Moon I love you

A Day for Daisies had a new release and this was one of their images which I just loved and had to get.  For the sentiment I used one from TLC that is part of six wonderful "love" sentiments.  I thought this would be a perfect card for my husband since he is into astrophotography.

Patterned Paper:  Nitwit - Thicket
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  A Day for Daisies - Love in the night
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Border punch:  EK Success

Challenges
Mojo- Sketch 328
A Day for Daisies - Ch. 87  Add Yellow
OSAAT - Ch. 196
Brown Sugar - Ch. 77 Anything Goes

February 2nd

Who likes free digital images?  Who likes to see samples with digital images?
Well on February 2, 2014 you have an opportunity for just that.  TLC, Create  is having another great blog hop.  Watch for more details to come.

Beer Happy 21st

This is the card that I made for my daughter to give to her boyfriend.  For this card, it is another image From the Heart and the sentiment is from TLC.  I had to add some Glossy Accent and Liquid Applique for the texture on the mug.  While my daughter was home it was interesting to have a drink one night with her since she is 21.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Greatness Within
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  From the Heart - Birthday Brew (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Happy bday 21
Spellbinders:  Large Circles
Glossy Accents
Liquid Applique

Challenges
From the Heart - Sketch 49
613 Avenue Create - BLOCK Party - Celebrate
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 198 Let's Celebrate
MIM - Ch. 174
Dream Valley - Ch. 73 Boys/Men
Delightful - Patterned Paper

One martini

I finally had to get a few cards made for my daughter's boyfriend...it feels like it has been forever since I have been in my craft area.  Amanda left today to go spend a couple of days with Zach and then she has to go back early for some training since she is a RA at the Residence Hall.  It was sad to have her leave she has been a big help for me with my husband.  She has helped to remind him to take his medication and watch him take the pills (otherwise there have been times he has dropped them and I would find them the next morning when I was doing his cares), she has helped with meals and errands.  Hospice is going to send an aide in the evening for an hour to check on my husband while I'm at work which is great; however, I know he just felt more comfortable with Amanda.  I'm glad she will have a few days to relax with Zach before going back to school.  I had to make a card for her to give him as well as one from us.  This is the card from us.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Dublin Papers A
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp & Sentiment:  From the Heart - Martini Chicks
Ink:  Memento - tuxedo black
Corner Rounder: Creative Memories
Spellbinder:  Egg
Glossy Accents

Challenges
Sketch Saturday - Sketch 292
613 Avenue Create - BLOCK Party - Celebrate
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 198 Let's Celebrate
MIM - Ch. 174

When we all get to be kids

I got together with one of my best friends tonight and this is the Christmas card I made for her.  Her husband worked for the railroad for many years and now is a consultant, he also spends quite a bit of time playing with his hobby trains.  I thought this image from Mo Manning was perfect for them.  The sentiment is from a wonderful set from TLC which also has a Christmas image with a train.  I feel fortunate to have such wonderful friends, and Teresa and Greg spent Thanksgiving with our family this year.  She has been my supportive rock with all the grief that I have had, and is more like a sister that I never had.  She chucked when she saw the card and yelled for Greg to come see it so I was happy that they enjoyed it.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park
Cardstock;  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Mo Manning - Express Santa (see above for direct link)
Sentimet:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Spellbinder:  Fleur de Lis Rectangle
Flower:  Hobby Lobby & Wild Orchid Crafts
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Stickles:  Ice

Challenges
Sketch 'n Stash - Ch. 129
Mo Manning - Ch. 215  Anything Goes
CHNC - Ch. 157 Starting all over again
CHNC Extra - January
Digi Darlas - Ch. 95 Inspired by a song - "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
Make it Monday - Ch. 172
Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 65 Use your favorite digi
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 18 All that Glitters

New Year with Old Friends

Last week, Paulette had this freebie at TLC which I just loved as a sentiment.  The patterned paper is also from TLC from last years' club.  I thought it would be perfect for one friend that I didn't get a chance to get a Christmas card out to.
Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed New Year! Celebrate safely.  We are predicted to get 2-4 inches of snow tonight so I'm hoping the roads will be safe.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Celebrate 2013 Papers
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Stampin' Up; Recollections
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - New Year with Old Friends
Spellbinder:  Label #4; Pennant
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Ribbon: Michael's
Brads:  American Crafts
Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug

Challenges
Mojo - Sketch 326
Paper Pretties - PWC290 - Ring in the New Year
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Ch. 130 Annual Anything Goes
Just Us Girls - Ch. 221

Craft Your Passion - Ch. 194 Something New
CRAFT - Ch. 239 New Year/New Beginnings/New Baby
Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 301 Anything Goes
Card Mania - Ch. 37 Happy New Year
Delicious Doodles - Ch. 68 Let's Party

Dog kiss Merry Merry Christmas

I made this card for my step-son who got a German Shephard this past year.  He loves his new dog so I thought this was the perfect image for him.  He lives in South Carolina so he can wear shorts for Christmas whereas here in WI we are getting eight inches of snow right now.  The sentiment is a freebie from TLC.

Patterned Paper:  My Mind's Eye
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Crafty Moments - Puppy love 4
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Merry Merry Christmas
Embellishments:  Dress it Up
Divine Twine

Challenges
Sketch 'n Stash - Ch. 128
Inky Impressions - Ch. 139 Merry Christmas
Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 300 Celebrations
CHNC - Ch. 156 Last minute cards
CHNC Extra - December