Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Valentine's Lettering and Doodles

Happy Valentine's Day ! Hope your day is filled with love and of course chocolate! I didn't do much in the way of crafting but sharing some lettering / doodling I did in the spirit of the day! 

All of these were hand drawn originals by me, then digitally colored. 




Monday, February 12, 2018

Flu and Virus Season Printables

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Having had a trip to the ER last week due to a virus, I'm here to tell you that cold / flu / virus / bug season is no joke. As with most things though, if  I can't snark my way through it, I can't get through it. 

Fortunately things are on the upswing but have not had the interest or energy in making much, but did come up with some printables to share! 


I'm not paranoid but considering taking a small can of Lysol with me when I leave the house! 


It's not personal but if you so much as cough or sneeze in my general direction, I'm going the other way! 


The  most basic preventative thing all of us can do and probably don't do enough, even at home. 

Click on each image to bring to full size, and right click to Save As. 

Hope you are all holding up and staying healthy!! 

Thursday, February 8, 2018

BFF Open House Spent the Day in the ER Edition


Tis ti season to be siiiick, no fa, no la, and no la la la. Picked up what turns out to be a stomach virus...will spare you the gory details...spent 4 hours in the ER hooked up to fluids to re-hydrate myself. So, no features this week. Straight party. 

Hope everyone is holding up well during this awful flu and bug season. Wash those hands! 

   
   

Thursday, February 1, 2018

BFF Open House Link Party

Happy February all ! Valentine's Day is two weeks from yesterday so here are some ideas from last week's party to get you in the mood! 


Let's start with this fun sign from Lolly Jane. I love (no pun intended) everything about it from the weathered variegated wood, to the single stenciled board, to the "Home" lettering. Wouldn't this also make a great housewarming gift? 


Here's another Love inspired piece of decor. This fun wreath is from Sprinkles and Streamers. Clean and fresh!


If you're looking for Valentine gift ideas, Master Pieces of My Life has got you covered. 


Finally, what special someone would love to be treated to a breakfast of Very Berry Pancakes from Marylins Treats? These would be perfect for  Valentine's day breakfast or breakfast for dinner! 

Now let's see what everyone's been up to this week!


   
   

Thursday, January 25, 2018

BFF Open House Link Party


Happy last party of January because can you believe next week's party will be on Feb 1?! That means Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day ( the day before V-Day dedicated to celebrated our bestie girlfriends) is right around the corner. So here are some ideas from last week's party to get you ready! 



Let's start with this super cute Milk and Cookies idea from Satsuma which includes a recipe for homemade Nutter Butters and a milk carton template you can download. How cute for a friend, teacher, kiddo, spouse. 


We love party crackers at Christmas but they don't have to be just for Christmas. Bird's Party has some fun ones for Valentine's Day! 


Valentine's Day is prime time for chocolate so these Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Heart Centers from The Frugal Sisters are perfect! 


Finally, if you're looking for a "wow factor" dessert for Valentine's Day, you will want to check out this "Rare Cheesecake" from All That's Jas ( as well as for the explanation of what makes it rare). Gorgeous! 

Time to see what everyone's been up to this week! 

   
   

Monday, January 22, 2018

2018 Cards: No Stamps Needed. Two Birthdays and a Retirement


While I started my cardmaking journey by stamping, there are so many more paper options now that have great textures and images that I often just use the papers and diecuts in my cards. Don't get me wrong, I will always love my stamps! 

For the Dream Big card ( for my son's 25th birthday which I still can't believe!) I used a paper from the DCWV "Confetti" stack, a diecut I cut using the "Graphically Speaking" cartridge from Cricut, and a foiled transparency from Michaels as my main pieces. 


I cut the "Dream Big" die from gold metallic paper and layered in on a black printed scrap. The card is Onyx metallic Stardreams, layered with the foiled transparency and a panel from the birthday sentiment page of the "Confetti" stack. 


I used the same birthday sentiment paper and the foiled transparency on this Crown Card. 


I layered the crown using the printed paper and a solid pink paper.


Bad lighting I know. I layered a scrap of the transparency on a panel of the pink paper, added a torn scrap and strips of gold scraps. 


You need neither stamps nor a cutting machine though if you want to make cards! For this Retirement card, I simply cut the sentiment out of a page of sentiments in a stack by Craft Smith ( $5 Hot Buy at Michaels!) which coordinated with papers from the "Eclectic" stack by DCWV. I cut the foiled base panel to size and then trimmed and layered the sentiment panel as shown. Finished with oversized self adhesive rhinestones. 

Cards can get expensive. Have you priced them lately?! But between the $5 Hot Buy stacks which Michaels has regularly, 40-50% off coupons and/or sales on stacks at Michaels and JoAnn's, you can easily whip up a LOT of cards for a fraction of the cost. 

Thursday, January 18, 2018

BFF Open House Link Party


Happy Friday Eve again all! Can you believe we are already past the halfway mark of the first month of a new year? Me either. As always, there were so many fun ideas shared at last week's party. Here are just a few! 



I'm seeing lots of white and winter white decor like the ideas Carol from The Red Painted Cottage has in this post. I'm in love with that Pom Pom wreath.  I think there's something refreshing and clean about the white and naturals after all the colors of the holidays. 


I also love this fun Winter White Felt Garland from Suzer Space


With Valentine's Day right around the corner, these little treat boxes from My Thrift Store Addiction are just the thing for small treats. 



Finally, if you've got power tool skills (or know someone who does) these Wood Shim Hearts from Hazel and Gold should go on your "must make" list! Love the dimensionality and the weathered look. 

OK let's see what you've all been up to this week!