Hello, Friend

A couple of weeks ago Hanna and I spent the day stamping with our friend, Susie.  When we came home we took several of the layouts she used and reworked them with different stamp sets and colors.  This card, that everyone stamping with me tonight at Godfather's will be making, is one of them.  I love the combination of Baked Brown Sugar and Crisp Cantaloupe.

Stamps:  Peachy Keen, Five !ay Flower
Cardstock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories:  Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch,
3/8" Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Trim, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels,
Stampin Dimensionals

This weekend was spent browsing through antique and second hand stores.  We picked up some great items that we will be using to create some fantastic stamping projects.  Stay tuned, cause you won't want to miss out on taking a $1 item and making it into something fantastic!!!

Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration, so if you want to take advantage of the free stamping products, be sure you email me your order by tonight.  I will be placing one last order tonight after stamp class.

Have a great day!!

Sympathy and Prayers

Here is one of the cards everyone made at the last stamping night.  I saw one like this somewhere in my browsing of the websites, but can't remember where. This would make a great guy birthday card as well, by just changing out the sentiment.

Stamps:  Hardwood Background Stamp, Serene Silhouettes, Petite Pairs
Card stock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Crumb Cake, early Espresso and Gumball Green Markers
Accessories: Scalloped Tag Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch,  Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread, Stampin Dimensionals 

It has been very quiet and uneventful around the Wilson household.   Uneventful is good as far as I am concerned.  Hanna and I have been busy finishing up scrapbooks and other projects that were started a long time ago.  It feels good to get some of those things finished before moving on to other things.

Have a great day!!

A Taste of Spring

Wow . . . the last couple of days have been awesome!  I am lovin' the warmer temperatures and the no snow in the yard.  Makes me think spring is around the corner and maybe we will see some of these butterflies soon.

The Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper that is part of the Sale-a-Bration catalog this year is absolutely awesome.  I definitely need to use it more!!!


This is one of the cards everybody will be making at stamp night to night at Godfather's.

Stamps:  Perfect Pennants
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Summer Starfruit, Sweet Sorbet DSP
Ink:  Pool Party
Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Hanna has her first interview for a teaching job this morning so I am anxiously awaiting a phone call from her to let me know how it went.  I have no doubt she will get a job, just anxious to know where.

Have a great day and enjoy the warmer temperatures!!!

Happy Easter

Wow!!!  Is it ever nice to see the sun and have a little warmer temperatures!!!  As I sit here typing the birds are singing, which gives me hope that spring is just around the corner.  With spring, it must be Easter.  I love this single stamp from the Occasions catalog.  In fact . . . I bought two of them . . . one to leave mounted as it is and the other one to cut apart so I have the tulips and then the saying on the other side.

Stamps:  Blessed Easter
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Ink:  Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories:  Oval Framelit Collection, Big Shot, Blender Pen,
Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Stampin' Dimensionals

It has been pretty low key here at home.  Hanna has either been in Pella or substitute teaching, so other than a weekend in  Minneapolis, I have been in my stamping room, finishing up cards that have already been cut for classes and not used.  I have one more small stack that I plan on finishing today.  Then I will start figuring out what to do Monday night.

Have a great day and enjoy the sunshine!!

Inspiration Comes From Anywhere

Inspiration comes from all places.  In addition to stamping, I love Vera Bradley bags and accessories.  I have my two daughters to thank for this obsession.  

Stamps: Simple Stems, Bring on The Cake
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
Ink:  Crushed Curry, Basic Gray,  Black Stazon
Accessories:  Word Bubble Framelits, Big Shot, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Stampin' Sponges

This birthday card, which we are making at stamp class tonight came about when looking at one of my favorite pattern . . .  Go Wild, which is here in one of my favorite scarves.

It is hard to believe that it is the last week of February.  Usually February really drags for me even though it is a short month, but this year it just flew by!!!

Spring is just around the corner!!

Have a great day!!!

Perfect Life

I don't think anyone would say that another snowstorm and weather advisory would be perfect, but that doesn't mean that it can't be wonderful . . . we just have to look at it another way.  Use the time you are stuck indoors to do something you truly enjoy.

 

Stamps:  Perfect Pennants
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, So Saffron, Very Vanilla,  Retro Fresh DSP
Ink:  Soft Suede
Accessories:  Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Fringe Scissors

I am off to my stamp room (which is clean right now) to spend the day working doing what I love.

Have a great day!!

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!!