Monkeydo’s Journey (2007 – 2021)

The Diagnosis – Monkeydo was so healthy until he wasn’t. In February 2018, at 11 years old, he began to vomit green. Often. Months earlier, Monkey would leave a deposit outside my bathroom door, hard and dry. I believe he was sending me a message even then that…

Dad’s Father’s Day Card

This year, my heart said, “Not another Papyrus card,” although their designs are pretty wonderful. Since I have started dabbling in handmade cards, I wanted to give that a try. The worst that could happen was that it would be an epic fail, and I would buy a…

Stamperia “Dream” Birthday Card

I designed my sister Michele’s birthday card using pretty Stamperia Dream paper. It showcases pink and blue-gray patterns and graphics, appealing to my girly side (as if I have different sides). I layered floral images on the front, and then I softened the feel with a Tim…

Mother’s Day Cards

“Sweety” Mother’s Day Cards When I saw Stamperia Sweety paper, I swooned. I knew I had to design my Mother’s Day cards from it. The artwork is absolutely adorbs! Every sheet is loaded with heavenly chocolates or decadent pastry images; they soon had me…