Cherish Album

I know, I know... it has been a looooong time since I posted. Sigh. Always the best intentions, huh? I have been very busy with other ventures but now that I have some free time, I'm devoting it to getting more images up on the blog. This is an album I made for Mike as a Valentine's Day gift. He loved it and I loved making it for him. Since there are several pages, I'm going to post the first six images now and string it out over several days. Don't worry, you'll get to see the entire album and at the end I'll give you a supply list!

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Birthday Wishes and Butterfly Kisses

Butterfly kisses immediately bring to mind children and the joy they bring to our lives. Through the years of celebration, tears, setbacks and triumphs, watching our offspring grow and learn provides one of life's greatest pleasures. Then with the blink of an eye, they are gone... off to make their own way in the world. They might be adults with their own lives and friends, but they will always be our kids. No matter what. I made this for Mike's daughter Melissa. She might be far away but never far from our minds. And always in our hearts. Happy Birthday!

Products used:
Patterned Papers: My Mind's Eye
Cardstock: Bazzill
Rubber Stamps: Judikins
Paper Punch: EK Success
Rub-ons: American Crafts, American Traditional Designs
Ink: Color Box, Close To My Heart
Button Brad: Paper Studio
Adhesive: 3L Easy Runner

The Lives We Hoped For

Something to think about on this rainy day... let me know what this brings to mind for you!

Dipping My Toe in the Water

Being a professional procrastinator, I mean perfectionist, draws many an envious fan, however the peeps are getting restless. I've been "building" this blog for two months with nary a post to show for it. Sure, I've had plenty of excuses. The cat ate my project. The kids are too loud. The moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter's aligned with Mars. I drank too many Mint Juleps on Derby Day... no wait... that was way true! Regardless, it's time to face the world. I can figure out how to add all the little goodies another time. Now it's time to post!

I spent a few hours yesterday making a card for my wonderful Mother-in-Law and I'll share it with you here. (DON'T LOOK, JOAN!) This was a pure labor of love. Mike and I had a three year long distance relationship culminating in our wedding the day after Thanksgiving. His mother was our biggest fan... always supportive, encouraging and reminding us in the dark days of our being apart that someday soon we would start our forever life together, just as was meant to be. And she was right. I wouldn't trade my husband or my new mother for anything! Happy Mother's Day, Joan!!!

And One More Thing...

It has come to my attention that not only did I not show the inside of the card, but I didn't tell everyone what products I used on the project. sigh....

patterned paper: Lily Bee
cardstock: American Crafts
Clear Stamps: Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday
monogram sticker: Making Memories
rub-ons: American Crafts, The Paper Studio
square brads: Close To My Heart
ribbon:Offray