Groovin-The Rascals-1967

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Groovin' On a Sunday Afternoon

I found this song appropriate for today. You can be groovin’ no matter what you are doing. Perfect day to do whatever it is you like. I watched a video featuring this song. It is on here for you to enjoy!

The video is very relaxing, just like the song. Lately, I have been getting into older songs and their wonderful lyrics and rhythm. That might be a sign that I’m getting old, although my 14-year-old son seems to like them as well as his metal bands. I’m happy about that. Variety is the spice of life, right?

Today, I’m using another card that I made some time back. Everything on the card is from Stampin’ Up, except for the buttons and ribbon. I really like how this card turned out. Of course, it is so rewarding when something comes together pretty well. I hate sitting at the craft table for hours and not succeeding at something I had in my head, from it not turning out as well as I wanted, or had pictured. Sometimes it is very hard to get it down on paper. I did work on a card that I’m okay with and will post it soon. I like the way the flowers turned out on it. I just have to glue everything to the card. I sure hope your Sunday is a “Groovin” kind of day, and you enjoy my card. Hope you enjoy the video, too. I sure enjoy you stopping by. Love looking at the counter, watching the numbers go up. Please stop by often. Thank you for doing that. Have a great one!

Toota-loo,
Karen Linnea

Let the Sun Shine In!

Well, we have been pretty lucky here in the Southern Ohio Valley over the past couple of days. I love it, 80 degree temperatures. Starting Saturday, it looks like we are taking a turn for a cold front, but that is part of spring. I’m thinking it will be time to clean the pool and prepare for swimming soon. I love that stuff!

Went to Tennessee this past weekend to a Rod Run, and had a blast. My husband is rebuilding a ‘72 Mach One Mustang, and he was inspired by what he saw. Of course, according to him, his will be so much better looking than those he saw at Tennessee. If you had a car there or know someone who did, don’t take offense to this. He is just a normal man!

What I liked best about Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was the Scrapbook Superstore. WOW! I had so much fun spending money in there! Their Clearance Store was awesome. It was a separate building. Everything in this store was 50% off. Got some stamps and all kinds of extras! You know all that stuff we cardmakers/papercrafters cannot live without. Way too much fun! Made my trip complete. It was right up there with laying on the front of the boat, reading a book and eating candy! That is something to me. Well, if you make it to Pigeon Forge, definitely check out the Scrapbook Superstore.

I’m posting an item I made sometime back. It is a tiny lunch box which I bought at Dollar Tree. It is plastic. I covered it with paper and decorated it with all kinds of embellishments. I tied ribbons to the handle and it looks just like the big ones, only about half the size. It would probably hold those little 3 x 3 cards a lot better than the regular size cards. I just thought it was cute. I made one for my niece, and she used it to put Valentine’s from preschool in. It is a good size for that.

Okay, that’s it for now. Hope you have a wonderful evening! Thanks for stopping by and come back often.

Toota-loo,
Karen Linnea

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #43

Hope it is okay to do a side view on Beate's weekend sketch challenge. I did mine laying down, so to speak. I've titled it Wishing You Love!

Wishing You Love - Always wishing you love. Love is definitely what makes the world go round. When you listen to the news you think that there cannot be much love in the world, but what you don’t hear is all the love that comes out of all the bad news. People are so full of love that when something bad happens, they will stretch out their arms and help others to do whatever they can to make things better. We have seen a lot of the strength of the American people over the past few years, with their willingness to reach out and help others around the world in need, as well as right here in our nation. But, you can also see the kindness and love in others that show up to help search for a missing daughter or mother, as we have seen on the TV lately. Actually, we have seen way too many missing people stories lately. Something bad did happen to cause these people to come lend a hand, but they show up and that is love at work. God is love! That is God bringing the good out of the bad. We are so lucky to have such a loving God, a God who has given us love. Thank you, Father, for allowing me to have love, to be loved and to love.

Sure hope you don’t mind the sermon. Just a small story to go along with my card. I was just thinking about how lucky I am to have to so many loving people around me. I hope that you are surrounded with love today. Stop back by tomorrow to see what new thing I have for you to glance at. Have a wonderful Monday!

Toota-loo,
Karen Linnea

Stamps: SU for a friend. TAC - girl stamp
Paper: CS - SU. Bo Bunny - green polka-dot, Doodlebug sugar coated pink
Embellishments: Ribbon, rhinestones, gel pen, paper piercing.