April 30, 2015

Bravo

Bravo was one of those sets that I bought quite a while ago but it had never seen ink until recently.  It actually makes a pretty awesome graduation card!!

All of my sample graduation cards are in Mid-Prairie colors so that I can use them later this year but these would look great in any school colors!!

Stamps:  Bravo

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Whisper White, Stacked With Love DSP Stack

Ink:  Memento Black Ink

Accessories: 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack,

Neutral Candy Dots, Whisper White Baker's Twine,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today has not exactly gone as planned, hence the late post.  Yesterday my car was at the doctor for a minor repair and today I decided to take myself to the doctor for a minor infection.  All is good, just time consuming.

I think rest and fluids are on my agenda for the rest of the day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 29, 2015

Yippee Skippee

Here is another one of the cards everyone got to make at Make-It-Monday.  I am not sure you can ever have too much happy so I definitely love this sentiment.

Pairing it with Gorgeous Grunge just seems to go together like ketchup and mustard or something like that.

Stamps:  Yippee Skippee, Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Sweet Taffy DSP

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents, Big Shot, 

Tea Lace Doilies, Stampin Dimensionals

My car is in the repair shop today so I am grounded for a while.  I guess there is nothing better to do than spend it in my stamp room.  I love that I can have the windows open in there and hear the birds singing while I am stamping away.  The weather can stay this way as far as I am concerned!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 28, 2015

Painted Petals

A while back one of the Facebook groups that I follow posted a picture of a little purse like this that would hold 3" X 3" cards.  I loved the color scheme so decided to make some in the larger purses I have been making that will hold several regular size 5.5" X 4.25" cards.  I love the color scheme and how these turned out.

Stamps:  Painted Blooms, Petal Potpourri

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Whisper White, Back to Black DSP

Ink:  Black Memento Ink

Accessories:  Flower Medallion Punch, Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

These would make absolutely awesome Mother's Day gifts or even Teacher Appreciation Week (which is coming up next week) gifts.  

I have had a blast making these and have several more I am planning on trying!!

Today is my volunteer day at Hospice and then I plan on coming home and spending the rest of the day stamping away!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 27, 2015

Blue Ribbon

Here is another one of the cards that everyone will be making this week.   I have had this set for quite a while and haven't used it all that much.  Since it is retiring in a few weeks I probably should ink it up more often

Maybe it is my elementary background, but I do think it goes well with the Alphabet Embossing Folder.

Stamps:  Blue Ribbon

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Gold Foil

Ink:  Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Alphabet Embossing Folder, 

Texture Boutique Machine, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 

Stampin Dimensionals

I am not quite sure how this happened, but I actually have everything ready to go for tonight and sitting by the door waiting to be loaded in the car.  I started a good book while sitting at the craft show yesterday so I may just finish it this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 26, 2015

Perfect Blend

Make-It-Monday this week is all about my favorite products on the retiring its. Perfect Blend definitely fits the bill perfectly.  When I first saw it in the catalog I knew it was a stamp set I HAD to have and probably one that I will keep forever!!!  Here is one of the cards everybody stamping with me this week will be making.

It goes so well with Gorgeous Grunge!!

Stamps:  Perfect Blend Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Birthday Bash DSP

Ink:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Stampin Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to my craft show.  Hoping for great sales!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 25, 2015

Graduation cards have been at the top of my priority list for a while. I am planning on taking orders for custom cards at my craft shows, so I have several that I will be showing you in the future.  I wanted there to be plenty of options for people to chose from.

This hat is so easy to make from a strip of paper and a square.  I still have several sitting on my table waiting to be used.

Stamps:  Bravo

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Ink:  Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Texture Boutique Machine,
Envelope Punch Board (for rounding corners), Large Oval Punch,
Basic Black 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Neutrals Candy Dots,
Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am going to gather up all of my things for the craft show tomorrow.  I hope to be able to load the car during a period of no rain!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 24, 2015

Class of 2015

After finishing Hanna's albums I was definitely in the mood to work on school related things so finally got to work on more graduation cards.  This idea came from Pinterest, but changed up the colors to match our school and the Iowa Hawkeyes!!

It is hard to see in the photo but the black layer has been embossed with the stars embossing folder as well.

Stamps:  Class of 2015

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Circle Collection Framelits, Banner Collection Framelits, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is definitely going to bring more graduation creating!!  As cold as it looks outside right now, my stamp room looks like a good place to be!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 24, 2015

Gorgeous Grunge

Like mother, like daughter!!  It did not surprise me at all when Hanna said she wanted scrapbooks for the thirteen students in her advisory class.    They make such a wonderful keepsake!!

With the help of My Digital Studio and my computer we were able to get the quotes and sayings she wanted.

I think they turned out pretty neat.  The match exactly the birthday cards I had made for her to give them on their birthdays.

I do think next year I will start on them more than a week before she needs them, however!!

Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink:  Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Smoky Slate

Accessories:  Chevron Border Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Sticky Strip

Now that this project is done I will be finishing up things today for a craft show on Sunday and starting to plan Make-It-Monday cards for next week.  I love being retired!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 22, 2015

Lovely As A Tree

I thought this sympathy card from the last batch I made was quite appropriate for today.  I don't think Lovely as a Tree will EVER go on the retired list.  It was actually the second stamp set I bought and that was over 13 years ago!!!  I still use it a lot!!!

The monochromatic card has really started growing on me.  John says it needs a hint of color, but I am pretty happy with it as it is.

Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Love & Sympathy

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Label Collection Framelits, Big Shot, 

Stampin Sponges, Stampin Dimensionals

Hopefully today will bring an end to the project I am doing for Hanna and I can continue  getting ready for my craft show on Sunday.  I have all these ideas running around in my head that I would like to try and get done.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 21, 2015

Serene Silhouttes

Sympathy cards are not something I really enjoy making but they do need to be made.  Here is another one of the cards I made recently.  

I did use a retired stamp set for the sentiment but it just seemed to fit the card.

Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla

Ink:  Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Memento Black

Accessories:  Window Collection Framelits, Big Shot, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is my volunteer morning at Hospice.  After running a few errands while I am in the city, I am hoping to continue working on Hanna's project.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 20, 2015

Moon Lake

My aqua painters and water color paper have been getting a workout lately. While scanning Pinterest to find some inspiration for the last of the sympathy cards I needed, I came across this one.  Believe it or not I already had the goose laying on my stamping table all ready to go just waiting for the perfect card.

Well here it is!!  I love the touch of the wood grained embossed piece of Soft Sky behind the main image.

Stamps:  Moon Lake, Love & Sympathy

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper

Ink:  Black Stazon, Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Texture Boutique Machine,
Aquapainter, Extra Large Oval Punch,
Painted Blooms Cotton Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today promises to be a busy day . . . the start of a busy week.  I need to put the finishing touches on the sympathy cards and deliver them.  I am meeting some friends for lunch and then need to do some grocery shopping.  When I get home I am starting on Hanna's big project so that her sister can take it to her next Saturday when they meet up.  Stay tuned for pictures!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 19, 2015

Guy Greetings

I love, love, love these little gift card holders!!  Once I started making them I just couldn't quit yesterday. 

Here I took one of the designs that we used this week at Make-It-Monday, changed the color scheme and dimensions just a little bit and it worked perfectly for one of my gift card orders!!

Stamps:  Guy Greetings

Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, 

Adventure Bound DSP Stack

Ink:  Soft Suede

Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board, Bow Builder Punch, 

Stampin' Sponges, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I got a ton done in my stamp room yesterday and am planning on spending all day there again today.  I have an order of fifteen sympathy cards I am woking on and I would like to deliver them tomorrow.  Hopefully I can achieve my goal!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 18, 2015

Class of 2015

I finally found the time to make some of the graduation cards that have been floating around in my head ever since I saw this stamp when the Occasions Catalog first came out.  I knew it would be perfect for my gift card holders!!

Change out the colors and presto…you have custom made gifts for any graduate!!

I love the way the gift card pops up when you open the card!!

Stamps:  Class of 2015

Cardstock:  Real red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Memento Black 

Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip

John and a friend went fishing bright and early this morning so I have the house all to myself.  I think I am planning on once again working in my stamping room and finishing up some orders of cards for people.  An afternoon walk may be calling my name if it is really as nice as it looks outside!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 17, 2015

Kinda Eclectic

And . . . it is more butterflies!!!  Another card I found on Pinterest and that everyone made this week.

The Bermuda Bay and the Wisteria Wonder make a great color combination!! This was a favorite of people that were stamping with me this week.

Stamps:  Kinda Eclectic, Gorgeous Grunge, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Wisteria Wonder

Accessories:  Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, 

Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday afternoon was spent on getting caught up on all of my bookwork, so since there is nothing I have to do today or no where I have to be, I am hoping to spend the majority of it in my stamp room, working on various things. Actually, the whole weekend looks to be very low key so I hope to get LOTS done!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 16, 2015

 Butterfly Basics

I must have been in a butterfly mood when planning cards for this week's stamp night.  Three of the six cards featured butterflies.

I also really like the sentiment that comes with this set.  I guess it sort of fits my philosophy of life . . . looking at the world through my rose colored glasses!!

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics

Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo

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

Since I had appointments on Tuesday I am going to volunteer at Hospice today and then hope to spend the afternoon in my stamp room working on some sympathy cards for someone.  It surely does look to be another beautiful day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 15, 2015

Painted Blooms

Here is another one of the cards everyone got to make Monday night at Make-It-Monday.  

One of my favorite stamp sets and my favorite color combination . . . what could be better!! 

Stamps:  Painted Petals

Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink:  Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Spring Flowers Embossing Folder, Texture Boutique Machine, 

Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I managed to survive my dentist appointment yesterday but will be going back in May to have a small cavity filled . . . good thing I like my dentist!!  It was a beautiful day to be out and about!!!


Today looks to be another beautiful day.  I love looking out my stamping room window and watching my lilac bush budding and then getting ready to bloom. The green buds have really popped out the last couple of days!!  I will be watching it again today as I continue to get ready for my craft shows.

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

Happy Stamping!! 

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April 14, 2015

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April 14, 2015

Guy Greetings

The minute I saw this card on Pinterest I knew I had to make one!!  My dad loved bow ties and always wore one.  I think I can count on one hand the number of times I saw him in a straight tie!!  He would have loved this card!!

This is one of the cards that everybody got to make last night at Make-It-Monday.  We had a large group of people and I got to meet some new friends last night!!

Stamps:  Guy Greetings

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink:  Pacific Point, Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Bow Builder Punch, Glue Dots

Today I get to do one of my least favorite things in the world . . . go to the dentist!!  I have another appointment in the city as well so may do some shopping in between the two.  At least it is a beautiful day outside!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 13, 2015

Butterfly Basics

Butterflies are the theme of Make-It-Monday tonight.  This card, which I received as a swap in January, is one of the cards everybody will be making.

The Amazing Lovely You has some awesome sentiments in it and I just love the font!!

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics, Lovely Amazing You

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Black Stazon, Wild Wasabi, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder,
 Texture Boutique Machine, Bitty Butterfly Punch,
 Basic Pearl Jewels, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is all cut, and the supplies are gathered for Stamp Night tonight. The only thing left to do is stuff the envelopes with the supplies and to load the car.  If you would like to join us tonight just let me know!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

  

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April 12, 2015

Moon Lake

Yesterday was a Mother's Day card . . . today a Father's Day card.

It is hard for me to believe, but these two holiday's will be here before we know it!!  I absolutely love this set for those manly cards.

Stamps:  Moon Lake, Guy Greetings, Hardwood

Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Adventure Bound DSP

Ink:  Black Stazon, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Wild Wasibi, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Aquapinters, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very nice day spent with family at the baby shower for my nephew and his wife.  They received many very needed items for the twins.  It was good to see my sister-in-law's parents and sister and family again.  We have always been like one big happy family.  

Today I am planning on cutting cardstock for Make-It-Monday tomorrow night. The cards are all planned, I just need to get things cut, supplies gathered up, and everything organized.  I hope you can join me.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 11, 2015

Petal Potpourri

Here is one of the gift card holders I am making for a lady in Davenport.  They will open up like the gift card holders I made here.  These are so fun and easy to make.  She ordered several of them so you will be seeing a lot of gift cards holders in the next few days.

I really struggled on what to put on the bottom of the card so decided to add a few jewels that I colored in with a Sharpie.

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri, Crazy About You

Cardstock:  Garden Green, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Ink:  Calypso Coral, Crisp Gantaloupe, Garden Green, Metallic Gold Encore Ink

Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board, Flower Medallion Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 

Gold dazzle Marker, Calypso Ribbon from Sale-a-Bration (no longer available), Basic Rhinestone Jewels,  Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for a trip to Adel and a baby shower for my nephew and wife who are expecting twins this summer. Should be an awesome day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 10, 2015

Vivid Vases

Last night at Techniques Club we worked on alternatives to the markers for coloring in stamped images now that Blendabilities are no longer available.

We used the blender pens to color in the vases and the flowers.    I think the pens were a big hit with all that were there.  We all talked about how we have always liked to color!!

Stamps:  Vivid Vases

Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, 

Elegant Eggplant, Crushed Curry, Black Stazon

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, 

Envelope Punch Board,  

Blender Pens, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I am planning on working on gift card holders that someone ordered.  I hope to have some pictures later.  Then we are meeting our daughter and son-in-law for supper to plan a trip to Maine this summer.  It will be fun to have them go along this year!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 9, 2015

Butterfly Basics

Here is a card I worked on yesterday for an order that I needed to fill for some cards.  I love the way Gorgeous Grunge makes the perfect background for the butterflies.

Gorgeous Grunge hadn't seen any ink in quite some time, but I can tell you it will stay sitting on my stamp table because it really is perfect for backgrounds. I got it out for a project I am working on for Hanna (photos later) and decided to just leave it out.  

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics, Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Gray, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe

Accessories:  Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I need to finish getting ready for Technique Club tonight.  We will be using our AquaPainters and Blender Pens for coloring now that Blendabilities are no longer available.  I also have a bunch of errands to run.  I am not sure why they always seem to take longer than I would like but that is the way it goes.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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