Hurray! I figured out how  to use my new Mac to share pictures of my cards with Flickr etc.  This was after a course in iphoto at the nearby Apple Store. It's been a learning experience for me.  I'm just getting into digital photography. I've been in the PC World for the last 10 years and relearning the new MacWorld has been an experience.  So here's my first attempt. 

Yesterday I went to my Stamp club meeting. This year we have decided to do a challenge each month. Members prepare little baggies with 3 or more components for each member and at each meeting we share what we do with them.  Our bag for yesterday's meeting consisted a cut out die dress form, spool of thread and button by Tim Holtz. Each person created such great artworks using the form: a butterfly lady, an angel, a scrapbook page with a granddaughter's prom picture, a card, a diorama, a pink breast cancer support card. I made a tag for Valentine's Day.  I'm still figuring out the best way to post pictures on the blog. I'm still not quite there yet as I get familiar with the blog experience. I'm looking forward to an online class which starts on Monday with Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Julie Ebersole called Clean and Simple 2. Can't wait.

Today it is snowing gently. The temperature is dropping and the it's a good day to stay inside and do some art.  Last night I took my nephew and his girlfriend to a new steakhouse that opened in our neighborhood.  The decor was a beautiful Western theme.  My favorite Borders store closed and turned into this restaurant complete with large fireplaces. It was amazing to see the transformation. It was packed. Great evening!

Today I am scanning Pinterest as I do each morning and there seems to be quite a few valentine cards going up.  They are just beautiful.  In addition, I found several Westie boards. I'm enjoying seeing Westies in different stages of development.  Westies are a wonderful breed. They are sassy, opinionated and very strong willed. Those puppy pictures bring back lots of memories. Lucky has been the best dog I've ever known. As soon as I figure out how to post a picture, I'll put it up here.

I'm beginning this journey today in starting this blog.  My intention is that I will begin to post card creations. Hopefully I will get in the habit of using the art materials I have been acquiring over the last few months. This past Christmas I made over 70 Christmas cards.  Many of the ideas were obtained from cards makers blogposts but I did put my own little twist on them. I really enjoy making greeting cards. It's been a hobby for over twenty years.