Bright Butterflies

Although this card has a Mother's Day greeting on it, the greeting could easily be changed to fit many occasions.  I saw a card similar to this one on splitcoast and since I love making butterfly cards decided I need to make one like it.  I think maybe I should have added some ribbon across the top of the lace border.  Maybe next time.

MGM in Las Vegas

We just got back from a short trip to Las Vegas where we got married 36 years ago.  Wow has it changed in those years.  We stayed at the MGM where there is a lion statue in the lobby and outside in front of the hotel as well.  Here is my punch art lion gift tag which was inspired by Jackie Topa, the lioness of punch art.  http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/

Proud Peacock

I wish I would have had this stamp set when one of our nieces got married.  The theme of her wedding was peacocks.  You may remember seeing the peacock wedding invitation frame that Jim made.

Wedding Invitation

As part of wedding gifts that we give,  Jim tries to frame the invitation in some way. This is what we came up with for our most recent family wedding.  If you look at the second picture you will see where we got the inspiration for the card and frame.

Feel Better

Jim recently had a sore throat which turned into a cold.  So that reminded me I had this vintage looking get well card that I need to post.  I used four different stamps sets to make this card.  I hope I don't get sick too.

RIP

I recently found out that one of my childhood friends has passed.  I knew him since second grade.  We went to the same elementary, high school, and college.  He and his wife were stationed at the local Air Force base and I visited.  That is how I got my teaching job.  He and his family had moved back to our hometown area so I hadn't seen him in awhile and had no idea he had cancer.  I had hoped that by this time in my life there was going to be a cure for all cancers but now I don't think I am going to see this happen in my lifetime.