Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Happy New Year!

 It has been a while my friends!  I'm fine but it has been busy so I put crafting on hold until things sorted themselves out a bit! First let me fill you in on my mystery Halloween guest that I teased about in my last post the end of October - the one and only Michele Ferguson from I Card Everyone. She and her husband Tom made a quick stop on their way home from Maine. It is always fun to meet an on line friend "for real"! We had a great time chatting and too soon they were on their way.

The Big Guy is still struggling with health issues so we have been working to make things easier for him - lots of PT and a monster stand up recliner that Will thinks is an amusement park ride! Then before I knew it came the holiday rush. I never finished all my cards as I usually do and finally gave myself a pass - sometimes you just have to!

I have officially resigned as a regular weekly team member for Freshly Made Sketches - a very tough decision for sure but I needed to free up my schedule as much as possible. The gals on that team are wonderful and I still get to hang out on the FB page with everyone! I also am no longer an SU Demo but fortunately my friend Brian King keeps me updated and supplies me with products I "need"!

But I don't want you to think my craft room was totally ignored these past few weeks. I introduced Will to stenciling and he made a card for the Big Guy. I was amazed at how well it turned out!


Then there were 50 holiday tags to make for baskets sent to a local hospital.......



and Christmas tree tags for treat boxes Emma gave to her teachers!

                                                      



And a special thank you to so many friends who sent me wonderful hand made cards! They are all so beautiful ...... and heartwarming!  Wishing you all a wonderful 2026!




Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Halloween Week! FMS 710

 


Oh it is Halloween week which is always so much fun around here so I had to make a Halloween card! I love the trick or treating pups dressed as ghosts! It looks like they are regretting taking a short cut through the cemetery!  

Meanwhile Emma attended a pumpkin carving party.....



Both Emma and Will will be here for crafts and snacks and Trick or Treating on Halloween.  I also expect a very special guest for tea ealier that day.......can't wait to show you who will be visiting my craft room.....next time.....

In the meantime I hope you join us at Freshly Made Sketches this week.  It is my turn to host and I was thinking in threes....

Stamp Sets: The Bark Side (CCC), Sweet Spells (Scrapbook and Cards Today)


Wednesday, October 8, 2025

I Can Relate....FMS707

 


My cousin has two rescued Papillons that are two very lucky dogs!  They are adorable but have recently needed a great deal of medical care.....including a few surgeries. But I am happy to report that after a lot of TLC they are doing well.  So now that everyone is feeling better I thought she could relate to this card - definitely sums up the past few months!



Nicky and Bijou are looking just fine these days!


Judy has a fun sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Hope you join us!



Stamp Sets: Play Ball (CCC), Trips To the Vet (Riley & Co)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: SU!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Joy! FMS706

 


Sneaking in a Christmas card before I go back to Halloween cards.  I love this image for a holiday wreath as it brings back memories of getting oranges and walnuts in my Christmas stocking long ago!

Meanwhile Emma and her parents were in Maine last week making some memories at the ocean.  They love to go in the fall when the beach is usually empty. One night they headed down to the beach and another couple was there. The guy came up to my daughter and asked if she would take their picture. Then he leaned in and whispered "Please take a video - I am going to propose!" My daughter said she was more nervous than he was because she didn't want to mess it up!  

And here's the happy couple checking out the video after the bride to be said YES!




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


Stamp Set: Joyful Tidings (SU!)

Ink: Memento Black, Copics

Paper: Garden Green, Gold, Elegant Pines DSP

Pinewood Planks EF