The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper at the top.  Leafy stems are die cut. Add some ribbon and some butterfly bling.

'Grandma day' with Hudson.  Chores this morning and Needle Keepers this afternoon.  Hudson has a new electronic game that he is excited about to keep him occupied this afternoon!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The arch shapes are die cut.  The chair is stamped, colored, and then die cut.  The birds are stamped.  The plants are stamped and then die cut.  Add a sentiment and some twine.

'Grandma day' with Hudson and Ethan.   Part of our plan includes going to see the new Minion movie.  Trying to make the most of our last few weeks of summer break!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - sunset on Huntington Beach

The plan is for a nice quiet day at home :)  Maybe I'll even get some stamping done.  That's my plan and I'm sticking to it!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy 4th of July!

The card - the top and bottom pieces are embossed.  The stars are die cut Add a sentiment, some twine and some bling.

Off to the movie later this morning.  Excited to see 'Toy Story 5'!  Plans to go downtown this afternoon for some ice cream and who knows what else we'll find to do :)  Our normal July 3rd got changed - we usually would be going to the fireworks in Fruita tonight but every city around here has cancelled the fire works because of the fire situation.  (the smoke here in the valley has been really bad today!)   Totally understandable, yet still disappointing!  We'll still find a way to enjoy our holiday weekend together though.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed leaving  a blank space at the top.  Flower is layered die cuts, sponged in the center.  Add a hand cut stamped sentiment, some bling and some twine.

Off to work this morning.  Hudson will be assisting me today :)   We're having a sleepover tonight and the boys already have made plans for where we're eating dinner :) 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is emb0ssed with a piece of patterned paper at the bottom.  Leafy stems are die cut.  Add some ribbon, a die cut sentiment piece and some tiny butterfly bling.

Another 'Grandma day' with Hudson.  I know there is a trip to the Lego store in today's plan,  but I guess we'll have to figure out what else to do!  

Have a great day!

The card - the flag is stamped.  The star is stamped, cut out and then popped up.  The celebrate at the bottom is stamped with die cut numbers and the rectangle is die cut.

Hudson decided to spend the night last night so we had a nice movie night after dinner.  Today it's a 'Grandma day' with Hudson.  Looking forward to an afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - The front panel is die cut and then I added a piece of patterned paper behind the circle cut out.  Add a sentiment and a bit of twine.  

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

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - it was a great day at Disneyland.  Loved the time spent with family!

Getting some snacks ready for church this morning.  After church I'm meeting friends for one last birthday get together - yep, this year's birthday celebrations lasted the entire month!  Woohoo!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote.....

Going with the good vibes only today :)  I'm off to the first Farmer's Market this morning.  Hoping for some peaches, fresh corn and tomatoes!  After that a quick stop to get a few groceries.  My plan is to get some more cards made today after I get my errands finished.  We'll see :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with some patterned paper on the left side.  I added a couple of white leafy die cuts, some bling and some ribbon.  Super easy!

Off to work again this morning.  Not my regular day but filling in for someone else.  Maybe I'll get some more stamping done this afternoon.  Looking forward to dinner with a friend tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - playing with some new stuff yesterday.  The background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper on the left side.  The white leafy stem is die cut.  Add a sentiment and some twine.

Off to work this morning.  Hoping to get some more stamping done this afternoon.   

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Smaller panel is die cut  Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add some bling and a sentiment.

A free day!  I got some new stamping stuff from my friends last night, so guess what I'm doing today.  The yard work is done, the house chores are mostly done so I'm planning on spending the entire day in the stamp room!  Yay!

Have a terrific day!  

The card - pieces of card stock for the background.  The square piece is stamped and popped up.  Add some bling and a sentiment piece.

Lots of chores this morning.  I really need to do some yard work before it gets too hot so that is first on the list.  Then there's stuff that needs to be done in the house.  But then I can relax and enjoy the afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Yay!  And then some friends are taking me out for a birthday dinner tonight!  A busy day!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed on the bottom half.  The frame, hearts and flowers are all die cut.  Add a sentiment and a bit of bling.

'Grandma day' with Ethan.  I think we're finally back to a somewhat normal schedule this week.  Maybe...

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - Huntington Beach, CA

 One of the best vacations ever!

Off to church this morning and then I'm hoping to get some more stamping done.  I was fairly productive yesterday, so hoping to keep the momentum going!  

Have a wonderful day! 

Saturday Quote.....

Looking forward to a day of stamping with my friend Karen.  Feels like it's been forever since I've had a stamping day!  Maybe I can even be productive!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Waves at the bottom and birds are stamped.  The arch shape, clouds and sailboat are die cut.  

Off to work again today.  (working some extra days to fill in for people who covered for me while I was on vacation).  The boys seem to be all better - yay!  Today is a holiday so both Jeff & Sara have the day off, so the boys will be able to spend the day at home!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - I lightly sponged a circle in the background and then stamped the background trees and the moon on the circle.  The front trees are die cut.  Add a stamped sentiment at the bottom and some twine.

Off to work this morning.  Hudson is going with me and then we'll pick up Ethan this afternoon.  They're much better but still not feeling quite up to par yet.  Whew - sure glad they didn't get sick until after vacation :)  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed at the top with a smooth piece at the bottom.  The flowers and leaves are die cut from patterned paper.  Add some ribbon and a stamped sentiment.

Re-entry has been a bit bumpy.  The boys have swimmers ear, not feeling well at all.  They laid around on the sofa most of the day yesterday.  They're going to the Dr this morning for antibiotics so hopefully they will start feeling better soon.  They'll be here after they go to the Dr.  What a way to spend my birthday day :).  We'll probably have to postpone dinner for another night.  But I just want them to get better!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Sentiment is heat embossed with gold on the black strip.  Gears are die cut.

Home sweet home.  What a vacation!  We packed a whole lot into our 2 weeks in California.  It was a fantastic trip!  Now it's back to regular schedules.  The boys are here today.  I'm trying to get the suitcases unpacked and laundry done this morning.  This afternoon is Needle Keepers and tonight is card class!  I will have to save tomorrow for resting up and regrouping :)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - lots of random stamping for the background.  The gears are die cut.  Add a bit of bling and a stamped die cut sentiment.

Headed home today......it's been quite a vacation :)

Have a great day!

The card - I stamped the sentiment on a piece of patterned paper then die cut that section, popped it up in the open space.  Added some bling and some twine.  Super easy.

Still hanging out in Bakersfield.

Have a great day!

The card - circle is sponged, trees are stamped and then the panel is embossed.  Deer is die cut.

Hanging out in Bakersfield for a few days.

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is stamped with some assorted background stamps.  Gears are die cut.  

On on way to Bakersfield today to spend some time with the 'Bako cousins'.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment is stamped directly on the background piece.  Leafy image is die cut from gold paper.  Add some gold twine.

Still hanging out in Huntington Beach.

Have a marvelous day!

The card - background is embossed.  Trees are die cut.  Add a strip at the bottom and stamp the sentiment.  Add some ribbon and twine.

Haven't made specific plans for the next couple of days.  Just hanging out in Huntington beach.  We've got several ideas so we'll have to see what we decide on!

Enjoy your day!

Photo Sunday ....  from our adventurous Memorial Day picnic!

Jeff and Sara are headed home today!  The boys and I are staying for another week.  More adventures!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote......

A big day - a bbq with all my cousins and their kids!  So excited to see everyone!  (there's some new additions to the family that Jeff & Sara & the boys have never met, so that will be pretty cool!)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the background at the bottom is stamped on a piece of pattern paper.  The deer are die cut.  I stamped the sentiment, die cut the shape and popped it up in the same opening.

And another new adventure today - going to Legoland.  My family has never been there so this will be new for all of us.  I think the boys are almost (or maybe even more) excited about this!  We're all anxious to see it!

Have a great day!

The card - background, smaller layer, leafy image and circle are all die cut.  Add some bling and some twine.

Another Disneyland day - this one is going to be so special.  My cousin's daughter is treating us to a VIP Tour experience - personal tour guides, shorter lines, reserved seating for parade and fireworks and lots more cool stuff.  I have never experienced this at Disneyland so we are all very excited!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is strips of patterned paper.  Leafy stem is die cut.  Add some bling and a stamped sentiment.  Super easy!

Looking forward to a beach day.  The boys have never been to a beach to play in the water and build sand castles, so it's going to be a fun adventure for them!

Enjoy your day!

The card - background is embossed.  Next layer is a piece of patterned paper that is torn on the top and bottom.  Next layer is a die cut piece.   Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.

It's June 1 - that means the beginning of my birthday month.  Woohoo! Spending time with family in  California is a great beginning!  A laid back day today.  Waiting for the rest of the family to arrive.  (I flew, they're driving)  

Have a terrific day!  

Sunday Project - finally finished my Bronco socks and a couple of new tiny baskets.

Leaving on a jet plane...... I will be off to California this afternoon.  So excited! 

 I won't be taking my computer but I have scheduled posts for the days I will be gone.  I will back to you in person in two weeks!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......  yep 😄

Packing......almost vacation time!

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The circle , the circle border and the front trees are all die cut.  The background trees are stamped inside the circle.  Add some bling, twine and a stamped sentiment.

Laundry and a bit of yard work today.  Trying to get myself organized to leave on vacation :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The gears are die cut.  Add a stamped, die cut sentiment piece.  Easy!

Off to work this morning.  Then I'll pick up the boys later this afternoon (Jeff's golf day) and maybe we'll go get some ice cream.  Sounds like a plan to me :)  Counting down - only 3 days til vacation - woohoo!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Squares are die cut from patterned paper.  Leafy stem is die cut.  Sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Super easy!

Chores today.  Trying to figure out what needs to be done before we leave on vacation.  My brain is foggy this morning so I think I need to have a bit more caffeine and then make a plan (and a list might be good too:)  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - Patterned paper, die cut shapes, some ribbon and twine - super easy!

Hudson decided to spend the night so we're just hanging out this morning.  Trying to change a bit of the decor from spring to summer :)    Looking forward (as always) to an afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a terrific day!

The card - background is embossed with a strip of patterned paper down the side.  The leaves are die cut..  Add a die cut sentiment piece (popped up) and some gold twine.

And we're off on an adventure.  It's time for a picnic.  I have no idea where - I am in charge of the food and Jeff is in charge of the destination.  So, Ethan and I got all the food prepared and now we're just hanging out waiting for our ride!  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a safe and

Happy Memorial Day!

Photo Sunday - it's been a busy week.  Hudson got a haircut and Ethan graduated from preschool and is ready to attend Kindergarten!  

Today Ethan will be joining me for the afternoon while Hudson and his parents attend the new Star Wars movie.  (Hudson says Ethan isn't old enough:)  Then Ethan is spending the night.  We are planning on shopping and making special treats for a picnic tomorrow.   It's going to be a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

Well, dang I just spaced out posting yesterday.  Oops.  Hudson and I had a nice morning and then went to Ethan's graduation.   He graduated from Preschool and next step, Kindergarten.  I'm not ready!  After 10 years of having a weekly 'Grandma day' I will have to get used to just school holidays. :(  But, life moves on.  More stamping time I guess :)

Today is a free day and I haven't quite figured out what I'm doing yet.  Guess I better get to work on a plan! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper on the left side of the background.  Smaller panel is die cut.  Sailboat is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Sentiment and compass are stamped directly on the panel.  Add some twine.

An unexpected free day.  No plan.  I guess I better come up with one :)

Have a great day!

The card - background piece is embossed.  Smaller layer is patterned paper that I splattered.  The gears and texture pieces are all die cut.  Sentiment is stamped, cut out and popped up.

School is out for the summer.  Today is a 'Grandma day' with Hudson.  We didn't make any grand plans so I guess we will wing it today.  I'm pretty sure the day will probably involve going to get ice cream though :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper at the bottom with a strip of torn paper at the top edge.  Flowers are heat embossed with white, die cut and popped up.  Leaves are die cut and tucked under the flowers.  Add a die cut sentiment piece and some bling.

A few chores this morning then a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Class tonight.  A busy day!

Have a wonderful day!

 

The card - background is embossed.  Behind the flowers are 3 layered die cut squares.  Sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Flower images are die cut from Washi tape.

"Grandma day" with Ethan, family dinner tonight.  That's all for today :)  

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - this is a reading pillow that our friend Nancy (from our Needle Keepers group) finished awhile back.  The detail on all those circles is absolutely amazing.

I need to work on some class projects for June!  I won't get back from vacation until the night before class so I guess I better get them done before I leave!  That's my main goal for the day!

Enjoy your day!

Saturday Quote.......

Looking forward to lunch with a friend today.  It's been awhile, so it will be nice to catch up!   

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is stamped with a variety of grunge stamps and a few gears.  Some of the gears are die cut.  The sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.

Cooking and cleaning today.  My son turns 50 today - wow - that's hard to believe.   So, family birthday dinner tonight.  Homemade chicken and Noodles, homemade chocolate cake and homemade peach ice cream.  Yep, lots of cooking.  The cake is in the oven and when that's done then I'm going to mow the lawn before it gets too hot!  Then it's on to a bit of cleaning.  So, I guess I better get back to work!

Enjoy your day!

The card - sentiment and the leafy image are stamped directly on a piece of patterned paper.  The patterned paper is matted with a die cut piece of cardstock.  Super easy!

Off to work this morning.  Still trying to figure out a plan for this afternoon.  I do need to start thinking about Jeff's birthday dinner tomorrow night.  Maybe I will do a bit of prep for that this afternoon.  Depends on how ambitious I am I guess :)

Have a terrific day!