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

Easter Flowers....FMS681

 

Wow it is so good to be back!  It has been wild three weeks at our house! The flu bug came to call and flattened the Big Guy which is no easy task.  (yes he had the flu shot)  An ambulance ride to the ER was involved as were several doctor visits and lots of medicine.  A secondary bronchial infection followed which required more medicine......and more hours in the recliner.  I think he is back on track and he actually ran a couple of errands this week but he still has no voice, no strength and naps all afternoon. But every day he is a bit better. My neighbors and family have been wonderful - food and sweet treats were literally left on my doorstep almost daily!

And I finally got back into my craft room yesterday. I kept my card simple relying on pretty paper and a cute bunny to help me out! Since it is Easter time I used an egg shape to frame my bunny instead of a pocket shape in my design.

Have fun with Amy's sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Stamp Set: Hop Into Spring (Newton's Nook)

Paper: Wildflower Birthday, Pastel Ombre Glitter

Ink: Copics