Saturday Smiles! :)

Hello everyone!  I spent almost the entire day yesterday cleaning this house - something I definitely do not enjoy!  However, the results are so worth it.  Waking up to a sparkling clean house is such a good feeling!  Jeremy's dad arrives tomorrow to spend a couple of days with us, so now I'm ready for him.  :)

Today we have a reminder post for you at:

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: Ribbons & Bows

I am also entering this into the:

Simon Says Stamp Challenge:  Anything Goes

I used Emily Framed and Skellie Bow from our sponsor, Dilly Beans, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  DP is from MME - I paper-pieced her headband and the bow and added glitter to the skull and Stickles to her eye.

We also have a reminder post for you at:

Just Some Lines:  Create a Tag

And I'm also entering this into the:

Top Tip Tuesday:  Tag, You're It!

I used the freebie we're offering at Just Some Lines this week, Gift Tower, colored with Prismacolor markers - paired with some fun paper from MME, and I added a sentiment from my Dymo Caption Maker.

And last for today - I think I may have missed the boat but the linky is still open so I'm linking up to the:

Stampotique Designers Challenge: Text Me

I am also entering this into the:

Ladybug Crafts Challenge: The Color Blue

and

 ATC's with Attitude: Favorite Color

and

My Heart Pieces: 3 Fave Things (angels, peace, gemstones)

I made a cute little ATC with my mini angel stamp and "peace" definition stamp.  I love the turquoise monochromatic color scheme and found a few little matching gemstone stickers to add to the corner, along with some Stickles on her wings.

Have a great weekend, friends.  Peace.

Dilly Beans & DICC

Happy Friday!

We have a new challenge for you today at:

Dilly Beans: Stripes

I am also entering the above card into the:

Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes

and

Tammy's Scrapin Corner: Paper Piecing

I am also entering the above card into the:

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge: Bingo (Flowers, Buttons, Sentiment) 

 

 Head on over to the challenge blog to see what the rest of the fabulous DT has come up with!

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We also have a new challenge at:

Desert Islands Crafts

 Our new itinerary:

1. Spring

2. Flowers

3. Fluffy Animals

4. Pastel Colors

5. For Mom

6. Ribbon & Bows

7. Chocolate

8. A Shaped Card (not a square or rectangle)

9. Fancy Edges

10. Brads or Eyelets

Use at least 3 of these items on your creations - I've used #'s 1, 3, 4, 6, and 10:

Our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis, and I've used the sweet Larry Lapin image.  DP is an old one from SU! that I had laying around.  Sentiment is from Scrapalicious Times Sentiments.  Peace. 

HDH MM Gruesome Guardians & Lacy Sunshine Fave Color Combo

Hello there everyone!  Feeling better today, thankfully.  Still kind of wiped out, but I can deal with it.  My father-in-law is coming for a visit on Sunday - he's heading to Mexico to see his daughter get married and stopping here for a 2-night visit on the way.  So I've got to get this house in order and ready for a guest!  We haven't seen him in almost a year, so I'm looking forward to his visit.

Today I have 2 things to share with you.  First is my creation for the:

HDH Macabre Monday: Gruesome Guardians

I used an image from Jade Dragonne at DeviantArt, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Paired it with some fun Halloween DP and kept it pretty simple, love that gorgeous image.

Next is a card I made for the:

Make My Monday: Pink & Black
and 

Lacy Sunshine Challenge: Fave Color Combo

I used Bugzz Emo Ragamuffin digi from Lacy Sunshine, colored with a combo of Prismacolor markers & pencils with mineral spirits.  Added a bit of glitter and one of my fun Glow Skulls from Glo's Etsy shop.  Sentiment is from Tiddly Inks.  Peace.

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: Ribbons & Bows

Hello friends - woke up with a raging migraine at 3:00 a.m. complete with vomiting, such a crappy way to wake up in the middle of the night.  Managed to fall back asleep until about 6:30 and by then, the headache was fading.  But when I get one that bad, it sort of feels like a hangover after.  I feel drained and exhausted.  So I'll be taking it easy today - I can't help but wonder if it's got something to do with missing my girl.

Today we have a new challenge for you at:

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge:  Ribbons & Bows

Our sponsor this week is Dilly Beans, and I've used Zombie Girl with Bow, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and Stickles (her eyes and the heart).  That sweet little skull charm was made by my friend Glo - you can find more in her Etsy shop here (she's on vacation but should be back soon).  Head on over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the fun ATC's made by my super-awesome Design Team.  :)
Peace.

A Gem of a Challenge: Add a Bow!

My daughter arrived safely in Boston last night - and promptly called me to tell me she felt sick.  Poor baby.  Missy's dad picked them up and when they got home, she threw up.  She thought it was from reading on the plane, but I think it's a little bit of anxiety, too.  I have a feeling she'll be back sooner rather than later, but I do hope she can manage to have some fun while she's there at the very least.  I hate to see her go all that way only to make herself a nervous wreck. She's so damn cute.  So here's a picture of the 2 of them getting ready to go:

And here's one more with me on the porch:

It's too quiet around here already, lemme tell ya!  :)  Yup, I miss my girl.

Today I have a card for the:

A Gem of a Challenge: Add a Bow!

I placed in the top 3 last week at this challenge, which is always exciting!  This is the card I made for Cass to stick in her carry-on bag and open on the plane - her cats are going to be beside themselves when they realize she's not coming back for a while....  LOL   Anyway, I used Milly & Lily, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and I outlined the circle with Stickles.  I'm not the best at bows, but this one came out OK!  DP is from MME and I added a sentiment with my Dymo Caption Maker. Peace.

Wee Stamps!

Good morning!  We are not going to talk about the fact that my baby is getting on a plane in about 7 hours.  I'm handling it surprisingly well, but if I start blabbering on about it I'm sure I'll fall apart.  I'm going to try to hold back the tears until we're actually saying goodbye.  *GULP*

SO!  Today I have 2 cards made with the adorable digi images by Sylvia Zet - her store is called Wee Stamps and it's just got the sweetest images.  My first card is for the:

Sketch Saturday Challenge

I used Goldie, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and lots of Stickles.  I also used some Crystal Effects on the bubble.  Papers are from Authentique, LOVE these colors. 

And my next card is for the:

Crafty Catz Challenge: Dies/Punches

and

Crafting for all Seasons:  Dies and Punches

I used Hazel, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  I added some purple Stickles to the little dragon's wings.  The spider web is a die cut that I layered over some polka dot DP.  Added the little spider with pop dots and tied the ribbon around to finish it off.

Have a fantastic week, friends.  Peace.

Way Too Cute

OK so I am absolutely IN LOVE with these Lil Lolita digi stamps that are now available at All That Scraps!  This little sweetie is called Baby Lilith, and I made this card for the following challenges:

All That Scraps: Anything Goes

and

Moving Along with the Times (Sketch)

and

In the Pink:  Pink & Bling

I colored Baby Lilith with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits and markers.  I used a glittery pink Fun Flock on her blanket and added some pink rick rack, a sticker sentiment, some buttons, Dazzling Diamonds glitter on her hair bow, a ribbon tag, some bling (gemstone stickers) and a safety pin brad.  PHEW.  Oh yeah - paper is from MME, I'm kind of slightly obsessed with them.

Well, I'm off to cook breakfast sandwiches and then make corn chowder for my girl's last meal at home before heading back East tomorrow!!!  I'm handling it surprisingly well right now, considering what time of the month it is and all (if you KWIM).  ;)  I'll keep you posted, of course.  Here's a cute pic of Missy (her BFF) and Cass that I took at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco last week:

OK have a great Sunday, everyone!  Peace.