Have you heard?!? I am a grandma!! And when I found out I was going to be a grandma…the first thing I did was go shopping for FABRIC. These Designer Burp Cloths are so soft and beautiful. And every mom needs a stack of them. I got all of these fabrics from JoAnn’s. They are […]
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Exciting Announcement! And blanket sewing tutorial
I just can’t wait to tell you: I’m going to be a GRANDMA!! I know, I know…it’s pretty hard to believe. But, by the time this posts, I MAY already be a grandma. My daughter went into the hospital last night to be induced. Oh. my. goodness. So I’ve never been a grandma before, but […]
Chocolate Survival Kit
Last week I participated in a PinChat Live party about desserts in jars. It reminded me that I haven’t yet posted about one of my favorite “Survival Kits” in a jar! Here it is: This is the perfect little gift for anyone who is up against some tough trials. When I delivered one last night, […]
Back to School Snack Idea (party) — How to make a Watermelon Sundae
I love Back To School sales {and} parties! I don’t have kids at home (anymore), but I can’t help shopping all the Back to School sales. I love to collect office supplies: pens, markers, folders, sheet protectors, and notebooks. This year I was so antsy to have a Back to School party. Luckily, my 2 […]
Monsters University Summer Snack Party
The movies this summer have been so fun for my nephews! They LOVED Monsters University and so we decided to have a snack party with Mike and Sully. Later, my nephews saw Despicable Me 2 and I asked which movie they liked better? They said unanimously: “Despicable Me 2!!” (It’s a good thing we had […]
Cutting Fabric with the Cricut (and easy pillowcases)
I don’t remember much about going to girls camp when I was a youth, but one thing I DO remember is receiving a homemade pillow case with my name embroidered on it. I still have that pillowcase all these years later! So I really wanted to make pillowcases for the girls this year. I was […]
Personalized Water Bottles
Here’s another goodie I designed and created for Girls Camp! The first thing I think about for camping is WATER. And I was in search of the perfect water bottle to give to the girls. (The camp director wanted their NAMES on the bottles…and you can bet I took on the challenge.) It was fortunate […]
Easy Paper Cones
I love to make these paper cones as a container for small gifts and treats. Last Christmas, I made them in green and red and filled them with homemade caramels. For my daughter’s Sweet 16 Birthday party I made them in black and white and filled them with popcorn. And more recently I made them […]
“You are Loved” card
I just learned on Wednesday that a dear friend and neighbor is moving! I know that moving is chaotic and overwhelming sometimes and so I was inspired to make the following cards in her honor: I am just enthralled with “Sunshine” cards (yes, it goes with the name of my blog!) and this one surprised […]
Everything’s Going to be Alright, you’ll see
This one is perhaps my favorite of the two. I glittered up the clouds a bit and added a yellow ribbon. Then I used some liquid pearls in pink to add dimension on the sentiment stripe. Fun! I love this saying. LOVE. I have my husband trained to tell me “Everything’s going to be ok!” […]
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!
