From the Heart Challenge Sketch

Hi Everyone!

 I know I'm coming in at the last minute! One of my favorite digi stamp companies From the Heart is having a sketch challenge. Here is my entry -

Here are the supplies I used to create my card ~

From the Heart Spectacular Birdbrain 

Inktense Pencils & Gamsol

MFT Fishtail flags dies

MFT Farm Fresh Gingham 6x6 patterned paper

MFT Wonky Stitched Ovals 

Ribbon from my stash

Sentiment created from my computer

Little Red Wagon Challenge #382

Hi Everyone!
We have a new challenge this week at Little Red Wagon. Jan is our hostess and the theme she picked is Down on the Farm.  To join in with us you need to use something that is farm related; maybe animals, or tractors, a barn. You get the idea.  I picked this cute little stamp from My Favorite Things, its called the "The Whole Herd." I just love the cute little animals.  Anyways, you can play along with us, you have until next Tuesday, just go to the Little Red Wagon blog and join us,  I can't wait to see what you come up with and while you're there check out the other girlfriend's blogs, I know they would love a little comment love!

Here are the supplies I used to create this card~

MFT The Whole Herd stamp set

Simple Stories 6x6 patterned paper Hello Fall

Spellbinders Petite Scallop Circles

Prismacolor Pencils

Sentiment is from my computer

Button & Twine

I'm entering this into The Paper Players Challenge #332

use a sentiment as a focal point

Hope you enjoy your day!

Little Red Wagon Challenge #381

Hi Everyone!

We have a new challenge this week, a Season of Love!  Heather is our hostess and she wants us to use a product we love.  Um, well, only one?  If I have to pick only one, it would be My Favorite Things.  I love Birdie Brown stamps, but I have lots of dies from MFT too.  I use the dies for so many of my cards.  Here is my take using My Favorite Things.

Supplies I used for my card ~

MFT Recipe for Happiness

Copic markers

MFT Blueprints #218

Stampin UP! border punch

Spellbinders Classic Scallop Ovals

MFT Pierced Ovals

Paper Studios Holiday Cheer 6x6 Patterned Paper

Share Happiness!

Happy Valentine's Day

Hi Everyone!
Just a quick post to share with you the card I made for the love of my life! I'm also entering this in the Stamping Bella challenge.

Supplies I used to create this card~ 

Stamping Bella Smoochie Squidgy

Copic markers

Doodlebug Sweetheart patterned paper

Die is from Simon Says Stamp

Tonic Mini Scallop Rectangle die

Thanks for looking and share a little love! 

Little Red Wagon Challenge #380 Red, Pink & Black Color Challenge

Hi Everyone! 
I am the hostess this week for the Little Red Wagon challenge.  I have selected a color theme of Red, Pink & Black.  Now I know it's close to Valentine's day, but your creation does not need to be a Valentine theme! As you can see I went with a birthday card.  Hop over to the Little Red Wagon to see what the girlfriends have come up with.  I'd LOVE for you to join in the challenge, remember you have until next Tuesday to play!

Supplies I used to create this card ~

Stamping Bella Audrey loves Makeup

Penny Black Coco Style patterned paper

Prismacolor Pencils

Wink of Stella

Black Ribbon & Embellies from the crafty stash

Share a little love!

Paper Play Sketch #33

Hi Everyone!

I just want to share my most recent card creation.  I was going through and cleaning up some emails and came across this challenge.  It's with Paper Play Sketches, and here is the challenge for this week.

Here is my creation, following the sketch. 

Here are the supplies I used to create this card~

Whipper Stampers Easter Bunny Trio

Copic Markers

EK Success punch

Lawn Fawn Polka Mon Amie 6x6 patterned paper

We R Memory Keepers Simply Spring 6x6 patterned paper

Ribbon

Love your comments!

Litle Red Wagon Challenge #379

Hi Everyone!
It's a new month and a new challenge.  Kate is our hostess this week and the theme is  "How Tweet It Is."  You just need to include a bird or birds in your creation. This should be fun!   The girlfriends have been busy in their nests coming up with some adorable creations. You can join us at Little Red Wagon for this week's challenge, remember you have until next Tuesday to play.

Supplies I used to create my card ~

Bugaboo Winter Birds Friend

Amy R Frosty Sentiment Stamp set

MFT Mix & Match Banner die

Circle die

MFT Snowflake die

Copic markers

Nuvo Glitter drops

Stickles

Twine & Button from my crafty stash

Share Kindness!

Gerda Steiner Monthly Progressive Challenge

Hi Everyone!
It's a new month and Gerda has her first progressive challenge for the year!  Check out these smooching hedgehogs - aren't they adorable?! Just by playing in this month's challenge I will receive February's digi for free!
My goal is to get my card created early in the month so I can actually have it posted by the end of the month!  I kinda missed the last one and had to purchase this little guy.  But I'm back in the running!

Here are the supplies I used for my card~

Gerda Steiner Hedgehog Smooches

Prismacolor Pencils

MFT Blueprints #13

MFT Tag Builder #3

Enamel Dots& Glitter Pen

Thanks for looking and I LOVE your comments!

Little Red Wagon Challenge #378 Happy Birthday!

Hi Everyone,
We are rolling right through another month; it's hard to believe just a month ago we were celebrating Christmas!  Mandy is back after taking a little time off and she's our hostess - welcome back Mandy! This week is a birthday theme and that gives you all kinds of possibilities - maybe a card, or gift bag or tag.
I've been digging through some of my stamps and rekindling my love affair with them! Here is one of my favorite Stamping Bella cards.

 Let's see what the girlfriends have come up with at Little Red Wagon.  You can play with us, you have until next Tuesday!  Hope to see you there!

Supplies I used to create this card ~

Stamping Bella Uptown Girl Posh has a Present

Stamping Bella Tiny Townies Birthday Party Sentiment

Penny Black Coco Patterned Paper 6x6

MFT Jumbo Fishtail Flags

McGill leaf punch

SSS White Pigment Ink

Prismacolor  Pencils

sequins & flower from my crafty stash

glitter pen





Little Red Wagon Challenge #377

Hi Everyone,
It's another week which means it's time for another challenge.  Our hostess is Donna and she wants to see Thank You cards. Perfect timing, because I need to send some out. Here is my take for this week's challenge. Take a peek at what the girlfriends have come up with for this week's challenge at Little Red Wagon. You can join us with your Thank You card too!

Supplies I used to create this card~

Tiddly Ink Grow a Little Love digi stamp

CC Designs Thanks a Bunch sentiment stamp set

Authentique Classic Essentials patterned paper

MFT Wonky Stitched Oval die

Stampin Up Tag punch

Dew drops, twine, flower & embellies

Prismacolor Pencils

Show Gratitude & Thank someone today!

Little Red Wagon Challenge #376

Hi Everyone!
I hope your 2017 is off to a great start.  This week's challenge is based on goals or resolutions. What goals or Nee Year's resolutions did you make? One of my resolutions is to get back to the gym.  I've had some health issues since mid September and I'm regaining my strength and endurance as I've been walking, building up my distance. As soon as I can shake this nasty cold I'll be back to the gym.
This card is for my sister, she broke her leg back in October and has been in a full cast from pelvis to ankle following her surgery. It was 8 weeks with no weight bearing on her leg! She has just started her therapy and right now they are trying to get her knee to bend again. I have know doubt that she'll rehab quickly but she'll have some frustrations along the way. I hope this card will cheer her up.
Head on over to the Little Red Wagon blog to see what the girlfriends goal are for 2017.  Make it your goal to join us for the challenge. Hope to see you there!

Supplies I used to create this card~

Bugaboo Digital Stamps - Stella Fitness Level

MFT Die-Namics Stitched Basic Edges

Avery Elle Double Pierced Circle die

Taylored Expressions Rainbow Brights patterned paper

Prismacolor Pencils

Glitter Pen

Glossy Accents & Enamel Dots

Give Encouragement!

Handmade Christmas 2016

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share with you some things that I made for this Christmas.  I have made for every family member their own Christmas stocking.  I started about 15-16 years ago making stockings for  my immediate family.  Then as spouses joined the family they received a stocking, and 7 years ago when the twins arrived I had to make two.  Well, this year the baby girls arrived - our daughter and daughter in law each had their baby 2 months apart.  I had to make two more stockings!  Well good thing I had my Silhouette Cameo because this Grammy really fancied up and saved a lot of time on these stockings!  Yes, I cut the appliques out on my Silhouette - love, love, love it!  Here are pictures of their completed stockings. 

My husband got into the creative spirit as well.  As our family grew, the stockings were overtaking the entertainment center.  So I gave him some ideas/sketches of what I'd like for it to look like and he could go from there.  So this is my stocking pole.  It looks great and held all the "stuffed" stockings too!  It was such a hit that each of  our adult children asked for one for their homes.