Destiny turns 10!

It is hard to believe that Destiny is now 10! Wow WHERE has the time gone? It seems like yesterday I brought her home. She was so little then, and such a cutie. I had wondered all those years ago if I had done the right thing when she sat on the floor and cried. Little did I know she would soon blossom into the beautiful young lady she is today.

I look at her and realize how blessed I am. What a kind and loving heart she has. If more people were like her, the world would be a much better place for all of mankind. I find I learn from her too. Her, with her innocence wrapped around her like a cloak. Trusting in her instincts when she sees a child that has withdrawn from others, she walks over with a smile on her face, and says "Hi I'm Destiny. Would you like someone to play with?"

When her sister Emily came to live with us almost four years ago, Destiny was right there helping us. Destiny saw Emily was withdrawn and indifferent to us, she was the warm and loving Big sister. Destiny tried to get Emily involved in playing with toys, with walking and talking. Soon Emily came out of her shell, and now adores her sister. You can see the adoration for Destiny Emily has in some of the pictures I have taken. Emily is smiling brightly looking adoringly at her sister.

I hope Destiny will continue to bless others as she has our family. My wish for you, dear daughter, is to have a happy and peaceful life. May you spread joy where ever you go.

Love,
Mom

30 Cards and 5 Totes made today!

I got the Jingle paper pack from Close To My Heart last week. I didn't have a chance to use it until today. Yes from the name of the paper pack it does say Christmas, but I thought I would use it for birthday's. Here is my take on it.



Yep, I didn't even take out the right cards to show how I used it! Groan! Well, the cards out of the tote is from the Perfect Day paper pack. I like the colors in this as well.



Now the cards with the Jingle papers are made with the polka dots and the presents. To me that can also say BIRTHDAY!

May you have a blessed day.

some Christmas cards

Here are the cards I made yesday (Wednesday). I used the same formula as I posted earlier today.



How do you like them?
May all your days be blessed.

How to make 100 cards in 5 days

This is my recipe for making 100 cards in 5 days. You will be surprised how quickly these work up!

Step 1. Choose stamp, card stock and Designer Paper to go with the image desired.

Step 2. Cut out card stock for the image times 10. This is where you will save time.

Step 3. Stamp images onto pre-cut card stock.

Step 4. Color images. I color all images with the same color first, then go to the second color, and so on. This saves time as well.

Step 5. Cut the designer paper for the front of the card, remembering to cut 10 for each card you are making. You can also make the number of cards you desire.

Step 6. On the inside of the card bases stamp the saying you want for each card.

Step 7. Glue the designer paper to the front of each card.

Step 8. Glue or use foam tape (for dimension)on the images you have stamped and colored.

Step 9. Add other embellishments (if desired) to the cards.

Step 10. Match up the cards with the envelopes and viola, you have 10 (or how ever many) cards finished!

Of course you can do as many cards at a time as you desire. This is how I make as many cards as possible in a day.

Happy cardmaking!

May you have many blessings.

I'm Back

Hello everyone. Just wanted to take a moment out of my busy life and let you know I now have a monitor! Yippee!

I am in the process of making cards for more of my workshops. If anyone is interested, I hold my workshops at the Scrap N Yak Shack (475 Mount View Rd, Thorndike). Usually Thursdays, but can make other arrangements.

I will be taking pictures and posting on here soon. I seem to be having technical difficulites with the quality of the photos.

In the meantime, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

God bless.

Yes I am still alive!

But my monitor is not! So I will not be able to post any cards or other pictures until I have a new one. Not sure how long it will take me to save up for it. Keep checking in.

Thanks, and God bless.

Guess who's comming to dinner?

I am so excited! I have some company comming today! I pick her up at the airport this afternoon. Her name is Michelle Zindorf! Yes! I will be taking her beginning and advanced classes at my house this Friday and Saturday! She is an incredibly talented lady, and cannot wait to learn from her. I am sure you will see some of my artwork after the classes.

You all have a blessed day!