If You Looked...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was reading through The Shine Project blog (you need to go read it; Ashley is, to say the least, inspiring) and came across an "If You Looked" post.  That sounded fun.  So here I go...

If you looked into our living room, you'd see two new built-in bookshelves, little white Christmas lights, a mess in the corner where I craft and make things, two doggies in their beds fast asleep, Phil in his jammies reading about coaching baseball for kids (he wants to do that next season), and a coffee table --somewhere-- under a Cameo machine, coffee cups,   Philly's church hat, a candle, a tablet, and a removed smoke alarm (because I cooked tonight, and I yanked it off the wall in frustration:).  

If you looked into my bedroom, you'd see two rascals asleep in my bed.  They ended up there tonight...but it is okay with me.  I kinda love their snuggles.  

If you looked into my purse, you'd faint.  It is a nightmare.

If you looked into my oven, you'd see a couple dirty dishes I threw in there to hide until the morning.  Because we were all ready to watch a new series on the Discovery Channel...and I'd rather learn about bison and jumping spiders than wash dirty dishes.  I choose education over cleaning.  Always:).

If you looked into my drawing tablet, you'd find summer-inspired characters, a ton of scribbles, and a few jotted down notes.

If you looked into our dvd player, you'd either find a Seinfeld, Office, or Ransomed Heart DVD.

If you looked into our calendar, you would see a golf date with Phil tomorrow morning; softball and baseball games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights; church group on Wednesday; swimming lessons on Thursday (late evening); and hopefully a movie date with the kids on Friday afternoon.  It is a busy week coming up!

If you looked into my heart, you would see change.  Moment to moment leaning into Christ.  Believing, trusting, and hoping in Him.  Moving in a direction of calling and service, even if I am still unsure of what it will be.  My heart is fully and completely in love with my Savior.  

What would a peek into your life look like right now?

PS... I did a digi giveaway on Instagram last week~ and @spurvis1970, you won lady! Woop. Woop. Please email me to receive your digis (release later this week)!!  

If you'd like to follow our crazy family on Instagram and enter the occasional giveaway there, my user name is @kristacanary.  Feel free to join in!  

Lovely.

 

 

 

 

I finally opened my Silhouette Cameo box.  It has been sitting in my living room for four months.  I don't know why it scared me so...but I was afraid it would be hard to use or just be a pain the booty.  

It is so easy. 

And fun.  My crafty world expanded exponentially this week:).  

I love the paper craft milk cartons I've seen here and there in blogland, so I gave one a go and love how it came out!  I used October Afternoon paper and a new digi called "Lovely" (soon to be released).  Gonna put some yummy candies in the box and give it to someone special. 

I also have an Instagram giveaway going on @kristacanary.  One lucky follower will receive the whole next digi release!  Check out the SC Facebook page to read the giveaway rules.

Hope your Thursday is lovely.

We are enjoying 80 degree weather...I even planted some more flowers today.

(My tiny garden is bursting with color!)

Love, love, love spring!

And looking very forward to summer~

I keep wanting to draw flowers, bathing suits, and warm weather-inspired characters!

Date Night Twist.

 

Datelivery is fun.

They sent Phil and I a box this month to try.

I gotta say, it was a surprisingly good time!

We shoot for one date night a month.

We like to try new restaurants.

We golf. Go to the movies. 

We skydive. 

Just kidding, we don't do that.

We just like to hang out together. 

He is hot. 

And he is funny.

I'm always cold.

And I'm not very funny...

But somehow that works.

The "stay at home" date box...it made me a little nervous. 

I thought Phil might think it was silly...or not be 'into' it.  

But after I opened it up and explained what we were gonna do 

(make our own pizzas, drink a beer, play a game, and just chill together...in sweats)

he was SO INTO IT.

He couldn't wait till Friday...

And he confessed afterward that it was one of his very favorite dates. 

Ever.

Holy cow. 

I can wear sweatpants on dates now? 

This is awesome. 

We had such a fun night. 

Kids were tucked into bed watching a movie...

And we were snacking on some amazing pizzas. 

Try pineapples, bacon bits, and pepperoni on your next homemade pizza. 

You might just die.  

Because it is so good.  

And also, because it might give you a heart attack.

Datelivery is just a cool, unique idea for date nights.

It is especially good for parents who have super little ones, no babysitting, or just can't think of anything new or fun to try...

The date night idea is packaged up and sent with the supplies right to your door step.

It just works. 

It is easy.

And there is no pressure.

Just the two of you.

Sort of:). 

Once in a while a little kid might bolt through on the way to the potty...

But it's all good.

If you'd like to give it a try, use code "CANARY" to receive 25% off June's date night box.

(Currently, they do not ship internationally~ but they plan to in the near future.)

You must subscribe by May 25th for June's date box*

It is the most cost-effective, fun, no hassle date you will ever 'go' on.  

What a good investment into each other~ 

Those little nights at home just hanging out and laughing.

You might just get lucky;).

Follow the Datelivery blog, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter  to enjoy tips on planning dates and stay up to date on special offers.

PS...

Tiffany Toldson and Shelly Schmidt, you both have won 5 Saturated Canary Fairytale stamps. Please email me to receive your prize! Congrats!

Grow...A FREE image, for you on Mama's Day!

 

Happy Mother's Day, friends.

Here is something special for you.  Please read the rules before proceeding:). 

Thank you for your creativity, support, and friendships...

Hope today is special for each of you.

Before downloading the free image, please read.

You should be a follower of Saturated Canary.  

You can follow through Google (right sidebar), Bloglovin, Facebook, and Instagram (@kristacanary).

This image should NOT BE loaded to Pinterest.

That is illegal and a huge, evolving problem for digital stamp artists. 

Please respect our work, our love of the stamping community, and our future as craft artists.  DO NOT PIN FREEBIES or any other digital/rubber stamp.  

It is wrong.

"Grow" is free until Monday 11:59pm EST.

Then, you will be able to buy her in my shop.

You can download her by clicking here.

And finally, make something lovely for someone who has helped you grow as a person...

Also, she'll make a nice image for teacher-end-of-the-year cards;).

**And for those of you who would like to grab an image or two at special price, use the code: happymomday for 35% off your entire order through Monday.  Happy Shopping!**

 

Enjoy, friends...

And have a beautiful day.

Mama's Day Card.

 

Tomorrow is Mother's Day.

I already received gifts from my loves~ no one in this house has any will power:).

None of them could wait...So, I gave in.

I am in love with being a mama.

The little notes.

A poem about a fart, courtesy of Niamh.

A loved and tattered stuffed animal Philly gifted for me.

Necklaces they each chose from Target.

And Pandora charms from the big guy, adding to my beloved bracelet.

I am blessed and feeling very loved...a day early:).

As a little gift to the stampers out there, a Happy Mama's Day from me to you, 

I will have a special tomorrow afternoon running through Monday (to accommodate people who don't get on the computer over the weekends).

Be sure to return tomorrow (and spread the word in the meantime:).

I hope each of you mothers, grandmoms, aunts, and special ladies out there feel loved and appreciated tomorrow~ and every day!  

 

Tilly

Happy Mother's Day, lovelies!

Snap Shot

 

Taking another go at the May Blogger Challenge. 

Let's just skip right over those last couple days:).  

Today's post is a 'moment in your day.'

Unfortunately, my day was upside-down right from the start.

My computer hacked.

I spent most of the day on the phone with a techie.

We became friends after he promised me that the "support team" was not a bunch of super smart college guys in a basement somewhere pretending to be my computer's rescue, when really they were the hackers.  And totally set me up.  

I may or may not have accused him of that.  Twice. 

Anyways. He laughed at me a lot. 

And told me I sounded like I was 8.  

And he fixed my computer.

I think.

So. 

I grabbed random every-day photos from my camera roll.

And collaged them.

It is a nice glimpse of what life looks like here.

We are laid back.

And loud.

And play a lot.

Every day life~ it is my favorite. 

What would a snap shot of your day look like?

Just a random moment from today...

Go ahead and share!  

follow along with us on Instagram:)!

Fairytales and Fables Rubber Stamp Release...Giveaway!

 

stamp, Liliana

Hello lovelies!

I am taking a break from the May Challenge posts to bring you a simple card 

and a fun giveaway. 

On Tuesday, May 7, there will be a new Saturated Canary rubber stamp release here.  

I think it might be my favorite rubber release to date...and there are 5 exclusives in the set. The stamp release is being called "Fairytales and Fables"...

...so that gives you a clue as to the nature of the characters...

I will be giving away two sets of 5 exclusive rubber stamps from this release.  Meaning, the 5 stamps that are not also available in digi form~ those are the ones being given away.  Here is how to enter:

~You must be a follower of Saturated Canary.

~You should like the Saturated Canary Facebook page.

~Leave a comment confirming the above and telling me what is your favorite fairytale/fable. 

This giveaway closes in one week. 

It is open to everyone.

The stamps will be mailed out approx. two weeks after the winners are notified.

They may be used as candy on the winner's blog once they are received.

Good luck!

Hope you had a splendid weekend!