July 15, 2018

Wedding #1 Programs

Wedding #1 this month is in the books so I can now share one of the things that has been keeping me busy . . . the wedding programs.

They used the same retired stamps and current colors as the Save the Dates and the invitations.  

I love the eclectic look of all of the flower stamps together.  Even though they came from four different sets they all work well together.

Stamps: Various retired flower stamps

Cardstock: Very Vanilla

Ink: Powder, Pink, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Fresh Fig

The wedding was absolutely perfect yesterday and the reception at the vineyard was awesome.  After all of the worry about the weather, it was a delightful evening.

John and I got up early this morning and headed for home.  I think today is going to be a day of rest before starting in on all of the last minute things I need to do for Hanna's wedding in a couple of weeks.

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 14, 2018

Abstract Impressions

Continuing on my paper using cards, here is one featuring the Best Route Designer Series Paper.

Once you get started it is really very easy to use your paper.  I have always been afraid to use it because once it is gone, it is gone.  But I have figured out that there are always going to be other papers that I like and I can use the same layout and it looks like a different card depending on the stamp and designs in the paper.

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Mango Melody, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Best Route

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Accessories:Banner Triple Punch, 

Best Route Enamel Shapes, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thankfully the storms have passed the Des Moines area and it is going to be a beautiful day for Hanna's friend, Lauren's wedding.  The programs were delivered safely yesterday afternoon.  John's suit fitting went well and the suit for Hanna's wedding fits perfectly!!  We even bought him a pair of black boots to go with the suit!!

We have nothing to do today so may go exploring to find a bridge that I have seen pictures of and have always wanted to see.  That would certainly be more fun that sitting in the hotel room, since it is an evening wedding.

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 13, 2018

Stitched All Around

Hmmm . . . . for some reason my mind is on weddings all the time lately!!  I wonder why that would be??  The Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper has come in quite handy lately!! 

This super quick card was made with a panel of the paper with a simple sentiment stamped in the middle, a couple of pearls and a couple of layers and voila ha ha!!  You have an awesome wedding card!!

Stamps: Stitched All Around

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Highland Heather

Designer Series Paper: Petal Promenade

Ink: Mossy Meadow 

Accessories: Pearl Basic Jewels

I told John yesterday morning that I was tired of stamping and I was going to take a break yesterday and not stamp anything.  Yeah . . . like that would every happen!!  I ended up going back to my room mid-afternoon and I finished stamping up all of the half cards I had left over from classes and clubs . . . so now all of my baskets are empty again!!  It really is a good feeling to have that all caught up!!

Today John and I are headed to the Des Moines area.  He has a suit fitting this afternoon for the suit we purchased him for Hanna's wedding.  Tomorrow is Lauren's wedding in the evening.  I have no idea what we are going to do all day tomorrow but I am sure we will think of something!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 12, 2018

Abstract Impressions

Today's card, which everyone made on Monday night, again comes straight from a card I made at one of  Susie's events.

This Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper is absolutely awesome.  With all of the weddings I have coming up it is just perfect for those cards!!

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: PetalPromenade

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Oval Framelits, 

Big Shot, Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wedding mission accomplished again . . . all 400 of the little envelopes have been stamped with the custom stamp awaiting Hanna and her friend to fill them in the next two weeks.  Now on to the third wedding mission that came up yesterday . . . favors for the rehearsal dinner.  Hanna and I designed them yesterday afternoon and I want to get a start on them today.  They will take a little longer to finish . . . all I can say is that it is a good thing I stocked up on Wisteria Wonder cardstock before it retired!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 11, 2018

All Good Things

All Good Things was on my wish list from the new catalog just because it was a DistINKtive stamp and I love the look of the stamped image.  I really didn't look at the individual stamps or the sentiments.  

That is until I made this card for stamp night on Monday.  Now I have to say that I love the sentiments in this set.  I am debating about custom mounting these because the saying is attached to the images and sometimes I would like to just have this sentiment!!

Stamps: All Good Things

Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Whisper White Thick, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tranquil Textures

Ink: Tranquil Tide

Accessories:Subtle Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Nature's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Mission accomplished . . . all of the programs are stamped, cut, boxed, and awaiting delivery this weekend when we go to Lauren's wedding.  Now on to the next wedding project . . . we ordered a custom made stamp for Hanna's wedding favors.  It finally came in so I need to pick it up at the post office and then stamp the 450+ little envelopes that will contain the favors.  I am thinking that since it is small, it might be a good job to do during the ball game this afternoon.  I am sure glad it is an afternoon game . . . these late night games are catching up with me . . . I am getting a late start this morning. 

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 10, 2018

Abstract Impressions

Here is another card, straight from a shoebox swap that Susie provided a couple of weeks ago, that everyone got to make last night at Make-it-Monday.

I am so happy that Mossy Meadow is a returning color.  It is such a rich dark green!!  And it pairs nicely with so many other colors.

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot, Whisper White

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot,

Accessories: 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

It was a late night after the Cubs game last night . . . so I'm not moving that fast this morning.  In fact, after working on Lauren's programs for a while a nap may even be calling my name this afternoon . . . especially if I want to stay awake to watch the baseball game tonight.  I do wish the west coast games were afternoon games instead of night games . . . makes for a tired stamper!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 9, 2018

Abstract Impressions

Continuing on my quest to use my designer series papers, this is another card everyone stamping tonight will be making.

I love the Garden Impressions paper . . . regardless of which side I choose to use.  They are all awesome!!

Stamps: Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Night of any, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, 

Shaded Spruce, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Garden Impressions

Ink: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo

Accessories:Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, 

Springtime Impressions Framelits, Petal Burst Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Leaf Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is ready for tonight sitting by the door waiting to be loaded into the car. I need to bake a batch of cookies for John to take to Old Guy Coffee this afternoon and work on Lauren's programs this morning.  I have a ton of errands to run in Iowa City so will be leaving early for stamp night tonight.  I hope to have the energy to watch the Cubs when I get home.  They are playing on the west coast so the game will be late, late, late!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 8, 2018

Rooted In Nature

I am still on my path to use my designer series paper instead of hoarding it. This is one of the cards everyone will be making tomorrow night at Make-It-Monday.

I am not sure I ever would have put Blackberry Bliss with Grapefruit Grove but I do really like it.  I can see using this paper a lot in the fall!!  So since it is on sale this month I better stock up on it!!

Stamps: Rooted In Nature

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Grapefruit Grove, nWhisper White

Designer Series Paper: Nature's Poem

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, 

Big Shot, Nature's Twine, Leaves Trinkets, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very restful day with a little stamping and a lot of baseball. Today will be reversed . . . a lot of stamping and a little baseball.  I am hoping to get everything cut so I can stuff the envelopes during the Cubs game this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 7, 2018

Rooted in Nature

The second technique we worked with on Thursday night was masked singing. This was a card and a technique that my friend, Susie, did at her team meeting last Saturday.

Mango Melody is a new color that goes surprisingly well with a lot of other colors.  When I first saw it I wasn't that thrilled with it but I find myself going to it a lot.  In fact, when I looked at my paper supply yesterday, I was surprised to find that I had no Mango Melody cardstock left!!

Stamps:  Rooted in Nature

 Cardstock: Mango Melody, Whisper White

Ink: Mango Melody, Highland Heather, Rich Razzleberry, Memento Black 

Accessories: Stampin' Sponges, Nature's Twine

The main item on the agenda today is to see about getting my washing machine repaired.  It suddenly decided in the middle of a load of laundry yesterday that it did not want to spin.  Since it has a locking lid, I fiddled around with it and was at least able to get the lid open to get my clothes out. It took several cycles through the dryer to get them dry, but at least they are clean and dry.  Hopefully it is just a broken or loose belt and not a major repair!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 6, 2018

Loyal and True

Last night was the first Thursday night of the month so that meant it was Technique/Stamp club.  One of the techniques one of the members picked out was faux metal, so we cased the sample in the catalog.  This was the perfect month to do it as it is in keeping with the patriotic cards of the last couple of days.

I had done this technique before but it had been many many years ago!  It is a little time consuming and messy, but it really cool!!

Stamps: Loyal and True, Love What You Do

Cardstock: Real red, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Real Red, Blueberry Bushel 

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits, Big Shot, 

Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Aquapainters, Stampin' Dimensionals

There is absolutely nothing on the agenda for today . . . probably one of the last few calm days before the storm.  I do need to get the stamping done on Lauren's programs for her wedding, but I think that will wait until tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 5, 2018

Happy 4th of July - - - Take Two

I made a couple of 4th of July cards for my blog yesterday and decided I liked them both so am sharing this one today.  

I think I actually like the color combination of Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, and Whisper White better for patriotic cards than when I use Night of Navy for the blue.

Stamps: Swirly Frames

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, real red

Accessories: Wood Crate Framelits, Tufted Embossing Folder,
Big Shot, Blueberry Bushel 1/8" Gos Grain Ribbon,
Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a HOT HOT HOT day of flea marketing!!  Hanna found a few fleas that she wants to use for wedding decorations but other than that nobody really bought anything . . . not sure if it was the heat or just nothing very interesting but we were done looking at both the Johnson County Fairgrounds and Mount Vernon by noon.  We stopped at Applebees for lunch and Hanna and Jake headed for Adel and the rest of us came home to out air conditioned houses and rested all afternoon.  I even managed to see the last of the Cubs game.

Today is going to be a very busy day.  I start out with an early morning hair appointment and then an appointment to get my dress altered for the wedding.  I am have appointment for my shoulder in the afternoon and then Technique/Stamp Club in the evening.  Sometime in there I do need to get things ready for stamp club tonight!!

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today

Happy Stamping!!

July 4, 2018

Happy 4th Of July

What do you do when you want to make a 4th of July card and you have no 4th of July stamps . . . you improvise of course!!  I saw  that someone had posted a card where they used the dandelions from Dandelion Wishes to make fireworks and decided that was perfect!!!

My first version of this card just had a red "celebrate" but I felt like it got lost on the red side of the card.  I like this version much better!!

 

Stamps: Dandelion Wishes

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Real Red

Accessories: Celebrate You Thinlits, Big Shot, Versamark,
White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Fine Tip Glue Pen

By the time most of you are reading this we will be off and running for a day of flea marketing, which has become our new 4th of July tradition.  We are starting out in Iowa City and will end up who knows where.  Hanna and Jake are coming over from Adel to join us.  I really don't need any new fleas . . . but you never know what you will find.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 3, 2018

Healing Hugs

Purple and green . . .  the favorite color combination of many people . . . my grandma, my mom, my friend, Judy who passed away a couple of years ago, and many other people.  Once again I will say I was sorry to see them retire the purples that they did a couple of months ago, but the new purples are just awesome!! 

Yes, unfortunately you have to fussy cut the rose and the leaves, but I managed to do about 35 roses and 70 sets of leaves in a little under an hour. I didn't think that was too bad and it is something you can do while watching TV.

Stamps: Healing Hugs, Abstract Impressions

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Climbing Vine Embossing Folder, Big Shot,
Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I am off to Iowa City when I am done with this to run some errands and visit the nail salon.  When I get home I want to get some stamping done before the Cubs game this afternoon.  I like to get any stamping done before the game so I can assemble things during the game.  It sure looks to be a beautiful day outside!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 2, 2018

Accented Blooms

After cleaning out all of my designer series paper for my sale I am on a mission to stop hoarding my paper and actually use it.  This card, while it doesn't  show up very well in the photo, actually uses a lot of designer series paper!!

This is the second of the shoebox swaps I took on Saturday to our demonstrator meeting.  

Stamps: Accented Blooms

Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tranquil Textures

Ink: Tranquil Tide

Accessories: 1 3/8" Scallop Punch, 1 1/8" Scallop Punch,
Tailored Tag Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now . . . if you don't have a stash of paper like me, or you just want to stock up on designer series paper, Stampin' Up! has a great offer this month!!  

Stampin' UP! is offering an awesome special 

from July 1- 31, 2018!

 

When you buy 3 of the designer papers listed here, 

you can choose one of them for FREE!

#146338    -Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper     189= $11.00  

#146284    -Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper     189= $11.00    

#146921    -Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper     189= $11.00     

#146902    -Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper     190= $11.00    

#146897    -Best Route Designer Series Paper     190= $11.00     

#146913    -Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper     190= $11.00   

#146331    -Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper     190= $11.00     

#146289    -Garden Impressions 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper     191= $11.00    

#146916    -Tropical Escape 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper     191= $11.00  

#144177    -Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper     191= $11.00

But wait . . . there's more!!

Check out this second awesome Stampin' Up! special!!  July is now the perfect month to Stampin' UP! and you can get 10 free Ink Pads with your kit. 


Here are the details:

Promotion Dates: July 1–31, 2018
Details

• Free assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads available only to new demonstrators who submit applications within promotion dates.
• Each Stampin’ Pad Family is an assortment of 10 coordinating ink pads from one of the following color collections: Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, and 2017–2020 In Colors.
• The 2017–2020 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads bundle (item 150289) is exclusive to this promotion and includes all colors in both the 2017–2019 In Colors as well as those in the 2018–2020 In Colors.
• The Neutrals assortment does not include the three Basic colors: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White.
• New demonstrators who submit their IDA before July 1 or after July 31 will not be eligible for this promotion.

Order Deadlines

• Phone: July 31, 2018; 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: July 31, 2018; 11:59 PM (MT)

This is a great time to join Stampin' Up! with the new catalog and so many awesome new ink pad colors!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 1, 2018

Rooted In Nature

This technique . . . Joseph's Coat . . . is probably my all time favorite technique.  It is very messy but I absolutely love it and am always looking for the perfect stamp set to use it with.

I think any time I can use a combination of fall colors, I like it best. This stamp set, Rooted In Nature, is perfect!  This was my pre-made swap that I took to our demonstrator meeting yesterday.

Stamps: Rooted In Nature, A Big Thank You

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Grapefruit Grove, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, 

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, 

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits,
Subtle Embossing Folder, Simple Stripes Embossing Folder,
Big Shot, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,
Sponge Brayer, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day of stamping and I came home with SO many new ideas and fun swaps.  The best part, though, was catching up with all of my stamping friends.  So much so, that I am going to another stamping class today with some of them.  I am sure I will have even more great ideas after today!!  Hmmm . . . stamping or Cubs . . . yesterday and today stamping won!!

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

Happy Stamping!!