My beautiful Doberman, Axel, was put down two months ago today. My heart is still healing. But this card says it perfectly…as I will love him forever.

STAMPS: sweet old friends, sweet words & labels

INK: memento tuxedo black, stampin’ blends–bubble bath, golden glow, mossy meadow

PAPER: silly old bear designer series paper, very vanilla, mossy meadow

ETC: sweet old friends dies, sweet words & labels dies, muted palette dots (retired)

It’s almost time to trick or treat!

STAMPS: oh my fright

INK: memento tuxedo black

PAPER: frightfully fun designer series paper, basic white, basic black, pumpkin pie

ETC: oh my fright dies, 1-1/2″ circle punch (retired), 1-3/4″ circle punch, black 3/8″ iridescent ribbon, adhesive-backed bats ghosts & dots, stampin’ dimensionals

Hey! How adorable is this card that the gate can open and show a secret message with more pumpkins?! I love it. I also love the fresh, fall color combination.

STAMPS: painted pumpkins

INK: cajun craze

PAPER: painted patch designer series paper, basic white, cajun craze, pool party

ETC: painted pumpkins dies, stampin’ dimensionals

Hello and Happy Fall, Y’all!!! I realize I took a big break from posting projects. I am so sorry! I plan to make it up to you by continuing to post regularly with the many previous projects that were made and meant to be shared, as well as all the current newbies. Let’s start now with this adorable scarecrow! I love him, and I do love to color; so this card is my happy place.

STAMPS: fun for fall

INK: memento tuxedo black, stampin’ blends markers–basic black, bronze, calypso coral, golden glow, night of navy, pool party, timid tiger

PAPER: painted patch designer series paper, basic white, golden glow

ETC: fun for fall dies, scalloped christmas cheer dies, golden glow shimmer brush, painted patch adhesive-backed dots, stampin’ dimensionals

One of the best things about autumn is definitely pumpkin spice flavored treats!

STAMPS: more than autumn

INK: pecan pie, watercolor pencils–bermuda bay (retired), calypso coral, early espresso

PAPER: basic white, calypso coral, lost lagoon, pecan pie, a little latte designer series paper (retired)

ETC: more than autumn dies, 2-1/2″ circle punch (retired), 2-1/4″ circle punch (retired), wink of stella, stampin’ dimensionals

I think this card beautifully displays both strength and fragility. Perhaps due to the kintsugi mindset shown within the stamp set and designer series paper. For those who don’t know, “kintsugi” is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by joining pieces back together and filling the cracks with lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, thereby highlighting the flaws in the mended object. Thus, embracing the imperfections…

STAMPS: inspiring imperfections

INK: misty moonlight

PAPER: cloud cover, petal pink, kintsugi inspirations designer series paper

ETC: joined together 3D embossing folder, gold 1-1/2″ open weave trim, flower accents

Today, my husband opened his brand new private practice! I am so happy for him, and for everyone involved in the launch of our new company, “Carolina Longevity”.

STAMPS: around it all (retired)

INK: blueberry bushell

PAPER: thick basic white, blueberry bushel, bright & beautiful designer series paper (retired)

ETC: around it all dies (retired), flat adhesive-backed pearls (retired)

Happy Halloween!! Hope you have a delightful day filled with “no tricks, all treats”.

STAMPS: spooky halloween

INK: memento tuxedo black, stampin’ write markers–basic black, gray granite, pumpkin pie, petunia pop, granny apple green, pretty in pink

PAPER: thick basic white, spooky sweet specialty designer series paper

ETC: spooky halloween dies, shimmer star foam stickers, stampin’ dimensionals

This card is warm and inviting, and almost entirely so because of the designer series paper.

STAMPS: perfectly pears

INK: secret sea

PAPER: darling duckling, secret sea, painterly pears designer series paper

ETC: mossy meadow & gold trim, low profile sparkle dots

It’s back-to-school this week at my house, which means we’re having all the feels. We’re happy and sad, overwhelmed and underworked, anxious and excited, confused…yet headed (somewhat) confidently in a new direction. So as we all embrace the joyful chaos, let me share some GOOD VIBES with y’all!

STAMPS: sunshine vibes

INK: poppy parade

PAPER: petal pink, poppy parade, basic white

ETC: sunflower 3D embossing folder, 2″ circle punch, petal pink 5/16″ braided trim, muted palette dots