Changing of the World

I want to acknowledge that as I’m writing this today that we (Americans and much of the world) are in a Quarantine in Place order due to the Corona Virus...and have been since March 26th, 2020. It is a challenge living with loss of income, low supplies of paper products, and hearing about all the deaths during this confinement. However, I think most of all it’s our MENTAL HEALTH that we need to be aware of and care for. As humans we seek touch, acknowledgement, love and community with like minded people. As a paper crafter I needed to make cards that celebrates spring, Easter (He IS Risen) and the beauty of the world. During this confinement I have made at least 100 cards, all variations, to send to family and friends, along with words of encouragement to the HEROES in healthcare caring for the sick and dying-knowing they can catch the virus! Blessings to everyone!

This is a Shaker Card. 

(You can Google this to get instructions)

I used 95% Stampin’ Up products. 

Paper: BlackBerry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White and Flirty Flamingo for the flowers.

Background paper: 6x6 Serene Scenery DSP.

Stamp set: Everything is Rosy.

Die cut: Sending Flowers

Ribbon: White Polka Dot and Lime Green 

Sequence: All from Queen Bee Stamping website.

Giving Thanks

Last week my husband and I took our daughter, Sara, to college. We arrived at 11:45am, dropped her stuff off on the curb, drove on to park the car, walked back, got her stuff in her room and left the campus by 1pm. Geesh....this has inspired me to be vocal about being grateful for everything GOD has given me...including Sara. She is an amazing child who has inspired me to be a better person, mother and christian woman of GOD. Love this card.