Buttery Best Wishes

I made an anniversary card to have on hand and used some golden yellow pearly cardstock to create two hearts.  The fabric piece is from my wedding gown, believe it or not.  When I bought my dress many years ago, my seamstress friend was making some alterations on it and she had one of these pieces left over.  I hung onto it in my sewing box for.... 31 years.  LOL  Finally was time to put it to use somehow.  The sentiment is by American Crafts - Hip Stamp Hooray - "Occasions".  The background paper is digital, from an Etsy shop called Carol Kutz Designs.  I have quite a few of her color collections.

Thanks for coming by, have a blessed day!

Damask & Roses Wedding Wishes

Happy Friday!  I'm popping in with a couple of posts today.  This card is rather simple; the rosette ribbon and strip of pearls really carry the design.

I've hoarded this American Crafts rosette ribbon for years.  Why have I done this?  How does its beauty get shared, if it sits in a drawer?  Time for me to use all the beautiful, plentiful supplies I have.  😀
The only dilemma is the amount of hours I have available to craft! 😂

Matthew 6:19-21 - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.

Thanks for joining me this day!  

Colleen

You are my biggest blessing...and more!

Hello everyone, how are you doing in your little corner of the world?  Here in NJ, we are beginning to relax quarantine restrictions.  I guess we're one of the last in the country, but our state had been hit pretty hard with COVID-19 cases.  It's a little scary to think about re-entering society.  I have asthma - an underlying, chronic condition - so I need to be cautious about my health, as so many do.

I must say it truly is nice to see more and more people out for bike rides and walks in my neighborhood.  I remember early on during quarantine, there was NO one out during one of my walks, and it was eerie.

Hope you don't mind me popping in for a short visit to share some cards with you. 
Here we go!

Papertrey Ink Pen & Ink sentiment stamp; Memory Box Lucky Leaves, Lucky Charms shamrock dies; Stampin' Up! Irish Blessing background stamp

The paler green cardstock I used for the shamrock die cuts is pearlized!  It's really pretty in person.

Papertrey Ink Garden Garland floral dies, Garden Gild sentiment stamp; Stampin' Up! Heart to Heart heart punches, Flower Trio flower punch; rhinestones; My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Rectangle Stax die; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch

Stampin' Up! A Little Smile Paper Pumpkin starfish, sea dollar, On My Mind Paper Pumpkin shell stamp, Burlap background stamp, Hugs From Shelli Paper Pumpkin splatter stamp; pearls; My Favorite Things Stitched Sentiments Strips die; Momenta Hello sentiment stamp; abaca ribbon

Flourishes Spring Bouquets sentiment stamp; Stampin' Up! Very Versailles script stamp (background); Papertrey Ink Mix & Mat: Scallops lace die, scallop die; rhinestones 

Stampin' Up! Wellness Wishes dog and sentiment stamp, Hugs From Shelli Paper Pumpkin floral cluster stamp;
white flower lace

Memory Box Honeyblossom Sprig die; My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Rectangle Stax die; Stampin' Up! gray ribbon; Papertrey Ink Words of Comforts sentiment stamp 

That's it, my friends!  I truly appreciate your visit. 😀
God bless you!

Be Brave, It Is Well With My Soul, and more

Hi everyone, just popping in with a bunch of cards to share.  It's Thursday April 16, 2020, and I've been in quarantine for one month exactly!  In some ways, it feels longer, and in some ways, not that long. 

Last night I helped my husband trim his hair outdoors on the patio.  That was a first.  I've cut my own bangs twice, but that's easy.  It's the highlights in my hair that I will not attempt.  Will have to wait until I'm allowed to see my hairdresser again for her finesse and expertise! 😭
The girls have long straight hair, no bangs.  They can coast for a good long while.  LOL

Had to go to the bank today.  Only the drive-through is open, and only two lanes.  The lines were fairly long, but not too bad.  I went armed with patience. 😀  I felt badly for the two bank tellers, who were trying to do their jobs with masks, gloves, and offering as much good cheer as they could, despite testy customers.  Hopefully, we won't have too much longer to be in quarantine.  Though we did just get notification from our governor that all NJ schools will be closed until mid-May.  So...I'm thinking that senior prom will probably not be happening.  😢

Stampin' Up! Elizabeth flourish frame stamp, pale pink fabric rose; rhinestones; butterfly applique sticker; Papertrey Ink Quoted: Right Moment sentiment stamp, Embroidered Frame: Dots die; REALLY NEAT PATTERNED PAPER from a Stampington magazine!

Altenew Lavender Bud stamp and matching die; My Favorite Things Mix and Match Banners die; Stampin' Up! stitched rectangle pieces (from scrap bag); plant pot (punched piece from a friend); pearls;
Papertrey Ink Walk By Faith sentiment stamp

Altenew Lavender Bud stamp and matching die; Papertrey Ink Meadow Greens stamps and matching dies, Stemmed Statements sentiment stamp, Tiny Tags tag die; linen twine;
Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Circle die, clear droplet epoxy stickers; 

Altenew Lavender Bud stamp and matching die; Spellbinders Labels Eight die; Hug Snug Periwinkle seam binding; Flourishes Stamps Spring Bouquets sentiment stamp; Stampin' Up! Small Banner punch;
Gina Marie Designs pale lavender candy dot sticker

Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls 'mom' die; rhinestones; Kaisercraft Lady Rose rose and scalloped circle die cuts, patterned paper (rose, long sentiment strip); Sizzix Circle Sentiments corner die

My Favorite Things Pierced Heart STAX heart die; Gina Marie Designs Pleated Lace Rectangles die; Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags sentiment, tiny heart stamp, Tiny Tags tag; linen twine

Stampin' Up! Garden Pleasures bee skep, small beehive seed packet stamps, aqua resin embellishment; Hero Arts Leafy Vine flourish stamp (in yellow); Hobby Lobby Honey Bee stamp (in aqua); Spellbinders Corner Flourish die, Labels Ten die; can't remember where the sentiment came from!

Kat Scrappiness Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangle die; Stampin' Up! Extra Large Bird punch (bird and leaves); pearls; Echo Park Trust In The Lord sentiment stamp; linen twine; My Favorite Things Cheerful Cages bird cage die

⇩ CUSTOM CARD BELOW!

Golden Acorn Scallop Shell stamp; Blockhead Paper Arts Seashells With Round Frame starfish stamp; pearls; clear sequins; L'il Inker Designs Stitched Rectangles die; All Night Media small scallop shell stamp; Spellbinders Large Deckled Rectangles die; Stampin' Up! Irish Blessing background stamp; burlap; Papertrey Ink Pen and Ink 'blessings' sentiment stamp; Hampton Art Wedding 'Mr. & Mrs.' sentiment stamp; gold embossing powder

⇩ CUSTOM CARD BELOW!

Papertrey Ink Happily Ever After sentiment stamp, Delicate Details die; My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX die; pearls; Kat Scrappiness Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangle die; Golden Acorn Scallop Shell stamp (top corner, furthest to right); All Night Media small scallop shell stamp; Blockhead Paper Arts Seashells With Rectangle Frame shell (bottom cluster, topmost shell stamped in gray), Seashells With Round Frame scallop, sand dollar, starfish stamps

⇩ CUSTOM CARD BELOW!

Papertrey Ink Happily Ever After sentiment stamp; clear sequins; pearls; Hug Snug Argentina seam binding; All Night Media small scallop shell stamp; 100 Proof Press Shell Plate 17 shell array stamp; Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles die

My Favorite Things Inspired By Spring nest stamp; Papertrey Ink Boutique Borders: Baby sentiment stamp; white ribbon; Gina Marie Designs Loopy Rectangles die

L'il Inker Designs Stitched Rectangles die; Stampin' Up! Touch of Nature acorn stamp, With Gratitude leaf stamp; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Circle die (the negative portion); twine; Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Boys uncle die

Impression Obsession Mortarboard and Scroll diploma, mortarboard dies; L'il Inker Designs Stitched Rectangles die; Papertrey Ink Clouds 1 and 2 dies, Up Up And Away Sentiments sentiment stamp

That is all for now.  Thanks for your visit, and see you again soon!  God bless!

Wedding and Anniversaries

Good morning!  It is Thursday, March 26, 2020.  How are you holding up?  Are you keeping busy?  LOL I am talking to crafters, for the most part; OF COURSE you are staying busy!! 😄
I am never bored when I am home, ever!!  Ha ha!

Today I've got a wedding card, and three anniversary cards to share.  Here we go!

Verve Fairy Tales sentiment; Inkadinkado small scallop shell stamp; Blockhead Paper Arts Seashells With Round Frame starfish, sand dollar, pale pink scallop shell stamps; Golden Acorn Scallop Shell (stamped in background); Stampin' Up! Wonderfully Worn background stamp; Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork die; burlap; pearls; Spellbinders Label One square die

Papertrey Ink Penned Elegance sentiment stamp; Stampin' Up! Abundant Joy rose stamp,
rose border die (name unknown); pearls

Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Anniversary sentiment, Double Ended Banners die; Memory Box Lucky Leaves, Lucky Charms shamrock dies; L'il Inker Designs Stitched Rectangle die; rhinestones

Altenew Label Love sentiment stamp; crochet lace; clear sequins;
Stampin' Up! rose border/stamp (name unknown; was in a scrap bag); gold emboss powder

Had to take a side shot so you can see the gold embossed sentiment.

Altenew Label Love sentiment stamp; crochet lace; clear sequins; 
Stampin' Up! rose border/stamp (name unknown; was in a scrap bag); gold emboss powder

Thanks for your visit today, friends.  Stay well, and I hope to see you soon!

God bless you,

Wishing You Love, and much more

Good morning, friends!  It is Sunday, March 22, 2020.  I would normally be getting ready for church right now, but as it is everywhere, church will not be happening in our sanctuary.  My pastor created a message on YouTube for us to watch, and although it's not the same as being with church family, it ministers to my heart and spirit. 💓

This morning I received an email from a sweet woman who subscribes to my blog via email.  She said that my recent batch of posts uplifted her, especially considering what is going on in the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic; plus, my other regular blog posts had been so far in the past.  Thank you so much for writing to me. 💗 If I can help in a small way to encourage others, just by sharing things I've made, well, it humbles me and fills my heart with gratitude.

Here are some cards to share today:

Had to turn the card a bit so you could see the gold patterned paper.  It shines so beautifully in person!

Papertrey Ink Garden Gild patterned paper, flower dies, sentiment stamps; rhinestones

...and the front-facing picture...

Papertrey Ink Garden Gild patterned paper, flower dies, sentiment stamps; rhinestones

Papertrey Ink Family Ties 'mom' sentiment stamp, Keep It Simple: Mother sentiment; Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp; My Favorite Things Mini Scallop Circle Stax die; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die

Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls 'mom' die; Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp; iridescent gem; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die

Flourishes He Is Risen cross stamp, sentiment; My Favorite Things Mini Scallop Circle Stax die; clear sequins

Papertrey Ink Family Ties 'mom' sentiment stamp; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Circle die; Inspired By Stamping Graceful Hydrangea small flower cluster stamp, Vintage Postcards postmark stamp; pearls

Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp, Spring Bouquets sentiment stamp; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Square die; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die

Martha Stewart pansy stickers; Gina Marie Designs Frilly Lace Rectangles die; Papertrey Ink Delightful Dahlia 'grandma' stamp, Ways To Say: I Love You sentiment stamp; pearls

K & Co. art deco die cuts (corners, woman, flower); Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls 'grandmom' die, Garden Gildsmall flower stamps; Stampin' Up! pink resin accent, Filigree Background stamp

Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Square die; TPC Studio Classic Icons fleur de lis stamp; all clock/watch faces stamped images were gifts from a church friend; deep taupe rhinestones; Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags sentiment

My youngest daughter is a high school senior now.  Her class trip to Disney World would have started tomorrow.  To say she is disappointed is an understatement.  We also had to cancel our family trip to Mexico for April.  I am not complaining.  We have so much to be thankful for. The situation we suddenly found ourselves in has caused us all to reevaluate priorities.  Family is so very important.  I hope that people embrace one another -- not with arms, not right now! -- in their hearts.  I am encouraged to see the kindness in others rise up and shine.  May it continue during this extraordinary time.

God bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you,

Seeds of Hope, Life is Fragile, and more

Hello again, my friends!  How are you doing today?  Did you spend some time exercising outdoors, or gathering with one another while outdoors, spaced apart?  I hear a lot of neighbors enjoying time outside, either walking, riding bikes, taking dogs for a walk, or listening to music and playing board games on porches.  It is kind of nice, you know what I mean?  People are connecting in ways they haven't in quite some time.  Though we are supposed to keep our distance from each other, there's a different kind of closeness that's developing; it makes my heart happy.

I hope you don't mind I have another post this week. I'm really trying to bang out the photo-editing of my cards, so I can share them here.  Ready?  Here we go!

Old seed packet; Martha Stewart Rose Leaf punch, Hydrangea punch; crochet lace; pearl; fabric flower cluster; Sizzix Sweet and Donut Thinlits heart die

Stampabilities Life Is Fragile sentiment; Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; Prima papers; Sweet Stamps Lace Border stamp; pearls; Spellbinders Labels One die

Stampabilities Life Is Fragile sentiment; Gina Marie Designs Loopy Rectangles dies; Martha Stewart pansy stickers; pink rhinestones; crochet lace

Gina Marie Designs Loopy Rectangles dies; Martha Stewart camellia (?) sticker; pink rhinestones; pearls; My Favorite Things Love You More sentiment; handmade round doily; Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Accents heart punch

Papertrey Ink Happily Ever After sentiment; K & Co. floral oval frame sticker; Recollections bride frame sticker; pearls; Gina Marie Designs Eyelet Elegance Rectangles die 

Impression Obsession Cat Set dies; K & Co. floral frame sticker;
Papertrey Ink Everyday Cat Sayings sentiment; pink sequins 

Impression Obsession Cat Set dies; K & Co. floral frame sticker; 
Papertrey Ink Everyday Cat Sayings sentiment; pink sequins 

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Friends of a Feather sentiment and feather stamps, Clearly For You flourish rectangle stamp; doily; white sequins; 

Papertrey Ink Fancy Flakes dies; rhinestones; Stampin' Up! Winter Post sentiment

Verve Holiday Phrases sentiment; Stampin' Up! silver glitter paper, mirror cardstock, stripe patterned paper; circle dies; Papertrey Ink Fancy Flakes die; clear sequins; My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Rectangle Stax die

Lace; Basic Grey Wassail floral pattern paper; Anna Griffin green flourish paper; pearls; gold cardstock from a store bought card; Inspired By Stamping Summer Postcard Add On heart/circle stamp;
Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Birthday III sentiment

My Favorite Things Mini Delicate Doilies die; pearls; crochet lace; old book page; Gina Marie Designs Pleated Lace Rectangle die; calendar photo of mountains

Stampin' Up! Print Pattern background stamp; Papertrey Ink Spring Moss button; Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares die; Blockhead Paper Arts Feeling Regal crown stamp; gold embossing powder; Inspired By Stamping Happy Occasions Sentiments sentiment 

My Favorite Things Layered Leaves dies; yellow green glitter paper; calendar page; Stampin' Up! sentiment (set unknown)

Stampin' Up! balloons, elephant (set unknown; they were in a scrap bag); Kat Scrappiness - Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangles die; rhinestones; Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Birthday III sentiment

Oh, I have plenty more to go.  We'll see how far I get.  As I said before, since we're all supposed to be home for the foreseeable future, it gives me more time to get it done. 😀