The card-  image is stamped on the background panel and then I sponged a bit of color in the corner.  The sentiment is stamped at the bottom and I added some bling, twine and die cut stem.

I really need to catch up on some house chores this morning - seems I've not kept up with that much in the last few weeks :)  Definitely had more important things going on!  But, I'm determined to get back to my schedule today so.....    Chores this morning and then I can relax and enjoy the afternoon with the Needle Keepers.    Class got postponed last week too, so will have class tonight!  A busy catch up day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a super simple sympathy card.  Smaller panel is embossed.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Add some ribbon.

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all for today.  (I think this week we're finally going to be back to our regular schedule:)

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - we actually saw the eagle twice this week.  I wish the zoom on my phone was stronger, but Hudson got to see it pretty well with the binoculars.  

Off to church and then back to the stamp room this afternoon.  (hopefully I will be motivated to be productive :)

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

A free day and I'm headed to the stamp room this morning.  That's my entire plan for today :)

Have a wonderful day!

  

The card - background is patterned paper.  Butterfly is die cut.  Add a stamped, die cut sentiment.  Super easy!

Aw, spring break 'Grandma days' are over!  It was a great week!  We did get the yard cleaned up yesterday and Hudson worked really hard!  Today I am planning on spending most of the day in the stamp room, but taking a break to have lunch with a friend.  Yep, it will be good to have some adult conversation :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is patterned paper with a die cut border.   Sentiment is stamped directly on the background piece.   Leaves are die cut.  Add some ribbon and some bling.

One more 'Grandma day' with Hudson.   We have been checking on an Eagle's nest every day and yesterday we actually saw one of the eagles.  It was very cool!  We never got around to the yard work yesterday so that might happen today!   We'll see - we kind of end up doing things on the spur of the moment so you never know what will be happening :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Arch shape is die cut and embossed.  Leaves and flowers are stamped and then die cut.  Added sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.

Another 'Grandma day'.  Hudson loves to help decorate so today we're going to take down the St Patrick's day stuff and change to Easter.  It's supposed to be close to 80 degrees today so we may even do some yard work!  (unbelievable temps for March in Colorado).  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is stamped with a background stamp.  The shamrocks are die cut from glitter paper.  Add a stamped sentiment and some bling.

'Grandma day' with Hudson today.  We've got an eye on an eagles nest out by the river so we go out periodically to check and see if we can spot the eagles.  So far, no luck, but we'll drive out this morning to check!  Then I will enjoy some time with the Needle Keepers this afternoon and after that card class.  A busy day!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The card - background is embossed with a strip of patterned paper at the bottom.  The scalloped piece at the bottom is die cut and added under the patterned paper.  The flower and leaves are stamped, die cut and then popped up.  

'Grandma day' with both boys today - it's Spring Break!   I think part of our plan for the day is to go bowling this morning.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - Happy 10th birthday Hudson!

Church this morning and then back home to finish up the class stuff for this coming week.  The cards are done (thank goodness) but I still need to cut and package the card kits.  I should even have time for a nap!  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......LOL - yep, this past week and a half it was hard for me to tell what day it was!  :)

Today is a free day!  Well, sort of!  Class is next week and I have no idea yet what we're doing.  I sort of lost track of time and didn't realize it was coming up so soon.  But, I have all day so I should be able to figure it out - right?  That's my goal anyway!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a couple strips of patterned paper and a strip of embossed card stock.  Add a stamped sentiment piece, some ribbon and a little bling.  Super easy!

'Grandma day' with both boys today.   Hudson seems to be all recovered and is mostly back to normal.  We had a nice birthday day yesterday and he's looking forward to a birthday celebration with his friends on Sunday.  Today we plan on enjoying the super spring-like weather we're having!  I've heard there is an eagle's nest down by the river and we're going to go check it out!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped and then embossed.   The added gears are die cut and popped up.  Add a die cut stamped sentiment piece and some bling.

And today is Hudson's birthday.  He starts his 'double digits' era!  Because it's the beginning of Spring break we get to spend the day doing fun stuff.  (mostly - we still have to get the birthday dinner ready for the family tonight!)  Looking forward to a fun day!  (He was feeling much better yesterday so we're hoping that continues!)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a simple St Patrick's card.  Background is embossed.  Shamrock is die cut from patterned paper.  The sentiment was stamped before embossing.  Add some pretty gold ribbon and a bit of bling.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson.  He's recuperating, but still running a fever off and on.  The Dr says he is fine.  We are going to be doing some prep work today getting ready for his birthday dinner tomorrow!  (sure hoping he starts feeling better!)

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is stamped with some random background stamps.  The frame is die cut.  The leafy stems are die cut.  The strip at the bottom has an added die cut wood piece.  Add a die cut sentiment, some twine and some bling.

Poor Hudson just can't seem to get over a fever that comes and goes - his Dad is going to try and get him to see the Dr again!  In the mean time he's here again!  I have a few chores to get done this morning and then I'm going to enjoy some time with the Needle Keepers this afternoon.  (Hudson mostly lays on the couch watching tv and sleeping!)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The piece down the center is embossed.  The flowers are stamped, sponged, die cut and popped up.  The leaves are die cut  Add some ribbon and some bling.

'Grandma day'.  Both boys will be here - Hudson is still running a fever so no school again for him!  He may have to go back to the Dr - I think the antibiotic should have been working by now.   

Have a terrific day!

Project Sunday - finished a couple more baskets!

Off to church this morning and then?   No clue.  Haven't made a plan yet.  A nap?  Read a book?  Start a new basket?  Maybe all of the above!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote.....lol - I do know how to use the credit card tap thingie, but......

Spending the day in the stamp room - at least that's the plan!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Center piece is patterned paper.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Add a stamped, die cut sentiment and some ribbon.

Off to my volunteer job this morning.  Maybe I can spend some time in the stamp room this afternoon!  Hudson is still running a temp so Jeff will be taking him back to the Dr this morning.  Poor guy - hope he feels better soon!!!

Have a terrific day!

The card - image is stamped on the background and then I sponged a bit of color in the corner.  Add a stamped sentiment, some white twine and some bling.  

Normally I'd be getting ready to go to my volunteer job, but seems Hudson still has a temp so will be coming here instead of school.  Poor guy - he's had quite a week!  I traded days with another of the volunteers so I will stay home with Hudson today and work tomorrow.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is patterned paper.  Circle image behind the flowers is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are stamped, heat embossed with white, die cut and then popped up.  Sentiment piece is stamped and then die cut.  Add some bling to the flower center.

The plan is to spend today in the stamp room.  Or most of it at least.  Have a PT appointment at 2:30 so will have to take  break for that.  I might try to join the ladies at Craft Addict for some crafting time tonight - we'll see how ambitious I feel by then :)   A side note:  Hudson ended up with Strep - poor guy - no wonder he felt so bad!  Sara has the day off today so he can stay home with her and if his fever is gone he'll be able to go back to school tomorrow.  Keeping our fingers crossed that Ethan doesn't get it!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is mostly patterned paper.  The background pieces were stamped with some random images.  The darker gears and chain piece are die cut.  Add some bling to the centers of the gears and a stamped birthday sentiment to the background.

Lots of chores to do this morning.  Somehow I've been crafting and not really keeping up with the chores!  Shame on me :)    I'll try to make up for it this morning!  Looking forward to a nice  relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers though!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper down the center.  Leafy stems are die cut and then I sponged just a little bit of color on the leaves.  The words are die cut.

'Grandma day' with Ethan but we also have Hudson with us today.  He's been a bit under the weather for a couple of days and he has a fever so no school for him today.  

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - finished another Melt the Ice hat.  This one went to my cousin in California!  Would like to start another one, but it's getting hard to find nice red yarn :(

Off to church this morning and then I'm hoping to have enough ambition this afternoon to work on the basket I started the other day.  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......

Slow start this morning :)  But we've already gone to the donut shop for breakfast so we're off to a great start!  Next up is the movie theater which means popcorn and candy for lunch!  I am such a good influence - lol!  But, isn't that what grandma is for?  Gotta have a  little fun!  We're just going to enjoy the day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panels are patterned paper.  Leafy stem and wood piece are die cut.  Add a stamped, die cut sentiment.

A few chores this morning and then I'm picking up the boys and they'll be spending the night! Yay!  It's been awhile since we've had an overnight, so I'm looking forward to a fun night!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Leafy image is stamped with the center part die cut and a piece of solid cardstock placed behind.  The panel is then popped up on 2 larger mats.

Off to my volunteer job this morning.  This afternoon I'm meeting friends at Craft Addict for some crafting time.  A full and fun day!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is pieces of patterned paper that I stamped the leafy image on.  The die cut image is popped up.  Add a sentiment piece, some colored twine and some bling.

Off to PT this morning (nothing major, the Dr just thought it might help with some arthritis pain - just regular old age stuff :).    Then my goal is to get the garage cleaned up today - it's quite the mess since I never actually put the winter decor away, it just got dumped out there.  So.......that's the plan for today.  Hopefully I'll have enough ambition left to go craft with friends tonight at Craft Addict.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background has a strip of patterned paper down the center.  The flower and leaves are die cut from washi tape.  (the washi tape is added to a piece of card stock before die cutting).  Add a stamped sentiment at the bottom.

A regular Tuesday - a few chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers. 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is strips of patterned paper.  Flowers and bottom leaves are stamped, die cut and then popped up.  Smaller leaves are die cut.  Sentiment piece is heat embossed, die cut and popped up.  Add some matching bling.

Looking forward to 'Grandma day' with Ethan.  Missed him last week!  That's all for today!

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - I've been pretty productive the last couple of days!  I finished a pair of socks that Hudson asked for quite some time ago, finished a basket for a friend's granddaughter and made some St Patrick's day cards.  I'm on a roll!

No big plans for today.  Church this morning and then ?   I need to decide what my next knitting project will be I guess - maybe I can get started on something new!!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote........for sure!

Need to do a couple of errands this morning and then I'm headed to the stamp room.  I was pretty productive yesterday so hopefully I can keep the momentum going!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is a mixture of patterned paper, an embossed strip and a piece with some random background stamps.  The gears were die cut from a piece that I heat embossed some random parts with copper.  the gears and the sentiment are popped up.  Love this set for making 'guy cards'!  

Staying in today - it's cold and snowing which is really good because we desperately need the moisture!  It's a good day to make some cards!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped with some random images in the same color as the card stock.  The leafy image was die cut from patterned paper and is popped up.  Add a sentiment die cut piece.

Off for my volunteer job at the hospital.  I always enjoy my mornings there!  I'm hoping to get some stamping done this afternoon!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is two pieces of patterned paper.  Smaller panel is embossed.  Sentiment pieces are stamped and then die cut.  The leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add some twine.

PT appointment this morning, then I'll do a couple of errands.  Not sure about the rest of the day.  Probably going to join the group at Craft Addict this evening for some crafting time.

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The arched shape is die cut.  The leafy image and the sentiment piece are stamped, die cut and then popped up.   Add some twine.

Whew....the internet is finally back to life!  It's amazing the amount of things I found I couldn't do since yesterday afternoon.   Definitely makes me realize how much I use the internet!  Doing a few chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Class tonight, so it's a full day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper down the  side.  I embossed the entire piece after I added the patterned paper.  The flower and sentiment are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Leaves are die cut.  Add some twine.

I have an unexpected free day.  Hmmmm.....no clue what I'm going to do.  Plenty of things I can do,  just need to pick one :)  A trip to the grocery store (because I'm still making family dinner) and then I'll figure out a plan for the day.  Going to miss my helper today!  (it's a holiday, no school, no work so the boys are staying home).

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - finished another basket this week!  I'm addicted!  If you are local and interested in learning how to make these baskets I will be helping teach a class at Craft Addict in April.  Come join us!

Church later this morning and then ?  Haven't made a plan yet.  I finished up the class projects so I may just take an r & r day - maybe watch a movie and maybe even a nap :)  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......

Off to breakfast with a friend this morning.  Who knows what we will do after.  At some point today I do need to finish up the class stuff, but that can wait 'til after the fun stuff!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the heart wreath is stamped on the panel.  The leaves are die cut.  The small flowers are stamped, die cut and popped up.   Add a stamped sentiment.

Time has gotten away from me this month.  I must head to the stamp room today and work on class stuff for next week.  I'm behind schedule!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - I have been playing with this new SU set - it's great for guy cards!  The background is stamped with some random background images and I also added a bit of color sponging on the edges.  The gears are die cut from a piece that I heat embossed with copper before die cutting.   Add a stamped sentiment and some bling.

I got side tracked yesterday and forgot all about posting. :(   Nothing exciting, just a couple of appointments and then I spent some time last night at Craft Addict for some knitting time.  I'm off to the gift shop this morning for my weekly volunteer time and then back to craft addict this afternoon for some crafting time with friends.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is strips of patterned paper matted on gold.  Heart is die cut and popped up.  Add some gold twine and some heart bling.

Chores this morning and then I can enjoy my afternoon with the Needle Keepers!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panel is patterned paper matted with a die cut piece.  The leaves are die cut.  Add a sentiment piece and some bling.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - finished my first 'Melt the Ice' hat.  Working on a another one!

Planning on just enjoying the day today.  Church later this morning, maybe a nap after, then spending time with the family watching the super bowl!  Go Seahawks!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

Back to the stamp room today.  I was moving kind of slow yesterday but still managed to be fairly productive.  Yay!  Trying to stock up on birthday cards, especially guy stuff!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut from patterned paper.  The smallest panel is die cut.  The leafy image piece is stamped and then die cut.  Add a die cut sentiment piece, some twine and some bling.

The family has all been dealing with some flu-like virus.  The boys dealt with it over the weekend and then Jeff & I both ended up with it this week.  Ethan had a bit of a relapse on Wednesday night so couldn't go to school yesterday so he spent the day with me.  We had a 'lay on the couch and watch TV' most of the day :)   We did get out later in the afternoon and went to the park for some fresh air.  Today I'm home and not feeling too ambitious but since it's a free day I guess it doesn't matter.  I may head out to the stamp room and maybe I can be sort of productive:)  

Have a wonderful day!  

The card - a simple Valentine's card.  Background is embossed.  Square piece is die cut and then popped up.  Heart is die cut and popped up.  The sentiment was stamped on the background before embossing.  Add some twine.

Fixing lunch for a couple of friends today.  Looking forward to catching up!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper that I added some gold, heat embossed stamped images to.  The circle is die cut.  The leafy image is die cut from some gold paper and is popped up.  Add some ribbon, a bit of bling and a sentiment piece stamped on patterned paper.  

Just another regular Tuesday - a few chores this morning and then Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Hudson is going to come hang out with me today - he's recuperating from a stomach bug and though he seems to be on the mend, Dad thought maybe he should have aa day to recuperate before going back to school.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - smaller background piece is die cut with a piece of patterned paper on top.  White strip at the bottom is embossed.  Flower and leaves are stamped, die cut and the flower is popped up.  

Looking forward to 'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - My friend Rena brought her finished  Leaf the Week Behind wall hanging to Needle Keepers for show and tell.  Isn't it marvelous?

Getting soup and snacks ready to take to church this morning.  We're having a meeting after the service, then soup lunch and then we're helping put together sandwiches for the homeless.  I may do some r & r when I get home :)

Have a wonderful day!