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Daydream Designs Closeout

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:34:00 +0000

Announcement from Diane, Owner of Daydream Designs:

"Daydream Designs will be closing December 31 due to tax regulation for online digital download businesses like this one. The foreign tax is call VAT (Value Added Tax) and it requires US businesses to assess taxes for sales in countries in the European Union. The regulations are cumbersome, and create an impossible paper nightmare for small companies. One way around the situation would be to limit sales to US customers only, but that would cut into nearly half of all Daydream Designs sales. That scenario makes profit impossible and necessitate the close of our store."

You can shop the store for 50% off until December 30th.

I'm so sad. Daydream Designs will be closing shop. I'm heartbroken for Diane and I'm heartbroken for all the small online businesses that will also choose to close due to these new tax regulations. I don't understand it but I know God has a plan for all this craziness. It's been a blessing to create with Daydream Designs digi's and I will continue to use them none the less.

Here are some fun cards made with with Daydream Designs Cool Friends, Merry and Bright Christmas Digi Papers, and Penguin Kisses (sentiment).

Daydream Designs Digi Stamps & Papers

Sentiment from: Daydream Designs Penguin Kisses

Merry & Bright Christmas Digi Papers

Thank you for visiting me today!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holy-day.

Smiles,
~Nancy

A Christmas Card from Doris!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:12:00 +0000

A big SHOUT-OUT to my stamping friend Doris of The Stamping Tower!

Thank you for the sweet Christmas card. It is nice to be remembered and I love embossed sweater print and card design. You are a blessing!

Smiles,

~Nancy

Cheer

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:54:00 +0000

This week my heart started off discouraged. I didn't take long to figure out why and at that moment I went to the Lord. Going to God has not always been my first response to discouragement. Often I would seek advice from my husband or comfort from my parents. This time around was different. I plainly knew my discouragement was Satan. He was trying to take God's victory away from me and steal my joy. Satan wanted (and still wants) me to quit serving God.

Coffe Cup Bouquet

It just so happened that evening was Ladies Bible Study night. I asked the ladies to pray for me and they did. Our study was on "Communications". I received a double whammy of God's love that night. I feel silly for being so discouraged but I also know that God is faithful and He hears our prayers. He knows all our strengths and weaknesses and He loves us none the less. Being discouraged in the midst of this study made me examine my heart and how I deal with people. Do I exhibit Christ's likeness in my communications, countenance, and tone or do I not? Very humbling.

The next day my sweet friend delivered a beautiful coffee cup bouquet. Flowers may seem ordinary to you, but for us in the Arctic flowers are very costly and a luxury. I'm so very thankful for the people God puts in my life. He puts people in my way to encourage, to receive encouragement from, and to serve.

I hope you have a merry heart today! As for me I am enjoying the sweet smell of roses and standing firm on the peace only God can give.

Smiles,
~Nancy

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Penny's Challenge #207

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:55:00 +0000

Happy Wednesday!

Diane's Daydream Designs

is sponsoring a challenge over at

Penny's Paper Crafty

The theme this week is "anything but Christmas". Here's my part for the challenge. The designs are winter-ish but certainly not Christmas. All the digi's used for these cards are from the Sweet Warm Up collection. There is a choice of colored and uncolored images for the main set. Sweet Warm Ups also has digi papers, sentiments, and boarders to choose from.

I tried something different with my digi's this time around. Instead of putting my card fronts together on the computer, I went ahead and printed out the papers and card elements and assembled them old school. There was enough scraps to even put together coordinating mini-cards. All digi designers have a process they use to create with. I'm so glad to have tried another way in the creative process. How do you use digi's?

I hope you have a chance to post to Penny's Paper Challenge. Can't wait to see what you make!

I'm glad you stopped by!

Matching Sweet Warm Up mini cards. ;-)

Smiles,
~Nancy

DETAILS:

Using Sweet Warm Ups Digi Papers, Sweet Warm Ups Boarder Set,

Sweet Warm Ups Color Set. Inside Sentiment: Sweet Warm Ups Sentiments

LINK:

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge #207

Do You "Word Art Wednesday"?

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:19:00 +0000

Hello!

Word Art Wednesday is an awesome site. They share free scripture sentiments and host weekly challenges. I'm posting these cards made with a combination of a Word Art Wednesday sentiment and Diane's Daydream Designs.

It's easy for me to be stuck on autumn time colors. They are so rich, deep, and beautiful. It is a joy to watch the season's progression of change. This year we've had snow since late September - early October. That progression went from just beginning to change to all sparkly white in a very short period of time. It flew by with a blink of an eye. Since I couldn't enjoy the fall time beauty outside this year, I enjoyed making fall time cards.

Linking to:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #161

Thanks for letting me rattle on about our weather and share my cards. I hope you've enjoyed the splendor of autumn.

Smiles,

~Nancy

DIGI SUPPLIES:

Word Art Wednesday: Verse from Challenge #158 Ephesians 5:20

Diane's Daydream Designs: Who Loves You Digi Papers, Fall Digi papers, God's Bountiful Love Color Set, Blessings of the Harvest

Announcement - Diane's Daydream Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:20:00 +0000

Diane's Daydream Designs

Hello everyone. I have some happy news... I'm creating for Diane's Daydream Designs! Yep, I never thought I'd be designing on an official level with any company any more but God had other plans for me. I'm thankful to have to the opportunity to be working with Diane's Daydream Designs and the Dream Team Designers. Please feel free to click on the Dream Team Designer links in my sidebar.

You can find the store here: Diane's Daydream Designs
and the blog here: Daydream Designs Blog

I was already in the process of collecting Daydream Design digis when becoming a team member came about. You can expect to see more and more projects made with their awesome designs.

Thank you for letting share the news. I'm looking forward to posting more of Diane's Daydream Designs.

Smiles,
~Nancy

What's New Stamped Card

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:45:00 +0000

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I was looking through my photo archives and came across this fun little card. The goal with this card was to encourage a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. On the design end of things, I also needed to use my neglected stash and design it in a "mail friendly" manner. "Mail friendly" as in not to pay extra postage. {BIG SMILES}

The stamped images and papers were from The Angel Company. Copic markers were used to color the cute cow and the card was highlighted with Stickles for the perfect amount of bling.

So... what's moo? I hope you are having a blessed day. I encourage you to use your stash and have fun!

Smiles,
~Nancy

LINKING TO:
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #161

Happy Thanksgiving - Autumn Blessings Digi Card

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:53:00 +0000

"This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

I am hoping that you had a blessed and joy filled Thanksgiving.

I've been thinking even more on my many blessings all week in prep for today. Last week our Pastor had asked us (the entire church) to share a testimony for what we are thankful for. Surprisingly, my seven year old daughter had her hand up first when Pastor asked for testimonies. It blesses my soul to hear her praise God. It is amazing to know what God is doing in the lives of those around me. Following the service we celebrated with a great meal. The testimonies, fellowship and food made for a good times. Unfortunately, my husband was not able to come to church today due to being afflicted with the awful crud that is going around. We brought him home a plate of dinner and desserts. Dear Hubby is feeling better now. He's been resting all day and is currently watching movies with our daughter. As for me... I am enjoying the quietness here at my desk. I'm still thinking of God's blessings, thinking and praying for my family all over the country, and hoping to sneak into the studio to make something fun!

Oh, we have so much to be thankful for. I have so much to be thankful for.

Before I forget, here's one of the cards made with Thanksgiving on my mind. This lovely card is made with digi's from Daydream Designs. For the main focal point I layered Rustic Bandana & Fall Digi Papers with the leaf wreath from Autumn Blessings. The sentiment is from New Day Scripture and Sentiment Set. I know it's hard to see but some of the card elements are popped up for a more dimensional look. Also used is the main die from Little Darling Square Die Set. The die cut was sponged with chalk ink to match. I even managed to use some scraps of regular designer paper, ribbon, and those long forgotten Robin's Nest Dew Drops.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and for letting me share my faith and crafty creations.

Have a very blessed evening!

Smiles,

~Nancy

LINKING TO:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #160

HELLO EVERYONE VISITING FROM WORD ART WEDNESDAY!

Little Darling Die Sets: You Sparkle Card

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 02:28:00 +0000

Hello and happy Friday everyone!

It was a great surprise to be gifted two Little Darling Dies from Tammy Louise of Handmade By TLC. She sent me the Darling Square Die set & Fluttered Tulip Bodice. From what I understand she designed both sets. That's so cool to go from paper crafting designer to paper crafting tool designer! I spent an evening playing with the dies. The card was inspired by the Fluttered Tulip Bodice. Layered on top of the die cut is a stamped image from Red Rubber Designs called Sew Thoughtful.

I went a little crazy with the bling! Lots of sparkle on this baby!

Thank you Tammy Louise for sharing your talent as the designer of both dies set and for sparkling in the blogging world. I feel honored to get to create with your designs.

You can find Tammy Louise's blog at: Handmade by TLC

Smiles,

~Nancy

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Digi Stamping

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:19:00 +0000

I found a new digi art store. {BIG SMILES!} It's called Diane's Daydream Designs and I love their Christian theme. It just happened that around the same time I came across their store I also needed some ministry cards. {Even BIGGER SMILES!} After about an hour of perusing their site I finally had a few picked out. "Love Lifts You" was the first set in my cart and the first I created with.

Here are my simple cards made with "Love Lifts You".

Hello everyone from Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge!

I'm sharing these cards with Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 203.

Have a blessed day everyone!

Smiles,
~Nancy

STAMPING!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 03:39:00 +0000

I was in the stamping mood one day and managed to make this collection of quick cards. I can't wait to be at a point in my schedule to stamp again. Oh how fun it is to create!

Have a great DAY!

Digi Card Creations with Doodle Pantry (Challenge 50)

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:31:00 +0000

Dabbling into digital crafting wasn't a direction I thought I'd find myself going. So here I am starting to make more digital creations. Why digi? It comes down to the dollars and time. Double that appeal for me simply because of where I live. Getting things to and from the arctic is costly and delivery can take weeks. The allure of no shipping costs with little wait times for downloading easily justifies digi's in my book. Not only that, digi files are not consumable like regular papercrafting supplies. Files can be used over and over again. This means I only have to buy once and reuse for as long as I own the file.

One of the digi stores I find myself frequently shopping at is Doodle Pantry. They have tons of products I can use for the Ladies Ministry at church and for my other general card making needs. Shopping at Doodle Pantry is very affordable. They range from free, free with purchase, up to $4. There might be items that cost more than $4 but I haven't come across them yet. I love that you can find pre-colored sets too. These sets include coordinating digi papers and sentiments. For the one low price you getting it all. LOVE THAT!

Doodle Pantry has made it easy for me to become a digital collector. Their products are affordable and fun. At this point I can't imagine going all digi. I like stamps, dies, inks, paper crafting techniques, and designer papers too much to completely transition. As it is, I am still embellishing my digi card fronts with physical embellishments too.

Inkcicles ~ Digi Card with Doodle Pantry, DPDC50

This card was made for their Digital Challenge #50. I'm so excited to be earning "Cheer Spirit" for making this card. Everyone that submits a Doodle Panty creation before the Challenge deadline can earn it for themselves too.

Thanks for letting me blab on about my digi adventures. If you are a digi crafter, let me know where you shop for your digital supplies. You can be my "Digi-Enabler"!

Smiles,
~Nancy

Scripture Verse from my studies today: "Order my steps in thy word: and let not any inquity have dominion over me." Psalm 119:133

Digi Design Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:50:00 +0000

Hello! I made these easy card creations with digi designs from the Doodle Pantry. They are having an "It's My Birthday Month" super sale and I picked up many-many-many fun sets. I was so inspired by all my new goodies that in less than twenty-four hours I put together these two cards. Both are for my sweetie. I like to send him cards while I am traveling or surprise him with one when he needs some encouragement. Either way these will do.

Old Watch ~ Doodle Pantry LLC

Here I challenged myself to only use Doodle Pantry designs and plain cardstocks. Everything came together rather quickly. It was so satisfying to get these put together.

Pug Hugs & Kissy Lips ~ Doodle Pantry LLC

So what do you think? Do you use digi's?

SMILES,
~Nancy

LINKS:
Doodle Pantry LLC
&
Doodle Pantry LLC Specials
Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 45

Embroidery Pattern Peacock Card

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:45:00 +0000

Peacock Embroidery Card

Yes indeed! I used an embroidery pattern as the main image for this card. The image was too inspiring to resist not turning it into a card. I feel so peaceful when I'm in the "coloring zone". It was a tad of a challenge to get started with so many colors to choose from. Once I got started each layer of ink blended so well. I had to stop myself from adding too much. For dimension and bling I added Stickles and Glossy Accents. It really helped to pop out the peacock's flowing tail.

Supplies

To balance the bright image I also used lots of dimensional embellishments. Here I layerd fluffy flowers with ribbon swirls and pearl sprays. The ribbon boarder was also layered with three types of ribbon. Puffy paint was applied along the image boarder whereas I inked in the card boarder. I loved putting this creation together. It challenged me from the get go and now that I am done I can't wait to color up another one.


Tail Details: Copic Markers, Stickles & Glossy Accents

That's it for today! Thank you for clicking in!

SMILES,
~Nancy

LINKING TO:

Pretty Wednesday Linky Party No. 29

Handmade Flowers Digi Card Creation

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:18:00 +0000

Hello everyone! Big SMILES for stopping by!

Every now and then I get the hankering to make something crafty. Something crafty that isn't what I usually make like a card or mini-book. When I have this hankering I keep my hands busy by assembling floral embellishments. Putting together these tiny baubles doesn't take much creative power just concentration and they are perfect for satisfying my need for craftiness.

Hand Assembled Floral Embellishments ~ Inkcicles.com

Each flower embellishment takes approximately three flat flowers. A fourth flower can be added to make it fluffier. Prima Marketing, Inc flowers were used to concoct the pink embellies. Whereas the black/grey ones were from Recollections. Either brand is easy to use and gives the same effect. I try to make at least a trio of each color and size that came in the bottle.

Digi Card ~ Inkcicles.com

These kind of floral embellishments can be purchased already assembled but for me I find great satisfaction making them myself. It feels awesome to get these guys pumped out. Especially since I have way too many lonely flat flowers that need to be put to use. Honestly, I don't know what I have more of papers, ribbons, or flowers? With that being said I better end this post and go make something special with my neglected supplies!

Thanks for checking in on me!

Smiles,
~Nancy

Here's a link to a previous post on the tutorial I used to DIY flowers: CLICK HERE

LINKING TO:

From Dream to Reality #109

Sew Fun Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:13:00 +0000

So did we adventure out yesterday? Yep, we did go out. The original plan was to stay snuggled in but we wound up braving the cold to do some unexpected errands. I have to be honest here... when you live in the arctic the truth is almost everyday is cold. Our bodies do acclimate. Around zero is jacket weather for some. For me, jacket weather is more like the 20's and 30's. Now that our temps have dropped down back to the normal seasonal chill, I'm really feeling it down to the bone and don't look forward to going out as much. Regardless, I hope you are warm and toasty where you are at today!

Sew Thoughtful

Who can resist grey and yellow themed creative goodness? I couldn't. The blank notecards worked out perfectly with these sewing themed stamps. Both stamps sets are from Red Rubber Designs: "Sew Thoughtful" & "Sew Thankful".

Sewing Themed Notecard ~ Inkcicles

I used a modge-podge of old embellies. I'm ashamed to say that I think all them embellies have been in my stash for years! I confess. I'm so bad at using up stuff that I treasure. My collection would be so much smaller if I'd let myself go and use them up. I'm discovering that it's simply a waste to not use them up.

Sew Thankful

In the spirit of not wasting things, I'm happy to say that I've already sent out one of these cards. It feels good to move forward.

Smiles,
~Nancy

Have a GREAT day & THANK YOU for visiting me!

Sweet Pea Card

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:08:00 +0000

Sweet Pea ~ Special Delivery

Hello! Happy Wednesday! It's sunny and bright here in the arctic today. Bright and sunny often means that our temperatures will drop. Forecasts put us at temps down 40 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit) this week. Add the windchill and it's mighty cold. I'm considering skipping our mail run today and stay nice and cozy inside instead. How's your weather? The morning news reported lots of blizzard conditions across the nation. YIKES! Where ever you are today, be safe.

These days homeschooling continues on and I find myself not crafting as often. I'm pretty sure I crafted more when I worked full-time and wasn't home as much. So today I'm pulling out a card from the archive. It was made for my best friend's baby shower.

Thank you so much for stopping by blog today! It was nice to share.

Smiles,
~Nancy

CARD DETAILS:
The papers and stamps were chosen to compliment my friends preferences. Last time we crafted together she had picked the same papers for a card she was going to gift and I knew how much she liked the designs.

The papers were from DCWV's "Once Upon a Time" mat stack. The stamps were from my very old stamping collection. Copics were used to color baby and part of the blanket. I wound up paper piecing the other part of the blanket and the whole pea pod. Most paper edges were sponged with VersaMagic pigment inks and let's not forget the doodling on the die cuts and pretty embellies!

LINK PARTIES:

Pretty Wednesday Linky Party No. 25 / Pretty Free Things for You

Family Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 07:01:00 +0000

Not the usual post but I just couldn't help it. {BIG SMILES}. Today was the annual craft fair in Barrow. I look forward to it every year. It's so fun to seeing everyone, check out the art, and SHOP.

Artist: Sarah Martinsen

This year was our daughter's first time. She had a blast. She found so many goodies to ask her Daddy for. He bought her more than I would. She figured it out early on to stick with Daddy while shopping. Maybe I should of stuck close and I would of come home with more too. Wink-Wink.

Grant Family by Sarah Martinsen

So what did I take home? I picked up a few little gifts. All were handmade and that's about all I can say right here. The one thing I can share is this caricature we had done of all three of us. I smile every time I look at it. Ellie sat really still for the sitting. We were so proud of her. Maybe someday we will have a more formal portrait done of us. Local artist, Sarah Martinsen, whipped this up for us. She is pictured in the top photo with the Santa hat on. It was cool to meet her. Her website is in the process of being put together. Once it's done you'll have to check it out. Her style is cute and clever.

I hope you are having a great weekend. I'm glad you stopped.

Smiles,
~Nancy

Stamped Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:07:00 +0000

Clear Dollar Stamps

I had a hankering to color over the weekend. When it comes to coloring, I tend to lean towards the more cutesy images and here is what this hankering lead to. I used Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm designer paper and the same blank notecards. Mixed in there was Stickles, Prima Flowers, and washi tape. Coloring was done with Copics. Inks were Versa Magic, Palatte, and TAC Chalk inks and finally the stamps were from The Angel Company and Clear Dollar Stamps.

The Angel Company

As I am writing this post I realized a very sad thing. All the cards were made with stamps from a companies that are no longer in business. :-( So-so-so sad. My studio is filled with stamps from companies that don't exist. Clear Dollar Stamps and The Angel Company are no more.

The Angel Company

Some artist don't keep out of date stamps. Yes, it is nice to stay current. Yes, only current supplies are publishable in the magazine community. Yes, demonstrators need to have current samples for what they sell. Regardless, I'm keeping mine.

The Angel Company

I purchase or earn stamps because I like them and I keep all my stamps that inspire me to create. Many sets remind me of special people or events in my life. They are personal to my style and my heart. How many times do you buy supplies knowing exactly who you are going to gift your final creation to? I have a ton of sentiment sets simply for that reason. It breaks my heart that those companies are no more.

Yikes! What a realization and here I thought I only had simple cards to share.

Smiles,
~Nancy

LINKING TO:
Pretty Wednesdays with Keren Dukes #15 (FPTFY)
The DIY Dreamer #97 - Party Time

Pink Persimmon Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:34:00 +0000

Hello! Today I am sharing these three cards made with Pink Persimmon stamps. I can't believe that I made these cards over a year ago and I'm just now getting around to posting them. Life sure did take a detour there for awhile.

Stamps: Happy Girl

All the images were colored with Copics and paper pieced. Lots of dies and punches used too. I also used a combination of Basic Grey and Graphic 45 papers.

Stamps: Mermaid Pearls & Key to My Heart

By the way, Pink Persimmon is having a cyber sale on Wednesday (December 4, 2013) called Pink Wednesday Super Sale. You can read all about it on their blog: Get Ready for Pink Wednesday!

Stamps: Baby Pearls & Carnival Alphabet

So that's it for now. Short and sweet.

Smiles,
~Nancy

Linking to:

From Dream to Reality#96

The DIY Dreamer

Pretty Wednesday Linky Party #15

Free Pretty Things for You

THANK YOU FOR CLICKING IN AND CHECKING MY CARDS OUT!

Naked Simple Notecard

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:09:00 +0000

Oh my! It's a naked notecard! Not quite naked but almost. What do I mean? Instead of using my blank as a card matte and all covered up, here it's the actual card with one little layer. The owl was stamped on white card stock and cut out with a Spellbinders die. Coloring was done with all Copic markers. Red ink was used to distress the edges of the die cut along with doodling as a boarder. I wasn't sure if I would like the doodling. I was afraid that I would mess it up. In the end it came out just right.

"Who Loves Ya Baby?" Card

What do you think?

Smiles,
~Nancy

LINKING TO:

Pretty Wednesdays with Keren Dukes (FPTFY)
LINK PARTY #14

Notecard Stamping

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 21:49:00 +0000

Howdy! Once upon a time a crazy crafter found these awesome multi-colored notecards in a clearance bin. She simply couldn't resist the bold inspiring colors and sleek design. Fifty cents for a stash of eight. The crazy crafter felt awesome knowing that she could put these cards to good use.

With the magic of Stazon ink and Red Rubber Designs "Blossoms & Blessings" rubber stamps, the Crazy Crafter changed those sleek notecards into Thanksgiving cards.

The End.

I hope you liked my silly story. It's all true. Every bit of it. Ha-ha... I think homeschooling a first grade girlie has had an influence on my writing style today!

Anyhow, these fun cards were made with colorful blank notecards. Generally all my cards start out with a blank white notecard. Blank whities are a must in my supply stash. I love how they can be used as the card base and that they come with matching envelopes. Time and money savings all in one.

Thanks for visiting me today. Did you make any Thanksgiving cards this season?

Smiles,
~Nancy

LINKING TO:

From Dream to Reality #95

Update: Little One

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:13:00 +0000

Hello! It's been a long few day. Did I say long? Yep, her fever, sore throat, plus more persisted. I took her into the clinic. Little One has strep. :-(

Waiting to be seen at the clinic. Reading to Momma.

She's been on antibiotic therapy since yesterday. Twenty-four hours in and we are making progress! Praise God! Fever free for half a day now. I am hoping that it doesn't return over night. I can't tell you how relieved I am that she is doing better. :-)

My friend Tammy of Handmade by TLC asked if she liked her card. (See previous post.) The answer is YES. It was so precious. She ran her finger across the flower petals and told me that she like the way I colored the little girl. She also said that it's her favorite card and she's going to keep it forever. For me, I rarely get to see someone receive one of my handmade cards. She went from slumped feeling terrible to a few moments of beaming smiles. I earned a hug. It was totally worth it!

Reading her card on the way back from the post office.

No school while she's been super sick. We are now officially two days behind on our homeschooling. It'll be interesting to see how this effects the schedule for the rest of the year. I'd really like to be done by the time school is out here in the village. It's a blessing having the flexibility with our school work. I can't wait to have our first year under our belts but I'll settle for her being well most of all.

Smiles,
~Nancy

It's a CARD!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:43:00 +0000

Hello HAPPY! It's Thursday and my Little One has a fever. Her being sick doesn't make me happy but this card does. I designed it over the summer and it has been hanging out in my stash every since. Today is the perfect day to put a note in it and give it to my Little One. Now that she's in first grade she can actually read what I write in it which makes it even sweeter.

Pin It

The card itself is bright and whimsical. The stamped image was colored with Copics. Originally the image was much bigger. She was sitting on a bench. Due to a huge boo-boo on my part, I had to cut it out and leave it off. Now she's comfortably perched on a blossom.

Well, I better get back to being "mommy" and check on my Little One.
Hope she likes her card.

Smiles,
~Nancy

Quick Little Update...

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Nancy G) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:28:00 +0000

Playing out.

Hey there! Guess what I've been up to? With much prayer and God's leading, my husband and I have embarked on another journey of faith. I officially resigned from my job and have become a full time homemaker and teacher! That's right I am homeschooling.

Crazy for snow!

The transition from the workplace and being a career minded woman to full-time wife/mother/teacher has been pretty smooth. Giving up half our income was more of a leap of faith. Being a mom and wife never changed but becoming solely responsible for our daughter's complete education is huge. I am thankful that Alaska is a pro-homeschooling state and that I have lots of at-home-education experienced friends here in town. It is a an adjustment that we are still living through. The blessing is seeing our daughter excel in her school work and grow her love for God. She is a witness to me and her Daddy. It is something to see life lessons through her eyes.

My Happy 1st Grader

So there you have it... a quick little update.

SMILES!