The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panels are die cut.  I stamped a leaf lightly in the background on the white panel.  Top leafy stems are die cut.  Add a sentiment and some twine.

'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  Lucky guy gets to help with some chores this morning.  (he actually loves doing stuff like that :)  Needle Keepers this afternoon (Hudson has several craft  projects of his own to work on!)  and then class tonight.  Whew - a busy day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background mat has a die cut border on the edge.  The background panel is embossed with a strip of patterned paper down the side.  The leaf stem and sentiment piece are die cut.  

'Grandma time' with Hudson and Ethan today.  That means I'll have some extra help with grocery shopping and making dinner tonight :)

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - finished this wool applique piece last week and finally got it in the frame.  Just in time!

Great overnight with the boys!  I think Jeff is picking them up fairly early this morning so thinking I still might get some time in the stamp room today!  Since either one or both of the boys will be here all week it might be my only chance to do some stamping for awhile :)

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote......

The boys will be arriving in a while to spend the night.  Hudson decided he wanted an overnight :)   I guess my plans for spending the next two days in the stamp room will have to wait  😂  It's all good!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a die cut frame in the center.  I added a piece of patterned paper behind the opening.  Flower and stem are die cuts.  Add a sentiment and a bit of bling.

Busy day coming up - a special Thanksgiving lunch today at Ethan's pre-school, then on to Grandparent's day at Hudson's school.  Early release today so Hudson will be coming home with me.  Then dinner tonight with a friend and back here to meet up with a couple of friends to work on our calendar projects.  Won't have time to be bored today :)

Have a great day!

The card - background has a die cut border and a strip of patterned paper.  Leaves are die cut and popped up.  Add a sentiment and some twine.

A day of crafting with friends.  Woohoo!  

Have a great day!

The card - background and smaller panel are patterned paper.  Added a sentiment and some twine.  Super easy!

Off to a Dr's appointment this morning (just a regular yearly check-up) and then to the auto repair shop to have my brakes checked on the car.  Nothing fun to start my day!  Hopefully I can be  productive when I get home!  

Have a terrific day!

The card - background panel is embossed.  Smaller panel has a die cut border at the top. Leaves are die cut and the top one is popped up.  Add a sentiment, some bling and some ribbon. 

Chores this morning and then some relaxation time with the Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Just a regular Tuesday :)

Have a great day!  

The card - background piece is embossed and matted.  Strips on the side are patterned paper.  Leaves are die cut/embossed  (Tim Holtz) and popped up.  Add a sentiment and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - finally finished this knitted hat that I've been working on forever (at least it seems like forever!)  

I'm taking a friend out for breakfast later this morning to celebrate her birthday.  Looking forward to some fun time!

Have a wonderful day!

Remember when.......yep, this was a thing when I was a kid.  Anyone else?

Back to the stamp room today.   Hopefully I can finish up the class projects!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Strip of cardstock at the top is also embossed and matted.  Leaf is die cut from patterned paper, scrunched up and then popped up.  Add a bit of bling and a sentiment.  Easy!

Back to work on class projects today.  Got a little sidetracked and now I really need to get them figured out!  Going to a craft show later this afternoon!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Smalle panel is matted and popped up.  The square is stamped using a clear block, inking it up and then spritzing it with a bit of water.  The leaf is stamped on top of the square.  Sentiment is stamped below the square. 

Crafting with a friend this morning and then meeting up with another friend for lunch.  

Have a great day!

The cards - look at this!  These are the cards I made on Sunday.  18 Christmas cards in one day!  Super simple layouts using patterned paper  (49 and Market), rub-ons or a stamped sentiment and sometimes an added die cut border.  I felt very productive!

Today I'm meeting a friend for breakfast and then I need to come home and concentrate on  getting this month's card class stuff done!  That's my goal for today!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed and is cut at an angle at the top.  (just for something different).  The stems are die cut.  Add some bling and twine.  Super easy!

Time to do a bit of housework - seems I've been putting it off for too long :)   So, I'll try to get some laundry done, the sheets washed and maybe even do some dusting.  Then I can enjoy my afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is die cut and popped up.  Stems in the background are die cut.  Smaller stem in front is stamped, die cut and popped up.  

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday -  

Spending an entire of day stampin' with my friend Karen today!  Yay!  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

And I'm off to a Craft show this morning with a friend.  Then back home to take down the Halloween decor and add a bit of Thanksgiving!   

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Flowers and stems are die cut.  Add a sentiment and some ribbon.  Super easy!

No school today, so Hudson gets a bit of extra 'Grandma time'.    Yay!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaves are die cut.  Add a sentiment and a bit of twine.  Easy Peasy!

Spending the morning crafting with a friend.   Hoping it warms up this afternoon so I can do some yard work and take down the Halloween decorations.  That's my plan for the day - we'll see out that works out :)

Have a great day!

The card - background panel is patterned paper.  A die cut background piece is added on top of that.  Leaves are die cut and popped up.  Add a sentiment piece and a bit of bling.

Looking forward to a day of stamping.  The weather has turned cold, so hoping it will get me in the mood to work on Christmas cards!  

Have a great day!

The card -background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is die cut.  Hat and feet are stamped and die cut.  

A few chores this morning and some food prep for our Halloween dinner tonight.  Then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Then the boys and I will finish preparing and eating dinner before they go out trick or treating!  A busy day!

Have a safe and

Happy Halloween!

 

The card - leaves are die cut from patterned paper.  Stem is die cut from white cardstock.  A strip of patterned paper at the bottom with some added twine.  Add a sentiment.  

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a terrific day!

Project Sunday - wool applique pillow I finished when we went to our friend's cabin.  Just in time for Halloween :)

It was a cold and rainy night - hoping for a little bit of sunshine today!  The boys and I are off to Get Air this morning after breakfast.  Then, who knows.  That's as far as our plans go so far!  

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - at Covered Bridge Ranch 

I think the colder weather is here to stay - that means I probably need to dig the warmer clothes out and put the flip flops away :(   Thinking about tackling that job today (so far just thinking, not doing).  The boys will be here later this afternoon to spend the night  - something to look forward to!

Have a great day!

The card - large and small panels are die cut from a piece of patterned paper.  Smaller panel is die cut from the center of the larger panel, matted and then  popped up in the same opening.  Add a sentiment.  Easy peasy!

Crafting day with a friend and then some 'Grandma time' with Hudson after school.  A perfect kind of day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - just some squares popped up in the corner.  Two of the squares are just plain card stock, the other two have a small leaf stamped in the corner.  Add a die cut stem and a sentiment.  Super easy!  

Another free day!  More time in the stamp room! (plus a little laundry in between :)  That's the only plan for today!

Have a great day!

The card - background has a die cut border on the left side and a matted, embossed strip.  Leaves are die cut and popped up.  Add some twine and a sentiment.

A free day (well, 'til 4:00 when I have to pick Hudson up from school :)  Planning on spending the day in the stamp room, hopefully being productive :)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper with added mat on the sides.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Strip of white is added cross the bottom with ribbon and stamped sentiment.  Easy peasy!

Chores this morning, Needle Keepers this afternoon and class tonight.  A full day!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a strip of cardstock and a strip of patterned paper are added to the background panel.  Add some string, a sentiment and some die cut stems.  Super easy!

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.   And the trip to the Pumpkin Patch was a success - a great day at a super fun place!  We'll go back there for sure!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - at Arrowhead (Colorado)

Today we're off to a new Pumpkin Patch - well, new to us at least.  Going to check out the Covered Bridge Ranch in Montrose.  I thought it would be fun to try a different place this year!  Hopefully it will be a good one!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote........

Need to work on finishing up class stuff today, so need to spend some time in the stamp room!  That's about my only plan for the day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut, leaves are stamped randomly in the corners with an added sentiment.  Add a bit of bling and some splotches.

What a great get-away we had at our friend Rena's cabin.  Beautiful scenery, s'mores at the fire pit, nice long walks, old movies, and lots of stitching time!  And best of all, lots of laughs and quality time with friends.  It was awesome!  Now it's back to real life - I'll try to get some chores done this morning and then I will pick Hudson up from school for a bit of 'grandma time' this afternoon!  (early release from school day!)    

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Wreath is made by combining 2 die cuts.  Stem of berries is also a die cut.  Add a ribbon and a bit of bling.  Easy peasy!

And I'm off this morning to spend a few days at a friend's cabin in the mountains.  Woo hoo!  No posts for a few days!  

Have a wonderful day!  

The card - background panel and smaller panel both have a die cut edge.  Leaf stems are die cut.  I added some splotches to the background of the smaller panel.  A super easy one!

'Grandma time' with both boys today - Ethan's regular day and no school again for Hudson.  Yay for me!

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - at the sunflower field

Back to work in the stamp room today.  A busy week coming up so I need to get lots done today!  

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote......

Time to get some stamping done.  Have been enjoying the extra time with the boys, but I really need to get this months class stuff done!  So, today I'm planning on spending the entire day in the stamp room and hopefully being super productive!   LOL - I'll settle for getting the class stuff done!  

Have a great day!

The card - background panel is embossed.  Smaller panel has strips of embossed cardstock plus a strip of patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut, popped up and has a die cut leaf stem  and a piece of bling.

No school or day care today so some extra 'Grandma time' with both boys today.  Hoping for some warm and sunshine today so we can go see the sunflower field today.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panel is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is embossed and matted.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Half circle piece is die cut and embossed.  Add a sentiment, some ribbon and a bit of bling.

No school today so I get some extra 'Grandma time' with Hudson.  Yay!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is patterned paper matted with a darker color.  Sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.   A couple of small leaf die cuts are tucked behind the sentiment piece.  Add some ribbon.  Easy!

Looking forward to a craft day with a friend.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed after stamping the woodgrain background, the sentiment and the small leaf.  Stem and large leaf are die cut and added after embossing the panel.  

Trying to do a few chores this morning but mostly looking forward to the afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  That's all for today!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed after stamping a leaf in the corner.  Smaller panel is matted after stamping the leaf image.  Add a sentiment piece, a strip behind smaller panel, a twine bow and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - feeding the ducks at the park

Waiting til it's time to go to Get Air this morning.  Then I'll drop the boys at home and have the afternoon free.  Hmmmm.  Stamping?  Shopping?  Who knows.  Maybe just some reading and a nap!

Have a wonderful day!  

Saturday Quote.....lol - some days are like that!

Looking forward to some stamping time with my friend Karen this morning.   I AM going to be productive -LOL!   Then later this afternoon the boys will be here for an overnight!  Yay!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panel is embossed.  Two smaller panels are die cut at the top and bottom.  A bit of background grunge is stamped in the background on the top panel.  Stems and sentiment piece are die cut.  Add some bling and some twine.  

Don't really have a plan for this morning, but will pick Hudson up at school (early release today) for some 'Grandma time' this afternoon.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stems are stamped lightly in the background and then the panel is embossed.  Large stem, bottom border and sentiment piece are die cut.  Add some twine and a bit of bling.

Planning on a crafting day and lunch with a friend.  Yay!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaf is stamped on the smaller panel and popped up in the corner.  Add a sentiment and some twine.  Easy!

What to do with a totally free day?   Hmmmm....

I'm thinking it's probably a good day to spend in the stamp room.  I need to get cards done for class this month, just not sure I'm ready to think about Christmas cards!   We'll see how that goes! :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped randomly with the leaf and then the panel is embossed.  The leaf is stamped on the smaller die cut panel, matted and popped up.  A strip of matching cardstock is behind the smaller panel.  Add a sentiment, bling and some ribbon.

Time to get some household chores done - have kind of ignored that for the last week.  But then I can enjoy the afternoon with the Needle Keepers!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Leaves are punched out of patterned paper and then scrunched up to give texture.  Small stems are die cut.  Add a strip with a sentiment, some twine and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - Hudson loves to decorate for Halloween so on Friday we went pumpkin shopping and then got started on some outdoor decorations.  

Hudson and I are up early and just hanging out waiting for Ethan to wake up.  He's usually the first one up, but he must be tired, he's sleeping in this morning.  I think the plan is to go to Get Air this morning.  Not sure what adventure we will think of after that!  

Have a wonderful day!