~11 seconds to spare~

tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa tappa....

That's the sound of me desperately inking up a HUMONGOUS background stamp with a Memento Ink Dew Drop when I

dove in today for...

Paulina's 10 Minute Craft Dash #4.

(while mentally placing a larger ink pad in my "virtual mind cart" to order  online later...) ;)

(9 minutes, 49 seconds)

You never heard such desperate tapping!!! LOL

It was my SECOND attempt, mind you....because my first card was CRASH AND BURN.

Note to self:make sure you have enough letter stickers to spell what you want.

Don't wait until the last "y" of Happy Birthday to realize you only have one "y" which was used for "Happy".

eekers.

That's ok, I like this second card better.

Live and learn, right?

There's still some time left to dive in...you got 10 minutes, right?

stamps: Verve Psalm 37:4 Plain Jane,October Afternoon Midway

dies: Spellbinders classic circles,Sizzix Framelits Kite die

other: Studio Calico Frames Wood Veneer,1/8" and 1/2" Scor-Tape

ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Lady Bug

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Bazzill blue

~Old Memories, Young Heart~

All the old-timey images are comforting.

I tend to forget, though, that history was in color!!!

It wasn't ALL serious and practical.

I know this, because I'm blessed to have my great aunt's photos.

The black and white kind!

I try to picture her and her friends  who are laughing and joking...

in color.

Was her bathing suit pink, or blue, to match her eyes?

I got this crazy idea for

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Type Hype challenge.

I love the dots in Cath's Trigger:

Usually black typewriters are all SERIOUS...but this shows a bit of fun.

I'm sure the colors have a practical reason...but I pictured dots and paired them with Basic Grey Lauderdale DP.  

Throw in some 70's tye-dye TYPE and ya got crazy. ;)

I imagine this secretary is creating something colorful in her mind...or remembering the great time she had at the company party over the weekend.

I imagine in her heart...she's in color! ;)

Stamps: Technique Tuesday Inner Circle dots, Clear & Simple Circus Fun dots, October Afternoon 9 to 5 secretary

Ink: Tsukineko Memento inks ladybug and teal zeal,Ranger Tim Holtz distress mustard seed

Paper: Basic Grey Lauderdale,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

Other:sewing machine

~Bullseye~

This past week of Archery Camp was a blast.

The girlies and I were so blessed to be a part of it!

I made thank you cards for the incredible coaches~I also created one for the new friend I made.

Forgive the dark photos~it was dreary when I photographed these~

I felt they would fit in Laurel's Inspired By #34 Challenge

It's funny, before this week, I would have said, "Those are lovely rosettes"~now, I'm looking for a point of reference to aim for! ;)

Yes, "point of reference,stance,nock,aim..."

I have a STACK of new words to add to my vocab list!

I am also entering this in Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

and DYSU #82:For a Friend

for my new friend~

Thanks for stopping by~it's always a pleasure!

Blessings~

Stamps: JustRite You're So Sweet

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles

Other:toothpicks,yellow streamer,Zig red marker,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Adhesive:Scor-Tape 1/4"

Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,colored cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~Handmade Kindness~

We have such sweet families in our church...there is one couple in particular that I want to thank.

I want to thank a lady at church who has

lately been giving me crafty goodies that she says she doesn't use...so someone should use them!

Blessings for me, that's for sure!

She may not be a crafter, but her kindness is handmade. ;)

I used two chairs to represent what I see in the pic at Inspired By #31.

The blue chair represents the husband (who has been a good friend to my husband) and the yellow is for the woman.

They are comfy like this pic....making us feel like family and welcoming us into their hearts.

I've incorporated stamping on patterned paper with Papertrey Ink's Communique Curves sentiment for

Make It Monday #73.

That one strip of DP stands out, I think, against the white stamped layers.

Stamping is the main technique here...stamps from Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink and October Afternoon (yes, they offer stamps too!).

 Stamp It! Cards Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I recently got some Memento Ink Teal Zeal and it's perfect~not blue, not green.

I enjoyed playing with it today....expect to see a lot of it~I'm obsessive that way! LOL.

Have a great day~thanks for stopping by. ;)

Stamps:Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Think Big Favorites #2,October Afternoon Farmhouse Rubber Stamp set,Hero Arts Live & Laugh

Paper:Georgia Pacific white,Bazzil Coconut Swirl,Authentique Fresh DP

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Teal Zeal,Tuxedo Black and Cottage Ivy,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

 

~Telephone Hello~

Embellish has a new challenge up!

Here is my creation:

I thought about all my dear friends across the globe who have spent countless hours laughing,crying,and praying with me (esp. during lonely deployments).

God bless them for their kind hearts and listening ears!

I appreciate you stopping in today~you're a blessing to me!

Stamps: My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Mabel, American Crafts Amy Tangerine Lovestruck

Ink:Memento Ink Bahama Blue,Versamark Ink

Paper:Georgia Pacific white,Piggy Tales DP,Pink Paislee DP,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP

Other:Martha Stewart border punch,Spellbinders scalloped circles,mini stapler,Tim Holtz distressing tool

~Two Circles and a Tree~

I can always use thank you cards.

I used my Spellbinders circles to create a circle within a circle frame.

By cutting out that frame from two patterned papers, I was able to marry the remaining  colors from

 

  The Play Date Cafe #138.

I kept it clean and simple for 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC59

CFC59: Use 2 circles in your Clean And Simple design

Thanks for stopping in to peek. ;)

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Grunge Me,Unity Bella Trees

Paper: Georgia Pacific white,American Crafts grey,Authentique Carefree DP,October Afternoon Sidewalks

Ink:Versamark,Memento Ink Dove Gray

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles

Other:white embossing powder,crimper

~Bitty Blessing~

I made a simple baby card today.

I am entering two challenges:

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC58

&

Less Is More Week 73:Paper Piecing

I hope you are having a great week filled with sunshine!

I appreciate you taking the time to stop by here. ;)

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings

Ink:Memento ink Rose Bud and Angel Pink

Paper:Georgia Pacific white cardstock and October Afternoon Sidewalks

Tools:mini stapler,Martha Stewart fringe scissors,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Happy Day~

Oh happy day...oh happy day...oh happy day...happy day...

When Jesus washed....

oh when he washed...

This is the song in my head. ;)

I created this card:

 ~Stamp:Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages;Ink:Papertrey ink premium dye true black;Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific white cardbase;Other: Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine,Creative Memories oval cutter,Want2Scrap bling~

for this Embellish Challenge

The oval was cut from a cool bag I kept.

The lace border was bought on my trip~it sure came in handy!

The stamp set was bought at a little pharmacy/anything store-what a blessed surprise to find quality stamps and ink there!

~Hope you're having a happy day today~

~Silhouette Couple and a Sketch~

I just picked up a handsome couple to stamp with.

(October Afternoon Farmhouse stamp set,Bobunny Welcome Home,Versamark ink,Recollections Sapphire pearl embossing powder,Whispers yellow embossing powder,Ranger super fine black embossing powder,Kaisercraft rhinestones,Teresa Collins Everyday Moments DP,American Crafts cardstock,Bazzill blue cardstock,Spellbinders postage stamp dies)

PaperCrafts April 2012 Gallery Challenge

I used CAS-ual Fridays CFC49 Sketch

I think this would be fun for a wedding or anniversary.

Are you having a nice weekend?

I sure hope so!

Take care now. ;)

~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

~Timeless Tuesday Enjoy~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #164

Fruit Theme

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags~Spellbinders scalloped circles~Spellbinders Postage Stamps~Kid's Jewelry friendship thread~Authentique Blissful pack DP~BoBunny Weekend Market collection DP~October Afternoon Sidewalks DP~Georgia Pacific white~Memento ink rich cocoa~Tim Holtz distress tool*

I used the bitty fruits from Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags.

Aren't they sweet?

Even though they are little, they can be multiplied to create a centerpiece. ;)

I'm getting more and more comfortable with sewing on a card.

I'm so glad that machine is getting some love!

Thanks for stopping by. ;)

~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.

~Embrace Life in Tan and Pink~

I kept my card fairly simple today.

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Memento ink tuxedo black,Sizzlet die,Spellbinders Label Eleven,American Crafts Cardstock,American Crafts satin ribbon,K&Company SW Nature pad,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool,Copic R02,Memento marker new sprout,Cuttlebug embossing folder*

I used the sketch from 

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #161.

My colors were drawn from 

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Simple Elegance.

I used the neutrals and light pink flowers in my design.

I also tried to keep the lines clean (except for the slight distressing).

The sentiment is tiny...but the impact is great.

AMEN, right?!

I really love using it!

~Home Sweet Hello~

Homespun.

Sweet, comfy goodness.

I admire the style.

I'm a graphics girl at heart~so here's my version of homespun.

(Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Memento tuxedo black and paris dusk,Quickutz square die,Fiskars border punch,Sizzix sizzlet card Rectangle,Making Memories Just Chillin' boy DP,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Copics (red,orange,green),Creative Memories corner rounder,PeelnStick Removable Ruler Tape-secured with Scor-Tape)

I know just the recipient for this-a friend of mine who is an amazing quilter.

I owe her a "Hello/hugs/from the heart" card. ;)

I designed this for the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger:Home Sweet Home.

I was inspired by the beautiful Card Patterns Sketch 153

Hope you have a blessed week with happy surprises and comfy goodness.

~Tiny Flowers-Many Prayers~

I was SO BLESSED to receive Flourishes' new releases this month.

I wanted to make sure and jump RIGHT in with these gorgeous stamps.

Here is a CAS creation I made.

(Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Flourishes Calla Lilies,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Brilliance red ink,Scor-Tape 1/4",Memento lady bug and bamboo leaves markers,MS border punch,Memento ink angel pink to brush the edges,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Ellison Thin Cuts handbag #3 die)

 I incorporated a bit of red by using the Tiny Flowers and Tags to decorate my purse.

The beautiful sentiment is from Calla Lilies.

 

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #156.

I am also submitting this to 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC #40

I looped some thin ribbon as an added "something" to the purse. It's secured with Scor-tape.

The ruffle is also secured with Scor-Tape.

I was inspired by 

Our Craft Lounge OCL105:Ruffles

I LOVE ruffles! 

Have a great weekend. ;)

~Chiclectic Tuesday Trigger~

Chiclectic

It's the Tuesday Trigger word this week. ;)

(Autumn Leaves Journaling Tags,Stampendous cling Ranunculus,Memento ink tuxedo black,Versamark ink,Whispers white embossing powder,October Afternoon Sidwalks DP,American Crafts Delights paper flowers,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Creative Memories corner rounder,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink marmalade)

A picture of chiclectic:

 

 Moxie Fab World: Tuesday Trigger:Chiclectic

I tried to represent the black and white thrown in with pink/orange (I sponged Tim Holtz marmalade ink in stripes across the pink DP). 

The paper flower just seemed right . ;)

Have a great evening, wherever you may be. 

~Spinner Card~

I wanted to do another interactive card for Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 10.

 (Papertrey Ink downloaded image, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow sentiment,Memento ink bahama blue,Spellbinders scalloped ovals,Cuttlebug embossing folder,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,brass plated fastener)

This is a very easy card to put together.  

The fastener was attached to the white card stock which was then adhered to the DP.

I used the cord as a hint to turn the downloaded sentiment.

I chose mostly white based on FYI's challenge #23.

My Valentine just ordered pizza so I gotta scoot!

Happy Valentine's Day. ;)

~CAS and a Shaker Card~

I was able to make another shaker card for Make It Monday #50.

(supplies: Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Sentiment,Memento Ink,Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3 die,Papertrey Ink Fruit fusion apple die,quilling paper,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack,October Afternoon DP,Corrugator,chunky glitter,Scor-tape,Signo Uni-ball white pen,hole punch)

I also got to play with quilling again, Yay! ;)

My card is also based on a beautiful sketch at

CAS-ual Fridays 37.

Thank you 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! ;)

~Like a Fork and Spoon~

I was excited to see

Around the House Challenge in the Moxie Fab World,

because it was the perfect challenge to showcase my card.

I used the sketch from the latest submission for Papercrafts...perhaps this was a little too out there. ;)

My girlies love it. ;)

This, believe it or not...is PLASTIC silverware.

I was so excited to discover it, because it looks like the real deal but doesn't weigh a ton.

PERFECT for a wacky card like this!

Hope you get the humor.;)

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Hazel memories,Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Sentiment,October Afternoon DP,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack,Marvy punch,Papertrey ink premium dye ink true black