Card #14 for 2026

Dear blog readers, what an adventure we've been having here.

Last week we lost power in the ice storm, it's common here 

to lose power in our house especially during the spring/summer

months with storms.  But to lose it when it's freezing out was no fun.

Especially while one is sick and still healing from all the surgeries.

So hubby packed puppy and I up and we went to my daughter's

for the day time. and then snuggled up with many blankets and clothes 

at night.  It finally came back on after 3 days.  The house was frigid.

we celebrated my birthday at our daughter's house and also Easter.

She opened up her kitchen to us and we made a lovely meal. and our 

son came up too for the celebration.  So glad we could all be 

together even when we had no power. we were able to make it happen.

Thank you JESUS.  

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamps I used in this card are stampin up:

Garden Birdhouses

Paper tags

Blow is a picture of my Birthday daisies from my 

beloved.   I loved daisies and dandelions. 

I also included a few pictures of the yard from the ice storm.

You could hear the branches breaking and then

crashing to the ground. It was not fun.  Puppy was very concerned too.  

Even the seeders were loaded but this lovely

cardinal still enjoyed the rain bath, even if 

it was freezing rain.  

The train yard kept moving through it all. 

This is a picture yesterday.  Patriot Puppy loves to be outside.

it was 50 degrees outdoors.  I call him Trouser sometimes

because he loves to stand and it always looks like he has short

pants on when he does.

A dear friend lost her mom, this past week, so I crocheted her an angel

in memory of her mom and the fact her mom also crocheted.  IT was 

my first attempt at an angel, so a few mistakes but hopefully not to shabby. 

I just wanted to do something special for my friend. 

Also been making coasters again..

Little fella has the sweetest puppy eyes.

The verse I chose for this card is:

Psalm 104:12 NKJV

By them the birds of the heavens have their home;
They sing among the branches.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #13 for 2026

Dear blog readers, I made this card for 

a dear friend, who sent me a lovely hydrangea for

my 55th birthday a few days ago.  It was such

a grand surprise.  I love all things plants, trees, etc.

So I searched my stamp collection to find the Stipple hydrangea 

from 2001 stampin up.  

I  used Layered thoughts for the inside sentiment.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

CAS on Friday

We have another FUN challenge for you ....

BOTANICAL

Below is a picture of the lovely hydrangea my friend sent me.

Patriot puppy is watching the squirrels.

He loves standing on his kitchen chair. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Col. 4:2

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Cards #11 and #12 for 2026

Dear blog readers I love this sketch so much that I made

3 more cards today.  I'm exhausted.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stampin up products I used are:

Springtime Smiles

Storybook Life

Two step stampin Easter Egg

Teeny Tiny Wishes 

There was a lot of coloring and cutting involved 

in these cards, so that must be why I'm so tired and hurting.

Very straightforward stamping.  If you have any questions please

just leave a comment. I will answer as soon as I can. 

Patriot pup taking it easy today too. 

We went outside for a few minutes yesterday,

very seldom do we get 63 degrees in March in Wisconsin. 

Below is a picture of another card I made using this sketch.

I just changed up the DSP.

The verse I chose for this card is:

John 11:25 NKJV

 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. 

He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #10 for 2026

Dear blog readers, thank you for stopping by.   

I know my postings have been so irregular lately, and I 

apologize for that.  Still trying to recover.  God willing. 

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets used are from stampin Up:

Love what you do

Blessed Beginnings 

Holly Berry Happiness

Seasonal Celebrations

Buffalo Check

I normally would have went the Christmas route seeing

this darling sketch.  But I needed a few Easter cards yet for 

the upcoming Holiday.  I love this bunny stamp, so I 

brought him back out to make another card.  actually two

identical cards for my kiddos.   I used a wobbler on the back 

again to create movement.  The plaid is from the buffalo check stamp. 

I also added pearl accent paint to the cute little bow tie to make it shine.

I love the sparkly green washi tape.  I added the little splash of color

behind the bunny by using a stamp from, Love what you do.  It was the

perfect size to fit this image.  

Below are a few of my illustrations for my scripture journal.

It has been fun to do, but it does exhaust me.  

Here's Patriot pup. under my desk.  He likes to 

find hiding places.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

1 Peter 1:3 NKJV

 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

 who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a

 living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #9 for 2026

Dear blog readers I will enter this card 

in the challenge at: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used in this card are stampin up:

deckled circle dies

teeny tiny wishes

swirling frames

seasonal celebrations

wishing you well

I know it's not the traditional green for St. Patrick's day

but I decided to make it happen.  Naturally I ran out of wink

of stella for the clover.  I always forget about that and when I remember

it's usually empty.  Instead of tying ribbon today, I chose my favorite

all time bow from the wishing you well stamp set.  I just love that bow.

Patriot pup just loves our afternoon shenanigans.

Today's scripture art.  

The verse I chose for this card today is:

John 14:26 NKJV

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, 

He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #8 for 2026

Dear blog readers.  I chose this phrase today with

the 3 leaf clover because it reminded me of my days

in Sunday school as a youngster.  I had a lovely

teacher that told me that the The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

are three in one, much like the 3 leaves of a clover to make one.

I always thought that was a neat way to explain the trinity 

to a young child.  I still hold on to that now at almost 55 years young.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at: Paper Craft Crew Challenge

The stamp sets I used in this card are stampin up:

swirly frames 

hope

seasonal celebrations

deckled circle dies 

Below is a picture of Patriot pup checking 

to see if the neighbor's cat is in the window. 

Here is today's journal with my scripture art:

The verse I chose for this card is:

Matt 28:19NKJV

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, 

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #7 for 2026

Dear Blog readers, I will enter this card in the 

challenge at: AAA Cards Challenge

The stamp sets used in this card are stampin up:

Teeny tiny wishes

seasonal celebrations 

work of art

Patriot pup was giving me the "I didn't do it" look 

Here is today's Bible journal page. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Pro. 18:21 NKJV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ