Three Challenge In One Card!!

Here we are back at Monday. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I'm on schedule with my The Cutting Cafe post this week.  it was another one that was a little difficult for me.  We were asked to work with Chevrons.  I've never used Chevrons in my crafting before but I was up for the challenge.  I decided to use the Chevron cutting file and use it as a background on a card.  While I'm not sure you can see it I embossed on the base chocolate chip layer with tiny hearts, too.  I also had several challenges I wanted to enter this week so I'll describe those too.

So, beyond using chevrons on my card I wanted to use the sketch from The Sweet Stop this week so...I did!  I also wanted to use a Sweet n Sassy Stamp to make a card for Todd...so I did.  Isn't that image and sentiment cute?  Another challenge that I wanted to join in on was using something tiny on your project from 365 Cards.  I was supposed to use at least three something tinys so I think between all the dots and the little heart gems I did that, too.

The final challenge I wanted to join in on was also from 365 Cards but this one is to decorate the inside of your card with patterned paper and a sentiment.  Easy schmesy for me 'cuz I almost always do that anyway!

I gotta be truthful.  I started off not liking this card...AT ALL but in the end it is another one that I absolutely adore!  I'm glad I hung with it and didn't throw it out!

Who has fun plans this week?  More importantly who knows this is going to be a great Monday?  I do because the Packers play the Seahawks in Seattle tonight and although we couldn't get tickets we are having a Monday Night Football party.  It will be so fun!

So...go, have a wonderful day!  See you soon!

Fall Is Coming

Happy Thursday friends! How is your week going?  Kyler's first day of high school was yesterday and it seemed to go well.  He was excited to go and that is half the battle sometimes, huh?  Today I have a card that works for two challenges...The Sweet Stop (the sketch) and Shopping Our Stash (wood grain).

I wanted to start with an image from Designed2Delight so I used part of the Scarecrow Teddy set.  The patterned papers are retired SU! and the wood grain paper is from Amuse studio.  I didn't use a sentiment for this card this time so it can be used for several different occasions. 

And, yes...I went ahead and decorated the inside of the card.  It is just something I have to do now!

So, who has big plans for the weekend?  Other than a long bike ride with the "group" I think I'm pretty laid back this week.  I don't mind that at all!  Well, have a great Thursday everyone!

Kind Words

I know...can you believe it?  I'm here a second day this week?  I made this card on Sunday so I thought I'd share it with you today.  This is a Verve set called "Kind Words."  It is one of those sets that I bought a long time ago yet hadn't used so I decided to pull it out. 

I adore the card and think this week's Sweet Stop sketch is perfect for it but I'm super unhappy that I ended up stamping the sentiment just a little crooked.  I thought I had it but clearly that isn't the case.  The words are still lovely and it doesn't change the intent though.  The paper is from MME and is called Blink of an Eye.  I'm also going to enter this into the Shopping Our Stash challenge which is to use a sketch...any sketch so my card definitely works for that challenge! Oh, and some BIG news over HERE.  Are you excited for me 'cuz I sure am!

You may or may not know but our area has been contending with a wild fire.  They are expecting to get it all contained today and start the mop-up work today as well.  Over 20,000 acres burned and over 70 structures burned.  We went to drive the route of the century bike ride yesterday and in one spot it is right next to where the fires were.  Very scary stuff!  I'll probably make a scrapbook page or two about it.  God sure has been working in amazing ways this last week!

Well, I'm off for another ride this morning so I should finish this up.  We are taking Costco in this after noon so if you hear something moaning it is probably my wallet...hahaha! 

I Do, I Do, I Do

Good morning friends!  Just stopping in with a card I made for a bridal shower that I'm going to later today.  We actually have several weddings this summer to go to and I get to go to the shower for one of the other brides today so I put this card together real quick.  Please do note the 'real quick' as I have to say that I do not love this card.  I love the idea of it...it is just the execution didn't turn out quite the way I wanted.  Darn it!

I did manage to make this card according to The Sweet Stop sketch for the week, though so that is a bonus.  The 'I Do's are cut with SCAL on my Cricut with a freebie file from SVG Cuts.  The colors are taken from the wedding invitation that we received from the couple. 

Well, I also have a Care Net volunteer meeting today so I need to go hop in the shower so I can get out the door. 

Have a wonderful weekend all!

You Rock!

Good morning! I hope you've had a good start to your week!  My dogs got me up at 5:40 a.m. yesterday so I made a card while waiting for a more reasonable time to move around and get things done. 

Kyler got a iPod Shuffle for his birthday in April and he just loves it.  This image totally reminds me of him when he is listening to his music (minus the huge iPod of course!).  Sometimes he'll even listen to his iPod and drum along with the music.  That is fun to listen to!  This image is from Pixie Dust Studios and then I used some papers that I had laying around.  The sketch is from The Sweet Stop this week.  Oh, and I did use a couple of stamps from the Amuse set called Rock Star as well, the circle stamp to create a little more visual interest on the background and two sentiments--'you rock' and then 'dude' inside. 

I hope you've enjoyed your stop here today.  I'll see you back here again soon!

Easter Turtle?

Good morning! I hope your week is going just wonderful! When I went to send out Easter cards this year I realized that I was short one so I whipped up this cutie real quick.

I know...what do turtles and pansies have to do with each other other than being super cute?  Nothing but they are super cute!  The image and the papers are from Doodle Pantry and the sentiment from a*muse.  I used this week's Sweet Stop sketch for the card and I'm putting it in the Doodle Pantry digital challenge for this month.  

I do have two more days worth of stuff to share with you so I'll be back tomorrow! 

It's Your Day!

Good morning!  Yay, it is Saturday!  Who is ready for the weekend?  Me!  Today I have several fun things planned so I'm up and at 'em early, well, early for a Saturday. 


Before we left to see Jon I made this card for Todd's sister's birthday.  Todd and his sister have the same birthday exactly one year apart.  It makes her birthday easier to remember for sure!  Michelle is a hard working, do anything for you gal who forgets that it is okay to take some for herself so that is why I made this card with this image.  On the inside it says '-spoil yourself silly!'  I hope she did take some time to do that!


The patterned paper is from an old Tayolered Expressions kit.  There is lots of shimmer on the bubbles and on the floor.  I really enjoyed making this card. 


This sketch is a sketch with a spin which is to use chipboard.  Well, my little banner that says 'It's your day' is a piece of chipboard from Jenni Bowlin.  (I also used a different shape of chipboard on Thursday for the Meljen's card.)

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

I have a really exciting day ahead.  This morning (in about 20 minutes) I'm taking a webinar on how to use MyMemories Scrapbooking software (link in my right sidebar).  I already know how to do several things but I thought that some extra hits and tips would be a good thing.  Then, after the webinar a friend is coming over to transfer stuff from my desk top to my new laptop.  Yep, I got a laptop for my craft room.  I'm SO excited that it won't take up as much room!  And then this evening we are heading out to Rigadoon, a dance club we belong too.  I have a fabulous new green dress and sparkly shoes and Todd has a really nice cranberry colored shirt for his tux so we are going to be all Christmas-y! 

Thought of the day:  Bloom where you are planted.

Birthday Wishes

Good Saturday morning friends!  This morning I'm really wishing my dog would know that it is Saturday and would let me sleep in a little.  5:45 am is just too early on a Saturday!

Today is The Sweet Stop sketch day though so I do have a fun card to show you.  This is another card that I made prior to leaving for our trip and I made it to give to my dad (I'm blessed to have three dads...how cool is that?) for his birthday.  The boys and I haven't been with him for his birthday in 10 years so it was really neat to get to be part of the celebration.

Anyway, this image is from Clear Dollar stamps and is part of their Birthday Fall Critters outlines set.  The paper is from Jillibean's Spotted Owl Soup pack and the rest is pretty self explanatory I think.  I do have to tell you that I really like this card.  I think it is fun, bright and super happy!

So...off you go to see the other design team members creations!

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

Thought of the day:  Just had to add the thought of the day with the little picture:

Beary Merry Christmas

Good morning friends!  Are you having a great weekend?  I hope you are getting lots accomplished.  I can hardly believe we are only about 3 weeks away from Christmas!

Today is Sweet Stop sketch day and it is a wonderful one!  I chose to use candy cane Rhubarb this morning and pair it with papers from MME Holly Jolly which had that perfect candy can paper in it!  I love peppermint so the candy cane theme is right up my alley!

I think this card will be so cute to send to a family that has little kiddos as they are sure to love Rhubarb!

Well, that is it from me today.  Make sure you head on over to my design team sisters blogs to see their creations and leave 'em some love!

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

Thought of the day:  It's a good day to have a good day!

Baby, it's cold outside

Good Saturday morning friends!  Welcome to Sweet Stop Saturday!

When I saw today's sketch I knew I was going to enjoy creating for it.  I love when I get to have an image large enough to not make a ton of errors in coloring!  Today's image is from The Stamping Boutique.  I thought the image and the sentiment would be perfect together so I went with it.  I just used some paper MME Signature Christmas pack and paired it with Marina Mist cardstock.  In real life this is super sparkly as there is lots of glitter pen on the snow, hearts, and such.

I will be entering this card is The Stamping Boutique's monthly contest as well as Fun With Shapes, Phindy's Place Challenge, and 4 Crafty Chicks.   I haven't really been entering challenges recently but I thought...why not so I will probably start linking more challenges up.

 Alright, here are my design team sisters blogs so make sure you go check them out and give them some love, k?

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

Please note that since we are moving into December I won't be posting quite as often.  A couple of my design teams are taking a break and when they do I do.  I will still be here just not quite as often.  Also, I plan on getting into digital scrapbooking through MyMemories Suite (see link on the left side bar) so I'll be showing you those pages as well as the cards I make.  I hope you'll enjoy that addition to my craftiness!  And one really neat thing is that I have a very exciting announcement on Dec 1st!

Thought of the day:  Did you know that nothing you do in this life will ever matter, unless it is about loving God and loving the people He has made. ~Francis Chan   In this 'it's all about me' world this can be difficult to hear but Francis is absolutely correct. 

Let It Snow

Good morning friends!  Happy Saturday!  Who has fun things to do today?  I hope it includes lots of fun crafting!

I have been really blessed recently that my weekend hasn't been too overflowing with things to do.  That really gives me the change to get ahead on things...like this card.  I made it for this week's Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge two weeks ago.  Go me!

The paper for this card is from Cosmo Cricket's Mitten Weather pack.  I love the coziness of the plaid and dots and those mittens?  Adorable...at least I think so.  The word art is from Meljen's and I believe it was a freebie awhile back.  It is always fun to receive Meljen's freebies!  What you can't see in the photo is that I used lots of Gelly Roll pen on the little swirls, dots, and lines on the image.  It is really shimmery in real life.  So fun!

I hope you'll join us for the sketch this week!  You can see that I flipped the sketch but either way it is perfect for so many main images!

Okay, and before I link you up to my design team sisters I had to share a photo with you.  Trixie loves to sit in front of the heating vents in the house so I removed the bin of paper that I had under my crafting table and put her blankets (old pillow cases but I'm going to get her a blanket for that spot) right by the heater.  It has taken a couple of days but it is now a spot that she likes to lay in when I'm in there.  As a matter of fact she looks almost exactly like that photo as I'm typing this post up!

Okay...now get along and visit my design team sisters...I know they have made beautiful projects for you all to see!

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

Thought of the day: The only way to have a friend is to be one.  I think I have some e-mails to send!  

Make a Wish

Good Saturday morning friends!  I hope you are all having an amazing day!  Welcome back for another Sweet Stop sketch!

I did take this sketch and expand on the segment to the right as I wanted to use my 'happy birthday' punch.  My card is way different than the rest of them this week but...I needed a bright and happy birthday card and this perfectly fits the bill!

The image is from Meljen's Designs and papers from the Sassafrass Ellie's Tale paper pack.  I had a ton of fun coloring that yummy looking cupcake!

I know I'm behind in posting this (another long night with the new dog...she does not like her kennel!) so I'll move along to the list of design team members...

Cathy

Chris

Janice

Kim

Monika

Shannon

Shelby

Wendy

Thought of the day:  Refuse to be content with just the knowledge of God, but insist on experiencing his presence.  Have a personal relationship with Jesus!  Do you have questions about what that means, a personal relationship?  Just shoot me an e-mail and we'll talk. 

Double the fun!

Good morning friends!  I must apologize for posting late today.  Just when I thought we had our new dog figured out (scroll down to see photos) at night I found we were wrong and I ended up sleeping longer than I had anticipated.


Today is double the fun as my card layout is for this week's Sweet Stop AND for the 12 Day of Christmas blog hop with Doodle Pantry.  If you are following along with the DP Blog hop and came here from Dawn's blog then you are on the right track.  If you want to start at the beginning click HERE to be taken to the Doodle Pantry blog.  When you are done here be sure to hop on over to Sarah's blog!  Please note the DP blog hop officially starts at Noon EST.

So, what is this blog hop all about?  Well, just one of the cutest and most versatile digi sets that Doodle Pantry released on the first.  It is called 12 Days of Christmas.  The images are cute for lots of things like tags, little gifties and such but I used the 12 Drumming Drummer on my card as it will be for my son for Christmas this year.  This set comes in color and outlines and is only $4.50!  Now, you have until the 8th to see all the fun images the DT has made but you only need to post your name/e-mail on the linky on the DP blog in order to be qualified to win!  Winners will receive $10 credit to the DP store...yay!

If you didn't know, the 12 Days of Christmas are actually after December 25th until Epiphany on January 6th.  Now, I know I made a card today but I actually intend on making a tag with these images and giving a gift to my husband each day for the 12 Days of Christmas.  Fun stuff!

Okay, now I know you want to see what others have made with the Sweet Stop Sketch this week, too so I'm linking you up below to their blogs:

Paper Perfect Designs

M.A.D. Stamper

Enchanted Ladybug Creations

Inky Paws

Sugar Pea Designs

Golden Inksperations

You Got Ink Where?

  

Well, have fun hopping around and seeing all the amazing work of the Doodle Pantry and Sweet Stop Design Teams and enjoy your Saturday!

Batty for You

Good morning!  I think I am one of those kids sneaking in to the room in the back because I'm late.  So sorry to be here for this post late.  I usually don't sleep in but apparently my body felt I needed it today.

Onto this fun card.  This card's layout is the last in our Blast from the Past series of sketches at The Sweet Stop.  What a great sketch it is too!  For this card I used the set Birdie Bat from Doodle Pantry and the accompanying papers.  I knew I wanted to use the Batty for You sentiment so I made the Tangerine Tango (which does match the orange stripe in the paper) and black cardstock with a heart embossing folder that I have.  Inside I have just a plain white piece of paper with a tangerine border and a bat in the left corner.  It was a great way to finish off the card.  I'm also entering this in the Saturday Challenge for this week which is Spooky or Whimsical.  I think my card is both!

I won't talk much so that you can get onto the other Sweet Stop DT members to see what they did and can I just tell you...they are fabulous...once again!

Paper Perfect Designs

M.A.D. Stamper

Enchanted Ladybug Creations

Inky Paws

Sugar Pea Designs

Golden Inksperations

You Got Ink Where?

Thought of the day:  Don't give up what you want most for what you want now.

All Things

Good morning friends!  Welcome to post one for today!  Be sure to check back in a little while for my Clear Dollar Stamps post.  :)

Today is a Sweet Stop Sketch day and what a fun blast from the past sketch we have this week.  So versatile! AND, this week we decided we decided to make this week's theme PINK for Breast Cancer Month.  What an amazing job my design team sisters have done too. I'll link you up to them below.

So, remember yesterday when I said you'd see my pink paper again?  Well, here it is!  I still don't know who it is from but I do know it is perfect for another pink post!  The image and sentiment are from the {ippity} set called All Things Are Possible.  I have to say that I adore this ribbon butterfly image!  A little bit of extra color in the sentiment, a flower, and some tiny twinkles and this was all set to go.  I love pink!

Okay, so you guys must go visit my design team sisters, k?  Leave 'em a little love...they are SO talented!

Paper Perfect Designs

M.A.D. Stamper

Enchanted Ladybug Creations

Inky Paws

Sugar Pea Designs

Golden Inksperations

See ya all in a little while!

Who Needs Chestnuts?

Good Saturday morning friends! It is a busy day here on my blog.  Not only is it Sweet Stop Sketch day but it is a new release day for Clear Dollar Stamps (posted at 8 a.m. so stop by or scroll up!).

Today we have a fun sketch with a spin (and a prize...$10 to spend on anything in the SNSS store!  Woot!) ...Let's Recycle.  While I didn't really recycle anything I did use some embellies that I've had for quite some time which are the ornaments and holly.  I think they make for a fun little extra on the card. The image that I have used is from Doodle Pantry and is called Candy Cane Ants.  Isn't that sentiment just so cute?  I agree...who needs chestnuts?  I LOVE candy canes!  The paper is from a paper pack that I got from my friend Debby for my birthday called Season's Greetings by Echo Park.  I used a few pearls and some gel pen to finish it off.


Now, make sure you head on over to my design team sister's blogs to see their fabulous cards and leave them some love, k?

Paper Perfect Designs

M.A.D. Stamper

Enchanted Ladybug Creations

Inky Paws

Sugar Pea Designs

Golden Inksperations

You Got Ink Where?

Have a wonderful day everyone!

The Sweet Stop

Good Saturday morning all! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far! Last night was nice around here as Todd and I got to go see Courageous and it was great!  I highly recommend you go see it! 

Onto today's The Sweet Stop sketch.  If you remember we are doing a flash back month for our sketches so today's sketch is actually sketch #37.

I had this cute MFT stamp out from another try at stamping so I thought...why not, I'll use this image and I made my first (although it could be the 2nd) Christmas card of the year.  This is pretty plain and simple but I do think it is cute with the little bit of pouf in the boots and hat.

The patterned paper that I used on the card is from MME's 12 Days of Christmas.  The ribbon is some I had in my stash from PTI and the rest is pretty self explanatory I think.

Tomorrow is my birthday so between today and tomorrow I hope to get lots of creating done so I can get a bit ahead of things...we shall see!

Now...go visit my DT sisters, k?

Paper Perfect Designs

M.A.D. Stamper

Enchanted Ladybug Creations

Inky Paws

Sugar Pea Designs

Golden Inksperations

You Got Ink Where?

Thought of the day: I just had to share this funny!

Quirky Owl Thanks You!

Hey you are back!  That is great!  I hope you enjoyed my card for The Sweet Stop Sketch early this morning!  The layout for my Doodle Pantry new lease is going to look mighty familiary as I used the SSS for this card, too!  I love it so much plus I'm on a clean and simple kick so it worked perfectly for this card!

SO???  Don't you just love this new Quirky Owl?  I think she is just delightful.  Yes, my owl is a she as she has pink wings!  For some reason I love to put black with clean sketches and it really pops the pink and blue colors that are here.  The patterned papers are part of the new Quirky Owl set as well.  It is such a bargain at just $2.50 for the entire set!

I've been on a little bit of a crafting hiatus...this week has been an up and down one for my emotions and I've been crying over basically nothing all week.  I can't create when I am like that so doing this card and the SSS card has really helped in the creativity department so next week should be a pretty good one for the good 'ole blog!  Thanks for hanging on with me this week!

Well, I hope you enjoy my card and that you'll hop on over to the Doodle Pantry blog to check out the rest of the new sets (hint:  I must try a card with the new Vintage Globe set!) and see the amazing artwork that my design teams sisters have to show you!

Thought of th...just kidding!  You already got a thought of the day.  Just scroll down to see it from earlier today!