Friendly Butterfly

Good morning everyone! I hope you are having a great start to a great week! Mine could have started out better but I am hoping that I can put that all behind me now. I want to update you on the two sweet dogs that came our way. My husband was able to locate the vet who then gave us the number to the owner. Turns out that they don't live too far from us. They have been having trouble keeping them in their fence (seems they dig their way out). Anyway, they thought it was pretty funny that they just stayed at our house. No fence or nothing. They did come and get them last night and we are back to "normal".

For today's card I chose to use a "Becky" card. This is a layout we did in card class last month. My kind of layout. Simple. I got the color combination from the color combinations website (link in my sidebar). I have always liked pink and brown together. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Simple Friendship; Paper- Soft Suede, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper; Ink- Soft Suede, Pretty In Pink, Rich Razzleberry; Accessories- silver brad, scallop border punch, dimensionals

Just For You

Good morning, Friends! It's Monday again! Wow! The summer seems to be flying by! I wish it would slow down just a bit. We seem to have adopted two stray dogs. They came Saturday evening and we befriended them to see if there was any information on their tags. Nothing came up to help locate their owners. So, I think that we are going to have to call animal control. They are the nicest dogs but we already have two dogs and don't need any more - thank you very much. Anyway, I am sad for them if they got abandoned because they are so sweet and obedient.

Today's card is from a layout I got while blurfing. I think that I liked the other one just a bit better but this one came out pretty good, too. I just love these Trendy Trees! They are so much fun to work with. It's all pretty simple and self explanatory. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Trendy Trees, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper- Whisper White, Soft Suede, Certainly Celery; Ink- Soft Suede, Certainly Celery; Accessories- Certainly Celery grosgrain, square punch, scallop square punch, texturz plate, big shot, My Way punch, dimensionals

Wherever You Go...

Good Sunday morning! I hope that your weekend is going just wonderfully! It seems to be flying by! I intend to enjoy my day by going to my friend Becky's house to stamp! I haven't been doing as much stamping as I have wanted so I am looking forward to it. The Royal Blog Tour is coming up and I need to get my samples finished up for that. And there are still some new toys that I haven't been able to "break in" yet. I think this week should be back to normal (somewhat).

For today's card I used a layout that I received in a swap a few years back. Very simple! I used the hostess level 2 set Asian Artistry. I really love this set! It is so easy to use! I just stamp the image in black and then trace over the lines with markers to give it some color. A little sponging and the color spritzer and there you have it! Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Asian Artistry; Paper- Dusty Durango, Mellow Moss, Basic Black, Kraft; Ink- Black StazOn, Mellow Moss, Dusty Durango; Accessories- black brads, sponge, color spritzer, dimensionals

Trendy Tree

Good morning, Friends! I have to make this quick so I can get my son up and get over to Emily's. We are going to try and sell some of our retired stamp sets. Need some extra money for all the other goodies we want!

For today's card I used a sketch that I found somewhere. Super simple and easy. You know how I like them!! I love this Trendy Trees set. I broke down and purchased it this year and it is too much fun! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Trendy Trees; Paper- Kraft, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Very Vanilla; Ink- Soft Suede, Old Olive; Accessories- silver brads, scallop border punch, circle punch, scallop circle punch (non SU), dimensionals

Medallion

Good morning, Friends! It's finally Friday! And it's time to look forward to a great weekend! Our boys lost last night in another tough game. But they played much better than the night before. Nobody likes to lose but I thought (along with everyone else) that they did really great. We just couldn't hit that ball! UGH! And they were smacking it all over the field! But we hung in there and it means that we took third. Not too bad! I don't even remember the score but it was called because of the ten run rule. So the baseball season is over for the year and now we will look forward to soccer. I do love sports!

Today's card is one that I quickly whipped up right after I got my new toys. This is made using the new Medallion stamp. I didn't think I would like this stamp or even know what to do with it but I have been having lots of fun experimenting with it. This stamp can make some really quick and easy elegant cards. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Medallion, Thank You Kindly; Paper- Kraft, Bermuda Bay; Ink- VersaMark, Soft Suede; Accessories- rhinestone brad, 1/8" hole punch, dimensionals

Star Birthday

Good morning, Friends! The weekend is almost here! So keep hanging on! I hope that your week has gone the way you want. Now for an All Star update... You know how you can just "tell" that things are not going to go the way they should? Well, that happened last night to our baseball team. They lost 19 to 6. Yeah, it was not pretty. When the boys were together before the game warming up they just weren't the 'same'. And as parents, we all just knew it. We were missing grounders and throwing the ball every which way and that's not how we were playing before. So, maybe it was good for them to lose one so they could see that they need to keep their head in the game. We have one more loss before we are out. That means the worse we could do would be third. Tonight we play a team that has lost once already but have been steadily climbing their way out of the losers bracket. This will be another tough one! I know we can do it but it's up to the boys!

Today's card is based off a sketch I got from the UDI blog. This is an old sketch but I really liked it. And it gave me a chance to use my new stamps! I just fell in love with the Seeing Stars stamp set and jumped at a chance to use it. This card was a little more time consuming than I had really anticipated. I punched out stars with my large star punch and small star punch and then glued them to the upper half of my card to create a subtle 3-D effect. I think it turned out pretty cool! I got my color combination from the Happy Bday scrappin' kit. Well, that's it for me today. I hope that you are inspired and get a chance to create. Thanks for stopping by!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Seeing Stars, Full of Life; Paper- Brocade Blue, Ruby Red, Crushed Curry, Whisper White; Ink- Brocade Blue, Ruby Red, Crushed Curry; Accessories- silver brad, large and small star punches, dimensionals

Wedding Card

Good early Wednesday morning my Friends! We got home from our game a little earlier last night but it does take a while to unwind. You would think that the 30 minute drive would help but it doesn't. So... We WON!!!! 12 to 2!! We won in the fifth on the 10 run rule! Man were we excited!! Still am! At the top of the fifth the coach brings Nick in to pitch. And I am thinking, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?! Now mind you, in the regular season I wouldn't have batted an eye but this is the All Stars! So, clearly, the coach had more faith in my son that my husband or I. Ha!! He did GREAT! He just pitched like he knew how and they swung. They hit the ball and we fielded it very well! So it was three up and three down. No runs got in on him and he walked no one. Then we got up to bat and Nick was the third batter (no outs). The first two batters were on base (second and third). Nick hits the ball. First baseman misses (meanwhile our third base runner runs in and scores). So now Nick is on first and we have a third base runner. The coach tells Nick to steal second and he does to draw the throw to second so that our third base runner can steal home and that ended the game! It was soooo exciting I can't even tell you. Our boys played superb! Tonight's game is at 8:00. Another cool evening game. This team won their first and had a day off (yesterday). Sounds like they could be tough. But our boys are HOT! Can't wait for the game!

Now on to the card. This card was made using the Fall To Layout #49 on the Clean & Simple Stamping blog. I also got inspiration from the LNS challenge by making a wedding themed card. I didn't think that I had any wedding themed stamps but then I saw this stamp in the level 3 hostess set, Kind & Caring Thoughts. Perfect! Very simple but that's the way I like it! Thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings. You guys are great! LOVE your comments! Have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Kind & Caring Thoughts; Paper- Whisper White textured, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper; Ink- Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Accessories- Whisper White taffeta ribbon, silver brad, scallop border punch, dimensionals

Rich Razzleberry

Good morning Friends! I hope that you are having a great start to a great week! Well... the Fruita All-Stars team WON last night!!!! Yea!!! 17 to 6! They did so great! It was just awesome! We got the boys together at the beginning to take some pictures and then I took quite a few during the game. Although I had to put the camera down a lot to cheer and then I forgot to take some of the other boys so I will need to bring it again to make sure that I get pictures of everyone. Too much fun! Tonight we play again at 8:00. It was nice and cool and the boys didn't have to worry about the sun. However, tonight's team is pretty good so hopefully we will be able to hold our own just like last night. Nick was the first run scored in. It's a good thing he has really fast legs! That's what got him to steal all the way to home! Looking forward to tonight!

Today's card is an older 411 sketch. A pretty simple card. I am in love with the new Rich Razzleberry In Color! Not too much else to say about it. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Kind & Caring Thoughts; Paper- Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper; Ink- Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Accessories- Rich Razzleberry polka dot ribbon, circle punch, scallop circle punch, scallop border punch, silver brad, dimensionals

Asian Artistry

Good morning, Friends! Another Monday is here. I am thinking that the summer is flying by way too fast!! My stamping mojo has slowed down the last few days and I need it to pick up again. So, I am planning on spending a few hours crafting today in my room. I have searched blogs for some new sketches and I am anxious to try them out. PLUS!!!!! My new goodies should come today and I can use some of that!! I also have to get some samples ready for the Royal Blog Tour that is coming up! If you would like to ride the tour to get some really great ideas and samples then you should really subscribe to the tour. The link is in the ad at the top of my blog. I am really excited to be a part of this!

Well, the baseball tournament starts today! Actually, tonight for us. I am so nervous for them!! Their last practice yesterday was kind of 'flat'. But it was like 100 degrees out there! Still, they could play in that heat so they need to know what it is like. Anyway, I finally ironed on his Fruita Little League patch and I think that I did it right. Oh, my goodness!! Yeah, this thing HAS to be exactly 3" from the top of this seam if it is this kind of shirt or 1" from this seam if it is this kind of shirt. And then in the middle of the the sleeve. But our sleeve has three different colors on it so is it in the middle of the blue part or the whole sleeve. And you think does it really matter (because that is what I thought). And the answer is OH YES!!! There have been incidents reported that rulers have been brought out at games to measure!! So was I a little freaked out when ironing it on? Answer... YES!! Then I heard of a girl whose grandma ironed hers on and burnt her shirt (they are 100% polyester). They had to pay to overnight her a new shirt. So, it is ironed on and all is good so far. I did notice that part of one of his letters to his name is starting to peel off and I might have to take it in to have them iron it down again. I tried last night but I stopped before something could happen. More little league news tomorrow...

Today's card is from a sketch I got at Stamping 411. I am really loving their sketches! I used this sketch for my card. I really liked the way it turned out. This set is a new hostess level 2 set, Asian Artistry. This is a super easy card! I stamped the main image and then used markers to just trace the lines. Cut out the dragonfly and a little sponging and there you have it! Have a great Monday!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Asian Artistry; Paper- Kraft, Whisper White, Basic Black, Mellow Moss, Dusty Durango; Ink- StazOn black, Dusty Durango, Mellow Moss; Accessories- wide oval punch, sponge, dimensionals

Butterfly Friend

Good Sunday morning everyone! I hope that you all had a very fun and safe Fourth! We had a "blast"! LOL!! The kiddos really enjoyed blowing up things. And they were fun to watch. The weather turned out beautifully (after a big wind blew through). Nice and cool by the time we were ready to shoot off the fireworks. And we had a great view of others shooting theirs off in town. One more baseball practice today and then the games start tomorrow!

Today's card was inspired by Ashley Newell. I found this card on her blog and used my own products to recreate it - with a few little changes. I added the swirls because I thought it needed a little something else. So, the swirls are not a Stampin' Up! stamp set. They actually come from Papertrey. I love that set! I do wish Stampin' Up! had a set like that. Anyway, it might be one that I purchase yet! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Great Friend, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and swirl from Papertrey; Paper- Kraft, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay; Ink- Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry; Accessories- silver brads, My Way punch, dimensionals

Celebrate Freedom!

Happy Fourth of July! I am celebrating with family and fireworks. Be safe and remember those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. THANK YOU!!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Fundamental Phrases, Rough Texture jumbo wheel; Paper- Kraft, Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard; Ink- Creamy Caramel; Accessories- sponge, star punches, vintage brads, dimensionals

Thank You!!

Good morning Friends! I just want to make sure that I say "Thank You" to everyone who leaves such nice comments on my blog. Those comments really encourage me! Thank You!! And "Thank You" to you all who come and visit me! I really do appreciate you!!

Well, as you may or may not know, I play on a softball team. I had my first game last night. Thankfully it was nice and cool. There was some light rain for most of the game and we got wet but that makes it fun! You all will be glad to hear that I did not get hurt! Well, seriously anyway. I was running to catch a ball that was hit to the outfield and came up too far and the ball hit my arm instead of the glove. But it didn't hit the bone. I am just going to have a nasty looking bruise on my arm. We did lose 10-4. But we were ahead going into the 4th inning! That part was exciting! All Stars starts on Monday!

In other news (yes, there is lots to tell today). My husband found a mouse in our bathroom last night. EEEEEWWWWWW!!!!! I HATE mice!!!! So we are setting up traps and poison and everything else we can think of. I do hope we catch that icky little critter!!

Now on to the card. I hope that you are all still with me. This card came from a sketch but I can't even remember where I got it. I don't usually do circles but I was at my friend Becky's house last week and she has all of those Marvy circle punches (the great big ginormous punches) and I thought I would use those. So the punches made it quite easy to make this card. I do like the way it turned out. Thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings! Have a great and safe weekend!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Full of Life, Fifth Avenue Floral; Paper- Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Basic Black; Ink- Basic Black, Crushed Curry; Accessories- black brads, sponge, marvy circle and scallop punches; dimensionals

Merry Christmas

Howdy everyone! Is your summer heating up! Things sure are around here!! I always feel so bad to see the boys having to practice in the heat. We finally got their schedule for the tournament last night and it looks like we will be playing at 8:00 on Monday! Yea!!! That means it will be cooler! And then if we win we will play the next night at the same time! That will be very nice as it has been really hot around here. So, I too, have a softball game tonight. This is my very first one of the season. I am a little nervous but I have to remind myself that I am on the "just for fun" league. Yeah right! We still want to win!!! LOL!! I will let you know how that goes.

So, are you ready for a little Christmas in July? I found this card and just fell in love with the simple design and layout. I wanted to recreate it using my own supplies and this is my version. I do like the way it turned out. I wouldn't mind having this as my Christmas card but I don't think it would mail very well with the big knot. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! The weekend is almost here!!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Season of Joy; Paper- Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Old Olive designer paper; Ink- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive; Accessories- Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain, gold brad, top note die and big shot, dimensionals

Razzleberry Mum

Good morning my blogging friends! I am up early to get ready because I am meeting some girls for breakfast. Then I have a meeting a school later on. Then, of course, it's more baseball practice this evening. Did I mention that yesterday was my husband's and mine 19th wedding anniversary? With everything else that is going on it is easy to forget. Then our son didn't feel good yesterday. He had a quite the allergy attack yesterday. So, we are thinking of dropping off Nick at practice tonight then steal an hour to have some dinner!

So did you notice that my blog looks like it's put back together? I spent a LOT of time on it yesterday and finally had to remove all the 'sidebar' elements and then go back and add them again. But it worked and I am happy!! Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions.

Today's card is one that I did for a recent swap that I was in. I got word that the swaps were being mailed out so I thought it safe to post it. There isn't too much to say about it because it is very quick and easy. This card was made from a new level 3 hostess set. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Kind & Caring Thoughts; Paper- Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry; Ink- Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Accessories- Rich Razzleberry polka dot ribbon, scallop border punch, texturz plates, big shot, dimensionals

Sweet Sunday Sketch #24

Good morning everyone! I think that I stayed up way too late last night! We were watching the Rockies game against the Dodgers and it was tied up at the bottom of the 9th. So we sent Nick to bed and we watched one more inning before we shut it off. So I guess I am glad that I didn't see them lose. They were holding their own. I don't think I have ever watched so much baseball in my life! But it sure is fun. Especially when Nick is watching and picking up some little tricks that he can use for himself! We start All-Stars games next week. I am not looking forward to sitting out there in all that heat. Yuck! But that's what it is.

Today's card is created from Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch. I really liked the simple design of this sketch. I don't do well with circles but I do like the way this one turned out for the most part. It's hard to see the greeting so I probably should have stamped it with the Soft Suede but... And I think that I did get a little carried away with the color spritzer. It spitted out more color then I had intended. So there you have it. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget that today is the last day to order from the '09 Stampin' Up! catalog! Tomorrow at noon the NEW Stampin' Up! catalog goes LIVE!! I will be ready to place my first order! I can't wait! Have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Teeny Tiny Wishes, Autumn Days; Paper- Kraft, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla; Ink- Soft Suede, Crushed Curry; Accessories- gold brad, circle scissors (even though I used a Marvy punch for this one), color spritzer, sponges, dimensionals