October 31, 2019

Christmas Rose

It might be Halloween, but the weather outside reminds me of Christmas. Starting tomorrow you will be able to order this gorgeous limited time offering . . . Christmas Rose.  Let me tell you the designer series paper in this suite is absolutely awesome.

For this card, which I saw on Pinterest, all I did was die cut the beautiful rose bouquet and add a sentiment.  Easy Peasy . . . but oh so pretty!!!

Stamps:  Christmas Rose

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Christmastime is Here

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Rose Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

My goal today is to get all of the cardstock cut for Saturday's Peek Into Santa's Workshop class and hopefully get a start on the die cutting and dry embossing that needs to be done.  I was suppose to have a hair appointment early this morning but because of the weather it will now be in the afternoon, which is just fine with me as I wasn't relishing getting out early this morning!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 30, 2019

Gather Together

This is one of the other cards that everyone made this week that stamped with me.  While I don't know that I have ever seen a leaf this color I do like the color combination.  

It would also look great in shades of orange.  I may have to try that if time permits!!

Stamps: Gather Together

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Early Espresso, 

Crumb Cake, Whisper White (Inside)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Accessories:  Gathered Leaves Dies, Christmas Cardinal Dies, 

Woodland Embossing Folder, Everyday Label Punch, Linen Thread, 

Sponge Daubers, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will be busy busy busy cutting cardstock for this weekend and getting ready for the last Countdown To Christmas Project stamping night tonight.  I have a few errands to run as well when I am in Iowa City.  And of course I HAVE to watch the last baseball game of the season tonight as the seventh game of the World Series is tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 29, 2019

Nature's Beauty

Pinterest was once again the inspiration for this card.  There was one there that was vanilla layered on vanilla with the same design.  I opted to use a colored cardstock for the card base.

This is one of the cards everyone stamping this week is going to be making. Unfortunately everyone needs "thinking of you" cards at some point.

Stamps: Nature's Beauty, Birch, Rooted In Nature

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Memento Black, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz

Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake Cake Combo Pack, 

Petal Pink Dark, Soft Sea Foam Light

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Dies, Stamparatus, 

Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I was tired when I got home last night so everything is still just sitting in the kitchen where we put it after unloading the car.  I need to get it all out away and get started cutting cardstock for the Christmas card class that is this weekend.  With the snow on the ground it does make me realize Christmas is not that far away!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 28, 2019

Toile Christmas

One of my stamping friends, Cindy, sent me a picture of this card and asked if we could make it at a stamp night.  Of course, I said "Sure!"  The one she sent me had a Christmas greeting on it, but for class I changed it up to a birthday greeting.

I will have the Christmas sentiment there as well if anyone would like to make it into a Christmas card.  I will tell you that those little gold foil curly cues are a pain to cut out but they are worth it once you get them on the card and see how cool they look.

Stamps: Toile Christmas, Here's a Card

Cardstock: Garden Green, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink: Garden Green, Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Real Red Combo Pack, Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories:  Christmas Cardinal Dies, Woodland Embossing Folder, 

3/8" Real Red Cotton Ribbon, 

Pretty Label Punch, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I am still getting things gathered up for tonight.  I spent the day yesterday stamping with my friends, Christy and Susie, and was tired when I got home so did not get as much done as I had thought I might.  I have a couple of errands to run before stamp night as well, so I need to get going!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 27, 2019

Birds of a Feather

I love, love, love this Birds of a Feather stamp set.  I have used all of the images several times except the Christmas one.  But he or she is coming in the near future!!!

I finally got around to making sample cards yesterday for Monday's Make-It-Monday and this is going to be one of them.  It comes from a site that I am a member of . . . Creative Corner.

Stamps: Birds of a Feather

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Come to Gather

Ink: Memento Black, Pretty Peacock 

Stampin' Blends:  Pretty Peacock Combo Pack, 

oft Suede Combo Pack, Basic Black Combo Pack, Crumb 

Cake Combo Pack, Mango Melody Dark, 

Cherry Cobbler Light, 

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Shapes Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies, 

Layering Circles Dies, Pretty Peacock 1/2" Scalloped Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day with a Hawkeye win and watching several other football games. Hanna and Jake got back from Davenport and then helped me get the Christmas decorations out of the basement and put up.  I watched the World Series after they went home.

Today I need to finish getting stuff ready for tomorrow night's Make-It-Monday!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 26, 2019

Winter Shadow Box

These shadow boxes are really rather addicting!!  This is the third one I made the other day.  I love the whites and grays depicting winter!!

I have a couple of other ideas in mind of ones to make but I need to get ready for my next two stamping events first.  Hopefully I will have more time later this week to make some more of these!!

Stamps: Nature's Beauty, Winter Woods, Snow Front, Making Christmas Bright

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate

Accessories:  In The Woods Dies, Detailed Deer Dies, 

Frosted Frames Dies, Bouquet Bunch Dies, 

Woodland Embossing Folder, Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, 

Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder,   Versamark, 

White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint, Sprig Punch,

 Basic Rhinestone Jewels,Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Last night's supper was very enjoyable.  We went to Longhorn Steakhouse which is where we usually go when celebrating special occasions.  Hanna and Jake spent the night and are off to Davenport this morning so Hanna can do a family photo shoot for one of her college friends.  They are stopping back here this afternoon so they can help me get the Christmas decorations out of the basement.  Yes, I know it is early but since we are going to their place for Thanksgiving, I will take the help when I can get it.  The rest of the day will be spent cutting cardstock and watching the Hawkeyes!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 25, 2019

Blessed Shadow Box

Here is the one of the other shadow boxes I made yesterday.  It is very similar to the first one, but a different color scheme and different word in the middle.

These are so fun to make . . . and I really need to stop and get stuff ready for upcoming classes!!!  I have another one part way finished . . . it is a winter themed one.  Hopefully I can finish it this morning and then move on to cutting cardstock!!

Stamps:  Gather Together, Itty Bitty Greetings, Country Home 

Cardstock:Cajun Craze, Merry Merlot, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, 

Very Vanilla, Copper Foil

Designer Series Paper: Come to Gather

Ink: Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso,  

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend Light

Accessories:  Gathered Leaves Dies,  Stitched Rectangle Shapes Dies, 

Stitched Shapes Dies, Hand Lettered Prose Dies, Magnolia Memory Dies, 

Tags and Feathers Elements, Linen Thread, 

Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack,  Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Hanna and Jake are coming this evening and we are meeting Julie and Jason in Iowa City for the October birthdays celebration.  Hanna and Jake will stay the night and go home sometime tomorrow.   Other than that there is not much on the agenda today other than cutting cardstock!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 24, 2019

Gather Shadow Box

One of the Facebook groups I belong to had a fall shadow box similar to this one and I thought that they would make good craft show items . . . . something a little different than what I usually sell.  So yesterday I decided to make one.  This one looks very similar to the one on Facebook, but as I was putting it together all sorts of other ideas were springing into  my head so I am anxious to make some of those as well!!

Once I had everything cut, the actual assembly of the shadow box went quite quickly.  I anticipate that others will go quickly as well since I have all of the dimensions figured out!!

Stamps:  Gather Together, Itty Bitty Greetings, Painted Harvest

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake, 

Very Vanilla, Copper Foil

Designer Series Paper: Come to Gather

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mint Mocha, 

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend Light

Accessories:  Gathered Leaves Dies,  Stitched Rectangle Shapes Dies, 

Stitched Shapes Dies, Hand Lettered Prose Dies, Cup of Cheer Dies, 

Tags and Feathers Elements, Linen Thread, 

Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack,  Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

My plan today is to try and make a couple more of these.  I have several of the wood tone frames and I have a couple of white ones as well.  We shall see what I can come up with!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 23, 2019

Harvest Hellos

The minute I saw these on a blog I follow . . . The Paper Pixie . . . I knew I needed to make some for Hanna to give to the teachers in her building during American Education Week in November!!

I love the way they turned out!!  The hardest part of the whole project was finding the little candies to put in them!!

I ended up making a whole orchard of apples for her to take home this weekend!!

Stamps: Harvest Hellos

Cardstock: Real Red, Early Espresso, Garden Green 

Accessories:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,
Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Paper Snips,
Apple Builder Punch, Tear and Tape,
Mini Glue Dots

Today looks to be one with nothing on the agenda . . . although I am sure it will include some time in my stamping room.  The only thing I am sure I want to do today is watch the World Series baseball game tonight.  The rest of the day I will play it by ear . . . who knows what I might do!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 22, 2019

Christmas Gleaming

I was cleaning up in my stamping room and found this card we made as a Make and Take at Stamping School back in August.  So of course I had to share it!!

I don't traditionally think of blues and greens when I think of Christmas cards but this Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper may change my mind!!!

Stamps: Brightly Gleaming

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil

Designer Series Paper: Brightly Gleaning

Accessories:  Hammered Embossing Folder, 

Versamark, Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Blender Pen, Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements, Star Designer Elements, 

Timeless Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am officially old!!!  I got my Medicare card in the mail the other day!!  Now it won't go into effect until next year, but I am meeting with my insurance agent this afternoon to get everything in place so I can check it off of my to do list!!  When I get home I am planning on working on the project for Hanna. I hope to have them done and ready to show you tomorrow!!  Stay tuned!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 21, 2019

Tidings All Around

The wreath in the All Around Wreath Die set is really awesome.  It could be used for all seasons depending on what color of cardstock you would use.  It makes the perfect Christmas card when layered on a red cardstock.

This is another one of the cards everyone will be making at the All day Christmas Card class on November 2nd.

Stamps: Tidings All Around

Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Shaded Spruce, Pear Pizzazz, Gold Foil

Ink: Merry Merlot

Accessories:All Around Wreath Dies, Frosted Frames Dies, 

Stitched Rectangle Dies, Story Label Punch, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I have almost everything ready for the Countdown to Christmas Project Kit night tonight.  I have a few more letters to get cut and I am ready to go.  I am hoping to work some more on a project for Hanna since they are coming this weekend and I would like to give them to her.

I have a few errands to run in Iowa City and orders to deliver before class tonight, so hope I get it all done!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 20, 2019

Christmas Gleaming

I finally had time this week to make samples for my all day Christmas card class on November 2nd.  This is one of the cards everyone will be making multiples of!!

I love these ornaments and what makes them super better is that there is punch for them!!!  I do love punches and find them so much easier to use at a class.

Stamps: Christmas Gleaming, Perfectly Plaid 

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White (inside)

Designer Series Paper: Wrapped in Plaid

Accessories:  Beautiful Boughs Dies, Versamark, 

Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

Great day yesterday tailgating and the Hawkeye win!!!  However I felt like a drowned rat when I got home so a warm shower, a hot cup of coffee, and my recliner and a blanket were the order of the day for what was left of it. I tried to watch the baseball playoff game last night but fell asleep before it was halfway over!!

Today I will be working on getting everything cut and ready for the Countdown to Christmas class on Monday night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 19, 2019

Daisy Lane

The second technique we worked with at Technique/Stamp Club was a tie dye background.  I found this technique from a demonstrator named Lisa Freeman.  

This is another technique that I am anxious to try with fall colors!!

 

Stamps:  Daisy Lane

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy, Granny Apple Green

Accessories: Daisy Punch, Timeless Label Punch, 

Perennial Essence Floral Centers, Clear Wink of Stella, 

Sponge Daubers, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

By the time most of you are reading this I will have been tailgating for quite a while before the Hawkeye football game.  I am hoping the rain holds off, but I am prepared either way!!

Go Hawks!!!  💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 18, 2019

Good Morning Magnolia

Last night was Technique/Stamp Club.  One of the techniques we worked with was Faux Oxide Distressed Backgrounds.  I found the technique on a blog called Nancy's Nifty Notes and absolutely loved it!!!

I love this color palette but am anxious to try it with fall colors and leaves. Be on the lookout for that!!

Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia, Here's a Card

Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Whisper White

Ink: Merry Merlot, Rich Razzleberry, Rococo Rose, 

Mango Melody, Memento Black, Craft White

Stampin' Blends:  Basic Black Dark

Accessories:  Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Spritzer, 

3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Timeless Label Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . today looks like a perfect fall day!!  I sure wish it would be like this tomorrow for Iowa football but I think I will be sitting in the rain!!  Not sure what today will bring, but I am sure there will be stamping and either football or baseball watching included!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 17, 2019

Nature's Beauty

The Nature's Beauty stamp set that is on the back page of the holiday catalog has the most beautiful animals in it!!!  And what makes it even better is that three dollars of every sale goes toward mental health organizations.  Stampin' Up! tries to make a difference in the lives of people and this stamp set is one way they are doing that.

Everyone that made this card this week had a hard time deciding on what side of this designer series paper to use.  They are equally as beautiful.  The other side of this one has all types of green plants on it.  I think most people decided that while they liked the other side better, this side worked best with the design of the card.

Stamps: Nature's Beauty, Itty Bitty Birthdays

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil

Designer Series Paper: Pressed Petals 

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Layering Ovals Dies, Woodland Embossing Folder, 

Versamark, Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Banner Triple Punch, Metallic Pearls, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Tonight is another one of the Technique/Stamp Classes.  I know exactly what techniques we are going to work with . . . I just need to get everything cut and ready to go!!  

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

Happy Stamping!!