Card#28 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers,

I made sure to line up the DSP the best I could this

time around.  I guess a gal needs to pay close attention

to such things like this before gluing down.  I'm learning. 

This was a must have stamp set for me, because

I do enjoy reading so much, as do my kiddos.

So I was pleased to be able to purchase this one. 

I cut all the card stock and DSP first, and then stamped

the sentiment, and books.  I fussy cut out the books and

used dimensionals to pop them up.  Want to know something

silly?  I was going to use solid red as the background, but

because puppers was sleeping by the paper in my craft room

I chose not to disturb the little rascal and went with gray

which was a total blessing in disguise, because I think it looks

way better and makes it all pop.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set I used for this card is:

Stampin Up:  For the Books

Patriot will sometimes settle himself, and it's a sweet

moment when he does. 

This was a labor of love, that little mug was so 

difficult with my big old hands, but happy to say

I finished it, just not sure I am up for making another one

anytime soon.  Coasters are way easier.  

I made a healthier version of chocolate filled candy

3/4 cup enjoy choc. chips melted with 

1tsp coconut oil

filling:

1 cup raspberries

1-2 tablespoons chia seeds

mix and let sit to thicken a bit

put dollops of milk chocolate on wax paper or in 

a candy mold. chill for a few minutes, then spoon

the raspberry filling in and top with the remaining

chocolate and return to fridge or freezer to firm up. 

Hope ya enjoy.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #27 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers,

I LOVE how this card turned out.  The way the 

card holds itself open and draws the eye to the center.  

I had to use paper clips to keep it closed just 

because it's a bit creased from me using my bone-folder.

But nevertheless, it fits into a standard A2 envelope lovely. 

This is the back of the card, the two white panels 

are for writing, and I suppose the center could be 

too, but I chose to put a verse there.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge

The stamp set I used for this card is:

Stampin Up:  Yuletide Village

The verse stamped image on the back of the 

card is single stamp I purchased years ago.  

I cut and glued all the DSP down first, this was 

no small task, I had to get the ruler out many times

to make sure I had the correct measurements. 

Then I stamped the church and trees, colored and 

cut them all out. and placed them on the front panel.

I finished off the back panels with a couple little trees,

but was careful to leave room for writing. 

Here is a picture looking down at

the card to see how it pulls out for standing.  

Patriot was a pretty good pup today.  Thank you

LORD.  It was a much needed day of rest.  

The verse I chose for this card is:
Isaiah 52:8KJV

Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: 

for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #26 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers,

Today our whole schedule was messed up.  Husband

had off and so that means puppy routine was tossed

to the wind like a leaf on the snow.  My goodness

Nothing got done and chaos ensued. 

I did manage a card that I will enter at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp sets used in this card are:

Stampin up

Dance with Me

springer Corners 

I think those string of party lights are perfect

for the sketch.  I stamped the image and colored

in the little outfits.  Making sure to color the fella's

beard like my hubby's.  Although he's not near 

as gray as my husband is.  wink.  After coloring

the outfits I just didn't like how they looked,

so I stamped the image on DSP and cut them 

out.  Looks so much better.  They got style. 

Since sewing all Patriot's stuffed toys,

he has already ripped two more open.  sigh

it's a full time job sewing for this one.

The verse I chose for this card is:

Psalm 149:3KJV

Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises

 unto him with the timbrel and harp.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card 25 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers, 

I've been making coasters again.  A little late

but I did manage to get a few done.  I love them.

I will share a picture below.  Might even add

some to my etsy shop.  I must be old fashion,

but I do love coasters.  Especially festive ones.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used are:

Stampin Up:

Timeless Tulips

Pick a Season

Basket Bunch

The Inks:

Berry burst 

Bumble bee

highland heather

calypso coral

boho blue

polished pink

call me clover

pale papaya 

pecan pie

The DSP I used is sideways, so let's just get

that eyesore out of the way,  apparently I was 

a bit tired after trying repeatedly to stamp the eggs

in this tree, and my puppy kept jumping on me,

so when it came to gluing down the layers, I didn't 

even notice until after the fact, and I just left it be. 

I made a little basket of eggs using the fence panels

from the pick a season set.   Then just cut it out to 

place it above the sentiment.   Finished off the inside,

and headed to bed.  What an exhausting day.  I won't 

bore you with the details, but between the car, and this

dog, let's just say I was thankful I had my fajitas all

cut up for supper just needed frying and then I 

went to bed early.  

Oh and I mended all his stuffed toys yesterday,

threading the needle is what takes so long.

He was not patient at all, every toy I mended 

he wanted, it didn't matter he already had one.  

 

Here are my latest crochet projects. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Romans 5:8KJV

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, 

while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #24 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers, Welcome to February. 

It's here, I can start addressing theValentine's I've

been working on and send them out.  

Today I made a card that had a great vision and no

matter what, it just got a bit too busy, but I'm still going

to enter it in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used for this card are:

Stampin Up:

In the pines

Peaceful Boughts

Then a little label stamp set I don't know the name of

that one.  It came with a punch.

I used DSP with a snowy scene to create this card.

On the two vertical panels I die cut out some evergreen

trees in both silver and white and layered them, I did 

that also with the sprig of evergreen peeking out from

the sentiment.  I wanted it to look peaceful instead of busy,

but some how I suppose because my mind is a bit occupied

with things my card shows it as well.  

Well I had this cooking in the slow cooker all night

it's look so gross, and I've not ever made bone broth before,

but they say it's so good for a person, now I just have to 

try and drink it.  I strained it all out this afternoon, but 

if any one has any tips or tricks please let me know.  It looks

like a layer of fat or something is settling on the top as it cools,

is this even normal?  

Here Patriot stays out of the way on the kitchen 

chair and watches as I do my chores.

The verse I chose for this card is:

1 Chronicles 16:33KJV

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, 

because he cometh to judge the earth.

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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #23 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers, I do believe this card brings 

the grand total of Valentines up to 20, so that will do for now.

I have to confess, I enjoy french fries, well anything

potatoes, in fact tonight I fried up potatoes to go 

with our supper.  But my real problem is sugar, and 

pizza.  Oh my goodness pizza any time ~any place.

Love it all styles, from deep dish to thin,  hot or cold.

You might say I have a Pizza problem.  haha

But the good ole American French fry is quite 

scrumptious too.  And these little card just cracks 

me up.  Drives the point home that no matter how

much we enjoy our food, family is first. 

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Sketch Saturday

The stamp sets I used for this card are:

Stampin Up

Friendly Seagulls

Country Bouquet 

Sweet Conversations 

I love how the playful DSP works with the 

cute seagull, just seems cheeky.   Speaking of 

cheeky, I included a picture of the little pup at the bottom. 

I used the pebbles from the stamp set and then just 

sponged over all of it to look like a sandy beach.  

The seagull is popped up on dimensionals after 

coloring and cutting it out.  The little square 

features a heart and the fries.  

Six months old, nearly 7 and still 

a lot of attitude.  But at least today

he rested a bit in the craft room for me.  

he was sick yesterday because I left him

for 2 hours for an eye appointment. 

That was not good for his little anxiety issues. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

John 14:21KJV

 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: 

and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father,

 and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #22 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers,

I'm continuing with Valentine cards.  In fact 

one more to go to make it 20  That should be enough for my 

friends and family. 

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

CAS Colours & Sketches

The stamp set I used is:

Stampin Up

Bee My Valentine

I should have taken a picture of the honeycomb I 

stamped in the corner.  I colored it all in, then

cut it out and it looked just terrible.  All that work for

nothing.  So reached over for some scrap papers

and came up with this little heart piece for the corner.

I think it works lovely with the sweet honey bee.  

Here's Patriot on his post.  Always looking out 

the windows. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Proverbs 16:24KJV

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #21 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers

Another Valentine card, I don't know who I will 

be sending these all too, but I keep making them.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

The Paper Players

The stamp sets I used are:

Stampin Up

Country Bouquet

Softly Said

I was a bit lazy in making this card.  You see, I had the  DSP

cut for a different card, but then it became a scrap piece.  

The heart behind the sentiment was already cut out too.

So all I really had to do was stamp the sentiments and

the heart on the inside.   It's a bit busy, but it sends 

a clear message to the receiver.  You are loved indeed.  

Puppy has mastered the begging pose, and he knows

it makes us smile, so he does it frequently now.  

One little sweet thing while I chase the goat 

down from furniture and beds and such.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

John 15:9KJV

As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ