Happy Watercolor

I love the new stamp set, Happy Watercolor, and the black and daffodil make me think of spring!  It can't come soon enough!!!!

Stamps:  Happy Watercolor
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Black Stazon
Accessories:  Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

One of the upsides to only having one vehicle and bad weather is that I have had a lot of time to spend in my stamp room and I am happy to say that other then trying to tame my ribbon, everything else has been cleaned, purged, and reorganized.  There is now space for everything and you can actually walk and work in the room.  Hopefully it can stay that way for a while!!

Have a great day!!

Perfect Life

This stamp set was a must have when I saw this saying….I guess it fits with my rose colored glasses.  

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Perfect Pennants
Cardstock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Foil
Ink:  Real Red, Black Stazon
Accessories:  Small Heart Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am  not sure I am ready for more snow . . . but it is going to come whether I want it to or not!!!  It just means that it will not be desirable to get out and go anywhere, so I guess that means I must play in my stamp room.  

Have a great day!!

Peachy Keen

"Peachy" has always been one of my favorite sayings when someone asks how I am so when I saw the Peachy Keen stamp set in the Occasions catalog it was a "must have." Here is one of the cards that Hanna and I took to a demonstrator meeting last week.  As Hanna says . . . "Mom, this is the first card that I have designed that you haven;t had to change in some way"  She is right.   I loved it just the way she designed it.

Stamps:  Peachy Keen
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Sheets
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  On Film Framelits, Big Shot, Gold Embossing Powder,  Heat Tool,
Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Very Vintage Designer Buttons,  Gold Baker's Twine,
Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will be spent gutting ready for the Superbowl/Sale-a-Bration Open House tomorrow afternoon. Even though it is snowing as I type, I think the weather should hold for tomorrow!!

Have a great day!

Happy Valentine's Day

Here is another of the Valentine cards the brave soles who weathered the cold temperatures got to make Monday night.   I am having a hard time making a card without Gorgeous Grunge on it somewhere.  I think it has to be my new favorite stamp set.

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Gorgeous Grunge, Hearts a Flutter
Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Ink:  Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Cherry Cobbler, Black Stazon
Accessories:  Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Big Shot, Gingham Garden Washi Tape,
Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine,  Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals 

It is very quiet around our house . . . we had to take our little dog Patches, who has been with our family for a little over 15 years, to his final visit with the vet. It is amazing how attached you can get to a little furry creature.

The temperature looks to be a little warmer today . . . Yeah!!  Hanna and I have plans to go to Iowa City and then I am coming back to get ready for stamp night here tonight.  

Have a great day!!

Thanks for Being Mine

Check out the valentine card that everyone made last night that braved the cold temps to stamp last night. The idea came from the display boards at leadership.  I love the black, red, and white for valentines.  There is still time to least me know you are coming to the house Wednesday night to stamp.

Stamps:  Love You To the Moon, Flowerful Heart
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink:  Real Red, Black Stazon
Accessories:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Tea Lace Doilies,
Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure and check out the weekly deals as well as Sale-a-Bration products.  

Stay warm and Happy Stamping!!

Hello Spring…It Can't Come Soon Enough!!!!!

Hello Spring…isn't that a lovely thought.  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making tonight at stamp class.  Maybe if we all think Hello Spring it will come sooner.  This uses the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper that is a Sale-a-Bration item you can get for free with a $50 order.

Stamps:  Happy Spring
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Sweet Sorbet DSP
Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding Markers
Accessories:  Oval Collection Framelits, Label Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Tea Lace Doilies, Coastal Cabana Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Pearl Jewels

I am off to finish cutting card stock and getting ready for tonight.

Stay warm and Happy Stamping!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?  Everyone stamping with me last Monday made this Valentine's card using the heart stamp that is available only until January 27th.

Stamps:  Flowerful Heart Stamp, Love You To The Moon
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Silver Foil Sheets
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Hearts Collection Framelits, On Film Framelits Dies, Big Shot,
Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder,  Heat Tool, Decorative Label Punch,   Pearl Basic Jewels,
Stampin' Dimensionals

Hanna and I decided my stamp room needed a major cleaning and overhaul so we have been moving and rearranging stuff over the weekend.  As soon as I am done posting this I am off to Iowa City to buy a couple more storage containers so we can continue to work after she is done substitute teaching today.  I am hoping to have the majority of it done by tomorrow evening so I can get back to stamping!!

Have a great day!!

Leadership Swap

Hanna and I have decided that the process is not always smooth or easy but between the two of us we can come up with some cool ideas for swaps.  This was one of the cards I swapped at Leadership last week.

Stamps:  Perfect Couple
Cardstock:  Basic Black,  Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Gold Foil Sheets
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  On Film Framelits Dies, Ampersand Embossing Folder, Big Shot,   Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Decorative Label Punch, Small Heart Punch, Stampin Dimensionals

I finally feel like I am caught up from being gone last week . . . and am ready to tackle figuring out new cards for the next stamp night at Godfather's Pizza.

Have a great day!!

Leadership

It's been a while since my last blog post . . . I didn't realize just how long it had been.  After Christmas my time was spent getting ready to attend the Leadership conference in Houston, Texas.  With Hanna's help this is one of the things I made to take with me for my traveling companions.  These were made from the new wooden stamp cases and used either Sale-a-Bration or Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper.  These cases make a great holder for many things including sets of cards.

Here are a few more sites of Houston.

Here is the main stage area where all of our general sessions were held.

Night time view of Houston from our hotel window.  We were on the 16th floor.

Saturday afternoon was a beautiful day . . . with a high in the low 80's. 

I am now loaded with inspiration and can't wait to share with you!!

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!!