Congrats!

It's that time of year again... Graduation! Our Bloggers Challenge was to make a Graduation card! So I made money holders... a graduate could always use a little extra cash! Thanks for looking!

Summer Mojo!

It was a beautiful sunny day today! And the only way you are getting me out of that sun is to dangle Jane Bosi's cards in front of me! Aren't these cards the cutest? I went to her class at The Stamp Shoppe tonight, and as always, I am beaming with excitement about the cards we made! How can you deny that maze? And the cheese slices, seriously! If you are missing your mojo, taking her class is a must to get it back!

Layers! Layers! Layers!

Okay, so I think I got a little carried away with the layers! It has been a rainy couple of days... it's a recipe for a good television and card making!

Retirement Cards!

I was asked to make retirement cards for a few teachers I work with. I don't have a 'Retirement' stamp so I used 'Celebrate.' I think retiring is a reason to celebrate! The first card is a CASE from Cupcake Martini. The second card is for a Music teacher. I LOVE the new set, 'Great Friend' from Stampin' Up! I have lots of butterfly stamps, but this one is my fav!! And the third card is a twist from a previous card I did. I hope they inspire you!

Addiction!

I am not sure which addiction is more powerful... my addiction to junk food or Kiwi Kiss?! I like simple layouts, clean lines, and white cardstock. I try to force myself to use more color and embellishments in some of my cards, but it tends to end up all cluttered and I am usually not real excited about the result. Although, sometimes I surprise myself! So this card is me... it speaks my style and I love it!

A Note...

My Great Grandma & Nana live in the Northwoods of Minnesota. I live in Wisconsin. We see them only a few times a year, during the summer and over the holidays, but I know that isn't enough. So I am sending them this card to remind them we haven't forgotten about them!

Mojo Thursday!

It's been a productive day! I hope these cards inspire you!

Gotta Love a Rainy Day!

The rain can be just as motivating as the sun! The rain sat me down today allowing me time to create these two cards! I am not one for writing much... I just like looking at the pictures! So, I will save you time and end it here!

Happy Mother's Day!

For our bloggers challenge this week, we made a Mother's Day card! Earlier this week I posted some Mother's Day verses. Sometimes people let a Hallmark card say it all... but you can let your hand stamped card say it all instead... hopefully those verses inspire you fill 'er up with lots of love!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Mother's Day Verses

Grandma...wishing you a beautiful Mother's Day

filled with sunshine, smiles, and joy!

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Grandmothers fill our yesterdays with sweet memories...

our todays with moments of happiness.

Thoughts of you fill my heart

with love... my day with smiles.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Grandmother,

For bringing so much love to all the lives you touch,

you're wished a wonderful Mother's Day!

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You were there when we took our first steps,

And went unsteadily across the floor.

You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,

Until our steps took us out the door...

You worry now "Are they ok?"

Is there more you could have done?

As we walk the paths of our unknown

You wonder"Where have my children gone?"

Where we are is where you have led us,

With your special love you showed us a way,

To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.

Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.

And where we go you can be sure,

In spirit you shall never be alone.

For where you are is what matters most to us,

Because to us that will always be home...

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There are times when only a Mother's love

Can understand our tears,

And soothe our disappointments

And calm all our fears.

There are times when only a Mother's love

Can share the joy we feel

When something we have dreamed about

Suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Mother's love

Can help us on life's way

And inspire in us the confidence

We need from day to day.

Mother, thank you for your heart, faith and hope

And all your steadfast love

You were fashioned by the Angels

And sent from God above...
Happy Mothers' Day

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At the family's heart is Mother

Whose love is warm and true,

Our family home is a special place

All credit's due to you.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

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Mom, you've given me two things:

One is roots, the other's wings.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Dates: May 1-31, 2009

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