Sunday, December 20, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout with pictures from our trip to Indiana last spring. Printed paper is from Kaiser Craft.

Had a wonderful time at Sherry's last night - she made the most wonderful dinner - oh yum! A real meal, with real food! We had a great time.

Today I am planning on getting some gifts finished, watch some football (Go Broncos!), finish the laundry and other fun things like that!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Photo Saturday - we've been having a lot of fog in the mornings - I took this picture on Thursday - at 9 in the morning the sun was still trying to get through the fog.

Lots of odds and ends to get done today - plus I think it's time to do some laundry! Looking forward to our annual Christmas get-together at Sherry's tonight.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 18, 2009

The card - simple again - I was really into easy and quick when I was doing these cards. (still am, as a matter of fact) The tree is from Patterned Pines (SU) Merry Christmas is also from SU. The embossed strip is a seperate piece with a scalloped piece attached to the bottom. Stamped pieces are popped up.

I'm going to try and get my act together this morning and have time to do some errands and then I'm meeting Judy D for lunch. A treat for me - I hardly ever go out for lunch.

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, December 17, 2009



The card - very, very simple. Stamp is from SU - holly is a punch and I just added some brads.

The card class event went very well last night - thanks ladies for a great time! But, today I'm tired! I think I will just stay home and try to get some work done on Christmas gifts. And maybe take a nap!

Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009



The card - stamp is Dasher (SU) Colors are not quite navy, sahara sand and white.

Added note: the embossed strip in the middle is a seperate piece - embossed with the cuttlebug embossing folder - the white piece is added to the bottom of the strip, ribbon is tied around the top of the strip and then the whole strip is glued to the card.

Didn't get quite as much done yesterday as I had planned, so I have a lot of stuff to do to get ready for my card class event tonight. So I'm off to set up tables, make food, etc.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The card - very simple - the pine cones are from Autumn Days - Peace is from Hero Arts. Both are stamped with soft suede.

Time to get started preparing for my card class event that I postponed from last week. So, today it's the grocery store, getting some of the food prepared and getting things set up. I have a kindergarten Christmas program to go to tonight. A full day!

Have a great day!

Monday, December 14, 2009

The card - a bit of purple today. Ornaments are from Delightful Decorations (SU) The left one is popped up. Colors are Elegant Eggplant and silver.

Back to work on Christmas projects today. I'm working on a project using the new digital software from SU - it's been fun, but I'm not used to sitting at the computer for hours. I did get my Christmas cards finished and they are ready to be mailed - woo hoo!

Happy stampin'

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout with pictures from a get together last Christmas. Paper is from Cosmo Cricket.

Back to work on Christmas projects today. I'm making progress, but not fast enough.

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!

Saturday, December 12, 2009



Photo Saturday - a shot from between the rocks - taken at Arches National Park.

Since I ventured out yesterday and did some errands, including stocking up on a few groceries I can go back into hibernation again! Will try to get get some more of the things done on my 'to do' list.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 11, 2009



The card - simple & easy - stamps are from Berry Christmas (SU) Colors are olive and riding hood red. Printed paper is from Bo-Bunny.

Need to do a little more computer stuff today and then I'm going to Emily's to stamp tonight. My goal is to finish up my Chrismtas cards. Then it's on to gifts - dang - it's only 2 weeks until Christmas and I haven't gotten one gift done! Boy, am I behind.

Stay warm! and have a great day!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The card - stamps are Dasher (SU) and sentiment is Hero Arts. Colors are kraft, suede and olive.

Today - depends on whether I can get the computer to cooperate. Have some digital stuff I need to do but was having trouble last night getting things to work. Guess I'll move on to something else if I can't get it to work today. I may even venture out in the snowy world and try to get some errands done.

Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The card - stamp is from Big on Christmas (SU). Colors are riding hood red and artichoke. I used markers (artichoke & ruby red) to color the letters.
Brrrr! It's cold (-4) Yuk! And I'm snowed in! Yuk! The report on the news last night said this was the 11th biggest storm here in history. I'm ready for that condo on the beach now!!!! I postponed my event that was scheduled for tonight so here's hoping for some sunshine to melt the snow in my driveway before next week.
Since I have a fairly free day today I think I will work on my Christmas cards. And maybe some of the other dozen or so things on my list of things to do.
Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The card - snowmen stamp is from Holiday lineup. (SU) Colors are kraft and riding hood red.

Snow, snow and more snow! Yikes! It's a blizzard out there. Bad part is - I need to go to the grocery store today - not good. I have to feed over 30 people tomorrow night and I haven't bought the food yet. Oh my! I can only hope that it stops soon and I can get to the store later today. We may have pizza delivered!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, December 7, 2009

The card - tree stamp is from Just for Fun - embossed in white on kraft. Card is artichoke. I really wasn't crazy about the look after I put the sentiment on, but it was already stuck on there and I didn't want to mess with taking it off.

How did it get to be Monday again already? Geez, the days are going by way too fast. Today I am helping some ladies from church with a memory book for a friend that moved away. Class tonight.

Enjoy your day!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - this is a layout we did in scrap class and I just added the pictures. Photos are from our trip to Indiana last spring - this was a visit to the Aquarium.

Today - the wild & crazy bunch are coming to crop today so I have to get the tables cleaned off downstairs. I will be working on cutting and bagging class kits for Wednesday night's class - not much fun, but something that needs to be done - sooner rather than later.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, December 5, 2009



Photo Saturday - just a nice scenery shot taken on Grand Mesa last week.

Tons of stuff to get done in the next few days, so I guess I'll hope for the ability to focus today and get one or more things crossed off my list of things to do! Judy S is coming over this afternoon, so that will help keep me motivated and productive.

Hope you weekend is off to a great start!

Friday, December 4, 2009

The card - trees are from Patterned Pines (SU) Colors are artichoke and white.

I got a good start on the Christmas decorations yesterday so today I just have to finish up a few areas and that project will be done. Need to run a couple of errands and then I'm hoping to have some stamping time this afternoon. Deb will be here this evening to stamp so that will be fun!

Have a great day!

Thursday, December 3, 2009



The card - stamp is from Autumn Days (SU). Card is kraft, embossed with cuttlebug embossing folder. Square is kraft, edges are sponged with white.

Time to get the Christmas decorations up. That will be an all day job and then I have to get set up for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009



The card - stamps are from Close To My Heart. Colors are razzleberry and black.

Off to get a haircut this morning. Then.............who knows. I have such a long list of stuff that has to be done in the next week that I am feeling a little overwhelmed.

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009



The card - a little more traditional Christmas colors. Trees are from Patterned Pines (SU). Merry Christmas is Hero Arts. Colors are olive and real red.

Working on class kits this morning and then I hope to get at least the outdoor Christmas stuff up this afternoon.

Enjoy your day!

Monday, November 30, 2009



The card - tree stamp is from Patterned Pines (SU) - stamped with saraha sand. Snowflakes are from Snowflakes (SU) Card is kraft - accents are soft suede.

Playing catch up today - errands, chores and getting ready for class tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - just some scenery pictures from our weird weather in October. Fall one day, snow the next.

Not sure what I'm going to work on today. Need to get some class projects done, but also need to get the Christmas decorations up. Who knows what the day will bring.

Happy scrappin'

Saturday, November 28, 2009



Photo Saturday - this is just one of the pictures I took of Tracy & Tony when we went to Grand Mesa on Tuesday. I think this one is my favorite!

Well, it's back to real life today. I just got back from taking Tracy & Tony to the airport for their trip home. Dang, I always hate it when company leaves (especially when it's one of the kids) The house always seems so much more empty. But I have plenty to do, just need to get myself motivated. So, hopefully I can get myself in gear and be productive today.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Friday, November 27, 2009

The card - Flower stamp is from Happy Harmony (SU) Colors are not quite navy, bashful blue and more mustard. The front flower is cut out and popped up.

I hope everyone had a great day yesterday! I had an absolutely marvelous day - friends, family and food - it was great! And, watching the Broncos finally win after their losing streak was a great ending to a great day!

Today we are heading to Utah - going to the Arches and Canyonlands. Should be fun and a great day for more photos.

Happy stampin'

Thursday, November 26, 2009

May the

blessings of this

Thanksgiving

fill your hearts

and home!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The card - stamped image is Holiday Best (SU) I inked the stamp with markers - soft suede, curry, olive and durango. Card is vanilla, accents are durango.

A lovely day yesterday and 150 photos! (the wonders of digital cameras) Tracy and Tony are going hiking on the Monument today so I am going to take an r & r day. A couple of last minute errands this morning and then who knows - maybe an afternoon spent on the sofa reading.

Have a wonderul day!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009



The card - lots of green! Lots of layers! The image from Verve is embossed in white on old olive. Very simple, but rather striking.

We're going up to Grand Mesa today. It should be a nice day for a drive up and over the top. I'm hoping to get some good pictures that Tracy and Tony can use for their engagement pictures.

Have a great day!

Monday, November 23, 2009



The card - very simple - stamped image is from Holiday Best (SU). I used markers to ink the stamp - suede, curry, olive and durango. Background is a cuttlebug embossing folder.

A few last minute cleaning chores this morning and then I am ready to enjoy my week of 'thanksgiving'. Looking forward to Tracy and Tony's arrival this afternoon.

Enjoy your day!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - a layout from our trip to California in September. Good thing this will be a week for photos - I've run out of current pictures to scrap!
I got the basement all cleaned up yesterday, and had a great time spending the afternoon stamping with Judy! I even continued stamping after she left, so got quite a few cards done! Today it's more cleaning (moving to the upstairs) and a trip to the grcoery store. I don't think today will be as fun!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Photo Saturday - a little snow on the fall leaves. Another picture from our snowy day last month.

Today - time to start putting my house in order. Tracy and Tony will be here Monday and the house is pretty much a mess. So..........I guess it's time to do a little cleaning. But Judy S is coming over to stamp this afternoon so I have something fun to do today too!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Friday, November 20, 2009



The card - stamped image is one my friend Judy S brought over for me to play with. I really liked it until I added the background dots - I was trying to cover up some small spots I had smeared. By then, it was too late , I really didn't want to color the whole image again. So....this is what I ended up with! It was fun to color, but I don't think I'd do a lot of these - rather time consuming.

Errands today and lots of odds and ends. Looking forward to stamping with Sherry and Emily tonight though - I hope I can productive and not just 'social'.

Enjoy your day!

Thursday, November 19, 2009



The card - stamped image is from the SU wheel Bright Blessings. Colors are kraft, suede and durango. The background on the kraft piece is a new leaf embossing folder I got from Quick-kutz.

Lots of stuff to do - but I think I better try and get the laundry done today. It's overflowing the basket - oops! And hopefully I can get some work done on December class projects.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009



The card - leaf stamps are from Verve, sentiment is Hero Arts. Colors are olive and not quite navy.

I got another class project finished yesterday - yea! Now, if I can get cards done for the December class I will really be ahead of the game.

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The card - I saw this technique called 'brick wall' and thought it looked like it might be fun! This is my attempt - I think the 'bricks' need a little more color, probably should have sponged the edges. I used a piece of Basic grey for the background (bricks) and the stamp is from Hero Arts. I'll try this again, although it's not something I'd make a lot of - it's rather time consuming. If you are interested there is a tutorial on Split Coast Stampers.
Today - back to work on class projects. Lots to get done in the next few days. Time is going by much too fast!
Enjoy your day!

Monday, November 16, 2009



The card - I did a card like this for card class last month using Christmas paper - decided it would be fun to do one for fall. Paper is from Basic Grey Indian Summer. Diamond is a punch from EK Success.

Today - catch up day. Need to get my room and the class area cleaned up. I got quite a stack of cards done yesterday, but made quite the mess in the process. Class tonight.

Happy stampin'

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - photos from our day at the aquarium in Cincinati. This was a layout we did in class and I added the pictures.

Yesterday was great fun! I got a lot accomplished. ate too much (the food was so yummy!) and totally enjoyed the company! Thanks girls, for a great day!

Today I am going to finish up some projects and then I think I will try to get some cards made. I really haven't done much stamping lately so I think that will be my focus for the day!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, November 14, 2009



Photo Saturday - this picture was taken up on Grand Mesa last year. Just a bit of fall colors.

Today will be fun - the wild and crazy bunch (Sue, Eileen and Kelly) are coming to crop! With any luck I will be much more productive than I was yesterday! I need to focus! focus! focus!

Added note: should have posted a winter picture I guess, since it's snowing this morning. I guess fall is almost over and we're seeing the beginning of winter.

Enjoy your weekend!

Friday, November 13, 2009

The card - leaves are from Falling Leaves (SU) Colors are durango, olive and mustard. The leaves are stamped, cut out and popped up on the squares.

Oh-oh - Friday the 13th! Actually that has always been a 'good luck' day for me, so we'll hope that continues to be the case. It's bound to be a good day because after running some errands this morning I will be stamping with Judy S this afternoon and then Deb, Sherry and Emily tonight! Yea! I should get lots done, right?

Happy stampin'

Thursday, November 12, 2009


The card - stamped image is from Hero Arts - very simple.
Looking forward to our Shoebox Club tonight.
Happy stampin'

Wednesday, November 11, 2009



The card - stamps and paper are from Close to My Heart. Flowers are stamped with sahara sand and black.

Still working on class projects - my goal is to have all (or at least most) of November and December's class projects done before Thanksgiving. For the original procrastinator (that would be me!) that will be a major accomplishment.

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The card - I saw this layout on a blog somewhere and not only copied the layout but I copied the colors - thought it was a cool color combination. Colors are eggplant, teal and kiwi. Flower is a die cut.

I'm feeling a little less 'behind' now since I got my Shoebox project done yesterday and got my class project for next week cut and bagged - it was a productive day yesterday! Class this morning and again tonight, so I may just take a break this afternoon.

Have a great day!

Monday, November 9, 2009



The card - stamp is from Thoughts and Prayers (SU). Colors are soft suede, more mustard and dusty durango. Easy!

Card Class kits are ready to go - yea! Now on to my next project - have to get a calendar topper done for our Shoebox Club on Thursday. I have to do August this time, and I'm clueless - have no idea what I'm going to do! So, after I get my other chores done I guess I will try to figure that one out!

Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - pictures from our day in Ouray.

And moving on......the class projects are done - whew! Today I will cut and bag - not my favorite part, but it has to be done.

Happy scrappin'

Saturday, November 7, 2009



Photo Saturday - took this last week when it snowed. Glad we are enjoying better weather now.

I have a new plan for the blog - I will post cards on Monday thru Friday, a photo on Saturday and a scrapbook page on Sunday. I'm hoping this will motivate me to get more scrapbook pages done, plus give the blog a little more variety.

Today it's back to work on the class projects. I'm not leaving my room until they're done - well, maybe a few short breaks!

Hope you are enjoying the beginning of a wonderful weekend!

Friday, November 6, 2009

The card - leaf stamps are from Hero Arts. Colors are soft suede, dusty durango, olive and razzleberry. Card is soft suede, top note die is vanilla.

The weather has been so nice that I had this fleeting thought that I should be outside doing some yard work - ok, so that thought didn't last long! But I do have a lot I want/need to get done in the next couple of weeks so I need to focus - unlike yesterday which went by without anything constructive being accomplished. I hope to do better today!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, November 5, 2009



The card - this is another very old stamp I found in a drawer the other day. I don't think it had ever been used. Shame! I stamped it with black and colored it with a blender pen - used olive, curry, suede and a touch of durango. The stamp is from Stampendous.

Today it's back to work on class projects. I at least have a few ideas I want to try. Hopefully it will be productive day.

Happy stampin'

Wednesday, November 4, 2009



The card - Stamp set is Live Like You Mean It (SU) Colors are dusty durango and artichoke.

Jeff and Sara are coming for dinner tonight, so that means a trip to the grocery store sometime today. The class projects are not coming together liked I hoped, so I may take a break from that and hope that creativity strikes tomorrow.

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The card - image is from Wandering Words (SU) - inked with markers, chocolate, durango and curry. Leaf is a die cut, embossed and sponged with chocolate. Card is kraft, with Sanded (SU) background stamped in chocolate. I used a distressing tool on the edges of the vanilla piece.

Working on class projects today (and probably the rest of the week!) Too many things to get done in the next couple of weeks.

Have a great day!

Monday, November 2, 2009



The card - flower stamp is from Paper Inspirations - smile is SU. Colors are saffron, chocolate, olive and pumpkin.

Back to work on class projects. Have to get kits cut and bagged for class tonight and then get to work on projects for classes that start next week.

Happy stampin'

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Scrappin' Sunday - The layout is one we did in Scrap class a while back. I just added the pictures. Printed paper is from Basic Grey.

Some happy news - Tracy (my daughter) is engaged! Woo hoo! The wedding will be next October in Kentucky. Pretty exciting.

Hoping to spend some time in my stamp room today. I should at least be able to get some cards done while watching the football game! Go Broncos!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.