The card - the background is a piece of patterned velum that I embossed with SU's new tree folder.  The bottom piece is die cut (curvy dies from SU).  The green trees are die cut  and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Hoping to get the outside Christmas decorations up.

Have a wonderful day!

Crafty Sunday - framed wool applique I finished last year

Got the inside decorations done yesterday - still have to do the outside.  But, I'm taking a break and going to breakfast with a friend this morning.!  

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Photo Saturday - and the Christmas season has officially begun.......

Had great fun decorating at Jeff's yesterday - listening to Christmas music, hot cider and popcorn included -  it was great!  Now it's time to do some decorating here.  

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The card - Patterned paper, curvy die cuts (SU) and matching stamp.  Easy peasy!

Guess it's time to start digging out the Christmas decorations.  Or maybe at least getting the fall stuff down and put away.   Going to Jeff & Sara's later today to help Hudson put up their tree.  That will be fun!

Have a great day!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Stay Safe......Be Well!

The card - A bit of grunge stamped on the bottom panel.  The smaller center panel is die cut at the top.  The circle is die cut, the leaves are die cut and sponged on the edge and popped up.  

Plenty of chores to get done today.  I haven't cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the last several years, but we decided to follow the guidelines this year and not have a big get together.  So, I'm cooking dinner for just the 5 of us.  I'm off to the grocery for some last minute items and then I need to do some house cleaning.  

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The card - strip along the bottom is patterned paper.  The tree branch is stamped in brown and the leaves are stamped with versamark and then embossed with gold embossing powder.  Add a sentiment, some bling and a bit of twine.  

I don't really have a plan for the day.  Hmmm....that's not good.  But I'll try to figure out what needs to be done before Thursday and get started!

Have a great day!

The card - panel on the right is embbosed then added to the front of the card.  A bit of grunge stamped in the background.  Leaf is die cut, scrunched up and popped up.  

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - it's beginning to look like winter on Monarch Pass

It was a long day in the car yesterday, but nice to get away even if it was for just the day.  Relaxing for me to just sit and look at the scenery and talk - there was lots of talking going on....lol!

Today I need to get my yard cleaned up - pickup day for leaves tomorrow so I need to get them all blown or raked into the gutter.

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Nothing like Grandma baby snuggles!

Off on a day road trip this morning.  Riding along with a friend to the other side of Colorado to pick up some furniture she ordered.

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The card - Background is patterned paper.  Middle strip is plain cardstock.  Front panel is embossed.   Add some ribbon, bling and a sentiment. 

An Eye Dr's appointment this morning and then.......some baby snuggle time - woo hoo!  I will have Ethan on Fridays from now on.  Afternoons to start, then all day when Sara goes back to work.  

Have a wonderful day! 

The card - patterned paper, die cut leaves, die cut panel for sentiment and some twine.  How easy is that?

Gosh, I am sure missing my Thursday afternoon knitting friends.  Hopefully we'll be able to get back together soon!!!   No idea what to do today.  I should get some yard work done while the days are still nice.  Hmmmm....guess I'll think about that!

Have a great day!

The card - another 'curvy' one.  The bottom piece is die cut (SU) and then attached to the patterned paper.  The trees (Tim Holtz) are die cut and popped up.  Just add a sentiment.  Pretty darn easy!  

Today.....hmmmm.....not sure.  The house is clean, the laundry is done, so.....   It's supposed to be a nice day so maybe a bit of yard work.  Have to think about it!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a brand new bundle from Stampin Up to play with - Quite Curvy.  The white piece is die cut at the bottom and then added to the top of the patterned piece.  The message is stamped along the curve and then just some added punched leaves and a prima flower.  

Time to get some cleaning done.  Not very excited, but it's been too long.  I'll get it over with and then have the rest of the week to play!  

Have a great day!

The card - I used some grunge stamps on the background and then die cut the leaf from some sparkly paper.  Sentiment is a die cut.  Added a bit of bling.  (this is one that definitely looks better in real life!)  

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a terrific day!

Photo Sunday - Hudson is getting into the whole 'big brother' thing!

I either need to clean up my mess from yesterday or continue on and get some more stamping done....haven't quite decided yet!

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Photo Saturday - Colorado scenery

Planning on doing some stamping today.  It's supposed to rain/snow so it will be a good indoor, hibernating day!

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The card - images (SU) are stamped directly on the background panel.  Small piece is die cut, stamped with the sentiment and popped up.  

Crafting today while I  catch up with Gray's Anatomy since I missed it last night!  😀

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The card - Super simple!  Background is embossed.  Smaller panel is a piece of patterned paper with a sentiment added at the bottom.  Some added twine and a bit of bling.  Easy peasy!

Need to finish the laundry and then I have no idea.  Already missing my Thursday afternoon knitting friends (taking a break for a bit)  Feeling a little discombomulated these days......need to get myself organized!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the background panel is die cut on each side with the decorative die. (SU) The leaf is die cut from a piece that was stamped with the distress background .(SU)The gray and white stems were die cut.   A bit of bling, a twine bow and a sentiment.

An appointment first thing this morning and then ?   I have to make a decision about classes coming up.  Our county is experiencing higher cases of Covid (along with the rest of the country) so we have lost our Protect Your Neighbor status and we're back at level orange.  No gatherings outside family, etc.  So.....it looks like I might need to cancel my classes for a bit.  😢   Need to make a decision here soon!  Definite sad face!  

Hope you all are staying safe and doing well.  Enjoy your day! 

The card - the front part of the card is embossed as is the strip in the center.  The circle and the leaves are die cut.  A bit of added twine and a sentiment.  

Time to get to work on class stuff.....time has gotten away from me the last week or so.  That's today's plan!

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The card - nothing fancy here - everything is stamped directly on the panel.  I stamped the leaves a couple a times without reinking to make a bit of variety.  Easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - my two favorite guys!

Almost finished with my Christmas cards - yesterday was great fun and very productive! Yay!  Not sure what my focus will be today - still thinking about it!

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The beginning of this year's Christmas card.......(that snowflake die cut sure does make a mess!)   The pieces are all cut, the snowflakes are die cut - now all that is left is to put them together!  Looking forward to a day of crafting with friends - and being productive!  

The card - The background panel is embossed.  Two of the circle are punched from patterned paper.  The circle frame is die cut.  Ad added die cut branch, bling and a sentiment.  Super easy!

Gotta say, I was super productive yesterday!  I did wash the windows and although they are much better they still need a bit more scrubbing (probably a job for next spring).  I cleaned up the yard and mowed the lawn for the last time before winter sets in.  And....I started working on my Christmas cards.  Yay!  Now, I have no idea what to do today.  I am meeting a friend for lunch, but that's about my only plan!  Maybe I'll get some more work done on the Christmas cards!

Have a great day!

The card - background panel is embossed with an added strip of patterned paper.  The leaves are die cut and popped up.  The small panel is die cut and the background is stamped randomly with leaves and an added sentiment.  

A few errands this morning and then I'm still thinking about washing the windows.  Seems silly when it's supposed to rain in a couple of days, but... it's nice out now and it's supposed to get cold after this storm.  Oh, decisions, decisions!    For several reasons we are postponing our knitting group until after Thanksgiving - 😞 - sad face.  Going to miss my Thursday afternoon knitting friends!  I better get myself organized and use the time wisely!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is a strip of patterned paper added to card front.  Pattern at the top of the smaller panel is die cut.  Leaves are die cut and popped up .

Not sure what I'm doing today.  (hmmm....that seems to happen more and more lately :)  I had thought I was going to wash the windows - a job that is way past due.  But....it's supposed to rain and/or snow towards the end of the week.  Now, do I want to waste my time or not?  We'll see.  Looking forward to stitching with a friend tonight!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Circle is die cut.  Leaves are punched, scrunched up, sponged and popped up.  

Thinking I need to get the house cleaned today.  So far, just thinking about it......we'll see if I can actually talk myself into doing it! 😉

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the piece on the right is embossed and then matted with brown before being attached to the front of the card.    The tree is stamped on the smaller panel.  The leaves were stamped with versamark and embossed with gold.  Added a sentiment and some gold ribbon.  (this is one of those cards that look so much better in real life :)  

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!  

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday -  this kid loves Halloween.  

Trying to come up with a plan for today.  So many things to do....not very motivated.  

Have a terrific day!