Don’t you just love the lazy week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve? It used to be my favorite time to get work done without interruption. Of course, given that the deadline for basically everything I was working on was Christmas, I’ve been staring at my unusually clean desk, waiting for inspiration to strike. It will come, I’m not worried. …
Merry Christmas to All!
The husband and I are back in DC for Christmas. It’s cold, but I have really really missed this city. We’re having a fantastic time relaxing and spending time with our wonderful families, and I hope all of you are getting to do the same. (And in case you were curious, I finished the stockings this afternoon. I’ll be sure …
Gift Card Holders
Late yesterday afternoon, my husband told me he’d gotten small gifts for a couple of the admins in his office, and asked if I could make cards for them. Having just packed up all my Christmas supplies for the year, I sighed loudly and tried to think of something I could make that wouldn’t re-create the mess that I’d just …
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
They’re sent! And 4 days before Christmas, even! I know some people (Mom) didn’t think it would happen. Of course, in my excitement to get them all out, I forgot to take pictures. Here are the last two, which hadn’t been sealed yet when I remembered. At least they were two of my favorites. (I’m submitting this one to the …
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Today is my dad’s birthday (in case you couldn’t tell). It’s very difficult to make cards for men, but this is what I came up with. He is a kid at heart, so I guess it fits. Anyway, Dad, I hope you’re having a great day, I hope you get lots of gifts that aren’t combined with Christmas, and I’ll …
Card Factory (Part Deux)
Remember all the little trees I said were on my desk yesterday? Still there, I just added to them. I also managed to turn a few of them into actual cards. My desk is at that blissful point of messiness where I can’t find a thing if I actually look for it, but everything I need is right there when …