The card - this is a background stamp from SU. Sherry was kind enough to bring it over for me to play with the other night. (and she let me copy this layout too!) The background is stamped with soft suede on kraft. I highlighted the 'joy' by going over it with a blender pen and some soft suede. The '25' is embossed wtih gold. Card is cherry cobbler and mat is vanilla.

I'm going to work on the basement today - it needs to be cleaned and straightened up before Thursday and I have quite the mess down there at this point. Need to be up and moving - I've been sittting too much the last few days. Still need to get the class kits bagged, but hopefully I can do that this evening.

Have a great day!

The card - background stamp is from Hero Arts. Colors are artichoke, cherry cobbler, kraft, black. Scallops are made with an EK Success punch.

It must be that time of year - having the Christmas decorations up, making some Christmas cards, watching the Hallmark movie last night and waking up to snow on the ground - yep, it's beginning to sink in that it's time to get serious about all the things I need to get done in the next few weeks! Today I need to get my class projects finished and then cut and bagged. It's going to be a busy week.

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - this is a class I did last week. The kit came from Little Yellow Bicycle - it was a fun & easy project.

Looking forward to a fun afternoon of stamping with Judy S. But first I have to get my mess from yesterday cleaned up. I'm almost done with the Christmas decorations - just have to do the basement. Glad I got the greenery outside done yesterday because the weather report says we could get snow today.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - flowers behind the barn at the wedding venue in Ohio.

It's time - to put up the Christmas decorations that is. That's the plan for today.

To answer a couple of questions - the pumpkins on the card that I posted on Thanksgiving are from Unity. The embossing folder from yesterday's card is from Sizzix.

Have a fabulous day!

The card - super simple! The embossing folder is the main focus of this one - I just added a some pearls to the embossed flowers.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday yesterday. I certainly did - always love days spent with family and friends!

Class projects, Tracy's Thank You cards and putting up the Christmas decorations - those are my goals for the weekend. The class projects probably should be my priority at this point, so I'm thinking I will try to get those finished today.

Enjoy your day!

Season of THANKS

Season of BLESSINGS

Season of LOVE

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING

The card - floral stamps are from SU, sentiment is Papertrey. The floral image is stamped with versamark on the background. Colors are kraft, cajun, mustard and espresso.

A couple of quick errands this morning and then back to work on class projects. I probably should do a few household chores sometime before tomorrow too.

Happy stampin'

The card - poppy stamp is from Stampendous, sentiment is Papertrey. A fun one to play with. (I borrowed it from Judy S) Colors are black, poppy and olive.

Whew, I got my work done yesterday and managed to get to the grocery store. So, today I am going to concentrate on class projects.

Happy stampin'

The card - floral stamp is from SU, sentiment is Papertrey, background stamp is Limited Edition. Colors are kraft, cajun and garden green.

Wow - I can't believe Thanksgiving is just days away. I feel like the holidays are sneaking up on me and I am definitely not prepared. Oh my. A trip to the grocery store is on the list for sure but that may have to wait 'til tomorrow. Have to get some paper work done and get ready for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - this is the other calendar topper I did for Shoebox. I think all of the stamps are from Hero Arts except for the grass which is A Muse.

Met up with our friend Kim last night who I haven't seen for a very long time. She moved to Oregon but is here visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday. She shared some awsome projects with us - thanks Kim! It was a great evening filled with lots of laughs!

Happy stampin'

Photo Saturday - yep, that's snow! And this is what it looked like about 6 o'clock in the morning last Monday. So glad it didn't stick around long - it had all melted by afternoon.

The Good Time Girls are coming to crop today! Should be a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped image is from SU. This is the same jumbo wheel that I used on the card yesterday. (I removed it from the wheel and attached it to some stuff called EZ Mount foam - not sure where to get it since my friend Judy S gave me what I have) The image is stamped with kraft on the kraft card. Strips are suede, cajun and mustard.

A cooking day today - Nick (my friend Deb's son) turns 11 today and he called and ask if I would make him chicken and noodles for his birthday. He was so cute! There is just no way to refuse a request like that! So.....I'm off to make the birthday meal - chicken & noodles, chocolate cake and graham cracker icecream (I think the icecream is actually his favorite part, not the chicken & noodles!)

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped image is from SU. This stamp is actually a jumbo wheel, but I took it off of the wheel, put it on some foam and use it on a clear block like a cling stamp. I stamped the entire image in espresso, then stamped the leaves in cajun and mustard and cut them out. Background is an embossing folder. Colors are espresso, cajun and kraft.

Need to get things ready for class tonight, do some cleaning up in my stamp room (it's quite the mess!) and go to the grocery store (didn't finish my errands yesterday). Guess that should keep me busy today.

Thanks for the kind comments ladies......makes my day!

Have a great day!

The card - taking a break from 'fall' colors, pumpkins & leaves. Stamped image is from SU. Colors are kraft and baja.

Going to get a haricut this morning. If I can get my list together maybe I can also get my errands done today instead of putting them off 'til tomorrow.

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamped images are from Unity. Printed paper is Basic Grey. Colors are kraft and cajun.

Today? Who knows. Going with the flow........

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamped images are from SU. Colors are cherry cobbler, peach parfait, suede, kraft & vanilla.

I think maybe I should have posted a 'snow' card today - looks like winter wonderland outside this morning. Ugh - not ready for the winter thing quite yet. (but, then again, I'm never ready for winter) Good day to stay indoors for sure.

Have a wonderful day!

Sunday Project - this is the calendar topper I did for our Shoebox Club this month. The background is embossed with a Quickutz folder. Stamped images are from SU. Colors are espresso, artichoke, vanilla and mustard. Sentiment is from CTMH.

Judy S & I made an impromtu trip to Delta yesterday. (no household chores for me!) Great fun - and of course I came home with way more than I intended. But......I have some new stamps to play with today! I do plan to do a little multi-tasking today - I figure I can at least get some laundry done in between playing with my new stamps!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - sunrise last Monday.

A free weekend - um - what to do! I guess there's the household chores that need to be done - doesn't sound like much fun but maybe I should at least think about it. Or not.

Have a fabulous day!

The card - medalion and saying are from SU (printed from the computer using MDS) Colors are espresso, kraft and cajun. Background piece is embossed with a Quickutz folder.

Errands this morning and then I hope to spend the rest of the day stamping.

Enjoy your day!

The card - samped image is from Unity. Printed paper is 7 Gypsies. Colors are vanilla, black and kraft.

Since I got my project for Shoebox done yesterday I think I am going to have a 'stamping for fun' day! I'm sure there's things that need to be done, but I am feeling the need to do something just for the heck of it - so.....that's the plan for today!

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped images are from Papertrey. Colors are pumpkin, espresso, olive - card is kraft.

I need to spend some time in my stamp room today - we have Shoebox Club tomorrow night and I don't have my project done yet! I need to come up with a calendar topper for September - shouldn't be too difficult, right? Class tonight.

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU. I masked off the center strip and sponged with daffodil and peach. Bottom part is embossed with SU embossing folder.

Need to get things cleaned up and organized for class this morning. Good day for staying in since it's raining and cold - maybe I can get some stamping done this afternoon. Class again tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - used an old flower stamp I found in my drawer for this one. Sentiment is from A Muse. Colors are kraft, riding hood red and espresso.

Need to finish cutting and bagging class kits today. It looks like we will be seeing the end of our gorgeous fall weather - the forecast says rain and snow this week. Ugh! Guess it will be a good time to be indoors - and I have plenty of indoor stuff to keep me busy the next few weeks.

Have a wonderful day!

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout with pictures from Grand Mesa. The background is a layout we did in class.

Had a great time at Dorene's CTMH event yesterday - got some great ideas for card layouts! Thanks, Dorene! Today is 'cut and bag' day - have to get the class projects ready for classes that start this week.

Happy scrappin'

Photo Saturday - down at the river - liked this shot with Grand Mesa showing in the background.

Off to a Close To My Heart event this morning - should be fun! Need to figure out just what stamp set(s) I need/want/just have to have!

Have a great day!

The card - image is from Stampendous - stamped with versamark, embossed with white. Sentiment is from Papertrey. Colors are vanilla and dusty durango. Super simple.

I finally made some progress on my class projects yesterday - whew! Still have a bit more to do this morning, but hopefully the rest will go smoothly now! Had a great time at Stamp Club with Sherry last night - great bunch of girls and lots of laughs - and the projects were awesome as always - thanks Sherry! A little more work on projects this morning, a little outside work this afternoon and then stamping with Deb & Sherry tonight - life is good!

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped images and printed paper are from SU. Colors are kraft, espresso and vanilla.

I am beginning to panic just a wee bit - for some reason my class projects are just not coming together. Oh no! Maybe it's because it's hard to think 'Christmas' when the sun's shining and the temps are close to 70. Whatever the reason, I'm having a heck of a time getting my projects done. So......back to work with hopes that today will be the day it all comes together.

Have a fabulous day!

The card - stamped images are from Papertrey. Colors are peach, kraft, vanilla and espresso.

I ended up doing errands yesterday, so I didn't get very far on my class projects. Shame! Back to work on that this morning and maybe a little yard work this afternoon. I have a bit of fall clean-up stuff that needs to be done before winter comes.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamps are from SU - colors are cajun, olive, mustard, plum & vanilla.

Working on class projects today. It's time to have them done and I haven't made much progress - hopefully I will have a 'creative day'!

Happy stampin'

The card - sentiment stamp is from SU - paper is Basic Grey. A good layout for using up some scraps.

Class tonight, so I need to get the class area cleaned up and the kits cut and bagged today.

Have a great day!