Forever Friend.....

     Here is a card I made prior to us having to put down our Black Lab, Jessie Girl!  It has been a few weeks now and although she is so sadly missed, we all know it was for the best.   Sometimes I turn quickly as I feel her presence.

    My friend Carol sent me some punches from the SU dog punch that came out recently, and I had to create something.  I used more of my scraps, for the background, and added to a black base.  My stitched window is an unknown and I used the center for my sentiment.  My dog has a white embossed collar with a gem stone tag and a sweet little heart that is dangling from it's lips.  I finished my corners with black enamel dots.  I since purchased the punch, as I am feeling this will be used frequently!

     Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Mmmmmm!

   
      Found a fun card in my files that I created ages ago.  Thought I would share it, since it uses so many fun things.  The chicken image and sentiment are from TLC creations and are digital.  This embossing folder has no maker but made for a fun background.  I used a scrap of sunflower paper with a stitched postage edge die  as a place mat with a cross stitched semi-circle a my sentiment holder.  Coloring was done with colored pencils to make my chicken look crispy.  I added a slurry of green sequins for some sparkle.  Oh what fun! 

     My stamp room is down and mostly packed.  Our move will start next week.  I really miss getting my fingers inky, but it will be fun to unpack and reorganize, I think.  I will find many forgotten things to get busy using, since I will not be working anymore.  So many new things.... retirement, new house, new state and plenty to explore.

Happy Valentine's Day!

     Since I have to work tomorrow, I wanted to be sure and do a post for all the lovely people out there.  This card was created with stamps I purchased on Ebay, an SU! sentiment,  Fun Papers from Hobby Lobby with a background created with a cross stitch semi circle.  My lips are Real Red ink from SU!, and are stamped and cut with a die from Diamond Press.

    Here is a second version I made using more flowers on designer paper, punched hearts, and a die cut border. I just thought this fun lady was a riot and makes me laugh when I think about her as perhaps someone's granny!  I did her coloring in Copic markers.  Going to have to search lots to see who makes her.  Isn't she a riot?

     Anyway, Have a wonderful day, that is full of hearts and flowers.  Maybe some wine and a nice dinner for you, also!  You still have some time to come up with a perfect treat for your honey! Time is rushing by so quickly that, we decided that our existing home needs to get listed.  That will be this afternoon.  Wish us luck!

Hip To Be Square!

     I do not usually make square cards, but for some reason this card was calling to me.  My base is navy card with a layer of Penny Black designer paper.  I used tattered edge, square dies for both my navy and white layer.  Sponging was done with old olive.  Recently I purchased the Happy Tails bundle from SU!, and I just love the Dog Builder punch.  That created my silhouette.

      Also used were some Judith stick stamps, for the hearts and swirls, and Nuvo drops in clear.  My with love die is an unknown.  There is Wink of Stella on the mouth heart.

     Looks like warmer weather is headed our way, and that will be a pleasant change.  Enjoy your weekend!

Stuck on Valentines

     Happy Friday!  Can you believe I am posting again?  It is these darn Valentines... There is so much junk out on my desk, that I just keep making them!  I have even been cutting up ancient designer papers and using scraps.

     This first card uses a kraft card background with a layer of Hobby Lobby paper.  My sentiments are printed and cut with a stitched oval die.  Small hearts are a Marvy punch and the border lace is unknown.  Baker's twine, gems and a wee bit of sponging, completed this card.

     Card #2 starts with a black background, a layer of hoarded paper, an embossed strip by Diamond Press, and a bit of gold glitter card.  This also includes a My Favorite Things bear colored with Copic markers and popped up.  Same oval die cut, same sponging and printed sentiment (slightly different).

     This crazy weather has felt like we are living in polar regions.  I was able to work early this week and stay snuggled inside for most of this.  Everyone stay warm!

Working on Valentine's

   
      Here is a little card that made me step back and smile.  I used some recently acquired dies and bits of this and that to make this come to life.

   My banner dies are tied up with bakers twine and solid twine from American Greetings.  The hearts are Marvy punches coated is Wink of Stella for a shimmer.  Copic markers were used to color the beak and feet of the little duck.  The sentiments are from SU! and their Sealed with Love set.  My card stock is scrap and the designer paper is from an older 6x6 pad by K&Co called Sweet Nectar.

     Hope everyone is doing well.  Getting closer to purchasing our retirement home, which has been quite a bit of work.  I am sure there will be another long break while we pack up this room, but I vow to return, and have more time on my hands.

Welcome 2019!

          Here is to a year of health, wealth, and happiness!  Hope to get back in the groove real soon! 

Just a Quick Holiday Hello!

     I just wanted to stop by my blog today, to check on things.  The last couple of months have been crazy, to say the least.  Between us trying to find a retirement home, and my daughter purchasing a home from an annoying seller, life has been non stop.  Couple that with trying to work and purge, it's a total whirlwind.

   
     Since I don't want you to think I am doing zero crafting, I wanted to share a couple of quilt cards I created.  I did them with very random items and I can not remember most of them.  I love plaid, but since this was a 12x12 pattern, I did not think I would every get to use it.  I was quite surprised at how it worked out.

     Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday prep, and I hope to do a little more posting in the near future.  Sending warm wishes!

The Holidays are Flying By

     Morning!  Thought perhaps I should post a few of the Thanksgiving cards I have been making before I miss the holiday completely!  Hope everyone is well.

     The closest card uses some stamps by Chloe and stitched leaves from Lawn Fawn.  The card to the back is sporting an SU! background stamp and a pretty leaf die from Gina Marie.

     This next set is sporting a great sentiment from SU!, which was heat embossed, and a Martha Stewart 2 in 1 punch for the leaves.

     Just have not been feeling this blog lately, although I do love seeing all of you .  Bare with me, and I am sure I will get back to being regular, soon!

Sweet Wishes!

     I made a set of cards using this candy corn die I found at the end of last Halloween.  Can't seem to find it anywhere, this year.  It is a great way to use up scraps of paper and come up with a cute card to send.  Don't you just love that it is stitched?  My bats are a punch from EKSuccess.  The sentiment die is another unknown, but will be great for all those candy, cake, fruit type cards.  My twinkling star embellishment is from Recollections. 

     It is hard to believe that it is almost Friday, again.  I must not waste this day and get some chores run this morning.  Sounds like we have a miserable Nor-Easter headed this way for the weekend!  Thanks for the visit!

My Project.

 
      Hi all!  As I slowly continue with my sympathy card project, I thought I better check in and do a little post.  I was playing with my Distress Inks and stencils the other day, and came up with different versions of these to add to the pile.  I used Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed and Tea Dye.  My unknown sentiment was stamped in soft suede and cut with MFT inside out stitched ovals.  I used some Nuvo Drops in yellow as my brad heads.  I have added inside panels to the top and bottom of the inside, as they do not want a sentiment and will be signed by nurses and staff.

   
     I haven't been posting as I did not figure most people would be thrilled with a rash of sympathy cards.  Hope all is well in your little part of the world, and I appreciate the visit.

Give Thanks.

Sorry I have been missing.  We are de-stashing our house for a move next year, and I have had family buzzing around and lots of household chores.  It leaves a person a little tired, but so worth the effort.

Today I have a card for the Shopping Our Stash Challenge #375 Giving Thanks.  I tried to get a jump on my Halloween and Thanksgiving cards, this year.  This card is one of my favorites.

It uses the stamp set called Thanksgiving Millie from Inky Antics.  I love the way she goes together and you can place different things in her arms.  She is also fun to color.  I also used some long neglected holiday washi tape, and metallic gold Nuvo Drops.

I would also like to enter this over at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #19.

Thanks for stopping by and may your week be perking along beautifully!