Hero Arts Decorate It Line at Target

Today I was at the happiest place on earth. No, not Disney World....Target! Well at least it's my happiest place on earth. LOL I was shopping with my little man when I saw the new Decorate It line from Hero Arts! Aiden was just as excited as I was....

He wanted all three! ....

 Oh and he was wearing the perfect shirt for today's pics too. Check out what it says....

Hee Hee.

That's all I got for now. Thanks for stopping by. Be back soon...

I'm Back and Glow in the Dark Card

Hello friends. Anyone there? I'm finally back to blogging. Things have finally settled down and I'm in the crafty mood again. It's probably from an amazing three day crafting retreat I just came back from a few days ago. Amazing girls, friendships, and inspiration. Such fun.

Anyways, had to share a pic of my little man from last night's trick-or-treating. Meet Mr. Dragon....

He was such a trooper through the HORRIBLE weather and double ear infection. Yes. He spent part of his Halloween at the doctor's office. :(

Okay, onto some crafty stuff. I wanted to share a card I created that spins. I made this for the little ones in the family for Halloween....

I also added a spring to the back of the ghost circle to give it motion....

As you pull on the left side, the card begins to open and spin to reveal the inside greeting...

I used THIS die to make it happen. I also tried GLOW IN THE DARK ACRYLIC PAINT and painted the ghost. Such fun to tell the kids that the ghost will glow. :) I also used lots of doodlebug products. Love that company.

That's all I got for now. Thanks for stopping by and hanging in there waiting for me. :) Hugs.

Sending Multiple Photos...

Hi friends. Thought I'd share a quick tip. I recently got Aiden's 6 month photos taken and needed to send multiple pics out. I received a few blank photo cards from the photography studio and thought I would jazz them up with my scrappin' skills. :)  ...

It's hard to see in the photo but I stamped a Hero Arts sentiment (sending sunshine and laughter) along the gray strip using Staz-On black ink. Then I used a photo id badge holder to hold lots of wallet size pictures of my little man. I used two small brads to hold it in place. I also matted the photo card with cardstock to hide the brads on the back. Here's a closer look...

That's all I got for now. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Card Shares...

I thought I would dust off the cobwebs on my blog and actually post something. LOL I was able to find my creative mojo again thanks to my sweet friend Jana. She invited me over to play in her amazing studio and I was able to whip up a few cards....

I'm officially on the washi tape band wagon. I used it here to hold my lil' flag...

A card for a friend dealing with health issues....

The umbrella was made from washi tape and the grass was strips of paper sprayed with green spray mists and I dotted them with glossy accents to look wet. :)

A card for a friend who LOVES owls...

Was inspired by the feathers on the owl so created some for the card with circles of patterned paper...

Loving banners right now...

 This card is for THIS card drive....

This card I made awhile ago on a retreat but haven't shared...

I love the effect of glossy accents on the umbrella to make it look wet...

Okay, that's all I got for now. Be back soon with more shares and better pics. Finally got a new computer (my sweet hubby surprised me with one...he's the best). Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Fourth of July! ...

Aiden's Baptism...

Hello friends. Again, I apologize for being MIA. I'm just too in love with my little man to get any blogging done. I'm sure you'll forgive me. :)

Now onto some pics of Aiden's Baptism....

This was taken when we got home and did a lil' photo shoot. Alex is Aiden's Godfather. (heart melting right now) ...

He was an angel all day...

 It was a beautiful ceremony...

The thank you cards I made for the guests...

 Aiden's cousins had so much fun at the party. I made up some loot bags for them.....

 that included some coloring sheets of Aiden! .....

 the photographer I used for his 3 month photo shoot made these up.....

 Oh, and here is the invite I made with Alex's help ...

"For this child I have prayed." -I Samuel 1:27

It was an amazing day. Thanks for stopping by. Be back soon with a creative share.

Welcome Sweet Lila...

I'm tickled pink to be a part of this special celebration to welcome Lila Grace McGuire to the world. I'm so thrilled for my friend Jennifer and the entire McGuire family.  Jana has set up linkz on her blog of ALL the beautiful cards made for Lila. Click HERE to check them out. Here is the card I made for sweet Lila...

the inside of the card (Irish Blessing)...

and I couldn't stop at just one. ;) Aiden just had to make his future wife a card too. (Yes. Jennifer and I already have an arranged marriage set up! LOL) "His" card for Lila....

 The inside....

:)

Jennifer,
You are constantly inspiring me (not just with crafting but in so many other aspects of life) and I am so very honored to be called your friend. You are one of the kindest people I've ever met and you are a wonderful mother. I've already learned so much from you. I'm excited for you and your family on this new adventure.

Thank you for being you.

xoxo,
H