April 6, 2022

Flowering Tulips

Today I am using another one of the awesome sentiments from the Flowering Tulips stamp set to make this card to share with you.  If you haven't checked out the sentiments in this set you certainly need to!!

This is such a simple card with the Heart & Home Doily turned around so the white side shows.  I really do miss the doilies we have had in the catalog in the past.  Hopefully, there will be some new ones in the future.  This card also shows another great way to use up some of the designer series paper you have laying around.  When cutting it into smaller pieces it certainly does go further!!

Stamps: Flowering Tulips

Cardstock: Basic White Thick

Designer Series Paper: Hand Penned (retiring)

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Accessories:  Heart & Home Doilies, Genial Gems (retiring), 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Woohoo . . . .driving went better yesterday than I could have hoped for!!  There is something about regaining your independence that makes you look at things differently!!  I am even going to drive myself to physical therapy today!!  

This afternoon I am hoping to work on an order for some Easter cards that came in the other day.  The only way to build up stamina is to keep on keeping on!!  I am planning on taking short breaks though in between what I am doing so I don't get too tired!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 5, 2022

Flowering Tulips

I am so so glad that the Flowering Tulips stamp set is carrying over into the new 2022-2023 Annual Idea Book and Catalog.  I am however sad that the designer series paper, Flowering Fields paper is not!  You had better get some while you still can!!

This card is again a funky fold . . . .z fold card.  I love the different looks that the funky folds can give cards.  Other than that is it is a pretty straightforward . . . .designer series paper doing all of the work . . . card!!

Stamps: Flowering Tulips

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Flowering Fields

Ink: Poppy Parade

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Brushed Brass Butterflies, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will be an exciting day as I am attempting to drive myself to a fun appointment this afternoon to get my nails done.  It is no secret to anyone who knows me that I love my nails, and having to take them off for surgery was sad.  So . . . .it totally makes sense that the first place I would go when given the clearance to drive would be to have them done again.  

And . . . . 

my preorder for the catalog will be here later this afternoon.  My friend, Luetta, is going to come over I think and we will open the boxes and ooh and aah over all of the new goodies!!  A good day to be sure!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 4, 2022

Pansy Patch

Today I have used the birthday sentiment from Pansy Patch to make this card to share with you.  Pansies and sports do not really go together, but it was the right size sentiment to fit where I wanted it to go.

I thought the Everyday Label Punch looked a little bit like a ticket so chose to use that as one of the layers.  Hopefully, the sports fan in your family will enjoy this birthday card.

Stamps: Pansy Patch

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Hey Sports Fan

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Everyday Label Punch (Retiring), 

Resin Stars Embellishments, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today has been a good day!!!  I was given the all-clear to drive myself at physical therapy.  Not that I have anywhere I want to go but it sure is nice to know I could if I wanted to.  I worked for about an hour yesterday in my stamp room on this week's Cards in the Mail and then finished things up when I got home from therapy.  Now that everything is all done, I think a nap might be calling my name.

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 3, 2022

Elegantly Said

Today I have used the Elegantly Said stamp set and the coordinating designer series paper, Simply Elegant, to make this card to share with you.  Both of these products are on the last chance list.

This has definitely been simple week for the Cards in the Mail.  But like I said yesterday, sometimes simple is good.  Again, this card uses up some of those smaller scraps of designer series paper you might have laying around, but still gives you an elegant card.  This designer series paper is one of those that has some metallic flecks on one side of the paper.  I did not choose to use those here, but they are even more stunning in person than a photograph could ever catch.

Stamps: Elegantly Said (Retiring)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Simply Elegant (Retiring)

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Matte Black Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I have a goal today . . . . get to my stamp room and make five cards for tomorrow's Cards in the Mail.  I know exactly what I want to do, and I have the okay from physical therapy to walk around my room using only a cane to make things easier.  Wish me luck with my new goal.  If I have a new class ready to go in the morning you will know I was successful!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 2, 2022

Sunny Sentiments

Today I have used the retiring stamp set, Sunny Sentiments, and the retiring hostess paper, Pattern Party to make this card to share with you.  

I can only hope when you make your card like this that you do a better job of stamping the sentiment straight on the white cardstock.   I totally did not even notice how crooked it was till I started writing this post.  LOL

Stamps: Sunny Sentiments (Retiring)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Pattern Party (Retiring)

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon (Retiring), Matte Black Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a big day . . . .not only did I have therapy but I actually got out of the vehicle at both the Post Office and Caseys and walked in.  I will say I was pretty tired when I got home but still did not take a nap.  Spent the afternoon pouring over the new Annual Idea Book and Catalog which I had picked up at the Post Office.  Today I am going to watch On Tour . . . .the Stampin' Up! Zoom of the release of the new catalog.  There were several sessions that you could choose to participate in and I of course chose the first one I could.  Since I have been up since 5:00 I have a feeling a nap will be calling my name this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 1, 2022

Plentiful Plants

Today I have used the stamp set, Plentiful Plants, to create this card to share with you.  Plentiful Plants is not a retiring stamp set, but the coordinating designer series paper, Bloom Where You Are Planted is retiring.  I have used the sentiments in this stamp set quite a bit, but have not used the images or dies at all.  I sure am glad I have another year to use them!!

I think the Banners Pick a Punch might be one of my new favorite punches.  I do love the look of a flagged end and never have very good luck using my scissors to get it even.  This is another layout that you could use and totally change the look and theme of the card, just by changing out the designer series paper.  For the most part, all of the cards in this week's Cards in the Mail are like that.

Stamps: Plentiful Plants

Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Evening Evergreen, Basic White

Designer Series Paper:  Bloom Where You Are Planted (retiring)

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Accessories:  Banners Pick a Punch, Adhesive Backed Hexagons, Stampin' Dimensionals

Another day . . . .another therapy session . . . .another afternoon of sitting.  But at least today I will have some interesting reading.  I do believe that I have a copy of the new Annual Idea Book and Catalog waiting for me at the Post Office and we are going to pick it up on the way to therapy.  Happy reading to me!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 31, 2022

Handsomely Suited

Today I have used a sentiment from the Handosmely Suited stamp set and the Neutrals 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper to make this card to share with you.  Both of these products are on the Last Chance list.

If you are like me and are a paper hoarder, you have plenty of designer series paper laying around that would work perfectly for this card.  Choose two coordinating pieces and cut them both at 3" X 4.25".  Once that is done then cut them both diagonally, giving you eight pieces of paper.  Flip some of them over and you have two easy cards in seconds.

Stamps: Handsomely Suited (retiring)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Neutrals 6" X 6" (retiring)

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Label Me Fancy Punch, Label Me Lovely Punch, Fan Baker's Twine, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Woah . . . . what is with the white stuff on the ground this morning!!!!  I am surely glad this is not a therapy day and I do not have to attempt to walk on slippery surfaces.  I have enough trouble on two good legs, let alone one good leg and one bad leg!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 30, 2022

Happiest of Birthdays

Today I am using the soon to retire stamp set, Happiest of Birthdays, to make this card to share with you.  This has been one of my go-to sentiments for as long as this set has been in the catalog.

I have paired it here with a couple of other retiring products . . . .the Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper, Holiday Rhinestones, and the Tasteful Labels Dies.  I know I will find new favorite dies but I am surely going to miss these.  Things on the retiring list are going fast so if there is something you really want, you need to be sure and get it fast!!

Stamps: Happiest of Birthdays

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Just Jade (retiring), Calypso Coral, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Sweet Symmetry (retiring)

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stitched Greenery Die, Tasteful Labels Dies (retiring), 

Holiday Rhinestones (retiring), 

Stampin' Dimensionals

There is nothing like a real live shower and sleeping in your own bed to make you feel like a human being again.  Both of those things were the accomplishments for yesterday.  Today brings more physical therapy and more sitting . . . .although I did do a better job yesterday of getting up more often to move around.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 29, 2022

Inspired Thoughts

Today I used the stamp set, Inspired Thoughts, and the designer series paper, Symbols of Fortune, to make this Bottom Fold Fun Flap card to share with you.

At first glance, you might wonder where on earth are you going to write your message?  There is no blank space to write on!!  But wait . . . 

Open the bottom flap to the left . . . . 

and voila`  . . . there is another flap to open revealing the space for the perfect message.  This card takes a little extra measuring and cutting, but I think it is well worth the time!!!

Stamps: Inspired Thoughts

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Symbols of Fortune

Ink: Mint Macaron

Accessories:  Label Me Fancy Punch, 

Everyday Label Punch (retiring), Matte Black Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Another day . . . another goal . . . yesterday's goal was to stay awake all day and I managed that . . . today's goal is to stay awake all day and to get up every hour on the hour and move around.  Baby steps!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 28, 2022

Pansy Patch

Today I have used the stamp set, Pansy Patch, and the coordinating, soon to retire designer series paper, Pansy Petals, to make this card to share with you.  I am on a mission to use up as much of my designer series paper that will soon retire as I can!!

I usually do not mix and match my patterns but this particular pack makes it very easy to do.  One side is a flower motif and the other is all just patterns such as this checkered one.  Makes mixing and matching a breeze.  Add a sentiment and some embellishments and your card is ready for sending.

Stamps: Pansy Patch

Cardstock: Soft Succulent, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Pansy Petals

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Accessories:  Beautiful Shapes Dies, Scalloped Contours Dies, 

2021-2023 In Color Jewels, Soft  Succulent 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Another day, another week, new goals to meet!!  Here's hoping this week brings lots of healing and strengthening of muscles that have been unused for far too long!!  As I keep telling my family . . . . I have places to go, people to see, things to do!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 27, 2022

Artfully Layered

Today I have used the stamp set, Artfully Layered, and the soon to retire Designer Series Paper, Artfully Composed to make this card to share with you.

For the last couple of days, I have been using my designer series paper a little more freely.  The Calypso Coral layer on the inside of the card is actually one of the patterns of designer series paper.  It is light enough to allow you to write your message.  I decided my paper was not doing anyone any good sitting in the paper racks so I might as well use it. 

Stamps: Artfully Layered

Cardstock: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Artfully Composed

Ink: Calypso Coral

Accessories: Faux Sea Glass Shapes, White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will bring more of the same as the rest of this week . . . rest, ice, elevation, and basketball.  Thank goodness there is at least basketball to watch on TV!  LOL

I do apologize in advance if I have some pretty glaring errors in word usage.  When I went back to proofread this I actually laughed out loud at some of the things I had typed.  Hopefully, I caught them all.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 26, 2022

Waves of Inspiration

Back again finally with a new card for you today . . . this one using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set that is a sneak peek into the new 2022-2023 Annual Idea Book and Catalog.

This Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper is so cool and you could totally use any of the patterns in the package for a layout like this.  I chose the darkest of the blue foils for my butterfly, but again any of them would work, it is just your personal preference.

Stamps: Waves of Inspiration

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Blue Foils

Designer Series Paper: Waves of the Ocean

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Scalloped Contour Dies, Brilliant Wings Dies, 

Layering Circles Dies, Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

My intention was to only miss one or two days of posting but we all know what happens with good intentions.  Sleeping has been my very favorite activity lately . . . . in fact I can sleep most of the day and still sleep all night as well.  I guess this is all right as my body and knee need to recover.  I am not very good at accepting help . . . .I can be kind of independent . . . but as a dear friend reminded me last night . . . this is not a "do-it-yourself" kind of project!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 21, 2022

On the Horizon

Today I have used the stamp set, On The Horizon, and the coordinating designer series paper, New Horizons, to make this card to share with you.  This is one of this week's Cards in the Mail.

This paper is so awesome . . . the card does not really need much else.  I did stamp directly onto the designer series paper.  I don't usually do that but could not really find another place for the sentiment.

Stamps: On The Horizon

Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Misty Moonlight

Designer Series Paper:  New Horizons

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Accessories:  Macrame 3D Embossing Folder, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Well . . . today is the day . . . Jason is picking me up at 5:30 so we can be at the hospital in time for an 8:00 knee replacement.  I am glad I am the first case of the day so that I can get started with my recovery earlier in the day.  My intent is to keep up with my posting, but we shall see what the coming days bring.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 20, 2022

Nothing's Better Than

Today I am using a stamp set from the Annual Idea Book and Catalog, Nothing's Better Than, to make this card to share with you.  This is a card that I made back in November when I got together with a few friends to spend the afternoon stamping.  I am not sure who brought this card for us to make, but it sure turned out cute!!

This is a great layout that would work with so many different stamp sets.  Have you ever tried designing a card from a layout sketch?  If not, this would be a great sketch for you to try.

Stamps: Nothing's Better Than

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Love You More Than Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, 

Holiday Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day seeing Hanna, Jake, and the kids.  The shopping excursion was a huge success and went well with all four of the kids.  Today brings an appointment for a COVID test since I will be staying overnight in the hospital and then making sure everything is ready at home for a recovering knee patient.  I did get the next two Cards in the Mail classes cut, assembled, and in mailing envelopes so all I need to do is address them, which I can easily do from my recliner.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 19, 2022

Flowering Rain Boots

Today I have used the Flowering Rain boots stamp set to make this card to share with you.  This is a card that I made back in January at a stamp event I attended in Wisconsin that was hosted by the Stampin' Sisters.  It is also one that everyone made Monday night at Make-It-Monday.

How did I tie the bow, you might ask?  Well . . . you tie the bow in the middle of the ribbon and then wrap the tails around the Gingham Embossed piece of white cardstock.  I have also cut the black hexagon in half and then adhered it to the white one so the sides have a black border. 

Stamps: Flowering Rain Boots

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Basic White

Ink: Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green

Accessories: Beautiful Shapes Dies, Gingham Embossing Folder, 

Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White Gingham Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to head to Des Moines to spend the day . . . or at least the morning . . . shopping with Hanna and the kids.  It should be a beautiful day to be out and about. 

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

Happy Stamping!!