New Challenges

Good Morning all. What a truly BRIGHT, SUNNY  Morning. It's been a LONG time. Just pumps you up and gets that MoJo moving. Hoping I can be outside when it warms up a bit. I see my fern peony is about 1 ft high and must check to see if tulips have any chance of blooming.

My card today

I don't usually use grey or lime green so thought this would be a good challenge for me to try.
I framed my pattern paper, distressed the edges and mended the makings of a flower. Added the sentiment "Blessings of Joy" . I thought this might make a nice Mother's Day card for one of my daughter-in-laws.  They  both are Blessings of Joy for loving my sons and being wonderful Mothers,
keeping a happy home and making family life so important.

Some NEW fun challenges:
The Play Date Cafe  Challenge PDCC79 has a Color Challenge

Just Add Ink Challenge JAI 66 "Just Add a Flower"

The Ribbon Reel  Challenge #1 "Pick a Color" from this combo  ( I used the red, green)

ABC DT Challenge  "April Showers Bring May Flowers"     (lets hope so!)                                                                                                   

Well, thanks for stopping by, may you have a wonderful week.
 

Happy Anniversary with Flowers/Butterflies/Springtime

I dream of Flowers/Butterflies/Springtime...none of it is in our area yet. Day after Day of dreary, wind, and cold.  But this card helped my frame of mind.

I distressed the edges of the card and added a lovely paper with punched corners. Some pearls and 4 different sized butterflies.
I used some pleated ribbon, made a white felt flower and popped in on top of a paper flower, and some layers of leaves. It calls Springtime to me.

Challenges for this Card:
Simon Says Stamp  "Anything Goes"  But it is their 2nd Anniversary. So Happy Anniversary.
Verve Stamps  "April Showers Brings May Flowers"
The Shabby Tea Room #59 "Butterfly Wishes"
Just Us Girls #81  "3-D/Template"
Stamptacular Sunday   #108  "Pile it On, at least 5 layers"
OLLCB  #78  "Aqua, Bling, and Sentiment"
Fussy and Fancy Friday  "Springtime"
Prairie Fairy Fridays  #51 "April Showers Brings May Flowers"


Thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy and appreciate any comments.  Have a wonderful week

It's WOYWW

Didn't even know it was Wednesday til I checked by dasboard postings and saw so many WOYWW entries. So no prep here, just a quick flash and WALA.. Julia at the Stamping Ground has this Wednesdays'  Adventure for Peepers...we all enjoy peeping at others goodies, messes, and collections!! So pop over to her blog and have some fun.

Some items left from a card making episode for a few challenges. Springtime on my desk, but no signs of it outside as yet. It is cold, dreary and depressing.  Sunshine took a hike and has not been around for quite sometime.
Hope your day is full of adventure and sunshine, thanks for stopping by. Have some plans to work with some new fabrics this week ( that's why I was MIA last week, on a shopping adventure)
so stay tuned.

Easter Greetings

May you and yours have a Happy Easter and a Wonderful Spring.

My card today is for a Challenge at Joans Gardens

Here is what you need to do for Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge #15

Color challenge : White and Gold
Use some Embossing
Keep it simple with out any or very few embellishments
Easter Card

They're are some beautiful entries already, so pop on over and take a peek.

Our Lillies in church were so beautiful and our Choir did had such beautiful songs.
 We have much to be Thankful for and it is a Blessing to be with family and friends on a great Blessed holiday.

Easter Greetings to All

Pastels and Easter

My Easter card today, has the distressed edges, decorated Easter Eggs, some stitching, a little rabbit with basket looking to pick a few flowers and the Sentiment  "Some Bunny Loves You"   And someone does love you so sit back and enjoy a big Easter dinner and hopefully warm weather.

The card did not photograph well proped up, a reflection from the bunny was a huge bright spot on many pictures.


Challenges I have entered:
Die Cut Dreams Challenge 87    "It's Easter Time"
The Shabby Tea Room Challenge 68    "How Egg-cellent"  Photo Inspiration (Pastel colors, Stripes)

Creative Belli Challenge 115   "Eggs and Bunnies"  (my lace, ricrac, wire basket  around a while)
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 34  "Easter"
Crazy 4 Challenges "Easter Card"
Craft Your Days Away Challenge 18 "Easter"
Creatalicious Challenge   "Easter  pink,green,yellow and blue"

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Easter Day to You and Yours.

Color and Crochet Trim Challenge

Embellish  has a Challenge Using this as Inspiration with Crochet Trim:

My card layers were distressed,  butterflies were layered and popped up. My homemade flower was cut with the Sizzex Flower die and placed on a crocheted piece, with other sparkle and embellishments, my card went together easy. The card and the little Sentiment "Happiness is Found in Simple Things" reminds me so much of my two grandmothers, Sylvia and Anna,  who I am named after. Their life was not Simple, but they got by with Simple Things and were very happy. 

I spent a LOT of time with my grandparents, I loved the attention and they always had projects to keep me busy.  We all lived close by so it was like a daily stop to one or the other. It is something I truly miss with my grandchildren so far away. Creating Memories.

Pop on over to Embellish and check out the very pretty designs the DT  have created.

Thanks for stopping by. I sincerely hope you are having some Sunshine. It is dark and dreary and misty rain today.  I truly think I should take a vacation to warmer climate and when I return our Spring will have come to stay. 

Soft and Lovely

I love this color combo

It is the challenge for CR84FN24 

I made the flower from Sizzex flower dies, distressed the edges of my papers, added some lace, seam binding bow and other embellishments.

This card can be used for almost any occasion. Hop on over to CR84FN and see the lovely designs by the DT.  They always have a fun Color Combo Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by, I've been MIA, spent 3 days visiting my son and family. And helping Dad with follow up medical visits.  I just know if we get some warm, sunny weather, he will out in his yard and have a lot less medical issues. 

Almost the weekend, and lots to do to catch up.

No Words of April 19th

No words can describe IOWA weather!!  We have a ground full of white snow. I-35 has warnings, and points east icy roads.  Could get 7 inches.  Our electricity was off earlier and I have accomplished nothing.

This is "Harley" a 9 month old Brittany, who wanted me to be his best friend, while visiting my son and family.  Thursday and Friday it was WINDY, Friday it POURED down rain and Saturday WET, HEAVY, SNOW.   Harley loved this weather, just as if it was the 1st snowfall.
Had a wonderful time visiting, shopping and celebrating my grandson's 3rd birthday, despite the weather. Attended 2 soccer practices for granddaughter and the oldest grandson but the games were cancelled on Sat.  Thank goodness for small favors.
Now that the electricity is back, I hope to go down and sort thru all the "GOODIES" I purchased. I decided  in a lifetime, I could never use  all the "STUFF" I have accumulated, or create all the ideas that run thru this head of mine. 
Hope all is well with your and yours. I hope you have warm sunshine and Spring time conditions.
I am thankful, we  have had no property damages as some of the Carolina people etc.

Thanks for stopping by, I should be up and running with WOYWW tomorrow.

WOYWW #97

How Quickly it comes the Wednesday for Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday.  Julia at the

Stamping Ground started this peeping around people's desk and we all just love it.  Maybe a little embarressed sometimes at how really messy and unorganized we can be.  But hey, thats life, you only go around once and who sees it in your house anyway?   Just the peepers here!! And we all live to have fun and create right?  So here goes.

It doesn't look tooooooo bad.. I took the little white basket my sis gave me for organizational purposes and just jammed everything tossed about into this unbeleivable empty basket.  A quick fix for today. 
Have lots to do...I am leaving to spend a few days with my son and family. My grandson CASH will be 3 yrs old.  And  his mother's birthday is the same day.  So lots of festivities.  I volunteered to watch the 3 kids one night so they can go out and enjoy a "DATE NIGHT"   and I get to have time with them alone.  My DH has to stay behind, he has tractors are lining the yard with planters, wagons and diggers attached for cleaning and fixing as it is almost time to hit the fields.  And he has 4 baby calves due the next few days.  Sometimes I think he likes his time alone too.
Enjoy the peep about and have a great week ahead.  I'll be back to report of my shopping ventures in the City. 

Just Rite !

I loved the Color Combo for this Friday Challenge at JustRite Stampers #052

It was such fun colors to work with. No doubt I will use them again sometime. I have a little file that I keep color combo's in and sometimes I really have been happy I've kept them up to date.

My creation isn't really a card, it will be given with an easel for displaying to a dear friend who loves color and flowers.  I will finish off the back with Well Wishes and Signatures.
So I used a matte board for the background. Layered papers and added the JustRite Birthday Sentiment, a layered flower, some butterflies, trim and ribbon works and sparkles.

One Other Challenge:
Flourishes Bring Back Beautitufl "The Beauty of Spring Colors"
Thanks for stopping by, I wish you a wonderful week ahead.

Color Trends and Decorative Trim

Embelish Magazine  has the Challenge to use Decorative Trim and  a Color Trend.

Color has so many hues, and trying to match color is a little tricky. I tried several but this is what I eneded up with.

I distressed the card and paper edges added some vintage trim, distressed some seam binding and a
little tattered rose. I love the little Spring saying by Helen Hayes, and I added the little bird.
I love these challenges.  It was a fun card to make and a great challenge.

May you and yours have a wonderful weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Feminine Vintage Spring

My card today is a bit Vintage Spring

I distressed the edges of my card, added a  Peach flower to the top of several different diecut
flower layers, used some lace and fabric, ric rac. Added the butterfly and the little bird on top of some leaves.

Challenges:
The Shabby Tea Room  Week 56 "Spring Color Challenge"  Aren't these just beautiful Spring?

Pixie Dust Studio  "Lace it Up" Challenge #69
CCEE Stampers     "Doily Die or Lace" Challenge CCEE1114
Paper Romance     Challenge #45  4 embellies, 3 papers, 2 punches/dies, 1 image and 1 sentiment
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #43  "Spring"
My Partner in Crafting Crime Challenge #23  "Layer it Up"


Thanks for stopping by, may you and yours have a wonderful weekend.

Beautiful Color Palette

My card today is for the CR84FN22  Color Challenge:

Isn't this just gorgeous!  The DT's cards were all so very pretty. I  just had to use some new papers.

I used the Spellbinders Butterfly Die and Martha Stewarts Butterfly Punch and made the 3 layers.
A little crystal flower and a bright green bow.  Will make it a "Best Wishes" card for a dear friend  recovering from a heart valve replacement at age 86.

Thanks for stopping by. May you and yours have a wonderful weekend. I hope you have Spring time days.  It's slow getting to our area this year and so very gloomy todaym, but we have lots of activities so will be out and about.

Thoughts of Easter

My card was so fun to make. It is 4x4 and very simple. Plan to make several for grandchildren in different colors.

I love the cute little Inkadinkado Bunny Stamp, his big ears just make me smile, I cut him out and popped him up. The sentiment is Verve, the sparkly eggs, ric rac, yarn are all from my stash.

        I tattered the edges and used some distress ink.          

 I will enter it into the following challenges:  

Off the Wall Craftiness #50 Color Inspiration

 Aren't they just adorable?
 OLLCB #77   "Happy Easter "  
 Simon Says Stamp  "Spring Colours/Easter"
The Pink Elephant "Easter" TPE97
Papertake Weekly  "Anything Goes with Something New"  My little bunny stamp is new.
Corrosive Challenge #110  "Pastel Colours"
Paper Cutz #85  "Easter"

All of these have some very pretty creations done by their DT's. Spring and a Holiday around the corner. What fun ! ! ! !

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

                                                                            

COLOR ME SPRING

We had a peek of spring, but it has left and we have a gloomy day. So this "COLOR ME SPRING"
was a welcome challenge. It is the Challenge at  Verve Stamps . They are in day 9 of the March Diva Dare and there is some beautiful inspirations done each day by the Design Team. So make sure you take some time and enjoy the designs they have put together.  The Bright Colors and the word SPRING got my  MoJo moving !! ! !

I have used my Martha Stewart border punch, Verve Stamps, Tim Holtz Fragments, Stazon Ink, and an array of sprakle colored eggs some ric rac and a bright green bow. 
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the weekend.

WOYWW #96

Seems Wednesday is the fastest day we have. It's here instantly.
Julia at the Stamping Ground has this thing we all get excited about on Wednesday's', that kinda lets the snoopyness in all of us take hold. Stop over and just enjoy a few trips about, never know what you'll see to inspire you.

Here are the purchases of a quick trip to our close by town.  Went to 2 antique stores and a resale shop.  Got some really old greeting cards, and an old tattered book, Charlie Brown's framed R I P,
some buttons, pins, lace, fiber, zippers that all fit in a little brown bag for under $5.00.
Now what fun can that be ?  
Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy all your great comments.  May you have a wonderful week. I'm off to see the Wizard.

Shabby Beauty

My card today features a little feminine design. Homemade flowers, silver brads, bling, buttons, ribbon and lace, distressed inks, and tattered cardboard. A little love and a Hanglar.

My cute little Hanglar is so happy being surrounded by the Shabby Goodness of Flowers and her favorite shades of pink and blue.

I will enter into the following Challenges:
Our Creative Corner   Girl Power  "Homemade Paper Flower, Ribbon, Bling"
Just Magnolia  Week #100 "Anything Goes and Buttons" 
Paper Sundaes  #63  "Spring Blossoms"
Stamptacular Sunday  #105  "Buttons, Bling and Bloom"
Tuesday Throwdown  #42  "Florals"
Fab 'n' Funky  #66  "Shabby Chic:
Pals Paper Arts PPA87  "Punches"

The Play Date Cafe  #75 Color Combo  above
Really Reasonable Ribbons #21 "Ribbon, Dies or Punches"

Thanks so much for stopping by. We are having 60's and I am on my way out to root around in the flower garden, wash my car and take a walk. A breathe of fresh air, enjoy your day too.

How Sweet It IS

Oh some sweet designs and inspiration by the Design Team at
The Shabby Tea Room  Week #55  "Flower Palette"  and this  Inspiration Photo

Wow isn't it pretty.  I saw White, Soft Blue Dots, Green, Pink, a Bird.  My card  has a little Shabbiness to it.  I used some floral lace, an embossing folder on the card, with distressed ink.
The floral..different layers and shapes, some distressed seam binding with a little love sentiment.
The bird is a rub on and he fit so nicely. A few swirls and pearls.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you are enjoying a Sunshiny day. It is gloomy here looks like rain, so it has been fun working with some bright spring colors.   Enjoy

Brightly Spring

LilyBean's Paperie  has a colorful inspiration image from  A Creative Mint.  Melissa shows so many soft and colorful designs.  Everything she puts together just melts your heart. 

I am disappointed in the color with this photo, but I tried 3x and nothing changes, the flowers are really 2 tone shades and quite dark here.  I used an embossing folder than sanded to show the design.  Used different layers of dies for the flowers. Melissa's butterfly with a little tulle behind it.
Distressed the seam binding, I have 50 shades of blue, teal and none really worked, seemed too dark or too light.

Was fun to use the inspiration image maybe the dark and gloomy day we are having has something to do with this photo.  Thanks for stopping by.

Good with Tools, Repairs Finished.

Earlier post I had problems with my Sewing Machine...took it yesterday to a place  that cleans and repairs and it had CLOSED UP.      OUT OF BUSINESS.
So I unloaded it, brought it to the kitchen, where there is some good light and took it apart.

I lost my Manual in a flood a few years back, so I ordered one off Ebay.. It came as a CD Rom.
I just printed it off as my computer is in another room and I need directions in front of me to remember. 

Yesterday when we were out I purchased  a Can of COMPRESSED GAS DUSTER to remove dust from my computer fan. And guess what I had to show and ID and answer questions. Seems this is something people buy to Sniff and get high !!!  I was about in shock. ALL I want to do is clean, not smell anything and not be high.  It took a lot of dust out of this project.

I used  Q-tips, soft micro fabrag, the air can and put it back together. Put in a new needle and it is working.  Saved $50.  So I am back in business.  In high school I ranked #1 in mechanical A.C.T. tests, I out ranked all our guys. Thanks goes to my dad. always letting me experiment and never afraid to show me how things were put together. He never had much patience, so you had to do it right the first time.  I honestly believe I had more tools when 6 yrs ago I married my husband who repairs farm machinery, but mine are one a smaller scale.

So never be afraid to experiment. Take charge and "GET ER DONE"  Did you know Larry the Cable Guy has a program on the History Channel?  Here on Tues nights 8PM  CDT. He visits lots of places across the USA..last night was NASA, Wis. Dells, Las Vegas. It is quite interesting.

Have a great inventive day.