Today's non-crafty post.....

How do you do it? How do you find/make time to create? I am a SAHM to a 2 yo and 4 yo- 'nuff said, LOL. Between the kids, my wonderful husband, the house, laundry, preparing meals, church, personal Bible study, a couple of ministries at church, I have no time or energy to create anything. I have tried to schedule a time slot to get in the studio- but my MOJO must not get the memo to show up on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30. LOL

Tuesday evening was so nice outside, the kids were having blast-we took them to a local park, the one with a pond, for a walk. We took the wagon, but they were too excited they wanted to play on the stretch equipment. LOL

After the park we stopped by Sonic for some ice cream. Look at this cute little sundae- it is the PERFECT size for the little ones. Hunter picked Reeses and Haileybug went with M&Ms.

(My kids love the cherries, see Sister has just the stem in her hand. LOL)

Lesson learned- I don't want to be so busy preserving memories that I am not making new memories!! They are only little for such a short time, and I want to enjoy every moment!! Besides, my latest batch of pictures were delivered yesterday. I now have 300 more pictures to scrap- when I get a round to it. LOL

I am blessed beyond measure!!!

Until later~

McQueen

We have one happy boy. Joann's called yesterday, the Cricut Cartridge we ordered over a week ago was ready to be picked up. Hunter was sure that someone else would pick it up before we got there. LOL He was so excited, we walked in Js and while I waited for someone to bring it from the back Hunter drug daddy back to look at stickers and stuff. I got the cartridge and started down the aisle to find daddy and the kiddos- it only took a split second for Hunter to run to me and take his cartridge. Then we needed some paper, we ended up at Mike's. Hunter was giving daddy directions on how to get to Mikes, he has only been there maybe 4 times. He is so good with directions!!

Today we finally got to play with the cartridge and this was our first project-

I know you can't tell from the picture, but this thing is HUGE!! It is 6.25" High- probably 10ish inches wide. I chose an easy one to start with, Hunter has already requested Mac. LOL

Hailey was very patient while I cut McQueen, but now she is excited to make The Little Mermaid. I guess that will be moved to the top of the list. LOL

Tonight is work night, I have a bunch of cards I need to get done. Hopefully tomorrow I will have some cards to share.

Untillater~

Lilly Anna

Anyone else ready for spring? How about a spring card? I love Lilly Anna- the colors are so bright and girlie. The designer paper and cardstock are from the Lilly Anna collection. The background was stamped with Petal Pack using versamark. That cute little butterfly (and "hello") are one of the Hostess choices from Serendipity.

Have a great weekend!!

Until later~

Fresh Spring things and a free download

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Flyers.html

How about a freebie? You know you love bargains- so do I!! Here is a sweet treat just for you-
A free download featuring that darling little ducky from the Fresh Spring Things promo! (Click HERE) You can use this handy down load to create place card's for your Easter brunch, small cards, menu cards, gift tag, deco element for a larger card....... many great possibilities.

Quickie- 4-9

This is one of my favorite stamp sets from The Angel Company's Serendipity Magalogue. (Everything is Blooming) The girls are adorable and the long-legged birdies are too cute!! I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS, then sponged the background-so fun. I love to color!! LOL The cardstock is from the Blue greens Mono pack don't you love how the ribbon from Reece coordinates with that cardstock?

Thanks for stopping by!!

Until later~

Linear sentiments

Can you believe I stamped a card? Yep I did. I finally had some very productive work time on Tuesday. LOL

I used the Cricut to cut the image layer and the orange mat, it reminds me of several label die cuts that are out now. I used the Linear Sentiments stamp set from The Angel Company with the Palette Orangerie and Boudoir Blush inks, I am surprised that they look so well together. I think I ended up with a nice festive card- perfect for a late winter birthday. :-)

Until later~

Pooh made with the Cricut

I have been wanting to make some "Thinking of You"cards for our Shut-ins from church. I got 9 done last night, they were super quick to put together. I used the Cricut and the Pooh and Friends cartridge. Pooh is paper pieced- I really like paper piecing and the Pooh cartridge makes it really easy. I cut Pooh at 4" and then used a 4.25" square card base. I stamped a Bible verse on the inside, and finished off the card with some cute ribbon.

I am loving the Cricut Expression!! Hunter loves it too, but he has decided he needs the Original Cricut- because it is his size. LOL He has some cartridges picked out that he wants. I told him that he needs to get a job. LOL

Until later~