The Card My Daughter Thinks is Cool! Featuring My Minds Eye Products

Hello Everyone,

Can you believe it's Wednesday already?  Where has the week gone?  Wow,  that means we're just that much closer to the weekend!  That also means we're closer to Mother's Day.  I love Mother's Day and not just because I get stuff, or get to relax. (okay, maybe that's part of it. wink, wink) No, really, all joking aside.  I really love Mother's day, because it reminds me of just how blessed I am to be a mother!  It truly is a wonderful privilege that God would see fit to give me two children to raise up for His glory.  It's such an awesome task, and it is truly a joy to watch my children grow into adults.  To witness the people they're becoming.  I enjoy their company more and more as they grow into adults. 

I'm a mother of two teenagers.  My son will be leaving for college in the fall, and my daughter is a full of life, spunky 15yr. old.  Let me tell you, she is full of opinions!  Most of the time I don't mind her sharing them with me.  I'm always asking her advice about fashion, or home decor.  She's really got a great eye for those kinds of things.  That's why I was so excited when she told me that one of my recent cards was "cool".  

You see, this card was really out of the box for me.  I typically make either very classic, simple cards, or very vintage shabby chic cards.  The latter my daughter doesn't care for.  So when she saw this card, with all of it's funky, geometric design, and it's slang sentiment, she was like, "mom, this card is really cool".  :) 

So then I just knew I had to share it with you all.  If  she thinks it "cool" maybe you all will too.
This card is made entirely from My Minds Eye products.  I have so much My Minds Eye product because their warehouse is located across the street from where my husband works!  Oh, how convenient! haha. I just adore My Minds Eye Products. 

Wouldn't this card be so fun to put a gift card in for that special person?  

Just in case I don't check in again before the weekend, I wish you all a great one!  And to all the mamas out there, keep on in grace. 

Blessings,

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My Big News!

Hi y'all, 

How was your weekend?  Mine was busy but productive and fun. I had the honor of doing a maternity photo shoot on Saturday with the cutest couple!  Photo shoots make me so happy, especially when it's in celebration of new life, and love.
Here's a little sneak peek :)

I also did something else this weekend, something that I've been wanting to do for a very long time.  I've actually thought about doing this for several years now.  I guess it took so long for me to actually do it because I was scared.  I don't really know what I was scared of. Maybe rejection, failure, or that I wouldn't be good enough, professional enough.  It just always seemed like a stretch for me, but a dream that never went away.  So, I took the plunge and just did it!  Are you ready now for me to tell you what I did?  I opened an Etsy Shop!!!!! Agh!!!!

I know to some of you, this may not seem scary, but for me, it took a lot of courage to do.  Now, that I've begun though I'm ready and excited.  I'm not scared anymore! 

And to celebrate the opening of my Etsy Shop I'd like to offer a 10% discount, on every order, that will run through this Mother's Day weekend, May 8th.  

Just use this code at checkout: GRAND1

 Thank you all for your support, I truly hope that you're inspired to create each time you visit. I know  there are so many talented artists out there in bloggy land who inspire me to make something new each time I visit. It's so much fun to be a part of this crafty community! 

Blessings,

New Word Art Wednesday Card, Psalm 9:10

Hello again, 

I'm back to share my latest challenge entry over at the Word Art Wednesday blog.  I get so excited every Wednesday to see what the new verse is going to be and to use it in a creation.  This weeks verse over at Word Art Wednesday is Ps. 9:10.  

Isn't this just a precious reminder from God's Word?  He has not forsaken those that seek HIM and He will not either.  Sometimes we need the reminders of what He has done so we can cling to the promises of what He will do. 

I love creating cards to join in on the Word Art Wednesday challenges because it helps me to meditate on the chosen verse.  My heart has been so blessed by meditating on this particular verse.  

This verse is so full of doctrine, I love that about God's word!  There can be so much truth found in just one verse!  This verse gives the clear truth that to know God is to trust God.  And those that seek Him will know Him.  The more I meditate on this verse the more comes to my mind.  Such as, other verses that tie in with this one so beautifully.  God's word is so amazing! Because by His word we may know Him and that's what it's all about!

Thank you once again, ladies, over at Word Art Wednesday for hosting another challenge.

Blessings,

P.S. There are some products I've used on this card that I would love to award a lucky reader.  Click HERE for details.

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I'm participating in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes Challenge #173
PDE Linky Party #120 Anything Goes
Tuesday Throw Down #291 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday

My Lets Create Expo Haul 2016 and Hopefully, a Giveaway

Hi there,

I'm back from a very full, exciting weekend.  This weekend was my city's annual Lets Create Expo (formerly the Scrapbook USA Expo).  I'm don't know the reason for the name change, but I enjoy attending, whatever the name.  I've had the privilege of going the last 4 years.  I took some pictures of my Lets Create Expo Haul.  I just couldn't help but share them with you, dear readers.  

Here's the whole shebang!  Let me tell you, my bag was overflowing! 

The reason I like shopping the Lets Create Expo is I'm able to purchase the product for around 80% off the retail price.  The catch is it's all old product, no new releases.  Everything is 2015 or older, but it's all new to me. :)

As you can see, older collections.  I do try to choose the product that is still in line with the current trends, though.  What can I say, I've got to stay relevant. :)

I can't wait to begin creating using my new products, and to share my creations with you all! 

In other news, I would really love to do a fun giveaway to share some of the spoil. 

My problem is that I don't have enough readers to make the giveaway fun. So, here's the deal... I would love to get 20 more followers.  Once I've reached my goal, I'll do a giveaway worth $25!  You can help me to reach my goal by sharing my blog through social media.  You can follow anyway that you like... Bloglovin, email, or Google Friend Connect.  Just as long as I reach a total of 20 new readers.   I would really appreciate your help in this.  I can't wait to reward someone with some fun product!

I hope you all had a great weekend, thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,