Friends Forever by Tiddly Inks Stamps

I am excited to enter Challenge 232, which is the last challenge of the year for Tiddly Inks and a DT  call. For this challenge, I selected the digi stamp Friends Forever. I love entering these challenges and it I am selected to be a DT, I would be over the moon! Good luck to everyone who enters.

I created a 6x6 card. I selected paper from American Crafts called Everyday. I specifically selected this paper as the background paper had the perfect sentiments about friendship written in text. I also used brads from Doodlebug to accentuate the card.

I used the following copics:

skin - E11, E000, E00, E01, R20, and R30
brunette hair - E77, E74, and E71
red hair - YR38, Y35, and Y17
clothing - R22, R11, RV23, RV13, and RV11

I do lives on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Please join me on my Facebook page at Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie. I post tutorials and replays of my lives on my YouTube channel. I would love for you to like my page and subscribe to my channel.

Marshmallow and Cinnamon Shaker Card

I created a shaker card for my final December DT project for MyBesties, using Marshmallow and Cinnamon Snow People. Actually, I went a bit overboard this month and created 7 or 8 projects. I just couldn't get enough of all the great December releases.

For this card I created a 6x6 card. I selected two digi papers from Lozzie to use for the background of the shaker and the base of the card. I selected a variety of  white sequins from my stash. I cut a silver snowflake on my scan-n-cut to use as an accent and white washi tape along the side for added interest.  First I colored the adorable kitten by MyBesties.

I used the following copics:
Cat

• Hat - RV23 and RV11
• Hat Fur - E41 and R11
• Cat Fur - E11, E55, and E13
• Claws - W0, W2, and W4
• For the eyes I used my prisma color pencils - Dark Brow, Light Umber, and Metallic Gold
• Nose - E13 and E55
• Cheeks - R20, R30, and RV11

Marshmallow and Cinnamon

• Snowmen - BG000, B00, G00, and Blender Pen
• Scarf - BG23, BG13, BG11, R27, R24, AND R14
• Nose - Y38 and Y17
• Bow - RV23 and RV11

For this image I started with light, medium, dark, medium with a touch of light with the copics. I love using copics to color. I always find it so relaxing to sit and color an image. 

I do lives on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Please join me on my Facebook page at Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie. I post tutorials and replays of my lives on my YouTube channel. I would love for you to like my page and subscribe to my channel.

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge for Dec.15, 2019

This is the last challenge of the year and I have so enjoyed every challenge at A Bit More Time to Craft, where the theme is Anything Goes. The prize is beautiful digi papers. I am like many of you, raising children, working, and rushing around. In fact, I am raising my grandchildren, along with one child of mine, who is still in high school. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and had nearly stopped crafting, when I applied for the A Bit More Time To Craft DT team. Wow, my life changed from that moment on.

Now I am now on 2 design teams - for KLM Designs and MyBesties, as well as Through The Purple Haze Challenge team. I have found myself again, and am crafting several times a week. My wish for you is to do what you love, craft, paint, sing, whatever it is, do it. Have a wonderful New Year, and I will see you in 2020.

I used the following spectrum noir markers for this lovely Conie Fong image, Puppy Snuggles.

Clothing and boots - JG1, JG2, Jg3, AB1, AB2, and AB3
Puppy - GB1, GB2, and GB3
Hair - TN8, EB6, and EB7
Skin - FS6, FS7, AND FS8
I used a touch of a spectrum noir blue sparkle pen for the fur - after coloring with my markers

The card is a 6x6 card. I used Lozzie's Distress It Stripes paper and DS2 paper.

MyBesties Little Winter Darling Doll 20 A

Isn't she just an adorable image? This is Little Winter Darling 20A from MyBesties. I just love coloring this cute images. I completed this card during my live on Wednesday evening, 12/11/2019.

I created a 6x6 card. I colored with my copics and used pencils to add some detail and shading. I used sweet sentiment coloring paper to color my image on and Doodlebug Cream and Sugar paper pack for my mats. 

The ribbon and flowers are from my stash of odds and ends.

I used the following colors of copics for this image:

Face - R11, E000, E01, and for the blush - R30 and R20
Hair - E35, E39, E25, and YR27
Cinnamon Stick - YR27 and TR24
Tea cup and Doll - E40, E35, RV 11, RV 13, RV 17, BV00, BV13, BV17, YR24, YR27, BG 11, BG 13BG22, and E01.

I also used a green and white gelly pens for the eyes. I did use a few colored pencils to add details to the image.

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"The Perfect Tree" for the pertfect time of year - Christmas!

I just love Christmas time. Kids are so excited to see Santa, families and friends spend time together. The stores are bustling with excitement. Music, food and kindness abound. This sweet image captures the innocence of a child's belief in the magic of Christmas. The stamp is Perfect Tree from Lily of the Valley.

I created this 6 x 6 card during my Friday night live. I used my favorite copic combos:

For the skin - E000, E01, E11 and for the blush: R30 and R20. I lightly use the R30 on the outside of the R20 and blend with E000.

I used the following for the hat and coat - B97, B91, and B93. I used a light was of BG000 on the hat before laying the darker colors on top, I did not use BG000 on the jacket.

Trousers and Boots - W04, W02, and W00. On the sole of the boot I used N04.

For the cuffs I used - C4, C2, and C1.

For the squirrel I used - N4 and N1 with a touch of W10.

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A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge 105 and MyBesties Gnomes

For the A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge 105, I used the Gnomes from MyBesties. I just love this time of year. I love the decorations, Christmas lights, and Christmas trees. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season. 

For this image I created a 6x6 card. I selected three digital papers created by Lozzie. They are Day Star #4, Xmas Paper #14, and #215. These papers are the perfect complement to the gnomes. I love the stars, snowflakes, and patterns in these beautiful pattern papers. 

I used the following copic markers:

 C0, W0, W2, W3, W6E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E23, E31, E35, E41, E 55, E74, E77, R14, R20, R30, R24, R27, G02, G05, G17, B12, B91, B93, E97, and N4. 

I also used green and red glitter. Who doesn't like a bit of sparkle? The digital paper had Merry Christmas as part of the design, which was my inspiration for the card. 

I do have a video demonstrating coloring one of the gnomes below:

This is such an adorable image 'GNOME -VILLE IMG20191116-1047' from MyBesties

This adorable image is GNOME -VILLE IMG20191116-1047, created by Sherri Baldy on the MyBestiesShop. I created this card on Friday, Black Friday no less. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of viewers during my live on my Facebook page Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie.  I do lives on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:00 PM EST.

I created a 6 x 6 card. I used distress oxide ink mixed with liquid glitter to create the background.

I used the following copic markers on the gnome:

Face - YR000, E0000, E00, and E11
Cheeks and Nose - R20 and R30
Hat and Gloves - R27, R24, R14, and B97
Beard - W0, E000, and E41
Hair - C3, C2,and C0
Clothes - G17, G05, and G2

I added a touch of green glitter and used a white and glittery gelly pen too.

I just think this gnome is absolutely adorable and no one draws gnomes better than Sherri Baldy.

My latest MyBesties Project

Santa's Helper from MyBesties

In this card and video below, I created a card using a MyBesties Image called Santa's Helper. The artist is Sherri Baldy, and she is just brilliant.

I used the following copic markers:

Fur; R01, R00, and R41
Clothing: R14, R22, and R11
Face: E000, E11, and E01, and for the lips I used R59
Flower: R59, R39, E39, and BG09
Santa's Bag: W0, W2, and W4
Bows" BG13, BG23, and BG11

The background paper that I used is Pastel Christmas from Lozzie.

I love using non-traditional colors for Christmas cards, and pink is my very favorite.

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Snow Ball Fight by The Paper Shelter (digi image)

To Grammy's House - A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge for November 15, 2019

For the A Bit More Time to Craft DT challenge, I used this adorable digi stamp from Mo Manning called , To Grammy's . I just adore this little image. The little girl is just so cure. She is off to see her grandmother, wearing her best clothes.  I created a 6 x 6 card. I used the digital paper from A Bit More Time To Craft. I selected the "On Its Way" digital paper, which I love!

Please check out the A Bit More Time to Craft blog and follow along. The challenge is always "Anything Goes". What could be more fun?

I used my Spectrum Noir paper and markers for this image

Hair - TN7, TN8, and RB2
Skin - FS6, FS7, and FS8
Dress, Coat, and Flower: DR1, DR3, DR5, DP1, DP2, and DP3
Suitcase: GB1, GB3, and GB5


* I often go over an area multiple times to create a darker color for shading and then do a quick swipe for the highlight.

This image and the digital paper are just perfect.

Beautiful Fall Day of Thanks

Last night, I completed my second project for MyBesties' design team for the month of November. I just love all these images, and am still 'over the moon' to be on the DT team. I selected Beautiful Fall Day of Thanks. I created a 6x6 card, which is my favorite size. I used a background digital paper from the MyBesties shop too called, Fall Days U Print. The paper pack contains 12 selections.

We owe so much to the indigenous people of America, and I think that it is important that we remember them for all their sacrifices that were made for us. I know that the history is volatile and often romanticized.

For this image I used the following copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R20
Necklace and hairband: Y59
Hair:E49, E25, and E27
Dress: E55, E53, and E31
Boots: E70 and E71
Vegetables and Fruit: Y13, Y08, R59, and BV00
Basket: W6, W4, and W2

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Little Dudes Rocket Man from Polkadoodles

Winter ~ Wonderland Nixie Pixie Elves Of The Woodlands Bestie Doll img16

For my first November DT project for MyBesties, I chose the Winter ~ Wonderland Nixie Pixie Elves Of The Woodlands Bestie Sherri Baldy Digi stamps Doll img16, which is just adorable!

I am so looking forward to Christmas this year. I love how kind people are over the holidays. I love the Christmas music, food, cards, and all the excitement that leads up to Christmas; don't you?

When I think if elves, I think whimsical, bright colors, and loads of fun. I chose pinks, teal, and greens for this image. This card is larger than most, at 8 x 8. 

I used the following markers:

Hair: Copics RV21, RV13, RV02, and a touch of RV14. I also used the following Spectrum Noirs FS8 and FS6. For the cheeks I used Copc R20
Skin: Copics E000, E00, YR000, and a simdgen of E04
Hat: Copics B18, B14, B00, BG000, G000, and Spectrum Noirs AB2, AB3, and MG2
Scarf: Copics BG45 and BG23
Skirt: Copics RV23, RV 21, RV13, RV02, and Spectrum Noirs MG1, and MG2
Shoes: Rv 14 and Rv13

I colored several versions of this card and do have a YouTube video published with the colors I used for that card. Use the colors and the markers that you have on hand. You can color this cute image anyway that you like.

Crafting and making cards should be about fun and taking time for yourself. Happy crafting!

"Creative Genius, Michele" by Elizabeth Bell - A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge for November 1, 2019

Hello  friends! For the November 1, 2019 A Bit More Time to Craft DT challenge, I used this adorable digi stamp from Elizabeth Bell, Creative Genius,Michele . This stamp is just perfect. I created a 6 x 6 card. I used the digital paper from A Bit More Time To Craft. I selected the pastel mixed media paper, which is just lovely.

Please check out the A Bit More Time to Craft blog and follow along. The challenge is always "Anything Goes". What could be more fun?

I used my Spectrum Noir paper and markers for this image

Hair - TN7, TN8, and RB2
Skin - FS6, FS7, and FS8
Trousers - VB2 and VB3 and for the pocket AB3
Blouse - AP 1 and AP3
Chair- CT3 and CT 4
Ribbons - MG 2
Table cloth - AB2 and AB3
Shoes - IG2, IG3, and IG4
Cat - GB1, GB3, and GB5
Wood - MB 1

* I often go over an area multiple times to create a darker color for shading and then do a quick swipe for the highlight.

This image and the digital paper are just perfect.

Harvest Doll 5 from MyBesties

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You can find these and more images on the MyBesties Shop.Harvest Girls

I loved coloring these two cards. I think that they are just so adorable. For the faces, I used E02, E00, E000, R20 - this is my favorite skin combination for these images. I like the checks to be rosey and pink. The girls are just so whimsical. For the hair I used E19, YR18, and E97 and a touch of E11. 

I really can't imagine a cuter image than Harvest Doll 5. Don't you just think that she is adorable?

I used all the following copic colors too:

V000, V01, V04,V06, and V09
B12, B21, B21, B29, and B99
Y11, Y15, Y17
E21, E25, E29
G21, G94, and G99
R00, and R11
RV11, RV32, and RV34

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Fall Bestie Doll 16 - She is my favorite pumpkin in the patch, for sure!

I just love the image I used for my latest card, FallBestie Doll 16. Isn’t she just adorable?

You can find this image by artist Sherri Baldy, online in her store. She is a phenomenal artist. 

I used a combination of Spectrum Noir Originals and Illustrators by Crafters Companion.  I selected these markers, as I love their shades of orange and greens.

For this image, I used the following:

•  Pumpkin – B02, B03, and OR1 and for the inside of the pumpkin I used MB1
•   Leaves and vines – YG1, YG2, and YG3,
•   Hair – B02, and B03
•   Skin – FS6, FS7, and FS8. For the cheeks PP6 and for the lips AP3.
•  Shirt – AB3, VB2, and VB3.
•   Pants, hat, and scarf– VB3 (cuff), AP1 and AP3
•  Sunflowers – GB1, GB2, GB3, and TN7

I love using inks to create fun backgrounds. For this image, I used distress inks:

·         squeezed lemonade, mustard seed, tea dye, and bundled sage

For the grass:

·         bundled sage and pine needles

I created the sentiment “You’re the best pumpkin in the patch” on my computer and printed on card stock. I edged it with Cajun craze from Stampin Up!  I used Crafters Companion marker paper for the image with the grass and Sweet Sentiment marker paper for the image without the grass. As you can see, they are both wonderful. I look for paper that will allow the alcohol ink to layer without absorbing into the paper. Both papers are ideal.

I often envision scenes in my head, so I experimented and created one card with tall strands of grass and one without. The point is to have fun and to experiment. As my friend Dawn says, it is only paper.

You can watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel at: Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie YouTube

Thank you, and happy crafting! Always have fun when you are creating your art.

"Halloween Witch Girl by Crissy Armstrong - A Bit More Time To Craft DT Challenge October 15, 2019

Hello my crafty friends! For the October 15, 2019 A Bit More Time to Craft DT challenge, I used this adorable Whimsy Stamp by Crissy Armstrong, Halloween Witch Girl digital stamp. I love Whimsy Stamps and Crissy Armstrong. I printed the image at 4 inches and created a 6 x 6 card.

Please check out the A Bit More Time to Craft blog and follow along. The challenge is always "Anything Goes". What could be more fun?

For this image I used Echo Park Paper "Trick or Treat" and "Hocus Pocus" papers. I also added few fall leaves to add interest.

I used the following Copic Markers:

Hat - C1, C, C3, C5, BV13, BV02, and BV00
Dress - B99 (pleats), BV08, BV13, BV17, V00, V12, V01, V05, and R00
Shoes - C1, C5, BV23, BV25, AND BV29,
Hair E11, E21, E31, E39, and E23
Pumpkin - YR 14, YR18, and YR 27
Socks BV03, BV08, and BV17
For the grass I used YG06 and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink
For the background I used Squeezed Lemonade, Salty Ocean, and Blueprint Sketch.

I found this challenge so much fun and we should all take time out of our routine to craft and create Art.

MyBesties - Halloween images

Friday night during my regularly scheduled, “live” I used two images from MyBestiesShop. I just adore these cute images. For me, last night was wonderful – it was my first official DT project for My Besties. These images will be released soon.

This card was a bit different for me. I felt outside my comfort zone, but wanted to show that you can have fun, use different products, and make Halloween card.  The skin and hair color were a bolder choice than my normal flesh and brunette tones.

I really enjoyed making this card.  I generally use Copics to color, but wanted to show that you can use any alcohol markers that you have.  I used my Spectrum Noir, Illustrators, and Tri Blends by Crafter Companions. 

I started with the Spectrum Noirs several years ago, and actually love them very much to this day. They are just as good as the Copics, but a better price point for beginners.

The colors I that I used are were a variety of spectrum noir and illustrators:

• The moon – CT1, CT2, and CT3. I added a smidgen of CT4. I also used Mb1 in the decay.
• The skin – YG1, YG2, and YG3. I wanted the skin to have a ‘greenish” glow.
• Eyes – I love to use gelli pens and for this image, I used the green.
• Hair – DR7, DR3, and DR1. Even though the hair is a maroon color, you still use a dark, medium, and highlight tone.
• Lips – CR11 and Cheeks AP1. I love my Besties to have lots of pretty pink on their faces, even if they are green faces.
• Book – OR1 and OR2. I used a black multiliner to write the title, “Going Batty”. A fun touch.
• For the small flowers I used BO2 and on the leaves YG3.
• Clothing on the larger image – VB3, VB2, and VB3. I USED CR11 on her socks.
• Clothing on the smaller image – AB2 and AB3.
• For the bats, I used a variety of colors. I wanted to make sure each one stood out from the other. You can use any combination that you like.  I did use – FS6, FS7, FS8, GB 1, GB3, GB5, GB8, GB10, IG2, IG4, IG6, and IG8. I used the blender pen sparingly too.
• For the background, I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Sugared Lemonade. Salty Ocean, Stormy Sky, Blueprint Sketch, Hickory Smoke, Pale Fig, Mowed Lawn, Sage, and Pine Needles. I also used perfect pearls mixed with water to create the stars by splattering them on. Once they dried, they were so shiny.

I simply used black glitter paper to mat the card, which was 8 x 8. A rather large card, but I wanted to use both adorable images.

MyBesties Harvest Girl images - so cute

I am so excited to be on the MyBesties YouTube/Live video team. Please watch my lives on Friday evening at 7:00 PM EST. You can find these and more images on the MyBesties Shop.Harvest Girls

These two cards are just so adorable. For the faces, I used E02, E00, E000, R20 - this is my favorite skin combination for these images. I like the checks to be rosey and pink. The girls are just so whimsical. For the hair I used E19, YR18, and E97 and a touch of E11. I love red hair on fall themed cards. I have been a long-time fan of MyBesties. 

To say that I am over the moon to be on the DT team - is putting it mildly.

I used all the following copic colors too:

V000, V01, V04,V06, and V09
B12, B21, B21, B29, and B99
Y11, Y15, Y17
E21, E25, E29
G21, G94, and G99
R00, and R11
RV11, RV32, and RV34

For the background I used the following Distress Ink Pads:

Mowed Lawn
Squeezed Lemonaide
Carved Pumpkin
Victorian Velvet

Swimmer Girl and Snowballs and Snowmen from Polkadoodles Stamps

These images are just the cutest. I just love summer and the "Swimmer Girl" encompasses everything that I love about summer; the sand, sea, shells, and the sun. If only it could be summer all year long. For this image I used Sweer Sentiment Premium paper and Copic markers from Dick Blick . I was trying to make the little girl look a bit sunburned. 

The Snowballs and Snowmen image I plan to use for a my Through the Purple Haze DT challenge in November, which is "Snow, snow, and more snow". This was just a practice run, but I am happy with my frst attempt. Again, I used Sweet Sentiment Paper and Copics. 

Little Darling Polkadoodles Ruby Stamps and Friends Afloat Country Friends

Who doesn't just love Little Darlings and Polkadoodles? I adore the Ruby stamp set and Friends set. They don't disappoint. I colored these images with Copics, which I absolutely love. However, I also love and use Spectrum Noir, Pro Markers, and Prisma Colors alcohol markers. I am definitely a fan of alcohol markers. I simply love to color, and spend many hours coloring various stamped images a week.

The Friends Afloat Country Friends is perhaps my favorite image It reminds me that we are all in the same boat and should be kind to each other. Don't kick out the person who is not rowing, but lend them a hand. Too much of a moral lesson? Just be kind - it is much easier than the alternative.

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Fall is here!

I for one, am not ready for Fall, but it is right around the corner. I have to admit that I do love making Fall themed cards. I am partial to the Fall colors; oranges, purples, greens, and browns. They are all lovely to work with. The older that I get, the more I like the Halloween images. I have made several Fall themed cards the past week. I hope you enjoy the fun selection that I have colored.

September Through the Purple Haze DT challenge

September Challenge 

For the Through the Purple Haze September challenge, I used the Horse Cuddlebug stamp by Unity Stamp Company, which is on sale this Labor Day Weekend. I colored the horse with Copic Markers. The challenge this month is using something with fur. I immediately thought of this cute little stamp.

Through the Purple Haze has challenged me the last two months to create cards that are a bit outside my comfort zone. Last month, we had to create a card that was inspired by a song. I used a stamp from Little Darlings Country Afloat . Our challenge was to create a card based on a song. My song is Sail Away by Styx. Both challenges were extremely fun.

We should seek out challenges in our lives. it is the only way that we grow. Otherwise we become stagnant in our lives.




Creating cards, journals, and scrapbook pages allows us to get close to Art, and to let our creative juices flow. For me, the more I create the more I want to create. I could spend hours in my craft room. Please check out the Through the Purple Haze Blog.
                                      

August Challenge

Feeling Inspired and Too Little Time

Have you ever felt so inspired to create, but have too little time? Then you know how I am feeling lately.

Life is busy. With two special needs children, I am running around to appointments every day. Not to mention, that I teach English as an Additional Language (ESL) at a local college. I am sure that you can relate. We all have very busy lives these days.

I caught a live on Facebook of Dawn, from Dawn G Design's.  Watching her has inspired me to use the stamps and digital images by Paper Nest Dolls, created by Christine Young. The stamps are just adorable. I believe that she has created them in the image of her children, which is very touching. Dawn is so funny on her lives. It is very refreshing to find a group that is so honest and real.

So, I have gotten out all my markers, pencils and watercolors and have created several cards this weekend. I have lots more ideas in my head and seem to have too little time to create. Working with color is my first love; markers, watercolors, inks, or pencils - I am always amazed at how color brings an image to life. 

I think that there is a life lesson in there somewhere. Maybe color brings us to life too. 

We recently went to Tybee Island, Georgia, and there is color everywhere. Beautiful turquoise, peach, pink, greens, and yellows - well you get the point. After our trip, I started back with making cards. It has just all come together with a flood of creativity, which I want to share with you.

I reset up my camera to film videos, took a chance and looked into an opportunity with a UK crafting business, and started this blog. I am just a person who loves to craft and want to share my journey with you and share yours too. I hope you decide to follow me and like my Face Book page at Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie. 

I used Watercolors for this image.

Colored with Spectrum Noir 

Colored with Copics

Bird Song by Penny Black - a relaxing watercolor project.

I was thinking back to when I first started making cards.

I had wanted to make a card for our granddaughter. I had no idea where to start. So naive! I went and bought supplies, then more supplies, and even more supplies. About $200 later, I made my first card and so the journey began. Don’t we all start out naive about what we need, and the cost?

Making cards has helped me through many tough moments in my life and I think I will forever love working with paper and inks. I have found that my favorite items to work with are rubber stamps, digital images, markers, watercolors, pencils, and inks.

 I do have a Cricut and a Scan n Cut, but I still love just cutting out my images and working with them. This week we celebrated the Fourth of July at home with our own small stockpile of fireworks. They were small, but mighty.

To me the fourth has become such a fun family event centered on our kids. There is something special about a child’s face when they watch the fireworks. I wanted to take the sense of joy and use it on a card. I am a big believer in using what you have and not buying lots of new things.

Since I did not have any fireworks type of stamps or images I decided to use Bird Song from PennyBlack Stamps.  I used my watercolors and Prisma Color pencils to create this sweet image. I really do think the image is just so innocent. The little girl is so enthralled with the bird.

Childhood should be filled with happiness and moments of pure joy.

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Starting Over Again

I started making cards about four years ago.

 I was creating a card just about every single day. I posted videos of my cards and of reviews of subscription boxes. I had hoped to get on a design team. Don't we all?

Life changed for me about two years ago when my second grandchild came to live with me. Since that time we now have a third, who came to live with us at just 2 days old.

As you can imagine making cards was put on the back burner. Now that the baby is a year old, I plan to start making cards on a nearly daily basis again.

I still dream of becoming a design team member. My goal is to start posting and making videos again. I created a Face Book group too.

I want a place where we can share demos, cards, and ideas in a friendly environment. I hope that you will join me at my Face Book group Creative Paper Crafting with Jacquie.