The Lilacs made it just in time for Mothers Day. I was able to put out a few beautiful fragrant arrangements for local customers. 

The air was filled with the glorious aroma of Lilac for just a few days. They pass by so quickly. For many of us, they are the true sign of spring. They remind us of days of old, Victorian Houses, and our grandmothers' garden. When brought inside, they brighten the soul and fill one with the hope of summer days to come and memories to be made.

Like so many precious things in life, they are not here for long. In an attempt to hold on to them for just a little longer the artist in me had to capture them (and their shining moment) in some creative manner. Below you will find a video of my card creation using water color paint and Heartfelt Creations Lilac Stamps. As I have recently had a water color paint re-awakening, there will most likely be more water color work to come. In the mean time, thank you so much for stopping in. I hope you enjoy the video below.

As it is daffodil season, I just had to give them a try. I couldn't wait to see how the Heartfelt Creations Daffodil stamps and dies worked and whether or not I could get the daffodils to look somewhat real. In the video below, watch me give it the old college try. I think they turned really pretty. I even apply them to a card that I gave to my daughter for her birthday. 

It has taken me a long time to reach the point where I am able to consider returning to many of my previous endeavors.​ The last four years has been fraught with hardships and adversities. Having lost three immediate family members and having survived a long illness myself, I am finally ready to attempt a return. 

So much has changed. Not just for me but for millions of people across the globe. The phrase "the new normal" is an annoying attempt to suggest that we should all be able to just pick up where we left off. Personally, I am incapable of a "new normal". Life must be lived where ever it lands. We all get but one chance. This is it. This is everything. This is the way it is.

With that in mind, living within a day to day hope immersed in perseverance and saturated in gratefulness, forward we go. I hope to be able to update this blog, continue gardening, rejuvenate my paper crafting, reactivate the YouTube Channel, and build my little business. 

I am very excited about opening up my roadside farm stand tomorrow with buckets of beautiful Daffodils. The yellow ones are open and their bright faces bring me cheer every time I look out the window or step outside to walk through or work in the garden. I can't wait to see the specialty ones that should be opening to join their early siblings any day now. I hope to upload a YouTube Video on the Daffodils in the coming week.

Recently, I planted onion starts. I made a video of the process and uploaded it to YouTube. If you have an interest in gardening processes you should check it out. I'm a little rusty at making videos but the only way that I know of to improve is to just jump in and do the work.  

And what about Heartfelt Creations? Yes, they have gone through their own changes. Many of the Heartfelt Fans own many of their dies and stamps. I still have some in the store. From what I understand they will be offering digital stamps. In the mean time, lets use what we have. I have a couple of special projects in mind and I'll share those with you here, on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. Lets Make!!!

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my Blog. I hope to be back with more very soon. But, before I go let me just add the most important reason I am able to move forward. God. Thanks Be To God. Without faith, I wouldn't have made it this far and I wouldn't be writing this Blog. See you soon!

God Bless,
​Cathy

I loved creating this Valentines Cards using the Tulip Time Dies and Flower Shaping Mold. Here is a video where I show a close up of the card.

In this video I share and show you how to create your own Christmas Card Keepsake Book. I was so tired of just having stacks of cards stuffed in boxes. With this easy to make keepsake book I can now see all of my favorite pretty papers and cards. Now they can stay out in a prominent place where I can look at them anytime to share and for inspiration. It's even more important to do this now that many people send picture cards. This is a nice easy to put together a book for all kinds of letters, cards, and photos combined. Enjoy!

I had such a great time working with the papers, dies, and stamps from this collection. I love the sewing and stitching theme. The sentiments such as "Hope you're on the Mend" are befitting of the images and very useful for Get Well Cards.

The colors of the papers are gorgeous and I really love the quilt images. The flowers match so well with their patchwork petals and the little decorative buttons are the perfect fill in embellishments.

If you would like to see the close up or the collection or my YouTube Card Share check out the videos below.

WOW! The Heartfelt Creations Blossoms and Blooms stamps, dies, and shaping mold create gorgeous life like blossoms easily and quickly. I enjoyed making these blossoms without spending hours shaping all of the petals by hand and they came out so beautiful. If you haven't tried any of the shaping molds yet, they are truly worth the investment. You can make so many beautiful flowers to cover your paper projects without wearing out your hands. They are wonderful if you have a big event coming up where you need many flowers for a tablescape, invitations, or to adorn party favors. Best of all they are just plain fun to use.

Looking for bright colors and cute images for your Christmas Cards? Check out the Merry and Bright Collection from Heartfelt Creations.

YAY it's pink. If you love peonies and pink the Heartfelt Creations Sweet Peony Collection is for you. I've already started working with the collection and my fave is the Peony Bud and Blossoms Stamp Set. I was hoping Heartfelt would release a nice large flower stamp and this one is perfect. They always make my wishes come true. I started coloring these guys in as soon as I received them. They are just beautiful.

I colored this beautiful blossom in with the Arteza Brush Pen Markers. Watch for an upcoming video with a review of these markers and you'll be able to see snippets of me coloring them. In the meantime, if you would like to see a close up of the entire collection watch the video below. Stay warm everyone. Spring is coming!!!