I got a lot of cleaning done today! So then I thought, since I did so much in my house, I could then make a little something. I have made lots of sets of these little Thank You notes in Ruby Red, but I thought I would make more in other colors. So, 1 I did 1 set with Pumpkin Pie, being fallish and all. I did the other set in Kiwi Kiss...I will be so sad when all my supplies for the In Colors from last year are out!

These are made to include in your orders, if you sell online. Lots of Etsy sellers use them.

To make them, you need cardstock, stamps and the Stampin Up eyelet punch. Card is cut 2x3 3/4, scored at 2. Small but mean so much!

Lunchbox Notes

My oldest son just started Kindergarten. On the first day of school, I put a little note in his lunchbox to say "I Love You". When he got home from school, I asked him how he liked the note. Know what he said? He said, "Mom, I couldn't eat it! It is paper!" Made me laugh, hope it did you too!

Despite this little bit of humor, I know he loves getting a little reminder of home while he is away. I have sold lots of these lunchbox note sets on my etsy site at http://ajoyfullife.etsy.com

I make them in sets of pink or blue. You can also make your own if you have the supplies. I use Stampin Up, of course being a Demo.

Stamp your images on Whisper White cardstock. Punch out with 1 1/4" circle punch. Punch out a piece of patterned paper with the 1 3/8" circle punch. Punch out a scalloped circle using the scalloped circle punch. Glue pieces together. Use a white gel pen to do the white dots in the scallops. That is it! So easy and brings so many smiles. Have fun!

My New Favorite Soap!

I am going on a camping trip today - leaving this afternoon for a week. Is it bad that I am already exhausted from packing?? LOL Lots of packing and not much time for making cards. So, because of that, I will leave you with a link to check out.




I found this on ETSY. If you have not checked out ETSY, do it now! You are missing out! It is a site, like EBAY, that sells only handmade, homemade items. So many great stores and items. I could be on there for hours....OK so I really am on there for hours!


ParadiseSunrise http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7136976&section_id=6038611 sells wonderful soaps. So many to choose from, but my favorite is the Bahama Breeze http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26852176

It has a wonderful scent and lathers up nicely!!

There are so many other soaps...like pineapple poppy, chocolate expresso, raspberry lemonade...and on and on. There is sure to be one you will love!

And Here I Am!

I have finally decided to enter the world of blogging! I have actually had a personal blog, where I share pics of my family doing everyday fun things...this is a personal link though for only family and friends.

I have found so many wonderful scrapping and stamping blogs that have inspired me! So, here is my 1st attempt to share my ideas! Wish me luck!

This card is one I made about a week ago. It is for sale on my Etsy site http://ajoyfullife.etsy.com

You can find this card, and many more, for sale in my store. Go check it out!