Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Soft Sky & White Butterfly
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Floral Wreath
Monday, August 29, 2016
Swirly Bird In Colors
Here is another card created using the Swirly Bird stamp set and coordinating dies. It is a total copy of a card I saw on Pinterest with a link to the creator, http://stempelmami.de. I liked everything about her card when I saw it~~colors, design, everything. I changed the sentiment and added a few of the Enamel Shapes which are fast becoming a favorite embellishment.
On another note, I attended my first Facebook Party. Had no idea what to expect. My friend, Nancy, hosted the Facebook party for her daughter's new endeavor. Her daughter was a teacher and is now a consultant for Usborne Books & More. This company sells children's books for all ages. We have always been big on books in my family, so this was a fun way to be introduced to new books. During the party there were videos, conversation, prizes and more. Plus, I did not need anyone to drive me anywhere! I shopped in the comfort of my own home! If you have babies and small children or grandchildren, I would say this is a website worth checking out. Nicki's website is http://r5119.myubam.com Have a great day!
Friday, August 26, 2016
Clean and Simple Happy
Since the watercolor scraps were still out from yesterday's card, I used the scraps again for today's birthday card. It is cute,clean and simple! I punched the balloon using the SU balloon punch and the happy is again from the MFT dies. I added star sequins from the SU Brights Assortment and completed the card with retired baker's twine. Couldn't be a much easier and quicker card than this one! Have a great weekend and find yourself a little stampin' time!
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Watercolor Birthday
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Wildtree
Today's post is about a company I was introduced to a when I was sick, Wildtree. This company is about preparing food that is simple, healthy and natural. I hosted a Wildtree workshop at my house a couple of weeks ago for the Cricut ladies. For the workshop, we each chose a "Workshop Bundle" that we wanted to use to make our freezer meals. In the Workshop Bundle you get all the spice and oils you will need. In addition, prior to the workshop, you need to grocery shop with a list provided that includes all the veggies, meats/fish, etc. needed to prepare the meals. Then you have to cut everything up and bag it for the workshop. It was a bit of work and I would say that between the $80 Workshop Bundle and about $120 for food many would consider this a bit pricey. That being said, I doubt I ever shopped for 10 meals at one time nor cut, sliced and diced for 10 meals at once! And just so you know, I like only chicken breasts, very lean ground beef/beef/pork so I probably spend more than most on groceries. Since it is just John and myself most nights, I made 14 meals so my cost per meal comes out to about $14. And I could have divided more of the meals, too.

On the day of the workshop, all the ladies came with their ice-filled coolers of food in their zip lock bags. At the workshop you receive your Workshop Bundle and proceed to add the oils and spices to your freezer bags of meats and veggies. The recipes are provided. Labels for the bags are provided and when the afternoon is over, you have a minimum of 10 freezer-ready meals. I now have enough spices/oils to make most of the 10 meals again at least once if not twice which brings down the cost per meal. This photo is a sample of the recipes you receive with your Workshop Bundle.
We have had a few of the meals by now and each was very good. Last night we had Chiptole Lime Fajitas which were excellent. I defrosted the meal during the day and while I cooked rice, I cooked the fajita meat/veggies in a skillet. Not a much easier dinner than this! So for what seemed like a lot of work preparing this dinner a couple of weeks ago, there was little for me to do before putting dinner on the table last night. I heated the flour fajita shells, too! I am looking forward to doing this again but trying a different Workshop Bundle. If you ever thought about having a Wildtree workshop, I will tell you that from my point of view it is well worth the time, effort and money to host or in which to participate. That being said, if I was going to a Wildtree Workshop, I would bring all the cut and chopped veggies. but not the meat. I would add that when I got home. It is less to carry and less to worry about keeping cold. Have a great day!
On the day of the workshop, all the ladies came with their ice-filled coolers of food in their zip lock bags. At the workshop you receive your Workshop Bundle and proceed to add the oils and spices to your freezer bags of meats and veggies. The recipes are provided. Labels for the bags are provided and when the afternoon is over, you have a minimum of 10 freezer-ready meals. I now have enough spices/oils to make most of the 10 meals again at least once if not twice which brings down the cost per meal. This photo is a sample of the recipes you receive with your Workshop Bundle.
We have had a few of the meals by now and each was very good. Last night we had Chiptole Lime Fajitas which were excellent. I defrosted the meal during the day and while I cooked rice, I cooked the fajita meat/veggies in a skillet. Not a much easier dinner than this! So for what seemed like a lot of work preparing this dinner a couple of weeks ago, there was little for me to do before putting dinner on the table last night. I heated the flour fajita shells, too! I am looking forward to doing this again but trying a different Workshop Bundle. If you ever thought about having a Wildtree workshop, I will tell you that from my point of view it is well worth the time, effort and money to host or in which to participate. That being said, if I was going to a Wildtree Workshop, I would bring all the cut and chopped veggies. but not the meat. I would add that when I got home. It is less to carry and less to worry about keeping cold. Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Sending A Smile
When I went thru the new Annual Catalog a few months ago, the Love & Affection stamp set
caught my eye. I purchased it and my mind drew a blank when it came time to create a card. I don't even care for the samples to copy~~LOL!!! So here I am three months later and this is the first card I am creating with it. The card is quite simple but it is pretty. I used a few of the images from the set and Night of Navy ink. The sentiment, also from the set, was stamped and then carefully die cut (the sentiment just fit perfectly) using a die I purchased from Dave's Dies which coordinates with the Endless Thanks stamp set banner. Again, I stacked three of the banners so that it stood out on the card. A little sponging on the banner and some white sequins completes this card. I wonder how long it will be before I create another card with this set? Have a great day!
Monday, August 22, 2016
Polka Dot Cupcake Day
Friday, August 19, 2016
Off The Grid Thank You
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Swirly Boat
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Pink & Taupe
Today's card is soft and pretty. I really like the color combination of Pink Pirouette and Tip Top Taupe. Actually, many color combos that include Tip Top Taupe are pretty. These days it seems as though Tip Top Taupe has replaced Crumb Cake on my cards. For this card I used many of my favorite items. The flower and leaves were die cut using the Botanical Builder framelets. Images from Timeless Textures made a great border around the white layer. And finally, a pretty sentiment from the Watercolor Wishes set and three little pink sequins complete this card. Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Kites
I once again used the Swirly Scribbles thinlets, this time using the wavy die for which I purchased the set! The kites, kite strings and little bows were stamped using the Swirly Bird stamp set. At first I was trying to stamp multi-color kites, but no matter what, the two stamps were not lining up for me. So I finally just stamped the entire kites in the same colors. For the background I used a cloud die cut to lightly sponge a sky background. After stamping the kite strings, I added little bows that were stamped and fussy cut. The sentiment is from a retired set and a perfect sentiment for this cute card. Have a great day and find yourself a little stampin' time!
Monday, August 15, 2016
Swirly Scribbles Thinlets
I finally broke down and purchased the Swirly Scribbles/Swirly Bird bundle. I really wanted to have the Swirly Scribbles for the wavy die, but then the first card I made was with the large abstract circle die. I had some old Pool Party watercolor scraps so I die cut the circle out of that. I randomly stamped a few images from the Swirly Bird stamp set on the pretty Shimmery White card stock before adhering the circle. The flower and leaves were die cut using Botanical Builders framelits. Once again, the scraps of water colored Shimmery White were used for the flower and Mossy Meadow cardstock for the leaves. The sentiment is from the Watercolor Wishes stamp set and stamped using Mossy Meadow ink. A rhinestone and a little silver thread embellish the card. I like this card so much, I can see creating it in a variety of colors and a variety of sentiments. Between the Swirly Scribbles/Swirly Bird bundle and the Watercolor Wishes stamp set, this would make a pretty gift set for someone. Have a great week!
Friday, August 12, 2016
Soft Sky and Black
Ever since I received my copy of the annual catalog I have looked at the card on page 24 and told myself that I do not need another balloon set. So last night, I decided to recreate that card using what I do already own. I stayed with the same colors, Soft Sky and Black, but I used a variety of stamps. The background was stamped using the star cluster from the Perpetual Calendar set. The sentiment is from the Circle of Spring stamp set. I do wish I had the little bow in the Balloon Celebration set but the solid black twine made a cute little bow. After punching the balloon I stamped it with the stars stamp layering it on top of two white punched balloons to give the card a bit of dimension. The black stars were just a little added cute! So I look at my card and I look at the Balloon Celebration stamp set and for now I will continue to resist that cute little bow and the balloon strings, too! Have a great weekend and find yourself a little stampin' time!
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Happy Cupcake Day

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Gift of Love Hello

Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Basket of Wishes

Monday, August 8, 2016
Congrats on Serene Scenery
Last week I posted a simple card I made using the Serene Scenery DSP stack, specifically the Delightful Dijon card. My friend, Paula, came over for a play date on Saturday and she was working on a card using the very same sheet of paper. I liked her card so much, it is today's post. The black "congrats" is not only pretty font but it stands out perfectly against the Delightful Dijon. The die is a Memory Box/Poppy Stamps product, which I now need. I especially like the way she overlapped the lower section of the "g" on the white banner. Great card, Paula!
Friday, August 5, 2016
Card I Liked


Thursday, August 4, 2016
Lighthouse
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Serene Scenery
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
A New Home
Monday, August 1, 2016
Sweet Sugarplum Thinking of You

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