I know we are still about a month away from Spring, but I'm ready to say good-bye to Winter. We've had more rain this year than I can remember in the last decade. One good thing to come from all the rain is the beautiful green hills everywhere. And my plants are getting plenty of watering without me having to do it. Even though it's technically not Spring yet, I'm getting the house ready. I found these mini grapevine garlands at the … [Read more...] about Is It Spring Yet?
Class To Go – Succulent Canvas
The past couple weeks I have been sharing some amazing projects that I've made with the Succulent dies from Stampin Up. They really are amazing. And the more layers you add, the more the plants come alive. Unfortunately, that also means a project that's not quick and simple. I finally came up with a project that you too can make at home. And, I've got it all packed up and ready to ship to you. Here is my first Class To Go: Succulent … [Read more...] about Class To Go – Succulent Canvas
Sealed With Love Treats
We are still counting down to Valentine's Day next week. Today's project is a cute treat bag made with the Sending Love Glassine Sheets. I love our Mini Treat Bag die because it allows me to make treat bags out of any of our papers. And when I purchase the Glassine Sheets, I thought they'd make great treat bags. The project turned out cute, but a word of warning, these sheets are super thin. It takes a very gentle touch when die-cutting … [Read more...] about Sealed With Love Treats
Did You Know Valentine’s Is Next Week?
We are at six days and rapidly counting down. Are you ready with your Valentine's treats and cards? If not, I do have a couple more ideas to share with you this week for your Valentine's gift giving. The Love Notes Framelits set has this cute heart border die. I sometimes struggle with these borders because I'm not sure where to put the border. I'm either too far to the left or too far to the right and I think it looks not quite … [Read more...] about Did You Know Valentine’s Is Next Week?
Paper Pumpkin Storage
Recently, someone asked me how I store my Paper Pumpkin subscription. What do I do with all the pieces? First of all, I really do make an effort to get my kits assembled as quickly as possibly. If it's cards, I file the completed cards in my card organizer by type. This is has been so handy when I need a last minute card. If it's a home decor piece, I make it and put it out right away so we can enjoy it for the season. Gift boxes and treat … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Storage
Teenagers!
That one word says it all. If you’re a parent of a teen or teens, you know exactly what I’m talking about. You constantly vacillate between “I can’t wait for them to move out” and “I can’t believe they are going to move out”. Yesterday, our oldest turned 17, which means the "move out" could be right around the corner for us.We still have another year and half of high school and we’ll see where he ends up for college. I worry … [Read more...] about Teenagers!
Paper Pumpkin is…
Almost as good as Christmas! You know that special package is going to arrive in the mail. You stalk your mailbox for days on end just waiting for it to show up. And it finally arrives. And just like any other gift, you have no idea what is inside until you open it up! Just like a Christmas present. When that orange box shows up in the mailbox, some serious decision-making happens. Do I tear into the box on the porch before I even go … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin is…
Monday Already?
One of the things I love about Southern California is our weather. It's 70' and sunny almost all the time, except in Winter when it's 60' and sunny. Except for the past couple weeks! It's been 50' and rainy for days on end. We have had more rain the last couple weeks than we have had in the past several years combined. I know this is nothing compared to what other States get for Winter. And that 50' in some states is still shorts and … [Read more...] about Monday Already?