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!

Happy Birthday!

Hello, Friends!

I certainly miss being up here in my craft room!  I'm not supposed to do a lot of stairs yet while recuperating from hip surgery.  I finished my home PT this past week and start regular PT tomorrow.  I have progressed to a cane.  I can hardly wait to be walking normal once again!  Oh, the things that we take for granted!  

I have a couple of cards to share today that I had made before surgery.  The above card went out to a friend.  I didn't write down the company for the flower image.  The butterfly and border was made with a punch.  And, the embossed background was given to me by a friend.

Next up...

This card went out to my great nephew.  He recently graduated from high school and will soon be going to college.  They grow up so fast, don't they?!  The balloon image is from SSS.

Ok, that's all for now.  Thanks so much for dropping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful day!  Take care, hugs!!