March 23, 2020

Timeless Tropical

Another day . . . another swap!!!  This one with the stamp set, Timeless Tropics.  I haven't really used this set much at all.  I mainly got it in case I would happen to want to scrapbook my trip to Hawaii if that still happens.

I will say I absolutely love the sentiments in this set and the font that was used for them.  I know I say that about a lot of sets, but it is oh so true!!

Stamps: Timeless Tropical

Cardstock: Real red, Mango Melody, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tropical Oasis

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red

Stampin'Blends:  Real Red Combo Pack, Mango Melody Dark

Accessories: In the Tropics Dies, 5/16 Braided Burlap Trim,  

Gold Faceted Gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

Well  . . . spring break is over so it is time to go back to work!!!  Even though I have been retired for several years now, I still seem to work my schedule around a school schedule!  I guess old habits are hard to break!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 22, 2020

Rooted In Nature

Wow . . . what a difference a week makes!!!  Who would have thought last Sunday that we would be where we are today!!  This is a card I made last fall for a totally different situation, but I certainly thought it was fitting for today!!

I want you to know even though we aren't stamping together, I am thinking of you!!  I particularly like the images of the anchor in this card.  I googled anchor and this is what came up.  The anchor is a popular symbol because it was not only part of the ship, but because, just like Christians, sailors liked the connection this symbol had to stability and strength. Putting down an anchor also represented the safe end of a long journey.  Christians adopted the anchor as a symbol of hope in future existence because the anchor was regarded in ancient times as a symbol of safety.  

Stamps: Rooted in Nature, Sailing Home

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Smooth Sailing Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I am working on trying to figure out how I could do a phone camera set up so I can try to do a Facebook Live.  I knew I should not have gotten rid of my selfie stick!!  It would have been perfect for what I want!!

I am slo planning on doing a little more stamping this afternoon.  I was in my room for a little while yesterday and it did feel good to be back there!!  A little sense of normalcy!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 21, 2020

Beautiful Bouquet


Another day at home . . . another card swap!!!  This one is so perfect . . . it could be used for any occasion with a change out of the sentiment!!

I absolutely love this Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper!!!  So pretty and versatile!!

Stamps: Beautiful Bouquet

Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Rococo Rose, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Pressed Petals

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots

I do have to say that not having events to plan for has seriously impacted my motivation and my time in my stamp room.  Sara Douglass from Stampin' Up! is hosting a live Craft Party with her family this afternoon on Facebook.  I am going to join in and then see if I can figure out how to do something similar!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 20, 2020

Dandelion Wishes

Dandelion Wishes has always been a favorite stamp set of mine so of course I was happy to get this particular swap when I went to Illinois.

I love the sparkle on the dandelion seed puffs . . . makes them seem like they could just blow away!!

Stamps: Dandelion Wishes

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Basic Black, Balmy Blue

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Versamark

Accessories: 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, 

Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Usually every night, John will ask me . . . "So, what do you have going on tomorrow?"  For some reason this week he has quit asking me that!!!  My March Paper Pumpkin kit came in the mail a couple of days ago so I think putting those together is on the agenda today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 19, 2020

Peaceful Moments

Another swap from my retreat in Illinois . . . this time using painted Poppies and Peaceful Moments .

This cards is super simple, easily duplicatable so you can have several on hand for when you need them.  Sympathy cards are something I have to have on hand because I can not sit down and stamp one when I need it.

Stamps: Peaceful Moments, Painted Poppies

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Granny Apple Green,
Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Smoky Slate
Stampin' Blends:  PoppyParade Combo Pack, Granny Apple Green Dark

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Dies,  Basic Rhinestone Jewels

I did not make it to my stamping room yesterday, but I did get all of my bookwork caught up!!  And I got a lot of supplies put away from previous projects, so there is hope I will make it there today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 18, 2020

So Sentimental

I think I mentioned the other day that I was part of a 65 card swap when we went to the stamping retreat a couple of weeks ago.  This is one of the cards that I got back in return.

I have a set of the Peaceful Poppy Elements, but to be honest I have not even looked at them.  I guess that is going to have to change.

Stamps: So Sentimental

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Poppies

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Peaceful Poppies Elements, 

Whisper White 1/4" Crinkles Seam Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Well . . . while I did not make it into my stamp room yesterday to stamp I did get lots of "happy mail" ready to go. One of the things I decided to do during this time of "social distancing" or as I saw the other day "compassionate spacing" is to be deliberate about sending out more cards . . . especially to people that I know in care facilities that have even more less contact with the outside world than they normally do.

My goal today is to get all of my bookwork caught up that I have let go since the middle of February, because I was so busy.  (Be carefuel what you wish for!!)  Once I get all of that done I am going to start to work on an order of 40 cards that I need to get done.  I was wishing for time to work on them and now I have that!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 17, 2020

Easter Promise

Today was suppose to be easter card stamping day with one of my friends. This is the card she was going to make.

 

We decided with everything going on that instead of Make and Takes, today would be a Take and Make.  That way she still gets to make her Easter cards to send to her friends.

Stamps: Easter Promise

Cardstock: : So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  So Saffron Combo Pack,

 Mango Melody Light, Soft Sea Foam Dark

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder, 

Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots

You know how you wish for things sometimes . . . like unlimited, uninterrupted time in your craft room . . . and then when you get it, you don't want to do that??  Yup . . . that is me right now . . . no desire to go play with the new things I have waiting for me.  Hopefully this will pass soon. I know once I get there I will keep on working but right now my recliner and a book sound mighty inviting.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 16, 2020

Seriously The Best

Seriously  . . . this Seriously The Best stamp set is seriously awesome!!!  

This is the swap I took to the stamping retreat a couple of weeks ago.  Good thing I like the set as I made 70 of these cards!!

Stamps: Seriously The Best

Cardstock: Grapefruit Grove, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tropical Oasis

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Stampin' Blends:  Pretty Peacock Dark

Accessories:Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Circles Dies, 

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder, Pearl Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Well, we made it to Hanna and Jake's yesterday but it may be our last outing for a while.  I am going to the grocery store as soon as I am done posting this and stocking up on essentials . . . but not toilet paper!!  

I made the decision this morning to cancel all in person stamping events until at least March 30.  We will see what happens after that.  In the meantime . . . Happy Crafting!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 15, 2020

A Big Thank You

I love when Hanna asks me if I can make her some cards.  This was yesterday's project . . . 30 of these with red, yellow and blue card bases.

Now . . . where did you get that flowering stamp you might ask.  It is actually something she has watercolored that has the motif they are using on all of their adoption things.  I just printed it off on my computer and stamped directly on that.  It actually matched our real Red, Pacific Point, and Crushed Curry cardstock perfectly.

Stamps: A Big Thank You

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Whisper White: 

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Follow Your Art Washi Tape

I wanted to get them all done yesterday because John and I are going to visit Jake and Hanna today and take them several things, these cards included. The weather is good and their schedules are so crazy and today worked for both of us so away we go!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 14, 2020

Painted Poppies

Triple Time stamping is another one of the techniques that we did at Technique/Stamp Club a while back.  It looks much more complicated than it really is!!!

I normally like to use the technique with a more solid image, but wanted to try it with an outline image.  I think I much prefer the solid image as it shows up better.

Stamps: Painted Poppies, Peaceful Moments

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz

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

John's appointment yesterday was as positive as mine had been in the days before.  It took a while, but again the outcome was worth it!!  We got a bite to eat before heading home.  I worked a little bit on making some cards for Hanna and finishing my book.  Today looks to be more of the same, although I don't like the white stuff I see falling from the sky.  I am also hoping to get my closet sorted and some bags of stuff taken to Hanna tomorrow for a garage sale they are having.  I think I have plenty to keep me inside and busy today, even though there is no basketball watch on TV.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 13, 2020

Tags in Bloom

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Tags in Bloom.  I particularly love this stamp in the set!!  It is so easy to line up if you want flowers at the top and bottom or it looks great with just the top flowers.

This is ons of the cards I took as a shoe box swap when I went to my monthly swap group on Tuesday.  With a change out of sentiment it would work for about any occasion!!

Stamps: Tags in Bloom

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Lovely Lipstick Combo Back, Old Olive Light, Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories:Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, 

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" Gros Grain Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Blood work totally normal and your immune system is healthy . . . those words were music to my ears yesterday!!  Even though it ended up by being a long day, it was totally worth it!!!  Now let's hope John's appointment today goes as well as mine have Wednesday and yesterday.  I am hoping to get home in time to do a little stamping, but we shall see!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 12, 2020

Music From the Heart

Wednesday night was Paper Pals night which is my monthly shoebox swap group.  We are all relatively close in age, with one younger member.  I knew all of us would and could appreciate records!! 

As we were making this card we were reminiscing about going to the store with our allowance to buy 45's and playing them over and over and over!!

Stamps: Music from the Heart

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Highland Heather, 

Pumpkin Pie, Real red, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch 

2020 is the year of perfect vision and my eye appointment yesterday did not disappoint . . . believe it or not my eyes are getting better as I get older . . . weird, I know, but then I usually do not follow a typical pattern.

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for another day of appointments . . . hopefully I will be home by early afternoon and can do some stamping, but realistically I will probably watch basketball tournaments!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 11, 2020

Rise & Shine

If you like coffee, then this is the set for you!!!  If you are like me then a cup of coffee is the way you start every morning!!!  Then I feel like I could conquer the world.  And with several products on this card being FREE Sale-a-Bration products it makes it even better!!

The Pleased as Punch Designer Series paper adds just a pop of color to makes this such an energizing card!!  I will need that the rest of the week.

Stamps: Rise & Shine

Cardstock: Terra Cotta Tile, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Pleased As Punch

Ink: Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Terra Cotta Tile

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Cup Of Cheer Dies, 

Small Bloom Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today starts our three days filled with doctor's appointments.  I am not sure how they got so bunched up but at least they will all be out of the way.  I am leaving as soon as I get this posted for an eye appointment.  I have an appointment for my should later on this afternoon.  In between I am going to go get the gold star on my license because I know I am for sure going to want to fly somewhere after October 20th!!  I have been putting it off but decided today was the day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 10, 2020

Tags In Bloom

The second release of the Sale-a-Bration catalog has some pretty neat items in it.  The Tags in Bloom set is one of those items.

Since the flowers are only at the top of this stamp I though perhaps lining them up and stamping at the bottom would be rather difficult, but it was really quite simple.  The middle shape makes it very easy to line up!!

 

Stamps: Tags in Bloom

Cardstock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, 

Granny Apple Green, Whisper bWhite 

Ink: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green Dark, Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, 

Label Me Lovely Punch, Granny Apple Green 1/2" Textured Ribbon, 

Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensinals

Man, is it good to see the sunshine after all of the rain yesterday!!    I am very grateful that at least it was not snow!!  Today brings the last day full of stamping this week.  I need to get my things ready to take to Paper Pals tonight, which is our monthly shoebox swap  get together night.  I know what I want to do . . . Just need to get it ready!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 9, 2020

Seriously The Best Project Kit

Stampin' Up! has this great kit in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog called Seriously the best Project Kit.  It coordinates with the Seriously the Best stamp set that is sold separately.  Next Monday I am offering a class with this kit and stamp set.

The kit has almost all of the products needed to make this set of 16 cards.  Just add the Seriously The Best stamp set, Terracotta Tile and Pretty Peacock ink pads and the adhesives and you’re ready to go.  The cards are full-size A2 cards with coordinating preprinted envelopes!

The kit also includes this pretty storage/gifting box that all 16 cards and envelopes fit perfectly inside!

Here are close ups of the cards contained in the kit.

I made the cards exactly as they are in the kit.  But you could totally add other sentiments to make the cards more applicable to you.

Here are the details of the class I will be offering on Monday March 16th.  Let me know if you would like to particiapte.

March 16-Seriously The Best -Culver’s Iowa City 5:00

This product class has three options.

Option 1  Good $35

Seriously The Best Project Kit

This option includes the project kit.   This kit contains supplies to make 16 cards.  Use my inks and other supplies

Option 2 Better  $57

Seriously The Best Project Kit

Seriously The Best Stamp set

This option includes the project kit and stamp set Seriously the Best.   This kit contains supplies to make 16 cards.  This option earns you a Sale-a-Bration set, a square on the 50/50 board, and a pair of rose colored glasses.  

Option 3. Best  $118

Seriously The Best Project Kit

Seriously The Best Stamp set

2 Ink Pads

2 packs cardstock

Take Your Pick Tool

MiniGlue Dots

Dimensionals

This option includes the project kit and stamp set Seriously the Best, two packs of cardstock of your choice, two ink ads of your choice, a Take Your Pick Tool, Mini Glue Dots, and Stampin’ Dimensionals.   This kit contains supplies to make 16 cards.  This option earns you two $50 Sale-a-Bration items or a $100 Sale-a-Bration item, two squares on the 50/50 board, and two pairs of rose colored glasses.

RSVP by March 9th

We had a great time at the stampin' retreat this weekend and got home in good time yesterday.  After an awesome night's sleep, I am ready to start planning some more special classes based on what I saw and learned this weekend.  Stay tuned!!

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

Happy Stamping!!