Christmas in July Workshop

On Thursday, I had fun with friends!  Did a little workshop at our new Hobby Lobby,

and this is what we made.  Everyone seemed to have a good time, and

seemed pleased with their cards.  I've heard rumors that some spouses

enjoyed a bit of chocolate, but you know how rumors are...

                           

Saw this layout on Pinterest and had to case it :)

Saw this one on Pinterest and had to case it :)

Since this was a 'Christmas in July' workshop, I also baked Christmas cookies, 

white chocolate covered pretzels, and had Ghirardelli goodies and mints at every seat.

I did have the courtesy and forethought to take all calories out first!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Happy Summer!

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Sketch Challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the sketch that we were given to create with: 

I simply HAD to flip this one, although I did try really hard not to...

Here's what I created, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

9003E Happy Summer

9017M Summer Clothesline

  

I loved this stamp and sketch - so much fun!

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Sketch Challenge!  

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!
I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Laurie    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Hugs and Smiles!

Patti J.

Congratulations!

It's Friday - woohoo!

Should be a pretty easy weekend here - hope yours is relaxing!

I have a very simple card to share today, using products from Crafter's Companion.

I love these beautiful Sara Davies products!

The sentiment was stamped where I thought I wanted it, and after that, it was just a 

matter of adhering different width of paper strips, adding a flower and some pearls!

I spritzed the back of the flower and leaves with a bit of water, in order to form them

a bit.  I'm pretty happy with this one! Hope you like it :) 

Here are the products that I used:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Hello Beautiful' EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Floral Delight' 6" x 6" Paper Pad

Signature Collection by Sara Davies Decorative Metal Dies 'Floral Delight' 'In Bloom'

Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection 'Pearls - White and Cream'

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Photo Inspiration Challenge at The House that Stamps Built

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Photo Inspiration challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the photo that we were given for inspiration:

Here is what I made today, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

5111 H Star Sil. (lg)

5140 C Star Sil. (sm)

8621 E Congratulations 

Here is the box card all flattened and ready for its A2 envelope!

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Photo Inspiration Challenge!  If I

can do it, you can do it!!!

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!

I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Laurie     Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather    Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Sunday School Treats

Hi there!

We have a Sunday School class at church that consists of the sweetest ladies ever.

Once in a while, they come into class to find a wee surprise on their table.

They are so appreciative, and it's fun doing something nice for them. 

Stan and I were married in this church 43+ years ago, and most of these ladies were members 

of the church way back then, and we love and respect them so much!

Here's what they found on their table on Sunday:

Hope you're having a good week so far.

It's a WONDERFUL week here!  Our daughter and family, who have been 3+ years in Germany,

have touched down in the US!  Their next assignment is in the DC area, so we can drive or fly

out to see them anytime we like (and are invited!!!).  Anyway, you can imagine the

goofy happy dancing going on here!

Take care, and keep smiling,

Patti J.

Vintage Vacation with TLC Blog Hop

Hello, and welcome to the Vintage Vacation with TLC Blog Hop!

It's summertime, and what fun it is to take a vacation with our family or friends!

      The TLC owner, Paulette, has given us all some fun vintage digi images to create with today.

Here's what I created:

This first photo shows 5" x 7" card, ready to slide into envelope.

Here's another view, of the easel card opened, and ready to display...

One more view - a close up of the uber-fun image!

This fun image reminds me of my childhood. We all crawled into the car, totally filled it with suitcases, food, and family, and drove willy-nilly to someplace new, sometimes exciting, sometimes

not so much!  We had very few vacations, so it was always a treat to get away.

Paulette is SO generous!  I've added this image below, and it's free as a way of
saying thanks for hopping with us!

Each stop along the hop will be using and giving away a different image!
Be sure to leave some nice comments for the team - they've worked hard to bring you a fun hop,
full of free images!

SO....

Now it's time to hop...  hopefully, you arrived here from Jen's blog.

Your next stop on the hop is Shelly's blog - she's got a great project to share with you!

The entire hop order is listed below.  If you get lost along the way, you can

go to the Create with TLC blog, and see what you've missed.

Deanne  .........  http://littlebitopaper.blogspot.com/

Desire  .......... http://desiref.blogspot.com/

Hetty  ..........  http://craftchaos.blogspot.com/

Karen ..........  http://busyinspirations.blogspot.com/

Lisa D...........http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/

Lisa Lynn  .........  http://lisalynncard.blogspot.com/

Lynne ..........  http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Rhonda Sue  ........... http://craftymumzcreations.blogspot.com/

Edwina .........  http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/

Faith ............  http://daffodil-faitha.blogspot.com/

Jen ...............  http://jencraftsa.blogspot.com/

Patti ...........  http://cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/

Shelly .........  http://shellymc2.blogspot.com/

Create with TLC Blog.............http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/

Thanks for dropping by today!

Patti J.

Keep Calm and Dream Big

Happy Friday!

It's been a pretty stormy week here - lots of damage to trees, local businesses, etc.

Luckily, so far, we have been pretty lucky.  Wednesday night, the Mr. spent

most of the night sleeping in his truck on a job site, trying to keep power going,

but we've been lucky at home.

I have a pretty card to share today, using products from Crafter's Companion.

I love this beautiful tiger - what an amazing animal, right?

 Here is a close up of his gorgeous eyes, with some glossy accents on them.

Here are the products that I used:

Sheena - A Taste of India EZ Mount Stamp Set 'Tiger Tiger'

Opulence 11 x 17 Paper Pack

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock 8.5 x 11

Spectrum Noir Markers: IG1, PP1, TN2, TN8, GB10

Die’sire Decorative Dies - Nouveau Stamping Frame

Glossy accents, adhesive, foam dots from my stash

  

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Soaring by to say hi...

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying your week - Happy Wednesday!

It’s challenge day at The House that Stamps Built, and we have a great Designer’s Choice Challenge for you. RI Rock Star, Shirley, is hosting and has given us a fun theme to work with. Please join in our challenge, and create something using the theme:

"It's a Man's World".

Here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

9104 G Soaring By to Say Hi

9112 I Airplane

 This was fun!

And now it’s your turn!

We hope you will create a card that has a focus on the DCC theme, ‘It's a Man's World', and enter it in our challenge at The House that Stamps Built!  Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them!  Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

One lucky person will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather   Shirley     Laurie

Happy Hopping!

Hope you get to link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Vintage Vacation with TLC...

On July 17th at 11:30 am EST, Create with TLC is having a blog hop all about Vintage Vacations. 

There will be freebies on each stop along the hop. 

Come join in!!!

Paulette is very graciously offering free sentiments and digis this week leading up to the hop. 

You can find the Create with TLC blog here!

I was on Paulette's very first design team, and was so excited to be invited to take part in

this hop as a guest designer!  Be sure to come back on the 17th to see what I have created!

Hugs and grins galore,

Patti J.

Friends are a Gift

It's Friday – hope you have a fun weekend planned!

We ddid not have any wee ones at home for the 4th celebrations, but had a great evening with some friends.  Looking forward to a quiet weekend with some crafting, mowing, painting, etc.

I have a card to share with you today, using products from Crafter's Companion.

I love this Downton Abbey stamp set, and had fun working with them. 

Here's my card:

You might have to enlarge it to see the detail in the brooch...

Here are the products that I used:

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers/Pens: PL4, EB2, IG1

Ultra Smooth Cardstock White

The Ultimate Tool

Downton Abbey EZ Mount Stamp Set 'An Evening Out'

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Floral Delight' 6: x 6" Paper Pad

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Crystal Clear

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Holy Crap...It's a Blog Hop!

Holy Crap... It's A Blog Hop!

Please join us at The House That Stamps Built for a blog hop celebrating Repeat Impressions' newest stamp series... Holy Crap!  Yup, hehe... it's true... Wendy has designed a humorous collection of stamps around something she's confessed to saying a little too often.

This new stamp series starts with a large "holy crap!" sentiment which can be paired with any of the great variety of smaller words and sentiments to create a wide range of funny cards. A few theme appropriate images are also included. Please visit Repeat Impressions' online store to check out the entire Holy Crap! collection.

So today all the RI Rock Stars are kicking off a blog hop to showcase some of the new designs and also give you an opportunity to win the stamps!

To participate in the hop all you have to do is visit The House That Stamps Built blog and the blogs of all the Rock Stars listed there. On each blog you will find a key letter. After you collect all the letters, use the letters to create the proper word and then email it to Wendy to be eligible for the blog candy.

My letter for you is…M. 

You must complete the hop and email Wendy the correct word no later than 5pm eastern time on Monday, July 11th. The blog candy for this hop… an unmounted sheet of the new "Holy Crap!" stamps! 

Wendy will announce the winner on Tuesday, July 12th on Repeat Impressions' Facebook page so please be sure to "Like" and follow them there if you don't already.

Now, it's time to hop along and see what my Rock Star teamie, Shirley has created!!!

If you get lost along the way, here is the hop order:

Wendy at The House that Stamps Built

Cheri

Deonna

Heather

Joy

Karen

Kathy

Laurie

Patti J. (you're here)

Shirley

Here's what I created with this fun new set, as well as these Repeat Impression Stamps:

4320 G Wild Daisies

2617 D Tiny Bird (flight)

2614 D Tiny Bird (front)

3405 C Random Hearts

inside of card

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you've enjoyed our 'crappy' hop,

and good luck!  Someone's going to win this fun new release! It could be YOU!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.