Jennifer's Birthday Party and card

 It has been a busy month so far.  We decided to celebrate Jennifer's birthday early this year as she will be with her Dad this year and Joe is having surgery.  We had so much fun which is what we all needed.  Every year since she was born I try and put the number of pumpkins for her age on her card and as she is getting older the card is a challenge.  

This year she will turn 12 on Halloween and we squeezed them all on her card!  I used SU's Pumpkin Pie for my base card and was able to match up some scrap DSP for my layer.  I used SU's # of Years stamp set and die AGAIN MY FAVORITE and decorated the front with my little pumpkins and witches hat.  The sentiment is from Pretty Pink - Halloween Corner dies/stamps.

For my inside sentiment, I used another old SU stamp set called Perennial Birthday and used up my last pumpkin! 

Fortunately, I had some extra wax seals from last year.  I used one of the glow in the dark ghost.  

Here is a picture of Jennifer and her best friend Daisy!

It looks like Juan has made a friend as well.  She is such a wonderful dog. 

Before they left they painted their pumpkins.  Here is a picture of Juan's that he painted black and sprinkled with glitter.  It is hard to believe she will be a teenager next year!  I want to thank everyone for their best wishes and prayers for Joe.  He has been through a lot the pass few months and we ask for your prayers again for this Friday for a positive outcome.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy 

Birthday Card for Juan

 It is hard to believe that Sarah's son just turned 4 years old.  I managed to get into my craft room to make him a card.  I didn't have a lot of time but I liked how the card turned out.  

Whenever I can I try and use up some of my scraps of DSP.  This was in my pile and I thought the candles were cute as he loves to blow them out!  My CS I used was SU's Lost Lagoon which I love and I used SU's Stamp/die set # of Years for the sentiment.  I purchased this a long time a go and it has been one of my most used sets.

For my inside sentiment, I used what was still on my desk the Happiest of Birthday stamp set from SU.  I love how it fills up the inside of the card.  Not to waste a scrap of the DSP, I decorated the side of the CS.

Here is a picture of him already to go back to Nursery School.  This year he goes 3 days a week!  He even got a haircut for the occasion which made him look so grown up!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Birthday Card

 It has been awhile since I last posted anything.  Things have been somewhat hectic here.  Joe has been in and out of the ER and ended up having surgery last week  so I have not had much time in my craft room.  I did manage to make a card for my daughter's birthday.  Fortunately, I had started it and only had to put the finishing touches together. 

I ended up using some more of SU's Brushed gold CS for my base card even though it looks like silver in the picture.  I used SU's Gorgeous Grape CS for my layer which I used gold embossing powder on my Gina K's stamp Frame Flora.  I embossed the heart first and then embossed one of the sentiments inside the heart.

For my inside sentiment, I used one of my favorite SU stamps - Happiest of Birthdays.  I had something else in mine, but considering the time frame I went with this which I thought turned out OK.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Birthday Card

 Lots of birthdays coming up.  I made this card for my youngest daughter Jeannie.  She loves flowers and has some gorgeous ones in her garden.  

 

A friend of mine gave me this Gina K Twisted Stems stencil and I thought it would be perfect for her.  I cut is out with Gina's ML#2 set using SU's Garden Green CS for my base card layering it with Black and white layers.  I used her Pink Carnation colors for the shades of pink and her Green Spruce colors for the leaves. For my sentiment, I used SU's Little Ladybug.  .

My inside sentiment was from SU's Happiest of Birthday stamp set.  Today's stencil sets are so easy to use.  I was really pleased how the flowers turned out.

I submitted this card over at - Stencil fun challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Rachel's Birthday Card

 I have a few cards that I have wanted  to post but here it is - another week starting!  I am trying to get caught up but life seems to get in the way!  This card I made for Rachel's birthday.  Hard to believe our first Grandchild turned 25!  

She loves butterflies, so I chose this stencil called Butterfly Garden from Gina K.  I did some ink blending with some pink and purple colors and framed it with black CS and used SU's Highland Heather CS for my base card using Gina's ML#2.  For my sentiment, I used Gina K's Holiday Floral Poly-glaze/die with her lavender foil and sprinkled some gems around to make the butterflies sparkle.

 My inside sentiment was from SU's Happiest of Birthdays stamp set.  I used some leftover blended stencil paper to decorate the side of the card.   I love how the butterfly stencil turned out!  I will definitely be using it again.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

I entered this post over at the May 2025 stencil Fun Challenge.

Birthday Card for Juan

 We celebrated our Great Grandson's birthday over Labor Day.  He turned 3 years old which is so hard to believe.  It seems like yesterday he was born!  I was thinking about what kind of card to make for him and found this cute card over at Pinterest.  

I added some layers to the number 3 and the balloons to make them stand out! This was a larger card - 5 1/2" x 7 1/4" - so I made an envelope with my  envelope maker.

For my inside sentiment, I used SU's Happiest of Birthdays stamp set.  I love this set and have used it so many times!  I used my SU balloon punch to decorate the inside!

They celebrated his birthday by going to the Crayola Co. Here is a picture of Jennifer and Juan painting.  He loves to paint!

Of course, he loves Spiderman!  He loved his cake and the night light he now has in his room!

He loves blowing out candles and singing Happy Birthday!!  So cute!  We had a great time!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Poppy's Birthday Card

 As we move into August, we had another birthday to celebrate!  It was Joe's turn and in true fashion we all got together to celebrate his 86th birthday over the weekend!

 I decided to make him a gate fold card.  I used SU's Island Indigo CS for my base card and some DSP for the fold layers on gold CS.  I used SU's Birthday Die to cut in gold CS and layered that on the Island Indigo and gold CS as well.  

For my inside panel, I decorated it using some gold toned washi tape. I love making these gate fold cards, as they come together so quickly.

Here is Jennifer with the birthday boy!

Here is a picture of the whole crew!  Even Daisy and Joey got into the action!  It was another hot day but later in the evening Jennifer and Juan were able to go outside and ride their cars!  So much fun!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Birthday Card

 Here is another birthday card I made.  This one is for my daughter.  Gina K did this technique a few weeks ago. and  I thought it was so unique and different.  For those who want to try it, here is the VIDEO.  

It is made with her 3D Diamond Cover plate.  It can be made with any cover plate, but since I didn't' have any I ordered the one she used.  I thought it was pretty neat.  First you cut out two die cuts and adhere them together.  Then you take a silhouette stamp set and stamp it on two different pieces of paper in the exact same position.  Using a stamp positioner makes it easy to accomplish.  The closest one I had was my Springtime stamp and die I had purchased from Local King Rubber at a craft show years ago.  It is a pansy plant in a saucer.  Then you die cut one with the 3D die and place it exactly over the other imagine.  You trim off the edges and then I mounted my on black CS and used SU's Highland Heather for my base CS.  I used one of Gina K's paper sentiments that I had in my stash.  All I had to do was cut it out.

For my inside, I used the ladybug stamp from the set.  I thought they were so cute.  I still have some other birthday cards to make and I have been busy making some other projects, so with this hot weather my craft room has been getting a workout!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Birthday Card

 Well, we went from some beautiful days to a windy, raining nasty day which means I hope to get some craft time.  With all the Halloween festivities, I almost forgot to post this birthday card I made for a friend.  The stamp set I used is called Treat Time that Gina K released a few months ago.  The moment I saw it I knew I wanted it.  My friend loves anything ice cream, so I knew the ice cream cone would be great for making her cards.

For my base card, I used SU's Melon Mambo CS.  I stamped the ice cream cone in Stazon Brown and then colored it using my Zig Markers and Gamsol.  Instead of using the flower stamps that came with this set, I decided to use the Burst of Spring Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  I love making these pansies!  The sentiment is from the stamp set.  I am definitely going to use their flowers in the future.  I also added some gem embellishments. 

For my inside sentiment, I used SU's stamp set Happiest of Birthdays.  I'm so glad I found this set on Ebay as it is retired.  I have used it so any times already.  I decorated the bottom with some washi tape I had on hand.  I realized that some of the tape is getting dried out so I had better use it while it is still good!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Baby's First Birthday Card

 It's nice to be posting again.  We have been so busy around here lately.  We were on vacation for awhile.  We rented a house on Lake Keuka - one of the finger lakes in New York.  We had some rain, but most of the time it was nice and very peaceful and quiet.  I could look at the lake all day long.  Then we came home and got to celebrate the baby's first birthday.  It is really hard to believe that he turned one year old!!  He is crawling all over the house and pulling himself up.  It won't be long until he is walking!!  I should have started making his card before we left, but of course I didn't so it was a last minute rush but I think it turned out great!  

I made the base card 6" x 6" and I used Heartfelt Creations Tender Moments Collection with their DSP, stamps and dies.  I just love this set with all the beautiful DSP and cute little creatures!  I layered the animals and number so they would stand out more and used SU's # of Years stamp set and dies.  For my circles I used Spellbinders Std Circle Large dies.

I used one of the panels from the DSP for my inside.  I love how they all match!  We had the baby's party at our house.  Here are just a few pictures!

Good thing Sarah took his shirt off as he was into the cake before we even lit the candle!  LOL!

He used his little walker to go everywhere under the watchful eyes of Grandma and Jennifer!  

Here is a picture of Jennifer at one of the caverns by the lakes.  Lots of walking which is why Joe and I stayed back at the house!

Every evening after dinner Joe and Jennifer would go fishing!  Lots of fun but no fish!  The crew even got a ride on a pontoon boat with the neighbors next door!

This was our view of the lake every night.  So pretty!  Well, we are into September now which is hard to believe.  I guess I will be making Halloween cards pretty soon!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Joe's Birthday Card and Candy Gift Box

 Well, it was my husband's birthday last weekend so we started the week off with everyone going to see the Minion movie and then out for a late lunch//early dinner.  We haven't been to the movies in years, but he loves anything Minion and when asked what he wanted to do he surprised us all by saying he wanted to go to the movies to see the new Minion movie!  We had a great time!

I managed to finish his card off just under the wire.  Fortunately, it came together quickly.  I used SU's Happy Birthday Thinlet Die and cut it out in Gold Luxe CS.  It cuts in one piece, so I just cut it apart so I could separate it on the front of the card.

I just cut some different size strips of DSP and placed them over each other joining them in the middle.  Using SU's star die, I cut one out using the Gold Luxe CS again and popped it up in the middle of the strips.  I finished it off by adhering some black and gold gems.

For the inside of the card, I just used some more of the DSP strips that I had cut for the front of the card.  A while ago, I saw a - video from Brenda Quintana - where she made a box and lid and filled it with some Hershey nuggets.  I thought this was such a great idea!  I love her creations and this was so popular that she put together several different sizes for different occasions using SU's Alphabet Bundle Set.  

Here is the one that I made for Joe.  It's a great way to use up scraps of CS and DSP. I loved how it turned out and plan on making some more for upcoming occasions.  Since it has been so hot here, we spent the actual day inside with everyone.  I do like the warmer weather, but this summer has been way too hot for us.  It will be nice to enjoy some cooler weather.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Birthday Card

 Here is another birthday card that I made for my daughter's boyfriend.  I looked through my birthday stash and came up with this card.

I decided to make this a 5"x7" card.  The base card was made with Gina K's Jelly Bean Green CS.  This was the first time I used her CS and I like the color as well as the thickness.  When you order one of her kits they include a few samples of her CS which is a nice way to see if you like them without purchasing them.  I found some scrap SU DSP that I thought matched for the first layer.  I cut out my next layer with a die from Stamp Market and used SU's One wild Ride stamp set for some decoration.  My sentiment was SU's Happiest of Birthdays stamp.  I decided to put a button tied with some twine on the layer as well.  When I showed my husband the card, he wanted to know why I put that on the card!  LOL!!

I used the same stamp set for my inside sentiment and some DSP scraps as well.  I liked how it tuned out even with the button!!  We have not gone out of the house in 2 days as the temps have been in the 90's and tomorrow is suppose to be higher!!  I see more crafting time in my future!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Pansy Birthday Card

 Here is another birthday card that I made over the weekend!  This card was made with SU's stamp set Pansy Patch!  They must have been thinking of me when they produced this set!! LOL!!  

This card came together pretty quick.  I used Garden Green for my base card and the DSP from the set for the layer on the card. separated with a band of Garden Green.  I also used the associated punch for the flower and leaves.  The punches for the greeting are from SU as well.

For the inside sentiment, I used the same stamp set.  I love everything about this set!  I have a few more cards I am working on for the next few weeks.  This is definitely a busy month. 

Jennifer went to Lego Land over the weekend and had a wonderful time!  She sent me these pictures which I thought were so great!

These were just a few.  They had whole cities put together as well as rides and they are building a water park!  Great place!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Heartfelt Creations Birthday Card

 In the midst of making some Thanksgiving cards, I made this card for my friend's birthday.  I used some of my Heartfelt Creations dies - Elegant Pocket, Diamond Basic and Lacy Diamond.  Their dies never cease to amaze me.  The base card was also made from one of them as well.  

I was so happy with how this card turned out.  I used the Tweet Cherry Blossoms stamp set and dies for my flowers.  This is one of my favorite sets from Heartfelt.  

We had a busy weekend.  Jennifer went rock climbing.  I get dizzy just looking up but she absolutely loved it!  I don't know how high it is but she went right to the top!

Saturday was our 56th Wedding Anniversary.  Ask me where the time has gone!  I feel like it was just yesterday that we got married.  We all went out to dinner and had a great time.  My daughter posted these pictures on Facebook.

Looking at them we wondered who are those people!  Jennifer was looking at our wedding album and said - Nanny you and Poppy look so skinny!!  Out off the mouths of babes! LOL!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Black Magic Birthday Card

 As I mentioned, I had several birthday cards to make.  It seems like they always come as a group.  This card was made for my daughter.  I saw this cool technique over at Gina K's facebook live and decided to try it.  I guess it has been around for awhile but I never saw it.  I didn't have any waxed pencils so I got a small pack on Amazon.  After I got my pencils, my next problem was finding a stamp I could use.  You have to use a rubber stamp where the image is completely covered with the rubber so when it is stamped with your white pigment ink the colors will show up nice and bright.  It took me awhile, but I finally found a stamp that I had purchased from our local stamp show from Local King Rubber called Springtime.  One guess - it is pansies!!

I really enjoyed making this card and I loved this technique!  I used my primacolor pencils and cut down the black CS to fit inside a piece of Smokey Grey CS which I cut out with my Stitched Scallop Rectangle dies from Pink Fresh. I decided on this CS because I colored my saucer grey.  I then mounted it on Gorgeous Grape CS.  It took me awhile to decide about the greeting.  I couldn't find anything I liked until I pulled out my peel offs and came across this birthday greeting.  I thought the different color inks matched perfectly with the card.

For my inside, I used the negative piece of the die!  I thought it worked out really neat!  My sentiment was from Gina K's Wreath Building Stamp set and the flower was from my peel offs.  I will definitely do this technique again!  I don't color very well, so this was right up my alley!

We had such a nice dinner with Rachel last night to celebrate her birthday.  Jeannie and Jennifer went down to Lancaster this weekend so we have a house guest - Daisy!  Have a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy