New Cards!

I've been on a roll this week making cards like crazy. It's funny that I got my mojo a week before I have to go back to work! Anyway, here are some of the cards I made...

I used an embossing folder from We R Memory Keepers, flowers from Michaels, and the happy birthday stamp and die from My Favorite Things (I think this stamp is discontinued).

 Here's another version, using a sticker set from Hobby Lobby.

Another one...

And one more.

Here I used a stamp from Hobby Lobby and a butterfly die from Hot off the Press.

Another stamp from Hobby Lobby...

Here are two of my favorite cards...using a stamp set from Papertrey Ink that I've had forever.

I love quilts, so I had to get this quilt die. It's so versatile and you can come up with endless designs for different occasions.

Finally, I have this card. I am a HUGE minion fan so when I found this paper and stickers I knew I had to make a card. I used the same banner stamp and die from previous cards. Isn't it cute??? :-)

I'm working on other things for my upcoming craft fairs. I'll post them as soon as they can!

Milo Update #2

It's been a good summer. Camping, visiting colleges, taking care of Milo, and most importantly relaxing and crafting. I am getting my stuff ready for the craft fairs that I signed up for this fall. I just haven't been taking pictures.

A big joy this summer is taking care of Milo. Walks, trips to the dog park and snuggling in bed...couldn't ask for anything better. He's growing like crazy and we love him to pieces.

Here are a couple of pictures of our baby with one of his favorite toys...

Hope you guys are having a great summer!

Milo Update

It's been almost six months since we got our Milo and I can definitely say that there's been a lot of changes in our family. Taking care of Milo is now part of our everyday routine. We all take turns (surprising with my two teenage girls, I know!) feeding him, walking him, taking him to the dog park, bathing him, etc. It can be challenging sometimes, but I would never trade it for anything!

Here's Milo when we first got him...

And here he is now...weighing in at almost 70 pounds!!!

He's my little boy, and I love him to pieces! Well, except when he gets into his biting mode and tries to bite everybody in the house. Overall, he's still pretty sweet. Looking forward to the summer when we go camping. I know that that would be an adventure!!!

Graduation Candy Bouquet

It's that time of the year - Graduation time! Time goes so fast.

I made this candy bouquet for a special young lady who graduated from the University of Washington last week. I've known her since she was a little girl and it is just amazing to see how she's become a wonderful, smart and talented young lady.

It's my first time making a candy bouquet and I think I did okay! I'm sure I'll be making more in the future.

A New Baby...

Yes, we have a new baby - the canine kind! His name is Milo and he was given to me by a former student. We got him in January when he was about 7 weeks old. Milo is a husky malamute mix so he's going to be a big dog. I was concerned about that when we first got him but not anymore. My family is very much IN LOVE with Milo!

Here is Milo when we first got him....

                        
                                   
                                                    

This is Milo with his sister Momo....

This is Milo now...

                                     

   

I would definitely say that Milo is a blessing in our life. We are more active now, taking him for walks, we spend more quality time as a family, and we share the responsibilities of taking care of him. We are all looking forward to many years of doggie walks, doggie kisses and doggie love!!!

Having Milo is affecting my crafting time, because I would rather play with him than spend time in my craft room. I am trying to get things done, however, because I want to be ready for the fall craft fairs. I'm hoping to post pictures of the things I am working on soon!

Summer Projects

Summer is almost done, and soon I will go back to work. I'm glad I have some time to get ready for my fall craft fairs. Here are some projects that I've done.

I LOVE how this card came out. The stamp is from Impress Stamps here in Washington.

The Cougars are from Washington State University. These are 3x3 cards with envelopes.

If I have WSU, I definitely have to have cards from the University of Washington, home of the Huskies. Otherwise I'll get in trouble with my customers! 

I'm a HUGE coffee drinker, so I need to have some cards with coffee cups. These are perfect!

Finally, I have these gift card boxes. Right now I am working on Christmas ones.

Well, gotta go. I have couple more weeks before I go back to work. Enjoy the rest of the summer, everyone!

A Purse for a Special Little Girl

A friend's daughter celebrated her 10th birthday a couple of weeks ago and I decided to make her a little paper purse to put her gift in.

Her party has a shabby chic theme so I used some "vintagey" paper, plus some ribbons and beads.

It's summer so I am trying to get stuff done, getting ready for my fall craft fairs. I'll post projects as soon as I can. Have a fun summer, everyone!