Tag Archives: Stamping

Gift #1149: January Cards

One of the blessings of winter is that it is perfect for “nesting in” and staying at home because there’s not a lot to do outside when it’s bitter cold.   Days spent at home are never boring for me because … Continue reading

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Gift #1069: Happy Heart Day

I don’t typically do anything special for Valentine’s Day.  For example, today I came home from work, ate dinner, blocked a shawl, and dozed off on the couch listening to Pandora.  Sounds thrilling doesn’t it?   Once I finish writing this … Continue reading

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Gift #1045: Christmas Thoughts

Boy I’ve really fallen off the blogging bandwagon.  It’s been a while since I’ve last had time to sit down and think about writing a post.  Days have been filled to capacity with activity since mid-autumn and there’s still a … Continue reading

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Gift #1025: Turning leaves

It’s still solidly in the mid to high 80s here with oppressively high humidity levels.  In spite of it feeling like mid summer though, the landscape is starting to color into autumn.  I don’t know what queue these plants are … Continue reading

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Gift #950: A Taste of Summer

The stamping magazine that I submit my cards to operates 6 months ahead of reality.  That’s pretty normal for the publishing world, or any kind of designing really – you need to start prepping for a season well in advance.  … Continue reading

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Gift #924: Vintage Postcards

Whew!  Well December is really in full steam isn’t it?  Between making gifts, cards, baking, social events, and working, it’s been a busy month!  I haven’t had much time to take any pictures, so rather than show you more fall … Continue reading

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Gift #702: Autumn thanks card

Today was “World Cardmaking Day”.  Did you know there was such a thing?  I was informed of it this morning courtesy of an email releasing new stamps in honor of the day.  Well, with such a day as this, nothing … Continue reading

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Gift #690: Snail mail

I thought today I’d share some cards I made recently.  These are winging their way to Ohio for Operation Write Home.  They collect handmade cards to send overseas to those serving in our military so that they have a supply … Continue reading

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Gift #670: July Card Share

A lot of times with my blog, it’s kind of like feast or famine.  I either have to get creative with things to post about or I have so much to share with you that it’s hard to capture everything.  … Continue reading

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Gift #662: Summer cards

Since we’re in high summer, I thought I’d share some summer-inspired cards I made recently.  These are headed off to Stampington and Co. along with some others to be considered for publication.  The first two cards are made with Red … Continue reading

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