Saying "Happy Birthday" With a Jane Austen Birthday Card

Hi, guys! I know it has been a long time since I shared a card I made with you. Truth is, I haven't been making any since I was in the hospital.  This week I was finally in my stamp room making cards again. The card I am sharing today I made for my dear friend Amy who celebrated her 50th birthday (and I missed it!).  Amy is one of the ladies in the Jane Austen group I mention from time to time.  What better way to say Happy Birthday to another Jane lover than with a Jane card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Paper: Papertrey Ink (Jane Text Paper), Gina K Designs
Ink: Versafine Black, Old Paper & Antique Linen Distress Inks

When I gave my friend her birthday gift, I made sure to include a vial of ink that is called Jane Austen.  It is a lovely dark green shade.

It is great to be back on my blog.  I look forward to visiting with you as well.  You don't realize how much you love your blog until you don't get time to work on it!

I thought I would share a photo my husband snapped today.  We have been having a snowy/icy and cold winter here.  He found my garden sign poking out from the snow!  I have been itching to get outside and after this winter, I will have PLENTY of work to do to get it ready for Spring!

Have a great day!  Until next time!

1 year Blog Anniversary and Giveaway

Hi, guys! Hope all is well!  Today my blog is turning 1!  I can't believe how the time has flown.  I have been having such a blast sharing my creations and daily life with you.  I thought I would share a card celebrating a "Happy Birthday" I made for my husband to give to his boss.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp Camp, Verve
Paper: Gina K Designs, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Versamark, Black Archival, Distress Stains
Misc.: White Embossing Powder,  Scallop Punch

I really love using my Distress Stains. I love the way they blend with water. The fun backgrounds always surprise me and make me smile.

I've decided to give away some cards I've made to a reader to celebrate the blog's anniversary. Just leave a comment on this post between now and Sunday, March 3rd at noon EST and I will randomly draw a winner.  Simple as that!

I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who have shared this year with me.  I have been blessed with a lot of wonderful readers and kind new blog friends. Each one of you has touched my life in a special way. The blogging community is truly wonderful and I am so happy to call myself a blogger!

Until next time!

Happy Birthday, Girlfriend

Hi, guys! Hope you are having a great day.  I have been celebrating a lot of birthdays lately with my girlfriends.  I thought today I would share a card I made for my friend Monika.

Supplies:
Stamps: Unity
Ink: Versamark, Distress Inks
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Misc: White Embossing Powder. Perfect Pearl Mist (Pearl)

I am very lucky to have a great group of friends.  I met Monika through my co-worker and now good friend Mariola.  When my husband died, Mariola befriended me and introduced me to her niece Monika and and two of her best friends.  They took me into their group and helped me laugh again.  I never would have thought at that point in my life that I would, but the gathering of friends has a way of helping mend one's soul. Laughter truly is the best medicine!   The group is fondly named for Jane Austen, a society that celebrates all things "Jane" and tea.  So this card with the lovely teacup seemed appropriate to me.   We love tea shops, tea parties, dressing up for royal weddings and making homemade pierogi (even if mine look odd!), and Colin Firth is our favorite Mr. Darcy.

Wishing you a great day, and some very special friends!