Owl always love you - TMS #443

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  

Here's a sneak peak at my cute owl card, but before I give details on that, I've got SNOW to show you!   

I know winter storm Riley caused some real problems in some areas, and I'm sorry if you were affected by that.  Here, we got snow, snow, snow!!  I love it!!  
I went out twice to take pics.  The first time, the snow was almost to the top of my tall boots.  The second time, it was well over my knees.  We got 30" at my house.  (Our church is in the next town with a higher elevation, and we got 39.3" there!  The current forecast is for us to get 10-18" more tomorrow into Thursday from winter storm Quinn!!)

Looking out my front window at 9 AM and then at 4 PM...

Behind my house...

Our mailbox... (The heavy snow bent our bushes down to about half their normal height.  You should not be able to see the roof of my house!)

The brook across the road...

Isn't it beautiful??  

Now that I've either made you jealous or thankful that you don't have it, here's the whole card for this week's challenge... :) 

This was a really fun card to make!  I'm using up scraps and paper pads with a few sheets left and images printed and colored and waiting, and this card is no exception.   My image is "Owl Always Love You" by Paper Pretties... a shop that's been closed for over 2 years!  (That gives you an idea of how much I've got sitting around!)   I colored this cute little guy with Spectrum Noir markers.  My paper is all Fancy Pants "Summer's End" and all cut with Spellbinders Standard Circles.   Easy peasy, but cute IMHO. ;)  


Here's our sketch for the week...

TMS is sponsoring with this set of Spellbinders Crosses Two dies that would be perfect for your Easter cards!!

Challenges entered...
Pile It On #140 - circles
Aud Sentiments #198 - anything goes with sentiment
Angie's Digital Stamps #18 - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday #519 - anything goes 
Dies R Us #92 - pastel colors
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper March - must use patterned paper
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes



Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the TMS DT...
Carol
Janice
Jenée
Melissa
Patti

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Thanks!!

I've got a fun thank you card to show you...

My image is Doodle Pantry "Pumpkin Monkey."  Isn't he cute?!?  This is what pumpkins are for... looking good.  I might be the only person on the planet who doesn't like pumpkin pie, but I can stand alone. :)  They are so cute to decorate with, but that's all they're good for, IMHO. :) 

Challenges...
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) -- Thanks/Thanksgiving
Sentimental Sunday #234 - Heartfelt thanks
Sister Act #84 - Anything goes
Paper Pretties PWC337 -- Thanksgiving/Be thankful

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

New job congratulations

I've got a card to show you that I started a couple of weeks ago, but then I was away for several days, so I just got it finished. 

I'm very pleased with this card and it was quite quick and easy to put together.  The DP, image and sentiment are all from Antique Desk.  This is a September release from Doodle Pantry.   The bottom half is embossed using Cuttlebug's Roman Bath EF.  I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A.  The ribbon is my last scrap of this.  I thought it was a perfect match!  A few buttons finished it all off.

Be sure to visit Doodle Pantry to see some more new releases.  Laurie had a mini release earlier this week.  Really cute sets!  And there are now 2 FREE w/ purchase sets until Sept 24!!    Check out all this month's new releases HERE.

Challenges...
Cuttlebug Mania - anything die cut (used Matting Basics)
Through the Craft Room Door Sept 16-22 - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #150 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Paper Pretties PWC328 - buttons
Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes *this is my first time playing along here.  I'm excited because I just ordered a couple of KK stamps, so next time I'll have them to use!! :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Berry Sweet - TMS #250

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  We'd love to have you come play along with us this week!!   { I'd really like it 'cuz we're using one of my sketches this week!! :) }

Here's my sketch...

Our sponsor for this week is Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet!  This site has many different artists and styles available, so please play along for your chance to win some goodies!! 

My image is Fruity Babies Strawberry by Scrapper's Delights.  It's colored with Spectrum Noir markers.  The DP is DCWV All About Boys.  I added a DCWV Spring and Summer button.  My cuts are from Spellbinders Labels Three and the brads are from my stash. 

Challenges...
Sister Act Card Challenge #57 - anything goes
Paper Pretties PWC310 - embellish (brads, flower button, baker's twine)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - die crazy (Spellbinders Labels 3)

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT... 

Angela 
Bonnie 
Jessi 
Kris 
Melissa


We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

Bridal shower card

I need a bridal shower card for this weekend but had lost my "sparkle" to create this week, so I went searching for challenges and fortunately was inspired!  :)  

→→So if you are reading this, Miss Bride-to-be, STOP!! ;)

Here are the challenges which inspired me that I'm submitting this to...
Die Cuttin' Divas #159 - sketch
Pile It On #13 - Floral Fantasy
Bitten by the Bug 2 - April Showers (mine is bridal shower)
Card Mania #43 - lace and pearls
Paper Pretties PWC304 - no markers

Here's my card...

The colors are a little off in this pic. :/  They do match IRL!!

Supplies...
AC "Lucky Charm" DP
M5D clear sentiment
Spellbinders Asian Motifs
Dress cut at 2 1/2" from Cricut "Sweethearts"
CB D'vine Swirls and Love Language EFs
Prima flower
Lace and adhesive pearls from my stash

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

M5D Breast Cancer Awareness Freebie!

Happy Hump Day!  (I haven't heard that so much recently... is it still cool to say that??) 

Today, my card is made using a FREE image from McMahon Five Designs.  Every month, Sue puts out a free image for Breast Cancer Awareness!!  (Usually, this is on the 25th, but Sue was away for awhile.)  After that, the images are available for a very reasonable price and 100% of the profits are donated!   Check out all the Breast Cancer Charity images by clicking HERE!!   Visit the M5D BLOG to see Sue's creation, as well, and also a list of March Awareness and ribbon colors!!

Isn't this an adorable image??

This is Birds of Hope.  (Click on the name to go get this freebie!) My DP is MME Indie Chic "Saffron" embossed with CB "With Gratitude" EF,  The image is colored with my Spectrum Noir markers and cut out using Spellbinders Petite Ovals and Petite Scalloped Ovals.  Everything was inked with TH "tea dye" distress ink.  My ribbon is Kraft Outlet Oatmeal Cream bias tape.

**In keeping with BCA, don't forget to be examining yourself every month!!!  

Challenges...
Word Art Wednesday #122 - anything goes (provided word art or any uplifting sentiment)
Paper Pretties PWC300 - lots of layers (I have 6!!)
Shopping Our Stash #141 - 3, 2, 1 (I have 3 shapes, 2 DP's, and 1 ribbon)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!! 

Poodle birthday!

It's so sad... the Olympics are almost over!!  I've been on the edge of my seat (and hopping up and down) the last couple of days watching hockey!!  Can't wait for the gold medal game in the morning!!!!  GO CANADA!!!!!!!!!!

I've got a fun card to show you.  It's a spinner card.  This was for my DD's friend who has a poodle...

My poodle is from Create a Critter

Challenges...

Die Cuttin' Divas #153 - love your pet

{PIN}spirational Challenge #95 - anything goes

Wags 'n Whiskers #123 - photo inspiration (my puppy is "dressed up" like the kitties)

Paper Pretties PWC298 - ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!  

 

M5D New Release

Today we're playing with some new releases at McMahon Five Designs.  The set I've used is just adorable, I think!   Here's my card...

My image and sentiment are from Polar Love a collection from Imagine That! digis by Kris.  It comes with the outline and colored images and 3 sentiment.   My DP is fancy pants "love story."  I used Spellbinders Large and Small Labels, a scrap of ribbon, and Glossy Accents and a sparkly gel pen on the hearts.

Please take a moment to visit the M5D BLOG so see all of the DT's creations!!

Challenges...
Simon Says Stamp Monday - love notes
Crafty Playtime PDE #3 - hearts
Paper Pretties PWC296 - Valentine/love
Shopping Our Stash #137 - love me tender (my image is a new release but my DP and ribbon are OLD!!)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Boo-boo Birdie

I hope you've not injured yourself recently, but if you have fallen and bonked your head and broken your leg, here's a card for you! :)

My image is Doodle Pantry's Boo-boo Birdie & Ants.  It is cut out with Spellbinders Labels 8, DP is Authentique "Journey."  The ribbon is from my stash, and I put adhesive mosaic squares in the corners.

Challenges...
Clear It Out - colour challenge...blues
Paper Pretties PWC295 - texture (ribbon and mosaic "tiles")
Bearly Mine #118 - Colour inspiration (the blue shutters inspired me!)
Word Art Wednesday #117  - anything goes (Scripture or uplifting sentiment)

This is short and sweet because I am busy working on projects for our Valentine Dinner.  I'll share when I'm done. :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Triple stamped thank you

My card tonight is made with a technique that I've never done before... triple time stamping.  And I must confess, the final project is not my first attempt.  I've been working on this for a few days, and there are a couple of tries that sadly ended up in the trash can. :/   But I persevered and have something to show you.  :)

I cut my Neenah Classic Crest cardstock in the shapes I wanted, then stamped the flower which is from Stampabilities and colored with my Spectrum Noir markers.  The sentiment is Paper Trey Ink.   I added a few buttons to the flowers and here it is!

Challenges...
Clear It Out - thank you + buttons *these are from the first pkg of buttons I ever bought!!!  How's that for using my stash??? :)
Technique Time Tuesday - triple time stamping
Paper Pretties PWC292 - buttons
Little Scrap Pieces - Fun Friday Linky Party
Wags n Whiskers #120 - anything goes
DL ART January Linky Party - anything goes
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - sketch

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed week!!!

Butterfly & Blossoms - TMS #225

Happy Tuesday to you!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

This week, we've got a wonderful sketch by Melissa, a great sponsor, and a NEW DESIGN TEAM MEMBER!!  We are excited to have Kris join our team!!   Click on her name to go visit her blog and get to know her!

My image is from our sponsor... Paper Pretties!  I used Butterfly & Blossoms digi stamp.

Here's our beautiful sketch for the week...

 

I made mine A2 rather than square and did not have a charm for that element. *sad face*  My DP is from DCWV Tahiti Beach mat stack.  I used CB "With Gratitude" and Paper Studio "Wood Grain" EFs.  The fancy die is Spellbinders Fleur de Lis.  Making Memories brads, and a ribbon scrap finished it off.  I used a glitter pen on the flower and butterfly, but forgot to take a closeup pic so you could see how pretty it is IRL. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Angela

Bonnie  

Jenee

Jessi
Kris

Melissa

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Flashback Friday at M5D!!

Happy Friday!!  Today is exactly 2 months until Christmas!!  :)  I don't have a lot of Christmas cards made yet, so that is the theme I chose for this one...

This little cutie is Penguin Cocoa from Imagine That! digis by Kris and is available at McMahon Five Designs.

Supplies...
~colored Penguin Cocoa
~Paper Studio "Holly Jolly" DP
~Spellbinders Postage Stamp die
~snowflake brad and baker's twine

Challenges...
jingle belles JB:13:22 - "Not a creature was stirring"
Paper Pretties PWC 281 - "eat, drink, and be merry"

Be sure to visit the M5D BLOG to see more flashback creations from the DT!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!!

Birthday Black Eyed Susan

Today I've got a quick birthday card to show you.  It was fun and very quick and easy to make.  (I made it last month but didn't post it!!)  It totally looks like more work than it was!!  Don't you just love these kind of cards?? :)

It was quick because I used a colored image... and I also used digi paper... 3 digi papers, but they were already combined this way!  Laurie had done all the work for me!! LOL  (The sentiment is from Paper Pretties that I had printed and it was just sitting on my desk waiting to be used.)  

My image and digi paper are from Doodle Pantry...  Black Eyed Susan  
**This set is $2.75!  I have to say, I don't know where else but Doodle Pantry that can you find sets including both colored and outline images plus sentiments plus digi papers for such a great price!!  
FYI -- everything is on sale 25% off until tomorrow, Aug 8!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #203

Hi!  Thanks for stopping by to see my Tuesday Morning Sketches post!!   This post was scheduled because my family in on VACATION!!!  ☺☺☺☺☺☺ See?  All 6 of us are smiling about it!!

You will want to play along this week because the sketch is so fun and our sponsor is Paper Pretties!  Very cute stamps, digis, and more!!! 

The sketch...

 

My card using Paper Pretties Button Digi...

This was really fun to make!  I love this DP... Pink Paislee "London Market"!   My Spectrum Noir markers, Spellbinders, and CM punch finished it off. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Angela

Bonnie  

Dawn
Jenee

Jessi

Laura

Melissa

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Happy Father's Day - take #2

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a card that I had made to send to my dad for Father's Day.  A friend wanted to buy it, so I sold it and thought, "I have lots of time to make another."  Today I suddenly realized I'd better get one made and in the mail if I hope to get it to him on time!!   [My mother's Mother's Day card was late, so should his be late, too?? :) ]

Many challenges have father's day as the theme so it was easy to find inspiration.  It didn't take too long to make and I'm thankful as I don't have much energy because I'm trying to recover from a miserable cold!!

Here it is...

 

I used the same image as last time because he really can fix just about anything!!

Supplies...
~7 Gysies DP
~Doodle Pantry precolored Handy Ants image and Doodle Pantry Handy Birdie sentiment
~Nestabilities Large and Small Label dies (My Cuttlebug really gave me a hard time!  I hope it's not ready to die!!!!)
~Darice 'Plaid' and 'Dots' embossing folders
~letter brads from ???  (I've had them FOREVER!!)

Challenges...
Pile It On #22 - plaid and/or stripes (2nd submission - hope that's ok)
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Father's Day
Cut It Up #20 - Father's Day
Clearly iStamp - Father's Day
Cardz TV #30 - Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp - masculine/Father's Day
Paper Pretties PWC 261 - 'Fantastic Fathers'
Tuesday Throwdown #150 - embossing
Terrific Tuesday - Father's Day
Wags 'n Whiskers #105 - Father's Day
Cards for men challenge 11 - dad
Clear It Out - male + metal (my brads)
My Craft Spot #100 - dad
Die Cuttin Divas #118 - sketch

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend!!!

3D Grand Piano card

The last few weeks have been so busy that I've only created for my DT commitments.  I love creating for my design teams, but on the weekend, I had some time to create just for me, so I went looking for inspiration.   I was perusing the  Make The Cut forum and saw this file that Andy (MTC's creator) had made.  All I can say is "Wow!!" 

I immediately went to try it out and this is the result.  This evening I made the front of the card... (be sure to look further... the best is yet to come!!)

I used pinkpaislee "London Market" 6x6 DP.  I LOVE this paper!!!  The BG paper is embossed with Paper Studio "script" folder, the stamps are 7 Gypsies cling stamps, cut out with Spellbinders Labels Four and a Fiskars punch, and ribbon from my stash. 

 Up close of the heat embossed treble clef.

NOW for the best part... the inside!!!

Yes, it really is a pop up grand piano!!  How awesome is this?????

I colored it with my Spectrum Noir black marker and meant to go back and even it out, but forgot.  I'll do that before I send it.   I used a white gel pen on the "keys."   Inside sentiment is Paper Trey Ink.  

Here is the link to the MTC file...  3D Grand Piano Popup Card

This was my first try.  I will try to find heavier cardstock the next time even though this was ok.  The heavier, the better.   This is only 80 lb. and Andy recommends 100 lb or 110 lb.

Challenges...
Paper Pretties PWC 260 - embossing (I did both dry and heat)
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

I cannot wait to make more of these!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

Happy birthday doll

Today, I've got a Kewpie doll for you!  Now I am waaaaay too young to remember these except for seeing one at my grandmother's house or in an antique shop.   This little doll came from Christmas Morning SVG Collection from svgcuts.com

Isn't she cute??  And I used an Action Wobble, so she's fun to play with, too!

Supplies...
~Kewpie doll SVG
~DCWV Sweet Stack DP (background)
~Basic Grey  Sweet Threads DP (dress)
~Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face Assortment 
~My Pink Stamper Simply Sweet Occasions (combined) sentiment
~Spellbinders Ovals and Scalloped Ovals
~scrap ribbon

Challenges...
Peachy Keen 13-16 - anything goes
Action Wobble Wednesday #50 - birthday
My Craft Spot #95 - anything goes
Paper Pretties PWC254 - happy birthday

I'm hoping that I will get some more time to create and visit all my bloggy friends this weekend!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Thinking of you

All 4 of my kids were sick last week, so I didn't accomplish much other than keeping them hydrated, vapor-ized, and well supplied with tissues and cough drops!   On the weekend, I did get a few hours in my craft room and made up some cards with images I had printed a long time awhile ago.  

Here is a note card.  I was inspired by and CASEd this card I saw on Pinterest.  Unfortunately, I didn't check when I first re-pinned it, and it does not go directly to the actual post of the original card. :/  But if you want to try to find it, have fun!  :)  

Challenges...
Perfect Sentiment PSC73 - sympathy/thinking of you
Paper Pretties  PWC252 - April showers bring May flowers
Clear It Out - Spring is Coming (use flowers)
Word Art Wednesday #74 - anything goes (Scripture or uplifting sentiment)
Playing in Paradise #111 - embossing **Can you hear the angels singing "Hallelujah!"?  Embossing is the most wonderful technique ever!!!!   My Cuttlebug will be buried with me!**

Supplies...
~pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry Poppies
~MME Dolled Up DP
~TPC Studios sentiment
~Perfect Paisley embossing folder
~Offray ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!!  Now go emboss something!!!  :)

Tuesday Morning Sketches #189

Happy Tuesday!!!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

This week is our Judged Challenge with a Twist!!    In order to be eligible for the prize, you must follow the sketch and do the twist. You see the sketch below, and the twist is monochromatic green!

Here's our wonderful sketch by Bonnie...

This week's sponsor is My Creative Classroom!  Play along this week and you could win a free class of your choice!!

Here is my card...

  

 Supplies...

~Doodle Pantry Lily Collection COLOR Plus image

~Cutmates Olive Oil cardstock

~MME "Dolled Up" dp

~Spellbinders Doodle Parts

~Offray ribbon

~Darice Damask embossing folder

~Stampabilities Distressed Background stamp

~SU Old Olive ink

(closer view of the embossing and inside border)

I'm also submitting it to these challenges...
Really Reasonable Ribbon #67 - green + ribbon
Paper Pretties PWC248 - texture (embossing)
Fun n Flair - texture 
Sweet n Sassy SNSDC95 - go green
Wags n Whiskers #99 - go green
Clearly iStamp #70 - die cuts

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Angela

Bonnie  

Dawn
Jenee

Jessi

Laura
Theresa

Melissa

We'd love to have you play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Love hearts and a bear

Here's a Valentine that will probably be for one of my kids.  When they were little they would give Valentine's to just a few friends (we home school so they never had classmates to give to), but Valentine's Day has never been a huge deal for us.  Sometimes I get some roses! :)
Since I started making cards, I have to make Valentine cards for challenges, so my kids now get a card!! :)  I imagine this one will go to one of the girls rather than my son!!

Paper Pretties ConBEARsation Hearts digi

Isn't he cute??

Challenges...
Sweet Sketch Wednesday #191 - sketch
Paper Pretties PWC243 - square card
Shopping Our Stash #87 - Love, Valentine's, Red, Hearts, etc!
Crafter's Companion Feb challenge - love is in the air (I used a Darice "Dot Background" embossing folder and SN markers)
Spectrum Noir challenge - love
Twisted Tuesday 2TC42 - free for all (my 3rd entry in this one)


Supplies...
~Treasures Kraft CS
~Cutmates Cotton Candy CS
~Fancy Pants Love Story DP
~CM square punch
~Spellbinders Postage Stamp
~Paper Pretties ConBEARsation Hearts digi
~Spectrum Noir markers
~Darice Dot Background embossing folder
~ribbon from my "short piece" box

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!