Saying Thanks to Those Who Keep America Independent

Hi Stampers!

July 4th, Independence Day in the United States is coming up in just a few days. Where did June go?

I wanted to make a quick card for people in my family who have helped keep the U.S. free. It is funny how you have an idea in your head and then it changes when you actually start stamping.

Originally, I wanted a Night of Navy background with Real Red and Basic White stripes and a verse about celebrating.

I cut all my card stock and decided the verse didn't show up the way I wanted on red and white. After taking my card apart a few times (once to get rid of the red stripes and then deciding the white stripes needed "something") I changed my sentiment to Thanks from Biggest Wish. Next, I need a shape to punch or cut out the verse. I used my Tailor Made Tags since I haven't used those yet. I needed another layer, so I decided on Real Red in a larger tag. 

Once I placed the the two tags together, it looked like a set of military dog tags. I added some silver cording that I have had forever to represent the chain dog tags are worn on. So this became my final card- NOTHING like I had originally planned. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July.  

Until next time,

School's Out For Summer!

Hi Stampers! Guess what?? SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER! AND I'M SO HAPPY!!

 This has been the absolute craziest year in my 20+ years of working for a school district. I hope all is going well in your area with the pandemic.

Many people sadly lost their jobs during the pandemic.  I got a second job. More on that another time.  During the school year like so many my computer skills have been challenged. I told all the kids that by the end of the year I would learn Zoom, Apple TV's, and all the other cool stuff needed for remote learning.

I am done with school so I am hoping to get back into stamping again.  I have made a few cards here and there for birthdays etc.  Sadly, some items I've ordered from the mini catalogs retired before I ever got you use them 😭😭

I plan to use what I have that is current before that retires too. My goal is to post items twice a week while I work part time during the summer.  I still don't have very good internet where I live.  The joys of some parts of Maine.  So that means I still can't do any live videos on Facebook or YouTube or anything like that.

I would like to start a series of videos for a few of my friends who are brand spanking new to stamping, starting with simple cards for those who are just starting to stamp and don't own the entire catalog yet 😉.

Come back soon!