The card - background is embossed.  Squares of patterned paper are matted and popped up.  Sentiment square is stamped, matted and popped up.  Leafy stems and dove are die cut.

And now it's time for Christmas vacation for the boys.  They will be here shortly for 'Grandma day'.  Today's plan is to put together a gingerbread house!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - Needle Keepers

Making peanut brittle, then off to church, then probably some ore peanut brittle.  My goal is to finish the peanut brittle today!!!

Have a terrific day!

Saturday Quote.......

Off to breakfast/lunch with a friend and then maybe a movie or just checking out shops.  It's still a plan in progress :)  But, it will be a nice break and good time spent with a friend whatever we do!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is made with a torn piece of embossed cardstock added to a plain white piece, then it is cut with a frame die cut to get the border.  Add some die cut trees and a sentiment.  

One last (I think) Christmas get together tonight.  I still haven't figured out the menu so I need to do that so I can go to the store :).  That's about it for today (unless I'm forgetting something important, which is always a possibility :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees ad deer are die cuts.  Super easy!

Making peanut brittle this morning.  After that's finished I need to make some salad and dessert for lunch.  Another  Christmas lunch with friends today!   Need to work on a couple of gifts if there's time left in the day.   Only a week left 'til Christmas - almost time to panic :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - super simple, but one of my favorites.  Background has a strip of patterned paper with a mat border of gold.  Sentiment is heat embossed with gold.  Add some gold/black twine.  Easy peasy!

Off this morning for one last round of training for my new volunteer job.  After this I guess they figure I'll be ready to work by myself :)  I won't start til after the new year, but I am looking forward to this new adventure!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut and the sentiment is heat embossed with white.  Dove is die cut.

Chores this morning.  Looking forward to Needle Keepers this afternoon - we're doing lunch and a gift exchange besides our regular stitching time.  It's going to be fun!!!

Have a terrific day!

The card - pieces of patterned paper with a heat embossed sentiment and some added gold twine.

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday........

No big plans for today (yet).  Wrapping some presents, cleaning up the kitchen (I made quite the mess yesterday), church and then maybe a nap and a book :).   

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

The Christmas cards are finished and ready to mail - yay!  Now it's time to make some peanut brittle.  That is today's job!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The Noel is stamped, then die cut and added to a piece that has been die cut from the background piece.  

Oh gosh, it's been 3 weeks since I've had a totally free day.  It's time to finish my Christmas cards - that's my biggest goal for the day!  (maybe I can sneak a nap in too :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper with a strip of embossed paper down thee right side.  Stems, leaves and sentiment piece are all die cut.  Add some ribbon and silver twine.

A few chores this morning, a haircut appointment and then getting ready for my holiday dinner card class tonight.  Hoping to have some time in between to work on my Christmas cards!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - strips of patterned paper for the background.  Sentiment piece and doves are die cut.  Add some bling and silver twine.

Off to do some more training this morning for my new volunteer job and then an appointment this afternoon.  Another full day!  

Have a great day!

The card - Trees and deer are die cut.  Sentiment is heat embossed with gold. Add a bit of bling.

Chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Right after that I'm headed for our church Christmas party.  It's that time of year :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper, die cut flowers and leaves and a gold heat embossed sentiment.  

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

                                                                                        

Blue Lights at the Botanical Gardens

  

  Photo Sunday

Off to church later this morning and then I really need to finish up the kits for class coming up this week!  That's about it for today - rather a quiet day after our fun weekend!

    Have a wonderful day!  

Saturday Quote........ (me, driving at night - my car got a couple of treats last night , LOL!

And we're off this morning to get donuts for breakfast and then we're going to the movie a bit later (Zootopia 2).  This afternoon we're going out to Murdoch's to see a live reindeer!  The 'blue lights' at the Botanical Gardens was pretty awesome last night.  We're having a great winter weekend!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background pieces are embossed.  Trees are die cut.  Sentiment circle is die cut, stamped and popped up.  Add some twine.

It's been kind of a crazy week - I haven't gotten my jobs done and I'm running out of time.  Oops.  I'm picking  up the boys from school this afternoon and then tonight we're going to see the 'Blue Lights' at the Botanical Gardens.  Hopefully I can get a bit of work done before that!  (that's my plan anyway!)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a circle die cut.  Strips of patterned paper are added at the bottom.  The trees inside the circle are stamped.  the bigger tree and leafy stems are die cuts. 

I'm going to be doing a new volunteer job after the first of the year so this morning I'm off to an interview and some training.  Looking forward to a new adventure!   Hoping to have some time later today to work on the class projects for next week!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper at the top, solid cardstock at the bottom.  The sentiment is heat embossed with gold.  The trees are die cut.  Add a bit of bling.  Super easy!

Yearly physical this afternoon, but I really need to get to work on the class stuff this morning.   Glad I finished the outdoor decorations yesterday since everything is covered with snow this morning.  Brrrrr!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Holy is die cut.  Sentiment piece is die cut with a piece of ribbon below.  Add some bling and twine to the holly berries.

Lots of chores this morning.  I still need to finish some Christmas decorating outside so I'm hoping I can work on that.  Then there's a few inside chores that need to be done :)  But, nothing will interfere with my relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers!  

Have a terrific day!

The card - it's time for a bit of Christmas:)  The background is embossed.  Leaves and stems are die cut.  Sentiment piece is stamped, embossed and popped up.  

I can't believe how fast time is flying by.  What happened to November?  I am usually a bit more organized by this time of the year, but somehow I am feeling like I'm way behind.  And this is a busy week!  The outside decorations are still not up since I spent the afternoon yesterday watching the boys decorate their tree!  And it snowed!  It was a nice addition but now it's really cold - brrrr!   Not sure when the rest of the decorating outside here will happen:)    But today is 'Grandma day' with Ethan,  so we'll concentrate on grocery shopping for dinner and figuring out what to make for dessert!  

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday.......

The tree is up, but the rest of the house needs some work :)  That's my goal today!  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote........I try (sometimes :)

The boys and I got a bit sidetracked yesterday, but we did get the Christmas tree up plus a few outside things.  So I need to work on the rest.  But, I'm taking a break from that today and spending the day in the stamp  room with my friend Karen.  It feels like it's been forever since I've done any stamping, so I'm looking forward to a nice long stamping day!

Have a terrific day!

The card - strips of patterned paper with a die cut sentiment piece, some gold twine and a bit of bling.  Super easy!

Time to start the Christmas decorating.   The boys and I will get the tree put up today, maybe a bit more decorating.  I'll probably have to finish up on Sunday.  Dinner with a friend tonight.  A full day of fun!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - leaves are stamped randomly on a separate piece and then added to the background with a strip of gold.  Small leaves are die cut and tucked behind the die cut sentiment piece.

Trying to get my assigned dishes for dinner ready.  Dinner at a friend's house and then the boys will come home with me to spend the night.  We have plans to put up the Christmas tree tomorrow!   That also involves taking down all the fall stuff so we have plenty to keep us busy!  Looking forward to some fun!

Have a 

Happy Thanksgiving!

The card - background is embossed.  Wreath is die cut in three colors and then stacked together.  Add a die cut sentiment piece and some twine.

Hudson spent the night again last night - I think he just wanted a bit of a break from little brother :).  Ethan will be here soon and a bit later this morning we'll be going to the jump house at Bananas.  Some grocery shopping this afternoon.  

Have a great day!

The card - patterned paper, die cut sentiment piece, twine and bling.  Easy peasy!

Hudson decided to spend the night last night so he's volunteering to help with chores this morning :)  Needle Keepers this afternoon and I have to figure out a project to work on!  

Have a terrific day!

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

'Grandma Day with Hudson and Ethan - no school this week!  We'll have to come up with some fun plans for the week!

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - Rena brought her finished pillow to Needle Keepers for Show & Tell.  It is awesome - she does beautiful work.  

Woke up way too early this morning - I hate it when that happens!  I'll be off to church later, but really have no big plans for the day.  There's always projects to work on so we'll see what I'm in the mood for :)

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......

Back to work on finishing my projects.  Things didn't go quite as planned yesterday so today's goal is the same as yesterday :)   Hopefully I can finish what I started and move on!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaves are die cut/embossed.  Add a die cut sentiment piece and some twine.

Time to finish up some Christmas gifts that I made several months ago.  They should have been done a long time ago but the machine sewing is not my favorite part!  So, today is the day!  Looking forward to dinner and doing calendar toppers with friends tonight!  

Have a wonderful day.

The card - strips of patterned paper torn on the outer edge.  Add a die cut/embossed leaf, a sentiment and some bling.

The highlight of the day today is joining Hudson at his school for a Thanksgiving lunch!  That's my only commitment today so I should be able to get some other things done in between :)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - leaves are stamped randomly around the edges of the panel.  Add some speckles and a die cut sentiment.  Super easy!

Time for my yearly eye exam.  Off to do that this morning and then..... ?   Haven't figured out the rest of my day yet.   Lots of things to get done in the coming weeks - time is going by much too fast all of a sudden!

Have a great day!

The card - background has an embossed piece down the left side.  Smaller rectangles are die cut.  Flower and leaves are die cut and sponged to add color.  Add a sentiment and some bling.

A busy day - a meeting this morning, Needle Keepers this afternoon and class tonight!  No time to be lazy today :)

Have a great day!

The card - background square is embossed.  Wreath is die cut in two different colors and overlapped.  Hearts are punched, embossed and popped up.  Add some twine and  sentiment at the bottom.

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday......

A few chores this morning, church and then I have no idea.  No plan yet,  although if the forecasted rain  doesn't start too early maybe I can do a bit of cleanup in the yard.  But, there's always working on a project I started while watching a movie.  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......

Breakfast and a movie with a friend today to celebrate her birthday!   It's going to be a good day :)

Have a wonderful day!  

The card - patterned paper with a strip of embossed card stock on the left.  Add a die cut sentiment piece, some bling and a bit of twine.  

Back to work on the class projects today.  They are taking longer than I planned :)  Hopefully I can get them finished today - I really have other projects that I want to work on!  Looking forward to dinner with a friend tonight.

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is embossed.  Back panel is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is die cut.  Flower image is stamped, lightly colored, die cut and then popped up.  Add a die cut sentiment piece. 

My only goal today is to finish the class projects.  I have to do a few errands at some point, but other than that I will be in the stamp room working away!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leaves are embossed/die cut.  Add a die cut sentiment piece and some gold twine.

It feels like it's been forever since I've done any stamping :(   It's time to get class projects done so I need to get started on that today!  but I get to take a break and have lunch with a couple of friends - looking forward to that!  

Have a wonderful da!

The card - patterned paper, twine, and a die cut sentiment piece.  Super easy!

A few chores this morning but looking forward to an afternoon with the Needle Keepers!  

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - a couple of projects I finished last week - a pair of knitted socks and a Sashiko  table mat.  

Banana bread is in the oven (for Fellowship time at church)  and now it's time to  take a few minutes and straighten up from our crazy overnight - it was great fun!   I'll use my quiet afternoon to finish up a new project I've been working on and maybe even a nap!  (my favorite Sunday afternoon pastime :)

Have a wonderful day!  

Saturday Quote......

And we're off to get donuts for breakfast and then ?  Hopefully, we will come up with a plan for the day - we haven't gotten quite that far yet :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - embossed background, embossed/die cut leaves, die cut sentiment piece and some twine.  Easy peasy!

I just realized I forgot to post yesterday!  Good grief!  I really got side tracked with the laundry I guess.  But, it's all done and put away and I started a new project.  Yay!  'Grandma day' with Hudson today - no school!  Then we'll pick up Ethan later this afternoon and they'll be spending the night.  (Ethan wanted to try out his new bed!)    

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background piece is embossed.  Smaller panel is a piece of patterned paper and I just added a sentiment piece, some ribbon and a little bling. 

A totally free day!  Oh my!  I do have some laundry to do, but while that's happening I have a new project in mind that I think I'm going to start today!  Wish me luck :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - patterned paper, embossed/die cut leaf, twine and a sentiment.  Super easy!

Lots of chores to do this morning, but it will be nice to relax with the Needle Keepers this afternoon (and maybe even be productive :)  

Have a fantastic day!

The card - embossed background, panel of patterned paper, die cut leaves and sentiment piece and a bit of twine.  Easy peasy!

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  He outgrew his toddler bed, so time for a big boy regular bed!  Today's job is to get his room rearranged to make room for a much bigger bed!    

Have a wonderful day!   

Today's Quote.......   (that's today's plan :)

Seems I got my days a bit mixed up yesterday.  Kept thinking all day it was Sunday!  😀   But I think I'm on the right track today :)   Making soup for our monthly soup lunch at church and then just planning on chilling out when I get home.  A nap will be order since I woke up at 4:30 (darn time change !)  

Have a fantastic day!

Photo Sunday.....

Looking forward to a day of stamping with my friend Karen.  Maybe I'll be productive?   

Have a fantastic day!