Hello My Stamping Friends, I am feeling better day by day.  I have been spending time in my flower gardens.  That always makes me happy.  I decided to use the baby wipes technique and water color paper to create the background for this card.  I used Rich Razzelberry and Gorgeous Grape ink refills on the baby wipe.  The Rich Razzelberry definitely over powered but I still like the result.  I stamped the large daisy image from the Daisy Lane stamp set a few times and filled in the spaces with the smaller daisy.  I stamped two large daisies and used the Daisy punch to punch these two daisies. I added this piece to a base card of Blackberry Bliss and the banner is Merry Merlot.  A bit of  strange combination but I think it works just fine.  See what you think.

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB

Hello Stamping Friends, It won’t be long before the new catalog is introduced.  I am going to miss quite a few of the retiring stamp sets. The new catalog is pretty awesome but it’s hard every year to give up those favorites.  My hubby and I have a large country garden.  Roses are a big part of our garden so I thought I would use the Climbing Rose stamp set to create today’s card.  I started with a base card of Very Vanilla CS.  The next layer is DSP that is retiring.  I stamped the roses from the Climbing Roses stamp set onto Very Vanilla CS.  I used Stampin’ Blends to color the image and then added Wink Of Stella for a little sparkle.  I wanted some of the DSP to show through so I punched a two inch hole opposite the stamped image.  I was planning on doing this card at my class last Saturday but God had other plans.  I had to cancel class because of a reaction I was having from the antibiotics I was given for my cat bite.  Things didn’t get any better and finally I ended up in the emergency room on Thursday.  I know your thinking what took so long before I went in.  I’m a retired nurse and we tend to make terrible patients.  I was waiting to improve by time.  When I had a 101 degree temp I figured it was time.  I am feeling much better than Thursday but not back to full speed.  I have 2 weeks of treatment and hopefully continue to improve daily.  If you know me personally you know that I hate slowing down.  Sometimes I’m not given a choice.  Thank you for hanging in there with me. Take a look at the card and let me know what you think.

 

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB

Good Morning stamping friends,

I have so many reasons why I haven’t been able to post for almost a month.  The biggest reason was my computer.  We purchased a new PC and it has Windows 10.  My son who owns his own technology business set up the computer on Easter Sunday.  I tried to import my pictures and get to my blog but since I am not computer savvy I was out of luck.  Fortunately for my son but unfortunate for me his business is very busy.  He has access to remote into my computer and thought he had me set but I still had issues.  So finally yesterday, Mother’s day he has me squared away and I think I know what I’m doing.  While this was happening my 10 year old cat who is not getting along with our new addition, bit my hand (a deep bite).  I am getting infusions for my RA and because it messes with my immune system I went to Urgent Care immediately.  So I had to keep the hand wrapped for 7 days and take a nasty antibiotic.  All is healing well.  I have had little time to be creative so today I want to share with you some of the cards made by my downline, Dawn.  She is so talented and needs to be recognized for her creativity.  Please take a look. Let me know if you have comments.  I will be sure to pass them on to Dawn.

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB

Hi Stampers,

In my earlier post today I gave measurements for the base card.  Unfortunately I gave you the wrong numbers.  The base card is 4 1/4 by 11.  The score lines are at 5 1/2 and 2 3/4″ from each side.  The rest of the card is all ok.  Sorry for the mix up.

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB

Hi Stamping Friends,

I spent the week end in Minneapolis for the Midwest local On-Stage event.  The new products are amazing as usual but there are many changes coming in the future.  Stampin’ Up! will no longer be carrying the current trimmer or the Big Shot.  There is a promise of a much better product to replace the trimmer that will not be affected by shipping and tariffs.  It will be awhile before it is released.  Also new dies will be coming designed by Stampin’ Up! and will have less possibility of being back ordered.  These dies will work with any die cutting machine.  You and I will have to be patient through these transitions.  In addition it seems like 90% of the current catalog is being retired.  If there is a stamp set, die or designer series paper that you are longing for now is the time to get that order placed.  I will be happy to help in any way I can.

Speaking of changes, Dave and I are doing some remodeling.  We are in the process of the kitchen right now.  That is one of the worst rooms to renovate.  I know I will love it when it’s done but right now, not so much!  That is the reason I have not been able to post this past week.  My craft studio is next on the list for renovation so everything is moved into our den where our new kitten resides for now. I hope you will be patient with me until I get my life back in order.

I do have a card to share with you today.  I made it for my last surviving aunt.  She has always been my favorite so I try to stay in touch with her especially on special occasions.  I started with Whisper White CS 5 1/2 ” by 8 1/2 ” .  Score at 4 1/4 ” and score 2 1/8 inch from each side.  I used DSP from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  Mountain fold at the 4 1/4 score. I added DSP to all four of the inside panels and the two outside panels.  A belly band holds it together when it closes.  Take a look.  Once again thank you for stopping by and for your patience through the changes.

 

 

 

 

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB

Hi Stampers,

Remember the childhood story of Henny Penny, Goosey Lucy and Ducky Lucky?  Maybe you’re not old enough.  The cute little mother duck from the Fable Friends stamp set reminds me of the duck in the story.  She’s all dressed up in her Cherry Cobbler hat and cloak.  I love the black and white checked paper which is on the flip side of one of the Sale-a-bration DSP.  Unfortunately the paper is no longer available but I couldn’t resist.  I started with a base card of Real Red CS followed by a layer of Pineapple Punch CS.  I added black cord as an accent.  The inside of the card has the troupe  of ducklings marching across the bottom.  Take a peek and let me know what you think.

On another note we have a new addition to our feline family today.  In February our 14 year old cat died.  Well how can I be three Cats A Stampin with only two cats.  We have been searching for awhile, even willing to drive five hours to a shelter. We found Molly at the same shelter as we got two of our dogs in the past.  She’s 6 months old and quite a combination.  She has four white socks, a very black nose and right leg, a tabby tail and mixed tortoise shell orange and black on the rest of her tiny little body.  So take a peek at her too.

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Hugs and happy stamping,  MB