August 11, 2019

Band Together

Do you need a super simple card to show someone they are amazing??  Then here is the card for you.  It also comes from the Paper Pixie blog.

This is another one of the cards that everyone will be making on Monday night.  Again, the designer series paper does most of the work.

Stamps: Band Together

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Garden Lane

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Detailed Band Dies, Linen Thread, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

By the time most of you are reading this, Julie and I will be on our way home from Indianapolis. We spent the day yesterday looking around quaint little neighborhoods and doing some antiquing along the way.  We should be home by mid-afternoon so I can finish getting things ready for Monday night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 10, 2019

Beautiful Friendship

I have recently started following another stamping blog . . . Paper Pixie.  I found this beautiful birthday card there.  It is super simple, but with the DistINKtive stamp it turns out perfect every time!!

This is another one of the cards everyone will be making on Monday night.  I hope you will join me to make your own!!

Stamps: Beautiful Friendship

Cardstock: Rococo Rose, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Rococo Rose, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Black

Accessories:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Last night Julie and I explored around Indianapolis a little bit.  We went and saw the motor speedway and ate dinner at a great little restaurant around there.  Today we are going to do a little more exploring, although I don't really know what.  I am sure we will find something interesting to do!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 9, 2019

Back of Your Feet

Have you ever felt like this turtle??  I know I sure have!!  I just think he is so cute and just perfect for a get well card.

I found this design on a blog called Stampercamper and just changed it up to be a regular size card.  It is one everyone will be making Monday night.

Stamps: Back On Your Feet

Cardstock: Soft SeaFoam, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Soft Suede

Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake Combo Pack, Soft Suede Combo Pack, 

Granny Apple Green Combo Pack, Old Olive Combo Pack

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Burlap Ribbon, 

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I kept myself quite busy yesterday in the hotel room while Julie was at her conference.

I had ordered the card kits that are in the regular catalog and a new product kit that will be in the Holiday Catalog.  I didn't work any too hard but feel like I got quite a but accomplished.  Today I am planning on planning product shares and classes for the Holiday Catalog that will be available on September 3.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 8, 2019

Floral Essence

Checkout one of the cards everyone stamping next week will be making. It is one I received New York as swap from Robin.  I love  purple and again the designer series paper really sets off the card.

You can't really tell in the picture, but this is a z-fold card.

Stamps: Floral Essence, Daisy Lane

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Perennial Essence, Perennial Essence Vellum

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Accessories:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Perennial FlowerPunch, Timeless Label Punch, 

Basic Pearl Jewels, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

We made it to Indianapolis with no trouble what so ever . . . the only trip I have taken this summer that did not have some type of delay!!  Julie is off to her conference and as soon as I am done posting this I am about to start my crafting marathon in the hotel room!!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 7, 2019

Rooted In Nature

Everybody needs "thinking of you" cards every now and then.  Rooted in Natures is the perfect stamp set!!

I have come to love the white on white cards!!  It is almost like customized designer series paper when you stamp the white layer.

Stamps: Rooted In Nature

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Garden Green

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Garden Green, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Triple Banner Punch, 

Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

My bags are packed and I'm ready to go . . . but not on a jet plane this time. Julie is picking me up shortly and we are off to Indianapolis for a few days. She has a work conference, so I am going along.  My crafting stuff is packed and I am going to do some of that while she is at work. So far I have traveled by train and plane this summer and they have all been delayed.  Let's see how a car trip will go!!  

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 6, 2019

I Say Hello

Once again we have another card that we made in New York that was provided by my friend, Dawn.  I had to hunt and hunt for the stamp set that contained this sentiment.  It is actually one I do not have and was not familiar with at all.

The combination of the foil designer series papers is absolutely awesome . . . and the rhinestones just set it off!!

Stamps: I Say Hello

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Pretty Peacock

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Accessories:  Tasteful Background Dies, Noble Peacock Rhinestones,
Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots,
Stampin'Dimensionals

Another day with no set agenda . . . the last for a few days.  I do have a couple of appointments this afternoon but hope to spend the rest of the day in my stamping room.  I would love to get all of the supplies cut for next the next Make-It-Monday so that I could stuff envelopes during the Cubs game this evening!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 5, 2019

A Special Project

I absolutely love when people ask me to make custom cards.  Even though Stampin' Up! might not have exactly what they are looking for I can usually come very close.  These cards . . . 150 of them to be exact . . .  were made last week.  They were wanting to write a card to EVERY ADM teacher and give them to them during the "Back to School Breakfast" they hold for them to form deeper relationships and show support from the New Hope Kids/Student Ministries (Hanna and Jake's church).  And no . . . Hanna did not ask me to make them . . . someone else from their church did.

ADM's mascot is a tiger so I found a tiger paw stamp in my stash and generated the sentiment on the computer.  I also used a retired embossing folder, but I thought the stars matched the starburst punch and the general them of the cards.

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Oh My Stars Embossing Folder (retired), 

Starburst Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (retired), 

1 3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimeensionals

I am off today for an appointment in Iowa City and then meeting Luetta in Kalona for lunch.  We have to make the most of the time before school starts again!!  I am hoping to spend some time in my stamp room this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 4, 2019

Rustic Retreat

Back again with another card that Rory designed and shared as a shoebox swap.  She had so many neat ideas while we were out there!!  

The birch background stamp is one you are going to want for sure because it works with so many other stamp sets perfectly.

Stamps: Rustic Retreat, Birch

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso,Very Vanilla

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso

Accessories: Magnolia Lane Combo Pack Ribbon, 

Metallic Pearls, Classic Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am off today to deliver some some orders and then to spend my afternoon and resting and watching baseball.

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 3, 2019

Floral Essence

It was so much fun stamping in New York with everyone.  This is another card that Rory provided as a shoebox swap the night her downline came and stamped with us.

The photos do not really do justice to this card.  It is beautiful in person!! The Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper is awesome once again.

Stamps: Floral Essence, Special Celebrations 

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Basic Black, Vellum Cardstock

Designer Series Paper:  Perennial Essence

Ink: Versamark 

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Perennial Flower Punch, Leaf Punch, Banner Triple Punch, 

Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Clear Faceted Gems, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is another relatively quiet day at the Wilson household.  I do want to get a start on cutting cardstock for the next Make-It-Monday even though it is still over a week away.  I am traveling again this week and would like to have everything ready before I leave!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 2, 2019

Winter Woods

I think my favorite technique of all time is the Joseph's Coat.  That is the second technique I shared with Technique/Stamp Club last night.  When you use fall color combinations it is just stunning!!!

I did use our retired brayer to apply the Early Espresso ink.  You can achieve the same look with sponge daubers . . . it just takes longer and more elbow grease.  I did find this card on Pinterest . . . anything that uses this technique catches my attention.

 

Stamps: Winter Woods, Country Home

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Accessories:   Seasonal Layers Dies, Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder, 

Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers, 

Braided Linen Trim, Sponge Daubers, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I am switching from cards to scrapbook pages when I work in my stamping room.  I joined a 31 pages in 31 days challenge with a demonstrator I follow in Wisconsin . . . Lyssa.  I am thinking it will be a great way to get my Boston scrapbook done in a timely fashion!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

August 1, 2019

Misted Re-Inker Technique

It is the first Thursday of the months that must mean it is Technique Thursday. Technique/Stamp Club meets tonight and this is one of the cards they will be making.

This card does use glossy paper which we don't carry anymore, but I love the many techniques you can do with it.

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Silver Foil, Glossy White (Retired)

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green Re-inkers

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green Dark

Accessories:  Thank You Die, Stampin' Spritzers, 

Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon, Clear Faceted Gems

As soon as I am done posting this I am going to get my car loaded with everything for tonight and then head to Grinnell.  I am meeting my friend there and handing off the box of 150 cards I made for her.  The youth groups at her church (and Jake and Hanna's) host a Teacher's Back To School breakfast and they wanted each of them to have a personalized card.  I was honored to be able to make them!!  I will share a picture in a few days.

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 31, 2019

Good Morning Magnolia

If there is one suite in the new catalog that is a favorite of everyone, it is the Magnolia Suite.  This card, made with the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set is another one that we made in New York.  My friend, Dawn, brought this card for us all to make. 

I had used everything in this suite except for the embossing folder.  I love how it looks as an accent to the stamped pieces.

Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Smoky Slate, Whisper White 

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Magnolia Memories Dies, 

Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder, Versamark, 

Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Timeless Label Punch, 

Frosted and Clear Epoxy Droplets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Another whole day at home with nothing much to do other than finish up the cards for my friend.  Again, I can do most of that from my recliner while watching baseball.  Things are back to normal!!  LOL

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 30, 2019

Bloom and Grow

One night while we were in New York, Rory, the demonstrator that we went to visit, had a downline meeting so we could meet all of the people she stamps with.  She provided several projects for us to stamp.  This is one of them.

I do have this stamp set, but had not had a chance to play with it yet.  That needs to change!  It is an awesome set.

Stamps: Bloom and Grow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Very Vanilla

Stampin' Blends:  Petal Pink Combo Pack

Accessories:  Tufted 3D Embossing Folder, Versamark, 

Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today's agenda includes an order of 150 cards for a Back-To-School project for a friend.  Everything is cut out and stamped . . . it just needs to be assembled which I can do from my recliner while watching baseball.  Even though I love to travel, resting is important too!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 29, 2019

Friend Like You

Swapping . . . it is one of the fun parts of getting together with other stampers.  This is the swap that I took to New York with me.  I absolutely love the See a Silhouette Designer Series paper.

I thought the sentiment was perfectly appropriate for a trip with good friends . . . and indeed the trip was perfect with friends!!

This is a Z-fold card and looks like this when open.

Stamps: Friend Like You

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper: See a Silhouette

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Friendly Silhouettes Dies, Basic Pearl Jewels

Again . . . other than difficulties flying home on Saturday night the trip was perfect.  We went to several harbor towns along the St. Lawrence River and ate WAY too much food.

We took a boat ride out among the Thousand Islands and even left the country . . . into the Canadian waters of the St. Lawrence River.

We stopped at one of the islands and toured Boldt Castle . . . it was oh so amazing!!

One thing this trip did for me was reiterate that there are so many cool places to see and visit right here in the United States . . . my bucket list is growing again!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

July 23, 2019

Flourishing Phrases

Here is another sympathy card I made last month.  Once again I am relying on the designer series paper to do the bulk of the work in the card.

Judging from the people's comments last night, they really like the idea of the paper doing the work.  In fact, I sold a lot of designer series paper last night because everyone loved the super simple way of making a card.

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Bird Ballad

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Black 1/2" Satin Ribbon

By the time most of you are reading this I will be winging my way to New York to visit a stamping friend that lives out there.  Susie and I left this morning in the wee hours and should be there by lunchtime.  I will not be blogging while I am there so if all goes well and we get home on time I should post again next Sunday morning.

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

Happy Stamping!!