Playing in the Rain Card

 It is hard to believe that it has been so long since I posted a card.  Life certainly can get interesting!  We thought things were starting to get back to normal after Joes' surgery, but he started to get very tired and not feeling well at all.  He ended up in the ER being diagnosed with Covid.  He spend a few days there as they infused him with the medicine remdesivir.  Needless to say, he was glad to get home.  I figured I probably had it as well and got tested and it was positive too! We were able to escape it for all these years but it finally got us.  Unfortunately, due to my MS it made me really tired and weak and I fell and banged myself up pretty good - but we are all on the mend finally.  Pretty nasty stuff!  I  didn't go into my craft room for weeks, so finally over the weekend I made it back there to clean up and put away all the things I had been planning to make for Valentine's and St.  Patrick's Day for next year.  

I had ordered this really cute stamp/die set from SU called Playing In the Rain and decided to make a card for Jennifer.  I had been talking to Rachel about it and she remembered how she used to love putting her boots on and go jumping through the puddles!  All these girls loved to go out in the rain!

It was a pretty easy card to put together.  I used SU's Old Olive CS for my base and black CS to layer my white.  This is such a cute set with more critters to chose from, so I will definitely be using it again! I used a small wobble on my rabbit so he could dance around in the raindrops.  I can tell that Spring is rolling in as some of our flowers are blooming and lots of rabbits in all sizes can be seen in the yard.  I have to find our hummingbird feeders as we usually start putting them out in April.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Valentine Bear Hugs

 I haven't made any cards recently but finally finished up making these adorable bears.  I like using sewing dies and saw these cuties a few months ago and cut out the felt pieces so they were already for sewing together.  While Joe was having his surgeries it gave me something to do to make the time go by.  I used to do a lot of embroidery but my hands don't work that well anymore.  LOL!!  I made one for each of the girls and of course little JJ to give with some treats for Valentine's Day.  I also saw on youtube where they were made for Christmas as well.

Here are the cut pieces ready to be sewed together.

I used the Bear Hugs die set from Ellen Hutson for the bears and the Candy  Hearts die set from Lawn Fawn.  I sewed in a string so they can be hung.  I loved how they turned out.

It's hard to see in the picture but the little hearts have different sayings, ie. XOXO, I Luv Y, etc.

I sewed a french knot for the eyes and hot glued the nose, cheeks and hearts.  

I have to put their goodie bags together.  I saw this cute little bear and got it for JJ and a box of  animal crackers.  They don't make it with a string handle anymore and took the animals  out of the circus cage.  I guess the sign of the times. 

I almost forgot to post these cute little Valentine notes I made from SU's old stamp set Love Notes to put in their goodie bags.  I have used these goodies so many times.

I have to find some time to get back into the craft room.  I miss it.  Life gets in the way.  I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Joe.  He is doing much better and can finally drive again so as he says "he is released from prison" and is on the move again!  And a big "Thank You" to Rachel for all  her help!  During Christmas break Jeannie and Jennifer came down  with Covid as well so we are calling this Covid Christmas. We finally were able to get together the end of January to celebrate.  We won't forget this Christmas for awhile, but are so happy that everyone came through and are feeling back to normal.  I hope to see you again soon!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Christmas Card

 It's hard to believe that Christmas is this weekend and a New Year is upon us.  This card was made by Gina K on one of her videos.  I thought is was really nice and loved how it could be made with different greetings, so I made these for Christmas.  

The card was made with her Floral Border die set.  I blended different colors on white CS and cut it out with the outline die.  Then I used the flower die and cut it in black and glued it on top.  I love how it turned out.  Every time it will be a different blend depending on the colors you use.

I outlined my panel with black and used her Master Layouts #1 for the ovals.  I don't have many stencils, but I decided to blend the background with light grey and used part of her Bodacious Bloom set.  My sentiment was from the Perfect Poinsettia stamp set. 

Things have been hectic around here.  All of Margaret's came down with Covid.  The baby got it first and then one by one the whole family got it.  Margaret had it the worst and had to get medicine for it.  Fortunately, the rest of us had not been with them since Thanksgiving so we weren't exposed.  Joe had to have some surgery last week and is scheduled for another one in January so our Christmas gathering will have to wait.  For all our friends and family, we want to thank you for your well wishes and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I'm going to be taking some time off from crafting and will see you next year some time.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Halloween Scrapbooks

 I have been very remiss on my scrapbooking, so I decided to make some simple scrapbooks for Jennifer and the baby when I saw how cute the Halloween pictures came out.  I saw this video over at Patty's Stamping.  She made her books 5"x 5" but I made my a little bigger 6"x 6" and added more pages.  I love how she changed up the books for different occasions.  

Here is the cover.  This was a great project to use up some old DSP I had laying around.  I used SU's Large # Framelit Die and the Outline Halloween Die set I used on my Halloween cards.  I also made witches hats for each scrapbook.  They were so popular years ago and I thought they would be perfect for this project.  The extra hat on the cover is from my sticker stash.

Here is my first set of pages.  I cut DSP and adhered over the pages and mounted the pictures and added some more Halloween stickers and journaling.  Here are the rest of the pages.

I was so happy how they turned out.  I made Jennifer's using her school pictures and her birthday party pictures as well.  These came together pretty quick.  I printed these pictures at Walmart's instead of sending them away which made it quicker to get started.  I hope to still do my larger scrapbooking but these will do for now.  I let Jennifer decorate her own pages as well which gets her involved in the process.

Twenty days until Christmas and I am nowhere ready!  Too much going on and too much to do!  We'll see if I get some Christmas cards ready!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Jennifer's Congratulations Card

 Hard to believe but Thanksgiving is almost here.  I have been trying to straighten some things out and remembered that I didn't post the card I made for Jennifer.  She is in a new grade and new school and is doing well academically.  She got a great report card for the 1st Semester so I made a cute card to send her.  I'm sure she will like what's inside as well!

I have a few of Colorado Craft Co. stamp sets and dies and used the A Star is Born for this card.  I think these sets are adorable,  I love the mice!!  I used SU's Pool Party and Powder Pink CS for my base.  I put a small wobble on the cute mouse so it spin around and added some gems.  I should have embossed the background but didn't think of it until the front was finished.  Next time!

For my inside sentiment, I used the same stamp set and die!  I love the different sentiments on these sets.  We are in a deep freeze at the moment but it is suppose to warm up in the middle of the week!  At least we are not in Buffalo, NY.  I can't image having all that snow!  UGH!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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

Jennifer's Birthday Card

 Hard to believe but today Jennifer turns 9 years old!  For those who follow me. you know that every year I add another pumpkin on her birthday card to represent the number of years.  She was a preemie and the first time I saw here in the NICU she had this adorable orange cap on since it was Halloween. It was pretty easy the first few years, but as she is getting older I will have to get creative!  

For her card this year, I decided to make a 5"x7" base so I would have more room!  I used some soft pumpkin colored DSP to place on the card and decorated it with some pumpkins from my stash around the number 9 that I die cut with the Large # Framelits set from SU in orange glimmer paper.  The sentiment is from the Cauldron Bubble stamp set from SU.

For the inside sentiment, I used the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set from SU and I decorated it with a cute little cat I had left over from the Cauldron Bubble set.  

It was a busy weekend.  Jennifer had Truck & Treat at her school Friday night and then her friends party on Saturday.  On Sunday we had her family party here in PA and then on Monday they came back again for treat or treat night!  Here are some pictures I thought you might enjoy.

She had her party at a local swimming place with her girl friends.  No boys!! 

Here she is on one of the slides!

The birthday cake!

Mom took a special one in as well!

Here the group is getting ready for her Pinata. 

Jennifer is showing the baby what to do! 

It's goody time!!

He wants to help pickup the goodies!

It's cake time!!

Time to say goodbye! 

Jennifer getting ready for school.  She decided to be a fox this year.  Her tail is hiding in the back!

This picture is Jennifer and her Mom ready to go Trick or Treating.  Jennifer is a fox and Mom is a deer.

Here is a picture with Rachel joining in on the fun!

I should have taken a picture of all the candy they brought back!!  Here is a picture of Rachel and Jennifer before everyone headed home!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy