The card - stamped images are from Papertrey. Colors are white, olive and riding hood red.

I'm back! What a great weekend. The day of graduation was pretty cold (and windy), but since most of the activities took place indoors it wasn't too bad. Sight-seeing with Tony on Friday was fun and the amusement park on Sunday was perfect. Now it's back to real life. Need to get things together for my class this morning and another class tonight - unpacking in between - and that will probably be the total of my activity for the day!

Have a great day!

The card - stamps are from Papertrey and SU. Colors are white, perfect plum and mellow moss. Butterflies are Martha Stewart punch. The flower is one I've seen a lot on blogs & websites. It's really just three scallop circle punches wadded up and layered.

Travel Day - returning home today. Hopefully I will have lots of fun pictures to scrapbook in the coming weeks.

Enjoy your day!

Happy Mother's Day!

This will be the first time in lots of years that I've spent Mother's Day with both of my kids (or with either one of them for that matter!) It will be truly special this year! The plan is to spend the day at King's Island amusement park - but Tracy & Tony are working on alternate plans in case the weather is bad. Whatever we do I will just enjoy the fact that we are together.

The card - Awash with flowers (SU) - colors are lavender and celery. I even added some glitter to the flower (not something I do often enough!)

Photo Saturday - don't you just the smell of the lilac bushes - a sure sign of spring. I wish they lasted all summer! (I don't have any in my yard but these are just on the other side of the fence)

Graduation Day - we'll be celebrating with Tracy today as she receives her Masters of Divinity in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Bethany Seminary.

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU & Inkadinkado. Butterfly is from SU die. Colors are kraft, sage, saffron and white.

A tourist day today. Tracy will be busy with graduation preparations but Tony is taking the day off work to take us sight-seeing. Fun!

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped images are from SU (Vintage Vogue) Colors are mellow moss & lavender.

Travel day - Jeff, Sara and I are off to Dayton, Ohio this morning to attend Tracy's graduation from seminary - which will be on Saturday.

Have a great day!

The card - more Awash with Flowers - colors are regal rose, pumpkin, saffron and olive.

Time to get myself organized - we leave for Ohio early in the morning so I have to get the laundry finished and figure out what clothes to take. Hopefully I will have some time to get some blog posts scheduled for the days I am gone - don't want you all to feel neglected!

Have a wonderful day.

The card - stamps are from SU (Vintage Vogue). Colors are kraft, baja, and chocolate. It's a little hard to see but I did use the vintage roller on the background.

Today - errands, laundry, water the lawn, class tonight. I thought I was pretty much on top of things but it seems like I have an awful lot to do before I leave for Ohio on Thursday.

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamped images are from Papertrey. Colors are olive,
celery and chocolate.

Well the weather turned out to be not so bad yesterday after all so I ended up spending almost 8 hours finishing up my yard work! I'm done with all the rose bushes and weeds for now! Woo hoo! Now I can spend the next few days getting ready for my trip to Ohio. So, today I'm going to get ready for my class tonight (cut kits and set up) and then I think I will go do a little shopping.

Have a great day!

Sorry, no scrapbook page today. I didn't realize I hadn't taken pictures of any more pages - so......today you get a card instead of a layout.

I saw this card somewhere out in blog land and decided to give it a try. The flowers are from SU (5th Avenue Floral) - stamped and embossed with white. Then I colored them with a versa mark pen. Now, how cool is that? The card is kraft, ribbon is soft suede.

I had planned on trying to finish up the yard work today (still have a whole section of rose bushes to trim). However it's pretty wet from the rain we got during the night and it looks like we could even get some more. So, I guess it's going to be an indoor day!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!

Photo Saturday - sunset last Sunday.

Getting class projects finished up for classes next week. Maybe a little yard work if it dries out anytime today.

Have a wonderful weekend.

The card - super simple - stamped leaves and sentiment are from Papertrey. Colors are olive and groovy guava.

Brrrr - it's cold! More like winter than spring that's for sure. Good day to stay indoors and get some chores done!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - image is from Inkadinkado. I inked it with teal, then sponged a bit of navy at the bottom before stamping. Colors are teal, navy and white.

Snow? It's the end of April. What the heck? Have to admit I can't remember it ever snowing this late in April. Guess I don't have to worry about doing yard work today - although I hadn't really planned on it anyway - the forecast called for rain. (not snow!) Have some class stuff to finish up and lots of household chores I need to do.

Have a great day!

The card - this card was inspired by a card Deb did with us in stamp club a couple weeks ago. I loved the black & white look and using just the outline of the flower (Awash with Flowers). I just changed the direction of the card and added some flower soft to the center of the flowers.

It's supposed to be very windy today so the yard work will have to wait for another day. I guess I will just have to spend the day stamping - what a shame, huh?

Have a great day!

The card - tulip is made with the 'wing' from the SU bird punch. Scallop rectangle is from nestabilities. Colors are pink pirouette, black and white.

I got quite a few rose bushes trimmed yesterday, but still have a lot to do. So, it's back to the yard work today. Class tonight.

Enjoy your day!

The card - some more Awash with Flowers (SU) Colors on this one are olive, melon, and pumpkin.

It's time to start the yard work - oh boy! According to the weather man today and tomorrow are the only nice days we are going to have all week so...........I guess I better get to it and try to get as much done as I can in the next two days.

Have a fabulous day!

Scrappin' Sunday - a matching page to last week's layout. Paper is from Basic Grey.

Bagging class kits today. Jeff is coming out this afternoon to replace some shingles that blew off the roof last week and I told him I'd cook dinner as payment - that means a quick trip to the store for a couple of things I need for dinner.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Photo Saturday - I'm amazed that the wind this week didn't blow all the pretty tree blossoms away.

Looking forward to a day with The Good Time Girls today. Although it's going to be a small group this month it's always a fun day and I'm hoping to get lots done!

Have a great day!

The card - a bit more of Awash with Flowers (SU) Colors are razzleberry and olive.

Think I will try to do some errands this morning before the rain that they are forecasting gets here. Then it will be back to work on class projects. I did get a bit done yesterday, but not as much as I hoped - guess I used up all my mojo on Wednesday. Only have 1 more 2-page layout to do though, so hopefully that will come together today.

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamps are from Papertrey (Blooming Button Bits) Colors are groovy guava, olive and chocolate.

Working on more class projects today. I was quite productive yesterday so now I just have to keep the momentum going today.

Have a fabulous day!

The card - another one with Awash with Flowers. ( SU) Colors are kraft, chocolate, white, caramel and olive.

I think I am going to try and get some class projects done today. So, here's hoping for a creative and productive day.

Have a great day.

The card - used Judy's bird punch (SU) for this one. I'm not much of a bird person but I do like the card. Colors are riding hood red, chocolate, and olive. The scallop punch at the bottom is a new one I got from EK Success. Sentiment is from Papertrey.

Have a lot to get done this week - just not sure where to start - still haven't quite figured out what the plan is. I'm sure I can figure out something to start with if I just put my mind to it.

Enjoy your day!

The card - just got this new set from SU - Awash with Flowers. Love it - I spent most of my stamping time the last few days playing with it. The colors I used for this one are basic grey, amethyst, lilac, regal rose and olive.

I really need to get myself organized today and make my plans for the week. It's time to get started on the yard work - and there's a couple of other projects I want to do. Just have to make a plan and stick with it. (easier said than done some days). So, today I will get things ready for class tonight and then figure out my plan for the rest of the week.

Enjoy your day!

Scrappin' Sunday - a very simple layout with pictures from Rifle Falls. Paper is Basic Grey.

Since I've spent the last several days stamping I think I need to get some household chores done today - or maybe not! At least I'll give it a try.

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend.

Photo Saturday - in just the last few days I've noticed the trees are getting green and the blossoms are out - had to stop when I was in town doing errands and take a few pictures. So pretty.

Judy S is coming to stamp this afternoon - looking forward to a fun day!

Enjoy your day.

The card - still playing with buttons - this stamp came from a set called Everyday Button Bits by Papertrey. Sentiment is SU. Colors are white, celery and melon mambo.

Stamping, errands, chores - not necessarily in that order. Plenty to do to keep me busy, that's for sure.

Have a great day!

The card - stamp is from SU - colors are olive, vanilla and a touch of ruby red.

I think I will try to get caught up on some household chores today - I have a feeling that the yard work will be taking over my time starting next week - oh joy!

Enjoy your day.

The card - stamp is from SU (Herb Expressions). Colors are Lavender and celery.

Have no real plans for today except for class tonight. I may go do some shopping, or maybe spend the day stamping - or maybe a little of both.

Happy stampin'

The card - back to some of my favorite colors - baja and chocolate. Sentiment stamp is from Papertrey - I think the swirl is from Inkadinkado.

Class this morning and then again tonight - maybe errands in between. Busy day.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - another one from Blooming Button Bits (Papertrey) Colors are kraft, chocolate, olive and melon mambo.

Gosh, yesterday was just a totally perfect day weather-wise. I probably should have been outside doing yard work, but I didn't want to ruin a perfectly good day. Can you tell I'm not really excited about that part of spring? But I do love the nice sun-shiny days!

I am going to try and get some chores done today (laundry being one!) and I am looking forward to Stamp Club with Deb tonight.

Enjoy your day.

Scrappin' Sunday - pictures from New Year's Day. I didn't take many pictures so didn't have much to work with - good thing this paper from Bo-Bunny was so pretty, I didn't have to cover it up. Background was a class layout.

Got the class projects finished yesterday - yea! Now it's on to cutting and bagging today. I may take a break from that this afternoon and go do a couple of errands - it seems a shame to hide in the house and not get out and enjoy a least a little of the beautiful sunshine we're having!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - a sure sign of spring.

Well, Judy's reputation is intact. The Mexican Pie turned out well - we all thought it was pretty yummy!

I must get my class projects finished today. So I will be in my stamp room trying to be creative.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamp is from SU (Asian Artistry) Colors are not quite navy, olive, and riding hood red.

Loving this spring-like weather! Sunshine is good! I actually got outside and sprayed weeds yesterday.

Looking forward to our regular Friday night get-together tonight. I'm cooking dinner - trying a new receipe that Judy S recommended - so if it's a flop I guess I can always say it's Judy's fault!

Enjoy your day.

The card - more from Blooming Button Bits (Papertrey) Card is kraft - stamping is done in black.

Have to get ready for our Shoebox Club tonight - however I did get my project done yesterday so all I have to do is cut the kits today. We're celebrating some birthdays tonight too so I am going to make icecream. And maybe I can even get some more work done on class projects.

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamp is from SU (Asian Artistry) embossed in white. Butterflies are SU die. Card is River Rock and white.

Hair cut and errands today. Hopefully I won't get blown away by the wind - geez, it was nasty yesterday!

Have a great day.

The card - more buttons - stamp from Papertrey Ink. Colors are white, perfect plum and artichoke.


Gosh, I will be glad when the wind stops blowing - all I can smell is dirt! The forecast says rain, which would almost be a good thing at this point.


Working on some projects today and then class tonight.


Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamps are from SU (Le Jardin Botanique) Colors are regal rose and olive.

Have to get kits cut and bagged today for class tonight. And maybe I can get started on class projects for next week.

Have a wonderful day.

Wishing you a

Happy

Easter!

Photo Saturday - just a nice scenery shot taken at Rifle Falls.

Today - cleaning house. Yuk! But it must be done since I am having guests (16) for dinner tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - another one from Paptertrey (Blooming Button Bits). Colors are celery and Pink pirouette.

Snow? It's April - what's up with that? Guess I shouldn't be too surprised - I got married in April and it snowed that weekend too (37 years ago!). Hopefully the spring weather will return soon.

Judy S and I are taking our friend Molly to brunch this morning for her birthday - that will be fun! Then I need to do some grocery shopping for Sunday's dinner. Tonight Deb, Emily and I are going to Sherry's for a homecooked meal (yay!) and some stamping time!

Enjoy your day.

The card - I've been playing with a stamp set I recently got from Papertrey Ink - Blooming Button Bits. What fun! Now I'm on the lookout for buttons. This card was done with that set - card is kraft and saffron. Stamping is celery.

Working on class projects today. Good day to stay inside anyway since it's cold and raining!

Have a great day!

The card - stamp is from SU (Of the Earth) - inked with markers (celery & regal rose) Label shapes are from nestabilities.

A fun day today - Judy S and I are going to Delta for lunch and a little retail (scrapbooking) therapy. Yay!

Enjoy your day!

The card - a little bit of a distressed look. Used some basic grey paper for the background, stamped some flower images with sahara sand. Script is also stamped with sahara sand. Added a butterfly and sentiment - card is kraft.

Finishing up some things I started yesterday. I was hoping it would be nice enough to get outside with the weed spray, but the forecast is calling for wind - dang! I was hoping to get a head start on those weeds.

Have a wonderful day.

The card - chocolate and baja - I finally used one of those little 7 Gypsies keys that I've been hoarding for so long.

Household chores today - the laundry basket is over flowing so it must be time to do laundry. I might even be able to multi-task and get some other things taken care of today too! What a concept.

Enjoy your day!

Scrappin' Sunday - 'In Memory' A week ago Friday we had the dog put down - it was time, but it hit me a little harder than I expected. I miss our morning walks.


Back to my plan for yesterday - I never made it to my stamp room - decided to do errands and then when I got home I couldn't get myself motivated to stamp. So......I'm going for the same plan today (no errands!) and hopefully will get lots of stamping done!

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Photo Saturday - 'here comes Peter Cottontail' - this rabbit decided to make my yard it's new home. I swear, it's the biggest rabbit I have ever seen in my life! It hung around all week, yesterday animal control came and picked it up.

I need a break from dealing with microwaves, chasing rabbits and doing paper work so I plan to escape to my stamp room today and spend the day stamping.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - leaf stamp is from Papertrey - butterflies are die cut from SU. Colors are melon mambo and celery.

I have to go shop for a new microwave this morning - mine just up and crashed the other night. So, that's my plan for this morning. Looking forward to some stampin' time with Emily this evening.

Have a great day!

The card - stamp is from SU - inked with markers (plum & artichoke) Embossed border across the top is a cuttlebug border folder.

Back to the paper work today - ugh! But, I got a lot done yesterday so hopefully I can finish it up today.

Enjoy your day!

The card - flower stamps are from SU - background stamp is from Limited Edition. Colors are vanilla, ruby red and soft suede.

Paper work, paper work and more paper work. I am not leaving my desk/computer until I have my paper work caught up so I can get my taxes done.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - fun cupcakes - stamp is from SU. Colors are chocolate, cameo coral and saffron.

Back to work on my 'to do list' today. (I still need to get the winter decorations taken down and put away) Class tonight so I also need to get that area cleaned up.

Happy stampin'