OMG! Where have I been?????

I always thought being retired meant I would have time for everything!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Where I used to have a day with several meetings and driving to 2-3 locations,

I now feel like I have a FULL week if I have something on

each day.  And SOMETHING could be going to the

grocery store.  My perspective has changed.  A LOT!

I can honestly say I've been busy in my studio creating

all kinds of fun.  I still make cards!  Look at these 

adorable baby cards I made yesterday.

The elephants were cut and sized with my Cricut on Design Space.

Love these little cards.

Then I decided to make some Aromatherapy bracelets for myself

and I couldn't help myself I made more!  I love jewelry so I didn't

much care for the aromatherapy bracelets with all lava beads, so

mine have anywhere from 1-5 lava beads and still look pretty!

I can wear my oils without spritzing or diffusing so as not

to bother anyone else.  Love my bracelets!

Of course I had to jump on the band wagon and make some

earrings with my Cricut.  I love that it feels like I'm not 

wearing any earrings at all!

Now that summer is in full swing, I am setting up an

Etsy shop (addictedtopapershop) so I can sell

my bracelets, cards and eventually earrings.  Please 

check it out and show me some love.

Well I'd best get to creating!  I need to finish up a mini album 

for a graduating senior as my gift to her.  I will post some pics when I'm done!

Thank you for stopping by!

Mimi

Mother's Day Cards!

Happy Day everyone!

Yesterday I made 11 Mother's Day cards!

Yes, you read that correct.  Even though my own mother

has been gone for years, I try and make cards for the other

"moms" in my life.  Some are granddaughters in love, some are 

daughters in love, others are friends.  I just love making

cards!  I cannot take credit for this design!

It was inspired by Mary Grubbs the founder of 

Cardztv.  I have watched and loved Mary's blog for years.

She has taught me so much about card crafting and I 

was honored to serve on her Design Team for years.

This design is PERFECT for using up scraps of paper

and these papers come from a favorite Paper Studio paper pad

called Lola and Luca.

I even used a strip from my scraps to finish off

the inside of my card.  My sentiment comes from

two different My Creative Time Mother's day

sets.

The flowers come from Create a Critter cut with my

Cricut and also used Elegant Edges for make the 

mat that the flower sits on.  I use the Elegant Edges set so

often, I created a file and saved it.  Love my Cricut!

Happy Spring!

Cathy (Mimi)