Crafting Forever!

If you are a crafter, then this sentiment is TOTALLY understood, right?!

When you get in that mode, and your creativity is flowing....it's SOOOO hard to stop and get done the mundane chores of the everyday. Lol. 

This stamp set is adorable and you can use it for a lot of things, other than crafty sentiments.

The pens are beautiful for congratulations on new jobs, graduations, college acceptances, etc.

Just use your imagination and have fun with it!

Don't forget to dig into those retired DSP packs of paper and retired ink colors! :

Coloring done with the fantastic Stampin' Blends!

Hope you are inspired to ignore your housework today.... :-)

~Happy Stamping!

Crafting Forever stamp set #143958

Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper (retired)

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Country Road!

I love the feeling this stamp set evokes....

Some of my fondest memories are road trips....especially those that run down country roads and pass hometown goodness....country homes and stores....a simpler, quieter feel.

If you've never just gotten in your car with the intent to just ride somewhere new, down some roads you've never turned on, you should do it today!

There's always a surprise to be found.

A photo worthy place.

A quiet moment to reflect.

Peace.

Here's a recent one of mine that captured my attention and called to be photographed!

You'll also discover design inspiration in nature.....colors especially....for your cards.

Go enjoy the outdoors and don't forget your camera! :-)

~Happy Stamping!

Country Road stamp set #147469

Stampin Blends

Easy to create your own plaids with!

Use both sides, as they create a different thickness in your lines.

FUN!

Butterfly Duet punch #148523

Rhinestone Basics #144220

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Words....

.....are never enough. 

Just like craft supplies, right?! :-)

Seriously though,  the "Rooted in Nature" stamp set should see the same longevity in the catalogs as "Lovely as a Tree".....don't you think? I love all the parts of this stamp set! 

So, I went with greens and browns for this card design. Truly, you could do this same design in any color your little heart desires....but green is my favorite color, so there I went with it. :-)

Loving the matching die set, "Natures Roots" framelits. Notice how a few of the leaves only 'emboss' your card stock! It's fantastic to create your own design with them! 

I used them on the base of my card, so that when you open the card, you see the impressions there too and it adds a little more character to your card. 

Vellum just softens and breaks up the background so you can focus 

on the design as a whole. 

Hope you find yourself itching to take a 

walk in the woods to discover all it has to offer! 

You'll be amazed at how it can inspire your designs and color selections!

~Happy Stamping!

Rooted in Nature stamp set # 146482

Nature's Roots Framelits # 146341

 

Classic Weave ribbon # 144159

Dimensionals: Regular #104430

                     Small #144108

Basic Pearls #144219

Vellum #101856

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NEW ANNUAL CATALOG IS HERE!!

IT's BEAUTIFUL!

It's a great layout!

.....and there's so many wonderful things in it!!

ENJOY!

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You are the Best!

Another delightful stamp set leaving us!

"Picked For You" is so fun and versatile....use for your children's teachers or for a sweet friend.

This one will be a keeper in my stamp collection.

It's a 3-way stamp and you can use whatever colors your heart desires!

We planted a couple apple trees in our back yard two years ago....a Granny Smith and Red Delicious!

They both flowered for the first time this Spring....SO exciting!.....but only the Granny Smith is producing fruit. My favorite is the Red Delicious, but my husband and son love the Granny Smith. Needless to say, they both are on cloud nine. :-)

In the samples below I used Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Poppy Parade.

In the green apple, it's Old Olive, Pear Pizazz and Granny Apple Green.

Too much fun!!

Just whip out your Stamparatus and make it SO easy!

~Happy Stamping!

Picked For You photopolymer stamp set #148298

Basket Weave embossing folder #146841

Gallery Grunge clear mount stamp set #146538

2 1/4 Circle Punch #143720

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Citrus Dreams!

I am SOOOOO sad that this stamp set is retiring!!

I have so enjoyed using it.....and it's incredibly versatile!! 

Want a lemon, a lime....a grapefruit or orange? Well, this set delivers as you can use the cut-open fruit stamp as any citrus you want. 

SO, here's my Heartfelt Gratitude card for the fun this stamp set has been. If you love it....get it now!

It will not be in the new catalog in June. :-(

This one will stay in my collection forever.....

Summers here...so enjoy all the designs this set will inspire!

~Happy Stamping!

Lemon Zest stamp set # 143808

A Big Thank You photopolymer stamp set #147377

Lemon Builder punch # 143712

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Time....

Time......where does it go?

They say it waits for no one......I certainly understand that now as I watch my daughter walk into the world of adulthood. That strange age where they want their complete autonomy, have no rules, do as they see fit, but still rely on Dad and Mom financially to house, feed and be there for them when they need us. :-) It's an age I remember well. lol.

EIGHTEEN

I'm blessed to have a strong willed child.....she's strong in the face of adversity and she knows her own mind. She's beautiful, strong, feisty and won't be pushed around. She's also caring and quick witted and makes me laugh. She's a good and loyal friend. She's a hard worker (when she puts her mind to it). Although she's made me crazy over some of her years and I've worried about her choices, I know she's going to be ok. She's going to find the right path for her. She's going to learn from others mistakes and forge her own way. 

She's growing up, she's maturing and she's legally now an adult.


She's also made the choice to serve in the US Coast Guard.

Proud of her self realization that she's not ready to continue with full time schooling yet and wanting to instead use her talents in the Coast Guard to serve her fellow man and country. 
She'll be an asset to their team, and I couldn't be more proud of her.

Lots of changes ahead.......lots of prayers going before her........

Time....it waits for no Mom or Dad. Sigh.

~Happy Stamping!

Painted Harvest photopolymer stamp set # 144783

Strong & Beautiful stamp set # 148732

Pretty Label punch # 143715

Tin Tile embossing folder # 147906

Classic Weave Crumb Cake ribbon # 144162

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Chosen Family!

They say you can't choose your family.

That might be true of the family you are born into.....but you certainly can choose those people you want to be a part of your family....and some turn out to be the dearest ones in your life. 

Here's to family by choice. :-)

Love this sentiment and the group of sentiments that come with it!

Another great Sale-A-Bration set you'll definitely want to have!

"Part of My Story" stamp set is FREE with a $50 purchase.

All of it's sentiments could be used in my latest card design....along with many different color combos! Imagine the possibilities! :-)

I used the "All My Love" DSP from the Occasions Catalog. It's such pretty paper!

Go on! Have fun!

~Happy Stamping!

First Frost stamp set #148420

Frosted Bouquet Framelits #147895

First Frost Bundle #149943

Part of My Story stamp set #149719

Natures Roots Framelits #146341

Vellum cardstock #101856

All My Love DSP #148576

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You are Loved!

Frogs and Hearts!

Perfect combination, right?! :-)

Well, Valentine's Day is right around the corner....but who needs a specific day to tell

your loved one how wonderful and loved they are....any day will do! 

The new "So Hoppy Together" stamp set is FREE with a $50 purchase! 

How awesome is that?

This one can be used so many ways, with so many different sentiments.....very versatile and fun.

Did I tell you about the NEW rectangle stitched framelits?!

SO excited! They are wonderful and a great size assortment too.

Enjoy your creations for Valentine's Day!

~Happy Stamping!

So Hoppy Together stamp set (Sale-A-Bration) # 148732

Strong & Beautiful stamp set #148732

NEW Rectangles Stitched Framelits #148551

Lace Dynamic embossing folder # 148530

Stitched Labels Framelits # 146828

Whisper White Classic Weave ribbon # 144159

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