2024-02-21 22:38
Have you ever experienced this?I have made or shopped for the perfect gift..I prepare to gift wrap my carefully selected gift and my thoughts go to the typical question. Do I have the right… Read More
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2024-01-02 07:49
Embracing a year of POSSIBILITIES...just thinking about this topic causes my spirits to rise in expectation and my heart to race! Were your plans to bring in this new year simple or per… Read More
2023-11-15 06:41
Sometimes I am looking for just the right package to share those lovely items I've just created... Nothing seems just right, Arg!! I was so excited to come across a website to help me with t… Read More
2023-10-06 06:00
Card idea cased from Victoria Calvin Read More
2023-08-09 06:12
Working with Dollar Tree Vinyls successfully can be tricky. Early on,learning how to use the Cricut with different materials a great tip or hack was remember to test cut the material. This a… Read More
2023-08-07 15:27
This morning as I was going about my morning routines I thought about my sweet friend MD and the cards she brought me. It has become a bit of a ritual that my tribe of friends wh… Read More
2023-06-03 14:57
I adore papercraft projects. They bring back memories of my Nana. At Easter, Nana created handmade paper crafted Easter baskets for us with the most beautiful easter eggs. She instilled… Read More
2023-04-17 13:00
Today as I was beginning my day, refreshing my creativity and focusing on recreating my desired outcomes in life it led to a future event I really wanted to incorporate into my life more. It… Read More
2023-04-10 22:51
NEW IDEAS are being shared as the art & craft industryleaders are in the midst of an amazing informative fun show for the industry, Creativation. I love watching the early peek… Read More
2023-01-02 07:47
ONE WORD CHALLENGE for 2023Years I ago I made a decision to stop making New Year's resolutions and started picking One Word for the upcoming year. No resolutions... just One Word that g… Read More
2022-12-29 22:33
Plans for New Year's Eve are under way and our reservation for dinner has been set. We're heading to a new to us restaurant, Kimi's Chop and Oyster House, and we're really looking forwa… Read More
2022-12-27 21:39
And so this is Christmas... as John Lennon sings. Yes this is nearly Christmas and I am busy making Christmas cards, preparing for a visit to celebrate my granddaughters 5th birthday and try… Read More
2022-12-27 20:15
I am getting back to daily life after our typically well traveled Christmas. For us it means all the weeks leading up to Christmas we try to squeeze as much work, friend time, local family e… Read More
2022-05-07 12:30
Today, the first Saturday in May is all about Scrapbook Day... so I'll share a page I created to document special moments in our life...My sweetheart and I are all about enjoying life'… Read More
2022-04-02 21:50
Are you in need of some joy in your life? Has this covid crisis and this time of separation left you isolated and feeling very alone? So many of us are experiencing this. We are just be… Read More
2022-03-28 16:43
Finally, finally, finally... dear friends we had the opportunity to have a girls night over! Do you long for those special moments to gather with friends of the heart...that deep need for so… Read More
2022-01-27 16:59
Today I started out thinking about my new project that came from my sister Kathi. Perhaps you've heard of it, Amish Friendship Bread. Today it is time to feed the starter some flour, m… Read More
2022-01-20 18:54
The QR Code has been used in so many ways. QR stands for "Quick Response.While they may look simple, QR codes are capable of storing lots of data. But no matter how much they contain, w… Read More
2021-11-24 17:11
Last night I found myself saying it aloud to our business team... "39 days until the New Year. " Wow this year has been a lot of things. I began it with hope; my dreams, desire, intenti… Read More
2021-11-17 01:21
Yesterday we celebrated my sweet husband's birthday. Reflecting on life took my thoughts down many paths. Celebrating his 69th revolution around this planet, we together have experienced so… Read More
2021-03-03 07:42
When Cricut first came out I just had to play with this new amazing tool! I purchased the original machine. My friend Vivian hosted a scrapbook retreat in Arizona...what a perfect time… Read More
2021-01-19 21:22
For some, the simple act of opening a cake mix and making a "homemade" cake is creative, stimulating, exciting and downright enjoyable, but for me that is not my cup of tea. D… Read More
2020-12-31 08:30
In 2011 I posted a list of My 2011 Crafting Resolutions. It's almost 2021 and I wonder, "Should MAKERS even Make Resolutions for 2021? Hmmmm... Well one thing has not changed throu… Read More
2020-12-29 18:24
Wow this year has been a crazy one, huh?Although I hate to say goodbye to Christmas I will not be sad to see this year close. Please COVID go AWAY!I want to not be concerned to travel, to ga… Read More
2020-10-13 21:00
A few weeks ago I secured my very first SCOBY. Yes...I am a Kombucha virgin . I know, I know it has been a hot topic for a very long time, but gee it took me 25 years of my life to… Read More
2020-09-15 18:04
Just last week when the world was reflecting on the somber events of 911 another form of remembrance happens in our family. My sister Colli was born on September 11 and we sisters… Read More
2020-06-04 01:46
In this time of "social distancing" when so many are learning to adapt, what have you been doing in life? Do you find yourself quite comfortable being home more? For those who view… Read More
2020-06-03 21:44
2020 is proving to be a memorable year. My ONE WORD this year was chosen to be "RESILIENT". As the year has unfolded I've found so many reasons to be and become more resilient. re… Read More
2020-02-08 19:14
What's all this QR Code Stuff?? We live in an amazing digital age that is changing at the speed off light OR perhaps faster with microchips, 3-D printers, QR and BAR codes...A long whil… Read More
2020-02-06 01:18
Are you a CREATIVE Junky? I am...I feel as though I never get enough and that includes the great new toys being introduced yearly! CREATIVATION 2020 happened in January and because of… Read More
2020-02-05 22:18
Wow! Can you believe we are 2 months+ in to this brand NEW YEAR and a new decade!! Has your world been crazy? Mine has, and it has taken me to new and different paths and brand ways of… Read More
2019-11-21 23:01
I'm in the middle of my creative bliss, supplies all strewn about. craft room turned upside down as I look for just the right die to trim out a sentiment... WHAT? I was so sure the one… Read More
2019-02-03 02:06
Hanging out with my grandkids is a most delightful time!Every time we go to visit our grandchildren the time with them is super special. I really never knew having grandchildren was going to… Read More
2018-05-19 18:22
The title says it all... getting my craft space tidied up HAS been a huge challenge! I have started on this endeavor repeatedly with the aim of a CLEAR craft space and a fairly organiz… Read More
2018-01-22 22:56
Do you have an Obsession or Addiction? I've heard friends talk about their chocolate obsession... others say they have a favorite Latte addiction... Others are into being a Gym Rat so m… Read More
2018-01-11 09:30
How can you and I tell when it’s time to finally get our selves organized and our craft world reorganized? Oh the signs are quite clear once we begin to pay attention...Often, I… Read More
2017-04-05 09:09
April is such a lively month, full of funny days, classic foods, parties, time to Fool someone,eat some classic food like peanut butter and jelly, partying with the whole wide world, spend t… Read More
2017-03-14 13:30
Do you love Blogging? Since I was first introduced to the worldwide web one of my favorite things has been learning and sharing. It may have been about my creative interests or business… Read More
2017-01-02 08:14
Today we are stepping into a brand new year. For some it is viewed as just another day and for others it is just another New Year and for still others it is THAT day or more directly Ne… Read More
2016-12-27 07:23
My Day After ChristmasDo you enjoy the day after Christmas? I do. What do you enjoy doing?Even though I am unusually exhausted from all the previous shopping, my mind is busy thinking a… Read More
2016-10-12 16:30
It's funny how the mind can can head down a rabbit trail. My good friend often said this about herself when she started on one topic and it wove here and there finally came to rest at… Read More
2016-09-14 13:30
Just 108 days to go... Just 108 days left before 2016 is just a memory.And since you and I know many of those days will inevitably be swallowed up by busy seasons like Fall Break, planning t… Read More
2016-08-09 03:05
Preserving season is in full swing in my little area of the world! I’m in need of taking a brief break from it myself WHEW!!Last month we were overjoyed to discover the cher… Read More
2016-04-13 15:30
It was our first visit since the birth of little brother Leo Alexander so we were catching up, celebrating birthday parties (Luke's 6th on March 23rd had just passed and Fiona's 10th April 4… Read More
2016-01-03 07:30
A few years ago I was introduced to the idea of instead of working at accomplishing a list of goals in the New Year, focusing on One Word. As the New Year approaches my thoughts of the… Read More
2015-12-23 08:41
Christmas, What It Means To MeToday is just two days from our traditional Christmas celebration here in the USA... There has been a lot of activity here at my home. Typically we would be get… Read More
2015-08-07 02:53
Today as I visited Facebook I experienced a bittersweet moment...I was reminded on my calendar that our dear friend Maureen is celebrating her birthday. She is celebrating this birthday, her… Read More
2015-01-10 16:00
In previous posts I shared about the idea of using just ONE WORD as the focus for my New Year. Resolutions often just lead to another year of disappointment with o… Read More
2015-01-07 08:39
CASE what? Doesn't it sound like a person could be up to some trouble, LOL? I had to do some digging through some of my favorite sites FAQ's to to find a few of these. Are you asking wh… Read More
2015-01-07 02:14
Back in 2010 I heard the author Kevin Hall speak. He shared his personal story and how it led him to write his new book, "Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words". I… Read More
2015-01-02 04:01
Ushering in the New Year this year is much quieter than in past years. I am staying home and keeping warm (it is 10º tonight). My sweetie and I are watching a few movies and taking time… Read More
2014-11-13 16:30
Autumn kinda snuck up on me this year. It seemed we went from the warm summer days to suddenly it's Fall...oh so quickly. Maybe it is because there were travel days that took us to othe… Read More
2014-11-12 00:23
Just looked at the calender and had an OMG moment...Did you know??? It is only 17 days until Thanksgiving? I'm so excited! This year my son Nathaniel and his children are planning to co… Read More
2014-11-09 16:30
This is the final post of my multi-part article where I been sharing tips and tidbits concerning stockpiled scrapbooking supplies. I really learned a lot from a very wis… Read More
2014-11-06 16:30
Today as we continue to reveal details in this multi-part article about stockpiled scrapbooking supplies I hope you'll find these facts an figures helpful and perhaps even inspiring. What or… Read More
2014-11-04 16:30
Have you been following this multi-part series as I reveal the details I learned from a very wise crafter who did some amazing mathematical calculating to determine a time and… Read More
2014-11-02 16:30
Recently I began a multi-part article where I shared some Tips and tidbits about Stockpiled Scrapbooking Supplies. We've all seen our girlfriends craft space and slowly shook our heads think… Read More
2014-10-31 20:41
Today begins a multi-part article where I will share some tips and tidbits about stockpiled scrapbooking supplies. What made me think about my stockpiles of supplies originally was that… Read More
2014-08-05 21:06
I have crafted since the dawn of time, (well since the dawn of my time anyway) and I am surprised that even after 50+ years of creating crafts I still stumble upon new descriptives! Di… Read More
2014-07-03 19:57
Rainbow LoomsIt is a craze that has swept the world and especially the world of my grandchildren, grand nephews and grandnieces.They have fallen in love with these crazy colorful rubber… Read More
2014-06-09 19:44
Hi Friends! It's been way too long since my last posting,our summer is nearly here. We've had lots of celebrating going on which for a crafter means cards, projects and ideas galore. I've ce… Read More
2014-01-18 15:30
My "Thankful For" posts started back in November did not unfold like I had hoped, in fact my time set aside for blogging totally disappeared. Why do we think of being thankful as a "November… Read More
2014-01-17 08:48
The simple things in life bring so much joy...hanging out with two of our grandchildren on New Years Eve...creating, laughing, child's play...yes the simple things :) The ART of Beginning! I… Read More
2013-11-05 02:39
What Are You Thankful For?In late 2011 a friend was talking about the fun mail art envelopes she had been creating for a swap partner and it was then I learned about Swap-bot… Read More
2013-10-21 22:16
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1I know...it's a bit early to start talking about Thanksgiving...Or is it?Thanksgiving... How do we cr… Read More
2013-10-02 17:15
I swap with Swap-bot! I am so-ooo excited...I am hosting my very first Swap-bot swap! At Swap-bot there are lots of fun Groups to join. I am a member of Over 50 and Proud where the gr… Read More
2013-09-17 05:32
September brings a smile to my face, I love the change of colors, the crisp nights, garden fresh produce, the whirlwind of back to school and planning to celebrate another anniversary with m… Read More
2013-07-10 19:14
Yesterday was Scrap Club at my dear friend Melanie D's home. Our once a month get togethers are always something I look forward to. What goes on there you might ask...We start out by catchin… Read More
2013-07-04 19:14
Firecrackers and picnics, barbeques with smoky scents~ the family dog running through the yard.. lots of children splashing about while adults gather to tell stories of the past and present!… Read More
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