Aloha, all! Yes, I am finally back from my 3-week long trip to the U.S. east coast. With tax season in high gear as I returned, I am just now getting back into my stamping routine (well, as much of a routine as it can be for me). First of all, a lot has happened… [Read More]
Sizzix Big Shot
A Swap With a Layout!
Aloha, all! Once again, I’ve put a couple of cards together that have something in common. In this case, both cards feature an inside pocket into which you can put a gift card, a folded check, or even some cash! I love cards that make this easy for me! These cards really are easy to… [Read More]
Back at My Craft Desk!
Aloha, all! Well, first there was the trip to Honolulu. Then a few things happened to increase a bit of the weight of some volunteer work that I do. Then we visited some friends who live part-time on the other side of our island. Finally, well, I just had to catch up with life. But… [Read More]
There’s Peace in Lakes and Oceans!
Aloha, all! For the most part, when I am near a lake or an ocean, I cannot take my eyes off of the water. We have friends we visit here on our island whose homes are right on the ocean, and all I want to do is sit and look at the water. It’s so… [Read More]
Another Side of Nature!
Aloha, all! Here on the Big Island of Hawai’i, we’ve been seeing a lot of the deadly things that Nature can do to us and the land on which we live. The lava has been flowing since May 3, 2018, and so far there’s no indication that it’s going to stop any time soon. Not… [Read More]
Those Pearlized Doilies Are Sneaky!
Aloha, all! I have determined that today is going to be a lava-free day for me, which mainly means no checking up on the status of the lava that’s wrecking the area of the Island of Hawai’i where I lived for so long. It also means that I’m taking the time to look over many… [Read More]
The Card Concept Challenge – Fun with Red & White!
Aloha, all! This post is getting out almost a day late as we here on Hawaii’s Big Island have been dealing with earthquakes and threats of lava breakouts near the Volcano. And guess where we live? Yep, right in the thick of it. So it’s been a bit on the stressful side, and probably will… [Read More]
