April 8, 2015

Petal Potpourri

A while back I posted a card I made using Dannie's Design blog site as my guide. You can read about that here.  She had also made a set of cards and a box to hold them so of course I had to as well.  I am really pleased with how well they came out and what a neat gift this would be for someone for Mother's Day or their birthday.  

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri, Painted Petals

Carstock:  Island Indigo, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, 

Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Island Indigo, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, 

Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Pumpkin Pie, Memento Black Ink

Accessories:  Spring Flowers textured Embossing Folder, 

Texture Boutique Machine, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 

Flower Medallion Punch, 

Island Indigo, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral, 

Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today I am planning on working on graduation cards.  I got an order yesterday for 10 custom made cards so I'd best get to work so I get them done in a timely manner. 

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 7, 2015

Crazy About You

Here is one of the projects that I was able to complete yesterday for my upcoming craft shows.  My plan is to have several of these little purses made and then people can mix and match their cards to fill their purse.  I think these would make awesome Mother's Day gifts for those hard to buy for moms.

Of course we needed a coordinating Mother's Day card!!

Stamps:  Crazy About You

Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Flower Pot DSP

Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Flower Medallion Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, 

Basic Pearl Jewels, Glue Dots, Stampin Dimensionals

I did use some Sale-a-Bration ribbon and buttons on  this card.   I think the ensemble turned out pretty cool.

Today is my volunteer day at Hospice. Then I need to run a few errands while I am in Iowa City.  I hope to be able to find a baby gift for a shower Hanna and I are invited to this Saturday.  And then I have several more projects all cut out to finish making this afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 6, 2015

Moon Lake

I hope everyone had a very safe and happy Easter.

Although the Blendabilities are no longer available there are plenty of other options for adding color to you outlined images.  The AquaPainter is one of those options.

This stamp set makes such great guy cards and when you pair it with the Adventure Bound DSP stack it is perfect.  

Stamps:  Moon Lake

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso very Vanilla, Adventure Bound DSP

Ink:  Black Stazon, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Old Olive

Accessories:  AquaPainters

Yesterday we had a great time at our friends' house for Easter dinner. Wonderful food and friendship and games after dinner.  I played my first game of dominoes with adults.  I had only ever played with kids and then only with a very small amount of dominoes.  A fun time was had by all.

I am planning on spending today in my craft room yet again getting things ready for upcoming craft shows.

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 5, 2015

Petal Potpourri

Happy Easter!!

No matter how many flower sets I have I always like the new ones that come out!!  I guess flower sets are like purses and shoes for me . . . you can never have too many!!

I think the color combination in this card is just so bright and springy!!

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri, Mother's Love

Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, 

Sweet Dreams DSP

Ink:  Hello Honey, Wild Wasabi

Accessories:  Decorative Folder, Texture Boutique Machine, 

Flower Medallion Punch, Spiral Border Punch,  

5/8" Hello Honey Quilted Cotton Ribbon, Sweet Dreams Buttons,

Painted Blooms Cotton Twine, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day!!  I didn't leave the house all day long and spent the majority of it in my stamping room.  I ended the night watching a great basketball game.

Today we are going to some friends' house for Easter dinner and then home to relax the rest of the day.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 4, 2015

Butterfly Basics


This was a one layer card that I received as a swap in Orlando. 

I added it to a card base of Wild Wasabi, since I like layered cards.  I think it made it just look more complete!!

Stamps:  Butterfly Basics, 

Cardstock:  Wild Wasabi, Pistachio Pudding, Coasta Cabana, Whisper White

Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Coastal Cabana, Hello Honey, Sahara Sand

Accessories:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

This sentiment is another one of them that I really like in the Occasions catalog.  It is so true . . . we just need to have trust that everything will be okay!!

My plan is to spend the whole day in my stamping room today.  John has a friend over and they are tying flies in preparation to go fly fishing and I am sitting in my stamping room with my earphones on listening to music as I stamp.  A perfect day!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 3, 2015

Guy Greetings

Guy cards are one of the hardest cards to come up with so I was thrilled with the Guy Greetings in the Occasions Mini catalog.  Now that Sale-a-Bration is over, I am planning on focusing on the other great things this catalog has to offer.  This is another card I took a picture of at Leadership.

I am thinking that my son-in-law needs a card like this for his next birthday!!

Stamps:  Guy Greetings

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, 

Adventure Bound DSP Stack

Ink: Island Indigo, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Dots and Stripes Decorative Mask, Stampin' Sponges, 

Extra Large Oval Punch, Neutrals Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to deliver some stamping orders and then meet a friend for lunch.  I hope to come home and fit in a little stamping time before John and I meet some friends for supper tonight. Today is my eat out day!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

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April 2, 2015

Mother's Love

Now that April is here it is time to start thinking about Mother's Day and Graduation cards.  Here is another one I received as a swap.   

I love how they took the leaves from the Sheltering Tree stamp set to make the background for this card.

Stamps:  Mother's Love, Sheltering Tree

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Elegant Butterfly Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels 

Yesterday did not go quite as I had planned . . . I did get my errands run, but ended up taking John to the ER in the afternoon, as he had gotten a piece of glass in his eye.  We do seem to have trouble with getting glass and glitter in places they are not supposed to be.  All is well, though . . . by the time we got up there the glass had flushed itself out and all that was left was a corneal abrasion.

Today, I plan to spend the majority of it in my stamp room barring any unforeseen events!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 1, 2015

Crazy About You

Now that it Facebook official, I can say that I will be having at least 3 more great nieces or nephews in the coming months.  So, I thought a baby card would be in order!!  Once again this is a card I got as a swap, but there was no name attached to it.

Since I don't think any of them are finding out ahead of time, this card would work great for either a boy or a girl!  You can never go wrong with red, white, and blue!!

Stamps:  Crazy About You

Cardstock:  Real Red, Night of Navy, Naturals Ivory, Coastal Cabana, Brushed Silver

Ink:  Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories:  Baby's First Framelits, On Film Framelits,

Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Confetti Stars Border Punch, 

Heart Border Punch, Coastal Cabana Think Baker's Twine

After some mundane tasks like grocery shopping and laundry, the rest of the day will be spent in my stamping room getting ready for some upcoming craft shows.  Graduation cards are high on my priority list at the moment!!  Stay tuned for some samples.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 31, 2015

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March 31, 2015

You Brighten My Day

One of the best things about attending Stampin' Up! events is the inspiration and swaps that you get while you are there.  This is a card I received in a swap from a stamper named Laura Barto.

I absolutely love this sentiment in the Sale-a-Bration set . . . You Brighten My Day.  It is so very true . . . there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for.

Stamps:  You Brighten My Day, Gorgeous Grunge

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, 

Whisper White, Best Year Every DSP, Flower Pot DSP

Ink:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Note Tag Punch, 1/8" Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, 

Hello Honey 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Today is my volunteering day at Hospice.  I am finding this very rewarding as well as enjoying.  I hope to run a few errands when I am done and then to come home and spend the afternoon finishing up some stamping projects from before I went to Nashville.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 30, 2015

March Paper Pumpkin

My March Paper Pumpkin came right before Hanna and I left for Nashville.  I finally had time to put it together.  

This kit came with all the supplies to make 9 cards.  I chose 3 birthday, 3 thank you, and 3 hello cards.

You also get all of these stamps as well as a black Stampin' Spot.

I love the different patterned card stock that was available for the cards.

And the best news is that you still have 2 days to take advantage of the sale on a 3 month subscription for Paper Pumpkin . . . only $54.95 plus tax for three months of stamping awesomeness delivered right to your door.  And what is even better news is that because Sale-a-Bration is going on this subscription will qualify you for a free product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  But you will have to hurry because you only have until Tuesday evening to take advantage of all of this!!

Email me today and let me know you would like to subscribe.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 28, 2015

Lovely Amazing You

Lovely Amazing You is a new photopolymer set that came out the first of February.  I have used it a ton!!  Here is another one of the cards everyone got to make this week.

Although you can't see it very well the card base has been embossed with the stylish stripes embossing folder.

Stamps:  Lovely Amazing You

Cardstock:  Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White (for inside)

Ink:  Versamark

Accessories:  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, 

Texture Boutique Machine, 

White Embossing Powder, Heat Too, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals


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I love when my stampers take the supplies I give them and come up with another card option.  This is the same color card stock, it just looks different because of the lighting when I took the picture.  I really like this option better!!

Last night after school was out my niece and four of her friends and another mother came and helped Hanna move all of her furniture.  Hanna works with these kids on Sunday nights at Youth Group in the church that she attends. They had everything moved and a bookshelf put together in about 90 minutes. It was awesome. We ordered some pizzas for supper and then the kids hung out and watched a couple of movies while I collapsed.  We wouldn't have been able to do it without them!! 

Today Julie, Jason, and John are coming to Adel to finish up things and help with hanging pictures, decorations, and curtains.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 27, 2015

Simply Wonderful

Ever need a quick thank you note?  Then here is the card for you!!

Made with the Irresistibly Yours DSP made it super simple.

Stamps:  Simply Wonderful

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Whisper White, Irresistibly Yours DSP

Ink:  Garden Green

Accessories:  Stampin' Sponges, Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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I am sitting in Hanna's apartment waiting on the cable and electric guy to come and switch over the services to the new apartment.  We got her kitchen all moved last night and while she is at work today I plan on moving all of her clothes to the new place.  Luckily it is right down the hall and involves no stairs!!!  I am thinking it really won't take all that long to get the clothes done so I may do some window shopping in Des Moines for the rest of the day!!  The youth group she helps with at the church she attends is coming over tonight to help with moving some of the heavy stuff.   Pizza is a great motivator!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 26, 2015

Petal Potpourri

Have you ever had somebody or something that just made your day so much better just by a smile, kind word or deed?  Well here is just the card for them!!

This is another card that every body got to make this week!

Stamps:  Best Day Ever, Petal Potpourri,

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Basic Gray, Whisper White, 

Confetti Celebrations DSP

Ink:  Basic Gray, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Flower Medallion Punch, Boho Blossom Punch,

Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin Dimensionals

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I had a great time stamping yesterday with my former student and her mom.  She is a great little stamper and does things so much more quickly and easier than either her mom or I!!

Today I am going to finish cleaning and picking things up from our stamping yesterday and then pack my bags again and take off for Adel.  Hanna is moving this weekend to another apartment in the same building, but needs someone there bright and early in the morning when the cable and electric people come to change the service.  I love being retired and able to help out!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 25, 2015

For Being You

What a nice surprise when Stampin' Up! introduced four new Sale-a-Bration sets the first of March.  I really like this set . . . For Being You.  This card also uses another new set . . . Nature's Perfection.  This was another idea I found on Pinterest and that everybody got to make this week.

I apologize for the blurry photos . . . I retook this picture about 5 times and this was as good as it got!!

Stamps:  For Being You, Nature's Perfection

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Coastal Cabana

Ink:   Coastal Cabana, Black Stazon

Accessories:  Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I have a former student and her mom coming over to make cards this afternoon.  It is always fun to see them and catch up on their lives and all of the school news.

I hope to spend a little time in my stamp room this morning and also again this evening finishing up all of the left over packets from the last couple of stamp camps.

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

Happy Stamping!!