A couple of cards...

Hi everyone! Are you looking forward to the big holiday weekend? I bet you've all got lots of BBQ plans and outdoor activities going on, right? I think my mom, my sister and I are going to go The Cheesecake Factory for lunch today and then hubby and I are going to do some yard work later on. As for tomorrow and Monday, I'm not really sure what's going on except of course for church.

Well, I'll be posting my Project 365 photos soon, but for now I have a couple of cards to share that I made last week.

One was for a friend who suddenly lost her father last weekend. So tragic and unexpected. I've always known it to be true but you truly really never know when it's your time to go (or someone else for that matter).

The other card I made was for a friend who's going through a difficult time. I just wanted to send her a little pick-me-up and let her know I'm thinking of her.



Can you tell I'm still loving my border punches? I think I've used them on every project I've made over the last few months, lol! At least I'm using something in my stash! :)

Have a great weekend!

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Thought I'd share a few cards that I'm giving to some very special mom's today! ;)

These were cards I did for my challenge at Citrus Tree Studio. The challenge is to distress! You can check it out here as well as see the other challenges for the next month here. Come and join us! We'd love to have you!

For all you mothers out there, enjoy your special day!

Citrus Tree Studio's May "County Fair" Kit is here!

Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great week!

This month was my first month designing with Citrus Tree Studio and what a fun month to come on board!

Today was reveal day for the May "County Fair" kit and it's full of Jenni Bowlin! Can't go wrong there! I really love the colors in this kit and the chip buttons are really fun! Check it out!

Here are my creations! Can you tell I'm totally diggin' my border punches, lol? :) I was so happy to make a couple of cards because I have like no card stash at all so I'm going to try and start building it up. I get a little envious of those of you who have a good stash, lol. I want that.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by! I love my bloggies! :)

Playing catch-up...

I think I'm taking a chance with this post as Blogger has been a royal pain for me today, ugh. Here goes anyway! *crossing my fingers*

Hey, did you see my new header? I made it last night and I think I like it, although I really miss my vacation photos. I might have to sneak them in somewhere else here, lol.

I'm finally getting the majority of my Project 365 photos posted after a few weeks of life being a bit different than usual, but it's all good (as my friend, Patti says). There were a few days that I didn't take photos and a few that I prefer to keep private. I feel like I'm keeping up for the most part and I'm still enjoying it so I think that's the most important thing. :)

Off we go! *Excuse the absence of day titles this time around but no worries as I have them in order in my pictures folder on my laptop. ;)

Around here, farming equipment on the roadways is a common site - even in April snow!


Beijing (our pug) had a fit and got in the trash! Bad dog! (bad me for leaving a few Easter candy wrappers in there, lol)


My mom doing her therapy exercises after shoulder surgery...


I took my camera to the cemetary when I saw the trees beginning to bloom.


The moon while sitting our front steps...


Happy birthday, Honey!


I noticed the Hawaiian Shaved Ice Shack took off their covering. It must be time for snow cones!


Went to the library to pick up a book I ordered from another library. Isn't our library gorgeous?


Picking up printer ink at Staples...


The tree in our backyard with all it's beautiful buds! Since this photo, we now have full leaves!


A trip through the Dairy Queen...


I made dinner for my parents and took it to them after my mom's surgery...


Giving Beijing a bath - not her favorite activity, lol...


I got in the car and it was a rainy day but I loved the green tree buds and the lone blossom that my wipers had cleared from my windshield...


This is what I call a swap! WOAH! I joined a share/swap (basically each participant stuffs the box full of what they haven't used in their scrappy stash, send it to the next person, they take what they want from the box and add what they're done with. It continues until it goes full circle) and we're already up to 4 (yes, FOUR!) HUGE, HEAVY, STUFFED boxes!


One of the entrances into the town I live. Love how beautiful the trees look!


Ahh, it's time to dangle that arm and soak up some sun!


*Whew* I'm glad to get that caught up. I was starting to feel really behind.

Enjoy your Friday!

Earth Day, Layout & Card...

Happy Earth Day everyone! I'm not a big environmentalist or anything but it seems like that's all I've heard about today. ;) I do my part in regards to recycling, putting trash where it belongs (it REALLY bugs me when people just throw their trash wherever it lands, UGH!), keeping the lights off when they're not needed, running my dishwasher in the evening and things like that not to mention a general respect for nature. Have you seen Google's Earth Day image this year? I love it! The blues and greens, sea life, water and trees! I just wanna take a swim in it! ;)



I have a couple things to share that I created a couple weeks ago. Some of you may have already seen them here or there, but for those who haven't, here they are. First up is a layout for my *Ad/Art Inspired Challenge over at Citrus Tree Studio. I found the following advertisement and loved it's randomness as well as the clouds, rainbow and birds! I felt inspired right when I saw it! *Come on over and join in the challenges! We'd love to have you!



My inspired layout: I used photos of my sister jumping in my in-laws pool almost 4 years ago, but they reminded me how ready I am for summer!



I also made a card from my sister and I that we set up on my mom's kitchen island with a bunch of tulips for when she got home from surgery a couple weeks ago. :)

Hope you're all having a wonderful Wednesday wherever you are! It's turned into a beautiful, sunny day here even though it's a bit chilly. Looking forward to 70's and 80's starting tomorrow and into the weekend! Thanks for coming by!

Citrus Tree Studio!

I've been meaning to post this for a couple weeks but life has just been a bit different than usual lately.

I've wanted to share that I am so stoked to have been asked to join the Citrus Tree Studio design team as a full-time designer! I happily accepted and am looking forward to the next several months with Cindee and the rest of the team!

I had taken some time off from designing/design teams and the break was good but I was really starting to miss creating and it couldn't have come at a better time!

If you've not visited the site or seen the kits, feel free to drop by and take a look around! Cindee puts together FUN kits (see the April kit here!) and the message board is so friendly and welcoming! We'd ♥ to have you!

Thanks for sharing in my excitement! :)

Easter/Project 365 Photos

Good morning everyone and Happy Easter weekend to you! The sun is screaming here and it looks like tomorrow is going to be beautiful too! So happy for that! :)

It's going to be a quick post as hubby and I have several hundred eggs to stuff. Yeah, I said a several hundred, lol. It's a tradition that hubby started with his nieces and nephews many, many years ago and we've carried it on together. :)

So, I'm a week behind in posting my Project 365 photos so thought I'd get them up before I post this week's photos tomorrow, lol!

SUNDAY - My open bible


MONDAY - Isn't this photo so trashy looking? I took this photo when hubby and I went to drop off my car at the shop and way in the back was all this trash and this funky car! LOL! I assure you we know the mechanic and he's nice as pie. :)


TUESDAY - I made a big batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies as a thank you to said mechanic


WEDNESDAY - I installed my new Photoshop Elements 7.0! YAY - and upgrade from Photoshop Elements 4.0! By the way, PSE 7 is a steal @ Costco for $49!


THURSDAY - We grilled Spicy Chicken Sausages and sat outside to eat. It was so nice out!


FRIDAY - Hubby and I went and looked at lighting at Home Depot. I'm looking for a new light for my kitchen.


SATURDAY - We went to a local park since it was such a beautiful day. The trees are looking so lovely! Come on Spring!


Wishing you all a wonderful Easter blessings!

I'll be back soon and will share a fun little tidbit that I'm very excited about! I just want to give it it's own post. ;)

Thanks for all your sweet comments and for your visit! I just LOVE and appreciate it! :)

Project 365 Photos 3/22 - 3/29 & Sympathy card

Good evening everyone! I have my photos from last week for my Project 365 to share but first a card. I made this for a challenge over at SBO hosted by my friend, Celeste. It's inspired by this Becky Fleck sketch. :)





Isn't that Fiskars Sun Circle border punch so cool? I've had it in my stash for some time and decided to dig it out and try it! I really like it!
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Alright, on to the photos!

SUNDAY - No photo! It seems like this is becoming a habit on Sundays!

MONDAY - It was a good mail day! SCRAP FUNSIES!!


TUESDAY - I met my sister-in-law for lunch and we both had Cobb Salads. :)


WEDNESDAY - When I get home from the grocery store, I "process" all my veggies, herbs and meat. I scrub/wash all my veggies, dry them and put them in the crisper. I rinse my herbs (parsley and cilantro this week) and spin them in my salad spinner, then wrap them in paper towels and store them in Ziploc bags in the crisper. I also divide and wrap bigger quantities of meat for the freezer. It's a time saver!


THURSDAY - Uh oh...another no photo day! LOL!

FRIDAY - My mom and I took a trip a to Sam's and came across this FABULOUS patio/pool furniture! Look at that double lounger! I just LOVED it!!


SATURDAY - A stop by McDonald's for a scrumptious Iced Coffee! This particular McDonald's in our town has 2 drive-thru's. Have you seen them? Kind of cool. :) I always wonder how they keep the orders straight because it gets busy and all the cars get out of line it seems! LOL!


So, there you go. Another week in photos! Before you know it, we'll be half way through the year! Time just flies so fast!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping! :)