The card - I sponged the background using a stencil and then stamped the butterfly (from Hero Arts) on top with black.  Added a bit of grunge and that was it!

"Grandma time' today and then dinner with Deb and a couple hours of knitting at The Craft Studio.  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a marvelous day!

Project Sunday - the December mat from Black Sheep - all twelve months are done - woo hoo!

I can hardly wait to show you the table runner Emily helped me with yesterday - totally out of my box.  I still have to finish pinning it and then quilt it and put the binding on - again, totally out of my box!  But it's going to be cool!  It was hard work though, I was exhausted last night.  But THANK YOU Emily for spending the day helping me sew!

Today I really need to get some stamping done.  I just need to get myself motivated - maybe some more caffeine will help :)

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - Hudson 11 months old

My friend Emily is coming over today to help me make a table runner - it's sewing....not my area of expertise!  Hopefully it won't be too difficult!

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The sentiment was stamped and then punched out with a circle and popped up.

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a terrific day!

The card - a really easy one - the hello is a Hero Arts die cut.  The gray ones are flat, the yellow one is popped up.   Super simple!

Well, I didn't get any stamping done yesterday.  I got totally sidetracked - my computer has been acting funny so I spent the entire day trying to get the computer files and photo files all organized and backed up just in case the whole thing decides to crash.  Nice to have it done, but I sure am glad I don't have a job where I have to sit at a computer all day!  Today I really need to get some household chores done - time to do somethings about at least part of the dust bunnies.  Stamping will have to wait for a few more days.  Also will need to get ready for class tonight.

Have a great day!

The card - the embossing folder I used for the background is from Hobby Lobby.  The stamped images on the panel are from Hero Arts and the sentiment is from Altnenew.  Just a simple black and white.

Wow - I have a totally free day and evening - that hasn't happened for a while.  And I didn't make a plan ....0h0h!  I think I should try and get some stamping done because I haven't had time to do much of that lately either!

Have a terrific day!

The card - sentiment is from SU.  Hearts are punched out, large heart is popped up on the tag.

Class this morning (and I need to get the table cleaned off!) and stitching at Hi Fashion tonight.  A busy day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

The card - this is the card I did for our Shoebox Club last week.  Background stamps and butterfly die cut are from SU.  Sentiment is from W Plus 9 Designs.

"Grandma time' today.  A little knitting time at The Craft Studio tonight.

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - the November table mat from Black Sheep

A little sleep deprived - had Hudson overnight, but that's ok.  Off to breakfast and then Black Sheep Sunday.   Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - my two favorite guys

Not sure what the heck I'm doing today.  I do want to get some stitching projects ready since we have Black Sheep tomorrow.  Maybe I can work a nap into the busy schedule today :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - stamped flowers are from Tim Holtz.  I stamped them on a small strip in different colors and then attached them to a bigger piece leaving a small border.  The piece is popped up.  

"Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  Life is Good!

Have a terrific day!

The card - stamped image and die cuts are from SU.  Sorry about the gray in the background - the scanner picked up a lot of shadows!

Off to do errands today.  Then I'll need to get ready for our Shoebox Club tonight.  Glad I got my card ready yesterday!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.   The tree panel is popped up.

A day at home today - wow, not sure I'll know what to do with myself.  However I have chores to do, errands to run and kits to get ready for class tonight.  Guess I better get to work!

Enjoy your day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The oval is popped up.

Back out to Palisade today to help my friend with her store.  Hopefully we'll be getting close to the finish so she can be open for business soon!

Have a great day!

The card - a simple and easy one using Hero Art's die (love) and some punched hearts.

"Grandma time' today.  I'm hoping to have enough energy left at the end of the day to get the class stuff cut and bagged!

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - a new block of the month for 2017.  

Running a little late today - had Hudson overnight and Jeff just picked him up.  Didn't have a chance to do my usual morning routine.  Must get some chores done today - laundry would be at the top of the list!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - The Tetons  (photo by Jeff Stoddart)

Looking forward to a fun day with The Good Time Girls - it's been too long!  Tonight I get a little extra 'Grandma time' while Jeff & Sara go out to dinner for a friend's birthday.  Sounds like a good day all around!

Have a great day!

The card - die cut letters, embossed background, a sentiment and some twine - how easy is that!  

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  A good day!

A friend of my son's did a cool aerial video of the Grand Valley where I live.  If you would like to see it just click on this link:
https://vimeo.com/202271221

Have a terrific day!

Sorry, no photo today - can't seem to get  a picture to load to blogger - not sure what the problem is, but don't have time to figure it out right now.  Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at our Wool Gatherer's group today!

Have a great day!

The card - flower is from SU.  An embossed background, some printed paper and an added sentiment.  Pretty easy!

Going back to help my friend again today -  moving a store is hard work!  Whew - I'm getting plenty of exercise!

Have a great day!

The card - the tree is from SU.  I stamped some grunge in the background of a larger piece of white card stock, then stamped the tree.  I punched out the squares , matted them with green and popped them up.

Off to Palisade this morning to help a friend - she's moving her shop to a new location and I offered to help paint, etc.

Have a terrific day!

The card- flower is from SU - sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.  The white strip is on top of the striped black piece and is popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Sherry is leaving to go home - boohoo!  It's been a super marvelous weekend - and actually very productive for me -I got quite a lot done - yay!  It will be way to quiet around here for a few days.  Tonight Deb and I are going to check out a knitting group at The Craft Studio downtown.  Should be fun!

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - this is a rather large table mat that I've worked on off and on for quite sometime.  Not sure why it kept getting put to the side, but I finally finished it!  Yay!

Another crafting day today.  And we're celebrating Deb and Emily's birthdays tonight.  More party fun!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - winter on the Colorado National Monument

We're having way too much fun.....no,not too much, just the right amount!!!  Shopping and stitching is the name of the game!  We celebrated Christmas last night - wow - these girls are the best....what awesome gifts!  This morning we're all doing a few errands and then meeting up again this afternoon for more crafting time!  I love these weekends!

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from Stampin Up.  I love this new flower set!

Our friend Sherry arrived last night and we're starting our fun crafting weekend.  We're off to breakfast and a little shopping and then back for some productive crafting time!

Have a terrific day!

The card - the background is from SU.  I inked it with markers and then spritzed it with water before stamping.  The trees are from Tim Holtz and are stamped in black on top of the background.

'Grandma time' today - yay!  (trading days with the babysitter this week)  It's also the day our friend Sherry is arriving to spend the weekend crafting with us!  Another Yay!    Life is Good!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - awww....finally a card I stamped just recently.  I am so far behind, but hopefully can get back on track now.  I used a new Stampin Up flower stamp on this one.  The sentiment is from Papertrey.

Chores and errands today and dinner out with my friend Vicki tonight.

Have a terrific day!

The card - my favorite card from December.  I love snowmen and even though this is a really old stamp I still use it every winter!

Off to Hi Fashion this morning for a few hours of stitching.   I've gotten several things put together so have plenty to work on in the coming days - yay!  After stitching I will need to come home and get ready for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day.

The card - a favorite from November  (I like most anything with grunge!)

"Grandma time' today.  That's my only plan for the day!

Enjoy your day!

Project Sunday - another of the free patterns we get each month at Black Sheep Sunday.  This mat is for September.

I'm working on getting some stitching projects together so I have something to work on in the coming week.  It always takes longer than I think, but I did get a couple cut out and put together and ready to stitch yesterday.  Maybe I can finish that up today and move on to some stamping :)

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - Hudson at 10 months - he's standing on his own and taking steps - he'll be walking all over before long!

Well, the weekend plans got changed.  Our friend Sherry isn't coming over until next weekend, so I've ended up with a free weekend and no plans.  I'm thinking maybe I should get some stamping done!

Have a great day!

The card - my favorite from October

"Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  Yep, it's going to be a good day!

Have a terrific day!

The card - my favorite card from September

Lots of chores to get done today, plus class tonight.  It's going to be a full, busy day!

Have a terrific day!

The card - my favorite card from August (I think it's the colors on this one :)

Catch up time - our friend Sherry is coming for a visit this weekend and we're going to be celebrating Christmas and Deb & Emily's birthdays.  Guess who hasn't finished gifts?  Yep, I'm way behind.  Need to work on that today - I'm running out of time.  Have to get ready for class tonight too.

Have a great day!

The card - my favorite card from July

Class this morning, lunch and then tonight it's a few hours of stitching at Hi Fashion.  It's going to be a full day!

Enjoy your day!

The card - one of my favorites from June

"Grandma time' today - that's the entire plan for the day :)

Project Sunday - the October mat from Black Sheep - I only have 2 more left to do - yay!

Chores to do today - trying to get a door painted to hang up for the spare room.

Movie review - went to see 'Hidden Figures' yesterday - great movie!  For local people - if you haven't been to the new theater you need to go - the recliner chairs are awesome!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - yep, I could use a trip to the beach!  

Have to do a couple of errands this morning and then work on some stuff for a late Christmas that will be happening next weekend!

Have a great day!

The card - from May - another flower one with stamps from Altenew.

"Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight!  Another good day coming up!

Have a great day!

The card - a pretty flower one from April....I do love these flowers from Altenew....I think I need to get these back out and do some more!

Tonight is our Shoebox Club and we're celebrating a couple of birthdays tonight....so, I don't have to worry about cards, but I do need to get my house in order and cook dinner!  It will be a fun evening!

Have a great day!

The card - one of my favorites from March  (I did a lot of flower cards that I really liked in March :)

Lots of chores I want to get done today.  I can't believe the Christmas stuff is still scattered all over the garage.  I'm hoping I can brave the cold out there and finally get it all put away!

Have a terrific day!

The card - I always like black and white with a bit of color.  This is my favorite card from February.

Wow - it's a mess outside.  I'm glad we postponed  this morning's class.  No sense in driving if you don't have to.  There's not much traffic, but what cars go by I can hear the ice crunching under their tires.  Yuk!  Stay safe people!

I'm hoping to get caught up on a few things since I'm not leaving the house and I have some unexpected free time today.

Have a great day!

The card - a couple years ago I posted some of my favorite cards that I had done throughout the year.  Since I haven't had time to get much stamping done, that's what I'm going to do for the next few days.  This card was one of my favorites from January.  I copied it from a calendar topper that my friend Judy S did.

"Grandma time' today.  I'm hoping I can get some class stuff ready, if not during the day at least this evening.

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - the last one of this set of 'Block of the Month'.  We started a new one this month which is really fun!

Off to breakfast (after shoveling some snow again!) and then it's on to Black Sheep Sunday for an afternoon of stitching.  Yay!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - oh yum....love me some whipped cream

Lots to get caught up on today - laundry, stitching...class projects...the list is long!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - sorry, couldn't find a name on this one so I don't know who made it....   This should be the last of the cards from my friend Emily's swap.  All of these cards the last two weeks have been from Stampin Up demonstrators, so all the products used are from Stampin Up!

More snow...yuk!  And it's only 4 degrees out there - even more yuk!  But I need to go out and shovel before Hudson gets here so.....

Looking forward to 'Grandma time' today and then Friday night crafting!   (both nice, warm indoor things!)

Have a great day!

The card is by Carol Slack

Shoveling snow was NOT on my list of thing to do today.  But, it looks like that's what I'll be doing sometime soon - although it's still snowing, so I guess it will wait for a while.

Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at our Wool Gatherer's group this afternoon.

Have a terrific day!

Card is by Audra Moncur

Why is it that I always think I'm going to accomplish more than I actually end up doing?  Just life, I guess.  Still tons of things to get done this week, so back to work.

Have a great day!

The card  is by Cathy Miller

The Christmas card/letter (well, ok, it's now a New Year's card/letter) is done and ready for the mail.  Now it's on to some other projects that should have been done before now.  I think I better start with getting some stamping done :)

Have a great day!

The card is by Kim Allen

I hope everyone had a great holiday.  I couldn't have asked for a better one - 2017 is off to a terrific start!  But, now it's back to daily life and I have a lot I want to get done this week.  But, today is a 'Grandma day' so I will just enjoy the time with Hudson and hopefully make a plan for getting things done the rest of the week!

Have a terrific day!