Happy 4th of July to all my friends in America! It is a beautiful day to celebrate and today my little Paper Smooches monster wanted to get in on the fun. So this card was born: I used my distress inks and distress markers to watercolor. You may not be able to tell in this […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday: Happiness is…
“Happiness is not so much in having as in sharing.” I agree with that statement. Do you? I had such a great time handing out my Halloween Treat Sacks to my neighbor kids and my nephews over the weekend. In no time flat, they had those things torn apart and the candy devoured! But it […]
Caramel Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
I love Fall baking! These are some of my favorite pumpkin cookies…the frosting is SO good. I’m sharing the recipe over on Mom Endeavors…and I think you’re going to love it! Check it out here. While you’re there, leave a comment and let Sara know just how fantastic these look. 😉 Thanks friends! May your […]
Halloween Treat Sacks — A tutorial (and a free printable!)
I have Halloween on my mind. I know, I know…it’s only September! First, mini pumpkin pies and now Halloween in September! But these little DIY Treat Sacks are so fun to make and share, that I HAD to show you how to make them. These little sacks are made from 1 sheet of paper and really […]
Trick or Treat Money Card
My college-aged son is not a fan of my crafting. So I thought…if I combined MONEY with my love of card making and send it along to him at college he just *might* change his mind about that. Ha! So we are going to give this a try. I learned this card technique from Laura […]
Mini Pumpkin Pies
I usually don’t start making pumpkin treats until October or November, but here it is early September and I’ve already made my favorite mini pumpkin pies. But I have a good reason! My daughter is pregnant and she was craving pumpkin pie. How can I say no to that? These are so fun to make, […]
Back To School Recipe Favorites (a round-up) #BackToSchoolWeek
Wow! We’ve had an amazing week of all things Back To School, including crafts, crockpot meals, freezer meals, lunch ideas, and organization ideas. I have loved seeing all the creativity, and I am honored to be participating with such talented bloggers. **The PinChat is today at 3 p.m Arizona Time, (that’s 6 p.m. EST). Click […]
After School Snack Ideas (and free printable) #BackToSchoolWeek
I love creative Back To School snack ideas! But I don’t always have time to make amazing snacks that will win creativity contests. Instead, I love to have snacks available and get the kids involved. The kids love putting their snacks together and they tend to eat healthier, too, if they have some ownership. My […]
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!
