Oprah is Amazing!

Oprah is Amazing!

Last evening I watched the first in a two-part series hosted by Oprah Winfrey called “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?”. It was a tough listen for this white gal in the almost-whitest state in the country. But… for me that was the point. Just...
It’s Green Out There!

It’s Green Out There!

It is SOOO green outside, and my allergies know it! It was a gorgeous day here yesterday, but I stayed inside to play with some of my new goodies from the brand-new annual catalog from Stampin’ Up! I got to enjoy paper greenery while reducing my allergen...
It’s Catalog Time!

It’s Catalog Time!

I’m SOOOOO Excited! The new catalog is available in all of its’ amazing glory. Every year I fall in love with the new catalog, and this time around is no different. There are some gorgeous new In Colors, some amazing bundles, and beautiful embellishments....
It’s Marilyn’s Birthday

It’s Marilyn’s Birthday

I just discovered that today was Marilyn Monroe’s birthday. I certainly knew that she was a cultural icon in her era, and easily recognize how beautiful she was. I also had a slight recollection of sadness related to her story, but didn’t realize the...
Poppy Birthday

Poppy Birthday

This was one of the cards that we created during one of the make-n-take breaks at OnStage last November. My friend Heather joined me for a fantastic day of stamping fun, and then we enjoyed a great dinner with our sons who drove up from their respective college...
Rogue Flowers

Rogue Flowers

This is one of the cards that I created over the weekend for the birthday card ministry for our church. I left the Stampin’ Up! ranch for the papers that you see here, but I used a retiring stamp, coordinating dies and some retired ribbon that all are from my...