STAMPIN' ON THE MOUNTAIN

Hoppy Easter

2009-04-12T17:39:00.000-07:00

I certainly hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We have warmed up and are to be 80 degrees next Sunday! Oh yeah baby!

I am moving around better and my tummy has been pretty good. As far as my energy level, it is weak but I can make a card at least! I am still challenged with disease and a debilitating condition. I keep on going, the lengthly times in bed are a drag, but there is nothing more that hasn'been done, than that hasn't been done .

I should be able to create a few days a week (hopefully)!

Thanks for your continued support and prayers.

Stampin' love, Deb

Ducky and bunny cart

2009-03-22T14:51:00.000-07:00

I managed a little Easter card! I am exhausted from the process, but nonetheless I completed a card and uploaded it to my blog! HUGE for me! Hope you like this cute little Easter card.
My health issues are the same, much of them spent in bed or on the lounge chair on the deck. I had a little window, where I could sit down and color the image, then weeks later I completed it!
Thank you for your lovely caring emails and prayers and support. I appreciate you all and miss all of you so very much!
Blessings, Deb

2009-03-15T11:59:00.000-07:00

Just a little update...I am still challenged with my illness to the degree that card making and blogging have been virtually nonexistent.
I miss you all and pray you are well.

Blessings and hugs, Deb

Miss you all!

2009-02-06T18:17:00.000-08:00

I certainly do miss your creations and musings! I have been much too ill to blog or create, I do not want to go into it it all, but I am going through really painful times. Mostly bedridden and back and forth to doctors.
Thanks for your comments and emails and prayers. Thank you Rita for your beautiful card! My dear friend!
I am unable to sit at PC for even 5 minutes! Same at the creating table, so bear with me! It may take me a week or a month to make one card, but it'll come, it just has too!
I pray tomorrow will be better! Oh dear God!
Deb

Precious one

2009-01-10T10:06:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite artists is Sarah Kay, I thought I would share this card with you all today! These sweet images are so much fun to color,

Have a nice weekend. I may be a little sparse in the posting department for a few days as well as blogging. I am having a rough go right now. I'll get through it with prayers.

I will do my best to make a card for tomorrow, no promises!

Hugs to you all,

Deb

Sweet!

2009-01-08T14:19:00.001-08:00

Hi stampers!

I recently bought this cute four cupcake stamp set by Hero Arts, isn't this one yummy?

I used Stickles on the icing and my Copics on the cherry and cupcake paper holder. Pink rhinestones around the sentiment make it more yummy!

You want a cupcake now, right? Me too!

I have adored this SU! DP and it is retiring! Yikes! I have hardly any left, I had better order some more (on sale)? I have been holding off on purchses in anticipation of the new SU! cattie!

So cool when a new cattie comes out! I think I go through it a hundred times cover to cover! Do you do that too? (wink)!

Have a good rest of your day!

Deb

(sorry the picture isn't straight)!

Thanks!

2009-01-07T19:47:00.000-08:00

Thank you card for Mom!

I am slowly but surely making my thank you cards from Christmas!

This one is a good for mass production, and perhaps just change up the colors, though I really do like SU! Pumpkin Pie used here.

Hope you all are adjusting back to your daily routines and having a great week!

Stamp away!

Deb

Be Mine

2009-01-05T08:01:00.001-08:00

Monday, Monday...

A new week begins as our new year gets under way for some new stampin' and crafting! I have a goal to get going on my Kauai scrapbook to send to my BFF, I've lagged on this, but with Xmas cards and such, it has just been put on the back burner, I hope to have it started in the next week or so.

Today's card to share is a cute Whiff Of Joy image, I just adore it! Dear Diane sent me this stamp for Christmas! What an angel Diane is to me!

Card details: Card stock-Pink Passion-SU! Whisper White-SU! Heart swirl vellum-scrap stash

Stamp-Whiff Of Joy,sentiment-(source unknown) Heart punch-SU! Scallop border punch-SU! Sheer ribbon-Mike's. Copics, and Stickles.

Stamp Something!

2009-01-04T03:00:00.000-08:00

To start off the new year, here is my first challenge card! Stamp Something's first challenge is to do something new! All the details are on their blog: http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com

My card is a new release from CHF, isn't it just adorable? PP-scraps, scalloped Nestie, pink satin ribbon-Mike's. The image and the sentiment are both from CHF.

So get to stampin' ladies!

Deb

Christmas cards to share!

2009-01-03T12:55:00.001-08:00

Wonderful Christmas cards to share!

Quite the holiday line up! From Rita

Gorgeous swirl tree from Deanna in B. C.

Darling card from Rose Ann

Snowman delight from Alex

Sweet penquins from Cindy Haffner

A trio of precious angels from Diane

Beautiful dove from Marlou

Thank you for the beautiful cards and Christmas blessings!

Hugs, Deb

2009-01-01T14:13:00.000-08:00

Happy new year to all!

Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity in 09'!

I look forward to all of your beautiful creations and sketch challenges!

Thank you for your support during the past year!

New year hugs,
Deb

My swet pea and an altered frame

2008-12-18T12:00:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays!

I have been creating last minute gifts and cards and baking and do my best to stay well through this holiday time! I have not been on the computer hardly at all! I will be probably taking a posting break and blog a bit as I can for the next week. We are expecting another whopper cold rain and wind storm here in southern California, due in Christmas Eve! Christmas will be a very wet and cold and windy one this year! No flip flops sitting by the palm trees! LOL! Global warming? Ha!

I wanted to share a cute picture of Isabella, my 4 year old grand daughter that I go on about all the time! The picture was taken at her recent "Tre' Chic' birthday party!

I made my my 90 year old Mom an altered frame for a picture from her party of she and I and my girls together to go in it for her Christmas present this year.

Gotta run now and get my hair done, have a great week in case I do not pop back to post something!

Happy holidays to you all!

Deb

Christmas RAK

2008-12-13T04:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas Rak from Rita! Snowman Soup recipe (back side of package-cliclk on image to enlarge to read)

The goodies!

It sure is getting merry around here! Look what sweet Rita (Rita's Little Corner) sent me!

SU! goodies and a darling mini clear pillow box with yummy M & M's! The card is just wonderful too! The top is punched out so when it is closed the punched out snowman fits perfectly! Great design! I also received a cute package of mini bath salts! Rita knows how I soak every night! So thoughtful! I am all smiles here!!!

Thank you dear sweet Rita for some creative merry cheer! Just what the doctor ordered! (wink)!

Such joy!

Merry stampin' everyone!

Deb

Santa mailbox for Bella

2008-12-12T04:00:00.000-08:00

This brought me so much joy to create for dear Isabella! Bella is my darling 4 year old grand daughter lives in Calgary, Canada and I miss her just terribly! So this cute mailbox is on its way to Bella! Hope the custom inspectors don't get too snoopy!
There is some mail inside from Santa and Grandma too!
Sorry the picture is funky, but it was taken at night and the light hit the box with a bit of a glare.

How merrie is this little box? I just adore it! I hope it put a smile on your mug too!

Merry stampin'!

Deb

Sheet music with a tag

2008-12-11T04:00:00.000-08:00

I wanted to incorporate a tag on this card, so here is what I came up with! I inked the tag with Tim Holtz Mustard Seed and placed the K & Co. mini tag on it. Lots of SU! ribbon and some cool music sheet paper from Mike's. Card stock is Purely Pomegranate -SU! The star is from K & Co.

I have something real cute to share tomorrow, before I box it up and send it off! So please do stop back by to see! (wink)!

Have a great Thursday, thanks for your visits!

Merry stampin'!

Deb

Oh deer!

2008-12-10T05:00:00.000-08:00

... as in reindeer!

My Minds Eye super Christmas paper pack rocks! K & Co. sentiments and tags ( thinner than chipboard, more like cardboard). Pop dots beneath the added reindeer. Teal Bazzil beneath the holly berry glittered paper on the right side. Border edge scallop punch-SU! Creamy satin ribbon-Mike's.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Merry stampin'!

Deb

Believe

2008-12-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Believe!

My card today is simply created. The paper is so pretty IRL, complimented with Always Artichoke and Purely Pomegranate ~SU! The K & Co. sentiment has a vintage feel that I really adore! I bought a nice little box of mixed vintage Christmas sentiments and tags, at Mike's! (50% coupon)! The box is way cool too! Holly glittered leafs from my Poinsettia tin (Mike's).

Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by!

Merry hugs,

Deb

Monday Snow Fun!

2008-12-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Monday snow fun!

Hi there! Hope your weekend went great!

My weekend started out manageable then the swelling and pain began like you wouldn't believe! Bummer!

I have had a serious feet set back, plus we had a little power outage Sunday, so I immediately went back to bed for three hours and slept some more! I am able to walk a little better today, the pain is not nearly what it was. I prayed for some relief and asked my healing angels to fill my room each night as I sleep. I do believe in angels and the power of miracles. Anytime would be good! (wink)!

I just have to be careful not to sit too long, much better to have legs up and in the Jacuzzi tub!

It has been so nice reading your comments! I appreciate them so very much! Thanks ladies!

Merry hugs, have a good week!

Deb

Christmas Cardinal

2008-12-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

What are you all up to this weekend? I hope your shopping is finished or you can do it on line! I would imagine it will get to be longer lines each weekend! No thanks! Not a very merrie thing to me! I use to go CHrsitmas Eve at 6AM and get great deals and be finished by 8 and it was great! Now ever day is sale day!
I managed to get to Linens and Things today, to find a sparse store with some great deals! Since they are going out of business, I scored in the cookware department! I needed a new roasting pan, and with Christmas dinner coming up, I got one.! We do a prime rib every Christmas since we are over the turkey deal. Nothing like a fantastic USDA premiuim choice prime rib from my favorite meat department at my special store. Of course those of you in Canada have amazing beef! I love it! (wink)! I also found a new cooling cookie rack and a muffin pan. All top quality and all cheap! The bed and bath section was rocking too! I bought a couple of gorgeous bath towels (creamy beige) and all of that was less than $30.00 US dollars! They are selling these great stainless steel racks from displays and I want to get hubby over there and grab a two or three of them! Perfect for craft room or his endless boxes of files! They are about 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide and super sturdy. I think they were about $80.00 bucks all ready to go in the truck! I think they would have such great function in whatever capacity we used them as.

So my Cardinal card (finally) is fitting with the season, I always pull him out this time of year! DP -g. c. d -Stamp-Delta -Mike's . Stickels on the pine branches. Prima flowers, pretty red satin ribbon from Mike's (by the yard). I will stamp inside the card a Christmas greeting.

Have a merry weekend stampin' if you get a chance! I have started pulling out my angel collection and placing them about the house. I keep the decorating very simple, no grand babies this year, (sad Granny)!!! so no cutsie fuss needed! I wish they were coming!!! Believe me if I was physically able to travel, I would be in Calgary in a heart beat! We all miss them so very much, as you can imagine!

Pete will get the white lights up in the palm trees this weekend or next at the latest, and a wreath out front is in order of course! I have already purchased quite a few lovely Poinsettia's for the house, as they are grown right close by here. They sure last a long time! I love them! They just get better and better each year!

Chattie post for me,! Thanks for stoppin by, I appreciate your visits very much!

Oh so merry!

Deb

Mele Kalhikhea and a new baby card!

2008-12-05T04:00:00.000-08:00

Oh baby!
My daughter Brittney's good friend Sandi, just had her second child! A gorgeous baby girl, Audrey Lin.
Love that darling scalloped punched SU! DP! Too cute for the newbie! $ bin baby buggie stamp at Mike's!

Mele Kaliklimaka (Merry Christmas-Hawaiian)

This card is for my dear brother Richard and his wife Margie. They live in Kauai, and this looks so much my brother, funny! The stamp company is Hawaiian, and I don't have the stamps in front of me right now. I will add the stamp info tomorrow. Can you see the Stickles on Santa's beard and hat? He has quite the tan going on!!! The rhinestones on the side are green, it doesn't show well on my screen. I also made a set of Mahalo (thank you) note cards for Margie to have on hand. Very simple and nice, I am sure she'll get use of them. I will take picture tomorrow to share with you all.

I am making my 90 year old Mom her cards this year to send out, going to keep it festive and simple for her, hope to get those off to her by Saturday, God willing! Luckily she doesn't require too many cards!

Thanks for stopping by hugs to you all! Happy stamping and gift making! Ho ho ho!!!

Deb

Beautiful RAK's to share!

2008-12-03T04:00:00.000-08:00

I have been blessed with some creative cards made by some of the sweetest ladies! Enjoy!
Calling all angels card from Dawn Easton.
Thanks so much from Rita Santos.
Thinking of you from Rita Santos. (sorry the picture ism't better, this is a beauty)!
Thinking of you from Rose Ann Reynolds.
Hope card from Paula Bloom, Thank you ladies for your lovely cards! They are so dear amd special to me! Super hugs!!! Each and every one is just fabulous! Thank you!

Deb

A trio of topiaries

2008-12-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi blogging buddies!

I certainly hope all of the folks in the USA had a yummy blessed Thanksgiving! I am still recovering! LOL! I had a bit of a set back again sorry to say, but the day carried on with the complete traditional dinner and then some! It was the first time I have ever had Thanksgiving in my PJ's! My daughters didn't care and Pete certainly didn't either! My girls hung out with me in bed and we had a good time given the situation at hand! I just felt so blessed to have had them here to care for me. Pete was sensational and did the entire shopping for dinner on Wednesday! He was funny, he said that he had no idea what went into the fixings of a big feast! He called me from the market 10 times, it was so cute! He got it all right, down to the slivered almonds! Don't you love it? I think he is a keeper!

I never left the dinner table after the meal was through and desert, and before I could even blink my girls had the kitchen cleaned and dishwasher going! I was blown away! They went into the kitchen like a swat team and attacked the entire mess!

We all spoke with the Calgary crowd and my grand daughter, Isabella (4 years old) was a chatting little munchkin! She loves her Auntie's and "Pete the builder" as she refer to him as!

Hope you all like my trio of topiaries today! I will try and visit your blogs as best I can. My reader is some ridiculous number! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by, your visits just make me smile so Much! I will be sporadic as far as card making goes, as my days are difficult at best. My angels are with me, I can just feel it!

I have received some very nice RAK's that I will share this week, thank you so kindly for your kind words and prayers!

Take care, be back soon!Deb

Love this stamp!

2008-11-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

I am a huge fan of the topiary, especially this darling one! Another Mike's

$ bin find! Love that bin!

Have a great turkey prep day! My DH is doing it all for me this year! Thank God is all I can say for his efforts!

Have a great Wednesday! Thanks for visiting!

Deb

Snow fun!

2008-11-25T03:00:00.000-08:00

Snow fun!

I adore this new stamp I bought from CHF! I thought he would be a great addition to my collection! The Cardinal is just what I wanted to pop this card with some red! (Besides the red gingham ribbon).

Rain is on the way! We certainly do need the wet stuff, just kinda poor timing! Oh well!

Have a great Tuesday! Thanks for your visit!

Deb

Bold Poinsettia!

2008-11-24T04:00:00.000-08:00

How about this gorgeous paper?

Recipe: CS-PTI-White..CB-Swiss Dots strip; on Real Red-SU! -Green paper MS. DP-Poinsettia by g-c-d.- Sentiment stamp-Flourishes 07' set. Ink-Versa fine black . Silk Poinsettias and leafs-M's. Rhinestones-Mike's.SU! scallop border punch on MS green paper.

Thanks for stopping by to visit! Hope you are well and enjoy your day!

Deb

Sweet gingerbread house

2008-11-23T16:49:00.000-08:00

How sweet is it!

A card to share today! Whoo hoo! And football too today! Just call me the sporadic stamper/blogger these days! I had a little set back, now I am at least able to create a bit and blurf. I did try and keep up on the blogging best I could. I find the best medicine is looking at all of your creations and getting a smile on my mug!I have been glued to the Food Network and all of the fabulous recipe possibilities for Thanksgiving! Yummy!

It will be just the four of us this year for our cozy traditional feast! Pete is going to do all the cutting prep Wednesday night, and the girls will be here a few hours early Thursday to help out. I am making a bread leaf wreath, if it turns out, I will get a picture of it! Organic free ramge bird ordered, and always without fail it is an amazing turkey! If I have it in me, I want to make my layered coconut creme cake, it is fabulous!

It is time for our San Diego Chargers football team game now, I hope they get it together! Gotta root and toot them on!

The cute gingerbread house is a $ stamp from Mikes'! Gotta love it!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!

Deb

New paper pack!

2008-11-19T03:00:00.000-08:00

I had a 50% coupon for Mike's and I found this nice large pack of pretty paper by My Mind's Eye! Quite a nice assortment in this pack, so for this card I paired it with SU! chocolate brown and Prisma turquoise paper. I am starting to really like the Prisma papers quite a bit! Such a broad aassortment of beautiful color, and super close at a store near me!

SU! scallop border punch, MS snowflkae punch

Stamp-Stampendous Ink-SU! CHoc. Brn. Yummy choc brn. satin ribbon-Mile's.

Thanks for stopping by to visit! Have a nice day!

Deb

Figgy Pudding rocks!

2008-11-18T03:00:00.000-08:00

The paper says it all and takes center stage on this card!
CS-Bravo Burgundy-SU! DP-Figgy Pudding
CIrcle stamp and punch-SU! -Sil Poinsetia's ,rhinestone bling and baby blue satin ribbon- Mikes's.
Have a nice day and it is so nice of you to visit! (smile here)!
Deb

Sweet angel

2008-11-17T03:00:00.001-08:00

WOJ sure makes darling images!

I received this one from my bud Diane. Thanks sweetie!

SU!-DP-Georgia Peach (yummy)!

Have a nice day and thank you for your visit!

Deb

Wonder what they are up too?

2008-11-16T03:00:00.000-08:00

Winter Wishes!

SU! Holiday line Up. Thanks Diane)!

Too darn cute and fun to color! Have a nice Sunday!

Deb

Turkey time

2008-11-15T03:00:00.000-08:00

Fun Thanksgiving card!

Inside of card stamped Turkey time!

Stamp by Judith.

Enjoy your weekend!

Deb

JOY

2008-11-14T04:00:00.000-08:00

Simply joy!

Deb

Update...

2008-11-12T17:50:00.000-08:00

Thank you kindly for your lovely hugs and prayers, they are greatly appreciated!
Medical update...My doctor has increased the dosage of one of my meds, in hopes that there will be some good results soon and I will feel a bit better.
Miss all of you!
Hugs, Deb

Healing hugs and prayers request please!

2008-10-31T03:00:00.000-07:00

I am sadden to share that I my illness is putting a huge dampener on my card making right now and my life in general!
I do my best, as the ones that are regulars know, to keep on keeping on! ufortunately, I am not succeeding right now! I will try to blog around a bit when I can, however that in it self is a total chore and so painful to be at the computer.
Please forgive me due to my illness that this post is not a bright and perky beautiful card or project! Nothing would make me happier! I appreciate you all so much for your support. I will be back swinging, hopefully sooner than not, I just never know, this all has its own schedule!
Go create, I will miss you!
Deb

joy

2008-10-30T03:00:00.000-07:00

Simply an angel of joy!

Kept this card clean since the angel is the focal point, I didn't want to distract from her. I enjoyed making this card and I love using the Stickles every chance I get! Check out her rose buds with a bit of Dew Drops too!Recipe: CS-PTI-Real Red SU! PP-(scrap). Stamp (angel) Lockhart Stamps. Sentiment-SU! Love & Joy set 07'. Inks- Versa fine onyx black & Real Red -SU! Satin ribbon- by the yard-Mike's.

Have a great day and thanks for visiting!

Deb

Pickin' red apples

2008-10-29T03:00:00.000-07:00

Love this darling girl image!! So much fun to color too!

Remember those Cabbage Patch Kids? My children had a slew of them and their pre nameds and adoption papers! They were about $50.00 back then wonder if the novelty wore off and they are cheaper now? They brought lots of joy to my three daughters.

Bazzill white scallop card stock, SU! pretty Bella Rose collection DP. I colored the image with Prisma pencils. Pastel chalks-SU! Sentiment-SU! Prima's & MM brads. Ribbon-Mike's.

Thanks for stopping by! It is always a treat!

Deb

Cherish

2008-10-28T03:00:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I gave this card to my honey for our annie the other day. It reminds me of what we love to do together so much. Watching the sunsets on the sand with the waves gently rolling in. has got to be one of our treasured favorites! BTW, he loved the card!

SU! image, Whisper PP-BG. CS-Whisper White& matching pape from BG. Soft pastel chalks-SU! Ribbon-SU!

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your visits!

Deb

Butterfiles and swirls

2008-10-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

Pretty pp from last year and a butterfly stamp from an old SU! set and this card was created. Bravo Burgundy & a shade of blue (not sure by who) White card stock-PTI . Ribbon -Bravo Burgundy- SU! Corner rounder punch, gel pens.

I didn't stamp a sentiment on the front, for now it will be blank and when the occasion arises I'll know which one to stamp. Maybe I should have added Prima's too? I always could...

Thanks sweet Carol (ScrapMomOf2) for the tag, I will do my best to play ASAP.

Enjoy your Saturday and thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Thanks for the well wishes with regard to my health. I am very ill and doing my best just tp sleep and eat and pop in for a minute here and there on blogs. I hope I can pull a card together Sunday or Monday for Beate's sketch..

Deb

Birthday card for Richard

2008-10-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

Dear brother Richard's birthday is just a few days away...

The simple attractive card with something to ponder, is a good card for dear bro! I personalized the inside of course! I think he will like this, the paper is yummy even for a guy! Well it's on the way to Kauai now...LOL!

I am not doing so well, so post and go!

Hugs to you all and thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Love Crow

2008-10-22T17:55:00.000-07:00

(click image to enlarge)

I think this little guy is too cute to scare away any Crows!

Another fabulous RAK (stamp) from guess who? Hmm...wonder who it could possibly be? Well, if you have been following my posts lately you know it is Allison! Thanks Allison The stamped images and this cute acrylic stamp (from one of her challenges) have been so much fun!

You (allison) make my days better! (smile)! I think I have colored them all now!

Hope your day was a good one! Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Gorgeous darling!

2008-10-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday!

Well you just know these two glams are BFF's! Is this another Allison RAK? I think she may be the culprit again! Love her! Have a good laugh, especially if your body parts are heading in a southward direction!!!

Have a great day and thanks for visiting!

Deb

Now the moose are getting in on it!

2008-10-20T11:05:00.001-07:00

Merry Moosemas!

Fun stamp and laoyot to play with! Love the MS snowflake punch!

I am dragging my feet here, so I am going to make this super quick! Hope you like my moosemas card!

I am ordering more Copics on line today and starting my Nestie collection! (finally) whoo hoo!

Have a wonderful Monday! Thanks for your visits!

Deb

Beate's weekend challenge #62

2008-10-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

Another fun challenge this week! Thanks Beate!

I really do enjoy this new set "Upsy Daisy" from SU! If you own it ,I am sure you do too! Otherwise I would recommend you add it to your collection!

Getting away from the square or typical rectangle shape card this week, with a long tall daisy card! Fun!

Details: CS-Pink Passion-SU! Wwisper White-SU! DP-Bella Rose-SU! Stamp-Upsy Daisy-SU! Ink-Pink Passion-SU! Always Artichoke- SU! Sentiment-PCS. Ink-Versa fine black onyx. Half a Prima! Ribbons-satin-Michael's. Bling from stash!

Hope you all have enjoyed your weekend! Thanks for visiting!

Deb

Stocking stuffer!

2008-10-18T22:08:00.000-07:00

This cute bear was sent to me also in a RAK (Allison)? I just think he is pretty cute getting the stocking stuffed! I enjoyed coloring him with my Copics. Me and my satin ribbon ribbon! Love it!

Thanks for your visits! I'm going through a tough spell right now, no need to go on about my illness, just know I am doing my best just to create cards and post them! And of course make some blog rounds! (smile)!

Hugs to you all and thanks for visiting!

Deb

Long night!

2008-10-18T03:00:00.001-07:00

Good morning!

Looks like this reindeer is plum tuckered out from going around the world Christmas day! I love the way the snow has piled up on his back from catching his zzzzz's! Does anyone know the maker of this stamp? I received it in a RAK , and just adore him! Amuse maybe? Hope someone knows!

Have a fantastic start to your weekend! Create!

Thanks for visiting!

Deb

My Peace be your gift...

2008-10-17T03:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

I think I could and maybe would mass produce this Christmas card! Maybe make a box of them and send out. Those clear boxes ever PTI are the best deal for giving your cards as a present. They make a nice presentation too!

Quick post for now, but I did want to get this card up!

Recipe: CS-Whisper White, Real Red-SU! Stamp- branch-SU! (from old set). Sentiment stamp-Stampendous. Ink-Versa fine black oynx. Stickles (red on buds on branches) CB folder-Birds and Swirls, MS snowflake punch, ribbon SU! pop dots beneath image. Inked edges with Real Red-SU!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

I need to spend some time and make the rounds in blogland! I am missing lots! You can't miss a day around here! He he! Love it!

Look forward to all of your fab creations!

Deb

You are special

2008-10-16T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

Thanks for the sweet comments on my Mom's big 90 birthday! It will always be a memorable day for all of us!

I made this card a little bit ago, and I hadn't posted it, so I thought it would be as good a time as any now to share it!

The image was sent me from my dear sweet pal Diane up in Ontario! Love her! The pp paper is from my use it up stash. The yellow card stock I do believe is MS. and the CB folder Hearts. The elephant is from High Hopes. ((I think)! The sentiment is a clear rub on. Prima flower and MM mini flower brad. SU! Soft chalks. A little tiny bling and satin ribbon cute as can be! Hope you like this ellie too!

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Deb

Mom's big 90!

2008-10-14T17:58:00.000-07:00

Mom turns 90!

Mom and her birthday cake! Happy camper at 90!!! Two of my daughters, (from the left) Brittney, Mom/Nan, me and Heidi
Who's this guy? Some stray just wondered in!!! He he! Pete came to wish Mom a happy birthday and give me some much needed hugs!
Above: Note cards I made for Mom using my Just Rite monogram set.

The afternoon was a smash! The appetizers were amazing! We all got to go dinners, since we couldn't stay that late! Yummy! My SIL is an amazing cook to boot!
I had a very difficult time with my body cooperating, the drive and the afternoon did me in! I tell you though, it was so worth it to see the look on my dear Mom's face when she walked into the living room and saw all of us sitting there! I will never forget her expression as long as I live! Mom was blown away and all teary eyed! We made her day!
I am so happy to be back home on my mountain taking it easy! Real easy!!!
Card post tomorrow for sure!
Thanks for your visit!
Deb

Bountiful

2008-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday stampers!

Well today is the big day as my daughters and I make the long trip 2 hours (for me) to Los Angeles for Mom's big 90 birthday! I wrapped up her hand made gifts and we are picking up the cake and flowers on the way. Lobie will be guarding all day, and I am sure by 4 PM wishing he could relieve himself! Poor guy! He would never blow it, it would be too bummed! Funny how sensitive my German Shep is! Gotta love that Lobie dog!

Yearly favorite timeless stamp for today's card. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

Thanks for visiting!

Deb

All boy!

2008-10-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

Friday already? Zoom, zoom, zoom!

The good news is it is my day to visit Sondra my fabulous hair gal! Cut and weave baby! She always has the best Passion Fruit ice tea too! Yum! Then I go to manicure and peddie! Ahhh...I am so ready!

This is a good thing for sure! Don't you always feel so much better after a beauty "treatment"?

The all boy card was fun to create!! I received this image from Diane (ddenjoys2stamp), She is so sweet always sending me goodies! High Hopes sure does have wonderful images! Love them!

Details: CS-Bashful Blue, Real Red , Whisper White-SU! PP-Frogs-BG,green polka dots-MS. Image-High Hopes-(Frog Present). Sentiment-

Creative Imaginations. Ink-Versa fine onyx black. Copics,. Gingham ribbon-Mike's.Pop dots beneath sentiment.

Have a great day! Thanks for visiting!

Deb

Warm Winter Wishes

2008-10-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning stampers!

I saw a really good movie Wednesday, Flash Of Genius with Jim Carey. It is about an inventor (true story) whom presented his intermittent windshield wipers to Ford Motor Company and the story of how they stole this invention from him. I recommend this one folks!

Since my Pink Cat Studio Lily & Tweet arrived I habe been enjoying coloring the images! What else is new? I love to color! I found the MS snowflake 30% off at Michael's, so I played around with that too!

Details: CS- Whisper White-SU! Yellow & blue-MS .PP-Reverse side of yellow-MS. Stamps-Image0-Pink Cat Studio. Sentiment-Pink Cat Studio (same set). Ink-Versa fine onyx black. Stickles & Copics. .MS snowflake punch,SU scallop border punch, sheer ribbon-BasicBasic-Michaels,.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

Deb

California dreaming...

2008-10-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

Remember that great song by the Mommas and the Poppas? If you do you were probably a flower child! Peace, love stop the Vietnam war etc...Sound familiar? Same as it ever was! For some reason the "Dreams" sentiment triggered that! LOL!

My card today is the first time I have used this wonderful set Dreams au jour by SU! My SIL has a hula dance event coming up and she has worked so hard with top dancers to hula. It is a big deal on local TV there and has been her commitment and dream for 4 years. So this card is on its way to Kauai! So that's the story!

Details: CS-Whisper White-SU! Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi-SU! PP-Reminisce-CB folder-Dots. Stamp-Dream au jour set-SU-Ink-Tangerine Tango-SU! Ribbon-Tangerine Tango-SU! Marvy circle and scallop punches. Owl stick on-Reminisce (Enchanted Autumn).

Have a great day! Be creative and enjoy!

Deb

Surprise!

2008-10-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning all!

Today is going to be warm and lovely! I am loving this fabulous weather, it just makes me feel so blessed!

I received my Pink Cat Studio stamp set "Lily & Tweet"! I adore it too! It's so much fun to color and I oh you know I love to color!

On a family note...

My Mom will be 90 years old Sunday! The girls and I are making the journey to Los Angeles to surprise her with a tier of yummy cupcakes and lots of love! I am working on some note cards for her with my Just Rite monogram set. Just simple ones for her to have on hand.

My daughter Brittney is driving , (I get to see her place in Newport Beach! Oooh la la!) it will be exhausting for me, but we have to make it up there!

Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by!

Card details: CS-Whisper White-SU! Pretty In Pink-SU. PP-theangelcompany-(flywithitcollection) that is how it is written on paper!

CB folder -Swiss Dots, Copics, Sheer polka dot ribbon-Michael's. Stamp & sentiment from Pink Cat Studio. Ink-Versa fine onyx black.

Primas, and rhinestone bling (random). Marvy Scallop Punch.

Deb

A little bit of Christmas!

2008-10-06T11:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday all!

A little bit of Christmas today! Quick post for me, but I did want to get this nice Hero Arts tree card posted!

I think it is rather pretty with the layers, what do you think?

Have a wonderful Monday, I am working on that so off I go..health happens and not!

Hope to be able to blog later! Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Deb

Oh happy day!

2008-10-04T20:49:00.000-07:00

World card making day always amazes me!

The amount of creativity flowing around our planet is truly amazing! Even more cool is the fact that we all come together and create upon this day! I am honored to be a part of this fabulous community of card makers that are within our vast globe!

So that being said, HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

My card this evening is my contribution to this fun day as well as my entry for Allison's Harves t challenge (AFSS-37). Stampin When I can...EVERYONE on the planet knows Allison! (same old story with my links)! ( swear word here)! The darling scarecrow image is in fact from Allison, on a lucky win I had on her blog! Thanks Allison! Perfect time to ink it up!

Details: CS-Harvest orange-Bazzill (I named the color, Bazzill does not have names on their colors)! Baja Breeze, Whisper White-SU!

PP-7 Gypsies. Stamp image-Scarecrow-Peachy Keen Stamps. Sentiment-maybe Tree house (sorry). Ink-Versa fine onyx black.

Copics.Ribbon-Offray-Michael's, sunflower stick on-? Michael's.

Photo note: Sorry about the first image being a crummy picture! I really do prefer natural lighting to my Ottman light! Still working on all of that! LOL! I think I pushed a button that gave me the wrong setting!

Thanks for visiting! Hope all of you had a terrifc and fun day! Come back soon to say hi!

Deb

Beate's weekend sketch #60

2008-10-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

Friday means Beate sketch time! Whoo hoo!

Thanks Beate for a great sketch this week! All of the cards I have seen thus far for this challenge are so awesome!

I finally broke open my new Bella Rose DP from SU! It is two sided and so yummy! The verse is from the Dream du jour set-SU! It completely rocks too! Everything on this card is SU! except the card stock (scallop) and the flowers!

Have a great weekend! We are expecting a few sprinkles that we sure do need! Great stamping weather! Actually, any weather is great stamping weather! (wink)!

Details: CS-Bazzill. Whisper White, Red Riding Hood -SU! DP-Bella Rose-2 sided-SU! Ribbon-Kiwi Kiss stripe-SU!

Sentiment-Dreams du jour set-SU!-Ink-Red Riding Hood-SU!

Thanks for your visit! Come back soon!

Deb

Cute snowman and a RAK from Isabella!

2008-10-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

Late Thursday post!

I thought it was time for another snowman! I just keep him out and he is always looking to get inked up! (wink)!

My darling grand daughter Isabella ,made me a card and picked out at Michael's stickers that look like Lobie (she just adores him) with her Mommy's help, I also received my SU! ribbon from a "go in on ribbon" order! Thanks Domenica! Bella also stamped the envie so nicely! A real stamper in training! What a treasure for Grandma! Huggins to Bella!

Details on the snowman card: CS-Rose, Red, Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, SU! DP-Autumn Leafs. Striped paper (behind snowman) Reminese. Copics,Stickles, satin ribbon-Ofray(Michael's). Pop dots beneath snowman.

Hope you all had a wonderful day! Thanks for visiting!

Deb

Lemon Tart meets Pink Passion

2008-10-01T13:09:00.000-07:00

Yellow Tart is giving me a tough time to photograph! The first view looks a bit more yellow then the other ones. The other views look celery!?? I need to practice this one! Darn it is such a nice color too! October already!
Doesn't it seem like we were just watching fireworks just the other day? My goodness, time is zooming by us!
Much of the country and Canada, will experience now a beautiful turn of events, as the leafs go through their incredible color change show to dropping off completely for the winter. Winter? What's that? He he! I must say I do miss the leaves turning here in San Diego! So is it leaves turning or 80 on Christmas? I think I will stay in San Diego!
Today is 90 degrees! A bit warm for me! I had to turn on the air conditioner! It is to cool down and perhaps we will get 10 drops of rain that we so desperately need over the weekend. LOL!
I have been playing around with the CB Christmas tree folder and I recently received the Yellow Tart (yummy) from PTI and I thought I would give it a go! The only problem is the yellow looks celery on my screen! I guess I need to try another lightning situation! It just didn't pick up Yellow Tart, so nice IRL!

It is such a lovely color! Sometimes it is fun to change from the norm on Christmas card colors! I'll have another one or two to show you tomorrow.

I am stamping only the inside of the card with the holiday sentiment.Details: CS-Pink Passion-SU! Yellow Tart-PTI. PP- Fancy Pants. CB folder-Christmas tree. Corner punch-SU!

I am expecting a happy mail day today! Pink Cat Studios....(smile)!
Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Deb

Fun Halloween box 2 ways!

2008-09-30T04:00:00.000-07:00

MONSTER & CUPCAKE BOXES

I found a pack of boxes at Michael's that I thought would be so cute for a shadow box for my grand daughter, Bella. The box originally was intended for a cupcake, so I did one of those too! Added some candy corn around the cherry. Yum! The shadow box has pattern paper on the back (hard to see through clear plastic) and the sides are orange. Frankie is in there hanging out with a bat and a pumpkin. The cute ghost is adhered to the front of the box (inside). Kinda cute and spooky for a wee one!

I will be the recipient of the chocolate cupcake! Sorry Bella! They do have cupcakes in Canada! He he!

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by for a visit today!

Deb

Beate's weekend challenge

2008-09-28T22:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks Beate for another great sketch!

This sketch was so nice to work on! It was one of those creations that I start and stop, and go back and do some more later and then go to bed and get up and finish it! I guess one would say I definitely paced myself! I won't go into details, but it was a challenge in more ways than one! I am pleased to have competed the sketch!!!

I hope you like my card, I think it turned out nicely.

Details: CS-Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss& Pumpkin -SU! PP-Remininsce, Stamps-Wheat-Hero Arts,Sentiment in the round-$ bin Mike's. Inks-Almost Artichoke,Pumpkin-SU! Scallopp border edge punch-SU! Scallop punches-Marvy.Prima flower, Iridescent pearl adhesive-MM.Pop dots between scallops.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Monday! (wink)!

Deb

Voila!

2008-09-28T04:00:00.000-07:00

Bon appetite! Brunch anyone?

I have had this SU! set in my drawer forever, and it never had seen ink! Shame on me! Bad stamper! Do you think the SU! police will come and fine me? He he!

I started on this one the other day and slowly but surely completed it today! I think it turned out cute, and the pp reminds me of a funky Italian restaurant! I stamped him and then cut out his head, then cut out his body, and then his tray. I believe I ended up stamping a couple of images to cut out, Pop dots are beneath him.

I think I need to hire this guy to help me in the kitchen! He he! He makes me smile!

Labels: CS- Whisper White & Real Red SU!-PP-Provo Christmas pack (07'') CB folder- Dots-Copic (red) Primsacolored pencils, Ribbon-Mike's.

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind support. I am going to keep doing the best I can to cope, and to stay out of the hospital! I think I know almost every nurse on each shift by now! LOL! I hope you don't mind that I shared my woes.

Have a great day!

Deb

Oh baby!

2008-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

A pink giraffe for baby!

Good morning all! Looks like another gorgeous weekend here in San Diego! Fabulous nap on the Beach day...

Lunch with my DD Brittney yesterday was yummy! We had a good time together and she was a good girl and didn't text message her Blackberry to death! I hate that, and I have made that quite clear to my girls (young ladies, I should say). Wink!

We went to Toys R Us and bought Isabella a bunch of Mermaid stuff for her upcoming November birthday! Ariel all the way! Brittney is going up to Calgary next weekend for 3 days to visit my DD, sweet Isabella and Bennett aka Bennott, and hubby Kev. She will take the presents up with her and Domenica can store them away for Bella on her birthday from Grandma and Auntie "Birdie"! This is good then we don't have to ship the stuff up there! Bella will be 4! I am watching those airfares closely, as I would love to go up and surprise Bella for her birthday with Auntie Birdie! Her birthday is November 15, I don't know if I can physically make the trip, but I miss them so much! Britt is going no matter what ! They aren't coming down this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas either! Please pray for me, as I have been having a rough time lately and walking is very difficult, along with my other medical issues. So I just have to play it day by day for now...And count my blessings!

The card today is such a cute little pink giraffe all ready to greet a baby girl!

Labels: CS-Pretty In Pink & Whisper White SU!-PP-Basic Grey, Almost Artichoke-SU! CB-Swiss Dots folder,Stamps-giraffe-Hero Arts-,bay-$ bin Mile's. Ink-Versa fine black onyx. Pink gingham ribbon-LSS, Copics, Prima, pink rhinestone-pack from Mike's.

Thanks for stopping by and your support! Have a beautiful day!

Deb

Uppsy Daisy!

2008-09-26T11:31:00.001-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Well, I guess we all survived another week on the planet! Thank God!

I may have mentioned earlier in the week my SU! order, so today I attempted a card using Uppsy Daisy and some new incolors. I need more experience stamping with the silhouette stamps, as it appears my ink isn't very clear. Perhaps my color choice was not a good one to stamp the Kiwi Kiss on the Baja Breeze? I do like the combo though it is soothing to me.

Quick post, as I am meeting my DD (Brittney) for lunch in an hour and I am in my jammies still!

Thanks for your visits and any input is greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful weekend!

Deb

Pacific Point Merci

2008-09-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon!

Okay, I am so in love with the new incolor Pacific Point! I think I better order lots of this one to have on hand, it is brilliant! I will be cleaning mycraft table disaster, hope to be able to create later, I have to be ready for Beate's WSC sketch tomorrow! Very important! (smile)!

Labels: CS-Pacific Point-SU! Almost Vanilla-SU! PP-PTI. Stamp- Image-Great Impressions Sentiment-SU! -Ink-Chocolate Chip & Pacific Point SU! Copic marker (leafs) green pearl adhesives -Kaiser scrapbook, Ribbon-Pacific Pointe-SU! Small oval scallop punch-Marvy, scallop bprder edge punch-SU!

Hope you all are having a terrific day!

Deb

Brittney's birthday card!

2008-09-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning stampers!

Today I can post Britt's birthday card, that she loved and received yesterday on her birthday! I love when that happens! The cute pink journal I had made arrived on time too and she loves it too! I think she really does and hopefully she'll even use it! Wow what a concept! (wink)!

How about these cute American Craft papers? Yummy! They are so vibrant and happy!

I was trying to find my way through a mile high pile of paper and such to create some more cards and it has become quite obvious to me ,that I must take an hour or so and get orderly! LOL!

Labels: CS- Bazzill-Teal-Bazzill,PP=American Craft. Stamp sentiment-SU! Ink-Versa fine onyx. scallop punches-Marvy.Ribbon-Mike's.

Have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Deb

PEACE

2008-09-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon!

I fell in love with this paper and I bought so many sheets of it! You can't see the entire design, but there are differernt birds, reindeer, and whales along with the lovely leafy background !

UPS just left me my SU! box, so I guess I should get busy organizing and play with some new rubber and ink!

Today is my dear precious daughter' Brittney's 30th birthday! OMG and Saturday is my eldest dearest daughter's birthday, she'll be 33! I am such the old granny! I am so proud of all of my girls (ladies) and their business success and how bright they are! It does a Mom's heart good, let me tell ya! Happy birthday Brittney in case you stop by! ( but I know she is a Face Book gal)!

Labels:: CS-Tempting Turquoise -SU! Whisper White-SU! -DP-Dream Street Papers (The Menagerie Wishes) & Dream Street Paper (The Menagerie -Exotic) Stamp-MM-Ink-Real Red SU!, Sating ribbon Mike's. Pop dots beneath sentiment.

Enjoy your beautiful day, thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Wee red angels

2008-09-23T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

I have been in the Christmas mode, in between my fall mode! Do you think stamps can get any more precious? I have been coloring these wee tree toting angels in many different color schemes and I really love them in red! So the Copics and the Primsmacolored pencils (hair) came out some wonderful Christmas paper from the Provo Christmas Craft pack. CS is Almost Artichoke & Whisper White -SU!. I added some Stickles on their wings and as you can see they are on a mission with their trees!

{More labels: Sentiment stamp-Flourishes (o7' set). Ink-Versa fine-black onyx. MM brads. flowers- Eyelets etc.. }

I will be making many more of these darling angel cards!

Have a splendid day and thank you so much for stopping by!

Deb

Beate's SCS 58

2008-09-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

My card for Beate's sketch this week! Thanks Beate for another great challenge!

Thanks for stopping by, be back soon!

Deb

Sunday friends

2008-09-21T12:47:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon!

Hope everyone is having an enjoyable Sunday! It is gorgeous here in San Diego and I am off to the train station to pick up my honey!

I received this darling image from my pal Diane up in Canada, and I just had to color it right away! Thanks Diane! I think the image is "Lilly and Tweet". Well it sure is adorable and wouldn't mind to have this stamp!

This cutie is also Allison's theme this week for her AFSS36 challenge! SNOWMAN CARD! I think I will go on a snowman run this week! Even though it is 75 degrees every day, but it is suppose to go up to 80, guess mysnowman will melt rather quickly! He he!

Be back sometime later (I hope) to post Beate's weekend sketch card, I have been stumbling on this!

Thanks for stopping by!

Labels: CS-Bazill, WHisper White-SU! Swiss Dots-CB-Copics Sherr pink and blue polka dot ribbon-Mike's Prima flowers, pearl accent.
Metal tag (stash), sentiment-SU! Ink-Brilliant Blue-SU! Copics.
Deb

Thanks Allison!

2008-09-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks Allison for the yummy goodies from the challenge win! Whoo hoo! I just adore it all! I am going to make a card with the new scarecrow stamp! He is so cute! Love your challenges, I always try and play along each week!

Merci! Deb

Stamp Something challenge

2008-09-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge at Stamp Something is to embellish something! Whatever you heart desires! I had made this fun journal book for my DD whose birthday is coming up Wednesday! It is a covered composition book and very cute, nothing serious here! He he! I think she smile when she gets it! I will add a wide pretty ribbon inside too.

Hope you weekend is going great! Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Hula silhouettes

2008-09-19T16:49:00.000-07:00

Silhouette time at Allison's this week! This is my entry for her AFSS35 challenge. I can always use Mahalo cards!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!
Deb

Grateful!

2008-09-18T12:34:00.001-07:00

I am so grateful! Thank you dear DH Pete!

Pete took care of my camera woes and Fed Ex made it up the mountain with my new Canon Powershot SX110IS! Whoo hoo! I love it! I am still practicing with the settings and such, but I just had to post a couple of cards! I am not quite sure why some pics I take come out crystal clear and others not as clear, I will keep reading my manual! I mess with the settings and then I need to remember what I have done! Duh!

Thank you all for your input on the camera poll each day! Pete read them daily as well! He visits my blog each day, how cute is that? (He works out of the area) All of the camera inputs from you were great and so helpful! There are so many ways to go with your choice, it can be daunting!

It is great to be back and able to participate again!

Thanks for your visits! Look forward to some sketches again!

Deb

Stretch pumpkin!

2008-09-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

This stretch pumpkin image is way cute!

Flossie sent this image to me last year, I miss her! Hope she is okay and just taking a break!

I love the humor of this guy and he is a kick to make a card with! I hope you enjoy him too!

Have a happy day and thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Camera poll

2008-09-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Camera SOS!
I would like to enlist your help on the purchase of a new camera! Hope you are up for it, and you will leave me a comment as to which camera you use (brand & model). What the primary function of your camera is used for and what do you like about it (if you like it) He he!
I am narrowing it down, and I don't want to order it on line, as I am a touchy feely gotta see it kinda of buyer! Especially a camera!
Thanks a bunch! In the meantime I will just make cards and blurf!
Deb

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-09-08T13:36:00.001-07:00

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Good afternoon stampers!

My camera doesn't appear to be able to be revived! Wiggling and jiggling is not an option anymore! So my card for Beate's sketch won't get posted (frown) nor will a couple of others. I guess I will have to bite it and go to Costco and Best Buy and see what the best deal is.

I did have a card I saved the other day when I got the camera to work, so I can share this one today. The picture is not clear, so sorry! LOL!

Fun turkey stamp! (by Judith) I love him! Sentiment-$ bin Mike's.

SO no posts for a bit , hang in therewith me! I will do my best to do some catching up on my reader! Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Deb

Stamp Something Fall Challenge

2008-09-05T18:22:00.000-07:00

It is time for the Friday Stamp Something Challenge!

This week is stamp something fall.

Fluffles is falling for this opportunity go autumn! I had fun with this card and dug out the fall leaves from who knows where! It all came together, pretty cute!

Recipe: CS-Bazzill-black, SU! Whisper White, PP-MM mini pack.

Stamps- Fluffles-Stampendous, sentiment-Hero Arts

Ink-Versa Fine onyx black

Copics, Prismacolored pencils, Prima flower, silk flower (Mike's) ribbon-Mile's,mini brad-MM

http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com

Have a great weekend! Enjoy every moment! Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Back to preschool!

2008-09-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

AFSS#33 ~ Back to school challenge

My grand daughter Isabella soon to be 4 years old, has just started her last year of pre school! My baby is going to kindergarten next year! The hard part for Grandma (me) is she lives in Calgary, Canada and I live in southern California! This is not a good thing! But I must admit, I love Canadians! They play hockey we surf! He he! Bella and I have much to discuss on the phone! Such conversations, she goes on and on I love it! She is a riot! (big smile here)! Cuteness moment: I asked Bella what she was going to be for Halloween, and she replied a princess (again)! I suggested she be a mermaid. Well, she was quite concerned about her feet and she was on speaker phone, and her Mom said she was looking down at her shoes with a very serious concerned expression! I can so picture this moment! The perplexed mind wondering how in the heck I am going to walk if I am a mermaid! She then remarked, I would have to be in the ocean Grandma! Oh I was laughing so hard!

So needless to say, when Allison had this theme as her challenge this week, I thought what fun! The card is on its way to dear Bella!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Deb

They did the mash...they did the monster mash...

2008-09-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Gotta love the monster mash! This cutie is ready for his big night! Love those eyes, looks as though he had a rough night! He he!

I haven't made any Halloween cards, so I thought it was about time! I had this fun paper from last year and ran the orange and green paper through my CB Spots and Dots folder. The little bat is looking on and the orange satin ribbon makes it complete!

Happy haunting!

Thanks for stopping by, love your visits!

Deb

Beate's WSCS #55

2008-08-31T18:38:00.001-07:00

Good evening!

Happy to report I wiggled and jiggled my camera and finally got it to upload! Whew! I wanted to get this card up tonight at the latest! Fun easy layout which allowed so many possibilities! Especially for a long horizontal stamp such as my barn yard friends! I just love this group! WHich one is your favorite? I love them all, but I really think that piggy is just the cutest? Thanks Beate for another fun weekend sketch! All of the cards I have seen for the sketch are great! Too much fun!

Card recipe: CS-Whisper White-SU! PP-MFT-Stamp-By Judith-Ink-Versa fine onyx black-Small circle punch Fiskars-Mrs. Grossman's rub on-Wish you you here. Corner punch-SU! Pop dots beneath barn yard Friends. Copcis and stickles on sheep.

Pete and I had a fun day at the harbor and beach as we ate our way through the day! We had lunch at a lovely seafood resturant right on the harbor outside,I had the fresh swordfish, yum! It was a gorgeous day and fun to people watch!We sat on the beach for awhile and relaxed and chatted and hugged a bunch too! Now dear Pete is just happy to be home with his clicker in his hand and stretched out on the couch! (big smile here)!

Enjoy your Labor Day doings! Thanks for stoppin by, you know I love it when you do!

Deb

Best friends veggies Bella

2008-08-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Good morning!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend!

Garden Bella sure is ! Getting a little gardening in!

Best friends sentiment in the round -SU!

This card was so fun to color and put together! (Copics & Prismacolored pencils)

My camera finally died! I need a new one like yesterday! The dial spring is broken and it won't allow me to turn it to upload my pictures (cards) to my computer! Bummer! I have been winging it with a jiggle, but not any more! It has been a good little camera for 6 years! The Kodak Easy Share, it is prehistoric now anyway, the one I do have. is pre large screen on backside, if that gives you a clue! He he!

Have a happy day! BBQ and be merry!

Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Birthday card for Cindy

2008-08-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Good Saturday morning!

I wanted to share I card that I made for my best bud of over 35 years, who just had a birthday! She received the card and loved it so it is safe to post now! The tree stamp is from Hero Arts and i added baby blue dimensional pearls. Love those pearls, so pretty! The image is poped up with dimensionals and the satin ribbon adds a nice touch.

I am going to pick Pete up at the train station, but I am leaving a little early so I can stop at my favorite scrapbook store with the most amazing paper inventory! I of course need more paper like a hole in my head! Maybe that's the problem, there is a hole in my head! He he! LOL Deb!

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by to say hi!

Deb

Such joy!

2008-08-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning! 2 pictures for the price of one! Never mind! (Not intentional)

I didn't waste anytime getting some ink on the new set that Beate sent to me! This card's main attraction is the joy stamp! Love it! I could see mass production on these puppies! Great classic look!

Recipe: CS-PTI,Bazzill dark green. PP-Provo Christmas pack 07", Stamps-SU! joy 07' Christmas set. Ribbon-Offray Michael's.

There is a 3 day scrapbook show at the San Diego Convention Center this weekend. Labor Day weekend? Seems odd for a show! I would love to get there, but I am not sure I am able. (frown face here) DH, Peter offered to take me Sunday, but it is not wheelie friendly at all! Last year my daughter and I tried that plan. and no way to get down the crowded aisles let alone in a booth! I may have a miraculous Sunday and be able to make it for a bit with my cane, if it is meant to be it shall be! No worries, I can always stamp and blurf and at go down to the beach! Not so bad! Pete loves to eat at the beach (Jake's) and have his favorite giant shrimp skewers wrapped with Prosciutto and cream cheese! I am telling you they are so yummy! Jake's is right on the sand in Del Mar,so this would certainly be a great alternative ! We can watch the surfers and hang on the beach it is way cool, sometimes we see the dolphins frolicking in the waves!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by! Special thanks to Beate for bringing some fabulous sunshine into my life this week! Love ya!

Deb

Allison's "Fat" ribbon challenge!

2008-08-28T12:16:00.000-07:00

Time for another challenge by Allison!

The lady says fat! That is impossible for me, I eat cake and ice cream just to get some fat! he he!

The context implied is fat as in ribbon! I only have one wide ribbon for such a Allison occasion! I think it worked okay! It is a pretty semi shear floral that I put along the bottom part of the card. The card is a tri fold with the envelope panel face. I used some green fern pattern paper and applied pretty silk leaves on top with a purple Prima. The petite round circle has "so sweet" stamped inside it.

Easy peasy, fat ribbon is fun!

Thanks for stopping by, I love your visits!

Deb

Beate's goodies arrived!

2008-08-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

I received my wonderful SU! set and super duper card from Beate yesterday! That was super quick! So much for snail mail! I think one of the Olympic Jamaica runners came through for me lickity split! He he! Thanks Beate so very much for being so darn generous! Check this out everyone, this oh so Beate card"! Wowzer! (giant smile here)! Gorgeous!

Thanks for stopping by so I could share my goddies with you! Have a wonderful day!

Deb

Faith ~ Hope

2008-08-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

Not too much going on here on the mountain, just beautiful and breezy! I just count my blessings for each day I am doctor and hospital free! (wink)!

My card today is especially made for my dear bud Diane (ddnjoys2stamp) whose sister in law has had a serious heart attack and car crash as a result of it. Everyone has been praying and asking for her healing angels to come upon her. I thought this card would be nice for the family to receive. It is on it's way dear Diane!

Card recipe: CS-Pretty In Pink & Groovy Guava -SU! Stamps-Scroll vine-First Impression, Sentiments-MM I Ink-Groovy Guava

Dimensional Pearls (pink) ribbon-by the yard Michael's.

Have a wonderful day and thank you very much for stopping by to say hi!

Deb

You Inspire Me tag!

2008-08-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

How cool is this?

New tag from Rita via Curt! Lovely butterfly picture (taken by Curt)! Thanks Rita, you inspire me with your fabulous creations and constant quest to learn a new technique! I am honored to receive this award and I will list 10 peeps that inspire me!

(Sorry my links do not work, so I will just put the name and their blog name)

Not in any particular order, so many peeps give me fabulous inspiration!

1- Daniela - For The First Time

2-Rose Ann- Paper Delightz

3-Charmaine-Oodabug ALley

4-Alex-California Stampin

5-Diane- Stamped Smiles

6-Diane-ddnjoys2stamp

7-Allison-Stampin When I can

8-Deanna-De Stampin' Corner

9-Jen-Pieces Of Me

10-Keri-Pink Lemonade

Let it be known that there are at least another 100 incredible card makers I visit that inspire and dazzle me! I love you all!

Deb

Fresh herbs

2008-08-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

First off, I wanted to say how thrilled I was to win Beate's first challenge since her summer break from these fun sketches! I was floored to read I had been lucky to win the challenge and cool prize of a SU? set! Whoo hoo! A great way to start my week off indeed! Thanks Beate!

My card for today is a stamp I just adore, especially since I have fresh herbs 365 days a year growing here! Some are in pots and some are in the ground, such as the Rosemary which is a huge bush at this point! If you get the opportunity to grow fresh herbs you'll certainly appreciate cooking with them!

I leave you with the ingredients for this card and wish you all a fine good day! Thank you for stopping by!

CS-Blue Bazzill, Almost Vanilla & almost artichoke -SU!

PP-Mini pack

Stamps-Image-Impression Obsession, sentiment-Tree House stamps

Ink-Versa fine-black onyx

Marvy scallop punch, Corner rounder punch MM. Prismacolored pencils, light blue satin ribbon by the yard Michael's.

Blessings to all!

Deb

BEATE"S BACK!

2008-08-24T21:02:00.000-07:00

SCS #54 - Beate's weekend sketch/challenge!

I always try and participate in Beate's weekly challenge, and this is her first one since her summer break. I did tweak it just a bit, sorry Beate, it just kind of worked out that way! (wink)! How do you like the new paper I found by Dream Street Papers? It is two sided, one side the cool flowers and the other side the fun colorful dots!

Quick post as the closing ceremonies are on now, but here is the recipe:

CS-Real Red-SU! DP-Dream Street Papers (The Menagerie-Wishes)

Stamps- SU! Ink-REal Red-SU! Versa fine black onyx

Prismacolored pencils, red bling (stash) Marvy scallop punch and hand cut circle traced around a ribbon spool! I am probably the only stamper on the planet without Nestie's! I am so deprived! What's up with that I ask myself? Must fix that real soon here, they are so wonderful!

Have a terrific week and thanks so much for stopping by!

Deb

Birthday invitations for the BIG 30!

2008-08-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

Good evening!

30 cards for a 30th birthday party!

My daughter (Brittney) and I just completed all of her "big 30" party invites! The invites were originally to be a simple design for mass production, but this was not such the case! LOL! Britt wanted the tri fold and it took me a long time to cut each one out and score and cut the paper for the front flap. Britt loved the pink chandelier clear overlay paper with the black Bazzil shimmer, but the only problem was. nobody had any more chandelier clear, she bought the last 2 sheets! Then she found the cute colorful paper and we needed the teal paper, I bought all they had and we were still short! So a few peeps will receive a variation on the teal color and some will receive the chandlier cards (they'll never know)! I think they are both so nice! It looks easy peasy in the picture, as it was, just super time consuming for a novice like myself! The invite information stamp had been intended for a vertical card, so we had to wing it! Britt wanted her bling, so she was on bling detail and pre cut all the ribbon for me. I found on line the script number stamp set for her "30" for the scallop. We Strong magnets were adhered on back, so people could put on their refrigerator. At the end of the day, my dear Brittney is quite please with her invites! That is what really matters! The time we spent together creating these was so special and fun! Just tell that to my legs! LOL!

I just can't imagine someone throwing them in the trash after the party? OMG! I don't think I could bare to know! We worked so long on them! It just crossed my mind because you know that ultimately that's where they will end up! Oh well! (Unhappy face here)! We just need to think about how much they will love them when they open the envie up, right? (happy face here)!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Deb

Lobster trap!

2008-08-20T18:23:00.000-07:00

Good evening all!

Better late than never with my post today! This is the first time all day I have had a chance to be at the computer! One of those days!

I find that I never have enough sentiment stamps, just the right one I need for so many cards! For instance, these darling lobsters by High Hopes, I wanted the stamp "just be-claws+! DO I have that one, certainly not and I sure wish I did! Just those little fun sayings are the ones I need the most! So I found a little stick on laugh. It is not really happening but for now it is there! LOL!

Card recipe: CS-White-PTI, black-Bazzill. PP-MM. Ink-Versa fine black onyx. Stamp-High Hopes. Copics, Prismacolor pencils & SU! chalk background. Marvy scallop punch and circle punch. Flowers etc...MM-black brad, pop on "laugh"-stash. Ribbon-Mike's.

Hope you all had a terrific day and your evening is peaceful. Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Blog awards

2008-08-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon all!

I have been blessed with quite a few blog awards over the past month or so, and I am owning up to the fact, that I am not a good responder to these! Please do not misunderstand, I am very grateful that you think of me but I am just not good about playing. Bless you all for your blog fun and you all make my day believe me!

I have one today from sweet Vicki over at Stamped Smiles (links not working) so thank you Vicki! A special award indeed too! I am honored and I pass on to all the dedicated beautiful bloggers that constantly create for all of is enjoy!

Be well and have a happy day!

Deb

Kind

2008-08-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

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Good afternoon!

This card is made from scraps I had by American Crafts, love the yummy pp!

SU! Pink Passion worked nicely with it too! The teal paper is American Crafts, as is the ribbon.

Stamp is SU! from Cherish set,oval punch Marvy, bling (Michael's).

Have a wonderful afternoon and evening! Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Sugar Nellie cuteness!

2008-08-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Good Sunday morning all!

This Sunday's post is my dear Sara Kay stamp! I just love her to pieces! I adopted her! Today this little one is wearing her blue apple picking overalls! The fun pp was sent to me from Jen (Pieces Of Me) and I don't know its origin. I was lucky enough to win a comment candy she had offered! Mahalo Jen, I adore the papers so much!

Short and sweet today, have a wonderful blessed Sunday!

Card recipe: CS-White-PTI, Bashful Blue-SU!. Pink ? PP-source other than Jen unknown. Stamp-Sara Kay image .Ink-Versa fine black onyx. ,SU! Copics, Pastel chalks, SU!! ribbon-by the yard-Michael's.

Thanks for stopping by! You make my day shine!

Deb

Pumpkin happiness

2008-08-16T05:26:00.000-07:00

Good morning stampers!

Happy Saturday everyone! Although summer has many more months here in sunny southern California, the fall colors are some of my favorites. So with that in mind, I pulled out this 6 x 6 paper pack by MM and made a card with the inspiration from the colors.

On the home front, my oven blew up a few weeks ago! Well it didn't really blow up, it just made a ton of noise and sizzled and fried and died! So I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new stainless range this weekend! I miss my steamed veggies every day! Thank goodness for BBQ's! So hooray, a self cleaning, smooth top, stainless back splash oven is coming! (next to buy will be a stainless frig, it isn't very old though so it will be an elective purchase). We do not have gas here, and no propane tank so we do the electric thing. Good thing we didn't have a propane tank last October when the huge ranging fires swept through, and came so close our garden hose burned! Hello! If there had been a propane tank nearby, that would have been the end of it! So I think electric is a good thing in a high risk fire area.

I do count my blessings to be sure!

Card recipe: CS-White-PTI-black-Bazzill. PP--MM-. Stamps: image-Inkadinkado, sentiment-SU! Ink-Versa fine black onyx, gold bling ,from stash , ribbon-Michael's.

Have a great weekend, be well and enjoy!

Deb

Hey Pumpkin!

2008-08-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

New cuttlebug folder arrived! Pumpkin Patch! Love it! I found the ribbon at Michael's for a $!
Lovely and so very meaninful to me card from dear Charmaine! Gorgeous!

Not a chatty post today, just a quick hello and thanks for stopping by!

Deb

Gift set for Bella

2008-08-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Question: How do you delete a picture without deleting the entire post?

Happy Thursday stampers!

I made this little set for my dearest grand daughter Isabella (Bella). She adores her treasures and saves all the cards I send her ,and doesn't destroy them any more! LOL! Coming up on 4 years old in November, she is quite the girly girl! So sweet, and so far away in Calgary! I weep...

I bought the little plain white bags at Michael's and cut the top down to size and put the card stock on the front and back of the bag. I created the handles with the ribbon and inside will be goodies for Bella! I made her a little birdie bookmark too! The little pale will be cute for her crayons and pencils, or whatever she sees fit to carry around in it!

I am working on 30 birthday invites for my daughter Brittney's BIG 30! We started out with a nice simple template for mass production, then guess what happened? She saw one of my envelope fold cards and said "Oh Mom could you do them like this, with vellum on the inside"? Oh sure Britt, no problem! I pray I stay well to get this cute project done and get these in the mail to her! It is coming together and the paper and card stock she chose is fabulous!

Recipe for Bella's set:

CS-Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise -SU!

PP-Me And My Big Ideas

Stamp-Gina K

Ink-Pink Passion-SU!

Marvy and SU! punches

Embellies-Flowers-Eyelets Etc...Brads-stash (MM)?

Dimensional beneath hippo

The hippo was such a perfect stamp for this bag! Thanks to Tammy over at Stamp Happy. Tammy recently made a bag with the hippo and I knew this stamp would be the one I would use! Thanks for the hippo inspiration! These little bags at Michael's are just the best for these cute projects! I used the same bags for the watermelon tote awhile back.

Have a great day and thank you very much for stopping by to say hi!

Deb

Toadally!

2008-08-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday stampers!

Olympic mania! Oh I can't wait for the girls gymnastics on Sunday! I just love our Shannon! Gold all the way baby! My youngest daughter was state champion 10 years ago, I know how hard these girls work for this! It completely consumes ones life, that is your entire life! That is what it takes to be on top. My daughter burned out and decided that she just wanted to be a normal young lady! She accomplished so much, she will never regret or ever forget her wonderful years at the gym.

Now on to my toad card ladies! Ribbit, ribbit! Do you love him? I named him Timothy the toad. We had a house guest hoping around for awhile, the smallest toad you ever did see! I named him Timothy. Never could catch him, I hope he made it back outside! LOL! So when I saw this stamp of course the first thing I thought of was Timothy! He he!

The layout is from one of Beates WSCS challenges some months back. I do love this sketch and it works great for layering CB paper.

Card recipe:

CS-Pink Passion-SU! (Is that one of the colors gone now? I love it! Certainly Celery-SU! Whisper White-SU!

PP-Paper Salon

Stamps-Inque-You toadally

Ink-Versafine -black Onyx

Circles and dots CB folder, Marvy punches, word punch SU!

Chocolate brown satin ribbon-Michael's (doesn't show well in picture).

Thanks a bunch for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Deb

Christmas card oh my!

2008-08-08T07:29:00.000-07:00

Good morning stampers!

A Christmas card to share today! I bought this stamp after the holidays last year and I was wanting to ink it up! These 5 snowmen are sporting their cool scarfs and smiling all the way! I decided to put the holiday sentiment only on the inside of the card, the front has plenty going on! I hope you smile and cool off when you see this card! Aren't they cute?

On a medical note, my appointment went fine, labs are normal (as normal as they are for me) and nothing scheduled now until November, God willing! Thanks for your concerns, I really appreciate it very much.

Card recipe: CS-PTI-White. PP-Provo holiday 07' slab. Stamp-Stamps Happen Inc. (Festive Snowmen)

Ink-Versa fine Onyx black, Real Red& Glorious Green (edges) SU! Copics. Bling (from stash) Red satin ribbon-

by the yard Michael's/ Pop dots.

I am looking forward to the Olympics are you?! Tonight should be an amazing opening ceremony! Lots of bling bling! Not sure about 3+ 1/2 hours though!

Have a wonderful Friday and great weekend! Stay cool and relaxed! Enjoy the rest of the lazy days of summer! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it so much!

Hugs, Deb

Surfs Up!

2008-08-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon!

Surf's up in San Diego! This little penguin is hangin' 10 dude!

I found this darling pack of Summer glitter mini paper by DCWV, I just love this surfboard paper! The royal blue is also from the same pack. Such a great find for some summer cards and projects!

Short post today, I'm off to my doctor appointment. God willing, I won't end up admitted to the hospital again!

Have a great day and I hope you get to create something!

Card recipe:

CS-Groovy Guava-SU! & Real Red-SU!

PP- DCWV

Stamps-Memory Box

Ink-Brilliant Blue-SU!

Copics

Tools-All Marvy punches, pop dots

That's all folks! Thanks for stopping by! I love your kind support!

Deb