Ho Hum Yard Sales

This past Friday, I went to yard sales. As the title of this post implies, the sales were just Ho Hum. One of these days, I'm going to get around to posting my list of Yard Sale Dos and Yard Sales Don'ts. For example, don't say, "Something for everyone" in your yard sale ad if every single item at your yard sale is infant clothing. LOL

Anyhoo - Here were my finds from Friday:

1. A Phonics book (for a homeschooling friend) - 10 cents

2. Some SSC books and other books for my classroom - 25 cents each

3. Three glass candleholders and a large mason jar (I am going to be using these to decorate for a party)

4. An ice scraper (I accidentally ran over mine last winter - don't ask!)

5. Two rag rugs, perfect for the backseat of my car - 50 cents each

6. Two unopened packs of favor boxes - 50 cents each

7. Floral Wire

8. Three necklaces (They are prettier in person than in these pictures.) $1 each
9. A cordless phone with Caller ID. I need a new one because I have dropped mine so many times that it doesn't always ring and/or show the caller id. (The woman lied; the battery is DEAD. The Yard Sale Fairies will find her. hahaha) $2

10. PENCILS! FREE!

11. Tealites
12. B&BW Shower Gel

Motivet Stamps Blog Candy

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Season of Friendship

I had two general inspirations for this card. First, I was inspired by the wonderful 2RedBananas Banana Split Sunday Challenge. The challenge was to create a card inspired by a summertime photograph. I found inspiration in the summer season, the azure blue color, and the simplicity of the photo.

Secondly, I was inspired by the gratitude that I feel for the wonderful friends that I have in my life. So many friends... real, true friends stopped me in church this morning to ask me how Grandma Thelma was doing this morning. Another friend brought me a bag of clothes because she knows I've been working so hard at my weight loss goals and that buying new clothing before you reach your goal is expensive. Another friend sent me an ecouraging card about my weight loss yesterday. I'm so blessed to have so many great friends and I truly believe the sentiment on this card.... "The Season of Friendship Lasts Forever."

It was difficult to photograph this card - especially the glittery little blue bird in the tree.

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Love and a Hug,

All of the materials used in this card were Stampin' Up, except for the Ranger Stickles.

Giving, and Giving, and Giving

This was the Father's Day card I made for Brian's Dad. I didn't have time to take a picture of the one that I made for my dad, which I actually think turned out better. Anyhoo - I think this turned out quite nice.

Love and a Hug,

Thank You Card

Using a clean and simple design, I whipped up this thank you card in no time. Use up that stash today and make a five minute card!

Lookie at what I won!

I won Blog Candy! I was so excited to receive such a generous package from Samantha. You can check out her very inspiring blog, here. She offers monthly Blog Candy, lots of interesting challenges, and cool Stampin' Up information. Thanks, Samantha! I love the Blog Candy!

A Congratulations Moose

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I love the Stampin' Up Set, "Moose You." I have used it for so many cards and for so many occasions. This is a "congratulations" card for my cousin who recently graduated. He likes the outdoors, so I thought it was fitting. This is one of the cards I made when I visited my sweet friend (and Soul Sistah), Veronica. She let me use her Top Note Die and I fell in love with it. It is something that I am going to put on my stampin' wish list. The ribbon was a $1.00 find at the Crafts 2000 store in Parkersburg, WV.