Before I got sick, I had planned on making a little something for the kids' teachers.  My friend Teke is very artistic, she made a couple of very cute Christmas cards that held inside an envelop of hot cocoa with a chocolate covered straw, they were absolutely beautiful!

I am not nearly as crafty as she is, but I thought to give it a shot.

Just to think that this Wednesday I will start a new job, makes my stomach feel all funny.  Well, with a new job comes a lot of changes and of course, after a few months of being unemployed, there is going to be an adjustment period not just for me but also for the hubby as well as the kids.  We are all excited about this change.

Ok, so I have not been too good at posting, I know, and I am very sorry for neglecting my site, but, looking for a job is a full time job.  Here I am, nonetheless, with some handmade cards I've been working on.

Birthday card:

I enjoyed using the different patterned papers, the buttons, and my new "happy birthday" stamp.

Last week I set up an Etsy shop for my handmade cards.  I was very impressed with all the many artistic people that sell their creations on Etsy.  At first I was very hesitant about selling my little handcrafted cards but then I thought what's there to loose?

Card: Spring

We love Washington, we really do, but this weather has been driving us crazy!  If it is not raining, it is hailing, or windy, or we get rain with wind and hail. We get sunshine for a couple of minutes (hours -if we are lucky) and then it's gone.

For quite some time now, I have been wanting to give my office a more "crafty" look.  I hung a long piece of twine on my wall to add pictures of the kids and also of cards that I make and I am not too happy with (for learning purposes).

Card: Welcome Spring

Something that I love about living in the beautiful evergreen state of Washington is the beautiful colors of spring.  When we go on walks or long drives, we truly enjoy watching the blooming flowers and the green grass adorning the streets and roads.

Last week, both of the kids were home sick with a cold, missing three days of school and work.