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2023 Annual Paper Share complete list.
2023 Annual Paper Share complete Guys I am waiting on my catalogs and will share when they are available to be dropped off/picked up!! Any Day now, right??Today though is about the 2023 Annual Paper Share complete and total list of what you will get!! Be sure to note the paper sizes and there is one DSP pack that has 48 sheets. Here is how it works in case you forgot or are new. You get 1/4 pack of each of the above DSP packs. They are labeled and organized. Also they come in a easy to store “box”. All of this for $50, plus shipping($10.) if applicable. Ohhh, but…
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Date Blooms and a trip to Michigan, update.
Wednesday Joe decided we needed a date day and he bribed me with brownies. Today is about Date Blooms and a trip to Michigan plus and update. Doesn’t that brownie look great?? So regular brownie topped with melted semi sweet chips, powders sugar and a little bit of whip cream. This was enjoyed on the deck listening to the frogs. Then Thursday morning we went out to breakfast and a bit of antiquing and other shopping. Here was my fun find of the day!! I was super excited to find it too. I have never seen anything like this before. Let me add that it is bigger then it looks.…
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Twila has 3D Thursday Tutorial this week
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April 2023 Mystery Card Night is almost here!!
April 2023 Mystery Card Night Curious?? We have soo much fun. This monthly event is all about using the goodies that you have!! No fees, no extra supplies that you have to purchase. We learn a new fun fold. However, you will not want to miss some of the shenanigans. The fun begins Wednesday night!! Each month there is a theme. Which I strategically share with clues. There are games and soo much more. Have you joined us on facebook?? Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! Exploring the new 2023-2025 In-Colors, This one is going to be GOOD!!
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Warmer Weather Daffodils and no kittens yet.
Warmer Weather Daffodils and no kittens I know things are heating up when we have to “cut open” the slider. The Homestead is getting Warmer Weather Daffodils and no kittens, YET!! Guys out house is 23 years old. This slider in the kitchen is DONE!! We have needed to replace it for two years?? To get us through the winter Joe caulked the slider shut. He told me that he was cutting the caulk on Sunday and I was soo excited!! Thankful for the warmer weather and cool breeze through the door!! The front walking path is looking very spring like this week too. All these happy Daffodils are greating…
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April Girls Night Shenanigans cards and Fun!!
April Girls Night Shenanigans After a night full of laughs and cardmaking, we NEEDED muffin cookies. April Girls Night Shenanigans were in full swing. A room full of giggles and poor Clyde was sound asleep the whole time!! Yes, that is an open window. The night temperatures were amazing. Well, this was before the storm. Yes, we even had tornado sirens. I am happy to report though that everyone made it home before anything got too terrible. Ready for more smiles?? A night full of silliness. And a fun visit from Nancy from Michigan. I know that Nancy is not going to be happy with me for posting this, however…
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A Ladybug for one last Easter candy idea!!
A Ladybug for one last Easter Today I have a QUICK and sooo easy idea. A Ladybug for one last Easter idea. Now do you have to have the ladybug on this one… Heck NO!! This could be ANY spring critter or flower. No worries, you can check out the video so that you can watch the step by step on this wrapper. Curious where to find the box candy?? I have seen them in the grocery store, dollar store or other places that this. There really is a bunch of variety too!! Lets talk a minute about thing retiring. Thankfully this stamp set and punch are not retiring. However…
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Final Days Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023
Final Days Butterfly Birthday Ohhh boy, we are down to the Final Days Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 signups. I do have a few spots left! Today I want to share a few comments from those that have attended in years past. “Last years Butterfly Birthday Bash was my first ever event with Jennifer – I am hooked! ‘All of it! All is upbeat and fun times. Oh, the chicken salad is awesome! ‘Everything from start to finish! The people, Creativity, Foo, Projects, People, Gift bags. Getting to meet folks in person (should have started there).’ ‘I love the projects and how you think outside the box to use something simple…
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3D Thursday Seed Packet FREE tutorial idea.
3D Thursday Tutorial Seed Packet Sarah has a perfect spring idea for us this week. I am loving this 3D Thursday Seed Packet FREE tutorial idea. Be sure to check out Sarah’s Blog and leave some love!! Check this out!! See what I mean. These could be for Mother’s Day, Easter or a Spring Birthday. I would of course add some butterflies to this. However, the Gold Bee’s are perfect!! Hummm, what seeds would you want to add to this. I know that Zinnia’s and Sunflowers are super easy to grow. Those would be my first choices!! I am even more excited because I ordered this stamp set last week.…
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A couple Easter ideas from YouTube videos.
A couple Easter ideas I hope you are up for a twofer today! Not only one, but A Couple Easter ideas. Starting off with a 12 x 12 paper “basket”. Let me say this things holds a bunch! No, it is not difficult, I promise! Looking for the step by step? Join me over on YouTube! Not only for this one, but loads of others. How about this “Punch Art” rabbit. There are a bunch of dies to create this card idea… Curious how to create this one? Here is the link to that video. You will want to be sure that you also that you have a dauber too.…
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Daffodils, Tulips and maybe kittens coming?
Daffodils Tulips and maybe kittens What a great way to start the week… check out how close we are to having a wave of color! These little beauties are on the other side of the pond. The area I call the back forty. There are just under 400 bulbs planted back there. It is really getting so darn close. There are a bunch of daffodils at this stage, left photo. I also found several buried under a huge mound of oak leaves, as always I will share more next week! Here is a little shining star. This is one of three Primrose. I had never had these spring bloomers. I…
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2023-2025 In Colors are coming SOON!!
2023-2025 In Colors are coming Here is all the information that I can share… I would like to introduce the 2023-2025 In Colors are coming soon!! I do not know about you but, I am super excited about these new colors!! And the names are perfect!! Let’s talk about them… I have looked at the new Annual Catalog. There are LOADS of fun things inside of it. Comment below if you want to get a copy of the new catalog!! I will add you to my list. Be on the look out for the information for the upcoming In-Color club. This is a great way to get all your new…
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3D Thursday Rick Fold Flat Treat Box
3D Thursday Rick Fold Today Rick has a fun project for us! The 3D Thursday Rick Fold Flat Treat box. Be sure to visit and leave some love!! Are you ready to see?? How cute is this little box. This Specialty paper was not on my radar, yikes!! I need to grab it and make this one! Wondering what it is?? Like an Animal is both foil and non foil. It is pretty cool. I love the addition of the ribbon and layered flowers for sure!! The PDF instructions can be found on the 3D Thursday page or even Rick’s Blog. I love seeing the above image because it gives…
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PP Possibilities Ten Years of Growth Blog Hop
PP Possibilities Ten Years of Growth Hello everyone, welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!! Today we are celebrating PP Possibilities Ten Years of Growth. Can you believe it?? Ten years?? I do not know about you, but I have been a subscriber since the VERY BEGINNING!! Here is my alternative for you this month… Wanting to see what I could come up with with just the addition of some cardstock. No not just any cardstock some retiring soon Polished Pink cardstock. Using the Polka Dot cardbase and cutting off a 2 1/4 section of the top of that cardbase. Then trimming a bit off the top and side…
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Sprouts Growth Kitties Spring is so darn close
Sprouts Growth Kitties Spring There is soo much to share this week… Sprouts Growth Kitties Spring is so darn close. Here is a peek at some of my tulips. And let me just say this is a super small peek. Tulips are up on the front walk and several of the flower beds. I have a bunch of different colors, pink, purple, orange, white and goodness knows what else. I forget. First of these photos is one of the Daffodils that is out on the edge of the “Back 40”. This is one of several. I am thinking if the weather stays warmer these will have flowers for next week.…
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March Ding Dong Ditch all you need to know.
March Ding Dong Ditch Here is where you will find all the March Ding Dong Ditch. This class includes a quarter pack of each the Fine Shimmer and Vellum Basics Specialty papers. And of course 10 pieces of 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 cardstock. There will also be all the punched/die cut bits that I used to create the original cards. Have you joined us for this card class?? I am happy to answers any of your questions, leave them in the comments here or email me directly. This months class cost is $16 shipped directly to you. I will email you the PDF instructions. Plus the live will be…
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April 2023 Girls Night moved up a week!
April 2023 Girls Night moved Please make a note that the April 2023 Girls Night moved up a week! Due to our regular week of April it is Easter weekend. I know many visit family and all that soooo… I figured I would move it back one week. I hope that you can join me on Friday, March 31! Our regular time of 6pm, well for the in person. The online is going to be the regular day and time in April! Curious about Girls Night? Well, this is our Birthday Club. Each Month we make four cards. Two cards of two different designs each month. A fun monthly event…
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Paper Pumpkin and Bash reminder join us!
Paper Pumpkin and Bash reminder Here is the peek for the April. Today is Paper Pumpkin and bash reminder you won’t want to miss! This Paper Pumpkin peek is kinda looking like stained glass ish? What do you think? How about this flower I am saying it looks like a peony to me. I know that these peeks are not exactly what we are going to see in each box. However, I am thinking that we are for sure looking at Pink, Coral and Green. Pretty safe right? Have you jumped on the Paper Pumpkin band wagon yet! If not, how come? This all inclusive box is great to get…
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3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder – Hello Ladybug!
3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder No matter how you use it this fun 3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder is super fun!! Easy to customize for who you want to give it too also!! How do I know?? Because this week it is my turn!! You can use ANY cardstock and DSP for this project! I know you are ready… so here it is!! See what I mean?? Today … It’s a good day!! to make something to brighten someones day!! For my sample I used Fresh Freesia and the Flowers and More host DSP pack. However, I could totally see this with the Legendary Ride suite or even…
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Flowers and More Fun Fold – Country Bouquet.
Flowers and More Fun Fold Does not look too much like a fun fold front this side does it?? Well the Flowers and More Fun Fold is VERY deceiving. The colors used here are Fresh Freesia and Night of Navy. I was very pleasantly surprised by this color combo. However, I love this Night of Navy Bordered ribbon. Sooo pretty!! Let me also add that it is super easy to tie. You can also see that I used the Medium Daisy punch. Two of the Fresh Freesia and one of the Night of Navy. Adding in a few Rusting Metallic dots for the center of the punched out daisy. Now…
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More Green and Illinois Visit with family-friends.
More Green and Illinois Visit What a week, right?? Dang Joe has been home and Mindy was here from Texas. This week is about More Green and Illinois Visit with family and friends. Okay, lets start here, with more green. This is off the front door of the house. See all those tulip sprouts. YES, I am just a little excited. Joe and I plan on a walk around the tree line tomorrow. I can actually see them from the house. There will be flowers before you know it. If I had to guess there are buds popping out of the ground as I type this. We are going to…
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Inky Whisper Sisters March Meeting peek.
Inky Whisper Sisters March Today I got to spend some time with local members of my Team The Inky Whisper Sisters March Meeting was today. Did you know that we meet every month?? Yes, we sure do, the third Saturday of each month. Curious what we do?? We chat about all things stamping. But we also do a team swap, which there is always a theme of some sort. There is typically at least one demonstration, usually two. This is a great time also to get other team members help on ideas, suggestions and help with things. Here is Nancy doing her demonstration. We made the cutest adhesive holder box.…
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Green Leprechaun Drink Share Milkshake smiles!
Green Leprechaun Drink Share I have one more St. Patrick’s Day card for you… Only because I got a photo with Mom and her card. Just wait until you see this smile!! Let me just say a few things.. You need the Share a Milkshake bundle in your life. I have totally had a blast with it, especially Green Leprechaun Drink Share. And I can promise that I will be using it for a fun Easter card. There have been a few 3D Thursday ideas with it too. Did you miss this weeks?? Be sure to check that one out. Now back to this green one.. I used the Flowers…
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Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day and a fun fold!
Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day For those that are Irish, like me, or those that are not. Today is all about the GREEN! I do believe we are all Irish today!! However, a Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day is even better!! This super fun, Fancy Fold is perfect for a focal image like this four leaf clover. In the Lucky Clover stamp set however, there are four different ones. As you can see with the DSP that I was able to make. Want to see how I did it?? The colors that I used for cardstock are… Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla. The card does…
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3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme Treats
3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme Guys, I have never heard of Cow Tails, have you?? Today’s 3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme treats are just that. If you know what they are please comment below. You guys know how much I love the Share a Milkshake bundle. Well here we go again!! Okay, maybe not if you only follow me here. But if you have seen ANY Coffee and Cards. Yup, I have used it a couple times. Anyway, be sure to say hello and leave some love over on facebook!! How cute it this one?? Grab your Sweet Sorbet goodies and you are all set!! Do you see the lines…
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Sending Dies and Lucky Clover with splatters.
Sending Dies and Lucky Clover Would you like to find a way to use your Lucky Clover stamp set every day?? Here is a great idea, Sending Dies and Lucky Clover. Did you see that this set has not only shamrocks but a Good Luck sentiment?? What else do you see here?? The Lines and Splatters embossing folder. Why, for a DSP background look. How about those hearts?? That is from the Give it a Whirl dies. Lastly are the Sending Dies. Here is the perfect way to see the Gold foil. Not only for the little heart in the sending and the little strips on the embossing layer. You…
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Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week
Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties Here we are mid March, already?? That means that winter decorations need to come down. However, that is not all that is going on, Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week. I took all this stuff down and just could not believe that I used so much stuff. Thanks to Joe I got it all down and put away in ONE DAY! To say that I was excited is an understatement. I look all around the house and see empty buckets, vases and cabinets. Uugghh, I need to figure out what I am going to do for Spring decorations now. I love waking up to…
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Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 One Day event.
Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 The one day event of the season. The Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 is a little over a month away. I have been talking about it for a while. This is my way of celebrating my Birthday. The best part is that I get to celebrate with all the things I love… See what I mean… All the fun stuff. But there is so much more. Goodie Bag (valued over $40), lunch, new friends and old ones too. Ohh, yeah I almost forgot, Cards and Projects too. Can you believe it we will have time to craft?? Hahaha, I promise you will leave this event with fun…
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Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing bundle in orange
Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing You guys know I love hugs… So is it a surprise with this sentiment that I had to have this bundle?? The Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing is super fun. In case you are not aware of what a Hybrid embossing folder is all about… Let me share a bit. These embossing folders not only pressure emboss, they can also cut. All in one run. Seriously, one pass and the texture is there along with the pieces. Today’s oranges were highlighted with Mango Melody and Crafty White. Adding in a bit of fresh cut look with Wink of Stella. I love the bumpy texture on the rind…
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March 2021 Mystery Card Night join the fun!
March 2023 Mystery Card Night I know not everyone is on facebook, however, this might be a good reason to be!! The March 2023 Mystery Card Night is going to be a REALLY GOOD one!! We are only doing one card. This one has loads of pieces. I know that you are going to LOVE it! Join the fun in the Mystery Card Night and Games group. I would love for you to learn a new fold AND meet some new friends. Although there is plenty other reasons, shenanigans of course. All sorts of laughs and maybe even a snack. Well you provide that. As always I provide… Plenty of…
