October 15, 2020

Festive Corners

When making this card I couldn't help but think of both of my daughters.  You see . . . they have this thing about spiders . . . they will go way out of their way to not see one . . . so this would not be the card for them.

But I am not really sure how you can think about Halloween and make Halloween cards without a spider!!  The two just seem to sort of go hand in hand!!  This is one of the cards that is in the Halloween Cards in the Mail packet.

Stamps: Festive Corners

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Pumpkin Pie, Black Glitter Paper, 

Very Vanilla

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, Iridescent Pearls. 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamping and baseball happened yesterday with an impromptu supper out with some friends.   Not sure how it gets much better than that.  Today will be a repeat of yesterday, minus the supper.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 14, 2020

Little Treats

Halloween cards are not something I typically make, but when someone asks you to design some, it is nice to have the supplies to do so.  The Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper made this pretty easy to do!!

I then decided to go ahead and make five of them and have a Halloween Cards in the Mail option.  This is one of the cards that you get in this packet.

Stamps: Little Treats

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Black Glitter Paper

Designer Series Paper:  Magic in This Night

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Memento Black

Accessories:  Detailed Band Dies, Hippo & Friends Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamping, baseball, and hopefully walking on are on the agenda for today.  I started out walking quite a bit and then got busy so it is time to get back at it!!  And then it is on to craft show items!!  Stay tuned to see what I may come up with!! 

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 13, 2020

Snow Wonder

I will sure be sorry to see the Snow Wonder Designer Series Paper retire at the end of December.  There are so many color combinations and patterns of snowflakes that you are sure to find one that works for the card you want to make.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week gets to make.  It is actually a funky fold card as the Balmy Blue cardstock base is folded back and then the designer series paper finishes the front of the card.

Stamps: Snow Wonder

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Snowflake Splendor

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Balmy Blue Combo Pack, Real Red Combo Pack, 

Shaded Spruce Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Combo Pack

Accessories: Celebration Labels Dies, Blue Adhesive Backed Gems, 

White Tulle Polka Dot Ribbon, Wink Of Stella, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Appointments, stamping, and baseball . . . sometimes I think that is all I do!! But that is what is on the agenda again for today, so I guess it is what it is!! At least I have time to do the things I enjoy!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 12, 2020

Love of Leaves

For s stamp set and die bundle that I did not think I needed, I sure have used this one A LOT!!  This card comes from a site I follow . . . Stamp With Bonnie.  I love her use of colors!!

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.  I hope they like it as much as I do.  Notice the detail on the die cut leaves . . . this is so easy to do with the Stitched Leaves Dies and gives the leaves added dimension.

Stamps: Love of Leaves, Happiest of Birthdays

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Cinnamon Cider, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Stitched Leaves Dies, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, 

Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday we drove for miles and miles and for hours and only saw a few patches of colorful trees.  I have a feeling we did not go far enough north, but it was great to stretch our eyeballs, as John says.  When we got home I cut cardstock and got things ready for tonight and ended the night watching baseball.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 11, 2020

Lots To Celebrate

There are many things to celebrate and the fall colors are one of them right now.  Even in the midst of all the weird stuff going on, fall colors remain one of the things that has stayed the same!!  Trying to use my designer series paper instead of hoarding it is another thing that has stayed the same.  And it is made even easier since it is on sale this month!!

This is one of the cards everyone stamping with me this week will get to make.  I chose to make it a thinking of you card, but it would really work for many other occasions and this stamp set has the sentiments to help you do that.

Stamps: Lots to Celebrate

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, 

Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Plaid Tidings

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Regals Stampin' Write markers

Accessories: Jar Punch, Banners Pick a Punch, 

Stampin' Dimensionals 

Today looks to be another beautiful day in the neighborhood.  I am hoping I can convince John to go for a ride and look at all of the beautiful foliage . . . but we shall see.  I can always stamp if he doesn't want to go anywhere!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 10, 2020

Beautiful Autumn

A couple of weekends ago I got together with some stampin' friends and we spent the whole weekend making cards and projects.  This is one of the cards that we made that weekend.  It was a shoebox swap that my friend, Susie provided.

 

I knew it would be perfect for a Cards in the Mail card.  It is in this week's packet.  I love the Cinnamon Cider color and need to get into the habit of using it more!!  And as I have said before the Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper is to die for!!

Stamps: Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Cinnamon Cider, Gold Foil, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Gilded Autumn

Ink: Cinnamon Cider

Accessories:  Hippo & Friends Dies, Poinsettia Dies, 

Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack, 

Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

What a beautiful morning!   I decided that I had not taken advantage of the beautiful weather lately so sat outside with my morning coffee for a couple of hours.  I sure need to be doing this because one day it is going to be too cold to enjoy the outdoors!!

Cardstock cutting is on the agenda for today!!  I am hoping to get everything ready for Monday night so I can go back to my craft show projects!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 9, 2020

So Sentimental

Last night was technique/Stamp Club and one of the techniques we worked with is called Smack Down, or so I have been told.  It can make some really pretty backgrounds for your cards.

The trick is to find the right stamp to use.  I favor those that are medium size and are also an outline stamp.  I have seen is done with a solid image stamp, but like I said . . . I prefer the outline.

Stamps: So Sentimental, Painted Poppies

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink: Poppy Parade, Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Poppy Parade Combo Pack

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Silver 3/8" Metallic Ribbon,

 Stampin' Diensionals

As soon as I am done posting this, I am off for an early morning hair appointment and then I have nothing scheduled for the rest of today . . . or the weekend for that matter!!  I need to figure out what we are doing Monday night at Make-It-Monday and get the cardstock cut, but that is about it!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 8, 2020

Beautiful Autumn

I was thrilled to see the pine cone and foliage pattern in the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper package.  It says winter to me, not necessarily Christmas.

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper is one of the packages of paper that is on sale this month.  It would be a great time stock up on it!!  This is also one of the cards that everyone will be making that receives a Cards in the Mail packet this week.

Stamps: Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Poinsettia Place

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Forever Greenery Ribbon Combo Pack, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Even though this is the second Thursday of the month it is Technique/Stamp club.  The first Thursday snuck up on me so we decided to go for the second Thursday.  We are learning a couple of cool new techniques so check back tomorrow and the next day to see what they are.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 7, 2020

Love of Leaves

Once again the Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper comes through for the win!!  One of the sheets of paper has the small leaves and acorn that match perfectly with the small punch pack . . . Autumn Punch Pack.  They make it super simple to add these perfect oak leaves and acorns . . . no stamping involved!!  

This is another one of the cards in the week's Cards in the Mail.  Change the sentiment and it works for just about any occasion and for anybody!!

Stamps: Love of Leaves

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Gilded Autumn

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories:  Hippo and Friends Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Autumn Punch Pack, 

Basket Weave and Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Another appointment . . . this one for a flu shot, and then it is back to baseball and stamping for me today.  I am trying to get ready for a craft show the weekend before Thanksgiving and even though I said I wasn't going to make anything new, I just can't seem to help it!!  I have to make new stuff!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 6, 2020

Beautiful Autumn

Continuing on in my resolve to use my designer series paper, this is another card that is in this week's Cards in the Mail.  This paper, Magic In The Night, is actually Halloween designer series paper, but I thought this pattern kind of looked like fall flowers.

Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, and Pretty Peacock is not necessarily a color combination I would have put together, but once again I went with the colors in the paper and it turned out pretty well, I think.  And the small squares of paper allowed me to use up some of my smaller scraps!!

Stamps: Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Magic in the Night

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Peony Dies, Brick and Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, 

Sponge Daubers, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Appointments and dinner with friends will make up the bulk of today.  I have been doing a lot of crafting from my recliner as the baseball playoffs have had most of my attention.  Even though the Cubs are not in contention, I am still enjoying the games!!  Maybe Hawkeye Football will have started by the time baseball is done!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 5, 2020

Beautiful Autumn 

Once again my friend Susie, posted a sketch challenge we could use  if we wanted to.  Since I was trying to get ready for this week's Cards in The Mail I decided to give it a try.

I have had these gold rings which are in the annual Idea Book and Catalog for quite a while and had just never used them.  With all of the different colors of metals on this card, I thought they were the perfect accent for the sentiment.

Stamps: Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil, Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: In Good Taste, Gilded Autumn

 Ink: Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends: Bronze

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, 

Gold Hoops, Gilded Gems, Gold 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, 

Multi Purpose Liquid Glue

It looks to be another beautiful day in the neighborhood!!  Not sure why that song popped into my head . . . but it did.  Walking, stamping, and baseball are on the agenda for today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 4, 2020

Warm Hugs

I needed a few quick gifts the other day and I had been wanting to try the Warm Wrap Dies, so I decided to combine the two.  I am pretty pleased with how these turned out!!

The mini coffee carrier holds two of the coffee cups.  In one of the cups I put a packet of hot chocolate and in the other cup I put a packet of apple cider.

For these gifts I covered the whole coffee cup with designer series paper.  It is cute but I am not sure I would cover the whole cup again.  I will probably just use the Warm Wrap dies to make a center wrap.

Stamps: Warm Hugs, Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Gilded Autumn 

Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Min Macaron, Mossy Meadow

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

Accessories:  Warm Wrap Dies, Fancy Tag Topper Punch, 

Mini Coffee Cups, Mini Coffee Carrier, 

Cinnamon Cider In Color Ribbon, 

Tear and Tape, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

On to the next sport . . . today will be filled with football and stamping.  I have actually got my TV working in my stamp room so I can watch a live football game instead of just reruns!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 3, 2020

Forever Fern

My goal for the month of October is to use as much designer series paper as I can since Stampin' Up! is having such a great sale on it.  The Artistry Blooms paper has such awesome random patterns it makes absolutely beautiful cards.

This is one of the cards I made this morning for World Card Making Day.  What cards are you making today? 

Stamps: Forever Fern

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Magenta Madness, Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: Artistry Blooms

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Forever Flourishing Dies, Greenery Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day out shopping on the Rural Road Trip!!  Other than one little very out of the way shop, we found everything else with little to no trouble.  Maybe since I hadn't been out shopping in six months or maybe because it is just me, but I found some great buys and cute fall decorations. My absolute bargain was a Hawkeye sweatshirt that was a steal!!!  Now if only I could wear it to a game!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 2, 2020

Tasteful Touches

Have you heard?  Designer Series Papers are on sale this month and In Good Taste is on the list!!  This paper is awesome and makes card making super simple!!

The patterns and colors in this paper come in a variety of shades and textures and are so fun to mix and match.  You will definitely want some for yourself!!

Stamps: Tasteful Touches, Lots to Celebrate

Cardstock:Night of Navy, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:In Good Taste

Ink: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Misty Moonlight In Color Ribbon, 

Metallic Pearls

Stampin' Dimensional

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door with a friend for a fall rural road trip.  Many of the little shops around here have coordinated for a day of shopping.  I wonder what treasures I will find.

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

Happy Stamping!!

October 1, 2020

Beautiful Autumn

Have you tried a slim line card?  If you haven't, then you should.  This is one of the cards that I found on Pinterest and that everyone made at Make-It-Monday!!

I can't tell you enough times how beautiful this Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper is in person!!!  And this type of card is great for using up all those scraps you may have laying around!!  You could use them as shown here or use three different patterns . . . whatever you have, they all look good!!

Stamps: Beautiful Autumn

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla 

Designer Series Paper: Gilded Autumn

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze,  Bumblebee

Accessories:  Tasteful Labels Dies, 

Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Walking, stamping, and baseball are the activities once again for today!!  It looks to be another beautiful fall day for this first day of October.  What are you going to do??

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

Happy Stamping!!