Knee Deep

I've been more than knee deep in fun with this little guy...an amazing little guy who loves to start his day with a cheese stick and fruit (preferably strawberries)...and who I couldn't love more... it's such an incredible honor to be his Grams.

 

While he's napping I thought I'd pop in to share some vintage fun...as vintage as I can get, I guess.  I love the vintage look...but I'm not always able to take the image in my mind and get it to "work" on paper.  Crate Paper and PTI...loving it...the beautiful seam binding ribbon from SU! is just the right finishing touch, I think. 

I just couldn't stop myself from making a little matchy, matchy tag...I was absolutely itching to ink up this awesome Crafty Secrets dress form stamp...a perfect partner for PTI's button card die and button card die. 

Thanks for stopping by...have a great afternoon!

Post'n'Go - Frog Hop

Who said that frogs are just for boys?  Hehe! 

PS:  Don't you just LOVE Accucut's new Mini Cupcake Box?

Botanical Silhouettes

Popping in to say "Good Morning!" and to share a couple of cards using Papertrey Ink's new anniversary set, Botanical Silhouettes.

 Kraft base, white panel, fabulous flowers and an amazing font...LOVE IT!...Oh, and I can't forget great color and ribbon...makes my day.

I used Accucut's Bottle Tag die for the bottle tag...somewhat to meet my (sometimes compulsive) need to make matching cards and gifts...but mostly to add to a bottle of organic lemonade for a sweet friend celebrating a special birthday next week.  I think it's the perfect summer treat, and I hope she'll enjoy it.

Thanks for visiting!

Forever Behind

I don't know how I do it...get so far behind with posting.  I've been crazy busy...family, farm and crafting (of which I've done a lot lately-yay!)...shooting and editing...I love it all, but just can't seem to keep up! Anyway, I'm here...happy to be sharing some crafty fun...Yay again!
First up, another project using goodies from Michelle Philippi's Etsy shop.  One of current faves is Crate Paper, and I've used this colorful paper from the School Spirit line to add some pizzaz to a plain glassine bag.

I tied it up with some jute (also from Michelle's Etsy shop) and added a tag using Papertrey Ink stamps and a SU! eyelet - that was kind of a blast from the past...haven't used eyelets for such a long time...forgot how much I loved them!

 

Next up, a couple of cards for Clean and Simple Stamping's Sketch Challenge 144.  In all of the hubbub (is that really a word...or spelled right, if it is?) I'm trying to find some challenges to be a part of.  For the first card I've used Papertrey Ink's Wildflower Garden stamp set...and taken bit of liberty with the sketch's placement of the sentiment...but I love the way it turned out.  A kraft base, PTI Edgers #1 and some Kaiser black rhinestones and button twine add to the earthy mood of the card.   

For this last card I've kept true with the sketch, pairing my most favorite (ever!) Jillibean Soup paper with a PTI sentiment and flowers from an oldie but goodie SU! punch.  Simple and sweet...and already in the mail with a catch-up note to a dear friend.

Thanks for visiting!