RAKs from fabulous friends:)

Hello, friends:)


I am overwhelmed by the RAK that I've received!! Most of the cards that I received were for my birthday--and I just cannot thank my friends enough for going out of there way to bless me! 


First up is a card by Cathy M. She is on the ATU team with me--she is sooooooo amazing! LOVE that rocking chair! Very vintage--fab! Hope she wasn't saying that I'm vintage! LOL!

Next, I received this super cute card by Jackie H. She is a friend that crafts with me in my studio. Her card is completely made by her!! I did tell her that we have to work on sentiments--not nice, Jackie:) You'll be my age one of these days! LOL!

Then I received this fabulous card by Kim Kesti--I KNOW! I got a handmade card by Kim!! LOVE it:)

I also received a card from Megan Hoeppner. OH MY! Love her blog too! What a fabulous idea to use up several thickers/alphas! 

My neighbor, Barbara, sent me this beautiful tea cup card--I gave her a tea cup bird feeder for her birthday. So this card is perfect as a TU:} LOVE!

What a surprise it was to find this elegant birthday card in my mailbox--it's from my good friend, Colleen D. She is on the PDCC team with me! LOVE LOVE LOVE that striped paper--not sure you can see how it shines! And the ric rac! OH! LOVE:)

Then I received a huge package from my good friend, Ruby 2 Shoes and her daughter, Tinks! Ruby is on the PDCC team with me as well. And her package was def. unexpected! They sent me some cards and notes, along with a cupcake die, cupcake recipe book, a bookmark, and so many goodies! LOVE LOVE LOVE all the cupcakes! 

This is a note from Tinks--it even had cupcakes on it! LOVE!

My friends, The Ammerman family, gave me a super fun birthday gift, which included a handmade card by their son, Christopher, and a SHOE bag! They know I love love love shoes--esp. heels! Too funny!

**NOTE:: I didn't even notice until now that my font didn't have an apostrophe on their name! OY! 

I'm still going--SO BLESSED to have received all these cards/goodies!!!


Tracey K. {another good friend from the PDCC} sent me this GOOOORGEOUS card! OH MY! I love the papers and the stitching! And that flower--Fab! 

I had another small package with two beautiful cards created by Andrea M. Oh--what a surprise these were! I love how my birthday card is modern and stitched--look at those lines! SOOOO clever! 

And I love this friendship card by Andrea--those colors are just GORGEOUS together--that seam binding makes me drool! LOVE LOVE LOVE! 

And last but not least, I bought myself a birthday bracelet from my friend's blog/website- Vintage Glam. OH MY! These bracelets are SOOOOOO gorgeous--and I cannot wait to save up more money to get more colors! I wasn't expecting anything but my order--and when I opened up my package--Eryn (the owner and a fabulous friend) had the most amazing package for me. It included a fabric flower wrap with my bracelet and this little necklace as a surprise gift! Made me tear up--I was overwhelmed by the message and how perfect it was for me! Eryn is soooo amazing and super talented and so sweet to send that to me:) LOVE it! 

Photo taken by Jessica D. THANKS! 

Here I am wearing my bracelet--ACK! LOOOOOOOOOVE!

I cannot say THANK YOU enough--I am super blessed and so thankful for all my friends and followers! I had over 400 messages for my birthday, and I have to say that it def. made turning 30 AMAZING! LOOOOOOOVE all of you:) 


Thanks so much for everything! Many blessings:)

Happy birthday....SUE!!

Hello, friends:}


Today is a special day....it's Sue's [from The Play Date Cafe] birthday! Happy happy birthday, Sue! May your day be filled with fun, laughter, family, love, and crafting goodies or time in the studio:} And I just have to add that Sue sent me the most beautiful card the other day--it was even featured on the Ippity blog for "Sunday Favs"!! Way to go, Sue!! Be sure to stop by her blog and leave her some birthday wishes and love:}

Thanks card by Sue

And speaking of birthdays...I forgot to share with you three cards that I received for my birthday. These cards were created by another PDCC DT:: Ruby and her daughter, Tinks! I just love these cards. All of them are different sizes and full of fun and details. I just love that feather on the last card (Tinks added that! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!). 

Have Fun by Ruby--love that teal green paper! OHHH! Beautiful:)

You make me Smile by Tinks and Ruby--love that flower:) 

Feather Card by Tinks {love love love that feather!}

Thanks, Ruby and Tinks, for sending birthday wishes!! LOVED the cards and goodies:}

One more thing...there is a blog giveaway going on over at He IS Able. I know I love FREE goodies--and these goodies will help you get started on your Christmas notes/cards! How fun!! Be sure to head over there for your chance to win! Giveaway ends soon!


Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with more Play Date Cafe goodness and a new technique:) FUN! I've been crafting in the studio this week...and I can't wait to share with you all the fun cards that I've made! LOVE IT! Be blessed:}