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 […]
Extra Long “Growing” Card
I have been taking the Insider Card Class with Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire and friends. It has been AWESOME!! I am truly enjoying each day of this 4 day class…and I wish it wouldn’t end! Here is one of the cards I was inspired by Kristina to make: It’s a happy, cloudy sky card […]
Fantastic and Easy Fried Rice (Guest posting)
I’m guest posting over at Mom Endeavors today! It’s my all-time favorite Fried Rice recipe that you can make at home. If you like fried rice, you may be surprised that you can make it just as delicious as those teppanyaki restaurants (yum!) So head on over here to check it out. And while you […]
Wishing You Sunshine card
Hello! Today I’m sharing a sunny card with you, as a part of the Verve Card Challenge! The challenge is to use “TIC TAC TOE” as the inspiration for your card. So, x’s and o’s, hugs and kisses, grids or circles. So I pulled out my absolutely FAVORITE Verve stamp set, called “Let It Shine” and […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — What if listening
Yesterday at church we discussed helping people, “rescuing” them…and someone brought up the idea that maybe we could help people by simply listening. I think that there is definitely something to that. I know that just a little listening, understanding, discussing, and encouraging can go miles to helping someone (or even saving a life). What […]
You Make Me Smile card
Aren’t eggplants a funny vegetable. They really seriously make me smile. That is what inspired this card today, well, that AND the Paper Smooches Color Story card challenge. The colors they chose are called “Fresh Fall:” With those colors to work with, I immediately thought of my Paper Smooches “Vegtastic” eggplant stamp. It is a […]
Grilled Peach Salad with Caramelized Onions and Homemade Croutons
Our peaches from Utah finally came in this week! Yes, I am very excited to make all things peaches! When you think of recipes with peaches, what do you think of? I think peach pie, peach jam, peach cobbler…you know, desserts. But today I have an unexpected TREAT for you: My favorite salad with GRILLED […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — Think Positive to Be Positive
Hello again, Monday. How’s YOUR Monday going? I’ve been thinking about the bad wrap that Monday has: Another work week Rainy Days and Mondays always Get Me Down Just Another Manic Monday Waiting for the Weekend But how about some POSITIVE thoughts for Monday? Let’s think about all the times you have been successful. Or […]
The Handmade Nest — A Glimpse
Have you heard about the Handmade Nest? I had the opportunity to go to the first ever GNO put on by the Handmade Nest last weekend. It was fabulous! The Handmade Nest is an opportunity for bloggers and non-bloggers in Arizona to get together and craft! It was held at the Power Ranch Barn, and […]
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!
