Project Sunday - June's 'Block of the Month'

I still didn't get around to do any stamping yesterday - I ended up just having a 'do nothing' kind of day.  Read a book, took a nap, watched some tv - basically a really lazy day.  Today, I'm ready for some action...ha ha!  But I am looking forward to going to breakfast with my friend Eileen and then spending the afternoon stitching.

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - I decided to enjoy the outdoors yesterday so I took a drive up to Grand Mesa.  It was a beautiful day and the wildflowers were awesome.

Maybe I'll try to get some stamping done today - we'll see :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  This "sprinkles of life" is a fun set - lots of images to play with.

Think I might try to get a little stamping done today.   Now that I have the class projects done, I can do some fun stuff :)

Have a great day!

The card - and on the lighter side...... flip flops are from Papertrey, sentiment is from Deadbeat designs.  

Off to get a haircut this morning.  Then I need to get ready for class tonight.

Have a great day!

The card - butterfly is a die cut from SU.  The stamped 'grunge' in the background is also from SU.  The small flowers are punched out.  Colors are watermelon and smoky slate.

Hmmm....I'm not sure what I'm doing today.  I was concentrating so hard on getting class stuff done that I hadn't really made a plan for today.  Maybe I'll get some yard work done or work on some inside chores or go do some errands.  We'll see.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The background flowers are stamped in kraft, the flower is stamped with expresso and the leaves are stamped with meadow moss.  The leaves are cut out, the flower is punched out and popped up.

Class this morning and again tonight.  (good thing I finished those projects yesterday :)  I may just take a nap in between - didn't sleep well for some reason and a nap already sounds good!

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flower is stamped with black on red cardstock then punched out and popped up.  The leaves are stamped on green cardstock and cut out.  

Almost done with class projects - hopefully I can finish up today and get everything cut and bagged.  (that would be good since I have class tomorrow morning :)

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - a table runner I finished last week.

And now it's time to get back to work on those class projects.  I'm bound and determined to get them finished today.  

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - Crystal Cove California

Helping a friend move today.

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The card - here is the card I did for Shoebox last night.  The butterfly die cut and the smaller butterfly stamp/die cut are from SU.  The background embossing folder and the leaf are also from SU.  Colors are calypso coral, kraft and white.

Back to work on class projects today.  I'm hoping things go a little more smoothly this time around :)  Looking forward to some nice, relaxing stitching time tonight with Emily.

Have a great day!

The card - flower is from Penny Black, inked with markers.  Colors are rose red and old olive.

Tonight is our Shoebox Club and as usual I still have to figure out a card to do....hmmm...hope I have some sort of inspiration soon!

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The card - super simple one today.  The background stamp is from Kaiser Kraft and is stamped with kraft.  The sentiment and flower are from SU and are stamped with Not Quite Navy.  The flower is punched out and popped up.

Well, for the first time ever I had to postpone tonight's class because I don't have the projects done.  I tried, and tried, but everything I tried to do ended up in the trash.  Not a good stamping week.  So, everyone was very understanding and we'll do tonight's class another time.  So today I'm taking a break from the whole stamping thing and I'm going to spend the afternoon at a stitching class.  I should have better luck with that since I don't have to be the least bit creative - yay!

Have a wonderful day!

The card -  just a little black and white for this one.  The striped piece is just pieces of washi tape.  I put the tape on a piece of white and then simple flagged the end.  The circle is punched out and popped up and then the small banner with the sentiment is added.

Back to work on those class projects - I didn't get even one done yesterday.  Not sure where my mojo is, but nothing was working.  Hope I have better luck today.

Have a great day!

The card - I used an old script background stamp down the side and then stamped the leaves (from SU) over the top.  The butterflies (also from SU) were stamped, punched out and popped up on top.  Colors are black, white and real red.

Time to get serious - I have class tomorrow night and Wednesday night and I haven't even started on the projects.  Oops!  Staying in the stamp room until I have them finished today - at least that's my plan!

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - a jar cover I made for a gift.

It's time for Black Sheep Sunday - which means I will be meeting my friend for breakfast and then we will be off for a full day of stitching.  I need to get my project together and figure out what thread I need - guess I better get to it!

Have a wonderful day.

Have a safe and

Happy 4th of July!

The card - all stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are a stamp with matching punch and the background oval is an embossing folder that I embossed and then punched out with a scalloped oval punch.  Colors are vanilla, kraft and lagoon.

Off to the grocery store this morning and then I'm hoping to get some household chores done after that.  Looking forward to Friday night crafting with Emily tonight!

Have a wonderful day.

The card - I used a couple of background stamps on the small square, then stamped the flower image over the top.  The colors are pear, white and black.  

It ended up being a bit cooler yesterday morning so I actually went out and did a bit of yard work.  Still have some to do but the rest can wait a day a two.  Now I need to figure out what I'm going to work on this afternoon at our Wool Gatherer's Club.

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The card - stamped images are from SU.  Colors are vanilla, kraft and black.  Pretty simple, but I thought it made a nice birthday card for a guy!

Never got around to the yard work yesterday - spent most of the day doing errands.  Whew, it was hot!  At one point the radio said it was 104 - yikes.  Need to think about class stuff for July so I may work on that today - yep, I'm putting off the yard work :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - background stamp is from Bo-Bunny, butterfly is from SU.  I added some patterned paper and a strip of cardstock down the side.  Colors are smoky slate and rose red.

Many thanks to Marcy Peterson for sharing her seats at the GJ Rockies game last night - it was so much fun!  Now today I really should get some more yard work done and then get ready for class tonight.  I need to run some errands too.

Have a terrific day!

The card - flower is from Penny Black.  I inked the stamp with markers.  The strips of black and white at the top and bottom are washi tape.

Really need to deal with some yard work today - that is if I can motivate myself to go out in the heat.  Maybe I can at least get part of it done.  Need to get ready for class tonight too, but then I will get to go to my first Grand Junction Rockies baseball game - looking forward to that!

Have a wonderful day.

Project Sunday - On the last day of my vacation in southern California I got to go shopping at the new Primitive Gatherings store in Murrieta California. (a quilt shop with lots of wool applique stuff )   What fun!  I could have spent a fortune there, but I kept reminding myself I had to be able to get the stuff in my suitcase!  It was a lovely store and the people were super friendly.  Probably just as well we don't have one closer to home!

Not sure what the plan is for today.  I all of a sudden have a very free day with no commitments....hmmmmm....maybe I'll just read a book and take a nap!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - sunset at Huntington Beach, California

A fun day today.  Our friend Sherry is visiting from eastern Colorado and we're spending the day celebrating her's and my birthdays today.....an afternoon of stitching and then dinner at WW Peppers.  It's going to be a great day!

Have a marvelous day!

The card - flowers are stamp/punch from SU.  The leaf is a punch from EK Success.  Flowers are stamped with honey and popped up.  The strip of black in the background is washi tape.

Arrived home safe and sound - flight was good and even arrived a bit early.  After the 70's of the beach, the 100 degree temps here seem a bit hot :)  Today will just be a catch-up day.....laundry and the grocery store are at the top of the list.  Looking forward to our Friday night crafting!!!!!!  I had a wonderful time, but it's good to be home!

Have a terrific day.

The card - background is from Kaiser Kraft, border is from SU and flower is from Penny Black.  Colors are wisteria, white and smoky slate (background stamp).

Homebound - and vacation comes to an end.  Boo hoo!  What a great two weeks I've had.  But it's time to go home - hopefully the flight home will be on time and go smoothly since I have class tonight :)

Have a terrific day.

The card - a super simple one.....a sentiment, some ribbon and a piece of embossed card stock.  Easy peasy!

Off to my favorite wooly store today.  Making a trip a bit south to go to Primitive Gatherings.  Woo hoo - can hardly wait to shop there.

Have a great day.

The card - stamped images are from SU.  I stamped them in black,  punched them out with a square punch and matted them on a square piece of black.  The black is popped up on the background paper (Tim Holtz).  

Off to another beach day - going to Seal Beach today.  And then we're having dinner tonight down at Huntington Beach.  Yep, life is good!!!!!

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The card - stamped images are from SU.  The background is stamped with smoky slate.  The flower is stamped with black and colored with copics.  The butter fly is stamped with calypso coral , punched out and popped up.

Fun bbq yesterday - I always love seeing my cousins and their children (and their children).  It was a great day!  The work is all over now and I have three more days to just play tourist.  Today we're going to Chrystal Cove which I've never been to.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day.

Photo Sunday - at Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado

We're back in Huntington Beach - much cooler here!  Looking forward to a family bbq today which will be lots of fun!

Have a wonderful day.

Photo Saturday - this is Carter & Liam, the two 'little ones' we've been babysitting this week in Bakersfield.  It's been so much fun - they are delightful little boys and I'm going to miss them.

We're on our way back to Huntington Beach today - it will be much cooler which will be nice.  We have lots of fun things planned for the next few days :)

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Train is mounted on square that is distressed on the edges and popped up.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out with oval and popped up also.

And we're off to the zoo this morning - hopefully we will beat the heat :)  This is our last day in Bakersfield, we will be heading back to Huntington Beach tomorrow.  I am going to miss the 'little guys' - they have been so much fun!

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  I stamped the images in black then punched them out with a square punch and matted them on a black strip.  Colors are simply black and white.

A few errands to do this morning, and another birthday lunch - yay!  Another fun day!

Have a terrific day.

The card - butterflies and border are from SU.  Sentiment is from CTMH.  Colors are white and kraft.

Not sure what the plan is for today - except tonight we're going to Freddies for my birthday dinner - yay!  That will be fun.

Have a great day!

The card - stamped image is from SU.  I stamped the image with black and colored a bit with markers just here and there.

Off to the park this morning.  Having a great time and enjoying my cousins grandkids.

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The card - flower is from SU, stamped in black, colored with blender pen.  Colors are blushing bride, pistachio and white.

Off to the store this morning - and that will be the plan for most days......errands or outings in the morning while we're here.  It's extremely hot, so better to be indoors in the afternoons :)

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - finished this fall table mat last week.  It's a large one, it's going to look nice on the table.

Whew - it's very hot here in Bakersfield - 106 yesterday..... more of the same today.  Trying to get settled in and make some plans for the week.

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Photo Saturday - Aspen, Colorado

And we're off to Bakersfield this morning.  Mostly a travel day, so not much excitement.  Tomorrow the fun will begin with two little boys!

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The card - flower is from Penny Black.  I love the water color look of these stamps!  I inked the stamped with markers (wisteria and olive), and added a sentiment and a little wisteria dot.

And I'm here in southern California - and all is well!!!!  Had In N Out burgers and fries for lunch yesterday - yay!  We're off to meet a friend for breakfast and then some shopping.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Flowers are stamped with old olive and bermuda bay.  

And I'm off to southern California in just a few hours - yay!  No hospital this time - just two weeks of fun!  Now I need to finish packing......

Have a great day!

The card - balloons are a die cut from SU.  I cut them out and then stamped the sentiments (from CTMH) on them.  They are popped up on the embossed panel.  I added some small bows and drew the strings with a fine line pen.

What's up with the rain?  I wasn't expecting that today.  I thought I was doing pretty well getting stuff ready to leave, but somehow I find that I don't have as much done as I thought.  I had planned on going to a stitching thing this afternoon, but I may have to pass on that.  We'll see - maybe I can be super industrious this morning.   So....I better get busy.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - flower is from Penny Black.   The black & white strip at the bottom of the small white panel is washi tape.  Colors are pool party, old olive, black and white.

Class this morning and class again tonight.  Hopefully I can get a few chores done in between.  Only two more days til vacation!

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Colors are smoky slate, blackberry and black.

Off to do some errands this morning.  Need to get a list together so I don't forget anything :)

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - just a quick little flip flop piece I did for summer

I'm going to try and finish up my chores today - I only have 4 days to get everything done before I leave on vacation.  I'm getting so excited!

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Photo Saturday - Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado - still a bit of winter up this high

More rain today - ugh!  But, I have a lot of chores to get done in the next few days, so I guess it's a good day to stay indoors and get started on those chores!

Have a great day!

The card -  background and flower stamps are from SU.  Flowers are stamped, punched out and then popped up.  Colors are smoky slate and real red.

Ahh....it's June.  Yep, and June is special because..........it's my birthday month.  Yay!  If you've been around here very long you probably know I tend to celebrate my birthday all month if I can get away with it :)  So, my birthday is still a couple weeks away, but the birthday celebrations started last night!  Thank you to Judy S, Celisa, Alison and Molly for a lovely dinner and the awesome gifts.  A great evening with friends is always a wonderful way to spend time!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a simple black & white....the butterfly is a die cut from SU.  The sentiment is also from SU.

Had an awesome day yesterday - the weather was beautiful and I took a ton of pictures!  It was good to get out and about!  Today is filled with a haircut this morning, Wool Gatherer's Group this afternoon and dinner out with some friends tonight.  Whew.....a busy, but fun day!

Have a great day!

The card - flower is from Penny Black.  I inked the stamp with markers and stamped it three times without re-inking to get the lighter images.  

Off on an adventure today.  My friend Leslie and I are headed up to Aspen today to take some photos.  It's been way too long since I've been out 'picture taking', so I'm really looking forward to what should be a fun day!

Have a great day!

The card - gray part of background is from BoBunny - blue part is from SU.  Sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.  Colors are smoky slate, pool party and black.

Since I spent most of the day running errands yesterday, I didn't get much done around here.  Today I think I better stay home and get back to work on the class projects - especially important since I have a class tonight :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are stamped, punch out with matching punch and popped up on the square of embossed white.  Colors are white, black and wisteria.

Still haven't gotten very far on the class projects so I guess I better concentrate on that today.

Have a great day!

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