This week has been a week of gratitude for me…and I never seem to have enough thank you cards! So today, I was inspired by the colors of Paper Smooches in their weekly challenge and I created a happy thank you card for a favorite person. I used some distress inks to create a […]
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Wishing You Sunny Days card
More inspiration from Julie Ebersole and Kristina Werner! This time, some sun rays and glitter embossing powder inspired me to put together this little sweet card: I used a Hero Arts stamp for the rays, and added clear glitter embossing powder. In real life, the glitter looks so cool! I can’t wait until the next […]
A Birdie Told Me . . .
I have been completely inspired by Julie Ebersole in Clean & Simple Card Class 3 (online card classes with Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner). Here’s the card I made using some of her techniques like the splatter paint, watercolor, and adding a shadow. I’m just loving this class! And I do have to thank this […]
Hello, New Year; Goodbye, Friend and Father
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Fabulous New Year celebration. We had my entire family in from out of town and it was wonderful. We shared New Year’s Eve with some old friends and that was glorious, too. But this New Year started off with a great loss to our family. My […]
Christmas Tags (free printable)!
It’s less than a week until Christmas! Do you have all your gifts wrapped? About this time of year I’m searching for some gift tags…and this year I MADE some to share with you! So head on over to my guest post for the 25 Days of Christmas and score some free printable tags. […]
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread cookies
Wow. It feels like I haven’t posted in a LONG time! I’ve been sick, sick, sick. But I’m back and sharing one of my favorite cookies for the holidays! Chocolate Peppermint shortbread Cookies! I love this shortbread recipe because you can change it up to be chocolate or vanilla! I’m sharing my shortbread secrets and […]
Thank You Bee mini card
Happy weekend…I’ve been working on some cards this weekend (surprise!) and this one is for the Paper Smooches Sparks contest. I love that little Paper Smooches bee! I used the “Thank you” sentiment from Folkal Points set and a hexagon shaped embossing folder. This is a Mini 3×3 card…perfect for gift giving. I love having […]
Card class Inspiration card – Hope you Made the Nice List
I have been completely inspired by Jennifer McGuire in the 2013 Holiday Online Card Class. Take a look: When you open the (uncommon) side-fold card, you will find… A clever little saying…. “Ho, Ho, Hope you made the nice list!” I tried a new technique on the “fur” by using Liquid Pearls and then adding […]
Taste Test Tuesday — Take our Hot Chocolate Survey
We have an exciting Taste Test Tuesday coming up! It’s our Hot Chocolate Challenge and we want to hear from YOU. In our research and testing, we’ve found more hot chocolate brands to try and that MUST be included in our challenge. We will be bringing the results to you soon! But for now, help […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — Pecan Tassies
Happy Monday! I’m SO excited for Thanksgiving this year. My very favorite day of the year is the day BEFORE Thanksgiving, because that’s the day my Mom & I spend the entire day baking, cooking and getting ready for Turkey Day. One of the things we make is homemade pecan pie. And my grandmother has […]
Hi I'm Kari. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now!), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs. I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too!
