Wednesday, May 30, 2012
skinny teacher cards…
Thursday, May 24, 2012
the proof is in the can…
…the garbage can, that is. It’s been a crazy, stressful, deadline-filled week…and it’s not even close to being over! As you may have guessed by this peek into my office garbage can – diet coke is definitely my go-to stress reliever, anxiety corrector, late-night work companion, and just plain yummy drink.
And on top of all the work stuff, there’s a ton of kid stuff going on this week too (gotta love how much gets crammed into the last couple of weeks of school – concerts and meetings and tests and activities and parties). And I’ve been fighting some type of sinus “thing” for a couple of weeks. I can’t decide if it’s a cold or allergies or what, but it’s NOT fun, and it’s NOT going away! I actually took some benadryl pills yesterday to see if they would help. I don’t think they helped my sinuses, but they made me super sleepy…and I actually fell asleep early – really early – and slept all night…which is great except that means I have that much more work to make up today. sigh. better go crack open a diet coke – oh, wait, I already did. ;)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Hello Summer!! It’s an Echo Park Blog Hop…
Good Morning! Today the Echo Park Paper Design Team is showcasing projects from the "Hello, Summer" collection.
I wanted to share this quick little “thanks” card I put together using just a few of the fun papers and sticker embellishments from the “Hello Summer” line.
Of course I had to use some fun pop dots behind those cute cloud stickers – just to add a bit of dimension…and the same goes for the sun and “thanks” circle. Check out that cute pink banner. I hand cut that baby from the patterned paper – it was easy and since I was using it for a card, I just snipped it in half and doubled it up to make it into TWO banners!
Be sure to follow the blog hop list below as you hop from one blog to the next. ONE winner will be selected from each blog to receive an Echo Park Paper collection kit of their choosing. To qualify for the kit, comments will be due by midnight EST, Sunday, May 27th to qualify for the drawing. The winner will be announced on each blog Monday, May 28th so be sure to check back to see if you've won. Good luck!!
Blog Hop List:
P.S. You can see (and purchase) all of the “Hello Summer” papers and embellishments HERE at Two Peas in a Bucket!
Friday, May 18, 2012
tell me what you see…
I bet if you’re a mom to a little boy you see a beautiful bouquet of flowers – lovingly selected and picked with care (roots and all). I bet if you’re a mom you can imagine grubby little hands with dirty fingernails and the sweetest, most innocent and pure, smile conceivable as he proudly presents his thoughtful gift.
I bet if you’re a mom you couldn’t imagine a more perfect offering. I bet if you’re a mom you understand why a simple gift of what you once thought of as only “weeds” could bring tears to your eyes, create a lump in your throat, and make your heart swell with love.
I bet if you’re a mom you know exactly what I’m talking about and, if only for this reason –this moment, you are thankful for gifts that grow with abandon in an empty lot next door…and a little boy who has such a sweet, pure, giving heart…and moments that remind you of how lucky you are to be a mom. his mom. I bet.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
mother’s day…
I had a wonderful Mother’s Day – and I was completely spoiled by my sweet kiddos and dear husband.
I love that Mother’s Day is on Sunday – no pressure to go out and do anything big…just relax and enjoy everything about being a mom. :)
I sure love these kiddos – and I’m grateful every single day that I get to be their mom!
Speaking of Mother’s Day…Have you seen Echo Park’s new “Dearest” collection?
I just love it and couldn’t wait to create a beautiful Mother’s Day card with it!
Of course, there was stitching involved…
And inked edges with my very favorite new (okay, it’s not so new, I’ve had it for about a month and used it on almost every project since I bought it) ink – attic dust!
I know Mother’s Day is over, but if you like this collection, snatch it up and get a jump start on next year’s cards! OR use it to scrapbook the photos you took on Sunday! :)