Card #44 for 2025

Dearest blog readers, we received a 

notice in the mail today that was quite 

unexpected and alarming.  So as we get 

ready to tackle this problem in the coming 

week, it looks like I will be making some changes

to my hobbies.  I will share more later. 

For now let's focus on the card.  One of my hobbies

is reading so I thought this was the perfect sketch to

play along with at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp sets I used are:

Stampin Up:

For the books

MFT:

Our story

The three horizontal rectangles remind me 

of bookshelves, so I started stamping the books

and cute little gal reading, after coloring and

cutting came the placement.   This card I will

be giving to my darling Husband.  He knows how

much I love to read.  

Here is a picture of Patriot pup begging for 

his little cheese snack. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

2 Timothy 2:15KJV

 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth 

not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #43 for 2025

Dearest blog readers, today was just extremely

hectic.  It was one thing after another here.  

I'm grateful for a few moments to make a card.

I will enter this in the challenge at:

Hand Stamped Sentiments

The stamp sets I used for this card are:

Stampin Up:  Tune in, Flourishing phrases 

I didn't purchase the dies for the stamp set,

and many times I wish I would have.  Sometimes

my trying to save a dollar doesn't pay off.  So 

I had to fussy cut out all the images. Then of course

I didn't realize how "tall" the antenna "rabbit ears" were

so I had to lower the tv so they'd fit on the card.  I really

should plan things out before gluing them down.  

To my delight the little sticky embellishments were perfect 

for the knobs on the tv.  I think that's my favorite part.  

Here's a picture of little Patriot pup.  I 

finally got his surgery scheduled for the April 22nd.

Now just praying it will all go well, and no other issues. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Matt 6:22KJV

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, 

thy whole body shall be full of light.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #42 for 2025

Dearest blog readers, I made this very bold 

card for the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used are:

Stampin Up:

In the moment

Documenting the day

Flourishing phrases

I had a whole floral scene picked out in my head,

but it just didn't look so nice on paper.  I included a picture

for reference.  I don't ever understand the colors I choose,

I just go with what I like, and it doesn't matter if they don't match.

Sort of like my house.  I'm not an interior designer.  haha.

Any ways after stamping the images, I fussy

cut out the "day" and the lady.   

It's so funny because I sort of dropped her on my card

after trimming and it landed perfectly placed.  

I'm glad I took the time to re-do this card and all 

the fussy cutting.  I like it much better 

Here's our little springer reminding my 

friends to spring ahead (this past weekend)

The verse I chose for this card is:

Ecclesiastes1:5KJV

 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, 

and hasteth to his place where he arose.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #41 for 2025

Dearest blog readers, I went through quite

the process in making this card.  I added 

a few extra pictures below so you can see what

I'm talking about.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Try a Sketch on Tuesday

The stamp sets I used are:

Stampin Up:  Timeless tulips, bokeh dots, latte love

Inks: bumblebee, granny apple green, melon mambo 

I first want to point out that you might have noticed

the faint lines behind the cup of flowers.   You 

see I can't seem to stamp my bokeh stamp without

getting the edges, so I just gave up and left them.  

I then embossed the 3 lines on the left-hand side

using my paper trimmer.  I stamped a larger tulip 

multiple times on the right-side,   and then proceeded

stamping the little cup, tulips and leaves.   A lot of fussy

cutting and then I even made more work for myself, because 

I thought I'd try a few different cup colors on DSP as 

you can see below. 

I even thought I'd get fancy and try to use a little

paint and fill in the lines, that looked awful.  So

back to basics.  I don't know why I just keep adding

things when sometimes less is more.  

Here's a picture of Patriot pup with his 

paws up, looking for a treat.  

The verse I chose for today's card is:

Isaiah 40:8 KJV

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #40 for 2025

Dearest blog readers, I used washi tape on top of DSP

for the background of this card, never thinking that the

reflection would be so bright while taking a picture.

So below I turned off my light to snap a quick picture.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

My slim line card is 6 3/4 by 61/4 and scored in the middle.  

The stamp sets I used is:

Stampin Up:  Basket Bunch, Storybook life

The huge egg is a single stamp I most likely 

purchased at a craftstore.  

The ink color is Bermuda bay from stampin up.

This was a great way to use up some washi tape. 

Patriot is 8 months old today.  So grateful he 

behaved himself for the most part.  I'm not feeling 

well at all so this was a huge blessing to have him calmer. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

John 11:25KJV

 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:

 he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #39 for 2025

Dearest Blog readers, 

Here we are at the start of another week. 

I'm feeling overwhelmed with it already. 

So stamping to the rescue. 

I will enter this card is the challenge at:

AAA Cards Challenge

Stamp sets:

Stampin Up: Inspiring Iris, Storybook Life

Ink:  Granny apple green, Bumblebee 

It would surely amaze you how many times I stamped this

card to get it just the right way.  The iris stamp set is a 

two step stamp, however each time I stamped it I felt 

the black ink was too dark. So I chose to omit the outline and

just stamp the water colored images, and it gave it a much 

softer look.  Even stamping the sentiment in green instead

of black just made the card come together so nicely.  More 

light and springy as it should be.  

I had to restrain myself from adding any embellishments,

or other images.  Although I do think a tiny butterfly 

stamp would have been lovely. 

Here is a picture of Patriot, he was awfully naughty 

last night with our company biting and jumping and 

wild as all get up.  So he had to go in his kennel for 

awhile to calm down.  Please know he doesn't leave

teeth marks or such, he's just very mouthy.  SO

today he's been quiet and trying to get use to playing 

and using his paws.  He has a few handicaps, and his 

paws are one issue we are working out with him.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

Psalm 104:10KJV

 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #38 for 2025

Dearest blog readers,

I decided to try and walk our puppy today 

with my husband.  Very big mistake, I'm 

way to stubborn and wanted to hold the leash,

well now my back, shoulders, and ribs are sore. Very

foolish girl I was.  I know I have back problems.  I 

was just too determined to do it.  He don't walk very

good at all on a leash.  He will be 8 months old and 

I don't know how to calm him down.  I always just

wanted a pal to walk with, but nope these springers 

are a handful of energy. 

I was able to whip up this card today for the challenge

at: Shopping Our Stash

The new challenge is called One Is The Loneliest Number

 make a 1 layer card.

The stamp sets I used for this card are:

Stampin Up:

Pick a season

Teeny tiny wishes

The Inks:

Pecan pie

boho blue

Call me clover

Garden green

Granny Apple green 

I stamped the tree and the trunk first, 

then again on another piece of paper to use as a mask

so I could put in the clouds and the grass.  I used the 

little clovers to fill in the tree for St. Patrick's day coming up. 

Here is the little fella after my husband gave him

a bath and he had his nap.  All calm for 3 seconds. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Isaiah 44:4KJV

And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #37 for 2025

Dearest Blog Readers,

What a day.  I spent the afternoon frustrated with a 

post on FB and then arguing the cause.  What a waste

of time and energy.  No wonder I feel depleted.  

So I turned to the one thing that always cheers me,

making Christmas cards.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set I used for this card is:

Stampin up: Sophisticated sled

I stamped the skates then got out the exacto knife

to do some trimming.  These are the days I wish I 

had dies for images like this.  But the budget don't always

allow for added expenses, and the knife works fine.  I sponged

a little smoky slate ink behind the skates and then pop dotted them up.

I really love the DSP in the background, it's a snow village and I thought

perfect for ice skating.  I'm so happy with how this simple card turned out. 

Patriot puppy was locked into a squirrel.  I couldn't get 

his attention even with the word "treat"

I found this neat little coaster with hearts online,

and thought I'd give it a try, the first one with red

is more like a placemat, as you can see I'm not 

good at coming up with my own pattern, but I try.

And I try again, and finally the little blue one will

be about the size I want.  Might try one more time 

tomorrow, just have to give my hands and eyes a break 

for now.  I used blue for the hearts to match the dinner plates.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

Job 37:10KJV

By the breath of God frost is given: and the

 breadth of the waters is straitened.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ