My Foxy Affair

I stumbled upon this pretty little fox under a Christmas display in Niles Canyon a few years ago. I have always loved foxes, but that fox was speaking to me!

When I discovered Lawn Fawn die cuts featuring  foxes, squirrels, birds and birch trees,it seemed a perfect subject for card making. Of course these die and stamp sets also required the purchase of pricy Copic markers to add color to trees, grass, animals and skies.
Here is a look at what came of my foxy ventures.

Lawn Fawn stamps, die cuts and Copic Markers used here..

I made these little place markers for Thanksgiving Dinner at our neighbors. They feature Lawn Fawn leaf cuts, banner, stamps and of course fox.I add the glitter around the edges with my finger. The Tim Holtz paper adds a bit of texture.

This is a Bday card for my favorite little golfing buddy next door… I used Lawn Fawn scripty Happy Birthday die cut, number cuts and fringed grassy cut...

How Does My Garden Grow?

It's that crazy time of year again when staying in the house is impossible…it's spring! Things are growing very well after our recent rains. Here's a little looky-loo…especially for my new succulent blogger buddy.

Succulent Trouble Shooting

I don't know what the white spots are except for water spots. It has had no water except rain but is sheltered under the porch. Am sun…this photo was taken at 11:40 am so you can see the sun on it. Planted in cactus/succulent mix from nursery. It is starting to bloom. (double click on any photo to enlarge)

Here is a photo in the shade…you can see the yellowing on some leaves. It is producing new growth like crazy, it is just that it isn't as blue as when I planted it 2 years ago.

In the backyard, I have this beauty. but wonder if it is time to cut the long stems and start anew? I really like the way it looks right now.

It seems to love the shade and 

only early am sun.

This succulent (below) is growing in the front entry way, only filtered sun and is now growing into the walkway.

Should I cut the blooms and restart many new plants? I am thinking of trying to propagate per your blog advice. Thanks for sharing the world of succulents…I'm addicted.

Our 35 year old clivia




my paper garden work