Springtime

Dear friends -- thanks for not giving up on me! I
Can't believe how spring has sprung into the warm days of June here in Phoenix. We are about to complete our tomato harvest and I wish I could share some of the lucisouness with you. I had fun making this card with a Penny Black "leftover" - an embossibility, sizzix, paper rickrack, and paper from Stash. I have high hopes of getting back to my regular postings and regular challenges soon. More to come -- but right now I am basking in the sun and playing on the waters of Lake Powell!

Psalm 46:10

Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge verse: Psalm 29:11 "The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace." The Challenge: Make a card/layout/project using a peaceful image or a verse about peace. For extraordinary inspirational pieces submitted for the challenge, I encourage you to visit Stampin' Sisters in Christ. When I think of peace, I think of God and the DeNami stamp: Psalm 46:10 seemed just right for the centerpiece of this card. "Be still and know that I am God." (Now that is peace that passeth all understanding.) I was delighted to have just received in the mail some beautifully frosted prima flowers from my blogging friend Sue's blog candy to complete this card. Sue's Rubber Stamping Adventures is another great place to visit for fabulous card creations -- go take a look and tell her hello - she presents new blog candy every month -- not to mention great eye candy. Sent to Sandy B with sincere sympathy for her loss of Joe.

Stuff I used: Cuttlebug embossing folder, from stash: ribbon,

heart brad, sizzix die cuts, and those beautiful new Prima flowers

(blog candy) from my friend Sue

I'm on a Roll

I'm on a roll - rolling the Cuttlebug that is. The challenge at the Cuttlebug spot this week is "fruity" -- the DT's lovely creations that are fruity and delicious are here. Since I just vacationed in Hawaii -- I'm still dreaming of eating those wonderful Pineapples. I had more stuff planned for this one and my MFA son told me "no more stuff." -- After he left for school, I tied on the little circle labels -- LOL.
So, here's one I made for my son's approval (without so much stuff) --and since it isn't so fussy, I think my special AZBIL will love it as he is from Hawaii. Happy Birthday Jeff!

Some of my regular visitors will be surprised that I can't come up with a fruity joke - so I guess all the creative juice has been squeezed out of me. Thanks for coming by -- please tell me you were here.

The pineapples and flowers are Sizzix, stamps - PSX, Comotion, Hero Arts. Other stuff, DeNami blue ice glitter, gold pen, Memories Brown Ink pad, Marvy Orange ink pad, watercolor pencils, Liquid Laminate, DCWV paper