The card - background of square is embossed.  Heart is die cut from patterned paper.   Flowers and leaves are stamped, die cut and popped up.  Add some twine and some heart bling.

No kiddos today.  Jeff & Sara both have the day off.  But I've been invited to dinner at their house, so looking forward to that tonight.  In the meantime I need to clean up the mess I made in the stamp room yesterday :)

Have a great day!

Project Sunday - got a bit of stitching and sewing done last week.  

The day got away from me yesterday and I didn't get much of anything done.  (except I took a nice long nap in the afternoon 😄)  Maybe I can do better today :)  Headed to the stamp room to do some stamping.  

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......

Not sure what I'm doing today.  Need some caffeine before I can make any decisions :)   Have plenty to do, just not very motivated today!  But, it's still early so hopefully something will sound appealing!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with another piece of embossed cardstock across the center.  Leaves are stamped and then punched out.  Add some ribbon, twine and bling.

Off on a short road trip with a friend.  Need a change of scenery for  day:)  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is patterned paper.  Flowers are die cut.  Add some bling and ribbon.  Easy peasy!

Thinking of trying to do some cleaning out and rearranging in the stamp room.  Not sure I'm ready to tackle that job, but I think I might give it a try! 

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Smaller panel is also embossed, matted and popped up.  Background stem is stamped on the panel, leafy stem in front is die cut.  

Today is up for grabs.  Haven't decided whether to get some more stitching done or work on card class projects.  I'll figure it out soon!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - ready for some Valentine stuff?  The background is two pieces of patterned paper.  The hearts are all die cut and are popped up.  Add a die cut sentiment, some twine and some heart bling.

Time to do a bit of cleaning - with the boys here during winter break cleaning wasn't high on the list of things to do :)  So, this morning I should try to get a bit of cleaning done and then I can enjoy the afternoon doing some stitching with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with a strip of patterned paper on the side.  Flower image is stamped, colored, die cut and popped up.  Add some ribbon and some bling.

Looking forward to 'Grandma time' with Ethan today.  It's been too quiet around here the last few days :)  

Have a great day!

Project Sunday......this is a Reading Pillow I made for our gift exchange at Needle Keepers.  The bottom front piece is a pocket to hold your book, bookmarks, reading glasses, etc. 

Didn't get any sewing done yesterday but that's my plan for today.  I'll watch the Bronco game and keep my fingers crossed for them.  It's been a long while since we've made it to a playoff game:)

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......yep, I think it's time to do some cleaning out in the stamp room!  One day soon!

Yesterday kind of got away from me without getting much done.  I kept getting sidetracked.  Today I'm going to try and focus - need to dig out the sewing machine today and work on some  projects that need to be done soon!   Wish me luck! 😂

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper with a strip of embossed gold down the center.  Flowers are stamped on the square matted piece with ribbon added at the bottom.

I was very productive in the stamp room the last two days - yay!   Now it's time to switch gears, maybe do some stitching or work on some sewing projects.  I'll figure it out after I've had more caffeine :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a wintry thank you .  I stamped the sentiment on the background piece of patterned paper, die cut the rectangle and then popped it up in the open space.  Super easy!

Back to the stamp room today.  I was fairly productive yesterday once I got back from doing errands.  Yay!  Hopefully I can keep the momentum going today:)

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Circles are die cut.  Flower image is stamped on die cut circle.

Winter break is over, boys are back in school.  And now???   I have a lot of free time and no plan yet.  I do have some projects I need to finish so I'm going to start with those.  Today I need to do a couple of errands and laundry and hopefully get myself organized for the rest of the week :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is a piece of patterned paper.  I added the stamped trees on the left and the stamped sentiment on the bottom right.  Easy peasy!

One last Christmas celebration today.  The Needle Keepers were busy during the holidays so we decided to hold our celebration when everyone could be here.  So, today is the day!  Looking forward to a fun afternoon!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees are stamped and die cut.  Thank you is die cut.

Another 'Grandma day'.  Going bowling this afternoon - it will be Ethan's first time.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday......  (it doesn't matter how many times we go to the Lego store, Ethan always wants to have his picture taken there :)

Looking forward to an entire day of stamping with my friend Karen.  Hoping to be productive, but just enjoying some adult conversation today will be a treat!

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote......

A little free time this morning.  I think I might try to get some stamping done.  Then I'm off to meet a friend for lunch and maybe some shopping or a movie. Sounds good to me!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees are stamped directly on the patterned paper.  Add a stamped sentiment and some twine.  Easy peasy!

Another day of 'Grandma time' with Hudson.  Then a nice relaxing dinner out with a friend tonight.   

Have a wonderful day!

The card - Small panel is embossed and popped up.  Snowflakes are die cut.  Add a sentiment and a bit of bling.

'Grandma time' with just Hudson today.  Ethan goes back to preschool today but Hudson has a few more days of winter break.  

Have a wonderful day!

Getting ready for our annual New Year's Day dinner.    Spending time with family and friends is always my "happy place'.  Enjoy your day!

Happy New Year!

The card - just some pretty patterned paper with an added sentiment and some twine.  Super easy!

More 'Grandma time' today.  Hopefully it will be nice enough to wander downtown today so we can be outside for a bit and get some fresh air.  We also need to do a bit of food prep for tomorrow.  And then a nice, quiet evening at home for me.  :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - a simple and easy thank you card.  The background is embossed with a matted piece of patterned paper on top.  Add some ribbon and a die cut sentiment piece.  

'Grandma time' today.  We have a few errands to run and then we'll see what we can find to do.  

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday........

The boys spent the night and we're just getting up and starting the day.  No idea what we're doing today.  I'm sure we'll think of something after we make breakfast. 

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.......yep, I'm good with that!

Have a bit of time this morning, maybe I can get something accomplished - or not!  But the boys will be here this afternoon for an overnight so not much time for anything but fun today which is really ok with me!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - the snowflakes were stamped on one big piece and then each section was die cut and matted.  Add a sentiment, some twine and some bling.

More ' Grandma time' with Hudson and Ethan.  No big plans yet.

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed with a die cut tree.  Easy peasy.  

Goodness, I didn't realize I totally forgot to post yesterday.  But it was a great day - always fun to see the kids get so excited!  Hope you all had a wonderful day!  The Christmas season seemed so short this year!  But, today I'll take down the Christmas decorations and put up the winter stuff.  The boys will be here to help so that will make it more fun!  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background trees are embossed with a piece of patterned paper added at the bottom.  Large tree and Christmas word are die cut.  Add some bling.

A pretty laid back day today.  I have a few last minute gifts to wrap and a trip to the grocery store for a couple of things we forgot yesterday.  Looking forward to our traditional chili dinner at Jeff & Sara's and then a drive around town to look at Christmas lights.  

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees are stamped in the piece in the middle.  Sentiment piece is stamped, die cut and popped up with a piece of ribbon behind.

More fun today - going to see the new "Mufasa' movie.  Then the plan is to put a Gingerbread house together this afternoon.  Winter break is off to a great start :)

Have a wonderful day!

Project Sunday - a table runner that Rena, a friend in our Needle Keepers group finished awhile back.  She did an awesome job!

Looking forward to the boys coming today for an overnight.  We've got some fun things planned!   

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday Quote.........lol

A free day!  Oh my, didn't think far enough ahead to have a plan.  So many options!  I'm thinking maybe a stamping day!  We'll see what I come up with after I think on it for awhile (and have some more caffeine).

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Trees and deer are die cut.  Stamped sentiment at the bottom.  Super easy!

Off to a Christmas breakfast with Hudson at his school this morning.  Then I'll need to get some food prep done for another get together tonight.  It's been a busy but fun week!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background is embossed.  The large tree in the background was die cut and then I placed a piece of patterned paper behind the cut out part.  The tree is front was die cut from gold paper.  

Getting ready for a Christmas get together tonight.  This is a group of friends that has been getting together for at least 30 years - we lost one of the group this year so tonight we'll be thinking of her a lot!  A bit sad, but lots of good memories!  

Have a great day!

The card - background trees are embossed.  Large tree is die cut.  Small row of trees are stamped, die cut and then added to a strip of patterned paper.  Add some ribbon and a sentiment piece.

Trip to the grocery store this morning to pick up supplies for the next two nights of Christmas get togethers.  Then I still need to make a few more batches of peanut brittle.  Tonight is Hudson's school program so I can end the day on a fun note!

Have a terrific day!

The card - snowflakes and the sentiment are stamped and heat embossed with silver.  Add some pretty ribbon.  

Time to get some peanut brittle made - I'm a bit behind this year.  But, I'll get some done this morning and then enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed gold (much prettier in real life).  Sentiment piece is die cut and popped up.  Add some pretty ribbon.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday.......

'Grandma time' today.  Jeff has some shopping to do and Sara got called in to work.  Looking forward to a fun day!

Have a great day!

Saturday Quote.......

Not sure what I'm doing today.  Still trying to figure out one last Christmas gift, but I'm not having much luck.  I have a vision, but it's not working !  Have to work on something else for awhile :)  Maybe I'll do some stamping!  

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut.  Add some ribbon.

I have 3 free days  - oh my, what will I do?  I do have one more Christmas gift to figure out so I better get that done today!  

Have a great day!

The card - patterned paper layer with two separate pieces of stamped cardstock and ribbon.  the Christmas word is die cut out so the patterned paper shows.

Need to get the house in order today and get ready for Card Class tonight.  This is a bit more special - we do the cards but I also serve dinner after.  So, I need to get my act together today so I'm ready for tonight :)

Have a wonderful day!

The card - images are stamped and colored and then the piece is embossed.  

Haircut this morning and grocery shopping are on the list for today.  It's time to start making peanut brittle so maybe I can get a couple batches done today too!

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed with a piece of patterned paper at the bottom and a piece or ribbon at the top of the patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut and stamped with the tree and the sentiment.  Add a bow and some bling.

Chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  I still have a couple of projects to work on that I'd like to get done before Christmas :)

Have a terrific day!

The card - just a simple embossed background matted with gold.  The sentiment is heat embossed with gold.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Photo Sunday - 

Looking forward to a day of decorating with the boys at their house - putting up the tree, cider and popcorn and chili - yep, sounds like a good day!

Have a terrific day!

Saturday Quote.......

Working hard on getting projects finished up for Christmas gifts.  Back to it today.  

Have a great day!

The card - background is embossed.  Snowflake and candy cane are die cut.   (candy cane is from patterned paper).  Merry Christmas is stamped before piece is embossed.  Add some ribbon and a bit of bling.

I need to get the mess in the garage cleaned up from when we put up the Christmas decorations - left the tubs scattered all over and it all needs to be cleaned up and put away. After that I need to get to work on some stitching projects that need to be done before Christmas!

Have a great day!

The card - background is patterned paper.  Sentiment piece is die cut with some added bling.  Super easy!

The Christmas cards are done and ready to mail!  Yay!  I need to do a few chores this morning, run a couple of errands and then?   I need to regroup and figure out what needs to be done next.  

Have a great day!

The card - I stamped a row of trees in the background.  Then I tore the top edge of a piece of white cardstock and added it to the bottom of the card.  I added a piece of patterned paper at the bottom.  The 'Merry' part of the sentiment is stamped, the Christmas is die cut.  Add some ribbon.

The goal for the day is to finish my Christmas cards and get them in the mail!

Have a wonderful day!

The card - background panel and smaller panel are both embossed.  Stems and 'joy' are die cut.  Add some bling and some twine.

Chores this morning and then a nice relaxing afternoon with the Needle Keepers.  Feels like I'm finally back on some sort of regular schedule this week :)

Have a great day!

The card - trees are stamped on background piece before the piece is embossed.  Add some ribbon and a sentiment.  

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

Have a great day!

Photo Sunday.....

Looking forward to an entire day of stamping with my friend Karen.  It's been awhile!   Stamping will be good, but looking forward to some adult conversation along with the stamping :)

Have a wonderful day!