Thank Ewe, Laura and Josh

I just have to share this adorable little card that Laura sent me for Easter.  It's a 3 X 3" card and has its very own lined envelope, closed with a sprig of Washi Tape.  How creative is that?  I would have shared this card sooner, but I was trying to find something.  I have a square frame that would be perfect for framing this card.  I want to keep it and use it to decorate next year at Easter time.  The problem is... I cannot find my frame.  I will share the card now (because I really want you to see it) and will frame it later.  If I stop looking for it, the frame will show itself:)

Isn't this just adorable?  She spritzed it with shimmer, too, and it is even more gorgeous IRL.  She's made use of embossed frames, stamps, a tiny pearl embellishment, and punches to create a beautiful card... a perfect example of combining our products for a gorgeous project.

I've shared with you before how my grandsons like to do creative art projects with me.  I wanted to share with you today what Laura's son, Josh, made and sent to me.  If you have children or grandchildren, I hope you are sharing the joy of creating with them.  You just have to!

I see that Josh loves glitter glue as much as my two grandsons:)  I love his torn paper tree.  Here's a close-up of the treetop.

Thank ewe, Laura and Josh for sharing the joy of creating and sharing with me!

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One More Beautiful Card from Laura .................... AND ... A Little More About Project Life

I thought I'd be moving on to a new topic in my post today, but I realized that 1 of Laura's cards did not get into my post with her other cards.  This one is way too pretty to leave out.  It has a lot of details - all of which are gorgeous.

See what I mean?  Isn't this gorgeous?  I love it!  Even though the stamp set has retired, I will never retire this card.  Thanks again, Laura.

And now, to continue the buzz about Project Life...

I think this will be a perfect partnership.  Those who scrapbook probably have heard of Becky Higgins and may even have some scrapbook magazines or other publications that feature her talented work.

If you're like me, you may have heard of Project Life but have no idea at all what it is... or maybe you've never even heard of it at all.  Basically, Becky Higgins 'invented' it herself, as a way to make scrapbooking quicker and easier.  There are decorative cards, to which you can add some stamping and embellishing (or not) and cards for journaling.  Once you finish one, you pop it into a pocket in your album, add photos and, before you know it, your page is finished.  It sounds like a fun way to catch up a lot of scrapbooking.

I can't wait to get my hands on these!!!

I will share more details as I learn about them.  I am super excited about it all.  It's always fun to find out that something new and special is coming our way.  To find out that it involves a way to get more done in a shorter amount of time (and have it look fresh and exciting) makes it even more fun for us to anticipate.

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Sharing Back, Part 2

Today's post is brought to you with the help of my friend, Sue Scheets, AKA, Sushi.  She is a fellow demonstrator and I love her to pieces.  She is creative, fun, successful and a hoot to hang with at Convention.  I want to share with you some of the cards she's sent to me in the past.  Remember, as I said in yesterday's post...
Never underestimate the power of sending/sharing a hand made card with someone.  It sends so much love and caring. 

Here are Sue's wonderful cards:

To me, Sue is a master of using her tools and using them well.  If you study the cards closely, you will see that she's used punches, framelits, embossing folders and DSP and used them well.  Aren't they pretty?

I hope you read yesterday's post where I shared a comment that, sadly, I've heard frequently about people being afraid to send me a hand made card because they thought theirs weren't good enough.  Maybe you think you cannot make cards as well as Sue or Laura or me.

Well, then you've missed the point.  If you care to make it yourself, then your cards are good enough ... because they come from you.  Yours don't have to be as fancy or involved as ours.

Try this:
- Start with a simple design.
- You can even use a template as a guide.
- Use a little paper, if you like, or just use CS.
- Use colors and stamps that YOU like.
- If you like it, you'll do a better job with your creating.
- It's impossible to try to guess what someone else will like.
- Make it yours and others will like it, I'm sure.

Need more help?
- Get out your catalog and try copying one of the samples you see.
- Scroll through some of my previous posts.
- Find a card you like and try copying it.
- You can change colors and stamps any time you'd like.
- Have fun with it.  You'll do a better job.

Now, get out there and get stamping... then go SHARE by sending it to someone to show you CARE.

Thanks, Sushi and Laura...
for sharing your talents and for your inspiration to others and to me as a demonstrator.  Love ya both!!!

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Sharing Back, Part 1

What's one of the absolutely very best things about sharing your love of paper crafting with others?  It's when they share back with you.  I cannot begin to tell you how much fun I've had taking care of Olive Jane all weekend and then having my daughter, daughter-in-law and all 3 grandkids here yesterday afternoon.  I put aside all creative projects, household jobs, and everything but just playing and enjoying being a grandma.  I loved it!  It did leave me a little tired though, so I'm going to bring in a couple of friends to help me keep up with my posts for a couple of days. 

So again I ask, what's one of the absolutely very best things about sharing your love of paper crafting with others?  It's when they share back with you.  Today's post is brought to you by my wonderful and talented friend, Laura.  She used to live within walking distance of my house and we had many wonderful times getting together to create fun projects.  She's in my downline and, even though her husband's work sent them packing and relocating, we keep in touch with emails, phone chats and, believe it or not, lots of snail mail.

Today, I want to share some of the cards I've received from her that I just love.  I keep them close and they make me happy whenever I look at them.

She sent this photo to me by email and shared more goodies:

Thank you, Laura!  I miss you!!!

In the past, I've had a lot of health problems that have left me home, recovering for a while.  I cannot begin to tell you how many times people have told me:  "I wanted to send you a card, but I knew I couldn't make one as nice as what you do."  I wish they would realize that, when I receive a hand made card, I don't judge or compare it to my work or anyone else's.  I rejoice that they cared enough to make something special - just for me.  Don't ever hesitate to send love and caring to someone because you're waiting to make something better.  If you're sending your best, what more could anyone want? ... and, by the way, I think Laura's cards are gorgeous!!!  I'll bet yours are, too.
Never underestimate the power of sending/sharing a hand made card with someone.  It sends so much love and caring. 

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