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Archives for 2014

Jessica Lynn Original Design Team Debut!

So, as I announced a few weeks ago I was chosen to be on Jessica Lynn Original's new Design Team!  This is my first design team appointment and I'm super excited to be sharing some of my creations today! The first is a card that I created using the free digital Brentwood Owl stamp that Jessica ... View Post

The big 3-0!! (part 2)

So after we finished at the craft festival we headed off to the National Aviary in downtown Pittsburgh.  I didn't quite know what to expect but I certainly was not prepared for what we saw!  There were a few birds in cages or behind glass; but for the most part the birds were in open, natural ... View Post

The big 3-0!! (part 1)

September 8th has come and gone...which means I'm officially 30.  Eeesh...still doesn't seem possible.  Really, I'm pretty sure I'm still 27.  I liked 27...so much that I accidentally stayed 27 for two years and lost most of 28 before I realized I was a year off.  Oh well...if I'm being honest, it ... View Post

First DIY home project: complete!

I cannot possibly express how ridiculously excited I am about our first real DIY home project.  As I've mentioned before my husband and I are not exactly pros in the DIY/construction field.  (I'm thrilled when we successfully assemble a piece of IKEA furniture...) But we did it!!!  We built and ... View Post

Rogue update and eventual bathroom art…

Rogue has officially been a member of our home for about 6 weeks!  She quickly took command of our canine family members but remains quite afraid of the rabbit.  It's been amusing watching her integrate into our normal routine...although she's in for a bit of a shock when Steve starts the school ... View Post

Super excited!! :)

Well I had intentions of sharing some of the cards I created today but that'll have to wait for tomorrow...we're in the middle of one of my summer house projects and it took a little longer than expected.  Hopefully I'll be able to share that soon, too! ;) BUT...I did have to post briefly to ... View Post