Blue Fantasy Dress was created for my monthly Dine n Swap group this month. I Love this dress stamp and had to use it for swapping and sharing with my fellow card making enthusiasts. Please enjoy!
Love,
Linda
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Monday, November 19, 2007
~ Time to Give Thanks ~
With Thanksgiving being a few days away, I thought to check-in with my blog and post a short update.
These past four months since my dear mother has made her transition have been a whirlwind of emotions, probably why I have not posted regularly. I am grateful that I have not fallen into a deep depression, my life overall is very good. I am thankful to have a wonderful husband, two healthy young men as my sons, and friends far and near that I keep in contact with regularly.
Lately I have been re-organizing my Chateau de Papier (Paper Studio) which has helped me to cope quite well emotionally with my feelings. My DH put together a beautiful stamp cabinet in which I have neatly organized all of my loose rubber and clear stamps. Bookshelves were moved around in order to incorporate a shabby chic daybed for my little sister Angela's visit next February. She, my nephew Thomas and her significant other are planning to purchase a vacation condominium in Prescott sometime next year. That is something that I am very excitedly looking forward to. I made a trip up there a few weeks ago to scope out some properties that she and her realtor had planned for me to look at. The trees were turning and it was 20 degrees cooler there than here in Phoenix.
And, so to speak of Thanksgiving...my DH and I have been graciously invited to a mutual couples' home for the day's festivities and will bring along a wonderful Black Forest Trifle that my DH will make from scratch.
As for the weekend, we might do some shopping locally in anticipation of the forthcoming Christmas holidays. I look forward to decorating our Christmas tree, which will probably go up around the second week of December. Although I do not over-do the rest of the house, I am still mesmerized by the beauty, lights and decorations, along with all of the memories that a Christmas tree holds.
Drop me a note to let me know how you are doing this time of year. Perhaps if you live in town, we can meet for a cup of tea at one of the Tea Houses in Glendale to share our love of rubberstamping, card making or simply sit and chat.
~ Peace ~
These past four months since my dear mother has made her transition have been a whirlwind of emotions, probably why I have not posted regularly. I am grateful that I have not fallen into a deep depression, my life overall is very good. I am thankful to have a wonderful husband, two healthy young men as my sons, and friends far and near that I keep in contact with regularly.
Lately I have been re-organizing my Chateau de Papier (Paper Studio) which has helped me to cope quite well emotionally with my feelings. My DH put together a beautiful stamp cabinet in which I have neatly organized all of my loose rubber and clear stamps. Bookshelves were moved around in order to incorporate a shabby chic daybed for my little sister Angela's visit next February. She, my nephew Thomas and her significant other are planning to purchase a vacation condominium in Prescott sometime next year. That is something that I am very excitedly looking forward to. I made a trip up there a few weeks ago to scope out some properties that she and her realtor had planned for me to look at. The trees were turning and it was 20 degrees cooler there than here in Phoenix.
And, so to speak of Thanksgiving...my DH and I have been graciously invited to a mutual couples' home for the day's festivities and will bring along a wonderful Black Forest Trifle that my DH will make from scratch.
As for the weekend, we might do some shopping locally in anticipation of the forthcoming Christmas holidays. I look forward to decorating our Christmas tree, which will probably go up around the second week of December. Although I do not over-do the rest of the house, I am still mesmerized by the beauty, lights and decorations, along with all of the memories that a Christmas tree holds.
Drop me a note to let me know how you are doing this time of year. Perhaps if you live in town, we can meet for a cup of tea at one of the Tea Houses in Glendale to share our love of rubberstamping, card making or simply sit and chat.
~ Peace ~
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
~ Dedication to Mom ~
This morning when I awoke, bright and early in anticipation of the landscapers coming to do some very much needed yard work around here...I gazed around my studio and thought to myself that I would use the time wisely and sit quietly and create my Mother's Day card for my beloved Mom.
The photo to the right is what came to be. The entire project came together quite effortlessly, which is sometimes amazing to me, because I know that I can take days or weeks to come up with a design for a card at times. I enjoyed working with Stampin Up's Provencal set, my Big Kick embossing template and gold embossing along with some pretty paper and fun embellishments.
The next project are some wedding themed cards to share with a group of lovely ladys at our Dine n Swap get together next week at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant in Mesa.
Will keep you all posted.
Happy Stampin...Au Revoir...
The photo to the right is what came to be. The entire project came together quite effortlessly, which is sometimes amazing to me, because I know that I can take days or weeks to come up with a design for a card at times. I enjoyed working with Stampin Up's Provencal set, my Big Kick embossing template and gold embossing along with some pretty paper and fun embellishments.
The next project are some wedding themed cards to share with a group of lovely ladys at our Dine n Swap get together next week at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant in Mesa.
Will keep you all posted.
Happy Stampin...Au Revoir...
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Thoughts of France Influence Delight in Life Card
Yesterday morning, bright and early my DH and I went to meet our traveling friends to book our airline and car rental reservations. I was sooooo excited! I still am and will continue to be until and probably wayyyyy after we have our French experience in late September 2007.
Between the four of us, we have compiled a mountain of travel manuals, maps, books, information on France and the areas that we are planning to visit. Later this evening, our friends emailed us the hotel that they reserved for us to stay at while we are in Paris. It is lovely!!!
It is in the heart of the city, walking distance to most of the major attractions.
The only other few times when I have been this excited were when I gave birth to my two sons and then married my DH just a little over two years ago.
So, I was inspired to make a couple of cards this evening with some pretty yellow embossed paper and work with the Delight in Life stamp set from Stampin' Up. A dear friend of mine told me today that about two weeks ago, it was her birthday and I also needed a pretty flower card for my new Secret Sister.
I am honestly delighted in life right now. This morning in church everyone in attendance affirmed for themselves that "Each and every way and each and every day, my life is getting better and better and better." I am grateful that this statement is true for me in my life in so many ways.
Love to you All!
Between the four of us, we have compiled a mountain of travel manuals, maps, books, information on France and the areas that we are planning to visit. Later this evening, our friends emailed us the hotel that they reserved for us to stay at while we are in Paris. It is lovely!!!
It is in the heart of the city, walking distance to most of the major attractions.
The only other few times when I have been this excited were when I gave birth to my two sons and then married my DH just a little over two years ago.
So, I was inspired to make a couple of cards this evening with some pretty yellow embossed paper and work with the Delight in Life stamp set from Stampin' Up. A dear friend of mine told me today that about two weeks ago, it was her birthday and I also needed a pretty flower card for my new Secret Sister.
I am honestly delighted in life right now. This morning in church everyone in attendance affirmed for themselves that "Each and every way and each and every day, my life is getting better and better and better." I am grateful that this statement is true for me in my life in so many ways.
Love to you All!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Flowahbella Party Time
This past Saturday, at my home, there were 6 super stampin ladies stamping their lovely hearts away! Can you imagine that? I can. We had the dining room and living room filled with STUFF.
Unfortunately my camera was on the blitz, all it kept saying was that the battery was dying :(, so I have no actual proof to show you. But the memory is etched deep in my heart :) , and the hearts of my dearest stampin buddies, which is really all that matters.
I was not sure of what I wanted to create that afternoon, but, piece by piece, I went into my craft room and retrieved an item here and there and suddenly Flowahbella asked me to take her to meet my friends. Well, that is just the beginning of a 6 card love affair with a new friend.
You see, I adore flowers...and to keep Bella company on her card, I gave her her own unique flower made from Primas.
Needless to say, I was exhausted at the end of the day, but happy...oh, oh, oh...I never knew how happy one could be when totally immersed in the all absorbing world of creating through stamping, paper crafting, card making and having friends who love the same all together.
Unfortunately my camera was on the blitz, all it kept saying was that the battery was dying :(, so I have no actual proof to show you. But the memory is etched deep in my heart :) , and the hearts of my dearest stampin buddies, which is really all that matters.
I was not sure of what I wanted to create that afternoon, but, piece by piece, I went into my craft room and retrieved an item here and there and suddenly Flowahbella asked me to take her to meet my friends. Well, that is just the beginning of a 6 card love affair with a new friend.
You see, I adore flowers...and to keep Bella company on her card, I gave her her own unique flower made from Primas.
Needless to say, I was exhausted at the end of the day, but happy...oh, oh, oh...I never knew how happy one could be when totally immersed in the all absorbing world of creating through stamping, paper crafting, card making and having friends who love the same all together.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Cards? Cards! Cards& Cards+
Yesterday, my best stampin buddy Anne and I went to Creative Quest in Glendale to participate in their 10 card extravaganza. Wow! I was in for a wonderful surprise.
We both decided to go ahead and make all 10 cards which were mostly Easter/Spring themed.
We were there, met some very nice ladies, whom we both would like to get together and stamp with at some point in the near future.
We wandered around making our cards, moving from station to station, playing...stamping...gluing...arranging...re-arranging the format to suit our liking of our cards.
We were there for what seemed like an instant...but, actually lasted for about 3 1/2 hours.
Time does not exist in the world of card crafting/stamping, enjoying what we love to do.
When we were done, we bought a few items that piqued our interest, left and finally realized that it was near dinner time and we should get something to eat.
We mosied on down to The Gaslight Inn Bed & Breakfast in downtown Glendale. They had a nice light menu and some delicious hot/cold coffees that we each decided to order.
We sat there and chit chatted for a while, when Anne realized that it might be time to head home. It was getting a little dark outside. The evening was quite cooler than the afternoon.
Here in Arizona, there are not too many little towns/villages for us to walk around, like most people have in other parts of the country. Glendale offers that type of hometown feeling.
Well, here it is the day after a great day of stamping. And, can you guess what I will be doing this evening? :) Attending a dine and swap event in Tempe at a ladie's home where we will exchange our stamped cards with the theme being - Tea Time or Tee Time (or both).
That's about it for now. Just thought that I would keep you all updated on the adventures of a
Happy Stamper!
We both decided to go ahead and make all 10 cards which were mostly Easter/Spring themed.
We were there, met some very nice ladies, whom we both would like to get together and stamp with at some point in the near future.
We wandered around making our cards, moving from station to station, playing...stamping...gluing...arranging...re-arranging the format to suit our liking of our cards.
We were there for what seemed like an instant...but, actually lasted for about 3 1/2 hours.
Time does not exist in the world of card crafting/stamping, enjoying what we love to do.
When we were done, we bought a few items that piqued our interest, left and finally realized that it was near dinner time and we should get something to eat.
We mosied on down to The Gaslight Inn Bed & Breakfast in downtown Glendale. They had a nice light menu and some delicious hot/cold coffees that we each decided to order.
We sat there and chit chatted for a while, when Anne realized that it might be time to head home. It was getting a little dark outside. The evening was quite cooler than the afternoon.
Here in Arizona, there are not too many little towns/villages for us to walk around, like most people have in other parts of the country. Glendale offers that type of hometown feeling.
Well, here it is the day after a great day of stamping. And, can you guess what I will be doing this evening? :) Attending a dine and swap event in Tempe at a ladie's home where we will exchange our stamped cards with the theme being - Tea Time or Tee Time (or both).
That's about it for now. Just thought that I would keep you all updated on the adventures of a
Happy Stamper!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Sending out Wishes Today
Over the weekend, I decided to grant 9 wishes from the Wish Rack Forum at Splitcoaststampers.com. You have to be a member to participate in this forum.
I am going to send them out today, after addressing them and affixing proper postage.
I enjoy giving and receiving things in the mail and email.
Since becoming an active and playful participant in the Stamping community, I have
made so many connections with lovely, kindhearted people and I am elated to be a vital part of it all.
Since JoAnn's is having a huge sale on papercrafting items, I will be heading out in that direction as a mission. I went to a store near the Metrocenter mall last Friday and found $1 clear stamps.
They were very low on inventory, and I bought the last 5 good ones that were left. I will also be on the lookout for more of these, as they are very easy to stamp with.
TTFN...Linda :)
I am going to send them out today, after addressing them and affixing proper postage.
I enjoy giving and receiving things in the mail and email.
Since becoming an active and playful participant in the Stamping community, I have
made so many connections with lovely, kindhearted people and I am elated to be a vital part of it all.
Since JoAnn's is having a huge sale on papercrafting items, I will be heading out in that direction as a mission. I went to a store near the Metrocenter mall last Friday and found $1 clear stamps.
They were very low on inventory, and I bought the last 5 good ones that were left. I will also be on the lookout for more of these, as they are very easy to stamp with.
TTFN...Linda :)
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