Handmade envelope: Betty Jo's Giddy Up

When I created this envelope I saw it clearly in my mind's eye. I almost felt the wind brushing through my own hair....weird, but true. What I had been told about Betty Jo was that she was a very independent and active 80 years young. She runs her own errands in her trusty van she has owned since forever, loves her family, loves Texas wild flowers, and is a huge Aggies fan. I absorbed all of that information and created this envelope for her card. Enjoy!

Sneak peek: Yellow rose

This yellow ribbon rose was created with Cosmo Cricket Glubers... It was loads of fun to create

Handmade envelope: Thanx

 

This is the envelope I created for yesterday's Yoshi thank you card.  Each envelope is like another page in a page-turner. It beckons you to relax in a comfy chair and open it. The recipient will enjoy adding it to her collection.

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Handmade envelope: Patchwork birthday

 

I enjoy working with colorful patterned paper like the one for this handmade envelope. Summer is on its way and I wanted to show that. My sister's birthday has always been a happy and scary time. Happy because I get to celebrate her special day and scary because it means my birthday is around the corner. She loves bling so I put plenty of it!

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Handmade envelope: Husky companion

 

So proud of how this envelope came out! It was created to compliment the Siberian Husky card my cousin Gabriela fell in love with. She has loving memories of their family dog, a Siberian husky named Robin that passed away not too long ago. This envelope is a tribute to his memory and her love of the breed.

The Tim Holtz paper I used was distressed with some picket fence stain and some of his new (limited edition spring set) peacock feathers distress ink. It is an incredible product and one I can hardly wait to use in so many ways. I trust she will fall in love with the envelope like she did with the card.

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Handmade envelopes: Special Mother's Day

This handmade envelope was created for my mother. She likes oriental decorations (buddhas, elephants and chinese coins). They are a sign of good fortune and I wish her nothing but the best in the rest of her year. I am blessed to be able to celebrate this day in person with her this year.

Yoshi requested I use bright colors on his Mommie's envelope... and yes, again he wanted his paw print over it. He loves to chase after butterflies when he is out in the backyard. Texas in the springtime has an endless number of multi-colored butterflies flitting about. It is my first experience with them and I am thrilled to see so many varieties.

Thank you for stopping by my blog!!! Happy Mother's Day to all those beautiful angels that give us life and carry us when we are too weary to walk on our own!

Handmade cards: Special Mother's Day squared!

Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays since it allows me to make my Mom feel like a queen. Especially this year since I have so much to thank her for this year. It is the first Mother's day I have gotten to spend with her in over 5 years, so it is worthy of celebration. Happy Mother's Day!!!

This is a handmade trifold card that I filled with some favorite photos of my sister, brother and myself growing up with this supportive, self-sacrificing, loving woman I call "Mom."

My sister, Michelle, is also the proud Momma of a lovely doggie named Yoshi. I thought he would want me to create a special card for her on his behalf. This is one of my favorite pictures of them together. He has a personality as big as the state of Texas.

I took down his message to her and signed it with his paw print. He is a very bossy dog and he did want this card perfect for his Mommie, who he wuvs so very much. Happy Mommie's Day Michi!

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Early CHA favorites

I have just been browsing the lifetime moments message board and found that I already have some early favorite products. Here are a few from the collections of American Crafts, Heidi Swapp, Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, Luxe Designs, Creative Imaginations, Jenni Bowlin, Scenic Route, Tim Holtz, and many more.

American Crafts Details

Basic Grey chip stickers


Cosmo Cricket RUBY blackboard


Creative Imaginations Cream collection

Heidi Swapp chandelier crystals

Heidi Swapp mirrors

Heidi Swapp RUNWAY papers

Jenni Bowlin die cut label paper

Jenni Bowlin journaling cards

Jenni Bowlin printed tickets


Karen Russell Fontwerks FLITTER

Luxe Designs Sundress papers

Making Memories 5th Ave line

Paper Salon Lace (up) paper

Prima ALL collection
Prima 2008 catalog (cover)...YUMMY!

Queen & Co felt scroll ribbon

Scenic Route clear album

Scenic Route flower rubons

Tim Holtz journaling tickets

Tim Holtz word keys

Unity Flower stamps

Hmmm, it looks like I have a serious ADDICTION.... LOL!