Screamin' Demons....FMS685

 

Roller coasters are not my thing but my kids and grandkids love them.  I hold the bags while they all board the Screamin' Demon or whatever a particular monstrosity is called! So this adorable set is perfect for "Emma's Stash Box" when she rummages in my craft room for birthday cards for her friends.

Meanwhile I entertained myself last week with axe throwing.  I have never thrown an axe in my life but I have now!  I was invited to a library staff gathering recently at The Hatchet House and had a great time.  And you thought librarians were just stuffy old ladies right?  After some instruction we were on our own.....it was great fun!

My very first throw that stuck.....

My very best throw.....

I am hosting this week at Freshly Made Sketches - sure hope you like my sketch and throw down with us!

Stamp Set: Coaster Critters (Lawn Fawn)

Ink: Memento, Copics

Paper: Azure Afternoon, Wildflower Birthday DSP

Simple Bouquet....FMS684

 

I love the look of the flowers printed on the vellum strip of paper so I had to use a piece of it in my floral design today.  This card came together quickly thanks to Jen's great sketch and all of that sweet paper!  We finally have some green shoots peeking out along the edge of our yard and a robin's nest in one of our bushes but no flowers yet....soon I hope! We have been busy doing spring cleanup and preparing for house painters who will arrive tomorrow.  I love my gray/blue house and want the exact same color. The painter assures me it will be a perfect match - cross your fingers!

Hope you join us at Freshly Made Sketches!

Stamp Sets: Notes of Nature (SU), Sweet Sentiments (GinaK)

Paper: Floral and Gingham Vellum, Floral Delight DSP,Lemon Lolly, Pecan Pie, Old Olive

Ink: Memento Black, Lemon Lolly

Happy Retirement! FMS683

 

A quick and easy card today thanks to that great DSP backdrop!  This card is headed to a friend who recently retired.  Retirement isn't all tropical islands and sunshine but it sure is nice to be able to kick back and relax when you want to!

My favorite part of retirement is not having that alarm go off at 6 AM every morning! 

A sweet sketch from Jen Timko this week at Freshly Made Sketches! Hope you join us!

Stamps Sets: Fun Begins (FSJ), Loads of Happy (Avery Elle)

Paper: Thougthful Journey DSP

Ink: Memento Black

Welcome Friends....FMS682

 

We are inching toward spring and better health these days in the Callahan world.  It feels good to be spending a bit more time in my craft room as well.  Not a flower in sight outside though so I decided to put one on my card to welcome two new team members on our Freshly Made Sketches team.  Verena Shapiro and Michele Ferguson are two very talented ladies and I know you will enjoy their creations - if you are not already a fan of their work!

Judy has a delightful sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Have fun with it!

Dies: Blended Blooms (C&9th)

Paper: Everyday Happiness DSP, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Gray Granite, Lemon Lolly, Wild Wheat