Thoughts and Memories

This card I've made because of a tragedy here in my city.  It happened not far from my home, just about 3 blocks away.  A whole family is believed to have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.  How tragic, and sudden.   My daughter's best friend is friends with one of the relatives of the family and it has touched them deeply!  It is in times like these that I pray that people will turn to the Saviour Jesus Christ, for hope and comfort.
I have used Mel Jen's dandilion mouse since to me blowing dandilion seeds into the air are one of my most favorite memories as a child.  The sentiment is from Dee's Designs. I have used blues and cream paper from Stampin' Up and misc buttons from my collection, plus a rhinestone for the dandilion.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
LittleMissMuffet- Blues and Creams
Dutch Dare- Buttons Galore

Hey Chickie!

So, What's up with you today? Here is a card that I've created using the Triple Chicks set from Clear Dollar Stamps. (you can find it HERE in their store)  Chickens are often a barnyard favourite, to watch or to chase!  This digital paper is bright and cheery, just like chicks make me feel when they are all fluffy and soft scurrying around checking out their new world.  
For this card, I simply sized the papers and layered the chicken wire over the yellow choice.  Then I printed out the threesome and layered them all together with some bright yellow ribbon and fun blue buttons.
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
For Fun- to use barnyard animals
Sweet Stampin'- To use animals
Thanks so much for dropping by!

Liva's Crafts

Hello everyone, just wanted to post about this new site I've found- Liva's Crafts.  Her name is Liva and she is super talented.  You can check our her blog Here!  She is putting up some yummy candy in celebration for reaching 50 followers - Here

These are some of the tools she loves to use, so do go look at her blog and see how she uses them.  You won't be disappointed! Hugs!

Love Is In The Air

Over at MelJen's Challenge Blog, it's all about Hearts and Love! So I couldn't help but join in!  I am using MelJen's love birds and the sentiment is computer generated.  I used my new die set from Spellbinders to frame the image and layered it on some amazing digital DP from Clear Dollar Stamps PatchPal Lamb set that you can find HERE! The ribbon was another great find at a local taylor's shop and to finish it off, I cornered it with some blue rhinestones.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I know that I've posted a lot today, do scroll down to see what else I've been up to.  Hugs!

Be Still

Today I have a card to share with you that I've made for a dear Aunt of my husbands who's feeling down.  I find that whenever I'm down all I need to do is to look up and my perspective immediately changes.
I have chosen a wonderful image and digital papers from Clear Dollar Stamps.  The image is from the rocking chair digital set and the DP from the baking bear set -they can be found in their store HERE.  They're sets are so affordable and there are so many wonderful ones to choose from! I have been invited to join their amazing digital designing team and we'll be coming out with some more sets on the 17th, so stay tuned!
I have layered this image and the sentiment (using Word) together on the DP and placed it atop some distressed cardstock and mulberry papers.  The swatch of ribbon I just found at a great taylor shop in town called The Golden Thimble! The button is from my collection and it glitters in the sunlight- you can just see a bit of it in this photo.  I tied it on with some Elmer's braiding cord.
I am sharing this card over at Word Art Wednesday.  It is a wonderful new place to share encouragement and God's Word!
Over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ they've asked us to create a card/project to show you who I really am, with my style.  I find that this is a simple style that comes the easiest to me even though I do enjoy many styles.  I shared this scripture because for me the center of everything in my life is Christ Jesus and I pray that it shows in all that I say and do.

Apron Strings and Prayer

I discovered this amazing template and these digital papers through Anne-Marie who gave out a link for Paper Craft Inspirations freebies.  The moment I saw it I thought of my good friend who loves to cook and collects aprons! She also loves itty bitty things so I made these itty bitty size for her! I cut out the templates and paper pieced the fronts of the aprons; added faux stitching and cut out a little something for each pocket.  I also cut our all the little "tools" that are tucked into each of the pockets.  Inside of each I have added some more of the digi paper with another little something as well.  Please bear with me for this post, I'm going to show you all the individual cards closer and the insides. (I haven't figured out how to put them together so here they are individually)  I stamped in each one a letter and wrote a quote from Cherilyn Costella who compiles a children's periodical to help them grow in Jesus! It's called the Bright Spot and my children absolutely love it! My writing isn't beautiful, but my friend doesn't mind.  Hope you don't either.

 Hope you like all the little itty bitty details! I really had fun putting these together and I'm delighted that she loved them! I couldn't wait, I gave them to her the day they were finished!  Just a mini gift to show her that I cherish her friendship and do notice what she likes! Sorry this last one turned out a bit blurry, but it gives you an idea of how she got it.

Thank you so very much for dropping by!

Treasured Friend

I have lots of treasured friends! I have been so blessed and and some of them are You! I have met so many wonderful people online since I started blogging it's been wonderful! All of your comments and thoughts are cherished!
This card I've made for the challenge over at Card Crafter's Circle - Feel Good with a Friend! I love to have "tea"parties in my yard with my friends and these birds seem to be enjoying some friend time as well.  This week we are being sponsored by Happileigh Scrappin'. She has some amazing digis and if you play you'll be up for a chance to win all the digis that the design team have used! That's 7!!! So what are you waiting for, link up your cards!
 I have chosen this wonderful water fountain called Splish Splash, that is actually pre-coloured!  I printed it off and realized that the ink was running out so the colours didn't come through as they are originally.  I was getting ready to panic (since it was late and all the stores were closed so I couldn't replace the ink right away...yes, I'm rambling) then I looked at it again and realized that it had a really nice pastel feel to it. So here it is!  I layered the image on some textured cardstock and punched the side and added some bright blue ribbon to highlight the birds.  The pink flourish paper is from my stash and the sentiment is from The Paper Garden.  I figure with the water it needed some added bling for sparkle so I added some blue rhinestones.
Thank you for dropping by and know that I love it each time that you do!