LilyBean's Paperie Inspiration Challenge

There is only one place to go for card inspiration. That place is LilyBean's Paperie.
Melissa Phillips creates the most gorgeous cards I have ever seen!! I really didn't like making cards until I discovered her blog. Now I'm hooked. I made this card for a challenge on her blog. The inspiration (and the prize!!) is this bag.

This afternoon

This is my sweet friend Jocie and the newest little member of her family, Jadie. Nicole, Vanessa and I went today to meet Jadie for the first time. She is even more precious in real life than in the photos we have seen!

Jocie lives just a few minutes away from me but (funny how this goes) we met online. She is one of the good ones. Genuine, and trustworthy. A true friend, a super artist, and a fabulous mom of 3 beauties! This tiny one made me almost want to have one of my own. I said almost. Would a brand new puppy qualify me for mat. leave?

a card

Just wanted to share this card that I made using lovely Sassafras, and a Page Maps card sketch. Lots of my faves are included: the colours, the scallops, the pin, the bracket label, the chipboard squirrel. I think the only thing it's missing is Stickles. Oh well.

the great outdoors

Some layouts with photos from the park.
I love the combo of Mr. Campy, Elsie woodgrain, and the Sassafras deer in the first one. I know someone else who will love it too ;) lol.

Can't get enough

of this Maya Road pom pom trim (thanks Nicole!!)

I hear ya Oprah, I hear ya

At least I know Oprah won't judge me and my big fat ass.

Free Crop

at Paper Canvas Studio on Friday
http://www.papercanvasstudio.com/cropwithus.html

I'll be there!

Tomorrow

this little guy is turning 2 years old. I can't remember my life without him. I've always wanted a puppy of my own. One who will love me the most, and snuggle with me first. I waited a long time. He tests my patience, but I'm used to that. He's getting better every day. And he is the biggest mama suck there ever was!! I love my little bologna sunshine. I love how he snuggles in my guts every night and how he loves me sooooo much. Happy Birthday Josko!

Sparkle and Shine

This is Eva on her Baptism Day. The layout was done for a Sparkle and Shine challenge issued by my super talented friend Vanessa.