Creative Pursuits

2012-01-31T07:32:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Heart Prints
Cardstock: White, Black, Petals and Paisleys DP and Unknown Pink and Black DP
Ink: Black
Accessories: Vintage Post Card Image, Sheer White Polka Dot Ribbon and Dimensionals

Go With Your Heart

2012-01-31T04:22:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Heart Prints and Heart Prints Sentiments
Cardstock: White, Chocolate, Autumn Rose, Black and Pretty in Pink as well as Designer Paper by SU (came out a few years ago and I don't remember the name)
Ink: Chocolate and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Pink Button

Heart Print Stamp Set Heart Print Sentiment Stamp Set

2012-01-30T10:51:00.001-08:00

Beautiful Flowers Sent to me by my Daughter-in-law

2012-01-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Heart Prints by Papertrey
Cardstock: White, Real Red and Unknown Red Polka Dot Designer Paper
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Dimensionals, Red/White Twine, Heart Punches, Heart Print Die, White and Red Ribbon, Dimensionals and Filigree Border Die

Filigree Border Die

Heart Print Stamp Set Heart Print Dies

Handmade Thinking of You

2012-01-28T08:24:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Flower Fusion #12 and Button Boutique
Cardstock: White, Kraft and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink: Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Terra Cotta, Orange Zest and Summer Sunrise
Accessories: Button Boutique Die, Buttoned Up #1 Die, Flower Fusion #12 Dies, Brown/White Twine


Button Boutique Stamp Set         Button Boutique Die

Buttoned Up 1 Die            Flower Fusion #12

Flower Fusin #12 Die

2012-01-26T15:16:00.000-08:00

Card #2 Plain and Simple

SUPPPLIES
Stamp Set: Signature Series: Dress Form
Cardstock: White and 2009 Bitty Dot Basics Designer Paper
Ink: Hawaiin Shores and Black
Accessories: Lace taken from old suite scarf and dress form die


Signature Series - Dress Form Stamp Set                        Dress Form Die


2009 Bitty Dot DP

2012-01-26T15:08:00.000-08:00

I made two plain and simple cards today:

Card #1 - All Aboard

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set: Train Tracks

Cardstock: Black, White and Black and White Basics Designer Paper

Ink: Smokey Shadow and Black

Accessories: Dimensionals, Oval Punch, Train Tracks Dies and Copic E55

Train Tracks Stamp Set Train Tracks Die

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop (January 2012)

2012-01-24T09:05:00.000-08:00

This month's blog hop, asked what was your favorite creation in 2011 and to make a second creation inspired by the 2011 favorite.

Below is the card I created inspired by the one made previously:

2012 Card Creation Inspired by 2011 Favorite

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Think Big Favorites #3 (text) and Mehndi Medallion
Cardstock: White, Dark Chocolate and Bitty Dot Basics Designer Paper
Ink: Hawaiin Shores and Dark Chocolate
Accessories: Hawaiin Shores 1/2" Luxe Satin Ribbon, 3/4" circle punch and adhesive

Stamp Sets Shown at bottom of this post

2011 Favorite Card Creation

Happy Valentine 2012

2012-01-23T08:28:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Heart Prints and Love and Marriage (text) and Button Boutique
Cardstock: White, Creamy Caramel and Red
Ink: Creamy Caramel and Real Red
Accessories: Heat and Button Boutique Dies, Scallop Edge Punch, Dew Drops (rose), Red/White Twine and Dimensionals

Button Boutique Stamp Set

Button Boutique Dies

Heart Prints Stamp Set

Heart Prints Dies

Love and Marriage Stamp Set

Thinking of You Always

2012-01-23T08:11:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Lily of the Valley (Flowers of the Year - PTI)
Cardstock: White and New Leaf
Ink: Watermark and Black
Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Gun and YG13 Copic

2012-01-21T12:40:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Love Birds
Cardstock: White, Autumn Rose and Unknown DP
Ink: Black
Accessories: Autumn Rose Button, White Floss, Double Ended Banner Die and Nestabilities (oval)

Love Birds Stamp Set

Doubled Ended Banner Die

2012-01-21T07:11:00.001-08:00

2012-01-20T08:19:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set: Flower Fusion #11

Cardstock: White, Raspberry Fizz and Raspberry Fizz Mix Designer Paper

Ink: Raspberry Fizz and True Black

Accessories: Oval Nestability Die, Flower Fusion Dies, Raspberry Fizz 3/8" Inch Twill Ribbon and White Gel Pen

Flower Fusion #11 Stamp Set

Flower Fusion #11 Die

Flower Fusion Stem Die

Raspberry Fizz Mix Designer Paper

Raspberry Fizz 3/8" Twill Ribbon

Inks

Splitcoaststampers Card Sketch 368

2012-01-19T05:29:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets: Rosie Posie (PTI) and Love Birds (PTI)

Cardstock: White and Bella Rose Designer Paper (SU)

Ink: Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Landscape and True Black

Accessories: White Ribbon and Dimensionals

2012-01-18T04:46:00.000-08:00

Scrapbook Page of Grandaughter

Inspired by layout at http://justdandy.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d0eff53ef0168e57c3a27970c-pi

SUPPLIES:

Stamp Sets: Various Flower Fusion and Flower Fusion #3 for leaves and Think Big Favorites #2

Cardstock: White, New Leaf, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiin Shores and Designer Paper

Ink: Black and New Leaf

Accessories:Flower Fusion Dies, Rick Rac Die, Raspberry Fizz and Hawaiin Shores buttons, white floss and green amd white twine

Plain and Simple Friends

2012-01-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

I made this background using two of the stamps with the Rosie Posie stamp set by Papertrey Ink. This stamp set is quickly becoming my "new" favorite.

SUPPLIES
Stamp sets: Rosie Posie and Spiral Bouquet
Cardstock: White and Enchanted Evening
Ink: Enchanted Evening , Canyon Clay and Landscape
Accessories: Rosie Posie Die and Dimensionals


Rosie Posie stamp set          Spiral Bouquet stamp set

Rosie Posie

My Heart is always with you

2012-01-11T11:36:00.000-08:00

This card is a CAS of one made by Dawn McVey of Raspberry Suite at http://www.dawnmcvey.typepad.com/ I used different stamp set for the background and text as well as the sentiment and colors (other than flowers and button) and #1 "front and center" die rather than the new one being released by Papertrey this month. I also punched out the circles within the scallops.

SUPPLIES
Stamp sets: Background Basics - houndstooth, Rosie Posie and Love Lives Here (text)
Cardstock: fine linen and white
Ink: true bbllack, spring moss and pure poppy
Accessories: #1 front and center die, rosie posie dies, oval nestabilities, double eneded banner die, pure poppy button, white floss and dimensionals

STAMP SETS


      Rosie Posie                     Love Lives Here

   Background Basics - Houndstooth

DIES


#1 Front and Center                    Double Ended Banner



                  Rosie Posie

BUTTONS


CARDSTOCK

                                 Select White

INKS

2012-01-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

"Sweetheart"

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: daily design words (text), botanical sihouettes, background newsprint, half and half
Cardstock: raspberry fizz, white and raspberry fizz designer paper
Ink: raspberry fizz and smokey shadow
Acessories: white sheer polka dot ribbon, half and half die, scallop and circle nestabilities, rhinestones

Extraordinary

2012-01-08T08:38:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets: unknown text stamp set and Simple Sunflower Stamp Set

Cardstock: Groovy Guava, White, Black and SU Ginger Blossom Designer Paper

Ink: Black, Old Olive and Groovy Guava

Accessories: 3 1/2" Circle Nesstability, Simple Sunflowers Die, Dimensional, Summer Sunrise Button and Twine

SIMPLE SUNFLOWER STAMPS SIMPLE SUNFLOWER DIE

No photo for: GROOVY GUAVA CARDSTOCK

GINGER BLOSSOM DESIGNER PAPER

BLACK INK GROOVY GUAVA INK

SUMMER SUNRISE BUTTON

My Favorite Creations of 2011

2012-01-08T05:52:00.000-08:00

2012-01-07T06:45:00.001-08:00

Japanese Garden, Portland - Oregon

Paris in the Spring

2012-01-05T11:37:00.000-08:00

I adore this color combination (fine linen and autumn rose)

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set: Paris in the Spring (2004 Stampin Up)

Cardstock: Fine Linen and Autumn Rose (Papertrey) and DP (unknown source)

Ink Black

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Decorative Paper Tape "Paris", Autumn Rose Satin Ribbon and Copic Marker R85 (Rose Red)

Paris In The Spring Stamps


Decorative Tape                               Autumn Rose Satin Ribbon

Scallop Edge Punch

Valentine 2012

2012-01-04T09:16:00.000-08:00

I loved Debbie Olson's layout so much, I decided to use it to make a 2012 Valentine Card

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets: Filled with Love (SU), Sweet Love (PTI) and Heart Prints (PTI)

Cardstock: White, Raspberry Fizz and Raspberry Fizz Designer Paper

Ink: Raspberry Fizz and True Black

Accessories: Doiley, Heart Punch (pink), Bitty Dot Embossing Plate, Sheer Polka Dot White Ribbon, Filigree Border Die and Dimensionals

2011-12-31T11:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks so Much 2011
CAS from Debbie Olson using different colors and different ribbon
Thinking Inking - http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/2011/12/rosie-posie-thank-you.html

SUPPLIES (all products from Papertrey Ink with the exception of doiley, white floss and dimensionals)

Stamp Sets: Tiny tags II and Rosie Posie (both sets from Papertrey)

Cardstock: White and Raspberry Fizz Mix Designer Paper

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Spring Moss, Barely Bannana and smokey Shadow

Accessories: Thick and Thinner Dimensionals, Sheer White Polka Dot Ribbon, Doiley, Filegree Border Die, Rosie Posie Dies, Tiny Tags Die and white floss

TINY TAGS II STAMP SET TINY TAGS DIE

ROSIE POSIE STAMP SET ROSIE POSIE DIE FILIGREE BORDER DIE

RASPBERRY FIZZ DP SHEER WHITE POLKA DOT RIBBON

2011-12-28T08:06:00.000-08:00

SC363 - You Made My Day

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets: Beautiful Blooms II, Turning a New Leaf and Simple Little Things (text)

Cardstock: White, Hawaiin Shores and Funky Town Designer Paper

Ink: Hawaiin Shores, Ripe Avocado and Smokey Shadow

Accessories: Turning a New Leaf Die, Beautiful Blooms II Die, Nestabilities Large Round Circle Die, Double Ended Banners Die, Hawaiin Shores Felt, Avocado Buttons, Bitty Dot Embossing Plate and White Twine

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS II TURNING A NEW LEAF DOUBLE ENDED BANNER DIE

TURNING A NEW LEAF DIE BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS II DIE

FUNKY TOWN DP RIPE AVOCADO BUTTONS
Felt

Christmas Morning Breakfast

2011-12-26T07:05:00.000-08:00

These egg muffins were delicious and a great hit Christmas Morning. We made them without the broccoli.

Broccoli and Italian Sausage Egg Muffins

Ingredients
1 pound Italian Sausage (sweet, mild, hot variety depending on your preference)
1 cup broccoli florets
8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk (or half and half depending on how you're feeling that day)
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt & pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese as needed

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. In a large saute pan, over medium high heat, brown Italian Sausage for about 5 minutes, or until the sausage is no longer pink. Remove from heat and stir in broccoli.

3. Whisk together eggs, milk, oil and baking powder. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Lightly spray a 12-cupcake pan with oil.Spoon out the sausage and broccoli mixture evenly into each cupcake.

5. Ladle the egg mixture over sausage and broccoli.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Christmas Morning 2011

2011-12-26T06:59:00.000-08:00

Thank You for Dinner Card

2011-12-20T06:54:00.000-08:00

Table Service (Papertrey)

Table Service Coordinating Die Collection

2011-12-11T08:49:00.000-08:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: In the Meadow
Cardstock: Scarlet Jewel, Vintage Cream and Holiday Flourishes & Swirls
Ink: Black
Accessories: In the Meadow Sihlouettes Die, Soft Stone Luxe Satin Ribbon 1/2" and Dimensionals

2011-12-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

Potential 2011 Christmas Card

Supplies:

Stamp Sets Winterberry (text) and Love Lives Here Holiday - both Papertrey

Cardstock White, Scarlet Jewel and Holiday Flourishes & Swirls

Ink Scarlet Jewel

Accessories Love Lives Here Holiday Angel Die, 5/8" circle punch, white doilies, dimentionals, crystal white glitter, unknown white 1/8" ribbon

Note: no photo of glitter, ribbon, doilies

2011-12-08T08:54:00.001-08:00

Isabella Weekend Visit

2011-12-07T07:41:00.000-08:00

Nana Took Me to Get My Nails Painted

2011-12-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

Source: Think North Photography
Gorgeous photo and looks like a good place to escape for awhile

2011-12-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

O Holy Night

Inspired by Debbie Olson's Creation

I used different papers, stamp set and die cut felt silhouettes rather than stamping

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Silent Night

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel and Holiday Flourishes & Swirls Designer Paper

Ink: Scarlet Jewel

Accessories: Papertry Ink Nativity Silhouettes Die, Scarlet Jewell Felt, Soft Stone Luxe Satin Ribbon (1/2") and scallp edge die

Vintage Cream Cardstock

Nativity Silhouettes Die Soft Stone Luxe Satin Ribbon (1/2")

Highly Recommended Movie

2011-11-25T14:28:00.000-08:00

I highly recommend the movie "Temple Grandin", an HBO movie. It is a true story, which are my favorite. It is inspiring.

2011-11-25T13:32:00.000-08:00

Isabella - the love of our life (of course all grandparents say that about their grandchildren)

Isabella with her Papa

Isabella, Margie and Papap

Boys Lake Dedication

2011-11-25T13:27:00.001-08:00

Calming and Beautiful

2011-11-16T03:51:00.000-08:00

source - paolettlac tumbler

2011-11-12T05:56:00.001-08:00

From Goggle.com

San Francisco Photos - Not Exactly in Order

2011-11-11T07:18:00.000-08:00

Mt. Shasta in California

Ship in harbor in San Francisco - apparently several movies were filmed here

A cable car of course

Golden Gate Bridge (it was a beautiful and clear day - not always the case, as most photos you see show the bridge in the fog)

Zebras eating - seen on a wildlife reserve

Exciting that we were able to get so close

Myself sitting by a Coastal Redwood

My sister and I within a redwood

I snapped this photo while we were driving along Highway 1 and found it calming

Antelope at the wildlife preserve

My sister took this photo and I thought it was beautiful

This was outside where we stayed one night

These are wild elk that we saw along the highway as we were heading out of the redwoods

2011-11-11T06:31:00.000-08:00

My Sister and I in San Francisco
It was extremely windy and cold but a beautiful site

Ideas of Landscape When I Retire

2011-11-11T06:10:00.000-08:00

Found at Filoli Gardens
Photo from Flickr

Great Idea for Presentation of Cheese Plate at Christmas

2011-10-30T09:21:00.001-07:00

Source: Cabot Cheese.com

Monkey Business Cupcake

2011-10-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

Source of Recipe - Parents.com
I might make these for my grandaughter's birthday (she likes monkeys)

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 large
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup chocolate chips (mini chips ideal)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
18 gingersnap cookies
18 mini Oreos
1 4 1/4 ounce tube white decorating frosting
36 mini brown M&M's

Make It
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 muffin cups. Combine first four ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, blend bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat in oil and sugar. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 2/3 cup chocolate chips.

2. Fill cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

3. To Decorate: Heat cream and corn syrup in a saucepan until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; add 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Glaze cupcakes with chocolate. Spoon extra into a plastic bag and refrigerate.

4. Cut gingersnaps to make a mouth. For ears, separate Oreo tops and bottoms and remove filling. Pipe on white frosting for eyes and top with M&M's. Snip a small corner from bag of chocolate; pipe on hair and nostrils.

2011-10-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

This photo make me want to jump on and ride into the sunset

Cute Idea for Kids Footprint and Keepsake

2011-10-26T08:55:00.001-07:00

Photo from Life in Motion Photography

Isabella with her Raggedy Ann and Andy (handmade by Great Aunt Ruth)

2011-10-14T21:27:00.001-07:00

I attempted to get at least one good photo of each family member; unfortunately I did not take enough photos to succeed at this goal

2011-10-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

2011-10-12T19:52:00.000-07:00

2011-10-09T12:09:00.000-07:00

Isn't this an amazing picture

2011-10-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

I thought this was so cute and may be a way to get kids interested in eating vegetables with some dip. Source: Pinterest at http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/veggie-skeleton/2011/09/29/

2011-09-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

Potential 2011 Christmas Card
Inspired by Melany Watson's creation (used different stamps, glitter and no ribbon, brads or scallop edge) which can be seen on her website http://melanystamps.typepad.com/

Stamps: Unknown Company but labeled as K-1603 1995 and text from Inside and Outside Holiday Stamp Set by Papertrey
Cardstock: White, Smokey Shadow
Ink: Smokey Shadow
Accessories: Crystal Glitter - Ultra Fine

2011-09-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

2011-09-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

Harvest Berries
Stamp Set: Harvest Berries (papertrey ink)
Cardstock: Pure Poppy, White and Beautiful Blooms Designer Paper
Ink: Pure Poppy and Noir
Accessories: Pure Poppy twin and White Button

2011-09-11T09:02:00.000-07:00

I posted this card before, butI have made a variation that includes a cut out from Artistic Etchings (stampin up)

2011-09-11T08:56:00.000-07:00

CASED from a creation by Lisa Johnson at Poppy Paperie
I used different colors and a different stamp set - Lisa's creation can be seen at http://www.poppypaperie.typepad.com/

Stamp Set: Botanical Silhouettes (papertrey)
Cardstock: Royal Velvet, White, Kraft and Damask Designs Designer Paper
Ink: Plum Pudding, New Leaf, and Black
Other Items: Plum Pudding Button and White Floss

Isabella Labor Day Visit

2011-09-09T08:25:00.001-07:00

2011-09-03T12:50:00.000-07:00

Variation of card made by: Wattle which can be seen at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2039398
Stamps: Greetings from Paris
Cardstock: Ivory and Designer Paper by K&Company (Hannah Paper Pad)
Ink: Noir
Accessories: Ivory Lace, Ivory Buttons, Corner Rounder and Dimensionals

2011-09-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

Wedding Card
Stamp Set: Elegant Greetings (SU)
Cardstock: White, Grey and Digital Printed Background Paper
Ink: Grey
Accessories: Grey Shimmer Ribbon and Dimensionals

2011-08-25T10:07:00.000-07:00

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Hanging Out
Cardstock: White, Barely Banana, Raspberry Fizz and Raspberry Fizz Designer Paper
Ink: Smokey Shadow and Landscape
Accessories: Hanging Out Die, Textured Impressions Square Lattice, Dimensionals

Papertrey August Blog HOP

2011-08-25T00:23:00.000-07:00

Inspiration

SUPPLIES
Stamp Sets: Flower fusion #6 and Hanging Out (Grass)
Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz, White, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Fizz Designer Paper
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Black, Spring Moss and Landscape
Accessories: Dew Drops, Flower Fusion #6 Die, Dimensionals, Scallop Edger Punch, Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Plate

Inspiration of Layout from Splitcoaststampers ChallengeSC347

Splitcoaststampers Challenge 347

2011-08-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

SC347
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Flower Fusion #6 (PTI)
Cardstock: White, Buckaroo Blue, Designer Paper (SU)
Ink: Black, Barely Bannana, Spring Moss and Landscape
Accessories: Dimensionals, Edge Punch and Dew Drops

2011-08-23T11:15:00.000-07:00

As I uploaded this, I noticed that the music designer paper is upside down - I guess you have to use your imagination to see what it would look like correctly.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Rhythm and Soul (Papertrey)
Cardstock: Linen and Sweet Symphony Designer Paper (Papertrey)
Ink: Chocolate Brown
Accessories: Brown Button, Twine and Dimensionals

2011-08-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

Layout Inspired by Debbie Olson and her gorgeous creation at http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c5b6153ef015434b2c544970c-popup

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Botanical Sihouettes and Half and Half (Papertrey)
Cardstock: White, Pure Poppy, and Funky Town (Papertrey)
Ink: Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado and Noir (Papertrey)
Accessories: Pure Poppy Ribbon, Edge Die, Dimensionals, Butterfly (unkown orign) and Black Rhinestone

2011-08-23T10:48:00.000-07:00

Supplies
Stamp Set: Half and Half (Papertrey)
Cardstock: Ivory and Library Ledger Designer Paper
Ink: Chocolate Brown
Accessories: Vines Die Cut (Papertrey)

Very Simple Card

2011-08-23T10:36:00.000-07:00

Supplies
Stamp Set: Medallion (Stampin Up) and Half and Half (Papertrey)
Cardstock: Black, White and Bitty Box Basics Designer Paper
Ink: Aqua and Black
Accessories: Dot Embossing Plat, Aqua Satin Ribbon

2011-08-20T09:57:00.000-07:00

Isabella after being splashed by "Bob" the duck taking a bath

I'm thinking Nana

Funny Papa - see Dora is up side down

Bob the Duck - still alive, taking a bath and eating grass clippings supplied by Isabella

2011-08-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Photo by Devon Cannon
I love this photo of a mother and son

Dinner Date with Isabella and Maggie

2011-07-30T08:19:00.000-07:00

Waiting for dinner, watching boats and feeding ducks. We went to Newport Bay in Portland along the river, which is a floating restaurant. It was a wonderful and beautiful evening.

Isabella laughing as she shares her ice cream with Papa

My beautiful daughter in law, Margarita (I call her Margie)

Thumbs up on her 2nd ice cream dessert in one evening, which by the way is not vanilla - it is "white" according to her

Papa and Isabella looking out along the river after dinner

July Blog Hop - 2011

2011-07-25T12:03:00.000-07:00

The inspiration photograph lead me to use the colors of the drapery and walls as well as the butterfly seen on the pillow for both of my card. The layout that inspired me was one from a gorgeous card created by Kharmagirl, which can be seen at http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-sfytt-is-here.html Her creation is stunning by the way and well worth the time to go look.

Just Thinking of You Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Embelishments

Cardstock: Same as Happy Birthday Card (above)

Ink: True Black and Groovvy Guava

Accessories: ½” Corner Rounder, Big Shot Sizlix “Textured Impressions Square Lattice” Embossing Plate, Scallop Border Punch, Dimensionals, White Twine and Coral Button

Happy Birthday Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Birthday Basics

Cardstock: Library Ledger Designer Paper, Kraft, White, Groovy Guava and Sweet Pea Designer Paper

Ink: True Black

Accessories: White Felt, Love Lives Here Die (butterfly & hearts), ½” Corner Rounder, Big Shot Sizlix “Textured Impressions Square Lattice” Embossing Plate, Scallop Border Punch

2011-07-23T07:27:00.000-07:00

A coworker shared this saying - not sure who said it, but it seemed to fit my life right now:

Life isn’t about waiting for a storm to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.

2011-06-22T14:09:00.000-07:00

Totally Stoked
Guy Skateboard Card

Stamp set: Boy Basics: Skater Dude
Cardstock: White, Black and 2008 Bitty Box Basics
Ink: True Black, Hawaiin Shores, Hibiscus and Raspberry Fizz
Accessories: Small Circle Punch, Skateboard Die and Brayer

2011-06-22T14:07:00.000-07:00

I do not make scrapbook pages very often, but am making an effort as my granddaughter grows

2011-06-20T06:43:00.001-07:00

2011-06-20T06:42:00.001-07:00

2011-06-18T13:28:00.001-07:00

2011-06-14T07:22:00.001-07:00

Isabella on a treasure hunt in the back yard. We hide little trinkets and she goes searching. Her first find was a magnifying glass, which she used as she hunted for the other treasures.

2011-05-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

This card was inspired by Betsy Veldman's background she created with stamps. I used different flower stamps, sentiments and felt flowers and did not use twine. Her creation can be seen at http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/ She is incredibly talented and I encourage you to view her entire blog.

2011-05-16T08:07:00.001-07:00

2011-05-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

Isabella, May 15, 2011
Not the best photo, but her smile melts my heart

2011-05-08T09:11:00.000-07:00

Gratitude

2011-04-24T08:46:00.001-07:00

Isabella (3 years old)

2011-04-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

This card is inspired by Debbie Olson at Thinking Inking which can be viewed at http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c5b6153ef014e86b19b60970d-popup
I made mine with different colors and background - a card for my precious daughter in law's birthday

2011-04-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

3X3 note card
Stamp Set: Sending You , Background Blocks and Flower Fusion #1 (text)
Cardstock: Spring Rain and White
Ink: Black, Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Sunrise amd New Leaf
Accessories: Flower Fusion #1 Die, Button Card Collection 1 1/2" Square Die, Raspberry Fizz Button and White Floss

2011-04-02T10:48:00.000-07:00

Handmade
Stamp Sets: Sending You, Button Boutique and Bitty Background Blocks
Ink: Black and Summer Sunrise
Cardstock: Summer Sunrise and Kraft
Accessories: White Doilie, Die- Button Card Collection, 1/8" white silk ribbon, coaters, 3/4" circle punch, black rhinestones and textured embossing plate

2011-03-31T11:02:00.000-07:00

Buttons Galore
Stamp Set: Button Boutique
Cardstock: White, Bitty Dot Summer Sunrise DP, Black and Black & White Basics DP
Ink: Black and Summer Sunrise
Accessories: Die, Summer Sunrise Ribbon, Twine, Scallop Edge Punch

2011-03-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

SC326
Stamp Sets: Delightful Doilies & Sending You (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: Kraft, White, Royal Velvet, Avocado & Prints Lovely Lilac DP (SU)
Ink: Vintage Violot & Ripe Avocado
Accessories: Big Shot Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Plate, Twine and White Button

2011-03-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

These cards are inspired by Michelle Wooderson. She is incredibly talented. The dimension in her creations are outstanding, and I especially liked how she made her clouds dimensional by running them through an embosser first. These cards are variations of her original creation. Her blog can be seen at http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/

Weekend Creations (Inspired by cards seen on splitcoaststampers)

2011-03-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

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2011-03-20T04:53:00.000-07:00

Wishing You Happiness
Stamp Set: Mat Stack 4 Collection (Text)
Cardstock: Hawaiin Shores, White and Beautiful Blooms Designer Paper
Ink: Black
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Beautiful Blooms Die, Felt, White Button, White Twine and Hawaiin Shores Satin Ribbon

2011-03-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

Air Force Thunderbirds
Taken by hubby at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

2011-03-13T19:50:00.001-07:00

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2011-02-27T07:50:00.000-08:00

Stamp Set: Plane & Simple (SU)
Cardstock: Terra Cotta and 2008 Bitty Box Basics (both PTI)
Ink: Black
Accessories: Cloud Die (PTI) and Dimensionals

2011-02-26T11:14:00.000-08:00

Inspired by: Iakind's creation which may be seen at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1916419
Stamp Sets: Carnations (text) and Button, Button (SU)
Cardstock: White, Pink Patterns DP (PTI) and unknown green DP (SU)
Ink: Black, Berry Sorbet and Landscape
Accessories: Square Scallop Punch, 1" Round Martha Stewart Punch, DMC, Berry Sorbet Ribbon and Dimensionals

2011-02-25T09:44:00.000-08:00

WT310 Splitcoaststampers Challenge
Stamp Sets: Mat Stack 3 Collection, Mat Stack 2 Collection and Giga Guidelines
Cardstock: White, Black, 2008 Bitty Box Basics and Bitty Dot Basics
Ink: Black
Accessories: Mat Stack 3 Die, Black Brad, White Ribbons and Dimensionals

2011-02-23T12:25:00.000-08:00

SC321
Stamp Set: Sweet Summer
Cardstock: Blueberry, Yellow and Unknown Designer Paper
Ink: Smokey Shadow
Accessories: Copics, Button, Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch and Dimensionals

2011-02-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

SC320 Nature Walk
Stamp Set: Nature Walk (su)
Cardstock: White, Scarlet Jewell, 2009 Bitty Dot Basics Dp
Ink: Chocolate
Accessories: Twine and Dimensionals