The card - the background is embossed.  The circle, stems and sentiment piece are all die cut.  The sentiment piece is popped up.  

Time to do some yard work before it gets too hot.  Then I can spend the rest of the day in the stamp room!  That's the plan for today.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - strips of card stock added to the back panel.  Then I embossed the entire piece.  Flower stem is die cut.  Add a sentiment piece and some twine.

Chores this morning.  Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Class tonight.  A busy day!  

Have a great day!

The card - background panels are patterned paper.   Leafy stem is die cut.  Sentiment piece is die cut and  popped up.  Add some ribbon and a bit of bling.

Looking forward to a 'Grandma day' with Ethan.  It's been 2 weeks, I'm having withdrawal!  

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - Colorado scenery

Looking forward to a day of stamping with my friend Karen today.    Went to see the movie 'Twisters' yesterday - go see it if you can, we really liked it!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote......

A few chores this morning and then I'm off to have lunch with a friend.  After that maybe a movie or shopping or....who knows.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is just several layers of card stock.  The flower image is stamped on patterned paper and then colored.  A square die cut was cut in half to make the corner triangles.  

Back from the mountains.  Oh my,  those 60-70 degree temps were so nice!  Now it's back to the 100's - the heat slows me down a bit :)   But it was a wonderful few days, even finished a couple of stitching projects!  Went to a craft show in Lake City, saw lots of beautiful scenery, and even saw a bear close to the cabin!  It was awesome!  Now it's back to a normal (hot) week.  Need to mow the lawn this morning and get some laundry done.  

Have  a wonderful day!

The card - had some time yesterday to play with some new stamps.  These leaves are a lot of fun.  Embossing folder, die cuts and stamps.  The background is embossed.  The leaves are embossed and die cut (patterned paper) and then popped up.  Sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  

And I am off to the mountains this afternoon.  woohoo!  Trading 100 + degree weather for some much cooler - probably in the 60's, low 70's!  I can hardly wait!  So, you won't hear from me again until Friday!  

Have a great week!

Photo Sunday....

Lots to do today.  Leaving for the mountains tomorrow - Yay!  Spending a few days at a friend's cabin and I need to get myself organized today.  Clothes, food, craft projects to work on - all the important stuff one must take :)

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote.....

Off to check on a friend's garden while they're out of town.  Then a stop at a Farmer's Market for some fresh veggies.  Then......hmmmm....was hoping my order of new stamps would arrive before today, but no such luck.  Guess I will try to get some stuff organized for my trip to the mountains next week.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - I stamped the trees on a piece of patterned paper and matted the square.  Added a sentiment at the bottom.  Quick and easy!

I have the next three days free!  No plans except I need to mow the lawn this morning. Then.......who knows.  I imagine I can find something to do :)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Circle is die cut and stamped with flower image and a bit of grunge.   Butterfly is stamped, colored, cut out and popped up.  Add a bit of bling.

Planned on mowing the lawn this morning, forgot to shut off the timer on the sprinklers - oops.  Now I'll have to wait til tonight or tomorrow :(.   Oh well.   Lunch with a friend and then we will be attending a funeral service of a long time friend :(.  Have to pick up Hudson later from his day camp and then pick up Ethan - probably having dinner before they go home.  A happy end to the day!

Have a great day!

The card - background piece is embossed with a piece of patterned paper added to the center.  The flower image is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a sentiment and some bling.

Oh my, another free day.  The laundry is done, the yard work is done and the house is pretty clean.  Now what?  Guess I will try to get some stamping done.  Maybe some stitching too.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed at the bottom.  The rectangle is a piece of patterned paper with the sentiment stamped at the bottom.  The trees are die cut and added to the front.  Super easy!

Back to a more regular schedule this week.  Chores this morning, plus a haircut.  An afternoon with the Needle Keepers and then dinner out with friends.  It will be a good day :)

Enjoy your day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is embossed.  Add some ribbon, a sentiment and some bling.  Easy peasy!

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

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - Ethan on the 4th of July

Back to the stamping room today.  I had a pretty lazy day yesterday.  It was good :)  But, today I'll actually try to be a bit more productive.  (maybe even do some laundry too!)

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote..........

A free day.....oh my!  Whatever shall I do?  Hmmmm.  Stamping, napping, more stamping, more napping?  The possibilities are endless.  

Have a great day!

The card - flower is stamped on white panel and added to layers of cardstock.  Add some ribbon, bling and a die cut sentiment.

'Grandma time' with the boys today.  Planning on going to the movie later this morning.

Have a wonderful day!

Have a safe and Happy

4th of July

The card - The circle is stamped using a background stamp on a larger piece and then the circle is die cut from that.  The image is stamped on the circle.  Add a sentiment at the bottom and ribbon.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson.  We have lots of chores to to do today.  (he's ok with that since he can earn 'chore money')  Fireworks in Fruita tonight!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background piece is stamped randomly with leaves.  Circle is die cut and flower image is stamped and then a bit of color is added with copics.  Leafy stems on the side are die cut.  Add a sentiment piece, some ribbon and some twine.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  Looking forward to a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped at the top with strips of patterned paper at the bottom.  Flower piece is die cut.  Add a sentiment piece and a bit of bling.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - whenever we go downtown to the Lego store Ethan insists that we take a picture with the 'Lego guy'.  This is the picture from Monday ;)

Looking forward to a day of stamping with friends.  Maybe I'll even be productive, LOL!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

A totally free day.  Oh my whatever shall I do?  I was going to mow the lawn this morning, but forgot to shut off the automatic sprinklers - oops.  Maybe tonight after it dries.  So, I guess I shall just spend the day in the stamp room - maybe I can be a bit more productive than I was the other day :)

Have a wonderful day!  Don't forget to laugh!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and then the outer circle is popped up.

An unexpected overnight with the boys last night, which was fun.  Running a bit behind this morning, but nothing pressing today so guess it doesn't really matter.  Hudson and I have a few chores to do but we're not in any rush to start them :)

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed and then I swiped a white ink pad across the top of the embossing.  Smaller pieces are patterned paper.  Flower piece is stamped on the patterned piece, colored with copics.  The flower was stamped on a separate piece, colored, cut out and then popped up on top.

'Grandma time' with Hudson.  Not sure what we're doing today - probably spending some time indoors since it's supposed to rain!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is matted and I sponged a circle on the left.  The tree is stamped directly over the sponged circle.  Add a sentiment, some ribbon and a bit of bling.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson.  We have a few errands to do this morning but hopefully we can stay in the house during the heat (or the predicted rain) this afternoon.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Flower and butterfly are stamped, colored with copics and then cut out.  The circles are die cut and the smaller one is popped up.

'Grandma time' with Hudson today,  Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up.

Have a great day!

The card - pieces of patterned paper, stem die cuts, a sentiment die cut, a bit of ribbon and a little bling.  Super easy!

'Grandma time' with both boys.  A regular day with Ethan and Hudson will be here for the next couple of weeks.  (no day camps were available).  We'll have to figure out some fun stuff to do!

Have a great day!

Photo ......sunset on Huntington Beach

A free day - planning on spending the day in the stamp room - and maybe even being productive :)   I got some new goodies for my birthday (yay!) so I want to play!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

'Grandma day' with Hudson and Ethan.  Not sure what we're going to do but I'm hoping the rain is over for the day and we can spend some time outside!   

Have a great day!

The card - just some cool patterned paper with an added die cut sentiment piece.  Oh so easy!

Running behind today.  The boys stayed overnight so I had to run them to daycare and summer camp this morning.  Not much else today - maybe I can do a bit of stamping.  Deb and Emily are taking me out to dinner tonight for my birthday - love birthday month!!! :)

Have a great day!

The card - super simple.....blocks across the top are squares of patterned paper.  Add a sentiment at the bottom plus some bling.  

Trying to get back in the groove today.  My brain still wants to be on vacation.  Luckily I don't have much in the way of commitments for the next few days.  I can ease back into real life :)

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is stamped with the leafy image and the sentiment and then embossed.  Add a bit of bling.  Super easy!

And I'm back from vacation.  Had an awesome time - hard to come back but nice to sleep in my own bed :).  Today is 'Grandma time' with Ethan.  (Jeff said he was having Grandma withdrawals:).  That's all for today!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller square panel is patterned paper.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Add some ribbon and a die cut sentiment piece.

And I'm off.......going on vacation.  I'm celebrating birthday month big this year!  So excited!  I'm not taking a computer with me so you won't see any posts for the next 12 days!  It's a real vacation!!!!

Have fun and enjoy your days!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel and strip are patterned paper.  Flowers are stamped, colored with copics, and  circle is die cut and then popped up.  Add a sentiment piece and some ribbon.

Today is the day to get everything ready to leave on vacation tomorrow.  Lots to do and I can only hope I don't forget something important!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped with a grunge stamp.  Flower stamp is stamped over the top.  Add some twine, a sentiment and a bit of bling.  Super easy!

More "Grandma time' with Hudson today.  And Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Hudson is so good about entertaining himself during Needle Keepers!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Strip down the left side is patterned paper with a border of gold on each side.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Add some gold twine and a sentiment word die cut.

'Grandma time' with both boys today.  The summer camp that Hudson was supposed to be doing this week got cancelled - so he's stuck with me and Ethan.  But I think we'll go to Bananas Fun Park for awhile this morning so maybe that will help a little :)

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday....

It's going to be a stamping day!  Maybe do a little laundry too!  That's about it for today!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.....  (I think my energy walked off with it!)

And it's June 1.  That means it's the start of Birthday Month!  woohoo!  I have lots going on this month so I'm definitely beginning the celebration and making it last all month!  LOL!  Today I'm spending the day with my friend Eileen, who I haven't seen for awhile.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed and frame is die cut and popped up.  Flowers are cut out from patterned paper and colored with copics.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.

'Grandma time' with just Hudson today.  Not sure what we're doing today, but I'm pretty sure we'll think of something!  

Have a great day!

The card - the background is stamped and then embossed.  The smaller panel is die cut, stamped and popped up.  The larger leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  The smaller leaf stem is die cut.  The sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.

A 'Grandma day' with Ethan and Hudson.  We're going to the butterfly pavilion this morning and then to the movie to see Garfield.  It's going to be a popcorn and candy lunch today :)  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper with a strip of silver at the top and bottom.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a bit of silver string.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  We had a plan for the day but it got changed so now we'll have to figure out a new plan.  I'm sure we can come up with something!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed and then I rubbed a white ink pad across it.  The circle is die cut, sponged at the bottom and the trees are stamped on the left.  The white leafy stems are die cut and added at the bottom.  Add some twine and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  Needle Keepers this afternoon and then class tonight.  A full day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - strips of patterned paper, butterfly die cuts, a sentiment strip, a little ribbon and a bit of bling.  Super easy!

Family day!  We're off on a picnic today!  Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!

Have great day!

Photo Sunday - Colorado National Monument

Mow the lawn, do some laundry and maybe get some more cards made.  That's the plans for today.  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.....

A free day!  I think.  It's one of those days that feels like there's something I should be taking care of but it's not on the calendar so I'm hoping it's just my imagination.  I'm planning on spending the day in the stamp room being productive - that's the plan, I'm not saying it's going to happen!  😂

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Sentiment piece is stamped and die cut.  Butterfly is die cut.  Strips in background are flagged at the end.  Add some bling.  Pretty darn easy!

First day of summer break - no school.  'Grandma day' with Hudson today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut from patterned paper.  Flower piece is die cut from patterned paper, popped up, and I added just a bit of color with copics.  Sentiment is stamped on background before embossing!  Add a little bling.

Thinking I better spend some time in the stamp room today.  Have to figure out cards for class since I still can't find those pesky die cuts.  I guess they're lost forever :(  I also need to get next months cards done before I leave on vacation.  Guess I better get to work!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are die cut.  Sentiment is stamped at the bottom of the die cut panel.  Add some bling.

Getting a haircut this morning and then the rest of my day is free.  Oh my!  Not sure what I'm doing.  Several things I probably should be doing, but I've been kind of on overload here lately so I may just take a break today.   We'll see.

Have a great day!

The card - super simple one today.  The background is embossed and then I wiped a white ink pad across the top.  The sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Added some ribbon.  So easy!

Life has suddenly hit a few bumps.  Dang!  Supposed to have card class tonight, but had to postpone it a week.  Lost one tiny little die cut that I used on two of the cards, can't find it anywhere so can't finish up the card kits.  Have to start over I guess, but don't have time today to deal with it.  Learned a lesson - don't wait until the last minute to put card kits together!!!!  The cable cord to the living room tv is broke, the kitchen faucet is hanging by a thread and my allergies are driving me nuts!  Good grief!  Saving grace, the ladies from the Needle Keepers will be here this afternoon so I can relax and forget about everything else - Whew!  I'll deal with the rest tomorrow!

Have a great day!!!