#stampinup I can hardly believe that my sweet, funny, smart, adorable twins are 16 years old! Where did the time go? They're just entering 11th grade and they'll be driving soon. Our lives have never been the same since we learned I was pregnant at 42 (what?!) with twins (yikes!). God ... Read More about Happy Sweet Sixteenth–Times Two!
Gorgeous Grunge
Indigo Birthday
#stampinup The sketch at the Paper Craft Crew Challenge blog is perfect for a quick and easy birthday card. I had some Bohemian Designer Series Paper on my desk from another project I was working on (check back later this week!), so I decided that Island Indigo would be the color for the ... Read More about Indigo Birthday
Congrats, Jake!
There are several high school graduates in my life and, of course, I'm going to make each of them a card. This simple card took me. all. night. long. Well, it didn't start out simple. The first card I made turned out to be a hot mess. I hate that. I have an idea. I sit down to create and I just ... Read More about Congrats, Jake!
Coffee Parts
I'm very sad that the "Perfect Blend" stamp set is retiring. I think this set is cute and versatile and it's really inexpensive! It's a good "starter" set. But all good things must come to an end. And my empty stamp shelves just mean there's room for NEW stuff, come June 2nd!!! However, YOU CAN ... Read More about Coffee Parts
Rocky Retro Thanks
#stampinup I can't get enough of the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack! Today I tried to use one of the Island Indigo patterns, but it just wasn't working for me in this design. So, I turned it over and there were those gorgeous river rocks! Love them! I'm playing along in this week's ... Read More about Rocky Retro Thanks
Nacho Thank You
#stampinup Sometimes the simplest of designs take the longest to execute. I had an idea for this week's Nacho Average Sketch Challenge and got right to work. Only it didn't turn out like I hoped it would. I think I need some remedial instruction in the use of washi tape. But that's a story for ... Read More about Nacho Thank You