"Birthday Cheer with a Twist of Lemon"

 With the summer fully upon us here in Oregon and the sun shining so brightly - it reminded me of the lemon trees we had in our backyard in Southern California, and I was inspired to make a lemon themed birthday card.... but I didn't have any stamps or die cuts to use.

So I made my own...

And I came up with this "Lemony Fresh" birthday card.

I like to turn my cards into what I call, "Chunky Mail" cards by including small gifts tucked into the little pockets I design as part of the card. I love to make them color match as I am on the lookout for small mailable gift items while on my shopping outings. 

This "Chunky Mail" includes a honey facial mask, a yellow striped bookmark, a sparkly glitter emery board, a lemon designed pen and a lemon compressed sponge (that was in the front gift section at Target one day).

I do hope this gift will bring a smile to the face of its recipient!

Stay Cozy + Zesty,

Carrie

Reunited...and it feels so good!

Just after the 4th of July, one of our twin daughters came in town from Miami with her family...

Adding in her twin sister's two boys and our other daughter's son...

the house was full of love and laughter

 from all 5 grands, our five adult children, spouses and friends too!

There was a zoo concert night.

Popsicles with Grandma...

Sister time...

fireworks...

and the joy of figuring out a new skill...

Mom and daughter dinner out...

...and the pure fun of family reunited. 

And somehow, we survived it all!

Staying Cozy This Summer!

"A Little Can with a Lot of Sparkle!"

 Here are some fun creations I made to decorate for the 4th of July holiday.

Made with non-other than empty sardine cans!

From Tin to Treasure: Miniature Dioramas with a Splash of Fun!

I eat a lot of sardines - they are healthy for you and I actually love them..

and I got to thinking...

what could I do with those empty cans?

Sardine Can Creations of course.

Here are some others I have made.

I really had fun making these. What do you think?

Have a Cozy + Crafty 4th of July!

From Paint to Personality.

I have so many different supplies in my Craft room...

because I just love to create and design in so many different ways.

Sewing, quilting and embroidery...paper crafts, card making, scrapbooking and journaling...

zentangle, watercolor painting...I'm always willing to try something new. 

One of the things I love to make are my

 "Cottage Cozy Cuties".

I have created and sold quite a few over the years. Each a one-of-a-kind little friend.

So a couple of days ago I just had to sit down and make a new little girl...

Meet... "Colette".

She is enjoying a day at the fair wearing a sweet black and white gingham dress

tied with a polka dot bow and a yellow petticoat too.

In her hand is some cotton candy she bought at the fair.

Are you like me with so many different craft projects at a given time?

Or do you stick to a favorite?

Stay Cozy,

Carrie

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