State of Maine Card

 I was asked to make a card that would represent the State of Maine for friend's teacher class. The class has gotten many cards from a lot of states but hadn't received one from Maine.  Maine is known for lobsters, the ocean, lighthouses, moose, mountains, pine trees and, of course, chicadee's which is the State's bird.  The style card is a variation of a trishutter card. I wanted to showcase this card since it does highlight Maine! 

This card measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 and I wanted to show how it closes up to mail. There is plenty of room on the back of the card for the sentiment which I am showing below....

Thanks for stopping by to check out this special card!

Hello February!

 

Valentine's Day is just a week away and I wanted to show my Valentine Centerpiece with some added Valentine Target birds. Love making these centerpieces for every occasion/holiday! I am thinking the ribbons make the piece.  This is going to be a busy month taking care of our friends pups while they are travelling. Here is Penny and Ollie! The two of them get along great!

Macy arrived last night and here is a photo of her! She is so sweet and lovable! February has been very cold and snowy as has the whole winter here in the Northeast but spring is coming. Now to get those March birthday cards done! Thanks for stopping by.

February Birthday Cards

 

This is such an amazing card to make. I was really surprised how easy it was to make! Sam Calcott from Mixed Up Crafts does a wonderful job explaining step by step how to make this card.  I made it as a card to give to someone without the belly band but I want to make one with a belly band--it is such an amazing card to receive. You can't mail in an envelope it is more of a card to hand to someone or like, Sam, saidk as a centerpiece. I love that you can put candy or whatever in the boxes on the end. The boxes open for another surprise!!! It is the coolest card I think I have ever made!!! Thank you Sam Calcott!

This card in the box is for a minion lover! The minions are punch art made with dies from Stampin Up and also Spellbinders. So who doesn't love a minion!

Side view

Another fun card to make is this step card with a beach/nautical theme. This card along with the minion card are both easy to fold and mail in an envelope. Happy Birthdays to Tom and Sandy!!

New Baby!

I haven't made a new baby card in a while. My sister's daughter in law had a baby last week  and I thought what a good time to make one.  Katie had a baby boy, Jackson. So happy for Katie and Cory! I decided to do the trifold accordion fold card with the paper collection from Echo Park. 

Last. year I made repurposed a small shelf because it wasn't in good condition.  It had some cracks and it needed help. I also think it was made of mahogany which made me really think about this.  But I decided to turn it upside down and glue a small candlestick for the base. Then I painted and antiqued it and I loved how it came out.  Oh and I added some Willow Angels. Lastly,  I am thinking about adding a bow at the top??? Not sure but I just feel it needs something at the top.  Hmmm.....

 

Happy New Year - 2026!

 We always celebrate with friends on New Year's Eve and as usual we had a wonderful time. While we waited for the ball to drop in Time Square we played some fun card games. It definitely was a night to remember! "I believe in fairies" is a phrase my husband will remember forever! LOL! We were missing our good friend, Carlene, but she will be back next year!  Here are few fun photos of the night!

The group

Table has been set

Let the games begin