tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.comments2024-03-15T00:15:32.619-07:00Mary Rose's Cafemaryrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comBlogger5089125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-39365277532603718752024-03-14T05:13:27.322-07:002024-03-14T05:13:27.322-07:00Price increases are happening everywhere. Trying t...Price increases are happening everywhere. Trying to find new ways to cut back!maryrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-3268335255990045822024-03-14T05:12:55.548-07:002024-03-14T05:12:55.548-07:00Thanks, Chris!Thanks, Chris!maryrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-41750680450385430682024-03-13T12:10:00.620-07:002024-03-13T12:10:00.620-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-27801521358588131162024-03-12T17:13:20.332-07:002024-03-12T17:13:20.332-07:00Super cute idea! 🐝 Super cute idea! 🐝 Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414132524009051948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-75668418838030342632024-03-12T08:59:03.308-07:002024-03-12T08:59:03.308-07:00That is truly creative! And cute! It's so fu...That is truly creative! And cute! It's so fun coming to your blog to see what cute creation you've made or tasty recipe you're posting, etc. <br />SU! just announced a bunch of price increases in the upcoming annual catalog and that has pushed me over into your "Year of Plenty". Plus, I just really like what I already have. <br />Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-58727000947102812322024-03-02T18:45:55.905-08:002024-03-02T18:45:55.905-08:00Happy Belated Birthday, Mary! We spent a week arou...Happy Belated Birthday, Mary! We spent a week around the Orlando area mid-February, our first visit. Always nice to feel and see the winter sun and beaches. Enjoy your special week. Vikki Hein<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-28591554396462098232024-02-26T17:09:48.902-08:002024-02-26T17:09:48.902-08:00Haha. I caught the hint. Lettering is fun. I have ...Haha. I caught the hint. Lettering is fun. I have a book by Lindsay Ostrom from a long time ago that I like to pull out from time to time.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414132524009051948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-58056582757700349992024-02-25T17:44:51.854-08:002024-02-25T17:44:51.854-08:00I think I found the egg heehee! Have a super time...I think I found the egg heehee! Have a super time. That's a good idea to practice in one of the handwriting books. I loved them when I was a child and forgot they still existed.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-18596591061953761702024-02-21T05:09:31.808-08:002024-02-21T05:09:31.808-08:00Thanks, Susie!Thanks, Susie!maryrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-48176884911469844052024-02-17T19:08:30.118-08:002024-02-17T19:08:30.118-08:00Cute card, cute dog. 🙂Cute card, cute dog. 🙂Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-3036782455113984152024-02-17T19:06:49.964-08:002024-02-17T19:06:49.964-08:00Very touching.Very touching.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-90548717819242550702024-02-17T19:04:36.724-08:002024-02-17T19:04:36.724-08:00Jemma is so cute!Jemma is so cute!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-91315280164298394192024-02-11T09:15:10.537-08:002024-02-11T09:15:10.537-08:00That is so incredibly clever and creative! That&#...That is so incredibly clever and creative! That's amazing you were able to envision that! Do you feel like your creativity is really growing? Because it seems like it, with the watercoloring and stitching and journaling and cardmaking. It's really fun to see it all!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-40389893094417256322024-02-08T12:02:01.121-08:002024-02-08T12:02:01.121-08:00The butterflies do not look like they were made fr...The butterflies do not look like they were made from a paper towel tube. Wow! That is so creative (and impressive that common items can be used to create beautiful art). Your color palette is pretty, too.<br />YES, I feel that funky way sometimes! It started a couple years ago and I think I've identified the why behind it (for me) - boy do I NOT want to be depressing, but it's the truth - it has to do with recognizing my mortality and limited time on earth (I'm 48). The feeling stems from "Am I wasting my time doing what I am doing right now?" Time has become a precious commodity, not because I am so busy, but because I now recognize my mortality. Simply reading a book or performing a household task can make me pause and wonder, "Am I wasting my time on this? Is there something more meaningful I could be or should be doing?" That feeling can make it hard to enjoy the moment. <br />To combat this, I've been praising and thanking God for everything throughout my day and infusing godly purpose into what I am doing. So, if I'm walking I praise God for the weather and the exercise and His creation and the purpose is to take care of the body He created just for me. If I'm reading, I thank God for my sight, my library, and the author and I choose books more discriminately to add godly meaning. <br />I came to this realization when I noticed the funky feeling occurred on days where I had more leisure time It never came on when I was volunteering or doing something for my family. You are totally right about pressing on, though! "We press on towards the mark...."Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-70730125963632688772024-02-07T10:00:58.855-08:002024-02-07T10:00:58.855-08:00What a great fix...you'd never know that was b...What a great fix...you'd never know that was because of an "oopsie"! Beautiful!LeAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-81802266302729020362024-01-31T06:47:52.199-08:002024-01-31T06:47:52.199-08:00Exactly! I have to remind myself...progress, not p...Exactly! I have to remind myself...progress, not perfection!maryrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270657233196248909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-14288050334997704932024-01-30T13:32:44.929-08:002024-01-30T13:32:44.929-08:00This is so fun, getting a peek inside your journal...This is so fun, getting a peek inside your journal! I love the drawings you made with the entries. You are really growing yourself this year. I hope you blog about these experiences - I just love it when people share what they are passionate about! <br />Your Year Of Plenty gave me an idea. I subscribe to a monthly card kit from Club Scrap and while the kit does not need stamps to complete the cards, the company still releases stamps each month that coordinates with the card and scrapbook kits. Your "plenty" posts made me think, "I should look at the stamp release each month and shop my stash for similar images." I'm pretty sure there will something similar in the shelves of stamps! A large part of the creative fun is taking an idea and using what one has to recreate it.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-30844647508599982542024-01-30T08:00:53.555-08:002024-01-30T08:00:53.555-08:00Go-to brand for high-quality silicon fondant mould...Go-to brand for high-quality <a href="https://cakepearls.com/" rel="nofollow">silicon fondant moulds</a> that elevate your cake decorating experience.CakePearls moulds are not only easy to use but also ensure seamless demolding for a flawless finish every time. buy now!<br />Cake Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627171048229357961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-36501204710009290402024-01-26T16:09:23.971-08:002024-01-26T16:09:23.971-08:00Beautiful photos! I love everything about your car...Beautiful photos! I love everything about your card!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-91290896860196024252024-01-25T09:54:46.858-08:002024-01-25T09:54:46.858-08:00Thanks for the information, Mary Rose! Orange and...Thanks for the information, Mary Rose! Orange and pink - a color combination I never think of but when I see it, it's so bright and fun-looking! The blending/ombre of pinks on your cake is beautiful.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-51157579427348615492024-01-22T10:57:33.779-08:002024-01-22T10:57:33.779-08:00That frame stamp is beautiful, and it sets off the...That frame stamp is beautiful, and it sets off the Psalms perfectly!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-8718846805472337552024-01-22T10:54:38.440-08:002024-01-22T10:54:38.440-08:00Your gold embossing really gives an elegant look t...Your gold embossing really gives an elegant look to the bouquet. I admire how you use what you've got to make the cards that you want.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975193854356793438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-84227614825169559542024-01-22T10:00:12.561-08:002024-01-22T10:00:12.561-08:00Beautiful verse! I, too, love mornings and ask Go...Beautiful verse! I, too, love mornings and ask God every morning to order my day for me. Otherwise I would spin in circles! Afternoon walks are a nice pick-me-up, plus it's wonderful to return to a hot cup of tea. I had to stop running a couple years ago but for 30 years I used to run at 5AM, no matter the weather. I go to the Y now at that time and I enjoy it but crazy as it sounds I miss the winter running.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-56097519483098106812024-01-15T14:30:33.796-08:002024-01-15T14:30:33.796-08:00Are you a member of Stamp Nation? If so, what do ...Are you a member of Stamp Nation? If so, what do you think of it? I've been looking for a good online papercrafting community to join and while I have a few options on my list, I'm always interested in others' recommendations.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142088972166834750.post-67976574602307950302024-01-12T12:51:56.647-08:002024-01-12T12:51:56.647-08:00Another winner - of a card and a recipe. At one o...Another winner - of a card and a recipe. At one of the cardmaking classes I held Wednesday at my library, a sheet of pearls was completely used and we all cheered lol. Everyone was in agreement that it feels SO good to use what you have and use it up. Tonight's dinner is based on that concept - cheesy white bean tomato bake (I made a huge pot of white beans a couple nights ago). I also roasted a whole chicken to shred to have on hand, so your soup recipe will be in our dinner rotation next!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852040490426753396noreply@blogger.com