• 3D Thursday,  Boxes, Tags and Bags

    3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder – Hello Ladybug!

    3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder No matter how you use it this fun 3D Thursday Pen or Tool holder is super fun!! Easy to customize for who you want to give it too also!! How do I know?? Because this week it is my turn!! You can use ANY cardstock and DSP for this project! I know you are ready… so here it is!! See what I mean?? Today … It’s a good day!! to make something to brighten someones day!! For my sample I used Fresh Freesia and the Flowers and More host DSP pack. However, I could totally see this with the Legendary Ride suite or even…

  • Fancy Fold,  YouTube video

    Flowers and More Fun Fold – Country Bouquet.

    Flowers and More Fun Fold Does not look too much like a fun fold front this side does it?? Well the Flowers and More Fun Fold is VERY deceiving. The colors used here are Fresh Freesia and Night of Navy. I was very pleasantly surprised by this color combo. However, I love this Night of Navy Bordered ribbon. Sooo pretty!! Let me also add that it is super easy to tie. You can also see that I used the Medium Daisy punch. Two of the Fresh Freesia and one of the Night of Navy. Adding in a few Rusting Metallic dots for the center of the punched out daisy. Now…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    More Green and Illinois Visit with family-friends.

    More Green and Illinois Visit What a week, right?? Dang Joe has been home and Mindy was here from Texas. This week is about More Green and Illinois Visit with family and friends. Okay, lets start here, with more green. This is off the front door of the house. See all those tulip sprouts. YES, I am just a little excited. Joe and I plan on a walk around the tree line tomorrow. I can actually see them from the house. There will be flowers before you know it. If I had to guess there are buds popping out of the ground as I type this. We are going to…

  • Team Meeting

    Inky Whisper Sisters March Meeting peek.

    Inky Whisper Sisters March Today I got to spend some time with local members of my Team The Inky Whisper Sisters March Meeting was today. Did you know that we meet every month?? Yes, we sure do, the third Saturday of each month. Curious what we do?? We chat about all things stamping. But we also do a team swap, which there is always a theme of some sort. There is typically at least one demonstration, usually two. This is a great time also to get other team members help on ideas, suggestions and help with things. Here is Nancy doing her demonstration. We made the cutest adhesive holder box.…

  • Hamscher Homestead,  YouTube video

    Green Leprechaun Drink Share Milkshake smiles!

    Green Leprechaun Drink Share I have one more St. Patrick’s Day card for you… Only because I got a photo with Mom and her card. Just wait until you see this smile!! Let me just say a few things.. You need the Share a Milkshake bundle in your life. I have totally had a blast with it, especially Green Leprechaun Drink Share. And I can promise that I will be using it for a fun Easter card. There have been a few 3D Thursday ideas with it too. Did you miss this weeks?? Be sure to check that one out. Now back to this green one.. I used the Flowers…

  • Fancy Fold,  YouTube video

    Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day and a fun fold!

    Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day For those that are Irish, like me, or those that are not. Today is all about the GREEN! I do believe we are all Irish today!! However, a Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day is even better!! This super fun, Fancy Fold is perfect for a focal image like this four leaf clover. In the Lucky Clover stamp set however, there are four different ones. As you can see with the DSP that I was able to make. Want to see how I did it?? The colors that I used for cardstock are… Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla. The card does…

  • 3D Thursday

    3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme Treats

    3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme Guys, I have never heard of Cow Tails, have you?? Today’s 3D Thursday Sherri Strawberry Creme treats are just that. If you know what they are please comment below. You guys know how much I love the Share a Milkshake bundle. Well here we go again!! Okay, maybe not if you only follow me here. But if you have seen ANY Coffee and Cards. Yup, I have used it a couple times. Anyway, be sure to say hello and leave some love over on facebook!! How cute it this one?? Grab your Sweet Sorbet goodies and you are all set!! Do you see the lines…

  • YouTube video

    Sending Dies and Lucky Clover with splatters.

    Sending Dies and Lucky Clover Would you like to find a way to use your Lucky Clover stamp set every day?? Here is a great idea, Sending Dies and Lucky Clover. Did you see that this set has not only shamrocks but a Good Luck sentiment?? What else do you see here?? The Lines and Splatters embossing folder. Why, for a DSP background look. How about those hearts?? That is from the Give it a Whirl dies. Lastly are the Sending Dies. Here is the perfect way to see the Gold foil. Not only for the little heart in the sending and the little strips on the embossing layer. You…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week

    Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties Here we are mid March, already?? That means that winter decorations need to come down. However, that is not all that is going on, Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week. I took all this stuff down and just could not believe that I used so much stuff. Thanks to Joe I got it all down and put away in ONE DAY! To say that I was excited is an understatement. I look all around the house and see empty buckets, vases and cabinets. Uugghh, I need to figure out what I am going to do for Spring decorations now. I love waking up to…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 One Day event.

    Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 The one day event of the season. The Butterfly Birthday Bash 2023 is a little over a month away. I have been talking about it for a while. This is my way of celebrating my Birthday. The best part is that I get to celebrate with all the things I love… See what I mean… All the fun stuff. But there is so much more. Goodie Bag (valued over $40), lunch, new friends and old ones too. Ohh, yeah I almost forgot, Cards and Projects too. Can you believe it we will have time to craft?? Hahaha, I promise you will leave this event with fun…

  • YouTube video

    Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing bundle in orange

    Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing You guys know I love hugs… So is it a surprise with this sentiment that I had to have this bundle?? The Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing is super fun. In case you are not aware of what a Hybrid embossing folder is all about… Let me share a bit. These embossing folders not only pressure emboss, they can also cut. All in one run. Seriously, one pass and the texture is there along with the pieces. Today’s oranges were highlighted with Mango Melody and Crafty White. Adding in a bit of fresh cut look with Wink of Stella. I love the bumpy texture on the rind…

  • Mystery Card Night

    March 2021 Mystery Card Night join the fun!

    March 2023 Mystery Card Night I know not everyone is on facebook, however, this might be a good reason to be!! The March 2023 Mystery Card Night is going to be a REALLY GOOD one!! We are only doing one card. This one has loads of pieces. I know that you are going to LOVE it! Join the fun in the Mystery Card Night and Games group. I would love for you to learn a new fold AND meet some new friends. Although there is plenty other reasons, shenanigans of course. All sorts of laughs and maybe even a snack. Well you provide that. As always I provide… Plenty of…

  • 3D Thursday

    FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday

    FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday Ahh, spring is fast approaching and we have got your back!! Here is the FREE Tutorial from Twila and 3D Thursday. Head on over to the 3D Thursday page to leave some love and get your tutorial. You could also check out Twila’s blog for all the goodies. Here is what she put together for us… Ohh my goodness, how cute it this. I really love the little bunny notepad inside. But to me the perfect little touch is… the butterfly of course!! Easter candy and a bit of “greens” inside. Really what a perfect and cute idea. Now keep in mind that…

  • Love it, Chop it,  Simple Stamping

    Sweet Friend with Sweetest Cherries card

    Sweet Friend with Sweetest Cherries Here we are the beginning of another week. For today we have a Sweet Friend with Sweetest Cherries card idea. This card idea in Night of Navy and Balmy Blue. There is a bit of fussy cutting for the “friend”. I need to tell you guys something. I am loving the words in this stamp set. Starting of course with the “SWEET”. You can add anything. And let me add that there are many in the set to add. What do you think about that addition of the twine?? A very simple addition and really it could be any white ribbon. You can also see…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    All the Homestead Green and a Kitty this week.

    All the Homestead Green and a Kitty With the days getting longer, the girls are starting to lay a bit more. All the Homestead Green and a Kitty will tell you a bit of what is going on here at my house. We have several chickens here on the homestead. To say we get an assortment of eggs is an understatement. Brown, blue, green and white. Yes, there are several different shades of those colors too. I say there is nothing like a fresh egg. YUMMMM!! When it is nice and sunny Joe and I love to walk the yard. Especially this year. Those 1050 bulbs are going to put…

  • In-Colors,  Retiring,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    Saying Good-bye Soon to the 21-23 In-Colors

    Saying Good-bye Soon to the 21-23 In-Colors I am here to remind you and yes speaking from experience. Do you have the refills for your 2021-2023 In-Colors?? Why?? Well, we will be Saying Good-bye Soon to the 21-23 In-Colors. Here is a reminder of the colors… With the Annual Catalog coming to an end as of May 3 these colors will no longer be available, that I am aware of anyway. What?? That you are aware of?? What does that mean?? Well, I am taking cues from the Online Exclusives that we have a few retired colors coming back. Can you say… Color Refresh?? I have been talking about this……

  • Paper Pumpkin

    Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin

    Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin I want to take a minute to talk about something that I have gotten for 10 years straight. Yes, I love it! Yes, I use it!! However, things have changed. First though I want to say Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin. Yes, things have changed. In the beginning we got rubber stamps. Typically only a couple. Also in the beginning there were only FOUR cards. Can you believe it?? Seriously!! In the beginning I do not recall too many patterns on the INSIDE of the envelopes either. Jumping Forward to NOW… HOLY COW!! There are typically 9 cards in each box. The stamp…

  • Masculine Cards

    Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover in Evergreen.

    Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover So, I am really excited about this card. I want to start off this post that you will need to grab your Favored Flowers DSP from Sale-a-Bration. I know that Sale-a-Bration is over, but this idea was too good not to share!! Tell me in the comments did you get that pack?? Dontcha love these colors together?? Evening Evergreen and Old Olive with a splash of Gold. Adding the Country Bouquet and Lucky Clover for all out stamping for this card. I need to say… to me the pattern in this patterned paper looks gold to me. Especially after adding that small strip of gold…

  • 3D Thursday

    Rain or Shine Peek Darlas 3D Thursday idea

    Rain or Shine Peek Darlas Getting ready for some treats for Easter?? This 3D Thursday idea is Rain or Shine Peek Darlas. Using a suite that I am VERY familiar with and love!! Be sure to leave some love for Darla either on her blog or over on facebook. Here we go… I know that the sentiment could very easily be switched up for the perfect little Easter sentiment. I really love this idea for several reasons. Looks like Darla made the inside so you could fit other things inside. What could you put inside?? I do need to ask Darla where she found that Lindt Lamb. It is sooo…

  • Paper Pumpkin Possibilities

    2023-02 PP Possibilities Sunshine Smiles

    2023-02 PP Possibilities Sunshine Smiles Come and Hop along for some Amazing ideas for your subscription box. The 2023-02 PP Possibilities Sunshine Smiles blog hop. Please be sure to leave some love along the hop. I am a new member to the hop. I am super excited to see what these amazing ladies have some up with. Here is what I have come up with for you guys today. You guys know that I love the WHOLE Suite for the Rain or Shine. This little fun fold using some of the DSP and Mango Melody cardstock. Although, I also added the Stitched Rectangle dies and the Basic Border dies too.…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Only Succulents and a helper here this week

    Only Succulents and a helper here It really was a quiet week this week. The only shenanigans was Stampin’ Bingo on Saturday, however you will have to wait for that post. Only Succulents and a helper here this week. Starting off with a midweek delivery of succulents. These little cuties came via FedEx and I was soo excited. I already have several green succulents. Yes, there are more here, however look at those pink and purple ones. There is even an Aloe called ‘Snow Drift’, top right. I was really wanting a Purple tipped one. Maybe next time though. Have you had succulents? I will have to see if I…

  • Team Meeting

    Celebrate Team Meeting card thanks Kim!

    Celebrate Team Meeting card This was what I came up with using the “Pinwheel” that Kim taught us. I used the sentiment from the Share a Milkshake stamp set. What do you think about the Celebrate Team Meeting card? Wanna learn how to make this? Be sure to check the Whispers In Ink YouTube channel on Saturday! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! Curious about my team? Thinking of being a team member? NO, you do not have to do all that I do! Become a IWS Shopping Club member. Get a 20% discount on your orders! Plus your can craft with me and my team! Ask me…

  • 3D Thursday

    3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah this week.

    3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah This week we are heading into an Easter idea. Can never be too prepared!! Only six weeks away!! Check out the post over on Sarah’s blog (be sure to leave some love!). And it is always good to leave a comment over on the 3D Thursday facebook page too. Ready to see the 3D Thursday Egg Box from Sarah? I know I am excited about it!! You know how much I love the Rain or Shine suite. This box uses the diecuts, DSP and soo much more. In case you did not know this adorable rabbit has a shiny hawaiian style shirt. It is…

  • Team Meeting

    Feb 2023 Inky Whisper Sisters team meeting

    Feb 2023 Inky Whisper Sisters Last Saturday was Team Meeting day. The Feb 2023 Inky Whisper Sisters meeting was full of demonstrations, laughs and swaps. This lovely lady is Kim, she did her first team meeting demonstration. Can you say prepared? Holy cow, she had two samples and a great list of supplies. What Kim is holding is the start of a great focal image. As you can see the ladies were super focused. I love how everyone helps each other. Can you see the treat in the first photo? I was grateful that the team is always up for being my taste testers! The recipe is a keep foe…

  • Hamscher Homestead,  Uncategorized

    Seeds Planting Sprouts and Kitties of course

    Seeds Planting Sprouts and Kitties We had several very nice days last week. Soo I took advantage of it. Starting off with finding seed heads on last years Zinnias. As you can see there sure are a bunch. However this was only the beginning! I found LOTS! I left them for the birds. The short and mild winter had other plans. Which helped me save some money on Zinnia seeds. I spread them out on paper to dry and also to catch those that fall. this was only the beginning of the fun! I also checked my seed stash. Found that I had several that would benefit from some cold…

  • Coffee and Cards

    Sending Butterflies Love and Big Hugs

    Sending Butterflies Love and Big This card was made come the bits and pieces. Can you believe it? This Sending Butterflies Love and Big Hugs was ALL from the leftovers. I was shocked when it fell into place! I did for Coffee and Cards a couple weeks back. Using the Brilliant Wings and the coordinating stamp set. The colored Heat Embossing for the Butterflies. I had them all stamped and clear embossed waiting to be used. The butterflies went perfectly with the “sending” that was also cut out! Adding some Basic Black from my scraps too! However, I will have to admit to you that the inside is really my…

  • Paper Pumpkin

    Key to my Heart Paper Pumpkin alternative.

    Key to my Heart With Valentine’s day past, How else can you use this amazing box?? What kit?? The Key to my Heart Paper Pumpkin for January 2023 box. For this idea I added the Turtle from the Rain or Shine bundle. Do you see him peeking from above the key? This card was made two weeks ago in a live over on facebook. Did you know that I do that every other week?? Well how did I make this one?? Well we started off cutting up the envelope. That is the Fresh Freesia with the keys. Grabbed my Basic Borders dies and fancied up the flap with they die…

  • 3D Thursday

    Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday FREE tutorial box

    Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday Here we are, Thursday once again. You are going to love this Fold Flat Ricks 3D Thursday box. This project is bright and happy for sure!! Be sure to check out Rick’s blog post and leave him some love!! I love how this project turned out!! Here is your peek… See what I mean… It really is such a happy box. I especially love that gingham paper. To get all the instructions head on over to his blog or to the 3D Thursday page. Ohh, have you starting following the page yet?? Be sure to do that over on facebook. That way you will not…

  • Holiday cards

    Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card

    Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines You know that I always share the card for my sweetie. Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card and coordinating envelope. I created this card to go with a treat box that I created for the 6 Days of Valentine’s Day ideas. Yes, that box was full of chocolates. However, that beautiful box needed a card to go with it. I was sure to use all the same pieces. I added the whole list to the video description. However here is the short list… Soo are you wondering about the butterflies?? Well that is a “thing” for Joe and I. Even the purple. Here is…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    First Week of February 2023 already done.

    First Week of February 2023 already done Welcome to another week on the Homestead. This week, the First Week of February 2023 already done. This week my friend, Paula stopped by to hang out with me in the craft room. Guys this smiling face in just one of the reasons I do what I do. I wanted to become a demonstrator to meet new people. However, that has grown to meeting BEAUTIFUL and amazing friends. Hugs sweetie!! Ohhh you guys Junior is such a baby. He does love his couch time. It must happen daily time. I do try to have coffee on the couch but there is are days.…