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3D Thursday Sherri has Marvel boxes today
3D Thursday Sherri has Marvel This one is soo fun guys!! Today for 3D Thursday Sherri has Marvel treat boxes. Inside are Kinder snacks and just wait until you see the rest. You are going to love it. Plus where the items come from! I found out that Sherri had help from the hubby on this one. I love when they help, don’t you?? Anyway he found this super fun Kinder treat with all these Marvel characters inside. Now take a deep breath, each box is made and set apart with different DSP packs. I know that there some from the annual catalog and mini too. DANG this would be…
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PP Possibilities With Love and Gratitude Hop
PP Possibilities With Love and Gratitude Ohh did you come from Elizabeth’s Blog?? I am so happy that you are here. Today is all about PP Possibilities With Love and Gratitude. I have a fun fold for you and all that I added was a bit of cardstock. Now do not forget to check out all the way to the bottom so that you can do the whole hop. There are fourteen different stops!! There is sure to be some GREAT inspiration!! Wanting to use the ‘card’ portion of the kit. I added a piece of Lost Lagoon and Basic White. The bag was cut from another alternative that I…
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Welcoming new Team members and Prize winner
Welcoming new Team members Starting off with a Prize winner and finishing up with Welcoming new Team members. Martha has been coming to my Culver Library class for many many years. I soo appreciate all her talent, suggestions and especially her beautiful smile. Sweetie, congratulations on winning a class prize. I look forward to many more years of crafting with you!! HUGS!!! Happy Anniversary to Kim, on the left. She has been on the team for four years and soo happy that she has been joining us for our monthly meetings. You talents are unlimited. I so look forward to you demonstrations and amazing ideas. Nancy is one of our…
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Outside Flowers and Pond Action Homestead
Outside Flowers and Pond Action I could not get a good photo of this… it was either too dark or not light enough. The week on the Homestead its all about Outside Flowers and Pond Action. This amazing bush is soo happy!! It is a Oak Leaf Hydrangea. I purchased it several years ago on the clearance rack and it was NOT good looking for sure. However, it sure it now. Holy cow this thing has been blooming for almost two weeks!! So many more pretties this week. Going from left to right. Hollyhock, Two different Coneflowers and a soon to be flowering Dahlia. The hollyhock has also been here…
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June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn Hop
June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!! Did you love Deb’s idea?? Today is all about the June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn. I have another fun idea. It kinds ties into what my team and I are focusing on in the month of July, Random Acts of Kindness. No this does not include the DSP pack. However, the only extra is ribbon and one piece of Basic White cardstock. I was thinking I would use more of those labels and sentiment pieces. Did you get the add on die cuts?? As of this post they were still available. I love them!! Contact…
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Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder
Tree Rings hybrid Just All month is about Masculine cards on both YouTube and Facebook. Today is Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder. Ohhhh, I love this card. Simple but perfect for any guy in your life! Now… join me train of thought! In my ‘back forty’ There are trees, standing and fallen. There is always leaves, ferns and of course birds. Although I did not add a bird. No worries there is one there with a bird. hahaha. Okay back to this one. With a bit of ink and some daubers add a bit of depth to those rings and ferns. The colors used here is…
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Chickens Kitties Shopping and Gardening phew.
Chickens Kitties Shopping and Gardening The chicks have been out for weeks. They have been separated by that screen. I have been slowly letting the big girls see and check out the littles. I am soo excited to see all the newbies get to roam the whole pen area. There are 10 newbies and they will be roaming soon. The one I am holding is one of the newbies. She is soo pretty. Although this week has Chickens Kitties Shopping and Gardening to share!! Ohhh these kittens. What can you say, awwww soo cute, right?? Violet has become an official Princess. Even Cuddles lost her bed on the cedar chest.…
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Kitty Assistance and More Flowers this week!
Kitty Assistance and More Flowers Henry decided that he wanted to help. He knew that the worked needed to get done for the BOGO sale! He tried to get his siblings to help, however that went poorly. So meet my Kitty Assistance and More Flowers for this week on the homestead. As you can see Violet and Wayne were just TOO busy to help poor Henry. However, Clyde and Henry found a sunny spot to relax after all the hard work. These three are getting to be very entertaining!! Running jumping and acting super crazy. Poor Butterfly she is just exhausted!! Thankfully she has lots of willing helpers!! Yup, I…
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Nature Cuteness and more cuteness this week
Nature Cuteness and more cuteness So yes this one of my hanging baskets. This one is right out the craft room window. Do you see the yellow and black butterfly?? it is by the post on the left side. This beauty was going from flower to flower. Apparently I am not the only one that enjoys the flower. Today is all about Nature Cuteness and more cuteness of course!! I know that the photo is kinda dark. Please do not judge. I was in the house working on the dishes when I saw that Blue Bird has potentially claiming residency in my new birdhouse that I picked up two days…
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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…