I Love the Smell of a Spring Thunderstorm!

Severe thunderstorms are forecast for today! Oh how I love the way the world smells after a spring storm. That fresh sharp air and the damp musty earth smell…..LOVE IT!!!! This Spring Rain diffuser blend from Jana’s Apothecary is as close to a spring thunderstorm smell as you can get! In your diffuser add: 3-5 drops Vetiver Essential Oil  (One of my favorite oils!!!) 3-5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil Tip: Vetiver is soooooooooo thick that you can hold it upside-down for what seems like forever and you still won’ get a drop out of the bottle!!!. Some people will Continue Reading →

Silhouette Challenge Spring Themed Crafts

My Silhouette Challenge friends are sharing spring themed projects on their blogs, you’ll be inspired by these fabulously talented crafters!!! 1. Dream a Little Bigger // 2. So Much Better With Age // 3. Adventures in All Things Food // 4. Creative Carnival // 5. The Kim Six Fix // 6. feto soap // 7. One Dog Woof // 8. The Experimental Home // 9. From Wine to Whine // 10. Architecture of a Mom // 11. Grey Luster Girl // 12. Minted Strawberry // 13. Designed Decor // 14. Tried & True // 15. Silhouette School // 16. Bringing Continue Reading →

New Digital Downloads from Stampin’ Up! for Baby, Spring & More!

New Digital Downloads from Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. Click on the download title to see it in the store, or click on the “Shop Online with Me” button in the sidebar. Blossoms Abound Kit (item 137122) (NA, EU, SP) Glimmer Kit (item 137342) (NA, EU, SP) Dream Of A Mother Greeting Card Template (item 137124) (NA, EU, SP) Peachy Keen Stamp Brush Set (item 137111) (NA, EU, SP) On Film Kit (item 137112) (NA, EU, SP) Nursery Framables (item 137113) (NA, EU, SP) Sweetest Dreams Framables (item 137114) (NA, EU, SP) Hip Notes Stamp Brush Continue Reading →

Burlap and Blooms Wreath from Stampin’ Up!

Burlap and Blooms Wreath Kit Stampin' Up! 2014 Occasions Catalog

I did a post earlier this year titled My #1 MUST HAVE Item From the 2014 Stampin’ Up! Occasion Catalog in which I chose the fabulous Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit.  Stampin’ Up! has released a video that shows you everything that is included in the kit and how to put it all together! Watch the video then use the “Shop Online With Me” button to order your Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit. I know you’ll have fun making this fabulous wreath. Leave a comment and let me know if you want to display the wreath Continue Reading →

CELEBRATE THE IDES OF MARCH WITH A PLEASANT POPPIES CARD

Today, March 15th, is the Ides of March. The Ides of March is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar! This Pleasant Poppies card was CASE’d from Mike Funke. Image (c) Stampin’ Up! Download the step-by-step tutorial:  Pleasant Poppies, Mike Funke Design   And what a glorious spring day it was! We visited historic downtown Paducah and had lunch in the garden at jP’s Bar & Grill at Market House Square. The singing of the birds, the splashing of the water fountain, and the lovely breeze provided us with a beautiful soundtrack for our Continue Reading →