SSW 191 and Birdie Brown

Good morning and welcome to my blog. 

 I have been so excited to share some pictures from a "Color Run" my family participated in this past week in Phoenix, AZ.  We have not had rain for months and the weekend of the race, it has rained for three straight days.  We were so sure that the weather would be fabulous because it was in Phoenix.  What else could it be.  Well, a little rain didn't stop our family.  The only concern that we had was that the people conducting the event might cancel the race because of the weather.  But, the race was on.....and was it ever fun.  The race was for the "Special Olympics" in our area. 
 ( Sponsoring those with Disabilities) 
It is a very worthwhile cause.  A division of my work is devoted to children and adults with disabilities.

However, for my family, we had our own special reason for participating in the run. 
Our family dedicated the run to Mike who passed away three years on ago on January 25th from cancer and to a dear friend of ours "Krista" that is struggling with her fight against cancer.
My daughter, Elisa made the Perry the Platypus hats....Yes, we are the Perry clan.
A friend from work came down a participated with us too.  I feel bad we didn't get pictures of her.  She barely made it in time for the race. 

Here are our fun "before" and "after" pictures.  

We stopped for lunch at "Red Robin" on the way home.  I must say we really got some looks from people.  I guess not everyone knew about the "Color Run".  Oh well.  We had a blast and that is what counts.  Thanks to my family for making this one of the best weekends in some time..Love you all. 

Now, for our sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Torico

from

Birdie Brown

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdieBrown

http://birdiebrown.blogspot.com/

Hello everyone! I'm Torico, the owner of Birdie Brown. I'm a mom to two kids who live in Japan. I've been loving doodling since I was a child, and have a passion for card making now!
At my Etsy shop, Birdie Brown, I'm offering whimsical and cute (Japanese "kawaii") digital stamps created from my original illustrations. I love "simple & cute" designs. So, most of my digital stamps are designed to match such a style. If you also like "simple & cute" style, you'll find something you have been wanting on Birdie Brown!!

Our Grand Prize Winner will receive:  3 digital images of your choice

Summer Memories

 

Supplies

Stampin Up and Recollection papers

Rhinestones

Twilled Flower

Fisker Flower Punch

Brad

Stampin Up Round Corner Punch

Cuttlebug Lattace Embossing Folder

Copics



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A Rose For You -Stella Says Sketch 129

I have wanted to make some Valentine Cards and here is my first for the year. 
I bought this set of Monkey Love images from Bugaboo last year and really love them. 
Isn't he the cutest little monkey?
I am entering my card in the challenge over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG
Stella Says Sketch 129


 

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Photo challenge

Hello, everyone. 
 Catch The Bug Challenge Blog
is have a Photo Challenge this week.  Our inspiration is to come from the picture below.  I am still in the mood for Birthday Cards.  So, here I go... 
I just got back from a fabulous time in Phoenix with my family.  We went down for the "Color Run".  We had so much fun even though we got rained on.  We haven't had rain in months and it decides to rain today. 


 

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SSW 190 and Floppy Latte

Hello everyone. 
Thanks for stopping by my blog.  I have some pretty exciting news this week.  I won second place over all in the Catch The Bug Birthday Bash Blog Hop this past week.  It is pretty exciting especially since I will be a guest designer for Bugaboo for two months.  I am not sure yet when it will be....but still really exciting for me.  I also won $75.00 in images.  Wooo Hoooo!!

We have a fabuous sponsor this week.
Jessica and Stef H (Glitterbabe)
from
Floppy Latte

Floppy Latte Jessica and Stef H (Glitterbabe)

http://www.floppylattedesigns.com/catalog/

 

http://floppylattesdigitaldesigns.blogspot.com/

Here is their Bio:

Hi. I'm jessica (or FLOPPY) of FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS. I design digital stamps and papers, and also rework old woodcuts and drawings and put them into digital stamp form.. and i'm stef (or GLITTERBABE) as i'm known in blogland. I also design digital stamps but not quite as intricately as FLOPPY does. Together we're the LATTE LADIES, or better known as FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS. Jess is the more serious one and stef is the clown – always trying to make people laugh. ok. So she likes the limelight. Keeps me (jess) in the background creating. Together we offer a variety of stamping and scrapbooking images and items reaching out to everyone's tastes (so we think). Do drop by FLOPPY LATTE DESIGNS ( www.floppylattedesigns.com/catalog ) and have a look around. We are sure you'll see something you like and we guarantee it'll put a smile on your face!

The Grand Prize Winner will Receive: $10 Gift Certificate

Our fabulous sketch from Sally on our DT.
 

Clown Doll

 

Supplies:

Stampin Up, Scribble Scrabble and Recollections papers

Copics

Tim Holtz Rossettes

EK Success Flower Punch

Buttons

Twine



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A Day Skating

There are so many things I need to be working on today and yet I couldn't resist making this card and entering into the challenge over at
A DAY FOR DAISIES
This is the first time I have played along with their challenges.  However, I adore their images.  I just wish I had more time to do everything I want to do.

The challenge is to use red on your card.  The image was provided by ADFD's. if you enter their challenge.  I just couldn't resist this week.

 

Supplies

Recollection and Bazzell paper

Ribbon

Copics

Stickles

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Bingo Challenge- Sentiment-Bugaboo Image and Ribbon

What a fun week it has been over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG
Bugaboo was having their week long Birthday Celebration.
Today, they are moving on to one of their regular challenges.
"Bingo"
Here is the Bingo Card that we are to choose our three across or three down.

I am on a roll with Birthday cards. So, why stop now.
I choose the three in a row down the middle. (Sentiment, Bugaboo Image and Ribbon.)


 

Supplies

Stampin Up, Bazzell, and papers from my stash

Stampin Up Ribbon

Copics

Recollections Flower

Happy Birthday Sentiment

Nestibilities- Circle Die Cut



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Birthday Bash Day 7---It's A Party

Good morning everyone.  It is Friday and the final day of the Birthday Bash over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG.
It has really been a fun week.
I love Bugaboo images and Jodi is always so generous with her freebies. 
She really has an amazing talent.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGABOO
For our card today, we are to use texture.  I have used two different embossing folders to do this.  I made one big present out of my card and tied it with a bow.  I used the image provided today as the tag for the present.
I hope you enjoy my creation today.

 

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Birthday Bash Day 6---Let's Hear it For The Boys

Today, over at

CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

we are to make a

Masculine Birthday card (Adult or Child) for Bugaboo's Birthday Bash

Here is my creation.

I love this image.  I beleive it was a freebie last year.  It is one of my favorites.

 

Supplies

Stampin Up and Papers from my stash.

Ribbon

Nestibilties Sentiment Die

Copics

Happy Birthdsy Embossing folder by Cuttlebug

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 189 and Digi Stamp Boutique

Wow, can you believe it is the middle of January already.

I honestly do not know where the time is flying.

But, it happens to be my favorite time of the week.  And, that means it is

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Our sponsor this week is none other than

Sally Ann

from

Digi Stamp Boutique 

   

Sally Ann is one of our regular sponsors and we really appreciate her continued dedication and support to
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
You can find her adorable image at the links below.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy creating.

Our Grand Prize Winner will receive: 6 free digi images

Daisy Collection

 

Supplies

Stampin Up and DCWV papers

Copics

Ribbon by Scrap Essentials

Paper Piecing

Butterflies



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Birthday Bash Day 5- Humorous Birthday Card

The challenge today over at

 CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

is to make a "humorous birthday" card.  I laughed so hard when I saw this image and sentiment.  This is "me"....I am in bed, almost always, by 8 pm every night.  

 

 

Supplies

Bazzel and papers from my stash

Copics



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Birthday Bash Day 4---Catch The Bug Challenge

Oh wow, what a fun image that was provided for us this morning for the challenge over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG
She is really a cutie!!
Thanks Jodi!
Here is my entry for the challenge.
I used the bottom row, across of three:  Bugaboo image, Bling and Pink



 

Supplies:

Stampin Up papers and papers from my stash

Copics

Hobby Lobby Ribbon

Stickles

Rhinestones

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Birthday Bash Day 3- Black and White with a Pop of Color

This image was a freebie sometime back.  I thought it would be perfect for todays challenge over at
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG.
We are to use black and white with a pop of color.


 

Supplies

Stampin Up and DCWV papers

Hot Pink Sheer Ribbon

Copics

Skickles

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