Challenge #218~ Happy Birthday Dad, Happy Flag Day, Pop up Twist card.

I made this card for the challenge at:

Always Fun Challenges

Challenge #218

Our theme for the new challenge is
"I Love my Dad"  

I'm sure this challenge is intended for Father's day

cards, but I decided to make a fantastic birthday 

card for my Dad.  

His birthday is on Flag day.  and it is so appropriate,

since we are a strong patriotic family.   So I decked the

card out with red, white and blue.  

I wanted to really make it pop so I did this card and I 

followed the directions from this youtuber. 

It was so fun, and Dad loved it.   We also gave him

 sundae cones.  A fun sweet treat that went with the card. 

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Hey Girlfriend 

Stampin Up:  Days To Remember

Stampin Up:  Sweet Ice Cream

Stampin up:  Number of Years

Stampin Up:  You are Amazing  

  

You will be able to see the video on my 

instagram page too. 

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Challenge #217~ Plentiful Plants, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at: 

Always Fun Challenges

Challenge #217

Our theme for the new challenge is
"Layers" 

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Plentiful Plants 

It was a delight to make this card with my 

new stamp set, and my new circle dies.  I've 

wanted those for years, but could not ever 

afford them.  And so they are making their

first appearance here in this fantastic card.  

I was having quite a bit of trouble with my ink pads

today.  It was bazaar, it was like they were to juicy 

but not.  If that even makes sense.  I just couldn't

get a nice impression from the stamped image.  

Have you ever had a similar situation?  How

did you resolve it? 

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Sketch #424~ Lilypad Lake, Sending Sunshine, Swirly Frames, Home to Roost, Stampin Up, Blue Heron Walk

I was inspired today to make this card because

my darling little daughter took me for a trail walk.  

I have trouble walking, but she is so patient 

with me and takes her time.  It was wonderful

to get out of the house.  Reminded me of my 

old self when I use to run and walk for miles on the trails.

We got to see so much wild life, turtles that just

busted out of their shells, and made a path to 

the pond.  We even saw a few swimming along.

Then we saw some resting on logs,  we saw 

a lot of red winged black birds, a few ducks,

many chipmunks and red squirrels, but the best 

part was the blue herons we spotted.  Oh gosh 

how amazingly big they are and when 

they took off the wing span was huge.  

So I wanted to make her a thank you note for 

taking me out and for getting some amazing pictures 

for me. 

I was so bummed I missed playing along last week 

with the challenge.  Life got busy and difficult.  

Any ways today I will submit this card to the 

challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Home to Roost

Stampin Up:  Swirly Frames

Stampin Up:  Lilypad Lake

Stampin Up:  Sending Sunshine  

Everything was going lovely with the card

until I stamped the sentiment on the front.  Gosh

I even made sure it was straight on my acrylic block,

but it didn't turn out straight when stamped.  sigh. 

What do you think of that big bird?  So amazing. 

There are ducks back there, but just look at that sky,

I think it would make a great Bob Ross painting. the 

way the sky is reflecting in the water.  Love it. 

So that's my story of how this card came to be.  

and how wonderful I could incorporate it into the 

sketch too.  Made my day.  

One more thing before I sign off.  You might find interesting

I always do.  See that peaceful picture above,

where wild life is abundant this is what is behind us,

It leads to the train yard next to our home.  So the wildlife

just reminds me, keep singing, bloom where you are planted 

and enjoy life, even with the loud trains.  

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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HSSSC365~ Hey Girlfriend, Painted Poppies, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Hand Stamped Sentiments

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Painted Poppies

Stampin Up:  Hey Girlfriend 

I love how this card turned out.   Even though 

it's a bit busy.  It took me so many times to try and 

figure out what to do with that blank vanilla piece.

As you can see, I finally left it blank, it seems

to be less distracting that way.  Oh the decisions.  haha  

The inside of the card I just used the DSP and cut out 

one of the flowers to add to the vanilla cardstock.  

Looks fancy.  

I think that little kitten has some attitude, and 

works perfectly with this card.  A lot of fussy cutting 

after the stamping and coloring, but worth it.  

We had a nice day here in WI.  temps in the 90's and 

so we were able to go for a small walk.  Hubby, myself,

and my walking sticks.  Here are a few of the pictures 

I took from our adventure. 

         

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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Challenge 508~ Painted Poppies, Stampin up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Try Stamping on Tuesday

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Painted Poppies 

I decided to flip the sketch so it would work 

with the poppies.  

I also used a variety of colors on them, 

so as to go along with the title of the stamp set

Painted Poppies.  I dolled them all up.  

Such a fun challenge to play along with.  

This would make a lovely Christmas card sketch too. 

Here is a picture of our little garden.  I'm so 

excited about this, because it's our first time 

with a real veggie garden.  

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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SSC258 DOUBLE UP~Under My Umbrella, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Sunday Stamps

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Under My Umbrella  

I like bright happy cards, so I turned my 

umbrellas into bouquets. 

I embossed the background with some clouds,

and gave them a little dab of blue, just enough to 

notice them.

I decided to use some DSP, it's a bit busy 

but goes with the umbrellas so nicely. 

I'm off to find another challenge to play along with. 

I am so grateful for the opportunity to make cards,

and find amazing blogs to keep me thinking of 

new and awesome ideas for my cards. 

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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Sketch #422~Garden in Bloom, Daisy Lane, Beauty Abounds, Very Versailles, Stampin Up

Well folks here it is:  Card #2 for this challenge

at: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

 I flipped the sketch for this card.  I love

how it turned out.  Perhaps Because 

I love daisies so much. 

Plus it has one of my all time favorite bumble bees 

too.  How cute is that little guy?

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Garden In Bloom

Stampin Up:  Daisy Lane

Stampin Up:  Beauty Abounds

Stampin Up:  Very Versailles 

My little garden is at this moment being 

covered with a tarp.  My darling husband

is taking care of this for me, since it's suppose

to dip into the twenties tonight.  

I have one daisy in my little flower bed,

reading garden.  

I call it that because of this lovely little 

bench with the kiddos and a dog.  It 

reminds me of our family.   My sister

gifted it to me years ago, and I 

treasure it.  

We had a storm roll through the other night,

and then this lovely rainbow appeared. 

Aww.  Thank you Jesus 

Then I found the cutest little mushroom and really 

wanted to paint it red to have white polka dots. 

Lastly our  Sweet HP got his hair cut.  So sharing the 

before and after picture.  Do you like the longer hair

on a Springer Spaniel or shaved? 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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. 😊