Friday, March 3, 2023
Snow White
The week after we got home from Disneyland, masks were no longer required. And right around the same time, you could hug the characters again. But while we were there, this is how we saw Snow White and the Queen- twice! Way more than six feet away, ha!
And while searching for supplies for all the pages, suddenly the shadow with this cute little apple looked appropriately ominous...! haha!
Supplies:
Stamps: Countryside
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Bumblebee twill ribbon
Journaling Font: Poor Richard
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
We Create Blog Hop: March to the Beat
I don't typically send Easter cards, but my grandmother did, and her sister could always use some cheerful mail, so I think that's where this will go.
And now you can hop on over to Tricia's blog, using the button below, and see what she has made for you.
Then hop along to see the rest of our projects! We're a small group, but full of ideas for you!
We Create Blog Hop March 2023 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris
Cheryl Curtis
Tanya Harvey -- That's me!
Tricia Butts
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Grateful for Spring
Stampin' Blends: Dark & Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Old Olive
Monday, February 27, 2023
Birthday Owl Again!
Tuesday, Feb 28 is the LAST DAY of Sale-A-Bration 2023! I don't want you to miss out on these fun freebies so I managed to make a couple last minute cards using the exclusive products! You can view the whole FREE selection right HERE.
First up, this cute little owl again, and the very fun DP! This card uses the latest sketch from CAS Colours & Sketches.
Supplies:
Stamps: Adorable Owls (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Memento Black, Poppy Parade, Poppy Parade marker
Stampin' Blends: Dark Basic Black, Dark Smoky Slate, Dark Balmy Blue, Dark Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Dandy Designs (Sale-A-Bration)
Accessories: Dimensionals
I even know exactly who this is going to! Love that!
Saturday, February 25, 2023
December 2023 Calendar Pages
Almost done with the calendar pages this year! Today, even tho spring is now coming, we're going to check out December's pages, haha! And these are extra special, haha, because they always feature the previous December. So you're looking at 2021 there. .
Have a happy Saturday!Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meet Raya!
Back with some more of Disneyland! Or, technically, California Adventure in this case...
The newest character to meet while we were there was Raya. This was not a huge movie in our corner of the world (our house...) but we did watch it a few times when it came out. And once again, my mom bought this stamp set a long time ago and it was a perfect match for waiting in line to meet Raya. The colorful photos are paper lanterns. So I used the stamps of lanterns I think are Japanese! I found a font that worked to my kids and I for Raya and there's the page!
Stamps: Kimono KidsInk: Memento Black, Fresh Freesia marker, Bermuda Bay marker, Magenta Madness marker, Bumblebee marker, Cucumber Crush marker
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Magenta Madness, Whisper White
Journaling Font: Artistamp Medium
The girl they cast didn't look anything like Raya actually. But she sounded exactly like the character, so it worked for me! She was sweet and it was nice that she just took a moment to talk to my kiddo. It was perfect "Disney magic" to me.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
It's a Small World!
I know a lot of people have intensely strong opinions on this ride, haha... But we were trying to 100% the park and hit everything we could. And this is the kids' first trip so it has to be ridden! haha!
If you look at the very first photo, you can see the sun is still UP. My husband was handed the timer lanyard and told to give it to the person at the entrance. At that time, it was supposed to be a 35 minute wait. It was over an hour, thanks. And dark when we finally got on the ride. And, if you're curious, they didn't update the time, they left it at 35 minutes. We were tired, lol, and did a lot to deal with the long wait. And maybe some of us were rethinking the decision to wait for a ride with a hotly divisive reputation, haha!
But to scrap THIS many photos and capture this iconic ride is actually a bit tricky. There's 28 pictures on this layout. I asked my kids what colors come to mind, and what about it. So of course the music, and then we all kind of thought light colors... maybe the pink is the lighting? maybe the blue is the water since it's a boat ride? So I "stamped" the music in yellow on to pink "paper" and then I scribbled the blue randomly over it and this is what I got. It kind of adds to the chaos, and also works really well to me, hahaha!
Monday, February 20, 2023
Desert Fun
Happy Monday to you! I got a card made that I can share with you! This one uses a brand new bundle that actually my mom purchased.
The layout for today's card comes from the latest SUO Challenge, which comes from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. I CASED the layout from the card that says "it looks like spring" but I changed the bundle, the colors, and I made my stripes wonky and stacked.
And! I stuck it right in the mail for someone who I think will really love it.
ETA: Yep. I made it, took a picture, stuck it in the mail....! Guess which step I forgot? That's right boys and girls- the card arrived completely blank. Wow. That's a new one for me.....
I used the colors from the coordinating DP pack, even tho I didn't use any of the paper this time. It is gorgeous tho, so I will.... and I might buy more!! Seriously, click HERE to see it all! (you can order it there too.
And if you buy this bundle before Feb 28, or the whole suite, you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item too!
Saturday, February 18, 2023
November 2023 Calendar Pages
Happy Saturday to you!
The November page for my in-laws mostly features the birthday party for my father in law. When you get to be his age, every year is a big celebration, and this year was a good one.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Mickey & Minnie!
I'm not making much this week, but I am mailing a lot off...
So today I have another Disneyland trip layout for you.
This page is totally full of retired product, even the colors of marker I used to color in "Mickey" and "Minnie", haha! But this is another time I can't get over how amazingly the products in my stash work with what we saw in the parks! This is how Mickey and Minnie look in California Adventure, and this was such a fun moment!
Ink: Regal Rose & Baroque Burgundy markers (for the names Mickey and Minnie)
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Berry Bliss DP
Accessories: Soft Suede polka dot ribbon, True Gentlemen Buttons, Glue dots
Journaling Font: Minnie, Mickey
Saturday, February 11, 2023
October 2023 Calendar Pages!
Hello again! Today I have the October calendar pages and that means all types of Halloween festivities! Simple, fun, done!
Friday, February 10, 2023
Paper Pumpkin Birthdays!
I still need a few birthday cards real soon so yesterday I pulled out an old Paper Pumpkin kit (June 2017 as a matter of fact) and put together five of these. And sent one off in the middle of making them!
This kit also had little gift sacks that look like watermelons. I think my daughter used one to give a gift to a friend. Maybe I'll use them, or maybe I'll take them apart and use them as DP at some point.... but in the meantime, there's a few more birthday cards for my stash!
What are you making this weekend?

















