Aww.... little Hopper!

I'm not sure if our family gets an award for three casts in a month, but that's what has happened, unfortunately! 

First, my Mom took a spill and broke her ankle - right after returning home from the Stampin' Up! convention. Not what she needed at all!

Then our grand daughter, Kaylee, took a spill on a three-wheeler and broke her arm. Big ouches! And very lucky she wasn't hurt worse!

And now her sister, Hope

- or as she is affectionately called "Hoppers" took a nasty spill on a trampoline last weekend and didn't fair too well. 

She's a bright eyed, bouncy little gal - our youngest grand-daughter and I have a feeling she won't be slowed down much!

Headed in for surgery, or a "nap" (as she was told) so the Doctor can fix her arm.

More than ready to go home after surgery!
Love the color you chose for your cast!
Feelin' for you, Hope, and hope you heal quickly.

And, hopefully, that's the end of broken limbs!

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Happy Birthday, Dear Dad!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Our family has quite a few birthdays in August and two of them were this last weekend. Actually, the oldest and youngest men in our family! My Dad was one of them. I thought I would share the card I made for him  along with one of my favorite pictures of him.

At school, in Germany, age thirteen.

And a little more up-to-date!

My Dad on the right, his twin in the middle (yep, they're twins!) and my brother on the left. Now, I do have to say that if any one of these three guys knew they were on my blog they .... well, I'm not sure they're going to find out! You're not telling, right?

Dad, we love you muchly! Right to the moon and back and wish you a year of health and happiness!

And here's the little guy that turned one!

He's our youngest grandson and he's a sweetie.

Cody bug, you're the best! Love you bunches!

 

Here is how I custom sized the label.
Stamp sentiment. Die cut one label,
off centering the sentiment

Die cut it again, scooting the card stock over so the
sentiment is centered

 

The Vintage Trinket Brads - love them!

And Brushed Bronze Buttons!

About the card - check out the wonderful Natural Composition Specialty paper, the Bronze Designer Buttons and the perfect little Vintage Trinket Brads.

Natural Composition Specialty Paper

126917

 

Vintage Trinkets

118764

Brushed Bronze Buttons

127833

A Brand New Tutorial! Summer Harvest in a Jar!

Summer Harvest in a Jar!

Welcome to a brand new tutorial! Have you noticed how Mason jars are so popular right now?

Well, so has Stampin' Up! and they've created a wonderful stamp set called Perfectly Preserved along with a coordinating die, Cannery Set. They also have a new Designer Series paper, Orchard Harvest, and coordinating fabric!
It's available now in the Holiday catalog.

 I've fallen in love with them and created an ensemble that's perfect for fall gift giving. The set includes two cards, a recipe card holder (with recipe cards), gift tags in their own little pocket holder and a gift box all dressed up ready to go.

Here's the inside of the Recipe Holder - cute as can be!

How about a woodgrained card complete with a see-through Mason jar filled with fruit!
Sweet!

And then there's the Kraft Gift box stamped with Mason jars and dressed up ready to give!

The tutorial and/or kit are available today!
But wait there's more! Stampin' Up! has created bundles - when you purchase the Perfectly Preserved and the Cannery Set together you save 15%! Very nice, but..... when you purchase the bundle online through stampsnsmiles you receive the tutorial for free and receive an additional discount!

Summertime fruit isn't the only thing that's sweet!

I've streamlined the tutorial (you're going to love it!), so for those of you who like to work quickly and efficiently, you can now cut all your paper at once, complete all your stamping and then just sit down and assemble!  The tutorial includes 25 pages of clearly written instructions including many photos.
I haven't forgotten those of you who may just want to create one project at a time - those instructions are there also.

Summer Harvest in a Jar is also available as a kit. Mailed to you within three business days, with all supplies pre-cut ready to go! Invite a friend and stamp together!

         Summer Harvest Tutorial $3.95                            Summer Harvest Kit $24.95

        immediate download                                            incl. tax, s/h and download
                                                   

Perfectly Preserved Bundle

                                   Wood Mount                                             Clear Mount

                            $49.95 incl. tax & s/h                              $43.95 incl. tax & s/h
                          free tutorial download!                              free tutorial download!