March 31, 2026

Friendly Foliage

Today we have a piece of framed art that I made at the Stampin' Sisters Retreat the beginning of March.  It uses the Friendly Foliage Stamp set and an 8" X 8" white shadow box frame.

I love the combination of Petal Pink and Secret Sea along with the Lovely Blossom Designer Series Paper.  every time I look at this it reminds me that Spring is right around the corner.

Evidently even though March came in like a lamb it is going out like a lamb as well unless the weather gets bad this afternoon.  I think I am going to unbox my new catalog order and have fun looking at all of my new goodies!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 28, 2026

Sharing Loving Crafting

This card, which we made Monday is a little different . . . the card base is Vellum.  

I started with a Vellum cardbase (very hard to fold easily and when you score it, it can also tear easily).  I added several layers of Basic White cardstock being careful where I put my adhesive so I could be sure and cover it up.  I took two strips of Nature's Walk Designer Series Paper and layered them on the top white piece.  The sentiment was stamped with Early Espresso on a circle of white cardstock.I added an embellishement and the front of the card was done.  I also added a piece of Basic White Cardstock to the inside of the card to give a space to write your message.  Not sure I will make toomany Vellum cards but ti does give a little variety to me collection.

Yesterday was a great doctor visit for John for two reasons . . . his eye sight was a little bt better and he went to tge appointment without his oxygen.  I took it along just in case and also the device that measures his oxygen rate but we made it up and back and stayed at the appointment for about 45 minutes in good shape.  Maybe things are starting to look up!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 27, 2026

Flowers Fair

This large background stamp, Flower Fair is an On-Line Exclusive.  We used it Monday to make this beautiful card.

We started with a card base of Basic White Thick and added a layer of Blackberry bliss.  We used a piece of Woodgrain Wonders Designer Series Paper and stamped the flowers.  It was adhered to the Blackberry Bliss piece and then to the card base.  Our card was almost done except for embellishments and a sentiment.  We used the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch and stamped the sentiment with Blackberry Bliss ink.  You might think that is ribbon behind the sentiment piece, but actually it is two pieces of Blackberry Bliss cardstock punched out with the Three Banner Punch.  Each piece was then folded in half and adhered to the sentiment piece to achieve this look.  I think it is pretty cool.  How about you?

Stamping has been the last thing on my mind since I got home from Long Beach.  Resting, resting, resting has been about all I have done.  I guess I did not realize how tired I really was after On Stage and my airport adventure.  Hopefully my energy comes back soon. Today John has an eye appointment so there will be no resting or stamping today.  I am hopeful that I can stay awake long enough to watch the Iowa State basketball game and hope for another miraculous finish just like the Hawks yesterday!  It would be awesome to have two Iowa school in the Elite Eight!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 21, 2026

Notes of Spring

Today's card is one directly from a website called Embellish.  It uses the Product of the Month . . . Notes of Spring.  It is one of the cards that everyone will be making at Make-It-Monday this week.

This is the perfect card for someone that has a spring birthday.  If you were to change the sentiment it would be a pretty cool baby card as well.  The animals are colored with the shadow stamps from the stamp set.  Get yours for only $5.

Today is going to be a basketball watching, resting kind of day.  I spent the day yesterday shopping with Hanna and the kids and picking out Easter outfits for everyone.  The boys wanted suits this year anad Shayra got a complimentary dress.  I got home in enough time to watch the Hawkeyes frist round NCAA tournament game.  This afternoon I will be watching the women's first NCAA tournament game.  I hope it has the same outcome!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 17, 2026

Good Luck

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  I thought this card direct from the Stampin' Up! website was the perfect card to share today.  You are all worth your weight in gold as friends.

Since I did not make this card I am not sure what all they used to make it.  I do know that the sentiment is embossed with gold embossing powder on Shaded Spruce cardstock and added to the black pot.  The gold is Loose Gold Sequins which have been glued down.  It has a Granny Apple Green card base with a strip of Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper and a Gold Foil arrow.

Today has definitely been a day of rest.  I was supposed to be home from On Stage by Sunday afternoon and did not get home till 11:00 Monday night.  Let's just say the airport is not the best place for a good night's sleep!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 11, 2926

Notes of Spring

Today's card is one directly from the Stampin' Up! website.  It uses the Product of the Month . . . Notes of Spring.

After the regal colors of fall and the bright colors of Christmas, it is time for some muted colors of Spring.  The Product of the Month, Notes of Spring lends itself to this perfectly . . . both in name and design.   Since I did not actually make this card, I am not sure what all products they used other than the stamp set.

My bags are almost packed and I am ready to head to California for On Stage.  I hope to see some new product and get a new catalog with a lot of new product.  I will try to share while I am out there, but I am not sure what the WiFi situation is at my hotel.  I will for sure be back next Monday with lots of inspirtation!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 9, 2026

Lovely Arrangements

Today's card is made with a new product that is a March On Line Exclusive product . . .  Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper.  You will want to get some of this paper for yourself.

I started with a base of Misty Moonlight and then added a layer of white.  I cut 5 strips from the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper and adhered them to the card front.  Using Misty Moonlight ink I stamped the sentiment.  I used the Secret Sea Bordered Ribbon and the Moody Palette Glossy Dots for embellishments and my card was done.  

I had to make 38 of these cards for a card swap I was in.  These were relatively easy to make while sitting in my recliner.  I was debating about taking some of them to On Stage later this week but decidded to rest up while I was at home instead of making more swaps.

I started the day with my yearly check up at my general practioner and came home thinking I was going to go for a walk.  As I sit here a naap seems like a much better idea!!!

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

 Happy Stamping!!

March 1, 2026

Woolly Friends

March 1st already . . . . where did February go?  I can't believe it is March already.  Today I am sharing a card from the Stampin' Up! website with a friendly lamb because it appears as if March is coming in like a lamb!!  Let's hope the whole month stays this way.

This little lamb is so cute . . . I guess maybe he is a sheep but for this card it's a lamb.  And to make him even better he is a punch . . . much easier to use.  The lamb is stamped with Memento Black ink and colored in with Stampin' Blends.  The sentiment is embossed with white embossing powder!!

Today I am bouind and determined to get my swaps done for next weekend.  All that is left is to tie the bows and add the embellishments.  I went out for lunch yesterday and when i got home I sat doen and promptly fell asleep.  Hopefully I can stay away today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!