The chicks have hatched!!!

We're not sure all the eggs have hatched yet but we counted 5 chicks in the can this morning.  The mama and papa were not around and one of the chicks managed to jump out of the can onto a piece of bubble wrap below the can.  Sure hope the mama comes back.  We opnly counted 9 eggs yesterday when mama flew off so don't know what happened to the 10th egg.  We've had a couple of king snakes in the vicinity the past week so hope the chicks either stay in the can or the mama and papa get them to safety.  Tune in for more. . .

Happy Thursday, friends

                                                      As promised yesterday, here is a few cards that I've been doing in  my weekly classes. 

Loved doing this Birthday card using the new Scalloped Tag Topper punch and the  stamp set from the new occasionals mini catalog, Springtime hello stamp set.  Used  designer from the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack.  Such a bargain for so many designer papers.  Used the new Washi tape, too.  A pretty quick card to do.
UPDATE ON THE QUAIL:  Mama Quail returned to the nest and is still sitting on it.  Hopefully the "chicks
 will hatch in a week or two.  Will keep you posted..   In the meantime,  Happy Stamping!

"Spring" is here

Found this in our carport-  Quail eggs-  the "mama" quail laid them in a coffee can that had "nuts & bolts" in it.  We didn't realize that they were quail eggs till we spotted the mama quail sitting on them.  Did some research to find out how long before they "hatch" and was told that it takes 21 days.  Also was told to "fix" the nest by carefully taking out the eggs and placing them on a soft cloth while we dumped out the bolts and replaced them with dirt and sand and placed the eggs back in and tilted the container.  We did that and placed the can back where it was.  We were afraid that the "chicks" wouldn't be able to get out of the can if it was up right.  Will keep you posted on when the chicks hatch.  We just had a couple of dove's hatch  and at first thought that the eggs might be doves but  figured it out when we spotted the mama quail.  Check back tomorrow for some cards.  Keep Stamping!

Another card as promised. . .

This is the inside of a "pop-up" Easter card that I did.  First saw the idea on Stampin/Connection I don't remember who the demonstrator was that had it on. . . but if it was you, please let me know so I can give you proper credit for the idea.  They had done a Valentine's card with lots of hearts.  I added the Easter Egg from the set Eggstra  Spectacular of the new Occasions Catalog.  Looove that catalog!.  I also used the Watercolor DSP and the stamp set and framelits, "Secret Garden.  Embellished  the center of one of the "starting" flowers with colored rhinestones.  I used a red scripto pen for that.  Hope you like it.  Will post the front of the card later since I still can't figure out how to post more than 1 photo at a time.  Till I see you again, Happy Stamping!

Another Thursday

This was a card that was inspired by my stamping friend Kendra.  Love how she had used the new Scallop embossing folder and the flower framelit.  Love the color combination also. . . what do you think?  I used the same design for the gals in my class on Wednesday.  More to come. . .   Happy Stamping!

The end of March. . .will it be out like a lamb?

LOVE that tag topper punch and am sorry that SAB is coming to a close.  This was a card that was a little out of my comfort zone but like the way it turned out.  Used the sorbet DSP and the Petal Parade stamp set.  Sure hope that SU has the twine that was in the SAB accessory kit in the new Catalog coming out in June.  .   More coming so be sure to check back.  Happy Stamping!

Already the end of March

How do you  like these "neat" projects that Carolyn did at class this week?  Loved showing her the newFringe Scissors  and the new Scallop Topper Punch.  Have loved doing a class every week. . .  It helps me catch up on my stamping too!!!.  Check back tomorrow.  Happy Stamping!