School memories are special! From the first day of school to graduation, every moment is worth saving. The NEW School Years Collection is here! 🎉 Create beautiful school scrapbook pages with: 🎒 School Years Collection – Matching paper and embellishments 📖 School Years Album Kit – Everything you need to make a school album 📄 Read More
💙 Personal We attended Miss Emma’s 4th birthday party last weekend and can’t believe she’s already 4 years old! 🎉 Grandpa entered the final stage of hospice care about two weeks ago and passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening. His funeral is set for Thursday afternoon. On Friday the 17th, Connor, our oldest son, Read More
Every Saturday, I’ll share a scrapbook sketch and show you how I turn it into a completed layout. For today’s layout, I used Inspired Blueprints Sketch #9 to document the unforgettable moment when Ashton found out his last name had officially been changed to ours. The excitement on his face and the hug that followed Read More
Because every photo deserves a story. People have asked why I joined Creative Memories. The answer is simple… I wanted to help people preserve their memories while using products I truly enjoy. Here are a few reasons why it felt like the right fit for me. 📸 The company is focused on preserving memories. Read More
I’ve been keeping a little secret… And now I can finally share it! About two weeks ago, I announced that I would be closing my chapter with Stampin’ Up! That decision wasn’t easy, but it gave me the opportunity to really think about where I wanted my creative journey to go next. And today… 🥁 Read More
During last night’s LIVE over on Facebook & YouTube, we continue off from Sunday night’s LIVE – 4th of July pictures. This time I used Stars Stencil that was from Close to my Heart with 3 different ink pads – {Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler and Crushed Curry}. Unfortunately, that has retired, but I do have Read More
One of the questions I’ve been asked lately is how I’m printing all of my photos for scrapbooking. The answer? My Epson PictureMate PM-400! As I’ve been diving back into memory keeping, I’ve been printing photo after photo… and I have to say, this little printer has completely impressed me. My Results So Far 📸 Read More
YEAH!! Last night was my first LIVE back after about 2 1/2 months of break – originally because of London trip during the first part of May, then when I returned home; a few days I fractured my right foot for the 3rd time – yes in the same area! Doctor had ordered me on Read More
Hi friends! Some weeks quietly change the direction of your life. This was one of those weeks. After months of praying, thinking, questioning, and processing, I finally shared the news that I’ll be stepping away from Stampin’ Up. If I’m being honest, I expected to feel sad. Instead, I feel peaceful. That surprised me. I Read More
Hi friends! Sometimes life gently nudges us toward something new. After much thought, prayer, and reflection, I’ve decided to step away from being an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. While this wasn’t an easy decision, it feels like the right one for this season of my life. My final day to accept Stampin’ Up! orders will Read More
This week was about learning, thinking, and moving in a new direction. I have something new happening. 😊 I’m not ready to share it yet, but I will when the time is right. Still am hanging out on the couch — I finished reading The Lansing House Part 1 and Part 2. WOW… those books Read More
Let’s be honest. Most of our mail these days isn’t very exciting. Bills. Advertisements. Junk mail. So there’s something special about opening your mailbox and finding a handmade card created just for you. That’s why I am starting the Birthday Happy Mail. Each month, I send handmade birthday cards to members of my community to Read More
