see another stamp set in the Catalog with craft supplies. The Follow Your Art Suite has just the cutest combination of craft supplies and pattern paper. I had die cut a bunch of extra pieces for the card in a box I shared on Wednesday and I still had a bunch of those mini clipboards sitting around. I knew the clipboard would be perfect for a smaller version of the card in a box. I used the same mini … [Read more...] about Follow Your Heart