Spring Like Day and Mail

 It was 65 degrees today, so gorgeous an its still February, unbelievable.  It definitely felt like spring today and tomorrow its suppose to get up to 70!

Mail that went out today to new friends...envie made from scrapbook paper, then a variety of magazine clippings adhered and a cute little post-it for the address label. 

Backside of the envie

Another envie went out today, made from a magazine page from W and various magazine clippings.  Really loved the sweet pink of this mag page.

My daughter, Kerri asked me to use this magazine page as an envie, purple is her favorite color an I just added MORE magazine clippings plus the post-it (got packs on clearance for only .25 at Target a couple of weeks ago - love the $1 bins!)  Little note pad from Michael's $1 bin that I wrote the letter on.

More goodies I "tucked-in" the envie, some of the paperpad from Michael's, some sheets from the Smash Book line, cool skeleton keys I made, as well as the rosettes and the post its.

Time to work on more mail for tomorrow.

This weekend I'll be going to a scrapbook crop, really looking forward to it and I will have some pages to display for next week!



A Couple of Letters Today

Yes, two letters from pals Hilda and Courtney

HIlda's envie a scene from Disney's Pinocchio - so colorful and fun!

Courtney is already thinking of St. Pat's day, bright green, felt like spring

cute notepaper inside

Love geting mail, but especially when it comes in fun envies!!



Presidents' Day - No Mail ...sigh....

Yes, it is Presidents' Day which means NO MAIL and makes me sad.  Bad enough none on Sunday,

but this makes 2 days in a row, no mail joy!  Well, that doesn't mean I stop making mail art

envies to send out though!

found the art nouveau design online then added some magazine clippings to it...

Need to go to a CROP - miss working on my scrapbook pages for hours and hours at a time and at a crop is the easiest and most inspiring way to do it in my opinion.

Happy Valentine's Day

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO EVERYONE! 

Such a lovely surprise to wake up to from my hubby!!

Envie I worked on last night so I am ready for the next letter to go out.  Used a bill envie, covered with a map from my trip last week out to Iowa, then got busy having fun gluing some magazine clippings to the envie an a little doodling

Pretty little envie with these goodies in side from my friend Hilda - for Valentine's Day

a lovely card, with a letter and another zine to view.

LOVE MAIL - RECEIVING & SENDING

This goes out in the mail tomorrow to my new friend Kendra in California!  Reused an envie sent to me with a bill (oh joy) and covered with a page from a magazine, then added the "kraft paper ribbon" I threw together by sewing it onto the envie, as sewed on buttons, some other stickers and magazine clippings and used a sharpie for some doodle/detailing - hope she enjoys the mailart and the goodies within!

Light mail day for me yesterday, but can always count on my best pal, Hilda in Mississippi to send me a letter and goodies - looking at all that fruit makes me hungry!

a sweet card inside along with a letter and a zine she just got on ETSY.com

MY SON IS HOME FROM IRAQ - HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!!

What could be better for a Pink Saturday post than the fact my heart is filled with love and pride and so much happiness and relief that my oldest son, Michael is home for good - from his deployment in Iraq!! These two little ones he is holding are acutally his brother-in-law and sister-in-law -its TRUE.
The family attended the Welcome Home ceremony yesterday morning and last night we had a surprise welcome home party for Michael in our new home - everyone had a good time.  On Monday, he will be "recognized" along with other servicemen and servicewomen at his old elementary school - where his youngest sister is now attending - during the 9/11 tribute.
This is the happiest and most content I have been in a long time - Happy Pink Saturday!

Squeezing in another PINK Saturday during the packing...

Welcome to another PINK Saturday hosted by Beverly over at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
  This is a special Pink saturday as today is the day we all share a blessing in our life,and help to raise money for another Miracle Makeover. Please stop by Beverly's site and leave a message as each one she receives raises money for another Miracle Makeover, and while you are there you can see Charlie's Miracle Makeover video that was possible by all the money raised last year.
 I really needed the break from packing, by the way the final move date is the 18th.
I was outside next door playing with my neighbors 10 week old miniature workshire terrier - Wolfie, he is so adorable - puts a smile on my face everytime I see him.  Then in front of me I see a hummingbird - which we rarely see around our houses!  It stayed in the area for several minutes and it was a joy to view, so I wanted to share this lovely photo of a hummingbird I found online to remember my luck of spotting one this afternoon...
Although I am tired and stressed from all the packing and moving that I have been doing I am also blessed knowing that my family are all healthy and for the most part together - our oldest son is still in Iraq but due home in another month. Through good times and tough times we have been there for one another and  watch with love and pride as our children and nieces and nephews are becoming strong and caring adults.  Looking at that hummingbird reminds me that they are taking flight with their own lives and that makes me feel very blessed.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Pink weekend!

A QUICK POSTING FOR PINK SATURDAY

Unfortunately I am busy packing for our move in less than two weeks, but since I missed the last Pink Saturday, wanted to get a little something up for this one - besides, I needed a break!

 This lovely pink depression glass pitcher was found at an antique sale on our 5th wedding anniversary - last month we celebrated our 21st.  It is difficult to appreciate the delicate pink in it from this photo.  I love when the sun shines through it; I use it more for floral display than actual 'pitcher duty' since the pour spout is so tiny it is very slow pouring and usually messy.

A gift from my oldest daughter, she found it while up visiting OSU - she moves up there next month to start her Junior year.  Hopefully I will find a couple of hours this weekend to enjoy it and relax.

Please stop by Beverly's  at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ she is the wonderful hostess of Pink Saturday.

TIME FOR A NEW PINK SATURDAY

Looks like it is time for Pink Saturday over at www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com

One lot of vintage paper ephemera I have listed on my Etsy.com site... the pink and plain colored hand written pharmacy prescriptions I found at the monthly Burlingtion Antiques Fair - turns out the show AMERICAN PICKERS was filming there that day, paced by the crew several times - the fair ground was PACKED!  Lovely vintage rose card is even nicer than its picture, thanks to the long, handwritten letter inside of it. The bottom card is more of a dull coral color but also a "gem" with a handwritten letter inside!

If you haven't bought, or for that matter seen this issue of Somerset Stdio Gallery mag - you are really missing a ton of amazing creative "eye candy" !!!  As far as I am concerned, Stampington & Company have the most incredible craft magazines!

Keeping it short and sweet this week, have a lot on my list of things to get completed! Oh, but before I go, just wanted to give a shout out to a new blog I discovered last week thru Pink Saturday, http://www.sharonsshowcase.blogspot.com/
 Very talented with the card making!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Pink weekend!
Robyn

SHIMELLE'S EXPLORE CLASS STARTS MONDAY MORNING

Finally, the wait is over, Shimelle has another online class beginning in just a matter of hours - she is 6 hours ahead over in England - an I am so excited to take another of her offerings - loved JYC this past December. 

Tomorrow is the first day of a brand new online class – Explore! it’s not too late to sign up and join in the fun of twenty prompts, four videos and more to keep you inspired, documenting and creating!

Throughout this four week course, we’ll be exploring the world, even if you’re not going anywhere. Each prompt covers a different aspect, from days when we’ll focus on photography to videos that cover crafting techniques to do something new with your existing supplies. We’ll be taking pictures, making journaling easy and stretching ideas so you’ll keep creating long after the final prompt appears in your inbox. If you’re worried about being too busy for the next four weeks, then the workbook is your answer! You can print it from day one and follow along in a quick format then come back to the full prompts when you have a bit more time to explore those ideas.
If you are interested in joining us for EXPLORE, visit http://www.shimelle.com/ to sign up.
Hope you will join the fun!!!!