Land of the Free Because of the Brave...

I got this from one of the awesome blogs I stalk. Thanks Lorie! It is very moving, take a few minutes to watch it. Remember to pray for those families that have lost loved ones fighting on our behalf. Also, pray for a safe journey for all the men and women who have made the selfless decision to protect us at home and far away.

I am blessed,
Robyn

Happy Birthday Kristy

I made this and gave it to my sweet friend, Kristy at work today. She and her husband, Kyle told me this afternon that they are leaving in 2 weeks to start another music ministry at a satellite church in Boerne. I'm kinda bummed. Happy for them, sad for me.

My blessings:

+ The opportunity to get to know & love Kyle & Kristy over the last several years at Concordia.

+ Better health and more energy since beginning my healthy lifestyle in mid March (and to have lost 17 lbs as a result of my healthy choices).

+ My family... I miss you Hayley.

+ A fun filled weekend with girlfriends.

Peace and Pretty Paper,

Robyn

Graduation and Just because Card

I made these while watching the Season Finale of Survivor tonight. I am so glad Russell didn't win!


This is stamped with The Angel Company's Funny Farm set. I used miscellaneous paper and ribbon from my stash.  It was originally going to be a birthday card but I think I will use it for some other random occasion.

I cut this with my Cricut Sweet Treats cartridge and made it into a card using Design Studio. It is going to the family of a co-worker that has had a tough couple of weeks. People have volunteered to send meals home with them for the next 2 weeks. Tomorrow, Darlene, Miriam and myself are sending Lasagna, salad andyummy pie. I thought we would include a pretty flower to say "Hi ~ We are praying for you".

This is for my friend Miriam's son, Filipe. He graduated from Concordia University Austin, Summa Cum Laude! He is off to Brazil then Europe this week. I am sure he can use a little extra cash. Have I told you lately that I don't have a knack for guy cards? (I used purple only because it is his school colors)

My Blessings: 

• My Family
• A great weekend

Peace and Pretty Paper,

Robyn

GoD And DoG by Wendy J Francisco

One of my all time favorites. Pardon me if I have shared this with you before. It's worth watching again!

Give Away!

My good friend Jane from the Scrapbooking Factory is having a give away...Stop by her blog and see what she has to offer... The Scrapbooking Factory Blog

Peace & Pretty paper,
Robyn

My blessings today:

A loving husband

God's forgiveness

My sweet dog

Wonderful friends

Baby Shower Gifts

I made the following for baby shower gifts. First is the name plaque that I created from a metal "scroll" sign that I got for $6 on clearance at Hobby Lobby. It had "love" and crosses all over the front and was oriented portrait style. I covered it with paper that coordinates with the nursery colors and added the oval with the baby's name. Two holes drilled in the metal allowed me to thread some ribbon to hang it landscape for a nice gift. I am quite pleased with the outcome.

I also made a BABY mini album and a Grandma's Brag Book (that I forgot to take a photo of). Look at the cute little monkey from create a critter. I just love him!

This is the back of the album and there are 2 "micro mini" albums inside to add additional photos. I hope you like it! 

It has been a rough week for me but I am thankful to have "made it" to the weekend. Mike and I just returned from a nice dinner date at Clear Springs and are looking for a movie to watch on PPV. Happy Mother's Day to all of my blog friends out there. Be sure you tell your mother you love her - you never know when it will be your last opportunity.

Peace & Pretty Paper,

Robyn

My First Digital Experience

The super creative Cheryl gave me this digital stamp from Pink Cat Studio and I really like it! I will be buying more from them. Cute images!  As you can see, I had to spritz some Glimmer Mist inside.  I may need to buy this stuff by the case.

Peace and Pretty Paper!

Robyn

Gimmer Mist Rocks!

Last week Jane turned me on to Glimmer mist. I know it has been around for awhile but I never had any interest until she put a bottle in my hot little hand. I came home with several bottles and have spritzed everything that doesn't move in my scrap room. One of my favorite colors is Chocolate Covered Cherries. It has a rich reddish brown shimmer and it's just scrumptious. I know I went a bit overboard on this card but I am in L-O-V-E!  I have been seeing a lot of projects lately with corrugated cardboard so I took a whirl at using some on this birthday card.

I have been making several gifts lately that I haven't been able to post so I stopped today to play with a new stamp set and paper from my friend Karen at The Angel Company. This little piggy is from The Funny Farm set and is so cute! There are some other cute farm animals in the set that I will show you later.

That's all for now. I had an AWESOME weekend and am looking forward to a great work week. Now, I'm off to watch the Spurs beat the Mavs! GO SPURS GO!

Peace,

Robyn