SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 65 and BUGABOO STAMPS

Good morning Sweet Sketch Wednesday Followers!!

We are so happy to have you join us this week!

I have had so much fun with the sketches these past few weeks and the cards have really been fun to make. We had had some wonderful sponsors over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

I hope you will join us as we always have some great winnings.

Your cards are always so inspiring to us and we really enjoy seeing what you create.

Arlana has made a wonderful sketch this week. It was great to work with and I am sure you will love it too! So, hop on over and join us!

Our sponsor this week is Jodi from Bugaboo

Jodi is offering (7) seven digi's to the winner of the challenge this week. A value of $21.00.

I hope you will join us.

The image that I used this week is: "BB Crayon Girl."

Recipe:
Paper: Stampin Up, Debbie Mumm-Baby Boy Stack, Recollections from Michaels

Star Embossing Folder
Ribbon

Copics: E33, R27, RV42, Y15, R35, C7 and YG11

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SWEET SKETCH WEDESDAY 64 AND DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

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

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

Our sponsor this week is: DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

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

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

This image is called TB & TD Blackboard

Supplies:

Martha Stewart Border punch.
Wood heart and ribbon from Michaels

Copics

Paint Shop Pro to make the school days border.

Paper: Stampin Up and American Craft Girl

This sweet little gal is called "Pure Innocence 017"

I used paper piecing to do her overalls

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

Paper: Stampin Up and American Craft Girl

Ribbon by Blue Hill

Stampin Up pastels
Button and stick pin

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I hope you have a wonderful week!

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

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

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

2. Put it on your blog.

3. List 3 things about yourself.

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

2. I work full time

3. I love making and doing things for others.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Teri- Delicious Doodles

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

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

Congratulations Teri!!!!

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LEAF QUILT

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

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 63 AND THE DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up, and My Minds Eye.

Hand made flowers and fur for Spikes body.

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

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

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SWEET SKETCH WEDESDAY 61 AND DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS

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

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

DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS.

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

Supplies:

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

Paper: Stampin Up and My Minds Eye

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

Ribbon: Hobby Lobby

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Another Grand-daughter's Birthday Cake

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

I just wanted to share the cake that I made with my daughter for My grand-daughter's birthday. We celebrated her birthday a few days early so that I could be there. We had a great time making it and I think it turned out pretty good. Hope you enjoy.


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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 60 and SHIRLEY 2 GIRLS

Sweet Sketch Wednesday is proud to have

SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS

as our sponsor this week.

Kristine is offering a $10.00 gift certificate to the winner. Stop on over at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and join us in the fun!! We would love to see your creations!
The sketch this week is an interesting one. It was a challenge for me. Lets see what kind of a challenge it is for you!

I just got back in town Sunday morning at 2 am...what a long day flying. It was really hard to come home. I had such a good time. My daughter and I spent the first week making the curtains, bumper pads, blankets, receiving blankets, sheets and pillows for the baby's room. It turned out so cute. I wish now I had thought about taking pictures. We got it all set up and it is adorable, ready for the arrival of their son.
That was our number one goal....next, we spent the two weeks potty training my grand-daughter. That took both my daughters and my full attention 24-7. Wow, what a strong willed little gal. She knows what she wants and it wasn't being potty trained. But, we prevailed!!! Thank heavens for sticker charts and rewards...

Well, here is my card for the week. Hope you enjoy!!

I really like this image. She seems so confident and sure of herself. And, just like the paper in the background, "I can do anything and I follow my heart, I am brave and I am a friend"... What a great motto.

Have a great week everyone!!!

Supplies:

Image from Shirley's 2 Girls called "Un Grande Artiste"

Copic markers: E00, Y03, V04, E33, BV13 and V01

Paper: American Craft Girl and Stampin Up

Handmade spiral flower and rhinestone.

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 59 and Digi Stamp Boutique

I am visiting my daughter and her little family this week in upper state New York. I am having a wonderful time.
I thought I better have my post really before hand because I wanted to spend as much time as I can with them and not with the computer.
Sally Ann, from the DIGI STAMP BOUTIQUE is the sponsor of our challenge this week over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.

The images that I have used for my cards this week are:

from the Digi Stamp Boutique:

I love these adorable images
"Bob and Benji"

and "Bianca"

Supplies:

Paper: Stampin Up and K & Company

Copics: YG11, YG06, YGo3 and Y17

Stampin Up markers: Rally Rust and Close to Cocoa

Rhinestones

Handmade Tissue flower and spiral flower.

Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY58 and DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS

It is hard for me to believe how fast this year has flown by. Wow, it is the middle of July and here it is another Wednesday again. And, that means Sweet Sketch Wednesday Time!!! Our DT has really worked up some awesome cards this week. I sure hope you will stop by and join in the challenge this week. I know it is a busy time of year. There is so much going on. But, we love to see what you are creating.

Our sponsor this week is: Heather at DIGI STAMP CHARACTERS. If you haven't been by their digi store, you will want to do so. Their images are fabulous!!
Heather is offering Three (3) free digis from her etsy shop to the winner this week. Hurry on over and join us!!! Here are my creations!!

I did some paper piecing on the the dresses for these adorable little girls.
My flowers are handmade. The first one is made from tissue and the second flower is a spiral flower made from card stock.

Supplies: Paper: Stampin Up and paper from my stash.

Stampin Up ribbon

Copics: E00 and E02, G24, RV14, YR14 and E09

Oval - Nesties

Sentiment: Stampin Up: Mini Mates
Rhinestones
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Summer Fun

Just a quick card tonight...my daughter and I colored this image up this last weekend. I thought I would post mine before I take off to New York. I hope all of you are having a wonderful summer!! This darling image is from "Bugaboo Stamps" called "VKVBBQ". I used my copics, Stampin Up and K & Company paper.

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SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY57 and DIGI DOODLE SHOP

Hi everyone out there in blogland!

It is Sweet Sketch Wednesday time!!!

I sure hope you will join us this week for our challenge.

I had so much fon creating these card this week. Our sponsor has some adorable images and I just couldn't resist coloring up the three below.

Our sponsor is: DIGI DOODLE SHOP

They are offering a $10.00 gift card to our luck winner this week. So, come on over and join in the fun.

When I first started working on my card for this week, I was only going to do the

"Sleeping Infant"

My daughter is having a little boy in October and I felt this would be the perfect image to color up.

Then I saw the little boy image and fell in love with it. I can't even begin to tell you how much he looks like my grandson..so I decided to let you be the judge. Here are some pictures of my grandson. I tried to get the same side profile and was going to have him dressed in overalls, but we didn't get that done in time. So, here he is in his jeans and t-shirt.

So, what do you think?

My son-in-law asked me if I drew the image. When I told him no, he couldn't believe that someone else drew a image that look just like our grandson.
I got such a kick out of this image..and so has everyone else in my family.

Then, Arlana and Judi asked if I would do the "Violet" image too. I love violets....so here it is.

I hope you enjoy my creations this week. I had a whole lot of fun doing them.

Supplies: Infant card:

Paper by Stampin Up and DCWV (Nana's Nursery)

Copics: B32, B00, E02, E00, and BG10

Paper Piecing for the blanket

Embossing folder

Boy & Ball

Paper: Stampin Up and My Minds Eye.

Copics: B24, YG03, R27, E57 and E31.

Ribbon from my stash

Embossing Folder

Violet

Paper: Stampin Up and Penny Lane.

Ribbon from Michaels

Copics: YG11 and Vo4

Embossing Folder: Swiss Dot

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