Creating Fond Memories

Love in Unexpected Places When Roxy and her fellow canine came to live with us nearly a decade ago, we weren't looking for new family me...

Why are we so determined to make Christianity a private club, only available to those we deem worthy? We're quick to point out the sins ...

I thought I knew everything about human nature. Or that at least I was good at managing my expectations based on who I was dealing with and ...

Long before I became one myself, I enjoyed watching The Golden Girls on tv. I still watch every chance I get because those ladies keep me en...

Earthly-speaking, I'm a 60-year-old orphan. Some days I want nothing more than to call my mom. Or my dad. Or my big sister. Those are...

Just as I was anticipating enjoying the final chapter of my life when my younger grand/daughter graduates high school next year, my husband ...

After 18 years in a vegetative state, my (ever-so-slightly) older sister passed away on Saturday. I'm not sure the reality has quite...

I've spent an inordinate amount of my life whining about things that can't be changed. If you've read my blog before, you are pr...

I’ve tried so hard to have a more positive attitude lately, but the truth is I seem to have only succeeded in tamping down my feelings until...

Earlier today I began writing a post, excited to talk about how God has been working in my life lately. I also planned to mention the inevit...

I needed a masculine card and thought it was the perfect excuse to play with a new (to me) technique. I used the stencil  Burlap  from the...

I created this shaker card for my grand/daughter's middle school graduation. She is now finishing her sophomore year of high school. ...

It's been a while since I've posted--so long, in fact, that I needed a "how-to" refresher! No great creative masterpi...

Call it blind trust or whatever, but I habitually stick bulky cards in the mail believing they will reach their destination unscathed. Due t...

I had forgotten about this shaker card until last night when I saw the video that inspired me to create it. If you need some crafting insp...

My younger grand/daughter, who was just a baby last time I looked, got her learner's permit to drive recently. The years really do fly ...

Sometimes my cards reach their intended recipients. Sometimes they don't. And sometimes I just don't know. This one, I'm told...

Sometimes life deals us hardships, and that's when we need someone to remind us we aren't alone. I never want anyone to feel the pa...

Today my older sister, Teresa, turns 60. It's a bittersweet day because she has been in a vegetative state for 17 years, but as long as ...

Last Christmas I made baskets of art supplies for my youngest grandchildren. I thought it would be more meaningful (and less expensive!) t...

I'll go ahead and put this out there (since it's impossible to hide)...I'm cracking under the pressures of life. I've been...

I have a bad habit of wanting to try every craft I come across. YouTube videos created by those who have mad skills and make everything look...

I'm in no way what you'd call "high-maintenance", but I don't think there's been a day in over 40 years that I hav...

My 4-year-old granddaughter loves Disney princesses. No surprise there. What's actually very surprising (to me, at least) is that my old...

It has been a rough couple of weeks. My oldest grand/dog, who lived with us for the past 5 years, passed away. And my oldest grand/daughte...