down the ocean Hon!

This past weekend we went down to the ocean with some friends. It was a great relaxing time. The condo is on the ocean with a view of the bay side too. so we have a sunrise on the ocean and a sunset on the bay. I took a few pictures ( 145) and these as just a few examples of the ones I loved.

Crop for Life without Lupus

As you know I have Lupus , I am on the board of director for Lupus Mid- Atlantic. At this time I am beginning to organize a Crop for Life without Lupus. This will be a fundraiser to raise awareness for Lupus and raise funds for our Quality of life Program as well as research. In addition to the onsite location for the crop in Baltimore. I am encouraging Scrapbookers and card makers to reserve the dates of September 13 and 27th, to scrap for Lupus. You will be able to register on line and obtain a pledge sheet to obtain pledges for a flat dollar amount or so much per page or card you make on that day. I will keep you posted on the details. In the meantime save this date!

I have no idea what this is, but again it's beautiful!

Mom says its a pincushion! it looks like it!

My garden is coming alive

Being in Maryland has a draw back on some flowers. Lilies are just starting to bloom. I'm sure there is a formal name for this flower and I am sure that Wicked Gardener can tell us what it is. I just think it is beautiful and know it is in the Lily family.

card for my youngest grandson

Using my cricut new arrivals and beyond birthdays I made this card for my grandson who will be 3. Jr loves Thomas the train, so I made the train moving through a tunnel.

1. Stamp card stock to look like a tunnel.

2. You need to cut a strip in the lower part of the card and attach a "dot' to each train car and to a button on the other side of the dot. Put the button in the groove of the slot you cut.

3. Attach the cars with a black strip and brads.

4. Glue a strip of black paper larger than the slot to disquise the slot.

This may be my last picture of the baby robins

I went to take pictures today and all of the baby birds flew out of the nest and I was able to take a picture of George on the ground. I am not sure how long they will be around now that I know that they can fly. It is a bittersweet day.

simply seaside collection cards

These are greeting cards from my simply seaside collection. Stamped and just a touch of water color pencil.

Greeting inside as desired.