February 28, 2026

Fleeting Beauty

Here is a layout I made for a challenge at A Cherry on Top – Three in a Row.  My three were a decorative border and word srips…and a free space.   The photos are from a few years ago when Saguaro blooming season were at its best…it’s been a while since we’ve seen such beauty.  What memories are you documenting this week? Let me know in the comments!

February 20, 2026

Thank You

I was supposed to make and send this card right after Christmas, but life had other plans! I’ve had a houseful of family visiting from Michigan, and while I kept telling myself I’d get around to posting, time just slipped away. Don’t you just hate when that happens?

I’m officially on a mission to get caught up. I had a few quiet minutes before heading to bed, so I finally sat down and finished this one up.

The star of the show is this gorgeous paper by Anna Griffin. Fun fact: I actually bought this nearly 15 years ago! It’s been sitting in my stash for over a decade, and I honestly thought I’d never find a use for it. I’m so glad I finally found the perfect sketch to bring it to life!

February 1, 2026

A Sweet and Simple Take on the Cherry on Top Challenge

I decided to jump into the latest Cherry on Top Cherry Lift Challenge!

The first step was finding the right materials. I managed to score some incredible patterned papers from my local craft group's freebie table—they were in the sweetest, most yummy colors imaginable. Sometimes, the best supplies find you!

Given how much was already going on with the bold paper patterns, I decided to keep the layout clean and simple (CAS). I didn't want to overwhelm the eye. The pattern colors provide all the "pop" this project needs, letting the fun patterns be the star of the show.

Head over to the Cherry on Top Challenge blog to see all the other amazing entries!