Typewriter Artist

It has been cold here in Minnesota since I arrived...but waiting on the arrival of a grandchild makes you aware of the beauty around you and the cold has meant little. We are very blessed with this 9th grandchild and await the arrival of this 3rd precious granddaughter.  Above my own children I do not know of a greater joy. 

Tonight - I reflect on those times that we all have....whether Close To My Heart or Stampin' Up...ScrapBook crafters or cardmakers...we always come to what we know as a "crafters block". 

I know what those feel like and how frustrating those fan be. How can you have a thought in your head one minute and then suddenly your mind goes completely blank???   For hours upon end......

For those who think those situations will never pass....for those who think they may never have another clear thought.... I pray tonight that you look inward...it is as simple as that....be thoughtful..be peaceful...be kind...love one another...thank our God....

I know it feels as if this winter is never going to end but my daffodils are beginning to bloom and even though the winter winds are still howling through the trees I can hear the ocean at night teasing me with the whispers of spring. It is just around the corner!

We are busy creating designs for Easter and St. Patrick's Day. There are spring banners to make and I will have a few of those to post for next week.  The are beautiful and I can't wait to show them off. 

Today's post is of a nightlight that I recently made for our upcoming granddaughter. This nightlight was made using pink vinyl with the design being taken from the Cricut Cartridge "Nursery Rhymes".  I don't have a photo of the lamp while it is on - I wish that I did because it is precious.  My daughter loves it and it was a great hit at the baby shower. 

It has been a fantastic week at the beach...Although I was in Minnesota for part of it. My daughter is having her first baby and we are very excited. We are preparing for her birth in a few weeks and I will be returning to Minnesota for the happy day. 

We are also preparing for our first craft bazaar of the year to be held in Carolina Forest on March 21st. This house is hoppin'!  

Just in time for Valetine's Day this is a cute Etcha Sketcha themed card featuring the Close To My Heart stamp set CROSS-STITCH WISHES.  

From Close To My Heart Get February's Stamp Of The Month to make this beautiful card or any  flower themed card for only $5 with qualifying purchase. 

Welcome 2015!  It has been several months since we have updated our blog. We have been traveling, re-organizing and growing for the new year.  Soon you will be able to find us in the General Store at the Hammock Shops. We are so very excited about our new union with the General Store and the Candy Factory!  

We are also preparing for the CFE Spring Bazaar on March 21st, in Carolina Forest. We are working daily to increase our inventory for both events and feel very blessed for the opportunities that have come our way. 

I have recieved the new Cricut Explore that will replace one of our older machines - as soon as I am more familiar with all of the whistles and bells that this beautiful machine sports. It will be a great addition to our family of machines and will go head to head with our Silhouette soon!

Today's card is a great design for a birthday card for a toddler or baby. I used the Cricut Cartridges - Create A Critter, Ribbons and Rosettes and Everday Paperdolls.