TO CUTE

This is one of the pre designed cards that you can purchase by the box . I wanted to find a way to use these also . I used a pink card stock for my base and cut scallops around the edge. Next I used a red piece of card stock and used a punch that I have that can make two different cuts. I used the rounded scallop edge on the points of my red card stock. Next i used the Penny Black picture I printed and cut it to fit the red card stock. I used the same punch and cut a different design on the corners. I placed a tiny pearl at each corner and added a bright pink bow. I thought the card looked really old timey and I loved it.

VALENTINES DAY

Another holiday will be here soon. Valentines. I did this one on my own. I used the metal spellbinders and cut out several different size hearts. I then used one of my punches to make the scallop design. I glued the red checked looking heart first and then placed my ribbon through the white heart and wrapped it around the card. (just to show how things get away from you --I was suppose to actually cut out another card 1/4 " smaller and glue the heart and ribbon to that , but my hands were ahead of my mind and it got put on the care itsele so I had to be creative). I used dimentions under the top part if the heart to really make it stand out . I then cut some small white rosies I had and tucked them into the ribbon that I tied on the bottom of the card. Using glitter sticky letters I spelled out " Be Mine". Another card for the bubble envelope.

EASTER TIME

Easter will be here soon so I have been putting together a few cards . This one I did a trim of white rick rack and held it in place with brads I then glued my picture in the center and used some of that tissue paper to make the grass and the grass under the word Easter. I think it came out cute , The picture is from Penny Black.

NEW BEGININGS FOR 2011

Well what can I say except that I got into the dark moods and went with the dark colors . I like these jars for some reason and had to do something different. I was just passing time and going through all the paper on my counter, ( oh yes , everything is out and just stacked everywhere) and just grabbed a paper here and a paper there. Kind of like a jambalaya, a little bit of everything left over. I would have to use the bubble envelope because of the flowers but what the heck. It was a pass time when I was bored and wanted to do something. I like it.

RENEE'S SUPPORT TEAM

FINALIZE 2010

What can I say except that I am so glad that 2010 has gone on its way. My daughter is still taking her treatments for her Melanoma Cancer. She goes three times a week now and will continue till November . She is doing well and has such strength. I have not heard her complain one time. I have to ask if she needs something or help of any kind. I adore her and she is the very breath of my body. I will always be there for her , her children and her husband. He has

been a real source of strength for her. He has been with her constantly and is part of her support team. I don't know if she could go through this without him. That makes him the second most precious person in my life. He loves her and she loves him. I am forever grateful that those two found each other. The children are another thing that gives her strength.