January 8, 2023

Dainty Delight

Today I have used the stamp set, Dainty Delight, and the coordinating Sale-a-Bration Designer Series Paper, Dainty Delight, to make this card to share with you.

This card uses the exact measurements as the card I posted a couple of days ago.  You can see that card here. This designer series paper is centered whereas the one a couple of days ago is offset.  With some strategic cutting, you can get six cards from one sheet of DSP.  And what makes it even better is that this package of designer series paper is FREE during Sale-a-Bration.  It is one of the products you can choose with a qualifying $50 order.

Stamps:  Dainty Delight

Cardstock:  Starry Sky,  Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Basic White

Designer Series Paper:  Dainty Delight (Sale-a-Bration)

Ink:  Starry Sky

Accessories:  Dainty Delight Dies, Picture This Dies, Mini Glue Dots,

Stampin' Dimensionals

I spent my time yesterday while waiting on my vehicle planning out some things for January and February for Sale-a-Bration.  Now let's see if I have the motivation to get them all done!!  LOL

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

Happy Stamping!!

January 7, 2023

Dainty Delight

Today I have used the stamp set, Dainty Delight, and the designer series paper, Regency Park, to make this card to share with you.

This 6" X 6" designer series has some very pretty spring patterns in it.  I am always thrilled to work with the flowery springy patterns in January when I am longing for spring.  This is another card sketch that I use frequently.  The Happy labels Pick a Punch is going to make a nice addition for adding sentiments.

Stamps: Dainty Delight

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Petal Pink, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Regency Park

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Happy Labels Pick a Punch, Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door for an early morning car servicing appointment.  At the time I make these appointments early morning sounds like a good idea . . . till I have to get up and leave in the dark.  After stopping to pick up a few things I need I am headed back home to spend the rest of the day crafting!

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

Happy Stamping!!

January 6, 2023

Seaside Bay

Today I have used the new stamp set, Seaside Bay, along with the coordinating designer series paper, By The Bay, to make this card to share with you.

This is a pretty standard card sketch that I have used over and over.  Sometimes I center the main piece of designer series paper and sometimes I offset it as in this card.

For some reason, on the left-hand side of the card, it is showing up as partly white . . . no matter what I do when I take the picture!!  It is all completely Night of Navy with the seashells being a glossy Night of Navy!!

Stamps: Seaside Bay

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: By The Bay

Accessories:  Picture This Dies, Versamark, Basic Embossing Powders, 

Heat Tools, Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a total stay-at-home day!!  Stamping, cross-stitching, and watching my house get cleaned are about all that I did.  Oh . . . and watch a great Hawkeye basketball game!! 

Today I hope to get a jump start on getting things ready for Make-It-Monday and work on a couple of swaps for an event that I am going to next weekend.

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

Happy Stamping!!

January 5, 2023

Beautiful Thistle

Today I have used the new stamp set, Beautiful Thistle, and the awesome designer series paper, Fancy Flora, to make this card to share with you.  If you know me at all, you know that this could be my motto!!

This is a great technique for using up small pieces of designer series paper that you might have laying around.  I just make sure I have a square and then cut it diagonally at any angle.  If you have a smaller piece of designer paper you could always layer it on a coordinating piece of colored cardstock.

Stamps: Beautiful Thistle

Cardstock: Soft Succulent, Soft Sea Foam, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Fancy Flora

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Accessories: Brushed Brass Butterflies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday's very short eye appointments certainly made up for the long dental appointment from the day before.  John and I both had appointments and I got some lab work done and we were in and out of there and on our way home in an hour!!  That has to be a record!!  Since my eyes were dilated I spent the remainder of the day watching television and listening to music.

Today I hope to get some special Sale-a-Bration things ready for Make-It-Monday on Monday night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

January 4, 2023

Fragrant Flowers

Are you ready for new stamp sets, papers, and embellishments?  The January-April 2023 and Sale-a-Bration catalogs start tomorrow.  Today I have used the stamp set, Fragrant Flowers and the Sale-a-Bration Designer Series Paper, Favored Flowers, to make this card to share with you.

This Sale-a-Bration paper is wonderful and what makes it even better is that it is FREE with a qualifying order.  One side of the paper has beautiful flowers, while the other side has geometric patterns in coordinating colors.  It certainly makes pattern mixing very very easy!!

Stamps: Fragrant Flowers

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Evening Evergreen, Blackberry Bliss, 

Calypso Coral, Basic White ( Inside)

Designer Series Paper: Fragrant Flowers

Ink: Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Fragrant Flowers Dies, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots,

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday did not go at all as planned . . . what was supposed to be a fifteen-minute dental appointment so they could rescan my teeth in preparation for the new crown ended up being a two-hour appointment and it was dark by the time I got home!!  And the steak supper we had planned had to be postponed until today because I was not supposed to chew anything last night.

Today brings yet another appointment . . . this time both John and I have eye appointments at the same time.  I am sure it will take most of the afternoon, so again . . . probably no stamping today!!  But at least we only have to make one trip instead of two.

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

Happy Stamping!!

January 2, 2023

Joyful Flurry

Today I am sharing this snowy card I got as a swap at Onstage in Indianapolis in November.  It is one my friend, Susie, made.

Unfortunately, many of the items used on this card are now sold out, but I still wanted to share it!

Stamps:  Joyful Flurry (SOLD OUT)

 Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Smoky Slate, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Snowflake Vellum (SOLD OUT)

Ink: Smoky Slate

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes Dies 

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Wonderful Snowflakes (SOLD OUT), 

Metallic Mesh 1 1/2" Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I am certainly glad that we did not see any of these snowflakes while we were in Nashville this year.  We did when we drove through there last year on the way home from Florida!!  Today is going to be a day of rest, football watching, and catching up on things that need to be done!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 31, 2022

Framed Florets

Today I have again used the stamp set, Framed Florets, along with the coordinating designer series paper, Fitting Florets, to make this Cards in the Mail card to share with you.

I usually center everything when making cards, but I love the off-center look of this card.  I knew when I saw it on Pinterest that it was a card I wanted to use for the mail cards. The combination of Balmy Blue and Evening Evergreen is not common for me, but it sure does work with this designer series paper.  I had an Opal Round by the sentiment on this card but it must have fallen off before I took the picture and I didn't realize it till writing this.

Stamps: Framed Florets

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Evening Evergreen, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Fitting Florets

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes, Evening Evergreen 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

We spent the day yesterday looking around Nashville.  You can hardly go two steps without seeing other Hawk fans!!  We went to my first Hawkeye Huddle and as you can see it was packed.  The second floor where we were was just as packed as the ground floor!!

We also found the place owned by a former Hawkeye that was sort of a gathering spot for Hawk fans.

The weather looks like it is going to cooperate for the game . . . I think they have taken the rain out of the forecast so let's hope for a Hawkeye win!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 30, 2022

Framed Florets

Today I have used a different pattern of the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper and the Framed Florets stamp set to make this card to share with you.

This sentiment in Framed Florets will see a lot of love in the next few months.  It is a perfect size and I love the font!!

Stamps: Framed Florets

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Celebrate Everything

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

We made it to Nashville with very few problems.  We only had two delays . . . one right after I picked my brother up as there was a loose lamb on the road and then when we were right outside of Nashville in the rush hour traffic.  We are off this morning to do a little sightseeing.

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 29, 2022

Go To Greetings

Today I have used more of the beautiful Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper with the Go To Greetings stamp set.

What awesome pattern-mixing opportunities there are with this paper pack!!  I'm not very good at mixing patterns but this pack makes it pretty foolproof!!  The Glittered Organdy Ribbon adds just the right amount of sparkle for a note card!!

Stamps: Go To Greetings

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Fitting Florets

Ink: Night of Navy, 

Accessories:  Tailor Made Tag Dies, White 3/8"  Glittered OrgandyRibbon, Opal Rounds, 

Stampin; Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door and heading to Illinois to pick up my brother and then we are off to Nashville!!  It would be great if the Hawks win . . . or at least play well . . . but it will be a good time either way!  I may or may not post depending on time and connectivity!  Go Hawks!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 28, 2022

Go-To Greetings

Today I have used the Go-To Greetings set to make this birthday card to share with you.  It truly is a Go-To stamp set as it has five different sentiments in three different fonts and sizes . . . you are sure to find one that will work for your card.

With some strategic cutting, you can get eight cards from one sheet of this designer series paper.  The flowered pattern is super pretty and the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder coordinates nicely!    Any small gem would work for embellishment on this card . . . I just happened to have the Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots sitting in front of me so used them.

Stamps: Go To Greetings

Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Rustic Harvest

Ink: Merry Merlot

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes Dies, Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder, 

Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I spent a fun day yesterday shopping with a friend, while she found some dresses for special occasions she has coming up.  It was good to be out and about since I had actually not left the house in a week!!  That is quite unusual for me unless I am sick, but with the weather and Christmas, that is just the way it worked out.  Today I have big plans to go to Washington to get some new windshield wiper blades in anticipation of my rainy trip to Nashville tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 27, 2022

Charming Sentiments

Today I have used my favorite pattern in the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper pack and the stamp set, Charming Sentiments, to make this card to share with you.

The bright colors just seem to scream Happy Birthday to me!!  Add a birthday sentiment and some embellishments and you have a quick and easy birthday card!!

Stamps: Charming Sentiments

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic Black, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Celebrate Everything

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Celebration Tag Dies (SOLD OUT), Matte Black Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Phew . . . the last two days have been a whirlwind of activity.  We have decorated cookies, made pickle wraps, ate way too much food, laughed a lot, and enjoyed being together.  Everyone was sprawled out on the floor for a good nights' sleep!!

So yesterday morning, this Gigi waited patiently in bed, okay maybe not so patiently, for everyone to wake up.  I finally went ahead and got up and the boys popped right up off the floor, telling me that they saw Santa Claus peeking in the window the night before and then played quietly until everyone else was awake.

We opened gifts, ate more food, and had more laughs before taking a photo and everyone leaving for home.

As you can see, Jason and I are the only reasonable ones in the bunch!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 25, 2022

Brightest Glow

Merry Christmas!!  I cannot think of a better word to describe today than one filled with JOY!!

Nothing says Christmas joy better than gold sparkle and a little bling!!  The Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper was perfect for my Christmas cards this year!!

Stamps: Brightest Glow

 Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Lights Aglow (SOLD OUT)

Accessories:  Labels Aglow Dies, Versamark, 

Metallics Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Festive Pearls, Simply Elegant Trim,  

Stampin' Dimensionals

The food is cooked, the presents are wrapped, and the house is ready for four little niños, their Mama and Papa, and their Tio and Tia!!  What joy will fill the house tonight and tomorrow!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 24, 2022

Merriest Moments

Today I have used the stamp set, Merriest Moments, and the now sold-out Designer Series Paper, Lights Aglow, to make this card to share with you.

I had several strips of designer series paper left laying on my stamping table and decided they should not go to waste!!  A little ribbon and a little bling, and the rest is history!!

Stamps: Merriest Moments

Cardstock:  Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Lights Aglow (Sold Out)

Ink: Evening Evergreen

Accessories:  Stylish Shapes, Gold Adhesive Baked Swirls (Sold Out), 

Gold 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Four presents left to wrap, crab puffs, and pickle wraps are all that is left on my to-do list!!  It is amazing what all you can get done when you stay home!  I will admit though, I am ready for the wind to stop blowing!!!!  I do need to venture out to my car to get the shrimp trays so they can start to thaw!!  As cold as it has been they may thaw out by next Christmas!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 23, 2022

Limited Edition

Today I have again used the Limited Edition Annual Idea Book and Catalog stamp set to make this card to share with you.  This is another one of this week's Cards in the Mail.

If you have not seen this Brushstroke Specialty Paper, you really need to take a look!!  It has a very subtle pattern in it and is much prettier in person than any photo can show!!  It is actually embellishment enough but I couldn't help but add some Opal Rounds!!

Stamps: Limited Edition

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Blushing Bride, Soft Succulent, Basic White

Designer Series Paper: Brushstroke

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder, 

Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch,  

Opal Rounds

Two batches of cookies, eight loaves of nut bread, some cross-stitching, and some reading were all accomplished yesterday as the snow fell and the wind blew!!  Perfect winter storm activities!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

December 22, 2022

Let's Celebrate

Today I have used one of the embossing folders in the Let's Celebrate package along with the designer series paper, Celebrate Everything, to make this card to share with you.

It is very rare that I have a card with no actual stamping on it, but I saw this card on Pinterest and thought it was unique and worthy of a Cards in the Mail card.  The embossed Happy Birthday shows up quite well so no other sentiment is needed.

Cardstock: Basic White Thick, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point, Polished Pink

Designer Series Paper: Celebrate Everything

Accessories: Let's Celebrate Embossing Folders, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Baking, listening to Christmas music, laundry, and relaxing are on the agenda for today.  I am ready to stay home and watch it snow outside!!  Snug under my warm blanket!!

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

Happy Stamping!!