I’m so happy to be writing to you . . . .it’s been a long time coming, I know! Thank you to those who subscribed – again!!! – after my latest technological mess. Technology is truly wonderful, but it drives me crazy! Hopefully, things will run more smoothly now. I will be posting here 2-3… Read More

Do you love the “cottage feel”? I’ve often thought it would be fun to have a “spare” home . . . a small cottage to retreat to when I wanted peace and quiet and time for reflection. Many of the images in this “Cottage Life” line of papers, are reminiscent of the beautiful little cottages… Read More

Are you aware that there’s a problem in our country with bees dying? I have just recently read some about it, tho’ not a lot . . .but there definitely is a problem! And I know my garden LOVES bees . . . and that they are necessary in many cases for the health and… Read More

Many of my crafty friends and I have recently been discussing whether the practice of sending cards is dying or not. Of course, to us, sending a card means a handmade card; but we wonder if sending (or giving) cards at all is a disappearing art. What do you think? I’d love to hear your… Read More

You’ve all probably received a few cards that really stand out from the norm. I have a “new favorite” card to show you today. I made it for a very special friend and loved it so much that we made it in my workshop last weekend . . . and I just keep looking at… Read More