The card - background is embossed and frame is die cut and popped up.  Flowers are cut out from patterned paper and colored with copics.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.

'Grandma time' with just Hudson today.  Not sure what we're doing today, but I'm pretty sure we'll think of something!  

Have a great day!

The card - the background is stamped and then embossed.  The smaller panel is die cut, stamped and popped up.  The larger leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  The smaller leaf stem is die cut.  The sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.

A 'Grandma day' with Ethan and Hudson.  We're going to the butterfly pavilion this morning and then to the movie to see Garfield.  It's going to be a popcorn and candy lunch today :)  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper with a strip of silver at the top and bottom.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add a bit of silver string.

More 'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  We had a plan for the day but it got changed so now we'll have to figure out a new plan.  I'm sure we can come up with something!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed and then I rubbed a white ink pad across it.  The circle is die cut, sponged at the bottom and the trees are stamped on the left.  The white leafy stems are die cut and added at the bottom.  Add some twine and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with Hudson today.  Needle Keepers this afternoon and then class tonight.  A full day!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - strips of patterned paper, butterfly die cuts, a sentiment strip, a little ribbon and a bit of bling.  Super easy!

Family day!  We're off on a picnic today!  Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!

Have great day!

Photo Sunday - Colorado National Monument

Mow the lawn, do some laundry and maybe get some more cards made.  That's the plans for today.  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.....

A free day!  I think.  It's one of those days that feels like there's something I should be taking care of but it's not on the calendar so I'm hoping it's just my imagination.  I'm planning on spending the day in the stamp room being productive - that's the plan, I'm not saying it's going to happen!  😂

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Sentiment piece is stamped and die cut.  Butterfly is die cut.  Strips in background are flagged at the end.  Add some bling.  Pretty darn easy!

First day of summer break - no school.  'Grandma day' with Hudson today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut from patterned paper.  Flower piece is die cut from patterned paper, popped up, and I added just a bit of color with copics.  Sentiment is stamped on background before embossing!  Add a little bling.

Thinking I better spend some time in the stamp room today.  Have to figure out cards for class since I still can't find those pesky die cuts.  I guess they're lost forever :(  I also need to get next months cards done before I leave on vacation.  Guess I better get to work!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are die cut.  Sentiment is stamped at the bottom of the die cut panel.  Add some bling.

Getting a haircut this morning and then the rest of my day is free.  Oh my!  Not sure what I'm doing.  Several things I probably should be doing, but I've been kind of on overload here lately so I may just take a break today.   We'll see.

Have a great day!

The card - super simple one today.  The background is embossed and then I wiped a white ink pad across the top.  The sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Added some ribbon.  So easy!

Life has suddenly hit a few bumps.  Dang!  Supposed to have card class tonight, but had to postpone it a week.  Lost one tiny little die cut that I used on two of the cards, can't find it anywhere so can't finish up the card kits.  Have to start over I guess, but don't have time today to deal with it.  Learned a lesson - don't wait until the last minute to put card kits together!!!!  The cable cord to the living room tv is broke, the kitchen faucet is hanging by a thread and my allergies are driving me nuts!  Good grief!  Saving grace, the ladies from the Needle Keepers will be here this afternoon so I can relax and forget about everything else - Whew!  I'll deal with the rest tomorrow!

Have a great day!!!

The card - background stems are stamped on the panel before it is embossed.  Die cut stems are added on top.  Strip at bottom is die cut from patterned paper.  Sentiment is stamped, die cut and popped up.  Added some bling.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.  (back to what passes for a more regular schedule today :)

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Photo Sunday - my visiting friends from Indiana.

Whew!  What a week!  So much fun, so much laughter!  It's been great having my friend Marie (left), her daughter Tammie (right) and Granddaughter Carma (middle) here!  But, they're leaving today so it's back to a quiet house (most days!) and what passes for normal around here.  My friend Karen is coming to stamp today so that will be a fun way to start the new week!  She's been gone on vacation so I'm looking forward to spending some time with her and catching up!  (and maybe I'll even be productive in the process 😂

Have great day!

Saturday Quote.....

Getting ready to head out for a day road trip to Canyonlands and maybe Arches today.  Looking forward to seeing some beautiful scenery!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed after adding strips down the side.  Flower is die cut from patterned paper and popped up.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.  Add some ribbon and a bit of bling.

Whew, yesterday was a whirlwind.  We not only went up to the Monument and then downtown but then we drove up to Grand Mesa after Sara picked the boys up.  Today should be a bit more laid back.  Two of the ladies are going for a hike this morning, then we're meeting another friend for lunch.  I need to pick up Hudson early and then????   Two of the ladies are going for a sunset horse ride.   I'm not sure what Marie and I are doing - we're still working on our plans!  Havin fun though!

Have a great day!

The card - background is sponged a bit with some added speckles.  Front panel is patterned paper.  There is a vellum circle behind the leaves (it's hard to see).  The leaves and sentiment tag are die cut.

And we're off to be touristy today.  Taking my company down to Main Street and then for a drive over the Colorado National Monument. 

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The card - one last graduation card.  Numbers and background piece are's die cut.  Sentiment is stamped at the bottom.

Busy day today.  Housework to do, plus I'm hoping the lawn will dry out enough to mow.  Today is Jeff's birthday so that means a birthday dinner tonight.  And, I'm expecting company from out of town that will be here 'til Sunday.  Lots of fun stuff going on!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background piece is embossed.  I die cut a circle in the background and then the piece is popped up.  The smaller circle is die cut and added to the opening.  The flowers were cut out of patterned paper and colored with copics.  Add a sentiment and some ribbon.

Lots of chores to do this morning.  But then I can relax and enjoy the afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - patterned paper in the background.  Hat and letters are die cut.  Stars are punched out/  Added some gold twine and some gold ribbon.

'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - another Sashiko panel I finished.  Not sure what I'm going to do with this yet, so it's just waiting to be added to a project :)

The boys are I just hanging out this morning.  We're going to Brunch with the family in a bit.  

Happy Mother's Day!