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Halloween Sampler Swap Results with a video…
Halloween Sampler Swap Results Have you hear that we are still and currently getting ready for another Sampler Swap?? Here is the Halloween Sampler Swap Results, well part of them. I was able to do this 8 X 8 and also a 12 X 12 with some modifications. I know you want to see all of the things. But let me share a little something first. I am getting ready to organize another Sampler Swap. I would love for you to join us!! As you can see the Theme is Leaves…. I am thinking fall for sure. We vote on the background cardstock layers (voting on FB). All you need…
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Food Prep and loads of Busy Work on the homestead
Food Prep and loads of Busy Well, hello there… This week is about Food Prep and loads of Busy Work here. Starting with something new. Thankful I had Joe’s help for this one! Tortillas, seriously super easy and soo much more flavor too. Now are they perfect?? Heck no, but do they have to be?? We did not think so. The hardest part was getting them thin enough. Here is how this all started, I went to the store. Of course I forgot to grab them while shopping. Pulled out ground beef and dang it. I have been wanting to try making them from scratch. Here was my opportunity! They…
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New Items Available August 2026, You have to see!
New Items Available August Today we look at all the New Items Available August 2026…You have to see to believe it! Starting here… Two new kits… Crafty Blooms, dang those flowers are pretty!! I bet that the second one kinda looks familiar, right?? The Witchy Whimsy Hat has way more than the original. I still have my original…I am looking forward to both of these. Yes, you know I will share in a video once I get them here!! Soo with a new Product of the Month each month AND them being while supplies last. I am kinda worried about this one. You are NOT going to want to miss…
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Hydrangeas Gardening Baking and Kitties of course on the Homestead
Hydrangeas Gardening Baking and Kitties Hello all, here we are again on the Homestead. This week I look forward to sharing with you a bit behind the scenes here at my house. Today I will be sharing about Hydrangeas Gardening Baking and Kitties of course.. All of my favorite things, right??? The color theme this year was, of course, Red White and Blue. Besides the flag of course… even in the wheel barrel. The star is this Hydrangea. I gave it a HUGE prune this spring and dang it was a good thing! I need to get a photo from the ‘back side’ there are 3x more blooms than you…
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Gardening Kitties Fun and Ivy Poison Ivy that is on the Homestead
Gardening Kitties Fun and Ivy Starting off today’s with Mom’s bricks. I needed to move them so Joe would NOT cut off the lower branches of my oak leaf hydrangea. This week’s post is all about Gardening Kitties Fun and Ivy. Dad, I know that you know these bricks… I do love that I was able to move them here. This is not the only gardening that I have done, I worked on weeds around the house by the deck too. More on that later. 🤢 Donnie has been enjoying having the windows open, I have to say that I have been also! Yes, more kitties… the outside kitties have…
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Halloween Sampler Swap Signup closes today!
Halloween Sampler Swap Signup Join the fun! Today is the last day for the Halloween Sampler Swap Signup. Curious? Ohh I know you are, comment here to get all the information! However, here is some, Ypu must use current or retired Stampin’ Up! product. You design a 3 x 3 square using the specific colors and make enough foe your group! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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Patriotic Week Day 4 & 5 all in one with Video
Patriotic Week Day 4 & 5 Here we are on the 4th of July and American is 250 years old. That is because of our Military. Yes, I am a proud Military Mom. However this is about more than just my son. This is Patriotic Week Day 4 & 5. Starting here with our Home Decor item, Home of the Brave. Wanting to go a little more cute this time and use something that might not be thought to use. The Made with Sweetness bundle has Cherries and Blueberries. These four houses I found at a garage sale… They worked out perfectly for the words we used too. Soo in…
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One Nation Patriotic Week Day two – Mini Alphabet dies
One Nation Patriotic Week Today card idea is… One Nation Patriotic Week Day Two using Mini Alphabet dies and many other things… Reminder that you can check back with this video. I have to admit that this card idea was inspired by an old card that I did many years ago. A photo is shared in the video. We used Real Red, Night of Navy and White for this card. Yes, that is our Crumb Cake for the background. Soo here is what the inside looks… And more of a close up of the front. I will say that I did not intend the card to be short. The Real…
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Patriotic Week Treats Day 1 punches to start
Patriotic Week Treats Day 1 I hope that you did not miss the Week of Patriotic ideas that I shared on YouTube. If so here is the Patriotic Week Treats Day 1 using punches. I love having treats on hand especially for the delivery folks. Hummm, maybe I need to decorate water bottles too. Here is what we came up with… Video link is below. Using a few different punches, for mass production and the right colors. Anything can be done. I sure wish that I had more of these supplies in the Bits and Pieces. I love using what would normally be trash. Here is a closer look…. Making…
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3D Thursday Summer Vacation, we will be back soon!
3D Thursday Summer Vacation Hey guys… This is the first week of 3D Thursday Summer Vacation. We will be back on September 3rd with a new project. I am hoping however, that I will be able to share some fun 3D ideas with you for the next two months… Not promising, tutorials though. I have a couple stashed away and will get you hooked up with inspiration is the 3D department. Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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White Out Technique idea, Three ways with video…
White Out Technique idea I did this card a little bit ago and wanted to be sure that everyone saw it. Today’s White Out Technique idea has a video to go with it… You will not want to miss. Linked at the bottom. This idea was a … hummm, I wonder idea. So we tried it out. Now, Bits and pieces came into play and you will also need White Craft Ink for this one. Here is a closer look… Knowing full well that not everyone loves flowers like I do… I wanted to be sure to do leaves too. I kept the sentiment and added parts to stuff from…
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Ducks Pumpkins Flowers and Projects on the Homestead
Ducks Pumpkins Flowers and Projects Okay Dad, I have some fun for you to start. This week is about Ducks Pumpkins Flowers and Projects, it is a big one so buckle up!! Starting here with these poor Ducklings. This was just an easy way to transport them from tub in the house to pool outside. After a few days of sitting outside with them… they also got moved… Sunday. I realized that the heat was coming… so I figured that being outside was a better option especially for my nose. ANYWAY, these guys figured out pretty quick that they enjoyed sitting in the water. On Saturday I sat out for…
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Twilas Patriotic Nuggets Box for 3D Thursday
Twilas Patriotic Nuggets Box Ohhh my goodness, you guys are going to love this one…. Today is Twilas Patriotic Nuggets Box for 3D Thursday this week. Yes, the tutorial will be at the end. However, you are going to want to be sure to check this one…. See what I mean… Perfect for your 250th Birthday Celebration. Here is the best part…. The flag stripes are DSP and the stars are embellishments. See what I mean, east to make a bunch for them. Ohhh I think I need to give one to the UPS guys and the mailman too. I know my neighbor kids would love this too. Ohhh now…
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26-28 In-Color Thank You Idea with Video too!
26-28 In-Color Thank You Idea Today we go all the way back to April for this idea. Nooo, this is an easy idea, but somehow lost in my photos, hahahah. Today we have 26-28 In-Color Thank You Idea with a how to video. Now we will be using all 5, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Barely Blush, Hydrangea Hue and returning color Crisp Cantaloupe. Keeping a neutral color, my fav, Crumb Cake. I was sure to use the ribbon and embellishments too. Here is a closer look at a couple…. I also used Early Espresso for our neutral ink color. You knew that ALL the butterflies would end up in my…
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Chicks Plants Crafts and Kittens this week on the Homestead
Chicks Plants Crafts and Kittens Starting here with Chicks. However, I have much more for you not just Chicks Plants Crafts and Kittens all from the homestead. Here are the Seven Chicks that are three weeks (about) at this point. They are sharing this tub with ducklings and this photo was taken while cleaning it out. The ducklings were in a box safe from themselves. Hahaha. It was a HUGE mess. And it will be clean for about 5 minutes. We will see. Sooo, Joe had a plan, I executed it. He has been working this side property to see if we can plant over there. Back before we purchased…
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Patriotic Sampler June 2026 Class that is over the top!
Patriotic Sampler June 2026 Class Have you wanted to try a Sampler?? Well you are in luck! I have a Patriotic Sampler June 2026 Class that you can do either online or in person. This one truly is over the top! Layers galore, all kinds of extra parts to each square. Here is what you need to know, I am giving your three different options to get this class. I will list them… Okay, I will be having the in person class on Saturday, June27 and the online class on July 1. Plenty of time to get everything and enjoy some crafting. There is not too much in the way…
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Sarahs Halloween Gable Treat box for 3D Thursday, tutorial too.
Sarahs Halloween Gable Treat Join me for not only for some inspiration and a FREE tutorial. Today Sarahs Halloween Gable Treat for 3D Thursday. You guys are going to love this!! I think this treat packaging is a must have!! Here is a peek… Now, the Gable box is already done for you… Sarah added all the cuteness. A little DSP, stamps and ribbon. How cute are those bats?? There are Ghosts in that embellishment pack too. I can not wait!! It is on my list I have not got it yet… It will be available to everyone in July, Online Exclusive. Here is a closer view… Ohhh I love…
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Mystery Card and May Challenge for this Double Tower card idea!
Mystery Card and May Challenge Hello there… How did I forget to post this gem?? I have no idea… This was not only the May Mystery Card and May Challenge which was a color challenge. This one turned out soo me. I know… It does NOT always happen though. There are time s that I try to create for others. What do you think?? Now the colors, Bubble bath and Lemon Lolly are not my typical colors, right?? Adding in a little Peaceful Pine, which I am really liking!! Here is where all the fun is… INSIDE! You can see by the first photo, the double towers. We added side…
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Weeds Flowers Chicks and Ducklings on the Homestead
Weeds Flowers Chicks and Ducklings Starting where I seem to spend too much time. This week is about Weeds Flowers Chicks and Ducklings on the Homestead. Weeds… yup, they never go away do they?? I am happy to say that the more plants the less weeds. Thank goodness!! This was round one for the pop up bag. I had one more after this. However, there were some added buckets too. How much did I get done. Well…. Starting on the Craft room side… and the Big River Birch. Adding a new bird bath and small ladder. Happy to find several volunteers from the Black Eyed Susans and a couple hostas.…
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Chicks Eggs Kittens and a Project started on the homestead
Chicks Eggs Kittens and a Project Soo much going on this week. Dang, we are going to start with Chicks Eggs Kittens and a Project started all at once. Here we had 7 chicks hatch. Check out these cuties… now that they are dry. Soo stinkin’ cute, right… I am excited to see how these little turn out. There should be some Silkies and Frizzles in this group. I am also thinking that there are two Polish here too. However, this incubator is still running, why?? Well ducks of course. There are 6 eggs. And as of the typing of this post they all have cracks. I have been watching…
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Darlas Pinwheel Bag for 3D Thursday with tutorial
Darlas Pinwheel Bag for 3D Thursday Can you believe it is that time again… Yup, another FREE tutorial. This week Darlas Pinwheel Bag for 3D Thursday. I am glad that I was thinking of another Red White and Blue idea for next week. Or have you had enough patriotic ideas?? Please comment and let me know!! Sooo cute, Right?? I can tell you it is soo much easier than you think too!! A few scores and a dab of glue, wooohooo. I always forget how I love a good pinwheel, they are super cute and easy to do also. I need to make some for sure!! See what I mean……
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June 2026 Product of the Month, Wild Bunch Stamp set
June 2026 Product of the Month Dang the June 2026 Product of the Month, Wild Bunch stamp set is soo stinkin’ cute. How do you get this?? Well, all you need to do is place a product order of $75. Then you can add this to that order for only $5. I have mine on order already. You know I will share when I get it. There is a new item each month. These are ALL while supplies last. And I sure hope that you can get yours with your next order. I want to add… That when you order with me that I offer, as a thank you, a…
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Porch Scenes Plants and Kitties on the Homestead.
Porch Scenes Plants and Kitties Happy Monday everyone!! This week is about the Porch Scenes Plants and Kitties here on the homestead. You knew there would be kitties right?? Anyway, let’s start with the porch. Finally, I was able to get the pots planted. However, I did not go crazy with all the kittens out there. I made the ‘Peace Freedom Liberty’ sign in a video here. I made it with the intention to put it out here. If I can not find what I want … you guessed, I make them. I have something else that I need to do, not sure exactly what I want yet. You know…
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Twilas Patriotic Fireworks Decor for 3D Thursday
Twilas Patriotic Fireworks Decor Ohhh you guys are in for a treat today.. Twilas Patriotic Fireworks Decor for 3D Thursday is super fun and super easy too!! Soo, get out your favorite Red White and Blue and try it. FREE tutorial is below. However, first lets take a look… Yup, she did this with paper… I have done it with 2 x 4’s but not totally with paper. I love it. How about you?? I cannot wait to dig into this one. Here is a different view… You know that Jute twine is one of my favorites. It is a great addition here and I do love the different sizes……
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Kittens Gardening and Outside Dining area on the Homestead
Kittens Gardening and Outside Dining Okay, lets get this part over with.. Yup, we are going to talk about the Kittens. However not only that this week on the Homestead it about Kittens Gardening and Outside Dining. Starting with the newest Kittens. These three cuties are from our 5th momma. This is an old soot pail. I hate to say it was full of garbage on the bottom. So while I was feeding the mom, I brought out a couple old kitchen towels to use as bedding. Joe helped. Ohhh but wait, I have more… Here are the older ones. Finally yesterday Pumpkin decided to move them. There is soo…
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Memorial Day and as we Remember those that gave it all.
Memorial Day and as we Remember Here is an oldie but goodie… Memorial Day and as we Remember those that gave it all. We owe our freedoms that I hate to admit that even I take for granted. This Red White and Blue card dates back to 2022. Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum Product of the Month
May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum Hello… today I wanted to share a peek at the May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum which is the Product of the Month. We made up a few idea in a video for Coffee and Cards. Playing with Golden Glow and Blueberry Bushel. We even created Blueberry ribbon. Our focus is the Vellum, I was able to use all four pieces. Adding in a few sentiments and butterflies too. Now, check out the colors on that Blueberry Bushel card. Hydrangea Hue is the original ribbon that I used. The Light Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blend was used to color, for the perfect match. You can see how…
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Patriotic Mason Jar from Sarah for 3D Thursday
Patriotic Mason Jar from Sarah We have a fun one for you this week. The Patriotic Mason Jar from Sarah for 3D Thursday. This easy and GREAT gift idea from Sarah is something that I have wanted to try!! This simple gift has many, many uses… I could see doing this from Christmas too. Simple decoration and dang this could even be made from your bits and pieces container. WoooHOOO I bet you are ready for the tutorial. Well, hang on… did I mention that Sarah even gives us the recipe for the inside of the jar?? Wooo HOOO thank you soo much Sarah!! Here is the …. Hugs and…
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Joe Flowers Veggies and Eggs to share this week
Joe Flowers Veggies and Eggs We are going to start this post with the last day of the week. I ended the week with Joe in the pond. Soo not just Joe Flowers Veggies and Eggs all from this week on the Homestead. It was a super nice warm day Sunday and I was still planting with the neighbor boys helping. It was sure fun to see him floating, not here, and walking around, cooling off. So the first photo is the Bearded Iris that has been moved from four different locations. It is as tough as nails too. Dad gave me a couple a bags of this one fall…
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Waterside Retreat Gift Box for 3D Thursday
Waterside Retreat Gift Box Good Morning my crafty friends!! Today it was my turn to come up with an idea to share with you. I sure hope that you find a fun use for the Waterside Retreat Gift Box. I went for more of a Father’s Day idea. However, I could also see this with flowers!! Here you go… I made two different sizes for you…. My train of thought was a gift and a treat. Using the Waterside Retreat Suite made quick work of this idea. And let me tell you that you can make several of these quick. Honest!! It takes longer to cut all the pieces than…
