It’s the Little Things

Happy Monday my friends...the kids have been keeping us hopping the last few weekends!  We've had Show Choir Nationals, Super Regional Robotics competition and Ohio University Mom's Weekend...so going back to work is a bit like a break from all the running around. Honestly though we're loving every minute of it. Nothing like watching your kids find their passion!  And the business isn't stopping anytime soon. I had out on my crafty weekend away on Thursday morning and the next weekend we'll be celebrating Pat's 50th birthday.  Lots to look forward to!

So now that we've caught up on that...how about a card to share!  Loved the inspiration card over at Inspired by All the Little Things...isn't it gorgeous? At first I thought I'd go for the black and white stripes, but changed my mind when I set to make this yesterday.  Oh how I love making cards!  Love how soft and serene this card turned out.

Hope you are all getting plenty of crafty time too!

With Deepest Sympathy {and Marcel's play}

I've decided I need to spend an afternoon making sympathy cards.  Unfortunately, as soon as I make them I have to send them out.  Two went out to a dear friend and her father whose mom/wife passed away last week. I made this card yesterday for my nana.  Her sister who had been ill for several years with Alzheimer's passed away last week too.  My card was inspired by the beautiful colors in the tulips in the new Inspired by All the Little Things challenge.  I loved the orange and pink combination with the gray gingham. I didn't have any gray gingham so I went with soft gray striped paper from Lil Inkers.

I thought I'd also share the layouts from Marcel's play. This was a play with adults from our community at the local stage company.  He had a wonderful time performing.  He has asked for voice lessons instead of baseball.  My favorite part of the play was hearing him do the sound check in advance where we belted out Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars. He sounded great...and is confident.