Autumn Card

I am so happy to say the laptop is back and running

again.  At least for a little while.  The darn thing is 

so old that it wouldn't connect to the WiFi.  and 

so you can imagine our frustration being we just

spent so much money getting a new hard drive put

in it just to find out that it still wouldn't connect.  

BUT folks, it was an easy fix just a little USB port

that allows it to adapt to the newer WiFi.  Oh friends

I'm most happy to be online again.  My phone is so 

hard for me to see. even though it's big, I just have 

been struggling with my eyes so badly.  So this 

is a blessing to type here on the ole laptop again.  

I might have to try and add some more things to my re-opened

Etsy shop. I opened it, but have neglected to add anything much yet.  

I made this card using 6 squares, and laying them next

to each other.  I then stamped the tree background,

 and other images.  It was like putting together a puzzle 

when I lifted the stamp off, since the paper sort of stuck 

to the inked stamps.

 I'm blaming my eyes on the unevenness 

of this card again.  I'm "looking" forward to my eye 

appointment in September.  I hope this new doctor will 

be able to help me.

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Welcoming Woods, Rustic Retreat

It feels like summer but the yard and garden are saying

that summer days are coming to a close.  As you can see

my sunflowers are blooming lovely yet, and even

got a picture of my little pollinators busy working. 

I

HP and I were just taking it easy watching the 

activity listening to the train yard.  

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

 

Christmas Camper

Well, it's been quite interesting here in our little 

corner of the world.  First, the lap top crashes,

then the hard-drive on the desk top.  Then our

son has a horrible accident.  Life is put on hold.

Now the new wifi won't connect to the fixed laptop. 

oooh the joys of technology.

I'm so relieved to say that our son is making a 

good recovery.  Thank you Jesus.  The swelling

in his face/head are going down.  

What a very scary time.  It never gets easier

being a mom, even when the kids are adults.  

So I've been busy making Christmas cards,

it tends to bring me peace.

I made this card for the challenge at:

Can You Handle the Pressure

I used two embossing folders on this card.  The top

reminds me of falling snow, and the bottom is stripes.

I sponged ink over the tops of both, then got to work

stamping using my stampin up: Trees for sale set. 

I love the string of lights,  they remind me of the 

Charlie Brown Christmas tree lot.  In fact I actually have those lights

around the shelves above my stamp desk.  I will share a picture.  

The verse I chose for this card is:

2 Cor. 9:15KJV

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Get Well Card for my Son.

I made this card for my son.  

He was in a bike accident on Saturday. 

We are so thankful that he is alive and didn't 

break his neck.  He did get multiple injuries to

his beautiful face and head.  But as one doctor

told him when sewing him up, they could 

get a plastic surgeon, but I'm glad he didn't.  He

 will be healed In the Name of Jesus and in 

the Lord's time.  

So I thought this card would be fitting since he will

be eating soft foods for awhile. 

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Sunday Stamps

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Happy Healing, Sweet Ice Cream

Studio G: Get well soon 

I used an embossing folder for the white card stock

and then layered my stamp images on top.  I tried

to match three of the colors up to the best of what

inks I had on hand. 

Then it looked a bit empty above the sentiment so

I added a few little yellow star embellishments. 

I would have included a picture of my son, 

but I don't want to alarm people.  The doctor 

said, " looks like your modeling days are over."  Which

I didn't think was very appropriate.  He will heal 

and he is loved no matter what.  

We would appreciate prayers for his healing.  

Thank you so much. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Jeremiah 30:17KJV

“For I will restore health unto thee, and 

I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD;

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Christmas Peace even in the Storms

I made a Christmas card for the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Peaceful Boughs, 

Christmas Collectibles 

I kept this one clean and simple.  Die cutting the 

evergreen sprigs, stamping and punching out the

ornaments and then stamping the sentiment directly

on the white card stock.   

I was in the need for some Christmas time

peace.  We just finished watching the Bishop's Wife,

one of my favorite classic Christmas movies.  

You see our son was in an accident yesterday

and it was all I could do to get to him fast,

he lives a few hours away.  I'm so grateful

that he wasn't alone and that GOD protected him

from breaking his neck/back, or losing his eyes. 

WE have much to be grateful for.  So I just 

wanted to unwind a bit with some 

Christmas time peace. 

This afternoon I took this picture of the lovely

sunflower in our garden, another reminder

of God's miracles and ways everyday. 

Phil 4:19KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according 

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Ice Cream Cone

I made this fun card for the challenge at:

Hand Stamped Sentiments

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Sweet Ice Cream

Tart & Tangy

Color & Contour (dies)

I thought I had more stamps with lemons,

limes, oranges, but nope. only this old 

wooden set with four small fruits.  I do think 

I should start looking around for at least one

more to add to my collection.   

I wanted to stick with the yellow and greens

for this card, and it was quite a challenge to 

pick out all the yellow sprinkles in my little 

embellishment box, but I got it done. 

I love how this ribbon ties so nice and lays

pretty well flat for mailing.  

HP had an emergency vet visit yesterday.

Poor ole guy (12) has had eye problems since

covid and being diagnosed with MMM ,

but yesterday his eye was swollen shut, so

we rushed him down and took care of it.  

and GLORY to GOD there was a visiting 

retired Vet helping out, that was extremely wise

and so knowledgeable about what to do.  He 

even told us about his retired years.  He has 

been a vet for the Iditarod race dogs in Alaska.  

So "cool"  haha

Anyways the little guy of ours is taking it easy now.

Lots of extra eye treatments but that's ok.  Just want

to keep him as close to healthy as possible.  

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

 

Christmas Card

I love a great card sketch challenge that helps use up 

some scrap DSP.  

I had to add one huge snowflake to my card,

because I couldn't un~see the fact my sections

were not lined up perfect.  Good grief my eye

sight is not what it use to be.  

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:  Frosted Gingerbread 

I went with non-traditional colors for

this cute little card.

I'm just so bummed that I wasn't thinking

about placement until it was too late and the 

glue was dry, however I do love the DSP.  

A few pictures of my garden. 

It still amazes we are growing food here. 

My darling picks the berries for me. 

They are my favorite thing we have

growing in the garden.  

HP is really struggling with his eyes. 

Poor little fella can't even open his left 

eye much anymore.  I feel so sad for him.

He goes in to the vet at the end of August,

but I know there isn't much they can do.  

Just trying to make him comfy and happy. 

James 1:17KJV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 

and cometh down from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Plants Galore

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I haven't stamped for a couple days again.

So I feel a bit rusty at it.  And my inks 

were all weird, and by the time I got done

fussing with them, I had ink all over my hands.   

I chose to play with patterned paper again.

It will forever be an obstacle for me and one

that I will forever try to overcome.  (wink)

I made this card for the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Plentiful Plants 

The striped DSP reminds me of some clown

pants from the seventies.  I don't know why,

and I'm trying to overlook it.  I just need 

to use up some of the scraps I have 

accumulated over the years. 

I had to leave the one pot empty because when

I put a plant in it, I couldn't see the one behind

it so well.  I sort of like it this way.  Gives a 

bit of hope and anticipation as to what will be 

growing in this little pot.  To bad I didn't 

have a cute little gecko to stamp on the rim.  

I could see him crawling around inside one 

of the planters but I wouldn't appreciate it. 

I thought I'd stamp plants because I just 

purchased us a new plant stand.  I'm 

so excited I even put it together myself,

in fact I could barely get up off the floor

when I was done.  But I was quite proud

of how it turned out.  and it's still standing.  

Below is a picture of the old stands.  They

were outdoor stands and a bit wobbly.  

Here is the new stand I built.

and back up in the window with a few 

of my plants.  The inspiration for today's card.

The spring cactus is still blooming. 

She is so lovely. 

Isaiah 61:11KJV

 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden

 causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so 

the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise

 to spring forth before all the nations.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ