Tuesday, May 21, 2019




The card - stamped images are from SU.  (Paper Pumpkin)  The background is sponged here and there.  I stamped the flower twice, cut out one full size and the other a bit smaller and then layered one on top of the other. (both layers are popped up)  The leaves are stamped and cut out.  

Ahhh.... a free day.  My plan is to get some stamping done!  Now, to just find my motivation....maybe a little more caffeine will help!  Stitching with friends this evening.

Have a great day!

Monday, May 20, 2019



The card - a simple card I did for our Shoebox Club last week.  I stamped a bit of grunge on top of the embossed background.  The 'wreath' is stamped, then punched out with a circle punch.  It's popped up and I added a small sentiment, a twine bow and a Prima flower.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a great day!

Friday, May 17, 2019




The card - (sorry about the shadows on the scan)  Embossed background, some patterned paper and solid cardstock.  Flower is from SU and is stamped, punched out and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  That's it!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, May 16, 2019


The card - embossed background, some patterned paper, a border stamp (SU), a sentiment (Papertrey Ink) and some twine.  Easy peasy!

Our Shoebox Club is tonight and I don't have a card done...oops.  Guess I better get some stamping done today! 

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019





The card - a simple balck and white.  Stamped images are from SU.  

Birthday dinner for my son Jeff tonight.  Cooking and cleaning today!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, May 14, 2019





The card - a little splash of color.....circles are from SU.  Added a sentiment and some ribbon.

Class this morning, grocery shopping and laundry this afternoon, class tonight.  That should keep me busy today!

Have a great day!

Monday, May 13, 2019




The card - (sorry about the shadows - background is actually white)  Tulips are from Papertrey Ink.  The smaller panel is popped up on the embossed background.  I stamped the sentiment before I embossed the background.

'Grandma time' today!  Stitching with a friend tonight.  Sounds like a good way to start the week!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, May 10, 2019



The card - butterflies are from SU.  Stamped, punched out and popped up.  I added a sentiment and some bling - easy!

Had a great little get-away!  Too much shopping (at least according to my checkbook), but what fun! (and I have a lot of new goodies, wool and stamps, to play with!)    Sherry is the hostess-with-the mostess!  It was wonderful.

Today it's back to real life (but the best kind) since it's 'Grandma time'.

Have a great day!

Monday, May 6, 2019

The card - stamped flowers are from Unity.  Sentiment is from My Favorite Things.  I added a bit of bling to the flowers.

'Grandam time' today.  Stamping with friends tonight.  It will be a good day!

I also will be out of town for a couple of days.  We're going to see our friend Sherry on the  other side of the mounatins (the Denver area ) and to attend a Thirty-One meeting!  Looking forward to getting out of town for even a few days!  So, I won't be posting for the next few days -leaving my computer at home!  I will be back on Friday!

Have a great day!

Friday, May 3, 2019



The card - flowers are from Unity.  I stamped them twice without re-inking to get a bit of light and dark.  The sentiment is from My Favorite Things.

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  A normal Friday.

Have a great day!

Thursday, May 2, 2019





The card - embossed background.  Stamped images are from SU.  The small panel is popped up and I added a little bling.  Pretty darn easy!

Haircut this morning, Wool Gatherer's this afternoon and stitching with friends this evening....a full day!

Have a terrific day!

Wednesday, May 1, 2019




The card -  a little fun and funky today!  Background circles are from SU.  An added sentiment and some twine to finish.  Easy peasy!

Awww...more rain and dreariness today - dang, I was hoping for some warm and sunshine.  Guess I will try to get some more chores done in the house.

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, April 30, 2019




The card - Sentiment is from Paper Trey,  'flowers' are from SU and leaves are a punch.  Strips are washi tape.   I stamped the flowers and then used a circle punch - they are popped up.

Wet and dreary outside today - yuk!  A good day to stay in and get some cleaning and inside chores done!  (at least that's my plan!)

Have a great day!

Monday, April 29, 2019




The card - flower and butterfly are from
SU.  The flower was inked with markers, the butterfly was stamped, punched out and popped up.  The striped strip at the bottom is washi tape.


'Grandma time' today.  That's it.

Have a great day!


Friday, April 26, 2019



The card - embossed background.  Sentiment isstamped on the smaller panel and then I added some prima flowers and a little bling in the centers.  Easy!

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The card - I sponged some color at the bottom of the panel and then stamped the flower outline over the top.  Sentiment is a new one I found at a local shop the other day!

Ah....a free day.  The thought of just laying around in my pj's and reading a book sounds really, really good.  However, I have some stuff I want/need to get done, so I guess I'll forgo the pj day and try to get some stuff done :)

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, April 24, 2019


The card - background grunge on a square.  The stem is stamped directly on the square, the flower is stamped, cut out and popped up.  The square is also popped up.  

Sorry I've been MIA the last few days.  Ran out of stamped cards and haven't had a chance to get any stamping done.  Found some time to get a few done yesterday and have a craft day coming up on Sunday, so I should be good. 

There's been a lot of extra 'Grandma days' lately - but I will take them!  The babysitter is sick today, so today will be another 'extra'!  Yay!  I'm good with that!

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, April 16, 2019


The card - confetti stamps with a sentiment die cut.  Easy peasy!

Gosh, after having Hudson for 8 out of the last 11 days, I'm not sure what to do with myself today.  Back to my regular schedule I guess - although I'm really not sure what that is anymore!  I do have a class this morning and then I think I better get some chores done!  (or at least try!)

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, April 15, 2019




The card - blue and green....one of my favorite color combinations!  Embossed background, smaller panel is matted and popped up.  Bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Think we shall go to the park! 

Have a marvelous day!

Friday, April 12, 2019




The card - background is a combination of patterned paper, a strip of card stock and a bit of grunge.  The butterflies (SU) are stamped, punched out and popped up.  

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  Life is Good!

Have a terrific  day!

Thursday, April 11, 2019



The card - patterned paper, punched shapes and a sentiment.  Super easy!

Didn't get far on class projects yesterday so I must buckle down and get them done today!  Celebrating a birthday tonight at our Shoebox Club....that will be fun!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019




The card - craft, embossed background.   The floral stems are stamped with craft, the bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  

Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends, but first I really need to get to work on class projects.   A good day to be inside since it's raining!

Have a great day!


Tuesday, April 9, 2019



The card - background is patterned paper.  Butterfly is a die cut.  Sentiment is hear embossed in white.  Just something a bit different!

After having Hudson for 4 days straight, it's time to get some chores done.  Another family dinner tonight too, so there's cooking involved.  Off to get started!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, April 8, 2019



The card - grunge background, (from SU) a large sentiment and some bling.  Easy peasy!

'Grandma time' today.  Cooking dinner for family tonight.  All is Good.

Have a terrific day!

Friday, April 5, 2019



The card - background is embossed.  Floral piece is stamped on the small square and the square is popped up.  Some added twine and a sentiment.

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  Life is Good!

Have a great day!

Thursday, April 4, 2019



The card - some background grunge (from SU), a sentiment, some patterned paper and some twine.  Easy!

Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at our Wool Gatherer's group at Hi Fashion.  Then an evening of crafting with friends later.  Yes!  That's what I call a good day!

Have a terrific day!

Wednesday, April 3, 2019




The card - a little grunge is stamped in the background.  Leaves and butterflies are die cuts.  Added a little bling and a sentiment.  

Off on a adventure with my friend Judy today.  We'll try to stay out of trouble :)

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, April 2, 2019




The card - background is embossed and stamped with some splatter.  The stamped images are from SU.  The wreath is stamped on the small square piece, the bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  The sentiment piece is also popped up.

Looking forward to lunch with some out of town cousins today.  Haven't seen them for a while, so it will be nice to catch up.

Have a great day!


Monday, April 1, 2019





The card - butterflies (SU) are stamped, punched out and popped up.  The background is embossed.  Some added twine and bling.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, March 29, 2019




The card - a bit of grunge in the background, a large sentiment and some bling.  Easy peasy!  

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, March 28, 2019




The card -  pretty self-explanatory.  The smaller panel with the stamped image (from SU)  is popped up.  

Going to try and get a little yard work done this morning when it warms up.  All the rain we got earlier has given the weeds a head start so I need to deal with those.  Looking forward to an evening of stitching with friends.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, March 27, 2019




The card - butterlies (SU) are stamped, punched and popped up.  The strip is patterned paper.  Pretty darn easy.

An appointment this morning and then who knows.  I haven't been very good about planning my days lately .....spring fever I guess. 

Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, March 26, 2019




The card - no stamping on this one!  The background is embossed, the shapes are punched from patterned paper and the hello is a die cut.  Super Easy! 

Had great plans for getting the house cleaned up today - however, it seems like allergy season has come or else I have a cold.  Yuk!  We'll see how it goes.

Have a wonderful day!


Monday, March 25, 2019



The card - stamped images are from SU.  The floral stems and bow are stamped in black.  The bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  The background on the small panel is stamped with a rectangle grunge stamp - I inked it once and then stamped several times with two different colors.  The large background is embossed.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, March 22, 2019




The card - a little black and white.  Butterflies (SU) are stamped, punched and popped up.  Background is patterned paper with some added twine.  

'Grandma time' today, Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, March 21, 2019




The card - background grunge is from SU, sentiment is from HoneyBee.  A fun one!

I have a totally free day and no plan.  Oh oh.  I need to think of something constructive to do.  I really wanted to take a little road trip, but couldn't find anyone that could go today.  I think it's supposed to rain today anyway, so probably better to stay in.

Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, March 20, 2019


The card - stamped images are from SU.  The flowers are stamped directly on the panel, the vase is stamped, punched out and popped up.  The entire small panel is popped up.

No commitments today....(except for class tonight).....don't have a clue what I'm doing this morning/afternoon.  I need a plan :)

Have a great day!

Tuesday, March 19, 2019





The card - a simple black and white.  Lily is from SU.  I added a black mat to the front panel and some black twine.  Easy peasy!

Class this morning....no idea what the rest of the day will bring.  I'm sure I can think of something to do :)

Have a great day!

Monday, March 18, 2019




The card - this is the card I did for our Shoebox Club last week.  The stamped images are from SU.  The bow is stamped on a seperate piece, cut out and popped up.  

'Grandma time' today.  Stitching with a friend tonight.  All is good!

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, March 15, 2019




The card - quick and simple.  Embossed background, a few flowers, a sentiment, some bling and some twine.  Easy peasy!

'Grandma time' today.  Our friend Sherry (from the eastern slope) will be joining us tonight for Friday night crafting - yay!  Looking forward to seeing her!

Have a terrific day!

Thursday, March 14, 2019




The card - stamped images are from SU.  Background piece is pattened paper.  Smaller panel is popped up.  The bow is stamped, cut out and popped up.  

Shoebox Club tonight.  Have a card done, but need to get kits put together.  I think I better work on class stuff too. 

Have a wonderful day!




Wednesday, March 13, 2019



The card - background is from a set called Kind Confetti by Altenew (yesterday's sentiment came from this set also!)  The balloons are punched  and the celebrate (SU) is stamped at the bottom.  I drew the lines with a fine tip marker.

A bit of a free morning  - not sure what I will do, except finish cleaning up the mess from the birthday celebration last night!  Looking forward to an afternoon of stitching at Laura's and then stitching with friends at home this evening!  Sounds like a good day to me!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, March 12, 2019


The card - playing with a new set of background stamps (SU)  Fun!

Today is Hudson's birthday.....so, I get some extra Grandma time today!  Yay!  Not sure what we're going to do, but it will be something fun.  (I'm thinking Chuckee Cheese).    Family dinner tonight, so there's cooking involved today too.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Enjoy YOUR day!


Monday, March 11, 2019





The card - patterned paper, a sentiment, prima flowers and a leaf punch.  Quick and simple.

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a terrific day!


Friday, March 8, 2019




The card - another SU set on loan from my friend Emily.  The background bunch is stamped first, then the flowers and then the bow.  Love this set!

'Grandma time' today.  Friday night crafting tonight.  That's all!

Have a great day!

Thursday, March 7, 2019



The card - a new stamp!  My friend Emily let me borrow this new set from SU....isn't it pretty?  I'm trying to 'think spring'!  Patterned paper in the background, the flowers are stamped on the small panel.  I added a strip for the sentiment and added some twine to that.

Our Wool Gatherer's Group is the afternoon and I need to get a project put together so I have something to work on!  I better get to work on that!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, March 6, 2019




The card - vase with flowers is from SU.  The vase is stamped and then punched out and popped up.  Patterned paper at the bottom, some added twine and a little bling.  

Some extra 'Grandma time' this morning while the regular babysitter has an appoinment.  Then I really need to get some stamping done!  That's my goal for this afternoon!!!!

Have a terrific day!

Tuesday, March 5, 2019





The card - I stamped the flowers at the bottom of the panel and then stamped a large sentiment over the top.  Just something a little different.

Chores today and crafting with friends tonight. 

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, March 4, 2019




The card - quick and easy black and white.  Butterflies (SU), washi tape and sentiment.  
Butterflies are stamped, punched out and popped up.

'Grandma time' today.  Crafting with a friend tonight.  That's it!

Have a wonderful day!


Friday, March 1, 2019

The card - another super simple one.  The sentiment is stamped on a smaller panel and popped up.  I added a bit of bling.  The background is patterned paper.  So many different looks you could do depending on the patterned paper you used.

'Grandma time' today.  Looks like an indoor day - we've moved from snow to rain.  (at least it not quite as cold!)  Friday night crafting tonight.  All is good!

Have a great day!