Situated on the campus of Cal State University Long Beach, this 1.3 acre Hill and Pond Japanese-style garden was built through a generous donation from Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in honor of her late husband Earl Burns Miller. In the planning stages for three years, construction began in the summer of 1980 and the garden was dedicated in the…
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Cricut Friday: Milestone Birthday Card #4
My sister-in-law’s mother just celebrated her 88th birthday. A card was definitely in order to commemorate this special birthday. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Folk Art Festival cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Envelope Punch Board Fold the raspberry cardstock so it is a finished size…
Photography Monday: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
About a week ago, we were visiting the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach to reconnoiter for an upcoming event. While we were inspecting the tent, this crane decided it was time for lunch so he swooped in and scooped up a small koi. He swallowed it whole. We came out into the garden…
Cricut Friday: Yellow Rose Card
A dear friend lost his mother a few weeks ago. Sympathy cards are the most challenging to create, but my goal is to focus on remembrance and not so much on the actual loss. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder…
Dandy Daffodils
Standing at attention, these petite daffodils grace a small section of the parkway about two blocks from my home. Their delicate scent perfumes the air and they make you smile. Spring is definitely coming! The daffodil is our doorside queen; She pushes upward the sword already, To spot with sunshine the early green. -William Cullen Bryant…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #7
Back in South Pasadena, this micro library is located half a block from my home. Isn’t it adorable? And, it is a charming addition to their newly renovated landscape. It has been open for less than a week. I am thrilled that more micro libraries are opening in my community and I hope the trend…
Cricut Friday: Cheerleader Birthday Card
My mother-in-law’s birthday was last week and she is also recovering from a serious illness. I wanted her birthday card to be fun and encouraging. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Friend cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the teal cardstock so it is…