Photo Saturday - Jeff took this photo on The Colorado National Monumnet (one of my favorite places!)

Looking forward to a day of crafting with a friend.  Not sure what I'm going to work on, but I do have a lot to choose from!😉

Have a great day!

The card - The flower (SU) is stamped in black and then colored with a blending pen and SU ink.  The grunge was added with the same matching colors.  The smaller panel and the sentiment are popped up.

After postponing it for several months we are finally doing our Shoebox group tonight.  (There's only 4 of us at this point, so not a big group)  We're celebrating a birthday so dinner and gifts instead of cards.  It will be fun to see everyone!!!  It's been too long!  Looking foward to a nice, normal -like evening!  😀

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment is stamped in black dirctly on the background piece.  Butterfly is die cut  and popped up.  Easy peasy!

A free day and no plan - oh my.  I could either get really motivated and be extremely productive or I could spend the day on the sofa watching TV  and maybe do some knitting.  Oh,  decisions, decisions!!!!

Have a great day!

The card - flowers (SU) are stamped in black across the panel.  I used the small grunge stamp from the set to stamp below the flowers.  The circle is a die cut (SU).  I stamped the flower on a smaller circle and added that to the center of the die cut. I added some twine and then popped the circle up.

Class tonight - it will be so good to see them again!  It's been too long.

Have a great day! 

The card -- a new die cut (from Memory Box).  I used the die on the top white panel and added a piece of black behind it!  The flower (SU) is punched out twice, songed with a bit of gray in the center and layered together and then popped up.  Easy peasy!

Need to spend the day getting card kits ready for class!  After two months of not having classes, it's hard to get back in the groove.  But, I am so anxious to see everyone - I've missed them!  Looking foward to an evening of stitching with friends tonight!

Enjoy your day!

The card - I sponged the circle with some Tim Holtz inks.  Flowers (Unity) are stamped in black directly on top.  Strip at bottom is black cardstock.  

'Grndma time' today.  That's all!

Have a wonderful day!

Crafty Sunday - May's Little Red Wagon pillow

It's going to be a Stampin day - woo hoo!  Have a friend coming over - have plans to be productive!!!

Enjoy your day!

Photo Saturday.......time for a haircut.  He didn't much like having to wear the mask....said it was hot and itchy 😕  Have to admit I agree!

The card - The two outside panels are embossed.  Small rectangle is sponged, then images are stamped with black.  

Today is my son's birthday.  Sooo, that means dinner tonight.  That means a bit of cooking and cleaning today!  And a haircut - finally! 

Have a great day!

The caard - background is embossed on the top part only of the panel.  Sentiment is stamped on the small rectangle die cut (SU).  Added some ribbon and prima flowers.  

Fun news yesterday - the new baby that is coming in October is a BOY!!!! 

Lots of chores to get done today so I better get started!

Have a great day!

The card - label die cut is from SU.  Flowers are stamped with the same color ink as the card stock and then punched out and popped up. There's actually some flowers stamped very lightly in the corners, they just didn't show up in the scan :(

A fairly free day today.  I'm still trying to figure out stuff on this new computer and haven't had much time to deal with it.  So, maybe today! 

Enjoy your day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  The white piece is cut at an angle and then the die cut (SU) is added on top.  The small colored flowers are added  to the top of the die cut and then some added bling.  A bit of grunge is stamped on the white piece before adding the sentiment.

Chores today - a bit of everything that I've just been avoiding doing!  But I am soooo looking forward to a couple of friends coming over for dinner and stitching later - woo hoo!  It's been way too long!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - using some images from SU's digital

download.  I sponged the background a bit and then cut out the images and attached them to the panel.  (the line at the top of both sayings are just shadows from the scan)

Hope you all had a nice weekend.  I spent most of the weekend with Hudson which was nice.  Jeff bbq'd steaks on Friday night and we had a nice evening outside.  On Saturday a friend came over to stamp and it was so exciting to have an 'almost normal' day!  We went to a local hamburger place for lunch and got to eat inside and everything.  Oh, it was heaven - I do miss eating out!!!  Hudson spent the day yesterday and then we had a sleepover so we'll have today together too!  It's been a great weekend!!!  No exciting plans for today, except I think we'll try to go get Hudson a haircut - it is really getting a bit shaggy! 

Have a great day!  

Spending the day with my favorite guy.....

HAPPY 

MOTHER'S 

DAY

The card - all three background panels are die cut (SU)  The sentiment and corner piece are stamped on on the smaller panel and that panel is popped up.  An easy one!

Grocery shopping today. That's about it!  So, maybe some stitching today - need to finish up a birthday gift!

Have a great day!

The card - all the background pieces are patterned paper.  I stamped the tower (SU) in black directly on the patterned paper and then added the 'merci' die cut (SU) on top.  Easy peasy!

I managed to get a bit of stuff done yesterday!  (not a lot, but a bit)  After having Hudson here everyday for a month, it's really quiet! I'm having a hard time getting back into a routine.  I have almost run out of stuff to organize and/or clean. 

How are you all managing this craziness?  Has your life changed?    What do you miss the most?

Enjoy your day!

The card - white panel is die cut (SU).  The stamped images are heat embossed with gold which doesn't  really show up in the scan, but is really pretty in real life.  The butterfly is punched out and popped up.  

Well, yesterday turned into a real do-nothing day!  Went for two walks, took a nap, read a book and that was about it!  Guess I needed a day off :)  I do have plans to get some things accomplished today - hopefully that will work out better than it did yesterday!!!!

Enjoy your day!

The card - the flower on the left (SU) is stamped directly on the background piece.  It is stamped in black and then a bit of grunge is added.  The black circle is a die cut (SU).  There is a bit of grunge behind the circle also.  The leaves are punched out and popped up.  The larger flower (SU) is stamped with black, then the filler stamp with your choice of color.  The sentiment is stamped on a seperate piece of white, punched out with a circle and added to the top of the black die. 

Well, Hudson has gone back to preschool.  The house is very quiet this morning.  Now I will be back to the regular schedule of Mondays and a day or two on the weekend.  So, I should be able to get some things done now, right?   I really haven't been able to get much crafting done while he's been here, so that is my goal for now!  Stitching, knitting and stamping!   I just need a bit of motivation :) 

Have a great day!

The card - front panel is die cut at the bottom edge (SU)  Ad added sentiment, some bling and ribbon.  Easy peasy!

Time to mow the lawn and clean up the yard.  The wind has blown tree stuff all over everywhere.  So, it's a yard work day!

Have a great day!

Crafty Sunday - One of my Little Red Wagon pillows.  This was a Block of the Month last year - it was orginally meant to be part of a quilt, but I decided to make my squares into pillows instead.  So, I have a different seasonal pillow each month for my sofa!  

Hudson and I are baking today.  I have been promising him we would make a carrot cake (one of my favorites) for a long time.  I finally managed to collect all the ingredients at the store yesterday, so today we are making cake!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Photo Saturday - Canyon View Park

Yesterday was a beautiful day to be outside so Hudson and I went out to Canyon View Park.  The ducks were all sleeping and not much interested in our offerings of food - poor Hudson couldn't figure out why they didn't want to eat.  But we enjoyed the walk around the lakes anyway!

No child today, so I'm making a trip to the grocery store this morning and then doing a bit of clean up in the house.  Hoping to get some wool applique projects put together and ready to stitch!

Enjoy your weekend!

The card - this was one of my favorite cards and it didn't scan well at all!  :(   The background is embossed with SU's subtle folder.  The rectangles are the stitched rectangles from SU.  I stamped the flowers in black and colored them with copics.  A little added twine and a sentiment. 

I'm running out of things to clean LOL!!!  Never thought I'd say that!  Took down all the window blinds yesterday and hosed them off outside and then hung them back up.  I still need to wash the windows, but I have to work up to that one!!!  Not sure what we'll do today.

Have a great day!

The card - love these dies from SU - easy to make a pretty card!

The flowers are all planted and the lawn is mowed.  Now what?  Don't have a plan today, guess I'll see what I'm inspired to do!

Have a great day!

The card - the flower (SU)  is stamped in a matching color for a subtle background.  Decorative circle is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.

Got most of the flowers planted yesterday, just have a few to finish.  It took me a little longer than usual becuase Hudson had to help!  LOL.  But he had a great time so a little extra time was perfectly fine.  (besides, there's plenty of time these days :)   Hopefully I can get the flowers finished and the lawn mowed today!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - super simple.  The background embossing folder I used is from SU.  The small rectangle is a die cut from SU.  I stamped the sentiment on the die cut in the matching color and popped it up.  Easy Peasy!!!

Well, I'm thinking I may get started planting some flowers.  My Dad always said to wait for Mother's Day, which I've always done.  However, the weather report shows no overnight freezing temps for the next two weeks, so I'm thinking, why not!!  We're actually haing some unusual high temps for this time of year.  Guess I'll take a chance and hope I'm not sorry!  So, today, it's off to get dirt for the planters and see what the nursery has in the way of flowers!

Have a great day!

The card - a new set of stamps and dies (SU) that I borrowed from my friend Emily.  Lots of fun things to play with!!!  The background piece is die cut at the bottom.  The flower bunch is stamped lightly in the top left hand corner.  Add the sentiment and ribbon.  Easy!

It's supposed to get rather warm today!  The plan is to clean up Hudson's outside play area and do a bit of repair on the potting bench. 

Have a great day!

Crafty Sunday - LOL!  Believe it or not this was the aftermath of a fairly productive day yesterday!  I got quite a few cards done - yay!  And, I even got that mess cleaned up before bed time!

Jeff is playing golf today, so Hudson and I will have to figure out something fun to do.   It was a last minute thing, so I have nothing planned at the moment ......a bit more caffiene and I should be able to function!

Enjoy your day!

Photo Saturday - Hudson's quaratine fashion statement on Wednesday - LOL.  Needless to say, we didn't go anywhere that day!!!!  

No little one today sooooo.......I'm planning on stamping!

Enjoy your weekend

The card - flower (SU) is stamped in black, colored with copics.  A bit of grunge in the background.  Strip on left side is patterned paper.  

Hoping for some sunshine today - maybe we'll go feed the ducks!  Or something.  So over spending so much time at home in the house.  How are you all doing?  Getting lots of projects done I hope!

Stay safe, be well!

The card - flowers and leaves (SU) are stamped, cut out and popped up.  Background is grunge plus washi tape strips.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.

In the process of switching out winter clothes for summer clothes.  And of course getting the flip flops out. - yay!  It's supposed to be in the 80's this weekend - woo hoo!  I'm ready!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is sponged using a stencil, then I added some grunge.  The bees are stamped, die cut and popped up.  The sentiment is stamped, cut out and popped up.  Added a bit of bling.

Well, I didn't get the lawn mowed yesterday....but, Hudson had a day at home since his Mom didn't have to work, so I cleaned house.  It had been too long.  Hopefully I can get the lawn mowed today!  And I spent some time learning more about the new computer - that's going to take awhile!

Have a terrific day!

The card - tulips and leaves (SU) are stamped then die cut.  White circle is also a die cut.  Background is patterned paper.

I managed to get the laundry done yesterday, maybe I can move on to mowing the lawn today.  We'll see. 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - stamped images are from SU.  I stamped the flowers in black on the white strip and then added some grunge in the background.  The flower at the bottom is stamped with the same color as the card base.  

No plan for the day ,,,,,,should mow the lawn, but  not sure what the weather forecast is for today.  Should do some laundry and clean the house.  Hmmmm....lots of things to, just not very motivated this morning!

Have a great day!

Crafty Sunday - a wool applique pillow.  I enlarged the pattern to make it big enough for a king size pillow.  It resides on the spare bed.

Jeff is playing golf today so Hudson and I will have to figure out something to do.  So far the sun is shining so that is a good sign :)  I'm trying to think of somewhere to go but my brain is a little mushy.  Maybe I need more caffiene!

Have a great day!

Photo Saturday - more at Jeff's website

No plan for today yet.  Jeff has been doing some touchup painting around the house (left from when I moved in almost 6 years ago LOL)  and he may be over today to do some more. I've placed my 'pickup order' for groceries so will pick those up this afternoon.  And now what????   Maybe I'll work on figuring out the new computer :)

Have a great day!

The card - my favorite kind of card - black and white!  Flowers are stamped with black and then I used some gray to add some shading to the centers.

My son bought me a new computer with some of his stimulus check - now isn't that just the sweetest thing ever.  He is a good son!!!!!  Now to figure it out....LOL....I love new technology, but I usually hate the learning curve.  This old thing that I'm using now is comfortable, but soooo slow.  So a new one will be fun, but it's going to be a learning process for sure.  Several of the programs I use now are old and discontinued and I won't be able to use them anymore....insert sad face here!  :(   I will probably use this old one for awhile for this blog stuff until I figure out a new way to do it!   Wish me luck!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Circle is die cut.  Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Sentiment is stamped, punched out and popped up.  Add a little bling.

Rainy and dreary today.  We saw a bit of sunshine yesterday and a bit of warmer temp, so we managed a little outdoor time in the back yard.  Yay!  Looks like an indoor day today!

Hope you are all still staying well!

The card - circle is a frame stamp (SU).  The leaves and tiny flowers are stamped directly on the background.  Flowers are stamped, punched out and popped up. 

Another cloudy day, although it's supposed to be a bit warmer....we'll see.  Getting VERY tired of being in the house - I need to look on Pinterest for activities for Hudson.  Maybe I'll start teaching him how to clean LOL!

Have a good day!

The card - circle is punched out of front panel and then I added a piece of gray cardstock behind it.  The flower is a die cut (Tim Holtz) and the butterfly is punched out.  The front panel is also embossed although it doesn't show well in the scan.   (this card is much prettier in real life)

Another day......I am so looking forward to some warmer weather along with the sunshine.  But, probably not going to happen today.  Getting cabin fever being stuck in the house........

Enjoy your day!!!!

The card - flower and leaves (SU) are stamped then die cut.  The decorative border is also die cut.  The small strips are patterned paper added to the small panel.  

'Grandma time'.  Not sure what we'll do today - the sun is shining but it's cold....  have to be creative I guess!

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Saturday - lots of pretty spring flowers on Main Street - loving this springy, sunshine weather!!!

Chores today -laundry, mowing the lawn, a bit of house cleaning.

Enjoy your day!

The card - flowers are from SU.  This is one of my new favorites - love these flowers!  Super easy card - flowers and sentiment are stamped on small panel.  Background strip is patterned paper.  

'Grandma time' today.  We cooked eggs yesterday, so the plan is to decorate them today! 

Have a wonderful day!

The card - tulips are from SU.  Leaves, stems and flowers are stamped directly on the background piece.  Sentiment is stamped then punched out and popped up.  

More 'Grandma time' today.  Not sure what we'll do today - hoping the storm that is coming will hold off until later so we can enjoy some outside time!

Have a great day!

The card - super simple one today.  The background is a frame stamp (SU) that I just stamped in different colors.  An added sentiment and a little bling.  Easy peasy!

Sorry I missed yesterday - just plain forgot!  But Hudson and I had a terrific day.  Went to Main Street (totally desserted - no issue with social distancing there!) for a photo taking adventure.  What fun!  It was so much fun watching Hudson get excited about what he was going to take a picture of!  He did great too!  It was sad to see all the stores closed and no people, but we enjoyed the sunshine and the beautiful spring flowers!  I have a day off today - Sara ended up with a day off from work so she kept Hudson at home.  Now what?  No idea what I'm going to do.  This day by day stuff is a little out of my box - I do better with some structure and plans!  LOL!

Have a great day!

The card - butterfly (SU) is stamped, then  punched out and popped up.  Leaves are die cut (tim holtz)  Striped piece down the side is patterned paper.  

'Grandma time' today.  That's all!

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday - see more at Jeff's website

More 'Grandma time' today.  Poor Jeff - he was supposed to be in Las Vegas this week for his annual golf trip with the boys.  He's done this golf trip for many years, since he was in college.  But, of course it's been cancelled for this year.  But, I will keep Hudson today so he and a friend can at least go play some golf here! 

Have a good day!

Crafty Saturday - another wool applique wall hanging finished for spring.

No little one today - oh my, what shall I do?  I probably should do some cleaning, but not too sure I can get myself motivated for that....we'll see.

Enjoy your weekend! 

The card - super easy one today.....round label stamp is from SU.  I added a sentiment, prima flowers and some punched leaves.  That's it!

Awww....Friday.....hopefully we'll see some sunshine today and some warmer weather.  It would be nice to be able to get some fresh air.

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Stamped images are from SU.

Another, cloudy, dreary day.  Glad we enjoyed the sunshine for 2 days - looks like rain, so it will be an indoor day. 

Have a great day!

The card - flowers are from SU.  Oval is a die cut.  The flowers are stamped on the oval and popped up.  (the colors didn't scan well, they match better than it shows!)

Well, I'm on full-time babysitting duty for awhile.  Jeff & Sara decided they would rather have Hudson coming here rather than preschool/daycare during this whole virus craziness.  So.....my life is taking a new turn for awhile! 

Loving the sunshine....mowed the lawn yesterday and hopefully can do  a bit more outside today. 

Enjoy your day!