FMS496~Garden Birdhouses, Stampin up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Garden Birdhouses 

I was inspired by the birdfeeders in my yard. 

I love watching the birds and squirrels 

come to the feeders.  So entertaining. 

I only have two bird houses.  I think my husband 

should be able to use this stamp set as a model

for the next time he builds me a birdhouse.  

This card came together so nicely.  I love 

it when that happens. 

These pictures aren't the best because I was

taking them where the screen is on my window. 

My sunflowers all got toppled after Wednesday

night's storm.  But the little yellow finch is 

still happy with them. 

I did eventually get them all supported, it 

was a hard job and I braved the bees to do it.

I was stung a week ago, and did my old faithful 

home remedy, but the weird thing is a week 

later just like hubby. we had big swelling and itching

I've not ever had such a long delayed reaction

Have you heard of such a thing?  

A few pictures of these lovely sunflowers. 

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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Sketch #431~Tidings and Trimmings, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Tidings and Trimmings 

When I first saw the sketch I thought of the 

old game Railroad Rush hour.  

Have you ever heard of it?  

Well it sent me searching online, and apparently

there is only traffic rush hour.  But I imagine 

still fun.   We just seem to always gravitate

to the train stuff, being we live next to a rail yard. 

I had a fun time making this card.  I love the

sketch.  It reminds me of weaving. 

I will tell you that it took and embarrassingly 

long time for me to find placement for that 

star and it's little branches.  I was going to 

include the stocking on the front too, but 

it took up too much space, and I couldn't see 

the pattern nicely.  Well in the end I am 

happy with how it turned out, at least 

for the most part.  

Well, I'm happy to say we pulled our 

son's car up to the garage.  Praying that

after they install the electronic module it 

will be ok.   I love doing stuff like this. 

Short story:  I grew up helping my dad in 

the garage all the time.  It was my favorite 

thing to do.  I started working at a parts store 

when I was 18.  I just love cars and trucks.  

As you can see both vehicles are in rough 

shape, but it's ok.  We aren't a rich family

but if they run it's a blessing.  So we are 

very fortunate that the truck has the 

get up and go to still pull.  anyways, hubby

thinks I pull too fast. haha.   I'm also thankful

that I can still drive, with as much stuff as 

I can't do, driving makes me feel "normal"

I mean I can't drive for too many hours 

or I'll be in trouble.  But for short trips

I LOVE it. 

I tried to get a picture of the little olds,

my sweetheart used the chains to to 

pull.  I feel more comfortable with that 

rather then the straps.  Perhaps it's just what I 

grew up using.  In fact those chains are my dad's  

Another fun fact about my love for cars and trucks.

I met my love (husband)at the race tracks.  I'm a city

kid and he a farm boy, but we met at the race tracks.

31 Years ago this August. 

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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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#FF0001~High Tide, After the Storm, Water Front, Stampin Up

I made this card for a challenge that is new to me.

Festive Friday Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  High Tide

Stampin Up:  After the Storm

Stampin Up:  Water Front 

I had no idea there is a National Light House day.

How fabulous.   

I chose the red, blue, and light house to use in my card. 

I have been practicing nice clean spaces on my cards

lately  But today as you can see, I veered off that 

path and went straight to overload.  Oh 

gosh,  I covered every spare inch with ink today. 

At least I kept the inside simple.  

I really wanted to add a whale in the water, 

but didn't have such a stamp.  Then I remembered

I did, but it was huge, so it wouldn't work.  

I am so excited to have found another challenge to play 

along with.  It's such a great way to connect 

with other card makers.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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FMS495~Cutest Halloween, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Cutest Halloween  

This DSP is fa(boo)lous too.   

I love stamp sets that have coordinating punches.

I added the spider too, it just seems 

right with the haunted house DSP.  

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Sketch #430~Nuts About Squirrels, Stampin Up

I just knew I'd have to purchase this cute squirrel set. 

I have such a good time watching these little critters

in our yard.  They make me laugh.  

They love our black walnut tree, and are quite helpful

in planting news ones everywhere.  

I'm going to submit this card to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Nuts about Squirrels. 

Isn't that little squirrel adorable?   I love his little paws

on the acorn.   That sentiment is something I would 

always say to my kiddos when they were little.  

It took me a few tries to get it all lined up.  Had to put 

the reading glasses on to make sure I could see what I 

was doing.  Sometimes I really have to hover over a 

stamped image quite a bit before actually adding the 

colored section of it down.   Hope that makes sense. 

I then fussy cut the images out and proceeded

to glue them all down.  

It kind of looks like I chose fall colors, but they

caught my attention today, so I went with it.  

I think it turned out cute. Mr. Gray Squirrel 

really stands out with a few dimensionals.  

I'm including a few pictures, of the 

squirrels playing in our yard today.  

They are a bit blurry.  But the little 

rascals are all over.  

Health News:  I'm having a bit of trouble again

with the blood pressure.  and breathing is 

getting difficult on somedays.  Now 

my left foot is turning hard.  So it's been 

a bit painful lately.  Just when a gal

thinks that the holistic clinic was the answer 

things start going crazy again. (sigh)  Any ways,

the raynauds is acting up and so it looks like 

we are back at square one.  

 I mention this all just to ask for more prayers

please, and to keep you all updated.  You've all 

been so kind to me.  I have a specialist appointment 

coming up Aug. 19th.  So hopefully, praying he 

will be able to give me some extra help.  How to 

control these autoimmune diseases better.

I've stressed myself out over our house painting project. 

It really shouldn't be so hard to pick a color, but

for me it truly is.  I will share a picture.  

Please note that our little 945 square foot home 

has two rooms that are connected.  So, we paint 

them the same.  I love dark rich colors.  It has been

indigo blue, hunter green, and lastly we put a chair rail 

up with burgundy under it and a little neutral on top.  

Well after watching some gals on the instagram I thought

I needed to try a white space.  Well folks, it's brighter,

but it looks cluttered now.  Just imagine all the furniture 

back by the white part.  It just seems too busy.  I

Would love to hear some of your suggestions please. 

Sorry for such a long Post.  

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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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HSSSC385~Delicate Dahlias, Plentiful Plants, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Hand Stamped Sentiments

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Delicate Dahlias 

Stampin Up  Plentiful Plants 

I flipped the sketch up vertical, so I could use

sentiments in the strips.

I knew I'd want this dahlia set because I think

they are gorgeous flowers, I will share a 

few pictures of the dahlias blooming in my

yard this summer. 

I love that little heart embellishment, I think

it worked perfectly on there.  So I could 

keep the strips of card stock the same size. 

I'm also so happy I got to use my new layering 

circle dies.  I waited years before finally 

making this big purchase.  I love them. 

What are your favorite flowers in the summer?

I would say mine are daisy, sunflower, and dahlias. 

I have not ever had them grow this tall though. 

They are a show stopper this year.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.  

 You might just find a stamp or

 stamp set you NEED to purchase.

  Perhaps even a card.  

I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales. 

 So make sure to check it out. 😊