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Fur and Feathered Babies Flowers are here!!
Fur and Feathered Babies Flowers An amazing week here! Today we have Fur and Feathered Babies Flowers are finally getting ready to plant. Here are the fur cuties. I will admit that they are moving around so there is a bit of blur in this photo. However, it is not going to be long for these guys are tearing through the house. They are really getting around. Butterfly is such a great mom. She is super attentive and talks with them all the time!! Here is a fun peek at these feathered babies. There are three different breeds. Two of them have feathered feet. I really love breeds that have…
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3D Thursday Oh Happy Day with free tutorial
3D Thursday Oh Happy Day Ohh, you guys I am super excited… This week it is my turn!! I have a fun idea using the new Fresh as a Daisy suite of products. The 3D Thursday Oh Happy Day case idea is one you are going to want to put in your stash!! Ready?? Such a happy project!! The Fresh as a Daisy suite is a must have!! Not only with Mother’s Day coming up but with all these amazing flowers we will be seeing SOON!!! Here is a bit of information. I used a Standard Stamp case. Die cut out my shapes for the front. You know that there…
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Little Monkey Treats from Sherri 3D Thursday
Little Monkey Treats from Sherri This week for your FREE 3D Thursday tutorial, Little Monkey Treats from Sherri. This new punch bundle is going to be super fun!! Plus with this idea you are getting a peek at one of the new 23-25 In-Colors too. However that monkey is soo stinkin cute!! Be sure to head on over to the 3D Thursday facebook page and leave Sherri some love .. we do greatly appreciate it!! There are three different monkey in this stamp set. Only one punches out. However the unpeeled banana and a heart also can be punched out. I could see this monkey on a baby card or…
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Twila has 3D Thursday Tutorial this week
Twila has 3D Thursday Tutorial It is that time again!! Twila has 3D Thursday Tutorial for us this week. You are going to love the versatility of this idea!! Be sure to leave some love over on the facbook page 3D Thursday. See what I mean. This could be for anything!! Great use of that DSP that you have been “stashing”. I especially love the handles. Tell me in the comments what you would use this bag idea for?? Curious about the DSP?? It is from the Ready to Ride Suite. Gotta rocker chic in your life?? How about a Harley lover?? Yup, this one is perfect!! Hugs and Have…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday
FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday Ahh, spring is fast approaching and we have got your back!! Here is the FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday. Head on over to the 3D Thursday page to leave some love and get your tutorial. You could also check out Twila’s blog for all the goodies. Here is what she put together for us… Ohh my goodness, how cute it this. I really love the little bunny notepad inside. But to me the perfect little touch is… the butterfly of course!! Easter candy and a bit of “greens” inside. Really what a perfect and cute idea. Now keep in mind that…
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All the Homestead Green and a Kitty this week.
All the Homestead Green and a Kitty With the days getting longer, the girls are starting to lay a bit more. All the Homestead Green and a Kitty will tell you a bit of what is going on here at my house. We have several chickens here on the homestead. To say we get an assortment of eggs is an understatement. Brown, blue, green and white. Yes, there are several different shades of those colors too. I say there is nothing like a fresh egg. YUMMMM!! When it is nice and sunny Joe and I love to walk the yard. Especially this year. Those 1050 bulbs are going to put…
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Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover in Evergreen.
Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover So, I am really excited about this card. I want to start off this post that you will need to grab your Favored Flowers DSP from Sale-a-Bration. I know that Sale-a-Bration is over, but this idea was too good not to share!! Tell me in the comments did you get that pack?? Dontcha love these colors together?? Evening Evergreen and Old Olive with a splash of Gold. Adding the Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover for all out stamping for this card. I need to say… to me the pattern in this patterned paper looks gold to me. Especially after adding that small strip of gold…
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Rain or Shine Peek Darlas 3D Thursday idea
Rain or Shine Peek Darlas Getting ready for some treats for Easter?? This 3D Thursday idea is Rain or Shine Peek Darlas. Using a suite that I am VERY familiar with and love!! Be sure to leave some love for Darla either on her blog or over on facebook. Here we go… I know that the sentiment could very easily be switched up for the perfect little Easter sentiment. I really love this idea for several reasons. Looks like Darla made the inside so you could fit other things inside. What could you put inside?? I do need to ask Darla where she found that Lindt Lamb. It is sooo…
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3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah this week.
3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah This week we are heading into an Easter idea. Can never be too prepared!! Only six weeks away!! Check out the post over on Sarah’s blog (be sure to leave some love!). And it is always good to leave a comment over on the 3D Thursday facebook page too. Ready to see the 3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah? I know I am excited about it!! You know how much I love the Rain or Shine suite. This box uses the diecuts, DSP and soo much more. In case you did not know this adorable rabbit has a shiny hawaiian style shirt. It is…
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Key to my Heart Paper Pumpkin alternative.
Key to my Heart With Valentine’s day past, How else can you use this amazing box?? What kit?? The Key to my Heart Paper Pumpkin for January 2023 box. For this idea I added the Turtle from the Rain or Shine bundle. Do you see him peeking from above the key? This card was made two weeks ago in a live over on facebook. Did you know that I do that every other week?? Well how did I make this one?? Well we started off cutting up the envelope. That is the Fresh Freesia with the keys. Grabbed my Basic Borders dies and fancied up the flap with they die…
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Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday FREE tutorial box
Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday Here we are, Thursday once again. You are going to love this Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday box. This project is bright and happy for sure!! Be sure to check out Rick’s blog post and leave him some love!! I love how this project turned out!! Here is your peek… See what I mean… It really is such a happy box. I especially love that gingham paper. To get all the instructions head on over to his blog or to the 3D Thursday page. Ohh, have you starting following the page yet?? Be sure to do that over on facebook. That way you will not…
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Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card
Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines You know that I always share the card for my sweetie. Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card and coordinating envelope. I created this card to go with a treat box that I created for the 6 Days of Valentine’s Day ideas. Yes, that box was full of chocolates. However, that beautiful box needed a card to go with it. I was sure to use all the same pieces. I added the whole list to the video description. However here is the short list… Soo are you wondering about the butterflies?? Well that is a “thing” for Joe and I. Even the purple. Here is…
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First Week of February 2023 already done.
First Week of February 2023 already done Welcome to another week on the Homestead. This week, the First Week of February 2023 already done. This week my friend, Paula stopped by to hang out with me in the craft room. Guys this smiling face in just one of the reasons I do what I do. I wanted to become a demonstrator to meet new people. However, that has grown to meeting BEAUTIFUL and amazing friends. Hugs sweetie!! Ohhh you guys Junior is such a baby. He does love his couch time. It must happen daily time. I do try to have coffee on the couch but there is are days.…
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