Can it really be time to go back to school!? In prior years, I would be very conflicted about going back…excited for the new school year and seeing all the students again but wishing the summer didn’t fly by. Even though I’m retired, I still miss the excitement of a new school year. Karen Hallam in CA and myself here in PA are both retired educators, so Karen’s theme idea of Back to School could…
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is Flowers in the Garden. We hope you are inspired by all the wonderful creations the Pals share with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we love reading your comments. Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal. I loved that today’s hop theme was Flowers! As we…
Last week I posted a card HERE featuring this pattern from the Perfectly Penciled Designer Series Paper collection. While making that card, I had some leftover papers that I didn’t want to just file away to never be used again. So in an effort to make a different looking card, I colored the flowers using Stampin’ Blends. My color choice was easy as Fresh Freesia seems to be my favorite color these days along with…
Today I have something a bit different (at least for me). I created my card with a subtle yet oh so pretty tulle background. You may have to look closer to see it but IRL, it’s very evident. I take no credit for this discovery and owe it to watching Jennifer McGuire using the technique. I did have the tulle on hand, though! So what do you think? Is it something you would use…
