The card - just some pretty patterned paper with an added sentiment and some twine.  Super easy!

More 'Grandma time' today.  Hopefully it will be nice enough to wander downtown today so we can be outside for a bit and get some fresh air.  We also need to do a bit of food prep for tomorrow.  And then a nice, quiet evening at home for me.  :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a simple and easy thank you card.  The background is embossed with a matted piece of patterned paper on top.  Add some ribbon and a die cut sentiment piece.  

'Grandma time' today.  We have a few errands to run and then we'll see what we can find to do.  

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday........

The boys spent the night and we're just getting up and starting the day.  No idea what we're doing today.  I'm sure we'll think of something after we make breakfast. 

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......yep, I'm good with that!

Have a bit of time this morning, maybe I can get something accomplished - or not!  But the boys will be here this afternoon for an overnight so not much time for anything but fun today which is really ok with me!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the snowflakes were stamped on one big piece and then each section was die cut and matted.  Add a sentiment, some twine and some bling.

More ' Grandma time' with Hudson and Ethan.  No big plans yet.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a die cut tree.  Easy peasy.  

Goodness, I didn't realize I totally forgot to post yesterday.  But it was a great day - always fun to see the kids get so excited!  Hope you all had a wonderful day!  The Christmas season seemed so short this year!  But, today I'll take down the Christmas decorations and put up the winter stuff.  The boys will be here to help so that will make it more fun!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background trees are embossed with a piece of patterned paper added at the bottom.  Large tree and Christmas word are die cut.  Add some bling.

A pretty laid back day today.  I have a few last minute gifts to wrap and a trip to the grocery store for a couple of things we forgot yesterday.  Looking forward to our traditional chili dinner at Jeff & Sara's and then a drive around town to look at Christmas lights.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees are stamped in the piece in the middle.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up with a piece of ribbon behind.

More fun today - going to see the new "Mufasa' movie.  Then the plan is to put a Gingerbread house together this afternoon.  Winter break is off to a great start :)

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - a table runner that Rena, a friend in our Needle Keepers group finished awhile back.  She did an awesome job!

Looking forward to the boys coming today for an overnight.  We've got some fun things planned!   

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.........lol

A free day!  Oh my, didn't think far enough ahead to have a plan.  So many options!  I'm thinking maybe a stamping day!  We'll see what I come up with after I think on it for awhile (and have some more caffeine).

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees and deer are die cut.  Stamped sentiment at the bottom.  Super easy!

Off to a Christmas breakfast with Hudson at his school this morning.  Then I'll need to get some food prep done for another get together tonight.  It's been a busy but fun week!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  The large tree in the background was die cut and then I placed a piece of patterned paper behind the cut out part.  The tree is front was die cut from gold paper.  

Getting ready for a Christmas get together tonight.  This is a group of friends that has been getting together for at least 30 years - we lost one of the group this year so tonight we'll be thinking of her a lot!  A bit sad, but lots of good memories!  

Have a great day!

The card - background trees are embossed.  Large tree is die cut.  Small row of trees are stamped, die cut and then added to a strip of patterned paper.  Add some ribbon and a sentiment piece.

Trip to the grocery store this morning to pick up supplies for the next two nights of Christmas get togethers.  Then I still need to make a few more batches of peanut brittle.  Tonight is Hudson's school program so I can end the day on a fun note!

Have a terrific day!

The card - snowflakes and the sentiment are stamped and heat embossed with silver.  Add some pretty ribbon.  

Time to get some peanut brittle made - I'm a bit behind this year.  But, I'll get some done this morning and then enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed gold (much prettier in real life).  Sentiment piece is die cut and popped up.  Add some pretty ribbon.

'Grandma time' with Ethan.  That's all for today!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday.......

'Grandma time' today.  Jeff has some shopping to do and Sara got called in to work.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote.......

Not sure what I'm doing today.  Still trying to figure out one last Christmas gift, but I'm not having much luck.  I have a vision, but it's not working !  Have to work on something else for awhile :)  Maybe I'll do some stamping!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut.  Add some ribbon.

I have 3 free days  - oh my, what will I do?  I do have one more Christmas gift to figure out so I better get that done today!  

Have a great day!

The card - patterned paper layer with two separate pieces of stamped cardstock and ribbon.  the Christmas word is die cut out so the patterned paper shows.

Need to get the house in order today and get ready for Card Class tonight.  This is a bit more special - we do the cards but I also serve dinner after.  So, I need to get my act together today so I'm ready for tonight :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - images are stamped and colored and then the piece is embossed.  

Haircut this morning and grocery shopping are on the list for today.  It's time to start making peanut brittle so maybe I can get a couple batches done today too!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper at the bottom and a piece or ribbon at the top of the patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut and stamped with the tree and the sentiment.  Add a bow and some bling.

Chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  I still have a couple of projects to work on that I'd like to get done before Christmas :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - just a simple embossed background matted with gold.  The sentiment is heat embossed with gold.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - 

Looking forward to a day of decorating with the boys at their house - putting up the tree, cider and popcorn and chili - yep, sounds like a good day!

Have a terrific day!

Saturday Quote.......

Working hard on getting projects finished up for Christmas gifts.  Back to it today.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Snowflake and candy cane are die cut.   (candy cane is from patterned paper).  Merry Christmas is stamped before piece is embossed.  Add some ribbon and a bit of bling.

I need to get the mess in the garage cleaned up from when we put up the Christmas decorations - left the tubs scattered all over and it all needs to be cleaned up and put away. After that I need to get to work on some stitching projects that need to be done before Christmas!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut with some added bling.  Super easy!

The Christmas cards are done and ready to mail!  Yay!  I need to do a few chores this morning, run a couple of errands and then?   I need to regroup and figure out what needs to be done next.  

Have a great day!

The card - I stamped a row of trees in the background.  Then I tore the top edge of a piece of white cardstock and added it to the bottom of the card.  I added a piece of patterned paper at the bottom.  The 'Merry' part of the sentiment is stamped, the Christmas is die cut.  Add some ribbon.

The goal for the day is to finish my Christmas cards and get them in the mail!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panel and smaller panel are both embossed.  Stems and 'joy' are die cut.  Add some bling and some twine.

Chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Feels like I'm finally back on some sort of regular schedule this week :)

Have a great day!

The card - trees are stamped on background piece before the piece is embossed.  Add some ribbon and a sentiment.  

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday.....

Looking forward to an entire day of stamping with my friend Karen.  It's been awhile!   Stamping will be good, but looking forward to some adult conversation along with the stamping :)

Have a wonderful day!  

Saturday Quote......

Looking forward to lunch and shopping with a friend today.   But, before that I need to finish putting up the Christmas decorations.  The boys and I got all the fall stuff taken down and put away and got the Christmas tree up.  Now I need to finish the rest.  That's my goal anyway :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Circle, tree and deer are all die cut.

Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend!  Yesterday was full of food, laughter and time spent with family and friends.  The boys spent the night and today the plan is to put up the Christmas tree.   

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaves are die cut. Sentiment piece is stamped, punched out and popped up.  Add a bit of twine.

So many things to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day!  I am truly blessed.

Have a very

Happy Thanksgiving!

The card - background is embossed with a panel of patterned paper added to the top.  Leaves and sentiment piece are die cut.  

Another 'Grandma day' with Hudson.  We may have to go back to the donut shop this morning - it was soooo good!   It snowed and then rained all day yesterday and it's still wet and cold out.  A good day to hibernate, play games and/or  watch a movie.   

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Leaves are die cut.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a bit of ribbon.  A pretty easy wedding card.

Brrrr.....cold and wet and snowy.  Good day to stay inside.  Although Hudson and I had to go try the new donut shop in town (Coloradough) - oh my....very yummy!   We may go do a few errands if it stops snowing.   But it might just be a nice day to hang out and play a few games!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the background is strips of colored cardstock.  I embossed the entire panel and then rubbed a white ink pad lightly over the top of the embossing.  Sentiment  pieces are die cut.  

Not sure what the plans are today.  Sara has the day off and said she'd let me know if the boys will be here or not.  So, I'm playing the waiting game......

Have a great day!   

Project Sunday - this is a wreath that I have had for over 30 years.  It has hung by the front door every Christmas - I decided it needed a little TLC this year so I worked on cleaning it up just a bit.  New ribbon and a few pieces of new  finery and now it's good as new.  Looking forward to hanging it up again this year!

Back to the stamp room today.  The class stuff is done and ready for class and my Christmas cards are almost done!  Yay!  Today, I can try out some new stamps just for fun!

Have a great day!

         

Saturday Quote......

A free day - the first in a couple of weeks.  Planning on getting some stamping done!   You may not see me  much for a few days - my laptop is at the fix-it shop.  And my laptop is where all the photos of cards reside!  So, I'll do the best I can, but just in case, no worries, just waiting for it to be fixed!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with an extra piece at the bottom.  Leafy stems are die cut and tucked behind the strip at the bottom.   Sentiment is stamped on the background.  Add a bit of bling

Grandparents Day at Hudson's school early this afternoon.  A fun time.  Maybe I can get a little stamping done before I leave for that!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel has strips of patterned paper.  Stem is die cut.  Add ribbon. 

Dr's appointment this morning (just a regular physical).  Then a pretty free day - maybe I can do some stamping!

Have a great day!

The card - smaller panel has a piece of patterned paper at the top.  Leafy stem is die cut.  Add a stamped sentiment and some ribbon.  Easy peasy!

Craft day with a friend today.  Have a Christmas/winter wreath that needs some TLC.   

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is embossed and matted with patterned paper and solid cardstock, and is popped up.  Simple and easy!

Chores and errands this morning and then a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Class tonight.  A busy day!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with a strip of embossed (with leaves) strip of cardstock towards the bottom.  Leaf is stamped on a die cut piece.  Add a sentiment and some bling.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - Sunset at Huntington Beach

An unexpected last minute overnight with the boys last night.  I missed them while I was gone, so that was a good surprise.  We're off in a few minutes to go find some yummy donuts for breakfast.  (only at Grandma's, lol)  A good start to a new day!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.....

Not much happening this morning, but looking forward to an afternoon of stitching.  Taking an embroidery (Sashiko) class this afternoon and then I'll spend the evening catching up on all the tv shows I missed while I was gone :) 

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Circle and leaves are die cut.  Add a sentiment on the circle and some gold twine.  

I'm back!  Had a wonderful trip to California.  A family wedding, lots of visiting with family, the beach, Disneyland and lots of eating!  Now it's back to real life!  A trip to the grocery store is first on the list because the refrigerator is empty.  Looking forward to getting together with friends tonight to work on calendar toppers.  

Have a wonderful day!

While I'm away.....

The card - super simple.  Center piece is embossed.  Add a border of the same color at the top and bottom.  Add a sentiment and a bit of bling.

Enjoy your day!

While I'm away....

The card - Leaves are stamped directly on the background piece.    The yellow one on the left was stamped, cut out and then popped up.  I also speckled the background.  Add a sentiment, some bling and some twine.

Have a wonderful day!

While I'm away....

The card - background has 3 cardstock strips in the center.  Leaves are die cut.  Add a sentiment and some twine.

Have a great day!

While I'm away...

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is filled with squares of patterned paper.  The leaf is embossed and die cut and popped up.  Add some twine and a stamped sentiment.

Enjoy your day!