Flourishes Boutique

I'm always looking for beautiful blogs to share with you.  This one comes complete with tutorials, a gallery, and a shop!  The tutorials are full of different techniques that add depth and contour to your projects.

Welcome to Flourishes

Flourishes has new challenges each Tuesday.  Their shop is a haven for stampers, kit lovers, scrappers, and cardmakers alike!

I hope you'll visit Flourishes and enjoy their wares!  Blessings Dear Ones!

Thank you to my Followers, both New and Existing!

Mom Made It Safely!

Well, Mom got home safely and in Business Class!!  They booted her forward and she road in style.  Mom has this way about her that is so gentle and kind.  She often gets hugs from strangers and kindness is showered upon her.  It's so funny to watch how people treat her; mind you she doesn't want special treatment and I think that may be why she gets it.

Here's one of the first scrapbook pages I ever did.  It's of my Mom after one of her visits with me.  She stayed over for my birthday; hence the lei!  This was a couple of years ago.

I spoke to her and she was so thrilled that everything went well.  She misses us and we miss her.  When she comes to visit, she just fits right in like shes always been here.  That makes me feel so good!  That's exactly how I want her to feel and be.  At her home away from home.

Have a wonderful day everyone! 

Blessings and love,

Colleen

We Take Mom to the Airport Today

Today marks the day I take Mom to the airport to head for home.  Last night I cried and tonight I'll cry again.  I've been blessed to have the most wonderful Mom.  God has given her to us for 82 years and she has found the courage and the strength to fly across the country to visit me in Georgia. 

For those of you who don't know Mom lives in Washington State.  My siblings and family live there as well.  I have a wonderful family.  We went through much in life that created a never~ending bond.  For that I am thankful.

I love you Mom!  Thank you for loving me when I was not lovely * For holding me when I needed a hug * For sooooo many, too many wonderful memories to mention!  I'll miss you!  I miss you already.

Love you always!

Colleen

ULTIMATE CRAFTER'S COMPANION DELUXE ADD ON BUNDLE

Hi everyone!  Good morning!!  I haven't had my first cup of coffee yet, but I thought I would post anyway!  Look out!!!

I just received this purchase yesterday so I haven't had a chance to try it out.  I'm excited at the possibilities. 

Here's the thing I didn't understand, but do now.  The item below is a companion to the Ultimate Crafter's Companion.  Now, it can be used stand alone, but after I received it I can see that it would be better with it's "buddy".

At any rate, I'll be using it to create the boxelopes for my cards.

Here's a shot at what I received:

I'm anxious to view the video and try it out.  I think that there might be a problem to hold the cardstock in place while scoring, but we'll see.

When I've created the first one I'll share it with you and you can decide whether it was worth the trouble.

Blessings and many thanks for stopping by!  Please Follow and I'll do the same!

Colleen

Bev Rochester Tutorial on Attaching Charms to Your Projects

Ever wonder how to attach those adorable charms to your projects.  Bev Rochester has a wonderful tutorial showing you just the right technique.

Bev Rochester Charm Tutorial

Take a moment and hop over to her tutorial blog and check it out.  Just click on the picture or the headline link. 

Have a blessed day and remember to Follow or Leave a comment.  I'll do the same!

Wordless Wednesday

Stamping Watercolor Backgrounds Tutorial!

I have always loved the look of watercolor paintings and artwork; so when I found this tutorial I decided to watch, and share it with you!

The tutorial is posted on YouTube or you can watch it below:

The project turned out beautiful!!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Blessings!

Colleen