Sketch #481~Holly berry happiness, hippest hippos, color & contour, painted poppies, stampin up

Why I choose the colors I do is something

I will not ever understand.   It just seemed 

like the perfect idea to use that golden yellow.

Then after taking the picture I'm like yikes,

what was I thinking.  Well too late there it is folks. 

I wasn't going to change it.  I am pretending

little Miss. Hippo is protecting herself 

from the sun and not the rain with that 

umbrella.  haha 

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

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:

Holly Berry Happiness

Hippest Hippos

Color & Contour 

Painted Poppies 

I almost forgot the bow, but at the last second

I went to my old faithful punch that goes with 

the holly berry happiness set.  It's the perfect

little bow to stamp instead of trying to tie one. 

Thought I'd share a few pictures 

of the little guy.  He's doing ok.

His drinking is getting worse,

but he's still getting fluid.  Praise 

the LORD.  

He enjoys having his bed close

by where we are so he can take a nap. 

He also loves his toys still, but he can't 

play with them long because of his jaw

and eye.  So here the little darling is resting

his chops on the window sill, and resting his

little ball next to him.  He's a sweetheart. 

Look at that beautiful moon.  

The other night my husband took a picture 

for me.  He works out in the country and 

it was an awesome sight.  We live next 

to the train yard and with all the lights it doesn't

look nearly as nice.   I tried

to get a picture from our yard but all I got

was the glare of the train yard lights.  So

grateful my sweetheart sent me this picture.

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

 

Cupcake Inspiration Challenges #548~Bottled Happiness, By My Side, Stampin UP

I made this card for the challenge at:

Cupcake Inspirations

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Bottle Happiness

By My Side 

I'm loving these cute glass bottles in this stamp set. 

I imagine they will be gorgeous for a fall bouquet too. 

 I kept the background very basic.  I almost dry 

embossed it and the last minute chose not to. 

I was so happy the flowers lined up for me, 

as did the bottle outline.  Phew!!  

Even with my reader glasses on I sometimes

don't see it good enough. 

I added a few embellishments to finish off the card. 

I was most excited to see a pumpkin hiding 

below the leaves in our garden.  

My little buddy always likes to be close by.  

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 #480~Bottle Happiness, Stampin UP

I decided to go a little vintage vogue 

for this card. 

 I dry embossed the background and then

I sponged on some green and brown color.  It really

brought that embossing to life.  I could barely see 

it before I started applying the color. 

I tried a few colors for the flowers before I decided

on the golden yellow.  It just seemed to work 

best for this particular card. 

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:  Bottle Happiness 

We had a wonderful Saturday.  The kids were all

here,  we had a nice lasagna dinner and garlic 

toast.  We then spent most of the day outside.  

My darling even served me sweet ice tea. 

What a lovely treat.  

HP was having a grand time too, he 

loves all the extra attention.  

Here is the big beauty in all her summer glory. 

This black walnut tree has been a focal 

point in our yard for about 20 years now.  

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

 

July Sketch Challenge~Caroling Mice, Stampin Up

I made this card for the challenge at:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Caroling Mice 

I thought this cute little solo singer 

would look darling under the lamppost.  

So I cut the lamppost in half to make it 

extra tall to fit the sketch.  

I wasn't sure about the DSP, but it 

works with this card.  The little pops 

of red just tie it all together nicely. 

Here is a picture of my little rascal dog

this morning.  As I lay on ice and have my 

eye drops put in and then warm compresses

He checks out the morning traffic and birds.

I get a full dog report later.  haha 

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

 

ABC Christmas Challenge L & M are for? Santa's Delivery & Caroling Mice, Stampin UP

I made this fun card for the challenge at:

ABC Christmas Challenge

L for Little

and

M for Music

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Santa's Delivery & Caroling mice

I went for a little train engine for the "L" 

and for the "M" I dry embossed the background

with musical notes.  I also stamped a few 

around the sentiment which happens to 

also be a song title.

 Santa Clause is Coming to Town

I just had to get this darling stamp set, 

since most of my married life we have lived

next to train tracks.  I thought how fitting 

to make Christmas cards with trains.

I love the santa belt ribbon tucked under 

the song title.  It's perfect.   I like how the 

little puffs of smoke lead ya directly up to

the words, and those tracks, are 

fantastic.  Looks so authentic.  

Aww my sweet puppers had a long day outside 

this past weekend, his eyes are heavy and tired. 

But he wants to play so bad. 

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 - Colour Palette: Flowers~Fourth of July

I realized I did not make a fourth of July card 

this year.  Omgosh.  That is not good.

So I thought this sketch and color scheme

at: Fusion was perfect. 

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Bottled Happiness

Taylored Expressions:  Of Thee I  Sing

I went with Red, white, and Blue, colors.

for the white I chose to use puffy paint to

the center of the flowers.  

I even watched a video that said do not 

apply to ink, and what do you think I did?

I applied it to the ink so when I heat set 

it the puff paint picked up a blue tone.

SIGH.  I mean seriously I must have an 

issue following directions.  

So I added a few white embellishments

around the flowers to qualify for the 

white element, even though the card 

stock is white.  The lovely stars are

washi tape that I've had on hand for a few

years now.  Apparently that's not much of 

an item any more, however,  I love the stuff.  

Speaking of love, my family loves these 

homemade brownies, so I decorated 

them with cute sprinkles for the 

holiday celebration.  

Our daughter had a long weekend, and this 

little guy missed her, so he was happy to 

see her.  He loves to cuddle up 

 to everyone in the family.  

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

 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #663~On The Horizon, Wildlife Wonder, Stampin Up

This card is for my son.  He sent me the 

most amazing video of an owl this past

week.   So beautiful, and right in the 

city.   Everyone was going about their

business but my boy noticed it, and the owl

noticed him. 

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Tuesday Morning Sketches

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  On the Horizon  and 

Wildlife Wonder 

I like how the DSP sets the scene for 

the owl.  I also added a bit of twine 

to the edges to give the card a bit 

of detail and character. 

I raised up the stamped owl image

with dimensionals.  

I am hoping he will like the card.   

I  copied and pasted what I  found on the internet concerning

owls when you see one out and about. 

"An owl is a sign of wisdom and understanding 

for the vast majority of people. 

It is a symbol of learning and mental change.

 It also represents a fresh start and a new beginning. 

You may be about to begin a fresh 

phase in your life if you see an owl."

 My husband and I took HP for a ride today.

 He still loves it so much.

Such a Sweet buddy  

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