Lynda*Sue*Stamps*4*U

October 16, 2019

Amazing Everything

Today's card comes from my friend, Sally, who lives in Ohio. She brought this card as a shoebox swap when we met in Illinois for Stamping School back in August.

I love the way the corner of the sentiment piece is tucked up under the corner of the card!!

Stamps: Amazing Everything

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: See a Silhouette

Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

I thought this card was particularly appropriate today as it is Hanna's 28th birthday. We may have changed over the years bit she will always be this little girl in my eyes!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

If you live long enough you see many things come and go in life. The same is true with stamping. Collage stamping was a big thing a while back. When I saw this card on Melissa's Crafting Treehouse I knew it was one I wanted to make.

I love the fall combination of colors!! Perfect for this time of year!!

Stamps: Daisy Lane, Artisan Textures

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers,

Small Daisy Punch, Gold Faceted Gems, Braided Linen Trim

Well . . . the time is here . . . I am only doing two craft shows this fall but the time is here so start gearing up for them. The first thing on the agenda is to go through the stockpile of things I already have left from previous years and then see what I need to make. I am planning on doing just that today. I am meeting some friends for supper and then of course there is always the playoff baseball games to watch!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 14, 2019

The Snowman Season

If you love snowmen stamps, then you are going to want this one for sure!!! And again . . . it is made even better by a punch that coordinates with the designer series paper that coordinates with this stamp set.

This cute guy, which everyone gets to make this week, is one of the swaps that Luetta brought as a shoebox swap to a stamping get together in September.

Stamps: Snowman Season

Cardstock: Coastal cabana, Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Let It Snow

Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Circles Dies,

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blend,

Coastal Cabana and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers,

Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

What a jam packed weekend!!! Yesterday the Rural Road Trip through the area was a lot of fun and Julie, Jason, and I stopped at a lot of little shops in the area that we had heard of and always wanted to stop at but just never made the time. I even got a start on my Christmas shopping!!!

Today I need to finish getting things ready for Make-It-Monday since I was gone all weekend long!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 13, 2019

Harvest Hellos

This Harvest Hellos stamp set has to be among my favorites in the Holiday Catalog now that I have had some time to play with all of the stamp sets. And even though it is not used here, the added benefit is a punch to go with it!!

This card, which comes from a blog called, Bonnie Stamps, is one that everyone will be making tomorrow night at Make-It-Monday. Who wouldn't want to receive such a fun little card!!

Stamps: Harvest Hellos, Birch

Cardstock: Pumpkin pie, Sahara Sand, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara Sand

Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie Combo Pack, Old Olive Dark, Soft Suede Dark

Accessories: Hammered 3D Embossing Folder, Stamparatus,

1" Circle Punch, 1 1/8" Circle Punch,

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

Yesterday was a great day of tailgating although it started off cold and it ended cold. I also drove to Iowa City on the dark, and drove home 17 hours later in the dark.

To look at this picture you would think I know what I am doing when playing bags!! However . . . I can't hit the broadside of a barn with the silly things!! I had fun playing and provided a lot of laughs for everyone, so that is the important thing!!

Believe it or not, once we got up to our seats, I actually was pretty warm so shed my winter coat. I was certainly glad I had it, though after it got dark. You can also see that we all had on the appropriate color clothing last night as well.

It really is very cool how the striped stadium looks on these nights. And there is just something extra in the air for a night football game!!

As soon as I am done posting this I am getting ready to pick Julie up and we are going to go on a little shopping trip called the Rural Road Trip. It features many little quaint shops in our own area. Many of these I have always wanted to visit but just never made the time. Today is the day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 12, 2019

Birds of a Feather

The birds in this stamp set are absolutely adorable!!! I am sure they will be seeing a lot more ink before the end of the year.

Everyone stamping with me this week will be making this card that comes from the Creative Corner.

Stamps: Birds of a Feather

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Monster Bash

Ink: Memento Black, Smoky Slate

Stampin' Blends: Basic Black Light, Real Red Dark, Pumpkin Pie Dark

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

By the time most of you are reading this I will have been tailgating for quite a while. I left this morning at 0 Dark thirty to head to Iowa City. It should be a good day for tailgating and a great evening for a football game. I know the menu for the day is awesome!! I am hoping for a Hawkeye win to make the day perfect!!🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 11, 2019

Perennial Birthday

I am still on a mission to use all of the cool designer series paper that I have been collecting. This card comes from Melissa's Crafting Treehouse once again. So simple . . . but so cool!!

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at the next Make-It-Monday. I love how this could work for either a guy or a gal!!! I am trying to decide if it needs some bling on it . . . what do you think??

Stamps: Perennial Birthday

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: See a Silhouette

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Layering Circles Dies, 2 1/4" Circle Punch,

Stampin' Dimensionals

It has been a typical morning in the Wilson household . . . confused is the best way I can think of to describe it!! Last night John lost a small cap to some Three-In-One oil and we had been looking all over for it. Not important . . . but he thought he needed it. This morning he needed some steel wool so I went to Kalona to get it. On the way home I realized that I could not find my debit card!! I knew the last placed I used it but it was nowhere to be seen. The gal that cleans my house was helping me look for my debit card and was going through some sacks in the trash in case I had put in a sack when I came home yesterday. We did not find the debit card there . . . but low and behold . . . she did find the little red cap to John's oil. And after looking a little more the debit card has been located as well. Like I said . . . a typical day at the Wilson household!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 10, 2019

Beauty & Joy

Beauty & Joy . . . two great things in stamps and life. Why did I ever think I did not need this stamp set!!

This is one of the cards that everyone made on Tuesday night when they stopped by the house. I found it on a blog that I have recently started following . . . Melissa's Crafting Treehouse. She showcases a lot of techniques on her blog that I have been using for Technique/Stamp clubs.

Stamps: Beauty & Joy

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Merry Merlot

Accessories: Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Braided Linen Trim

Today I get to do one of my least favorite things in the world . . . go to the dentist to have a tooth filled. But choosing to look through my rose colored glasses . . . at least I am here to have a tooth filled, I have teeth to get filled, and I do like my dentist!! I think I will stop at Starbucks on my way home as a reward!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 9, 2019

Snowman Season

No . . . .I am not ready for snow . . . I am going to enjoy this last day of beautiful fall weather!!! But I do think this Snowman Season stamp set is super cute!!

I found this guy somewhere on Pinterest and knew he would be a quick and easy card to make for a stamp get together. And he was!!!

Stamps: Snowman Season

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Sparkle Glimmer Paper

Designer Series Paper: Let It Snow

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends: Smoky Slate Light, Pool Party Combo Pack

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Circles Dies,

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Last night's Aloha Celebration went very well. Thank you to all who came out to help me celebrate!! I truly do thank all of you who have helped me to reach my goal. We had some good food, made a few cool cards, and lots of laughs!!

Not my typical type of food for get together, but it was fun to do something different for a change!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 8, 2019

Merry Moose

Whenever I have traveled to Maine I have always hoped to see a moose but to no avail. I guess I will have to be happy to have moose on my cards!!!

This is another one of those cards that I have picked up as a swap somewhere along the line . . . although again I have no idea where.

Stamps: Merry Moose

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Wrapped In Plaid

Ink: Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Layering Circles Dies, Stitched Nested Labels,

Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder, Moose Punch,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Boy . . . yesterday was sure a messed-up day. I woke up with tons of energy so decided to make some muffins for breakfast and clean out my refrigerator while they were baking. One thing it is nice to know . . . I can get my refrigerator cleaned in sixteen minutes!!! But just as I was taking the muffins out of the oven and putting the shelves back in the refrigerator, our power went out!! They said it would be out for a couple of hours so there went my plan for the morning. I ended up going to Iowa City early to get what I needed for my thank you celebration tonight and did not get home until after lunch. And totally forgot about doing my blog post!!

Today I need to get the things cut and ready for people to make a few cards tonight and finish picking up a few things!! And I will be ready for my Aloha Celebration tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 6, 2019

Snowman Season

This snowman is just the cutest thing . . . and when you decorate him using the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit it makes him even better!!!

I received this card as a swap somewhere in my travels, but have no idea where or when or who even made it to begin with but I sure do like him!!!

Stamps: Snowman Season

Cardstock: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Real Red,

Sparkle Glimmer Paper

Designer Series Paper: Let It Snow

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Let It Snow Embellishment Kit,

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint, Ice Stampin' Glitter

Well . . . the Hawkeye game did not go as I wished it would have but that is okay . . . there is always next week!!!

Today I am off to stamp with Susie and some other friends in North Liberty for the afternoon. Then when I get home I need to plan what we are going to make for our Celebration Party Tuesday night and get everything cut and assembled for that!! I love being busy!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 5, 2019

Christmas Countdown Project Kit

One of the VERY FIRST things I knew I wanted out of the holiday catalog was the Countdown to Christmas kit. So of course I ordered it before I had ever seen the catalog or the completed project. I knew just from the sneak peeks that people were showing that I would love it!!

I ordered it as soon as I could and made the Christmas side. But then someone on Facebook shared a Halloween version that they had made for the backside of the little boxes!! So of course I had to do that!!

But it got even better when I saw this awesome version on Jill Olsen's stamping blog . . . to make a thankfulness side. I loved everything about this one and those are my words . . . thankful, grateful, and blessed.

I decided to offer a class where people could make the Christmas on one side . . .

and then choose either the Halloween or thankful one for the backside. I am super pleased with how these turned out and hope everyone else will be as well.

Even though today World Card Making Day for me it is is going to be a football watching day. I am taking off here as soon as I finish this to go to a craft show for a little while, before the Hawkeyes play at 11:00. We may go out for supper with some friends tonight, but that remains to be determined.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 4, 2019

Perfectly Plaid

Last night at Technique/Stamp Club we worked with the glitter window technique. I particularly like this technique when making winter cards because it looks as if you are looking through a snow frosted window.This is an old old technique that I used when I first started stamping many years ago.

It seems to me that Christmas trees and pine branches and cones look especially pretty through the glitter window.

Stamps: Perfectly Plaid

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Wrapped In Plaid

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Versamark,

Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Glitter,

Pine Tree Punch, Twinkle Builder Punch,

Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8" Striped Ribbon,

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels,

Stampin' Dimensionals

After being on the go most of yesterday, I am grounded again today as my card gets new tires!!! But then watch out . . . new tires and new brakes and their is no stopping me!!!! Who knows where all I will go!! Meanwhile as long as I am grounded today I am going to work on some upcoming classes and events!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 3, 2019

Playful Penguins

My Friend, Christy, always asks me when we are stamping together . . . "Do you have this set, Lynda?" My answer usually is "Of course!" But if she were to ask me about this set I would have to say "No!" For some reason the penguins just did not appeal to me this year.

But my friend, Luetta, is a huge penguin lover and she loved this set. This is a swap she brought to one of our demonstrator meeting back in August. That is one of the great things about stamping . . . different things appeal to different people!!

Stamps: Playful Penguins

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:

Ink: Let It Snow Specialty Paper

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a day of appointments and today will be the same. I have a hair appointment around noon and then an appointment for my shoulder in Kalona and then will head for Iowa City. I will be delivering some stamp orders and running a few errands that I did not get to yesterday. This is the first Thursday of the month so of course it is Technique Thursday for one of the stamp clubs. I do need to get things ready for that before I head to my appointments.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 2, 2019

Rustic Retreat

I would love to spend time in a little cabin like this one with nothing to do but watch the fire in the fireplace, drink hot coffee, and read the day away. And the season to do that is just right around the corner.

This is a card I received in a swap somewhere and there was no name attached to it. For the life of me I have looked and looked to see what die was used to make the greenery and I cannot find it anywhere.

Today is a day of appointments for me in Iowa City. Ask soon as I am done posting this I am heading out to the first one of the day and I end the day with a late afternoon appointment. Not sure what I am doing in between, but I am sure I can find something!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 1, 2019

Frosted Foliage

Even though it is only the first of October, it is time to start thinking about those Christmas cards. This is one of the cards I made at the stampin' retreat I went to a while back with some friends. I am not sure who designed this card at the last minute, but they thought we might not have enough to stamp so they came up with this!!

The Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper is so cool . . . on one side there is a fantastic photographic image and on the other side is a silver foil design . . . it is hard to know which side to use!!

Stamps: Frosted Foliage

Cardstock: Seaside Spray, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Feels Like Frost

Ink: Seaside Spray

Accessories: Frosted Frames Dies, Seaside Spray 1/4" Metallic Ribbon,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is definitely a stay at home day . . . not by choice but by circumstance. My car is being serviced as I type and as soon as he is done with my car, John's truck goes in to be serviced. I do think I am now caught up on rest for a while so I am planning on spending the day in my stamp room planning classes and activities for the upcoming holiday season.

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

Happy Stamping!!