Hope Hospice Honor Guard and Pink Heals

I thought I would be making cards and blogging after the 13th, but the Lord had other plans. Perry has still not been taken "home" even though that has been his desire for a week or more.

He has had the wonderful experience of an Honor Guard recognition ceremony at the house surrounded by family and friends. They honored Perry for his service in the Army. Here are some pics...

Then our Godson's mother arranged for Pink Heals to come to the house for another ceremony honoring him for his service as a firefighter. He is a life member of the Castleton Fire Company, which is a volunteer company where he was born and raised. He served as Chief from 1989 - 1999. I was a firehouse widow and should have know about Stampin' Up then! What a beautiful presentation it was. We all got to sign the fire truck. Here are some pics from that celebration...

That's all folks. The next time I post, it will be because my husband has been set free from this temporary body and will have a perfect eternal one.

Thanks for stopping by and for all your prayers, support and thoughts.

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Chums for the Inkin' Krew Blog Hop

If it's your first time here, welcome! Once a month members of our team create cards for a particular theme. The theme this month is "Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays". We can interpret that any way that we like (Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, etc.) We can use any products that we want for our projects. I have chosen to use all Stampin' Up products.

My project was a bear for me...I know you will think it's a snowman, but it really was a bear. If your language is not English, you may not get the slang meaning :-)

I can't begin to tell you how many mock ups I did of this and it still didn't come out properly so I jerry-rigged it. I wonder from where that expression came? I could Google it, but I really want to show you my project.

I CAN tell you this...it's called a "Magic Card" I'll get you as far as I can, however.

Did you see the magic?

The Shaded Spruce card stock is cut to 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score at 4 1/4", turn and score at 2 3/4" and 5 3/4"; reinforce the folds. Cut off 1/4" from the bottom of one side. Cut off the 2 end pieces from the side you just made shorter. Cut inside the scored line so that when the middle piece is folded up, it doesn't catch as you magic pieces will need to slide in and out (or up and down, depending what part of the country you are from!)

Cut a different colored scrap piece of cardstock 2" x 3" and center it in the middle section of the top portion and adhere it temporarily so you can cut an opening. Then using a 1" circle punch, cut a 1/2" notch at the top. It is clear in this pic.

While you've got the punch out, punch a circle in the color you want for your pull tab.

Now it gets tricky. Using the Stamparatus will make it easier for you. First cut a piece of window sheet at 2 3/4" x 4" and a piece of card stock for the insert 2 3/4" x 4". Position your image on a window sheet that has been cut to 2 3/4" x 4" and the sentiment as well, making sure when you are preparing the magic part, that the image and sentiment display properly. Use Staz-On to stamp them on the window sheet. Clean your stamps and position the insert paper in the same place as you had the window sheet and stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black. Color the image with Blends. I used my Call Me Clover and Cherry Cobbler Blends to color the snowman and light Crumb Cake for the rabbit. Lay the window sheet on the colored image and make sure it lines up perfectly. If you haven't moved your stamps, it should.

Add a little strip of SNAIL at the top between the insert and the window sheet, making sure you are still lined up! Put SNAIL on the back of the 1" circle that you punched and fold it in half over the top of the pieces you snailed together. Take a 1/8" circle punch and make a hole in it. Run your Baker's Twine through it and tie a knot.

Okay, you ready to run here with me? This is where I had the problem. If you make one and it turns out perfect, let me know! Place the piece of card stock on the side that the two panels were removed and place it between the window sheet and insert. Fold up the back to be sure everything slides perfectly. If it does, put tear and tape on one edge of the back to seal it. added the snowflakes and ribbon from Santa's Workshop Enamel Elements.

I hope you will try to make a magic card. I am going to try it again following Dawn Griffith's or Frenchie's videos as they do it with a different styles and measurements but it's still magic! Wish me luck.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the hop. Clicking on the next button will take you to Linda and clicking on the previous will take you to Shirley.

1. Shirley Gentry
2. Karen Finkle - you are here!
3. Linda Richenberg
4. Connie Troyer -
5. Karen Ksenzakovic
6. Aurora Lopez
7. Mary Deatherage
8. Sue Prather -
9. Amy Koenders

Stampin' Up! Waterfront

I didn't deliver as promised yesterday, but I know you'll be forgiving and I thank you for it. Tini is my alarm clock for giving Perry his 6 AM meds. I usually have a cup of coffee after I get him all set up but today I decided to post first. 

This card uses the "black ice" technique and it's my first attempt. If you would like instructions, just leave a comment. There are many You Tube videos out there that will show you how.

I used the Waterfront stamp set, copper foil, Sunshine Wishes dies and Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

I've decided to play at Global Design Project - 163 - Theme Challenge this morning.

This year is Stampin' Up!'s 30th anniversary and I would like to congratulate them. This coming weekend is what they call OnStage in Orlando. It would have been my first time to attend but, alas, it was not in the stars. However, I have many team members/friends who will be attending and I know they'll post lots of pics that will make me feel like I'm there.

I'm also playing at TSOT, going diagonally with foil, trees and stamping.

Thank you for stopping by today and I'll see you on November 13. I do not have time to make any cards unless something changes. So, mark your calendars to return for our Inkin' Krew Blog Hop. I so appreciate my followers and commenters. Til we meet again, keep stamping, live life and go have that cup of coffee!

If I Could Put Time in a Bottle

I'm playing at Sunday Stamps - SSC91

I love the sentiments on this card. It's another kit that Sue put together for us. All we had to do was sponge the already embossed card, adhere the sayings and embellishments. She really spoiled us! So, my card group cards are done for awhile.

Our daughter and granddaughter are here until the 13th. If I can get them to join me in making a card, I will be posting. I have to take a hiatus from the weekly card group because I take care of my husband 24/7. His sister will be arriving today. We are making memories.

I need to share the words from my Sarah Young, Jesus Always..."Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Perry is waiting for his crown. We are hoping he doesn't have to suffer too much longer. Thank you all who continue to pray for us and thanks for stopping by. 

See you tomorrow...I have a card made :-) and I'll definitely see you on the 13th as it is our Blog Hop. Til then, live life and make memories.

Stampin' Up! - Another non-one!

My card today is another one Sue had prepared a kit for last Thursday. I was unable to go to card group today and I was not able to make a card.

All we had to do for this one was stamp and glue the die cut! I added the pearls. The inside was plain as I wrote a note and mailed it out today! That's unusual for me!!

Thank you for stopping by today.

Stampin' Up! Winter Woods for Thursday Happy Inkin' Blog Hop

Welcome to our weekly Blog Hop. Today we have a color challenge.

I got my inspiration from Chris Smith. I used the same design and stamp set she used but different colors and I varied the stamping and embellishments. That's what you call a CASE in the stamping world, just in case you haven't heard that term.

My card base is Thick Whisper White cardstock 11" x 4 1/4", scrored and folded at 5 1/2". 

I cut a piece of Whisper White 5 1/2" x 2 3/4", ran it through my Big Shot with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder and then adhered it to a piece of Poppy Parade 5 1/2" x 3". I then glued that to the card base.

For my sentiment oval, I used the Winter Woods stamp set. Unfortunately, I stamped the sentiment first and cut it out with the 3" Layering Oval Framelit Die. So, I had to stamp only the tippy top of the trees, (you'll see the whole tree inside) by stamping full strength; stamping again without reinking; and  following that pattern until I liked the way it looked.  

On a scrap of Whisper White, I stamped three evergreen boughs and cut them out with the In the Woods Framelits Dies. Using a neutral ink (Crumb Cake), I stamped two pines cones and cut them with dies from the same set. I adhered them to each other with mini dimensionals and then to the sentiment. I tied my bow with Garden Green and White Baker's Twine.

For the inside, I stamped the evergreen with Garden Green, second generation (which for those who aren't familiar with that term means stamping off once on a scrap piece of paper so it's not full strength). Then I stamped the sentiment from the Snowflake Sentiments set, using Poppy Parade. I love the tree stamp because it looks like there is snow on the branches.

I hope you have enjoyed my very simplistic card and that you will enjoy hopping with us. Remember to click on the "next" button to hop directly to Julie Johnston.

Clicking on any name will take you directly to that member's blog.

Amy Koenders

Shelagh Freemantle

Mary Deatherage

Kristi Gray

Jaimie Babarczy

Sue Prather

Karen Finkle - You are here!

Julie Johnston

Partial List of Products Used

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle [149992] $50.25	Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144820] $22.00	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Garden Green & White Baker's Twine [147814] $4.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Merry Christmas!

What's that you say? It's Halloween???? Well, not in this house and hasn't been since the late 80's. We had a traumatic experience back in the day. However, I do like to make non-scary cards for the people in our life who do celebrate. So, because I've already done that and mailed the cards, it's Christmas again in our house...we do love Christmas!

Here's another card we made at Sue's last Thursday. I didn't have to do anything except glue everything together!

Thanks for stopping by today and do be sure to return tomorrow for our Thursday blog hop with many talented ladies' cards displayed.