Thoughts from this "Blogger"

So, I am new to “blogging”.  I guess I am supposed to be sharing not only my cards but also my thoughts, a little about myself so here goes nothing. 

I live in beautiful, sunny, and HOT Arizona.  When this quarantine happened, I did not mind too much because it gave me an opportunity to play a little more with my Stampin’ Up! products and in the beginning, I was even able to go out and enjoy daily walks with my dogs. Even as it started getting up to the 90’s, and 100+ temps, I did not mind because I could stay indoors.  Then I had the opportunity to do a little traveling.  After all, isn’t that what “Summer Vacation” is all about?

My family was able to travel to Jackson Hole, WY for a week of cooler weather and plenty of great food and relaxation! We hiked around Jenny Lake and up to the Falls  BREATH TAKING!  What I failed to tell you was that the trip was to meet our daughter’s future in-laws!  We could not be happier for her as they are a fun and loving family.

We also took a road trip to Vallecito Lake, CO. We enjoyed the outdoors, walking and hiking up to Lake Eileen.  I thought I would collapse getting there but I survived!  Not accustomed to that altitude.

We have been blessed not to have any incidences of COVID-19.  I had to stop by my old elementary school today and it all felt so cold with everyone wearing their masks and standing behind glass (maybe plexiglass), not able to hug or even see smiles.   I wish we could go back to normal.  I continually pray for that. 

 Now we are back home, I hosted a couple of card classes with some beautiful ladies and it is time to start getting ready for my August classes.  Check out the blog for my class dates if you are in the Phoenix area and let me know if you would like to attend.  I am always excited to meet new people who share the same interests as I do.  Groups are staying nice and small and I will gladly schedule extra classes if there is interest and if you have a couple of friends to bring along with you.  I promise it will be air conditioned!

I guess that’s all folks!  Be well and thank you for visiting my BLOG.

Amy

JUNE THINKING OF YOU

THINKING OF YOU

Cased from Laura Lynn

 

Directions:

    1.    On the smaller piece of white cardstock (5” x 3 7/8”) stamp leaf images in Soft suede and Shaded Spruce all around the edges making sure to leave the center open to stamp the sentiment. (You can do this to the flap of the envelope to coordinate with card.)

    2.  Stamp the sentiment in the center in Shaded Spruce. Tie ribbon around left edge.  Adhere to the Crumb Cake cardstock.

    3.  Adhere this to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

    4.  Stamp an image to the other piece of white cardstock (optional) and adhere to the inside of your card.  

Product List:

Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148217]

$42.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 12" X 12" Card Stock

[124274]

$5.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

[149485]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

JUNE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Cased from BJ Peters

Directions:

     1.     Fold your Terracotta Card base (4 ¼” x 8 ¾”) at score line (3 ¼”)

     2.    Adhere the Designer Paper on the front small flap and set aside.

     3.   ON the white cardstock stamp your floral scene along the bottom in Memento black and using the Stampin’ Blends color in the flowers. Do the same on the envelope flap (optional).

     4.    Stamp the sentiment towards the top right of the white cardstock (Keeping in mind that you will have a thin flap that goes across between sentiment and the flowers).

     5.    Adhere this to the inside of your card. 

     6.    Using the small pieces of Terracotta Tile and Flirty Flamingo cardstock, cut out the two dies that form the Poppy. Adhere them together.

     7.    On scrap of Early Espresso using the small die, cut out the center of the flower. Adhere to center of flower.

     8.    Using scraps of Mint Macaroon and Old Olive cardstock and the dies, cut out a leaf and glue two piece together.

     9.    Adhere the strip of the Old Olive cardstock on the back of the card folding it over so that when the card is “closed” the strip will go between the sentiment(top right) and the flowers (bottom) and, is long enough to overlap the front fold. 

    

     10.  Adhere the flower die cut and leaf die cut on the end of the strip. Done!

Product List:

Peaceful Moments Bundle (English)

[153824]

$52.00

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set

[151599]

$23.00

Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150884]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152488]

$15.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147278]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50