March 8, 2019

Painted Seasons

Last night was the first Thursday of the month so it was Technique/Stamp Club night.  One of the techniques we worked with was an old one that was quite popular when I first started stamping . . . One Sheet Wonder.  

When I started stamping we did not have designer series paper so we had to design our own.  The Painted Seasons stamp set was absolutely perfect for this technique.  I chose this color palette based on comments I heard when I used it in a stamp class last month.

Stamps: Painted Seasons, Humming Along

Cardstock:   Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Whisper White

 Ink: Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Layered Leaves Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot,  1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 

1 1/4" Circle Punch,  Story Label Punch, 

Basic Pearl Jewels, 1/2" 

Granny Apple Green 

Textured weave Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an eye appointment.  When I am finished with that I am meeting my teacher friends in Washington for lunch and an afternoon of visiting.  Another teacher friend who now lives in Colorado will be joining us today so I am sure we will have a lot to talk about.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 7, 2019

More Than Words

Today's card comes from a site that I am a member of . . . Be Creative.  This embossing folder works super awesome with this technique!!

I love how deeply the cardstock gets embossed!!  I am anxious to try this technique with this embossing folder and different colors!!

Stamps: More Than Words

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Gray Granite, Whisper White

Ink: Gray Granite, Petal Pink

Accessories: Country Floral Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, Metallic Pearls, 5/8" Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Tonight is Technique/Stamp Club and I am hoping the weather cooperates so that we can have it.  I guess I had better finish getting stuff ready for it just in case!!  I know what techniques we are doing, I just need to finish getting the cardstock cut and supplies gathered!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 6, 2019

Lovely Lattice

Today's card is another one we made back in January at Susie's party.    I don't use vellum very often, but it does give this card a nice soft look.

I do like using the Stampin' Blends on the vellum because it seems to me that they dry faster than the regular Stampin' Write Markers do.

Stamps: Lovely Lattice

Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Vellum

Ink: Versamark

Stampin' Blends:  Rich Razzleberry Combo, Old Olive Combo

Accessories:  Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies, Big Shot, 

White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Pearl Jewels, 

Stampin; Dimensionals

The sorting and purging has continued as today we went through John's clothes and have another three bags to take to a donation place.  Believe me, we still have plenty we could purge, but at least we sorted through some stuff.

I am hoping to get to my stamp room this afternoon . . . but right now a nap seems like a better idea.  LOL

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 5, 2019

Lasting Lily

This is another one of the cards that we made in January at Susie's Million Dollar Celebration!!  The Sale-a-Bration Foil Sheets are really cool!!  They shimmer and shine and look different each time you look at them and how the light shines on the card.

I thought at first that the butterfly die might be kind of difficult to work with, but the cardstock comes out just as easy as can be!!

Stamps: Lating Lily

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Grapefruit  Grove, Whisper White

Ink: Grapefruit Grove

Accessories:  Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies, Stitched  Label Framelits,

 Layered Leaves Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Mini Glue Dots

Today has been another on the go day . . . I have been organizing my closet and took off for Iowa City early to get a couple more shelves and things so everything will have its place!!  Stopped and had a massage on my shoulder and then came home and started putting shelving together.  Totally mixed up day but I am getting a lot accomplished!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 4, 2019

Incredible Like You

Check out the cool birthday card I received from my friend, Dawn!!    She has such a unique way of combining products that I would never ever guess would coordinate!!

I love the colors she combined here, taking her inspiration from the designer series paper.

Stamps: Incredible Like You

Cardstock: Night Of Navy, Call Me  Clover, Pineapple Punch

Designer Series Paper: Happiness Blooms

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies, Petal Burst Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 

Everyday Label Punch, Night of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be a busy on the go type of day.  I have many errands to run in Iowa City, a couple of appointments, and then ending the evening with the Incredible Like You Stamp night.  Busy, busy, busy . . . but then I wouldn't have it any other way!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 3, 2019

Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

This card, which we made at Susie's Million Dollar Celebration, has absolutely no stamping on it what-so-ever.  But yet it is a card anyone would be delighted to receive and could work for about any occasion.

The colored butterflies were punched out of one of the sheets of paper.  You could make your card take on whatever color you wish by your choice of butterflies.

This card is a dutch door card . . . where only the bottom of the card opens and the little butterflies are still visible.  You can't see it very well in the photos but the white layer has been run through the Big Shot with the Subtle Embossing folder.  As can see it is very subtle.

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

Accessories:Layering Circles Framelits, Subtle Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

Butterfly Duet Punch (Available again on April 1st), 

Black 3/8" Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon, 

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Dimensionals

So the closet repair and picture hanging went better than expected so there was time for a couple of other things.  I decided I wanted to take one of the wood frames I use for craft shows and repurpose it into a jewelry hanger. We hung this in the bathroom above a cabinet and I love the way it looks and also how easy it will be to find a matching pair of earrings.  Now maybe I will wear a variety of jewelry instead of the same things all of the time!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 2, 2019

Hello Cupcake

Check out the second technique we worked with at Technique/Stamp Club, courtesy of my friend, Susie.  It is a double z-fold card and one she brought as a make and take to her Million Dollar Celebration.

This cupcake set has become even sweeter now that you can purchase framelits to die cut parts of the cupcake and other things!!

Check out how this card opens up, thus making it a double z card!!

Stamps: Hello Cupcake

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Flirty Flamingo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: All My Love

Ink: Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo
Stampin' Blends:  Flirty Flamingo Dark

Accessories:  Stitched Framelits,  Call Me Cupcake Framelit Dies,
Dot to Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder,
Big Shot, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch,
Heart Epoxy Droplets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is all about home repairs . . . I finally have all of the clothes out of the closet so Jason can fix the closet rod.  The hard part will come when we go to put things back in because I want to purge some of the clothes that John and I don't wear or need!!  That will be less easy than taking things out!!  Julie and Jason are also going to hang some of the items we received for Christmas, so there will be no stamping today.  When they are done I want to watch the Hawkeyes play basketball this afternoon . . . and poof . . . the day is done!!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 1, 2019

Amazing Life 

One of the stamp groups I belong to . . . Creative Corner . . . shared this pop up type of card the other day.  I thought it was so cute I wanted to try it!!  It is really very easy to make!!

This is actually a great philosophy . . . life is short . . . so do the things that bring you pleasure . . . whether it is eating cake, traveling, crafting . . . just do it!!

As you can see . . . the cupcakes pop up and out when you open this card.  They are actually fussy cut from one of the sheets of designer series paper in the How Sweet It Is pack.

Stamps: Amazing Life, Birthday Cheer

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: How Sweet It Is

Ink: Highland Heather

Accessories:  Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, 

Glitter Enamel Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am off to Iowa City in a little bit to get some closet repair items.  Our clothes bar decided it did not want to stay attached to the wall the other day.  Jason is coming to fix it tomorrow and also to hang some other stuff around the house, so I want to be sure I have what he needs when he gets here.  I hope to do a little stamping this afternoon!!

 

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 28, 2019

Incredible Like You

Today's card is one my friend, Susie, brought to her Million Dollar Celebration as a swap.  She designed this card with our friend, Judy, in mind.  These were Judy's favorite colors, and she was such a huge supporter of Susie, it was like she was part of the celebration although she is no longer with us.  Susie's words . . . not mine!!

I think everyone stamping with me this week, liked this card and color combination as much as I do!!

Stamps: Incredible Like You

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Botanical Butterfly

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green

Accessories:  2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, 

Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon, Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionls

Today is another lazy day of watching the sun shine.  Even though there is a lot going on in February and it is a short month, I am still glad to see the end of it!!  Hopefully spring is just around the corner and not only will the sun shine consistently, maybe the temperatures will start to warm up!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 27, 2019

All Adorned

The new Country Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder is absolutely gorgeous!!! You are going to want it for sure.  And it is free with a qualifying order!!!

Once again I took my color combination from the designer series paper . . . another Sale-a-Bration item!!  And the stamp set is a another Sale-a-Bration item as well!!  It is a win win win!!

Stamps: All Adorned

Cardstock: Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Painted Seasons

Ink: Pool Party

Accessories:  Layering Circles Framelits Dies, 

Country Floral Textured Dynamic Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 

3/8" Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon, Glitter Enamel Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day of rest . . . today may be the same because I got to the really interesting part of my mystery book and I am having a hard time putting it down.  I read late into the night and am anxious to finish it up today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 26, 2019

Painted Seasons

I loved hearing all of the comments last night about how this was one of the favorite cards we made at Make-it-Monday.  

I debated about putting a sentiment on it and then decided that it would be just plain and people could convey their sentiment on the inside.

Stamps: Painted Seasons

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Painted Seasons

Ink: Poppy Parade, Call Me Clover, Early Espresso, 

Accessories:  2" Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I haven't had a Tired Tuesday in quite some time, but I think today is it!!  There is not much on the agenda other than reading and resting and watching Hawkeye basketball tonight!!  Stamping will have to wait until tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 25, 2019

First Steps

People have been asking for a baby card for Make-It-Monday so here it is!!

 

Little feet do certainly leave big imprints on our hearts from the moment we see them!!  This saying couldn't be more perfect for a baby card!!

Stamps: First Steps

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Gala

Ink: Balmy Blue

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, layering Circle Framelits, Big Shot, 

Organdy Combo pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a great day combining three of the things I love the most . . . family, food, and talking about stamping!!  After the vendor show I met, Julie, Jason, and John at HuHot and we had a wonderful birthday supper.  When I got home I curled up with my heating pad and a blanket as the venue for the vendor show was pretty cold most of the day.

I can hardly believe it but I think we may be able to have another Make-It-Monday tonight.  Other than being cold the sun is out and the roads are great.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 24, 2019

Home To Roost

I decided at the last minute last night to take a simple make and take to the vendor fair today.  I had many pieces cut for kid's valentines that I did not use because of the weather.  You can see those here.  I decided to repurpose the pieces and came up with this simple note card.

I think it will be perfect for today because it is simple and will introduce people to stamping.  And the bonus is that I didn't have to cut anything new and am using up some pieces that I already have ready to go.

Stamps: Home To Roost

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Real red Light, Crumb Cake Light

Accessories:  Layering Circles Framelits, Polka Dot Basics Embossing Folder, 

Big Shot, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Linen Thread, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I can hardly believe it but not only is everything ready and loaded for the vendor show today . . . everything is completely ready and sitting by the door for tomorrow night as well!!  Yesterday was such a dreary day I decided to stay home and get it all done at once.  If you are in the Coralville area today, stop out at the Marriott Hotel Conference center and pay a visit to the vendor and craft show!!  I'll be there!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 23, 2019

Birthday Cheer

Who needs a bright and cheery birthday card??  If you do then I have just the card for you!!

I haven't used much of the image side of the How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper but I certainly have used the side with the patterns!!  It is very bright and cheery and so much fun!!  Once again, I didn't have the exact ribbon I wanted, so I colored in the Metallic Gold Trim Ribbon with my Dark Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blend.  This is one of the cards everyone will be making at Make-It-Monday!

Stamps: Birthday Cheer, More Than Words (Available March 1)

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, PoolParty, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: How Sweet it Is

Ink: Memento Black, Gorgeous Grape

Stampin' Blends:  Highland Heather Combo Pack, 

Daffodil Delight Dark, Granny Apple Green Dark, Real Red Dark, 

Bermuda Day Dark

Accessories:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, 

Big Shot, Gold 3/8" Metallic Edged Ribbon, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

I had a very productive day yesterday . . .all of the leftover cards are stamped up and put together from last week's stamp night and technique club and I actually got everything all cut and ready to stuff into envelopes for Monday night.  Today I am hoping to get everything pulled out and ready to go for the vendor fair tomorrow afternoon.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 22, 2019

Painted Seasons

Last night we were finally able to hold our February Technique/Stamp Club.  The first Thursday of the month the weather was terrible and last Thursday was Valentine's Day so last was the night.

One of the techniques we were working with was using the Stamparatus to add more dimension to an image.   I think the ladies were excited to have another technique to use with their Stamparatus!!

Stamps:  Painted Seasons (Sale-a-Bration), Part of My Story (Sale-a-Bration) 

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam

Accessories:   Four Seasons Framelits Dies (Available March 1), Big Shot, 

Stamparatus, Leaf Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Wow . . . sun and no snow two days in a row!!  It is awesome.  I had an early morning hair appointment and plan to spend the rest of the day getting ready for a vendor fair I am participating in on Sunday and getting everything ready for Make-It-Monday.  It looks right now like the weather may cooperate with both events!!

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

Happy Stamping!!