We finally have a baby..

Well one things for sure, she's not a little baby, 9 lbs 15 ozs. and 22 1/2 in long. No newborn stuff for her.  Here's a few pics incase you are interested

 Here is little Lea Hope Bender, May 1, 2011. She was born at 10:02 AM.

 Here she is with momma, Rachel Lea. (just fyi, her meemaw's name is Wanda Lea:0)

 Momma, Daddy and three big brothers, Ethan, Scott and Zeb.
Biggest Brother, Ethan.

I know you want to see some cards and I have one made, but haven't taken a pic yet.  I've been 24/7 with some little boys for a couple of days now. I had them today from 8:00 am till about 3:00 pm. 
I get them tomorrow too for a while. Not much time to stamp and post.

Tonight is church, then Friday, Saturday and Sunday we are having revival at our church.
Plus Eugene is working Saturday and my darling son wants to take me to dinner Sat. before church, for Mother's Day. (he will be eating Sunday dinner with his mother in law :0)
I won't  go into all the details of stuff I will have to do, but I am very busy.
Although my hands aren't making cards (other than the 25 I did yesterday for church) my head is.
Happy Hump Day, HS,
Wanda

Finally Friday

Sounds like the name of a stamp pad or something.  I've actually had these pics since Monday night, but just now posting as two little kids are running around playing kitty and caterpillar and monarch butterfly.  I have been babysitting all week for different combinations of grand kids.  Fun but tiring at times.
I don't think Rachel is ever going to have her baby and I think she doesn't think so either, but one way or another she is scheduled for induction on May 2nd, so we'll see, then I really will be babysitting 24/7.
Well I am sure you didn't come here to hear all of that, but to see some cards.

This is one of the cards we made at class this month. It is almost a direct copy of one I found on Me, My Stamps, and I blog. She is an great designer and I love most all of her cards.  The blog address is memystampsandi.blogspot.com
She (and I) used the egg from the Easter Blossom stamp set in the Occasional Mini Catalog (last day to order is tomorrow). We also had little flowers with a pearl in the middle on the right hand corner of each of the three stamped flowers/eggs, but I was using these for church cards and thought they would mail easier without them (plus less work, when you do twenty or more cards, it saves a little time.)
Several people thought the pear pizzazz dp came that way, but I just stamped the stripes with concord crush and a stamp from the same set, then highlighted with the white gel pen.

This next card came from a design I use about three years ago just changed up designer paper, this paper is from the sweet and sour dp.  I wouldn't of thought of using rose red and pumpkin pie together, but it works, and looks cute here.
I'm working on this months swaps cards for Cathy Bell's swap that I am in.  Will post the card sometime.
Rachel and her three boys are coming over soon to join Grant, Alana and me, so I'll have a full house soon. I'm making turkey(leftovers from Sunday dinner) n dumplings for lunch. Come on over if you are hungry:0)
Until next time, HS,
Wanda
ps Happy Birthday to a very dear friend, Rhonda Kauffung. we've been friends for over 33 years, Happy Birthday Rhonda, and many more!

Happy Monday

I would love to say blaaaaaaah, however I am choosing to be up beat and cheerful.  I actually have no reason to blah except it is Monday and I am tired and have lots to do and..... HOWEVER I am healthy and not bored and have wonderful family and friends and I am not in a war zone and I didn't have my home destroyed by earthquakes and tornadoes and ... Happy Monday everyone!

This a  card we did at my workshops this month. (a workshop is like a party) I do them at other people house so they can earn free product. It's not the best picture, as usual I was in a hurry.

 It is a spinner card, a very fun card.  We made it 5 1/4 by 5 1/4 square so it fits in an SU 5 1/2 sq envelope.

 This next pic is from the Smokies again. It is my son in law Nate and his/my two grand kids, Grant and  Alana at Chimney Rock picnic area. Never go down to the creek unless you are prepared to get wet. (famous last words, "Don't anyone get wet!")

This last pic is on are way to Clingman's Dome, the place where, on a clear day you are able to see 7 states.
It was 57 degrees when we left Cades Cove, by the time we got up to Clingman's Dome it was 27 degrees. burrrrr..We thought this was snow, but it was a thick frost, like when the old freezer would build up frost in them from the cold and moisture.
Well that's all for today.  Babysitting for my oldest daughter and her oldest son to go to the dentist today, pick up taxes, then a baby shower for her tonight.
Two classes this week and a baby sometime in the next two weeks, she is due tomorrow.
Until next time, take care and..
Happy Stampin' (HS)
Wanda

i know, i know, i know..

it way past time to post... busy plus lazy...equals no post until today.
The first two cards are cards we did in last months card class and the last card was done in this month's class.

This last card is done using the new triple layer punch availble in the new summer mini catalog starting May 1st.  I already have at least 3 people wanting to order them.
I'm gettting ready to go back to bed. Been awake since 1:38 am, got up at 2:26 am, have to babysit for Rachel (my oldest daughter who is great with child) to go to the docs. Two little busy boys will be wanting to play today.
Well I'll go take a nap, but you keep stampin ;0)
HS (happy stampin')
Wanda

I am back from vacation...

and don't have any stamping to show for it.  Can you believe I left it all at home, even my catalogs!  But I was busy, thinking and thinking, when I had the chance ;0)
Here is a pic or two from the Smokies though. And believe me I am stamping every chance I can between now and next week cause...I HAVE CLASSES to get ready for, plus babysittting, a baby shower, a ladies meeting and CLEANING MY HOUSE after getting back from vacation. Oh the laundary!!!!!
Well I'll sign off for now.
HS,
Wanda

in the Smoky Mts.

Hey girls, I'm in the Smokys Mt. having fun of course.  And though I know it's hard to believe, I am having fun and not stampin'.
I did take a few card pics before I left and will post asap, but please don't hold your breath.
HS ti;; next time,
Wanda

Happy Friday

Can't believe the week is almost over.  What a busy but fun week.  It was class week and it is always nice to see my "girls" again. (my stampin ladies). 

I was planning on showing you the spinner card I did at a recent workshop, but just realized I sent it to Mom before I took a picture of it, so here is a simple card I made way back when.

And this is a card Mom made for Eugen's bday on Mar. 2.  And yes the stamp set is retired. 
Well this is a short and simple post too.  Need to take some more pics.
Have a wonderful weekend, as for me I want to stamp, but have to do my taxes sometime.
Wonder who will win?.....
HS,
Wanda