Leaving on a Jet Plane

Wow! Summer just flew by and is practically over! I feel like I spent most of the summer working. Luckily, I'll be on my official summer vacation in 7 days. Woohoo!! Three weeks of much needed rest and relaxation. I deserve it. I'll be jetting off to a very exotic location.....NOT!! But I will be in my second home away from home with my favorite person. Here's a huge hint of where this location may be.

One of the upside to the end of summer is having those pesky teenagers back in school. Ugh, I'm so over having to see these self entitled brats all over the place. To be fair, not all teenagers are annoying. ;) Here's a card to celebrate back to school.

Another Simple Card

Bugging Out

I was recently reminded that D's sister-in-law's birthday was fast approaching. He gave me a wonderful idea for a birthday card. She's obsessed with all things relating to the Volkswagen automobile brand. This was very obvious when we visited her home a few months ago. Her guest bedroom, living room, and even her bathroom were all decorated with or contained items related to VWs. I made her VW themed birthday card to add to her collection. I hope she likes it.

Cards Made Simple

To be attractive, homemade cards doesn't always need embellishments, or be hand stamped. All you really need is good quality paper to accentuate them. Here's a perfect example, where the only materials that I used were pretty paper and a nice rub-on stamp. The finish product is quite lovely.

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I seem to be afflicted with the “wedding curse.” Every other wedding I attend I seem to look dreadful. Is it just me or are most people disappointed with their appearances at weddings or at important functions? My outfit and make-up wasn’t doing anything for me. If only the wedding was a casual affair I know I’d have rocked it. The upside is that I didn’t realize that I looked so horrible until it was all over. So I was blissfully unaware of my appearance until I got home. Therefore, I was able to enjoy myself without feeling self conscious, plus I'm never going to see half those people again. I know, I know, weddings are not supposed to be about the invitees, but about the bride and groom. But, I just can’t help myself.

On the upside, the bride looked gorgeous: her hair, makeup, and outfit were beautiful. At least I can give a compliment where it is deserved. Well done, bride!

Overall, the wedding ceremony was a snoozer. Aren’t they all? Though there were many sweet and touching moments. The bride and groom are high school sweet-hearts who have been together for over 8 years! Another couple who were sitting at my table has been together for 16 years and will be getting married next month. There’s still hope for me. Speaking of hope, I was constantly being asked when I was getting married. It seems that it’s the obligatory question to ask at weddings. However, being someone who can’t come up with a quick and witty answer, I just smiled and said I don't know. So much for spontaneity, you’d think that I’d have a ready answer by now given the countless number of times I’ve been asked that question.

The day before the wedding, I completed the wedding card. I was a little disappointed with it because it looked "rushed." It also lacked originality. However, I did manage to make my own version of a red envelope that I attached to the inside of it.

Check out the unfinished card here:My Best Friends Wedding...Card(s)

Summery Sweets, Tiers of Treats

A Smile to My Face

Recently, I received this wonderful card from my significant other whom I will refer to as D. It was a very thoughtful/meaningful gesture as anyone who knows me well, knows that I love, love Jane Austen. I try to read Pride and Prejudice at least once a year. I'm still new at this card making business but I hope that my cards will bring as much joy to others as this card brought me.

Back to Basics

Materials Used: "For You" Kolette Hall stamp, pencil crayons, Fiskars design cutter, Sei card stock