Inaugural post

I've finally entered the world of blogging.  I don't know why it took me so long.  I guess I figured I didn't have the time.  However, I am getting ready to retire and devote more time to my scrapbooking and card making, and need a place to show it off. 

In addition, I follow a lot of blogs, and can't link up to them since I didn't have a blog of my own.

I just began scrapping in October of 2010.  My first project was a labor of love.  It was a scrapbook for my dear online friend, Phyllis.  She is recovering from breast cancer.  I got several of my dear online friends to contribute photos, cards, and original artwork, and I scrapped it all for her.

And then, I was hooked.

I've recently ventured into the realm of card making, and find that I am really enjoying it.  This will give me a chance to share my work with others, and hopefully learn something from everyone.

The blogs I follow frequently have really inspired me.  I will figure out how to link up to them, as if you like crafts, you will love their blogs!

A little about me - I am retiring June 3rd, 2011 from my job with the US Government.  I had 38 years of service.  (...of course, I started when I was still in diapers... LOL)

I have 2 grown children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren - a girl age 17, and two grandsons ages 14 and 11.  (plus 3 lovely little feline furbabies!)

We love to take road trips, and have driven across Route 66 twice.  We are drive in theater enthusiasts, and stop and take in a movie under the stars along the way.

I welcome comments about my projects, and can't wait to learn more from all of you!