Canine Capers: Let’s Party!

Dogs.  The ultimate party animals.

Hard to believe, but we’ve now had Party Grrrl more than half her life. And what an exciting half a life it’s been!  She’s bonded with her daddy, dined on (among other things) some of her mommy’s finest cardstock creations and even practiced her manners. But mainly, it’s been one big non-stop party. And the party starts every day. . .[Read More]

In Full Bloom: Random Stamping and Faux Die Cuts

Random stamping--irresistible to me, and the bee. . . .

We recently took everything out of my craft room to paint and put in proper furniture and storage.  In the process, I sorted through boxes I hadn’t opened in years.  One of them held this oldie-but-goodie. Oh how I miss In Full Bloom!  At the first workshop I ever went to, that was the set that. . .[Read More]

Music Expressions: Simple Thought, Simple Card

A card suitable for any music lover. . . .

  Music expresses that which cannot be said.      — Victor Hugo My younger niece is a pianist.  This sentiment from Music Expressions reminds me so of her. When Janice (doxiejan) announced she was hostessing a One Layer swap at the Stampin’ Addicts 2009 Convention Meet & Greet, I decided to use watercolor pencils with Music Expressions to create a simple. . .[Read More]

The Dog Sends a Father’s Day Card (. . . and a message)

'Mocha takes Daddy for a walk' Card

Sunday was our first Father’s Day with Miss Mocha MOO!  She surprised her daddy with three new sets of ‘walking fur’. . .