I just received the sad news that Eileen, Mother-In-Law of my good friend Lisa, has passed away.  I was honored to have spent time with Eileen during her struggles with Alzheimer's.  Eileen was one of the first students to attend The Christ Hospital School of Nursing here in Topeka,  the original Stormont School of Nursing in 1945.  She kept a scrapbook with photos and newspaper clippings of her friends and lots of memories from her time there.  I loved that!

My thoughts and prayers for her family today.

 

 

Cardstock - Basic Black, Whisper White
TIEB - Vintage Wallpaper
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Chalk Talk & Apothecary Framelits
Stamps - Stippled Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks - Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, Lost Lagoon, Island Indigo
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details

 

This card was inspired by one from Melissa Davies. 

 

Print Poetry

I'm in a poetry state of mind today, so I took my title from the DSP. 

In this past weekend's service Pastor's message centered on Isaiah 60:1-6.  I would like to share that with you.

Introduction to Isaiah 60, it is both prophetic and poetic he says.  It invites us to see into the heart of the Epiphany event and it invites us to consider its relevance for us today.  

Isaiah 60:1-6

 

60 Arise, shine; for your light has come,
   and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

²  See, darkness covers the earth
   and thick darkness is over the peoples,
   but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 
³  Nations will come to your light,
   and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 
⁴  Lift up your eyes and look about you:
  All assemble and come to you;
  your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip.  
⁵ Then you will look and be radiant, 
   your heart will throb and swell with joy;
   the wealth on the seas will be brought to you,
   to you the riches of the nations will come.  
⁶ Herds of camels will cover your land,
  young camels of Midian and Ephah.
  And all from Sheba will come,
  bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the Lord.

Amazing and beautiful.

 

 

Cardstock - Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
DSP - Print Poetry
Stamps - Petite Petals
Ink - Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding
Cool Tools - 1/2" Circle & Petite Petal Punch
Pretty Accessories - Pearl Basic Gems

 

 

 

Lacy & Lovely

I am finally catching up on my blog, so many projects to share with you.  Thanks for stopping by.

Cardstock - Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky
Stamps - Lacy & Lovely
Inks - Soft Suede, Soft Sky
Cool Tools - 1-3/4" & 1/2" Circle Punches, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents

 

 

Something Just For You

Hi everyone.  I have a monochromatic card today for you in pink. 

Would you like a strawberry slush this warm Sunday? I'll meet you on the front porch, we'll have a relaxing Sunday afternoon.  We'll reminisce about yesterday, talk about today and dream about tomorrow.  Okay, so it's not so warm but the sun is shining!  It's only 18 degrees here.

Cardstock - Strawberry Slush
Stamps - Flower Patch, Petite Petals
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Hexagon Hive Framelits, Hexagon Petite Petal & Flower Fancy Punches
 

 

 

 

With Sympathy

A very simple card but very pretty.

 

 

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
DSP - Parisian Breeze
Stamps - Layered Labels, Thoughts & Prayers, Fresh Vintage
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Ink - Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Pretty Accessories - Gems Basic Pearls

 

 

With Sympathy

Here's a fast and pretty card when you need one in a hurry.

Recipe:
Cardstock - Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Vellum
Stamps - Create a Cupcake
Inks - Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Basic Black
DSP - All Abloom
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Beautiful Butterfly Die, Beautiful Wings Sizzlit, Word Window & Modern Label Punches
Pretty Accessories - Island Indigo Baker's Twine

 

A Cross For Hope

The colors I chose for this card remind me of a sunrise!

 

 

Recipe:
Cardstock - Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Stamps - Crosses of Hope, Thoughts and Prayers, Reason to Smile
DSP - Watercolor Wonder
Ink - Tangerine Tango
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Ovals Framelits

Let's Fly Away

To Aruba!

Recipe:
Cardstock - Island Indigo, Very Vanilla, Pool Party
Stamps - Thoughts and Prayers, Papillion Butterfly, Punch Potpourri
Ink - Gold Encore
Cool Tools - Petite Butterfly Punch
Pretty Accessories - Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Basic Gem Pearls

Friends Never Fade

I love how this card came out!  Putting rhinestones around the stamped image?  Genius.

Recipe:
Cardstock - Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon
DSP - All Abloom
Stamps - Friends Never Fade, Warmest Regards
Ink - Mossy Meadow
Cool Tools - Big Shot, Large Delicate Doilies, 1/2", 3/4" and 1" Circle Punches
rhinestones - other

 

 

 

A cuppa?

Grab a cup of tea and spend some time with me.  I love visiting with new and old friends.  Please leave a comment.

Recipe:
Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
DSP - First Edition,
Stamps - Morning Cup
Ink - Memento Black
Cool Tools - Scalloped Edge Punch
Pretty Accessories - So Saffron 5/8: Grosgrain Ribbon