RUBBERNECKER Layered Poppy Set

Last Thursday turned into a little play time instead of worry about the tax returns.  This is another new Rubbernecker stamp set that I received last week.  I love using these.  I colored the solid stamp with Distress Markers and lightly spritzed with water.  I then stamped the black outline over the colored portion.  The goal isn't to necessarily line these up perfectly and I really like the results.  The Rubbernecker Freehand Frame really sets off the design.

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PENNY BLACK, Sunbursts

Yesterday when I was playing with the new Rubbernecker stamps I took the time to make this Sympathy card with a new "Sunbursts" Penny Black stamp.  I colored the design with Distress Markers and then trimmed the image down to be mounted with foam tape on the card base.  I'm sorry there is no notation on the sentiment stamp for who  makes it.

I do sell Penny Black items as well but only order a few times a year.  If you aren't in a rush for something, let me know and I can get items for you with a discount.  I also can get the Ranger Distress Markers as well as other Ranger items.

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RUBBERNECKER Field of Poppies

OK.....the IRS is just going to have to wait a bit longer.  Today I received the stamps used on this card and couldn't wait to use them.  These are so fun!!!!  I colored the solid stamp with three different Distress Markers and then spritzed the stamp with water.  The black outline doesn't have to be lined up perfectly, but I did want to have it close so I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to stamp the outlines. The frame is also a Rubbernecker stamp - Freehand Frame.

If you are interested in Rubbernecker items, let me know because I now have access to them and will offer you a discount.

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SURPRISE!

I'm sorry, still no new card but I thought you might get a chuckle out of what I saw when I opened the blinds this morning.  I don't even mind that they come to eat the bird seed because they are so much fun to watch.  It's not uncommon to see 2 or 3 of them running around our yard chasing each other or on the corn feeders that my husband made.  We even had 5 one time.  By the way, we do get beautiful birds too.

PENNY BLACK FLOWER GALA

My friend, Kris, celebrated her birthday a few days ago.  I forgot to take a picture of it but fortunately she posted a picture of it on our Yahoo Group.  I still haven't made anything new due to tax work, but it was good to have this one to share.

The stamp is from Penny Black (Flower Gala) and the Happy Birthday die cut is from Whimsy Stamps.

TARYN'S FIRST COMMUNION

Yesterday we attended Mass and got to help celebrate this big day for our Granddaughter, Taryn.  It's always such a special day to see the children all dressed for the special day.  And we were surprised to get to see Taryn's brother be one of the Mass Servers.  The church was beautifully decorated inside with the Easter Lilies and potted colorful Spring flowers.

The Class

Taryn with her sister, Ashlyn

Taryn has two sisters, but Ashlyn wanted a picture taken with her because they are very close.  They take dance together and Taryn also wore the dress that Ashlyn had worn when she made her First Communion.

  

This wonderful lady, Fran, is like a third Grandmother to our daughter's children.  She has been such a great help to them when Jennifer and Kevin weren't able to be there for them.  It was perfect that she could attend and be part of the celebration.  I'm so grateful for her!!!

After the service they invited everyone for a "Cupcake Reception" and then our family went for lunch.  It was such a lovely day today other than the wind.  

INCOME TAX TIME

If I want to get our taxes filed on time, I need to get caught up on my bookkeeping first.  I tend to let that go for months at a time and now I have a lot of catching up to do on several accounts.  Even though we don't have to file by the deadline since we get a refund, I really want to get this done and out of here.  SO.......until I get caught up and the returns filed, I'm not going to have much time to make cards.  That will give me the incentive to get caught up and DONE!  I'll be back soon.  If you get the emails each time I post an item, you always know when some new item has been posted here.

Hope you will come back!