I have wanted to start a blog for a LONG time but never have taken the time to sit down and figure out how to create a WordPress site. I have had more than one website for several years but have never gotten them off the ground because every time I sit down to start I get lost in creating the website. This time I am going to actually figure it out and I think I am actually already further than I have ever been in the past.

I love crafts of every kind and am always fiddling with supplies to try to learn how to do new things. I have a Silhouette cutting machine and I really enjoy making paper boxes, greeting cards, and paper albums. My favorite designer is Lori Whitlock and most of my boxes and albums come from her online shop.

I recently made these really cute Ribbon Tie Envelopes that I found on Lori’s website and I want to share a few of them as my first blog post.

I did not take any pictures while I was planning, cutting, or making these cute little envelopes but in the future I expect to do my posts more in a “how-to” style to include my planning and execution of my projects.

These envelopes appear to be closed with a ribbon but I added a small velcro tab on the inside of each one so that they could be easily opened and closed without ruining the bow. These easily fit several 4×6 photos or notes. The file can be purchased at Lori Whitlock.

I find that making paper crafts gives me great joy. I not only like planning and making them but I also enjoy giving them out to friends and people that I want to share a smile with!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you will enjoy my posts and maybe get some ideas for creating your own joy givers!