I think this month's page is my favorite! I love the way these watercolors made the pretty background- just a stamp on top...& done! I found the idea for this from Michelle Quinno at shellsq.blogspot.com. Thanks, Michelle! Watercolored using Aquapainter: Flirty … [Read more...] about Totally Trees for November
Calendars
October Calendar
These cute images are from Cookie-Cutter Halloween! Love that set! The holiday season is officially here! I'm determined to stay on top of things this year!! We'll see what happens. I have lots of fun classes scheduled in the next few months! You can always see what … [Read more...] about October Calendar
Paisleys & Posies for September
I really love paisleys! This set, Paisleys & Posies, has images that could keep you busy coloring for hours. But I didn't have "hours", so I just stamped them in some great colors: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, & Smokey Slate. And the sentiment is there to remind me … [Read more...] about Paisleys & Posies for September
August Seaside Shore
Seaside Shore has some nice, detailed fish images, along with seaweed & rope. This is my stamp for the August calendar page. I've used a Masking Technique to stamp the bottom fish in Calypso Coral, then cover him with a post-it note that I've cut out in that shape. … [Read more...] about August Seaside Shore
Love You Lots for July
Happy July! This image is from a Hostess Set called Love You Lots. You are only able to get hostess sets when it's your month to host club, or if you place a $150 order. This image is stamped using Black Stazon Ink, then watercolored using my Aqua Painter. Now head … [Read more...] about Love You Lots for July
Man’s Best Friend for June
Bella & Friends. One of my favorite stamp sets! I mean, look at that cute little doggie! Stamped with Stazon Black, then watercolored using my Aqua Painter. Here's another cute little doggie! Be sure & head over to Crystal & Anne's blogs to see what … [Read more...] about Man’s Best Friend for June
Flying High in May
Going in a hot air balloon is on my bucket list! Maybe over Napa Valley or Santa Fe. There's a cute stamp set called Lift Me Up that I've found a lot of use for! It comes in a bundle with Up & Away Thinlits Dies! Have you ever gone up in a balloon? Where did you … [Read more...] about Flying High in May
Jar of Love for April
My daughter, Malia, spent last Christmas with us, and helped me with my calendars. Here's a page she created: Those jars are just adorable! Our family loves to fish- everyone except Malia, that is. She says she loves fishing, but just hates to catch them. Feels sorry … [Read more...] about Jar of Love for April
2 Step Stampin’ for March
The simplest way I know to make a quick but beautiful card is to use a stamp set that lets you 2-Step Stamp! Simply layer one image over another using different colors! You cannot buy this stamp set. But you can get it FREE during Sale-A-Bration by placing a $50 order! … [Read more...] about 2 Step Stampin’ for March
Bloomin’ Love for February
February is here! It's a great month for making Valentine cards & gifts. This pretty stamp set is called Bloomin' Love & the colors are Blushing Bride & Real Red. Spread the love around this month by sending cards to your friends! That's one of my big goals this … [Read more...] about Bloomin’ Love for February
Calendar Winner(s)!
On New Years Day I posted about my 2017 Calendars. Just for fun, I decided to have a calendar give-away to someone who commented on my blog that day! Well, I had 5 comments- and I have 5 calendars- so you're ALL GETTING A 2017 CALENDAR! Yay! Congratulations to Linda, … [Read more...] about Calendar Winner(s)!
Welcome 2017!
I'm one of those people who enjoy reflecting & setting goals this time of year. I'll remember 2016 mostly for Jenny & Vitalis' wedding and for our home remodeling. Here's a few pictures: And I'm looking forward to good things happening in 2017! (like the … [Read more...] about Welcome 2017!