"I'm berry sorry..."

Just a simple card that I included in a "6 Pack" of cards

I made for Hugh's brothers. Included were cards for their

wifves' birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day,

just because, and I'm sorry. It was a hit, and an idea I cased from

Michelle's blog awhile back.

happy Birthday

Just a little birthday card, displayed on a new

wall hanging for the baby's room. The wall "plate" is

steal (from Sticks 'n Steal, downtown SF) and the

heart and moon are both magnets. I'm planning

on displaying the baby's name in Scrabble tile magnet

letters.

Layered Paper & Paper Pieced "Thanks"

Stamps: Hero Arts

Christmas Tags

It's hard to see the two tones of

color used on each tag, but there

are various snowflakes from Hero Arts

and Amuse used on each.

Thank you...

Everything used for these cards, from stamps to

blank polka-dot cards, is from Amuse.

The sentiment: "Arigato."

Altered Clipboard

Just under the clip to the left, I used matching

paper letters from Webster's Pages. It says,

"Follow your own path."

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I-

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference."

Robert Frost

Stamp: CHF Inspirational Quotes.

Papers: Webster's Pages

More Christmas Cards...

I was asked to lead a group of ladies in making

Christmas cards at out church Christmas Social.
These were just some of the ones I came up with.

Finally....

..some Christmas cards I've been working on.

The first uses only stamps (Hero Arts), and the last

uses no stamps (designer paper, punch, and brads).

I have a good excuse....

I've gotten a few comments from friends/family lately regarding my lack of posts the last few months. Well, as some of you are aware, and others are about to find out, I am pregnant and in the beginning of my 2nd trimester. The 1st trimester was totally the least fun I've ever had in my life, experiencing many of those pregnancy symptoms. You name 'em, I've had 'em! And they still haven't really subsided just yet. So, I just haven't been feeling up to making cards. The baby has sucked my mojo right out of me. Hopefully it will be back soon!

Birthday Cupcakes with a Cherry on Top

You may have noticed that I don't have the best camera in the world. I'll have to start using my husband's when he doesn't have it at work with him. Anywho, Cupcake stamp: Amy Smyth Made It. Sentiment: Amuse.

Ok, so I'm a cheater...

I was "tagged" by Michelle, my new blogger friend. You can see the official rules (some of which I am neglecting) on her fun site. I just feel like too much of an amature in this card-making blogging world, that I am sticking to Rule #1 and #2. So here are my 7 random facts....and thanks Michelle! I'm flattered.

1. I am working on my Gifted Education Endorsement to add to my Elementary Teaching degree. (Boring! I'll do better!!)

2. I have eaten meals (yes, more than once) of snapping turtle, and it's tasty!

3. I cannot go to bed/get ready for bed unless the bed is MADE!

4. I bartended for a summer during college and would never do it again. Ever.

5. I drive a cyber-green Volkswagen Beetle that was my dream car in college. Now I am coveting a bright blue Mini Cooper.

6. My mom passed away from breast cancer when I was 1 year and 2 months old. She chose to have me instead of taking chemo to fight it. Which leads me to my last fact....

7. I have yearly mamograms (I started when I was 25) , and if you have a family history or are 40 years old, YOU SHOULD TOO! It could save your life.

A Space-y Birthday

I totally cased this card from a stamp company's "idea" page, but totally can't remember which company right now. When I think of it, I'll post a link. There were some great card ideas, wherever they were!