Saturday, March 8, 2014

Pieced Poppies

When my friend, Harriet was here from California she showed me how she pieced her Memory Box flowers.  I made this one and used a Nestibility to frame it.  Then had to add a bit of bling as well.  I will be doing this a lot  more often now.  It is like putting together a jig saw puzzle.  It also made me dig through the trash many many times looking for a little tiny piece of paper that I needed to piece in somewhere. 

I am thinking spring may be finally coming to Omaha.  It has been so cold until tomorrow when they say it will be 65 degrees!  It is about time!  I see a long walk in my future.  It will be nice to walk without a heavy coat, scarf, hat and mittens on.  

Until next time, happy trails to you.  

Sheri


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Heaven Got a Very Special Angel

This week I had to say goodby to a very special friend.  Joanne and I met through stamping about 15 years ago.  We would meet in Carroll IA and spend a couple of nights and days stamping and laughing.  Later, Joanne formed a small close knit Yahoo Group and  we continued to meet every summer and stamp and laugh and eat and laugh and share stories, laugh, learn from each other, and share our toys. Oh and did I mention laugh?  Oh I could tell you so many stories!  Joanne was usually the ringleader in a lot of our escapades!  She was always up for a good time and had such a kind heart.  Joanne was diagnosed with cancer last year and had surgery.  We all (and she) thought that was the end of it.  We found out different in December when it returned.   We met in January and had a wonderful visit.  Our husbands had become friends years ago so we left them and did some stamping and talking and yes, there were a few tears as well.  Two weeks after that several of us went to her house for a visit and had a great time of laughs, and of course eating.  hey, it is what we did best!  I never saw her again but she texted me daily until almost the end.  Joanne you will always be with me as I go about my daily life.  I hope I can be half the person you were.  A very special lady indeed.  God Speed my dear friend.  Love you lots!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

You Are My Sunshine


So it is now March and we should be seeing this - sunshine!  Well right now we are experiencing way below record breaking cold.  It is below zero here right now and we have a wind chill advisory so the wind chill is way below zero.  Well, I want things to warm up so if it is not going to be nice outside, my card can look warm and sunny!  I used all Memory Box dies to create this card.  I had the "you are my sunshine" ribbon in my stash and it has been in my stash for years!  Finally using up some stuff!  So I leave you with some sunshine today.  I hope it brings sun and warmth to your part of the world.

Until next time, happy trails to you...

Sheri

Friday, February 21, 2014

Build a Snowman

ok, so we were supposed to get some snow yesterday and we did.  Huge big flakes that came fast and furious for about 2 hours and then the temperature warmed up and everything turned to slush. I did have to go out and scoop the slush so it would not freeze overnight but it was decent out.  Last night it got very very windy and now most everything is dry.  Oh there is still snow in the grass but that is just fine.  We have not had enough snow this year to build a snowman but that is just fine with me.  I feel so sorry for those who have had such a horrible winter.  We had one like that about 4 years ago and it was just not in the least bit fun.

I made this card for my friend for a swap we had in my group.  It was so fun to color and then I put a ton of sparkle on it.  I hope you like it!

Until next time, happy trails to you...

Sheri

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Valentines


Happy Valentines Day!  I sent many Valentines out but only took a couple of pictures of what I made.  The first one is a Memory Box die that I cut out when Harriet was here.  I really like that die, in fact I liked it so much I bought one!  It can be used for so many different cards.  The second card is the one that I am giving my Bill tomorrow.  I really like how the paper peeks out from under the hearts.  I think he will like it.

Whatever you do, wherever you are, I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day.  I found this on the web and wanted to share it with you.  I thought it was fun:

Medieval folklore says that birds choose their mates on February 14, so it was a natural conclusion to choose the same date for our own celebration of love and fidelity.
As this folklore evolved, it came to dictate that the first bird an unmarried woman sees on Valentine’s Day would provide an omen as to her future husband’s character.
So, if you wake up on Valentine’s Day and want to stack the deck in your favor, just make sure you find the correct bird from the listed below in order to “guarantee” the partner of your dreams:
• If you want a wealthy partner then see a goldfinch first.
• Seeing a swan first foretells finding a loyal and lifelong partner.
• A bird of prey means living with a politician or leader.
• Your partner will always return home if you see a pigeon.
• A blackbird signals a clergy member in your future.
• See a sparrow and a life on the farm is headed your way.
• Want to travel with your partner? See a gull first!
• A bluebird means a fun and happy partner will come your way.
• Not in to commitment? Then a woodpecker or crow means a relationship or marriage will have to wait another year.
Whatever bird you see first, it is sure to foretell that you are a person that loves nature and that birds will be a part of your future for years to come and that is always a good omen!

Until next time, happy trails to you...

Sheri

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Love

So you came expecting a Valentine, right?  Well not quite yet.  They are complete but this one was chosen because it is so cold here and snowy.  I needed to bring some spring to my blog.  The stamp set is from Papertrey Ink and was an anniversary set.  The butterflies are rub ons and the Love is a die cut.  So really a very easy card. I think most everyone is ready for flowers and warm sun.  So these flowers are for you! 

Until next time, Happy trails to you...

Sheri

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Online Card Class - Stenciling part 2






So like I said in my last post, I took the Online Card Class.  These are two more of the cards I have had a chance to make using what I have learned.  I would have made more but ran out of hours in the day.  I have ideas though and some started but not completed.  I am loving using these inexpensive stencils to make such nice cards.  I wish you could see the sparkle on the sunrays.  Such a happy card.   If you have never taken one of these classes, I would certainly suggest you do so.  It really stretches you and teaches you to look at some of the things you already have in a new way.

Until next time, happy trails to you!

Sheri