No, it’s not my wedding anniversary. I just needed to let him know how I feel. Having a child with a serious illness puts strain on a relationship like nothing else does. Tensions are high. It’s easy to fall into traps: “This is your fault.” “If you would’ve done “X” differently […]
Tag: rubber stamping
Another Antique Baby Portrait Card
Look at this sweet face! This antique baby portrait was in such good condition. And I have a friend expecting a baby girl this month so… I brought her home with me. The Antique Mall is becoming one of my favorite places these days. I layered the portrait with some pink stained cheese-cloth, decorative […]
Antique Baby Portrait Card
When I go to antique stores I look for old photos. I love to find baby portraits in good condition. I love the old-fashioned dresses they wore (the girls and the boys!) and their sweet expressions. I always wonder how something that was so precious to someone at one time wound up for sale in an antique […]
Valentine’s Day Photos
Those last three make me hungry! 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope you all have a super *sweet* day with those you love.♥
Cards with Cupids
Here are 3 cards I made with the cupid from the Tim Holz set called “Love Struck“. I’ll show you a special card I made for my oldest daughter next!
Baby Food Jar Valentine’s
I have so many baby food jars around here! I decided to re-use them for Valentine’s Day. After running them through the ‘sanitize” cycle of the dishwasher, they can be filled to the brim with tiny treats. I wrapped strips of cardstock around the entire jar, topped them with color-coordinating flowers, and […]
Cupid’s Quiver
I cut a quiver pattern from grungepaper and covered it with decorative rose paper. Next, I made a shoulder strap using some old lace and fixed it in place with jewel brads. Then I added some stamped images, (Tim Holz/Close To My Heart), prismaglitter, and a vintage button. For the arrows: cherry-flavored heart […]
Decorated Elephant ATCs
I usually draw out my ideas for ATCs in my sketchbook before I start on the actual cards. For the “Decorated Elephants” swap I liked the idea of looking down on the top of elephant’s head, or looking at the head from the side. And then I thought, “Hmmm.. I wonder what an elephant would […]
Elmer Gets A Makeover
To my old faithful Elmer’s glue: You’ve been such a great adhesive over the years. There’s no telling how many projects you’ve held together for me. You’ve stuck around for years and I’m continually amazed at your versatility. However, as much as I rely on you week after week, the truth is, you haven’t aged […]