Sun Kissed

I'm back from Carolina Beach with a healthy glow, seashells and a fresh outlook that ought to be good for my creative spirit! Just in time too because I came home to a couple big boxes of new CHA goodies from Doodlebug and Pebbles! 

I have a ton of e-mails to catch up on and a big to-do list to tackle along with some projects to create for you so I'm going to get to it! I'm also looking forward to finding out how all of you are doing via Facebook and blogs. :)

Missing In Action

You may have noticed that I've been missing in action? The hubs and I have been on a much needed vacation in the North Carolina mountains. We enjoyed hiking some of the most beautiful falls, zip-lining through the treetops like birds and drinking fine wines!

Today we take off again for another couple days, this time with Christopher, to Carolina Beach for our annual end of summer trip. Christopher was at Camp Royall last week horseback riding, swimming, crafting and enjoying camp fires.

I'll be back next week with some crafty project shares and a few photos of our adventures.

Doodlebug Candy Tubes

It's finally Friday and I have a festive project for you...candy tubes decorated with Doodlebug's patriotic Stars and Stripes collection!

It's been Washi Tape Week on the Doodlebug blog and today they're featuring my candy tubes. What I love about this project is that you can use a number of Doodlebug collections to make these favors for any theme or holiday.

What do you think? Wouldn't they would be awesome for Halloween or Christmas? Or for birthday parties and baby showers? And they're super easy to make! Just add a strip of washi tape along the tube and a couple tags tied on with Doodle Twine and a button. That's it!

Hope you enjoyed my post and have an awesome weekend! :)

Playing with Pebbles

I hope you've been enjoying my free-play cards over the past couple days. I'm having a fabulous time experimenting with thin metal dies. Today's card was created with Pebbles' Party with Amy Locurto collection. 

The thin metal dies I used are a set of small circles from My Favorite Things and a set of squares and circles from Spellbinders. Do you like the results? How about the jute? A bit different and fun, I think.

Today I'll be stalking the UPS guy for my box of brand new Bella Blvd. goodies! ;) UPS doesn't usually arrive until late afternoon and sometimes not until early evening...so I'm going to have to practice patience! One time I got a shipment of Doodlebug products in the middle of dinner and I had to open the box right away, set it next to the table and peak at it in between bites! I know...a little weird! ;)

Have an awesome day everyone!