Ladybug Punch Art Sunflowers

Hi Stampers!

I have been stamping with a few friends after school for mental health purposes.  One of the ladies loves sunflowers. Here is a note card we made.  

The sunflowers are made with the ladybug punch and the verse is from Hello Ladybug. The center is from a random die set (sadly I can't remember which one).  The background is embossed with the Greenery Embossing Folder.

I cant believe this cute punch made the flowers. It is 4 sets of wings overlapped for the
sunflower, and one set for the leaves.  How cute is this flower?? Adorable!

Until next time,

March Paper Pumpkin

Hi Stampers!

I love Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin and Stamping Kits.  They have everything that you need in a box.  Here is a card for a 28th anniversary.  The amazing part of this card besides the fact everything I needed came in this box, was I mailed it and the recipients got it on their anniversary. Glad you liked it Mom. 

The great thing about Maine is depending where you are, there is the ocean and mountains. I love the beach but ocean water is cold. Mountains are pretty.  This card reminds me of my daily view of the mountains.

This is my view on my way home from work every night. My neighbor's pond has thawed out.  Before you know it the grass will be green.

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Who Knew

Hi Stampers!

I can't believe my last post was right before Christmas!  Who knew it would go by so quickly. If you follow me on Facebook I have added a little more there sine I can post to Facebook from my phone.

I have been busy with all the new house stuff that you don't realize you have to do.  My DVD stand that I have had for about 9 years and has moved to several apartments and a couple different towns, started to warp and my stamps fell off.  I have tried to repair this poor stand over April vacation.

Here are the final results. 😢 Here it is after several attempts.  I just tore it apart and threw it on the porch.  Thank goodness for Amazon. A new shelf will be here tomorrow.  In the meantime, I have been cleaning my craft room and I might rearrange it.

Just to show I have actually stamped a little.  Here are a few photos of some things I did way back in January.

Mystery Stamping

Inside

Hershey Nugget Box

Shaker Card

Winter Thank You Card

Hope you enjoy the cards.

Until next time,

New Look

Hi Stampers! 

Have you noticed the new look to my blog? That is my new view that I get to see every morning now! Isn''t it amazing??  It was actually a photo I took this fall before we moved into our new house. Now there would be more snow not just on Mount Washington.

I got to move into my new home just about Thanksgiving. Thank goodness I don't host Thanksgiving, that would have been too crazy for me. For those of you who have followed me for a long time, you know this is my fourth move since my divorce. HOWEVER, THIS IS MY FINAL MOVE! Thank goodness.

The photo on my header is actually from walking down the street a little. Here is a photo from my door step. Every window I see trees and mountains. Every sunrise and sunset I oooo and aaahh over the view.

My craft room is being unpacked a little at a time. I am on school vacation so hopefully I will have it ready to stamp by the end of next week.

While you wait for me to actually start crafting,  here is a photo of our dog looking out the window.

Until next time, 

Whimsy & Wonder Anniversary Card

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Can you believe it is the end of August? I got back to work at my full time job today. I only have a few more months of my part time job with any luck. Kids will be going back to school if they haven't already. Autumn will be here before we know it. Sigh, where does the time go?

Have you been enjoying the July-December 2021 catalog? I know I have shared many Halloween ideas with you. Soon I will start some Christmas ideas with you.  

Don't you just love the Designer Series Paper in the July-December 2021 catalog? If you think Christmas DSP is just for Christmas, think again. If you think the paper is pretty use it on any card you like. #iwillusemyprettypaper, #loveitchopit

I actually made an anniversary card using Whimsy & Wonder DSP.  I just love the colors. The stamped images are from Create with Friends (one of this years must haves) and Mint Macaron ink.

I punched the hearts in Mint Macaron and Polished Pink card stock using the Heart Punch Pack. I added a little texture to the heart with the small stamp from Beauty of the Earth and Polished Pink ink.

Until next time,

Cute Halloween 6x6 Boxes

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I LOVE the Cute Halloween 6x6 Designer Series Paper! I don't send many Halloween cards, however, I do love treat boxes.  I learned how to make these cute boxes from Sam Hammond. They are stinkin' cute and easy to make.

If you paper had a set up and down pattern, have your pattern facing the correct directions. Score your 6x6 paper at 1", 2 3/4", 3 3/4", and 5 1/2". Rotate you paper 90° to the right and score at 1",  4", and 4 1/2". My pattern shows what pieces to cut away. I used the corner rounder on the front flap to give it a more polished look. Once the box is together, I used a Velcro circle to hold the flap down.

The black scull paper, I used the layer circle dies to cut the verse "Spooky" from the Festive and Bright stamp set along with the creepy little spider. I layered it on Black Glitter paper. The Ribbon is Metallic Mesh Ribbon.

The pink cat paper, I closed with the Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon. The verse is from A Wish for Everything.

The last two were sealed with just the Velcro circles and the again the verse was from A wish for Everything.

I sure hope the kids I have these planned for like these cute goodie bags for Halloween.

Until next time

Biggest Wish Birthday Card

Hi Stampers!

Here is a birthday card I made a friend. Have you noticed how much I say I love Biggest Wish stamp set?  This is a must have set! 

I cut tags using Tailor Made Tag dies from Basic White and some retired Designer Series Paper (DSP). #iwillusemyprettypaper #loveitchopit 

The card stock and inks used were Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight.  Also, I used some retired sequins and ribbon.

Sorry the color is so bad for the inside of this card. The stamped images are from It's Your day and Dressed To Impress. One thing about light colored card stock, you can stamp your verses without adding a white or vanilla layer.

Until next time,