Another Birthday

I'm slowly getting caught up on my birthday card stash. Luckily after today no more birthdays until the end of the month so I have a little time right?

This is another pure innocence girl from MFT that I decided to paper piece. Maybe that's why it's taking me so long to make cards lately as I've been into the whole paper piecing thing, time to go back to CAS. But I do like the way this card turned out, maybe it's because I used more layers than I usually do too.


I hope everyone had a super weekend. The weather was perfect for Fall in New England, though the temperatures are starting to cool down much to my dismay. But, it's football season again and the Pats won their home opener which was great.

I just wish someone could explain why Monday's always come so quickly and the work week drags. But on that note I'm off to work everyone enjoy their week.

Thinking of you

I made this card for a friend of mine who has been having a rough year. The only thing is, I took the picture and realized I had forgotten to stamp the sentiment on it. I can't say it was a blonde or senior moment either, since I don't fall into either category. I'm just chalking it up to a "Duh" moment. I did add the sentiment before I gave it to her though, so that's all that really matters.

I've had my copics for over a year now and yes I have every color. But, I still feel like a 3 year old when I color. The whole blending thing isn't so bad I think I've gotten a little better with that. What I'm still having a problem with is the whole color matching thing with the numbers. I love to see what other people use for their color combinations and then I'll try that. For me it makes it a little simpler. Any better suggestions on how to pick the colors?

Gotta love short weeks, I wish every week were a 4 day work week, how sweet would that be. All I can say is thank God it's almost the weekend again.

End of Summer

This weeks challenge over at Sparkle's Creations was to use the photo as an inspiration. I'ld have to say that Summer is my favorite season; (Though Fall is almost a pretty close tie). The only downside is Summer is waaay to short here in New England.


One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to hang out on our boat and just kick back. We are fortunate to live so close to the ocean and really make the most of the short summer. There is a place right near our marina called World's End, which is where on many a weekend days is just filled with anchored boats and people swimming and lounging on their rafts.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and don't forget just because it's Labor Day weekend summer doesn't officially end until September 21st.

Baked with Love

So are you tired of my "catch-up" posts yet? Thought I'ld change it up a little bit. Remember the card class I said I did a couple of months back? Well this was the final card we made that day.


I really love to paper piece, the only downside is it is way time consuming. Though I do like the final outcome. But I really, really need to work on the whole bow tying thing. I've acquired a couple of MFT stamps recently and at first wasn't to crazy about the whole no head thing but it is growing on me. My LSS is slowly (and I mean very slowly) getting in a few more stamping items. Which I'm not so sure may be a good thing. I did manage to pick up 2 of the MFT die-namics but of course haven't used them yet, hoping to find some time this weekend.

Yeah, for a long weekend. We are expecting a storm tonight and anyone who knows me knows I love a good storm. Now if I can convince Al to go down to the beach with me, (which shouldn't be to hard) I'm hoping to have some nice wave pictures to post.

Hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day.

Working Backwards

I have been trying to catch up with some of Sparkle's Christmas Challenges. This is from awhile back and I realized I hadn't posted it yet. This goes back to Challenge #6, which was to emboss.


I love my cuttlebug and use it quite frequently with nesties, but I'm contemplating getting a big shot. Some of the extra large folders from SU won't work in the cuttlebug and I really would like a few of them. So am I crazy or what for wanting 2 embossing machines?

I'm hoping to post a few of my more recent creations in the next couple of days. With all of the craziness of late I've realized that crafting really does help me destress and I'm trying to do more of it. So stay tuned.

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. The long weekend can't come quick enough.

September Birthdays

Yup, a new month coming way to fast and more birthday cards to make. Last night Al was out and I had a couple of hours to myself and took the opportunity to at least get a few cards done. Isn't Scooter Chloe adorable? I used Sparkle's Creations Challenge #7 for the inspiration, but I left the sentiment for the inside.



I should have also taken a picture of the inside. Normally the insides of my cards are quite boring, but the couple I did last night for some reason I spent almost as much time on the inside as the outside. Probably why I was only able to complete like 3 cards in just over 3 hours. But I'm sure my computer breaks didn't help either.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. It is absolutely gorgeous out and is supposed to stay that way most of the week. Keep your fingers crossed it lasts thru Labor Day and isn't ruined by the storms in the Atlantic.

Birthday Catch Up

I so need to make birthday cards. My stash is empty and my time is limited but I have a couple of birthdays that can't be missed. I was able to get a few done this past weekend and this is probably one of the only ones I won't have to use a belated birthday sentiment on.

Also, as for being late I was unable to post this for Sparkle's Stamp Challenge #6, but I used the sketch anyway. These stamps are way cute and are perfect for paper piecing. Though my tabs are slightly backwards and I did add the dots after taking the photo I think it still may qualify.



Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm hoping the weather will break soon the rainy, dreary, raw feeling is starting to get a little old. I'm missing our wonderful summer and can't believe it will soon be over. The only good thing about that is it may mean a little more crafting time.