Pretty Kitten

Yesterday was a cute puppy and today's card features a cute kitten.  I don't have a kitten and I am allergic to cats, but the stamp set was just too cute to pass by.  Pretty Kitty not only has cute images, but it has cute sayings, too.  I am sure I will find myself using this stamp set more than I think.  Once again I colored the image using the Spectrum Noir markers.  After I colored the flowers, I decided to use Daffodil Delight DSP and Real Red cardstock for the layers.  The sentiment was stamped and then diecut using the Tags and Labels framelits to add a little interest.  

Since I am posting again, I know I have mentioned Spectrum Noir markers at least a few times.   I have had my Copic markers for years and they are starting to dry out.  I looked at the cost of replacing them and each marker is about $6.  The cost of Spectrum Noir markers is less than $2 per marker.  Luckily I have great friends (aka enablers) and we let each other know about good sales, good products and not so good products.   I can get three Spectrum Noir markers for one Copic.  Although I am having a harder time blending the SN markers than I do with Copics, I am sticking with the Spectrum Noir~~at least for a while!  Have a great weekend!

Adorable Stamp Set

When I first viewed the new annual catalog on line, the one stamp set I had to have was Bella & Friends.  This particular set was designed by a  Stampin' Up demonstrator.  She has a dog named Bella and her son has a parrot named Skittles.  (Not sure where the turtle came from, but Jen & Syd have a dog, a parrot and a turtle, so the set had their name on it, too!) I received my order and I made this playful card using Bella & Friends.  I colored it in using Spectrum Noir markers and layered the stamped image and sentiment on Melon Mambo cardstock that was embossed using the new Seaside embossing folder. The polka dot background was created using a WPlus9 stamp set, Little Bits, and Melon Mambo ink.  Adding the new Melon Mambo thick twine was the finishing touch.  As I was putting everything away, I thought the card needed a little something more.   I added the enamel dots that were in the retired Occasions Mini catalog in the white space surrounding the image.sentiment.  Just so cute!  Have a great day and find yourself a little stampin' time!

Thank You

When I was in the hospital after the stroke, the doctor came to see me before discharging me.  She had an accent, but I understood her clearly~~or so I thought! She did little tests and then told me to repeat words: "mama" and I repeated with "mama"; "velvet" and I repeated with "velvet: and lastly she said, "tank you" and I said, "tank you".  The doctor smiled and said, "No, tank you" emphasizing "tank you".  So I repeated "tank you" with much emphasis on it.  The doctor smiled, looked at Jen and John and said, "That's good enough."  So she tells me I can go home and leaves the room.  Jenny bursts out laughing and tells me that the doctor wanted me to repeat the phrase "thank you"!!!! I didn't figure that out so clearly I did not understand her!  A few days later I saw a Lawn Fawn stamp set, Fintastic Friends, that I had to have.  When I was up to it, I made Jen this "tank you" card, which was the perfect thank you card!  Have a great day and find yourself a little stampin' time.

Our Ballerina

Today's post is about our granddaughter's talent.  On Saturday we attended her 2016 recital and as you can imagine, I couldn't have been more proud of her.   When the ballet was performed, I couldn't keep my eyes off of her.  Her poise, her ability to dance and then the beautiful costume just brought tears to my eyes.  She was stunning!  Next was the jazz number and it was very cute.  And the red costume was perfect for the number.  Last was tap.  Talk about cute!  I loved it and the costume, too!  I smiled all the while.  It is hard to imagine that as a little girl she was sooo painfully shy and now I look at this almost 12 year old and she is able to dance in front of a full audience in spite of being nervous and having butterflies.  Her mommy's perseverance and patience to help her overcome the shyness has really paid off.   I truly am a blessed Mom and Grandma.  I never thought I could ever be more proud than I was of both Jenny and Matt.  And now I watch this little girl as she grows with the same pride and even a little more!  Have a great day.