Remembering Days Gone By……

I recently thought about things in the past that i use to enjoy and haven't had in a while. I wonder why we allow ourselves to grow older and leave behind some of the things that caused us to smile, in exchange for more "mature" things that may not bring about a smile..... I remember when I was young, sitting on the porch outside, eating animal crackers. The little box that was all mine, tucked Read more

He’s The One Standing Behind Me…..”

Have you ever had one of those days that everything is going the opposite way that you intended, or, you just feel a little beat up by the world? Have you ever craved adult communications because all of your small talk was accomplished with teenagers? Ever wonder if you would have someone very special in your life that would grow old with you?? I'd like to introduce you to a very special man that makes Read more

“Casual in Cocoa”

We have a "spoken" rule in my home when it comes to cards.....if you're purchasing a card for me, it must contain embellishments of some sort so that I can get the "touchy" effect from it while also enjoying the message. My son use to make me handmade cards (of course, I still have them all!) but he's color blind which made them so cute for me, but he refuses to put himself through the Read more

“It All Begins With A Cut”

Inspiration never seems to be scheduled.....it arrives at the most surprising times, and often, the most inconvenient times! Now, don't get me wrong....I love being inspired.....it's just inconvenient when I'm getting ready to leave my home and there it is.....urging me closer to the paper, cutter and inks.....challenging me to  create a memory of some sort on paper. I'm a weak person....unable to simply walk away....so inspiration always wins with me..... This little creation began Read more