Happy Spring!

...At least I have to be hopeful - it keeps hopping in and out here.

I had a fun weekend. I went with my daughter in law and her sister to Scrapbook USA in SLC. We've been making a habit of this for a while now, and it's always a fun get-away.
I held the purse strings pretty tight this time, but I did find a few irresistable bargains. As you know, a bargain isn't a bargain unless you actually use the stuff, so I felt duty bound to make something this week...

I found a charming 6x6 pad from SEI, and thought that the papers would make lovely cards for weddings (or mother's day.) Giving it a try here;


Speaking of being absentee for a while... It's been so long since I've made a scrapbook page! I finally did one of my daughter's senior picture, and hubby was so impressed that I had actually done something, that he framed it and hung it on the wall! LOL (Nothing fancy, I know.)


...And while I'm posting pictures - this is just one of those crazy odd things that happen randomly once in a while. Look closely at this towel - can you see anything hidden there?

While I was gathering the laundry, I bent down to pick it up and was stunned to see the image of a girl praying there. So crazy I had to capture it. (Yes, I DO need a life!) ...Just greatful to see me doing some chores, I guess.

LOL, thanks for looking!
Later!
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Another Day, Another Project

My oldest grand daughter had a birthday this week, so granny's been busy creating a card just for her.
It's always so much fun creating for my girls, because they get so excited to have a hand made card (it warms granny's heart.)
Arilie is 8 this year - which is a very important birthday around here - she's getting so grown up these days - we've had that "talk" already; "grandma, please don't buy me any more puffy dresses..." *Sigh* ...a sure sign that the baby days are over...
Anyway, I made this card with some Cosmo "Boyfriend" papers, with the help of one of Lucy's fabulous sketches.

It's Friday, Have a great weekend!
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Hello?

Guess what? I'm still alive... Just being a busy grandma.
I did actually do the Valentine thing, believe it or not - I just never got around to posting them.

Pretty far after the fact, but here they are:


I have more photos, but every time I try to upload them, my computer crashes...

I Am SO Doing This!

I went digging for my Valentine papers yesterday, and spent hours online trying to find ideas for cards for my family, without much luck at all...
This morning, I turned on Good Things Utah while I was puttering around, and lo and behold, they had some of the cutest Valentine ideas!

This is a little treat bag - the patterned paper cut-outs are glued to the front and back of a little paper bag - darling!
(Photo from apage4allseasons blog)



Simple and inexpensive - and I have both of those punches!

Be sure to check out the blog - there are some other fun treat ideas there too!

...And by the way - Happy Groundhog Day!
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This One's For the Girls...

I thought about skipping Valentines this year... For about 2 seconds.
How can I not do something to show my Love for all the Great people in my life?

...Especially my cute little grand-girlies!
They love it when Grandma makes cards for them, and they've already requested one with these roses on.

So, I went right to the new goodies I got in my mail-box last week and went to work...
Getting started early, because - well, you know how I am...

Basic Grey's Sugar Rush papers, Melissa Frances chipboard hearts, Prima mini rose buds.

Sketch World

Lucy's January sketches have been posted, so it's time to share mine here:


This month's sponsor was The Cutting Cafe, and the cute Bingo download was courtesy of them.

Paper is Basic Grey (I reversed the BG doily and used the white side.)

There's a new design team in place at My Sketch World now, so this will be my last sketch for a while.
Lucy has been so great to work with, and I have appreciated the opportunity that she's given me over the years. It's always good to have some fresh blood - and I'm sure great things will be happening there!

Thanks Chica, you're the best!
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Doing a holiday rewind - a Holiday Rewind CROP that is...



Come on over to My Sketch World and play!
Here's my sample for my card challenge - (use an altered photo from your holiday hearth or mantle.)