Earlier this week I posted one of my Valentine Card designs, but that card is somewhat involved and takes a bit of time - not good for people who send out several Valentine's Day cards.

I promised you an easier design, so here it is.

If you're going to make any Valentine cards this year, this is the time for getting your supplies in order.

This is my Valentine's Card design for this year, but I wouldn't suggest it if you have alot of cards to make since it's a bit time-consuming.

One of my resolutions for this year is to try to remember birthdays.

I love making my own cards, but usually the occasion has passed before I remember it. So this year I'm going to have more cards made and ready to send.

I'll be posting more of these cards (and other craft ideas) on this site, so come back often to see what's new!

The first card for the year is a retro Birthday card.

Since I love to scrapbook, stamp and paint (and do anything else creative), I find myself spending alot of money on supplies.

Scrapbook stores are great for browsing, but I really prefer the larger craft stores. I especially like filling my shopping cart with all the supplies I need to do something new - a craft I've never done before.

I can deal with the cost of paper or a new paint color, but the larger items usually leave me at the checkout line with an upset stomach. My husband will be the first to tell you that I've tried every kind of craft there is, and sometimes (ok, most of the time) it doesn't turn into a "passion" for me (example: watercolor painting).

There are ways to make the dent in your wallet a little easier to deal with....