July

T.G.I.F.

It's a beautiful Friday morning and I'm popping in to share a crafty project with you before I head out for a hike. Dan took the day off so we could celebrate our anniversary and we're going to spend a bit of time enjoying the great outdoors before we go to lunch.

I created this colorful card using one of my favorite new collections from Doodlebug called Stars and Stripes.

I think these postage stamps are awesome! And the rocket...well, it's the bomb! ;) I think this collection would be perfect for many subjects besides July Fourth, what do you think?

Hope you have a fantastic Friday! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Random Bits

Hi!

Today is a very special day for me and the hubs. Today we've been married for 21 years! I can't believe how fast these years have flown by and how fortunate we are to share such a strong bond. I'd marry him all over again in a heartbeat! He's truly my better half! Happy anniversary Dan-O!

For the past couple weeks we've been witness to a pair of Carolina wrens nesting in this bird house hung up outside our kitchen window. We think it's the same pair from last year. It's been awesome to watch them building their nest and mom nesting while dad brings her food. Before you know it, you can hear little peeping sounds when the chicks hatch.

Carolina wren parents both share in feeding the babies. This photo was taken just hours before they fledged.

Here's one of the little ones on the ground just after leaving the nest. See the down sticking out of its head? Sorry the pictures aren't more clear. Hubs took them quite a distance away, inside the house.

Here's one of the parents watching over baby and instructing it to fly up into the tree. Good luck little ones!

Another share today...I have a card scheduled to be posted on the Card Annex blog today.

Here's a little peek for you.

Well, we're right around the corner from another glorious spring weekend. I'm looking forward to it! The weather has been glorious and it's a treat to spend time outside in the yard.

Thanks for visiting! :)

What Do You Think?

Hi!

What do you think of your work when you step back and take a look? I really like when I create a project that I love immediately. Most times I think it's a good project, but nothing that stands out above and beyond my norm. Then there are times when I create something that just plain stinks! ;) And every once in a while I make something that I just can't decide if I like it. This card is one of those.

This card was made with the 'My Girl' collection from My Mind's Eye and the colors are certainly eye catching. What I'm not sure about is the amount of stuff on the tag. Did I go a little overboard? This morning as I took the photos and cropped them in PhotoShop, I started liking it. What do you think?

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Thanks for visiting! :)

Take Note

Hello!

I have a scrapbook page share for you today. It's a page I created a few weeks ago that I submitted for publishing, twice. Two different publications and it was a no go for both. That's the way it goes...some projects get picked up and others don't. No matter, I love crafting!

I created this page with Doodlebug Designs' new Take Note collection.

There's so many awesome office supply accents in this line! Rulers, paper clips, pushpins, scissors, pencils, etc. It's perfect for school projects or cards for coworkers.

What do you think? Do you like the Take Note collection?

Have a great Tuesday!