Hello, hello!

So sorry for not posting anything last month.  I was trying to keep my head above water.  I'm happy to say I didn't drown!

Things are settling down a little for me so I thought I'd pop in here and show you what we made at our March Stamp Club.

I remember going to a scrapbook expo years and years ago and one of the make and takes was a shaker card.  I loved it!  Then shaker cards, like all trends, went out of style and I never made any more.

Well fast forward to now and shaker cards are, once again, all the rage!  And I still love them.  Maybe even more than way back when.  So here's the card we made:

I CASEd the layout from a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator but added the shaker card element to it to make it my own.  Don't you love that little bow?  I wasn't planning on purchasing the Bow Builder punch, but I've seen so many cute things you can do with it so I caved.  I'm so glad I did!

Here's a little close-up:

I'm SO going to miss the In-Colors that are on their way out! Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana.  But really, who am I kidding?  I can't get rid of them.  I'll use them up for my personal crafting until they're all dried out.  That's how much I love them. ;)  Maybe one or two will make a comeback at some point.  A girl can wish, right? 

I hope you're making time for a little crafting in your life....it's good for you!

Thanks for joining me at the Table today!

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Past Cards and a Photo that Apparently Needs a Nap!

Hi everyone!

I've been feeling a little out of sorts and not in the mood to craft the last couple of days so I've been perusing my iPhoto library to see if I could spark some inspiration.  I came across this photo of cards I made a year ago and I still love to look at them.  I'm usually really good at giving my creations away.  After all, that's my purpose in this whole card making hobby of mine.  To share a part of me with someone else.  But, I haven't been able to bring myself to part with these except the one with the flower which I gave to my Mom for Mother's Day last year.  I gave her that one because the turquoise button came from my Grandma's stash. I think it was once part of a sweater my Grandma used to wear.  It still even has the original thread attached! My Grandma has been gone for 25 years but I have loved holding on to a few bits and pieces of her.

Sorry you have to lay on your side to view this.  I've tried 3 times to turn it the right way but Blogger isn't cooperating this afternoon.  Maybe I'm exuding too many tired vibes. LOL

So here's a challenge to you all.  Leave me a comment and attach a link to your crafting projects of late or to a favorite project you've discovered on your blog surfing.  I need all the inspiration I can get!

Thanks for joining me at the table today!

Rebecca :)