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Our neighbors are embarking on a long-awaited adventure. While making this little card for them, it got me thinking about the many ways we travel through life. We are not meant to be static or still, we are meant to move forward and be ever-changing. Where with each new step, comes a new adventure, a new learning opportunity or a new outlook. Even when the journey is not pleasant, remembering that the true purpose of every step is growth, is often all it takes to being able to ride out the bumps and focus on the view ahead. And if all else fails, at the very least, take away a meaningful lesson ;) More often than not, each journey is the exact path we need to be on at that very moment, and if we look closely enough, we can see the opportunity that lies within. To start this teeny card, I used a duo of patterns, both colorful and joyous, and a sweet little die-cut doily, using PTI's Parisian Lace Doily  and Pink Paislee's Turn the Page paper . The wee caravans are from American ...

Hello! Popping in quickly to share a little card for my wonderful dentist and his very special team of people who have been taking care of my smile for many years. From the first visit, to each subsequent one, I've had nothing but wonderful experiences. Aside from all of the laughs and an abundance of humor, my dentist is incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable and very skilled. His utmost goal is the comfort and joy of his patients and it really shows. You know you've got one splendid team when you can't wait for your next visit! There are no words that can capture the sheer gratitude I feel for all the wonderful care I've received over the years, but today's card is tiny way of saying thanks. To start this card, I used a few layers of patterned papers to create a soft, but colorful background. I know bicycles have nothing to do with teeth, except that they're fun, whimsical and usually make people smile! Just below the patterned papers, I added a velvet ribbo...

Our dear friend's daughter is turning 8 this Summer, and I just couldn't resist making a card for her! She is as girly and sweet as it gets, so it didn't take much to twist my arm to pull out all my frilly bits and make something special for her.  I also loved getting to play one more time with Queen and Co's lovely Circle Shaped Shaker Set , and putting a fun twist on the dies in the kit!  I used the circle dies to cut out two circles and coordinating inserts, to create a lovely '8'.  I used papers from the Birthday Bash , Dots , Stripes and Flirty Florals pads. To decorate the card, I added a couple of sweet paper banners, the first stamped with a stamp included in the kit, and the second handwritten with my favoritest ever white pen, the Signo Uni-Ball White pen.  It's super solid and smooth. Now only if I could have gorgeous handwriting or a shake-free hand - maybe I'll practice a bit on those fronts ;) I also added a pink Tulle Blossom , as well a...

Good Morning and Happy Saturday! Before I get to my cards today, I want to extend a very big thank you to all of you who joined us in our little hop! There are not enough words to express how humbled and thankful I am for all of your visits and comments. Familiar faces, and new friends alike, it was such a joy reading your sweet stories and each and every note you left! I've gone ahead and added responses now that the draw is officially over ;) Speaking of which, it's that time...To announce the winner of the sweet Spring Kit! Congratulations to.... SAMRA! Please send a note to  ivanacamdzicstoicescu@gmail.com with your mailing address and I'll be sure to have your goodies on their way :)  But that's not all! There is another winner over on Aneta's blog , who will be receiving her beautifully designed journal. And the winner is... SADIE! Please head over to Aneta's blog to claim your prize :)  Now I hope you'll join me in sharing these two colorful cards! Fi...

Hello! I was inspired by a very sweet and talented fellow card maker, Lisa , to use up some of my scraps, after seeing one of her adorable cards ! I just so happened to have the same bitty scraps sitting around and thought it would be fun to give them a whirl! So today's card is an eclectic mix of little odds-and-ends.   To start this card, I used a lovely Prima stamp called Offset Dots  to stamp the background in a soft shade of blue, French Ultramarine from Ranger Archival Ink . On the side of the card, I added a wispy pink ribbon, with a Confetti Garland  die-cut from Papertrey Ink. To embelish the garland, I used buttons, heart stamps from Love Lives Here , and bitty confetti hearts from Neat and Tangled Little Bits dies . I added a large focal point at the top of the card, by layering all the little bits and pieces I had scattered about my scrap bin. Some of the pieces feature vintage flowers and sweet images, while others are leftovers from previous stamped pro...

Happy almost-Friday! I hope you've all had a wonderful week. This week, I had the opportunity to catch up with a dear old friend, whom I haven't seen for some time. It's delightful that our visits always feel like no time has passed at all. I think it's one of life's greatest blessings, knowing that despite the distance or time passed, we are never far from a friend's heart.  To start this card, I used a dotted, soft pink paper, layered on some white cardstock, with a wee bit of floral paper at the bottom. Just atop that, I added this darling journalling card, cut from a beautiful older paper, which I just cannot seem to find online (if anyone knows the name, please feel free to add a link in the comments). I wanted to keep this card sweet and simple, so I used only minimal embellishments, and decided to decorate with patterned paper.  My favorite way to play with patterns is to mix and match what I call the 'focal weight' of papers, while keeping things...

Hello dear friends, I hope you are doing fine this evening.  I am so glad to be back at it again, blogging and creating. I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and New Years. It's hard to believe it's been so long since I've popped in last. I must admit, I wasn't sure if I'd make a comeback anytime soon, so I am beyond grateful to be here this eve :) I'll share a little snippet about what's been happening at the end of the post, but before we get to that, I have a very special little creation tonight, inspired by a super fun challenge over at Papertrey Ink!  Did you know that PTI is celebrating 11 years this month? It's hard to believe how quickly the time has gone by! I remember my very first PTI order like it was yesterday. And my love for their products only grows with every release!  This little card was inspired by the Floral Challenge , and it tickles my heart to be giving these little PTI florals a go. I think they're mighty fitting for a...