Birthday Mojo 414

I turned 36 today.

I got to enjoy a simple day with my husband and my kids.  Ate good, home-made food.  Watched football.  Counted my many blessings.

I made this card earlier this week for a birthday twin...another lady who shares the date with me.  Someone who has given me good council on being a mother to a daughter, and numerous other things.

Stamps:Celebrate Today
Ink: Basic Black (Archival) and VersaMark
Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Go Wild DSP, and Gold Foil
Accessories:  Balloon Framelits, Banner Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Gold Emboss Powder, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals

A Holiday Mini Sneak Peak!!

The new holiday catalog comes out on the 1st - are you excited!!  I am!!  I ordered a bunch of fall themed items and have been having so much fun playing with my new toys.

Here is my card I created for the Mojo Monday 412 challenge.  Very simple.  I love Mojo Monday - a great card sketch blog that you can use to help you get your ideas out on paper.

Ink:  Archival Basic Black, Soft Suede, Tangelo Twist
Paper:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, and Daffodil Delight; Into the Woods DSP
Stamps:  Acorny Thank You
Accessories:  Into the Woods 3/8 Cotton Ribbon, Circle Framelits, Acorn Builder Punch, Dimensionals

I'm Baaaack!!!

So, it's been awhile.

Ha, not just awhile.  It's been YEARS.

Life happens.

Isn't that the truth?  Life is complicated, messy, unorganized, fast-paced, hectic, and all-too-short.  I have learned two things in all the empty space from last post to today.

ONE:  Life never goes as planned.

TWO:  Life is what YOU make of it.  10% is what happens to you...90% is how you react.

I'm back into "active craft" mode.  Meaning, I create at least one thing a week, if not more.

Here's a card I made for this week's MojoMonday challenge.  Really needed a break from a 100 card order.  Hope you enjoy!

Stamps:  From Land to Sea, By the Tide, Another Thank You
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), VersaMark, Tip Top Taupe, Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Basic Black, Go Wild DSP Stack
Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Gold Metallic Thread, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Gold Stampin' Glitter, Aqua Painters