Dry Spell

I have been suffering from a major dry spell and all my creative juices are pretty dried up. It makes me sad - I go sit in my scrapbook room and start to make something but nothing is "working" for me right now. I sure hope I get a creative flow going again soon.

Tonight I made this easel birthday card. Ho hummm.

Last night I saw a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers for an envelope pocket card. Cute idea and easy to do. The butterfly stamp and sentiment  is from Close to my Heart. I want to try it again and make some modifications. Wish me luck or better yet give me some ideas on getting out of my funk! I am going to crop with the girls from The Scrapbooking Factory this weekend so hope fully that will help. We will be staying at the Hilton so if I don't get my mojo back, you might find me in the bar!

Blessings:

Rain

Much better day today 

God's never ending love

My handsome husband 

Reconnecting with an old friend

Peace,

Robyn

Reverse

I am still alive! I work in a church office and the week after Easter is one of my busiest weeks. I survived (yay!) and have been spending the weekend reorganizing my scrap room. I'm having a great time but am itching to get creative here and post something fabulous. :o)  In the meantime take a look at this great (and quick) video that our Sr. Pastor shared with us today. God is so amazing, He has it all worked out no matter what direction we are coming from. I hope you are having a beautiful weekend in our risen Lord.I promise I am doing well and will have some sort of creation to post soon.

Peace,
Robyn

I am...

I am...

Foolish

Wicked

Angry

Boastful

Immoderate

Unrighteous

Destructive

Hateful

Malicious

Heartless

Hypocritical

Spiteful

Rebellious

Simple Minded

Sinful

Forgiven through the blood of Jesus    ~ John 3:16-17

Flower Pot Pocket Card

The last time Cheryl came over she brought these super cute flowers that she made with the Sweet Treats cartridge. (aren't they pretty?) They have been sitting on my table for the past few weeks just looking pretty and making me smile. Tonight when I went upstairs they were saying "Use me!" "Make something pretty with me!" so I did just that. I needed a birthday card so I made this easy Flower Pot Pocket card from a video I came across on Splitcoast stampers a while back.It was very easy and I had it put together in about 30 minutes. Having the flowers already made was a time saver and I cut the leaves with the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge.

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The little tag slides right out and I stamped the birthday greeting on it. It was a quickie so I have lots of better ideas for my next one. My camera battery is dead so I had to take the pictures with my phone -_- 

Blessings:

• Having my daughter drop by work to say "Hi mama, I love you".
• My friend Miriam & family's passports were mailed today so they will be able to leave for Brazil on Wednesday.
• My boss telling us we can leave at noon tomorrow so we can worship with our families and get ready for Easter.
• The love of my Savior, Jesus Christ.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWgeUrD4MHI

Have a blessed Easter!

Robyn

Tissue Paper Flower and a Couple of Other Creations

I saw a short tutorial on Practical Stampers on making tissue paper flowers. They are super easy to make. My card leaves a lot to be desired but I learned something new so it wasn't a waste.

Here is my little Wonder and Joy friend from The Angel Company.  Doesn't she make you smile? The link takes you to Karen's blog. She can fix you up with all sorts of great stamps!

Today, my son Matthew turned 23. Like I have said before, I am greatly challenged when it  comes to making "boy cards". I think this one is screaming for a flower or two. He said he is thankful I controlled the urge and suggested splashing some motor oil on my next guy card. Luckily I don't ask him for design suggestions often. 

          BLESSINGS:

• Jody getting a PICC line after a very difficult day yesterday.
• Having Mike home for the last few days.
• The opportunity to be a mother for the last 23 years to a great kid. Happy Birthday Matthew, I love you! 
• Getting to see Hayley today.
• 80 degrees and lots of sunshine today! 

 Have a wonderful Palm Sunday!

              Robyn

My Prize and a Few Cards

I was lucky enough to win some Blog candy last weekend on one of my favorite blogs to follow. Laurie at Soapbox Creations makes the prettiest cards (and gives some pretty cool prizes!) Take a look at all my goodies! I have plans for the cool stamps really soon. Thanks Laurie!

I am seriously behind on birthday gifts for Mike's sister an her great husband. They are two of my favorite people and they always seem to get put on the "back burner". I feel so bad about that. I have her card and gift ready to go and today I made an "oh so OK" guy card for Bron. I wasn't feeling very creative today and I think this poor fish shows it!

I have no immediate plans for this little cupcake from my new Sweet Treats cartridge. It is such a fun cartridge. I just wish I had more time to play.

This last one is a thank you card for a sweet friend of mine that has done so much for me since the death of my father. The little cutie comes from The Angel Company. Karen is my personal angel (I just love saying that!) and she has sold me a few sets that I wish I had more time to play with.  Go see her goodies and tell her I said hi!

My Blessings:

• Seeing my brother Jody smile on Friday.
• An opportunity to sit with my dear friend Darlene on Friday after her husband had a heart attack. Thankfully, he will be OK.
• God's never ending grace.
• My husband's love
• Almost 2 weeks of success on my quest for better health.

Smile, Jesus loves you!
Robyn

Help Make a Proud Mama & Daddy Happy!

My friend and co-worker, Nicole has a super cute baby girl named Amelia. Nicole would appreciate your vote for her little doll in a photo contest. Go check her out!   VOTE FOR AMELIA!

Once on her blog, click vote here and Amelia is listed under March 16th... She is all dressed in leopard!
Leave your comment under Amelia's photo.  Good luck, Amelia!


Robyn

Disney Layout

Plans are underway for my 2nd annual trip to Walt Disney World for The Scrapper's Dream Vacation (Cheryl's 4th, Wren & Jackie's 3rd). I smile every time I look at our photos. I did promise myself I would create a layout so  here it is and it really has me excited for the big trip! Cheryl came over yesterday and we were going to color with our Copics but after we talked for awhile and laughed a lot, this is all I got done.You should see what she is making! I am really eyeballing it! If she posts it to her blog, I will provide a link. Did I mention she is the rock star of paper?

        Blessings:

• A fun day scrapping with a good friend.
• An excellent night's sleep and waking up feeling rested.
• God's grace!
• A walk with my doggie this morning.
• Brother Jody continues to do well despite a few seizures this weekend.

Peace,
Robyn