Leaves for November. Don't you love the colors?! Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, and Soft Suede. This stamp set is retired, but we have 2 current leaf sets that are beautiful! Vintage Leaves and Lighthearted Leaves. I'll be on the mainland for part … [Read more...] about Pretty Leaves for November
Calendars
Pretty leaves for October
I love this retired set...Holiday Home!! Colored the house with my markers. Fall is my favorite time of year and I sure miss the beautiful leaves on the mainland!! I lived in Denver for 3 years before I was married and used to go hiking almost every weekend. The aspen trees … [Read more...] about Pretty leaves for October
World of Dreams for September
I love the silhouette stamps in the set "World of Dreams"! This technique is so simple & pretty! I punched a circle first & used that to mask the rest of the calendar page before stamping with En Francais background. I used my markers to color my stamp in Wild Wasabi … [Read more...] about World of Dreams for September
Kinda Eclectic for August
Welcome to our August Calendar Mini-blog! This month I've used Kinda Eclectic to make my page. The leaves are so, so pretty! You can see where I've stamped the leaf image first on top and then stamped again without re-inking. The colors are Pear Pizzazz and Wisteria … [Read more...] about Kinda Eclectic for August
July calendar
Time for my July calendar page! I used one of the prettiest stamp sets I own: Everything Eleanor. The colors are Tangerine Tango & Strawberry Slush. I've been spending time in the garden the last few weeks & have some roses that just keep blooming! And gardenias! … [Read more...] about July calendar
Cycle Celebration
My June Calendar Page really says SUMMER to me! The stamp set is Cycle Celebration and Kinda Eclectic sun, Work of Art clouds & Gorgeous Grunge road. I can remember riding my bike around for hours in the summer evenings until it was time for dinner. This was when my mom … [Read more...] about Cycle Celebration
Happy May Day (Lei Day in Hawaii!)
Time just flies by... Here's my May calendar page. I used a retired set called Happy Watercolor to make this image. I really like the sentiment...might have to keep this stamp set. I really struggle with the retiring sets and have to put them aside for a year or two before I … [Read more...] about Happy May Day (Lei Day in Hawaii!)
Tape It for April
Sale-a-Bration is finally over. I sure loved all the great deals Stampin' Up! offered! But they always come up with something new I can't resist!! My April Calendar uses a fun stamp set called Tape It! I love all the ways this set can be used!The sentiment is from another … [Read more...] about Tape It for April
March Blooms
March has snuck up on me... time for another calendar page! The image is from Blended Blooms and I colored it using lots of different colors of Blendabilities. There's no right or wrong way to color with them. I love the way this turned out! Be sure to go to Crystal … [Read more...] about March Blooms
February Calendar Page
February is here! I've survived 1 month of working FT and have surprised myself by actually enjoying it! The only drawback seems to be...not much stampin' time. Have to admit, I've been pretty spoiled! I decided to do some embossing using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder. The … [Read more...] about February Calendar Page
Welcome 2015!
2015 will be a year of great changes for my family. My husband, Pat, had to give up his urology practice after suffering a stroke several months ago. That's been very difficult for us, but we're adjusting to it and focusing on the positive. I'll be starting a new job as the … [Read more...] about Welcome 2015!
Lovely As a Christmas Tree
Is your tree up yet?Lovely as a Tree! This is my "go-to" stamp for a quick and beautiful Christmas Card! To order this beautiful set, click here! The red sparkles are Dazzling Details- Cherry Cobbler. Be sure & take a look over at Crystal & Anne's blogs to … [Read more...] about Lovely As a Christmas Tree
