Catch UP

It's been a while since I was on a Card Making Mission, one week was taking parents to medical appointments, in the rain and damp cold. So I ended up with a sinus infection and just tried to get thru a couple of  days staying warm and taking meds.
Then I decided to clean the storage room and get it organized and started to toss STUFF.
Did good, but still have lots to do. So then I had to nurse a sore shoulder and muscles I haven't used for a while.  All those rubbermaids were heavy.
Found out my grandchildren were on spring break....so Tuesday we went 200 miles to pick them up to spend a few days with Grandma & Grandpa...what fun. But the other 200 home really got me tired a long time in the car for one day.
 Cael seems to hang together with me,  while Cami is with Grandpa outside farming!!!!   We made Easter Cards for Brother Cash (2yrs), Mom & Dad.  Got new DVD's to watch, had pizza one night , mini corn dogs, and fries. Got homework caught up.  WHAT teacher gives homework on Spring Break?  Learned some new games on the computer.   Friday we met 1/2 way, had Fish at Micky D's and let a lonesome Mom & Dad, and little brother take them home. 
The kittens are now caught up on their sleep and we notice it sure is quiet here. But fun was had by all.  Now we are back to the real world.  

Just for Fun Fridays Challenge #2

I had fun making this card. The Challenge 2 colors were : Blue, Green, Brown simple..
I used Paper Studio Brown Kraft Card, K&Compnay Blue Poppies Paper, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, and Border, Stickles, and Pop up Dots.

Hop on over to their site @  http://jffstamps.typepad.com/

and have fun with all the things they have started. Enjoy your week and Hope for Sunshine

Buttons & Flowers Challenge 12 & MoJo Monday 129

Two challenges, one card and what fun I had with this. Buttons & Flowers was for the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge 12, you can see the details here :  http://pixieduststudiopixiechallenge.blogspot.com/ They have fun, colorful cards the DT created. So stop on over and join the fun.

And the layout came from MoJo Monday Sketch 129 by Teresa Kline.
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2010/03/mojo-monday-129.html  Again the DT did a great job of inspiring fun designs.

I used Hot off the Press  "Little Prints & Patterns", Cuttlebug embossing folders, Swiss Dots, Leafy Branches, and the Scribbles #6 Flowers. Ribbon & Buttons from my stash, Stickles,Sparkle Pen, and Pot up Dots.

Enjoy the week and Thanks for stopping by. We really need Sunshine here. Fog everyday..

TSG45 Yellow & Spring Flowers

There She Goes Clear Stamps is having a Challenge to use YELLOW & Spring Flowers
I used the Hero Arts Stamp of IRIS's, colored it with Copics, Stampabilities stamp , Happy Easter 2,
Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangles, & Scalloped Ovals.

Hop on over to see all the details and check out the DT cards.
http://tsgclearstamps.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsg45-yellow-spring-flowers.html
Thanks for stopping by.

CPS 157 Card Sketches

Oh the excitement!! Check out http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ to see the sketch.
CPS is having JustRite Stampers as a fabulous prize sponsor .
My card is for a wedding. I used the JustRite Romantic Sentiments Set for my Verbage, the Martha Stewart Border Punch, Marvy Scalloped Circles, Stickles, & Flowers and Ribbon from my stash.
The DT has some beautiful inspiration using the JustRite Stamping Sets. Hop on over and Enjoy the excitement.

The colors don't show up as good as they should here, they are all shades of purple.                 

I hope Mister Linky's Magical Widget can pick my number, I would love to have more of the JustRite Stamps and by winning I could eliminate them from my wish list. Thanks for stopping by.

JustRite Friday Challenge 008

JustRite is having a Terrific Tag Challenge.   I love tags. The one I did today consists of Spellbinders Lattic Pendants, Labels Nine and the Romantic Sentiments from JustRite.
Ribbon & Embellishments from my stash. Stop over
 http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2010/03/justrite-friday-challenge-008-terrific-tags.html  they are giving $50 gift certificate to the lucky choice of Mr. Linky.

They always have a lot going one. The Design Team here always does a great job sharing their talents and really offering inspiration.  Have fun and thanks for stopping by.

Inky Impressions Challenge #31

Something Green It's not a hint of Irish Clovers etc , because the birthday girl is not Irish and she don't want Irish for her birthday!! Ok..she loves dogs so hope it's ok

http://www.inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/
Since it is March they thought it would be fun to THINK GREEN to add green somewhere on your card or project!! This weeks challenge #31 Stop on over and see the Inkettes desgins. Have fun and thank you for stopping by.

Color Throwdown #83 & Simon Says CHALLENGES

I combined this card with:

Colors at Color Throwdown :  Bermada Bay, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Marigold Morning
http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/  Make sure you check it out, as there is a sponsor this week and the DT has some awesome color combo's.
AND
Simon Says Sketch which you can see at      http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
The DT has some darling cards and they also are giving a Gift Cert. to the store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Verve Spring Fling Challenge 1

Stop over to   http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-fling-challenge-1.html to check out the details on this Challenge 1. Plus they have some very nice displays to get your ideas moving.

A card with "Flowers"  and the Peony is my favorite.  This NRN Design Paper is cut and popped up in different layers. I used the Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals & Squares, Ribbon & Sparkles from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by and Enjoy the new week.

Just For Fun Color Challenge #1

I love color challenges..and the very first one for Just For Fun, you can see all the info at
http://jffstamps.typepad.com/jffstamps/2010/03/just-for-fun-friday-color-challenge-1.html
The colors to use are Green, Pink, & Brown. My card is kinda Shabby Chic, for a friend who has these colors everywhere and is Shabby Chic!!!!

I used my new Tim Holtz Paper Distresser to get the tattered look on edges, Ranger distressed ink, Cuttlebug Butterflies, and Embossing folder. The green wool thread, buttons, & sparkle are from my stash.  This was different for me and with a little more practice, I think I can do better.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the new week.  Even with the Rain perdicted, I'll enjoy being home. Have made a lot of trips out of town this week with a grandson's birthday, girls basketball in State playoffs for 2 games and other shopping adventures.  Always good to go, but so nice to come home. Thanks for stopping by.

MoJo Monday

It is  the first Monday  so that means it's CONTEST time at Mojo


http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/  This is the Sketch by Julee Tilman

The Design Team has some very nice projects displayed. So hop on over.

I used the Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and the MS Border Punch for a friend's  March Birthday.

Thanks for stopping by and Have a great day.

Buttons, bows, brads & Bling

For the Papertake Weekly Challenge stop on over there are a lot of fun creations.
 http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/  I used Papertrey Stamps, Sentiments, & Buttons,
Thought this was a real Spring filled card

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the Sunshine.

Moxie Fab World & Tuesday Triggers/ Kim Wilson Challenge

Had so much fun with this Card Challenge, again I think it is the SPRING colors. Tuesday Triggers with Kim Wilson at webspot:               http://www.moxiefabworld.com/  has some really great inspirations.  On my card I used Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, sanded a little, & the Swiss Dots, Papertrey Stamps and buttons, Spellbinders Labels 9, and a ribbon from my stash.

Snow is melting, and Sun is out, hope to soon see some robins... Enjoy the Ride and Thanks for stopping by.

Spring Schemes

Oh the color, some awesome samples of Spring Schemes at  http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/ which is a good link to shop at Papertrey Ink . The Desgin Team here does an EXCELLENT job of creating beautiful items and offer great "INSPIRATION". Today you can participate in a great variety of color for their Card Challenge. I used Dawn Mcvey's Color Scheme of Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss, Fresh Snow to create my card today. Also the Papertrey Stamps, Sentiments, & Buttons, a Martha Stewart Eylet Lace Punch and Spellbinders Labels 4, Cuttlebug Embossing folder Swiss Dots

So fun working with Spring colors, gives me motivation and energy. So hope you hop over to Nichole's site and have fun with it.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the ride.

Card Patterns Sketch 53

Anniversary Party over at  http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/  Visit and get involved in the Bloghop.

My card has use of Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Marvey Scalloped Square & Circle Punches
Sentiments and Bunny are Verve Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by, Enjoy the Sunshine.

2 Sketches 4 U Challenge

Kazan's sketch #47 at  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/  has DeNami Designs as the Sponsor of the week and they have some unique Rubber Stamps with discounts going on right now.

Here is the sketch I came up with using Penny Black Sentiment, Sizzix Accents, Cuttlebug Embossing folders, Swiss Dots & Birds & Swirls, Marvey Scalloped punch and Ribbon & Embellishments from my stash.  Hope you have a nice week and Thanks for stopping by.