Sketch #470~Wildlife Wonder, Stampin Up

You know I had this idea that the DSP was 

going to go lovely with the design I had 

planned in my head. Well of course it's not quite

what I envisioned.  It's a bit more bold and stormy 

looking.  But after much deliberation and 

concentration.. ( haha that rhymed)  I didn't 

change it.  So here it is.  

I do think the silver washi tape helped to brighten 

things up a bit.  

I wasn't sure how to go about coloring in the wolf.

So I had to research them to know exactly what

color they can be.  It was interesting to me,

because it depends on where they live. 

So your guess is as good as mine as to where

the wolf I colored lives,  I went with grays and 

a little bit of brown tones too. 

I think they are so pretty, and I'm one of 

those people who would probably 

 give him a milk bone treat and  think we'd 

become fast friends.  

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

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Wildlife Wonder 

I'm excited to use the bear in this set.

I bought myself a kit, I don't usually do that.

This one had me at the word "HOPE"  

It is a delightful and springy pack. 

I also thought I'd share a couple pictures of 

HP.  The little rascal was pooped out from

making a hard decision on what toy to pick.

As you can see in the below picture,

he was wanting me to help.  To which 

I did and we got out many of his little 

toys.  He just has a hard time with the 

MMM condition, and chewing on them

is difficult for him,

 but he keeps trying, bless his heart. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

FUSION~Hydrangea Haven Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Fusion

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Hydrangea Haven 

Today is plant watering day at our home.

I noticed this past winter that my rubber tree

was getting more leaves, and I credited it to 

the little room humidifier we have sitting on the 

dining room table.  

Well, the past 2 weeks, the leaves started getting 

yellow and dropping.  So of course I went to 

google to find out why, to which it said either 

too much water or not enough.  So helpful.  sigh 

I thought perhaps it was to moist with that humidifier

running by it.  So I let it dry out, thinking that would 

be best, well tonight hubby helped me pull it out 

of the pot and I was shocked at how absolutely dry 

and dusty it was, so we put in a bit of new soil,

ran out, so we had to mix the old with the new, and then

wiped down all the leaves and gave it a drink.  

So now we wait to see if it will survive. 

I hope that it does, I've had this one for probably 18 years.

aww, such is life.  All my plants need a good 

wash (dusting) and repotting. 

I suppose I should talk about my card.   Well folks

it is quite straight forward.  Except I just didn't know 

when to stop with that hydrangea.   I stamped it twice

then I die cut it twice and lifted all the little flower 

pieces up, I also added extra little flower pieces in 

lighter and darker colors for contrast.  and just when I 

thought I was done, I noticed the ribbon had a hint of 

sparkle to it, so I added embellishments to a few 

of the petals to bring out that bling.  I think this would make a 

lovely Mother's day card.  

Thought I'd include a picture of my little HP.  He had his 

springtime shave, and he's still on prednisone, so he gets

the shivers, and that means I spoil him by keeping him 

covered and toasty warm.  He is a little sweetheart. 

 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Sketch 469~Slimline Happy Birthday

I hope you all had a lovely Easter 

weekend.  Our kiddos were home, and

we were busy little bees moving. I just 

was the supervisor. haha 

I did manage to make us a small dinner,

with ham, turkey potatoes, and such.

We went to church in the morning and 

we sang one of my all time favorite 

Easter songs.  I even sang too.  Although

my hearing is a bit off and my voice

don't carry a tune.  I joined in anyways.  

Click the link below if you'd like to hear it. 

He Arose

This song makes my heart so happy.

I made this card for my friend who 

will be having a birthday in May.

I'm always perplexed on what to give

her for a gift.  She has truly spoiled 

me over the years of our friendship  

Our finances are not nearly as grand,

but I try to get her something.  I'm 

happy to say I know what it is this year.

He card is the hint.  I finally found a tea

I can actually drink and not get a frown with.

I love sweet ice tea, but I'm not much of 

a warm drinker   I like my occasional hot 

chocolate extra chocolate and sugar please.

But otherwise no coffee or teas for this gal.

Until now.  I love this tea

Hot cinnamon sunset.  It reminds me of 

red hot candies, and I love those. 

This tea will be part of her gift. 

I'm going to submit this card to the 

challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Tea Together

Happiest of Birthdays

Buffalo Check

In making the card I over emphasized the 

circles in the sketch just so I could use

the paper doilies.  Then I spruced 

them up with a little stamped check pattern.

It reminds me of a picnic blanket.  The rest 

is all stamped, colored, and then try to fit

it all on my slimline card.  The gold embellishments

are the perfect touch to make the flowers pop.

I thought I'd include a few pictures of HP.

he is doing ok.  We took him in to have his 

spring shave, and so he's all fresh, and

quite cold now.  He has to have his little blankie 

to cover up with.  He is snoozing on 

the couch right now as I type this.  Of course

he has a a kennel bed, and a little bed next to the 

couch but he thinks he needs to be on the 

couch so hence the reason we have a blanket 

always covering it.  I mean who can say no 

to this little guy.  

He's still drinking, and eating so that's all

a bonus.  He don't seem to be in pain. 

He's just a little sweetheart.  60 pounds of love. 

Our family is in transition right now,

and could use prayers.  I am not at liberty to 

speak on the details yet.  But if you 

could pray for guidance and wisdom to make 

the best choices that would very much be appreciated.

THANK YOU. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

#FMS531~Textures & Frames, Cactus cuties stampin up

I'm looking forward to this evening.

It's pizza time and a movie.  

Of course it will be the same DVD's that 

we usually watch, but it's a party for us. 

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp sets featured in this card are:
Stampin Up:  Textures & Frames, Cactus Cuties

I decided to use a little background stamp

behind each of the planters.  No reason 

in particular as to the color I chose, it didn't go 

with anything, but I just hadn't used that ink

in awhile, so I wanted to see if it was still juicy.  

I like the vibrant colors of the pink and gold yellow. 

HP noticed I was having a snack as I was 

stamping, and he thought we should share. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

I've also added a new tab to the bar at the top of my blog.  

I'll be trying to sell a few of my older stamp sets.

So keep checking back to see if there is something 

there you might like.

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

PP586~Springtime Table

Well, it's dreary again here in WI.  So I 

decided to make a bright cheery card. 

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

The Paper Players

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Penny Black: Springtime Table 

It's a huge stamp, but I only used part of the 

image on this card.   

For my neutral color I chose a beige.  I used it on 

the pots and I only colored in parts of them. I also

added a wee bit to the table rim.  

The yellow ribbon is the perfect touch

to finishing this card. 

HP loves to watch the world outside

the window, and sniff the fresh air. 

He's still being quite playful even though

it hurts him to chew.  This is him

being silly laying on his back, which he 

does all the time. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

I've also added a new tab to the bar at the top of my blog.  

I'll be trying to sell a few of my older stamp sets.

So keep checking back to see if there is something 

there you might like.

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

PP585 ~Let's Stick Together, MFT

Good Morning friends, my whole 

day is so off schedule.  I never get to 

my stamp room until the afternoon.  

But I wanted to make sure to play along

with this fun challenge.

The Paper Players

The stamp set featured in this card is:

MFT:  Let's Stick Together

Now in the morning here I usually do 

my ice on my back, take care of all

that fun self care stuff, and then Bible 

study.  Today is all backwards because

of this fun stamp set.  haha.  

I had no idea where I was going with a design,

I just wanted bright and happy, I think I 

got that accomplished with a bit of busy and

cluttered.  But it works,  and the message 

is still a cute one. 

Talking about cute one liners/puns, and such.

My son told me this last weekend when he 

was here for my birthday.

Ten plus ten is twenty

eleven plus eleven is twenty -two (too) 

haha..I laughed so hard.

Our family loves play on words. 

Since I had a card with cactus, I thought 

I'd share an update of my little succulents.

above my little cactus is hanging in there.

Below, little lola is working on a bloom. 

I'm patiently waiting for it to open.

Here is my little beloved hound,

resting his chops watching the traffic 

go by.  I love this dog so much, it's hard

to see what is happening to him.  But

I intend to make sure he is comfortable 

and happy for as long as possible.

So sad because he loves toys,

all kinds, but squeak balls are his 

favorite, now with his condition it's hard for 

him to keep them in his mouth and chew

on them, hence the reason in the picture

below his little eyes are all blood shot. 

Don't ya love how he rests his chin on his paw?

ooh he's a sweetie. 

Thank you for your continued prayers and

encouragement as I recover from covid.  

And also,  for my dog, HP.

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

pjs.projects

I've also added a new tab to the bar at the top of my blog.  

I'll be trying to sell a few of my older stamp sets.

So keep checking back to see if there is something 

there you might like.

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ