Happy fall!

I know that it seems I'm rushing the seasons.  I'm really not!  This has been a cooler than normal summer, so I'm in no hurry for fall though I love the changing of the leaves and the fact that winter and SNOW are not far behind.   Now that I've got you all upset with me at the thought of winter and snow...   "Happy fall, y'all!"   That is just my card's sentiment.

My image is the free image of From The Heart Stamps August FREE Stamp of the Month Challenge... Pimpkin Pigwit.  I colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers.  My DP is We R Memory Keepers "hall Pass" 6x6.  It has a lot of school related pages but also lots of other fun papers.  The image is cut out with Spellbinders Lacy Circles and Circles.  A few brads and twine bow and it was all done.

Challenges...
FTHS Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - August
Papertake Weekly - Sketchie Free For All (I used #93)

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

Garden sympathy

On one hand, sympathy cards are my least favorite to make, but on the other hand, I enjoy making them for the fact that I know they can be a blessing and encouragement.   I needed to make one this past weekend, and ended up making a few to have on hand.   I pray this is an encouragement to the recipients.

My image is Asian Garden COLOR Plus from Doodle Pantry.   My DP is Prima "Madeline," the border is a MS punch, and the sentiment is a Stampabilities rubber stamp.   I used Spellbinders 15 and cut it using a technique called "layering nested frames" that I found at this blog post.  It's looks really neat IRL!! 

Challenges...
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Come and Get It - anything goes w/ sentiment
613 Avenue Create #86 - anything goes w/ optional post-it notes twist (did not do twist)
Word Art Wednesday #147 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Craft-Dee BowZ August CDB16 - anything goes w/ handmade bow

Thanks for stopping by and have  blessed day!!

Anniversary wishes

**Scroll down or click HERE for my Tuesday Morning Sketches post**

Today I've got an anniversary card to show you.   Anniversary cards usually take me quite a long time in comparison to other cards because I want them to be really special.  This one was made a little quicker so it leaves a little bit to be desired IMO.  :/   {I do think the mushy stuff I wrote on the inside to my hubby made up for it!! :) }

Supplies...
~DRS "Song in My Heart Greeting" (I actually used a rubber stamp and not a digi!!)
~AC "Lucky Charm" DP
~Spellbinders Postage Stamp die
~TH "tea dye" ink
~CB Love Language EF
~Brown natural ribbon, button, and baker's twine

Challenges...
Twisted Tuesday #2TC83 - Chevron + ribbon [This is their last challenge :( ]
Shopping Our Stash #166 - A, B, Cs [A-anniversary, B-button, C-Cuttlebug folder -that may be stretching it too much! ;) ]
Word Art Wednesday #146 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Sister Act #71 - anything goes

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

"Cool" card - TMS #264

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It's challenge time at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  :)

Today, I have a really "cool" card for you!  [Does anyone know if it is still "cool" to say "cool"??  LOL]   No matter... this card is cool anyway...

This was really fun to put together!  My BG paper is DCWV 6x6 "Spring & Summer" Corrugate Stack.  The frame around the image is Spellbinders Tile Works.  I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A to cut out the sentiment. Both panels were inked with TH "tea dye."  A  bit of ribbon and hemp were the final touches.

My image is "Ice Cream Man" from Zap Pow Designs... our sponsor for the week.  Play along for your chance to win 3 digis from Zap Pow!

Here is Melissa's wonderful sketch...  This is a great one that you can make your own... fancy... CAS... whatever your style!

 
Challenges...
Through the Craft Room Door Aug 26-Sept 1 - anything goes
Clear It Out - Fave color combo (RED and cream) + anything goes from stash (old ribbon and hemp)
Tuesday Throwdown #210 - anything goes

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

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

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

Need a little pickup?

I've got a fun card to show you today...  It's got an old clunker on it!  LOL  We never had one exactly like this, but when I was first driving, our family did have a clunker or two.  My dad taught motor mechanics so he was always fixing up cars.  It meant I always had wheels even though they may not have been pretty! ;)  Some of our friends would tease us about our "lemons"... that is until they wanted a ride somewhere!!  

My colored image and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry's Classic Clunkers 2.   Fun set!!  My image is cut out using Spellbinders Labels Four.  I used a couple of papers from my scrap pile that I thought looked "distressed" too.   I wrapped some baker's twine on a diagonal, added a few black "raindrops" and it was all done.

Challenges...
613 Avenue Create #85 - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door Aug 19-25 - anything goes
Clear It Out - theme: anything goes + stash: anything goes (scraps of paper, last bit of twine, and OLD adhesive dots)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!  I'm off to celebrate with my ♥husband♥ for our 26th anniversary!!

Birthday blossom - TMS #263

Happy Tuesday to you!  Best day of the week because it's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches again!!   It's hard to believe that is is Tuesday already.  This summer is going by soooo quickly, and though I love fall, I'm not ready for it just yet! 

Oops!  I have to correct one of those statements... tomorrow will be the best day this week... it's our 26th anniversary!  :)

Here's my card...

It was made according to my sketch! :)

Supplies I used...
~AC "Lucky Charm" 6x6 DP
~Prima flowers
~TPS Studio clear sentiment
~MM Jumbo brad
~MM mini brads
~Darice "Dot" embossing folder

Our sponsor for this week is Sami Stamps!  Play along for your chance to win a $12 gift certificate for Sami Stamps!!

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

We're sorry to say "so long" to Angela!!  Family comes first and we totally understand that decision, but we'll miss her!

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

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

Watercolor wonders -TMS #262

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches and this week is our JUDGED CHALLENGE with a TWIST!!   I love the challenges with the twist, BUT I have to tell you that this one really challenged me!  This week's twist is "Watercolor"!!   You can use watercolor pencils, or paints, or inks, etc., on any part of your creation for this one.

I've never played with watercolor, so I looked up some tuts on Youtube for inspiration and instruction.  My first attempt was inking a stamp block, spritzing it with water, then using a brush to "paint" my watercolor paper.  Unsuccessful!  Then I tried inking the block, spritzing it with water again, and applying that to the paper.  HA!  It looked like my whole craft room puked on it.  Not good!!   As I was silently muttering about this "awesome" twist, I decided to try one more time...  I used a small SU ink pad and randomly placed it on the paper.  Then I spritzed the inked areas with water and let it all dry.  Nothing impressive but far better than the other attempts!!  (They are all in the trash!)  Some areas got too much water and some didn't get enough, but I was happy to finally have something I could actually use! 

My DP is scraps from my desk.  The sentiment is a M5D clear stamp.  The rolled flower is a free SVG from Paper This and That.  It makes the card about 1 1/2" high so no mailing this baby! LOL

Our sponsor this week is Craft Classes Online (formerly My Creative Classroom) and you can win a seat to a class of your choice.  Maybe I should see if they have a watercolor class!  ;)

 
Here's Melissa's wonderful sketch...

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...  Viewing THEIR creations you will see some watercolor wonders!!

Angela

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

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

Happy Camper!

Summertime and camping.  For many people, the two always go together.  When I was a child, my family always went camping.  One year, we traveled all the way across Canada and down through the States all the way back home.  That was a wonderful trip!!  As an adult, I now appreciate all the work that my parents had to do did for that to happen!  Our family now has camped a few times, but we prefer using our timeshare.  I've gotten soft, and this is the easy way to vacation!  :)

Why am I blabbing on about camping?  Take a look at my card...

This image and sentiment are from one of this month's new releases at Doodle Pantry....  "On the Road"  is a fun set!!  My paper was all scraps. :)  I added a bit of burlap and 2 antique copper brads. 

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

Smile everyday - TMS #261

Happy Tuesday!!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  And today is a special day... we are introducing a new DT member to you... Nina from Notes by Nina!  We're so excited to welcome Nina to the team!!   On a less happy note, Bonnie is taking a break and we hope she is able to be back very soon!!! 

Supplies...
Kraft card base
Background DP is DCWV Embossed Dots
Banner is MME Lost & Found Two "Sunshine"
Flower and sentiment are A Greeting Farm's Mini Fleurs with Die
Memento Rich Cocoa, Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, and Pear Tart  

Our sponsor is Yours or Mine Paper Crafts.  {My DP and flower/die are both available at Yours or Mine Paper Crafts.}

Here's our wonderful sketch from Melissa that you can make your own!!  We just need to be able to see the sketch in your creation...

 

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

Angela

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

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

Celebrate - Doodle Pantry August Release

Happy Friday to you!!  Today is August 1!!!  Wow!  This summer is flying by waaaaay too quickly for my liking!  But I'm happy that today is the 1st because that means we have a wonderful new release over at Doodle Pantry for you! :)  

My card features Carousel Horse 6.  This is the latest of Laurie's wonderful carousel animals.

I printed the colored image twice, fussy cut just the horse, and popped it up a bit for some dimension. 

Carousel Horse 6 (click on name to go find it)...  Beautiful set!!

Supplies...
~Carousel Horse 6 image and sentiment
~Deja Views "Skinny Stripe" DP
~Prima flowers
~Offray ribbon
~MM Antique Copper brad

Remember that Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 49 starts today at noon EST and you have until 9PM EST on Aug 24 to play along.  The theme is always "any digi" but if you play and use a Doodle Pantry image, you will receive the featured set FREE!!

This month's featured set is Camo Digi Paper Pack...

There's more....  from Aug 1-24, you will receive Flying Hi FREE with any  purchase...

There are some specials running now, too!!

AUGUST 1 - 8 ONLY

15% off the August new releases (already reduced for you, NO coupon needed to get this)

and then

20% OFF cart total!  (excludes gift certificates AND bundles) ($2.00 minimum)

COUPON:    SUMMEREND2014

How to redeem:

1. Fill your cart with products and click to view cart ($2.00 minimum required)
2. Don't forget to add any "Free with purchase" items you might want
3. Enter the code SUMMEREND2014 in the field under the cart contents and CLICK SUBMIT (if you do not click submit, the coupon will not deduct)
4. Continue checkout, confirm order and pay

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

Tuesday Morning Sketches #260

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

I've got a card for you.  There is no sentiment on the front of this one because I embossed before I realized I had not done it!  :P  This is my daughter's birthday card.  She turned 18, so she's no longer a little girl, but she's got the red hair!!  :)  This is pretty CAS, but it was made with a lot of love!!!

Supplies...
~Recollections "Portobello Road" (I think it is actually a masculine stack but I love this page!)
~Hand Stained Bias Tape from Kraft Outlet
~CB Swiss Dots embossing folder {This is the first EF I ever bought.  I have a few, several, lots, too many to admit to, almost 100, not enough embossing folders, but this one still gets used the most!}
~Recollections adhesive pearls
~Gretchen Loves Roses digi from Your Next Stamp colored with Spectrum Noir markers

Our sponsor this week is Your Next Stamp.  Play along to win!!

Our sketch is by Jessi...  This is a great sketch that can be CAS or layered and embellished!!

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!! 

Celebrate today!

Today we are celebrating!  This is my oldest daughter's 18th birthday!!  (We actually started celebrating yesterday since my parents and sister were visiting but had to head home today.)   So I have a birthday card to show you.  It's not her card (I'll show you that later), but it is a birthday card. ;)

My image is Cupcake Ants from Doodle Pantry.

Challenges...
613 Avenue Create #81 - anything goes w/ optional "party time"
Through the Craft Room Door July 22-29 - anything goes
Seize the Birthday - String or twine or anything goes (I did AG)
Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards #70 - polka dots
Sister Act Challenge #67 - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Happy Birthday - TMS #259

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

I've got a birthday card to show you.  I apologize for the poor quality of my pic.   Sunday we had my daughter's homeschool graduation and party.  At the beginning of the service, I took out my camera and it was broken!  So I'm relying on my phone until I can get it looked at.  Not fun!

Here's our wonderful sketch by Melissa...

This week, DRS Designs is our sponsor and was generous in supplying the DT with images.  Thank you so much!!

My image is Dogwood Branch and the sentiment is Small 1 Line Happy Birthday.  The image is colored with Spectrum Noir.  My DP is pink paislee "London Market."   My image is cut out using Spellbinders Mat Basics, and the fancy cut behind it is Spellbinders Fleur de Lis.

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!!

Roughin' it!

My kids are going off to camp in a few weeks, and I want to send a note for each of them to read mid-week.  I was going to make a basic "hello" or "thinking of you" but decided to try to go with the camping theme!  One of my DD's saw me working on this and said, "I'd be totally content roughing it."  Good thing... the camp is the Wilds!  (Haha!  She doesn't realize she's probably going to get this one!)

My image and sentiment are from one of this month's releases at Doodle Pantry.  It's Happy Trails Camper.  This set is FREE with any purchase for a few more days... until July 24.  Hurry over! :)
My DP is 7 Gypsies, the image is cut with Spellbinders Labels One and distressed with TH vintage photo, and the brad is MM Antique Copper.

This week, Doodle Pantry is sponsoring Pile It On challenge #29 - Summer Fun, so play along there for a chance to win some DP goodies!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Big Eyed Beauty - TMS #258

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!   You are going to love this week's creations!  We are sponsored by My Besties and all Sherri's images are all have such beautiful big eyes!  I am so amazed at the expression these artists are able to portray!

Here is my card...

My image is Big Eye Big Head Dolls Digi IMG726...

Here is my sketch... :)

As I said, our sponsor is My Besties... check out the shop... about 40 pgs of images!!!  Play along for a chance to win 5 images of your choice!

 

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!!

Bunny hugs

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!!  I've been sick but am feeling better this evening.  I think I just needed some crafting therapy! :)  I've got a cute card to show you...

Isn't this image adorable?  I did not add a sentiment yet because this could be a "thinking of you" card, it could be a baby card, it could be a birthday card... so many possibilities!   My paper is scraps and so is the ribbon.  Yay for using bits and pieces!!!  My image is Doodle Pantry Bunny Friends. 

Challenges...
Sister Act #65 - anything goes
TTCRD July 8-14 - anything goes
{PIN}spirational Challenge #115 - photo (I went with the colors)

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

Celebrate the Season -TMS #257

Wow!  Three Christmas cards in a row!  I just might be ready by Dec! (of 2015, maybe!!! LOL) 

It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches and we've got a fun sketch for you this week plus this is our JUDGED CHALLENGE with a TWIST!!  The twist is to use blue, green, and black on your card!  I am back from vacation and will be visiting your blogs again and can't wait to see your creations, so please play along this week!!

On my card, the green is a bit difficult to see... the washi is blue and green... 

 

my supplies...
Close To My Heart "Glory To God" clear stamp set
Canvas Corp Blue & Ivory Mini Dot Reverse DP
Recollections washi tape
OLD ric rac that had belonged to my MIL
Blue and green baker's twine

our sketch...

our sponsor...
Patti Rowe, a Close To My Heart consultant.  Thank you, Patti, for sponsoring!!!

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!!

Doodle Pantry Christmas in July!

Tomorrow is July 4th and we'll be enjoying barbecues and fireworks and... I've got a Christmas card for you!!  :)

Today is Doodle Pantry's July Release and Challenge.   There are fewer than normal new sets because Laurie and her family are in the midst of a move!!  She is awesome because I can't begin to imagine trying to create anything is the midst of getting a house sale-able and moving not to mention that she injured her hand last month!!!
SO... in addition to the new sets, some of us are showcasing previous releases in conjunction with the challenge theme... "Make it Christmas" OR "Make a Splash" so if you are remembering that Christmas is only 174 days away, you can create something Christmas-y, or if you are just trying to keep cool, create a project with water (or water creatures or swimming, etc!)

I went with "Christmas"!  (Though if you have to decorate a cactus for Christmas, you are probably in need of a splash in some cool water, too!! LOL)

My DP is Paper Studio, image cut with Spellbinders Postage Stamp, AC ribbon, and star brad.   My cactus and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry's Holiday Cactus.

So play along with our "Christmas" or "Make a Splash" Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge to win some DP images of your own!!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Christmas and Canada! - TMS #256

Happy Tuesday to you!!!  And Happy July 1st to you!!!   That means Happy Canada Day to my Canadian peeps!! :)  I've got something for you if you scroll down a bit. ;)

It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches and we've got a wonderful versatile sketch and wonderful sponsor!  (But don't we always??!!??)

My card is a Christmas card...  I know, I know... not very July 1st-ish!

I used fancy pants "winterland" DP, Sweet 'n Sassy Small Snowflake Dies, and Sweet 'n Sassy Christmas Tags Clear Stamp Set.

Here's the great sketch by Melissa...

 

You may have guessed that our wonderful sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!!!

Now for my Canada Day card!!  I took the sketch and stretched it tall for this card...

Isn't this cute???  I miss spending Canada Day at my parents cottage in NB, enjoying family, swimming,  water skiing, and getting sunburned!!  Always got sunburned!!

When I saw this Canada Day freebie from Whimsie Doodles, I couldn't resist her!!  My DP is AC "Jolly." It is actually a Christmas pad! LOL  I thought the "snowflakes" matched the sparkler!

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!!

Flowers and more flowers

Hi!  I hope you're having a great weekend!  This is a scheduled post as I'm on vacation!!!!  :)  I hope I'm having a good time! :)

I've got a couple of floral cards for you...

These both were made using Floral Jug from Doodle Pantry.  FYI, this set is FREE with any purchase!!!!

I used a few different scraps of paper on these cards and several different embossing folders... Sorry, I can't remember what they all were.

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