Friday, June 25, 2021

My Great Grandchildren


 As promised, here is a picture of my great granddaughter, Abigail, and my great grandson, Benjamin. Abby is gaining weight now and doing much better. She is still on oxygen and is taking medication for her heart and her liver. 

Her big brother loves her so much and really missed her when she was in the hospital for two weeks. I am so glad they are moving back to Oregon next month. Colorado is too far away to go visit them whenever I want to. 

My granddaughter. Lizzie, is such a wonderful mother. Her husband, Tyler, was able to take care of Benjamin when Lizzie and Abby were at the hospital. Such a wonderful little family that God has blessed us with!

Paper Pumpkin Alternative #1 June 2021

I finally had time to create some paper pumpkin alternatives for the June 2021 kit. I am hoping to have time to create a few more next week. If I like the way they turn out, I will do another YouTube video showing you how I created them and then post the sizes and dimensions here on my blog.

I used some products that weren't included in the kit, so I will list them all here for you. I will also include the dimensions and product item numbers for you.

Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link

Following is a list of Products and Sizes I used for the card in my video:

  • 155456 Artistically Inked Bundle
  • 132622 Gold Foil Sheet (4"x 4")
  • 152334 Adhesive Sheet
  • 152156 Gold Shimmer Ribbon
  • 146282 Gold Metallic Pearls
  • 153116 Bumblebee Ink Pad
  • 155611 Fresh Freesia Ink Pad
  • 159229 Thick Basic White CS (11"x 5-1/2" scored @ 4-1/4")
  • 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Glue Dots & Stampin' Dimensionals from kit
  • One Label from the kit
  • Fresh Freesia card base from kit cut in half
  • Solid Side of card base cut into 4"x 4" & 4"x 1/1/8"
  • Multi colored side of card base cut into 3-7/8"x 3-7/8" & 3-7/8"x 1")
You can use these same dimensions to make cards using other designer series paper and stamp sets. I hope you enjoy making this card and have a wonderful and blessed day!


 

Friday, June 18, 2021

Sweet Ice Cream Birthday

 

I decided to make this video using some of the retiring Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper and Blackberry Bliss Ribbon. You can make some really cute cards with this DSP. It is a really simple card and takes about 15 minutes to make. I have included a link to my YouTube video showing you how I made it.  I have also included a list of supplies below.

YouTube Video Link


Supply List:
  • 156244 Sweet Ice Cream Bundle
  • 154567 Ice Cream Corner DSP (4"x 4" and some scraps)
  • 152701 Peony Dies
  • 154569 Blackberry Bliss Ribbon
  • 159229 Thick Basic White CS (8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4")
  • 133675 Blackberry Bliss CS (4-1/8" square and 3-1/4" square)
  • 147092 Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
  • 153116 Bumblebee Ink Pad
  • 152477 Artistry Blooms Sequins
  • 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
  • 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • 103683 Mini Glue Dots

Monday, June 14, 2021

Days To Remember Calendar

Wow! I am so sorry it has been so long since my last blog post and video tutorial. I have been busy working with my sister at the Ford Dealership in Florence, Oregon since her office helper quit. Fortunately, I worked with her last summer learning the job and then training the person that recently quit. Now I am training the new lady and then go back to being retired and making craft projects.

My mind has also been preoccupied with concern for my great granddaughter who was born in March of this year. She was in the hospital for a month and just got out last week. She is on the road to recovery and is doing great. She is still on oxygen and is on a couple of different medications, but is improving every day. I praise God every for her continued improvement.

Back to this little project. I wanted to show you how to use the Days To Remember stamp set, so I created this calendar to demonstrate it. I think I told you that you would have to pay $18 for the Pattern Party DSP, but you can get it for free with $180 in party sales by using your 10% in Stampin' Rewards that you will earn. It is beautiful paper and there are 48 sheets of 12x12 paper in the packet.

Click on the following link to view my tutorial: YouTube Video Link

Following is the list of supplies you will need:

  • 155026 Days To Remember stamp set
  • 146676 Make a Difference stamp set (retired)
  • 151690 Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  • 152886 Tasteful Labels Dies
  • 147050 Poppy Parade Ink Pad
  • 132708 Memento Black Ink Pad
  • 155426 Pattern Party DSP
    • Cut (12) 4"x 4" pieces
  • 159276 Basic White CS
    • 8-1/2"x 11" cut into 8-1/2"x 3-1/4" strips
    • 5"x 4-1/4" 
    • scraps for circles if you are going to use them
  • (1) 12"x 12" cardboard from the DSP Package
    • Cut into (3) 4"x 12" strips, save one 4"x 12" edge strip for the stand
    • Score the 12" strip at 1-1/4"m 5-1/4", 6", 6-3/4", and 10-3/4"
    • Cut the other two strips into (6) 4"x 4" squares
  • 3/4" Book Rings
  • 3/16" Hole Punch
  • 3/4" Circle Punch if desired
  • 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • 149699 Stampin' Seal 
  • 133773 Sponge Daubers
 

Taking a Break from Stamping

I just wanted to let everyone who follows me know why I have been taking a break from stamping and haven't done any YouTube videos for t...