Living life in COLOR

These two characters bring so much color to my life!!! These are the reasons I have not been around too much this summer. I have so enjoyed having them home But today.... They are back in school and I am getting back on schedule!

I am headed out of town for work and will be back next week. I have been creating but cannot share too much...YET!

A wee bit Vintage

Card removed for Publication in the June issue Of Crafts N things.

Have a great Week.

MIA

So Yes I have been MIA. I admit it. This summer has been crazy. So I am back, Many projects to complete... assignments to start... It is time for some creative juices to flow.

Today on the CPS blog we are being sponsored by Inque Boutique...

Supplies: 

Inque Boutique Stamps-Birdie & French Fancy

October Afternoon Weathervane Pattern Papers

Ranger- walnut stain Distress ink

Bag O Buttons-Foof-fa-la

Clear acrylic- Source Unkown

Paper Shapers Punch

Petite Brown rope

Don't be afraid to layer stamps and stamp onto pattern paper.

Thanks again for your patience... I'll be back soon. I promise!

Been Away

I have been away on Vacation relaxing with my family this past week. Gone through Sunday. Hope Everyone is having a great summer... I'll be back soon to check in with a few new and FUN projects!

True Friends

So lucky...

Things have been a bit rough lately, most recently I had  some things going on that required me to be in the hospital. All is well now and I am on the mend but during time of being down you learn who your friends are. Those that really care... Sometimes you are surprised by what you learn...

This past week two dear friends sent this bouquet to me, and it meant than my friends will ever know. The petals of the rose represent the many layers the friendships have taken on over the years and how I could never give them up. Thanks so much  you guys; for everything. 

This CPS card this week fits how I feel perfectly.

Supplies:

October Afternoon Pattern papers

(Rubbernecker Stamps-Thank you)

Making Memories Itty Bitty Alpha

May Arts Twine

New, old and everything CPS...

I am so very privileged to be a part of the CPS group of talented ladies...

Below is 4 cards using for most recent sketches...

Thank you to our sponsors ( shown below ) Rubber Necker Stamps, Just Right Stamps, Kitchen Sink Stamps!

All 4 have a different feel...I think. Still trying to figure out my style and how to describe it.. I am not sure if I am any one one way...I love CHANGE.

So if any of the below cards inspire you... Check out the CPS blog. The talent there will blow your mind away!

Talking about talented ladies... GO check out the Pursuit of Craftyness blog. This is a group of amazing women who continue to inspire with all types of Craftyness! 

This week My post is about creating a unique one of a kind pendant. So go check it out :)

Mom and the boys are....Growing up

As the boys are growing I am growing too. DH got this for me. My minivan was on it's last leg and we needed something else we had looked for a long time. The right deal the right time never came... Until this one. Timing was right. It is everything I could ask for and so much more...

She is gently used... Oh so pretty and peppy too.

Here are 2 pics of the boys... Man are they growing. Scary how much.

I still find it funny how hard it is for them to smile with braces... J does not know Really what to do with himself in front of the camera lately... I keep encouraging him to just relax... He is so darn cute and sweet... How did one mom get so lucky?

N on the other hand... When He relaxes, well, watch out! Those eyes...Whew. 

His heart is as bright as his eyes... So very, very fortunate!

I think I may be in trouble with these two.