a long time coming......

there is a song in there somewhere......

Hello blogland! Long time and no posts from me.

Spring 2009 is coming along beautifully - finally!

I have been busy. I decided to start school (in January), so now I am an art student. I just finished this semester - pretty well if I do say so myself, and am now ready to start my summer vaca. I have been SO busy with school projects and such that I have had no time to stamp. That is gonna change really soon!

currently I am in love with this technique watercolor roses and have been playing with it. If I turn out something worth sharing - you'll see it here!

anyway, just wanted to say hi and I'm back.

Monday, Monday

Today I came across a new blog I must share with you PresentPast Collection.  I love shabby chic and vintage.  it reminds me of being at my grandmas house in Plum City - very comforting.

along those lines, here is a picture of a "little display" I  have in my house.  I found the old suitcases at a little store and the old hatbox at an antique center near where I live, after that it just kinda fell together.

I'll change it out through the summer and fall and maybe christmas too - who knows?!

and Lynn - here is a thought of spring for you :)

Hello!

Well, here is it, my first post and foray into the world of blogging.
I am a complete newbie so please have patience while I learn this stuff.
I will use this space to share my craft projects (card making mostly), thoughts and other pictures of what I find makes me happy. In turn I hope it will make you happy too.
about me - I am about to turn 43 years old. I live in the Twin Cities in MN and am quite frankly
sick of winter at the moment. To that end, I've turned my house decor over from winter to spring. That feels good! I'll try to share some pictures soon.
I enjoy making cards, I am not a demonstrator or designer for any of the stamp companies, but I love to work with them. My favorite companies are Stampin Up!, Hero Arts, and I recently got hooked on PaperTrey.
I have been married to the same wonderful man for 20 years now and its been a great adventure so far. We have one son who only adds to the adventure and two cats to complete our home.
So, for now thats me in a nutshell.
Make it a great day!