August passes Quickly!

                                                   I often think about writing a blog, really I do!  I do have the time, just not much subject matter.  It's been hot, really hot.  We mostly stay indoors listening to the AC's try to keep us cool.  Many days our temperature has been in the upper 90's and the feels like close to 105.  Venturing out only for necessities and to visit family.  

We spend time reading and watching YouTube.  Now that we have Acorn we usually watch that in the evenings.  We've been binge watching Midsomer Murders.  Started with the first one.  It's fun to see the ones we've missed and picking out all the actors we know from other shows and movies

Jim has been out more than me, doing chores outside or walking.  Even my heat loving husband says it's to hot.  

We've had a fair bit of rain also.  But that's Florida.  Some were humongous storms and some were pop-ups.  Reminds me of New Orleans.  At least the rains cool down the temperature, for a little while 

                                                  Handmade cards Because

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2023

                                                      349

Some Christmas cards to add to my stash.  Never to early to be ready for the holiday

A OSW from Jessica, mostly retired Stampin' Up!  items.  The die shapes are Countryside Inn

This set of Meadow cards is from Club Scrap and are 3 1/2 x 5 inches

Retired Dainty Delight DSP from Stampin' Up!  I love this paper and still have some to work with

All is right in our world

If you would like to purchase my cards, let me know!

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Showing how to make quick and easy cards. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

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August is here!

         I look forward to August because it's the month we officially tied the knot.  We've been married 49 years and I must say it has gone by in a flash.  What fun we've had over the years. Made some wonderful memories. We have slowed down as our bodies aren't in party mode any longer.       

We continue to see our doctors and nothing major is going on with Jim. He's had some test recently but results haven't been shared.  I go in for blood work the end of this month. Then a week later I'll see my PCP...haven't been seen in almost two years..

Recently we had a house guest.  Louie came home with us for a couple of nights.  Traveled in our noisy truck just fine (Boo didn't).                                  

At home we played a bit every couple of hours, then he went outside.  He's such a wiggly critter and it was 'fun' getting him into his harness.

                           Napping was in various positions

           We played tug of war with this hammerhead shark

There were a few accidents because we weren't paying attention.  But all in all it was fun and reinforced my decision NOT to get a puppy to train.  We're not up for it!

                                 Handmade cards Because

No one displays an email on the mantel

or

Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator

or

Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasures

Total for 2023

                                                      336  

This is a challenge card for Club Scrap using this template.  Another Christmas card for my stash

Earthen Elegance, Deckled Dies, a bit of foil and Greetings To Go Stamps all from Stampin' Up!  Card made for my son Chris

Another challenge card, Red, White and Blue.  Stampin' Up!

Challenge card for Club Scrap using this template

I found these Star die cuts and decided to use them on retired DSP from Stampin' Up! Circle Sayings sentiment

Another project finished, Stampin' Up! retired DSP

July in the card making world is all about Christmas.  Since some folks send a lot of cards it's best to start early.  What you see here are more to add to my stash. Retired Stampin' Up! DSP.  I've also used it on the envelopes.  Makes it more festive!

All is right in our world

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Showing how to make quick and easy cards. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order, head over to my website to view the digital catalogs

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net