Cheers to 100 Years!!

Look Who's Turning 100 Years Old Today! 

                                                     1944

Only 18 years old

Taken on Father's Day

I made some cards for him:

Dad loved to hunt - I grew up on eating wild game

Dad had a love of lighthouses - He probably appreciated them because he was in the Navy in WW11. Serving as Seaman 1st Class on the USS Harry F Bauer which was a mine sweeper ship.

Dad loved to fish 

Growing up we had a mural painted on our wall of a lake with trees and he requested to have a small boat on the edge of the lake. It was a beautiful mural - absolutely huge! I sure wish that I had a picture of the mural, because the new owners covered it up with paneling. I remember as a little girl, watching the artist paint that mural on our wall. It was such a calming presence.

I created some inside sentiments for him as well

Happy Birthday, Daddy! what an amazing legacy you are leaving to your four daughters.

We held an open house on Saturday with family coming in from several states to honor him.

We also opened it up for friends and family from church and our cousins. Dad is the last remaining Uncle from both sides of the family, and we were so blessed that so many came out to honor him.

He met our mom while he was on leave after boot camp and they corresponded over the next two years that he was deployed. He never kept the letters that she sent him, but my mom saved every last bit and it is so sweet how he signed each letter to her "With Oceans of Love and a Kiss on Every Wave." They married within months of his returning home in July 1946.

They were married for 72 years before my mom passed away from dementia in 2018. 

Four girls! and being the youngest daughter, I never felt like he thought "oh I wish I had a boy" 

Growing up loved is so important, but when I asked him recently if there was anything that he would've changed if he could go back, he said that he would have spent less time in the woods (or on the lake) and be more present in our lives as we were growing up. 

All I know is that he was always there for the important stuff, and today he says how very blessed he is for each of us.

So here's to 100 years!! We never know how many years the Lord will afford him, but we treasure the times we can still be with him.

He now resides is a small home for veterans which is still considered independent living. 

Oftentimes he is asked what is his secret for such a long life (and how good he still looks) He will instantly recite Proverbs 3:5-6 "trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path". I absolutely love this!!

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Guest Stamper, Carla

Today's Guest Stamper is Carla

Carla's cards have a great summer feel to them

Can't you just imagine relaxing in an Adirondack chair, enjoying the summer weather!!

Or spending some time by the beaches here in Michigan!

She made a cute little box with life saver treats inside. How bright and cheery are these!!

Love the Pooh card, of course, and the cute little deer card was made using one of the Product Of The Month stamp sets, Notes of Nature.

BUT... how thoughtful is this??!! 

Carla made a 100 year birthday card for my dad!! He will be celebrating his 100th birthday on July 27th.

Us four sisters are planning an open house for him on the 25th and he will be honored on our local News 8 with an interview.  His church also is planning to honor him at Sunday morning service the 26th. He hasn't been able to attend church for quite some time so this will be extra special. We are very proud of him, not just for living so very long, but for the gift of service he gave to his country during WW11 from 1944-1946.

If you would care to send him birthday card you can send it to my address:

Donovan Joslin

3299 Oak St 

Hudsonville, MI 49426

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Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Waterside Retreat

The Waterside Retreat Suite is so amazing. As soon as I first saw it, I knew that it would be a big seller. 

Today's card was inspired by Mary Anne Cowen and really packs a WOW!

There are fussy cut layers of waves from the DSP to tuck your fish into and to give it depth. How very clever of Anne to figure out how to make a fish bucket from the Forever Florals Dies.

I did a bunch of prep work for my Tuesday stampers to make to process easier for them plus I REALLY like to fussy cut!!

Measurements:

• Basic White Card Stock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
• Waterside Retreat DSP (sky paper) 2″ x 5-1/2″
• Waterside Retreat DSP- cut the woodgrain to form the piles, wrap with Linen Thread
• Bucket was created using the Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper and the Forever Florals dies
• Loose Anchor Trinket

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Relaxing Waterside

I think I'm in all my glory because all of the elements on this card are fussy-cut out. I know that I am probably in the minority, but give me a designer paper that has pieces to cut out and I'm a happy camper.

The stunning RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE with the gorgeous WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 is a winning combination.

My card club gals made this card last night which was Inspired by MaryAnn Cowan 

The second card that they made (inspired by Sue Campfield)

And then we always make a 3D project. Most of the time it is a box of some sort.

I thought it was appropriate to fill them with "life savers". I really wanted the white ones, but they were not available when I was shopping for something to fit in the little drawer.

It is called a Pop Up Drawer Box inspired by Brenda Quintana

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You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

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Christi

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Swap Cards

At our June Team Meeting we had a New Catalog Swap. This could include some of the new Online Exclusives Products

Here are the cards that were swapped:

Janell made this super fun Halloween card using the OH MY FRIGHT Stamp Set with the SWIRLS OF MAGIC Embossing Folder.

The little ghosts are on these little spinners so it is an interactive card.

Inez used the EVERYDAY ARCHES and the new ALL AFLUTTER Bundle. She also used the new Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush on her butterflies.

I would also call Debbie's card an interactive card because when you pull it up you get this... She used the 3x3 FLIP FLAPS so you can add photos to each pocket. This will be so much fun to personalize.

Rochelle chose to use the gorgeous SCENIC COAST Designer Paper and the SUNSET COAST Bundle. Can you see how she added the Vellum sea shells?

This pretty Violet card was made by Marleine. This is the first time that Marleine has joined in on a swap and it is so pretty! I LOVE the Violet Dreams DSP. She also used the SHIMMERING STRIPES Specialty Paper - this card really shimmers!!

I absolutely knew that Dawn was going to use the SWEET OLD FRIENDS Bundle - aka Winnie the Pooh! And such a cut fun fold!

This was also Patty's first time to participate in a swap. She used the PARADISE GARDEN Hybrid Embossing Folder along with our favorite SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE Die

Karen made this stunning card using the SUNSET COAST bundle and SCENIC COAST DSP.

The last card - mine - oops! I forgot to take a picture of my swap card - I used the WATERSIDE RETREAT DSP, and made a masculine card.

During the month of June (2026) the prize I am offering will be the BBQ MASTER BUNDLE

What a fun bundle - perfect for your masculine cards. Father's Day, birthday, etc. All you need to do is place an order with me during the month of June and I will put your name in the drawing to win this very cool bundle.

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You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

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Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Have an amazing day!

Christi

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