Photo Sunday - this is what my patio looked like on Friday morning.  By later in the afternoon the sun was shining and it looked like spring again.  Crazy Colorado weather!  

No big plans for today.  Church later this morning and then maybe this afternoon I'll get some more stamping done before I clean up my mess from yesterday :)  Or maybe I'll watch a movie and work on a basket!  Lots of options.

A couple days ago (the 16th) it was my blog anniversary!  18 years I've been doing this blog - wow!

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Saturday Quote......

I'm planning on doing a lot of creating today - spending the day stamping with my friend Karen today!  Yay!

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

80 degrees one week and snow the next!  Crazy!  Wish I could stay in today but I will be out at Craft Addict helping teach a class on the coiled baskets.  Looking forward to a fun day!  Hope the snow stops soon though. 

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The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is distressed around the edges , a stamped border at the bottom and some added grunge speckles.  The sentiment is stamped.  The gears are die cut.  I love this stamp set for making 'guy cards'.  

Off to work at the gift shop this morning.  The afternoon is up for grabs but I'm hoping to have enough motivation to work on some cards for class this month :)  

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The card - the background is embossed with some patterned paper added at the bottom.  The flower and leaves are stamped, colored with a bit of sponging, die cut and popped up.  Add a bit of bling.

A stamping day.  The chores are pretty much all done so I'm planning on spending the day in the stamp room.  :)

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The card - background is embossed with some added patterned paper.  The flowers are leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a sentiment piece and a bit of bling.

A few chores this morning and then a nice relaxing (maybe even productive) afternoon with the Needle Keepers!  Just a regular Tuesday :)

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The card - background is die cut and matted.  Leafy stem is die cut from patterned paper.  Add a sentiment, some twine and some bling.  Super easy!

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  That's all.  I think we're back to  a regular schedule this week :).  

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Project Sunday......a couple of baskets I finished recently.

No big plans for today.  I might just be lazy today :)  

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Saturday Quote......

A quiet day.  Life may be back to normal - at least for a little while :)  Time to work on Mother's Day cards and Graduation cards so I'm planning on spending some time in the stamp room today.  

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The card - Both background pieces are die cut.  The leafy image is actually printed paper.  I used an extra piece and cut out the flowers and popped them up on the printed piece.  Add some bling, a sentiment and some ribbon.

Ethan is off to preschool, Hudson is getting ready for breakfast.  We haven't quite figured out our plan for the day yet, but we'll get to it eventually.   Hudson and I will pick Jeff up at the airport this afternoon - the boys are anxious to see him :).

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The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment pieces are die cut.  Add some twine.  Super easy!

Ethan has been delivered to preschool, Hudson is finishing breakfast and now we just need to decide what to do with our day.  It's kind of up in the air because we didn't have a plan :)  I'm sure we can think of something !

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The card - background is embossed.  Circle is stamped then die cut.  The trees in the background are stamped, the trees in the front are die cut.  Add a sentiment, some bling and some twine.

Off for taxi duty this morning.  Taking Hudson to school and then I have a pretty free day.  Planning on spending some time in the stamp room.  Then I will pick up the boys and they will be spending the night.  

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The card - background layer is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut with another patterned paper die cut piece.  Leafy stem is die cut.  Add a sentiment that is heat embossed, some bling and some ribbon.

Off to work this morning - trading days since Hudson will be out of school on my regular day.  Looking forward to a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

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The card - super simple one today.  This is a piece of patterned paper that I stamped the sentiment on and then die cut the rectangle, matted it and popped it up in the opening.  Add some twine and some bling.  Easy peasy!  

It's going to be a crazy week!  Took Jeff to the airport at 5:30 this morning - he's off on a golf trip.  (he got tickets to the Masters!).  I will be on taxi duty most of this week getting the boys back and forth to school.  So, today it's taking Hudson to school and then Ethan and I will have our regular 'Grandma day'.   So far our only plan is to take down the Easter decorations and do something about spring decor and then decide what to make for dessert for dinner tonight!   It's going to be a fun week!

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Photo Sunday.....

Looking forward to family time - Easter Dinner today!  Just a few last minute things to do and then I can relax and enjoy!

Happy Easter!

Saturday Quote......

Lots of chores and odds of ends I want to get done today.  I have quite the list - hopefully I will get it all done:)  I'm off to the store first thing to finish the shopping for Easter dinner.  Then on to the the chores......

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The card - background is embossed.  Flower image is stamped, colored, die cut and then popped up.  Add a stamped, die cut sentiment piece and a bit of twine.

A totally free day and I intend to spend the entire day in the stamp room.  That's the plan anyway!

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The card - background is embossed with added strips of patterned paper.  The circle and leaves are die cut.  The sentiment is stamped and then die cut.

Off to do my regular Thursday morning stint at the gift shop.  Hoping to get some stamping done when I get home this afternoon.  Or maybe I'll try to beat the rush at the grocery store to get the stuff I need for Easter dinner on Sunday.  We'll see.

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The card - background is embossed leaving space at the bottom for the stamped sentiment.  Flowers are stamped, heat embossed with white, die cut and popped up.  The leaves are die cut.  Add some ribbon towards the bottom.

Chores (laundry mostly) this morning and then I'm off to work the afternoon sift at the hospital gift shop - filling in for a person that's on vacation.  

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The card - background is sponged lightly on the left.  The leafy image is die cut.  The butterfly is die cut and then I sponged it with a bit of color.  Add some ribbon and a stamped sentiment.

A normal Tuesday!  Working on getting a few chores done this morning and then I can relax and enjoy an afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

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The card - background is embossed.  The letters are die cut from patterned paper and are popped up.  I punched out the circles from the same patterned paper and added them to the background.  The welcome is stamped before embossing.  

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

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Photo Sunday - I was happy that Mary Jo loved her basket!

Off to church this morning  and then maybe I'll try to finish up some cards I started yesterday.  And maybe time for a nap?  

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Saturday Quote......I made a little girl smile yesterday when I gave her a basket that I made with yarn she picked out!  Made my heart happy that she loved it!

Stamping the day away with my friend Karen today!   Yay!

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The card - background is patterned paper.  I die cut a rectangle from the center, matted it and then popped it up back in center.  The sailboat and bird are die cut.

Off to get a haircut and then do a couple of errands.  Have to pick Hudson up from school at 2:00 so I should have time to get some chores done in between.  

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The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper on the side.  The leaves and smaller background piece are all die cut.  The flower and sentiment piece are stamped and then die cut.  Add a bit of bling.

Off to my 'job' at the hospital gift shop this morning.  Then I'll stop at Craft Addict and join some friends for some crafting time.  A full day!

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The card - background is embossed with a die cut piece added.  The butterflies are die cut/  The sentiment was stamped on the background before embossing.   Super easy!

Aw, a fairly free day.  Haven't quite decided yet what the plan is.  I need to get the winter clothes put away and get out the warm weather clothes.   Can't believe we're having 80 degree weather in March, definitely not normal for Colorado!  But the stamp room is calling, so we'll see what I end up doing!  Maybe I can find the motivation to do both :)

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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!

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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:)

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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 :)

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Saturday Quote......

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

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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 :)

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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 :)

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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).  

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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!

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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!  

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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!

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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!

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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!)

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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!)

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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.   

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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!

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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!  

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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!!!

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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!  

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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.  

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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!