SWEET SKETCH WEDESDAY 64 AND DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

It was super busy this weekend working in my office at home. I got up at 6 a.m. (I can't believe I did this on a Saturday...I have this internal clock that won't let me sleep in.) and I started reorganizing all of my colored card stock. I put all of the card stock in binders by colors. I put each color in a sheet protector. (One binder has blues, one has reds and so forth) This is one of Arlana's ideas and I have been wanting to do it but just haven't gotten around to it. It took me all day.... but now it is done. I am so proud!!! I can finally stand looking at my shelves. I almost know what I have now...what a concept. I just need a nice place to store my 12 x 12 paper and I will be set.

Arlana has a super fun sketch this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I ended up doing two cards because I loved the sketch so much. It is simple but so fun with the added border around the image.

Our sponsor this week is: DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

If you haven't been over to Heather's digi site, you will want to do so. She has the cutest images. It is always a treat to use them. Heather also has a website at: http://heather-ellis.co.uk/

The winner of this weeks challenge will receive (3) three digi's from Heather's etsy shop. So, what are you waiting for....Hop on over and get started!!!

This image is called TB & TD Blackboard

Supplies:

Martha Stewart Border punch.
Wood heart and ribbon from Michaels

Copics

Paint Shop Pro to make the school days border.

Paper: Stampin Up and American Craft Girl

This sweet little gal is called "Pure Innocence 017"

I used paper piecing to do her overalls

I used a Martha Stewart border punch.
Copics: BG 72, R27, BG10, YG11, Y08, YR14 and E13.

Paper: Stampin Up and American Craft Girl

Ribbon by Blue Hill

Stampin Up pastels
Button and stick pin

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I hope you have a wonderful week!

My dear sweet blog friend, Terry over at Crafter's Delight gave me this blog award. She is such a sweet heart and is always thinking of other people. she always seems to know when I need a little cheering up. She is so kind hearted.

When you receive this award,you must do a little bit:

1. Thank the person who sent it to you. Thank you so much Terry! You are the best!!!

2. Put it on your blog.

3. List 3 things about yourself.

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1.I love all kinds of crafts: sewing, painting, drawing, card making and the list goes on....

2. I work full time

3. I love making and doing things for others.

4. Post a favorite picture. Not sure on the picture yet...I am looking.

5. Pass on to 5 other bloggers.
I'd like to pass this sweet award to: I would give it right back to Terry. She is the sweetest person ever!!
1. Erika. Erika got into card making because "I" thought she would enjoy it if she would give it a try. She is super busy but has found time to humor her mother....and, I think she is really enjoying it. She is always calling me to make sure I am doing ok...Love ya Lots!!!

2. Arlana There isn't a more talented, caring, loving, and giving person in the whole world. Arlana has so much on her plate and still she finds time to give. She is truely one of those priceless gems. love you!

3. Judi Judi is saying right now, "why did you do this to me....I don't have time for this" :) I just had to do it. Judi doesn't realize how talented she is. I am in "awe" of her cards every week..they are so gorgeous!! Judi also spends many, many hours helping Arlana with Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Judi is a very caring and giving person always going the extra mile...I am so lucky to have two wonderful sisters!!! love ya!

4. Kathy Kathy has only been on our Design Team for a short time. I fell in love with her cards the moment I first saw them. Kathy has such a kind spirit and always leaves such wonderful comments for our followers. Thanks for all you do!!

5.Jenny Jenny has been on our DT for awhile and is the sweetest person. She has a challenge blog of her own and is very busy. She always has beautiful cards and always goes the extra mile.....like sending gifts to Arlana, Judi and I ! Thanks so much for all you do!!

I wish I could give this award to all of our DT. They should be the ones to get it too! Thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication!!

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Teri- Delicious Doodles

This card is to honor Teri over at Delicious Doodles. She is having her One year Anniversary Blog Hop. Why don't you hop on over and join in the fun!

The image is from one of Teri's collection and was a freebie on one of the days this week.

Congratulations Teri!!!!

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LEAF QUILT

This is a quilt that I just finished this past week. My daughter made a quilt from this same pattern and I loved it. I had to give it a try too. I am really happy with how it turned out. Hope you enjoy!

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 63 AND THE DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

Good Morning Sweet Sketch Wednesday followers!!
Arlana has another great sketch for you this week.

We are so delighted to see all your wonderful cards this past week and hope you will continue to join us and spread the word to your friends about Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Our Design Team has really cooked up some wonderful cards so hop on over and check things out for yourself!!!

Our sponsor this week is Sally Ann from the Digi Stamp Boutique.

Sally Ann sponsors Sweet Sketch Wednesday on a regular basis. We are so happy that she will share her sweet images with us. This weeks winner will receive 10 (ten) free digi's.
Hope you will join us!!!

The image I have used is called: "Spike and Flowers"

I just wanted to give a little up date on the Pitbull. The owner brought him home last night. Unbelieveable that a dog has more rights than all the families on our street with small children. One has to wonder.

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up, and My Minds Eye.

Hand made flowers and fur for Spikes body.

Copics: RV42, B000, Y15, Y08, G24, E00, E02, YR14, and YG11

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SHIP AHOY!!! SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY62 AND PIXIE DUST STUDIO

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

Mine has been a little crazy. On saturday, one of our neighbors was walking his dogs and a Pitbull that lives right across the street from me, attacked one of the little dogs along with bitting the man. I wasn't sure if the little dog was going to survive but luckly after two days in the animal hospital she is back home. She has a torn broken leg and multiple wounds. We have so many children on our street that we are praying that the pitbull will not be allowed to come back home. This is the third time the pitbull has attacked another animal and human in our neighborhood.

Well, enough of that.....lets focus on some fun, happy stuff!!!!

Are you ready for another fun sketch? I have had so much fun with Arlana's sketch this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

And our DT have really created some dynamite cards for your enjoyment.

The image I have used for this week's challenge is from the Pixie Dust Studio. This sweet image is called: "Wink Pretends"

Our sponsor this week is: KATHIE from PIXIE DUST STUDIO
And, the prize for the winner of this weeks challenge is: "Two digi's of your choice."

So, hop on over and join us this week. We would love to see your creations!

Except for the image, I pretty well stuck with a monochromatic
aqua color scheme for my card to give it an ocean effect.
I used paper from American Craft Girl and Stampin Up.
The colors I used are from Copics Markers: BG10, YR14, E31, E33, YG11, E00 and B24.
I added Crystal Effects to the water and my little "O" ring for the Life Saver. And of course, the twine for the rope. Three Rhinestones. The ribbon is from some ribbon I got at the Expo a few months ago.

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SWEET SKETCH WEDESDAY 61 AND DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS

Well, I survived my first week back to work after a two week vacation. Not too bad considering. While I was gone I was able to connect to my computer at work through the remote connection and work the days that I needed to so that I didn't get too far behind...I know, that doesn't make it a real vacation, but that is the best I can do to get some time away from work. So, this week I was able to get caught up on things pretty fast.

I love the sketch this week over at SWEET SKETCH SWEDNESDAY. I hope you will check and out and join us. It is a really fun one to work with. Arlana really cooks up some fun sketches for us to work with each week. This week's sponsor is Diane over at

DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS.

I fell in love with this sweet image...I think you will love it too! The name is: "First Day Out"
the winner of this weeks drawing will win: five (5) digis. I hope you will join us!!!

Supplies:

Image: Di's Digi Downloads: "Fisrt Day Out"

Paper: Stampin Up and My Minds Eye

Copics: E13, YR14, E57, E00, Yo8, E33, RV42, B000 and G21

Ribbon: Hobby Lobby

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Another Grand-daughter's Birthday Cake

I thought maybe I should post my other grand-daughter's birthday cake. I don't want to leave she out. She has loved Tinker Bell from the time she started walking...maybe even before that. She calls her "Neenee".
She was so delighted to have Tinker Bell for her cake.
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