I’ve had this Hero Arts spring tree stamp for a long time now — the date on the stamp is 2000, and I’m pretty sure I got it when it first came out. I think it’s one of those sets that will never go out of style — anybody else out there have it? Supplies: […]
Hummingbirds are on their way!
Just checked the hummingbird migration map — looks like they were on the Texas coast earlier this week — so the Mexican Buckeye is right! This is a pretty cool map, check it out!
Mexican Buckeye
This morning while eating breakfast I noticed that our Mexican Buckeye tree has started blooming — so I had to run out and take a picture. This usually means that the hummingbirds are on their way, I’ve seen them nectaring on this tree before — can’t wait! I’m hoping to have some time to stamp […]
Springtime in Texas
We had a pretty good thunderstorm last night — got 3.1″ of rain, yay!!! We really really needed rain, it’s been so dry. I don’t think it’s going to be a good year for wildflowers. The sun is out this morning and everything looks so fresh and sparkly. I just had to stop rushing around […]
One year ago…
I made this card for my Grandma on March 8 last year — saw it while looking for a wildflower photo and thought I’d put it on the blog! The card idea was from the first page of the 2005 Hero Arts catalog and I made the envelope to match. Supplies: All stamps by Hero […]
Been stamping up a storm, but…
…nothing I can post to the blog. Been working on cards for Hero Arts! Check out Friday’s post in the comment section for pics of Jodie’s Honorable mention — too cute and clever! Just so you know, I didn’t have anything to do with chosing the contest winners — and I didn’t see them until […]