This Little Chick is Out of Practice

My, oh my!  It has been so long since I really stamped, colored images, or, well, done anything that can be considered part of paper crafting. I definitely need to practice...this one was kinda cheating since the card back was all put together who knows how long ago...all I did was add the image/sentiment, yet it was still "difficult."

Well, I had fun and my daughter joined me.  So I am happy.

Batman-No Stamping Involved

Juliana wanted to make a card for a friend's 16th birthday.  She had this sticker from one of her speech therapy appointments and was excited to use it for him, since she knew that Darin would love it.  I helped her (a lot) with the layout and guided her with choosing colors from the picture...so I did quite a bit, but she was happy and we were able to spend some fun time together.  Win, win in my book.

What Has Been Keeping Me Busy

A year ago, while in Nebraska to celebrate my grandfather's 90th birthday, I was given a couple of boxes of fabrics, craft books, and other miscellaneous things that had belonged to my grandmother who had passed away the summer before my senior year.  (We won't discuss how many years ago that was. =P) Among the pieces of fabric were some squares she had cut to start a quilt.  I used these squares, and cut some of my own from her her stash, to make a quilt top.  It is just a little smaller than twin size, so I am going to buy a little matching fabric to make an edging.  This quilt makes me so very happy.  Working with fabrics that my grandma created with feels like a gentle connection.  How I wish I had her wisdom and guidance now.

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Turkey Day

I actually made this card a year ago, but never got it posted.

Stamps: High Hopes and The Angel Company

Simple, Simple Card

I know this only months and months later than the rest of this set was posted, but I actually finally had a couple of minutes to sit at the computer and work on my blog.

Stamps: SU!

Quick and Easy

I love, love, love quick and easy cards, and this stamp set, "Simply Soft," from SU! makes those kinds of cards easy to do.
These three cards were done very quickly one afternoon, and, along with another which I forgot to get a photo of, will make a nice little gift to a friend

A quick and fun card using one of my new SU! stamp sets.  A coluzzle cut out the middle section. 

Butterflies

My friend Jessica had a stamping up party, and when our goodies came in we got together to play. Here is one of the simple cards that I created. I really like how it turned out.

Stamps: SU!

Embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

Easter Blessings

May the Lord bless you today!!! He is Risen, just as he said!!!

Stamps and paper from TAC

Embossing folder SU!, Nestabilities die

Julia Helps Again

Hmmm....not sure what to do with such a helpful, creative daughter. I had made this card from a sketch, not sure where I found it, and, since I was still working on it, I left it on the desk. As you can tell, that was a big mistake, lol.

The image is from High Hopes.

Hello, Kitty

This is another card I made with a Splitcoaststampers sketch. It is an older sketch, but I had fun playing with it. You can see another card made from this same sketch if you look back just a couple of posts.

This whole cards, stamps and paper, was made with supplies from TAC.

Walking on Sunshine

To me this mouse looks like he is having a party in the sky. This card was created using a sketch over on the High Hopes blog. I had intended to enter it into one of their contest, but when I realized I was too late, I decided to post it later.

One More Get Well Card

This card was created with an old sketch from Splitcoast...a least I THINK that is where I got it from. I don't know who gets the credit of the stamp, although I absolutely LOVE it...images that work well for men are so hard to find, yet this one hits the spot perfectly.

Another Get Well Card

This is another get well card made with all High Hopes images. I just love these dragons, and I love how simple it was to make. I made this for a boy about my oldest son's age, but when I was done he said it looked too little kid-like, soo.....I ended up with another card in my stash.

Get Well Soon!

I made this for someone in particular, but, as usual, I didn't get it sent off. I am sooo much more a card maker than a card sender. I need to fix that.

All stamps are from High Hopes.

Cardstock SU!

Hmmmm....

Hmmm... I am not so sure I like this one, but thought I would share it anyway.

Happy Birthday to my wonderful cousin, Alanna!

The stamps are from The Angel Company

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentines Day to you all.

Stamps: The Angel Company

Waiting for Spring

I am SOOO ready for spring, as you can tell from this quick and simple card made with an embossing folder, watercolor pencils, and a stamp from The Angel Company

Stamping Helper

I had a little unwanted help in finishing up one of my cards, which you may recognize from one posted awhile ago. I made the mistake of leaving it out on a desk, within easy access of my sweet Julia. We decided to send it to her Nana, knowing she would appreciate the combined efforts of her 2nd daughter and 2nd granddaughter. Love you, Momma.

Carousel Horse

I made this card a couple of months ago for my friend Melora's 9th birthday, but I never gave it to her, nor did I get a picture taken....so a litte late, but hopefully still appreciated, I am doing both now.

Stamp: High Hopes
Cuttlebug embossing folder, watercolor pencils, paper piercer