Spring has Sprung

Here is proof that spring has sprung. These little guys are peeking out of the ground in my front yard. It is so fun to have such pretty color greeting you at the front door.

My spring break from school was last week. We couldn't have had better weather last week for the month of March. It was in the 50's all week and I think one day we actually hit 60. Yes, I live in Wisconsin so it was heavenly.


I had the opportunity to spend my spring break week with lots of family and friends. I drove up to Arbor Vitae to visit a college friend. We haven't seen each other in 9 - 10 years. It was so nice to get caught up and see each other again. Nothing has changed, Kelly is still the great person I remember from school, just lives further away now. I miss her. She is the one that got me hooked on Goodwill shopping years ago. :)









In addition to the day I spent stamping with my mom and sister-in-law last week (see pictures below), I also got together with sister consultant Kristin and made these fun Easter cards.

In addition to all the cards I made last week, I also knitted several dishcloths and made some cloth napkins. My new favorite dishcloth pattern is the light blue dishcloth located in the lower left hand corner of the picture. It was a fun pattern to knit. It involved knit one, knit one in the stitch below and repeat across the row. It makes a very pretty pattern and worked up nicely in this fun variegated blue, green and cream yarn. I can't wait to knit up a few more.

The cloth napkins I made last week were made out of scrap fabric I had laying around the house. I have plenty more napkins cut and ready to be stitched. Just need to squeeze in some sewing time between studying time now.

Stamping Lots O' Cards

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.

Today I spent the day with my mom and sister-in-law making cards. We had so much fun chatting and creating cards together. Here are pictures of the cards I made. Card designs were inspired by Lisa Stenz (sister CTMH consultant).

I'll be selling these cards at the Milwaukee County Zoo vendor fair on Sunday, May 23rd between 9am - 3pm.

Mark your calendar to attend this event. I'll have discounted admission tickets to the zoo for sale soon. In the past admission tickets have been $5/per person and includes parking. Hope to see you there.

I'll have all occasion of cards for sale..... Birthday, Celebrate, Thank You, and much more.

Mother / Daughter Day

My mom and I spent the day together this past Thursday. It was our Mother / Daughter Day of spending quality time together.

We made cards together. This first card my mom made with the March Stamp of the Month "A Little Everything". She has inspired me to make many more cards using this cute stamp set.

We also spent the day knitting, went to lunch at Genghis Khan (Monogolian Barbecue Restaurant on Mayfair Rd.), watched a couple movies later and had homemade Spicy Tomato Soup for dinner. Yummy!!!

Here is a link to view all the stamps in this adorable "A Little Everything" stamp set and see more artwork. March Stamp of the Month.

The stamp set can be purchased for $22.95 or with a purchase you can receive the stamp set at a discounted price.

$25 purchase, receive 25% discount at $17.21

$5o purchase, receive 50% discount at $11.48

$75 purchase, receive 75% discount at $5.74

$100 purchase, receive the stamp set FREE

I made cards using the "Veranda" Kit of the Month. I made two of each card and still have about 7 sheets of background and texture paper and 2 sheets of cardstock that I didn't cut into. This is such a cute paper pack and the stamp set is adorable too. I see myself using both the stamp set and the paper packet a lot more.

Here is a close up of the cards and the stamp set. You will also see the embellishments included in the Basic Kit and additional embellishments you can purchase for the Best Options. Veranda Kit of the Month

The kit is offered at a discounted price of $29.95 and will make either 12 cards or 2 two-page layouts.

You can go directly to my website and place an order for these items or others. The order will be shipped directly to your home.