I Saw it in Somerset Studio Magazine #28

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

I downsized my Christmas ornaments this year. Got it down to two storage containers from 5 by asking my adult kids what they wanted. There were a few conflicts but no blood was shed! It was fun to see what they picked. The rest goes to charity. I’m motivated to get rid of things I don’t need or like anymore. My craft area is getting dangerous! I have more window envelopes, etc. than I can use in a lifetime. Great project today-just your style. 💗

[@craftycat7212]

I’m glad you were inspired! I need to go through my craft supplies and get rid of some. Thank you, Amy❤️

[@karriehordyk7269]

Hello, even when you are in a creative slump, you always amaze me with your style. Thank you for being you! ❤

[@craftycat7212]

That is so kind! Thank you very much. Have a great day. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@wendylinthicum138]

We will never get tired watching you. ❤

[@craftycat7212]

Awww thank you friend.❤️

[@SharaLee60]

Hi Amy, these are very cute. I've got some people, but they have masks on. I wished I didn't get those! Oh well, I'll still use them! Nice, your husband is retired now! Take care. It's been raining here a lot too, in TriCities Wa, but no snow yet! I like making things like this! Thanks for sharing! ☺️❤️🫂🐾☃️❄️🌹🍓🎉✨️

[@nancypyter1511]

These tags turned out awesome Amy! I love them! You could never get tired of making these! Hugs!🥰

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much! It was fun to create them. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

Husbands are so funny at retirement. I feel that same way about hanging out with my husband. Years and years of conditioning, 😂. I’m SO excited for the days to get longer. Sweet, can’t wait until you start the challenge again. I’m feeling a little burnt out as well. So many ideas and so little time. These are such a great idea, thank you so much for sharing. 💕🥰💕 Love and Hugs my sweet friend.

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate you my friend. Love ya, Amy❤️

[@patbrez3079]

Good Evening Amy! Happy Friday, love what you made today. Happy Retirement to your husband. Have a great weekend too. 👍❄️❄️❄️

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much! Retirement is going to be an adjustment for both of us! I am excited! Hugs, Amy❤️

[@catherinemacdonald8847]

Hi Amy Oh those were fun I loved your take on them especially the quotes. I could never get tired of watching you work or listening to you talk. You are the bright start to my day. Thank you for all the care you put in each project and video. You are the best!! Hugs dear friend

[@craftycat7212]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for always being so lovely and kind to me. I really appreciate you my friend. Have a great day. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@WoodlandInspired]

Happy Friday Amy💕 Awesome tags and I love your take on the magazine example. Yes retirement is learning all over again, one benefit is if you both have hobbies. 👍😍 We got a lot of snow over night and its going to continue through Sunday. Take care and stay warm and cozy, big hugs🥰

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much. Hobbies are a necessity I think! Take care! Hugs, Amy❤️

[@YvonneA60]

Hi, these are fab! I do love the quotes you have chosen for them, brought a smile to my face - much needed on a cold and snowy day here in Scotland. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much. I’m happy I was able to make you smile. Hugs, Amy🙏❤️

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

These are so fun! What a great idea for the sitting paper dolls. I feel like you here in the west, it is almost impossible to find anything decent in thrift stores. And if you do find something, they gouge the prices. Something awful. So it’s not really the place for that sadly. I don’t think any of us worry about whether or not you are going to share something amazing and inspiring. Because you always do, and waiting until the last minute is exactly what you need to do for your creativity. Just keep being your wonderful self! Lots of hugs ❤️🤗

[@craftycat7212]

You are so sweet! Thank you.💕🤗

[@pamaatpebblestoneplace]

♥Always a fun adventure to see what you will do with SSmag ideas! "Sitting or standing"--they're great! Congratulations to the retiree! Hugs and Blessings in return! Happy Weekend! ♥

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you! Happy weekend to you too. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@GladysWard-j2d]

Good early morning dear Amy. You made those tags so quickly, and they look great with the peeps on them. I like the smaller sized dolls better than Tim’s larger ones. Thanks for sharing! 😻

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you Gladys. These were fun to make. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@brendaclark2703]

Good afternoon my dear Amy, it’s been a minute, but, I am going to do my best to stay in touch again. I’ve missed you! It was quite a year. Congratulations to your husband in his retirement. He is going to love it! Our weather has been crazy, last night, -43 , today -35, then it’s going to start warming up. Lol +6 . Love grunge. Your tags turned out beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing and for the inspiration. Hugs and blessings ❤❤

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much! Hugs right back! So happy to see you! Thank you for your kindness. Love ya, Amy❤️

[@rjr618]

Hi Amy! Retirement is great! Congratulations! Love this series! Love to see how you make it your own!❤They are beautiful!

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much! 🙏❤️

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Retirement will be an adjustment for you both. Give each other grace as you figure it out. Beautiful project. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@craftycat7212]

Will do. Thank you so much Tracy.❤️Amy

[@barbaraconder5548]

I’m so excited for your husband. He is going to love it and being out from under the stress is going to make a different man of him.

[@chrisabq1702]

Wonderful creations...I love that magazine!! TFS! ❤❤😽!!

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@lawrencerodgers2074]

I love this series as well... it's how i get inspired watching creatives like you... very nice. tidbit...when I started working from home... my wife and I had similar issue, she was not accustomed to me being in the home... always wanted to hang out. What we found to do is we hang out when we used to hang out.... evenings and weekends. I actually leave the house everyday for lunch just like I would if I were working in the office. The transition was hardest on me because for 30+ years I worked outside the home... but like in all things... we figure out how to make it work...

[@craftycat7212]

That is a great and very helpful advice. Thank you! All my best to you both.🙏❤️

[@harrietthompson189]

Oh and that was Debbie Newman in Somerset Studio . . .just a little boo-boo. I'm so inspired to get busy watching you. Thanks and many blessings

[@craftycat7212]

Yeah, idk what my brain was doing.🤣Thank you🙏❤️

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Good day Amy, made some tags and forgot to comment again, lol, this project is so enjoyable, keep them coming, thanks for sharing, enjoy your day, big hugs Amy,🤗🤭

[@craftycat7212]

So glad you enjoyed it! Big hugs to you too! 💕Amy

[@annettedepete4314]

These are such fun tags Amy, I have so many Tim holtz people this is a great way to use them. TFS🌴💕

[@craftycat7212]

Yes indeed! Thank you so much.❤️Amy

[@HooliganMomma]

These were just FANTASTIC!!! xo

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you🙏❤️

[@handmadeiowa]

Woke up coughing for the enth time, so I'm watching you! I received this magazine for Christmas and this was the 1st project I gathered things to make. I can't film because I'm afraid I'll break into a coughing fit! Love your tags! Congrats to hubby! ❤

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you sweet friend! I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well! At least you can still do a bit of crafting. Sending you a big hug. Take care! ❤️Amy

[@megantorri1711]

Great idea, right up your alley.❤

[@craftycat7212]

It really was! Thank you. Love you❤️❤️

[@scrapartforfun]

❤ Beautiful tags🤩

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you! 🤗

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Love these Amy. Sorry im behind on my video watching. Been pretty sick. Hope you are all well. Have a fabulous day ❤

[@craftycat7212]

Oh nooo, so sorry. Take care sweet friend. Thank you for joining me. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@dianeschneider7442]

Amy, I love the tags. Because of this series, one of my gifts was a subscription to Somerset. I think you should get a commission from Stampington. I can't be the only one. 😊

[@craftycat7212]

That's so sweet. Thank you so much! That would be fantastic!😁💕Amy

[@bette-annflood835]

These are soooo cool!! I will have to invest in sitting people. I just have none. Lol always something to have fun looking for. 😂😂😂😂😊❤ have a fabulous weekend. Snowy here today. But glad the ice storm is staying south of us. 😊 sorry for those in that area though for sure. 😮😢

[@craftycat7212]

Yes it seems the craft supplies are endless!😁 Thank you so much my friend. Stay safe and warm! Hugs, Amy❤️🙏

[@shenandoahpapercraft]

Hi Amy, love these, quick and easy. I have a bunch of these in my drawer too because I generally use the singles, but now I can make your tags and use them up. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftycat7212]

Wonderful! So glad this was helpful. Thank you.🙏❤️Amy

[@carollaws838]

there can never be too much of Amy - love these, I have been wanting to do a neutral journal, these would be a perfect fit. Enjoy your husbands retirement - you will be surprised how busy he is! xxx

[@craftycat7212]

Oh yes he will find plenty to do.😁 Thank you sweet friend. These would be perfect for a neutral journal.💕Amy

[@nancivessells1909]

You are so good. Your brain has got to get tired. These are so cute.

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you! I love creating and it’s so much fun to share it.❤️Hugs, Amy

[@yelsyels]

Great project! ♥♥♥

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you! ❤️

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Oh, you both will have fun adjusting to being home together. 😊My husband and I are both retired, I do a happy dance when he goes to his shop or to do chores outside. 😂 It's true. Absence makes the heart grow fonder😂😂😂

[@dianebuchanan9571]

I lost my husband suddenly right before we were both due to retire from teaching careers. Not getting to retire together is so hard.

[@craftycat7212]

Nice!🤣Thank you so much.❤️

[@craftycat7212]

I’m so sorry! Hugs and blessings!🙏💕Amy

[@nickimcpheehals572]

I have a HUGE collection of Tim's paper people. I forget to use them😂 Thank you for reminding me and giving me some ideas. I did use one yesterday. A little boy and girl. The girl was missing her head, so I put her in my curiosity shop ephemera that I was making 😂😂

[@craftycat7212]

Awesome 🤣 They are so frustrating sometimes. I forget to use them too. Thank you! Hugs, Amy🙏❤️

[@littleskipperdaycare]

Beautiful

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much.❤️Amy

[@saoneill908]

Love your creations today. I heard you say you could hear your clocks downstairs telling you it was time to be done. I wondered... do you have chiming clocks? I have 7 chimers. Love old clocks. Happy retirement to your husband. Can't wait to see what he adds to your etsy shop. 💛

[@craftycat7212]

Yes we have a clock that plays music on the hour. My husband’s father gave it to us before he passed. Thank you so much sweet friend for always watching and commenting. I hope I can continue to inspire. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@harrietthompson189]

Love this project

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you❤️

[@valorimendrala1912]

Very nice!

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you so much!❤️Amy

[@susietruelove3657]

You did a great job it looks very similar to the inspiration

[@craftycat7212]

Thanks so much! I really enjoyed making these pieces. Hugs, Amy❤️

[@thebumblingcrafter]

wow I am soo with you Amy , I get nothing done when my hubby is home and he's been home sine the 19th of Dec. I've been spending every moment I can with him but monday he's back to work and maybe I can focus. I can't wait for the next challenge. I will be filming all of mine too. ~Patti

[@craftycat7212]

I hear you! It will be nice to be back in your craft space when he goes back to work. Looking forward to seeing your creations. 💕Hugs, Amy

[@melvinhelm5795]

You’re the best! Don’t forget it.

[@craftycat7212]

You are so kind to me! Thank you!!❤️❤️Amy

[@CatharineGoheen]

Cute tags!

[@craftycat7212]

Thank you❤️

[@heidi4650]

🤗😘🤗

[@craftycat7212]

❤️🥰

[@mistyelliott5276]

Can I ask, what color are you inking with? I like it. It doesn’t look quite as dark.

[@craftycat7212]

Vintage photo. Thank you❤️