Happy Birthday to my Hubby!

I created a simple card for my husband's 32nd birthday today! He spent the day away from home unfortunately. He's staying busy! Since he's coaching and managing some organizations I went with a coaching theme. I thought about cutting out a softball from one of my Cricut cartridges but decided against it. 

The paper is "Black Magic" by Co'rdinations. I used a Darice embossing folder and sanded to make the blue show through. I added yellow ribbon and used a Studio G stamp for the message. (His team colors are blue and gold).

My little one!

I can't believe she's 10 1/2 months old! Time really does fly! She's "cruising" holding onto things and crawling so fast! It will only be a matter of time until she's walking!

Valentine's Day Card!

I had a chance today to create something, for the first time in FOREVER! My little one (who's 10 months old now - hard to believe!) was napping, so I started hubby's Valentine's Day card. I was able to finish while she played.

No Cricut on this one. (I lent my E and almost all of my cartridges to a friend...) I used a Sizzix (Valentine Set #2) embossing folder, a Studio G stamp, some ribbon from my stash, and some pink Stickles. I kept it simple. It was so much fun to make! I'm hoping to be able to craft more now that my daughter is a little older and more independent.

Our Christmas Card!

Photo Card

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Happy Holidays!

It's been such a long time since I've posted! Life has been crazy!

My daughter, Lilly Elizabeth, was born on April 14!  My hubby and I are enjoying her more and more each day as she develops her own personality!

I haven't had time to craft, needless to say, with a little one at home.  I started back at work at the end of August, and have no time at all.  Add Lilly not sleeping more than 2 hours at a stretch at night and you get one tired Momma!

Here's a picture from our Christmas photo shoot last night.  My sister-in-law is an amazing photographer!  Hard to believe she's only in high school!  She's editing the pictures this weekend, but I couldn't wait to post one!  This is my favorite picture!  Hubby's hand is in the way (she kept putting the lights in her mouth) but her face is just too adorable!

Sister's Baby Boy Card

My sister WAS due on April 6 - but had her baby boy on March 27th!  Mom and baby are home and doing well!  I'll be able to visit them this summer - my daughter is due in a few weeks!  It will be very exciting for the cousins to be together!

I wanted to make a onesie card for her.  I used a cutfile from Jen C. using Design Studio and the George cartridge.  Jen's blog is Brain Things Already.

I used my Cuttlebug and the Seeing Spots embossing folder with Core'dinations Whitewash cardstock.  I love how it looks after you emboss and sand it!  I used Elegant Edges (can you tell it's one of my favorites?) for the scalloped shape.  The stamp is from a Recollections baby set.  I popped it up with foam adhesive.  The "snaps" on the onesie are some of those flat "stones" that were all the rage a while back.  I found mine at Michael's - I think with the floral supplies.

Birthday Cards!

I made a couple of simple cards for both my husband and sister earlier this month. 

I used the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge for the scalloped shape.  The patterned paper is from the DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Boy mat stack.  I used a dollar stamp from Michael's for the bird, and My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious set for the sentiment.  The ribbon is from my stash.

 My husband's card was very quick!  I scrapbook at our kitchen table, and had to find a few minutes when he wasn't around!  I used two Cricut cartridges - Elegant Edges for the shape, and Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art for the Happy Birthday.  The patterned paper was from my stash.  I used foam adhesive to pop up the shape.