Washi Tape Christmas Tree

Have I said lately how much I love washi tape!!!  Check out another one of the cards we made at Karen's Christmas card party on Saturday.  I stamped last week with some friends in Iowa City and one of the gals brought a card made with other washi tape, so I had to try one with Stampin' Up! tape.  I think it turned out pretty cute!!

Stamps:  Wishing You
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Old Olive, Silver  Glimmer Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Embossing Folder,  Big Shot, Season of Style Washi Tape, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hanna's computer decided to start making funny noises over the weekend so this afternoon I am picking her up in Pella after she is done with school and we are making a run to the Apple store in Des Moines.  Who knows…we may even throw in a little shopping.  I know for sure one thing on the list will be Skinny Peppermint Mochas from Starbucks…..YUM!!!

Have a great day!

Weekly Deals . . November 26-December 2

Check out the great weekly deals this week!!

Merry Christmas

Saturday I was fortunate enough to stamp with a new group of stampers and this is one of the cards we made. The idea came from a presentation I attended at convention this summer from a demonstrator named Cherie Hunt.

Stamps:  Six Sided Sampler, More Merry Messages
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Hexagon Punch, Cherry Cobbler Marker, Stampin Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler  Seam Binding

Today will be spent finishing up the supplies for stamp night tonight at Godfather's.  We will be making all occasion cards so if you would like to join us come on over!!

Not Just For Cards

So…when Hanna and I were at convention this summer we saw a lady wearing some earrings made from the frosted finishes embellishments.  The moment I saw them I knew I had to try it . . . and boy were they easy peasy!! The hardest part was picking out the hardware and deciding how far I wanted them to hang down.

I have had several pairs of snowflake earrings over the years and always manage to lose one of them….not a problem anymore….I can always make more!!

Have a great day!

Remember the 24 hour sale!!!!  Great prices on the trimmer and markers!!

Get ready for tomorrow!!!

The annual Holiday (formerly On-Line Extravaganza) starts tomorrow!!!  There are some awesome deals!!

Check them out:

I know, I know…..too small to read….just click on it and see all of the wonderful products you can get.

Check out the Weekly deals for the week of November 19-25!!  I know I will be ordering!!

A Gift For You

I finally tried the polymer stamps with this Endless Wishes stamp set and gift card holder.  They stamp a nice crisp image, so I won't shy away from them any more.

Stamps:  A Gift For You, Endless Wishes
Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
Ink:  Island Indigo, Smoky Slate
Accessories:  Circle Card Thinlits, Big Shot,  Label Bracket Punch,
1 3/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals  

Yesterday was spent filling orders and today will be the same.  It is surely nice to see the sunshine…I am thinking that rain and snow are in the forecast so I should enjoy it while I can!! 

Have a great day!!

What Are You Thankful For?

Here is another card that everyone made at a Godfather's stamping night.  Very easy . . . but turned out really cute.

Stamps:  Truly Grateful
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Deco Labels Collection, Big Shot, 2 3/8" Circle Punch,  Burlap Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

The last four days have been a whirlwind of activity. Hanna came home on Thursday and we have been on the go since then. Fun days of shopping, not so fun days of doctor's appointments, and have to days of switching summer clothes around for winter clothes.  Thanks Hanna for all of your help in toting tubs up and down the stairs!!

Today I plan to work on a large order of Christmas cards and do a little relaxing!!

Have a great day!

Thinking Of You

Today's card which everyone did on Monday night is one I found on Pinterest.   Everyone really seemed to like it the other night.

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge, Magnifient Maple,  Four You
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
Ink:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso,  Pumpkin Pie Marker
Accessories:  Label Collection Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, 

Life is about to get a lot busier for the next couple of days. Hanna will be home tonight and we have plans for a couple of days of shopping and running around, which we seem to have perfected.

Have a great day!!

Best Wishes For a New Year

Here is another one of the cards that everyone made last Monday night at Godfather's or will be making tonight at the house.  I love the dark blue, white, and silver combination.

Stamps:  Best New Year
Cardstock:  Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Brushed Silver
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Silver Embossing Powder, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very low key day at our house.  Even with being retired it seems like we have been on the go constantly . . . so yesterday was a just sit around day. Today I need to get busy and get some things done that have been on the back burner for a while . . . I know with Hanna coming home tomorrow night we will be on the go all weekend.

Have a great day!!

Fun Christmas Wreath

Wow . . . did I come home with a lot of ideas yesterday from our day of stamping in Sigourney!!  Some of us also stayed a little later to make this Christmas wreath.  I had been wanting to try one and just hadn't sat down and made time to do it so this was the perfect opportunity.

I chose to use the Season Of Style DSP for my wreath because it will match my kitchen colors.  Some of the gals used the Winter Frost DSP and the blues were fantastic.  All it takes is DSP and a styrofoam wreath. Now I am trying to decide if I want a bow on it or not . . . what do you think??

I need to get busy and get my stuff ready for stamping at Godfather's tomorrow.  At least I know what cards we are making, which is pretty good since it is only Sunday morning and I have two days left to get things ready. 

I also have to run to Iowa City to get a new phone because on the way home yesterday evening my phone decided not to work!!  Hanna had decided to get a new iPhone and I was on the fence about whether I really need a new phone or not.  Guess this made my decision very easy.

Have a great day!

Happy Together

Greetings from Des Moines!!  "Wicked" was wonderful last night and Hanna and I had a great time.  As soon as I am done posting this we are heading off…her to a basketball tournament in Pella and I am going to spend my day stamping in Sigourney.  Here is one of the swaps I am taking.

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge
Cardstock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories:   Very Vintage Designer Buttons, 1/8"  Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

I am very anxious to see all of the neat things that people come up with today at our stamp day.  I always come home so energized and ready for the next few stamping events.

Have a great day!

Faux Patina Christmas Cheer

Stamp club met last night.  We always try to learn a new technique each month.  This has been good for me because it stretches my stamping as well.  There are some blogs I check out periodically and one of these is LeeAnn Greff's.  We have done shoebox swaps with her at convention for several years.  She had a technique on her blog called Faux Patina.  After some internet searching on how to do this I decided that it would be a great technique for stamp club.  I think all of the ladies really liked it . . .  if the oohs and ahhs were any indication.

Stamps: Christmas Messages
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Versamark
Accessories:   Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Chalk Talk Framelits, Big Shot,  Gold Embossing Powder,
Heat Tool,  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Today is going to be a very busy day . . . I need to finish up my swaps for a stamp day tomorrow, finish picking up and cleaning from stamping at the house last weekend, pack and be ready to leave for Pella by about 1:00 because Hanna and I are going to see "Wicked" in Des  Moines tonight.

I guess I better get off the computer and get busy!!!

Have a great day!!

Christmas Star

I think this Christmas Star has to be by far one of my favorite single stamps. I really wish it were going to be around for a longer period of time . . . it could have so many other uses than just at Christmas time. 

Stamps:  Christmas Star
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Champagne Glimmer Paper,
Brushed Gold CS
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine,
Scallop Edge Border Punch,  Brights Glimmer Brads

Today I need to get some ideas around and get things ready for stamp club tonight.  I have been out and about running around instead of getting things ready!!  I guess since it is tonight I need to get in gear.

Have a wonderful day!!

Peace Dove

Today we have another one of the cards the ladies made over the weekend.  We decided that the blues and turquoises really made very pretty Christmas cards….even if the are non-traditional colors!!

Stamps:  Calm Christmas
Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Winter Frost DSP
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Silver Encore Ink
Accessories:  Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Frosted Finishes Embellishments

Imagine my delight when I opened my laptop this morning and saw that they were continuing the weekly deals . . . at least for a while.  There are some great products on sale this week!!! 

It looks cold and rainy out today so I think I will just stay home and stamp the day away . . . I have several projects that I need to get done before the weekend…so I am thankful for the day at home to get them done.  

Have a great day!!

Season's Greetings

"A Peek Into Santa's Workshop", held on Saturday and Sunday went very well.  I think everyone was pleased with their 30 Christmas cards.  Now . . . my job today is to get the extra cards stamped up and everything put away.  Wish me luck!!

Here is one of the cards that everyone made.  I love the bow made from the oval punches.  Thanks, Susie!!!

Stamps:  Joy To the World
Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories:  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Extra Large Oval Punch, Sticky Strip

Tonight is the Washington Township Open House.   My plan is to go and see everyone tonight, so I am not disrupting the teaching day!!

Have a great day!! 

Last Minute Christmas Card

So . . . today is the second of the "Peek Into Santa's Workshop" Saturdays.  As I am getting stuff set out, I can't find my snow flurry framelit that I need so I have to switch cards at the last minute . . . here is the replacement card . . . not too bad for last minute!! 

Stamps:  Christmas Collectibles, Greetings of the Season
Cardstock:  Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Christmas Ornament Punch,
White Baker's Twine, Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin Dimensionals

Between stamping today and tomorrow, we are going to a Halloween party tonight.  I think I will go as dressed as a happily retired teacher!!

Have a great day!

Hello

In my browsing around the Internet I came across this card and knew I had to make one similar to it for a stamp class.  This is another card that everyone made last Monday night.

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge, A Dozen Thoughts
Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Naturals White, Night Of Navy, Baked Brown Sugar
Ink:  Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Naturals Designer Buttons, 1/4: Burlap Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Well…the house is relatively clean, and all that is left to do is to finish cutting card stock for this weekend's "Peek Into Santa's Workshop" Christmas card class. Everyone attending will go home with 30 of their Christmas cards already made!!

Have a great day!!