I LOVE GETTING CARDS IN THE MAIL.....and I love to share them with you!

My first share was designed by Linda K. I love the color combination and the butterflies remind me of what Easter is all about....the resurrection.

This card was designed by Ginger E. What a coincidence that Linda and Ginger both used the Polka Dot Embossing Folder on their backgrounds.

My last share is from my sister, Sue. She and Ginger used the same stamp set but their cards look entirely different. Thanks ladies for the Easter remembrances.

Of course, I couldn't resist showing off our granddaughter. Here she is with her basket ready to find some Easter eggs. We had a great day celebrating the Resurrection!

"The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it." ~ Niccolo Machiavelli

Thanks for joining me today! Sometimes are you like me and need a quick and simple card?

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I am having two "Easter Parties" today and this is one of the cards my ladies will be making.

The inside verse is out of the HE IS RISEN stamp set featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog which ends April 30th.

The SIMPLY SENT EVERYDAY ELEGANCE KIT contains: 8 printed, embossed, die cut cards (5 1/2 x 4 1/4); 16 self-adhesive tags (8 each of 2 designs); 8 white envelopes (5 3/4 x 4 3/8). There is also a stamp set that coordinates with the card kit. It is EVERYDAY WISHES. Both the Kit and the Everyday Wishes stamp set can be seen in the 2011/12 Idea Book & Catalog on page 193.

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"We are at our best when we are serving others." - Excerpt from Our Daily Bread

Today's share uses the HE IS RISEN stamp set

featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog. It was designed by my upline, Karen.

Even though this stamp set was designed for Easter, it could easily be used for most any occasion.

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Still Celebrating....

What a week I've had; it's Thursday and I'm still celebrating! Here's the bouquet of flowers I received on Monday from my sweet family. This was taken after the 7 year old granddaughter had taken one rose and one carnation.

I received this birthday card from my friend, Bernice M. She used the Springtime Vintage DSP which is one of my very favorites. Thanks Bernie!

Even though Easter is over, I couldn't resist showing this card that I received from another friend, Doris D. This little rabbit is retired but it's one I just can't part with. So many possibilities with this little guy. Thank you Doris. Today I'm lifting up prayers for those affected by the killer tornadoes these last few days. Thank goodness my NC family and friends are OK and not affected.
I'm glad you stopped by today; hope to see you back here soon!

Stampin'Up! Easter Card

Today I'm sharing with you the Easter card my sister, Sue, sent. I love the detail on this card! Sue used the "spotlighting" technique. If you're interested in knowing how to do this, check out my YouTube video.

I've been looking forward to this day since before Christmas when I learned that Sue is coming to visit. She's not been to TX since we moved. I can't wait to spend some "sister" time. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll stop by again soon! Have a great day......do something good for yourself; stamp daily!

Stampin'Up! FRIENDS NEVER FADE & BIG SHOT TEXTURZ PLATES

Just had to share with you an Easter card that I made using the FRIENDS NEVER FADE stamp set shown on page 99 of the 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalog. I ran the front side of the base of the card through the BIG SHOT using the BACKGROUNDS TEXTURZ PLATES (page 215).

Colors used: Whisper White, Regal Rose and Certainly Celery.

I'm so glad you stopped by today; check back tomorrow for a card using the ORNATE BLOSSOM stamp set also featured on page 99 of the 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalog. Have a great day!