Clear Cards

Clear cards pose their own set of challenges. They are a lot of fun to work with, but expect to make some mistakes in the beginning. I used StazOn ink on this card. I have had the best luck with it because it dries so quickly.
Tip: If you make a mistake with it, StazOn cleaner and a cloth will take the ink off the acetate.

I'm giving this one to my mom for Mother's Day. I had hoped to get some Mother's Day cards into my shop this week, but I haven't been able to find the time. I've been making so many family birthday cards. We have 6 birthdays in our family next week!

I Won

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our PTN hosted a silent auction. It's really next week , but since we will be starting standardized testing, they moved ours up a week. I put my tickets in for stamps, of course, Barnes&Noble gift card, and some exercise stuff. I won the stamps. I was so excited, I very rarely win anything. They made a really nice day for us. The auction and a wonderful luncheon was provided for us.

Color Challenge #50

I used a more muted version of these colors. I cut the paper apart to create multiple layers. I fixed the falling letter "c" too:)

Birthday Hullaboo

Love this paper from American Crafts.
Perfect for birthdays.

All are available on Etsy.

Took advantage of the beautiful weather today. We took our bikes out for a nice, long ride. Hope you are enjoying the weekend too!

I Love You This Much

Another new card in my Etsy shop. I love this Basic Grey paper line called Porcelain.

A set of Teacher Appreciation Minis. I know some kids see a speech therapist, an OT/PT teacher as well as their classroom teacher. With this set each teacher can receive his or her own handmade Thank You.

The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend! Enjoy it.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd through May 9th in the US. I have been interpreting for the past 11 years and I have had the privilege of working with some fantastic teachers. They really do deserve our thanks. I have listed several cards and gift sets in my Etsy shop for teachers.

Find out when Teacher Appreciation Day/Week is in your country.

Last Sale Day and an Etsy Update

Today is the last day of my Anniversary Sale. A lot of really cute cards at a GREAT price! I have been working on a lot of new products for the first update.
Here are few peeks:)

They are for a very important, often overlooked, person in the lives of our children.

One Year Etsy Anniversary Sale

I can't believe I opened my shop a year ago. I have really enjoyed it and I look forward to designing new products for the year to come. In honor of my one year anniversary, ALL cards in my shop are Buy One Get One FREE!! Also, All memory books, mini books, albums have been marked down 25%! Look forward to new projects in the near future. In the meantime, take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on handmade cards for all occasions.

Letter Box

Using the PaperTrey Ink template , I made this box holding 6 cards. 2 Thank You, 2 Happy Birthday, and 2 Thinking of You. Instead of tying it together this time, I decided to use a clasp from Karen Foster Design that I have had forever.

After all the cards have been sent, this box can be used to hold letters, notes, photos, etc.