and there are roses...

wow I am thinking 5x5 cards are my fave to make! They give more of a canvas ...there are more possibilities far accessories! And this card proves it! I love these roses....Kathy got them....Sizzix... and they have been well used buy all of us. I love it when things can be shared! Thanks Kathy!! It is a wonderful day for a BBQ and that is what we are having tonight... Kathy and her Hubby ( our Dad ) are holding a BBQ for the family ( 30 of us ) to celebrate their 40th anniversary! Its alot of work and we prepped for a few hours last night...but it will be wonderful! Thanks for looking! This is a card Kathy made for her daughter in law.....beautiful right! Hope you have a great day!

spending time with dad...

I love dad time..spending time with dad is so important to my girls...well it really is good for all of us..Of course they get away with murder most of the time... My girls do have their dad wrapped around thier baby fingers...but I think he wouldn't have it any other way!! Spending time with dad usually gets them ice cream as well!

sweet....

sweet pirate boy...I haven't used this cute guy for a bit..I think he might be looking to get back to the boat for a quick getaway!!! we are getting great use of our pool! Maybe that is where he plans on going! Thanks for looking!

opps another one...

This is another one that got lost in my pics...I don't know how cause his is just too cute too forget! Don't you love all the buttons etc??? Thanks for stopping by! Hope you get out and enjoy the day!

Thats what happens...

Yep that is what happens when the sun is out...I skip some days of blogging...cause I am out in my pool! We had a great family birthday last night for my sis in law..so I have pics to show of! but first I have to show you this totally perfect card for Kathy! I am not sure what this one was for ...It got lost in all my pics!

how something so messy..

How can something that looks so messy end up looking so cute?? I just love these flowers and it is sooo easy to do...I first saw them on SCS and had to try this out...guess what ...it works!! Yippie for me right? I hope the lady who gets this one will love it! Thanks Lesley for thinking about me ...loved making this card for you! I hope you can see the shimmer all over this....Yes ..if you are wondering I will be making a whole whack of these cuties!! Have a great day!!

then comes the...

baby carriage!!! NO not me... thank goodness... But when I color this one I always think of that rhyme!! These are some of my new fave colors from SU... yippie for the new! Have a great night!

its that kinda day!

OH I love this kinda day... it is sunny with a beautiful breeze...we have a relaxing night ahead of us and I get to do nothing but stitch my heart out!! Life is good! Hope you have a great night!

tip toe..

through the tulips...and sometimes around the block!! We had a super night last night and I think Michelle was even enjoying herself...It is had to leave those two little ones...but I think it could become a habit!! I told you I broke out the old stamp sets and this is one of them....Thanks for stopping by...have a great night.

our parents

So today my parents have been married for 40 years....holy moly ...I don't think many people can say that they want to be just like their parents but I do. They not only were super parents but they have shown me how they are a great couple. I think that is what the secret is...you have to take care of each other and trust that the rest will follow ....I hope I will have the same effect on my girls and their relationships as my parents have had and still have on mine. Thanks Mom and Dad you deserve the best and luckily you have had it for 40 years. Thanks for looking! Have a great day!

I want to shop

I want to go shopping....NOW ...you know when you just have to buy something?? I think I want some paper...weird right...but I always get inspired to make thing when I find some cool papers...and really it is the better of the 2 evils...the other would be clothing...yep way nicer of a bill for my dear husband.!! See this is me and all my goodies I bought from the craft store! I look happy right!

monkeys...

I told you I have the old sets out...here is one ... I think this guy is a cutie patutie.... I am so glad it is Friday!! Yippie for the weekend! Hope that yours is super fantastic!! Off to enjoy...Thanks for stopping by! P.S. have you checked out the new SU color combos?? I took out all my pads that are not in the cat anymore......is it sad that I need another caddy for the new ones I have to get??

from a thankful me...

I love love love Sarah Kay stamps...I haven't used this one for a while and thought I would get some of my lonely sets out and start to use them... so glad I did! The girls have had friends over after school most of this week so we are slowly getting things ready for the garage sale...(at Michelle's) it is hard to let go of their kid toys but it is better to pass them on to those who need them! Thanks for stopping by!

My brother...

So as you know I don't like to share...that goes for most things and included in my list of non-sharing things is my birthday...nothing new for all you who know me..This year we celebrated our birthday without my bro...well I don't like to admit it but I missed him... there I said it...so last Friday we all got together for another birthday dinner and I was inspired to make him a special card...Thanks for looking! Have a great day!!

a geisha...

So I happen to have a soft spot for most things Japanese .... and so Michelle was right on the mark with this card she made me for my Birthday! Cool right!! The ribbon slides off so you can write in the inside and not worry about messing up the kimono. Good one Michelle! P.S. if you have seen the sun send it back to me please!! Thanks for looking and have a great day!!

the whole card

Opps I didn't post this the next day!! Time is flying by and I need more of it...The sun has been a factor as well sooo with out further delay...Here you go....

yes more birthday cards ...

Here is a few snippets of the card Michelle made for my little girl ...I really don't have to say more...right...I will show off the whole thing tom....enjoy!

fat cat

Loving the look on this fat cats face!! Hummmm looks like he caught that little mouse and wrapped him up as a little present for himself!!!! So proud of himself isn't he?? It is summer here finally and we have the pool up and running...the girls swam in it yesterday... a cool 74 degrees yikes... I am hopping for warmer water today! Hope you get to go outside and enjoy the weather....I know I am going to!!

the big H

Ok so I am so far behind in postings and I will get my blog together this week....Here is a super fantastic card from Kathy for my youngest who's name obviously starts with a H....Yes those are micro beads ....so cool... I happen to love them!! As well as some adorable rosebuds...yep a perfect card for a perfect little girl!

a mother in law

this is the card Michelle sent to her mil....cute right???? Well the sun is finally out and i have to get out there...maybe we will bbq tonight!!

Off to enjoy the sun thanks for looking!

your on my mind...

It has been a crazy start to my month of July...you know one of those months that in time ...maybe a long time...I will look back and laugh about! However it is going to be a good card making month...we have new colors and lots of new stamps to show off!! But for now your on my mind....Thanks for looking.....P.S. does anyone know where summer is??

awesome papers...

Have you noticed the totally awesome papers the last ouple of days??? OH YA I got them and I can't get enough of them....I have almost used up my stash so I will have to go to the store..."sigh"...it is a tough life....but someone has to do it...Heres an update on the family....My girlsare still competing in dance but thankfully classes are over....( we have a bit of time for ourselves) they are of course still in school ( this is the hardest month ). Michelle came back a few days ago ...thankfully .. I hate it when she is gone...However the family is a beautiful golden brown and they keep standing near us whiteys and that is so sad ....Kathy is home today! Again Michelle and I are just not the same without her around....ya we are mamas girls....we will see her tonight and after more than 2 weeks there I just know she will want to sit by me...oh ya she will have a great tan!!! Thats it for now!!! Have a great CANADA DAY!!!