March 31, 2019

Thankful Thoughts

Another one of the cards that the fourth graders made was this thank you card.  Super super simple, but gets the message across loud and clear!!

For this particular card I used the Painted Seasons Designer Series paper, but this would be an excellent way to use up all of those scraps of DSP you might have laying around.  Depending on what pattern is on the paper, they would have totally different looks!!!

Stamps: Thankful Thoughts

Cardstock: Call Me Clover, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Painted Seasons

Ink: Call Me Clover

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

Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration!!!  What an awesome three months of stamping it has been (if you take out the bad weather)!!  Do you have all of the Sale-a-Bration products you need??  I will be placing one last order Sunday night if there is anything else you need!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 30, 2019

Hello Cupcake

Hello Cupcake may be one of those sets that I keep for kids stamping if yesterday is anything to judge by!!

I thought this card would be the most difficult for the fourth graders to stamp but it turns out it was the easiest and the one that they had no questions about whatsoever!!

Stamps: Hello Cupcake

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Lemon Line Twist, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Gala

Ink: Early Espresso, Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, 

Rectangle Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, 

Big Shot, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, 

Organdy Ribbon combo Pack

The fourth grade stamping went very well yesterday.  I think if they ask if they can stay in from recess to finish their cards, it would be called a success. The fun thing was there were several kids in the class whose parents I had taught at some point in my years of teaching!!     As well as some of the staff members that popped in during our stamping time.  I did come home and take a rest, however!!

The fish fry was also great.  The tilapia was just as good if not better than I had remembered it!!  I am hoping to get back one more time before they are done for the year!!

Today is going to be basketball and Cubs game with some stamping thrown in the middle.  I need to get the supplies and cards ready for our Sale-a-Bration Celebration on Monday night!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 29, 2019

Butterfly Gala

Simple stamping at it's best!!!  This Sale-a-Bration Botancial Butterfly Designer Series Paper is awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Purple always reminds me of my grandma and Hanna when she was little!!  They both loved the color purple!!  And Highland Heather is a pretty perfect purple . . . try saying that five times fast!!

Stamps: Butterfly Gala

Cardstock: HIghland Heather, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather

Accessories:  Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon, 

Pretty Label Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

So . . . today I am doing something I really never thought I would do . . . I am volunteering in a 4th grade classroom!!!  Not as a teacher . . . but as a cardmaker.  I will be making four #simplestamping cards with them today and showing them a little about the mechanics of both cardmaking and stamping.  The above card is one of them we will be making.  We are also making a birthday card, a thank you card, and a get well card.  I am really kind of looking forward to it!!

Tonight we will be going to a fish fry with some friends!!  This is an awesome tine of year to try out all of the little community fish fries and we are starting tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 28, 2019

Painted Seasons

Sale-a-Bration is coming to a close and I am sure going to miss this set and designer series paper.  I know I say that about a lot of things . . . but they are just all so cool!!

This card, which came from a blog I follow, Bonnie Stamped, is another one of the cards everyone stamping this week got to make.  The table was sure a mess when we were done but the cards were awesome!!

Stamps: Painted Seasons, Incredible Like You

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Petal Pink, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Painted Seasons

Ink: Grapefruit Grove, Call Me Clover, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Four Seasons Framelits, Big Shot, Aqua Painter,

 Gold Faceted Gems, Triple Banner Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Woohoo . . . .it is here . . . opening day of baseball season!!  I am anxious to see what the Cubs have in store this year!!  My stamping needs to be done by 3:00 this afternoon so I can watch the game!!

The warmer weather has really been nice . . . so nice in fact . . . that I think I am going to fire up the grill tonight and grill some steaks!! I love this time of year!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 27, 2019

Butterfly Gala

Simple, simple, simple . . . sometimes you just need a card in a hurry and simple is what works best!!!  Nothing could be much simpler that this card which uses the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and a couple of colors of ink!!!

Once again I found this simple card on Pinterest and thought it would be a great card for Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Butterfly Gala

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Basic Black, Mango Melody

Ink:  Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Black Memento

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals

I spent sometime yesterday in my stamping room looking and measuring and planning for how I am going to use the new storage system on my existing shelves.  I am so excited for this . . . I know I will be up early Monday to place my order so I can get them all in place.  I am trying to decide if I want to have another garage sale this summer (although it will be on a much smaller basis) or if I want to wait a year and have a huge one.  I guess I have some time to think about it.  it might depend on how many sets I have that are retiring this year!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 26, 2019

Life Is Grand

Life is indeed grand and this card shares that with everyone!!!  The stamp is suppose to have a small "with you" under the word grand but I custom cut the stamp because I wanted just the main part of the sentiment!!

This card which I found on Pinterest and comes from a blog called DOstampinwithdawno.com is one everyone made last night at Make-It-Monday.  I think we all agreed that the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper is pretty awesome no matter what side of it you use!!

Stamps: Life Is Grand

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterly

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Accessories:  Triple Banner Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

My morning has been all out of sync and here is why!!  I opened up my email to this!!

So of course I had to go to my demonstrator website to see what it was all about!!!

And then after reading all about it and seeing the dimensions I had to go to my stamping room and measure my shelves to see if this will work for me and I am happy to say it will!!!!  I am so excited to order these on April 1st!!

Also . . . many of you have commented on my pretty grid paper that I have been using at stamp nights.  It will also be available for purchase on April 1st . . . so you too can have your very own pack if you wish!!

By this time John was up and about and realized that he had lost his glasses and thought he had left them at "Old Guy Coffee" yesterday afternoon.  So I went with him to look and it is a good thing I did.  He looked all around and could not find them anywhere so I decided to look under the couch that is in the cabin and low and behold . . . there they were.  So he can see clearly again!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 25, 2019

Humming Along

Humming Along pretty well describes life right now . . . just Humming Along enjoying the nicer weather and just life in general!!  What could be better!!

I saw a card on Pinterest similar to this and thought it would be a great opportunity to use some of the Botanical Butterfly paper that I have in my stash.  The paper that I got for FREE as a Sale-a-Bration item!!  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Humming Along

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

Ink: Black Memento, Flirty Flamingo

Stampin' Blends:  Flirty Flamingo Combo Pack

Accessories:  Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies, Big Shot, 

Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Stampin' Dimensionals

Although the Hawks did not pull off a win yesterday they sure did make it interesting!!  It was hard to stuff envelopes at the end of the game because the paper kept flying all over whenever they would do something great.  The Hawkeye women did very well and that game was just as exciting to watch!!  I did get my envelopes stuffed during other basketball games at least!!

Everything is ready to go for tonight.  I think I will go up to Iowa City a little early to run some errands.  One thing on my list is to stop at the Kalona Coffee House and schedule another Coffee and Cards for April.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 24, 2019

All Adorned

When I first saw the Sale-a-Bration item All Adorned I was not that excited about it . . . but it is certainly growing on me!!!  And I absolutely love the sentiment!!

This card which comes from a demonstrator in Australia named Kylie is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week will be making.

Stamps: All Adorned

Cardstock: Basic Grey, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Accessories:  Country  Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, 

Heat Tool, Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon, 

Story Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a busy busy day capped off by a great supper at wonderful restaurant in Grinnell.  All six of us got something different off of the menu and none of us were disappointed . . . the food was absolutely awesome . . . and the company even better!!

Today I want to finish getting everything cut and samples made before the basketball games so I can stuff envelopes and right out the supply list as I cheer on both the men's and women's Hawkeye basketball teams!!  GO HAWKS!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 23, 2019

Butterfly Gala

With temperatures like we have been having it won't be long until we are seeing many butterflies like these.  And it can't be too soon for me!!

This is another one of the cards that we made back in January at the Susie celebration.  I can't wait until the Butterfly Duet Punch is back in stock.  It is oh so very cool.  You will want to stock up on the Sale-a-Bration item . . . Botanical Butterfly Designer Series paper so the when the punch is here you will have this awesome paper to use it with.

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, Well Said

Cardstock: Basic Black, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

 Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather

Accessories: Well Written Framelits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, 

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Layered Leaves Textured Impressions 

Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Butterfly Duet Punch, 

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

What a day yesterday!!  Luetta and I went for our birthday lunch and got back in the car just in time to hear the Hawkeyes start playing well.  I got home for the last six minutes of the game which was absolutely awesome . . . the only part of the game I really needed to see.  I went straight from the men's basketball tournament to the women's basketball tournament to cheer on the Hawkeye Women . . . and see another great win!!  The rest of the day was spent crafting in my recliner watching other various tournament games until I could no longer keep my eyes open!!   I remember laying down on the couch to watch the Iowa State game . . . but do not remember seeing any of the game at all!!

Today will be a repeat of crafting and basketball until Julie and Jason pick us up and we head to Grinnell to meet Jake and Hanna and celebrate the winter birthdays . . . mostly mine and Jake's.  Again the weather and schedules have not been kind to celebrating . . . so tonight is the night!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 22, 2019

Piece of Cake

Good news...good news . . . the cake builder punch which has been non-ordereable for a while is now back in stock!!!  It is very hard to see in the photo but the cake has been punched out on this card and then layered on to the stitched shape oval.

This is one of the cards that we made back in January at our demo celebration for Susie.

Stamps: Piece of Cake

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Petal Pink, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Floral Romance 

Ink: Memento Black, Various Stampin' Blends

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, 

Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Cake Builder Punch, Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8" Variegated Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is the day Luetta and I are finally going out for our birthday lunch.  Our birthdays are within days of each other in February so we usually try to celebrate with a lunch out.  The weather and schedules did not cooperate this year until now . . . which is the last day of spring break for her.  

I am sure more basketball will be on the agenda when I get home from lunch!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 21, 2019

Piece of Cake

Here is the last of the Birthday Bonanza cards.  Who wouldn't want to receive such a bright cheerful card??

Once again I probably would not have put this color combination together but took the colors from the designer series paper and they seem to work.

Stamps: Piece of Cake, Amazing Life

Cardstock: Lovely Lipstick, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Happiness Blooms

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Pineapple Punch Combo Pack, Lovely Lipstick Combo Pack, 

Night of Navy Light

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, 

Big Shot, Cake Builder Punch, 

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be a stamping stamping stamping day with an appointment for my shoulder thrown in in the middle.  I have a lot I want to accomplish today so hope it works.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 20, 2019

Birthday Cheer

Check out another Birthday Bonanza card.  I love the little hat that comes with the set.  There are framelits that coordinate with this set, but not for the hat.  I fussy cut it with my scissors.

I love love love the new Rectangle Stitched Framelits.  They are a great addition to the rest of the stitched shapes.

Stamps: Birthday Cheer

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green Combo Pack, Daffodil Delight Combo Pack, Bermuda Bay Combo Pack

Accessories:  Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies, Big Shot, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Granny Apple Green Textured Weave Ribbon,

 Stampin' Dimensionals

I had a great day yesterday once I was done at the dentist.  That is not my favorite thing in the world to do!!  I met my sister-in-law and niece for lunch and visiting time, and then went on to Jake and Hanna's house.  In the evening I was fortunate enough to meet most of them members of the team that is going on the New York Mission trip.  It was good to meet them in person . . . not just by phone or Face-time.   Jake, Hanna and I then went to supper at a great Italian restaurant and then called it a night.  

I plan to spend the rest of the day in my craft room finishing up spare packets of cards and getting things ready for the next stamp night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 19, 2019

Piece of Cake

I follow a blog . . . Stamp With Amy . . . that I really like.  This card comes from that blog.  Amy has a way of combining products and colors that really appeals to me.

Everyone that stamped last night at the Birthday Bonanza class got to make this card.

Stamps: Piece of Cake

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: How Sweet It Is

Ink: Memento Black, Gorgeous Grape

Stampin' Blends:  Pineapple Punch Combo Pack, Smoky Slate Combo Pack, 

Pool Party Dark, Highland Heather Dark, Lovely Lipstick Light

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies, 

Dot to Dot Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Cake Builder Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an early morning dental appointment.  When I am finished there I am going on to Des Moines to spend the day with my sister-in-law.  Tonight I will be meeting with the ladies that I am going on a mission trip with the end of April.  I will end the evening having supper with Hanna and Jake and spending the night at their new house before heading home early Wednesday morning.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 18, 2019

All That You Are

I have always liked coloring and I still do.  I think that is why I love the Stampin' Blends so much.  And the Highland Heather blends are so so pretty as shown in this card.

This card, which I found on Pinterest, is one of the cards that everyone will be making tonight at the special Birthday Bonanza class.  Who wouldn't want to receive this beautiful card!!!

Stamps: All that You Are, Itty Bitty Birthdays

Cardstock: Pool Party, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive Dark, Daffodil Delight Dark,
Highland Heather Dark, Lovely Lipstick Light

Accessories:  Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
Pearl Basic Jewels, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack,
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is ready to go for tonight, just sitting by the door waiting for me to load it into the car.  It surely is easier loading and unloading the car in this weather than it was a couple of months ago!!!  I am headed to Iowa City early to run some errands and do a little shopping before class.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 17, 2019

Amazing Life

Life is certainly amazing and so is this stamp set.  I haven't used it much, but now that Sale-a-Bration is almost over it will definitely see some use.

When Hanna was a little girl she always used to set a trap for a leprechaun on the night before St. Patrick's Day.  I had to put some gold on this card because the leprechaun would always leave her gold but she could never catch him!!

Stamps: Amazing Life

Cardstock: Call Me Clover, Mint Macaron

Designer Series Paper: Happiness Blooms

Ink: Call Me Clover

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, 

1/8" Call Me Clover Gros Grain Ribbon, Gold Faceted Gems, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Talking about an amazing life . . . yesterday Jason and Julie came and hung my coffee mug rack so I could display my travel Starbucks mugs.

I have been collecting them since shortly before I retired.   I did not realize I had so many because they have just been in a cupboard.  Yesterday was the day to hang them all.  As you can see, I have more traveling to do because I have more spaces for mugs!!  Hmmmm . . . where shall I go???

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 16, 2019

Life is Grand

Life is Grand is one stamp set that I did not order right away.  Why, you might ask?  I am not really sure because the name of the set and the sentiments in it are right up my alley.

I finally broke down and ordered it a couple of weeks ago and when I was searching for a sentiment to put on this card, I decided that this one would be perfect!

Stamps: Life Is Grand

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Country Floral Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I was a total basketball junkie yesterday and even though the Hawks did not have the outcome I would have liked, I am going to be a basketball junkie again today.  I love this time in March . . . because the weather is getting better and there are so many basketball tournaments on TV.  I have actually set up a little stamping station in the living room so I can still feel like I am accomplishing something!!

Julie and Jason are coming over later this afternoon to finish hanging some things up for us, so then I can finish organizing jewelry and coffee cups.  Odd combination, I know!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 15, 2019

Painted Seasons

Check out this awesome card I received from my friend, Susie!!  What a great color combination!!  I am really going to miss this stamp set when it is gone at the end of the month.

It is even better when paired with the Country Floral Embossing Folder.

This is a fun fold card as just the smaller white part opens with the message.

Stamps: Painted Season, Dear Doily

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Call Me Clover, Eaarly Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Calypso Coral, Call Me Clover, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Country Floral Embossing Folder, Big 

Shot, Story Label Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 

1 1/4" Circle Punch, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ribbon, 

Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

I am being a total basketball junkie today as the Big Ten Basketball Tournament started yesterday and goes through Sunday. I started watching basketball at 10:30 and will probably still being watching basketball at 10:30 tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 14, 2019

Strong & Beautiful

One of the best things about stamping is the people you meet and the friendships you make.  The statement on this card is oh so very true!!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone got to make on Monday night.  I am really loving this designer series paper and will be sorry to see it go at the end of the month.

Stamps: Strong and Beautiful

Cardstock: Call; Me Clover, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Painted Seasons

Ink: Call Me Clover

Accessories: Silver and White Baker's Twine

Today started bright and early with an appointment to get one of my tires fixed . . . good news is that is was just a seal and that I did not need new tires.  I was supposed to have a hair appointment tomorrow, but she texted a little bit ago that her daughter is sick and she will need to stay home with her tomorrow so could I come today.  Of course I can . . . one of the great things about retirement!!  And then after that I am meeting some friends in Kalona for supper.  What started as a not very full day has suddenly become full.  I am hoping to spend a little time stamping this afternoon, finishing up left over kits from he last couple of stamp nights. And of course watching the Hawks play basketball tonight.  I only hope they do well and play like they can, not like they have been playing!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 13, 2019

Painted Seasons

Whenever I see this purple and green combination it always reminds me of a bedroom at my mom and dad's house.  I think it has to be one of my favorite color combinations because of that.

This is another one of the cards that everyone got to make on Monday night. The framelits for this Painted Seasons set made it so much better just like they did for the Lasting Lily set.

Stamps: Painted Seasons, More Than Words

Cardstock: Granny Apple Green, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Four Seasons Framelits Dies, 

Big Shot, Organdy Ribbon Pack, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I am so excited for our first Coffee and Cards at the Kalona Coffee shop tonight.  I love sharing my stamping and the more people that I can share it with the better!!  If you would like to join us just shoot me an email or text message!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 12, 2019

Lasting Lily

I didn't think it was possible for the Lasting Lily set to get any better, but I think it just did with the framelits.  When you can pop something up and give it a little dimension it just makes it so much better!!

This is one of the cards that every one made last night at Make-It-Monday.  I think many agreed with me about the framelits as many decided they needed their own set!!

Stamps: Lasting Lily

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Needlepoint Nook

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Lily Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Old Olive Linen Thread, 

Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

John asked me what was on the agenda today . . . and I was able to tell him nothing at all.  I only want to get the backseat of my car cleaned out as I have put stuff back there because it has been too cold to totally unload my car . . . so today is the day!!  

I also do need to get cardstock cut for Coffee and Cards at the Kalona Coffee shop tomorrow night.  If you would like to join us, let me know!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 11, 2019

Geared Up Garage

The minute I saw the Classic Garage Suite in the Occasions catalog I knew I wanted it all.  Both of my son-in-laws are into cars so I knew they would be the perfect products to make all kinds of cards for them.  This is probably one of the sets I will keep until the day I do not stamp any longer!!

This is also one of the cards that everyone will be making at Make-It-Monday.  It is also a request, as Angie wanted to make a card with this set . . . so here it is.

Stamps: Geared Up Garage

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Designer Series Paper: Classic Garage 6" X 6"

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Basic Black Combo, Pool Party Light, Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories:  Garage Gears Thinlits Dies, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a busy day between basketball and stamping.  I just have a few things to finish up this morning for Make-It-Monday and I am ready to go!  Hope to see you there!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 10, 2019

Country Floral Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

I love when stampers send me pictures of cards they would like to make.  Sandi sent this one and I absolutely love it.  There was a similar card in the Sale-a-Bration brochure that used this technique.

I thought at first that the images would be a little difficult to color but it was way easier than I thought!!

Stamps: Home to Roost

Cardstock: Mango Melody, Balmy Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends:  Daffodil Delight Light, Mossy Meadow Light, 

Melody Mango Light, Balmy Blue Light

Accessories:  Country Floral Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Classic Label Punch, 

Mini Stampin' Dimensional

Wow . . . sunshine and warmer temperatures . . . spring must be on the way!!

Today I am planning on getting everything ready and cut so that I can stuff envelopes and write out the supply list while watching both the men and women's basketball games.  I sure hope they both do well . . . but I am a fan no matter how they play!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 9, 2019

Painted Seasons

One of the techniques (well . . . not really a technique) we have been doing lately at Technique/Stamp Club has been a fun fold.   I made a card with this fold with Susie last weekend and decided I wanted to share it with club members on Thursday. 

I used the same color palette and part of the one sheet wonder for this card.

You can see here how this card opens on each side.  A fun fun card!!f

Stamps: Painted Seasons, All adorned

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Neutrals 6" X 6"

Ink: Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Story label Punch, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

5/8" Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . has this been a mixed up day!!  I was sitting with my first cup of coffee about 7:15 this morning and I got a text from my niece wondering if I was coming to the bridal shower for my other niece today.  I told her I knew nothing about it . . . there had been some mix up with people getting invitations.  So I quick got ready and took off for Adel to arrive in time for the shower at 10:00.  Good thing I have plenty of cards laying around . . . and cash is always good as a gift.  The bonus was I got to see Hanna and Jake's new house after the shower and took Jake to lunch.  Hanna is in California for a few days with Jake's mom and dad.  

I got home about 3:30 . . . and am planning on doing nothing the rest of the day.  I am glad I had nothing planned for the day and could make it all work!!

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

Happy Stamping!!