December 9, 2018

 Wishing You Well

I am SO SO glad this set . . . Wishing You Well . . . is carrying over for at least 6 more months.  I just love it and can see it with all kinds of spring flowers and buds!!  This is a card I found on Pinterest and that originally came from Stamper Camper's blog.

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at Make-It-Monday.  I have a lot of the Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper and I wanted to be sure and use it one more time.  I just love the shimmery shine on some of the flowers in the paper.

Stamps: Wishing You Well

Cardstock: Gray Granite, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Frosted Floral

Ink: Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Tranquil Tide

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, Paper Snips, 

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Dimensionals

Our days in Las Vegas are coming to an end.   Last night we had a little free time and wandered on the strip a little bit, eating at a favorite restaurant of some people and watching the light show at the Bellagio. 

Today is Coronation Day . . . it has been a fun couple of days . . . something I have never been exposed to before . . . but definitely an experience. Shortly after the naming of Miss Rodeo America we will be taking off for the airport.  We have a late afternoon direct flight and will arrive in Des Moines at 9:00 tonight barring any problems.   I will leave for home as soon as Hanna and Jake leave for work tomorrow morning.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 8, 2018

Dashing Deer

I think I have used Dashing Deer more for masculine cards than I have for actual Christmas cards.  I just love all of the deer that are in this set.

This is another one of the cards that everyone will be making on Monday night.  I will have Christmas greetings along with me if you would like to make this into a Christmas card.

Stamps: Dashing Deer, Perennial Birthday

Cardstock: Crumb cake, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Detailed Deer Framelits, 

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Tear & Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals

We had a great first day in Las Vegas and supporting our friend that is competing.  We attended a fashion show and lunch, saw an incredible trick roper, and watched part of the rodeo in the evening.  We were all tired and called it a night early.  We are up and ready to go to Cowboy Christmas during the day today and maybe take in some of the sights this evening.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 7, 2018

Spirited Snowmen

Your friendship really does warm my heart, but I must say I am not sorry to be leaving snow and cold temperatures behind!!!  Hopefully by the time you read this Hanna and I will be in Las Vegas.

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Spirited Snowmen

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 6" X 6" Regals

Ink: Black Memento, Coastal Cabana, real red

Stampin' Blends:  Smoky Slate Combo, Pumpkin Pie Dark, 

Crumb Cake Dark, Pool Party Dark, 

Real Red Dark, Shaded Spruce Light

Accessories:  Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, 

Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very long day but I did manage to get most of my Christmas shopping done before I met Hanna and Jake for supper and ride to the airport.  I believe today we are going to a fashion show and a couple of other events.  I am hoping I have either warm enough or cool enough clothes for the temperatures out there . . . although I am not sure we will even be leaving the hotel.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 6, 2018

Country Roads

Here is the last of the cards I made for some friends to celebrate their daughter.  I LOVE being able to come up with cards for just about any occasion.  More about that below!!

This Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is so useful for so many kinds of cards. I have used it on Christmas cards, birthday cards, blessings cards . . . you name it and it has been on one of them.   

Stamps: Country Roads

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Celebrate You Thinlits, Big Shot

So . . . Hanna and I are headed to Las Vegas late tonight to cheer on and support one of her friends that is in the Miss Rodeo America competition. The encouragement cards I have been posting have been given to Hanna's friend this week as she has completed in several events like horsemanship and public speaking.  We will get into Vegas LATE tonight and probably be on the go the whole time we are there.  I am not sure what the internet will be like in our hotel . . . I hope to post daily, but may not be able to.  We return LATE Sunday night so I am staying with Hanna and Jake and coming on home Monday morning when they go to work, so it may be Tuesday before I post again!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

Stampin' Up!'s Close-Out Sale

The Stampin’ Up! Year-End Closeout Sale is going on now!!  Remember: Some items are last-chance and limited-inventory, and everything is available only while supplies last!

The full list of retiring items are located in the online store here.  Remember that all retiring items are only while supplies last!  So be sure to get your last minute Holiday Catalog favorites before they’re gone for good!

Keep in mind that some of the individual pieces of the bundles will be carried forward into the Occasions and Annual Catalogs but the bundle pricing will go away.  So pick up any of those bundles that you’re wanting before the prices go up on January 3!

The discounted items are located in the online store here.   There are a few overstock items from the Annual Catalog that have been discounted along with some of the retiring items, so go take a peek and grab those deals before they go away!

Place your order on line from my on line store- www.lyndawilson.stampinup.net

OR CLICK HERE!  Use the hostess code.  TF9ZSZAM

OR CONTACT ME BY CLICKING HERE for me to help you!

Happy Shopping!!

December 5, 2018

Hold Onto Hope

Very simple . . . but sometimes cards do not have to be layered and layered with lots of embellishments to convey your sentiment!!

This is another one of the cards that I made for some friends to send encouraging notes to their daughter.

Stamps: Hold Onto Hope

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Crosses of Hope Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Fine Tip Glue Pen

I almost have everything ready for Monday night, which was my goal before leaving tomorrow.  I just have to get the directions printed up and all is well. All things considered . . . that is the easy part!!  Then I just need to get myself and the house ready for me to leave!!  That might prove to be a little bit harder!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 4, 2018

Hold Onto Hope

I had a request for some cards that could be used as encouragement cards.  I think this one would be perfect to send to anyone to let them know you are thinking about them.

The blending of the colors is really way easier than I thought it would be when I started this card.  I am very pleased with the way it turned out.

Stamps: Hold Onto Hope, Waterfront

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Memento Black

Accessories:  Crosses of Hope Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for a hair appointment. After running a few errands I am meeting my brother and nephew for lunch when he is done with his doctor's appointment.  I am hoping to get home in time to work on some of my stamping projects this afternoon. 

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 3, 2018

Name Banners

What has been keeping me busy lately you might ask?  64 name banners that is what!!!

378 scalloped purple circles . . . 378 scalloped black circles . . . 378 stitched shaped circles . . . 378 large letter framelits . . . that is a lot of Big Shot cutting!!!  But they are done and I can deliver them when I go to Adel this Thursday before Hanna and I fly out to Las Vegas!!

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black, Whisper White 

Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, 

Stitched Shapes Framelits,

 Large Letter Framelits, Big Shot, 

Adhesive Sheets

We had a great time on our outing to Amana yesterday.  I found a couple of things I had been looking for and just enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas decorations that were around.  

Today I need to get in gear and get things planned and cut for next Monday's stamp night.  I am hoping to have everything all ready to go before I leave for Vegas on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the weather!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 2, 2018

Country Roads

I am beginning to think that this Country Roads stamp set may see more ink than I thought it would.  I am loving the sentiments that are in the set and the images are growing on me!!

The images are actually pretty good for masculine cards although I made this one for someone interested in horses and the western way of life.

Stamps: Country Roads

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Paper Snips, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this Julie and Jason are picking us up for what has become a yearly trip to the Amanas to look at the Christmas decorations and go out for brunch.  I wasn't sure the weather was going to cooperate, but I think it will just be overcast!!  Not pretty . . . but at least no snow, rain, or ice!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 1, 2018

Picture Perfect Birthday

Everybody needs birthday cards and I have been trying to use sets that are in the big Idea Book and Catalog so this card was perfect!!

I found one like this in different colors on Pinterest so figured out which designer series papers I had that would coordinate and came up with this one.

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday, Playful Backgrounds, Wishing You Well

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 2018-2020 In Color 6" X 6"

Ink: Black Memeto, Blueberry Bushel

Accessories:  Banner Triple Punch, Daceted Dots, 

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for a full day.  I am meeting Luetta in Kalona at a vendor show and then we are headed to Iowa City for some shopping and lunch.  We will finish our day by stamping with Susie this afternoon.  When I get home I want to finish up the banners I am making for Hanna if I can find the things I need to finish them in Iowa City!!

Happy Stamping!!

November 30, 2018

Lovely as A Tree

Lovely as a Tree has been in the catalog as long as I have been a demonstrator . . . almost 15 years!! And I know it was in the catalog for a while before that . . . so I think it is safe to say that it is a well loved stamp set.  This fallish looking card came from the Creative Corner.  I thought the sentiment was quite appropriate as we end November . . . with gratitude!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made this week.  I can say after a week of snow I would like to see the trees like this again.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Itty Bitty Greetings

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Wood Textures

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, 

]5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will be a repeat of the last few days . . . name banners, name banners, name banners!!  I am actually hoping to finish them up today so I can move on to something else!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

November 29, 2018

Happiness Surrounds

This is the last card I will be sharing that use the limited time product . . . Happiness Surrounds.  It does coordinate nicely with the Snowflake Thinlits that are also in this suite.

If you want this stamp set or any of the items in the Snowflake Showcase Suite- you need to buy them now!  They are only available until November 30th, 2018 or while supplies last.   The white velveteen paper is already gone!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone got to make on Monday night.

Stamps: Happiness Surrounds

Cardstock: Fresh Fig, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tranquil Textures

Ink: Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide

Accessories: Layering Circle Framelits, Big Shot, 

Tranquil Tide 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, 

Clear Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Sponges, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . yesterday I crafted all day . . . I didn't even leave the house except to take the trash down to the curb last night.  I had a crock pot full of turkey vegetable soup going, Netflix Christmas movies playing, and my little fingers working away at name banners.  I still have a lot to do but I think I may make it in time to take them to Hanna next Thursday when I go tot Adel.

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

Happy Stamping!!

November 28, 2018

Blizzard Thinlits Dies

Okay . . . one more snow card and then I am done with snow for the season!!!  I know we have only had one storm but it was enough snow for the year!!!

This is a card I got as a swap at On Stage in Orlando and I loved the white on white.  If you are not a fan of tone on tone you could always add a couple more layers to make the snowflakes stand out some.  I am not sure what set this word comes from either, but you could use almost any Christmas word you might have in your stash!!

Yesterday turned out to be a very productive day.  I made a LOT of progress on Hanna's name banners that she wants and I was also able to make my delivery to the SICU with veggies, cookies, and a poinsettia.  I had a nice visit with some of the staff that was actually there when John was there so that was kind of cool.  I stopped and had my shoulder worked on which kind of took a hit when I was shoveling snow and finished the evening watching the Hawkeye basketball game and working on name banners again.

Today promises to be more of the same . . . I hope to at least get all of the letters cut out for the banners so that I can start assembling them tomorrow!!!  

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

Happy Stamping!!

November 27, 2018

Snow is Glistening

You have only 4 more days to get this fabulous stamp set . . .  Snow is Glistening!!  It is certainly one I think I will keep in my personal stash of stamps for a long time to come.  I just love it.  I wish it were staying around for a long time!!

This card which everyone made last night at Make-It Monday is one that comes from a group I belong to called the Creative Corner.  I love the designer series paper that is from the Frosted Florals pack of paper.  It is the perfect compliment to the snowflakes!

Stamps: Snow is Glistening

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Frosted Floral

Ink: Mint Macaron

Accessories: Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 

Banner Triple Punch, 3/8" Silver Metallic Ribbon, 

Clear Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is turning out a little different than I had planned.  I was supposed to meet my brother who had a doctor's appointment in Iowa City but his roads were not good so he postponed to next week . . . so I will work on a project for Hanna until mid afternoon when I will take off for Iowa City.  My plans to deliver some food to the SICU staff got delayed yesterday because it took a while to get my driveway plowed out and there was not enough time before stamp night.  With winter weather . . . flexibility is the name of the game!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

November 26, 2018

Snow is Glistening

Snow is definitely glistening . . . all 7 or 8 inches of it that fell yesterday!!!  It is pretty, but I much prefer it on cards!!!

This is one of the cards everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.  It comes from a blog I follow . . . The Cow Whisperer.

Stamps: Snow is Glistening

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Whisper White 

Ink: Balmy Blue

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Snowfall Trinkets

Everything is ready for tonight if I can get out of my driveway.  Someone is supposed to come and clean it off sometime today.  I sure hope they do because today is the day that I deliver an appreciation gift to the staff in the SICU area of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  I have been doing this every year since John had his accident 13 years ago.  I know the staff is not the same, but I still like to remember the people that help other people during a very traumatic time in their lives.

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

Happy Stamping!!