Things can be a little somber around DonyaDunlap.com sometimes so I thought I’d post a little light-hearted glimpse of my weekend and a quick trip down memory lane.
I distinctly remember the day I called home from college and my mom was so excited to tell me about a stamping party she went to. This was surprising for a number of reasons, namely my mother much preferred reading a book to socializing. Secondly, she was rarely the type to jump on a trend. Lastly, outside of sewing an outfit for a special occasion or crocheting a baby blanket for someone special, I had never known her to enjoy hobbies or crafting of any kind. Nevertheless, she was having fun and she just knew I would love this new hobby too.
As usual, she was right.
I came home for a visit and my mom, my Aunt Mary (who really isn’t my aunt, but I’m named after her so she might as well be) and myself all went to my first Stampin’ Up party. I loved it so much I began scrapbooking and stamping cards for friends and collecting all the “necessary” accessories I could get my hands on. We would get together and make all sorts of pretty things and memories too.
Mom is no longer with us, and I don’t stamp nearly as much as I used to, but my Aunt Mary and I enjoy a play day every time we happen to be in the same town at the same time. (This is her. We’re a little messy.)
This is us at Kitchitikipi earlier this month. (Yes, that is a real word. I just noticed our hair matches.)
Just for fun, I thought I’d share a sampling of what I made the last three times we stamped together. If you’re a regular reader and you’re worried that I’m going all craft-crazy-blogger on you…I’m not. I promise. I’ll be back to my serious writerly things next post. Happy Weekend!
Disclaimer: The stamp sets, inks, and some cardstock used in making these cards come from Stampin’ Up. I don’t get any financial kickback from telling you so. Just full-disclosure. Some of the printed paper also comes from Stampin’ Up, but the majority is from various companies purchased at any number of places.
“Rose Wonder” set
“Barn Door” set
