Happy Memorial Day!

A belated Happy Memorial Day to all of my American friends :)

It has been a wonderful and very, very relaxing weekend for my boys and I!

A HUGE thank you to all of those who dedicate their lives for us!

and their loving families too!

God Bless you all!

My card was created for today's Friends Having Fun Challenge using 2 Red Bananas' "Sgt. Chicken" creted by Sgt. Stamper aka Jami of Stamp Happy and SU DP...

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Monday :)

Here are some more Challenges!

Hold on to your hats, bloggy friends ;)

I'm not feeling so well again, possible relapse? ... sigh... My boys are all well :) but hubs has come down with Bronchitis - if only he'd slow down and take a sick day already - geesh!
So, I need to combine 3 posts into one right now ;) hee hee


Here we go...


First, here's the sketch for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #5...



... and here's my card:

Isn't Ian the sweetest lil boy! I just love that lil cap... too cute :)
Ian Card Details:
Paper(s): Stampin Up "Muirfield" DP; American Crafts White CS.
Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm's "Hello Ian" stamp.
Ink(s): Copics
Accessories: Making Memories Vintage Findings Trim; Creative Imaginations Epoxy Sticker. Here's my second card, it is for the Little Paper Shop's Sketch Challenge #23... Hey, that's me reading... ummm... well you know... my fave book of all time ;) hee, hee!

Alpha Card Details:
Paper(s): American Craft White CS; Stampin Up Red CS; Unknown Alpha DP.
Stamp(s): Little Paper Shop "Jenna Book" Digi-Stamp
Ink(s): Copics; Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; EK Success Fiber; Making Memories "Charmed" Charms.

Oh, and can we all go and tell Claudia of Die Cuts R Us, how important it is to finally read and see the movie, Twilight!!! How can anyone resist!?! ;)
Go on, go tell her! and while your there - you can apply for her Design Team Call ;)
Lastly, but certainly not least! I have 2 more cards for the patriotic challenge over at 2RedBananas... I couldn't resist Sgt. Chicken!!! I have a huge box going over to Cards For Heroes at the end of the month!!!

Don't foget to check out Sissy's Scrap's Cards for Heroes Christmas Challenge too! I won't mind having to find a larger box to mail all these cards in to them ;)
... these 2 cards are little note sized ones... my Nicky also wanted me to make him a Baseball Ian card - he didn't "feel" like coloring, so I did, lol! But he put on the fabric embellishments ;)
Notecards Details:
Paper(s): Stampin Up Red and Blue CS; misc. white CS.
Stamp(s): 2RedBananas "Sgt. Chicken" Stamp; The Greeting Farm's "Baseball Ian" Digi-Stamp.
Ink(s): Copics; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Atyou Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; EK Success Jolee's by You Dimensional Fabric Embellishments.

Sorry to attack everyone with so many things at the same time ;)

Hope y'all are having a wonderful Thursday!!!

More Challenges and a Sassy Sneak Peek!!!

Hi again ;)
Isn't she beautiful?! Meet "Hot Mama's - Baby Bump" from Sassy Studio Designs!!!
I was not paying attention when I printed out my digi's today - she's about 3 1/2 inches tall! My card is a 6x6 and I LOVE it!!! It was sooo much fun to color her in with my Copics :)Here's my card for...
Papertake Weekly Challenge themed "My Favourtie Things" - I used 2 favorites on this card: Dew Drops and BasicGrep DP!!!

AND

2RedBananas - Banana Split Sunday Color Combo Challenge - "Red White and Blue" in honor of Cards For Heroes!!!
I actually have a huge box to mail out for them ;) I just need to get to the PO, lol! Baby Bump Card Details:
Paper(s): BasicGrey "Cupcake" DP; Stampin Up "In Color" CS; and American Crafts White CS.
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Hot Mama - Baby Bump" Digi Stamp.
Ink(s): Copics and Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; EK Success Fibers; and JoAnn's "Love & Wedding" Adhesive Bubble Word.

Here's a sneak peek for Sassy Studio Designs!!!

This image is called "Rockin' Roxie" and she will be available on the 9th!!!I know that I use my Atyou Spica Glitter Markers on just about everything - but I really had to use it on Roxie! She just screams Rock n' Roll glitter!!! ;)

Roxie Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey "Obscure" DP; unk Black CS.
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Rockin' Roxie" Digi-Stamp.
Ink(s): Stampin Up Chocolate Chip Ink; Copics and Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Making Memories "Vintage Findings" Trim; American Crafts Eyelets; Prima Glitter Stars; Stampin Up Crystal Effects; and JoAnn's "Love & Wedding" Adhesive Bubble Words.

Stop by the Sassy Studio Design Team to see more peeks :)

Deb of Paper Tree Designs
Jacquie of Javablustamper

Jen of Pieces of Me
Lelia of Green Goddess Creations
Piali of Touch of Creations

Valerie of Pixie Dreams

Thanks for stopping by ;)

I believe I may have another post to be done before midnight ;)

hee, hee...

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge#37 - Romance

Happy Tuesday to you :)

I hope that y'all are doing well! I am still really not feeling good and it frustrates me that my scheduled post for today did not only NOT go through, I couldn't change it to post either - had to delete it and start over, so frustrating on sooo many levels... Mr. Blogger has not behaved very well with me - I think there may be some changes to be made... very soon...Short and sweet post for me today ;)

Today's Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge is brought to you by my Australian buddy, Donna of Donna's Diary...

"People who know me know that I am a romantic at heart and one of the things I am constantly drawn to is Edward's and Bella's unfailing,

undeniable, intense and passionate love they have for each other....

For so many of us, it is what draws us back to reading the books over and over again...."

Creative Challenge: Do you have a favourite Edward and Bella, Jacob and Bella or even a Alice and Jasper romantic moment? Create something that celebrates their love or how about creating something for that special person who you love.

Comment Challenge:Tell us about your most favourite romantic moment... be it in the books or real life!

Card Details:
Paper(s): K&Company Black & Ivory DP; Stampin Up Very Vanilla CS.
Stamp(s): 2RedBananas "Value of Joy" by Sgt. Stamper
Ink(s): Stampin Up Chocolate Chip Ink
Accessoreis: Prima Lace Ribbon; Fiskar Lace Corner Punch; K&Company Rhinestone.

Dani, Count Your Beautiful Blessings
Eve, This is Bliss
Julie, Stars Fall Creations
Rebecca, Bella Carta

Guest Designers:
Alison, Alison's Random Thoughts
Donna, Donna's Diary

Thanks for stopping by :)
I hope I feel better tomorrow, I have some wonderful news to share with y'all ;)

2RedBananas ~ Banana Split Sunday Sketch Challenge

TGIF!!!

Yes, even a SAHM can look forward and celebrate TGIF!!! LOL!

I made something else! and just when I thought I could take a lil break, I have 3 swaps to take care of to mail Monday morning! (It was actually all suppose to be mailed today, sorry!!!)

Alrighty! I was able to do a Sunday challenge on a Friday, LOL! I'm not sure if I'm making it in on time, but I still wanted to post it and share :)

<--- Here was this weeks 2RedBananas Banana Split Sunday Sketch Challenge...

... and here's my take on the sketch!

I altered a little $1 notebook that I purchased from Michael's...

<--- this is what the little notebook looked like!

Now I have a spot to enter all of my scrappy friends info ;)
The stamp is a Joan Elliot stamp from Ladybug and Friends. I used my Copic Markers; and I used my Spica Glitter Markers on her wings and on the snail...

Here's the back too!

Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Phoebe; Bazzill; Stampin Up Vanilla.

Stamp(s): Joan Elliott stamp from Ladybug and Friends; StudioG Alpha Stamp Set.

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Copic Markers; Spica Glitter Markers.
Accessories: $1 Michael's Notebook; Dew Drops; Stampin Up Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by :*)

House Mouse, Banana Split Sunday and {maybe} 2 Sketches 4 You Challenges

I tried to combine some challenges again! THREE!!! :)

... but then I realized that it may not apply to one of the challenges...

I guess I'll find out soon enough ;)

The House Mouse Monday Challenge this week is to decorate or make a bag or box...

The 2 Red Banana's Banana Split Sunday Challenge is to use gems...

... and here's 2 Sketches 4 You, Kazan's Sketch #23....

but, I believe that 2 Sketches 4 You may strictly be card challenges...??? I don't remember ;)

Either way, it helped with the making of the layout on my bag!!!

Easter Bag Details:

Paper(s): Topline-Creations DP; Prism CS.

Stamp(s): House Mouse - Mudpie Holds Jellybeans Stamp; StudioG 'Happy Easter' stamp.

Ink(s): Pallette Noir Black ink; Copic Markers; Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: The Robin's Nest Silver Bells Dew Drops; Primas; Stampin Up Ribbon; EK Success corner punch; misc. gift bag, tissue paper and tule ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a good mid-week ;)

Inky Impressions 1st DT Call

I just couldn't resist! I had to give it a try too ;)

2RedBananas "Value of Joy" Card

Greeting Farm's Little Riding Hood Anya Card

Wish me luck :)

Banana Split Sunday Challenge#01, Flutter by Wednesday Challenge#48 and Loonie Stampers Challenge#30

Wow! It's been a while since I've done a challenge other than my fave of all... you know the one... right?! Oh, c'mon now... Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenges!

LOL!, ok, ok... I can see my sis right now, reading that and rolling her eyes at me... ;)

I decided that I wanted to give the first new sketch challenge over at 2RedBananas a try... the Banana Split Sunday Challenge #01 <--- too cute to pass up!

... and then I noticed that I was able to include the Flutter by Wednesday Challenge #48 (use a butterfly and flowers) and the Loonie Stamper's Challenge #30 (anything butterflies)!

Here's my card...
Isn't this lil pup stamp adorable? Jami Bova of Stamp Happy with Sgt. Stamper created this lil stamp set (and others) for 2RedBananas webstore... Sentiment reads:

"To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with!"

~ Mark Twain

I'm still not very good at circles and ovals, even when using a circle cutter!!! lol!
I finally got around to trying out the dabbing technique using SU and Colorbox ink... the background was just too plain...
I also used my Copic blender pen... I'm happy with my coloring, but not so much with my dp color-combo, lol!

Doggie Card Details:

Paper: SU Windsor Knot DP; SU White Confetti CS.

Stamps: 2RedBananas "Value of Joy" Stamp Set

Ink: SU Close to Cocoa; Copics; Spica glitter markers; Colorbox Blue Lagoon.

Accessories: Prima flowers; dew drops; Making Memories ribbon; misc. buttons.

Thanks for looking... enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!