Over the past few months, I have fallen really hard… for California native plants. Last year, I planted a few Ceanothus aka California Lilac, a few Mimulus aka Monkeyflower, and some others. After they got settled their first year, they have flowered and grown beautifully in this, their second. But here’s the most amazing … Continue reading
I spent the last 2 weeks with my niece, Mimi. This is our third year spending her Spring Break together at my house. I’m so thankful that we can offer her a positive experience and that as she enters her teens, visiting us is something she is interested in doing. As is our tradition, there … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is almost here – how did that happen? Each autumn we come to Vegas, and each year even though we extend our stay a little bit longer, it never feels like enough time. I had so many home improvement projects that I wanted to tackle. Far too ambitious those goals were, but I did … Continue reading
Before I met the hubbie, he painted all, and I mean ALL the walls of the Vegas house tan. A pretty dark tan. Some might call it dreary. And then for the family room, he got a sofa and love seat to match, and they are also tan… so much tan. Tan sofa against a … Continue reading
Things are definitely cooling down here in Vegas. Nearly hairless Pupusa has got a sweater on for most of our days… Our thickly coated black cocker Mabu always runs hot so he’s comfortable now… and Lucy the yellow lab gets a cozy blanket every night to keep her delicate joints warm… It’s so funny looking … Continue reading
Oh boy with a lot of stuff going on in my personal life – no worries, it’s all good – I forgot to post a link to my last tutorial with Sizzix. I whipped out a pad of cork paper and had some fun getting some Christmas action in the studio! There is some homemade … Continue reading
Hello, my friends! I’m still stamping up a storm with my homemade stamps. Have you been making stamps with your dies, too? I have a stepped out tutorial on the Sizzix Blog today for this oblong card. Really diggin’ the long format these days! Hope you’ll visit me at Sizzix today! -V Sizzix Thinlits Die … Continue reading
Hello, my friends! My mother came to stay with me for about a month, and since it was a rare opportunity to spend quality time with her, I decided to put some of my other commitments to the side for a bit while she was in town. Hence, the relative quiet here on the blog. … Continue reading
I hesitate to make this confession to you, my artsy cardmaking enthusiast followers. But I am often tardy with the cards that must be mailed. I know! It’s unacceptable! I have no excuse lol! But… as the old adage goes, “Better late than never.” Even though it’s late, I think my aunt will like the … Continue reading
I’m still on a kick with shimmer, friends. Today I have a keepsake box to share and an accompanying video tutorial! For this project, I got a ton of inspiration from Clearsnap’s February Color Challenge, which has a lot of shimmer in it and combines some of my favorite hues. I hope you’ll check … Continue reading
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