"The hardest part about moving forward is not looking back."

(The character Sally Reardon from the tv series, "Felicity.")

Happy New Year! Posting a picture of one of my fave Christmas gifts...

My dad made this stand for my stampin' stuff! It has 2 drawers and 2 shelves (as you can see). Both are wide and deep enough for 12 x 12 paper, so that's super awesome! Dad made another one for my sister, only hers has 3 drawers and 1 shelf. We were very excited to what he came up with. My sister and I did a basic design of what we wanted, and Dad did the rest. I think it looks fantastic and I'm so excited to use it. I'll post a pic when it's all full of goodies too!

My bbe (best boyfriend ever) got me my camera!! He got the right one, and everything (Nikon Coolpix L810 in RED!) I haven't had a camera in 2 years, since my nephew decided to throw my camera in my sister's pool (good thing he is cute!). I've been too cheap to get another one. But the bbe done good! ;)

I had a fantastic Christmas. It didn't unfold the way it was planned (I'm a planner) but it was nice just the same. The bbe and I hosted Boxing Day dinner. We had 38 people in the house, some from my family, most from his. I'm glad that my family could make it; it's an almost 3 hour drive from my hometown to our house, and the weather cooperated...it was so awesome!!! I hope we can do it again next year. Perhaps with some lobster on the menu...

:)

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Merry Christmas Slimline

I did another card from this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (sketch #469). This time, I did a Christmas card! I used Gina K's woodgraining technique (you can find a tutorial here ). I also used Distress Frosted Crystal embossing powder; here's a close-up of the effect: For the snowflakes and the sentiment, I cut the shapes out twice and glued them together to make them thicker. Very happy with how this one turned out! :) Supplies : Dies: Merry Christmas sentiment (unbranded), Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Greens Mini, Pink & Main Stitched Slimline, SU! Snowfall Thinlits Paper: SU! Mossy Meadow, Real Red and Very Vanilla cardstock, Recollections Gold Foil cardstock Ink: Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, SU! Crumb Cake Embellishments: Distress Frosted Crystal embossing powder, CTMH Gold Bling Gems

Did somebody say 'coffee'?

Happy sunshine-y Thursday everyone! It's a gorgeous day here in NS, and I'd much rather be outside on my deck drinking coffee, than at work, sitting at my desk, drinking coffee. But I digress... This is my entry into the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week. I didn't want to do a traditional floral wreath, as depicted in the sketch, so I thought I'd branch out and try a coffee cup wreath? :) This card is also my entry in the Coffee Lovers Summer Blog Hop ! I discovered this blog hop just a few days ago, and I thought I'd create a coffee-themed card - because I am, in fact, a Coffee Lover! Supplies : SU! Coffee Break Suite including: Coffee Cafe stamp set, Coffee Cups dies and Coffee Break DSP and coordinating card stock (Chocolate Chip and Pear Pizzazz) SU! French Foliage stamp set Paper Pumpkin March 2018 "May Good Things Grow" stamp set (for the Happy Birthday) CTMH Gold Pearls Forever in Time natural burlap tape

AHSC #112

Inspiration from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge : My Interpretation : Supplies : Stamps: CTMH Finding the Words Ink: SU! Crumb Cake Embossing Folder: SU! Lucky Stars Paper: CTMH Year>>Noted paper pack Etc: Flowers (I have no idea!), Michaels Adhesive Crackle Dots (Island Time) Thanks for looking!! :) ----------------------------------------------------------- Second thoughts (on Wednesday!)... I reworked the card a bit. Added a bigger circle and moved the flower down. I think they both look good. Just playing around with the design a little more.

stamped with tlc

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