Hair raising

I just love Mo's digital images, and my first ever digital image that I started with was "Angelina's balloons".  For the card I made, I actually colored the image last summer when we were on vacation, and just never found the time to put it together.  I thought it would work for Mo's challenge this week which is celebrations.  This just reminds me of my daughter who has the finest hair and what balloons would do to her.

Patterned Paper:  K & Company

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Bazzil, Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Angelina's Balloon

Sentiment:  Computer Font

Spellbinders:  Label #1

Ribbon:

White thread:  stash

Challenges:

Chupa's Sketch

Mo Manning - Celebrations 

Feeling blue

I worked last night so usually I go ahead and sleep right away, but I just couldn't do it today.  I had too many things on my mind so I needed a little time to relax first so I worked on this blue card using the Tiddly Ink Challenge.  I'm hoping that the blue will help to calm and relax like all the studies for colors say.

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey - Oxford

Cardstock: Core-dinations, Bazzil, Recollections

Stamp:  Tiddly Inks - Pirate Jane

Sentiment:  Krafty Kimmie - Pirate Sentiments

Ink:  Memento, Black Tuxedo

Spellbinders:  Pennants

Flowers:  Prima

Brads:  Recollections

Sakura jelly glitter pen

Challenges:

Tiddly Inks Color challenge

Cute Card Thursday - Sketch  http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

Basic Grey - Anything Goes

Crafts & Me - Blue

Card worthy

I made this card for my step-daughter who is 28years old and lives and Florida.  I spent a lot of time coloring her and I have not sent her a Halloween card before.   She doesn't send me birthday cards so I usually do not make cards for her.  I tend to give my cards to people who I know will appreciate all the hard work and effort that I put into them or as I refer to it the person needs to be "card worthy."  It is funny, the person who I have found that comments the most and questions me about my techniques is my father.  He went shopping with me at the Mall of America and was in Archiver's and commented about the price of the items so I know he appreciates the value of the card.  He also went and was showing people one Christmas a scrapbook that I made for him, and I was told by several people how he was explaining it.   That is when you feel good about your accomplishment.

Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine

Stamp:  Scrapper's Delight- Sabrina

Pumpkin & Cat: Recollections

Bling: Recollection

Challenges:

Do You Stack Up - Halloween  http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/

Scrap Creations - Digi & Digital paper http://www.scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/

Patterned Paper:  Nitwit- Merry Christmas Mouse

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Kenny K - Gingerbread Man

Spellbinders:  Petite Oval Small, Beaded Oval, Picot Circle

Cherry Lynn Doily

Border Punch: Fiskars

Embellishments:  Dress it Up

Bling: Me and My Big Ideas

Eyes:  Darice

Challenges

Deconstructed Sketch #25

Kenny K - Dots

Card Makin Mamas - Die Cuts  http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/

Scrap Creations - Digi & Digital Paper  http://www.scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park
Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations
Stamp:  Inkadoo
Snowflakes:  Cherry Lynn
Bling:  Recollection & Dress it Up
Ric Rac:  Bazzil
Ribbon:  Lawrence Shiff Silk Mills

Challenges: 
Chupa's Sketch

Cats

Since I have four cats, I guess that it is no surprise that I love stamps that have them too.  The first stamp is by Krista Smith called "Becca and Bo" in which this cat acts like my all black cat Nala who likes to rub up against my leg when I am on my computer.  The second card has a stamp by Karen's Doodles called "Christmas Tree Kitty" in which I have found my Siamese cats in the Christmas tree before and that is why we have an artificial tree.  I have also made sure that all the ornaments are on with string and not hooks so the cats won't get hurt and try to make sure that they are not breakable.

Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket, Me & My Big Ideas

Cardstock:  Recollections, Core-dinations

Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Krista Smith - Becca & Bo

Sentiment:  Verve, Where Hope Blooms

Ink:  Memento, Black Tuxedo

Heart Bling:  Mark Richards

White Thread:  Stash

Lace:   Wrights

Challenges:

SFYTT October Sketch

Paper Crafting Journey - Use a Digi

Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine - Christmas Joy

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Karen's Doodles - Christmas Tree Kitty

Sentiment:  Skipping Stones

Ink:  Memento, Rich cocoa

Buttons:  Stash

Twine:  Divine Twine

Spellbinders:  Small Petite Oval, Large Scalloped Oval, Pennants

Ribbon:  Offray

Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug, Sizzix

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday

Karen's Doodle - Embossing (stars on pennants & floral border on scalloped oval)

Colour Create Challenge:  Burgundy, Green, Cream, and Gold

Digital Tuesday - Buttons & Twine http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Temps

On Monday, my son Trevor got his driving temps.  We went to the DMV and got the license and then drove to the church parking lot for his first behind the wheel experience.  He did a good job - a little fast on the backing up, but overall it was a good experience.  Then Tuesday I picked him up after school and we went again to the church parking lot and he did some practicing and said, "I'm ready to try going on the road."  So we did.  He realized putting it all together with watching your speed, other cars, being in your lane, watching for people crossing in the middle of the street/walking their dogs, and so on was a lot so we made it a few blocks and back to the church parking lot where he needed to stop and actually breathe.  He listened to my feedback (which doesn't always happen these days), and calmly said, "I think that is enough for today."  I was actually glad that he has realized that driving is a serious thing.  I made this card for him which he laughed this morning when he got it.

Patterned Paper:  Authenique
Cardstock:  Paper Cuts, Recollections, Core-dinations
Stamp:  Mo Manning - Eli
Sentiment:  TLC
Buttons:  Stash

Challenges
Lillipad - sketch
Mo Manning - Favorite stamp & sentiment
CR84FN41  http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/search/label/CR84FN41

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Bazzil, Recollections

Stamp:  Torico, Birdie Brown, Little Witch

Sentiment:  Just Rite

Ink:  Memento, Black Tuxedo

Spellbinders:  Large & Small circles, Eyelet Circle, Ribbon Banner

Stickles: Black diamond & Orange

Pearl Bling:  Recollection

Bat: Recollection

Twine:  Doodlebug

Challenges:

Sweet Wednesday Sketch 125

Paper Pretties - Monday Challenge - Black, Purple, Orange & Green

There She Goes - Theme Challenge - Halloween or Autumn

For Fun Challenges - Halloween   http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/

Cupcake Inspirations - Halloween  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Halloween  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Unconditional love

My best friend, Kris, had to put her dog, Max down.  Max was suffering and had been going to the vet for his health issues, but he had a rare blood disorder and had received transfusions and was not responding.  Kris has been through many turmoils and Max has always been there for her so she is now missing him greatly.  I made this card for her.

Patterned Paper:  DCWV, gcd
Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Michelle Perkett  - Earth Angel Dog
Spellbinders:  Large & Small Circle, Label # 20
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Buttons:  Jo-Ann's Basics
Ribbon:  Amuse

Challenges:
Play Date Cafe #104  http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/2011/10/play-date-cafe-challenge-pdcc104.html

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey - Sweet Threads
Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl - Sassy Angel Stamp
Sentiment:  Verve
Ink:   Memento, Black tuxedo
Sakura glitter jelly pen
Flowers:  Recollections & Prima
Corner Rounder:  Tonic
Embossing Folder:  Sixxiz

Challenges:
Sassy Cheryl - Sketch & Pink

Patterned Paper:  Imminence, Recollection
Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollection
Stamp:  Pixie Dust - Sabrina and Scrappy
Sentiment:  Digital free download
                 My favorite things : Pure Innocence
Ink:  Memento, Black Tuxedo
Spellbinders:  Label # 8, Scalloped Heart
Cherry Lynn Doily
Flowers:  Prima

Challenges:
CPS - Sketch
Pixie Dust - Happy Birthday Kathy
Craft & Me - Blue, Pink & Green

Fall inspired

Cool nights, leaves turning colors, raking....fall is definitely here.  My brother-in-law came and helped with some raking which is GREATLY appreciated since we have a wooded lot.  I actually had to have "Critter Control" out when my husband was in the hospital because we had squirrels in our attic.  My father came and put a screen over our attic vent so hopefully we won't be getting more visitors.  The trees are beautiful, but we have had our fair share of animal run ins with the squirrels and the wood peckers who love our cedar siding.  Critters.  So my card today used a Kenny K image of "Queens Cutie" since I wasn't critter friendly today after paying my squirrel removal bill.

Patterned Paper:  DCWC, Me & My Big Ideas

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Kenny K - Queens Cutie

Sentiment: Verve

Ink:  Memento, Rich Cocoa

Spellbinders:  Pennants,  Petite Oval Small & Large, Oval Grand, Egdgebilities Petal

Bling:  Recollections

Brads:  Paper Studio

Flowers:  Prima

Buttons: Stash

Ribbon:  May Arts

Challenges:

Deconstructed Sketch - 24

Kenny K - Autumn Colors

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Buttons & Bows    http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

Puffy snow

I used liquid applique on two of my cards today for a snow effect, and it was fun and easy to do.  My first card is a Mo Manning image called Siku and Shiya giving each other an Eskimo kiss.  The challenge this week is an image inspired by a song, "Eskimo Kiss" by the Nooks is a song that I had in mind for this card.  The other image is Krista Smith's Snowman which is available on her new site Saturated Canary.  I have to say we are starting to get some cooler weather, but I am not looking forward to snow/winter just yet.  My third card I adapted this week's Mojo for my Boss's Day Card.  I stamped the flowers partially on the card which is a challenge for There She Goes this week.

I turned the sketch

Patterned Paper:  K & Company

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Siku & Shiya

Sentiment: free digital download

Ribbon:  Michael's

Snowflakes:  

Prisma colored Pencils

Liquid Pearl

Liquid Applique

Icicle Stickles

Challenges:

Chupa's Sketch

Mo Manning - Inspired by a Song "Eskimo Kiss"

Patterned Paper:  Jak Heath Digital Download

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Snowman

Bling:  Mark Richards

Liquid Applique

Sakura gel glitter pen

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday

Colour Create Challenge - Lilac , Grey, & White - Snowflakes

Patterned Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Vanity Fair

Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Verve, 

Sentiment:  Computer font

Ink:  Close to My Heart, Hollyhock

Ribbon:  Michael's

Spellbinders:  Large Rectangle

Circle Punches:  EK Success

Challenges:

Mojo 211

There She Goes - Partial Stamp

Mavis

Christy Croll just came out with this new image of Mavis which I found adorable.  I have three Siamese cats so you know where I found my coloring inspiration.  I also have one black cat, Nala which unfortunately doesn't "fit" in with the rest of the cats (I wish I could find a home where she was the ONLY cat since she doesn't like the other cats, but so far I haven't had any luck.)  Nala is growling at Jasmine as I write this post just because Jazzy happens to be walking by her.  The cats rule at our house.

Patterned Paper:  Jak Heath Digital
Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Tiddly Ink - Mavis Pumpkin Queen
Spellbinders:  Cicle -Grand, Circle scalloped- Grand
Flowers:  Recollection & Prima
Ribbon:  May Arts
Corner Trimmer:  Creative Memories

Jasmine

Nala

Challenges:
CPS Sketch 137
Tiddly Ink - Halloween & Fall
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Halloween   http://ribboncarouselchallenge.blogspot.com/

Colour Q

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

Color Throwdown

Cupcake Inspirations    http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

Digital Tuesday Challenge:  Halloween   http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Paper Sundaes - Halloween or Fall  http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/

Yum

Torico came out with some new beautiful winter designs which I just had to have.  I am working this weekend, but I had to sneak this card in just because I adore these new images.  I originally wanted to use a There She Goes image, but I just didn't have time to sit down and stamp one out.  That is why I like digital images since I find I am on the computer and it is easy to print them out and then I don't have to clean up afterwards.  Then I can just start on my coloring.  I added some icicle stickles to the snowman and some liquid pearls to the frosting to give a little extra dimension.  Now I will go to catch up on some sleep before my next shift.

Patterned Paper:  DCWV, Canvas Corp

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Reollections

Stamp:  Torico - Birdie Brown - Snowman  http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdiebrown/

Pennent stickers:  Jenni Bowlin

Lace:  Wright

Twine:  Divine Twine

Icicle Stickles

Liquid Pearl

Border Punch:  Fiskar

Challenges:

There She Goes - Sketch

CR84FN40 Color Challenge

http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/cr84fn40.html

Keep Swimming

Some more stamps and papers came out to support Katie in her fight against stage IV stomach cancer.  See panel on my side bar for more information.  Unfortunately, with my husband having cancer and being in the hospital recently, I know it takes a toll on the entire family.  I wish her, and her family the best and send my thoughts and prayers her way.  I made the following card using one of the new stamps and papers.

Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections

Spellbinders:  Eyelet Square, Edgebilites- Ric Rac

Bling: Mark Richards & Recollections

Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:

Sweet Wednesday Sketch

Do it with Digis - Dots & Stripes   http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/

Patterned Paper:  Lillybee - This & That

Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections

Stamp:  Some Odd Girl - Tia Penguin Love

Sentiment:  Verve

Ink:  Memento, Black tuxedo

Border Punch:  Fiskars

Spellbinders:  Large Circle, Large Scalloped Circle

Lace:  Wrights

Flowers:  Recollections

Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:

Some Odd Girl - Sketch

Craft & Me - Orange

Digital Tuesday - fall colors  http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Colour Q

My mother went through breast cancer treatment two years ago, and just had her port removed last week.  This is the card I made for her for since she has been such a trooper.  She has been working on trying to lose weight and eat right and I'm so proud of her....she really is a survivor.

Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine- Lacey Vintage Dreams, Six by Six - Dwell
Cardstock:  core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Guylou's - Gabrielle
Sentiment:  Verve
Ink:  Memento, Black tuxedo  Colorbox- chalk, hot pink
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinders:  Small Petite Oval
Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday
The Stamping Boutique - Think Pink Monthly Contest  http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/p/monthly-contest.html
Sassy Cheryl - Pink & Die cuts        http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com/