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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 139 and Elizabeth Bell

2012-02-01T00:01:00.040-07:00

We have a wonderful sponsor this week.

Elisabeth Bell

Elizabeth really knows how to tug at the heart string with these gorgeous images.

Every image brings back a childhood memory. You will love working with them. I hope you will join us this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY. Our design team has cooked up some gorgeous cards for your inspiration.

http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection

Digi Bells Blog

http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/

The PRIZE this week for the GRAND PRIZE WINNER is

Two (2) images :

MY PRINCE

and "LOTS OF LOVE"

I loved using "Lots of Love" this week to create my card. What mother doesn't love getting a bouquet of flowers from one of her children. This image is a real delight.

"Lots of Love"

Recipe:
Stampin Up and DCWV papers
Embossing folder
Ribbon
Copics
Paper roses

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 138 and A Day For Daisies

2012-01-25T00:01:00.068-07:00

It is unbelieveable how fast time flies by. I can hardly believe it is the end of January.

Before you know it, it will be Valentine's day. Wasn't it just Christmas???

We still haven't had much snow were I live. We were going to get some last night but didn't get more than a skiff of snow and a little rain.

It is Wednesday again and that means it is SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY time.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday is making some changes to the challenge rules effective today. We are trying to put more of an emphasis on our generous and dedicated sponsors and do more to promote their images. So with the new sketch released today, please take note of the following:

1. Create a card using the sketch of the week. Remember to follow it without changing the orientation or flipping it. A flower can be any embellishment or a sentiment. Small dots can be brads, jewels, pearls, flowers or other embellishments. Remember to follow the main layout and shape of the sketch. For example: If the sketch is an oval, it needs to be an oval. A vertical rectangle needs to be a vertical rectangle. However, if the layer behind a circle is a zigzag, it can be a scallop, another circle or whatever you want it to be.

2. Use an image from this week’s sponsor (A Day For Daisies). Feel free to use one of their freebies, if available. We appreciate our sponsor’s generosity in offering you a prize for your creativity!

3. Post this week’s sketch along with your card on your blog with a link back to Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

4. If posting to an online gallery, please use Sweet Sketch Wednesday #138

5. Click into Inlinkz to add your card to this week’s sketch challenge.

6. Leave a comment for us on this blog. You must do this to be considered for the Grand Prize.

In making these few changes to the rules of our weekly challenge, we know that we may see some of our players drop out. We hope you will reconsider as we feel a need to give greater support to our sponsors for their willingness to provide a prize for our winner. That winner could be YOU!

We hope you understand and will continue to join our challenges. We value our participants and our sponsors and appreciate your support of Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Our Sponsor this week is Tammy from: A DAY FOR DAISIES
http://adayfordaisies.com

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids, cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for all occasions!

Website: www.adayfordaisies.com

Direct Store Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps

Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/statement

Subscribe to News Letter Link:http://adayfordaisies.com/subscribe

Blog: http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/adayfordaisies

Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Day-For-Daisies/142905905744876?ref=ts

This weeks Prize: $12 Gift Certificate to ADFD Shop
I hope you will stop over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and join us this week. We love to see your creations.

"WIND IN THE AIR"

Supplies:

I have used Stampin Up and DCWV papers.

Copics

Rhinestones

Sizzix Rose Die

Spare Parts Round Fabric Brad

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 137 and Digi Stamp Boutique

2012-01-18T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone. I just got home from a wonderful trip to see Arlana. We had a "shop until you drop" day and I was even able to spend some time with one of my high school friends. We try to get together whenever I visit Arlana. It is always so fun to go, but I always pay for it when I get back to work. Today was just a little crazy...I am pretty tired. The good thing is that I got caught up on everything today. I was really happy about that. I am going to bed early tonight, though...I am really tired.

We are delighted to have Sally Ann from the Digi Stamp boutique as our sponsor this week.

Sally-Ann is offering our lucky winner

6 Digital Images

of the winners choice.

I hope you will visit Sally Ann's store and look around. She has some really cute images.

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

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

Our followers this last week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday created some amazing cards. We love to see your creations they are really inspiring to us.

Olivia and Archie

Don't forget to check out our Design Teams blogs. They have some darling cards for you to view.

The Recipe for my card this week is: Stampin Up and papers from my stash. I have used a Sizzix flower die along with a die from Nestibilities for my sentiment. I popped the image. I used ribbon that Arlana shared with me. I added Rhinestones to the flowers and sentiment. My sentiment is computer generated.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 136-73 and Wee Stamps

2012-01-11T00:01:00.056-07:00

Good morning and welcome to my blog.
We have had a very inspirational week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We had approximately 50 players this past week. We really enjoy your lovely creations. And, want to thank you for you continued support.

This week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday we have
Wee Stamps as our Sponsor. We are delighted to spotlight some of Sylvia's gorgeous images.

Wee Stamps Sylvia Zet

http://weestamps.com

http://sylviazet.blogspot.com

"The owner and illustrator behind Wee Stamps - Sylvia Zet – creates unique designs of charming and whimsical characters, which are loved for their adorable little faces expressing innocence and trustful hearts. Wee illustrations feature cute kids and fluffy animals are available as digital downloads at www.weestamps.com and also as deeply etched red rubber stamps at Whimsy Stamps."

Sylvia is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER
3 Digis of Winner's Choice

Winter Fairy

Be sure to check out the rest of our Design Team. They have created some amazing creations for you this week.

The products that I used for my card is Stampin Up and DCWV paper.

I have used Copic markers along with Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch and Rhinestones.

I have added a touch of stickles to the Angel's wings and the ground. I have also added "powder fur" to the coat, shoes and ear muffs. But, it is diffcult to see in the picture.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 135 and Saturated Canary

2012-01-04T00:01:00.064-07:00

Where did Christmas go to??
Sometimes I think the weeks go by in a blink of an eye.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Season. Chirstmas is definally one of you favorite times of the year. It is so fun to have family together. With the kids at home, we actually all stayed up and brought in the new year.

Our sponsor this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is
SATURATED CANARY

Krista has some delightful images. It is so hard to pick just one they are sooo cute.
The GRAND PRIZE WINNER THIS WEEK will receive TWO (2) of Krista's adorable images.

http://saturatedcanarydigis.etsy.com

http://www.saturatedcanary.blogspot.com

http://www.saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/

SATURATED CANARY
Here is Arlana's fun sketch this week.
Be sure to check out the other Design Teams Cards. They are gorgeous!

MADDIE

For my supplies, I have used Stampin Up and Bazzell paper. The snowflake is from a kit I bought several years ago. I have have used a rhinestone, ribbon and one of my Martha Stewart punches.

Last but not least, I want to welcome a new Design Team member. Heide Dronchi.
she is an amazing artist. You won't want to miss her lovely cards.
Welcome, Heide!!
You can visit her blog here.
http://www.heidedpaperie.blogspot.com/

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 134 and A Day For Daisies

2011-12-28T00:01:00.023-07:00

A Promise of Spring

A DAY FOR DAISIES

provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and

whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids,

cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments

and lovely designs for all occasions!

Tammy is our sponsor this week from A Day for Daisies. I really look forward to using Tammy's images. They are so fun to work with and so whimsical. Tammy is offering our

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY this week a

$12.00 Gift Certificate

to the ADFA Shop. How cool is that!!

Make sure you leave a comment when posting your card on SSW to insure that you will be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing.
Arlana's sketch.

When I picked my image for this week, I was really taken by this image called "Poppy Fairy" In my front yard, I have several big rocks that are apart of my landscape. I also have a big area that is a carpet of Pink Mexican Primrose in the spring and summer time. The primrose looks just like poppies. They are really beautiful. The thing that makes it so fun is that there are a lot of children in the neighborhood that call this area their "Princess Castle ". They love walking through the primrose in their magical kingdom. It is fun to watch them. This image reminds me of them.

POPPY FAIRY

Recipe:

Stampin Up paper and paper from my stash.

Copic markers

Ribbon

hand made flower

Rhinestones

Sentiment from a set of stamps

This is Jacki's Last week as part of our Design Team :(

Jacki, we will really miss you and your beautiful creations,

I know I speak for all of us at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday when I say,

it's been a real pleasure being part of this team with you

and we wish you every success for the future.

We hope you will pop back from time to time.

Best Wishes Jacki, from all of us xx

Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 133 and The Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-12-21T00:01:00.005-07:00

What a busy week it has been. My grand-daughter birthday was yesterday and it was fun to spend time with family last night to celebrate her special day.

Our sponsor this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is Sally Ann from Digi Stamp Boutique.
Sally Ann is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER (6) six digis of their choice.

Sketch 133

The supplies that I have used are Stampin Up and DCWV paper. I have also used Nesties, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Puff Paint, Stickles and Copics.

I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy all the special moments with your family and friends.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 132-51 and Bugaboo

2011-12-14T00:01:00.002-07:00

It is getting to look alot like Christmas in my part of the world. We have had snow and rain the past couple of days. And, now it is snowing like crazy outside. It will be interesting to see if we are able to get to work in the morning. Oh, it would be so nice to have a day off to work on Christmas projects.

It is always such a delight to have Jody from Bugaboo Stamps as our Sponsor.
Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday
will receive (7) seven wonderful images from the Bugaboo store. It is a value of $21.00.
You can't bet that!!!

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week!

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

Our links are:
Store : http://www.bugaboostamps.com/
Catch the bug Challenge blog: http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/

Arlana's sketch of the week. This is a sketch that we used awhile back. It was sketch #51.
Arlana is bringing back some of the sketches from time to time.

You can find Ginger Candy2 here.

For my supplies this week, I used Stampin Up, My Minds Eye and DCWV paper. I used Tulip Puff Paint on Ginger's head, arms and legs. I popped the little candy canes at the bottom to add a little accent. And, last but not least, I used my Copics.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Bugaboo Challenge-The 12th Day of Christmas

2011-12-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

On the 12th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, "Twelve Drummers Drumming".
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog asked us to make a card today using a Theme from a song. I picked the song "Let It Snow".
It has been an amazing few days getting my cards made along with getting everything ready for Christmas. It has been a fun challenge and I am glad that Linda (one of my DT buddies) from SSW challenged me to join her in playing along. We both finished the challenge.....at least I think we did. I am off to check and see if she finished her card today!!!
Thanks Bugaboo for a great Challenge!!

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Bugaboo Challenge- The Eleventh Day of Christmas

2011-12-11T14:32:00.001-07:00

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, "Eleven Pipers Piping".
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is asking us to make a card using "Plaid" for our card today. Woohoo, we are just about finished and what a fun challenge it has been.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Bugaboo challenge.The Tenth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T18:39:00.002-07:00

On the Tenth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, "Ten Lords a Leaping".
The "Catch The Bug Challenge" today is to create a card using a Masculine image.

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Nineth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T13:27:00.001-07:00

On the Nineth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me "Nine Ladies Dancing".
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog wants us to make a card that is "Feminine" Here is Mine.

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Eighth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

On the Eighth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, "Eight Maids an Milking".
the Catch The Bug Challenge Blog wants us to create a crd today using "Milk and Cookies"

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Seventh Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

The Seventh Day of Christmas my true love gave to me "Seven Swans a Swimming".
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog wants us to create a card showing "Peace on Earth"

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Sixth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

On the Sixth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me "Six Geese a Laying"
The Mini Challenge over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog has asked us to use "Humor" for our card today.

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Fifth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T13:00:00.002-07:00

On the "Fifth Day of Christmas" my true love gave to me: "Five Golden Rings"
Our card today for Catch the Bug Challenge Blog is to use something "Gold"

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Fourth Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T12:52:00.001-07:00

On the Fourth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me "Four Calling Birds". For the challenge of at "Catch The Bug Challenge Blog" we are to use a "Bird" on our card.

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Third Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T12:45:00.001-07:00

On the Third Day of Christmas.......My true love gave to me "Three French Hens".
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog has asked us to create a card using an image with an "animal".

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Bugaboo Challenge-The Second Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T12:38:00.002-07:00

One the Second Day of Christmas my true love gave to me "Two Turtle Doves" For the challenge over at Catch The Bug Challenge Blog we are to use the theme "Love"

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Bugaboo Challenge- The First Day of Christmas

2011-12-10T11:48:00.003-07:00

On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, A Partridge in a Pear Tree.
This is the First day of Christmas. The challenge from Catch The Bug Challenge Blog is to use an image with a tree.
I have been on a marithon the past couple of days getting my cards made for this challenge.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 131 and Sassy Cheryl's

2011-12-07T00:01:00.060-07:00

I wanted to share with you today the scene that I woke up to on Saturday morning. We only got about three inches, but I love how it looks after a snow storm. It is so beautiful. I haven't been able to go anywhere for a couple of days. I can't get up the hill because it has been a sheet of ice on the road.

I wanted to share a cake that I made this weekend for a friend, too. She wanted it to be a cake with snowflakes all over it. It is a single, one layer cake for a wedding. It is simple but very pretty. I used a powder glitter dust over the fondant. It give the fondant a nice sparkle to it. She is adding a Snowman and Snow Woman in front of the three snowflakes I put on top. I hope she liked it. Her mother picked it up and then headed over to Kingman in a snowstorm. They got married saturday afternoon. I am anxious to here how things went and hope that they arrived safely.

And, now for our sponsor this week:
SASSY CHERYL"S

Cheryl is offering our grand prize winner a $5.00 gift Certificate.

I hope you will join us over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY. We love to see your creations.

"Santa and Little Snowey"

The papers I have used this week are from Stampin Up, Bazzell and DCWV. I used the oval Nestibilities and trimmed the edges to make the points. The red snowflakes are from a Martha Stewart snowflake punch. I have used Rhinestones, Ribbon and Copics. The sentiment is computer generated.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 130 and Di's Digi Downloads

2011-11-30T00:01:00.070-07:00

It has been such a wonderful weekend visiting with family. For those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope yours was wonderful too.

Our Sponsor this week for
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is
Di, from Di's Digi Downloads.
Di has some adorable images in her store. The image I have used is super cute as are her other ones.
Di is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week a Gift Voucher of a $10.00 value.

http://disdigidownloads.blogspot.com

dizzydandesigns.blogspot.com

Winner can choose more than the dollar amount and pay the difference.

Arlana's wonderful sketch.

TED'S CHRISTMAS BASKET

This is one of my very favorite images from Di's digi Downloads. Di let me use this image last year when she was our sponsor for SSW. I just had to use it again. It is such a fun image to color up. I hope you enjoy. Di has some darling image. I hope you will stop by her store and check it out.

For my supplies, I have used Stampin Up, Bazzell and DCWV papers. The ribbon I have used is from Hobby Lobby. I used stickles on the bow and centers of the flowers. For the hat, I have added Tulip Puffy Paint. My flower is a die cut from Quick Cuts with a black brad for the center. My card wouldn't be complete without using my Copics and Nestibilities. I have added two green rhinestones on the left hand corners.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SSW129-33 and Whimsie Doodle

2011-11-23T00:01:00.024-07:00

Good morning, and thanks for stopping by.
This week we are happy to have
WHIMSIE DOODLES
as our sponsor.

http://www.whimsiedoodles.com/faqs.html

Our ‘Bio’:

Whimsie Doodles is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog, where we also post challenges and tutorials.

Special Offer:

A special offer for Sweet Sketch Wednesday fans - use the discount code SwtWed10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today.*

*From date challenge goes live

The Grand Prize Winner:

One (1) winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles Online Store

By sure to stop by our Design Team's blogs. We love to hear from you.
Arlana's Sketch 129-33

A CUP OF COCOA

The supplies I have used for my card are papers from Stampin Up and DCWV. I have used stickles on the snowman's jacket and ground. I have used a sparkly ribbon to accent the image along with my favorite Copic markers.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 128 and Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-11-16T00:01:00.042-07:00

Hello everyone! It is SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY time!
I hope everyone has had a wonderful week and that you are ready to join us over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.
Our design Team has some beautiful creations for you this week. I hope you will take a few moments and stop by each of our DT blogs and say "hi". We love to hear from you.
Our sponsor this week is SALLY ANN from the DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE
She is offering (6) six digis to our grand prize winner. You won't want to miss out. Sally Ann has some adorable images.
Sally Ann has been a wonderful sponsor right from the very start of SSW. We are so appreciative of her sponsorship. Thank you Sally Ann.

Arlana's fun sketch

"Cute Nativity Kids"

Today, I added a little personal touch with the three lambs at the bottom of my card. I used Stampin Up and DCWV paper. The image is colored with Copics. I also used the circle and scalloped circle Nestibilities.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 127 and Stamp Fairy

2011-11-09T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone, It has been a delightful week at my house. I have had my daughter and her two kids here with me this week. It has been so fun to spend some time with them.
This week we would like to welcome
Gerda from STAMP FAIRY.

Gerda has some of the sweetest images. I picked an adorable image called "SANTAS WORLD 1-4" Check out the link below for this image and tons of other adorable images.
Gerda is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER (4) four digis of the winners choice.

Arlana's fun Sketch

SantasWorld 1-4

Recipe:
Paper by Stampin Up and DCWV
Rhinestones, Stickles and Puff Paint
Flower by EyeLet Etc.
Sheer Ribbon
Copics

I hope you will stop by all of our Design Teams blogs. They have some adorable cards for you this week.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 126 and A Day For Daisies

2011-11-02T00:01:00.042-07:00

Wow, where did the week go........ But I have to say, it is my very favorite day of the week.

It is
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Our sponsor this week is the delightful, Tammy from
A DAY FOR DAISIES
Tammy really has a talent for creating some of the most unique images. They are so adorable. Your won't be able to resist them, She is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER
a $12.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE at the ADFD shop.
Please stop by our DT blogs. They love to hear from you. They have created some gorgeous cards this week.

Arlana's sketch for the week

PLAYING IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH

I have used Stampin Up paper and paper from my stash. The flower is a die cut from QuickCuts. I have used a big brad from my stash. I used stickles for the center of flowers. Ribbon and Copic Markers.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday125 and Bugaboo

2011-10-26T00:01:00.015-07:00

My grand-daughter and grandson just started playing soccer again this fall. My grand-daughter is getting very good at soccer. This is her fourth or fifth year playing. It is really exciting to watch her play. She is getting a good handle on the game for the most part. This is my grandson's first year. I love it when they are first starting out. It is so fun to watch the "bee hive" move up and down the field. You just can't help but laugh, they are so cute. They really aren't sure what they are doing. It is just fun for them to run up and down the field and hope that one of them kicks it into the net. I forgot to take my camera with me this week. I will get some pictures later to share.
Anyway, this image called "BB Soccer Girl" reminded me of my grandkids and I just had to use it. I think it makes a great birthday card. What do you think?

Our sponsor this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is one of our favorites.

BUGABOO STAMPS. Our grand prize winner this week will receive (7) seven free digis.

Wow, what a great prize. I hope you will stop by and join us. Our DT has made some fabulous cards for you this week. Two our our Design Team members are featured on Bugaboo Stamps this week.
What a treat to be able to be spotlighted with their DT.

I had to try one of Deanne's (one of our former DT members) flower techniques this week. She always makes the most gorgeous flowers.

My second image is called: "Monster Truck" I got this image from Bugaboo when it was a freebie. Jodi is always offering freebies each friday. You won't want to miss out. They are adorable.

The sentiments that I used for my" Monster Truck" Birthday card is computer generated. I used paper from a DCWV paper stack and Stampin Up, Scenic Route and K & Company for both cards. I used the Cuttle Bug, star embossing folder and frayed the edges of the paper on the Monster Truck card to make it look a little rugged. I used Copic marker on both cards.

I hope you enjoy my cards this week
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Bats-Witches and Pumpkins Too! SSW124

2011-10-19T00:01:00.015-07:00

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 124
Hi Everyone!! I feel like I have lived on my computer the past couple of weeks to the point that I feel like my eyes are going to pop out of my head. Work has been so stressful with lots of new things going on. Wasn't it just Wednesday........I love Wednesdays, but it seems they are rolling around really quick lately.
Before October gets away from me, I decided I needed to make some Halloween cards. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing the kids all dressed up in their costumes. I especially, love to see my grandkids. You just have to love the sweet innocence of a child.

Our sponsor this week is over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday is
Digi Stamp Boutique

Sally Ann is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week (6) six digis of their choice. How grand is that! Sally Ann has some really cute, new Christmas images. You will fall in love with them.

And, here is Arlana's lovely sketch

Recipe:

Paper- Stampin Up, DCWV and Heidi Grace Designs.

Pumpkin Stickers and Fence

Ribbon

Bat embellishments

Nesties: Oval and Scalloped Oval

I hope you will stop on by and visit the rest our Design Team's creations. They are gorgeous.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday123-57 and Sassy Cheryl's

2011-10-12T00:01:00.001-07:00

Good morning and Happy SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY!
It has been quit the week this past week. After getting home from my daughter's house, my little grand son got the croup and ended up in the hospital for three days. One of those days just happened to be his birthday. The nurses and Doctor did everything possible to make sure the little guy had a nice birthday even though he had to be there instead of home. He is finally home now and is doing a little better. They still have to do the breathing treatments daily, but at least he is back home.

Our sponsor this week is SASSY CHERYL'S.
and, Cheryl is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER
a $5.00 Gift Certificate.

Here is our lovely sketch. Arlana has brought back one of our previous sketches. It is one of my favorites. I am sure you will love it too.

The image I used is called "Overload at school"

I have used Stampin Up and Creative Imaginations paper.
Copic markers
I have popped the little boys hair, shirt, books and apple. It is hard to see it in the picture but it actually, turned out really cute to do it that way.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 122 and Saturated Canary

2011-10-05T00:01:00.042-07:00

I am so excited to introduce a new sponsor for
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
this week. You will adore every one of Krista's funky, fun images. I love every one of them and will have to buy them all at some point in time they are sooo cute.
Krista is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER (2) two digis of the winners choice.
I would like you to know a little bit about Krista so here she is:

My name is Krista Smith. I am the artist behind the Etsy shop, Saturated Canary Digis. I began working in the stamping world about a year ago when I was hired to create rubber designs for the sweet Scottish company, Sugar Nellie. They launched my artwork under the name 'Simply Sassy.' I moved into the digital world just this past month (it's been a super busy month, indeed!). And-- I love it!! There is a little more freedom here, as I can create anything that pops into my head:)! I am so humbled by the artistic talent of the girls coloring in my designs-- it is truly an inspiration! Likewise, I am so thankful for the friendships I've made in this wonderful and lovely crafty community! It's been a true delight! I'd love for you to stop by my challenge/inspiration blog, Saturated Canary Challenge and join in the fun...And, while you're there, click over to my personal blog (Saturated Canary) and introduce yourself! I am a bit eclectic and touch on everything from family (I've got me a great one!) to fashion (obsessed!)...Please say 'hi!'...I'd love to be friends!:)
http:saturatedcanary.blogsopt.com

Krista, from Saturated Canary

Saturated Canary

And, here is my card.
"Corneliandian"

Recipe

Paper: Stampin Up, Imaginisce-Changing Leaves.

Sizzix Embossing folder, Ribbon from Autumn Inspirations

Copics

Leaf Embellishment

Stampin Up Pastels

I hope you will stop by and join us this week. We would love to have you play along.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 121 and Meljens Designs

2011-09-28T00:01:00.086-07:00

Wow, I just got back home from a wonderful trip to New York to visit my Daughter and her family. It was so fun to get reaquinted with my grand-daughter and little grandson. They are so cute. I haven't seen the baby since he was a month old. He will be one in October. I think he decided that his grandma was ok before I left to go home. He love his mom but, before I left, he would lay his head on my shoulder and then on his moms. He would go back and forth to both of us. It was really hard to leave them. They have both grown up so much.

The saturday before I left to come back home my daughter and one of her friends and I walked in a 5K. I know, I said "walk". that is doing really well for me. I do wish I could "run" like I use too. But, I am doing really, really well walking since I broke my femur and hip a few years back. It was such a beautiful park and the day was gorgeous. What more can you ask for.

Our wonderful sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is
Meljen Designs.
I love these gorgeous images. They are so fun to work with. Melissa has such a wonderful talent. She has so many images to choose from. Infact, it will be hard for you to just pick one.
Melissa is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER (4) four digis of winner's choice.
Meljens Designs

Arlana's sketch

"Beach Kitten"
Here it is, the tail end of the summer and I couldn't resist this adorable image. I didn't get to the beach this summer but, if I had, I would have liked to be as relaxed as this "Beach Kitten" is. She really brings a smile to my face.

Recipe:

Stampin Up, American Craft Girl and paper from my stash.

Auqa Pearls, Ribbon and Shell

Copic markers
Crystal Effects

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 120 and Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-09-21T00:01:00.047-07:00

It is another SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
Welcome, welcome. I am so glad that you stopped by. Our sponsor this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is Sally Ann from "DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE"

Sally Ann has been one of our regular sponsors right from the start of Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We truely appreciate the years that she has been with us. She has been a wonderful support to us.

Sally Ann is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week (6) six digis of thier choice. Sally Ann has added some fun images to her collection. You will want to stop by her store and check it out.

And, here is our wonderful sketch Arlana has provided us.

"Spaceship Henry"

Recipe
Stampin Up and DCWV papers
Star Embossing folder
Rhinestone
Stickles and Ribbon
Copics

Have a wonderful week everyone. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SSW119 and A Day For Daisies

2011-09-14T00:01:00.031-07:00

Good morning everyone. Welcome to my blog. Today we are proud to have Tammy from
"A DAY FOR DAISIES"
as our sponsor over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.
Tammy is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER a $12.00 Gift Certificate at the the ADFD shop.
What a great prize. I hope you will join us. I have fallen in love with Tammy's images. I am sure you will too.

Here is the fun sketch Arlana has provided for us to use this week.

I have used: "Strawberry Cake Birthday Fairy"
I used this image because of the Wedding Cake I shared with you a few weeks ago that I made for a friend's Wedding. It reminds me so much of it.

I have used Stampin Up and DCWV paper along with a paper rose from Micheals. I have popped the cake and used Ribbon, Glitter and Rhinestone to add the finishing touch.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SSW118-49 and Stamp Fairy

2011-09-07T00:01:00.040-07:00

We are delighted to welcome

Gerda from Stamp Fairy with us this week at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY. Gerda is offering our
GRAND PRIZE WINNER (4) four digis of the winners choice.

Here is Arlana's delightful sketch

This is Sketch 118-49 which means it’s a repeat of one of the favorite sketches in the past from Week 49. I can see why this sketch is a favorite!

I would like to welcome Michelle from "Michelle's Blog and Card" to Sweet Sketch Wednesday's Design Team.

Please stop by her blog and give her a warm welcome. We are delighted to have her apart of our team.

http://michellesblogandcards.blogspot.com/

Here is "Barry Winter-1" and you can finds him at http://stampfairy.com/digistamps_christmaswinter_barrywinter1.htm

The supplies that I have used for my card this week are Stampin Up and DCWV papers. I used a Martha Stewart snowflake punch. I added glitter to the snowflake and image. I also used growgrain ribbon and Copic markers.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SSW117 and Elizabeth Bell

2011-08-31T00:00:00.052-07:00

Good morning and welcome to my blog. I hope you will stay awhile and look around. I love hearing from you so, please leave me a comment.
We have a wonderful sponsor this week over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday .

ELISABETH BELL DESIGNS

http://elisabethbell.com/digital-collection

"Bell Horses - Li'l Princess Tu-tu" and "Little Rapunzel"

will go to our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week

These images are two of the images that our DT used this week.

Hurry on over and join us in the fun. Our DT has cooked up some amazing cards for your inspiration.

I really had alot of fun making this card. It truely brought me back to the late 60's and 70's. I think she looks just like a little "flower child".

Arlana's fun sketch

For my suppplies, I have used Stampin Up, My Minds Eye and DCWV paper. I have used my circle Nesitibilites, along with Copic markers, brads and Rhinestones.
Thank you for for taking the time to visit my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SSW116 and BUGABOO

2011-08-24T00:00:00.001-07:00

It is always such a pleasure to have Jodi from Bugaboo Stamps as our sponsor for

Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Jodi's images are some of my very favorites. Jodi has so much talent and it is so fun that she is willing to share it with us.

Jodi is offering our Grand Prize winner SEVEN digis of their choice that is a value of $21!

Bugaboo Stamps has a fantastic sale going on right now so be sure to go check it out! Thank you so very much Bugaboo Stamps for sponsoring us this week.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's blogs for Sweet Sketch Wednesday. They have created some amazing cards for your inspiration.

And, here is another wonderful sketch from Arlana.

This image was a freebie a few weeks ago. I couldn't resist coloring it up.

It is called "Deacon's Candy Cane".

You can find Deacon Bugs here

Recipe

                      Paper: Stampin Up, K & Company, Color mates, Deep Desert Dunes and DCWV.
                        Ribbon from my stash. Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch and stem punch
                                                                             Copics
                                                             Cuttlebug embossing folder

Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. I appreciate them all!

Scoll down for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Post

2011-08-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

I made this card for the Catch a Bug Challenge Blog. The theme this week is to use: "Distressed or Shabby Chic". I hope my card fits the bill. I am a big fan of Bugaboo image. You should stop by and check them out if you haven't already.

I have destressed the edges of the papers and added crystal effects to the umbrella, boots and slicker.

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 115-64 and Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-08-17T00:00:00.037-07:00

Welcome to my blog. I really appreciate you stopping by and taking a look around. Our sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is the
DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE
Be sure to stop by and join us. We have some great prizes each week and our Design Team always create some amazing cards.
I want to say congratulation to our winners last week. We receive so much inspiration from your cards.

Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
will receive (6) six digi images
Here is our sketch.

Oliva and Archie Playing

I also entered my card into these challenges:
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge
Craft Us Crazy
Crafty Anns Challenge
Frosted Designs
The Stamp Man
Pattie's Creation Design Challenge

Recipe

Paper: Stampin Up and K&Company

Paper Mini Roses from Michaels

Ribbon from JoAnns

Marth Stewart Border Punch

Copics

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 114 and SASSY CHERYLS

2011-08-10T00:00:00.004-07:00

Wow, another week has just flown by. I can't believe it is Wednesday again.
We are delighted this week to have Sassy Cheryl's as our Sponsor over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday. The winner of our GRAND PRIZE will receive a $5.00 gift certificate.
Here is Arlana's wonderful sketch this week.

And, here is my card. Hope you enjoy!!

Recipe

Stampin Up and K & Company paper

Nesties

Embossing folder- Swiss Dot

Ribbon

Copics

This past week I made a Wedding cake for a good friend of mine, daughter. Her daughter got married on Friday. It is a very unsual Wedding cake but was very elegant with the decor that they had for the wedding. I just wanted to share it with you.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Out of This World Birthday-Catch The Bug Challenge

2011-08-06T17:53:00.002-07:00

I haven't had much extra time lately. I just finished a wedding cake for a friends daughter that got married yesterday. It has been a very busy week. I will be posting a picture of the cake later this next week. Probably, with my Sweet Sketch Wednesday Post.
I slept in this morning and have just been taking it easy today. It has been so nice. I have been wanting to join the "Catch the Bug" Challenge Blog for the past few weeks and just haven't made it in time. I get the images colored up and then don't find the time to finish the card. I have several that I could put together right now. But, today is the day, for at least one of them. Here it is. Hope you enjoy. It was a nice relaxing way to spend the day!! :)

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday113 and By Lori Designs

2011-08-03T00:00:00.047-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope you have had a wonderful week.
Most of you know by now that Judi, My wonderful sister, is stepping down from the design team for the time being. So, you won't being seeing her wonderful cards. She has an amazing talent and she doesn't even realize it. She will however, still be working in the background doing all that she has always done to help run Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I personally want to thank her for all her hard work in making Sweet Sketch Wednesday what it is. Judi contacts all of sponsors and makes all of the arrangements each week. She also maintains the blog that we have all our sketches and sponsors on. Thank you, thank you Judi for all you do!!! And, I have to say thank you to Arlana too. Without her wonderful sketches....where would we be??

Our sponsor this week at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
is
By LORI Designs
Lori is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER a $10.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE.

I hope you will stop by and see the adorable cards our Design Team has created this week. They are super cute and you won't want to miss them.
Don't you just love this image? It is called: ELLA'S UMBRELLA

Recipe

Paper: Stampin Up and paper from my stash

Large Dot Embossing Folder

Dotted Swiss Ribbon

Glossy Accents

Nesties: Oval and Oval Scallop

Copics: YG11, YG03, YG06, BG10, RV11, E00 and Y15

Thank you for visiting my blog. It always brightens my day to read your comments.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 112 and A Day For Daisies

2011-07-27T00:00:00.007-07:00

Some days I just wish I could stay home from work and craft all day. Doesn't that sound like a fun thing to do? I think so!!
Our sponsor this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday is
"A DAY FOR DAISIES"
I am fast becoming a fan and, I love the whimiscal images. They are incredible. Tammy has such an amazing talent. You won't want to miss out buying some of these adorable images. You are really in for a treat. Tammy is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER a $12.00 gift Certificate at her ADFD shop. I hope you will head on over and join us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Be sure to leave us a comment because that is the "key " to being entered into our GRAND PRIZE DRAWING.

Here is Arlana's wonderful sketch.

"Good Luck Pixie"

"Wind In My Hair"

Recipe

Papers: Stampin Up, Recollections

Nesties: Oval Scalloped and Oval

Mulberry Street Paper Flowers

Rhinestones

Stickles

Copics: BV31, BV00, Y15, YR14, E00 and E02

Martha Stewart Pansey Punch

Quickuts-Vine Embossing Folder

Recollections: Boutique Fleur mulberry paper flower

Ribbon

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 111 and DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

2011-07-20T00:00:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone. I have had such a delightful week. Two of my daughters, son-in-law and grandkids have been visiting. We have really had an enjoyable time together. It is time for them to go home as school will be starting here shortly.
Our sponsor this week at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY is DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE.
Sally Ann is offering (6) six digi images of your choice to our GRAND PRIZE WINNER. I hope you will join us in the fun. Be sure to stop by our DT members blogs and check out their cards.

Here is Arlana's wonderful sketch.

The name of this card is "Off to School Ava"

Recipe

Papers:

Stampin Up and Scribble, Scrabble-"Paradise Found"
Copic markers: Y32, YR14, E93, BG10, E00 and C1

Handmade flowers

Ribbon and brads

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 110-32 & Stamp Fairy

2011-07-13T00:00:00.002-07:00

We have a wonderful sketch this week for SSW110-32. The 32 means it was sketch #32 in the past and we are using it again. Our wonderful sponsor Gerda is from STAMP FAIRY. Take a look....isn't this a wonderful sketch. It was so fun to work with. I love the fact that Arlana is bringing back some of the sketches from the past to use again.
The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive (4) four digis of their choice.

I decided to make a couple of Birthday cards for my grandson's this week. I was happy with how they turned out. I used one of the circle sentiments and used it for the focal point of my card. I made my own little balloons and added the twine.

Recipe

Paper: Stampin Up and Scenic Route Paper Co.

Nesties

Ribbon

Twine

Copics

Martha Stewart Punch

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday109 & Meljens Designs

2011-07-06T00:00:00.009-07:00

Here we are in July...can you believe the year is half over. I sure hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. We are so grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy. I spent the evening with my family. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law have an amazing view of the fire works that are on display at one of our public parks on the 4th of July. We watch them right from their balcony. We always have a BBQ with our families and then watch the fire works together. It is very fun, safe way to celebrate the 4th. I look forward to it every year.

Welcome to my blog. I hope you will stay awhile and enjoy the cards that I have created for our challenge this week over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Our Design team has some super cute cards to share with you this week. You won't to miss them. I hope you will stop by their blogs and leave them a comment.

We are so happy to have Meljens Design as our sponsor this week. Our Grand Prize winner will receive (4) four digi stamp of their choice.

Here is Arlana's fun sketch this week.

This cute little party Cat is called:
"Party Time Cat"

Below, I have used a freebie from Mejens called

"Tom Cat Goes Fishing"

Recipe for both cards:

"Tom Cat Goes Fishing"

Paper : Stampin Up, bazzelle and K & Company

Ribbon

Copics

handmade flower

"Party Time Cat"

Papers: Stampin Up and American Craft Girl

Glossy Accents

Ribbon

Stickles

Copics

Cuttlebug "Birthday Embossing Folder"

Handmade flower

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 108 & Bugaboo

2011-06-29T00:00:00.003-07:00

Good morning. I just got back from visiting with my two sisters and one of my daughter's for the weekend. We sure had a great time together. We had lots of fun shopping, eating and movie watching. The weather was gorgeous while we were visiting in Utah. Judi and I where able to get out and go for our three mile walk a couple of the mornings.

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps. Jodi constantly amazes me with her talent. She truely has a gift for creating wonderful, fun images. It is always a treat to use them. Jodi is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER this week, 7 digi stamps.

Hurry on over and check out the Design Teams cards. They are super cute this week. And, we love to hear from each of you.

For my image this week, I have used
BB Brats-Cheerleader

Recipe

Papers: Stampin Up and papers from my stash.

Copics: B32, E00, R29, Y15 and R35

Ribbon

handmade flower.

Nestie

Brad

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 107 & Amber Inks

2011-06-22T00:00:00.067-07:00

Hello, Sweet Sketch Wednesday followers. I want to wish you a warm welcome today.
Our sponsor this week is AMBER INKS

http://amberink.com/

Amber Inks is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER a $15.00 Gift Certificate
How awesome is that!!!
Here is Arlana's sketch

I just had to use this image. My daughter sell Miche Bags. If you have ever seen them, they are amazing. They have three different size purses. (The Big Bag, the Classic and the Mini). Of course, I have to have the Big Bag. The neat thing about them is that you have a base bag and then you have the shell that covers the base and you can change the look of your bag every day if you want. They are the most amazing bag I have ever had. So, I no longer have to pull everything out of my bag when I want a new purse. You pull the base out and put the new shell on. The sentiment on my card says it all......"But, I need it". I have seven shells for my big bag. I also have the Classic bag with four shells. I know.....you would think I am spoiled. But, they are just so much fun. I have never been so excited about a purse.
If you would like to take a look at them, you can visit my daughters website at:

http://www.my.michebag.com/elisa_ivanich

If you are interested, you can purchase them right on her site as well.
Have fun looking......I promise you, you will be hooked.

And, here is my card for today.

"But I Need It"
"

Recipe:

Paper: Stampin Up, DCWV and K &Company

Glossy Accents

Sentiment by Amber Inks

Ribbon

Copics

Paper Piecing

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 106 & Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-06-15T00:00:00.017-07:00

GOOD MORNING SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY FOLLOWERS.
We are so happy to have you join us this week. We have some exciting news. PATTI PAINTER from Patti's Paper Creations has joined our Design Team. I hope you will stop on by her wonderful blog and give her a warm welcome to our team. You will love her wonderful creations.

This week we are happy to have the DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE be our sponsor. Sally Ann is one of our regular sponsors and we are delighted each month to showcase her images. The GRAND PRIZE winner this week will receive (6) six digis of their choice. So, why don't you stop by and join the fun this week. Our DT has some amazing creations for you!

Father's Day is just around the corner and so
I wanted to create a card for my Father-in-law. I ended up sending him the first one here. He has given me so much support this past year and has been an inspiration to me throughout my married life. I truely admire and respect him. He has been a wonderful father and example to all six of his children, their wives or husbands and his grand children. I want him to know how much he is loved by all of us.
I also want to pay tribute to my wonderful father who passed away a few months back. He too, was a wonderful father and example to his family. I love and miss him dearly.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Recipe for my card:

Paper: Stampin Up and Scenic Route Paper

Copics

Ribbon, Buttons and Twine

Sentiment: computer generated

Nesties

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful week. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday105-44 & Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps

2011-06-08T00:00:00.059-07:00

Can you believe it............another week has flown by. And, it is time for
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
We want to welcome Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps this week as our sponsor. This week our GRAND PRIZE winner will receive these two adorable stamps below. They are real stamps this week, not digis.

http://sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/

Arlana has brought back one of our previous sketches this week. It is our original sketch #44 and this weeks sketch #105.

I hope you enjoy using this wonderful sketch again. It is one of my favorites.

Chloe- Scooter

The products I used:

Paper: Paper Pizazz (Hot off the Press) & Stampin Up.
Brazzel Paper

Copics

Square Nesties

Rhinestones
Martha Stewart Punch

Thank you for visiting my blog. I love hearing from you and really appreciate your comments!

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 104 & TIDDLYINKS

2011-06-01T00:00:00.051-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I ended up having to work on Monday even though it was a holiday. I guess that is the way it goes when you have a set schedule and things have to be done on time.
I sure hope that Blogger will be up and running like it should be this week. It has been very difficult to comment and sometimes even upload our cards. I know that blogger is working on the problem. If you have another search engine on your computer, such as Safari or Google Crome you should be able to comment. I have been using Safari all week. If you have Foxfire and Internet Explorer, it is still not working.

We sure have a fun sponsor this week.
Our sponsor is: Christy Croll from TIDDLYINKS.
Our grand PRIZE winner will receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate.

Here is Arlana's Sketch

"Going Swimming"

Are you ready for summer? I know I am. I would love to be swimming in a pool right now.
Be sure to stop by our other DT's blogs. They have some amazing cards this week.

Recipe:

Stampin Up and K & Company Paper

K & Company Brads

Copics

Crystal Effects

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 103 and Stamping Boutique

2011-05-25T00:00:00.030-07:00

GOOD MORNING
I want to thank all of our players over a Sweet Sketch Wednesday. We have had some amazing entries each week and we really enjoy seeing your wonderful creations.
Our sponsor this week is offering (5) five digis to our GRAND PRIZE WINNER.

Our Sponsor is Tracey Malnofski, from

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE

Arlana's sketch

You can find "Little Girl Once Upon a Time" here.

Be sure to stop by all of the Design Teams blogs. They love to have you visit and love to receive your comments.

Items used:
Stampin Up and K & Company paper
Nesties
Glitter Glue
Ribbon
Flower

Thank you for visiting my blog. Come back often! I appreciate your comments!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 102-43 & Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-05-18T00:00:00.009-07:00

Good morning Sweet Sketch Wednesday followers. It is that time again. I must say that Wednesdays really roll around fast these days.
I don't know if you noticed our sketch number at the top. It reads "102-43" We have decided that once a month we will be highlighting a sketch from the past. The "43" represents that it is sketch #43 that we have used in the past. This way we will be able to use some of our wonderful old sketches.
Our sponsor this week is our monthly sponsor:
Digi Stamp Boutique
Sally Ann has been so gracious these past few years. We really appreciate her support.
This week Sally Ann is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER 6 digi images.

Here is Arlana's wonderful sketch. Be sure to stop by our DT blogs. They have some wonderful creations this week.

I have used the image: "Henry and Zoe Get Wed"
I am not sure what prompted me to use pastel blues and pink for a wedding card. But, here it is.

Recipe:

Stampin Up and K & Company paper.

Copic markers

Paper flowers

Rhinestones

Sizzix Heart Embossing folder

Satin Ribbon and Lace trim

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 101 AND SASSY CHERL'S

2011-05-11T00:00:00.034-07:00

Wow, did everyone have a great time with our 100th Sketch Celebration this past week? We sure had some amazing cards from our followers. We appreciate our followers and love your comments.
Thank you sooo much!!
Be sure to check out each of the Design Teams blogs to see who their winner is. And, don't for get to see who the Grand Prize Winner is on Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

The winner of my blog Candy is:
#22 PATTI P.

Patti, Please email me your mailing address at mulberrystationdesign@gmail.com

Our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday is:

SASSY CHERYL'S
Cheryl is offering our Grand prize winner a $5.00 Gift Certificate.

I used the image "April Umbrella"

I used Stampin Up paper and paper from my stash. Sometimes, you have so much paper that you can't remember who it is from. I added some black rhinestones to accent the white satin ribbon.

I used "Smooch Spritz" on the flower. It gives it a nice sparkly finish but is quit expensive to use. Arlana and I couldn't believe that it didn't go very far when we used it. I am not sure it is worth the money you have to spend on buying it.
I finished my card using the Deckled Nestiblities and glossy accents.

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday100 and A Day For Daisies

2011-05-04T00:00:00.101-07:00

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

100 SKETCH WEEK

Welcome to our Blog Hop

This week I am offering Blog Candy to celebrate our 100th sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

The winner on my blog candy will need to comment and become a follower to be entered into my drawing. A winner will be chosen by randon.org.

Arlana has reached "100 sketch" milestone and we’re celebrating. Are you ready for some fun??? Yes!!! Of course you are! It’s our 100th Sketch so why not celebrate! We are so happy to have you join us in the fun. Yes, this is the 100th Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch in Blogland. Doesn’t time fly??? We’re at 100 already and it only seems like yesterday that Sweet Sketch Wednesday started. Thanks to all of our dedicated followers and we feel we have the best Design Team ever. Come on and let’s have some sweet fun.
So, pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice and join us in Sweet Sketch Wednesday’s Anniversary Milestone reaching our 100th Sketch.

Tammy from a
"A DAY FOR DAISIES"
is our sponsor this week.

http://adayfordaisies.com/

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/

Tammy is offering a freebie (which you can find (here) and a 10% discount to our followers for any purchase on her site.
10% Coupon code for our viewers; ADFD100FUN coupon is valid May 4th -10th. Coupon is good for 10% off any order in the public shop.
Tammy also does custom photo image. The link is below.
Custom Photo Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=682
Here is the sweet freebie (A Small World) you will receive when you comment on Tammy's blog.

Tammy will also create a stamp for our
"Blog Hop Grand Prize winner from "SSW".
This will be made from the winner's favorite photo.
Arlana is also adding Blog Candy to Tammy’s Prize for our Blog Hop Winner. Here it is

For our TOP 3 PICK
TAMMY IS OFFERING ONE FREE DIGI OF YOUR CHOICE

Here are the rules of the contest for a chance to win:

1. Comment on each of the Design Team blogs.

2. Become a follower of each of the Design Team members...a total of 10.

3. Comment on and become a follower of A Day for Daisies.

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/

4. Return to Sweet Sketch Wednesday after you have completed the blog hop. Please leave a sweet comment.

5. Become a follower of Sweet Sketch Wednesday, if you aren’t already!!! Please tell us in your comment at SSW if you are a follower.

6. Create a card using Sketch #100 our with the Anniversary Hop Sketch.

7. Then post it on Inlinkz.

8. Completing all SEVEN steps will qualify you for the Blog Hop Grand Prize from TAMMY at A DAY FOR DAISIES and also the blog candy from Arlana on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog.

9. By doing this, you are in a chance to win Tammy’s wonderful prize of a Custom Photo Stamp (Tammy will create a stamp from winner’s favourite photo.)

Custom Photo Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=682

10. Plus 10% discount on any purchase from the 4th – 10th May 2011. Use the Coupon code ADFD100FUN.

11. All our followers that participate get a “FREEBIE FROM TAMMY AT A DAY FOR DAISIES”

12. The Grand Prize Winner will also receive the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Blog Candy offered by Arlana.

13. Also some of the SSW Design Team has blog candy and prizes to give away so check out their sites and the qualifications that they require for their prizes.

Let’s Begin!

Head on over to Arlana’s blog first and see what she’s been up to. Then hop on over to the next blog IN ORDER and see all of our DT’s fabulous creations. The next Design Team name will be posted on each blog so that you will be able to follow from one blog to the next. i.e. Now you’ve visited my blog, become a follower and leave a sweet message. Now hop over to Judi’s blog.

Remember to follow the rules above.
Happy hopping and thanks for joining us for our Celebration of reaching 100 sketches. Hoping to see your creations too….Hop to it!

You are here: Nancy

Go here next: Judi
Deanne
Genevieve
Jackie
Jeannie
Kathie
Linda
Sharon
A Day for Daisies
Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Tammy's images are absolutely precious. You will be ohhhing and awwwing over them when you check out her blog. I think I spent a couple of hours looking the other day and there are so many images I want to get. Pansy Fairy caught my eye and I fell in love with it. I also fell in love with the image "A Kiss for Sis". Here they are.
"Pansy Fairy"

"Kiss for Sis"

This just reminded me so much of a mothers love for her baby.

Recipe:

Paper: Stampin Up, Paper Pizzaz and K&Company

Copics

Stampin Up Pastels

Ribbon

Nesties

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday99 and Bugaboo

2011-04-27T00:00:00.011-07:00

Hello, Sweet Sketch Wednesday followers. We are at Sketch number 99 this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
Next week, Arlana will have created 100 sketches since the beginning of SSW. We are going to celebrate this event. I hope that you will join us this week and stay tuned for our Blog Hop next week.
We have alot in store for you.

Our Sponsor this week is
Jodi from Bugaboo Stamps.
Jodi is offering (7) digis to our Grand Prize Winner this week. A value of $21.00

I was having way too much fun with the images from Bugaboo. I couldn't resist coloring up all the fun freebies that Jodi has given us the past few week. They are just too cute for words!!!
Here are my creations ans Arlana's fabulous sketch! You can find these darling images in Jodi's store.

"BB Girl Cupcake Sitter" Not a freebie, but really cute!

These next three images were freebies

Recipe
Stampin Up and K& Company paper
Quilled flower
Sentiment
Copics
Ribbon
Stampin Up pastels

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 98 and Digi Stamp Boutique

2011-04-20T00:00:00.036-07:00

Wow, we are at Sketch #98 over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
It has been nearly two years since Sweet Sketch Wednesday began and in a couple of weeks we will be celebrating our 100th sketch.

Our Sponsor this week is:
Digi Stamp Boutique
http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com/
http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com/

Sally Ann has been with us these past couple of years and has been a very generous sponsor. I would like to thank her personally for her continued support.
She has a beautiful array of digis. And she introduces new images each month.
You will have a hard time just picking a few to buy.
Sally Ann is offering (6) six digis of your choice to our Grand Prize winner over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week. Hurry on over and join us in the fun.

"Bella On Swing"

Recipe:
Stampin Up and K&Company paper
Copics
Ribbon
Quilled flowers
Brown Rhinestones
Lace Trim

Easter is just around the corner. I hope you have a wonderful one with your friends and family.

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Clear Dollar Stamps

2011-04-13T00:00:00.006-07:00

Are you ready....it is Wednesday again and that means it is

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

Our wonderful and generous sponsor this week is Lori from

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

You won't believe what the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive this week.

The grand prize winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate. Wow!!!

How amazing is that.

So, hurry on over and join in the fun. Our Design Team have created some amazing cards this week and you won't want to miss out on seeing them.

I just have to tell you the reason I picked the image I did for my first card. I has brought back so many wonderful memories of when I was growing up.

When Arlana, Judi and I were growing up, we lived on a farm. Our father raised everything imagineable, from every kind of animal to all kinds of birds. My favorite time of the year was in the spring and summer months when dad would put the eggs in the incubator and we would wait for the eggs to hatch so that he could sell them. I remember that we could hardly wait for the day to arrive for the first one to start hatching. We would watch ever day to see their progress. It was a wonderful experience to watch. We had baby chicks, gosslings, and ducklings. And, a whole lot more....I raised a baby goose one spring (named Friskie) and it followed me everywhere. However, I could say that about any of the little ones because they all thought we were their mother. We would get down on all fours and wonder around the yard with them following behind us. I will never forget when Arlana was about two and she decided that she wanted some lunch or something and took a bit out of Friskies webbed foot. Friskie had a hole in his foot from then on. When he was an adult goose, I could always tell which one he was because of that. This image of the ducklings reminds me of my youth and I just couldn't resist coloring it up. The ducks look just like the ones we raised. I used the quilled flower because I could just see the ducks reaching down and nibbling on it. They would nibble at the grass for hours. These are just a few of my fond memories of my youth.

"Fuzzy Duckling"

Supplies:
Stampin up and K & Company paper
Quilled flower
brads
Ribbon
Round and Scalloped Nesties
Copic markers

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SSW96 and Digi Stamp Characters

2011-04-06T00:00:00.001-07:00

Wow, I think I might make it this week. I just got done with the main part of the billing for my real job and it is 10 pm at night. I started it at 9 am this morning.....one really long day. Tomorrow, payroll and Insurance billing. I think I will be really glad when I have this week behind me. The first week of the month is always the hardest.

Thanks to Judi and Arlana for taking care of some of my SSW responsibilities Tuesday night.

I just got back Sunday night from visiting my daughter and new grandson. He sure is a cutie and it was really fun to spend time with my kids again.

This week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY our sponsor is: HEATHER FROM

DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

Our Design Team have created some gorgeous cards for you to view. I hope you will stop on by and join us for a fun week.

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive (3) THREE digis from Heather's Esty Shop.

SUPPLIES:

Paper: Stampin Up and K & Company

Ribbon

Martha Stewart Punch

Cuttlebug Quilling Flower

Image: PI27 from Digi Stamp Characters

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 95 AND STAMP FAIRY

2011-03-30T00:00:00.088-07:00

Hi everyone, it is that time again. I just love having Wednesdays roll around.

It has been an interesting week. I walk every morning before work and Monday I came back to the car and realized I had left my keys in my locked car.
I got a nice little break from work as I had to wait over an hour for the locksmith to come. My friend and I sat on the park bench and soaked up the sun. It was a nice morning to sit and take a break. I actually enjoyed every minute of it.
So, here it is Wednesday and it is

"SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY"
time.
Arlana has drawn up a darling sketch for us to use this week. I love working with all the layers.
Our sponsor is GERDA from
STAMP FAIRY
The Grand Prize winner of this weeks challenge will receive: four (4) digis of the winners choice.
The images are so darling you will have a hard time just choosing just four. I hope you will join in the fun. We really enjoy seeing your creations and receive so much inspiration from your cards. So, please hop on over and check out our amazing Design Team's cards. They are fabulous this week.

This is "Patsy April Showers 2"
You can find her here.

Recipe:

Paper: Me & My Big Ideas and Stampin Up.

Nestibilities-Oval

White ink spots on Slicker.

Marthat Stewart Punch

Handmade Flower and Sentiment

Brad

I can't forget the best thing that happened this week. My daughter had her baby on Monday.

I have a new "grandson".

He was born Monday night.

9 lbs. 6 ozs.

20.5 inches long

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 94 and Meljen's "Let's Go Bunnies"

2011-03-23T00:00:00.005-07:00

Bunnies, Bunnies Everywhere!!
Our Design Team has used all "bunny" images this week and would like our followers to do the same. So, when you make your card this week for
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
Please use any "Bunny Image". And, be sure to follow all the rules by using the sketch and commenting on SSW.
Our sponsor this week is Melissa from Meljens.
Melissa is offering four (4) digis of your choice to our Grand Prize winner this week.

Here is Arlana's fun sketch. Hop, hop, hop on over and check out the Design Team's creations.

Recipe:

Paper: K & Company and Stampin Up

Stampin Up Ribbon

Copics: G21, C1, C3, EO7, YR23, RV11 and YR04

Brads

Rhinestones

Nestibilities

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 93 and DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

2011-03-16T00:00:00.004-07:00

Hi everyone. I just got back from a trip to California to visit my kids. We really had a nice time together. The only bad part about it was that it just wasn't long enough.
Arlana has a really fun sketch for you this week over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

And our sponsor is Sally Ann at
Digi Stamp Boutique.
And the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive (6) digi images.

I have used: "Zoe Princess in Tower" and you can find her here.

Recipe:

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Dotted Swiss

Paper: Stampin Up and K & Company

Copics: Y08, RV14, C1, C3, YG11, BG10, R29, B32, E00 and E31.

Flowers and Rhinestones
I hope you enjoy my little creation this week.

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 92 AND DIGI DOODLE STAMPS

2011-03-09T00:00:00.027-07:00

Good morning Sweet Sketch Wednesday followers.

Another week is upon us and we have another great sponsor.

"Digi Doodle Shop"

The grand prize winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate.

We hope you will stop on by and join us. You will especially want to look at what the DT has colored up. Our DT has created some fantastic cards.

I have used the "Water Mill" for my image this week.

Recipe:

Stampin Up paper and paper from my stash.

Copis markers

Ric Rac

Brad and Flower

Nesties

Grossy Accents

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Bugaboo-Catch A Bug- Anything Goes Challenge

2011-03-05T21:07:00.001-07:00

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I am entering this card in the Catch a Bug Challenge this week. The challenge is "Anything Goes" This was a freebie a few weeks back over at Bugaboo. I love it!! You can find it here.
Deacon

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Gift Boxes

2011-03-04T18:34:00.005-07:00

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I have been wanting to show you the gift boxes that I made. I showed Arlana how to make them while I was in Salt Lake and also made one for Judi.

I got this idea from a dear blog buddy "Terry O" who got the idea from one of her blog friends. You can find her link on how to make them here. I just loved it and had to make some up.

The first box is the one I made for Judi and the second one is one I made at home. I hope you enjoy my little creation.

The second box actually has a card on top. You open it up at the bow to put a message inside.
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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 91 AND DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS

2011-03-02T00:00:00.007-07:00

I had quit the day yesterday. I had to start using a new web based billing program at work. Instead of the billing taking a half a day to process, it took me from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm last night to finish it. I am so unimpressed with the improvements this web based company has made to make things easier for our company. Enough of that...I can't deal with it any longer tonight. I am just praying now that it actually processed without any errors. Time will only tell.

Well, it is that time again. I must say that it is the one thing that makes my day!
It is SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY time!!!
I really had a lot of fun creating my card this week with this fun sketch. I really think it will be one that you will enjoy using too. You won't be disappointed in the DT creations this week either. They are fantastic. So, hop on over and join us. We would love to see your creations.

Our sponsor this week is
DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS.

Diane is offering (5) five digis to our grand prize winner this week.

I fell in love with this image. Di has some really fun images and backgrounds to work with. You will have a very difficult time choosing "just one" from her collection.

This is the "Western Background" with the "Indian Girl and Cowboy"

Papers:

Stampin Up and K & Comapny

Ribbon, Brads and Twine

Copic Markers:

Stampin Up Pastels

Circle and Scallop Circle Nestibilities

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Bugaboo Catch a Bug Challenge- "Green With Envy"

2011-02-26T18:40:00.001-07:00

Bugaboo's challenge over at Catch a Bug Challenge blog this week is to create a card using "green" and to use the sketch that they provided.
this is my take on the sketch and an image that I won a month or so ago on Catch a Bug Challenge Blog. I popped the image and added another heart to hopefully give it a look of a shamrock. "I tried."

Supplies

Paper: Stampin Up and paper from my stash.

Embossing folder from Cuttlebug

Rhinestones and Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Copics: YG11, YG06 and C1

Stampin Up Die Cut

Bugaboo Image

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY90 AND SWEET'N SASSY STAMPS

2011-02-23T00:00:00.001-07:00

I can't believe another week has just flown by. Sometimes I wonder where the time go to? And, It is that time again for

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.

Wow, have you been by Sweet Sketch Wednesday lately. Our followers are really growing. We had 71 entries this week. It is wonderful to see all of our followers cards. There has really been some amazing cards. Every night when I come home from work there are a dozen more cards to comment on. Weeee....I made it though, all 71. I want to personally thank our followers for their continued support. I love to see the wonderful cards that you create.

I hope you will hop on over and join in the fun this week. Our DT have created some fabulous cards for your inspiration.

Our sponsor this week is

SWEET N' SASSY STAMPS

And, this is the wonderful sketch that Arlana has created for us.

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is a Christian digi stamp company offering a wide variety of hand drawn digital stamp designs and sentiments for the digital stamper or scrapbooker. We started out as a clear stamp company back in November 2007 and made the change over to all digital in February 2010. We have hundreds of fabulous digis to choose from starting at just $.99. Check us out at http://sweetnsassystamps.com.

the Grand Prize winner will receive a
$10.00 gift certificate

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up and Debby Mumms by Joanns

Stampin Up Star punch

Ribbon

Copics: Y08, E00, E02, YG03, B32 and Y15

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 89 AND DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

2011-02-16T00:00:00.019-07:00

Hi everyone. I just had a wonderful five days with Arlana. We shopped for three of the days and crafted in Arlana's craft room the rest of the time.

Arlana's DH is really into Dutch Oven cooking and so when I am there with Arlana I get to try out some wonderful dishes. There is something new and yummy everytime I visit. They are probably some of the best meals I have all year. I know that Arlana will be posting more about their Dutch Oven cooking on her other blog at Sweet Things handmade.

You can find that link on my side bar. Arlana is also offering really fun kits to buy on her blog with some really fun projects. I hope you will stop over and check it out.

Here is Arlana's fun sketch this week.

Happy creating!!!

Our sponsor this week over at

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY

is Sally Anne from DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE.

Sally Anne is offering the GRAND PRIZE

winner (6) six of her wonderful images.

Be sure to check out what our other DT members have created. They are fantastic this week!
You can find these sweet images "Digby & Daisy" here

Supplies

Paper: Stampin Up and K & Company

Digital sentiment

Copics: B000, Y08, Y15, Y11 and RV14.

Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestibilities

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 88 and WHIMSIE DOODLE

2011-02-09T00:00:00.012-07:00

I have had so much trouble with my internet connection this past week. And, I am lucky to get anything posted. I am really excited though and happy that I finally made it.
You won't want to miss out on the darling cards this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY. Our DT has created some fantastic cards. So, don't delay, hop on over and check it out.
We are proud to have Whimsie Doodles Stamps as our Sponsor this week over at
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.

Whimsie Doodles (http://www.whimsiedoodles.com) is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog (http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com), were we also post weekly challenges and tutorials.

A special offer for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Fans - use the discount code Sweet10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today.

The lucky Grand Prize winner this week will receive a $10.00 gift certificate.

You can get "Cloud 9 Cupid" here

Supplies:

Stampin Up and K & Company paper.

Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch

Copics: E00, E02, Y08, R27,BG10, B00, B32, YG11 and YG06

Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder

Rhinestones and Stickles for the wings

Ribbon

Computer generated sentiment

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Bugaboo- Anything Goes.

2011-02-05T05:00:00.001-07:00

Bugaboo is having an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge over at their
"Catch a Bug Challenge Blog"
I have been playing along the past few weeks. I love Bugaboo images. Jodi is constantly creating new images that you can't help but adore.
I have been using up some of my scraps of DP that I have had on hand. And, this is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy!

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin up and DCWV Spring Mat Stack
Rhinestones and stickles.

Ribbon and glittery trim.

Copics: E31, E32, E00, E02, B00, RV11 and YR14

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY87 and MELJENS DESIGNS

2011-02-02T00:00:00.009-07:00

Good morning and welcome to my blog. It is Wednesday and that means it is
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY
I hope you will take a moment and stop by Sweet sketch Wednesday and see what our amazing Design Team has created for you this week.
There isn't a week go by that they don't cook up some amazing cards. Please join us in the fun. Our sponsor this week is
Meljen's Designs.
And, our
Grand Prize winner will receive (4) four digi stamps of their choice.
Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and is steadily growing! Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the
WHIMSY STAMPS STORE
to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

http://www.meljensdesigns.com/

http://meljensdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_18

The image I have used is called: "Honey Bears"
You can find it here: http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_18&sort=20a&page=15

You can find this freebie and more here.

Supplies:

Stampin Up and Chatterbox paper.

Copics: C1, C3, RV11, E93, Y15 and YG03

Ribbon and flowers.

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Image by Meljen's Design

I hope you enjoy my little creations today. If you have the time, please leave me a comment and become a follower. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments!

Bugaboo Challenge- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Trading Card

2011-01-30T15:29:00.001-07:00

The challenge this week over at Bugaboo's "Catch the Bug Challenge Blog" is to make a ATC. This is an Artist Trading Card. It mesasures 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.
I have used the image: "Bunny Love 2".
I have never made one of these before. But, it may be a fun thing to do for children. Especially, when they trade Valentine cards at school.

Here is my little creation.

I have used my Copics: E00, E02, E31, R89 and RV06.

The ribbon is from JoAnns.

I used Cuttlebug heart embossing holder.

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"Birthday Time" Sweet Sketch Wednesday 86 and BUGABOO

2011-01-26T00:00:00.006-07:00

I hope all of you have had a wonderful week. I don't know where the time goes sometimes. It is Wednesday again and that means it is
"SWEET SKETCH WEDNSEDAY" time.
We have with us this week, one of our favorite sponsors.
"BUGABOO STAMPS".
I am sure you all know that Bugaboo just celebrated their first birthday this past week. Jodi and her amazing DT put on a wonderful Blog Hop with all kinds of prizes. I happened to be one of the lucky winners along with Linda, one of my fellow DT members for SSW.
I have had a lot of fun working with Jodi's images the past couple of weeks. Why don't you check her image out? You will love them as I do.
This week Jodi is offering our GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
(7) SEVEN DIGI'S
Believe me, you will have a hard time picking just seven if you win.
Be sure to comment and post your card on our SSW blog so that you will be entered into the contest.
And, here is our sketch.

Arlana created a really fun sketch for us to work with this week. And, the DT cards are gorgeous. Hop on over and see all of the DT's amazing card!
For my card this week, I used an image called: "WOcaketime"
You can find it here. http://bugaboostamps.com/pg_wee_ones_birthday.html

I worked on two cards this week because I couldn't resist the freebie last week called "Bird Greetings".

You can find it here.

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up, DCWV Spring Mat Stack and Debbie Mums

Stampin Up Ribbon

Handmade Tissue Flower

Nesties

Cupcake Brads

Pearls

Sentiment: Bugaboo

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK EVERYONE!!

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WILL YOU BE MINE- BUGABOO CHALLENGE

2011-01-22T11:27:00.002-07:00

Wow...I made it through last week entering into all of the Bugaboo challenges for their Birthday party Blog Hop. It was a fun week and I guess I am on a roll. I decided to join in their challenge this week as well. The challenge is to use "Winter White" for most of your card. I bought some images this week from Bugaboo when Jodi was have her amazing sale going on. The image below is on of those images. Isn't he as cute as can be? I bought the bundle because they were all adorable. You can find this little "Love Monkey" here
I just checked the winners for this past weeks Blog Hop......and I "won" Saturday's challenge.
A big "Thank you" everyone at Bugaboo. I am soo delighted!!! I won 7 digis.

Supplies:

Stampin Up paper

Copics: E00, E02, E31, RV13 and RV11

Martha Stewart border punch

Cuttlebug and Sizzix embossing folders

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Bugaboo Mini Challenge-Friday- "Anything Goes"

2011-01-21T05:00:00.003-07:00

Please Scroll down for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge

It is Friday and Bugaboo's mini challenge is
"ANYTHING GOES"
I have used "Boy Bear" from Bugaboo's CDAC 200 bugaboo members. What a fun week it has been. I can't wait to see who the winners are!! :)
Thanks for stopping by. Bugaboo Birthday Challenge has been alot of fun!!

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up and Kaleidoscope
Copics: RV42, E09, E31, B00, B32, E00 and R27

Nestibilites
Blue Satin and Sheer Ribbon

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A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS-SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 85 AND THE DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

2011-01-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Our sponsor this week for SWEET SKETCH WEDNEDAY is

DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE.
I had a little extra times so I pulled out some of the images that I used a year ago. I love these images and wanted to show them off again.
The first one is: "Ruby and Flower"

The second image is: "Sammy Shopping"

And here is one of Sally Ann's new images from her "New Home Collection".

Sally Ann is offering (6) six digis to our Grand Prize winner. Hurry on over and join in the fun this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Supplies: Stampin Up, Fancy Pants Designs, American Craft Girl and DCWV paper.

Copics

Brad and ribbon

Embossing Folders-Sizzix

Flower

I promised that I would show you a quilt that I made and my daughters made recently.

Here they are.

This is the quilt that my daughters made for me this past Christmas. They made 15 quilts. Six for the adults and nine for the kids in our family. It was truely a labor of love.

This is the quilt I finished a week ago. I had fabric left over from some quilts I made for the grand-daughters. It is the same pattern that I used for their quilts.

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Bugaboo Mini Challenge- Thursday "Birthday Theme"

2011-01-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

Scroll Down for the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge.

The theme for Thurday's Mini Challenge over at BUGABOO is to make a "Birthday card".
I have used "Girl Bear".
It was a freebie from CDAC 200 bugaboo members.

Supplies: Paper- Stampin UP and DCWV.

Nesties, and Stampin Up punch.

Crystal Effects

White pen

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Bugaboo Wednesday Mini Challenge- "Sketch"

2011-01-19T00:00:00.006-07:00

Good morning!!

It is Wednesday and Bugaboo's third day of Mini challenges to go along with their Birthday celebration. Today we are suppose to use the following sketch.

The image I have used is called: "Lady Bug Bear"

Here is my little creation! Hope you enjoy.

Supplies:

Paper Stampin Up and paper from my stash.

Copics

Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Stampin Up Sentiment

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Bugaboo Tuesday Mini Challenge-"Use Bling"

2011-01-18T05:00:00.007-07:00

Good morning everyone. It is Tuesday and Bugaboo is having another mini challenge to go along with their Birthday Blog Hop. Here is my card for the challenge.
The image is called: "Clown".
The challenge is to add "Bling" to your card.
I hope you enjoy my creation.

Supplies:

Paper-Stampin Up and DCWV Spring Mat Stack.

Ribbon and trim

Rhinestones and Stickles

Pearls

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BUGABOO'S BLOG HOP- MONDAY MINI CHALLENGE-white and blue

2011-01-17T05:00:00.002-07:00

Bugaboo's Birthday Party continues all week. On Monday, there is a mini challenge. The challenge is to create a "white and blue card". For my card, I have used "BBbug Butterfly".
You will want to stop by and see all of their DT's fun projects and join in the birthday Blog Hop. There are lots of prizes.

Supplies:

Stampin Up paper

Copic's: Booo, BG10, Eoo and B32.

Cuttlebug and Sizzix embossing folders.

Matha Stewart border punch
Stickles and Ribbon

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BUGABOO BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP

2011-01-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

Bugaboo is one of our sponsors over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday on a regular basis. Our Design Team love Jodi's images. I have been waiting to us this freebie and what better time to do it than for BUGABOO'S ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGABOO!!!!

Supplies:

Stampin Up Paper

DCWV Mat Stack

Stampin Up circle punch and circle scalloped punch

Digital sentiment

Cuttlebug birthday embossing folder

Copic: E00, E02, Y15, Y08, B000, B95, YR04, RV11 and R27.

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