Life Doesn't Always Go According to Plans

Well, I've had to make some major changes in my plans.  This post will be really brief because I'm still really sick and just want to give an update to everyone.  My doctor told me this is really nasty stuff and could take up to 4-6 weeks to recover.  Yikes!  I had no idea, but my body feels it.  Please send prayers as I can use them.  For now, I've had to cancel all April classes and events.  It makes me so sad to even write this. 

Obviously, the Spring Open House Party is 'on hold' for now.  Please refer to my class schedule for further info.

On a good note, my faithful Toby Joe has not left my side.  He's even moved to my new sleeping arrangements --- me, sleeping sitting up in my recliner, to control the coughing as best as I can / Toby Joe, on the floor right beside me.  I moved his bed there, too.  When I'm at my worst, he seems to know it and just comes over and lays his head in my lap.  That's true love.

When I'm over this, I'll dust off my stamps and whip up some new creations to share with you.  Even though I can't stamp right now... you can.  Please do!

Going Global Card

Here's a sneak peek at the 3rd Make and Take for my Spring Open House Party.  This one is done using a Crumb Cake note card set.   I wanted to show off our new embossing folder --- World Traveler.  It's a great one.

I lightly sponged over the raised areas of the embossed piece to bring out the beautiful texture.  This larger stamp (Going Global) is great for the envelope and the inside of the card.

Adding the Linen Thread before attaching the heart focal piece just adds a lot of interest to the card.  Linen Thread is one of my favorite 'go to' embellishments.

Other sets that coordinate with this embossing folder:
Going Global
This set is in our Spring Occasions Catalog.
World Map
Traveler
The Open Sea
These sets are all in our Annual Catalog

If you live in the area, I hope you'll contact me to come join us for the party.  If I receive your RSVP before the end of the day today, I'll have a free gift awaiting you at the party. 

- Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogging world. 

- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or look on the left for sneak peeks. 

- Come back soon and come back often for more creative inspiration. 

Another Fun Sneak Peek Project ... for my Spring Open House Partry

I tried to come up with something a little different (besides my card projects) for another Make and Take project for my Spring Open House Party.  This was a really fun project.

This project starts out as a simple Kraft bag ... add some scoring ... and a little snipping... and you now have a special pocket to insert a card.

For those sending in their RSVP (by March 17) to attend my party, I will have a surprise to add to the pocket of their project!  I love surprises!

You can use this design idea to create a card for most any occasion.

What else could you add to your pocket?

- Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogging world. 

- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or look on the left for sneak peeks. 

- Come back soon and come back often for more creative inspiration.