February 17, 2020

Peaceful Moments

A couple of weeks ago I went to a demonstrator get together and received this card as a swap.  I think it was one of the ones that Susie provided.  It will be perfect for tonight's Peaceful Poppies class.

I know it looks like I just didn't do a very good job of lining up the color on the poppy outline, but that it the way it is suppose to be.  The three little dots are added with the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

Stamps: Peaceful Moments, Painted Poppies

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Poppies

Ink:  Memento Black, Poppy Parade, Old Olive

Accessories:  Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, 

Black 1/2" Satin Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is ready to go for tonight so I am hoping that I can walk this morning before leaving for Iowa City.  I have an appointment this afternoon before stamp night, so if I walk first thing it should work out all right.  Hopefully the weather will still cooperate with me!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 16, 2020

Sending You Thoughts

Sometimes simple is better when it comes to cards!!  Such is the case for this card and Simple Saturday!!  I think of all of the patterns of paper in the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper, this one is my favorite.

Once again this is going to be one of the cards everyone will be making at the special Peaceful Poppies class on Monday night.

Stamps: Sending You Thoughts

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Poppies

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Poppy Parade 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday, Luetta and I decided to go out to lunch since it was a semi nice day.  We ran a couple of errands while we were in Iowa City as well.  We actually had to turn the heat down in the car on the way home because the sun coming in the car windows was very warm!!  Not that we were complaining!!  When I got home I finished up all of the catalog kits and Paper Pumpkin kits I had taken to Illinois with me last weekend to do.  

I am hoping to get all of my cardstock cut for Monday night this morning so that I can stuff envelopes while watching the Hawks play basketball.  I sure hope they play better than they did on Thursday night!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 15, 2020

Peaceful Moments

I love going to Susie's stamp classes as she has such awesome cards.  This is one of the cards we made at one of her classes last month.

It is also one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at the special Peaceful Poppies class.  With a change out of sentiment this card could also work as a thank you or a birthday card.

Stamps:  Peaceful Moments, Painted Poppies

Cardstock:   Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:  Peaceful Poppies

Ink:  Memento Black, Poppy Parade

Accessories:  Painted Label Dies, Peaceful Poppies Sequins, 

Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was another quiet day around the Wilson household.  I did manage to get all of the back packets of cards stamped up and all of the stamps cleaned and put away.  I am not exactly sure what today will bring but it will probably be more of the same . . . stamping and reading.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine's Day

Heartfelt

One last Valentin's Day card to share with you!!  The From My heart suite in this Mini Catalog has been absolutely awesome.  I know, I know . . . I say that about a lot of the products, but it is so true!!

Once again I am letting the Designer Series Paper do most of the work.  Even the scalloped heart on this card is an image on one of the pieces of paper.

Stamps: Heartfelt

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red

Accessories:  Heart Punch Pack, From My Heart Faceted Gems, 

Real Red 3/8" Double Stitched Satin Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day to stay inside and craft and that is just what I did, as well as reading a little and taking a nap.

John and I were going to go out for lunch today for Valentine's Day but I am thinking we will probably stay home as cold as it is.  I have plenty more crafting and reading I can do today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 13, 2020

Peaceful Moments

This sentiment stamp set is absolutely perfect . . . the sentiments, the selection, the font. . . everything about it is just right!!

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making Monday night at the product based Peaceful Poppies class.  If you haven't RSVP'd and would still like to attend, shoot me a message and we will get you signed up!!!

Stamps: Peaceful Moments

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Poppies

Ink: Memento Black, Old Olive

Accessories:  Poppy Moments Dies,  Clear Faceted Gems,
Fine Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is the perfect day to stay inside and craft . . . with cold temperatures and less than delightful road conditions, I am perfectly happy to stay home and read and craft!!  

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 12, 2020

Heartfelt

I have just a couple more Valentine's Day cards to share with you before Friday.  This one might look familiar as I made a similar card  earlier in the year.  You can see that card here.

This is the version I had for the Kid's Valentine class.  I knew for sure that I wanted to keep the bling on this card, because after all, what little girl doesn't like bling and sparkly things!!!!

Stamps: Heartfelt 

Cardstock:Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: From My Heart

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Heart Doilies, Red Basic Jewels

Tonight for the third week in a row I am going to try and go out for supper with some friends.  It seems like one thing or another has kept us from meeting.  I also hope to get all of the cards packets stamped up from the last several stamp nights and all of the stamps cleaned and put away.  Walking is also on the agenda for today.  If that all gets accomplished, then I think a good book will be calling my name.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 11, 2020

Beautifully Braided

I follow the blog of an Australian demonstrator, Kylie B., and she had this gorgeous card on her blog the other day.  I absolutely love the monochromatic look of this card.

 

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week is making. It uses the Nature's Thought's Dies for the Whisper White focal piece.

Stamps: Beautifully Braided

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Accessories:  Nature's Thoughts Dies, Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, 

Peaceful Poppies Sequins, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Last night's Make-it-Monday was very busy and I feel like I missed talking to many of the people that were there!!  If I missed you, I am sorry.

Tonight is my monthly Paper Pals meeting so I need to get a couple of shoe box swaps ready to go today.  Other than that, I don't think there is much on my agenda for today.  I may do a fair amount of resting!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 10, 2020

Positive Thoughts

If the name of this stamp set wasn't enough to get me to buy it, the images and the sentiments surely were!!   And it is even better now that there are dies to cut out some of the images!!!

This is one of the cards that everyone that is stamping with me this week will be making.  

Stamps: Positive Thoughts 

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Very Vanilla

Ink: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizazz, 

Mossy Meadow,  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Nature's Thoughts Dies, Versamark, 

Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Edge Ribbon, 

Champagne Rhinestones, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

The stamping retreat weekend was awesome even though we had to leave early because of the weather. I do think we made the right decision.  We did not run into much snow at all, but that was the plan . . . to leave before it started . . . so mission accomplished!!  

I have some errands to run before Make-it-Monday tonight so I need to get the car loaded and get myself ready to go before too long!!  Which means I need to get in gear and get it done!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 9, 2020

Thoughtful  Blooms

What is better than a cute card?  A cute card made with a lot of free products, of course!!    Such is the case with this card . . . the stamp set, the designer series paper, the flower punch, the sequins, and the baker's twine are all Sale-a-Bration products!!

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

Stamps: Thoughtful Blooms

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, 

Whisper White, Sparkle Glimmer

Designer Series Paper: Golden Honey Specialty 

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Small Bloom Punch, 

Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo Pack, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

We had a fantastic time at the stamping retreat, although we had to leave early on Sunday, to try to miss the snow that was headed that way.  I have so many cool things and class ideas to share, my head is just spinning!!!

I hope to finish getting everything ready for Monday night when we get home, but time will tell!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 8, 2020

Under My Umbrella

I can't wait until it is umbrella weather again!!!  I would much rather have rain than snow!!!  What about you?

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

Stamps: Under My Umbrella

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Balmy Blue, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Pleased As Punch

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly, Umbrella Builder Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Christy and I made it to Crystal Lake, Illinois yesterday with no problems what so ever.  I was glad that we did not run into any rain or snow.  We had an early dinner and spent the rest of the evening in our hotel room crafting away. We are up and ready to go again this morning for a full day of crafting . . . we brought projects to work on and some classes that we are taking.  I hope to have many fun things to share with you.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 7, 2020

Special Someone

I spent Sunday afternoon stamping with Susie.  And she happened to make a raccoon card.  Now if you have been stamping with me lately you know we have had a problem with a raccoon in our attic. And we finally caught it Sunday morning, before I left to stamp with Susie.

I decided to change the sentiment from the Happy Birthday that she originally had on the card to this custom one.  I am going to send this card to the young man that was so diligent about helping with our raccoon problem as a thank you card.  He tried several things and worked very hard to make sure we were raccoon free.

Stamps: Special Someone

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, 

Whisper White, Vellum Cardstock

Ink: Real Red, Early Espresso

Accessories: Special Day Dies, Woodland Embossing Folder, 

3/8" Real Red Cotton Ribbon, Solid Whisper White Baker's Twine, 

Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I am leaving shortly to head to Illinois with my friend, Christy, for a creative weekend stamping retreat.  I have many things packed and planned to get done.  I hope that it all comes home completed!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 6, 2020

Little Ladybug 

The Little Ladybug card was another favorite of the girls this week.    Coloring is something most kids enjoy and the girls were no exception.

This card does use a retired embossing folder, as I had many of these cut for last year and then the weather prevented me from using them. I thought the dots on the folder worked well with the ladybug.

Stamps: Little Ladybug

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Real Red Marker, 

Basic Basic Black Marker, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am hoping to get everything ready for Monday night today, but first I need to get ready for Technique/Stamp Club tonight.  Let's hope I have lots of energy today to get everything done.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 5, 2020

Heartfelt

Last night was the second of the Kid's Valentine's Stamping night.  It was just as much fun as the first night.  

This is one of the cards that they all got to make.

Stamps: Heartfelt

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: From the Heart

Ink: Real Red

Accessories:  Heart Punch Pack, Lovely Lipstick 1/8" Gros Grain Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Just like my regular Monday classes, I love when people take the supplies on their table and make the card their own!!

I did remember to take a few more pictures this time.  I think it is fair to say they the dragonfly/butterfly/caterpillar or what ever you want to call it, was the favorite by far.

I was glad to see this little gal last night.  She had been stamping on Monday nights, but this year her dance lessons fell on Monday, so I have not seen her for a while,.  I could not believe how tall she has gotten.

I think it is safe to say that I love working with littles and hope they had a good time and like their Valentines.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 4, 2020

This Little Piggy

I love being able to take stamp sets that are in the Annual Idea Book and Catalog and use them in a way they may not be intended.  Such is the case with this Valentine's Day card.

 

This is another one of the cards that the kids stamping with me this week are going to make.  I think they liked coloring the pigs.

Stamps: This Little Piggy

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: From My Heart

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Flirty Flamingo Combo Pack, Old Olive Light

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Classic Label Punch, 

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be another busy day.  I need to figure out what we are doing for Technique/Stamp Club Thursday night and get started on cutting cardstock for next Monday.  I have an appointment for my shoulder and then will be headed to Iowa City for the second Kid's Valentine's Day Class.

I started out taking several pictures, but then got busy and did not take any more.  It does make my heart happy to work with littles again!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 3, 2020

Paper Pumpkin

The monthly subscription to Paper Pumpkin lends itself to all kinds of other projects, than just what is in the kit.  This card is made with some leftover pieces after I had already completed 20 other cards.

I am doing a Kid's valentine class tonight and tomorrow night and this is one of the cards they are going too make.  If I remember my days of teaching first grade very well, little girls like butterflies!!

Stamps: Meant To Be

Cardstock: Basic Black, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, January 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Blend Basic Black Dark, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was another fun day of stamping with friends and I got home just in time to watch the Super Bowl.  I really didn't care who won the game . . . I just wanted to see a good football game, and that I did!!  Today I need to finish getting things ready for the kid's class tonight and then head to Iowa City!!

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

Happy Stamping!!