A Quick Hello

and then, good-bye again! Retirement is so darn busy.

Just home for a short while and I wanted to make a quick post in honor of Simon Says Stamp's fourth birthday! They are the most amazing company - great products, excellent customer service - they've got it all going on.

This week's challenge at their blog is for birthday cards, and this is mine. I used the Elzbell's 60073 stamp to make the background and the others are Hero Arts F5495 and CL148.

We are headed to parts east to visit family and sight-see a bit. I hope to hook up with my super-talented blogging buddy Robin while there - won't that be a blast?

In the meantime, I hope to catch up with your wonderful blogs. I will check in when we return. Do take care - I'll miss you!

Thanks, as always, for the visit!

Congrats on the New House!

My dear friend Sylvia and her husband sold their big house in South San Francisco where they had lived for 20+ years and they bought an adorable condo at the coast. They can even see the ocean (when it isn't foggy)! Wow! A new chapter in their lives and a new adventure. I am so happy for them. I made them this card to congratulate them on the big move.

It is extra perfect because Sylvia drives a blue VW Bug (the stamp is by Elzybells Art Stamps, G0073, made in Canada)! I even used my Hero Arts Magical Background Stamp to make fog. Lots of fun! In keeping with this month's Hero Arts challenge, I colored the image with watercolor pencils and my aqua brush.

Good luck, Sylvia and Robert! Wishing you lots of happy memories in the new abode (especially in that room that is dedicated to the new grandson)! Love you!