Thank you!

Hi, Friends!

I had a busy weekend of crafting at a crop with some friends.  I had fun making a few cards using the rose stencil from Simon Says.  I wanted to make this card using the alpha dies from Close to my Heart from a friend who gave me the dies.  I just love the pretty rose stencil that makes for an easy card, which can be used for so many occasions. Gold dots and a bow were added to finish the card.

I'm entering this card over at I.D.E.A.S. by Darnell for Anything Goes.

It's still hot here and very humid.  It feels like Florida!  We will have cooler weather this weekend, though.  I'm looking forward to visiting with our son and going to the Ohio State Fair on Saturday.  This old gal can't take the heat and humidity for too long, so I'm happy to see that the temps will be much cooler!

Ok, I'll post more cards later.  Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by today!  Take care!

Hugs!

Happy Birthday!

Hi, Friends!

I'd like to share with you a masculine birthday card that I made.  Lots of bright shiny stars on this card to help celebrate the birthday guy!  The stars were die cut using dies from Sweet 'n Sassy.  The paper is from MFT.  And, how sad that MFT is going out of business.  I have lots of MFT stamps, paper, and dies.  I certainly wish Kim lots of luck on her next adventure! 

We made our first camping trip last weekend to one of the state parks here in Ohio(Alum Creek State Park).  We had a great time even though we had a couple rainy days.  Our son, his friend, and son's dog came along for the camping fun.  We are planning another trip to Hocking Hills next month.  We are looking forward to it!

Here are a few camping photos...

me

(making cherry pie)

Husband, Randy

Son, Jeremy

Friend, Ryan

(enjoying smores)

Son's dog, Maverick

Ok, friends, that's all for now.  I thank you for taking the time to drop by today!  Take care and have a great rest of the week!

Hugs!

Happy 4th of July!

Hi, there!

Happy 4th to all my family and friends in the USA!  What fun things did you do to celebrate?  We watched the fireworks last night and today we went to Maumee Bay State Park for a picnic.  It was quite warm, but we were thankful for the breeze.  Afterwards, we stopped for ice cream to cool off!

Today, I'd like to share with you a simple card I made for my sis.  She loves anything patriotic.  It was a patriotic thank you card for she brought over delicious lasagna.  

The card was made using Carta Bella paper and die cut.  The flower accent gems are from SU.  I think I am going to hoard them for they are so pretty!  Twine added to finish the card.

I hope you are staying cool!  It's still hot here, but the humidity isn't too bad today.  It might just be a hot summer for us.  

A recent photo of my two kitties...

Coco is on the chair and Nicky is on the floor.  

Coco wanted her belly rubbed.  She thinks she's a princess!

Ok, that's all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful safe weekend!  Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs!

Happy Bee-Day!

Hi, Friends!

It's hot hot hot!  I say thank goodness for air conditioning.  I'll be so thankful, too, for tomorrow is my last day to wear the compression stockings!  I'll be able to wear shorts and sandals!  I'm coming right along with my hip recovery.  I hope to enjoy some summer activities such as camping next month!

But, anyways, I'd like to share with you a card I made for a friend's birthday!  She likes bees, so a bee card it is.  The bee image is from Simon Says Stamp.  The background was made using a stencil from Tim Holtz.  Sequins added to finish the card.

Well, I'm going to buzz right along out of here for dinner is nearly ready.  I thank you very much for taking the time to drop by today!  Take care and have a wonderful rest of the week!

Hugs!