New Things

Hello, Thanks for dropping by today.  I just have a couple of things to share with you.  Spring is officially starting  on Wednesday and I am eager for it! The snow has just started to melt and I feel the itch to start growing things. I have started a few plants on my fridge under a grow light.

It's only been going for about 1 1/2 weeks and I already had to up-pot my patty pan squash.  Soon I'll have my shelves put up in my front window to accommodate their growth and the other plants I'll be starting.  Do you like to garden? What is your favourite thing to grow?
I also just learned how to crochet these great wash cloths.  My Mom has always made them for me and when she was up to visit last week showed me how.  Now I can make my own. Yeah! These are some of my first after I figured out how to make them straight on the sides.

Thanks for dropping by.  Have a great day!

Spring is in the Air!

Good morning everyone! Are you interested in some "Spring" inspiration? There's a blog hop going on with Clear Dollar Stamps on the Clearly iStamp blog! For me, one of the first signs of spring is the return of the birds! I just love to open my windows and hear them singing away happily! It lifts the spirit and brings joy to my soul! The sunshine and blue skies are so cheerful to! I have used this wonderful new set at Clear Dollar Stamps called Cheeps! The digital paper is from another CDS set called Patch Pal Lamb.  Just click on the name of the set and it'll take you to the store for a closer look! The cardstock is from the Dollar Store and the yellow floss and buttons are from my collection.
                      
Here is the list of all the wonderful ladies sharing inspriation today: Do hop through each of thier blogs and leave a comment.  There will be a comment chosen for a wonderful prize of $25 in digital stamps! The winner will be posted Thursday March 22nd.  If you came here from Cassie's blog then you're in the right place. If you get lost, just take a peek below at where you are.
Clearly iStamp - Lori
Barb
Jerusha
Lisa
Cassie
Jennifer (me)
Tameko
Deanne
Kathy
Linda
Sarah

Thank  you for dropping by!  The next stop is Tameko's Blog. Do let me know what your favourite things of spring are!

He Loves

 

Today I'd like to share with you a card that I've made inspired by the challenge going on over at Clearly iStamp.  It is a challenge inspired by SCRIPTURE.  I am using a sentiment from the set Melody of Truth and it can be found at Clear Dollar Stamps HERE. 

Every time I read this I hear the old hymn playing through my mind. Oh how He loves you and me! Such a great truth that God in his love sent down his Son Jesus to pay the price for our sins. And oh what a price it was.  I am so very thankful that His sacrifice paid the complete price for my sins.  Jesus in the Bible says this "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life." -John 6:47  "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." - John 14:6  The Father is in Heaven, therefore if we are to go to heaven, there is only one way.  Praise God that Jesus has made a way for all to be saved and forgiven.  It is my prayer that if you haven't yet believed on Jesus for the salvation of your very soul that you would seek Him while there is time.  It says in the Bible in Hebrews 9:27 " And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:" Without believing on Jesus alone for salvation, there is no forgiveness for sin.  We have all sinned and we all need Jesus.  Have you believed?
I am also sharing this card at Word Art Wednesday.

The Golden Touch

Hello, do you have the golden touch when it comes to gardening? I don't! I do love gardening, but it never turns out like I dream of.  Over at the Card Crafter's Circle this week it's Pot of Gold- to use Gold in your creation.  I have used this wonderful girl and watering can called Lola from Milk Coffee since I have a love for collecting watering cans. This pic looks a bit bright, to see it clearer just click on the pic and then you can see it better!
I have used a couple new things on my card today. Well new techniques I've not used before.  One is the background I created myself using a new stamp from a set by Heidi Grace that I received as a blog candy from my friend Karen.  Then I also used another stamp from that same set to create the corners.  I first stamped them with pigment ink and then used some gold embossing powder and heat gun to give it that shiny gold finish.  I must say that it was fun to play with these new things!
For the card, I layered them all together with another strip of DP from Stampin' Up and added a blue bow from Offray.  For a final touch I added a beautiful circle sentiment that I found at Hanniele's Desert Diva Blog. (it's free!, and there are lots to choose from )
This week's sponsor at Card Crafter's Circle is Milk Coffee and We'd love to see your creations with Gold! The prize this week up for grabs is 3 digis for the winner and 1 for each of the top three! How generous! Lots of chances to win some wonderful images!
                                               

New Releases at Clear Dollar Stamps for March!

Hello everyone, I'd love to share with you some new sets being released today by Clear Dollar Stamps. First of all, who loves camping? If you do, this set's for you! Here is the card that I've created with this set.

I've chosen a prearranged scene from the set and coloured it with markers and pencil crayons.  I've layered it with some nice brown cardstock and a swatch of burlap.  The button is tied on with some Elmer's braiding cord through the burlap.  To top it off I had to add this fantastic sentiment that comes with the set.  I personally know better than to feed bears! I hope you do to.  Oh, I also added a fun new touch.  Did you notice the smore? I added some "snow" to create a puffy marshmellow filling!
Here's the set and you can now find it in their store.  It's an amazing set....lots of great ideas!
                   
Next I have a card from the new Sunny Day set.

For this card I've chosen to use the image with this wonderful sentiment.  For the Lord has made every day! I have added layers with papers from Autumn Leaves and a ribbon from Multicraft Imports.  The rhinestones are from Forever in Time.  It's simple, but I just love the bright sun and cheery flowers!
You can find this set at the Clear Dollar Store as well.
                   
For more inspiration and to see all the other amazing sets being released today please head on over to Clearly iStamp!

My Parents are Coming Today!

Hi everyone, just wanted to share something with you today! I am so excited and I'm waiting here for my parents to arrive.  I haven't seen my parents in about 1 1/2 years and we are bursting at the seams about it! They are staying in a hotel around the corner from us this time so we put together some 'yummies' for them to munch on and this...

We bought it last Thursday -these bulbs go fast so we snagged one while we could.  It has opened more than I thought it would but here it is all dolled up and "supported".  It should make their room smell lovely!

Here is a close pic of the lovely flowers! This is my favorite colour of hyacinth and I wasn't disapointed to have to enjoy it for a few days before they get it. Plus of course a card,- wouldn't be complete without one, sorry I forgot to take a pic of it.  I dropped it off in their hotel room so it's waiting for them to check in.  Thanks for dropping by, I don't know how much I'll be posting this week, but be sure to come back Thursday for the new release day for Clear Dollar Stamps and Friday for the new challenge at Card Crafter's Circle! See you then!

Meow!

Today I have a card to share with you that I've created for the challenge over at For Fun! There's a lot of barking and meowing going on over there so do pop over and see what it's all about!  I absolutely love cats and would have a housefull of them but alas, I'm allergic to anything with hair - pet wise that is.
For this card I've used a wonderful image -Fat Cat by Sandy from Scribbles by Sandy.  The sentiment is by Doodle Pantry.  I found these fantastic papers by Making Memories and combined them with some wonderful cardstock by Stampin' Up.  Around the image I sponged on some ink by Windflower in blue.  I coloured the image in pencil crayons and have been playing with the shading.  What do you think?  I left this card simple, I didn't think that it needed anything else.  Plus it's easy to pop in an envelope and stick in the mail.