HAPPY DAYS SPREAD:

Hello friends! Stampin' Up! offered a Virtual Album Retreat last month and I kept seeing posts about it and I thought about signing up, but then I remembered I don't know anything about scrapbooking. The retreat came and went and I started to regret not doing it. 

Thankfully, I did a little digging and was still able to sign up after the event. It was an investment money and time-wise, but I'm so glad I did it--I learned so much! I've never done a 12x12 scrapbook for myself, but I wanted to have something to document this beautiful life I've been blessed with.

I had no idea how much time and effort would go into this, and I had no idea of how painful it would be. I went back through my husband's photos on Facebook and was taken back in time and it was wonderful... smiling and finding myself laughing out loud at those happier times.

But when I walked away for a minute, reality hit me all over again that life is very different now. I had to take a couple days off from it because the memories were too painful and I just didn't want to cry any more. But it ended up being another reminder that I can do hard things, and I was so very thankful to have all of these precious memories to be able to document and share with generations to come after me.

I have 9 more spreads to share so make sure to come back again tomorrow. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

 

SCALLOPED BLOOMS SCALLOPED WINDOW BOXES:

Hello friends! I made these sweet treat boxes for our Card Ministry group meeting tomorrow.

So many pretty new In Colors! Welcome Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pine! Which one is your favorite? I think mine is Hydrangea Hue, but I really love them all! Thanks so much for stopping by!

HAPPINESS ABOUNDS CARD:

Hello friends! I wanted to share this beautiful Mother's Day card I made for my Mom. I got the inspiration from Cindy Schuster in the Stampin' Through the Catalog group on Facebook. I used her gorgeous layout but changed up the colors a bit. Another old stamp set that I didn't use near enough. I also used the coordinating Blossoming Happiness dies. Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

GONE FISHING CARD:

Hello friends! I have another masculine encouragement card to share. I'm loving all of the texture! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

PLENTIFUL PLANTS CARD:

Hello friends! I have another masculine encouragement card to share. Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

MORE TURTLE-Y AWESOME CARDS:

Hello friends! I had so much fun with the card I made the other day with this bundle, I figured I'd make a bunch more in different greens. Which one is your favorite? Thanks so  much for stopping by!

 

TURTLE-Y AWESOME CARD:

Hello friends! Got the word we need a bunch of graduation cards, so I'm gettin' busy. I converted the little chef hat die into a graduation cap using the retired Cracker & Treat Box dies. Loving this fun turtle bundle! Thanks so much for stopping by!