May 31, 2017

Wood Words

Back again with another Wood Words card from Pinterest.  This Designer Series Paper really fits well with this stamp set.  

There really are other stamps than the rooster and I should use some of them but the rooster keeps calling my name.

Stamps: For Words

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, early Espresso

Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits,
Wood Crate Framelits, Big Shot,
1 1/4" Circle Punch, Regals Enamel Shapes,
1/4" Copper Trim, Classic Label Punch,
Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an early physical therapy appointment.  I am hoping to come home and spend some time in my stamp room before an afternoon hair appointment.  My hair has actually grown enough that I can do something with it.  Yeah!!!  After that I am spending the evening with my monthly group that gets together to do some shoebox swaps.  I have a feeling I will be resting tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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May 30, 2017

Wood Words

I have had some time to play in my stamp room this weekend, focusing on one new stamp set at a time, so you are likely to see lots of cards made with each stamp set.  The first one I chose was Wood Words.  I likely found this one on Pinterest as that is the first place I turn to for card ideas now.

I love the combination of Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler, especially with this stamp set.

Stamps: Wood Words

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits,
Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot,
Tea lace Doilies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is another one of those days with nothing on the scheduled agenda.  I think I may pick another stamp set to focus on and then work on some craft show projects.  Of course reading on the patio in the sun will also be happening this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 29, 2017

Daisy Delight

Thinking today about my dad and father-in-law and the many other people that have served our country.  We certainly enjoy a lot of freedoms because of their service.

I love making red, white, and blue cards!!  There is just something so striking about them.

Stamps: Daisy Delight--NEW

Cardstock: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits--NEW, Big Shot,
Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday John and I took a Sunday afternoon ride to look at all of the flags. It was the perfect day for picture taking . . . blue sky, puffy white clouds, breezing blowing, and the flags waving so majestically!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 28, 2017

Wood Words


I decided this morning that I wanted to make some patriotic thank you cards, so I turned to Pinterest for inspiration.  This is one of the first ones that popped up and I thought it was so cute . . . and it used all new product!!

I think I will make up several packets of these for some upcoming craft shows!!  I love how it turned out!!

Stamps: Wood Words

Cardstock: real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Wood Texture

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Stitched Shapes framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, 

Big Shot, Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

After spending the morning in my stamping room I think I am going to go sit in the sun for a while with my ice tea and a book.  I am trying to convince John to go for a ride this afternoon, but I am not sure he really feels like it yet. Hopefully soon!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 27, 2017

Pocketful of Sunshine

I love this stamp set . . . and it is one that I won as a door prize at On Stage in Minneapolis.  As soon as I saw it I thought to myself . . . now I can make rose colored glasses cards for real!!

This is one of the cards that Susie provided for us to stamp last month when we went to her house to share about On Stage.  I love it and with the sunny weather today, finally, I thought it was so appropriate.

Stamps: Pocketful of Sunshine

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Crushed Curry, Dapper Denim, Real Red

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Sunburst Thinlits--Retiring, Big Shot, 

Metallic Enamel Shapes, Stampin' Dimensionals

We got home from the hospital yesterday about 1:00 in the afternoon . . . to a mess!!!  We had some heavy rains in the morning and our sewer in the basement had backed up with the help of some tree roots!!  Luckily someone could come out and clean the pipe . . . even if it did cost us extra for an after hours trip.  By the time we  both went to bed last night . . . which was quit early . . . all of the Wilson plumbing . . . both in the house and in John was working great!!  He just has to have another procedure in another month to remove the stent they place in his kidney.

Hopefully I will find a little time this afternoon or evening to spend in my stamp room!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 26, 2017

Crafting Forever----Sneak Peak

I love the new stamp set . . . Crafting Forever . . . which will be available starting June 1st.  It will be perfect for all of my crafty friends!!

This is one of the card that we made a few weeks ago at my friend Susie's house when we had a Saturday stamping day.

Stamps: Crafting Forever - - -NEW

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Basic Black, Basic Gray

Accessories: Stitched Shape Framelits, 

Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, 

Blender Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Once again I am posting this while sitting in a hospital waiting room while John has his kidney stone removal surgery.  We had to be here at 6:00 AM, so I am sure there will be a nap in my future this afternoon. The plan is that this is an outpatient surgery so hopefully we will be home this afternoon sometime.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 25, 2017

Decorated Card Tin

Yesterday afternoon I actually worked on a few new craft show items. One of them was a decorated tin I got during Sale-aBration.

The front of the tin has letters cut out from the Large Letters Framelits and the pieces that were left over after I finished my Watercolor Wishes card Kit.

I took some Affectionately Yours Washi Tape and laid it across the top of the card dividers provided with the tin and then punched out computer generated headings with the Classic Label punch.

I am trying to decide if I want to sell these full of cards or just the decorated tins that people could choose their own cards to fill it with.  Any ideas???

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to an appointment for my shoulder and then I am intending on sitting on my patio with a good book this afternoon since it is supposed to be warmer and the sun is supposed to be shining!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 24, 2017

Eastern Beauty

Here is another card made with the set I did not think I needed . . . Eastern Beauty.  I have a feeling it is going to be seeing a lot of ink in the future. 

This is also one of the cards that everyone stamping this week made.

 

Stamps: Eastern Beauty

Cardstock: Fresh Fig--NEW In Color, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Fresh Fig--NEW In Color

Accessories: Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies--NEW, Big Shot,
Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder,
Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today has been a busy day already and it is only mid-afternoon.  We started the day with John having a stress test based on some symptoms he had been having.  When we were done we did a little shopping for some more patio plants and paid a visit to the cemetery to leave some flowers for my parents.  When we got home, I got the wild idea to actually CLEAN my refrigerator, not just get rid of stuff in the garbage.  As I was cleaning it I realized it had not been done since I got sick last summer.  I knew it needed to be cleaned, I just did not realize how badly it needed to be cleaned . . . but at least I can say it has been done now.  I am thinking after a quick trip to the post office that I may rest for a bit before making potato salad for supper and grilling some steaks.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 23, 2017

Eastern Beauty

Eastern Beauty is one of those stamp sets that I did not think I would like at all until I started seeing things posted that were made with it . . . so then OF COURSE I had to get it.  This is one of those cards I found posted on Pinterest I believe.

 

It is also one of the cards everyone stamping with me this week will be making.

Stamps: Eastern Beauty

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist--NEW In Color,
Pool Party, Whisper White, Silver Foil 

Ink: Basic Black, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay,
Lemon Lime Twist--NEW In Color

Accessories: Eastern Medallion Thinlits Dies--NEW,
Layering Circles Framleits, Big Shot,
Stampin' Dimensionals

Make-It-Monday went quite well last night and I loved seeing everyone's reactions to the cards we were making.

Today I am planning on working on some craft show projects and maybe thinking ahead to the first Make-It-Monday with new catalog stamps!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 22, 2017

Beautiful You

I think I might have mentioned a time or two that I look at a blog by a stamper named Stampercamper.  This is a card she had posted a while back and I thought it was really cute and a good way to use up designer series paper.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week will be making. 

Stamps: Weather Together, Beautiful You

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Cupcake and Carousel Stack

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Umbrella Weather Framelits, 

Falling Petals Embossing Petals, Big Shot, 

Basic Black and Bermuda Bay Markers

Our awesome new grill got delivered this morning . . . now to be home and have the weather cooperate so that I can use it.  I doubt that it will happen this week, but I can always hope!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 21, 2017

Tin of Cards

Tin of Cards is one of those sets that you need to make a variety of all occasion cards!!  With a quick change out of sentiment it could be birthday, congratulations, thank you, or anything else you choose to put in the circle.

This is one of the cards everyone will be making tomorrow night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Tin of Cards

Cardstock: Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tasty Treats

Ink: Watermelon Wonder

Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits,
Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
1 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day in Des Moines.  We found a couch for her new apartment, had a great lunch, and enjoyed spending time together.  I got home early evening, had a quick bite to eat, and was off to a graduation party.  Luckily since it was an outside party, the rain held off.  It was great to see the graduates, as well as many other people I haven't seen for a while.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 20, 2017

Gorgeous Grunge

Oh . . . Gorgeous Grunge . . . whatever am I going to do without you!!!!  I LOVE this stamp set!! 

This card that everyone is going to make next week is one that I found on a blog I look at . . . Stampercamper.

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Layered Letters

Cardstock: Watermelon Wonder, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink: Watermelon Wonder, Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to spend the day in Des Moines with Hanna.  We have no real plans other than to look at furniture . . . she thinks she would like a new couch for her apartment.  I am anxious to see her new apartment.  It looks so cool in the pictures that she has sent.  I am hoping to get home in enough time to attend a graduation party in the evening.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 19, 2017

Grateful Bunch

I have been going through all of the swaps I have received lately from the stamping events I have been to looking for cool ideas that use some of the retiring sets.  This is one of those cards!!

 

It is also one of the cards everyone will be making Monday night at Make-It-Monday!!

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Window Shopping, Grateful Bunch

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Peekaboo Peach, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Bitty Butterfly PunchWink Of Stella, 

Stampin' Sponges, Stampin Dimensionals

Last night we had a get together for one of the community groups that I belong to at a local greenhouse.  It is always one of our favorite places to meet because Maryanne always has such cool ideas for plant groupings and she always has cool information to share.  Last night was no exception and there were several pots of plants that I decided I needed to have for my patio.  So even though it was raining this morning I went back out and purchased them.  My patio now has tons of color and I am anxiously awaiting sunshine and warmer temperatures!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 18, 2017

High Tide

It has been an interesting 48 hours around the Wilson household . . . but no more so than usual.  More on that later.  I did manage to squeeze in a little stamping time to work on another craft show project. 

I am becoming obsessed with turning my Project Life boxes into little stationary kits.

Each kit contains six little note cards . . . two of each of the following.  

And of course, decorated envelopes!!  Check out the close ups of the three cards.

Stamps: High Tide

Cardstock: Crumb Cake notecards (retired), Very Vanilla 

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand

Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

After I last posted, I was headed up to the hospital, to spend some time with my great nephew who had surgery on Monday.  I actually ended up spending all of yesterday afternoon at the hospital as well with him and his mom. Luckily, things are going better today and they got discharged this afternoon.  

So . . . on to the second patient . . . John.  He had a doctor's appointment this morning and needs some further testing on some health issues . . . none of which are related to the kidney stone that we are still dealing with.  It sure is a good thing that I do not have an aversion to hospitals or doctors!!!  I am thinking that some of my Paper Pumpkins that I have been stockpiling might be making their way to some of these appointments with me!!  At least my own appointments are getting fewer and further between!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 16, 2017

Colorful Seasons

Here is another sneak peek at new catalog product.  This is another one of the cards we made as a Make and Take at the Onstage Presentation. 

These Memories and More card packs are perfect for adding interest to your cards in a VERY easy way.  Here we have two cards layered on top of each other and the flower is cut from a third card from the pack.

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Cardstock: Dapper Denim, 

Ink:  Dapper Denim, Old Olive

Accessories: Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack, 

3/8" Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon

Yesterday's lunch was everything I expected it to be . . . good friends, laughs, and good food.  I think we sat there for about four and a half hours just visiting about everything under the sun.

Today as soon as I am done posting this I am off to Iowa City to visit a great nephew that is in the hospital and then stop to pick up more plants for my patio.  Depending on how hot it is when I get home, I may sit out there or if it is too hot I will probably spend the remainder of the day in my stamping room.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 15, 2017

Daisy Delight

Are you ready for some sneak peeks at new catalog product?  This is one of the make and take cards that we made when I went to Minneapolis.  I love the Daisy Punch and coordinating stamp set!!

The daisy is made by stamping it twice, punching it out and then layering it together.  The gold faceted gem in the center is to die for . . . I LOVE them!!

Stamps:  Daisy Delight-NEW

Cardstock: Pool Party, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy-NEW

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Tranquil Tide-NEW

Accessories: Daisy Punch-NEW, Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon-NEW, 

Gold Faceted Gems-NEW, Stampin Dimensionals

Yesterday John and I took the day to clean off the old part of the patio and go to Iowa City to buy plants and stuff to set around.  Boy did my shoulder tell me that I overdid yesterday.  I had planned to spend the morning washing off all of the furniture, but decided that could wait for another day, so I baked a cake for John to take to coffee this afternoon.  I am meeting some friends for lunch (which usually goes till the late hours of the afternoon), and then plan to spend the evening in my stamp room!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 13, 2017

One Wild Ride

If I rode a motorcycle, today would be a great day to it.  I have had this card for quite a while, just haven't remembered to share it yet.  I believe it is a swap I received from my demonstrator friend, Christy.

Even though I am not a motorcycle rider, I love this stamp set.  I know have used it a lot in making cards for family members.

Stamps: One Wild Ride 

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies, 

Sparkle Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am not quite sure what the plans are for today other than we are planning on going out for supper with our daughter and son-in-law for Mother's Day tonight.  I am thinking I may go get some plants for our front porch and some other plants for the patio at some point today.  Whatever I decide to do, it will be in beautiful weather!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 12, 2017

Eastern Beauty

This is a card I was fortunate enough to be able to make at a stamping meeting a couple of weeks ago at my fired Susie's house.  She had a downline meeting where we shared a lot of what we saw when we went to Minneapolis and this is one of the cards she shared that she made for a swap group she belongs to.  I thought it would be a great card to share last Monday night.

I love the new color Tranquil Tide, especially when paired with the Dapper Denim.

Stamps: Eastern Beauty (bundle available this month)

Cardstock: Dapper Denim, Tranquil Tide (new color available in bundle), Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Eastern Palace (available in bundle)

Ink: Tranquil Tide (available in bundle)

Accessories: Eastern Medallions Thinlits (available in bundle), 

Big Shot, 2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is another one of those days where I started working in myself stamping room and before I knew it over half of the afternoon was gone!!!  I think I will spend the rest of it sitting on the patio with my ice tea and my book!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 11, 2017

Nailed It

Nailed It is another one of the stamp sets that is due to retire in a few weeks. It is one that I have a feeling I will be keeping for some of the guy cards I make for craft shows.

This is also one of the cards that everyone got to make on Monday night.  I found it on a blog I look at from a stamper called stampercamper.  It was fun to see how people changed it up some depending on the sentiment they wanted to use.

Stamps: Nailed It

Cardstock:  Smoky Slate, Basic Black, 

Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla, Silver Foil  yesterday 

Designer Series Paper: Urban Underground

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Build It Framelits Dies, Big Shot, 

Urban Underground Embellishments, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

The scrapbooks are done and in the mail.  Hanna should have them by Friday, so she will have two or three weeks to get the photos put into them.  The remainder of the day I spent in my room purging and reorganizing all of the new stamping materials I got Monday in my pre-order from the new catalog. Now that things are organized, I can start to play with new stamps and colors. That will have to wait until after my physical therapy appointment this morning, however.  At least it is first thing in the morning, instead of right in the middle of the day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 10, 2017

So In Love

Here is another one of the cards everyone got to make on Monday night.  You could use this card to celebrate any occasion . . . wedding, anniversary, Mother's Day, birthday.

So In Love is one of those sets that is retiring at the end of the month, so if you want it, you had best get it now!!

Stamps: So In Love

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink: Peekaboo Peach, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black

Accessories: Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Cupcake Cutouts Framelits, Big Shot, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is the day I am finishing the scrapbooks for Hanna so I can get them in the mail.  Since it is rainy and dreary, I know for sure the sunshine and my patio will not be calling my name today!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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