We've Got Your Number at Paper Issues

Time for a new challenge at Paper Issues!  Anything to do with numbers.  I have a lot of old bingo cards (lots of numbers, right?) and decided one would be perfect for this challenge.  I hadn't really planned on a Valentine card so soon after Christmas, however! 

I picked up this cutie valentine at one of my local antique stores and he was sitting there looking like he just NEEDED to be a part of this card! 

We had my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary party last night.   It was just wonderful!  So many of our best friends and family to help us celebrate my parents' 50 years.  Lots of good memories and so heartwarming.    We made a cake just for them similar to their actual cake with their wedding cake topper that my mom has kept.   We made a huge cake to cut for the party. 

This pictures makes me smile.  They're both trying hard not to laugh!  My parents had a great time last night and I'm so glad everything was so nice.   My parents have set a terrific example for my husband and I and my daughter and her husband to follow.  My daughter said, "Just 47 years to go!"  Dennis and I will be celebrating our 30 this year.  Where does the time go? 

Be sure to go by Paper Issues and check out all the inspiration:  We've Got Your Number! 
And have a Happy New Year!

Hope You Had A Wonderful Christmas!

Did you have a wonderful Christmas?  Mine was oh, so lovely...  We had Christmas Eve dinner at my mom and dad's and then breakfast Christmas morning at our house, and dinner at Linda's (my son-in-law Paul's mom).    Lots of laughter, fun and eating! 

I have a couple of cards I forgot to post...  Both cute vintage snow people images. 

Now I'm getting ready for my mom and dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary Party this week.  We're going to leave all the Christmas decorations out, so it should look pretty.  

I have my mom and dad's wedding cake topper, so Dennis and I are going to make a mini wedding cake for it.  Hope it turns out like I see it in my mind.  Dennis is a wonderful cake decorator, so I'm sure it will be lovely!  We've got the menu planned, so the next two days will be filled with cooking (and tasting) for about 40 people.   Gotta run - lots to do!  So glad you stopped by!

Jolly St. Nicholas

My Christmas holiday has begun!  I'm off tomorrow!  And the best thing is that Lauren and Paul arrive tomorrow, too!   The lighting was a bit of a problem when I photographed these two cards.  Some days I just can't seem to get it right!  Hard to see the pretty glitter on the letters here.   Oh, well...   Love this Jolly St. Nick postcard - it's just the way I picture Santa in his workshop. 

When Lauren was little there was a wonderful Santa at one of the malls here in OKC and he dressed a lot like the one pictured here - not in the traditional red suit.  His beard was even real! 

Certainly looking forward to tomorrow.  Do you have family coming in or are you going to visit?  

 Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Sweet Children

Sweet children, sweet pastels, vintage... lots of the things I like. 

How about that sweet heart trim?  My great aunt Jane sent it to me.  Thank you, Jane!  I love it!   

It's still Christmas at Paper Issues and Craft Us Crazy.  Link up your projects! 

Hope you're having a wonderful week.  I still have several errands on my list.  (One to pick up one of our candle sticks that Dennis accidently knocked off while decorating for Christmas.  He was worried, but evidently it was a fairly easy fix.)  Thanks for stopping by!

Rain, Rain Go Away at The Cutting Cafe

It's time for the weekly inspiration at The Cutting Cafe!  This week we're all using the Rain, Rain Go Away set.  It has some darling images. 

I used the Little Ducky image and sentiment from the set.  I didn't really set out to make a baby card.  But, that's what it looked like to me, so I added the little heart with Baby on it.  Then I thought it needed some cattails.  What do you think?

Regina will have all the DT inspiration up Wednesday evening at The Cutting Cafe Blog.  And I'm sure if you stop by, she'll have a special for you!

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way...  I've always loved that Christmas carol!   We're feeling very Christmasy with our house all decorated and the trees so pretty.  I love when it gets dark and we turn on the trees - just love those soft white lights! 

I think I have all the presents, but I haven't wrapped anything yet.  I got some pretty red and white gingham paper, so that ought to look pretty under the tree.  Got to get busy!

I love this sweet image and that gorgeous Jingle Bell sheet music!  The Paper Issues theme is still Christmas - so go link up your Christmas creations!

Monday is my day to post at The Hybrid Chick.  I created a "flag" wreath.  You can see more pictures and tutorial at the blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas at Craft Us Crazy

 Jeri is hosting a special challenge at the Craft Us Crazy blog.  It's all about Christmas!  And you've got two whole weeks from December 15th to link up.  The sponsor is KennyK Downloads. 

The prize is 5 digis - winner's choice!

My contribution to the Christmas challenge includes one of my favorite angel images.  Every time I see it, I think, "Oh, this is so sweet!"  That little fawn and bunny just add to its sweetness.  The background is a pretty Prima journal card and I added some embossed snowflakes and a pink poinsettia cut with my Cricut. 

So Craft Us Crazy is the place to add your Christmas projects.  Can't wait to see them!