Garden Time

It's that time of year again when we start picking fresh veggies from our garden.  Ronnie works so hard each year plowing, planting and tending and he's so proud when we start eating out of the garden.  Here is a picture of our first new potatoes he dug this afternoon for supper.  Do you know when the potatoes are ready?  It's when the plant that has grown out of the earth dies and turns brown.  He dug up 3 dead plants and got a full gallon bucket full.  There is still 79 more plants to dig.  I think we will have a bummer crop again this.  I wash and cut in half.  Melt a stick of butter in a pan and put the potatoes in the butter with a little salt and steam them about 20-25 minutes.  They are so good.  

I noticed we also have tiny squash, greenbean, peppers and tomatoes too.  It won't be long before I will be canning and enjoying all the goodness.
Until later,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Garden At GeeGee's House

It's been ages since I last posted.  I'm having some problems getting my Mojo back after my surgeries and run in with blood clots, but hopefully I'm back on the mend and the Mojo will return.   Here's a card I made using the DSP from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.  I was not impressed with the stamps but I love the paper.  I took my "Secret Garden" stamp set and Framelits and stamped and die cut the flowers out of the top layer of DSP and So Saffron cardstock.  I stamped the 2 butterflies using "Papillon Potpourri" stamp set on So Saffron CS and used the butterfly punches.  I also used a new stamp called "A Round Array" and the new 7/8" scalloped circle punch.  I added some bling with rhinestones to each flower center. All the stamp sets and punches I used in this card are offered in the Spring Catalog (now until May 31st) or new 2013-2014 Catalog coming out June 1st.  If you are interested in getting any of the catalogs just email me here

That's it for today.  Until later, happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)

My Girls

Wanted to post a picture of my 3 beautiful granddaughters.  Jordan is 11, Emery is 7 and Leah is 5.  All dressed in their Easter outfits. 

I can't believe how fast this year is moving along.  It's April and Ronnie is planting the garden and the weather is getting warmer.  Looking forward to lots of yummy veggies later on.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Recovery is Slow

Hello!  It's been almost a month since I last posted.  My surgeries went well and I am recovering nicely.  A lot slower than I thought, but I will get there.  I was so excited the other day when Mr. Brown (UPS) left a nice little package on my doorstep.  Paper Pumpkin from Stampin' Up! arrived.  Here is a picture of the opened box with everything I need to create 4 really nice cards to share with other.  Cardstock, DSP, Ink pad, Stamps, Clear Block, Buttons, and Die-cut stickers to complete the project.  All of this for under $20.  Each month you can receive a box like this and have a fun time making a beautiful project to keep or share with others.  

 

If you are interested in joining in the fun every month just go to Paper Pumpkin at Stampin' Up! and you can join in the fun.  Please choose me as your demonstrator when they ask on the form.  
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Inspired By Nature

Being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I try to always have the newest products for my customers.  However, I keep some of the retired stamp set that I fall in love with to use at a later time.  Inspired By Nature is one of my all time favorite sets.  My ladies made cards using this set last year before it retired.  This card is made using a sponge dauber with inks.  It gave it a soft look that adds so much to this card.  Sincere Salutation, another retired set was used for the greeting.  Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight go together so well. 

Heading to Birmingham tomorrow for my kidney surgery.  Hope to post again soon.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Another Valentine Post

Do you take pictures of your projects?  I do!  Not because I think my projects are the best but to help me remember what I've made and see my progress over the years.   I look at some of my first cards and see how my work as changed.  Here is a picture of some of the guy Valentine cards I made last week.  I find it a challenge to make a masculine card.  So when I do come up with an idea I feel I have accomplished something.  

I used Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Gumball Green and Crumb Cake cardstock.  I used several different designer paper pieces and punches.  If you are interested in any of the Stampin' Up! products I've used email me here and I will place the order for you and Stampin' Up! will ship it right to your front door.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Valentine's Day At GeeGee's

We had a good time last night at GeeGee's house.  We had a nice dinner and the girls and guys opened goodie bags and cards.  The girls had taken their Valentine projects to school for their friends.  Christina was missing because of nursing school but Michael sat down and made her a card and all was right with the world at the Hay house.

Hope your Valentine's Day was as happy as mine.
Until later, happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)