New Monthly Challenge over at Becky’s Place, come join the fun

 I made 2 cards this time. I just love her strawberries. So let me know what you think. Hope you all are having a great day. Woo hoo! Tomorrow is Friday!!

Come over to Beccy’s and check out all the wonderful cards.

Take care and be safe.

Nana

Beccy's Sept Challenge

 I know I haven't been posting for a long time... But hopefully I can keep things going for a while.

This is for the September Beccy's Challenge. She is a free digital stamp made by Beccy at Beccy's Place.

Come join the fun still open for a couple more weeks.

Feel free to let me know what you think.

XO Nana

Want a chance to win

https://www.quikly.com/lane-bryant/s/YKqbkARM?utm_content=blogger

Come join the fun...

Short and sweet post this time 😘

Essential Oils?? doTERRA

 I've been using some oils now for a while. Different brands And I have to admit I like some company's over others. 

I have been using doTERRA  Breathe for a year now and I'm off my inhalers. I was doing better last year but still had to wear my mask while outside, most of the time. (Not just because of COVID) anyway I started a new medication that is natural and is has boosted the effectiveness of the oils. No mask while outside on my porch...

So... I thought I would share with you all a link to the lady that helped me. Her name is Viola Gatlin. She is a real sweet Lady!  you can reach her at this link Viola 

And just so you know, I'm not selling anything, I get nothing out of it if you order. That's not why I'm sharing this. It truly has helped me and I wanted to share. I know all people are different and what works for one might not another. But you won't know if it will help unless you try.

I'll be posting some cards again soon. in 2 weeks playing with paper I've made about 50 cards. My sister runs out of cards faster than I can make them for her. lol and my daughter has asked for a few, so...

Hope you all have a wonderful week. 

Love Nana

It's been a while...

 Well hello" I never really did much over at bloglovin...LOL 

Hubby and I moved out of mom's so we are considered empty nesters again. I'm not crazy about having and empty nest. But guess I'll get use to it.

Our middle son had to have another back surgery. We got him a special chair as he can't sit very well. I just have to share. It is from Autonomous. He did all the research for the chair he wanted. and I'm thinking of getting me one of them too. If you want to look at there site check them out through my link please. Autonomous  I can get a gift for referral and it will help me get the chair I want for my craft room.

Anyway, I've still been following a lot of crafters. Love JenofEve Designs on YouTube, and Karen Burniston dies. I love her pop ups. so clever and cute. and so easy to make.

Well hopefully see you soon, Leve me a message if you are so inclined;)

XO Nana

Change over to Bloglovin

I’m changing over to Bloglovin as Google is changing so many things. I actually thought blogger and Bloglovin was the same thing for a short time😂 my brain is more a sive lately. Sorry I have been so quiet hear... but have been quite everywhere lately. 

Helping my mama and teenage girl is taking time, not that I do that much. We all work at helping each other. I feel so bad for mama as I can’t do anything for her pain. And having raised 3 boys, having my niece now is fun, and educational. Girls are so SO different than raising boys. lol But I love her as my own and wouldn’t change having her for anything!

Well life keeps going... and I must get going too. Love to all! 

Thanks for reading and sharing with me.

XO Nana

April Rogers 

My FIRST time to fly🤯

My hubby talked me into going to ST Thomas USVI... I cant believe I said yes...So I know we will be busy and enjoying some sun and fun. Not to mention 3 little boys I haven’t seen in a couple of years. So excited! I watched mama grow up into a fine young woman and wonderful mama. Hard to believe she has 3 boys like I did. LoL I’ve never been on a plane or out of the United States.

Funny but first thing I could think of packing was some craft supplies to keep my hands and mind busy. This will be so different. I’m not a big people person because of having multiple chemical sensitivity. Shoot laundry detergent, shampoo and deodorant are horrible triggers not to mention perfume and cologne 😰Can’t take oxygen tank on plane, in case I need it. And insurance turned down using a pulse concentrator. Because they say I need steady flow. So going without. Have new mask and hubby says they have air vents that can blow in my face, so I’m going to try and be positive. This is going to be great!

A couple of reactions are either bawling and feeling like I’ve been beat with a bat from head to toe. Or I can get rather violent and down right mean. So Rescue Remedy, ✔️ meds, ✔️ masks with new filters✔️✔️✔️ I got 3 of them 😉

This is going to be in part our second honeymoon. We got married on a Saturday afternoon 37 years ago in May. Early Sunday morning he woke up sicker than a dog (streptococcus) and Monday morning I had it... so we spent our first 2 weeks together 🤒. Our boys are grown and have families of there own, so we thought this would be something we could do for ourselves.

This is going to be a great adventure!!! Will post pictures when I can. We leave in a week from today. I can hardly wait...

Until I post again...XO Nana

New year new Challenge at Gerda Steiner Designs

Cute Panda to start the new challenge off Check it out here or keep reading  😉

January 02, 2018

A new year started and we are back with a new Challenge. 

Will you join us again?

For this month I created this little Panda and I hope you'll love to create some adorable projects with him.

If you play along this month, you will receive a new free image for the February 2018 Challenge.
You have also the chance to win a $15 coupon to the store.
Submit your design with the Challenge Image with the 'Add your link' button at the bottom of this page Winner is chosen at the beginning of every month.

 Finely got my little Panda Love done. Hope you like it. First is a close up, it is 3D with hearts added with foam backing, a slight touch of Wink of stella to add some shimmer to the hearts.

 

I thought it would make a great Anniversary or thinking of you card. Well I'm going to post this before my laptop shuts down. 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by! 😘 XO Nana 

Gerda Steiner Challenge

December's Challenge

December 02, 2017

If you play along this month, you will receive a new free image for the December 2017 Challenge.

And here is my offer for December

I colored it like a Dutch rabbit this will be for my hubby ;-)
XO Nana

Working on some winter comfort

I have been working on some lovely crocheted Cowls. I found them on You Tube. If you like them go to the links and I will send you strait to where I learned how to make them. Don't forget to leave some love for the ladies that share so much with us too.
First up Sassy Autumn Ribbed Crochet Cowl.
 Here she shows you how to make the front post and back post double crochet YouTube

 This one I forgot to get a picture of before I gave it away. If I can I will get a picture later. 😉
Siem's Five in a Row Chunky Cowl Shawl 


Then I made the Modified Margaret Button Cowl
Only I omitted the fringe.

Now I am working on another Sassy Autum Ribbed Cowl in neutral colors. I will update this post with pictures tomorrow in the morning as it is almost 1 am and I need some sleep.
XO Nana

Tiddly Inks2:3 Challenge

 Tiddly Inks has a New Look and a new challenge, Come check it out here.
They have some really cute digi stamps and stamp stamps ;-) Come and join the fun even using their freebie if you haven't bought anything from them yet. I know you will soon enough start a file of your own with their lovely girls and other stamps.

I'm fighting the SAD again... welcome fall and winter. So am trying to stay a bit more positive and I thought this saying was perfect for this image, She just makes you smile! I printed her out a number of times and used foam tape to make her 3D. Bottom pictures show from the sides her layers.  Hope you enjoy her as much as I did making this card.

XO Nana

Another cutie from Gerda Stiener

This months free digi for participating last month is this cute little Racoon. Not as nice as some but I'm working on it. lol

 Loved this one too so decided to make another card with one of Gerda's designs. Love Ewe And I used 100% cotton on their bodies, just so cute to me.

Thanks for stopping by: XO Nana

A Get Well Card

I was able to actually make a whole card this month. WOO HOO well 2 really. HA
This one is made with a digi from Gerda Steiner, she has some of the cutest little things. And if you buy the digi of the month and then get a card made and show her, she will send you the next moths digi for free. So if you keep making cards you earn more digis. If you are like me though I love her digis and end up making something late or not posting then I don't get the next digi. lol such is life... a day late and a dollar short.

Anyway- on to the card. Whenever mom doesn't feel good she wants oatmeal. So tried to make it look like oatmeal in the bowl. The spoon is partially 3D (the handle is glued to the original and the bowl of the spoon is 3D with an 1/8 inch dot) and the Bowl of oats is on thicker foam pads. Hope you like it. I mimicked mom's bowl too it is blue glass. I put paper glaze over the bowl.  She thought it was cute.

XO Nana

Day 3 of 30 Day Challenge

Love this one form the Paper Shelter.

She will be a lot prettier when I get her colors blended.

You can get this image at The Paper Shelter. I love that if you want a certain image they do have them pre-colored or you can color it yourself. Join up and get there email, they will let you know when they have a sale and then you can get more bang for your buck 😉
Hope you are safe and having a great weekend.
XO Nana

Day 2 of 30 Day Challenge

Well I didn't get any coloring done, but I did un-mount some of my red rubber stamps. I cut up a bunch of glossy photo paper and stamped it with the stamp and then put it in a trading card holder. Not bad..
Love the idea of seeing what I have in a quick glance than rummaging through the boxes of stamps.
I'll get organized yet... Pictures will be posted as soon as I can get them uploaded.
XO Nana

Updated:

 

This was 2 small box of stamps they all fit in a 11/2" binder. I am using trading card holders. I'll get some picture ones later for the bigger stamps I have.  My niece is going to help me when I am done to organize  all the thank you's and thinking of you, wedding, baby...etc... I think it is going to be real nice when it is all done. I have so many more😵lol

XO Nana

Day 1, 30 DayChallenge

I worked on this cute little girl from Sherri Baldy I just love her big eyed girls.
Here is a link to my picture as I can't seem to load it to my laptop
She is on Instagram I will load her here as soon as I can.

Not a real good picture, sorry. I will add some bling to her before I make her into a card.

XO Nana

Have you heard of "The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge"?

This is from Kathy's blog, I am going to try real hard to do this challenge.  Thought it would be nice to share with any of you that read my blog and wanted to join in. Maybe I will even get some blog post done... ha ha ha...

Welcome to Day 1 of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” Blog Hop.  Kathy Racoosin from The Daily Marker wants to share her love of coloring with you. Today Kathy has assembled a blog hop to give your creativity a jump start with some of the stops that will be on “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” and her favorite OnLine Card Classes.
The premise of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” is to color something every day even if it’s for five minutes. (However feel free to  jump in or out as time permits). Any coloring medium is welcomed. Click here for DAY 1. TO UPLOAD YOUR COLORING  or here on Instagram or here on Facebook (FB is a closed group). Please remember to use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day  kids & young adults #thedailymarker30daykids
If you have any questions about “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” you can refer to this post.
Kathy from The Daily Marker is the creator of  “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge”.  The Challenge is a great way to gain confidence with your coloring and join in a community of positivity and coloring enthusiasts. The challenge is also a great way to get full use of your stamps and coloring mediums.
(When sharing use #TheDailyMarker30Day so Kathy can find your work)
THE GOAL IS:  To color something daily even if it’s a few minutes but, certainly not required. It’s  been proven that coloring can lower your blood pressure & make you feel happy and relaxed so it’s worth carving out a little time for yourself each day. You will find that Kathy encourages you along the way to stretch your creativity a little bit more and to feel successful with your coloring.
CAN YOU PARTICIPATE in the 30 DAY CHALLENGE?  Yes! that would be awesome if you want to participate & feel free to jump in at any time during the challenge! Everyone is welcome! If you miss a few days don’t feel like you have to catch up. The challenge is meant to be fun and with no stress.
QUESTIONS? Read more on Kathy’s blog post here  to see how to share you work and if you have questions, how to share, giveaways etc. Prepare to be inspired with daily posts and many videos for 30 days.

Oh and in case you missed it there is a blog hop and prizes too. Can't beat that with a stick. Take time for yourself doing something that is relaxing and fun and Stress relieving all at the same time.
See a lot of wonderful inspiration to color, with hint and tips and videos... Oh my. Looking forward to seeing what I can get done. 
XO Nana 

Oldest Grandson graduates

Well it has been 3 months with no post... I have missed it.  I also have been missing my crafting time.
Yesterday I was able to make a card for our oldest grandson as he graduated 8th grade. I know that isn't what they call it now, but same in the end. lol  He got a lovely award for mathematics. I asked our Daughter (il) what he would like as a gift and she said "He is into a lot of drawing and sketching." So I found a good deal on some pencils, charcoal, pads etc... He was very pleased. I wanted to make a special card for him, he is such a sweet young man. I found a digi at The Paper Shelter I thought would be good. It is the Cockatoo Rules! Isn't he cute! I will post a picture of my card and Grandson below. You will see I gave him a green Mohawk, when you see my grandson you will understand why! ha ha ha... And what boy doesn't like motor bikes...

 On this picture you can see I used gel pens over pencil and it shined. I'm not real good yet but the tank has a flame job in the top picture.

 And here's our boy! So proud of him, top student and also when to state in robotics. When he saw the card his Mom said "Oh look A, he has a green Mohawk too!"

 His Mama & Papa were both so proud. Mama tried to kiss him and papa put his hand up, then she tried again and he slid over to his dad's side and his dad kissed him. Oh man you should have seen the face and heard the sounds. rofl His dad  said "Kind'a weird you out?" He was laughing so hard. He has really sprouted this year too. Mama is 5'11 and dad is 6'. I love my kidos!




 It was sweet memories in the making here, for sure. My youngest sister to a lot of photos with a really nice camera. I hope I get to see them. These were taken with my phone. Hope you enjoyed seeing our family fun.
XO Nana

It is hard to say Goodbye

For my family...  be it Blood or Spiritual, I am going to stop blogging for now. As it just takes up too much of my time and energies. I am also unsubscribed to almost everything.

I need to get away from the computers and take care of things in my real life. It is always hard to change what we do, but it has to start somewhere and I feel this is best for me right now.

I have learned so much from a lot of different people online, which I greatly appreciate very much.
TLC, The Ton, Altnew, The Paper shelter, Besties, Snoopy's, FPTFY, Splitcoast Stampers, Vera, ADFD, Sami Stamps, Birds, Miss Kate Cuttables, So so many blogs I have followed and learned from. Too many for me to list. Buggabo, TiddlyInks... And this used to be all cake blogs when I was baking, traded paper for the sugar. But it all has to be put into place!

I will still craft but it is going to be after other things are accomplished, or I should say in between things. As I know with my health I will have good days and bad. I just don't want to waste anymore of my good days doing nothing. I need to get more active and I can't do that looking at a computer screen all the time. It has gotten to the point that if we go on vacation I have to have my laptop or Ipad. Not good for communication with the hubby or anyone...

So I will probably check in once or twice a week for now. Instead of off and on all day. I will get weaned from this I am determined!

Love you all so very much and hopefully we can get together soon, Service? or maybe have a meal or watch a show.. but at least spend time together, without my nose in a computer.

XOXO Nana April

Goodbye: A Day For Daisies

This is for the last challenge for A Day For Daisies. This is from Tammy's blog:

A Celebration of Favorites - Challenge #160

So glad you are joining in the final ADFD Blog Challenge to celebrate the thousands of images Tammy has created over the past six and a half years.  The first challenge was back in September of 2010, when the ADFD blog began.  Tammy has sponsored so many challenges on card-making blogs and continues to generously share her images with design team members and as prizes for their challenges.  She is a special talent with an incredibly big heart.
People far and near love Tammy's images, so for this challenge, we invite you to share something you have created with your Favorite ADFD image.   This is just way to share your appreciation for the creative genius behind the images!  

So I managed to make a card, this happens to be the first image I fell in love with. So thought it would be appropriate to use. Hope you like it too.

 Please look at her blog and join in viewing all the lovely post from the Design Team past and present. Thank you Tammy for all the love and talents you have shared.
XO Nana