~FrUiTy FoR yOu~

When I arranged this card....I intended it for my husband.

I loved the hat and the glasses, but I wanted to make sure it looked like it was from a girl~this girl, in fact. ;)

My youngest, Amanda, was the one who suggested lips.....

problem solved!

I love the lips from Mama Elephant's Cup of Wishes!

CAS-ual Fridays CFC90:Black and White Plus 1

Paper Crafts February Gallery Challenge

 Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #207: Put Your Heart On It

Hope you are having a sweet weekend so far~

 stamps: Mama Elephant On Target and Cup of Wishes (lips),The Craft's Meow Fruity for You sentiment

 die: Assorted Gentleman Dress-Up by Jamie (Silhouette),hearts (Silhouette)

ink: Brilliance Rocket Red,Papertrey Ink True Black

other: KI Memories Alphabet Soup Spicy Taco (u)

~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

~Perfect Pear~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #180

CASE a DT member's card.

I CASED Silke's gorgeous snowman card here.

It's clean and crisp and she layered two different shapes that gives an interesting focal point.

I layered a couple of different shapes in my card here:

I used bold, fun colors from 

The PlayDate Cafe #142

By the way, it's a farewell to four wonderful ladies on the DT...so even if you don't link up this week (it took me awhile to jump in the last day), you can  stop by and say farewell.  ;(

This is also the last day to link up to 

The Craft's Meow July Sketch Challenge.

I used Fruity For You to make a congratulations card for a recently married couple.

The pink embossing is HOT PINK and almost blinding if you stare at it too long...but REALLY FUN to play with against the blue.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamp: The Craft's Meow Fruity for You

Ink:Versamark, Tsukineko tuxedo black

Dies: Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle and Label Four

Paper:Bazzill blue and yellow,Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic Drama,Georgia Pacific white

 

~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

~Yellow Window Frames and a Sketch~

I love that there are so many delightful challenges to motivate us to CREATE!

Here is my card :

Here are the challenges:

The Craft's Meow April Sketch

Crafty Friends Challenge #2:Use two die cuts

I used two Sizzix dies to create my windows (I chopped up the lattice).

Inspired By #19

I was inspired by the way those yellow windows popped against the teal.

Doesn't it look like a friendly, fun environment?

Thank you for visiting today-hope you have a chance to create something too!

Supplies: The Craft's Meow Tweet of You, Sizzix/Stampin' Up Bigz Lattice die,Sizzix (Frame,Slide Mounts and Coin Holder die), KandCompany,October Afternoon Sidewalks,Papertrey Ink hawaiian shores ink,Bazzill kraft,BoBunny Country Garden dp

~FRUITY~

I paced myself to participate in all of the fun challenges at The Craft's Meow.

This is the last one for me and there is a day to spare.

*The Craft's Meow Tweet of You chain,The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink (mustard seed,peeled paint,broken china),Memento ink bamboo leaves,Georgia Pacific white*

All of the stamp images used here are The Craft's Meow. 

The square image is my Tim Holtz ink pad applied directly to the cardstock.

 

As I was creating this card, memories of FRUITY events made me smile:

~driving behind a tiny car with a REAL miniature pony in the back seat 

~being asked by a group of teens at a dollar store to "mime a baseball game" with them so they could tape it on video to fulfill their church's scavenger hunt list of duties.

 I was the batter.

I hit a home-run. ;)

~having my apt searched by the authorities (in Germany)for a strange frequency that was messing up the cellphone usage in my area. 

It was my baby video monitor (American).

They agreed not to take me to court if I shut it off immediately.

I did.

I mailed it to my sister.

scawwwwwy stuff there!

Who knew?!

When I informed my husband, who was deployed at the time, of the search and what caused it...

his reply was, "I can't take you anywhere, can I."

I get that a lot.;)

Yup.

Fruity.

It happens near me, around me and many times...

 I'm it.

Here is The Craft's Meow color challenge by Julie Ranae.

 You still have time to link up your creations and join the party too!

~The Craft's Meow Birthday Celebration Challenge~

There is still time to participate in one of the many fun challenges at 

The Craft's Meow!

I made this card for my lil' niece's upcoming birthday.

 *The Craft's Meow Tweet of You, The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You,Bazzill Basics Cardstock,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Memento ink tuxedo black,Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores ink,Scor-Tape*

I used fun, bright colors and prints for her.

I brought out my paper piercer to punch the holes which I followed with the thread.

Hope she likes the swingy, swingy aspect...the bird layer is hanging. ;)

The Craft's Meow

Thank you for stopping by!

God bless you.

~Sugar Plum~

The party is still going on at The Craft's Meow and there are some fun challenges to pick from.

I found the perfect colors to showcase the punny sugar plum sentiment that makes me giggle.

Yes, I'm 42. 

.... I still giggle. ;)

Maybe it has to do with having my three daughters around me all the time.

Lotsa giggling goin' on.

We're kinda silly.

Either that, or we digest too much sugar.

Ask anyone that knows us. ;)

(The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Versamark ink,Stampendous PEARLustre Rubellite embossing powder,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Bazzill basics cardstock,DCWV Naturals Stack,Crop-A-Dile Corner chomper*

The Craft's Meow Inspiration Challenge

I was drawn to the lavender/plum,greens and browns in this picture.

Also, the clean, white tables.

There is no way you would see clean white tables if I was planting. There'd be dirt everywhere.

How is there not dirt everywhere?

Anyway, I just had to ink up sugar plum!

 Isn't he cute?

While I'm letting it all hang out there (I don't know if it's sugar or what)...

I just have to share that these stamps 

smell 

GREAT.

I don't know what it is...but I am addicted to their smell.

They smell fruity.

Not just this set...but all TCM sets I've gotten so far.

Is it just me?

Any other Craft's Meow fans appreciate the yummy smell?

 

 I figured this was the post to share my addiction.

If you have TCM stamps. 

Go smell them.

Right now.

Slight sniff.

Come back and confess. 

Don't let me think I'm the only one, ok?

~Tweet of You!~

The Craft's Meow is celebrating their first birthday!

There are challenges and hops galore.

I made a card I based on Amy's sketch the first day, using The Craft's Meow, Tweet of You.

*The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Versamark ink,Memento ink paris dusk,Fiskar's Paper crimper,Ranger Tim Holtz distress embossing powder spiced marmalade,Authentique Genuine,Bazzill cardstock kraft and blue,DCWV natural stack,Spellbinders classic circles,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,Scor-Tape,Copics*

Amy's sketch

I used just a wee bit of coloring on the wee bitty bird.

The sentiment banner was just snipped from a leftover strip of kraft.

Hope you are having a great week so far, thanks for stopping by!

~TCM Sketch in Blue~

I received my adorable set, Tweet of You, in record time,

 and was able to make an engagement card for a sweet couple.

*The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Versamark ink,Memento ink rich cocoa,Recollections sapphire pearl embossing powder,Whispers yellow embossing powder,Spellbinders label eleven,Daily Junque Ephemera Pack pieces flowers,Papertrey Ink eyelet lace border die,Authentique Genuine bundle 6X6,American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,raffia ribbon,Sizzix dog tags*

Have you ever had your card sort of HAPPEN?

I couldn't put my finger on what was different about this card from any other card I usually do.

Then it hit me...

the bow!

Decent bow for a non-bowmaker like myself.

However, I do feel as though someone else slapped that baby on without my knowledge.

 I love it, it's just not my usual style.

The Craft's Meow March Sketch

I took the three elements and shifted it to the other side with flowers.

Cure for the Winter Blues Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

has been on my mind.

It's put my favorite color- blue, 

to the forefront of my mind!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. 

Have a blessed week!

~Owl Be Thinking of You Q~

I just received my goodies from Linda via Savannah (World Card Making Day Hop).

She gave a generous prize, which included Clear and Simple "Circus Fun".

I used the dots here, along with my Craft's Meow "Owl Be Thinking of You".

*Clear and Simple Circus Fun,The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You,Bazzill Basics Paper,Georgia Pacific White cardstock,Memento inks Bamboo leaves and rich cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed and spiced marmalade,Kid's Jewelry friendship thread*

There's a wee bit of time left at the Colour Q Challenge #126.

See why I thought of owls? I LOVE this inspiration photo!

Have a great weekend!

~The Play Date Cafe and a CardPatterns Sketch~

Babies are sprouting all around me and I'm behind.

This came out to be a surprise for me-Yayyy!

(Ellison Oh,Baby!,Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple stamp,The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper pad,Inkadinkado pigment ink sky blue,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink marmalade ink,Bazzil cardstock,Creative Memories corner rounder)

By the time I tucked in those ribbons, I saw a baby card forming.

All it took was the sentiment to seal the deal.

I used colors from The Play Date Cafe PDCC 120.

CardPatterns Sketch 154

I enjoyed putting this card together. ;)

I can't wait to stick it in the mail.

~LIM CASual Scraps and a Pun~

Less Is More Week 56:Don't Scrap It!

Aaaah, the perfect opportunity to use this delicious fruit I've had sitting around-waiting to be loved.

(The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Pearlescent liquid acrylic macaw green,Versmark ink,Whispers black embossing powder,Teresa Collins DP,Georgia Pacific grey,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread)

I was tickled to receive a gorgeous bottle of Pearlescent green liquid acrylic from a sweet lady at church. (She has generously passed bags of crafty goodness to me the past three Sundays).

I was playing right away and used it to paint over cardstock.


I then stamped and heat embossed the pear and fussy cut it.

Yummy Iridescence!

That pear definitely needed to star somewhere.

The pieces of cardstock here are also scraps.

I love using them, because I get a surprise shape like the orange triangle.

The punny statement is perfect for

CAS-ual Friday CFC 41

Have a great weekend~ ;)

~Inspired By Happy Birday Q~

 My Craft's Meow stamp set recently arrived-what a blessing!

I used it, the Colour Q colors and Inspired By photo to create this card.

(The Craft's Meow Tweet of You,Memento ink London Fog,Piggy Tales DP,Basic Grey DP,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Recollections music punch,Fiskars Rotary cutter with deckle blade,Sizzix texture plate,Creative Memories corner rounder)

Since it's punny and CAS, I am also entering this in 

CAS-ual Friday CFC 41

Colour Q Challenge #125

Inspired By #12

The color of the flowers and grey/blue typewriter are what I took from this photo.

~OLW Stamp,Stamp,Stamp~

Jennifer is hosting OLW #79

Stamp, stamp, stamp with three or more stamps!

 There are three different stamps here (I added the squiggle to highlight "favorite").

(I Heart Papers Mint Motif Beyond Borders,Unity Better With Love,Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman Accessories zig zaggy line,Memento Ink Tuxedo Black and Rosebud,Memento Rosebud dual marker,Georgia Pacific white cardstock)

Here is my second card.

 (The Craft's Meow Fruity for You,Memento inks rosebud and bamboo leaves,Want2Scrap bling)




 I wanted to add more color this time and play with my new stamp set from The Craft's Meow: Fruity for You!






I had my eye on it for awhile now, and was recently blessed to pick a set.



It was easy peasy to line up the pears and stamp one time.



There are 5 different stamps~the leaf was stamped twice.


Thank you for hosting this challenge, Jennifer!


Have an awesome weekend. ;)

~Sketch and Q Colours~

I'm using the Colour Q Challenge #122 and The Craft's Meow Jan/Feb Sketch

to finish a Valentine's Card.

(supplies: The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You;Spellbinders scalloped circle,Papertrey Ink Eyelet Lace Border die,Staz On red ink,Memento tuxedo black,quilling paper,Bazzill cardbase,Teresa Collins DP)

Colour Q Challenge #122

 The Craft's Meow Jan/Feb Sketch

Thanks for stopping by today! ;)

~Welcome Home Little One~

3 challenges today.

One card done, ready to mail for my sister's upcoming birth (3rd baby).

Yayyy!!!

(supplies: The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You,Memento ink rich cocoa and tuxedo black,Ranger Tim Holtz mustard distress ink to swipe edges of DP,October Afternoon DP,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack for card base,Bazzill cream,Copic markers (Y13yellow,BG32aqua mint,C1cool gray))

 I love the silhouette images in this set...

CRACKS

ME

UP! ;)

It never ceases to amaze me how one teeny weeny, sweet baby can rule a roost, I tell ya!

 They have no idea how much power they hold. ;)

I pulled patterned paper out for

DYSU #55 Pattern Paper

I followed the layout from

The Craft's Meow Jan.-Feb. Card Sketch

The blues and yellows were what I focused on when using this photo for inspiration.

Inspired By #7 Challenge

Thank you, challenges, for challenging me to get this card finished ahead of schedule.

Thank you for stopping by today, I really appreciate the visits! ;)

~Embellish Mixed Patterns and Mount Everest~

Here's the stamp Ren-Yi sent me.

 I am pleased with myself for using it so quickly. ;)

I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated by the idea of coloring the details in this scene, but I found a way around it.

I DELEGATED COLOR OUTSIDE OF THE IMAGE.

One hurdle down and another to go...

my fear of mixing patterned paper.

Mixed Patterns for Embellish Magazine

challenged me to do it anyway!

I'm not real comfortable with patterned paper...but I didn't want that to stop me from participating.

It's my own version of climbing Mount Everest!!!

I feel like a million bucks. ;)

What mountain have you climbed today???

Supplies:

The Craft's Meow-Little Frieda and Lulu-Mischief,Papertrey Ink Grunge Me,Unity Happiness Is sentiment,Papertrey Ink's Shape-Up Series Snowman Die, Staz On ink,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink mustard,Memento Ink,MS border punch,Making Memories Just Chillin' Boy Paper Pad,Authentique Blissful 6X6 bundle,Basic Grey DP