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August 11, 12017

Carols of Christmas

I have today and tomorrow yet to share Carols of Christmas cards then I will move on to something new. There are just so many possibilities with this stamp set.

The copper foil is so pretty and is just the thing this card needed along with the copper embossed star swirl in the background.

Stamps: Carols of Christmas, Star of Light

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Fresh Fig, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil

Ink: Fresh Fig

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot,

Versa Mark, Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,

1/4" Copper Trim, Stampin' Dimensionals

We finished up our road trip yesterday with a visit to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.

The ballroom was something I had always heard about, but had never visited. It was really quite interesting and much bigger than I had anticipated. I could just visualize it full of people, a lot of them on the dance floor.

We finished out the morning just sitting by the lake listening to the waves.

A great couple of days all within three hours of home. I am sure there are many more places just like this in Iowa that would make great road trips.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 10, 2017

Carols of Christmas

Have I peaked your interest in this stamp set yet? I still have more samples to share with you!!

This is a z-fold card that ends up being 4.25" X 4.25" when it is folded.

So many pretty combinations using some of our Designer Series paper that you would not think about using for a Christmas card.

Stamps: Carols of Christmas

Cardstock: Pool Party, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer

Designer Series Paper: Fresh Florals, Delightful Daisy

Ink: Tranquil Tide and Pool Party Markers

allAccessories: Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, Big Shot

Luetta and I made it to Mason City and are having a great time!! We went to The Little Brown Church in the Vale and spent some time in Music Man Square. We ventured over to Clear Lake to spend the night and today will go to the Surf Ballroom and spend some time at the lake.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 9, 2017

Carols of Christmas

Back again with another Carols of Christmas card. I have several of them to share with you this week.

Once again using Pinterest as an inspiration!! I do love this color combination . . . even if it isn't the usual Christmas color combination.

Stamps: Carols Of Christmas

Cardstock: Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Designer Series Paper: Color Theory

Ink: Dapper Denim

Accessories: Stitched Shaped Framelits, Card Front Builder Thinlit Dies,

Big Shot, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

By the time most of you read this I will be well on the way on my next road trip. Luetta and I are going to spend a couple of days in Mason City and Clear Lake, visiting the museums and sights that have to do with the Music Man and Buddy Holly. I am sure there will be some shopping and talking about stamping along the way!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 8, 2017

Carols of Christmas

Check out this early release stamp set . . . Carols of Christmas . . . that will be in the Holiday catalog. I finally had a chance to play with it yesterday!!

It has so many possibilities!!

Stamps: Carols Of Christmas

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Tranquil Tide, Silver Glimmer

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Tranquil Tide

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Card Front Builder Thinlit Dies, Big Shot

Besides playing with this stamp set, I also finally found time to unpack my box of new stamping goodies from the Holiday Catalog.

Tons of fun just waiting for some ink. I have a couple of appointments today, but I hope to be able to put some of these to good use in between times!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 7, 2017

Big On Birthdays

Dauber Dots was another one of the techniques we did at Technique Club last Thursday night. I found this example on a blog I follow . . . Flowerbug's Inkspot.

If you did not want the muted look of the dauber dots, you could stamp the sentiment just over the dots.

Stamps: Big On Birthdays

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Vellum Cardstock

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive, marina Mist, Basic Black

Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Clear Faceted Gems, Glue Dots

I am definitely loving the cooler temperatures the last few days. It is a double edged sword, however. Because now I want to be both outside reading and inside playing with my pre-order stamp sets that came last Thursday. I have been so busy since then I haven't even opened the box yet. I am hoping to do that today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 6, 2017

Big On Birthdays

Embossing paste was one of the things that the members of Technique/Stamp Club wanted to try so we did that last Thursday.

It really is easier to use than you would think. Here we let it get good and dry and then sponged over the bricks with a sponge dauber and Soft Suede ink.

Stamps: Big On Birthdays

Cardstock: Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede,

Berry Burst and Old Olive Markers

Accessories: Embossing Paste, Pattern Party Decorative Masks,

Palette Knives, Sponge Daubers,

Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to set up at a Vendor/Craft market in Iowa City. I am not sure how well attended it will be since it is on a Sunday and only from 12-4, but we shall see. Hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 5, 2017

Paisleys & Posies

I just had to revisit a card from last year because I absolutely feel thankful, grateful, and blessed!!

The embossing folder and the dots in this card are now retired, but I still love this card!!

Stamps: Paisleys & Posies

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Paisleys Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Fine Tip Glue Pen

The reason for the repeat card and why I am feeling especially thankful, grateful, and blessed is that my surgery was a year ago today. I am certainly thankful to be on this side of the last year, rather than just starting out. When starting this journey the tunnel seemed like I would never see the light at the end, but in looking back at it now, I can't believe how quickly and easily this last year has passed!!! Like I said . . . thankful, grateful, and blessed.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 4, 2017

Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack

The last season and probably my favorite (at least in the card making world) is the winter season.

I am certainly not ready for snow, but I do love these cards!! There is something about staying inside where it is warm and cozy and watching it snow, snow, snow!! Especially when I do not have to go anywhere if I don't want to!!

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Layering Squares Framelits, Seaonal Layers Thinlits, Big Shot,
1/8" Silver Ribbon, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Check out a close up of each of the cards!!

I thought today was going to be a low key day with not much to do, but Hanna is having a phone crisis (as in it won't work and is doing weird things) and since I am the primary account holder they won't do anything to help her unless I am there. So I will be making a flying trip to Des Moines. I am just very thankful I can do this today . . . as exactly one year ago today was my surgery and the beginning of a very eventful year!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 3, 2017

Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack

Working my way backwards around the seasonal clock, here are the spring cards made from the Color Theory card pack.

The inspiration for these cards as well as the others for the other season came from Pinterest.

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Smoky Slate

Designer Series Paper: Color Theory

Ink: Berry Burst

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits,

Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot,

Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack, Glitter Enamel Dots,

Delicate White Doilies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Check out the close up of each card. I was really happy with the way they all came out.

You can bet I will be adding more of these card packs to the stamp club order for tonight. I am anxious to try making cards with the other sets. I need to finish up gathering the supplies for tonight before the Cubs game comes on this afternoon. With a rainy day it shouldn't be too hard to stay inside and stamp and watch baseball.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 2, 2017

Color Theory

I am having so much fun with this Color Theory Memories and More Pack.

Here are the cards using the summer oriented cards in the pack.

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Berry Burst, Crushed Curry, Dapper Denim, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Color Theory

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Big Shot,

Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack, Gold Faceted Gems,

Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Stampin Dimensionals

Check out each of the individual cards. I would be hard pressed to say which of them is my favorite.

Today is going to be spent finishing up the other two seasons from the card pack and also trying to come up with two new techniques for Technique/Stamp Club tomorrow night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 1, 2017

Thankful Thoughts

I needed a bunch of thank you notes yesterday and this one was very easy to mass produce!!

I chose the Lemon Lime Twist color because I had a lot of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, but this would be equally as pretty in any of the other new In-Colors.

Stamps: Thankful Thoughts

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

Designer Series Paper: Fresh Florals

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin Dimensionals,

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

I used to dread the first of August, because that meant work and a schedule were right around the corner. I have to admit that thought crossed my mind when I typed the date for this blog post!! However . . . after a second thought, my mind quickly went to all of the things I can do this fall!! And do them, I will. Even though I did not slow down much last fall, it seems like there were a lot of things I wanted to do but could not. So this fall will be full of adventures. Not sure what all they will be, but I am sure I will find something!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 31, 2017

Colorful Seasons

I have been seeing many cards made with the Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack as I have been surfing the Internet.

I decided I needed to give it a try this morning. It probably took me less than 45 minutes to assemble everything, do the stamping and die cutting, and put the cards together.