Cards from my buds!

Here's a few pictures of the handstamped cards I received from my stampin' buds!!!! Aren't they outstanding???? I'm ashamed to say….I didn't make much for Christmas cards this year….I went to my stash of cards that I had made and grabbed the envelopes from friends and family that sent me cards early (I'll explain this …

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8×8 Scrapbook Gift for a Special Papa

My incredibly talented, scrapbooking 13 year old daugher, Hailey, made her grandfather one of the BEST gifts he could get…..an 8×8 scrapbook of pictures of them together from the day she was born until her 4th year. She's planning on adding to the scrapbook for future celebrations – his birthday, grandparents day and next Christmas …

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Christmas Recipes & Cards

This was the scene in my kitchen last Wednesday…..I finally got to make some cookies and candies!!! I had previously made some cut-out cookies – a lost art….I've learned! Why doesn't anyone make these anymore??? They are the best….well….I shouldn't be so quick with that statement! After buying a variety of cookies at a bake …

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Snowman Soup Poem

I had several requests for the snowman soup poem that I posted in my daughters' teacher gift…so here it is: "Was told you've been good this year,Always good to hear it.With freezing weather drawing near,You'll need to warm the spirit.So here's a little snowman soup,Complete with stirring stick.Just add hot water, sip it slow,It's sure …

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And ANOTHER ONE!!!!

Here's a snowglobe I made for my neice for Christmas. She was up north when I had a little fun figuring these out and she told me she wanted one for Christmas….my first one didn't turn out too good. I had some trouble getting the acetate cut in a circle that would fit in the …

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