~Leany Tree~

Here's another for Retro Sketches...

I remember almost 12 years ago....I was big big pregnant with my littlest girlie, and our Christmas tree fell


3 TIMES IN A ROW...


decorations and all.


There was water all over the carpet...it was a disaster and I was bawling my eyes out.

Now, the older girlies and I reminisce about how funny it was...


with me, big as a HOUSE (with one more month to go)...struggling with straightening a tall, decorated tree all by my lonesome.


(Hubby was at work and couldn't save me. The kiddos were only about 3 feet high or so-just munchkins...they couldn't really help either-all they did was point tearfully at the wee head of a mousy ornament that broke off.


they. were. horrified of his demise).






At the time it was chaotic and...


not so funny!



Now, it's one of our favorite "when things go terribly wrong" stories to retell....



This sketch here at

Retro Sketches #38

is the perfect platform to highlight this fun tree from Verve.



Paper piecing it made it doable to tilt it just a wee bit for character.



May your Christmas tree stand tall this year....




If it should fall...



may you stash it in your fond memories for years to come!!!



stamps: Verve Winter Tree Plain Jane,sentiment from Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees
ink: Papertrey Ink True Black,Memento Rich Cocoa
dies: Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle Die,My Favorite Things Die-namics Sentiment Strips,Verve rounded rectangle
paper: Georgia Pacific white,Authentique Fresh,Lively and Journey
other: gold pen,stapler

~Snowman and a Torn Sketch~

I love snowmen...they are so darling!

This particular guy is such a sweetie~

I combined two fun challenges.

CAS-ual Fridays CFC78

&

Retro Sketches #37

Are the days REALLY flying by as quick as I think they are?

stamp: Unity Snow Wonderful,Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine

inks: Memento Pear Tart,Rich Cocoa and Rhubarb Stalk

paper: Georgia Pacific white cardbase, Authentique Carefree, Carta Bella Beautiful Moments Echo Park,Bazzil red

~fall card~

What-da ya know, another for today~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #188

fall theme

&

Retrosketches #31

This is a great sketch...not intimidating!

Have a great evening~

Supplies:

Clear Stamps:  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Tree Background, My Mind's Eye Rosy "Everything"

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Papertrey Ink Kraft,Bazzill orange

Punch: EK Medallion Chain

Other: Piggy Tales ribbon,Recollections Carnelian embossing powder,Sizzix Framelits Kite die,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper

Ink:Versamark ink,Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

~Inspired By Orange and Blues~

A simple sketch and gorgeous colors inspired me to ink up and post...

Here is Wendy's sketch from Retro Sketches #30.

I love the simplicity of it!

It didn't make me break into a sweat~ ;)

The colors from Inspired By #42

made me think of an island Fall....

blue ocean.  bright sun. just a bit of a stronger breeze. ;)

I brought out my Ek Success Links Punch.

I haven't used it yet in the conventional sense...but it creates interesting elements~

Thank you for stopping by~

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse My Island

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tangelo

Punch: Ek Success Links Punch

Die: Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection

Paper: Georgia Pacific White cardbase,Bazzill orange,Authentique Fresh and Journey

Adhesives:Scor-Tape and Ranger Glossy Accents

Other:Tim Holtz Distress tool

 

 

 

~Leafy Pinwheel~

I want to thank all the sweet bloggers who stopped by and commented on my girls' cards~you rock!


If you haven't seen the cards, here they are: Amanda's, Shelby's, and Mallory's.

I'm so proud of my girlies~it was fun to craft and bond!




I had so much fun yesterday, I didn't get a chance to post my

 fall pinwheel card.

I used my Sweet n' Sassy leaf dies on some beautiful paper that came with my Eclectic Paperie order~thank you Kim!

I folded each leaf in for a pinwheel effect.

Pinwheel Color Trends Challenge

I followed the sketch from

Retro Sketches #26

Thank you for stopping by~it's always a pleasure to see my bloggy friends!!!

Stamps: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Warble, Our Craft Lounge Shades of Fall sentiment

Dies:Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Dies

Paper:Carta Bella Beautiful Moments Echo Park,American Crafts cardstock
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Rich Cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar

~Simply the Best Pears~

Scraps are laying about and I am using them up!

Why not?

I love my Pears~especially with these colors!!!

Here is a fantastic sketch which got me motivated:

Retro Sketches #24

Supplies:

Stamps: The Craft's Meow Fruity for You

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink Pear Tart and Rich Cocoa,Versamark ink

Other: Stampendous embossing powder,Zig pen for faux stitching,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Authentique Lively DP,American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~Remote Control Stickers and School~

I'm a homeschool mom...that means school will be starting soon and will be,

well, 

EVERYWHERE!

I used these extra TV remote stickers I saved to create a card.

There were others~24 to be exact.

So many areas to be entertained...who knew?

If I had that many....NOTHING WOULD GET DONE.

Here's the inspirational lineup:

Inspired By #35

You made me think Primary colors, Laurel~thank you! ;)

Retro Sketches #23

Thanks for the fab sketch Kasia!

Time for the girlies and I to prepare to get all serious-like!

Supplies:

Stamps: Jenni Bowlin Ruler

Ink:Versamark

Die: Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die

Other: TV remote labels,Ranger Antiquities weather white embossing powder,stapler,Bazzill cardstock

~Timeless Tuesday and Hydrangea~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #179

is Christmas in July!

I used my Hydrangea set, and embossed it with silver.

I figured, why not use it for Christmas?

 Retrosketches #22
gave me inspiration for the border placement.

 

I've been stamping like mad since yesterday with all this energy...it's a blessing when the ball gets rolling and I can tangibly create something that I've mulled over.


Circuits are clicking for now~I'm enjoying the marathon crafting. ;)

Thank you for stopping by today!

Stamps: Flourishes Hydrangea,JustRite Simple Blessings

Paper:American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Glitz Paper Layers Vintage Blue,Bazzill silver

Punch:Martha Stewart Linked Trim

Ink:Versamark,Tsukineko Memento Ink Paris Dusk

Other:Whispers silver embossing powder,Want2Scrap bling,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Fabby~

  

I think these lil' birdies are so cute!

 I'm glad I was able to incorporate them here.

I cut them out for this card and let their colors lead the way.

Fabby sentiment, colors and sketch:

Retro Sketches #18

 

Stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps Teeny Trees and Chicken Wire

Paper:Heidi Swapp Sparkle DP,Little Yellow Bicycle Hello Spring DP,Georgia Pacific white

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz spiced marmalade,Staz On Fuschia,Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores Premium dye,Ranger Tim Holtz Spun Sugar

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Spellbinders classic circles

~Life~

I enjoyed combining a few challenges today.

This one is going out as soon as possible-so I kept it "mailable".

The following challenges were helpful:

DYSU Challenge Blog #73

Color Throwdown #193

Retro Sketches #12

Thank you for stopping by today~I appreciate it!

Stamps: BoBunny Alora bird,BoBunny Welcome Home sentiment,The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You hearts

Ink:Memento sweet plum and tangelo,Papertrey Ink true black

Paper:Bazzill,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific white

Other:Zig orange pen,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine