Saturday, November 30, 2024





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!


Friday, November 29, 2024






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!


Thursday, November 28, 2024






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!


Wednesday, November 27, 2024






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!


Tuesday, November 26, 2024






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!


Monday, November 25, 2024







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!   

Sunday, November 24, 2024






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, November 23, 2024





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!




Friday, November 22, 2024





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!

Thursday, November 21, 2024







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!


Wednesday, November 20, 2024







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!


Tuesday, November 19, 2024







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!


Monday, November 18, 2024







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!


Sunday, November 17, 2024






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, November 16, 2024






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!


Friday, November 15, 2024





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!


Thursday, November 14, 2024







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!










Wednesday, November 13, 2024







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!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024






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!

Monday, November 11, 2024






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!


Sunday, November 10, 2024








While I'm away

Photo Sunday.....
Covered Bridge Ranch in Montrose, CO


Have a terrific day!

Saturday, November 9, 2024










While I'm away.......

Saturday Quote.....



Have a wonderful day!



Friday, November 8, 2024







While I'm away.......

The card - background is embossed with a piece of solid card stock at the top.  Leaves are die cut.  Add some ribbon, twine and a sentiment.

Have a wonderful day!



Thursday, November 7, 2024






The card - squares on the background piece are die cut from patterned paper.  Leafy stem is die cut.  Add a bit of bling and a sentiment.  Easy peasy!

Leaving on a jet plane.......and I'm off to sunny California.  Yay!  A wedding, spending time with family and even a day at Disneyland!  I'm excited!  I set up posts for the days I'm gone, so you will still see a card each day.  I'll be back in person next week!  

Have a terrific day!


Wednesday, November 6, 2024





The card - background is sponged around the edge.  Leafy piece is die cut and sponged with a variety of color.  Add a sentiment at the bottom, some bling and some gold cord. 

Time to get ready for a trip - yay!  Going to a wedding in California and looking forward to some warmer weather (it's snowing here and very cold!)  I have the entire day to get my clothes together and get myself organized.  

Have a wonderful day!


Tuesday, November 5, 2024






The card - Leaves are stamped on the white piece but the one on the left was stamped on a separate piece, cut out and then popped up.  Sentiment is die cut.  

Chores this morning - time to put the flannel sheets on the bed!  The cold has arrived!  Looking forward to a nice relaxing afternoon with  the Needle Keepers!  

Have a wonderful day!


Monday, November 4, 2024






The card - background is embossed with a strip of patterned paper.  Leaves are embossed and die cut.  Sentiment piece is die cut and popped up.

A usual Monday - 'Grandma time' with Ethan.  That's all.

Have a great day!


Sunday, November 3, 2024







Photo Sunday......

This time change has my poor body confused today.  My body says it's time to get up, but my clock says it's way too early.   Hmmm.....maybe I can use the extra time wisely?  😂  But, I'm looking forward to a day of stamping with my friend Karen.  I'm planning on being productive :)

Have a great day!


Saturday, November 2, 2024



Saturday Quote.......

It's time for craft shows!   You know the holidays are getting closer when the craft shows begin!  Today is a big one, so a friend and I are going to check it out.  I don't buy much at them anymore, but it's still fun to go and look!  

Have a great day!


Friday, November 1, 2024






The card - embossed piece and a strip of patterned paper for the background.  Circle and leaves are die cut.

No school today for Hudson so he gets a 'Grandma day' to himself for a change.  Just hanging out today!

Have a wonderful day!