Sneak Peek: A Hero

In my line of work I come across many challenges, and this one is no exception. The mission was creating a shabby chic card for a heroic daughter of a co-worker who had just returned from deployment. Stay tuned to this blog for the whole card and envelope.

Handmade envelope: a completed melody

I enjoy challenges, especially when they are not planned. For this envelope i needed more than one 12"x12" sheet of paper. The vintage look I wanted came through perfectly.

Handmade tag: Enjoy today

 This is the result of my texture play. I created a tribute to a co-worker whose mother is a strong breast cancer survivor. Her story inspired me to create this tag that she could display at her desk.

Many times I have been guilty of waiting for a special occasion to create something for someone. This friend has taught me how to do my job in a more efficient way. Even though thank you is something I can say in a card, I decided saying it through a tag would be more fitting. She was flattered and impressed when I incorporated her favorite color into this tag. The back of the tag reinforces how she inspired me.


It is a small tribute to all those strong women who battle breast cancer only to emerge as beautiful butterflies from a cocoon of pain. Thank you for inspiring me with your strength.

Mini Album: The key to love

This is the back cover of the canvas mini album I gifted to my sister and her husband. They just celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary. Their love is a clear example of what it takes for love to remain solid. From college to AKC dog shows they remain together through thick and thin.

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Sneak peek: Love on canvas

When I found this embellishment I knew I wanted to use it on this project. The quote was incredible and one of my new favorites. It defines the love between these two people so perfectly. I trust you will all enjoy the following days worth of my tribute to the love shared in this mini album.

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Canine card: Boxer

This card boasts a '100 % satisfaction guaranteed' and with a face like that I bet nobody would argue with that statement. My main inspiration with these canine cards is falling in love with a new breed every day. I have never owned a boxer but just staring into those chocolatey eyes my heart quivers.

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Card: Xmas blessings

Card: Sending you warm wishes

Card: Sympathy

Not many things intimidate me, but the fact that I don't have alot of practice creating sympathy cards made me a little nervous. I researched different sites before decided on this theme. My supervisor commissioned me to create this card for a teammate who had lost his brother. I look forward to all your feedback on this card.

Sneak Peek: Peacock

This is a detail that inspired the sympathy card I created this week. I have always loved peacock feathers but once I read the meaning behind them it made them even more appropriate. Peacock Feathers have been used for healing for tens of thousands of years in every culture throughout time. According to WikiAnswers: "They are said to carry Spiritual Healing Energy that can be used to assist people seeking balance and harmony in their lives. With the proper guidelines of use, they allow the individual to connect with the Universal Healing Energy and use this energy to heal people of all of their complaints, imbalances and disease."

SNEAK: Pearly goodness

This element inspired me to create a wonderful bridal layout. It is my first attempt at working with Heidi Swapp's new Invisibles (coated) paper. It's like magic! They are perfectly complimented by Tim Holtz' distress inks.

Challenge: Got Sketch Butterfly

My dear friend Melina has always been there for me.... and this week she invited me to do an online challenge with her. It gave a nice kick in the pants I did not know I needed. The sketch was from Got Sketch. As far as the sentiment I could not come up with one that I liked.

Card: Always dandelions

I am in love with these new window sheets from Stampin Up.... I embellished this card with pearls from the Pretties kit, and a rubon from the Chateau Bella pack. The rubon went on just like buttah!

Stampin Up - Scallop Edge punch

Today UPS delivered the new Stampin Up scallop edge punch. The card below is one of the ones I created with this new punch. It is so easy to use!

I used the Stampin Up fresh cuts card, SU Prints pack in Real Red, Old Olive ribbon, Love & Happiness rubons, pearl from SU Pretties kit. The card came together in a few minutes.