Saturday, September 10, 2016

Photo Saturday - this rose bushes is one I planted in Tracy's memory - it was blooming quite nicely for the Broncos season opening game on Thursday night!  

Off to a middle school football game later this morning and then it's home and time to get class projects done!  My schedule got just a little messed up this week and I haven't gotten anything done that was on my 'to do list' - oops!

Have a great day!

Friday, September 9, 2016



The card - stamped images are from SU.  A little ribbon and some patterned paper - quick and easy!

More 'Grandma time' today.  Some time during the day I need to get the 'wool room' cleaned up before Friday night crafting.....hoping Hudson takes a longer nap than he has been.   Poor kid was downright cranky yesterday which is totally out of character.

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, September 8, 2016

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The strip at the bottom is washi tape.

A little excitement around here yesterday.  Discovered that someone had come into my garage (we think it was through the window), took my purse out of my car and a few odds and ends of stuff.  Weird.  The biggest hassle was calling the bank and credit card companies and having everything cancelled and new ones issued.  It could have been worse, (they didn't come in the house)  and the window is now reinforced, the locks have all been changed (there were house keys in my purse) and the credit card companies have all been called.  I only have to go get a new driver's license.  Whew!  It's been quite the week.  I have Hudson again today, the babysitter is still sick.  Have to at least get the table cleaned off because we have Shoebox Club tonight.  All is good!

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016



The card - another swirly card.....the black and white strip down the side is washi tape and I put it on before I embossed the panel.  The flower and the sentiment are popped up.

One more baby day....the babysitter is still sick.  Maybe I can get a couple of chores done while he takes a nap!

Have a terrific day!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016



The card - flower and background are from SU.  I used a background grunge stamp and stamped it twice without re-inking to get the dark and light color.  The flower is stamped in black on the top.

More 'Grandma time' today - the regular babysitter is sick so....... glad I have a fairly clear week!

Have a great day!

Monday, September 5, 2016

The card - super simple....stamped images are from SU.   I used a punch for the 'postage' piece and then matted it with black and popped it up on the background.  Super easy!

I hope you all are having a great holiday weekend.  I can hardly believe that it's already Labor Day....wow!  One last bbq tonight so not only do I get 'Grandma time' today, but I need to get my house together and food prepared!  Today's goal is to multi task!!!!

Have a great day!

Sunday, September 4, 2016




Project Sunday - my first knitted scarf.....finished this a few days ago.  

Just a bit late getting this post up....had to deal with a baby this morning.....yep, not much sleep last night, but that's ok, I'll catch up later.  

Have a great day!

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Photo Saturday - Hudson is growing so fast!

It's Jeff & Sara's anniversary today so I get some overnight 'Grandma time' this weekend.  It will be nice for them to get away for a night.... I haven't had to get up in the night with a baby for 40 years, so it will be interesting to say the least.  But it's ok, I can sleep tomorrow after they pick him up!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, September 2, 2016



The card - stamped images are from SU.  The rectangle in the background is done by inking up a clear block and using it just like a stamp.  

Lots of rain this morning....but that's ok....good day to be indoors for 'Grandma time'!  Looking forward to Friday night crafting too!

Have a great day!


Thursday, September 1, 2016



The card - more swirly things......some printed paper with some added ribbon, bling and a butterfly.  Too fun!

Rain?   Where the heck did that come from?   I had planned to do some yard work this morning....hmmm....guess I'll have to see just how wet it is.   Whatever......I'm going to have a fun afternoon at our Wool Gatherer's group this afternoon.  Yay!

Have a wonderful day.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016


The card - stamped flower is from SU.
The background square is done by inking up a clear block and using it just like a stamp.  The flower is then stamped in black on top.  The matted square is popped up on top of the embossed panel.


Finishing up chores and errands today.  Looking forward to dinner out with a friend and then another GJ Rockies baseball game tonight!

Have a great day.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016



The card - more swirly stuff from SU.  Lots of fun things to do with this stamp set and dies!

My plan for the day is try and get some chores done that I had planned on getting done last week - hmmmm.....I guess I got side-tracked and they never quite got finished.  Hopefully I can stay focused today :)   Looking forward to an evening with friends at the baseball game (GJ Rockies).

Have a great day!


(I don't know the name of the embossing folder I used yesterday....it was one I got at Hobby Lobby quite a while back)

Monday, August 29, 2016




The card - stamped images are from SU.  A simple enough layout, but rather striking.

A day to enjoy Hudson......that's my total plan for the day!

Have a great day!

Sunday, August 28, 2016


Project Sunday - a while back I discovered this 'scrubby' yarn so I've been making 'scrubby dishcloths'.  They are fast and easy and I work on them when I don't want to have to think about counting stitches or what not!

Have to finish up some cards today - that's about it for my plan for the day.

Have a great day!

Saturday, August 27, 2016



Photo Saturday - part of an old cabin on the way to Grand Mesa

Catch-up day.  Need to get some yard work done and several other chores that I've put off.  Here's to hoping I can work up the energy to get some of them done!

Have a great day!

Friday, August 26, 2016




The card - flower and background grunge are from SU and sentiment is from Altenew.  I also added a strip of patterned paper and some twine.  The sentiment strip is popped up.

'Grandma time' today and then Friday night crafting to look forward to - yay!

Have a wonderful day!



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Thursday, August 25, 2016



The card - swirl die cuts and stamped images are from SU.  I drew the lines for the flower stems with a marker.  This stamp set and dies are so much fun!

Cooking dinner for a friend's birthday tonight - that means I need to get busy!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016



The card - stamped images are from SU.  The black and white strip is washi tape and is actually attached to the edge of the inside of the card.  I cut off about a 1/2" of the front of the card so the strip shows.

Errands, including the grocery store and then maybe some yard work.   (that's a big maybe!)

Have a terrific day!


Tuesday, August 23, 2016


The card - stamped images, swirly and leaf die cuts are from SU.   Just kind of funky and fun!

Not sure what my plans are for the day, but have to get ready for tonight's class.  Looking forward to attending another baseball game after class!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, August 22, 2016




The card - background stamps and die cut 'swirls' are from SU.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts and the flowers are from Prima.  

"Grandma time' today.  Looking forward to attending the GJ Rockies game tonight!  Another fun day!

Have a terrific day!

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Project Sunday - oops, no finished project this week (too many different projects going at once I guess - I haven't finished anything this week!)  So, here's a cute baby picture instead - this is Hudson at 5 months.  The time is going by so fast!

Off to breakfast this morning and then we're going to go do some pottery.  A nice, relaxing, fun day!

Have a great day!

Saturday, August 20, 2016



Photo Saturday - on Grand Mesa

Off to watch a friend's son play a little football this morning and then ??? - who knows - don't have a plan for the rest of the day.  Guess I'll see what I come up with.   (a nap is a good possibility)

Have a great day!

Friday, August 19, 2016




The card - stamped images are from SU.  Easy peasy one!

'Grandma time' and then Friday night crafting - one of my favorite kind of days!!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, August 18, 2016




The card - the stamps and die cut are from SU.  I borrowed this set from my friend Emily and I am having a lot of fun playing with it.  So many things you can do with it   (it's called Swirly Bird)

Going to try and get a little more stamping done today before I have to clean things up for class tonight.  Hoping I can be productive!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, August 17, 2016


The card - stamped images are from SU  (this is the same set from yesterday)  The background is done with a square, clear block.  I inked up the block just like a stamp and then just stamped it on the white background piece.  

A full day today - stitching at Hi Fashion this morning and early afternoon......  then an early dinner out with a friend and then some 'Grandma time' while the kids go to a surprise birthday party!  I shouldn't be bored today!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, August 16, 2016



The card - stamped images are from SU.  The two smaller pieces are matted on red and popped up.  

Haven't quite decided what I'm going to do today.... just need to get motivated!

Have a great day!

Monday, August 15, 2016


The card - images are from SU.  I inked the stamp with markers to get the different colors.  The small matted panel is popped up on the embossed panel.

"Grandma time' today - no other plans - just going to enjoy the day!

Have a great day!

Sunday, August 14, 2016


Project Sunday - another one of the 'Block of the Month' - this is the one for August.

And I'm off for another day of stitching....time for Black Sheep Sunday.   It seems like I've been going to a lot of stitching things lately - you'd think I'd be getting lots done....not so much.  But, I'm having fun, so that works for me!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Photo Saturday - on Grand Mesa

Well, I've got to decide whether to clean house, stamp or go do some errands.  Hmmm.....maybe I better start with cleaning the house since it's been way too long!!

Have a great day!

Friday, August 12, 2016




The card - swirly die cuts are from SU.  Strips in background are washi tape.  A little grunge and a sentiment and it makes a pretty cool but easy card.

Gosh, it's been a busy week.  Today will be a nice day for 'Grandma time'...... and then there is Friday night crafting to look forward to.

Have a great day!

Thursday, August 11, 2016



The card - flower and grunge are from SU, sentiment is from Altenew.  A little funky, but kind of fun.

A quiet morning, but then some stitching time this afternoon - it's our Wool Gatherer's group!
Have a great day!

Wednesday, August 10, 2016


The card - die cut leaves....the piece in the background is the piece that the black leaves were cut out of.  The leaves in front are popped up.

Nothing like getting woke up at 3:30 am from a break in the sprinkler system....gallons of water gushing all over and I didn't have a clue what to do.  All I could manage was to shut off the sprinklers which didn't help!  Yikes!  Had to wake Jeff up and he had to come and shut the darn thing off.  Hmmm.... I guess I should have known how to do that but nobody showed me!  Just a little excitement during the night - glad it's a quiet day and I should be able to work in a nap at some point :)

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, August 9, 2016



The card - flower is from SU.  The strip across the bottom of the tag is washi tape.  The tag is popped up on the embossed panel.

A busy, busy day.  Class this morning and then on to a full stitching day at Hi Fashion.  Then we get to go to the GJ Rockies baseball game tonight.  Whew!  It's going to be fun!

Have a great day!

Monday, August 8, 2016



The card - some grunge (from SU), a sentiment, a button and some twine.  Fun and funky!

Lightening, thunder and pouring down rain....good day to stay in and enjoy the time with Hudson.   (I did get the class projects all done, cut & bagged and ready for class tomorrow - yay!)

Have a great day!

Sunday, August 7, 2016



Project Sunday - got a little behind in this Block of the Month, but finally finished the July one!

Need to finish the class projects and then hopefully I can get some more stamping done - that's the plan for today.

Have a great day!

Saturday, August 6, 2016



Photo Saturday - wildflowers on Grand Mesa

Time to get serious about the class projects.  I am not leaving the house today and plan on stamping the entire day.  Well, til later this afternoon, because I get a little extra 'Grandma time' today while the kids go to dinner - yay!

Have a great day!

Friday, August 5, 2016

The card - flowers are from SU.  Added a doily, some string and a sentiment.  The flowers were colored by using one of the smaller stamps in the set. 

Well......I had about the worst 'blonde senior moment' yesterday.  We changed the date of our Shoebox Club and I forgot to write it on my calendar - oops!  The worst part was, we were celebrating birthdays and I was cooking dinner - oops!  I was oblivious until one of the ladies called mid-afternoon to ask if I needed anything - oh my!  I actually managed to go to the grocery store, pick up the house, cook dinner, get gifts together and have dinner on the table on time - wow!  It was just pure luck that Celisa called because they would have all shown up to no dinner and I very well could have been lounging around in my pj's!  Good grief!

Today is 'Grandma time' so I am going to just enjoy my day and look forward to Friday night crafting!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, August 4, 2016



The card - flower is from SU.  Added a bit of patterned paper, some twine, a piece of washi tape (black & white piece) and a sentiment.  

I ended up with an unexpected free day today.  I really need to make the most of it since I didn't get anything done yesterday - well, I did get some errands done, but no stamping.  So, today's goal is to stay home and get the class projects done!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, August 3, 2016



The card - flowers and leaves are from SU.  The strips of silver at the bottom are washi tape.  Shifting the panels off kilter is hard for me, but I tried!  Still looks out of whack to me!

Off to an appointment this morning and then I hope to get motivated to get some stamping done.  It's time to get this month's class projects done.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016




The card - flower and grunge stamps are from SU.  This is a fun new set from SU!

The regular babysitter has a sick baby, so.......I'm getting some extra Grandma time this week.  Yay!

Have a terrific day!

Monday, August 1, 2016



The card - a simple black and white.  Flower stamp is from SU.

'Grandma time' today.  A good way to start a new week and a new month!  Having a hard time believing that it's already August though!

Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, July 31, 2016



Project Sunday - another free pattern from our Black Sheep group.  Love the flip flops!

I'm going to try and get a little yard work done this morning before it gets hot!  The flowers are looking a little neglected.

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday, July 30, 2016



Photo Saturday - wild flowers on Grand Mesa

Not sure what the heck I'm doing today - I seem to have the entire weekend free.  Hmmm....I guess I need to find something to do!

Have a great day!

Friday, July 29, 2016



The card - flowers are from SU.  The flowers are actually 'colored' by using a small stamp in the set and stamping over the outline!  A bit of a different look.

Have a lot of errands I need to get done today.  Hopefully I can get myself in gear and get them all done this morning before it gets so hot!  Looking forward to Friday night crafting!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, July 28, 2016



The card - flower, background grunge and bee are from SU.  I just got this stamp set and it's been fun to play with!  

Hmmm....I was supposed to have Hudson today, but it looks like the plans may have changed.  I'm not sure at this point, so I can't really make any other plans just yet.  Guess I'll just go with the flow!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, July 27, 2016



The card - stamped image is from SU.  Some added ribbon and printed paper, plus a dragonfly brad I found in my stash.  

I'm going to get some extra 'Grandma time' this week - yay!  Today will be one so I don't have any other plans.

Have a great day!


Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The card - a super easy one.  The leaf is from Unity and the background grunge is from S
U.   Although it looks darker in the photo, this is the new green in-color from SU.


Going to try and make it to the stitching group this morning (I got sidetracked last week and didn't make it!)  Then I will need to come home and get ready for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, July 25, 2016



The card - background stamps are from SU.  The strips of color are washi tape.  The butterfly is a die cut and the sentiment is from Altenew,

'Grandma time' today.  I'm getting used to that being my only accomplishment of the day....and that's ok!

Have a wonderful day.


Sunday, July 24, 2016



Project Sunday - I finally finished this last block for this Block of the Month project.  Yay!  Now, all I have to do is put it all together!

Well, I got totally sidetracked yesterday and didn't get any stamping done.  Oops!  Maybe today......

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday, July 23, 2016


Photo Saturday - wildflowers on Grand Mesa

I'm going to try and get some stamping done today......that's my plan anyway.  I have no commitments and not much else that needs to be done, so I should have no excuses.

Have a terrific day!