Top Note Die

It is beautiful in Southern California this morning. Sunny and in the high 70's today. That's my kind of winter weather.

Can't beleive it is the last day of 2011 already. We plan to celebrate with dinner at Applebee's and then a quite evening together at home. Good way to end the year.

This card I copied from Tammie Ackerson's blog. It is so simple to do and so cute. Everyone in card class just loved him. I really like making cards using the punches. I may have to design more of these.

Card Recipe:

No stamp sets

Card stock: Sahara Sand 4 1/4 x 11, 1 piece of Whisper White and 2 of Garden Green to cut the Top Notes; Basic Black for eyes and mouth; Pumpkin Pie for nose; and Silver Glimmer Paper for the snowflake

No ink

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die, Snowburst Embossing Folder, 1/2" circle punch and Crop-a-Dile for circles, scissors for nose, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Language of Friendship

Good morning! My hubby is back home again from the second heart attack and doing well! Hopefully now I can get back to posting like I should. It has been a hectic week and I'm sure glad the hubbub is over. We are just relaxing together and enjoying life as it is.

I have canceled the Calendar Class that was scheduled for the 7th but card class will still be held on the 14th. If you live in the area and would like to join us please contact me and let me know by the 12th so I can get supplies ready.

This is card #4 for December's card class. I love this incolor, Calypso Coral.  It is so vibrant and fresh looking. Hope you like it too and will use it to inspire you to make some of your own.

Card Recipe:

Stamp sets:  Language of Friendship and Perfectly Penned

Card stock: Calypso Coral 4 1/4 x 11 and 4 x 4 for scallop circle; Very Vanilla 4 x 5 1/4 and 3 1/2 inch square for circle; Paisley Petals DSP 2 5/8 x 4

Ink: Calypso Coral and Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot with 3" circle and scallop #2 circle dies, Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral Markers, Basic Rhinestones, Calypso Coral Scalloped Dotted Ribbon and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Just a Note

Thought I would take a few minutes tonight to let you know why I haven't been posting. My husband had a heart attack on Wednesday before Christmas and had 2 stints put in over the 2 he already had. He came home on Friday feeling very well.
We had a wonderful Christmas with our son and his family and thought everything was o.k. However, I left him for about 15 minutes Monday morning to pick up a couple things at the grocery store and he called to tell me he wasn't feeling good. I told him to call 911 and he did. When I got home they were ready to leave with him. He had another heart spell and they took him to emergency.
It was a blood clot in one of the stints and it happened because he wasn't given the medicine he needed to take for the previous procedure. So they cleared the clot and he will be coming home tomorrow I think unless someone changes their mind. Anyway it has been quite a week.

I will not be holding my class on the 7th to make the Calendars. I hope we can do it another day during January but I will let you know. I should have card class on the 14th as planned and club on the 21st if everything goes o.k.

Thanks for all your prayers and best wishes. I appreciate you all so much.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Bordering on Romance

The sun is shinning and all is well! We are getting warmer, suppose to be 71 on Christmas. I like that!

Here is another December card. I used some items from the new Occasions Mini which will go live on January 4, 2012. There are some really awesome products in it. Hope you have received your catalog, if not let me know.



Card Recipe:

Stamp sets: Bordering on Romance and Sincere Salutations

Card stock: Baja Breeze 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, Blushing Bride 4 x 5 1/4, Very Vanilla 3 3/4 x 5

Ink: Blushing Bride

Accessories: Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz Markers with the Blender Pen; Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon; Twitterpated buttons; Glue Dots and Sticky Strip

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Stampin' Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Herb Expressions

Our mountains have lots of snow and I have beautiful big red roses blooming. Isn't that just amazing! We are only about 30 miles from the snow.

This is another December card class card. I got the idea from someone and don't remember who. If it's yours let me know.

Card Recipe:

Stamps sets: Herb Expressions and Perfectly Penned

Card stock: Elegant Eggplant 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, Pear Pizzazz 4 x 5 1/4, Naturals White 3 3/4 x 5

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Elegant Eggplant and Pear Pizzazz Markers, scoring tool, Pear Pizzazz ribbon and glue dots

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Stampin' Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Lovely As A Tree

This is the first of the cards we did in December card class. Hope you enjoy all of this month's cards and use them to make some of your own.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree, Nature's Silhouette and God's Blessings

Card stock: Crumb Cake 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, Old Olive 4 x 5 1/4, Very Vanilla 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 for Top Note.

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Stampin' Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Field Flowers

Good morning! The sun is shinning today at least for a while. Still could get some showers. Our mountains look beautiful with the foot plus of snow they got. It's a good day to just be happy and stamp.

Last month I did a baggie book for my demonstrator team with the Field Flowers stamp set and I thought I would share it with all of you. This is one perk of becoming a demonstrator. Every month I do a baggie book with a different stamp set. It gives my demos 5 different cards to use with the same stamp set. We also usually do a swap card so we get even more ideas to use in classes and at parties.



Let me know if you would like to join next month.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Cracked Glass Technique

It is a very wet morning here today. We had some really hard rain yesterday and still some lingering light showers today. Good day for stamping!

I thought I would show you today what we did in the Technique Club in November. You can even see the cracks in the picture here. That is such a neat look and this stamp set, even though it is retired, is great to use for this technique. It is so old looking to begin with and the cracked glass look really sets it off.



The box and matching card are from Sandi McIver. She is such a great stamper and has some really unique designs. I used both of these as decorations on a table this year instead of putting a gift in the box. I really love the sparkle of the glitter paper. So festive looking!!

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Delightful Decorations

Good morning! This will be a short post as I am getting ready for card class today. That is one reason I haven't posted much this week. I am getting behind. Oh well, stranger things have happened.

This is the last card that we did in November. Last but not least. I love this card, it is so traditional Christmas and yet very striking. I will be posting some other things we did in November before I show you our December class cards. Hope you enjoy and feel free to copy to make your own.

Card Recipe:

Stamp sets: Delightful Decorations and Many Merry Messages

Card Stock: Always Artichoke 4 1/4 x 11 put through the Big Shot with the Petals of Plenty Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler 3 x 4 1/2, Very Vanilla 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 and a scrap for the ornament.

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon , Basic Pearls, Ornament Punch, and dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Tree Trimmings

It is much warmer today, at noon it was 70 degrees. That is more like it. It was nice to shop this morning without a coat.

I just got a booking for January, during Sale-a-bration time. That's a great time to be a hostess. You can earn so many free items. If you have been thinking of holding a workshop, the best time is from January 24 to March 31. If interested contact me.



Here is number 7 in our November card class cards. We did several Christmas cards this month and everyone was so happy with them.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Tree Trimmings and Four the Holidays

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 1 1/2 and 4 1/4; Early Espresso 2 1/2 x 4 1/4; Very Vanilla 4 x 5 1/4 and 2 1/4 x 4.

Ink: Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, glitter glue and dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I hope you will use this to make your own cards. See you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Fabulous Florets

Here it is another Monday morning. This year has gone so fast. I can't believe Christmas is almost here and another Sale-a-bration period is coming up next month. Wow! I am sure looking forward to it because we have some really great items this time that you can receive for free when you purchase $50 worth of merchandise or have a $150 party. For a $400 party you receive a free bundle of goodies. Of course we also have the new Occasions Mini coming out on January 3rd. It is chuck full of the most amazing stamp sets, Big Shots products and beautiful Designer Series paper. You really don't want to miss any of this. Contact me for more info or if you would like the catalogs for each of these.

This is another November card class card. I so like the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper. It will only be available until January 3rd. I plan to stock up on some because it is great for male birthday cards.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Happy Greetings (retired) and Fabulous Florets

Card stock: Whisper White 4 1/4 x 11, 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 and a scrap for the flower; Basic Black 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4, 1 5/8 x 2 7/8 and scrap for scallop circle; Frostwood Lodge DSP 4 x 5 1/4; Cherry Cobbler DSP 3 x 4; Cherry Cobbler 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 and a scrap for the 1 3/8 circle;

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle and 1 1/4" Circle punches; Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I hope you will leave a comment. I always like to hear from you and what you think of the cards. I'll see you again soon.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to  the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5



Field Flowers

Good Morning! It is a cool sunny morning in Southern California today. We even had a thin layer of ice on our bird bath at 8 am. It got down to 30 degrees last night. That is way to cool for me but I am thankful it will warm up into the 60's by noon.

I had my party for my card class members yesterday and we had a wonderful time. The fellowship was fantastic and the food and punch went over well. I believe a good time was had by all and I will certainly plan to do it again next year.



This is another of our November card class cards. I really like the flowers in this set. They are just so cool looking and easy to work with.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Field Flowers

Card Stock: Pink Pirouette 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 3 3/4 x 3 3/4, Crumb Cake 4 x 5 1/4 with the Big Shot and the Stripe Embossing Folder, Whisper White 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and a scrap for a flower.

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink and Rose Red

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, White Organza Ribbon, Mini glue dots and dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Christmas Lodge

I have been working on Christmas cards again today. We had a good rain in the night but I am thankful we did not get the wind that they got north of us. A lot of damage done around LA.

I am excited about our get together on Saturday. It should be so much fun.

This is the fourth card we did in November. I really like this stamp set and will hate to see it go in January. It could be used for so much more that just Christmas.



Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Christmas Lodge

Card stock: Garden Green 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 w/snowburst embossing folder, 2 1/8 x 3 3/8; Holly Berry Bouquet DSP 1 3/4 x 4; Early Espresso 2 1/2 x 4 1/2; Riding Hood Red 2 3/8 x 3 5/8; Whisper White 2 x 3 1/4.

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Glitter Glue, Real Red Satin Ribbon, ticket corner punch and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Jack of All Trades

I have been out shopping this morning and now it's time for work. I got about 15 Christmas cards done yesterday and still have 25 or so to go. I would like to have them in the mail this week, we shall see! I am also getting ready for my party on Saturday. Looking forward to some fun and fellowship with very good friends, my card class girls.

This is the third card we did in November. I really love these pumpkins and that designer series paper. I will hate to see it go in January. I plan to stock up on some before then.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Jack of All Trades

Card stock: Soft Suede 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and 3 x 3, Very Vanilla 4 x 5 1/4 with Big Shot and the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, Spice Cake DSP 2 x 5

Ink: Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede

Accessories: Chantilly Lace, mini glue dots and dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Well Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over and all is well. I didn't go out for early shopping however, I did go shopping on Saturday at City Lights Christmas store and oh my goodness! That shop is almost as good as Bronners in Michigan. Not quite as large but what a variety of decorations. You could even have a Mermaid tree if you like that sort of decor. I was amazed and pleasantly pleased with my purchases from there. I just love Christmas!! It is my favorite holiday and I could stay decorated all year round if someone would let me.

I am getting ready for my open house this Saturday. I have invited my regular card class attenders to a special fun time just to thank them for their continued support. I have come to love each one of them in a special way and count them all as friends not just customers. Stampin' Up has a way of doing that for you. I am so happy to be a part of such a great company.

This is the 2nd card we did in November. I was playing with the punch one day and punched a piece of designer paper like what's pictured here and thought Wow! that would look awesome on a card. So here it is.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Well Scripted (retired)

Card stock: Pink Pirouette 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and a scrap for the Scallop Oval punch, Concord Crush 4 x 5 1/4, Flirtatious DSP 3 x 3 3/4 punched once in the center with the Scallop Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Wisteria Wonder for the Decorative Label punch

Ink: Concord Crush

Accessories: punches, Whisper White taffeta ribbon and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Hand Penned Holidays

Wow it has been a long time since I was here. Life sure has a way of distracting you from what you would really like to be doing.

Please continue to pray for my daughter Laurie and husband. They are at Uof M Medical Hospital today to see when they will do his stem cell transplant. It has been a long, grueling road so far and they really need some relief. She finally got to have some fun yesterday with her first card class in Michigan. They did a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack and that was so good for her. She needed the deversion.

This card is the first of my November card class. We had such fun and we also had one new person come and we so enjoyed having her. We made the last of the Christmas cards this month as next meeting will be closer to Christmas, so we did 4 Christmas this month. I hope you like them and will use them to make your own.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Hand-Penned Holidays (I love this one)

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and 1 3/4 x 4 1/4, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP 1 3/4 x 5 1/2, Very Vanilla 1 1/2 x 4

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Scalloped Dotted Ribbon, Big Shot with Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots

I just love this card, simple but elegant looking. In club for December we will make the box that matches this card (designed by Sandi McIver). Sandi is such a great person and does some really beautiful designs. I just love seeing all she makes.

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Stampin' Hugs,
June

"Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

My Friend

It's been a busy day already this morning. Hope the rest of the day goes slower. It's cloudy and cool but still a very nice Monday morning.

Here is the last of my October card class cards. I just love these two colors together. So soft looking. Hope you like it too and will use it to make some of your own.

Card Recipe:

Stamp set; My Friend

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, Whisper White 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 and 2 3/8 x 3 3/8, Crumb Cake 2 1/2 x 3 1/2

Ink: Crumb Cake and Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Big Shot w/Finial Press embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Christmas Lodge

Good Morning!! It's time for our Technique Club to meet today at 1 pm. I am so looking forward to having a great time with the 4 ladies that are starting this club. We are hoping to grow to 10, so if you are interested in joining us once a month, email me and I will tell you all about it.

Our weather has been real nice lately, warm days and cool nights, good sleeping weather. My husband still has a garden growing, right now cucumbers and zuccinni and the rose garden is gorgeous. I will take pictures and put on in the next day or so.

Here is one more card from Octobers card class. In November we meet on Saturday the 12th or Tuesday the 15th. If you would like to come just email me and let me know. We do 8 cards and envelopes for $12 or at least a $19 merchandise order. 

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Christmas Lodge and Perfectly Penned

Card stock: Whisper White 4 1/4 x 11 and 4 x 5 1/4 and a 3 1/4" square for circle, Cherry Cobbler 3 3 /4" square for circle

Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Basic Gray

Accessories: Big Shot w/snow burst embossing folder, Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler markers, Cherry Cobbler quilted ribbon, Glitter Glue and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you again soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Christmas Lodge

Had to have some tests this a.m. but am back and on the job now. Hope you are all having a great morning and Ruth I hope you are having a great vacation. You deserve one.

Please keep my daughter and her husband in your prayers today as he is having a very rough time with his chemo. Hopefully he will get the cell transplant and every thing will get back to normal real soon.

I was glad to hear that Teri is home from the hospital and I am praying she is getting better quickly. So much sickness, I don't like it.

This is one of the Christmas cards we did in October. I try to do at least 2 Christmas cards each month after I do the stamp-a-stack because that gives everyone a few more choices for cards to give.



I really love this stamp set and I know it will not be in my retired sale even if it retires. The lodge looks like one in our local mountains and I just love going there. This tree is also the perfect Christmas tree, I used to look for one like this when we went to the woods to cut our own.

Card Recipe:
Stamp sets:  Christmas Lodge and Many Merry Messages

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red 4 1/4 x 11 and 7/8 x 3 7/8, Frostwood Lodge DSP 4 x 5 1/4, Garden Green 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 and Whisper White 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 and 3/4 x 3 3/4

Ink: Garden Green and Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones or silver brads and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you real soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Butterfly Prints

We are in a mess today with the painting but it will all be over soon. It's looking good and the rooms will be much brighter. I am lovin' it. My son is so good to me.

I know my children in Michigan were disappointed with the game yesterday between, Michigan and Michigan State. It's too bad State had to win. Maybe next time!





This is another of our October cards. I am really going to use that Perfectly Penned set a lot. It just looks so good.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Perfectly Penned and Butterfly Prints

Cardstock: Melon Mambo 4 1/4 x 11, Wild Wasabi 4 x 5 1/4 and 3 x 3 3/4 and scrap for scallop circle, Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5, scraps for circle, butterfly and sentiment, Beyond the Garden DSP 2 3/4 x 3 1/2

Ink: Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Big Shot w/Polka Dot Embossing Folder, 2 3/8 scallop circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Butterfly punch, Decorative Label punch, 1/4" Rose Red Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals and Glue dots

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll be back again real soon. Have a great week and happy stamping.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Perfectly Penned

What a busy day! Bonnie and I worked on cards and just had a good time together all day. She is such a blessing.

Tomorrow is painting day again. My kitchen and family room ceiling and the walls in the family room will all be a  nice Capicino color by tomorrow night. I so appreciate our son and Debbie. It would never get done if I had to do it. My arms just don't reach up well anymore. I am so excited to see the finished product.

Here is another card from October's card class. I am loving the stamp set Perfectly Penned. Such elegant writting and that art is almost lost.

Card Recipe:

Perfectly Penned and Fabulous Florets stamp sets

Card stock: Whisper White 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and 3 3/4 x 5 and a scrap for the flower, Marina Mist 4 x 5 1/4.

Ink: Marina Mist, Rose Red and Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Dauber, Scissors and Dimensionals

So simple yet so nice.
Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Always Thankful

Good Morning! It is another beautiful hot day in Southern Calfornia. This is supposed to be the last day of heat and much cooler tomorrow and next week. More like fall I hope. After all this is October!!

One of my card class ladies is in the hospital and I would ask all of you to keep her in your prayers. She is a sweetheart and we all want her to be well real soon.



This is one of my favorite fall sets and a new wheel I just purchased. I love it!! I like the look of the top corners of the card. That was done with the small heart punch.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Always Thankful and the wheel is Fall Harvest.

Cardstock: Old Olive 4 1/4 x 11, So Saffron 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, Pumpkin Pie 4 x 5 1/4 and a scrap for punch, Very Vanilla 3 7/8 x 5 and scrap for sentiment

Ink: Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive

Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Small Heart Punch, More Mustard Scallop Ribbon 6", Pumpkin Pie, Bravo Burgundy, So Saffron, River Rock and Crumb Cake Markers, Fall Harvest Wheel with the standard handle and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon, God willing.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Perfectly Penned



Good afternoon to you all. This is a hot beautiful day and I mean hot. 95 degrees in Santee at 2 pm. Of course the air is on and it is very pleasant in here.(lol)

I'm getting ready for my first club meeting on October 22nd. So far we have 5 members. If you would like to become a member email or phone me and we will talk about it. If you don't want to be a member you can just come and make the cards and not participate in any of the benefits. It's your choice.

This is the second card for October. I really love this cursive lettering. There are four stamps in the set and they are all this gorgeous writing. Gives our cards a lot of class.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Perfectly Penned

Cardstock: River Rock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, Paisley Petals DSP 4 x 5 1/4, Chocolate Chip 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, Whisper White 2 x 2

Chocolate Chip ink

Accessories: Big Shot w/square lattice embossing folder, 1 1/4" soft suede striped ribbon and dimensionals

It's pretty enough to make any sick person feel better.
Thanks for stoppin in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Gently Falling

It's time to start getting ready for November's card class now. I would like to get them done early for a change. It seems I am working until the last minute every month now. Maybe this month will be different.

Fall has been in the air for a few days and now tomorrow we go back to summer for a couple of days. Supposed to be mid 90's for Wednesday and Thursday and then cooler for the week-end. Very mild Santa-anna coming through from the North. Fire alert out for San Diego County, especially in the north county area of Fall Brook. There is a lot of dead trees and grass up that way so they say.

Here is the first of the 8 cards we did this month. Eleven ladies did these and they had such a good time. I am so blessed to have such faithful and wonderful friends. They are my friends not just card class people. Everyone means something special to me and I just want to say thank you for letting me get to know you.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Gently Falling and Thankful For (retired)

Card stock: Cajun Craze 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 1 1/2 and 4 1/4, Very Vanilla 4 x 5 1/4 and 2 1/4 x 4, So Saffron 2 1/2 x 4 1/4

Ink: More Mustard, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and Lucky Limeade

Accessories: 1/4" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Always Thankful

I really love this stamp set and have used it for several cards already. It gives a real feeling for fall.

Card class went very well yesterday and everyone loved the new cards. We even had a snack of Shortbread Cookies made with Stampin' Up's new cookie press tool. Of course I used the pumpkin image one and everyone loved them. Only one left from the whole batch, so guess they passed the test.

This is the last card from the September card class. I love these colors together and I am really lovin' using the wide ribbon. It just gives a card a special look.

Card Recipe:

Stamp sets: Always Thankful and the retired set Thankful For

Cardstock: Naturals Ivory 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, Early Espresso 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, 2 5/8 x 3 5/8, scraps of Ivory and Espresso for sentiment, Spice Cake DSP 3 3/4 x 5

Ink: Basic Gray and So Saffron, Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz markers

Accessories: 6 1/2" stripped Soft Suede 1 1/4" ribbon, linen thread, ticket corner punch and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon with October cards.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Lovely As A Tree

It is really chilly this morning, 44 degrees at 7:30 am. Good sweatshirt weather in my book. I am lovin' it but my hubby doesn't share my feelings. He is ready to turn on the furnace. I think I will purchase an electric fireplace for mornings like this. Besides I love the ambience of a fire, even a fake one.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree and Three Little Words

Cardstock: Soft Suede 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 3 1/4" square, Very Vanilla 4 x 5 1/4, 3"square, Spice Cake DSP 2 pieces 1 1/4 x 3 1/2, 2 pieces 1 1/4 x 4 1/4, a scrap of Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede and Island Indigo and Pumkin Pie, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Soft Suede markers

Accessories: Island Indigo ruffled ribbon 6" and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in  and I'll see you again soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Punch Card

We had some really nice rain showers yesterday and today is still cloudy with the sun peeking out every once in a while. Nice time of the year, fall. I love it!!

We had a good team meeting last night. I was able to help with some training on the Stampin' Up website and personal blog training as well. One of the ladies taught us some new gift ideas and all in all we had an enjoyable evening!

I saw a card similar to this on someone's blog(sorry I can't remember who's it was) and decided to see what my ladies would think of it. They loved it and it is so easy to make. I know some of my friends and relatives will get this for Christmas. So cute!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp set: Good Cheer (retired) for the sentiment

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler 4 1/4 x 11, Bashful Blue 4 x 5 1/4, Whisper White for fence and snow (torn 2" wide piece) fence is 2 Jewelery tags high, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip.

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Pennant Punch for tree branches, Modern Label punch for tree trunk, Jewelry Tag punch for fence, White Gel pen for dots on tree

I think I will play with punches a little more. Everyone loves using punches.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

My Friend

It is very cool here this morning, time for jeans and sweaters. We are to get more rain later today and it is to be pretty severe with wind I understand but we really needed the rain. It gets very dry in the summer and I am looking forward to everything turning green again.

I spent yesterday with one of my Tuesday card class ladies, she couldn't make next week's class so she did it early this month. We had a blast just the two of us in my stamping studio. I wouldn't mind having someone come every day to stamp with me. I spend a lot of time in here and it was nice to have someone to talk to. Thanks Bonnie for a great day!!



Here is another September card class card. I love this set. We are doing a card in October with it but a totally different color and layout and I love it!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp sets: My Friend and Thank You Kindly

Cardstock: Whisper White 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 3 1/2 x 3 3/4, Old Olive 4 x 5 1/4, Paisley Petals DSP 1 3/4 x 3 3/4

Ink: Lucky Limeade and Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon 6" and Chantilly Lace 4" and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Thank You Kindly

Hard to believe it is October already. Where has the year gone? Fall is in the air this morning, cooler temps and we are to get rain tomorrow and Wednesday. We sure need that.

I really have to work today, I still have 3 cards to create for card class on Saturday and I have one person coming early tomorrow to do the class because she is going out of town and won't be here to do it Saturday. I seem to have trouble creating this month, don't know why. Hopefully everything will turn out great with God's help.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Thank You Kindly, Elements of Style & Four Frames

Card Stock: Not Quite Navy 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 & 3 x 3 1/2, Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4 and a scrap for the frame.

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Accessories: 6" of White Organza Ribbon + 4" to tie around, Scallop Border Trim Punch, Decorative Label Punch and Dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Stitched Stockings

I went to breakfast at the club house this morning and found out that a neighbor had died this week. He was only in his late 50's and had just totally redone his house and bought a new pick up that hadn't even received it's new license as yet. It really makes me think how fragile life is and how it can be snuffed out in a blink of an eye. I think God may be saying make the most of today it may be your last. We do tend to take things for granted and we certainly should not do that. I would say live this day to the fullest, do whatever good you can do for someone else and enjoy every moment of it.

Now on to happier things. It's a beautiful day and I am working on cards for Saturday's card class. Thinking I would rather be at the bay watching the boats and reading a good book. Maybe tomorrow if I get everything done today. We are supposed to have a cooler week and maybe some rain so I should enjoy the sunshine while I can. 

Here is the 3rd card from September's card class. I really love this new stamp set and matching punch. I am so glad we are getting more of the punches to match stamp sets. My people really love punches, they say they work much better than scissors.(lol)

I used Always Artichoke 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 for the main card. Riding Hood Red is 4 x 5 1/4, Confetti White is 3 3/4 x 5. The sentiment is from Many Merry Messages and stamped in Riding Hood Red ink. The stockings are done in Garden Green and Riding Hood Red ink. The accessories used are: the Stocking Punch, Jingle Bells, Linen Thread, Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Happiest Birthday Wishes

My goodness it is Friday already and I still haven't designed a card for next Saturday's card class. Guess today I had better get to work.

Looking forward to some cooler weather and the feel of fall in the air. This is my favorite time of the year. Traveling to the mountains now is the best, changing leaves and cool air and seeing all God's wonderful creations. We will be planning some trips after card class is done.

Here is the 2nd card in the September card class series. I just love this color, Wisteria Wonder.

The card is Wisteria Wonder 4 1/4 x 11. Whisper White is 4 x 5 1/4. The butterfly is also punched  from Wisteria Wonder with the butterfly punch. I used the Big shot and the Designer Frames Embossing folder to put the oval frame on the white. The top corners are done with the Scallop Corner Trim Punch and the ribbon is Wisteria Wonder Ruffled ribbon. The sentiment is from Happiest Birthday Wishes. I finished it off with a row of small Basic Pearls for the butterfly body. Of course I used dimensionals to mount the butterfly and for the Whisper White layer. Totally awesome card to get for your birthday!!

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Happiest Birthday Wishes

Good Morning!! It is a beautiful morning and I'm ready to work today. Have a million things to do. Just finished my coffee, which of course was the most important thing I had to do. Now on to the other important things, like designing cards for October's card class. I am also starting a Technique Club in October, on the 22nd, and if any of you in the San Diego area are interested in joining us please email me and I'll give you more details.

This is the first of the 8 cards we did in our September card class. It is so gorgous in person.
Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Happiest Birthday Wishes

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry 4 1/4 x 11, Whisper White 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 & a scrap for circle with sentiment, Certainly Celery 4 1/4 x 3 3/4, Melon Mambo 1 1/4 x 5 and scratp for scallop circle, Pretty in Pink 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon 6 1/2", Whie Doily from the Flirtatious DSP, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot with the new Snow Burst Embossing folder and Dimensionals

Hope you all have a great day! Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow. I appreciate all of you who look at my blog and please leave a comment to let me know how I'm doing. I would really like that a lot.

Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Sneak Peek

I have had another busy day. One lady came to finish her gift items and then had to do some grocery shopping. Finally I am on the computer for a while to get some work done.

This picture shows what everyone made at my Sneak Preview of the new Holiday Mini Catalog. We had a good time and 8 ladies were present. Of course everyone loved all the new products and my orders were over $400, so it was not just a fun evening but a properous one as well. Thanks to all of you who participated and I know you are loving your new products. That scoring tool is so awesome!! I don't know how I ever did without one.

Everyone loved the Santa boot card and 3 Stocking Dies for the Big Shot were purchased along with the accessories die. It would make a cute stocking banner to hang up for Christmas. I might have to try one.





The fall card was done with the Always Thankful stamp set. Of course the boot was done with the Stocking Die and the Silver Glitter paper. The box is one of a set of 4 that you can purchase from the Holiday Mini and is decorated with Holly Berry Bouquet DSP from the same catalog. It was a fun night for all and I certainly will do another when the next mini catalog is released.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Big Shot Class August

Guess it's time I got back to blogging. Missed a few days because I was so busy with our gift class. We had so much fun on Saturday, laughing, joking, and just having good clean fun. I have a tremendous group of ladies and I dearly love them all. They really enjoyed the 5 gifts that we made and I will have them on here as soon as I get caught up with other posts.
This was our Big Shot class in August. We had a terrfic time with it and everyone loved the projects. If you want to have fun and learn some new things you should really join us next time.

We made two cards and three boxes using the Big Shot and dies, embossing folders, etc.I tryed using an embossing folder on the Spice Cake DSP for the Grateful card. I used the polka dot one and it sure gave it a different look. I liked it very much and so did my ladies. The Happy Birthday card was done with the new Pennant die and came out so cute. Of course we had to use Basic Rhinestones for a little glimmer. We used the Box #2 die for the little basket on the right. We cut two and put them together back to back with sticky strip, then decorated with dsp from the Santa's Letters pack. The fall basket we did with the Two Tag Die. We cut 2 of them and put a strip in the middle, secured everything with sticky strip and finished with a handle secured with two brads. Last but not least we did the new Blossom Box Die. It is a little frustrating until you learn how to handle everything,(I made 4 before I got one I really liked) but now I can make a good one each time. It is a matter of molding and creasing your card stock just right and once you master that you can have a lot of fun with this die. My ladies said they didn't want to do another anytime soon. I think they will change their minds, they all did a great job and we had some really beautiful boxes when we finished.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.
Hugs,
June


Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Blogger Help

Thanks to some help from a fellow blogger my blog is now back to normal. It was just an HTML problem in one of my post. It is so nice to know that you can get help when you ask for it.

After I take some pictures, I will be back with another post.

Have a great day!

June

Hello Doiley

It's Monday morning and a beautiful morning it is. I am working on the Gift Class projects again today. I can hardly wait for Saturday, it will be so much fun and I have 6 lovely ladies coming to play.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Hello Doily and Swirls and Curls Verses

Card stock: Rose Red 5 1/4 x 10 1/2 & 3 1/4 x 5 1/8,scrap for sentiment backing, Flirtatious DSP 5 1/8 x 5 1/8, Whisper White 5 x 5 for stamp and a scrap for sentiment

Ink: Regal Rose and Wisteria Wonder

Accessories: Scallop Trim Corner Punch and Scallop Trim Border Punch, dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act'  Psalm 37:5

Delicate Doilies

I am not liking blogger very well lately. Yesterday's post did not come out like I typed it in. Couldn't seem to get it to do what I wanted. Guess it's like some people, it has a mind of it's own.

It is cool again this morning only 52 degrees. It is supposed to be a nice day however. I am working on my gift class projects for this Saturday. We should have lots of fun and some people will receive some beautiful gifts from this undertaking.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Delicate Doilies & Happiest Birthday Wishes

Card stock: Whisper White 4 1/4 x 11, scrap for scallop circle, Basic Black 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, Pink Pirouette 4 x 5 1/4, scrap of Rose Red for boho blossom

Ink: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Big shot w/ Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Doily from Flirtatious DSP, Scallop Circle, Boho Blossoms and 1/16th whole punch, White Organza Ribbon, small rhinestone brad and dimensional

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Snow Much Fun

Good Morning! It is cool in Southern California this morning. They say we have November temps now instead of summer type September temps. Crazy weather.

I still have a couple more August card class cards to put in before I get to Septembers. This is one of the Christmas ones we did. I really like this set. The snowmen are so cute.

Stamp Set: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Pool Party 4 1/4 x 11, Spice Cake DSP 4 x 5 1/4, Island Indigo 3 1/4 x 3 3/4, Whisper White 3 x 3 1/2 and a scrap for the sentiment, a strip of Wisteria Wonder 1 1/4 x 5

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder Markers, Lace Ribbon Border punch, Modern Label punch and dimensionals

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Snow Much Fun

Blogger wants to fight against me this morning. That doesn't sound like a fun session. Anyway, Good Morning to you all! Sorry I haven't posted in a while but life gets busy.

Card class was so great again this month. We had 8 ladies and one was new. She really enjoyed it and plans to come back and bring her daughter. We used the new scoring tool and they all loved that! It is an awesome tool. So much easier to bend your card and have it look great!

I really like this stamp set. It can be used for more than Christmas. This card just says somebody likes you as much as me. Cute saying!

Stamp set: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Pool Party 4 1/4 x 11 and 4 inch square for punching the 2 3/8" scallop circle, Calypso Coral and the Two Tag Die with the Big Shot (use the small tag), Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4 and a 3" square to stamp the image on and punch out with the 1 3/4" circle punch. I used the Polka Dot Embossing Folder on the Whisper White and the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder on the small tag.

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Pool Party and Calypso Coral markers, White Organza Ribbon

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Happy Greetings

The air is on already and at 11 am it was 94 degrees outside. Not quite as humid today but still an uncomfortable day.

One more day until card class. I really look forward to the second Saturday every month. I have so many nice friends who come to have fun and make cards. Hope you can join us one of these months.

This card is using one of my favorite stamp sets and DSP. Stamp sets are Fabulous Florets and Happy Greetings. Cardstock is Pacific Point 4 1/4 x 11, Whisper White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, Beyond the Garden DSP 3x4 (2 different pieces same size). I used scraps of Whisper White to stamp the flowers and sentiment on, and scraps of Lucky Limeade for the leaves. Rose Red, Daffodil Delight & Tangerine Tango are the inks used. The ribbon is 6" of Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon and the centers of the flowers are sparkling with our new glitter glue. I used the Scallop Circle Punch for the sentiment and my Paper Snips to cut the flowers. The leaves were punched with the Blossom Petals Builder punch.

Hope you like it as much as I and will get inspired to make your own.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.

Hugs,

June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Simply Soft

Good morning! It is hot and muggy in Southern California today and supposed to be this way all week. I don't like it. Makes me feel like I am back in Michigan and it is July instead of September.
It's almost time for card class again and I haven't finished blogging August cards as yet. Life has been busy. Hopefully I can get them posted this week.



This is called a Center Step Card. You can get directions for making one on Split Coast Stampers. I just love the colors we used, new Wisteria Wonder for the base 5 1/4 x 10 1/4. It fits in our 5 1/2" envelopes. I used Flirtatious DSP, pink is 3 x 4 1/4, yellow is 7/8 x 4 5/8 cut in (2) 1" pieces and the rest used in center and stamped from Sincere Salutations, purple is (2) 1 x 4 strips cut on both sides with the Eyelet Border Punch. I used Wisteria Wonder ink and the Lucky Limeade marker. I used images from Simply Soft (hostess set). The finishing touch is 12" of Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon. Awesome card!!

Hope you all had a great week-end and are ready for some stamping. If you live in the San Diego area and would like to join us, we meet this Saturday at 1pm at my home for some stamping fun.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5

Natures Silhouette

Happy September 1 to you all. Hard to believe it is fall already. The seasons seem to pass more quickly every year. Feel like my life is moving in the fast lane.

Had a great Big Shot class on Tuesday. We are having to say good-bye to one of our members as she is moving to Florida. We will miss you Amy and hope you can come back to us someday. We will be praying for you and your husband and family.

This card was inspired by some new designer series paper in the new Holiday Mini that went live this morning. It's called Frostwood Lodge and has a lot of wood looking designs for the male friends and family members cards. I love this stag, he looks so majestic and I'm pretty sure my sons would like to meet him in the woods come hunting season in Michigan.

I started with Early Espresso CS 4 1/4 x 11 for the main card base. Next layer is DSP from the Frostwood Lodge collection 4 x 5 1/4, next one is 3 1/4" square and the next is one 3" square. Under the deer is Crumb Cake 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 and the deer is stamped on a 2 x 3 piece that really looks like White Birch, my favorite wood. I stamped the sentiment from Happiest Birthday Wishes on a piece of Naturals White and punched it out with the Decorative Label punch. The Early Espresso under it was also punched with the same punch.

Stunning birthday for any deer lover.

Thanks for stoppin' in and I'll see you soon.

Hugs,
June

'Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act' Psalm 37:5