Spring Birthday Greetings

I have returned!!  My handsome husband is now home safe and sound!  What a blessing and relief it is to have him home.  Raising our three little ones by myself for 11 months is not an easy task.  Thank goodness he is here to take on the challenge with me.  The kids and I are soooo happy!! :) :)

I love to participate in the H2H Challenges, but I haven't spent too much time in my craft room making anything.  I think I spent too much time looking at other peoples' artwork and on Pinterest.  I can't get off Pinterest, it is soooo addicting. 

I went to the beginning of the month of March on the H2H blog and worked on the first challenge of the month.  The Spring Color Challenge.  Use the colors Sunkiss Yellow, Sky, and Sweet Leaf.  I added a couple other colors, but stayed with the main colors for this challenge.  I hope you enjoy this card.  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:  Papers:  Sweet Pea Level 2 (retired) and Cherry-O Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  White Daisy, Sweet Leaf, Sky, Sunkiss Yellow;  Ink:  Sky and Black;  Stamps:  D1514 Just a Number;  Accessories:  Z1701 White Daisy Baker's Twine, flower sequins (retired) and yellow brads (Oriental Trading Company); Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, scallop border punch (Fiskers), corner rounder, needle tool, sponge dauber, and sandpaper.

Grandest Year Yet!

Sorry about my absence lately.  My family and I have been under the weather and being creative just doesn't happen when all you want to do is sleep it off.  We are all feeling better and looking forward to a very SPECIAL someone to finally come home next week!!!  Yes....my husband will be home after a 11 month deployment.  Home Sweet Home!!!  I can hardly contain myself!!!!

Now that I am feeling a little better, I decided to put together a birthday card.  I try and have many on hand when needed.

Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:  Paper:  Perfect Day Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Cocoa, Junipter, Sorbet, and Creme Brulee;  Ink:  Tulip and Cocoa;  Stamp set:  D1491 Hooray Bouquet;  Accessories:  Colonial White Designer Brad (retired) and Clear sparkle;  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, Cuttlebug embossing folder (Provo Craft), sand paper, and sponge dauber.

A Gift for the Hostess!

I make a gift set for my Hostess Club meetings.  I really Love this set!!  I used up some old paper.  Yay for Me!!  Do you remember Emporium?  These papers are lovely and I still have a ton of it left.  I am a big fan of tea.  I love to have a cup in the afternoon and spend some time surfing all of those crafty blogs out there.  I decided for this gift set to incorporate my love of tea.  The folded booklet in this photo has a couple of tea bags tucked inside.  A little Tea for Two, you might say.  I didn't take a photo of the inside, but you can visit the Papertrey blog for instruction on this project.  I bought some Glassine bags many moons ago and have yet to open the package up.  I thought this would be a perfect way to package up some shortbread cookies to go along with the tea.  The recipe is soooo good and who can resist a good cookie dipped in chocolate?!  Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted:

Tri-fold Tea booklet:  Papers:  Emporium Level 2 and Emporium Creative Basics (both retired);  Cardstock:  Cocoa, Colonial White, Vineyard Berry, and Sweet Leaf;  Ink:  Cocoa;  Stamp set:  D1185 Cup of Friendship (retired);  Accessories:  bitty sparkles and Cocoa grosgrain ribbon;  Tools:  border punch (Fiskers), AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.

Let's Celebrate Card:  Papers:  Emporium Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Cocoa, Vineyard Berry;  Ink:  Cocoa;  Stamp Set:  S1201 Little Reminder (January 2012 SOTM);  Accessories:  Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and Buttercup swirl clip (retired);  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, glue dots, and sponge dauber.

Celebrate You card:  Papers:  Emporium Level 2 (retired);  Cardstock:  Colonial White, Buttercup, and Sweet Leaf;  Ink: Cocoa;  Stamp set: C1429 Party Pennants and C1496 Enjoy!;  Accessories:  Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and Clear Sparkles;  Tools:  AP Cricut Cartridge, sand paper, and sponge dauber.