French Country Thank You – TTTC #193

I’m making my debut as part of the Tic Tac Toe Challenge Design Team with today’s French Country vintage thank you card.  Like most paper crafters, I have a large array of patterned paper from a variety of companies.  The patterns on this card are from the French Country collection by Graphic 45.  I love Graphic 45 papers for their uniquely coordinated designs.  I let the paper do most (almost all) the work here with…

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Fortunes of Fall Thank You Card

Happy Labor Day!  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing holiday Monday and had a nice long weekend, as well.  So it’s officially Fall, right?  In my book, YES!  I’m slowly transitioning to my fall decor, which I actually like even more than Christmas decorating.  So, it’s no surprise that I’m ready to craft all things Fall, too.  I pulled out all my autumn/halloween stamps and papers.  I haven’t purchased many new products for the season,…

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Rings of Love Friendship Card

Can you believe it’s September already.  While I do love summer, I am more than ready for Fall and all the “things” that go with it, including Fall crafting.  I’m starting off the month with a fresh looking friendship card.  I recently made a Stampin’ Up purchase and took advantage of Sale-a-bration to get this awesome Designer Series Paper, Rings of Love.  I really like this pattern and color scheme.  The sentiment is Gina K’s,…

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It’s World Cross Stitch Day!

Who knew there was a World Cross Stitch Day?  I certainly didn’t but I’m happy there is.  I’ve recently picked this hobby up again and have to say that I’m loving it just as much as I did when I was younger.  When my girls were young, I cross-stitched a lot.  It was so relaxing to stitch while they were napping or in bed for the night.  I think when I discovered stamping, cross-stitch went…

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