So did you think the New Year has already begun? Not for those who follow the Lunar Calendar! The Lunar New Year (Chinese/Vietnamese New Year) is next week. It’s a 3 day celebration with lots of festivities – one of which includes these lucky red envelopes. We put money in them and pass them out … More 2016 Year of the Monkey Lucky Red Envelopes
Hello again! I thought I would make a quick card to stay up to date with LiveLoveCards‘s monthly challenges. I do one every month but am way behind this month. I think I had a hard time deciding what to do because there were so many options this month. I chose this one because I’ve … More Doodle Buds
Happy Birthday to my youngest, Liam! He’s 3 today! He wont be the youngest for much longer! Here’s a picture I posted on Instagram and Facebook this morning: Instead of making him a card he won’t enjoy or remember, I’ve spent the couple of nights working on Valentine’s Day cards for my older boys to … More 2016 Classroom Valentine’s Day Cards
Hi there, Everyone! I don’t know where the time is going these days – with my husband working nights, I’m confused about whether I’m busier with the kids or if I have more time because my husband isn’t home (when he is, we’re just always together doing stuff regardless of whatever it is). I feel … More November 2015 Monthly Hero
Hello there! I got a few new Stampin’ Up! products from the Occasion’s catalog (Stampin’ Up!’s spring catalog) and wanted to use this new set called Number of Years to make a birthday card for my sister-in-law. I love the stamps that come with this set – but the numbers are awesome. I just saw … More Number of Years
Hi, Everyone! I finally made a card. I’ve been making tons of excuses lately but mostly, it’s because I don’t want to make the time and because I feel discouraged and am selling myself short. People can be really mean on YouTube (and everywhere else). I’ve been buying a lot of cute stuff and I … More Adorable Elephant Shaker Card
I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t been too impressed with the Paper Pumpkin Kits lately. In fact, this is the first one I haven’t sold in months – and I’ve also decided it’s my last. I’ve had lots of shipping issues with just the Paper Pumpkin Kit and have been turning around … More Stampin’ Up!’s December 2015 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Hi Everyone! I’ve been slacking on crafting lately. I took a few days off work to get some appointments taken care of and to get our cars registered and I feel like I’m more busy as a “stay at home mom”than as a full time worker! Sheesh! I did cram a lot into 3 days … More Mondo Magnolia Thanks
I have coworker named Winny who loves bunnies. I’m only guessing her obsession with them since I’m only told this – I work from home so it’s difficult to know what some people in the office are really like, especially when they live on the West Coast and I’m in the Midwest. Some relationships are … More Somebunny
Hi all! Finally – a NEW card! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I had that week off work and it seemed to fly by with all the preparations for the holiday! I was hoping to get some crafting done and I really didn’t do everything I wanted to do. I spent one day … More Ready, Set, Snow
Take 2: Ever spend forever typing up a post or type an essay (oh high school days!) and it wipes out on you for no apparent reason? Yeah…I didn’t think that happens anymore but it did. SIGH So November came and went and here we are approaching Christmas already. Where has the year gone?!?! I’ll … More DIY Fabric Advent Calendar
I feel bad for missing week 3 – but I just couldn’t get my kids involved last week for the challenge. This week’s theme is sharing handmade kindness with strangers. Simple notes or cards are the simplest things to give to strangers – so I made three quick holiday cards to put on strangers’ windshields … More Share Handmade Kindness Week 4
Happy Thanksgiving week, Everyone! I always try to get my holiday cards out every year before Thanksgiving. Each year, I try to send a photo in some way. Since I only started crafting last fall, this is my second year making my own holiday cards. Last year, I inserted a photo with the card. This … More My 2015 Holiday Card
Hi Everyone!!! I’ve had news that I’ve been dying to share but I’ve been waiting for this because I wanted to know all the details! I found out just a week before moving back to KC that I was pregnant. This was in July!!! So we kept it a secret and moved back while struggling … More Double Slider Card – A Personal Message Revealed
Hi Everyone! It’s week 2 of Jennifer McGuire’s Share Handmade Kindness Challenge. If you’re not familiar, visit her blog by clicking on the following image: The first’s week’s challenge was a handmade item made for a family for friend. I made a card for my husband and you can view that card here. This week’s … More Share Handmade Kindness Week 2 – Community
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