Back from vacation and trying to get organized and back on track, but I just had to share a couple things…

First, samples of these adorable cards I did for C.R. Gibson just arrived ! The hammock full of presents is die cut and a dimensional tip-on and the waves at the very bottom are die cut as well. The blue glitter on the whimsical waves is just icing on the cake…er…card! Too cute, if I do say so :-)

The second thing is the African Violet in my studio window. I am not known to have a green thumb, by any means so when my mom gave me this (MUCH smaller at the time; it is about 14″ across now), I was sick with the pre-guilt that I would kill it. Amazingly enough, it seems to love the window in here and I have managed to feed it just enough water (and not too much) to keep it healthy.

When I left on vacation, there were no blooms and I left detailed watering instructions with my friend who is kind enough to feed my “babies” (despite Gracie, Queen of Evil’s disposition) . When I walked in, the tray was full of water and the largest outer leaves were drooping down along the pot. I panicked! Oh no! Did I tell her the wrong days? Did she forget?? But after inspection I realized that for some reason the water was not wicking up through the 2nd pot as it had been before, so I removed it and set it directly on the water tray and prayed. I was rewarded the next day with the leaves all standing at attention and these lovely blooms.

Whew!!! I didn’t know I cared so much about this violet…

Speaking of vacation, Captain Hubby and I are back from our fun & sun-filled days on the water. We had a great time. I am still sifting through photos to share and will post soon!

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