April 30, 2016

Fabulous Four

Here is another graduation card I made last week.  It is exactly the same layout as the card I made here, just with a different focal point and different colors . . . same stamp exactly!!

These went together so easily!!  I used washi tape from my stash that matched my color scheme so I am not exactly sure which stacks these came from.  If you want to make some of these and have no washi tape, strips of designer series paper in your schools colors would work just as well!!

Stamps: Fabulous Four

Yardstick: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Various Washi Tape, Regal Candy Dots, 

Candy Dot Bases, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

I did get my order of graduation cards delivered yesterday and am planning on starting an order of sympathy cards today.  Since it is supposed to rain all day today and tomorrow I am hoping to get them all done and start on Hanna's scrapbooks for this year!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 29, 2016

Fabulous Four

Fabulous Four has such awesome sentiments in it!!  I would think anyone would love to receive a card telling them how awesome, spectacular, and fantastic they are!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made last Monday night.

Stamps: Fabulous Four, Flower Patch

Cardstock: Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow Marker

Accessories: Simply Scored

I am hoping to get my graduation cards delivered to the store today.    We will have to see.

I can hardly believe that I have absolutely no weekend plans . . . and since it looks like it is going to be rainy, either books or stamping will be calling my name.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 28, 2016

Bravo

I have been working hard on graduation cards lately.  Here is a less traditional card, yet conveys the message perfectly.

This sketch definitely works better when the school colors are two colors other than one of them being white, but I think you could work it out around that.

Stamps: Bravo

Yardstick: Basic Black, Tangleo Twist, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Tangleo Twist, Basic Black

Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Stars Framelits, Big Shot, 

Stars Border Punch, Fine Tip Glue Pen

Looks like we are in for another rainy day.  I know my walk got postponed again today because of the weather.  Maybe tomorrow.

Today I am taking a friend to an appointment again and will spend my day researching new card ideas and maybe make a new wish list for the new Idea Book and Catalog!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 27, 2016

Oh My Goodies

When this stamp set first came out I bought it for this particular saying and it is about the only one of the four stamps that has been used much.  But boy do I like this saying!!

This is one of the cards everybody got to make this week.

Stamps: Oh My Goodies, Papillion Potpourri

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Designer Series Paper: Bohemian

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Circles Collection Framelits, Deco Labels Framelits, 

Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Crumb Cake 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today has been the perfect day to spend in my craft room.  I got up bright and early to walk and took a look outside and decided that I did not want to get soaked before I got home so I headed right into the stamping room.

What are you doing on this rainy cool day??

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

April 26, 2016

Hello Life

I am definitely going to miss this stamp set and this saying.  I think I can honestly say that I have been doing this for the last ten and a half years.  You never know what is going to happen in the future so enjoy your time now!!

This is one of the cards that everyone made last night.

Stamps: Hello Life

Cardstock: So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Archival Basic Black

Accessories: Bitty Butterfly Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Glue Dots

I just got home from my morning of volunteering at Hospice and then running an errand for Hanna so she can take advantage of a couple of hours of free graduate credit.  I had forgotten how busy downtown Iowa City can be.  It took me forty minutes to find a parking space for a five minute errand!!  But it is done.  

Rest is on the agenda this afternoon before we meet our daughter and son-in-law for supper tonight.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 25, 2016

Everything Eleanor 

I have always loved the sentiment in the stamp set "You've Got This" from the first moment I saw it.

The flourishes in Everything Eleanor compliment the card well.  I remember when Hanna won this set at convention she was absolutely thrilled!!  I didn't think I would use it much, but I have and am sorry to see it leave at the end of May.

Stamps: Everything Eleanor, You've Got This

Yardstick:  Soft Suede, Whisper White 

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bouquet

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Floral Frames Collection Framelits, Big Shot, 

Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is one of the cards everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.  I hope they like it as much as I do!!

Everything is all ready for tonight so I think I will spend my day working on more graduation cards and other stuff for upcoming craft shows!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 24, 2016

Swallowtail

I have always loved this Swallowtail butterfly and will be sorry to see him go!!

On of my Facebook friends liked a card like this and I knew it would be perfect for showcasing this stamp.

I very rarely make one layer cards, but I think this one is perfect just the way it is!!

Stamps: Swallowtail, Butterfly Basics, Papillion Potpourri

Yardstick: Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede

Accessories: Tags and Labels Framelits, Big Shot, 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

I had a great dat stamping yesterday.  Susie had some great projects and Luetta and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  

Today I am finishing up getting things ready for tomorrow night.  Later on today John and I are going to the funeral visitation for one of friend's dad and then probably out for supper.  

It sure is a beautiful day out . . . or at least it looks that way out my stamping room window!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

April 23, 2016

Happy Home

Today's card comes from a swap I participated in back in January at one of our demonstrator meetings.  I am sorry but I have no idea who's card this is.  If it is yours or you know who it belongs to please let me know so I can give you credit.

I don't have this set or these framelits so I was glad to get something made with them.

Stamps: Happy Home

Cardstick: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Soft Suede

Accessories: Hearth and Home Thinlit Dies, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Subtles Candy Dots, AquaPainter, Stamping Sponges

Today, my friend Luetta and I are going to a stamp day, organized and put on by our demonstrator friend, Susie.  I am looking forward to spending my day with both gals and stamping lots of cool projects!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

April 21, 2016

Crazy About You

Today's card is one I made for a monthly shoebox swap.  Since I now have my washi tape organized and I can see what I have it makes it a lot easier to use it!!

I absolutely love the bright springy colors in this card.

Stamps: Fabulous Four, Crazy About You

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Cherry On Top Washi Tape, Flower Medallion Punch, 

Brights Designer Buttons, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I will be spending the day taking my friend to some appointments and then coming home to a community meeting tonight.  I know will have plenty of time to browse the net looking for new and cool ideas!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 20, 2016

 Party Wishes

I have seen many, many cards with multicolored sponging on this embossing folder so finally decided to give it a try.  I really like the way it turned out!!

 

This is the last of the cards that everyone got to make last week.

Stamps: Party Wishes

Yardstick: Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Hello Honey, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

Accessories: Confetti Textures Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Party Punch Pack, It's My Party Enamel Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

For what is supposed to be a rainy day, right now the weather is beautiful.  It was just the right temperature for my morning walk.  Today I need to start planning my cards for next Monday night and also work on some graduation cards . . . now to get up the ambition to do that.  I know once I get in my crafting room, I will be glad I am there!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 19, 2016

Sprinkles Of Life

Today's card comes from a blog called Stamp Doc.  You could easily change this up and put a birthday greeting on it for the perfect birthday card.

This is another one of the cards everyone got to make last week.

Stamps: Sprinkles of Life

Yardstick: Whisper White Thick, Pool Party,
Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Real Red

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bouquet

Ink: Early Espresso, Pool Party Ink Refill

Accessories: AquaPainter, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments,
Tree Builder Punch

Every year when the new catalog is close to coming out I try to reorganize my stamp room somewhat.  This year's project was my Washi Tape.

I could never find the one I was looking for in these glass containers.

I found a perfect solution at target in the storage area.  This is actually a wooden silverware tray, but it fits the washi tape absolutely perfectly.  I wonder what else I can find to rearrange???

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 18, 2016

Birthday Blooms

I am really hoping this stamp set makes it into the new Catalog and Idea Book because I really like it.  The font is awesome and so are the sentiments.

This is another one of the cards everybody got to make last week.

Stamps: Birthday Blooms

Yardstick: Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bouquet

Ink: Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder

Accessories:  Ovals Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

I tried out my new shoes and Fitbit this morning by getting up and walking bright and early . . . well it was early, but not so bright as the sun was just coming up.  I really do feel better and have more energy than I have had in a while so hopefully I can make this into a new routine.  We will see if the weather cooperates with me!!

I am planning on running some errands this morning but then spend the afternoon working in my stamp room on some graduation cards for upcoming events.  Hopefully it will go well!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 17, 2016

Garden In Bloom

I can't tell you how many flower sets I have had over the years, but it seems like when a new one comes out I just have to have it.  That was just the case with Garden In Bloom.

Every body stamping Monday night got to make this card.  I know I found this one on Pinterest but could never trace it back to the original poster.

Stamps: Garden In Bloom

Yardstick: Whisper White Thick, Sahara Sand, 

Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

 Ink: Archival Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Accessories: Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

I had a great day yesterday shopping in Des Moines with Hanna.  My computer seems to know when I am making the trip because it always acts up right before I leave.  Yesterday was no exception.  As I was finishing my blog post yesterday it started doing a weird pixelating thing, so I decided to take it along and have the folks at the Apple Store take a look at it.  I love the people that work there.  Whenever either Hanna or I have had a problem they are always super helpful and nice.  Luckily it was a quick fix yesterday of a software upgrade and it did not cost me a thing!  Left a lot more money for shopping!!  So Hanna and I both got a new Fitbit and walking or running shoes. I will leave you to decide who got which shoes.  Hopefully tomorrow I will start walking early in the mornings.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 16, 2016

For The New Two

Spring and early summer seem to be the time of weddings and what is more perfect than a hand stamped wedding card.  This set . . . For the New Two has certainly been getting a workout lately.

This is another one of the card everyone stamping last week got to make.

Stamps: For The New Two, Picture Perfect

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Versamark

Accessories: Boho Chic Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 2 1/2" Circle Punch,
Banner Triple Punch, Tea Lace Doilies, Stampin Dimensionals

Hopefully by the time you read this I am well on my way to Des Moines for a shopping day with Hanna.  We have several things we want to look at and do today.  I am certainly glad my neck decided to cooperate with my plans.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

April 15, 2016

Going Global

One of the things I love about stamping is the fact that you can customize and personalize your cards.  I know I certainly would have used a graduation card like this for Hanna and a couple of her friends when they graduated if it had been around then.

This is one of the cards everyone got to make last Monday night at Make-It-Monday.  This one is pretty generic but could be even more personal if made in school colors!!

Stamps: Going Global, Something To Say, Bravo

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Lost Lagoon

Accessories: World Traveler Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Banner Triple Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I was able to spend a little time in my stamp room yesterday, but also spent a fair amount of time icing my neck and just resting.  I think today may be a repeat of yesterday.  It is so much better and without the headache, but I don't want to go backwards so think it will be another resting day today!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

 Happy Stamping!!

April 14, 2016

Birthday Blooms

Here is the last card from the Sale-a-Bration Celebration Stamp Night.  

My AquaPainter and Blender Pens have been getting a workout lately with the stamps in the occasions catalog.

Stamps: Birthday Blooms

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink:Archival Basic Black, Old Olive, Blushing Bride 

Accessories: AquaPainter, 

1/4" Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Minis Glue Dots

So, when I went to the doctor yesterday, she gave me some muscle relaxers for my neck.  I now know that they really work!!  I took one last night about 8:00 PM and went right to sleep.  I awoke up this morning at the usual time, but just could not keep my eyes open, so went back to sleep.  I didn't wake up again until 11:00 AM!!  I guess they really do work.  I think I will cut it in half for tonight!!  Hopefully I can keep my eyes open long enough to get some stamping in this afternoon!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 13, 2016

Butterfly Basics

Ever since Butterfly Basics was released last spring, it has been one of my favorites and always in plain sight on my stamping table.

This is another one of the cards we made at our Celebration Stamp Night a couple of weeks ago.

Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Timeless Textures

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Early Espresso Ink, Soft Suede, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Bold Butterfly Framelits,  Butterflies Thinlits, 

Big Shot, Stampin' Sponges, Mini Glue Dots

Today brings another doctor's appointment . . . this time for me.  My neck has been bothering me for about three or four weeks so I decided on the way home from John's appointment that it was time to see what is going on. Hopefully I will have some time for stamping both before and after my appointment this afternoon.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

 Happy Stamping!!

April 12, 2016

Birthday Blooms

Today's card comes again from the blog of Stamper Camper.  

It is also one that we made at the Sale-a-Bration Celebration Stamp Night.  I did change it up a bit when I made up the extras from that Stamp Night and used a Mother's Day Greeting.  They were quite popular at the craft show this weekend.

Stamps: Birthday Blooms, Botanical Blooms

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Lost lagoon, Hello Honey

Designer Series Paper: Going Places Stack

Ink: Sahara sand

Accessories: Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, Big Shot, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be a rather lazy day . . . other than going to a doctor's appointment with John later this morning.  I thinks when we get home I may spend the rest of the day relaxing and reading.  I should be stamping and maybe that will happen . . . we shall wait and see!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

 Happy Stamping!!

April 11, 2016

Big News

Here is another one of the wedding cards I have been working on for a while.

I know I will be making more of these in the future as I completely  sold out of them at the craft show yesterday.

Stamps: Big News, Picture Perfect

Cardstock: Tip Top Taupe, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Tip Top Taupe, Versamark

Accessories: Lots of Labels Framelits, Big Shot, 

Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents, 

1" Tip Top Taupe Dotted Lace Ribbon

After a wonderful night's sleep I am ready to face the day and finish getting things ready for tonight's Make-It-Monday.  I just need to unload the car from one event and load it up for the next one.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 10, 2016

For The New Two

Here is another one of the wedding cards I have been making.

My butterfly thinlits have been getting quite a workout lately!!

Stamps: For the New Two

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Archival Black

Accessories: Butterflies Thinlits, Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot Glue Dots

By the time most of you are reading this I will be well on my way to the Celebration farm and the craft show today.  I am really looking forward to the day and seeing and visiting with many people.  When I get home I need to finish getting ready for tomorrow's Make-It-Monday.  Good thing I don't have anything much scheduled for the rest of the week as I have a feeling I will be resting!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 9, 2016

For The New Two

I have been working on some wedding cards for the shop in Washington and this is one of them I am sending them.

I really like the way it turned out. I don't use my bow builder punch much, but it does turn out pretty cool.

Stamps: For the New Two

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Timeless Elegance

Ink: Accessories: Bow Builder Punch, Glue Dots

Todays's plans include getting ready for Make-It-Monday and also finish gathering stuff up for my craft show tomorrow.  I am definitely looking forward to a great day at the Celebration Farm.  If you are int he Solon area tomorrow, be sure and stop and see me!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 8, 2016

Birthday Blooms

Here is the second card we made at Technique/Stamp Club last night . . . the pleated skirt fold.  I found this card and fold on a blog I look at . . . Inking Idaho.

I think this is one of my favorite sets in the Occasions catalog . . . I know, I know . . . I probably say that about a lot of the sets.  I do know that I have used more Soft Subtles card stock this spring than I have probably used in all of my stamping days because of the Designer Series Paper offerings in this catalog.

Stamps: Birthday Blooms

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Whisper White 

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bouquet

Ink: Soft Suede, Blushing Bride and Mossy Meadow Markers

Accessories: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 

Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Today is going to be another day devoted solely to my craft room to get things ready for Sunday.  I also need to start to plan Monday Night's Make-It-Monday. I will just look at the bright sunshine out of my window because it certainly isn't very warm out there today!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 7, 2016

Birthday Blooms

Today is the first Thursday of the month so that means it is Technique Thursday Club night.  Tonight one of the techniques we will be working with is stained glass.

Here is the card that goes along with the technique.

Stamps: Birthday Blooms

Cardstock: Gaarden green, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Vellum

Designer Series Paper: 

Ink: Versamark, Calypso Coral, Pink Pirouette, Crushed Curry, 

Early Espresso, and Garden Green Markers

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tea lace Doilies, Glue Dots

Since everything is ready for tonight's stamp club, I am again working on things for the craft show Sunday.  Mother's Day cards are on the agenda for today!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!

April 6, 2016

Apple of My Eye

Among the first stamp sets I ever bought from Stampin' Up! was a set that had several different fruit stamps in it.  For some reason, this stamp set reminds me a lot of it.  

This is another one of the cards, the ladies made Monday night.

Stamps: Apple of My Eye, Sunburst Sayings

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink: Archival Black, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush

Accessories: Tea Lace Paper Doilies, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 

Banner Triple Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am back at it in my stamping room this morning.  Wedding cards have been on my list of things to make for the craft show this Sunday.  This afternoon, I am delivering racks of cards to a store in Washington, before I head to Iowa City to take a friend to an appointment.  It is nice to look out and see the sunshine.  I just got a call from the gentleman that did our yard work last year, wondering if we wanted him to do it again this year, so that gives me hope that warmer weather and spring are just around the corner.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 

Happy Stamping!!