The card - super simple.  The background embossing folder I used is from SU.  The small rectangle is a die cut from SU.  I stamped the sentiment on the die cut in the matching color and popped it up.  Easy Peasy!!!

Well, I'm thinking I may get started planting some flowers.  My Dad always said to wait for Mother's Day, which I've always done.  However, the weather report shows no overnight freezing temps for the next two weeks, so I'm thinking, why not!!  We're actually haing some unusual high temps for this time of year.  Guess I'll take a chance and hope I'm not sorry!  So, today, it's off to get dirt for the planters and see what the nursery has in the way of flowers!

Have a great day!

The card - a new set of stamps and dies (SU) that I borrowed from my friend Emily.  Lots of fun things to play with!!!  The background piece is die cut at the bottom.  The flower bunch is stamped lightly in the top left hand corner.  Add the sentiment and ribbon.  Easy!

It's supposed to get rather warm today!  The plan is to clean up Hudson's outside play area and do a bit of repair on the potting bench. 

Have a great day!

Crafty Sunday - LOL!  Believe it or not this was the aftermath of a fairly productive day yesterday!  I got quite a few cards done - yay!  And, I even got that mess cleaned up before bed time!

Jeff is playing golf today, so Hudson and I will have to figure out something fun to do.   It was a last minute thing, so I have nothing planned at the moment ......a bit more caffiene and I should be able to function!

Enjoy your day!

Photo Saturday - Hudson's quaratine fashion statement on Wednesday - LOL.  Needless to say, we didn't go anywhere that day!!!!  

No little one today sooooo.......I'm planning on stamping!

Enjoy your weekend

The card - flower (SU) is stamped in black, colored with copics.  A bit of grunge in the background.  Strip on left side is patterned paper.  

Hoping for some sunshine today - maybe we'll go feed the ducks!  Or something.  So over spending so much time at home in the house.  How are you all doing?  Getting lots of projects done I hope!

Stay safe, be well!

The card - flowers and leaves (SU) are stamped, cut out and popped up.  Background is grunge plus washi tape strips.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.

In the process of switching out winter clothes for summer clothes.  And of course getting the flip flops out. - yay!  It's supposed to be in the 80's this weekend - woo hoo!  I'm ready!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is sponged using a stencil, then I added some grunge.  The bees are stamped, die cut and popped up.  The sentiment is stamped, cut out and popped up.  Added a bit of bling.

Well, I didn't get the lawn mowed yesterday....but, Hudson had a day at home since his Mom didn't have to work, so I cleaned house.  It had been too long.  Hopefully I can get the lawn mowed today!  And I spent some time learning more about the new computer - that's going to take awhile!

Have a terrific day!

The card - tulips and leaves (SU) are stamped then die cut.  White circle is also a die cut.  Background is patterned paper.

I managed to get the laundry done yesterday, maybe I can move on to mowing the lawn today.  We'll see. 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  I stamped the flowers in black on the white strip and then added some grunge in the background.  The flower at the bottom is stamped with the same color as the card base.  

No plan for the day ,,,,,,should mow the lawn, but  not sure what the weather forecast is for today.  Should do some laundry and clean the house.  Hmmmm....lots of things to, just not very motivated this morning!

Have a great day!

Crafty Sunday - a wool applique pillow.  I enlarged the pattern to make it big enough for a king size pillow.  It resides on the spare bed.

Jeff is playing golf today so Hudson and I will have to figure out something to do.  So far the sun is shining so that is a good sign :)  I'm trying to think of somewhere to go but my brain is a little mushy.  Maybe I need more caffiene!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - more at Jeff's website

No plan for today yet.  Jeff has been doing some touchup painting around the house (left from when I moved in almost 6 years ago LOL)  and he may be over today to do some more. I've placed my 'pickup order' for groceries so will pick those up this afternoon.  And now what????   Maybe I'll work on figuring out the new computer :)

Have a great day!

The card - my favorite kind of card - black and white!  Flowers are stamped with black and then I used some gray to add some shading to the centers.

My son bought me a new computer with some of his stimulus check - now isn't that just the sweetest thing ever.  He is a good son!!!!!  Now to figure it out....LOL....I love new technology, but I usually hate the learning curve.  This old thing that I'm using now is comfortable, but soooo slow.  So a new one will be fun, but it's going to be a learning process for sure.  Several of the programs I use now are old and discontinued and I won't be able to use them anymore....insert sad face here!  :(   I will probably use this old one for awhile for this blog stuff until I figure out a new way to do it!   Wish me luck!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Circle is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.  Add a little bling.

Rainy and dreary today.  We saw a bit of sunshine yesterday and a bit of warmer temp, so we managed a little outdoor time in the back yard.  Yay!  Looks like an indoor day today!

Hope you are all still staying well!

The card - circle is a frame stamp (SU).  The leaves and tiny flowers are stamped directly on the background.  Flowers are stamped, punched out and popped up. 

Another cloudy day, although it's supposed to be a bit warmer....we'll see.  Getting VERY tired of being in the house - I need to look on Pinterest for activities for Hudson.  Maybe I'll start teaching him how to clean LOL!

Have a good day!

The card - circle is punched out of front panel and then I added a piece of gray cardstock behind it.  The flower is a die cut (Tim Holtz) and the butterfly is punched out.  The front panel is also embossed although it doesn't show well in the scan.   (this card is much prettier in real life)

Another day......I am so looking forward to some warmer weather along with the sunshine.  But, probably not going to happen today.  Getting cabin fever being stuck in the house........

Enjoy your day!!!!

The card - flower and leaves (SU) are stamped then die cut.  The decorative border is also die cut.  The small strips are patterned paper added to the small panel.  

'Grandma time'.  Not sure what we'll do today - the sun is shining but it's cold....  have to be creative I guess!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - lots of pretty spring flowers on Main Street - loving this springy, sunshine weather!!!

Chores today -laundry, mowing the lawn, a bit of house cleaning.

Enjoy your day!

The card - flowers are from SU.  This is one of my new favorites - love these flowers!  Super easy card - flowers and sentiment are stamped on small panel.  Background strip is patterned paper.  

'Grandma time' today.  We cooked eggs yesterday, so the plan is to decorate them today! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - tulips are from SU.  Leaves, stems and flowers are stamped directly on the background piece.  Sentiment is stamped then punched out and popped up.  

More 'Grandma time' today.  Not sure what we'll do today - hoping the storm that is coming will hold off until later so we can enjoy some outside time!

Have a great day!

The card - super simple one today.  The background is a frame stamp (SU) that I just stamped in different colors.  An added sentiment and a little bling.  Easy peasy!

Sorry I missed yesterday - just plain forgot!  But Hudson and I had a terrific day.  Went to Main Street (totally desserted - no issue with social distancing there!) for a photo taking adventure.  What fun!  It was so much fun watching Hudson get excited about what he was going to take a picture of!  He did great too!  It was sad to see all the stores closed and no people, but we enjoyed the sunshine and the beautiful spring flowers!  I have a day off today - Sara ended up with a day off from work so she kept Hudson at home.  Now what?  No idea what I'm going to do.  This day by day stuff is a little out of my box - I do better with some structure and plans!  LOL!

Have a great day!

The card - butterfly (SU) is stamped, then  punched out and popped up.  Leaves are die cut (tim holtz)  Striped piece down the side is patterned paper.  

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - see more at Jeff's website

More 'Grandma time' today.  Poor Jeff - he was supposed to be in Las Vegas this week for his annual golf trip with the boys.  He's done this golf trip for many years, since he was in college.  But, of course it's been cancelled for this year.  But, I will keep Hudson today so he and a friend can at least go play some golf here! 

Have a good day!

Crafty Saturday - another wool applique wall hanging finished for spring.

No little one today - oh my, what shall I do?  I probably should do some cleaning, but not too sure I can get myself motivated for that....we'll see.

Enjoy your weekend! 

The card - super easy one today.....round label stamp is from SU.  I added a sentiment, prima flowers and some punched leaves.  That's it!

Awww....Friday.....hopefully we'll see some sunshine today and some warmer weather.  It would be nice to be able to get some fresh air.

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Stamped images are from SU.

Another, cloudy, dreary day.  Glad we enjoyed the sunshine for 2 days - looks like rain, so it will be an indoor day. 

Have a great day!

The card - flowers are from SU.  Oval is a die cut.  The flowers are stamped on the oval and popped up.  (the colors didn't scan well, they match better than it shows!)

Well, I'm on full-time babysitting duty for awhile.  Jeff & Sara decided they would rather have Hudson coming here rather than preschool/daycare during this whole virus craziness.  So.....my life is taking a new turn for awhile! 

Loving the sunshine....mowed the lawn yesterday and hopefully can do  a bit more outside today. 

Enjoy your day!

The card - the bee and hive (SU) are stamped, then die cut.  The corner piece is a die cut (SU) and the strip across the center is patterned paper.

More 'Grandma time' today.  Not sure why, just got a text asking if I could keep him today and  of course I said yes!  I mean, I certainly don't have anything more important to do today!!!!  It's supposed to be nice out today, so maybe we can at least spend some time in the fresh air!

Enjoy your day!

The card - tulip and leaves are from SU.  The stem is stamped directly on the white background.  The leaves and tulip are stamped on a piece of white and then punched out and popped up.  I used a bit of grunge on the background.  Black and white stripe is patterned paper.

'Grandma time' today.  That's it.

Have a terrific day!

Photo Sunday - here's another of Jeff's photos for your viewing pleasure!  See more at www.jeffstoddart.com

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

Have a great day!


PS....woohoo Karen!  So glad you can see the grandkids again!!!!

Crafty Saturday - here is a wall hanging (wool applique) I did for winter.   (sorry, not a great picture)

.  Looks like we might have some sunshine  - woo hoo!  Really would like to get outside for some fresh air if it's not too cold!   In the mean time I'm going to do a little stamping.

Happy crafing!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Background is patterned paper.  Leaves are punched out, flower is stamped then cut out and popped up.  

Looks like a stay-at-home day for me today.  I did get out a bit yesterday - had to go to the grocery store and I went out for a walk two different times.  It was a beautiful day to be outside!  Today, it's raining and I don't need to go to the grocery store, so......   I did some stitching yesterday so I'm thinking about doing some knitting today.  (I really should be able to finish some projects during this craziness!!!)

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The circle border is stamped in black.  The leaves and tiny flowers are stamped directly on the background.  The larger flowers are stamped, punched out and then popped up.  

Well, the govenor has officially put Colorado on a Stay-at-home order.  oh joy!  Not that things will change much for me - wasn't much of anywhere to go anyway since most stores were already closed.  We can still go to the grocery store,  and go outside for excercise, so I'm good!  Today.....hmmmm....the house is finally clean and the laundry is done!  Guess that means I can spend the day stamping, stitching or knitting.  Or maybe a combination of all three!!!!

Enjoy whatever it is you are still allowed to do!!!

The card - my favorite - black and white.  Stamped images are from SU.  The center stripes are patterned paper.  Flowers and leaves are stamped and then die cut.  Background is grunge stamps.

Trying to work up the ambition to clean house.  It really needs to be done, but somehow I just can't get motivated to do it.  I did strip the sheets off the bed, so that project will have to be done at least before I go to bed tonight - LOL! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The background is sponged.  The flower and lily pad are stamped, colored with copics and die cut.  Some added twine, bling and a sentiment.

Sorry for posting so late today.  I got busy this morning and spaced it out!  I had a quite a stash of fat quaters of material left over from different projects.  A friend has been making masks for health care workers and I've been cutting the material to size for her to use.  Delivered a pile to her late this morning.  Just a way I can contribute.  If you are local and have material you would like to donate for this cause, let me know - I can pick it up and cut it to size for her to use.

On a bit of a happy note - the sun is shining today - woo hoo!  I've been walking at the mall all winter because I really do not like the cold.  Well, they closed the mall yesterday, so now walking there is out of the question.  But, since it's a fairly nice day out I managed to go for a walk outside and get some fresh air!  Yay!

It's all good!

The card - quick and easy.  Stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are stamped, punched out and popped up.  (oops, just noticed I forgot to put some bling in the center os the flowers!)

'Grandma time' today.  I will be glad when we see some sunshine and a bit warmer weather.  Not very spring-like here. Cloudy and rainy most days! I would love to be able to spend some time out doors in the sun!

Happy stampin'

Photo Sunday  one of my son Jeff's photos.  You can see more at https://www.jeffstoddart.com/

Stamping day - hoping to be productive!

I've heard that we may be under a Shelter in Place order soon - ugh!  How many of you are already there? 

Happy stampin'

Crafty Saturday - here is one of my latest wool applique projects.  I just finished it awhile back and it's now resides on my dining room table.

'Grandma time' today - yay!  Wishing for a bit of sunshine today instead of rain, so we could spend some time outdoors.  But it's supposed to be pretty chilly, so I guess it will be an inside day!  Who cares...Grandma time is good no matter what!

Have a great day!

The card - background is sponged, stamped images (Unity) is stamped in black.  Added some black twine.  Easy peasy!

Still haven't cleaned the house....that was going to be my goal today....hmmm....not really in the mood!  We'll see if I can talk myself into it.  Think I'd rather be stitching or knitting or stamping!

So, tell me what you all are doing to keep yourself busy during this crazy time in our lives!  Are you still working?  My son is now working from home and my daughter-in-law is a mail carrier, she is still doing her regular job.  I feel so bad for all the people who have actually lost their jobs or the small businesses who have had to close. 

Have a good day!

The card - a super easy one.  Stamped image is from SU.  Stamped in black, colored with copics and then some added grunge.  

Was looking forward to an evening of stitching with a couple of friends, but they both decided it was better for them to stay home - gosh, I hope this whole craziness ends soon! 

I'm either going to clean house or do some stitching.....which do you think it will be ???

Happy crafting!

(PS - the embossing folder yesterday was from SU - the name of it is Tufted)

The card - background and purple strip are both embossed (SU).   The oval is die cut (SU).  Image is stamped in black and colored with copics.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.

Hmmm....what to do today.  I did score some toilet paper at Target this morning.  Woo hoo!  Now, that's sad, when that is a highlight of the day!  Lots of things to do, I'm just feeling really restless.  Tell me I shouldn't go out and of course, I want to go out!  I'm going to try and be productive........

Happy crafting!

The card - the flower (SU) is stamped (2 lg and 1 sm), punched out and layered. I popped up each layer.  Background is patterned paper.  Small white rectangle is die cut and matted.  Pretty darn easy!

Well, I guess I will have plenty of time to craft.  All my activities have been cancelled.....no dancing, no eating out, no stitching at Laura's.  Lots to do at home, but I sure am going to miss my groups!  Hopefully this whole craziness won't last long!!!!!

Keep on keepin' on!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Gray background piece is embossed.  Stems are stamped on the small die cut background piece.  Leaves and large tulip are stamped, then punched out.  Two smaller tulips are cut out.  Tulips and sentiment piece. are popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  It's supposed to be nice today, so hoping to spend some time at the park today!

Happy stampin'

Hudson's Preschool Picture.  

Another birthday celebration today.  Thursday was the family dinner, today is family and friends , cake and icecream!  (I just get to attend, I don't have to do anything Yay!)

Good morning!  Thought I would try to post some 'other' crafty things on the weekends.  This is some of my first attempts at Swedish Weaving.  It is so easy and so fun!  I've done quite a lot of towels, now I need to figure out what else I can do with it!  I've seen some beautiful afghans, but I think that is a little more than I want to attempt.  

Another dreary, cloudy day.  I didn't get a lot of stamping done yesterday, so I think I'll try to do some more today. 

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The bee hive and bees are stamped and then die cut.  I added some ribbon and bling.

Aw, a free day!  It's raining so I'm thinking it's a good day to stay inside and stamp! 

Have a great day!

The card - stamped images and die cuts are from SU.  Flowers are stamped with back, stamped with red to color and then die cut.  Leaves are stamped with black on green and then die cut.  Circle is a die cut - this one is a new favorite - love it!  The flowers are popped up and I added some bling to the center.  

An extra 'Grandma day' today.  It's Hudson's birthday today - he turned 4.  Wow, the time has gone so fast!  We've been to the dinosaur Museum, now it's time for lunch and then hopefully it will be warm enough to go to the park.  Family dinner, presents, cake and icecream tonight!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is sponged using a stencil.  Image (Unity) is stamped in black over sponged area.  An added sentiment and some ribbon.

It needs to be a cooking and cleaning day since I need to get ready for Hudson's birthday tomorrow.  But, it is raining and dreary - more of a curl up with a book and take a nap kind of day!  Hmmm....maybe I can do both!  It's worth a try!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flower is stamped 3 times (2 lg, 1 sm), punched out and layered.  Each layer is popped up.  The bee is stamped in black, colored and die cut.  The background is white with strips of patterned paper down each side.

Well, thanks ladies for all the encouraging words.  I'm glad to be back.  Want to update things a bit as soon as I find some time, but it's all good for now!

To catch you up a bit, I do have some exciting news!  Another baby is on the way!  I will have a new grandbaby around October 5.  It was a huge surprise so now we're all going to be scrambling to replace all the baby stuff we got rid of!  LOL!

Hudson turns 4 on Thursday, so I'm spending this week getting ready for his birthday dinner.  Can't believe it's been 4 years!  Time really does fly when you're having fun!!!!

So, I'm off to do errands this morning.  Looking forward to some stitching time with friends tonight.

Happy stampin'

The card - stamped images are from SU.  Cardstock and printed paper, and circle die cut are also from SU. 

I"M BACK!  Found I've missed doing the blog, so going to try and keep it going!  Missed having someone to show my creations to!  It may be a little hit and miss for awhile - trying to figure out the best way to copy the cards to get them on here. 

So, here I am! 

Happy Stampin'

One last card......this is a new set from SU that my friend Emily gave me for Christmas.  I love it!  It's going to get lots of use!!!!

Sorry I've been MIA the last few weeks.  Ran out of cards, didn't have time to stamp and life just got in the way!  I had Hudson every day for 2 weeks - which was a complete joy, but limited my time to get other things done.

So.....  after the fact, I've decided to give up doing the blog - at least for now.  I've been thinking about switching to Facebook to post cards - would love to be able to have a little more ability to communicate with each other a little bit more!  My computer is getting so old and slow too!  Many reasons (or maybe just excuses!).  But, for now, I've decided to take a break from the Blog thing.   It will still be available, but I will no longer be posting.  It's been fun - and I've loved your comments and support during the difficult times.  But for now.......

KEEP ON STAMPIN' !!!!!