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Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter all in a week.
Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter Ohh what a week. Between Thanksgiving and the nice weather I had a ton to do!! We are not only saying Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter. Penelope decided it was too long since she sat in the front door. I was very excited to see her there. This was Wednesday, I was running around cleaning things up around the porch. So now all 1050 bulbs have been planted… I figured 7 different daffodils, 3 tulips 2 different alliums, and snowdrops. Ohh bring on spring!! I also had 5 trees and a bush left to plant. A maple from my dad, 2 Pink Flowering…
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Warmth and Endlessly Grateful 3D Thur
Warmth and Endlessly Grateful Here we are guys… my turn for the 3D Thursday FREE tutorial, WoooHooo! I have a fall banner for you this time. Love Warmth and Endlessly Grateful is what I am calling it. Yes, I needed one and yes, it is up already. Ready? Using the Gingham Cottage DSP, both the Aspen Tree dies and Chic dies for the leaves. I will warn you there are LOTS of leaves. I cut out five each of Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Real Red, Crushed Curry and Crumb Cake. I will say that there were a couple left over. However, I was thinking of adding them too. Did you…
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Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad, 57 years.
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad Today is my parents 57 year Wedding Anniversary. Wow, right!! I want to say Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! And doing so the best way I know how. Dad, this one is mostly about you. I do know that Mom will love all the texture and layers too. Dad, here is your old, antique looking card. Not as old as you, haha! I know that you and Mom will have a great day today!! We love you very much!! Texture Chic, dang!! I was not sure she had it in her. Apparently she did. Have you taken a look at the Texture Chic Suite?? If…
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Deer Junior and Welcome Fall to the Homestead
Deer Junior and Welcome Fall This has been a super busy week on the Homestead, With Joe working on other things and going back to work. No updates on the painting this week. However, Deer Junior and Welcome Fall is what I have to share. There are three Deer butts in this photo. Momma and the twins were foraging on the other side of the pond. Poor Joe missed it. He was down by the pond. I am ALWAYS grateful to see all the critters. Yes, even the fox up by the chicken coop. That was a few weeks ago. They were actually back there for several minutes. With the…
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Ghouls Gobbles and Garland Retreat, one day.
Ghouls Gobbles and Garland Retreat I am so very excited to be sharing the information on the Ghouls Gobbles and Garland Retreat. This one day event, Saturday, October 22, is all about YOU having some Crafty Fun!! Mark your calendar and join us for this creative day of making. Yes, making six cards and two project with the following themes… Halloween, Fall and Christmas (Winter). WAIT are you wondering what kind of projects?? Cards?? No I will be sharing this. Here is all I will say. There will be two fun folds, two projects and 4 regular cards. Do I have you curious?? I bet I do!! Here is something…
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Another August Paper Pumpkin Alternative idea.
Another August Paper Pumpkin Here we are with Another August Paper Pumpkin Alternative. This one I have to say thank you to my friend Michelle! She is an amazing artist. She shared this at an event that I was at recently. I knew that I had to try it and needed the perfect supplies to do so. Curious what this started out as?? A soup can Yup, seriously a soup can. First I washed it out. I cut the bottom using my can opener and got to work. In my group Pumpkin Whispers… a Paper Club I did this in one of my alternative lives. Curious, what did you do…
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Kitties, need Wood and Decor on the homestead.
Kitties, need Wood and Decor Starting with this one, even with the reflection, Kitties need Wood and Decor. I just got done doing a live and had to take the picture. Cuddle has not been up in the Treehouse for some time. I am happy to see that she has been spending more time up there as of late. No she is not pregnant, fixed in June. I believe that she is fighting come inside. We will see in time. Yes, she comes in for the overnight, however out during the day. Even still they run run run and then this….. just plain POOPED out. It sure is funny to…
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Decorations, Cuddles and a Trip to Michigan.
Decorations, Cuddles and a Trip This week is all about Decorations, Cuddles and a Trip to Michigan for me. Up first is Fall decorations. Joe was home this time. He was shocked how quick it all comes together. I was short a few things that needed to be picked up later in the week. However, that was put on the back burner due to my pending trip. Here is the last thing that I did. Grabbing one of the oak rounds that Joe cut several weeks ago. Needing a riser for is I grabbed one of the shorter limbs that I cut a couple weeks ago. That is where it…
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Need a reason to get September Ding Dong Ditch??
get September Ding Dong Ditch Are you needing another reason to get September Ding Dong Ditch?? Well, you are in luck here is a beauty!! You will need the Beauty of Friendship bundle. A few other things too, Water Painters, Watercolor Paper and the Soft Pastels. I have been asked to share a few watercolor technique ideas. I had the Soft Pastels but have not had a chance to play with them until this live. So much fun!! Which would like to make?? The first to me is the summer version. The second could be either Spring or Fall. hummm, I am going to got with Fall. I have to…
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Happy 3D Thursday everyone, Happy Fall idea.
Happy 3D Thursday everyone I am super excited Happy 3D Thursday everyone! Excited also to share this Fun Fall sign idea. I love fall and all that it means. Change of season, fall leaves, jeans and T-Shirts even a flannel. I especially get excited to decorate. Why because I love the fall colors. Those jewel tones of Red, Orange and dark Green. How about today’s Project?? If you have been with me awhile. You know that I typically start my decorating with the cabinet in the kitchen or the fireplace. This little cutie is going on the cabinet in the kitchen. No it is not huge and it does not…
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Fall themed Birthday Card for Coffee and Cards
Fall themed Birthday card. Do you like themes to your cards?? This Fall themed Birthday card is perfect for you. I mixed a few sets this time. The Gather Together stamp set and the fun Autumn punch pack. Both of these are bundles in the Aug-Dec Mini catalog. Why did I mix the two?? Well, I love the pumpkins and large maple leaf in the Gather Together stamp set. And we needed the small sized leaves from the punch pack. You can check the live that has been added to my YouTube videos. Have you subscribed yet?? Be sure to do so while you are checking out the live for…
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Plaid Hey There Pumpkin with Harvest Hello.
Plaid Hey There Pumpkin The Apple Builder punch is needed for Plaid Hey there Pumpkin card. Well, that and the Harvest Hello stamp set. I know I have talked and talked about the Plaid Tidings DSP and YES!! that is where the paper is from too. I can not wait to share a few Christmas ideas too. But let’s not jump the gun!! I have a friend that needs a “hey there” card?? This one could be the ticket!! Happy, bright and fun. I can also tell you that this one is super quick to make. Easy to make several at one time. Four from one piece of DSP. The…
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Pumpkin Patch with Plaid Tidings DSP.
Pumpkin Patch with Plaid. A dollar store find to create a Pumpkin Patch with Plaid Tidings. This is one of the 3 Holiday Stamp Camp projects. There are times that you just NEED to do something different, right?? I let the Plaid Tidings pick the colors. Even the “PATCH” is from the DSP pack. I would like to take a minute and talk about the fun frame. I will be honest what is the behind our cute pumpkins was kinda scary. REALLY!! It was the size that sold me on this frame. It measured about less than 8 x 8 inches. So yes, one piece of cardstock would fit!! YEAH!!…
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Fall Card 3 Holiday Stamp Camp
Fall Card 3 Holiday Last month this Fall Card – 3 Holiday Stamp Camp was just one of 6 cards that the ladies made. Using a couple of the 2019-2021 In-Colors Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile. Do you look at a stamp set and wonder now what to do with it?? I went back to last years cards to be sure that there were no duplicates. Check out this post from last year. This returning favorite and one of my favorites Gather Together bundle. Has embossed leaves, the big maple leaf pumpkins and a sprig of wheat. This sentiment is a favorite. I know, we really are not gathering this…
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Team Swaps Gilded Autumn for Inky Whisper Sisters.
Team Swaps Gilded Autumn Yesterday, I spoke about what we do at team meetings. Here is my team swaps Gilded Autumn, from September. I made 10 for everyone that participated. I really enjoy seeing what everyone creates. Have you every participated in a card swap?? It is kinda like Christmas seeing what others did with either the same products or just different things. sooo fun!! The theme last month was Fall. Heat embossing the sentiment in gold. Then die cut with the HUGE maple leaf from a returning favorite, Gathered Together Bundle. Just a tip for you, Calypso Coral is not listed on the color list. However it sure brings…
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Round 3 World Cardmaking Day. Layers of Sunflowers.
Round 3 World Cardmaking Day. These cards have all the fun!! For round 3 world cardmaking day, you will need the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss. I know you have been following along, but did you miss yesterday’s post?? How about Sunday’s?? Building from the post on Sunday and Tuesday to get to this amazing duo. These two are all about the big sunflower die. I wanted to add a different look to this flower. Still in keeping with the color theme of the day. Cajun Craze and Bumblebee for the flower petals. If you would like to see how I assembled these check out the live over on my YouTube…
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You are Wonderful – Slimline, Rooted in Nature.
You are Wonderful Slimline. I love how the “You are Wonderful (Slimline)” sentiment fits inside the big tree die. Grab your Stampin’ Blends out to color your leaves. The Plaid Tidings DSP helped me pick with colors to use. The brisk weather the last couple days is getting me ready for the fall cards. How about you?? I shared how to create this card on a Facebook live here. All that you need for this one is the Rooted in Nature stamp set, Nature’s Roots dies and cardstock to match your plaid that you picked. The twine and ribbon combo is one of my favorites. Wrap your Linen Thread around…
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Global Design Project #255
It sure has been a LONNNg time since we have participated in a Global Design Project #255. This theme really spoke to me. I actually created one card in the facebook live and changed my mind. I will share that tomorrow. This card, a new SlimLine card uses the extra trees that we colored in the Coffee and Cards live. You will want to grab your Rooted in Nature stamps and Nature’s Roots dies. I do not know about you, but a little cooler temperatures would be nice. I will say some rain would be even better. Anyway, how about making those trees?? Notice how each tree looks a little…
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Come to Gather fun fold
One of my usual groups loves a simple card with a touch of fun. How did I do?? Using the Stamparatus (146276) and a Maple leaf. Remember the idea from last week using the Timeless label punch (149516)? I love how if fits more sentiments now! In addition to that punch idea, how about a SIMPLE fun fold. Take out your new Trimmer (152392) and your favorite 4 1/4 x 11 piece of cardstock. Long at the top and score at 3/4 of an inch and then again at 6 1/4. DONE! Just remember to only put adhesive on that folded over section. Here is a fun fact, use Tear…
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More for Fall, but Mother Nature had other ideas…
Remember the post several weeks back when I was using the miter saw? This is one of the new additions to my decor. I look forward to changing it with all the seasons. However, Mother Nature is having other ideas… Today, the cold front and snow arrived. Happy it was today rather then later this week!! The Homestead has several trees that are still Green. This one is the Cleveland Pear, and I am sure that it will change color now. Even the poor Turkeys were scratching for food. Meanwhile, White Sox is on antibiotics and this was at the vet. Not happy to be there, can you imagine?? Poor…
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Come to Gather for Thanksgiving.
YES, you still have time to get these items!! Do you remember the Making Party sneak peak I gave a while ago?? This one is a different take on the one with the Harvest Hellos pumpkin. Do you do fancy for Thanksgiving?? In our BIG family (like 25-30) we do buffet for food set up, but we do gather at the table, well several! I need to talk with my sister so that maybe I can make these, for the adults anyway. A video is always fun, right?? Here is what you will need in case the numbers go by too fast in the video.. Gather Together Bundle – 153036…
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Closets, Fairs and Fall
Last week started kinda slow, but with Joe’s long weekend coming up and moving day creeping in I hope. The closet was all my job. I had the task of figuring out how to put it back. The old way just did not make sense to me! However, I did not want to purchase too much more! Adding one and moving the line of shelves what my first attempt. Making more for dresses and another place to pile things. Ta-DUH!! Joe and I picked up blinds, curtains, new small lamps and even new curtain rods. Although we still need to get trim. With the cooler weather here there are a…
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Challenge GDP#213 To Every Season
Hummm, Can you tell what the challenge is this week?? haha. You got it, a color challenge. Old Olive, Lovely Lipstick and Smoky Slate is the combination. I could have easily went with a Christmas card, but… Nope, you know me, I like to make a challenge a true challenge. Although Fall really was not a huge stretch either. I was even thinking of doing a sympathy card but not with Lovely Lipstick. I guess I am old school, no red for sympathy. Have you gotten the To Every Season (150531)?? Not yet?? why not? This stamp set is a Bundle (153051) too!! I am loving the little punches. That…
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A floor, more color and shhh
Finally nearing the end of this remodel journey… a temporary floor has been glued down. Yes, it is dusty, but Swiffer to the rescue. The kitties have been enjoying the sunlight in here. If you look VERY close you can see a dark green bouncy ball in the far end of the floor (kitty toy). Joe, wants to move back in this next week. Fingers crossed because the closet needs to be put back in, new blinds on the windows and trim. I will keep you posted!! haha Remember last weeks tree?? This Sugar Maple is just enjoying the change and so are we!! The temperature is going to shift…
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Colorful Seasons for more Thankful greetings
Using a technique that I showed you back on the Waterfront Watercolor Card to stamp the leaves. Using the watercolor technique to stamp the leaves. I used the coordinating leaf die found in the Seasonal Layers (143751). Colors used to create the leaves, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and So Saffron. Kaitlyn and I created the left card first. All the while trying to pick the best sentiment. Country Home (147678) has the “simply thankful…”, while the Painted Harvest (144783) had the “I am thankful…”. Dare I add that the card on the right was all the “extra” leaves. I see a beautiful fall day, sun beginning to set, and my…
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Pumpkin Harvest in the Truck
I needed a few treat holders. What to use?? You guessed, my pickup truck, haha. Just big enough for a fun size treat. Perfect to haul your pumpkins AND candy. How about letting you in on a secret?? I made a video for this one too. With a few fun ideas and even a technique…. However, here are a few things to know… You will want to use Multipurpose glue, stamp first then assemble, be patient and try. In addition to this Happy Harvest it could also say.. happy birthday with some balloons. Need a reminder?? Check this post… I wish that I would have thought to use the black…
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Painted Harvest for a Challenge
What colors have you tried with the Painted Harvest (144783). How about Merry Merlot and Mango Melody?? This week for the Global Design Project sketch challenge…. I love fall….and I do love to decorating for it also. This card was bringing in all my favorite fall colors. However I did use this set with Cajun Craze and Mango Melody… Loved that one too! Instead of stamping the middle…. I wanted to try the Champagne Shimmer Paint(147044). This poor picture just did not do it justice, and I am sorry! Let’s just say you NEED to try it!! WOW. I sure hope you enjoyed this card and Thank you for checking…
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Construction update and MORE!
Houston, we have insulation AND drywall. WooooHooo!! Two full sheets left too…HUMMMM, where can I put that?? Mudding has started too! I will leave that for the next Post. The Chickens say… bring on the fall weather!! The girls sure have been much happier with the cooler temperatures. However, this Sassafras is a reminder of what is to come. They are the first to turn color here. Pretty against all the green, BUT!! This poor butterfly/moth was not “feeling” the cooler temperatures. Joe brought her in for a warm up and an orange snack. Lastly, I NEEDED to take advantage of the tools being out!! I can not wait to…
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Harvest Hellos for Challenge
Here is my idea for the theme challenge at the Global Design Project. It is perfect for this… Going with the “Grow” let’s continue having fun with the Harvest Hellos (150663). Are you loving the pumpkins and apples the last few days? How about some make your own DSP, add a sponged pumpkin, burlap ribbon and a cut up sentiment. Honest, it really is that easy! What a fun way to get ready for Fall with this weeks theme. Thank you Global Design Project and all the design team. I look forward to checking out all the other projects. Humm, I think next week we are due for a CASE,…
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