Friday, May 31, 2013




The card - having more fun  with the Hero Arts background stamps.  Colors are basic grey (stamped off), limeade and marina mist.  Sentiment is from Unity, stamped in black.

I had barely got started on the yard work yesterday when the wind started blowing....darn wind....I thought I could wait it out but it pretty much blew all day.  Sure put a kink in my plans!  Guess I'll give it another try today..........

Enjoy your day!

Thursday, May 30, 2013



The card - stamped image is from Hero Arts.  Colors are calypso coral and white.  Sentiment is stamped in black.

Trying to motivate myself to get out and do some more yard work this morning.  I still have the whole front section to do and I really have no excuse for not getting it done today. 

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013



The card - stamped images are from Unity.  Strips of black and red are washi tape.

Wow, the rain last night certainly cooled things off....it's downright chilly this morning.  Looks like we're going to get more rain today.  It will be a good day to spend inside getting some stamping done. 

Have a great day!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013





The card - playing with some new Hero Arts background stamps.  The script parts are washi tape. 

I had originally planned on doing some more yard work today....but....I'm thinking I need a bit of a break.  I think I'll work on some getting some class projects done and put off the yard stuff for a couple of days.  I think I need to let my body recuperate a bit :)

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, May 27, 2013





The card - background stamp is from Hero Arts.  I added some bling here and there and a sentiment.  Easy!  Colors are indigo and white.

Just a little yard work this morning and then I need to get some food ready for a bbq  tonight.  It will be good to relax and enjoy the evening with friends!

Have a safe &
Happy Memorial Day!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Project Sunday - here's a page from my Smash book that I worked on last week.  I see so many cool looking, messy smash book pages and wish I could do that 'messy' look......I just can't do it.....oh well. 

More yard work today....I still have a lot more rose bushes to trim.  Need to make a trip to the grocery store too.

Enjoy your day!

Saturday, May 25, 2013


Photo Saturday - the first rose of the season.... (and it seems to be the only one in the entire yard so far :)

Off for a day of stitchin' at Laura's...have a fun snowman tablemat I'm going to work on today.

Enjoy your day!

Friday, May 24, 2013




The card - background stamp is from Hero Arts.  I stamped it in several different colors (once full strength and once again without re-inking  for each color).  Then I added the flowers in black (there are black pearls in the center of the flowers...they just don't show up in the photo).  Then I added the sentiment. 

More yard work this morning....the darn wind came up yesterday and I didn't quite finish the section I had planned on getting done.  So, hopefully I can finish that this morning.  Then I can look forward to Friday night craftin'!

Have a great day!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The card - strips of washi tape, a sentiment and some baker's twine.  How easy is that?  The strips are added to a seperate panel and then adhered to the front of the card.

What a nice 'play day' we had yesterday!  Checked out a couple of new stores which is always fun.  One of them was a cute little scrapbook store in Palisade.  The owner's name is Lisa..... she has some cool paper and....oh my...she had a whole big jar of washi tape!!!!!  If you are local, go check it out.  The name of the store is Lisa's Scrapbook Boutique and the address is 330 Main Street in Palisade.

Back to the yard work today.  I think it's going to be a warm one today, so I better get in gear and get started before it gets too hot!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013






The card - couldn't resist getting this columbine stamp when I saw it.  I stamped it in black and colored it with copics. 

"Play day' today!  Judy S and I are going to breakfast and then we're going to check out a couple of new stores I haven't been to.  We'll try to stay out of trouble.....but you never know.

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013




The card - some strips of washi tape and a prima flower....added a sentiment on the top strip of tape.  Discovered that it is best to use StazOn ink when stamping on top of the washi tape....most of the tape has a slick finish and I found that StazOn was the only ink that would stick to it!

It's time to get some yard work done.  We've had such weird spring weather this year that I haven't done a thing in the yard yet.....not good.   So, I'm going to try and at least get started on it today.

Have a great day!

Monday, May 20, 2013





The card - more washi tape :)  The splotchy stamp in the center is from Hero Arts, sentiment is from Unity and the strips of color are washi tape.

Oh my, it's Monday....the beginning of a new week.  Last week I had a lot of stuff going on...this week I have a blank slate but have lots of things that need to be done.  Today I'm hoping to get the laundry done, the lawn watered and a whole list of errands taken care of. 

Have a great day!

Sunday, May 19, 2013







Project Sunday - this is a 12" piece I just finished as a sample for Laura's shop.  She is going to present it this afternoon as the beginning of a new series she's going to sell in kits. 

Have a few chores to do this morning and then I'm off for an afternoon of stitchin' at Laura's. 

Have a great day!

Saturday, May 18, 2013





Photo Saturday - sunrise Wednesday morning

The Good Time Girls are coming today. (at least part of them).  I think it will be a good day to work on my smash book. 

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, May 17, 2013





The card - background on square was stamped using a clear block.  Flower and sentiment are from SU.  Colors are white and primrose.

Never did get around to planting the flowers yesterday.....maybe today.  I did get some cards made though, (playing with washi tape mostly) so the day wasn't a total waste :)

Enjoy your day!

Thursday, May 16, 2013


The card - border embossing folder is from Cuttlebug, sentiment is SU.  Hexagons are nestabilities dies.  Colors are white, kraft and ruby red.

I went and bought flowers for the yard yesterday and I probably should get them planted today......although I'm not feeling very motivated to do so this morning.  Maybe after a bit more caffeine. 

Have a great day!








Wednesday, May 15, 2013







The card - a quick and easy note card.....music background is from Close To My Heart, butterfly is a SU die cut.  Colors are white and real red.

Today is my son Jeff's birthday....so it's a cooking day for me (chicken and noodles, of course)  Looking forward to a fun evening!

Have a wonderful day.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013






The card - just some bright happy paper (from one of my many 6 x 6 pads) and some prima flowers to match. 

I really am anxious to play with some of the new goodies I brought home, but alas, it's going to be a few days before I can get to it.  Today is a full day with class this morning, stitchin' at Laura's this afternoon and another class tonight. 

Have a great day!

Monday, May 13, 2013


The card - a simple birthday card that would work well for guys.  The strips of color are washi tape.  The label shape is a SU die cut.   Colors are basic gray and coral.

On our way home today.....it's been a great weekend...so much fun.  And Sherry has been the 'hostess with the mostess' as usual.  Thank you Sherry for showing us such a wonderful time and for all the yummy home cookin'!

Enjoy your day!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Project Sunday.......projects just waiting to happen :)  My little stash of purchases this weekend.  Glory be, don't let me even near to another place that has washi tape! 

Yesterday was filled with eating, shopping, more eating, then quite a lot of stitching and of course more eating!  Great fun!  Today will be pretty much a stitchin' day....good thing because my wallet can't handle any more shopping :) 

Happy Mother's Day!!!