Scrappin' and Stampin' in GJ

Sharing my love of scrappin, stampin' and photography

Thursday, December 31, 2009

12 x 12 page created in My Digital Studio by Stampin' Up

Wednesday, December 30, 2009



The card - Emily was kind enough to let us copy some of her class cards at our last get-together. This was one of my favorites. Large butterfly is a diecut, small butterfly is stamped and cut out. This flourish stamp is actually from Papertrey (Emily's used a SU one of course)

OK, enough with the snow already! And we're supposed to get more this afternoon & tonight. Yuk! I need to go to the grocery store so I may have to sneak that in this morning before it starts snowing again.

Happy stampin'

Tuesday, December 29, 2009



The card - lots of white! I'm trying to get thank you cards done so I'm using a lot of snowmen/snowflakes. Couldn't resist this white on white. The snowman is from a very old SU set (Festive Four) There is a bit on color (baja) on the snowman's scarf and hat.

I really need to get some of my mess cleaned up today. I've flitted from one thing to another the past two days and somehow made a mess in every room in the house. So, I'm going to try and get some things straightened up this morning and maybe work on some class projects this afternoon.

Have a fabulous day!

Monday, December 28, 2009



The card - not much stamping, just some pretty paper & ribbon. Colors are baja and bayou.

Have a lot to get done this week and I'm not sure where to start. Still have to do thank you cards, get started on class projects and finish cleaning up the Christmas decorations. I did finish my calendar project yesterday, so now that's ready to mail. I'm sure I will find something to keep me busy today.

Have a great day!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout we did in class and I just had to add the pictures. I do need to add some journaling to that journaling piece in the left-hand corner though.

I'm going to spend the day in my stamp room and try to get thank you cards done! I also need to finish up a gift for my cousins in California (Hi Marleen!) Yep, I'm a little late with that one, but hopefully I can get it finished and in the mail this week.

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Photo Saturday - lights, lights and more lights! This is one of the sights we saw while driving around looking at Christmas lights on Christmas Eve.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I certainly did. Made a haul with gifts (oh, yes, that's really not the important part is it? But it's fun!) But I thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations with family and friends. We did miss Tracy though.

Now, today I suppose it's time to get the mess cleaned up and think about taking the decorations down. I might be able to talk myself into at least getting started on that! We'll see.............

Have a great weekend!

Friday, December 25, 2009

May you have the gladness of Christmas
which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace;
the heart of Christmas which is love.


MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

The card - stamp is from Wandering Words (SU) Printed paper is from Bo-Bunny. Colors are Ruby Red and chocolate.

I think I'm ready - well, I still have to wrap the presents and make a quick trip to the bakery. But, that's it. Dinner out with Jeff & Sara tonight, followed by driving around to look at Christmas lights - it will be fun, we haven't done that in several years.

Have a wonderful Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009



The card - stamp is from SU - snowman is cut out and popped up. Colors are bayou and baja.

More snow? Yikes - I was just begnning to see a few patches of bare ground in my yard. Hopefully the roads won't be too bad because I have to go to the grocery store today and I also need to finish up my Christmas shopping.

Happy stampin'

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The card - baja and white - background is embossed with a new Quick-kutz embossing folder. Stamp is from Inkadinkado.

I'm taking a play day today! I know, I still have shopping to do, presents to wrap, etc., but........what the heck - it's Christmas. So, Judy S and I are planning a Christmas play day. Who knows where the day will take us - maybe something wild and crazy.

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, December 21, 2009



The card - stamp is from SU - printed paper is from Bo-Bunny. Not your traditional Christmas colors, but I love this paper with the glitter.

Another Christmas get-together tonight - I'm turning into quite the social butterfly these days. Have to get some clean-up done around here this morning and then head to town to do some shopping.

Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout with pictures from our trip to Indiana last spring. Printed paper is from Kaiser Craft.

Had a wonderful time at Sherry's last night - she made the most wonderful dinner - oh yum! A real meal, with real food! We had a great time.

Today I am planning on getting some gifts finished, watch some football (Go Broncos!), finish the laundry and other fun things like that!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Photo Saturday - we've been having a lot of fog in the mornings - I took this picture on Thursday - at 9 in the morning the sun was still trying to get through the fog.

Lots of odds and ends to get done today - plus I think it's time to do some laundry! Looking forward to our annual Christmas get-together at Sherry's tonight.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 18, 2009

The card - simple again - I was really into easy and quick when I was doing these cards. (still am, as a matter of fact) The tree is from Patterned Pines (SU) Merry Christmas is also from SU. The embossed strip is a seperate piece with a scalloped piece attached to the bottom. Stamped pieces are popped up.

I'm going to try and get my act together this morning and have time to do some errands and then I'm meeting Judy D for lunch. A treat for me - I hardly ever go out for lunch.

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, December 17, 2009



The card - very, very simple. Stamp is from SU - holly is a punch and I just added some brads.

The card class event went very well last night - thanks ladies for a great time! But, today I'm tired! I think I will just stay home and try to get some work done on Christmas gifts. And maybe take a nap!

Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009



The card - stamp is Dasher (SU) Colors are not quite navy, sahara sand and white.

Added note: the embossed strip in the middle is a seperate piece - embossed with the cuttlebug embossing folder - the white piece is added to the bottom of the strip, ribbon is tied around the top of the strip and then the whole strip is glued to the card.

Didn't get quite as much done yesterday as I had planned, so I have a lot of stuff to do to get ready for my card class event tonight. So I'm off to set up tables, make food, etc.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The card - very simple - the pine cones are from Autumn Days - Peace is from Hero Arts. Both are stamped with soft suede.

Time to get started preparing for my card class event that I postponed from last week. So, today it's the grocery store, getting some of the food prepared and getting things set up. I have a kindergarten Christmas program to go to tonight. A full day!

Have a great day!

Monday, December 14, 2009

The card - a bit of purple today. Ornaments are from Delightful Decorations (SU) The left one is popped up. Colors are Elegant Eggplant and silver.

Back to work on Christmas projects today. I'm working on a project using the new digital software from SU - it's been fun, but I'm not used to sitting at the computer for hours. I did get my Christmas cards finished and they are ready to be mailed - woo hoo!

Happy stampin'

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout with pictures from a get together last Christmas. Paper is from Cosmo Cricket.

Back to work on Christmas projects today. I'm making progress, but not fast enough.

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!

Saturday, December 12, 2009



Photo Saturday - a shot from between the rocks - taken at Arches National Park.

Since I ventured out yesterday and did some errands, including stocking up on a few groceries I can go back into hibernation again! Will try to get get some more of the things done on my 'to do' list.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 11, 2009



The card - simple & easy - stamps are from Berry Christmas (SU) Colors are olive and riding hood red. Printed paper is from Bo-Bunny.

Need to do a little more computer stuff today and then I'm going to Emily's to stamp tonight. My goal is to finish up my Chrismtas cards. Then it's on to gifts - dang - it's only 2 weeks until Christmas and I haven't gotten one gift done! Boy, am I behind.

Stay warm! and have a great day!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The card - stamps are Dasher (SU) and sentiment is Hero Arts. Colors are kraft, suede and olive.

Today - depends on whether I can get the computer to cooperate. Have some digital stuff I need to do but was having trouble last night getting things to work. Guess I'll move on to something else if I can't get it to work today. I may even venture out in the snowy world and try to get some errands done.

Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The card - stamp is from Big on Christmas (SU). Colors are riding hood red and artichoke. I used markers (artichoke & ruby red) to color the letters.
Brrrr! It's cold (-4) Yuk! And I'm snowed in! Yuk! The report on the news last night said this was the 11th biggest storm here in history. I'm ready for that condo on the beach now!!!! I postponed my event that was scheduled for tonight so here's hoping for some sunshine to melt the snow in my driveway before next week.
Since I have a fairly free day today I think I will work on my Christmas cards. And maybe some of the other dozen or so things on my list of things to do.
Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The card - snowmen stamp is from Holiday lineup. (SU) Colors are kraft and riding hood red.

Snow, snow and more snow! Yikes! It's a blizzard out there. Bad part is - I need to go to the grocery store today - not good. I have to feed over 30 people tomorrow night and I haven't bought the food yet. Oh my! I can only hope that it stops soon and I can get to the store later today. We may have pizza delivered!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, December 7, 2009

The card - tree stamp is from Just for Fun - embossed in white on kraft. Card is artichoke. I really wasn't crazy about the look after I put the sentiment on, but it was already stuck on there and I didn't want to mess with taking it off.

How did it get to be Monday again already? Geez, the days are going by way too fast. Today I am helping some ladies from church with a memory book for a friend that moved away. Class tonight.

Enjoy your day!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - this is a layout we did in scrap class and I just added the pictures. Photos are from our trip to Indiana last spring - this was a visit to the Aquarium.

Today - the wild & crazy bunch are coming to crop today so I have to get the tables cleaned off downstairs. I will be working on cutting and bagging class kits for Wednesday night's class - not much fun, but something that needs to be done - sooner rather than later.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, December 5, 2009



Photo Saturday - just a nice scenery shot taken on Grand Mesa last week.

Tons of stuff to get done in the next few days, so I guess I'll hope for the ability to focus today and get one or more things crossed off my list of things to do! Judy S is coming over this afternoon, so that will help keep me motivated and productive.

Hope you weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 4, 2009

The card - trees are from Patterned Pines (SU) Colors are artichoke and white.

I got a good start on the Christmas decorations yesterday so today I just have to finish up a few areas and that project will be done. Need to run a couple of errands and then I'm hoping to have some stamping time this afternoon. Deb will be here this evening to stamp so that will be fun!

Have a great day!

Thursday, December 3, 2009



The card - stamp is from Autumn Days (SU). Card is kraft, embossed with cuttlebug embossing folder. Square is kraft, edges are sponged with white.

Time to get the Christmas decorations up. That will be an all day job and then I have to get set up for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009



The card - stamps are from Close To My Heart. Colors are razzleberry and black.

Off to get a haircut this morning. Then.............who knows. I have such a long list of stuff that has to be done in the next week that I am feeling a little overwhelmed.

Have a wonderful day!