Happy Halloween

JP is dressed like a Skull Ninja. Where is the sweet Peter Pan of years gone by that I remember? Abby is "Michalina", the superior swimming sister of Michael Phelps. Kelley is a Firefighter. I don't have a picture of her, but in my mind she is wondering her College Campus in a VERY conservative flame retardant uniform (work with me here).

Craft Tip - The Gold Medals are made with Nestabilities Scalloped Circles run through the Cuttlebug with the Devine Swirl embossing folder.

Hope

This is my submission for Unity's Wednesday Challenge on Splitcoaststampers. You had to:
H…Use a sentiment having to do with Hope
O…Put some ribbon on your card - Think Pink
P…Use something Pink!!
E…Embellish with something that starts with an "m" for Mammogram (Mine was a Maya Road chipboard bird with Glimmer Mist on its wing).

Stamps: Unity - So & SO Loves
Crafty Secrets - Artistic Alphabet

Grafton Street Dublin

This is one of the two pictures I took during my recent trip to Dublin Ireland for my Brother-in-Law's wedding. I was blown away by the beautiful flower stands on Grafton Street. The endless variety of flowers made me green with envy. I hope all the lads in Dublin are spoiling their ladies with these gorgeous flowers!!

Things I wished I had taken photographs of:

* Musicians and other performing artists on Grafton Street

* Local artwork for sale along the fence of St. Stephen's Green

* An ECO CAB -(Someone called it an Irish Rickshaw - you sit in it and the driver pedals you around)

* The 8 oz bottle of Diet Coke my husband paid 4.50 Euro for (approx $7.00 USD)

Unity Stamp Co TWILIGHT Challenge

This is my submission for the Unity Stamp Company TWILIGHT Challenge over on Spiltcoaststampers. For the challenge, you make a card inspired by a novel cover of one of the books in the Twilight series. They are stunning covers that rely on simplicity and color. Mine is based on "New Moon" book, thus the inclusion of the color green with the black, white and red.

For those of you who are not familiar with Unity Stamp Company, I recommend you browse their Website and their Blog. I recently had the privilege of touring the facility and meeting the Unity team. It was fascinating to see how a stamp starts out as an idea - and then follow that idea through all the steps necessary to end up in your craft room.

Stamp: "Floral Feathers" by Unity Stamp Company

It seemed innocent enough.............

A month or so ago, I asked my friend Chris if she wanted to help me make up some Christmas Cards. We got a jump on the season and we have made fifty each of the above cards.

Card #1: "Peace on Earth" by Stampin Up

Card #2: "City of David" by Stampin Up

Have you heard the news???????????????

Athena (aka: neeners) has come to live at our house. Yes I know, I have not historically been known as a "Cat person" but like everything in life - things change!! Even Rupert has come to love the new family member.

And so it begins..................................

After much consideration I have decided to take the Blog plunge!! I suspect there will be no rhyme or reason to postings as they are simply a way to document random memories, thoughts and ideas!! I welcome you to accompany me on the journey........................