Coffee and Friends

The van is loaded and Hanna and I are already in Iowa City.   A doctor's appointment first thing this morning, then a day of shopping and relaxing, topped off with a night of stamping.  What could be better!!!  Check out one of the cards everybody will be making tonight.

Stamps: Perfect Blend
Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White,
Season Of Style DSP
Ink:  Early Espresso
Accessories:  Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers,
Season of Style Washi Tape

Yesterday was a fairly uneventful day . . . a trip to Pella to help Hanna bring home all of her stuff from college. Not sure how we would have gotten it all home in two cars…grateful for a van to help her move back. Everything happens for a reason…so maybe the reason for the deer was so I could have a van this week!!!   Maybe not . . . but it definitely worked to our advantage.

Have a great day!! 

Snowflake Kindness

While browsing the other night I came across a card I thought would make a good thank you card for Christmas. Everyone Monday night will be making this beautiful snowflake card.  Changing out the greeting will be easy for those still wanting Christmas cards.  There is still time to let me know that you will be joining me.

Stamps:  Blooming With Kindness, Best of Snow
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Night of Navy
Ink:  Night of Navy, Midnight Muse, Pacific Point
Accessories:  Squares Collection Framelits, Big Shot,
Versamark, Pewter Embossing Powder,   Heat Tool,  1/8" Silver Ribbon

As soon as I am done posting this I am going to finishing bagging up supplies for tomorrow night and then I am off to Pella to help Hanna move home.  It is hard to believe that she is done with college and will be living at home this next semester as she substitute teaches!!

Have a great day!

Joyful Christmas Wishes Gift Bag

Last Thursday (seems like ages ago with all that has happened . . . thank you Mr. Deer) stamp club members made this little gift bag, which would be great for a gift card or small goodies.  I think they turned out really neat.

Stamps:  Joyful Christmas
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Oval Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Muslin Bags,
Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread

Awaiting a call from the insurance adjustor to let me know if they are going to total my car or fix it. . . deer can be such a pain!!

While I am waiting I am again making multiple name banners for Hanna and her student teaching placement. At least I know I can't go anywhere since I don't have a car at the moment so I should get them done in no time!!

Have a great day!!

Kalona Craft Goodies

The last couple of days have been a whirlwind of getting things ready for Christmas in Kalona at the Kalona Rec Center.  I will be there from 10-4 today.  Here are a few of the things that I have been making.  

 

Tonight I will be getting stuff ready and organized for Kellie's Christmas card class tomorrow afternoon.  Good thing it is too cold outside to do anything, because I have been buried in my craft room!!

Have a great day!

Checking His List

Here is another great card that everyone attending Kellie's Christmas card class on Sunday will be making. I just love the old fashioned Santa and I know I have used him a LOT!!  Thanks, Becky Roberts for the inspiration.  

Stamps:  Santa's List, More Merry Messages
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink:  Raspberry Ribble, Black Stazon, Raspberry Ripple Marker, Blushing Bride Marker
Accessories:  Circles Die #2, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch,  1 3/4" Circle Punch,
Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Check out another of the craft projects that Hanna and I did this weekend . . . no stamping products used this time, however!!

I hope you all have a great day . . . I will be spending the second day getting ready for the weekend . . . Christmas in Kalona event.

Have a great day!

Buffet Banner

I hope that all of you had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend.  I know that we did. One of the things that we always do this weekend is decorate for Christmas.  Hanna and I decided that we needed some new decorations and for her. . . Pinterest is always a source on inspiration.  She saw something similar to this banner and we decided we could certainly do that with our Stampin' Up! products and that it would make a nice compliment to the wreath I had made earlier.  

Supplies:  Canvas Creations, Early Espresso Ink, Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched  Edge Gros Grain Ribbon, Seasons of Style DSP

I really love the way the whole thing turned out!!

Today I will be getting ready for a craft show in Kalona on Saturday….have lots of little things to make between now and then.  Hope to get pictures takes and posted in a timely fashion.

Have a great day!!