Thursday, March 28, 2019




The card -  pretty self-explanatory.  The smaller panel with the stamped image (from SU)  is popped up.  

Going to try and get a little yard work done this morning when it warms up.  All the rain we got earlier has given the weeds a head start so I need to deal with those.  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, March 27, 2019




The card - butterlies (SU) are stamped, punched and popped up.  The strip is patterned paper.  Pretty darn easy.

An appointment this morning and then who knows.  I haven't been very good about planning my days lately .....spring fever I guess. 

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, March 26, 2019




The card - no stamping on this one!  The background is embossed, the shapes are punched from patterned paper and the hello is a die cut.  Super Easy! 

Had great plans for getting the house cleaned up today - however, it seems like allergy season has come or else I have a cold.  Yuk!  We'll see how it goes.

Have a wonderful day!


Monday, March 25, 2019



The card - stamped images are from SU.  The floral stems and bow are stamped in black.  The bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  The background on the small panel is stamped with a rectangle grunge stamp - I inked it once and then stamped several times with two different colors.  The large background is embossed.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, March 22, 2019




The card - a little black and white.  Butterflies (SU) are stamped, punched and popped up.  Background is patterned paper with some added twine.  

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, March 21, 2019




The card - background grunge is from SU, sentiment is from HoneyBee.  A fun one!

I have a totally free day and no plan.  Oh oh.  I need to think of something constructive to do.  I really wanted to take a little road trip, but couldn't find anyone that could go today.  I think it's supposed to rain today anyway, so probably better to stay in.

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, March 20, 2019


The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are stamped directly on the panel, the vase is stamped, punched out and popped up.  The entire small panel is popped up.

No commitments today....(except for class tonight).....don't have a clue what I'm doing this morning/afternoon.  I need a plan :)

Have a great day!

Tuesday, March 19, 2019





The card - a simple black and white.  Lily is from SU.  I added a black mat to the front panel and some black twine.  Easy peasy!

Class this morning....no idea what the rest of the day will bring.  I'm sure I can think of something to do :)

Have a great day!

Monday, March 18, 2019




The card - this is the card I did for our Shoebox Club last week.  The stamped images are from SU.  The bow is stamped on a seperate piece, cut out and popped up.  

'Grandma time' today.  Stitching with a friend tonight.  All is good!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, March 15, 2019




The card - quick and simple.  Embossed background, a few flowers, a sentiment, some bling and some twine.  Easy peasy!

'Grandma time' today.  Our friend Sherry (from the eastern slope) will be joining us tonight for Friday night crafting - yay!  Looking forward to seeing her!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, March 14, 2019




The card - stamped images are from SU.  Background piece is pattened paper.  Smaller panel is popped up.  The bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  

Shoebox Club tonight.  Have a card done, but need to get kits put together.  I think I better work on class stuff too. 

Have a wonderful day!




Wednesday, March 13, 2019



The card - background is from a set called Kind Confetti by Altenew (yesterday's sentiment came from this set also!)  The balloons are punched  and the celebrate (SU) is stamped at the bottom.  I drew the lines with a fine tip marker.

A bit of a free morning  - not sure what I will do, except finish cleaning up the mess from the birthday celebration last night!  Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at Laura's and then stitching with friends at home this evening!  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, March 12, 2019


The card - playing with a new set of background stamps (SU)  Fun!

Today is Hudson's birthday.....so, I get some extra Grandma time today!  Yay!  Not sure what we're going to do, but it will be something fun.  (I'm thinking Chuckee Cheese).    Family dinner tonight, so there's cooking involved today too.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Enjoy YOUR day!


Monday, March 11, 2019





The card - patterned paper, a sentiment, prima flowers and a leaf punch.  Quick and simple.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a terrific day!


Friday, March 8, 2019




The card - another SU set on loan from my friend Emily.  The background bunch is stamped first, then the flowers and then the bow.  Love this set!

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  That's all!

Have a great day!

Thursday, March 7, 2019



The card - a new stamp!  My friend Emily let me borrow this new set from SU....isn't it pretty?  I'm trying to 'think spring'!  Patterned paper in the background, the flowers are stamped on the small panel.  I added a strip for the sentiment and added some twine to that.

Our Wool Gatherer's Group is the afternoon and I need to get a project put together so I have something to work on!  I better get to work on that!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, March 6, 2019




The card - vase with flowers is from SU.  The vase is stamped and then punched out and popped up.  Patterned paper at the bottom, some added twine and a little bling.  

Some extra 'Grandma time' this morning while the regular babysitter has an appoinment.  Then I really need to get some stamping done!  That's my goal for this afternoon!!!!

Have a terrific day!

Tuesday, March 5, 2019





The card - I stamped the flowers at the bottom of the panel and then stamped a large sentiment over the top.  Just something a little different.

Chores today and crafting with friends tonight. 

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, March 4, 2019




The card - quick and easy black and white.  Butterflies (SU), washi tape and sentiment.  
Butterflies are stamped, punched out and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Crafting with a friend tonight.  That's it!

Have a wonderful day!


Friday, March 1, 2019

The card - another super simple one.  The sentiment is stamped on a smaller panel and popped up.  I added a bit of bling.  The background is patterned paper.  So many different looks you could do depending on the patterned paper you used.

'Grandma time' today.  Looks like an indoor day - we've moved from snow to rain.  (at least it not quite as cold!)  Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a great day!


Thursday, February 28, 2019




The card - just a super easy black and white.  Background is embossed, flowers are stamped on small square panel and the panel is popped up.  

Chores and errands today.  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends.

Have a wonderful day!


Wednesday, February 27, 2019




The card - printed wood grain paper for the background.  I stamped some trees on the small square piece full strength and then stamped the ones in the background without re-inking.  I think this would be a good 'guy card'.

Knitting and stitching today at Laura;s. 

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, February 26, 2019





The card - a sentiment, a butterfly and some washi tape.  Super simple!

Time to get some chores done - laundry would be at the top of the list. 

Have a great day!

Monday, February 25, 2019





The card - a little grunge in the background, add a punched out, popped up butterfly and a sentiment.  Super quick and easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, February 22, 2019




The card - script stamp in the background, silhoutte flowers, a butterfly (popped up) and a sentiment.  Easy peasy'!  

'Grandma time' today.  There's a safety fair at the mall so we're going to check out the police cars, fire trucks and construction vehicles.  Hudson will love it!  Friday night crafting tonight!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, February 21, 2019



The card - quick and easy.  A bit of black and white. Everything is stamped in black and I just added a bit of shading to the flowers.  A little bling is the finishing touch.

Have an appointment this morning and then I need to figure out what I'm doing for a card for our Shoebox Club tonight. 

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, February 20, 2019


The card - stamped images are from SU.  Background is patterned paper on the bottom.  The butterflies are stamped, then punched out and popped up.

A fairly free day, not sure what I'm doing.  A couple of errands and then  hopefully I'll be motivated to do some more decluttering.  Or not!  Class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, February 19, 2019





The card - stamped images are from SU.  Pretty self explanatary.  The small panel is popped up.

Class this morning.  Looking forward to stitching with friends later this afternoon and evening!

Have a wonderful day!




Monday, February 18, 2019



The card - some grunge for the background.  Trees and sentiment are stamped on top.  A good 'guy' card!  

'Grandma time' today.  Cooking a friend's birthday dinner tonight.  Lots of fun stuff !

Have a great day!

Friday, February 15, 2019





The card - butterflies (from SU) are stamped and punched out.  A strip of patterned paper, a sentiment and some bling....easy peasy!

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, February 14, 2019




The card - large heart is die cut from patterned paper, small heart is die cut from embossed paper.  A little grunge in the background, a small flower punch and a little bling.  

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

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, February 13, 2019




The card - a super simple valentine's card.  The background printed paper is cut leaving a space between the two pieces where the sentiment goes.  And then, just some added punched hearts.

I made quite the mess in the stamp room yesterday, so that means that I have to get it cleaned up today.  I wish I could be a 'neat stamper' and clean up as I go....hahaha!  ......I've tried, but it just doesn't work for me!  So, that's my main goal for the day.  Looking forward to some stitching with a friend tonight.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, February 12, 2019



The card - let's think spring!  Some patterned paper for the background, a little added ribbon, a sentiment a layered circle and two sizes of butterflies, layered on the circle.  The butterflies are stamped first with black and then the color is added with detail stamps, then they are punched out.  I love this new butterfly set from SU.

Errands this morning, then working on class stuff this afternoon.  Tonight is movie night at Hi Fashion- something new - watching a movie, snacks and stitching. Should be fun!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, February 11, 2019




The card - super quick and simple.  A small square panel of patterned paper, some punched hearts and a sentiment.    The square panel is popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  That's it.

Have a marvelous day!

Friday, February 8, 2019




The card - some new flowers from Honey Bee Stamps.  I stamped the flowers and leaves in black and then colored them with Copics.  Pretty darn easy!

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  (and celebrating Emily's birthday!)  Life is Good!

Have a terrific day!


Thursday, February 7, 2019





The card - the vase (SU) is stamped directly on the oval and then I added the prima flowers, some twine and a sentiment.  The oval is popped up and the panel on the left is embossed.

So much to do and I don't know where to start.  I better figure it out or nothing will get done!

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, February 6, 2019




The card - no stamping on this one.  The top is patterned paper, the letters are die cuts.  Added some string and a small punched heart - oh so easy!

Off to Laura's this morning for some stitching time.  I need to work on some class stuff this afternoon, so I hope I can stay motivated when I get home! 

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, February 5, 2019




The card -  a new butterfly set from SU.  This is a quick and easy one.  The butterflies are stamped and then punched out (yep, there is a matching punch).  The strips are washi tape and the sentiment is added just above them.  

Time to get some house cleaning done - just have to talk myself into getting started.  Looking forward to an evening stitching with friends!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, February 4, 2019





The card - The background swirl is from Papertrey Ink, strips are washi tape.  Hearts and 'love' are die cuts.  Plus just a little added bling.  Super easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's it.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, February 1, 2019





The card - a little bit of love today......super simple - a little grunge on the background, washi tape, string, punched hearts, a sentiment and some bling.  

'Grandma time' today and overnight - yay!  That's all.

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, January 31, 2019

The card - moving on from snowflakes.....I'm ready for spring!  The vase and flowers are from SU (another gift from my friend Emily!)  The flowers are stamped directly on the small panel, the vase is stamped, punched out and popped up.  (sorry, the vase didn't scan very well).  The gray stripes are strips of card stock adhered to the larger panel.  The small panel is popped up on top of the strips.

Decided to start some cleaning out yesterday.  Hmmm.....needs to be done, but now I have a huge mess.  Started with the dining room hutch.  Oh my.....such a huge pile of glass dishes that belonged to my mother and grandmother.  I have only a few that I actually use, but hard to get rid of the rest.  But, I'm determined to get rid of this stuff I never use!  Back to it today!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, January 30, 2019



The card - the last of the snowflakes for this year.  The background is patterned paper and I just added some die cuts, a couple strips of paper, a sentiment and a bit of bling.  Easy!

No real plan for today.  Can't seem to get myself motivated even though there's a ton of stuff on my 'to do list'.  Hopefully I can get something accomplished today!

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, January 29, 2019



The card - just a couple more snowflakes.  The dotted strip down the side is patterned paper.  The snowflake die cuts are popped up.  Some added twine and the sentiment is stamped and then punched out with an oval.  The sentiment is also popped up.

A little extra 'Grandma time' this morning while the babysitter is at the Dr's.  Then it's a free day - hmmmm....have lots I need to do, just can't figure out where to start......stamping?   stitching?   knitting?   cleaning?   laundry? 

Have a great day!

Monday, January 28, 2019




The card - super easy.....patterned paper at the bottom, snowflake die cuts popped up and an added sentiment.  

'Grandma time' today.  We get to start a new session of Kindermusik today - yay! 

Have a terrific day!

Friday, January 25, 2019




The card - this is one of my favorites.....simple and easy too!  The background is stamped at the top and the bottom.  I sponged the edges of a flagged  strip and added it across the center.  The snowflake is popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Yay!  Celebrating our friend Deb's birthday tonight!  Fun!

Have a great day!

Thursday, January 24, 2019


The card - I stamped a snowflake in the middle of the background, added a strip of white across the middle and then added the snowflake border die on top of that.  I die cut one small snowflake in a different color and added that on the right.  The color of the card is Sahara Sand - much prettier in real life than it shows in the scan!

Oh gosh, I seem to have a day with no plan and no pressing commitments!  Hmmm....whatever shall I do?  The laundry is done, the house is fairly clean....... I should be able to find something to do to keep myself occupied!!  We'll see!!!  (there's probably something important I'm forgetting to do!) 

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019




The card - layered snowflake die cuts, a sentiment and a little 'snow' stamped on the background.  Easy!

Chores this morning, stitching at Laura's this afternoon and then a Christmas party that was postponed when I got sick in December.  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a great day!


Tuesday, January 22, 2019


The card - a little black and white today.  I stamped the wreath twice without re=inking to get a shadow effect.  I punched it out with a circle and popped it up.  The background on the right is printed paper and the stems behind the circle are cie cuts.

A haircut and errands this morning, class tonight. 

Have a great day!

Monday, January 21, 2019


The card - just some background stamps (SU) with a die cut (SU) and an added sentiment.  

I have an unexpected free day today - hmmmm....guess I should be figuring out what I can accomplish!  I for sure need to start with the laundry.  After that we'll see.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, January 18, 2019




The card - background is printed paper.  I stamped a couple of snowflakes on the background, then added the die cuts and strips of card stock.  A little added bling and done!

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a wonderful day!