Peep's Sheep

While it is morning here I know that in other parts of the US it is almost noon! Being that it is President's Day I don't have anything pressing to do today so it was nice to sleep in a little!

Today is a Whatnot Monday with another cute image from Paper Pretties. Read all about the new releases HERE. Yes, I went really un-traditional on the colors and such with this card but it was SO much fun when I did it and it is actually a color combination that SU! suggested so, there! Haha! This sheep is the partner to the new image called Little Bear Peep and the sheep's name is Peep's Sheep. Isn't that just too cute? Anyway, my patterned paper on this card is from DCWV Citrus Matstack. I thought all the swirly background would go well with the sheep. I wasn't sure which way to go with the sentiment so I made it just a generic 'hello'.

Today is going to be my last post as a Paper Pretties Digi DT member. Due to new responsibilities with Doodle Pantry and such I decided that it would be best for me to step back from this DT. All of the images have been super cute so make sure that you continue to check them out!

Well, that is it for now. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Whatnot Monday

Good morning everyone! This post is up a little later than normal but It is here anyway!

Today is another Whatnot Monday featuring a new digital image by Paper Pretties! Today I'm showing you the super cute image called aaaAAAHHHhhh...sound familiar? I thought it was such a cute name I used it as my sentiment, too! Teehee! I had some of my cloud paper left MME so I made a card size that would work for it (3 3/4" x 5") and then sized my image to 4 1/4" wide so that it would fit into a regular sized envelope and so it would hang off the sides a bit. The sentiment is computer generated and, though you can't see it, waving in the wind.

There is also another new release called Pierre and Earnest that is super sweet so make sure you check that out! All info is on the Paper Pretties Blog!

I would be remiss if I didn't wish you all

Whatnot Monday

Good Monday morning friends. Welcome to another Whatnot Monday! The new images that Paper Pretties has for you this week are SO cute!

I chose to work with the image called ConBEARsation Hearts. I know! Isn't he adorable! It was so easy to make this image into a fun Valentine's Day card. A couple of little touches you can't see are...the frosting on the cupcake is shiny and therefore must be a ganache frosting...don't you think? Just a little sparkle on the cupcake liner really makes it a special cupcake and the 'love you' in red really makes the sentiment stand out nice. I used the super versatile Card Patterns sketch for this week on my card, too.

I know you want to see what the other design team members have made so why don't you head on over to the Paper Pretties blog and check them out. You can also see the other new release...Betty, also incredibly cute.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Sunday Share: This Is The Stuff

Good Sunday morning friends! I have a fun little song for you to listen to this week. I love it because it talks about all "the stuff" that drives us all crazy and then reminds us that God uses it all in some way to draw us closer to him. Wonderful, isn't it?

Quick update on my week with Made To Crave. This was a good week. I saw a decreased amount of cravings. While I can't say that I'm craving every health food that is out there I can say that I'm not craving chocolate nearly as much as I used to which is a wonderful feeling. I keep reminding myself that "you crave what you eat" and since I was eating not healthy foods for a long time it is going to take a long time to stop craving it.

I lost 1.5 pounds this week. I'm now into the area of trying to figure out exactly how much I should loose as, though I'm still in my healthy weight range, I know if I go to much lower I will have a hard time maintaining it. So, we'll see how this week goes. How was your week? You don't have to leave specifics. Just let me know how your eating is going. If you are doing the MTC study where are you at? What did you learn this week?

Well, enjoy the song! I'll see you tomorrow with another Paper Pretties card but if you just can't wait 'til then they are having another birthday party hop today that you can join in on right HERE.

Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to a very early Monday post. Why so early? Well, because I get to participate in the Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop for Jessica Fleck! If you arrived here from Lisa's blog you are right on track. If not head back to the Paper Pretties blog to get started!

In the spirit of birthday's I decided to combine one of this week's newly released digi's called PuRRty Girl with some fun birthday papers to make my card. I used some MME papers, okay really the entire pack is my favorite for birthdays!

I did something with this card that I haven't done in a really long time and it is something you can't see. I scented my card. I got several card scents, goodness a year or more ago, and haven't used them in awhile so I used Misbehavin' Sista on this card. It is a nice sassy fragrance...love it! This card also will work for the Do It With Digi's Challenge which is Pink and Girly. That is definitely this card!

Anyway, I hope you are having a great time along the hop! Head on over to Nadine's blog for your next bit of eye candy! And....

Jessica!

Whatnot Monday

Welcome back for another Whatnot Monday! This week we not only have a couple of super cute, brand new images but we are also showcasing some of the super cute ARTish Valentine's images that are already in the store.

I chose to use the Lil' Stinker image that is currently in the store along with some MME patterned paper and the CardPatterns sketch for this week thinking he'd make a sweet card. Thankfully there is no smell a vision for my blog but I bet he'd smell so sweet with those roses nearby! Originally I was going to use this image for one of my boys but I think I'll send it off to my grandpa's wife instead. She will enjoy getting this cutie card for Valentine's day I bet!

Alright, I know you are excited to see what other great projects the design team ladies have made so jump right on over HERE to the Paper Pretties blog to see them. Don't be shy to head on over to their blogs too and leave some love for them. We all love comments, don't we? I am also entering this into the Paper Sundaes challenge for the week which is to use circles. Between Lil' Stinker and the hearts I think I'm good with my circles!

Well, I hope that you all have just a fantastic day today! If you didn't see my post yesterday about the Made to Crave giveaway coming to my blog on January 17th go check it out HERE, k?

Whatnot Monday

Well, good morning friends! Welcome to my very first, official, post with the Paper Pretties Digi Design Team! It is called Whatnot Monday!

Each Monday you will see a creation from myself and the other DT members with a super cute image illustrated by Artish. This week I got to work with Drakein the Dragon. This cute dragon comes with the empty sign for you to display whatever you'd like for a sentiment and several super cute shapes of "smoke." As you can tell I decided to make my card into an "I love you" card with a masculine theme. Sorry about the dark photo...I have been having a heck of a time getting into my craft room when the sun is actually shining. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's (shocking, I know) Offbeat pad. I added the xoxo in orange and I think it will be perfect for one of my boys!

Now...be sure to head on over to the Paper Pretties Blog to see all of the new images and design team members creations! And, while your there you can pick up the FREE digi image called Gelasius Giraffe! He/She is ADORABLE!

Well, my very sweet friends...have a super Monday!

Caffeine Is Good AND Cute!

Happy Tuesday everyone! I can't believe there are only FOUR days until Christmas. I am SO excited for my family and friends to open up their gifts...I hope they all like what I found for them!

Today I have for you a card with a new Paper Pretties image called Caffeine and oh, my goodness this Caffeine is adorable! I just felt the need to create something bright and happy so I pulled out this paper and used a simple sentiment with letter stickers. Sorry about the lighting of the photo...it really is much cuter in real life! The layout of this card is from The Sweet Stop. And, I'm going to enter this card in the Doodle Pantry Blog challenge this week which is either a new theme or made with something new (my wonky squares nesties...it is the first time I've used them) and a digital image. Fun stuff, huh?

Well, I've got some crafting to do today and an errand or two so I should run. I hope you all have a super, wonderful day!

Exciting News!

Good Monday morning to ya! Did you get a chance to look at my Sunday Share? If you have about 2 1/2 minutes make sure you go take a look, k? Please let me know if you have any questions!

Anyway, I'm sure you are wondering why I titled my post "Exciting News!", right? No, I am not pregnant! Awhile ago I decided to send my application in to Paper Pretties to apply to become part of their design team. Well, guess what? I was accepted as part of their digital design team! I can hardly believe it! My term begins on January 1st but I thought I'd jump in and get started right away with a couple of images that are being released TODAY! This is Ranger Raccoon and his Campfire. Normally I don't care for raccoons but this Ranger guy...he is a cutie! The patterned paper is from Basic Gray's Pyrus paper pad and works beautifully with this outdoor scene.

I will be posting brand new Paper Pretties Digital Images here each and every Monday so I hope that you'll check back for those each week! I can't wait to use next week's image!

Well, I hope you have a wonderful Monday! I'm looking forward to getting some Christmas gifts in the mail today!

Aloha!

Morning stampers! Did you have a wonderful weekend? Mine was nice...quiet...ahhh!

I actually got two cards made yesterday and one was with my brand new Aloha Sophia stamp! Isn't she adorable? She is July's Stamp of the Month from Paper Pretties. I was able to combine about three challenges on this card, fun huh? First, I used last weeks Lunch Time Sketch from Techno Stamper. Then, I used two challenges from Paper Pretties. This week's challenge is a color challenge which is yellow, turquoise, and another color of my choice which would be the pink. Also, there was a new stamp release for which they had a challenge of the only embellishment that could be used is buttons. So, if you can believe it I didn't use any ribbon, only a couple of buttons on the bottom by the sentiment. What do you think? A good combination of challenges?

So...we are off for some shopping today so I must get a move on and exercise before we leave!

Have a happy day everyone!

SNRS Blog Hop

Good morning again friends! I'm glad you are here! I'm really excited to be part of the HUGE SNRS Blog Hop!

First off...if you have just started this blog hop at my blog you'll want start back at the BEGINNING to see all the wonderful art work! You will head onto your next blog by going to Becky's Blog, My Adventures In Stamping, HERE.

My card is a simple, fun card made with the Paper Pretties June Stamp of the Month. Isn't she just adorable? She is called Thank You Sophia but I figured she could be patriotic as well! This card is pretty straight forward so I won't bore you with details but if you do have any questions please let me know!

Don't forget I have some 1,000 blog post blog candy to give away to one lucky person who becomes a follower of my blog...you must become a follower of my blog to win. You can see the blog candy, become a follower and comment on THIS POST. Do not leave a comment here for the candy. This blog candy includes Copic Markers, ribbon, and Unity Stamps so go check it out! You have until Sunday at 7 p.m. Pacific time to comment so tell your friends to spread the fun!

Have a great time blog hopping today and a wonderful 4th of July! I hope you get to spend it with friends and family!

Lady Liberty and another clue...

Good morning everyone! Well, we are on the back side of the week now the next thing we know it will be Monday. It's funny but true!

Today I have a clean and simple 4th of July card. I've made more 4th of July cards this year than I ever have in the past and I think that is because I've had some fun images to work with. This image is absolutely one of my favorites! Unfortunately, the photo doesn't show it well but this card has lots of glitter on it. I used my Stardust glitter pen and highlighted all the fireworks along with the red in the flame and then the yellow in the flame I used a yellow Spica pen to color. It is very fun! I added a row of piercing, a sentiment, and then popped up Lady Liberty to complete my card.

I know some of you would love to have another clue for my competition tomorrow, right? Hmmm...lets see. Oh, I know. Due to the fact that my husband is retired military we will be able to stay at a special place to help reduce our costs of the trip! We can also get special ticket prices which will further reduce our cost. Although not a clue...DH has gotten his vacay slip approved at work...yay! So, today I will be taking a picture of this blog candy to post for you to see tomorrow as well as it will be the ONLY day for you to guess on our vacation destination. I will post around 6:30 a.m. my time (I'd schedule my post for midnight but the scheduling feature isn't reliable right now for blogspot) and you'll have until 5 p.m. tomorrow night to post your guess. Out of all the correct guesses I will choose a winner and let you know on a later post who won. Now, I will not accept just state guesses I want you to tell me specifically where we are going. I will give you one more hint tomorrow, too. Tell you friends about this if you want. The more the merrier! Remember...official guesses tomorrow!

You will need to comment a second time tomorrow to be entered in for the 1,000 post blog candy. How I'm going to choose blog candy for that is that it has to fit into a padded envelope. Not a little one either...an 8 1/2 x 11 envelope. LOTS of different types of things can fit into that size envelope ladies! The only thing I will ask is that you pass on the word about my blog candy and become a follower if you aren't already. Easy, huh?

I should get my limeLIGHT order today that includes almost all of the new Basic Grey Lemonade and June Bug papers and fun accessories! I'm SO excited! Expect a card with those products tomorrow!

Phew, if you aren't completely confused by now...congratulations! I have an e-mail me button over there on the left if you have any questions at all about tomorrow.

Have a super Thursday everyone!