Oh Happy Day....

Oh Happy Day.....I have had the day off work today and LOVED it! I have wandered into my scraproom several times and stayed longer and longer with each visit :) Ah...I love it when the creative juices are flowing...and today they were....fountain-like! So much to create...so little time.

With Valentine's Day approaching, I tried out a neat little treat bag for my coworkers. A sweet little treat filled with chocolate goodness! What more could a gal want?


I used scrap papers to create my header....added a splash of ribbon and an inspiring verse of scripture and a gift was born. Easy....easy and oh so much fun!

My first card was inspired completely by the little picket fence sticker by Jolene's. The rest, as they say, is history! And although rain, sleet and MORE snow is in the forecast...I'm thinking Spring!

Iused My Mind's Eye Yellow Paper, John Christopher Hydranga Blossom Paper, Primas Flowers, Buttons from Next Image and an Inkadinkadoo stamp with Martha ink!

I threw this next little card together in minutes! I was inspired by Lollychop's blog tutorial on flower making and I made a "bunch" (hehe) of these in advance. When the card came together, all I had to do was add the 3-D flowers. I used DCWV Luxury Stack Papers, Best Occasion Chipboard Phrase and HL Ribbon! These flowers are soooooo easy to make and are beautiful! The key is to use 2 sided paper to give both the top and underside petals a finished look.


And finally, I turned 45 years old last week....and I will admit....it "pinched" a bit! Usually age means nothing to me...I love birthday's...the cards, well wishes, cakes....get togethers, but this year, it gave me pause. 45...I am halfway to 90!!! And if the first 45 years have went by this fast....I had better not even blink for the next 45!!!! Oh well....time flies when you're having fun....and I will admit...I AM!!! So taking all of this in stride...I made a page to commemorate the big day!


I used snappy reds and purples for my LO and my favorite embellishments are the homemade flowers. I saw a great tutorial on Danielle Dobson's blog and for these, I used actual pages from an old book, purple ink and a button center. Oh so easy to do! I have also made some from brown paper sacks which look so vintage!

Thanks for letting this "older woman" ramble and bearing with me! And thanks for taking the time out of your busy days to visit me here. And as always....may all your days be "happy" ones.