Pink & Green for a birthday and a baby

Just popping in with a couple of pink and green cards to share today, one for a birthday and one for a baby.  Both were simple to put together, using some favorite tried-and-true items I like.  Martha Stewart Hydrangea Punch / Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Accents flower punch; stamped sentiments; patterned paper; trim of some sort.  It's like a magic formula for me. 😄

sentiment - The Greetery "Sentiment Suite: Birthday"; hydrangea punch - Martha Stewart; flower punch - Stampin' Up! "Itty Bitty Accents"

Baby sentiment - Papertrey Ink "Tiny Tags"; Congratulations sentiment - Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings"; pink crochet flower - Stampin' Up!

Proverbs 10:29 

The strength of the simple is the way of the Lord, and it is fear to those who work evil.

God bless you!

Vintage Valentine

Just found another Valentine to share.  I played with some Authentique papers and tried to create a bit of a vintage collage look.  That little girl putting her valentine in a mailbox image also came from the Authentique paper pad.

Precious Remembrance 'Happy Mail' postmark; Kat Scrappiness 'Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangles' die; Authentique papers; The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love' sentiment; pearls

2 Corinthians 3:3

And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Prayers for the people of Maui; the destruction of Lahaina is just unreal.  My husband and I were there last fall and shopped at several of the stores, had dinner, and did a sunset cruise....all right there in Lahaina.  My heart is sad for them.  

Valentine's Day Lineup

Valentine's Day in August?  Sure, why not!  I've had this line up to show you for a long time.  Without further ado....

Tim Holtz 'Flower Shop' rose and background script; The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love'; vintage lace; pearls; Crafty Individuals 'Vintage Tickets & Ephemera' post mark

Tim Holtz 'Flower Shop' rose; Kat Scrappiness 'Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles' die; vintage thread; pearls; Stampin' Up! lace, 'Something To Celebrate' sentiment 

Stampin' Up! 'Bloomin' Love' sentiment, banner, floral cluster, Butterfly Thinlits die; pearls

Flourishes 'Roses Are Red' rose cluster; Hero Arts 'Manuscript Background'; Precious Remembrance 'Happy Mail' postmark; Stampin' Up! sentiment unknown set; pearls; vintage thread

Papertrey Ink 'Happy Hydrangea' oval frame die; Stampin' Up! 'Itty Bitty Accents' heart punch, denim ribbon (and sentiment, unknown set)

Stampin' Up! 'Bloomin' Love' sentiment, banner, floral cluster; gold sequins; MFT heart die

The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love' sentiment; Stampin' Up! 'Heart of Hearts Embosslit'; Sizzix 'Branch With Leaves' die; pearls 

Stampin' Up! 'Bloomin' Love' sentiment, banner, floral cluster; MFT heart die

Papertrey Ink pink felt; The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love' sentiment; Stampin' Up! 'Bloomin' Love' floral heart stamp; Websters Pages pink rhinestone border 

The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love' sentiment; Stampin' Up! 'Elements of Style', 'Bella Toile'; MFT heart dies

The Greetery 'Sentiment Suite: Love'; Stampin' Up! 'Elements of Style' roses; MFT heart dies; rhinestones

Gina Marie Designs 'Eyelet Elegance' die; Papertrey Ink 'Keep It Simple' sentiment; Tim Holtz 'Flutter' butterfly; Martha Stewart 'Hydrangea Punch'; pink and purple gems; Sizzix 'Sugar' embossing folder

Let all that you do be done in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:14

Have a beautiful day!

Two Dozen Cards to Share

Hello and happy Friday!  Thought I'd pop in today with a parade of cards for you.  This helps me with some of the backlog of things yet to post.  Hope you enjoy!

The Greetery - Pretty Postmarks sentiment; Gina Marie Designs - butterfly die; patterned paper - Tilda (a gift from Stella in the Netherlands); digital butterfly; pearl

Papertrey Ink - Tiny Tags sentiment & tag, Boards & Beams house, Topiary Trio bush die; burlap ribbon

Impression Obsession - Twig Wreath die; pearls; Stampin' Up! - Nature Walk bird; button; Papertrey Ink - Daily Design Sentiments 'home sweet home'

Flourishes - DIY Topiary topiary stamp; Hug Snug seam binding - Stampin' Up! lace trim; Hip Stamp Hooray - Occasions sentiment 

Stampin' Up! - Nature Walk bird; Papertrey Ink - Tiny Tags sentiment; Inkadinkado - Botanical Script Background stamp; pearls; Hug Snug white seam binding 

Stampin' Up! - Butterfly Basics freesia; Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs Sentiments 'with sympathy'; vintage thread; ivory dot; Webster's Pages patterned paper

Inkadinkado - Manuscript; Stampin' Up! - Avant-Garden freesia; pearls; potted plant from catalog; Wplus9 - Vintage Ephemera (in background); pearls

Stampin' Up! - The Open Sea globe & background stamps; Altenew - Sentiments & Quotes; braided jute ribbon ; Stampin' Up! - copper foil cardstock

Papertrey Ink - Love Lives Here sentiment; Impression Obsession - Twig Wreath die & pine sprigs; pearls; chipboard bird

PSX - Hydrangea; Hug Snug seam binding; pearls; Papertrey Ink - Tiny Tags sentiment; Stampin' Up! little tag punch; Copic markers in grays

Memory Box - Lucky Leaves, Lucky Charms dies; Stampin' Up! - Itty Bitty Accents flower punch; pearls; Papertrey Ink - Tiny Tags sentiment and die; vellum;  Ann-Ticipations - Irish Blessing stamp; vintage thread

Power Poppy - Lavender sprig; Copic markers; lavender soap packaging; pearls; Hip Stamp Hooray - Post Stamp (background images); vintage thread 

PSX - K-1593 Birdhouse Wreath; vintage twine; Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Home sentiment; Copic markers 

PSX - F-467 Pansy Basket; Gina Marie Designs - butterfly die; Copic markers; Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Thank You II

Gina Marie Designs - butterfly die; Hip Stamp Hooray - Noted (background stamps) & Occasions (sentiment); little pink flower; rhinestone gem 

Stampin' Up! - Avant-Garden flower bouquet; Papertrey Ink - Year of Psalms: April Mini; Market Street Stamps -  Grace background; pearls; Copic markers

Stampabilities - Psalm 112:7; matte gold cardstock; Gina Marie Designs - butterfly die; rhinestone

Inkadinkado - Chandeliers; Papertrey Ink - Light of Life verse/ sentiment; Glossy Accents on glass panels; Copic markers

My Favorite Things - Bold Greenery die; chipboard rose; pearl; vintage twine; Hip Stamp Hooray - Post Stamp (in background), Occasions - birthday sentiment 

Sentiment - unsure!; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punches; pearls; pink/white twine

Flourishes - DIY Topiary; Stampin' Up!- Itty Bitty Accents flower punch; pearls; Hug Snug seam binding; Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs Sentiments - 'with sympathy' 

What have I been up to?  Nothing exciting and I am ok with that!  And of course, I am always making cards, usually only on weekends.  That's when I have energy for a creative endeavor.

"What sweet delight a quiet life affords." 

- William Drummond 1585 - 1649

I am very fond of this quote above.  A quiet life is just my style. 😊

Also like this verse from James 1:19 --

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

I've heard it said that we have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason.  I try to remember that daily.

Hope you are well, my friends!  Until next time!

Copper Leaf Anniversary

Hey there!  Hope you remember me. 😉 I have a quick anniversary card to share with you, after my hiatus.  This was the card I gave my husband, and it's a shame you can't see how that copper leaf really gleams!

The Greetery Pretty Postmarks sentiments; Stampin' Up! copper leaf, En Francais background, Elements of Style flourish; twine 

Did not anticipate being out of the blogging habit for as long as I was.  The cancer experience left me a lot more exhausted than I realized.  After giving my energy to job and home and family, I had not much left at the end of the day.  I made time to create cards, but photographing/editing/blogging took a real back seat.  I feel so so so much better now and am really grateful for my healing!

I hope you all are doing well in your little corner of the world.

God bless you!

A Quartet of Birds

Hello my friends,

It's been a while. 😀  Had not intended for so much time to pass, but life kept me oh-so-busy, and I was tired.  And then it became busy in a different way, and I am still tired.  LOL

I have been making cards so frequently, mostly on weekends.  The process of getting them nicely here to the blog is a process that I've had no energy for.  So glad I have several drafts lined up so I can pick from them, add supply lists and hit "publish".

K & Co. bird, flowers, eggs stickers; Martha Stewart Branch punch; Papertrey Ink Choose Joy sentiment 

K & Co. bird, nest stickers; Martha Stewart Branch punch; My Favorite Things Inspired By Spring sentiment; Stampin' Up! Decorative Label punch

K & Co. bird sticker; My Favorite Things Pierced Traditional Tags die, Traditional Tags die; button; twine; Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags die; Martha Stewart Modern Garland punch; The Greetery Sentiment Suite: Birthay sentiment

K & Co. bird sticker; Hug Snug Ash Pink seam binding; button; lace

These K & Co. bird stickers are beautiful, and easily dress up a card.  I have a stash of them and parcel them out a little at a time, as they are hard to find (or impossible?).  

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. ~ Matthew 10:29 BSB

Thanks for your visit today! 😃