My Life

My Life
I am happily married for 38 years. We have 3 married children and 6 beautiful grandchildren.Join me as I journey through life...

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Some Cards I made recently





Ive been having fun lately spending time in my craft room. Made a few cards ... My box of cards is growing. It's so nice to have extras for those special times or last minute gifts.
The card with the butterflies is made using gelatos and the butterflies are made out of Martha Stewarts Clay and Molds. I'm really enjoying using the molds. They reasonably priced and very easy to remove the clay from. Lots of different shapes in her collection.
If you have any questions about these cards, please let me know.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Happy Summer

It's a beautiful day, today, in Wisconsin. The sun is shining and the temps are in the low 70's. Perfect weather as far as I'm concerned. Many would say that isn't summer weather, but, I disagree. I'm lovin' it!
Our new grandaughter is 2 1/2 weeks old and doing exceptionally well. She's gained a 1.3lbs and grew 3/4 of an inch in two weeks! The doctor is amazed at  how much she's growing. I'm just as amazed every time I look at that beautiful child. The whole process of pregnancy, birth and growing up is so miraculous and amazing. I am so going to enjoy her growing up..... she can grow up with the new Prince of Cambridge. :)
Last week my husband and I went on a vacation to the Mall of America with our oldest grandaughter and our son , his wife and our two grandsons. What a fun, fun time we had. Haven't laughed that hard in a long time. It's so special to be able to spend time with little kids and watch what they think is funny and how they react to everything. We spent 2 days at the Mall and most of that time was spent in the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park. We bought the kids ride armbands and they had a blast trying all the different rides the park has to offer. The temps last week were almost 100 degrees, but, inside the mall a pleasant temp in the 70's. The perfect vacation when you want to be sure the weather doesn't hamper your plans. We've done this trip two years in a row and enjoyed it as much this year as we did last year. Would love to make it an annual event.
What trips have you done recently that are " kid friendly"....? Always looking for other ideas.
Happy Summer everyone! Enjoy the day. :)

Monday, July 8, 2013

she's arrived!!

On Friday, July 5th, we welcomed our 4th grandchild. A little girl, named Giada. She is sweet, mellow, content and absolutely perfect!
It's amazing to me how much love one heart can hold. I'm so in awe of this adorable little bundle of love.. My 10 year old granddaughter, her sister, is absolutely smitten with this little girl. She is going to be such an awesome big sister. I can't wait to watch them grow and thrive together.
As for my daughter and son-in-law... they are both amazing. They are so relaxed and easy going with this new child of theirs. Hope it stays that way. ;)
The circle of life....

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Baby Girl

Well, we're still waiting for our fourth grandchild, a girl, to arrive. She's not due for a couple more weeks, but, the Doctor says it could be very soon.
I'm always in awe of how our family keeps expanding. It's truly such a miracle.
My granddaughter is 10 years old and this will be her first sibling. She's a little  leary of the whole situation. I think it's difficult to give up being the only child and welcoming a new baby into the family. I'm sure, however, that she's going to be an awesome big sister and love the baby very  much.
In the meantime.... we wait... :)

Monday, June 3, 2013

quick note:

Just a quick note: I recently bought the WeR Memory Keepers , envelope punch board. I LOVE it!!
It is the easiest way to make your own envelopes. So quick and perfect every single time. It's Amazing!!!
If you like to make your own envelopes.... get your hands on this product. You'll love it!

New cards.

can't see this too good, but I used Spectrum Noir markers and then put stickles on top for some " bling" . :)

Just a very simple one layer card.

this white and gold card was made for the MOnday greeting card challenge on The Outlawz card challenge...

My husband's Father's Day card, using the All Wrapped Up cricut cartridge.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Sunday...

Trying to get my creative juices going today. It's just not happening. I have the day to myself , so it's a great day to be in my craft room...but.....sigh..
I've made quite a few cards in the past few weeks... like having extra's around for when something pops up that I forgot about.
Anyone have any suggestions to " kick start" my mojo?