What better day to begin a blog than my Birthday! Technically, it was two days ago, but I believe in long celebrations. Don’t you?

And so my blog begins, 68 years after precious Mama Heil gave birth to me.

My hope is to inspire and encourage healthy and creative lives for you, AND for me.

I want your comments. I need your participation. We can do this thing together!


U.S. Postage Stamp Art-Bird on a Branch
This project has some real history behind it, and it all started when the Less Is More Challenge stated, "something you would not reach for in your normal crafting session." Not only does it consist of United States postage stamps from the 1930s, it documents my love...

Remember Poodle Skirts and Petticoats?
Remember the 50's? Dick Clark and dancing on American Bandstand? I remember watching the pony-tailed dancers rock n' roll while wearing these delightful poodle skirts. Since the Birthday Memories stamp set has the perfect poodle, I decided to re-create this childhood...

Drink for Health
Since I've been spending a lot of time sitting and making cards, I have to make sure I get enough exercise and eat properly. I try to take care of myself, and found that essential oils benefit me in many ways. You may have noticed in my "About Me" that I'm passionate...