August 17, 2018

Falling For Leaves

I debated about making a general swap for the event I am going to this weekend since we are doing so many shoebox swaps, but then I decided . . . why not.  Again, I reworked a card I had done previously with items that are in the Holiday Catalog.  You can see the original card here.

I will say that by the time I got done die cutting all of these leaves for 32 cards I had quite a pile of leaves to rake!!

Stamps: Falling For leaves

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Shaded Spruce, Grapefruit Grove, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry 

Ink: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:Detailed Leaves Thinlit Dies, Layering Circles Framelits, 

Woodland Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

2 1/4" Circle Punch, Metallic Pearls, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin Dimensionals

I am headed out here in just a little bit to go to Bettendorf where I am meeting up with some friends to continue on to Champaign, Illinois were we will be going to Vacation Stamping School.  It is a weekend retreat type thing where we will shoebox swap, learn some new things do do with Holiday Catalog product, and just generally have fun!!  I am not sure what the Internet will be like in the hotel so I am not planning on posting over the weekend.  I hope I have lots of new things to start showing you on Monday!! Have a great weekend!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 16, 2018

Country Home

I changed up the card everyone made this week which you can see here, and used a new set from the Holiday catalog for the sentiment.    I also added another layer.

This is going to be one of my shoebox swaps for the event I am going to in Illinois this weekend.

 

Stamps: Country Home 

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Old Olive

Accessories:  Springtime Impressions Framelits, Big Shot,

Sponge Daubers, Basic Pearl Jewels

After yesterday's doctor's appointment where they told me my leg just needs more time to heal, the shopping trip was a success and a good time was had by all.  The only downside to the day was that the restaurant that we usually eat lunch at, has gone out of business so we had to make due with Hu Hot. Not a bad second, though.  I found several books I had been wanting to read at the Half Price Book Store so with the cooler temperatures next week, I can foresee some patio sitting with a good book!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 15, 2018

Pop Of Petals

I am still exploring all of the color combinations since we have many new colors to work with this year.  Soft Sea Foam is one of those.  Not sure I am totally sold on it, but it is growing on me.

This is the last of the cards everyone who stamped with me this week made.

Stamps: Pop of Petals, Itty Bitty Greetings

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tranquil Textur4es

Ink: Smoky Slate

Accessories: Classic Label Punch, Four Petal Punch, 

3/8" Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Clear Faceted Gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an early morning appointment for my leg.  It is better, but still not healed so am not sure what the next step will be.  After that I have one more appointment, and then Luetta and I are headed out for one more day of shopping and a lunch before she starts back to school.  

I am gaining on my swaps for this weekend . . . there is still some work to be done on them so depending on how long we are gone, I may try and get those done today.  If not there is always tomorrow or the car ride on Friday.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 14, 2018

A Little Twinkle

A super good way to use up your paper scraps is with a starburst card.  I had several pieces left over after the last stamp night so they were right on my table easy to use.

This is one of the cards everyone got to make last night.  With a quick change out of the Pool Party starburst to Petal Pink and you have a feminine version.

Stamps: A Little Twinkle

Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Pool Party, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Twinkle Twinkle

Ink: Basic Gray

Accessories: Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 

Faceted Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . after an early morning hair appointment there is nothing on my schedule again today but stamping and baseball.  I sound like a broken record . . . but I happen to like this broken record!!  My swaps are well underway and just need a little bit of assembly which is quite easy to do in front of the TV.  A perfect day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 13, 2018

Darling Label Punch Box

If you like tins then you are going to love the tin that this stamp set . . . . Darling Label stamp set and coordinating punch come in!!

This is one of the cards everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.  I just love the pink and gray combination!!

Stamps: Darling Label Punch Box, Serene Garden

Cardstock: Cray Granite, Petal Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Gray Granite, Petal Pink

Accessories: Punch from the Darling Label Punch Box, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Sponges, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

And here is the tin that the stamp set and punch come in.  Awesome for so many things!! Photo was taken directly from the catalog. 

Yesterday was a very productive day . . . everything is cut, ready,  and packed for tonight's Make-It-Monday.  I made great headway on my swaps for this weekend.  John and I went out for dinner to celebrate our anniversary which is actually today, and we were home in time to watch the Cubs game, which had a fantastic ending.  It doesn't get much more exciting than a walk off grand slam in the bottom of the 9th inning!!!

I hope to finish up my swaps today before heading to Iowa City a little early to run some errands before stamp night tonight.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 12, 2018

Blended Seasons

Today's card is a combination of two cards I saw when I was stamping at Susie's at one of her events. I took the color combination of one and the layout of another.  I love the fall combination of colors!!

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

Stamps: Blended Seasons

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb cake, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Nature's Poem

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Accessories: 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, 

5/8" Very Vanilla Polka Dit Tulle Ribbon, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionmals

Today is the last no activity day for a while.  There is nothing on my schedule so I think I will spend it the way I do most days . . . stamping and baseball.  If I am lucky I can finish up some of my swaps for an event I am going to next weekend.  If not, then I will finish them sometime this week.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 11, 2018

Abstract Impressions

I love the colors of fall!!!  I received a swap card similar to this using spring colors back in June.  You can see it here.  I didn't get around to using it at Make-It-Monday then, so decided to switch it up with fall colors and use it this week.

I debated about using reinkers and the aqua painter, but ended up just going with inks and sponge daubers.  I love the way it turned out.

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Springtime Impressions Framelits, 

Lovely Floral Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Sponge Daubers, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

All is right in the Wilson world once again.  John had a good check at his appointment, I have a new garbage disposal, and while my leg is not better, at least it is not worse.  Today will be filled with baseball and stamping as I have a lot of things I need to get ready for and other swaps I need to finish!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 10, 2018

Blended Seasons

The second technique we worked with last night at Technique/Stamp Club is the round and round technique using a Stamparatus.

I know it is a little early for Christmas but the leaves worked perfectly to demonstrate this technique.

Stamps: Blended Seasons, Seasonal Chums

Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Under the Mistletoe

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Stampartus, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 

1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this we are out the door as John has a routine doctor's appointment and I may call about my leg again.  Hopefully there will be some stamping time this afternoon while I wait on someone to come and fix or replace my garbage disposal.  Never a dull moment!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 9, 2018

Blended Seasons

Because of the wedding we postponed Technique/Stamp Club one week so it is tonight.  One of the techniques we are going to work with is Inlaid Embossing.

I used to use this technique quite a bit but have not done it for quite a while. I think it works very well with these leaves and the Woodland Embossing Folder. 

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Stamps: Blended Seasons

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce, 

Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Grapefruit Grove, Very Vanilla 

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Stitched Seasons Framelits Dies, 

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Layering Circles Framelits, 

Woodland Textures Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Stampin' Sponges, Metallic Pearls, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Almost everything is ready to go for tonight so now I need to turn my attention to Make-It-Monday cards.  I am halfway there in picking cards and it is only Thursday so I think I should be good.  Hopefully there will not be anymore impromptu doctor's appointments.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 8, 2018

Blended Season

Are you tired of the Blended Season stamp set yet?  I sure hope not because I have lots more samples to show you!!!  This one comes from a blog I follow all the time . . . Stamp With Amy.

I think it makes a great fall card.  You could change out the sentiment and make it for just about any occasion.

Stamps: Blended Seasons

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Blackberry Bliss, Veery Vanilla 

Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Blackberry Bliss, 

Crushed Curry, Mango Melody

Accessories:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Stampin' Sponges, Linen Thread, Metallic Pearls

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for another appointment for my leg.  It looked a lot worse yesterday so I gave them call and they want to see me again.  Not the way I wanted to spend my day, but I know it is for the best.

I mentioned to the guy that mows our lawn about the trees and the power lines yesterday and he was back in about 30 minutes and took care of trimming the trees so that it shouldn't happen again.  That is a huge relief!!

I hope to spend this afternoon working on upcoming classes, but I guess we shall see!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 7, 2018

Blended Seasons

Despite all of the mishaps yesterday I did get to spend a little time in my stamping room.  Who knew that colored pencils with an aqua painter would give such a vibrant color on dark colored cardstock?  Not me, that's for sure!!

I saw a card similar to this on line somewhere and could not believe it would really work, so had to try it for myself.  I am thrilled with the results!!

Stamps: Blended Seasons

Cardstock:Basic Gray, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White (inside) 

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Water Color Pencils Collection #2, Aquapainters, 

Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hopefully today will be an uneventful day other than stamping.  I have technique/stamp club and Make-It-Monday to get ready for.  I am also going to an event the next weekend where I will need four swaps, so I hope I have good luck today!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 6, 2018

Little Elephant

It has been a morning  . . . more on that later!!  This little elephant guy makes the perfect baby card!!!  It is one that was also a shoebox swap in June.

I don't often need baby cards, but it is nice to have one on hand when I do need one.

Stamps: Little Elephant

Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink: Gray Granite, Soft Sea Foam

Accessories: Striped Scallops Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1" Punch, Elephant Builder Punch, 

Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

So . . . as I am sitting here this morning getting ready to do a blog post I hear something against the side of the house and look out the bay window and there are the electrical wires swinging back and forth against the window.  A call to Alliant energy was in order.  She asked me if it was an emergency and I told her no, because the wires were all still attached, just have come loose from one of the attachments that holds them on to the house.  She informs me that IS an emergency and they will send someone right out to disconnect our power so we can call an electrician to come and fix it.  Great!  The Alliant guy gets here about an hour later, takes a look at it, and says . . . no problem . . . I can fix that for you!  Problem solved!  Yeah!!!! And thank you to the nice kid that fixed it.  So I once again sit down to write my blog post and a spot on my leg starts oozing again from where I hit it on the bed frame last Tuesday.  So  . . . I decide a trip to Urgent Care might be warranted since my doctor is kind of hard to get in to see.  Yup . . . it's infected all right so now I have a prescription strength antibiotic cream to put on and strict instructions to watch it and if it is not getting to go back to the doctor sooner rather than later.  So . . . it is now 1:15 and I am finally getting my blog post done.  I had planned on stamping all day today and here half the day is gone already!!!  Hopefully I can get some things done this afternoon!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 5, 2018

Abstract Impressions

Once again I m sharing a swap we made in June.  There  are so many cool sets in the catalog that I would be hard pressed to tell you which is my favorite.  It seems like I say that about all of them!!

We used ink refills and the aqua painter to color the flowers on this card. Messy . . . but oh so worth it!!

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Mango Melody, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Highland Heather

Accessories:Springtime Impressions Thinlits, 

Lovely Floral Embossing Folder, Big Shot,

Pear Pizzazz, Highland Heather, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay Ink Refills, 

Aquapainters, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

This was my sight yesterday as I unpacked my box of new goodies and organized them.  All of the stamp sets are put together and everything is away in its place awaiting use!!  I can't wait!!

And now . . . I need to be a proud mom . . . I promise to share only these two wedding photos!!

We actually clean up petty good!!  Hanna's matron of honor knows her so well and surprised her with a change of venue for the bridal party pictures . . . under a willow tree.  It was PERFRCT!!  She know Hanna so well!!!

And this may well be my favorite picture of all of them because it captures Hanna's zest for life so well and her caring nature.  The flowers girls have been so excited to wear their twirly dresses and spin around . . . how perfect that Hanna does the same . . . she will always be my little girl!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 4, 2018

Serene Garden

Once again I am showing you a card from the demo meeting back in June and again I forgot to attach the post it note to tell me who brought it!!   We got so many cool swaps from this meeting!!!

I have this set and the framelits that go with it but it has not been used yet!!!

Stamps: Serene Garden

Cardstock: Basic Black, Soft am Calypso Coral,Sea Fo 

Ink: Soft Sea foam, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Garden Scene Framelits, Big Shot, 

Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is the day I am planning on going back to the stamping room.  I have not even been in there since a week ago last Wednesday.  I have rested this week and visited with friends and family that came back for the wedding.  My pre-order for the Holiday catalog arrived yesterday while I was visiting my family at the campground so I am anxious to open the box and see what all is in there!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 3, 2018

Animal Outing

I love  this little (okay . . . not so little) guy, that I now know is a rhino, from the Animal Outing stamp set.  I can't remember who brought it, but it is one of the shoebox swaps we made in June at a demo meeting.

 

It looks like a normal card until . . . 

you open it up and it is this funky fold.  I need to try some more of these . . . I'll add it to the list of all the other things I want to be making.

Stamps: Animal Outing

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Share What You Love

Ink: Memento Black, Mint Macaron

Accessories:Animal Friends Thinlits, Layering Circles Framelits, 

Big Shot, Smoky Slate Stampin Blend Combo Pack, 

Crumb Cake Light Stampin Blend, Bermuda Bay Light Stampin Blend, 

5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was another fun outing of errands and lunch.  As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to spend the day at Rock Creek State Park over by Grinnell with my family that is camped there.  Not sure how long I will stay but it does seem like a nice day to be outside!!

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

Happy Stamping!!