The card - smaller panel is die cut .  Sentiment is stamped at the bottom, trees are die cut and popped up.  Add a bit of bling.

Chores and cooking this morning.  Needle Keepers this afternoon and then our Christmas card class tonight which includes dinner.  A busy day!  

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Leaves and banner are all die cut.  Small pattern at top and bottom are die cut.  Add a bit of bling.  

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

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Project Sunday - my friend Rena from our Needle Keepers group finished the quilt she had been working on.  She did a marvelous job!

I can't quite decide what to do today.  I'm sure there's a lot I could be doing, or even should be doing, but nothing really sounds appealing.  Maybe some more caffeine will help!

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Saturday Quote.....

A stay at home day.  Planning on getting kits done for class.  That's it for today!

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The card - background is embossed.  Trees and 'joy' are die cut and added to the panel.  Super easy!

Helping out at school again today.  Enjoying spending time with these kids - they are delightful!

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The card - design is die cut into the top panel and then mounted on a piece of patterned paper.  Add a stamped sentiment at the bottom.  Super easy!

Headed out to help at Hudson's school today in the 'Christmas store'.  Should be fun!

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The card - background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is embossed.  Sentiment is stamped on a die cut panel.  Leaves are die cut.  Add ribbon.

Off to spend the day with friends.  A day trip to check out what Costco has for the holiday season.  (the closest Costco to us is a couple hours away which means a bit of a drive)  Time spent with friends is always a good thing!  Looking forward to a fun day.

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaves and center piece are die cut.  Center piece has stamped sentiment,  a die cut design and is popped up.  

A few chores this morning and then I can enjoy an afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Noel letters are die cut and popped up on a piece of patterned paper.  Stems and leaves are die cut and tucked in behind the square.  Add a bow of twine.

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

Have a terrific day!

Photo Sunday .....

I didn't get nearly all the chores done yesterday - Jeff and the boys were here hanging my tv on the wall and setting up my new phone.  (Christmas gift!)  Somehow that ended up taking a good part of the day so.........   But, that's ok.  Time spent with them is always better than doing chores :)   Looks like today will be chore day!  The Christmas decorating is pretty much done so now the boxes and such need to be put away in the garage - that's the main thing on my list today!  

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Saturday Quote......

So many chores to do today.  And then hopefully some time to stamp.  We'll see - my plans don't always work out like I expect...lol.

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The card - I stamped the images on the background panel and then embossed the entire panel.  The berries were stamped on a separate piece, die cut and then popped up.  The sentiment was stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a bow.  

If I can brave the cold this morning I need to finish up the Christmas decorations outside.  We'll see, it's pretty darn cold!  I will pick up Hudson for early release today so will get some 'Grandma time' today - yay!

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The card - background is patterned paper.  Stems and label are die cuts.    Super easy!

Crafting this morning with friends.  That's all!

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The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees are die cut.  Add a sentiment.  Super easy!

Oh my, a free day!  Not sure what to do with myself - LOL.  I made quite the mess with Christmas decorations and I guess I should start by getting the mess(es) cleaned up!  I'm hoping the frigid temperature will warm up enough for me to venture outside and get the decorating done out there.  We'll see!  There's plenty to do, that's for sure :)

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The card - just some pretty patterned paper.  I die cut a frame in the center and then replace the frame part and popped it up.  Super easy!

Need to finish up the Christmas decorations this morning - I was moving really slow yesterday and didn't get it all done :)   If nothing else I need to get the mess picked up so I can enjoy some relaxation time with the Needle Keepers this afternoon. 

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The card - time for Christmas cards!   he image is stamped on a small panel and then embossed.  The out panel has a die cut opening and is popped up.  Add a sentiment at the bottom.  

'Grandma time' with Ethan today!  Hoping to get a bit more of the Christmas decorations up, but it may have to wait  - we'll see how it goes!

Have a wonderful day!  

Photo Sunday - my Christmas decorating helpers!

Looking forward to a crafting day with a couple of friends.    There's snow on the ground and it's cold, so a good day o be inside!

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Saturday Quote.......LOL, wouldn't that be nice!

Not feeling quite up to par today.  The boys and I got the Christmas tree up yesterday and I planned on doing to rest of the Christmas decorations today - probably not going to happen :(  

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The card - background is embossed.  Leaves are die and popped up.  Add a sentiment and some twine.  Easy peasy!

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!  It was a terrific day here with friends and family.  The boys ended up coming home with me and spent the night.  We're supposed to get rain/snow today, so it's a good day to stay inside and put up the Christmas tree (Hudson has been waiting all week!).  

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The card - background panel is embossed and matted with a strip of patterned paper along the bottom. Stems are die cue.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add some ribbon and a bow.

'Grandma time' with both boys today.  That's all.

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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!

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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 :)

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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 :)

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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!

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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 :)

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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!  

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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!  

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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 :)

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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!

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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!

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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.  

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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!

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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!  

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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!   

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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!

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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 :)

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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!  

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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!

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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!

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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!