Friday, July 12, 2019


The card - the background panel and the flowers are pre-printed pieces from SU.  I stamped the sentiment on the tag and added some ribbon.  Super easy!

I'm on a mission to get my garage cleaned out so I've been working on that in between other stuff.  It's going to take a while.  But, it will be good when it's done!!!!  So, I will work on that this morning and then go to Black Sheep Studio for some stitching time this afternoon.   Oh, and by the way, the Line Dancing class was awesome!  Leslie (at Dance Magic) is a great teacher  - I'm going to enjoy this class (and get some exercise at the same time!)

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, July 11, 2019




The card - flowers (SU) are stamped directly on the panel.  I made a frame using the stitched rectangle die (SU) and popped it up on top of the flowers.  An added sentiment and some ribbon to finish.

Chores this morning, stitching at Hi Fashion this afternoon  with the Wool Gatherers!  Tonight I'm going to a Line Dancing class - yep!  Haven't done any line dancing for at least 20 years - I wonder if my feet remember how!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, July 10, 2019





The card - printed paper, twine and a stamped sentiment.  Pretty darn easy!

Another unscheduled day....hmmmm....I really didn't get much done yesterday, so maybe today I  will be a little more motivated.  We'll see!

Have a terrific day!

Tuesday, July 9, 2019




The card - a simple layout.  Flower (Tim Holtz) is stamped with black and then colored with markers.  A bit of grunge in the background, a sentiment and a little bling.

Awww...a free day.  Oh my, I don't have anything planned.  So many things I should be doing.....hmmmm...how motivated am I going to be today?

Have a great day!

Monday, July 8, 2019


The card - background is printed but you can get the same effect with a script stamp and some splotches.  The tag is stamped and popped up.  The feather and flowers were pre-printed.  I added some twine.  This card was made using the product from one of SU's Paper Pumpkin kit.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, July 5, 2019




The card - new stamps from SU (birthday gift!)   I stamped the flowers, then cut them out.  They are popped up on the background.  The tiny flower and leaves are punched out.

'Grandma time' today! 

Have a great day!

Thursday, July 4, 2019




Have a safe and 
HAPPY
4TH OF JULY!

Wednesday, July 3, 2019




The card - some grunge background, washi tape, punched stars, twine and a sentiment.  Pretty darn easy!

A long list of chores that need to be done today.  The grocery store is a must so that we have food for the bbq tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, July 2, 2019




The card - flower/frame is die cut and then attached to a piece of patterned paper.  The sentiment is die cut from patterned paper.  Background is embossed.

A completely free day....my oh my....what shall I do?  My plan is to get some stamping done...hopefully I can stay focused and get lots done!

Have a great day!


Monday, July 1, 2019




The card - stars (Papertrey Ink) are stamped, punched out and popped up.  Grunge piece at the bottom (SU) with sentiment stamped on top.

'Grandma time' today.  Stitching with friends tonight.  That's it!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, June 28, 2019




The card - flowers, leaves and sentiment (SU) are all stamped directly on patterned paper.  A bit of added bling and some twine.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, June 27, 2019





The card - washi tape, die cut stars and twine.  Easy peasy!

It's time - I've put it off all week - I must get the house cleaned today!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, June 26, 2019



The card - some grunge (SU) and a sentiment and a bit of bling.  So easy!

Wish I could say I got lots done yesterday - hmmm....not so much.  It doesn't help when I'm not very motivated.  Was hoping I'd feel motivated to clean house today....not sure that's going to happen either.  But I am planning on going and doing some stitching at the Black Sheep Studio today.  And  my friend Marcy has invited me to the GJ Rockies game tonight so there's fun things happening today, so who needs to do chores, right? 

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, June 25, 2019




The card - white flower stem is die cut (Tim Holtz) attached on top of patterned paper.  The birthday sentiment is stamped directly on the panel.  It's an easy one!

Lots of chores to get done today.  Class tonight and then a friend is taking some of us to a Grand Junction Rockies game - yay! 

Have a great day!

Monday, June 24, 2019



The card - fire works stamp is from Northwoods Rubber stamps.  I added the sentiment, some bling, a button and some twine.  The bottom strip of blue is embossed.

Can you believe it is the last week of June?   It was snowing two days ago and now it's almost the 4th of July.  Crazy!

'Grandma time' today.  Stitching with friends tonight.  It will be a good day!

Enjoy your day!

Friday, June 21, 2019





The card - a little black and white today.  I stamped a bit of grunge on the background and then added the flower/frame die cut (Pinkfresh) on topl  The 'smile' is stamped directly below.  There's a bit of bling in the center of the flower.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a great day!

Thursday, June 20, 2019


The card - flower is from SU.  The flower and leaves are stamped directly on the small panel.  Back panel is patterned paper.  Some added twine, a sentiment and a little bling.

Haricut this morning, stitching with friends tonight.  Didn't quite finish my yard work yesterday so need to get that done today!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, June 19, 2019




The card - I used a die cut to make a frame and then added some printed paper behind.  The butterfly die cut (SU) is popped up on top and I added some ribbon and a little bling.

Lots of chores to get done today.  Mostly yard work and some errands.  Class tonight.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, June 18, 2019



The card - embossed background, some grunge, a sentiment, twine and a button - quick and easy!

Thanks for the birthday wishes, it was a great day!  Today is a busy one - knitting class this morning, card class this afternoon, dinner at a friend's this evening.

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, June 17, 2019



The card - I punched the edge of patterned paper for the background.and then just added some floral die cuts (Tim Holtz) in different shades of blue and green.  A sentiment and some twine to finish!

'Grandma time' today.  Great way to celebrate my birthday today!  Was hoping to spend some time outside at the park ...hmmmm.... it's raining!  Might have to come up with another plan.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, June 14, 2019




 The card - confetti (Altenew ) is stamped in the background.  Balloons are punched out and popped up.  Celebrate is die cut and 'strings' are done with a fine line pen.

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

Have a great day!

Thursday, June 13, 2019



The card - grunge background sentiment and ribbon.  Easy peasy!

Such a fun day yesterday - went to see the movie 'Rocket Man' - great music!  More birthday celebrating tonight at our Shoebox Club!  I love birthday month!   But in the meantime, I need to get some stamping done today - time to get class projects done!

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, June 12, 2019




The card - a simple black and white.  I embossed three strips for the background, making each one different.  The butterflies (SU) are stamped, punched out and then popped up.  Pretty darn easy!

More birthday celebrating today - yay!  A movie and lunch with my friend Judy.  It's going to be another great day!

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, June 11, 2019




The card - no stamping on this one.  The frame is a new die cut from SU.  I attached a piece of patterned paper to the back of the frame and then added the tree die cuts (Tim Holtz) to the front.  

Knitting class this morning and then stitching with some friends this evening.  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a great day!

Monday, June 10, 2019


The card - Some patterned paper, a little grunge, some sponging and a pretty flower.  The flower and Leaves(SU) are stamped over the sponging, then I stamped the flower again and cut out the smaller part, and popped it up.

;Grandma time' today.  A birthday dinner tonight!  Yay!  It's June - that means it's my birthday MONTH!  That means celebrating!!!! 

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, June 7, 2019





The card - Just some swirls, (SU) some background grunge (dots) and a sentiment.  So easy!

'Grandma time' today!  That's all!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, June 6, 2019



The card - butterfly die (SU) is popped up on patterned paper.  I stamped a little bit of grunge on the background.  Some added bling and a sentiment.

Feeling very good about the stuff I got done in the last two days.  If I could just do that every week......   Time to get the house cleaned up a bit and then it's time to do some stitching at Hi Fashion at our Wool Gatherer's group this afternoon.  Then a couple of friends are coming over to stitch later. 

Have a terrific day!

Wednesday, June 5, 2019




The card - background strip is patterned paper.  I stamped the flower (SU) directly on the patterned paper.  The leaves are stamped, cut out and popped up.  The sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.  A bit of added bling and some twine.

I was quite productive yesterday - yay!  Now, if I can just keep the momentum going.  Have a bit more sewing to do and I need to get some wool pieces ready to stitch.

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019




The card - embossed background, flower die cut (Tim Holtz) and a sentiment die cut.  So easy!

My plan is to get some sewing done today.  Now, all I have to do is not let myself get side-tracked.

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, June 3, 2019




The card - some grunge for the background (SU), die cut letters (Hey) and a sentiment (PaperTrey Ink).  Super Easy!

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Friday, May 31, 2019




The card - background is patterned paper.  Flower (SU) was stamped three times and each layer was cut out and popped up.  Leaves were stamped idrectly on the background.  Sentiment was stamped and punched out with oval and popped up on a flagged strip of paper.

'Grandma time' today.  Yay!  Have missed him this week! 

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, May 30, 2019




The card - flower is a new die cut (Pinkfresh)I just got.  I matted the die cut on a piec of patterned paper and then popped it up on the embossed background.  The celebrate is also a die cut.

Finished  cleaning out the utility room yesterday...now I just have to figure out what to do with the stuff I took out of there.  Hmmm......I really need to have a huge yard sale.......

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 29, 2019




The card - butterfly die (SU) is cut from patterned paper and popped up on the card front.  Easy peasy.

Back to work on cleaning up the utility room.  I got the winter clothes all put away, now the shelves and cupboards in there need some serious attention. 

Have a great day!

Tuesday, May 28, 2019




The card - I punched some triangles out of patterned paper for the background.  The flower die cut (Tim Holtz) is cut from black and popped up.  

More chores today.  I'm on a roll and making progress - yay!   Class tonight. 

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, May 27, 2019

The card - background is patterned paper.  I stamped a bit of grunge on the background before adding the leaves and flower (SU).  The flower is stamped twice, cut one smaller and then layer them.  Both layers are popped up.  A little addee bling and some twine.

Hudson is getting some family time with his Mom and Dad today, so no 'Grandma time' for me today.  I'm trying to use the time this weekend to get some much needed chores done.  The lawn is mowed, I cleaned up and sorted all my materal yesterday and today I'm going to try and get my utility room cleaned up,  The sorting and putting away of the winter clothes got sidetracked when I needd some of them this past week! 

Hope you all are enjoying your holiday weekend! 

Friday, May 24, 2019




The card - background is embossed - I sponged the inside of the folder before adding the card stock.  The flowers are die cut (Tim Holtz).  

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

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, May 23, 2019




The card - no stamping on this one.  Butterflies (SU) are die cut from patterned paper.  The butterflies are popped up on the smaller panel.  Background is embossed.  Celebrate is die cut from card stock.

So many things I want to get done today.  Not sure where to start.   I guess I better start with cleaning up the stamping mess I made yesterday! 

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 22, 2019




The card - background is patterned paper.  The flower is from (SU).  I stamped it twice, cut each out, one smaller than the other and then layered the smaller one on top.  I stamped the leaves on the background before attaching the flower.  

I think another stamping day is called for.  That's my goal anyway. 

Have a great day!

Tuesday, May 21, 2019




The card - stamped images are from SU.  (Paper Pumpkin)  The background is sponged here and there.  I stamped the flower twice, cut out one full size and the other a bit smaller and then layered one on top of the other. (both layers are popped up)  The leaves are stamped and cut out.  

Ahhh.... a free day.  My plan is to get some stamping done!  Now, to just find my motivation....maybe a little more caffeine will help!  Stitching with friends this evening.

Have a great day!

Monday, May 20, 2019



The card - a simple card I did for our Shoebox Club last week.  I stamped a bit of grunge on top of the embossed background.  The 'wreath' is stamped, then punched out with a circle punch.  It's popped up and I added a small sentiment, a twine bow and a Prima flower.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Friday, May 17, 2019




The card - (sorry about the shadows on the scan)  Embossed background, some patterned paper and solid cardstock.  Flower is from SU and is stamped, punched out and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  That's it!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, May 16, 2019


The card - embossed background, some patterned paper, a border stamp (SU), a sentiment (Papertrey Ink) and some twine.  Easy peasy!

Our Shoebox Club is tonight and I don't have a card done...oops.  Guess I better get some stamping done today! 

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019





The card - a simple balck and white.  Stamped images are from SU.  

Birthday dinner for my son Jeff tonight.  Cooking and cleaning today!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, May 14, 2019





The card - a little splash of color.....circles are from SU.  Added a sentiment and some ribbon.

Class this morning, grocery shopping and laundry this afternoon, class tonight.  That should keep me busy today!

Have a great day!

Monday, May 13, 2019




The card - (sorry about the shadows - background is actually white)  Tulips are from Papertrey Ink.  The smaller panel is popped up on the embossed background.  I stamped the sentiment before I embossed the background.

'Grandma time' today!  Stitching with a friend tonight.  Sounds like a good way to start the week!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, May 10, 2019



The card - butterflies are from SU.  Stamped, punched out and popped up.  I added a sentiment and some bling - easy!

Had a great little get-away!  Too much shopping (at least according to my checkbook), but what fun! (and I have a lot of new goodies, wool and stamps, to play with!)    Sherry is the hostess-with-the mostess!  It was wonderful.

Today it's back to real life (but the best kind) since it's 'Grandma time'.

Have a great day!

Monday, May 6, 2019

The card - stamped flowers are from Unity.  Sentiment is from My Favorite Things.  I added a bit of bling to the flowers.

'Grandam time' today.  Stamping with friends tonight.  It will be a good day!

I also will be out of town for a couple of days.  We're going to see our friend Sherry on the  other side of the mounatins (the Denver area ) and to attend a Thirty-One meeting!  Looking forward to getting out of town for even a few days!  So, I won't be posting for the next few days -leaving my computer at home!  I will be back on Friday!

Have a great day!

Friday, May 3, 2019



The card - flowers are from Unity.  I stamped them twice without re-inking to get a bit of light and dark.  The sentiment is from My Favorite Things.

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  A normal Friday.

Have a great day!

Thursday, May 2, 2019





The card - embossed background.  Stamped images are from SU.  The small panel is popped up and I added a little bling.  Pretty darn easy!

Haircut this morning, Wool Gatherer's this afternoon and stitching with friends this evening....a full day!

Have a terrific day!

Wednesday, May 1, 2019




The card -  a little fun and funky today!  Background circles are from SU.  An added sentiment and some twine to finish.  Easy peasy!

Awww...more rain and dreariness today - dang, I was hoping for some warm and sunshine.  Guess I will try to get some more chores done in the house.

Have a wonderful day!