I Heart U

Happy Valentines' Day from My Color-Coded Life. My Pinterest News Feed has been filled with red hearts, candy, and cute ways to make the perfect valentines for weeks now.  When I was in my 20s, I HATED this holiday, so much in fact, that my mom started sending me funny valentines each year signed with … Continue reading I Heart U

Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?

Where have I been?  I don't even have a good answer! I wish I had some fabulous story like I was whisked aways for a two month journey through Europe ... but I must be honest, it has been nothing like that!  Work has been busy, family life has been busy and I have been … Continue reading Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?

St Patrick’s Day Cards

We spent last weekend making St. Patty's Day cards for all of Olivia's cousins! First we printed out all their names on computer labels in different color greens. Then we got out all of our St. Patrick's Day craft supplies: stickers, green paper, gold ribbon and shamrock stamps. We designed a different card for everyone. … Continue reading St Patrick’s Day Cards

Christmas Cards

Here are some Christmas cards I made this season. I send photo cards as our main Christmas card, but I always make a few handmade cards to either sell or give with hostess gifts. Here I used a blank green greeting card and applied holly patterned paper and a rubber stamp for the message. I … Continue reading Christmas Cards