June 15, 2016

Daisy Delight

Back again with yet another Daisy Delight card.  When I had this stamp set on my table I just stamped a whole bunch of examples before I out it away.

I am definitely going to need to stock up on the cardstock that coordinates with this paper, because I have a feeling I am going to need it!!!

Stamps: Daisy

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Daisy Punch,
Daffodil Delight 1/4" Double Stitched Ribbon,
Clear Faceted Gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

Al good things must come to an end and today is the day we board the train for our return trip.  It has been fun, but I will be glad to get home.

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 14, 2017

Daisy Delight

When I first saw this sheet of Designer Series Paper in the pack I want quite sure how I would  ever use it, but it really does add interest to some cards!!

It is growing on me and I have seen several cards on Pinterest where people have used it in cool ways.

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Powder Pink, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot,
Daisy Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a wonderful day of sitting on the beach, a little shopping, and a wonderful supper.  I think today is going to be more of the same. The weather here is great . . . warm but not too warm, and sunny.  Rain has been forecast here both days but so far we haven't seen any.  I know they need it, but it can wait until tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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June 13, 2017

Wood Words

Back again with another Wood Words set.  This set is so cool!!!

The designer series paper that goes with this set is absolutely awesome.

Stamps: Wood Words

Cardstock: Pool Party, Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Pool Party, Early Espresso

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits, Big Shot,
Lace Doilies, Stampin' Dimensionals

We made it to New Buffalo with only a small glitch Union Station in Chicago. It is beautiful here and we are off to the beach this morning and then some shopping in the afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 12, 2017

Delightful Daisy

Recognize the layout of this card.  It is the same one I used in this card to showcase the polished stone technique.

 

I would be hard pressed to tell you which one I like the best.  What do you think?

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Powder Pink, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Powder Pink, Pool Party, Basic Black

Accessories: Daisy Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was definitely one of rest.  About the only thing I did was run to Iowa City and pickup John's new prescription.  Boy has it helped . . . a LOT!!! Which is good since we are to leave this morning for our train trip with the kids.  I did manage to get our bags packed last night, but other than that I was in my recliner a good portion of the day.  No napping, but at least resting. 

I think our hotel has Internet access and if so I plan on blogging while I am there.  If not, there will be no posts till Friday.

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 11, 2017

Delightful Daisy

Check out another Delightful Daisy, this time using the emboss resist technique.

This is one of the cards I made when playing around with my new goodies last month.

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Basic Black,
Powder Pink, Whisper White, Glossy White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Basic Black, Powder Pink, Berry Burst

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder,
Heat Tool, Stampin' Sponges, Sponge Daubers,
Daisy Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch,
Triple Banner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a LONG day.  I started the day bright and early!!  The weather was beautiful and I had a great time at The Barn Flea and Fair.  The crowds were down but my sales were totally consistent with every other time I had been there.  It did get pretty hot about the time I was packing up, so by the time I got home I was a soggy mess.   BUT . . . John was having problems again with the stent put in place because of the kidney stone.  So I unloaded the car enough so he would have a place to sit and off we went to the ER.  We got home around midnight, but at least this they gave him something for the pain the stent is causing.  We are supposed to leave for vacation tomorrow . . . But I don't know if that is going to happen!!  After a night's sleep, I am once again semi-rested and ready to take on the day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 10, 2017

Delightful Daisy

This is the last of the cards everyone stamping this week got to make.  I have made several versions of this card with the DSP and actual card oriented several different ways.  I am sure you will see them at some point. 

Unfortunately the daisy punch is not available until later in the month because it has been so popular but it sure does make some cute, cute cards!!

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

Accessories: Daisy Punch, 1/2" Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a long but good day at The Barn.  Even though the temperatures were warm, there was a good breeze blowing and it was quite pleasant.  I was beat by the time I got home though, and went straight to bed and slept for 11 hours.  Let's hope the breeze continues to blow today as it is supposed to be even warmer.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 9, 2017

Crafting Forever


What crafter  could resist a stamp set that is named Crafting Forever . . . not this one!!  It has so many possibilities!! 

This is another one of the cards that everyone made last Monday night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Crafting Forever, Birthday Banners

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Berry Burst, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Memories

Ink: Basic Black, Various Markers

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Classic Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday afternoon I went and set up my booth at The Barn Flea and Fair.  I am still learning the best way to use my energies and knowing that today will be a long day anyway, I decided that it would make more sense to set up yesterday.  I think this may be one of the first times where the weather is going to be great both days!!  If you have never been to this event, check it out here, and then make plans to come and see us!!  It is an awesome venue and great show!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 8, 2017

This Little Piggy

This Little Piggy is one of the stamp sets we received at On Stage in Minneapolis.  I loaned it to my friend, Luetta, and her mom yesterday so they could stamp some cards with it last night.  Her mom dropped it off this morning with this cute cute thank you note.

It is just adorable!!

Stamps: This Little Piggy

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White 

Ink: Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Old Olive

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, 

Big Shot, Blender Pens, 

Today looks to be another gorgeous day.  I did get everything done I wanted to yesterday and also had time to spend outside.  Today I am heading to an appointment for my shoulder and then later this afternoon I am going out to set up my booth for the Flea and Faire tomorrow.  I am still figuring out how to best use my energies and figured it would be easier to set up today so that tomorrow is not such a long day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 7, 2017

Colorful Seasons

This was me yesterday . . . sitting on my patio all afternoon with a glass of ice tea, looking around looking at all of my plants, thinking . . . "Life really is beautiful"!!!  How cool that I can also make a card that says the same thing!!

This is one of the cards that everyone made on Monday night!!

Stamps: Colorful Seasons

Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Big Shot,
So Saffron and Tangerine Tango Markers,
Watercolor Pencils, Aquapainter, Mini Glu Dots

Today is going to be another one of those beautiful days but I really need to work in  my stamp room to finish up things for the big Flea and Faire this weekend at The Barn.

Tonight we are going out to eat with our daughter and son-in-law to celebrate his award that he got in April that had to be postponed because John ended up in the ER having surgery.  Hope all goes well today!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 6, 2017

Lovely Inside & Out

Everybody needs friendship cards and who wouldn't want to receive this bright and cheerful one!!

This is another one of the cards that everybody made last night.  We had a great group of stampers and we were done quite early!!

 

Stamps: Lovely Inside & Out

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Berry Burst, Whisper White, 

Basic Black, Cardstock Vellum

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Sweet Sugarplum

Accessories: Lovely Words Thinlits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, 

Big Shot, Mini Glue Dots, Glitter Enamel Dots

I was working some in my stamp room getting ready for this weekend and decided to bring my lunch outside to eat it.  It is SO pleasant out here with the breeze blowing that I think I will stay here this afternoon and stamp tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 5, 2017

Tranquil Tulips

I love this hostess set in the new catalog . . . Tranquil Tulips.  It reminds me of a set we had a while back . . . Terrific Tulips.  BUT . . . this set is so much easier to line up and come up with a perfect tulip every time since it is photopolymer!!

This is one of the cards everyone stamping this week will be making!!

 

Stamps: Tranquil Tulips

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Delightful Daisy

Ink: Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, Old Olive

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

Since it was too hot to sit outside yesterday, I stayed in my stamping room all day and I am happy to say that absolutely everything is ready to go for tonight!! So I think today I am going to work on craft show stuff in the morning and if it is not too warm this afternoon, I will be in my favorite spot with my book until time to leave for Make-It-Monday!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 4, 2017

Wood Words

Back again with another Wood Words card from Pinterest.  For a stamp set that I didn't think I liked at all the first time I saw it, I am sure using it a LOT!!

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping this week will be making!!

Stamps: Wood Words

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, 

Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, 

Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits, Big Shot, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Man . . . was it warm and muggy yesterday!!!  Luetta and I did a little bit of shopping, but not much!  I came home and spent the rest of the day in my air-conditioned stamp room working on things for Monday night.  I am planning on doing the same thing today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 3, 2017

Just Add Text

The second technique we worked on Thursday night was Salted Background.

You can't see it very well but where the salt has been there are little water marks that look like bubbles.  I was not as happy with this background as I was with the Polished Stone, but it is still kind of cool.

Stamps: Just Add Text

Cardstock:  tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White, Glossy 

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits, Layering Ovals Thinlits, 

Big Shot, Crushed Curry Re-inker, 

So Saffron Re-inker, Aqua Painter, 

Stampin' Spritzer, Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I am meeting my friend, Luetta, for lunch and a little shopping.  This evening I need to continue to work on things for Monday night.  My reading on the patio has been getting in the way of my stamping, but soon it will be too hot to be out there so I am taking advantage of it while I can!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 2, 2017

Daisy Delight

Last night's Technique/Stamp Club featured the glossy cardstock that is once again available from Stampin' Up!  Our first technique was Polished Stone.

At first I did not like the way the glossy strip turned out but once I started putting the card together I really liked it!!

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Powder Pink, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Glossy

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black, Powder Pink

Accessories: Daisy Punch, Banner Triple Punch, 

Wisteria Wonder and Powder Pink Re-Inkers,

Stampin' Dimensionals

When I got home last night I got a big glass of ice tea, my Nook, and by bug candle and sat on the patio reading for a couple of hours.

It was quite peaceful with the solar tea lights twinkling and the sounds of the birds and insects!!

I am hoping to start to get things organized for Monday night and of course spend my afternoon reading outside!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

June 1, 2017

Daisy Delight

The day is here . . . . new 2017-2018 catalog products are now available.  To introduce you to the new colors I made a set of five thank you cards.

And here they are . . . Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, and Tranquil Tide.  Right now I would be hard presses to tell you which is my favorite . . .  I like them all!!

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Berry Burst, Powder Pink, Fresh Fig,

 Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White 

Ink: Berry Burst, Powder Pink, Fresh Fig, 

Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide

Accessories: Daisy Punch, Faceted Gems, 

Stampin Dimensionals

To say that yesterday did not go as planned would be a mild understatement.  I had planned on being home from physical therapy about 9:00 in the morning and spending the rest of the day in my stamping room getting ready for our shoe box swap last night and woking on other craft show items.  After talking with the physical therapist about a pain I have been having in my leg and wondering if it could be another blood clot he encouraged me to call my doctor.   So I did.  I ended up spending the day at the hospital getting an ultrasound on my legs, having lab work done,  and then seeing my oncologist. The good news is that there are no new blood clots, the two that were there are still there and occluding the vein, so that is what is causing the pain I have been having.  At this point since they are stable we are just leaving them alone.  The even better news was that my oncologist is thrilled with the way my lab work looks and with my progress.  I made it home with 10 minutes to spare to grab a couple of Paper Pumpkin packages to take to the shoe box swap and headed out the door to my hair appointment.  I am now sporting a new color (no more gray) trimmed up mohawk.  Kailee says I might as well embrace the mohawk because until it is longer that is just what it is going to do!!  My friend, Linda, picked me up in Kalona and off we went to our monthly stamping night.  I was tired when I got home . . . in fact I think last night is the first night I have slept the night through since my shoulder started hurting.

Today I am getting ready for Technique/Stamp club tonight where we are going to be working with glossy paper, which is a new product in the catalog this year!!

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

Happy Stamping!!