Flowers...

More flowers to plant...

Hi Friends!

Happy Saturday to you!  I could hardly wait for the weekend to arrive this week because I knew I'd be planting my flowers!  I've seen several blogs showcasing their beautiful flowers and plants.  So, I wanted to share some of what's going on around my house.  I planted two dozen geraniums today.  I have two more dozen waiting to go into pots.  I have many pots around the house that I plant them in as seen in the first photo above.  And, it is perfect weather today.  A sunny day with a light breeze.  Usually my roses aren't in bloom here in NW Ohio until the first week of June.  But, as you see they are in full bloom and are going wild.  In fact, I'll need to trim them back.  In the next couple days I want to buy a few hostas and petunias, also.  I am happy dancin' all around the house outside today, because I love planting flowers...so so pretty!  Hope all is wonderful in your world!  Thanks for dropping by today...take care, hugs!!:-))

Thanks A Bunch!

Hi Again!

This is my second post for the day.  And, this is my first time playing with the challenge over at The Paper Players!  Go on over and check it out!  Beautiful cards from the design team! 

I'm pushing myself to make more CAS cards.  My first intent is to add more.  But, I have to hold back.  Even now I'm thinking did I get carried away with the gems?:-)  Anyways, I love the colors of the challenge and gave it a try!  Thank you for dropping by today!  Take care and have a great week,
 hugs!!:-))

Supplies:

Paper:  Bazzill, BoBunny, Recollections
Stamp:  PTI
Ink:  SU(Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight)
Ribbon:  SU
Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Gems:  Darice
Dimensionals:  SU

Birthday Wishes!

Hi Friends!

Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!  My son picked up BBQ
chicken dinner from the fire station in town.  He bought a
charm for my bracelet.  My husband bought me flowers.  And, 
I joined my sisters and Mom for a Mother/daughter banquet on Saturday.  We really enjoyed ourselves with the men serving us for once!:-)  The food was delicious, and we enjoyed watching the wonderful skit done by several ladies.  The message was to appreciate the here and now.  Isn't that message so true?!  How often do our minds wander to the past of "Oh, I shouldn't have done that or have said this.  Or, ok I have to hurry and do this for tomorrow, etc.  Appreciate each other for we don't know what tomorrow brings.  Anyways, I'll take this moment to say that I appreciate my friends and family!  I thank you for taking the time to view my cards and projects here.  Truly, it's appreciated! 

So, onto my card.  I was late with this entry for Tuesday Morning Sketches.  But, it's ok because I got a card made for another birthday next month.  The card is self-explanatory.
And, I had fun with the Martha Stewart butterfly punches!:-)  Take care and thanks again for dropping by today, hugs!!:-))

Paper:  K&Company, Kraft Outlet, Recollections
Stamp:  PTI
Ink  SU(Crumb Cake)
Punches:  Martha Stewart
Emboss Folder:  SU(Polka Dot)
Gems:  Darice
Lace:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Ribbon:  SU(Vanilla)
Twine:  PTI
Dimensional Sticker:  K&Company

Birthday Wishes

How are you on this lovely Thursday evening?  I got off work
early today, which doesn't happen too often, but I didn't ask twice about it!:-)  It gave me the chance to get to my craft room and play with one of my favorite challenges, The Shabby Tea Room!  Please take a look over there and see what beautiful cards are displayed by the design team and challenge players!  The theme this week is "Pretty as a Picture."  We were to follow the inspiration photo colors and include a rose.

Here is the inspiration photo...

A closer look of my card...

I hope to be back again some time this weekend with another

card.  And, I thank you so much for dropping by today!  Take

care and have a wonderful Mother's Day!!:-))

Supplies:

Paper:  Echo Park, Crate Paper, Kraft Outlet

Stamp:  PTI(Postmarks)

Ink:  SU(Crumb Cake), Ranger(Tea Dye)

Flower:  Prima

Dies:  Sweet 'n Sassy(Banner), Spellbinder's(Leaf)

Twine:  PTI

Pearls:  Recollections

Ribbon:  SU(Vanilla)

Rose Brads:  Pebbles

Punch:  Martha Stewart