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!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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!
Monday, December 16, 2024
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!
Sunday, December 15, 2024
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, December 14, 2024
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!
Friday, December 13, 2024
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!
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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!
Monday, December 9, 2024
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!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
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, December 7, 2024
Saturday Quote.......
Working hard on getting projects finished up for Christmas gifts. Back to it today.
Have a great day!
Friday, December 6, 2024
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!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
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!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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!
Monday, December 2, 2024
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!
Sunday, December 1, 2024
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 :)