Love Help Care

CAS on Sunday - Use a Die

Stamps by Unity Stamps
Die cut by Gina Marie Designs

Koala

I had a great birthday yesterday. I went to the park in the morning and took a long walk. It looks like I'm the only one there in the picture below but it was actually very crowded with walkers, runners, etc. Then I came home and layed out in the sun for about an hour and read my kindle. It was so hot, I think it got close to 87 degrees so I didn't last too long outside. Kids came over around 4 and we grilled out teriyaki steaks, had air fried potatoes, and asparagus. For dessert, we had a Frozen Sundae Birthday cake and it had 4 different flavors. My fave was the Banana Split. It tasted just like it! YUM!!!  It was a wonderful day!!

The Paper Shelter - In the Nature or In the Sea
Watercooler Wednesday - Anything Goes, Optional Masculine

Koala stamp by Unity Stamps
Paper pieced balloon
Trees (unknown)
Sky stencil - Hero Arts

 

You're a Bright Spot in my World

As we enter into Phase 2 in NC, hubby and I decided to go out to Lowe's to look for some butterfly bushes. We could not believe the traffic was so much heavier, the parking lot was packed ... everyone did have their masks on and I even saw someone I knew that I hadn't seen in about 10 years!!

Today is my birthday. Kids are coming over tonight to grill out teriyaki steak and I picked out an ice cream cake at Publix that has 5 different flavors. It's also my daughter's boyfriend's birthday too so we will celebrate together. He's 29 today. A lot younger than me!! LOL

Double D Challenges - Begins with "M" (monkey)
Addicted to CAS - Rainbow

Stamps by Concord & 9th
Digi by Bugaboo

I missed your birthday

I made a funny card for my friend in Canada. Her birthday was Wednesday so I thought maybe this will make her laugh out loud. It does me!!!

Paper Craft Crew Challenges - Challenge 377

Stamps by Purple Onion Designs
Grass punch by Martha Stewart

Dove zippered pouch

I'm finally getting to show a few things I have been sewing lately during this "stay at home" order we have in NC. Starting Friday (tomorrow) we will be "safer at home". Restaurants, hair salons and stores can be at 50% capacity so I cannot wait to get my hair cut.

I saved this Dove bag from my candies and sewed it into a little zippered pouch. I watched this you tube video and it was pretty easy. I sent it to my chemo pal who I send cards to twice a week. Dove is her favorite chocolate candy so I hope she likes it. It has material on the inside. Now I need to make me one since I love Dove candies too.

Fab 'n' Funky - Anything but a card

Tote bag for summer!

I learned to sew last year. I hadn't sewn since middle school and I took a few classes and learned to make this tote. I have made many tote bags since last year and this is my latest one, with a pocket inside. I was so scared to sew a pocket inside and it was so easy! HA I used burlap on the bottom which I had never used before either. I found the fabric at Walmart and I love how it came out!! I use this for my library books (our library never actually closed during all this. It's been curb-side pick up only since March).

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Anything But a Card

Happy Father's Day

Father's Day is just 4 weeks away. I only have to make one card for my hubby as my dad passed away 6 years ago. This card came together so fast and I love how it turned out :).

CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge 371 Colors
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
Artsystamper - It's a Guy Thing
The Paper Players - Men in Mind

Stripe stamps by Concord & 9th
Sentiment by Stampabilities
Chair & Flip flops by Impression Obession
Slash Stitch Rectangle die cut by Gina Marie Designs