Hand to Heart Cards

SNOW!

2011-11-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

I just heard the word "Snow" in the forecast! I have been working on snowy cards, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for the white stuff!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T07:51:00.000-07:00

The meeting of the holidays.....

Oh, Deer

2011-10-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

First official Christmas card this year! Very, very simple start!

Happy Fall!

2011-10-02T07:47:00.001-07:00

It has been a very long time since my last post! I'm still making cards, but haven't been posting the pics....I need to get better about that!

I'm hoping this will motivate the weather to stop raining, then maybe we can enjoy the leaves.

2011-06-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

Summer begins tomorrow and I'm seeing spots!

Graduation!

2011-05-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

As former teachers, my husband and I get many graduation announcements. I love giving
handcrafted cards.

Rain rain, go away!

2011-04-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

April showers bring May flowers, but enough already!

"Hay"

2011-03-25T13:09:00.000-07:00

I hope this finds everyone happy and healthy! I'm making cards, just not doing very much posting

2011-02-17T10:15:00.000-08:00

Long time no post! Just had to make a simple card with rose ribbon. Love it!

Christmas Clutch

2010-12-04T05:32:00.001-08:00

I'm sending this Christmas purse creation to the boutique that sells my cards. They have just opened a second store and deserve something special!

Let It Snow.......

2010-11-28T09:41:00.001-08:00

We haven't had any of the "white stuff" yet! Maybe my latest card will encourage some flurries.

Silver Snow

2010-11-16T07:16:00.000-08:00

Haven't posted in forever! I've been to busy making cards and not taking pictures of them, but thought this would be pretty to add.

Spooky!

2010-09-28T07:49:00.001-07:00

My latest Halloween card.

Tis the season....

2010-09-25T06:58:00.001-07:00

Long time no post. I wanted to show something easy and what is easier than stickers!

Golf

2010-08-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

What a great card for the golfer! I just used the Cuttlebug embossing folder with the bubbles going down.

25TH Celebration

2010-07-14T07:53:00.001-07:00

Great card for a 25TH celebration, retirement, anniversary, or birthday! The stick pin says "Life".

ALOHA

2010-07-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

No, I'm not in Hawaii.....would like to go there someday! I had this paper and it screamed islands!

Live, Love, Laugh

2010-06-27T11:35:00.000-07:00

My newest eBay card.....

Two Hearts!

2010-06-21T10:22:00.001-07:00

Lots of weddings this summer. This is one of those cards. I love the pink and gray combination!

Blue Jean

2010-06-13T13:36:00.001-07:00

My latest.............

My Garden!

2010-06-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

In My Garden!

Flowers

2010-06-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

My latest card on eBay! I love doing the shape cards!

USA

2010-06-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Tis the season of the red, white, and blue!

Old Glory

2010-05-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the red, white, and blue!

Baby Boy

2010-05-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

Haven't done a baby card in a while!

What's Cooking?

2010-05-20T10:10:00.001-07:00

Shape cards are such fun!

Grad Cards

2010-05-19T09:11:00.001-07:00

This is the time of year for "Congrats" to our Grads! This is just a few of the many cards I made!

Man-ly Man

2010-05-12T08:29:00.001-07:00

Father's Day is coming up and I have a very masculine card on ebay this time.

Celebration

2010-05-06T11:55:00.001-07:00

Perfect for an engagement, shower, wedding, and anniversary!

Sprinkling

2010-05-01T13:02:00.001-07:00

My latest card has a spout that folds in for traveling!

Flowers

2010-04-24T09:54:00.001-07:00

Sometimes it is fun to create with some of the embellishments on the market!

Step in the Right Direction!

2010-04-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

This elegant card has lots of bling! It is perfect for a graduation, new job, or anyone taking a step in the right direction!

For Ewe!

2010-04-14T06:22:00.001-07:00

This fun card is perfect for any occasion that needs a card for EWE!

Sweet Nest

2010-04-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

Spring is here!

Spring Bowl

2010-03-26T13:43:00.001-07:00

Spring flowers alway give a person a warm fuzzy feeling. That is also the reason I used soft fuzzy yarn as the main embellishment on this seasonal card.

Purs-onally Yours.....

2010-03-22T11:22:00.000-07:00

This seasonal card is designed to look like and act like a purse. It opens at the bottom and has a handle. There is also velcro on the flap and front to hold it closed.

Pink Lilies

2010-03-17T09:49:00.000-07:00

My latest card on eBay called "Pink Lilies"!

Flower Box

2010-03-15T11:05:00.001-07:00

This is a very simple card that I titled Flower Box.

"The Gathering"

2010-03-09T08:51:00.000-08:00

Wonderful card for any and all occasions

Spring

2010-03-07T06:46:00.000-08:00

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and there is still a couple inches of snow on the ground!

"Briefcase"

2010-02-25T06:38:00.000-08:00

This card is perfect for any professional male or female. It has great texture with brown suede
paper and metal embellishments. Mostly blank inside for your heartfelt message!

Wings

2010-02-23T11:49:00.001-08:00

A card touches us – a small folded piece of paper can comfort, celebrate, reach out or just say hello....

Spring Wreath

2010-02-19T06:04:00.001-08:00

This card has a wonderful feel of SPRING! I'm looking forward to it. We have about 16 inches of snow on the ground, but the birds are starting to sing in the morning again. So hopefully the seasons will start to change soon!

Oh Baby

2010-02-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

Very sweet card for any baby occasion. I just love the blues!

Thinking.....

2010-02-11T09:57:00.000-08:00

My newest eBay card. It is perfect for any occasion! The vintage image is precious.

Exercise!

2010-02-10T08:42:00.000-08:00

This time of year seems to include a little exercise! Notice the ribbon looks like terry cloth!

Thinking Of You!

2010-02-03T08:20:00.000-08:00

This sweet bunny card is listed on eBay at the moment. It would be wonderful for sympathy, support, or thinking of you

Cardmaker's Bill of Rights

2010-01-31T07:36:00.000-08:00

A Cardmaker delivers the most welcome kind of unannounced visitor: A HANDMADE CARD. A card touches us – somehow, a small folded piece of paper can comfort, celebrate, reach out or just say hello.

As a Cardmaker, you are entitled (but not limited) to the following rights:

You have the right to take as long as you want to complete one handmade card. This may be five minutes or weeks.
You have the right to send a card for no other reason than to show off your new stamp, embellishment or technique.
You have the right to create a fabulous card for your husband or any family member – just because you know it will stay in your house.
You have the right to spread your cardmaking things out all over, just to admire them.
You have the right to purchase a certain cardmaking item for no other reason than because a) you like it; b) you think it's cute; c) you'll never find it again, or; d) you know you'll use it someday.
You have the right to reserve using your most precious supplies on cards only for recipients who will truly appreciate them.
You have the right to a workspace of your own. This may be the basement, your college student's old bedroom or the kitchen table.
You have the right to make cards when inspiration strikes – whether the dishes are done or not.
You have the right to request peaceful, kid-free, stress-less cardmaking time - guilt-free.
You have the right to let the handmade card be the gift, too.
You have the right to value your personal style.
You are creating a treasure - and part of that treasure is you.

~Author Unknown

RV Motorhome Camper All Ocassion Card

2010-01-31T07:21:00.001-08:00

This card, for any occasion, is great for anyone in the RVing community. It even has detailing like a motorhome!

Vintage Baby Cards

2010-01-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

I have also been selling all occasion cards, for a couple years, in a wonderful little antique shop. It gives me a chance to express myself in a vintage way. They are not as detailed as the ones I sell on eBay, but I think I may post some now and then for something different. Antique images are precious!

Comfort

2010-01-26T06:49:00.000-08:00

This is my latest card on eBay. The image is perfect for showing support at a difficult time.

Butterflies Flutterbies

2010-01-17T08:05:00.000-08:00

I just listed this beautiful all occasion card on eBay. It would also be perfect for someone losing weight, good medical prognosis, overcoming a difficult period, or any situation that needs support and encouragement.

Card Site-Really!

2010-01-15T09:33:00.000-08:00

I had posted some pics of purse gift boxes and wanted to add a couple more! These little things are so much fun to make and embellish. I ordered a new Cricut cartridge "Forever Young" and it has lots of purse designs and features to cut in all different sizes! K & Company also has several purse designs to create. These will be perfect to hold Brighton and Kameleon jewelry, small Vera
Wang items, Grandmother's Buttons, FOSSIL, and previous mentioned gifts from the boutique!

Purse Gift Boxes

2010-01-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

The PurseSnickety Gift Boutique that carries my cards also sells a large inventory of handbags. I've started making some gift boxes that look like purses. They are the perfect size for their Pandora Beads and Jewelry, plus small gift items.

Winter Shaker

2009-12-14T08:26:00.000-08:00

Winter is a great time to make a shaker card.

Simple Gifts

2009-12-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

This simple card was designed to show the true meaning of Christmas!

Punches

2009-12-07T12:51:00.000-08:00

Here are two more cards to mail this Christmas. Thank you Cindy Royal for the tree idea, using the evergreen punch. I took it one step farther and used the tree branch punch to make the white wreath.

2009-12-05T11:59:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd post a card I made to send for Christmas, rather than eBay. It has an unusual color combination for the holidays, but the snowflakes are detailed and rather pretty. Hope to post a couple different ones before the mailing date!

ON ICE

2009-12-03T10:03:00.000-08:00

This will be the last Christmas card on eBay this year. I've been working on my cards!

Christmas Seal

2009-11-23T07:38:00.000-08:00

My latest card on eBay called Christmas Seal is paper pieced, sewn, embellished, and comes with a matching envelope.

Family or Friends Christmas

2009-11-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

This heart felt card is now for sale on eBay. As the title suggests, it is perfect for family or a dear friend! The images are on a shiny paper giving the colors a muted look, matching the paper.

Oh, Christmas Tree!

2009-11-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

This is a beary sweet winter/Christmas card. This Penny Black bear has found his tree.

2009-10-26T05:56:00.000-07:00

Happy Turkey Day! I just listed this card on eBay. From the sweet turkey on the front to the blessing inside, it is perfect to send to someone for Thanksgiving

Made of Snow

2009-10-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

Made of Snow is the title for this winter card. It is blank inside, so you can use it for any occasion. There is a variety of embellishments from snowflakes, jewels, ribbon, and beads.
It is listed on ebay at the moment.

Happy Anniversary Dear!

2009-10-11T09:06:00.000-07:00

The pictures are a little dark, but the deer is in sepia tones of ink which makes it look that way.

I added touches of metal brads, ribbon, paper branches, and chalk Happy Anniversary to go with the dark brown and green solids and print.

Fall Beauty

2009-09-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

Fall is such a beautiful time of year! The WOJ stamps are just as pretty. The two together make the world around us come alive in color!

Jack-O-Turtle

2009-09-09T08:48:00.000-07:00

A cherished friend of mine has a sweet little Box Turtle. I thought his shell would be the perfect place for a pumpkin. Add some seasonal touches and Myrtle is ready to party! Treating first!

He has a few friends, ghost is a spinner, and spider has bright green eyes-EEK! All is done in bright Halloween colors.

Getting To Be The Season!

2009-09-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

It is getting to be a new season (Yea!) and I needed a fall card to compete in a challenge for Beautiful Greetings. This cute little bear was from Wendy of Digital Delights and it was FREE! Every Friday she has a new Freebie to download and they are just the cutest! Haven't decided if this is the one to enter yet, but it definitely says FALL! I love this time of the year.

Tired Kitty

2009-09-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

Little lady was playing hard, she wore herself out. Notice she hasn't let go of the string though!

Happy Birthday Flowers

2009-08-28T05:20:00.000-07:00

Isn't she just the sweetest! I do need to add to my small copics collection

Tea Cozy

2009-08-25T07:49:00.000-07:00

I'm back after a complete computer crash with
this cute little Penny Black card for any celebration!

2009-08-03T07:18:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my daughter!

New Stamps!

2009-07-31T07:55:00.000-07:00

I got some cute Whiff of Joy stamps and this a Alison Acton.

2009-07-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Found this really cute paper, then the dragonflies, so put them together.

2009-07-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

A cherished friend loves rocket cards and I made this one a little more 3D.

Photo Card

2009-07-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

I took a sweet photo and decorated it with sewing, layers,and a lot of bling!

Something different

2009-07-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

was tried this time. I used the fairies from the paper as the decoration for this rather simple card.

Feeling In The Pink

2009-07-13T11:26:00.000-07:00

My last few cards have been pink, I need to change my color!
The words on this card are from a set of musical quotes a
dear friend gave me for my birthday, since music is a big part
of our family.

Contest!

2009-07-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at www.TheCuttlebugSpot.com

Sketches #2

2009-07-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

This is card #2 for Delightful Sketches!

eBay Needs Cards Buyers

2009-07-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

I just put the card below on eBay and I am hoping for the best!

I wish more buyers would come back to eBay not only to
help the card artists, but giving that someone special a
work of heart is truly a gift beyond words!

Beginning Blogger

2009-07-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

I'm taking my first baby steps into the blogging world.
So please be patient as I learn to walk! A dear friend
Wendy got me up and running, and continues to answer
my many questions. Bless you my cherished friend!

Delightful Sketches Challenge

2009-06-30T17:16:00.000-07:00

This is my entry into the Delightful Sketches Challenge