If things get rough

I had this image for Mo's Challenge for the yellow, but just didn't get it done in time so thought I would save it for the Fantasy Challenge.  The sentiment is from TLC.  Love the drama, but this is actually how I feel these days.  I keep looking for backup, but it is hard to find.  I was in such a hurry I put my patterned paper on the wrong side, oops.  Since her hand is coming off on the left I do think it looks better on that side - that is my justification, and I'm sticking to that, hehe.

Patterned Paper:  DCWV
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  Mo Manning - The Damsel
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Call for Back Up
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts, Prima

Challenges

Mo Manning - Ch. 208 Fantasy
Sketch Saturday - Ch. 282
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - Ch. 86 Anything Goes

Gauze ghosts

Here is a decoration that I made for Halloween that was super simple to do.  It involved using a Ball glass jar and wrapping it with gauze.  I then spray painted it with Glow paint so it will "glow in the dark" and added some movable eyes.

Challenges
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 191 Halloween
Make it Monday - Ch. 164
Cute Card Thursday - Ch. 292 Spooktacular
Craft Your Passion - Ch. 186 Halloween
Create with TLC - Show it Off Party #5

be thankful you're not a turkey

Well, I have to say that this past week was a rough one for me.  I am in orientation at a new job so that is stressful and overwhelming.  My husband continues to get weaker and fell on two days before I left for work.  My son was here one day to help get him up the other day I was alone and we had difficulty so I was very late getting to work.  He is in more pain and suffered some bruises.  We had to get more adaptive equipment.  I worry about him being home alone while I'm at work.  On Friday, my son got the flu and was running a temp of 101.3 and I was concerned about him being around my husband.  My daughter and her boyfriend also came home for the weekend so there was just chaos.  All I can say is "Be thankful you're not a turkey."

At TLC Purchase any SET (not the singles), from the STORE and receive this 6 piece barely stamped set as a FREEBIE

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Hocus Pocus & It's fall y'all
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Paper Company; Recollection
Stamp:  TLC, Create (see promo set)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Thankful You're not a turkey
Spellbinders:  Teardrop Circle; Pennant
Flowers:  Prima & Recollections
Distress Markers

Challenges
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Sketch 180
Cupcake Inspirations - Ch. 234

Crafty Girls - Ch. 4 Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Ch. 164

Squirrel on branch

I pulled out my Distress markers and had fun with the new promo set at TLC.  Purchase any SET (not the singles), from the STORE and receive this 6 piece barely stamped set as a FREEBIE.

For this card, I embossed my paper and then ripped the bottom.  I put twine around it and put the image on it after I inked the edges.  I inked the edges of my sentiment and put that on the bottom.  This card follow The Sweet Stop sketch which is the last one.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Autumn Leaves Paper 12
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Paper Company; Recollection
Stamp;  TLC, Create (see promo set above)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create
Twine:  Darice
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Ink:  Distress - Old Paper
Distress Markers & Water paintbrush

Challenges
The Sweet Stop - Sketch 234 
Brown Sugar - Ch. 65 Autumn
Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 190 Distress
Card Crafter's Circle - Ch. 98 Autumn Splendor
Crafty Girls Challenge - Ch. 4 Anything Goes 
There She Goes - Ch. 231 Leaves

In all things give THANKS

I pulled out my Distress markers and had fun with the new promo set at TLC.  Purchase any SET (not the singles), from the STORE and receive this 6 piece barely stamped set as a FREEBIE.

For my card I used 2 patterned papers from TLC and then I embossed a paper to put my image on.  I used a sentiment from TLC and added some punched leaves.  I wrapped a ribbon around the papers to complete the card.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Autumn Acorns 2, Autumn Acorns 5
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  TLC, Create - see above for promo set
Sentiment:  TLC, Create
Circle & Leaf Punches:  EK Success
Embossing folder:  Darice
Ribbon:  Michael's
Distress Markers & Water paintbrush

Challenges
SSSC - Sketch 196
Make it Monday - Ch. 164
Brown Sugar - Ch. 65 Autumn
Card Crafter's Circle - Ch. 98 Autumn Splendor
Totally Papercrafts - Ch. 190 No squares allowed
There She Goes - Ch. 231 Leaves

Pilgrim Hat

This week at TLC Purchase any SET (not the singles), from the STORE and receive this 6 piece barely stamped set as a FREEBIE

For my card I used the Brown Pilgrim Hat directly from the set.  I also used a sentiment and Thanksgiving paper that was from the Thanksgiving club.  I inked the edge of the paper and sentiment with Memento ink.
This was a simple card.

 

Patterned Paper:  Thanksgiving Beauty Papers

Cardstock:  Bazzil , Core-dinations; Recollections

Stamp:  TLC, Create (see set above)

Spellbinders:  Picot Circle, Small and large circles

Embossing folder:  Sizzix

Ink:  Memento, Rich Cocoa

Challenges

Make It Monday - Ch. 164

Crafty Girls Challenge - Ch. 4 Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody - Ch. 32

Totally Papercrafts - Ch. 190 No squares allowed

Hugs for you

I needed a gift and Paulette at TLC gave the perfect suggestions.  She had the perfect free sentiment which I colored and framed and added to a canning jar.  I then added a ribbon to the rim of the lid along with some buttons.  I cut a circle from fabric with the Grand Circle to place on the lid.  On the inside I put some kisses.

Cardstock:  Bazzil
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Lovable Snuggable
Spellbinders:  Grand Circle; Labels #10
Buttons:  stash
Ribbon:  Michael's
Fabric:  stash

Challenges
Make it Monday -  Ch. 163
Delightful Challenges - Frame it
One Stitch at a Time - Ch. 186 Use a digi
Create with TLC : Show it Off - Party #4

Along came a spider.....

Halloween is coming up quickly.  All the stores are having sales on the candy and costumes. This week at TLC  buy any set from the store, and receive this Halloween Barely Stamped Digi Set as a FREEBIE!~~!

For my card I used the Frankenstein image and colored him with Copics.  I used bright colors.  I put some Black Diamond Stickles coming down from the spider to his head.  I embossed the circles, banner and side panel and distressed it with black ink.  The sentiment is from a wonderful set from TLC that comes with four great pieces.

Patterned Paper:  Web Weave Paper 4
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  TLC, Create (see set above)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Ink:  Memento, Tuxedo Black
Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug, Sizzix
Spellbinders:  Small circle, Grand Circle
Spiders & Bling tape:  Recollection  
Cheesecloth: stash
Stickles:  Black Diamond

Challenges
The Sweet Stop - Sketch 233
A Gem of a Challenge - Ch. 102 Spooky
Paper Crafting Journey - Use Halloween Colors
Create with TLC - Show it Off - Party #4
Just Inspirational - October monthly Halloween
Cards for Men - Ch. 21 Halloween
Dream Valley - Ch. 68 Halloween
Cupcake Inspirations - Ch. 233 Halloween

Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 55 Halloween
QKR - Ch. 61 Halloween

Owl good things come

Mo Manning just had this image for a special this past week and I grabbed it because my step-daughter loves owls.  The sentiment is from TLC which is from a 5-piece set.  My husband had a conversation with her the other day and I thought this would be a great follow-up card.  I threaded Divine Twine through the eyelet circle and put some Stickles on the snow.

Patterned Paper:  My Mind's Eye
Cardstock: Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  Mo Manning - Owl moon
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Spellbinders:  Grand Circle; Eyelet Circle
Bling:  Michael's
Divine Twine
Stickles

Challenges
Friday Sketch - Sketch 54
One Stitch at a Time - Ch. 186
Challenges for Everybody - Ch. 31
613 Avenue Create - Ch. 42 Create your own   (image, sketch, stickles, bling, twine)

Catch the Bug - BINGO (2 DP, Bling, punch)

Create with TLC - Show it Off - Party #4

Keep calm and Gobble on

This adorable image is the progressive freebie at Imagine That which comes in several options.  The sentiment is from TLC.  I am excited thinking this year about turkey for Thanksgiving.

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Dinner with Friends 2; Basic Grey - Plumeria
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  Imagine That - Gertie Goose
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Keep calm and gobble on
Circle Punches:  EK Success
Die Cut:  Lifestyle Crafts - Doily Circle
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Jute:  May Arts

Challenges
From the Heart - Sketch 38
Imagine That - Gertie Goose October Challenge
Basic Grey - Ch. 106 Food and Drink (Plumeria)
Brown Sugar - Ch. 64 Blue, Gray and white
Eureka - Ch. 61 Fall theme with String/twine
Paper Shelter - Ch. 133 Use two colors (blue & gray)
Create with TLC Show it Off Party #4
Just Us Girls -Ch. 211 Color Challenge

You call me a Witch

I just love this sentiment on this Bugaboo image.  Because it's true....we tend to stereotype.  I know that I'm guilty of it too when you see someone for the first time.  I'm trying to be better about it.  The cat in this image is darling, and I've attached a picture of my cat dressed for Halloween.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park

Cardstock:  Bazzil

Stamp:  Bugaboo - JJ Call me witch

Corner Rounder:  Creative Memories

Spider:  Recollections

Border Punch:  Martha Stewart

Challenges

Catch the Bug - Bingo (Punch, player's choice, sentiment)

A gem of a challenge - Ch. 102 Spooky (Halloween)

Crafty Sentiments Design - Halloween

Fab 'n Funky - Ch. 189 Spots and Stripes

Totally Papercrafts - Ch. 189 Too cute to spook

QKR - Ch. 61 Halloween

Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 55 Halloween
Cupcake Inspirations - Ch. 233

Dream Valley - Ch. 68 Halloween
Paper Crafting Journey - Use Halloween colors
Create with TLC Show it Off - Party #4

Don't judge each day

Well you can feel the change in the weather.  The past few days we have had some rain so it has been damp.  Yesterday, it was cloudy and the wind had a crisp chill with the temp reaching a high of 51.  This next week we are only suppose to be in the 40's we some possibilities of a few light flakes of snow on either Sunday or Monday.  I'm just not quite ready for this.  I haven't been wearing a jacket yet and now the thought of wearing my winter coat is well....too much at once.  Not that we can change Mother Nature.
For my card, I used this months freebie "From the Heart" which I colored with my Copics.  I used a wonderful paper from TLC that Paulette had in one of the clubs (she has a wonderful Christmas club coming up soon).  

                                       

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Thanksgiving Leaves Paper
Cardstock:  Bazzil
Stamp:  From the Heart - Harvest Medley
Buttons:  stash
Pumpkins/corn:  Dress it Up

Challenges
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 228
From the Heart - Monthly stamp Harvest Medley
Make it Monday - Ch. 162
Bearly Mine - Ch. 108
Card Crafter's Circle - Ch. 97 In the pumpkin patch
Lacy Sunshine - Ch. 19 Fall Colors
Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 169 Pumpkin Patch

Find the cure

I finally made my pink card.  I used a freebie image which I got some time ago...I think it is from Stamping Boutique.  The sentiment is from TLC.  My Mother had breast cancer and went through treatment several years ago so it is something that I am always concerned about.

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  free digital download
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Find the Cure
Spellbinders:  Small and large Petite Ovals
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Ribbon:  Offray
Pearls:  Recollection

Challenges
Bearly Mine - Ch. 108 Anything Goes
Make it Monday - Ch. 162
Catch the Bug - Think Pink
Digi Darla's - Ch. 84 Think Pink
Just Inspirational - Monthly Challenge Halloween or Think Pink
Crafty Ribbon - Ch. 66

Count your blessings

This image from Mo Manning is just so adorable of this vintage girl picking up sticks.  It reminds me when I was younger we would go in the woods in the late fall with my Dad to pick Princess Pine so that my Great Aunt would make us a Christmas wreath.  It was the time of the year that I would look forward to spending some special time with my Dad because he was a farmer and worked a lot.

 

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Everyday Fall
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Mo Manning - Gathering Kindling
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Count your blessings
Bling:  Michael's
Embossing Folder:  QuicKutz
Spellbinder:  Leaves; Label #8, Small and large circles
Leave:  Recollections

Challenges
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Sketch 177
Mo Manning - Ch. 206 Vintage with  Mo image
Scribble and Scrap - Ch. 3
Craft your passion - Ch. 184 Add some embossing
4 Crafty Chicks - Ch. 164 Multiple layers
Inky Impressions - Ch. 130 Fall/Autumn
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - Ch. 84 Fall Colors

Be like the moon

I haven't disappeared....I went back to work.  I hate to say it, but work is interfering with my crafting time.  So I'm sorry that I haven't had a chance to get out and see my friends in the blogging world.  I've been trying to get my husband up and ready before I go to work, pack him a lunch since he isn't able to walk to the kitchen, and get everything else done when I get home.  It's been exhausting, but we have been managing. My husband has had friends come spend time with him so he hasn't been alone everyday for the entire day which has made me feel more comfortable. The friend who helped sell his telescopes came to visit, so this is a card I made for my husband who wrote a thank you note to his friend.  The paper is very reflective and shiny so it is hard to show the shine/glow of that in the picture.  His friend, Sheldon, sent him an email to say he was impressed with card and the note.

 

Patterned Paper:  DCWV

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Paper cuts; Recollection

Stamp:  Scribble & Scap - Vintage Steampunk Telescope

Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Be like the moon

Embossing folder:  Lifestyle Crafts

Star:  Recollections

Spellbinders:  Small and large Petite Ovals

Challenges
Sketch Saturday - Sketch 280
Scribble & Scrap - Ch. 3
Craft your passion - Ch. 184 Add some embossing
Creative Craft Challenge 2 - Anything Goes

Good enough to eat

For this card I colored my Wee Stamp image of "Rowan Fairy" and outlined her wings with Sakura glitter jelly roller pen which doesn't show up well in the photograph.  I put Glossy Accents on the cherries which makes them look nice and full in person.  The sentiment is from TLC.

Patterned Paper:  My Mind's Eye
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations; Recollections
Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Rowan Fairy
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Good enough to eat
Lace:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinder:  Decorative Label Eight
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Sakura jelly glitter pen
Glossy Accents

Challenges
Sketch 'n Stash - Sketch 19
The Squirrel and the Fox - Ch. 54 Things with Wings
Make it Monday - Ch. 161
Flutter by Wednesday - Ch. 256 (3 DP, 3 embellishments, & sparkles with butterfly or fairy)
Inky Impressions - Ch. 129 Glitter & Sparkles
Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes

Guy Thing

I have several Uncles that have birthdays coming up in November so I thought I better get started on some cards. I just love this Kenny K steampunk dog.  I put Glossy Accent on the goggles and distressed the edges of the paper and the clock die with inks.  The sentiment that looks metal is from TLC.  I cut out the gadget gears in metallic paper.

Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine
Cardstock:  Recollections
Stamp:  Kenny K - Col McCallan
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Guy Thing
Die Cuts:  Sizzix
Metal Embellishments:  Tim Holtz & Making Memories
Ink:  Memento, Tuxedo Black
        Distress - Weathered Wood & Old Paper
Glossy Accent

Challenges
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 227
Kenny K - Ch. 157 Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations - Ch. 231

Craft your passion - Ch. 183 Heavy metal
Crafty sentiments design - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Distressed
Gem of a Challenge - Ch. 100 Let's Hear it for the Boys