May 9, 2017

Balloon Adventures

I am always on the lookout for birthday cards for Make-It-Mondays, because it seems that everyone needs a lot of them.  This is one that everyone got to make last night.

I love the colors in this Party Animal Designer Series Paper.  It's a good thing because I have a LOT of it left . . . I guess I need to get to using it!!

Stamps: Balloon Adventures

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Party Animal

Ink: Pacific Point, Basic Black, Crushed Curry marker

Accessories: Layering Oval Framelits, Big Shot, 

Balloon Bouquet Punch, Stampin Dimensionals

Hanna's scrapbooks are all done with the exception of gluing the front cover decorations on.  I will be glad to get them done so I can go on to working on some more things for an upcoming craft show in June.  I have several things that I have started at different times that I have vowed I am going to finish soon!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 8, 2017

Eastern Beauty

When I saw this card on Pinterest, I knew it was one I wanted to do at a stamp night to showcase the different ways that this stamp set and dies can be used.  It is on sale during the month of May . . . with the added bonus of getting some of the New in Colors in the bundle.  Once again the sentiments got me with this set!!

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

Stamps: Eastern Beauty (Available as a bundle during the month of May)

Cardstock:  Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight 

Designer Series Paper: Wood Texture Paper Stack (Available June 1st)

Ink: Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies (Available as a bundle during the month of May), Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Stampin' Sponges, 2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Since I have everything ready to go for tonight I think I will work a little more in my stamp room and then work on Hanna's scrapbooks this morning.  I plan to spend the afternoon on my patio with a glass of ice tea and a good book.

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 7, 2017

A Day At The Beach

With such a nice day like today it makes me think of sunny summer days and spending the perfect day at the beach.  The idea for this card came from a blog I look at . . . Stamp With Amy.

It is one of the cards everyone will be making this week at stamp night.

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Stamps: A Day At The Beach, Suite Sentiments

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Mint Macaron, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Affectionately Yours

Ink: Watermelon Wonder, Night of Navy, Mint Macaron, Peekaboo Peach

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, 

Mint Macaron 3/8" Sheer Linen Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . I started working this morning on getting everything ready for tomorrow night and totally forgot about blog posting!!  The good news is that absolutely everything is ready for tomorrow night so, that means tomorrow I can either sit on my patio and read or continue to finish up Hanna's scrapbooks . . . or maybe a little of each!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 6, 2017

Window Shopping

This was another of the cards Susie took for us to make when we went to Minneapolis last month.  It was also one that everybody made at the last Make-It-Monday.

Window Shopping is one of the sets carrying over to the new catalog.  It has some great sentiments in it so I am glad to see it continue.

Stamps: Window Shopping

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: he mail  and Carousels

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, 

Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I made great headway on Hanna's scrapbooks yesterday and just have to put some finishing touches on them today.  I hope to get them in the mail first thing Monday morning!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 5, 2017

Definitely Dahlia

We always do two techniques at Technique/Stamp Club and the other one we did last night is what I call Inked Emboss Resist.  We made a card similar to this at a Make-It-Monday and club members wanted to do it again with the directions written out so they could add it to their technique books.

If you don't recognize the sentiment on this card there is a reason for that.  It is from one of the stamp sets . . . Colorful Seasons . . .  that I was able to pre-order and will be in the new catalog starting June 1st.

Stamps: Definitely Dahlia, Colorful Seasons (new stamp set)

Cardstock: Peekaboo Peach, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso, Peekaboo Peach, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Sponge Daubers, Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon

I started working on the scrapbooks for Hanna that she always gives to the kids in her advisory group.  They are going very quickly this year . . . but then they should as many of them as I have made over the years!!  I could probably do them in my sleep!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 4, 2017

Flourishing Phrases

It is the first Thursday of the month again so that means that it is Technique/Stamp Club night.  One of the techniques we are working with tonight is Faux Quilting.

 

I made this card a couple of months back at a monthly get together that I have with some other ladies who love to stamp as much as I do.  This was a swap that Crystal brought and I thought to myself as soon as I saw it that it would be perfect for Technique Club.

Stamps: Rose Wonder

Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake, Gold Glimmer Paper 

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Bold Butterfly Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, 

Big Shot, Simply Scored, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, 

Gold Glitz Dazzling Details, Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an appointment for my shoulder and then heading to Iowa City to do some shopping before Technique Club tonight.  It sure looks to be a glorious day outside, so I want to soak up as much sunshine as I can while it is shining!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 2, 2017

High Tide

I am so happy that this stamp set is carrying over to the new catalog.  I have a love affair with lighthouses anyway and then when you add in the awesome sentiments, it makes this set that much more special.

This is a card that was a Make-It-Monday card a while back and I just hadn't shared it yet.

Stamps: High Tide

Cardstock: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White 

Ink: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Sahara Sand

Accessories: Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

We ended up getting home from the ER late yesterday afternoon.  After several tests and a bag of IV fluids, they decided that his temperature was nothing to worry about and things were progressing as they should.  His temperature was even higher his morning, but since he feels better, we decided not to even call to inquire about it.  Still not sure the was the right decision, but I guess time will tell!!

I have been working in my stamp room this morning purging and re-arranging furniture.  However, my shoulder and the rest of my body is telling me that it is now time to rest.   I think a good book will call my name for the rest of the afternoon!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

May 1, 2017

Suite Sentiments

For some reason right before I am going to do a craft show I have this huge urge to make more stuff.  This is one of the things I cam e up with on Saturday night, based on what pieces were sitting on my stamping table.

The oval, scalloped oval, and little flowers were left from a card we made at a Make-It-Monday, and I had a lot of this designer series paper, so it seemed natural to put them together.  This is another one of the recycled Project Life boxes.

I made six of these white 3.5" X 5" white note cards along with the decorated envelope to include in the boxed set.

 

I think it turned out pretty cute and so did a lot of the people at the show yesterday.

Stamps: Suite Sentiments, Layering Love, Petite Petals

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Blooms and Bliss

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, Shara Sand

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, 

Blushing Bride 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, 

Petite Petals Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

The arts and crafts show yesterday was absolutely awesome!!  There were a ton of people there and I was busy the whole time!!  I had taken a book and some other stuff, but I didn't even have time to take it out of my bag. Sales were equally as awesome!!

However . . . as I am posting this we are once again sitting in the ER with John.  He started running a fever last night and would not let me bring him up, however, this morning I went ahead and called the doctor's office and they said he needed to be re-evaluated. so here we sit!!  Always something!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 29, 2017

Birthday Blast

Mint Macaron . . . such a nice soft green . . . I will miss you!!  If you are wanting any of the retiring In Colors, they are going fast!!

This is one of the cards everybody got to make a few weeks back when we were focusing on the retiring In Colors.

Stamps: Birthday Blast

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Mint Macaron, Whisper White

Ink: Mint Macaaron, Night of Navy

Accessories: Lace Doilies, 

Brights Enamel Shapes, Stampin' Dimensionals

It was a long couple of days but we did get home from the hospital about 6:00 last night.  I think we both slept like rocks last night!!  Although he is moving slowly today, I know he feels way better than when we left home on Thursday for the ER.

Today I am finishing getting ready for the craft show I am doing this Sunday. Yes, I am going to go ahead and do it at John's insistence.  Luckily we can set up this afternoon, so that will make tomorrow a shorter day.  If you are looking for something to do Sunday, come out to Bella Sala in Tiffin for the Corridor Arts and Craft Show.    Click here to read all about it.  Hope to see you there!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 28, 2017

Flower Patch

I have not used the set, Flower Patch, in quite some time so I decided that it was high time it saw some ink again.

This is another one of the cards everyone made on Monday night.

Stamps: Flower Patch

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper

Ink: Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

You know the saying . . . the best laid plans . . . well that is the way the Wilson household rolls!!  Instead of a celebratory dinner last night, Julie, Jason, and I ended up eating in the hospital cafeteria.  John has not been feeling the best and yesterday I decided he needed to see a doctor.  They had no appointments and told me to just take him to the ER.  After being there all afternoon and evening, it was decided that he had a kidney stone and an infected kidney.  They talked about doing surgery last night but decided to wait until this morning, so he is in surgery as I am typing this.  Like I said . . . never a dull moment.  If all goes well, he might come home late this evening, but more probably Saturday or Sunday.

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 27, 2017

Flourishing Phrases

Like I said the other day I am looking for ways to use up the designer series paper I have on hand before the end of the stamping year, May 31st.  So I made up a bunch of sympathy cards using different panels of the Falling In Love paper.

Super simple to make and nice to have on hand. I always have to have sympathy cards on hand because I can never make one when I need it.

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Falling In Love 

Ink: Tip Top Taupe

Accessories: Flourish Thinlits, Big Shot

As soon as I am done posting this I am on my way for my weekly physical therapy appointment.  Not sure it is helping as much as I would like but I guess it takes time.

This evening we are going out for supper to celebrate Jason's award from last weekend.  He NEVER decides where we are going to go, but this time it is totally his choice and he HAS to make it.  I am sure any place he decides will be delicious!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 26, 2017

All Things Thanks


I have a ton of Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper so I just had to use some of it on a card for Make-It-Monday!!

I think it turned out pretty cool and if other people's reactions are anything to go by, so did they!!

Stamps: All Things Thanks, Petite Petals

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Blooms and Bliss

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, 

3/8" Blushing Bride Stitched Satin Ribbon, 

Petite Petals Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today will definitely be a stay at home day because I had to take my car in because it was making a "funny noise".  I don't know how he did it, but when I explained what the noise sounded like and when it was happening, Kenny (the mechanic we use), seemed to know exactly what it was!!  I guess that's why he is the mechanic and I make cards!!  LOL

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 25, 2017

Suite Sentiments

I am glad that the Lift Me Up stamp set is carrying over to the new catalog, but am sorry to see Suite Sentiments retiring!!  It has such cool sentiments in it.

This is one of the cards everyone made last night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Lift Me Up, Suite Sentiments

Cardstock: Peekaboo Peach, Early Espresso, Pool Party, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Cupcakes and Carousels

Ink: Pool Party, Early Espresso

Accessories: Up and Away Thinlits, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

I changed it up a little bit this morning to make this card for my son-in-law. He is manager of the Arnold's Auto Store in Washington and over the weekend was named manager of the year for 2016 for all of the Arnold's stores throughout the midwest.  I thought this was a pretty big honor so made some cookies and this card this morning to take to his store this morning.

This was also a big day in the hair department today as well.  First thing this morning I went and had my hair shaped and the back of my head and neck cleaned up a little bit.  I can't believe how much better it feels.  Little things do make a difference.

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 24, 2017

Kinda Eclectic

I love, love, love this stamp set . . . Kinda Eclectic.  It is one I am truly sorry to see retire.  Luckily I have two of them, because it was a set that was given away at convention one of the years that Hanna went with me.  Just in case I wear one out!!!

I just had to include a card made with it for tonight's The Sun Is Setting on These Stamps Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Kinda Eclectic

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Peekaboo Peach, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Peekaboo Peach

Accessories: Boho Chic Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Various Enamel Shapes, Stampin' Dimensionals

It has been a productive morning already!!!  I have everything ready for tonight waiting to load into the car, baked a batch of cookies for John to take to coffee this afternoon, did some laundry and dishes, and got caught up on some bookwork . . . all before 10:00!!!

I need to continue to work in my stamp room this afternoon getting ready for a craft show this Sunday.

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

Happy Stamping!!

April 23, 2017

Perfectly Wrapped

When we went to Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago, Susie provided some projects for us to make while she and Christy were at a Leadership event. This is one of those cards.

It is also one that everybody will be making tomorrow night at Make-It-Monday.

 I love the different fold, which I do not do enough of!!

Stamps: Perfectly Wrapped

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:  Tasty Treats

Ink: Watermelon Wonder

Accessories: Lace Doilies, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Pearl Jewels

We had a great afternoon stamping yesterday and I can't wait to show you some of the projects we made with new catalog product.  

Today will be spent in my stamping room getting everything cut and ready to go for tomorrow night.  I hope to get done in enough time to sit on my patio for a while this afternoon and read.

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

Happy Stamping!!