I've been lazy again!

Sunday, we had Cuban sandwiches with Sonsearae and Chris at their house.  The guys enjoyed them. I've never had one, but I did taste the pork that was used. Quite tasty.  Veggie tray with dip, nuts and blueberries is what I chose to eat.  Sonsearae also made blueberry muffins for dessert.

Sonsearae has excellent skills at finding good deals on cruises.  So, we finally found a price we liked for a Margarita Cruise, we're booked for October and will go to Key West, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan.  Seven days and we'll leave from Tampa

Monday, I got my hair cut, while Jim went to the car wash.

  

We then met Sonsearae at Casa Grande for a delicious lunch.  We all had tacos of some sort.  Chips and salsa for the table. Sonsearae had a margarita, I had a beer and Jim chose iced tea.  Then we sent Jim home while we ladies went to Whole Food to get our cream (they were out) and a few other things.

She and I also stopped a new to us farm market.  I thought the prices were kinda high. 

Tuesday Jim had two appointments one at the hospital for an EKG, the other at the VA for PT.  In between we had lunch at home.  After PT we stopped and let Louis out at Sonsearae's request.  She usually drives home from work during her lunch break but she was working a bit further away.  On the way home we stopped at Starbucks for cold drinks that are much to sweet but really a treat!

I started watching the Avengers on my tablet while Jim watched who knows what on his tablet

 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 treasure

This is a OSW from Jessica Taylor.  All Stampin' Up! but retired

Today was a very hot day.  Official temperature was 101 degrees.  Might as well be in south Texas!  But I'd rather be in Colorado.  We didn't go anywhere; our lunch was coconut shrimp and Caesar salad. Jim took a late nap.  I finished the above cards

All is right in our world

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Figured it Out

It was quite simple once I hurt my brain trying to figure it out.  I changed browsers, that didn't work.  Looked in my computer files...nope, no recent pictures...I got my new phone around Mothers' day so that had to be it.  Pictures didn't sync with it from Google!  Whew...

It's hot here, as I type it's 93 and feels like 104 degrees.  1430 in the afternoon and the humidity is only 57%.  It's like being in south Texas!  Between 1100 and 1600 we aren't going outside, it's just to hot for us.

Yesterday we spent some time with Chris and Sonsearae.  It's a regular Sunday date.  They both spent time cooking and we had a fantastic meal of red beans and rice, BBQ shrimp, crab cakes, potato salad and slaw.  I also get my chocolate fix when I'm over there...dark chocolate!

Using up DSP from my stash, these cards were made using a OSW from Jessica.  She's my upline and when you join my team you'll have access to her OSW library!

Thoughtful Journeys DSP.  This 6x6 pack of paper packs a punch! One side has beautiful scenes and the flip side has a watercolor pallet

Paper Pumpkin July 2023 kit....I know, I'm a year late but they are perfect for summer cards! Made three of each

Many of you know we have white squirrels here...this one is two toned!

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Beach time and Cards

 

About a week ago Jim surprised me with a trip to St George Island.  It was a beautiful day and the drive along the coast is always lovely.  Our first stop was Blue Parrot Restaurant where we shared a grilled seafood platter....no leftovers as everything was delicious and just enough for the two of us.  A couple of cold Modelos and a beautiful view.  We also went to the State Park and walked the beach and I collected a few shells.  All to soon it was time to drive home

The weather this time of year is perfect for us and we can sit outside and enjoy the temperature and breezes.  We don't do that home because we only have one outdoor chair! 

Now having said all that about the perfect weather, it changed.  Not so much cold but we had at least 36 hours of dreary, rainy weather.  Even today it' was overcast and gloomy.  

Wednesday we did head out for lunch with Sonsearae at el Jalisco.  We all like Mexican food!  Jim had a draft Modelo.   As with all Mexican restaurants the servings were generous and I brought some of my lunch home.  Afterwards Jim went home and Sonsearae and I went to Publix to kill time before our pedicures.  Always a pleasure to spend time with Sonsearae 

                 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 treasure

                                          Total for 2023

                                                  491

These cards were made with a OSW from Jessica Taylor. The paper is not Stampin’ Up! I like the template as it makes various sizes of cards

Inspired by Lorraine Tierney. Stamp, ink and paper (sip). Pick your colors, I chose Cajun Craze and Pear Pizazz.  

Card base is Pear Pizazz 8 1/2 x  5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. 

The layer of Cajun Craze is 4 x 5 1/4. 

Stamp the image two or three times across the basic white 3 3/4 x 5. 

Use ribbon or twine on the left or across the bottom. Any sentiment will work

Using retired product while I wait for new! Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry cardstock. Rustic Harvest DSP

Fun Stamper Journey Kit from my stash

Rustic Harvest DSP, retired. This layout is easy to recreate, the main paper is 3 x 5 1/4 adhered to the right. You’ll need a one inch strip that coordinates on the left and down the center 

I used a strip of contrasting DSP but a ribbon could easily be used

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Showing how to make quick and easy cards. 

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Weather and Cards

                                            How's the weather where you are?  We're being blessed with lovely days and chilly nights.  For two nights our forecast has called for mid 60's, they lied!  More like mid to lower 40's...

Hope the time change didn't mess up your Sunday plans.  I was up at 0330...stayed up about 30 minutes and went back to bed for almost three more hours

                       Handmade Cards Because

                    No One displays and email on the mantel

                                                   or

                       Shows off a tweet on the refrigerator  

                                                   or 

                    Saves a Facebook Post in a box of treasure

                                          Total for 2023

                                                  458

Earthen Elegance from Stampin' Up! Rip and Flip the paper for a more rustic results.  Pebbled Path cardstock for a more masculine feel

This is a OSW from Jessica Taylor All retired supplies from Stampin' Up!  I like to use strips of paper in place of ribbon, these are usually scraps and it's a great way to use them.

Speaking of scraps this card was made from scraps!  The small embossed panel needed to be used so I just built the layers up from there.

Some of my cards are stamped on the inside

Retired Dainty Flowers and current Circle Says for the greeting.  I've still got plenty of this DSP

Rustic Harvest retired but still lovely for Fall cards

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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 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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New Member of the Family

                                                              Meet LA Louie!    

This little cutie is a French Bulldog and resides with Chris and Sonsearae.  Just a puppy and in training.  Chris has diligently gotten up every so often during the night to take Louie outside,  also during the day.  It's a good thing that Chris works from home most of the time.  Sonsearae also helps when she is at home.  

We have been enjoying rain, days of rain.  Some days it rains, then the sun comes out and then it rains some more.  Temperature rises and falls.  Right now it's 1700 and the outside temperature is 68 degrees with light a drizzle.

The truck just had an AC overhaul.  Not sure of the extent of the repairs/replacements but we can travel in comfort once again   

                                  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

                                                      286

                 Using up my retired DSP all Stampin Up product

All Stampin Up product and I think it's the last of this retired DSP. I fussy cut the flowers and adhered to the circle

Tri fold card from Jessica Taylor.  The fold on the right can be used for a gift card or cash

This color combo is for a challenge.  Not my favorite

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

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Lazy Day

        I don't think either of us went outside today. Beautiful day and it didn't rain! I didn't do laundry, had pizza for lunch but I still need to do dishes.  We both had naps.  I suppose one day we'll get caught up on sleep.

Not to long ago we saw this 'rock' in the yard.  Turns out it was a turtle!  Not sure where it came from or where it was going.  I hope the mud wasn't a heavy burden                                    

   

                                  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

                                                      203

These first 12 cards are from a Paper Pumpkin Kit, No Matter the Weather March 2020.  These kits are a great way to get into cardmaking.  You must sign up before the 10th of the month to get the current it, get details here:   

                        https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/

Super simple card design using Dainty Flowers DSP from Stampin' Up!  It's no longer available so I'll use up what I have now and then

Made for a Challenge at Club Scrap. They supply the sketch and I chose the January 2016 card kit Celebrate

Texture Chic DSP with Soft Succulent cardstock, both retired

Countryside Inn suite is from the new Annual Catalog as is the Circle Sayings Bundle.  My upline, Jessica Taylor designed it when she joined the million dollar sales club.

                                    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/

It's winter again

                               The past couple of days we've just hung around inside.  Only heading outside when necessary.  Jim did supervise Scotty when the door locks were being fixed on the truck.  Over time the fob was not cutting it and we had to double check to make sure the doors were locked.  All is good now.  What can I say?  the truck is a 2000 model and parts are getting tired.

We made a Walmart run today.  Lo and behold it must be Christmas season...there were at least 6 registers open!  And the self checkout was three or four people deep.  Still had to wait in line for about 15 minutes.  Personal care items and cheap meds...

Brought Subway sandwiches home for out lunch.  Tomorrow we head over to Sonsearae and Chris'...two days of no cooking!  Me like....

                               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 2022

484

Club Scrap Woodland Christmas card kit, these cards a wee bit bigger than I'm used to making.  The kits come with instructions but I don't use them.  So these were made for a challenge using an idea sketch

                        I just love the print and colors of this kit

A OSW from Jessica.  Stamp and color your own DSP, well I colored my black and white DSP and made these...all Stampin' Up! 

Another Club Scrap Kit, I believe it's called Roost.  Pretty colors and great cut aparts

                           Are you enjoying cold weather?  It seems like most of the country is getting snow, wind, ice and freezing temperatures the past few days.   So far no freezing here just upper 30's overnight.  I did pick a wee tomato today...cutest little thing!  There's another on the plant even smaller. 

                                  All is right in our world

 I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Teaching quick and easy card making. 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/

Dust, Dust and more Dust!

                                    Reminds me of the winter we spent in the valley, when they were working on Military Road.  Our 'resort' has the look and feel of a campground.  Despite the Golf Course next door.  The U-shaped road is all dust and sand.  Some of the sites are concrete some are asphalt.  Impossible to keep the truck clean.  Not to mention the rig.  At least the weather is pleasant enough for Jim to wash the truck today.

For our mid-day meal we had red beans and rice.  It was so yummy

Recently Jim saw his oncologist and his lung is still cancer free.  Another checkup in a year but the doctor said this type of cancer shouldn't return.  Great news!

I still have some flowers left but they are looking tired, about as sleepy as this anole!  I couldn't believe he stayed long enough for me to get this picture (one of many) and I had to lay on the cement pad to get this shot.

Did you know bumblebees sleep in flowers?

                                            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 2022

394 

This is a OSW from Jessica Taylor, SU designer series paper 

Stack and Shuffle technique using Texture Chic DSP from Stampin' Up!

Same DSP and the Memories and More kit

Abigail Rose Suite of products from SU

Rustic Harvest Suite of products from SU.  This OSW from Julie Davison made 13 cards!

We're having beautiful weather!  Low 80's during the day, upper 50's at night.  Not much rain lately hence all the dust!  Hope you're enjoying your fall weather as all to soon winter will be upon us.

All is right in our world!

I am an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Teaching quick and easy card making. Follow me here or on Facebook:  Card making with Linda for more detailed instruction. To place an order head over to my website where you can view the catalogs 

https://lindagoudelock.stampinup.net/