I love Nature!

I took these pictures a few days ago.

This is a little wrens nest that was built in a bucket hanging on my back porch.



The eggs hatched, we have babies



Ummm...grasshoppers for breakfast!



   

There is a mom and a dad.  They take turns feeding and distracking.  It is fun to watch them.

Aren't cardinals beautiful?

Card Cafe Class

Here are the cards we made in class last night! Don't you wish you had attended?!!

I cased this card from Dawn Olchefske. Don't you love the Doily?  Made from the new sizzlet Delicate Doilies.

This card was cased from the catalog!

This card was originally created by Lyssa Zwolanek

My little angel

Gotta share grand baby photos!  I went walking with Jen at the park the other day.  Trying to get that baby to come on out!  We had to stop and swing!

We were getting ready to play Wahoo Saturday night.  Our little guy wanted to play too!  But it was bed time for him plus he wanted to eat the dice!!

Stamp A Stack Class

I had my Stamp A Stack Class yesterday.  Below are the cards my ladies made.  The made 2 of each card!

This card was inspired by demonstrator Angie Juda.  I changed the colors and ribbon.  So Saffron DSP, Whisper White CS, So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon, Papillion Potpourri Stamp set and Perfectly Penned Stamp Set, 1-3/4" scallop Circle, 1-3/8" circle and Elegant Butterfly Punches.

I designed this one all by myself!  Pacific Point CS, Whisper White CS and International DSP.  So Sorry stamp set, Elagant Butterfly Punch, and Fancy Fan Embossing folder.

Early Espresso and Crumb Cake CS, World Treasures Stamp set and Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set. Early Espresso 1/8" taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Fancy Fan Folder (I don't know who I cased this one from)

Another case, but I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch and the new Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon.  This card also uses Curly Cute Stamp set,  Floral District DSP , Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White CS.

Love this stamp set...Make a Cake!  And the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp set and Framelets set.  I used Patio Party DSP, Primrose Petals and Whisper White CS, Rhinestone,  2-1/2" Circle Punch,  2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch.

I copied this really cute card, but changed the greeting which is from the Loving Thoughts set.  I used Little Leaves Sizzlet and Big Shot, Aviary Stamp Set, Bold Bright Button and White Bakers Twine.  The card Stock is Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise.  Black Staz On and Tempting Turquoise Ink

Betsy's Blossoms

These are some cards I made with the stamp set Betsy's Blossoms.  Thanks to all who shared their samples and gave me inspiration!

Sewing Baby Stuff

OK, last post today.  I wanted to show you what I made this past weekend.  This cute little baby outfit and a mathing headband. I made the rolled rosettes out of coordinating fabric.  I also Made a nursing cover.  You can't really see the detail because my daughter wouldn't model it for me, but she held it up!  But it has a strap that goes around your neck. Now I am on to making a diaper bag.  Hope I get that one done before the baby arrives! 

Birthday Card

My dear friend Rolanda Patton took me to lunch on Friday for my Birthday (I won't tell you which one it is).  We went to Mi Cocina and had a very nice time on the patio eating brisket tacos and drinking Mambo Taxi's.  This is the Birthday Card she made for me. She Used the stamp set, Betsy's Blossoms and the new In Color Summer Starfruit and the Bitty Banners stamp set and framelits.  Isn't it beautiful?

World Treasures

All of the Demonstrators who earned the Disney Trip this year got this stamp set while we were there.  I made some samples to have on my display board at Open House..  I will share some other stamp set samples with you over the next few days!  And as you all know I love to CASE. (copy and share everything)

I used the new In Colors Primrose Petals and Gumball Green.  Notice the white textured piece?  This is the new Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.  I also used the scrumptious Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon and markers.

Old Olive and Whisper White, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder and Our NEW Essentials Designer Fabric

The Peacock was heat embossed with white embossing powder.  I used the NEW 1/4" white Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon and the Designer paper International Bazaar. Card stock and ink are Pacific Point.

This one uses Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon and basic Pearls.  The colors are Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

Tangerine Tango Card Stock, International Bazaar DSP, Apothecary Framelits, paper piercer, markers(direct to stamp)

Kellan's First Birthday- Dr. Sues

OK, so I am really behind, because we celebrated Kellan's Birthday on June 2nd!!  But I really wanted to post a few pics of my Cutie Pie!  I had fun decorating for Kellan's party.  We used some of the left overs from his baby shower! We cooked hot dogs and had birthday cake.  It was a very nice party.

I made a banner with SU Designer Paper (now retired) and the big shot

I also made a fabric banner to hang from the trees with my Big Shot

Tim's parents, my mom and brother

opening gifts

Getting help from cousin Justus

"My own phone with buttons to push!!"

This was a 6 layer cake!!

My daughter Jennifer made this beautiful and tasty Cake!

Happy Birthday to you...

Papa and great grandpa Barnes
and great papa Kearney

Me and my little grandson Justus!

Aunt Megan and Uncle Matt