Celebrate Good Times!

Hey all! Today has just flown by! My oldest daughter has her school's basketball homecoming dance tonight. She has spent the entire day getting ready! She and her boyfriend just left and they looked super adorable! (they always do) I can't wait to see the pictures of her with all her friends. She is so blessed with the sweetest boyfriend and group of friends. I could honestly just gobble them all up!

I want to thank Brenda for the info she sent me yesterday on taking better pictures of my projects. It came in super handy. I need to get better bulbs for my lamps and I think things will look tons better. Also, a big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave me sweet comments on my cards yesterday! I appreciate the kind words and can't wait to start getting followers of my blog! My goal is to get 100 followers and I will give a prize!

Now, on to business. Lol. Here is a birthday card that I made. The super cute paper is from Crate Paper, the triangle border on the front, XL label, stamps, and cupcake are all MCT products. (I told y'all that I was addicted!) The cupcake border on the inside of the card is a Fiskars punch. I just don't think you can go wrong with cupcakes. I mean,who doesn't like cupcakes?? I hope you like it!

Here is a look at the inside.

Love, Hugs & Blessings!

Help Needed

Hey all! I think that maybe some of my technical issues are now fixed! (yay!) My sweet sister-in-law has let me borrow one of her laptops since my poor computer went to be with his maker. I also now have internet service again. My farmer guy needed to cut down a tree and so he thought he could remove the Dish, place a mark on it, and then place it back in the exact spot...Laughable, I know! (he really thought he could do it.) He couldn't, and I am now back in business, finally. (YES!) I will not have to try and post any more with my cell phone. (that was a nightmare!) Now, I have a few more things on my agenda that I want to get accomplished. My next form of business is to figure out how everyone is taking such beautiful pictures of their cards to post...I craft at my kitchen table or counter and so I don't have very good lighting. When I am taking pictures, they are by no means doing justice to the beautiful paper and finished product. Anyone have any suggestions on how I should be taking pictures?? Do you use special lighting? After looking at some of my favorite blogs, I noticed that they are listing all of the supplies that they used on their project. Now that I am back on a regular computer, I will make sure to list all of my "ingredients." I for sure want to give credit to all of the awesome companies/products out there! I'm also reading up on my Blogging for Dummies book so I can figure out how to do all the fancy linking up, make the blog look acceptable, etc. (A gal has to start somewhere, right?) I'm off to comfort my crying little guy. Be back tomorrow!

A Second Post

Hey all! I just couldn't stop myself once I pulled out all of my MCT dies and stamps. I just had to make a second card! Here is my attempt at a more masculine card. It seems like these are always hard for me! It is so hard to refrain from putting on ribbon and sparkles! (A girl likes her bling! lol) Here is a look at my card.

Here is a look at the inside.

I am really pleased with the outcome! I just love the paper! Can you believe that the stamp and die I used on the inside was a freebie with the last release?! Too cute! I hope you like it! I will be back tomorrow with another card!

Guest Designer

Hey all! I can't begin to express how excited that I am to be the guest designer over at My Creative Time today. I am just beside myself with giddiness. (yes giddiness!) I love all of Miss Emma's stamps and dies. Each time I buy one I say that I can't possible buy any more, but then she comes out with a new release and I can't help myself! I'm hooked! That being said, I have a card that I created with lots of MCT products. I hope you like!

Here is a look at the inside.

I am really happy with how it turned out. It really got me in the mood to make more Valentine stuff! I will be back tomorrow with another!

The Big Day is Finally Here

Hey all! Today is such an exciting day around my place. My daughter finally turned 16 today. Yay! She was super excited when she got up this morning. Ready to go take her driving test. That car sitting in the driveway is calling her name and she is ready to hop in and go. Unfortunately, the icky nasty weather we have had this week has caused all of the local DMVs to cancel tests...I know, she was crushed! (big bummer) On the plus side, today is also her sweet boyfriend's birthday, so they were gonna go hang out together. (he is a year older, so he can drive) She has her fingers crossed that she will be able to take it tomorrow. (I sure hope she can!) Anyway, it is so hard to believe that we are already a week into February! Yikes, time flies. I can't believe how soon Valentine's Day is. I have so much to do before then! I have a simple Valentine card to share with you today. I hope you like it! I just love this super cute paper! I will be back tomorrow! I am more than excited. Tomorrow is my guest design day at My Creative Time! I can't wait for you to see the cards that I have made for Miss Emma! Love, Hugs & Blessings! Amy

Happy Tuesday Y'all

Hey all! Happy Tuesday. It's been yucky and snowing here all day today. I have to admit that I'm so ready for spring! I'm so grateful to be blessed with a warm home! My daughter is freaking out because she wants to try and get her license on Thursday (her 16th birthday). I'm trying to convince her a few days won't kill her...she begs to differ! Lol Anywho, I have a card to share! I used lots of MCT products on this card. I just love Emma's dies and stamps! I hope you like it!

Be back tomorrow! Love, Hugs & Blessings! Amy

MIA...

Hey all! I've been MIA for almost a month. It's been super CRAZY at my little house in the woods.Between sick kids, busy cheer schedule for the girls, planning a surprise party for my soon to be 16 year old (yikes!), etc. The list could go on and on. Lol. To top it off, my poor computer kicked the bucket...oh my! I'm glad to say that I believe some sort of normalcy will soon be headed my way. I did find a bit of time to put together a card to share! I hope you like!

For this card I used some of my favorite dies and stamps from MCT. I love the hot air balloon! I think it turned out pretty cute! Be back with another tomorrow! Love, Hugs & Blessing! Amy