Category Archives: Holidays

The Birthdays Continue…

By | November 6, 2018

They say great minds think alike, and this card may prove that point: My sister Karla also made a large, Beatles-themed card for Reggie’s 64th birthday yesterday (see detail below.) She printed the pictures and the song lyrics on vellum for a retro vintage look. What a cute and clever card; Reggie loved it! Yesterday,… Read More »

They Say it’s Your Birthday!

By | November 5, 2018

Happy Birthday to my husband! I’ve been waiting 46 years to make this card for you, and it’s really for both of us, since it’s only 6 days until my “64th.” Happy Birthday to us! P.S. You did lose your hair, and yes, I still need you!

Happy Halloween!

By | October 31, 2018

Greetings for all Hallows’ Eve! According to catholiceducation.org, “it was in Ireland, Scotland and England that All Hallows’ Eve became a combination of prayer and merriment.” I can thank my Anglo and Celtic ancestors, then, for the fun celebration that we call Halloween today! In keeping with the family connection, one of my relatives will… Read More »

Stamping With Sisters and Friends!

By | October 18, 2018

Pratt Road, Jeffersonville, VT Fall is my favorite season, and for the past few years Reggie and I have spent a week or so in Vermont with our family and friends. What a treat to be in New England when the leaves are changing color and the nip in the air tells us “we aren’t… Read More »

Dear Reindeer

By | September 19, 2018

There is another “dear” reindeer image from the Dashing Deer stamp set; this one with a damask-style design on the body, and another set of gorgeous antlers like those that we saw on the leaping copper deer a few days ago! Dashing Deer stamps and Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies (Holiday Catalog pg. 9) Aside from the images… Read More »

Reindeer by Moonlight

By | September 15, 2018

It’s about 100 days until Christmas; not too early to start planning for your special handcrafted cards this year! Luxurious materials, colors and textures are perfect for holiday cards, so I’m happy to share this reindeer card with you: Dashing Deer and Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies on page 9 of the Holiday Catalog. First of all, I have… Read More »

Do These Wings Make Me Look Fat?

By | September 14, 2018

You can put bat wings and a mask on the elephant, but he’s still not the Batman! That’s ok, though, because this elephant is one of the darling images in the new Trick or Tweet stamp set that appears on page 50 of the 2018 Holiday Catalog. I used my Stampin’ Blends pens in Smoky Slate… Read More »

Thankful for Fall!

By | September 5, 2018

Although it isn’t technically fall yet, when Labor Day is over and school is back in session, we feel the change of season approaching. Today is September 5th, the first day to order from the 2018 Holiday Catalog, and if you’re like me, you will welcome the chance to start working on cards appropriate for… Read More »

Stamping Smart!

By | August 4, 2018

Every year I say that I will start stamping my Christmas cards early, but I always find myself rushing at the end of the year to get those cards finished! Can you relate? This year I did myself a favor and I actually sat down in August to stamp 20 Christmas cards; I “stamped smart”… Read More »

Men Love Valentines, Too!

By | February 19, 2018

At least, my husband does! Among the many things that I love about Reggie, one thing that is particularly sweet is his sincere delight and interest in the cards I make. And he even reads my blog! So, when a card-giving occasion comes around, I always enjoy making something special for him: I used a… Read More »

Valentines From Vermont

By | February 18, 2018

When you live far away from family, one of the best ways to keep in touch is to send a card. The first handcrafted Valentine we received this year was made by Sherry Pakulski of Colchester, VT: Sherry and I both have the same “all you need is love” stamp; a great sentiment for  a… Read More »

Happy 66th Anniversary!

By | November 17, 2017

Today Reggie and I will be joining my parents at lunch for their 66th anniversary – really an event to celebrate! Vernon and Jean (Webber) Krause were married on November 17, 1951 in Auburn, CA My dad was a draftsman in the Air Force when I was born, and after leaving the service he completed… Read More »

Easy Layout for June Celebrations

By | June 21, 2017

I posted the card that I made for my dad for Father’s Day last time; today I want to show you the simple layout that I used for Reggie’s Father’s Day card: Guy Greetings and Suite Sentiments (retired) stamp sets, Ruffled Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder. The thing my husband loves best is baseball – “America’s… Read More »

Happy Father’s Day!

By | June 19, 2017

My sister and I are very lucky that we ended up with such a nice dad, and that he is still here with us so we can wish him a “Happy Father’s Day!” My dad, Vernon Krause, my Sister Karla, and her new puppy Riley. The card that I made for him this year was… Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day!

By | May 14, 2017

My family and I had a happy visit with my parents yesterday, to celebrate Mom and let her know how much we love her. My sister Karla couldn’t be there as she is working out of state this week, but she sent Mom this beautiful vase of flowers! Speaking of flowers, my mother loves them… Read More »