Things can only get Better!

Hi Friends,

Well it's been one of those mornings for me, when nothing is going according to my plan.  I was very excited to meet with my good friend Sandra and do some colouring today but as luck would have it, the freezing rain has cancelled those plans.  So then, I get the kids in the car to go to school and find that the car is making an awful noise and pulling to the left.  So when, I get to school to check it out, I notice a big fat flat tire.  I am not far from home, so I slowly make my way home to have a  phone message waiting.   I had left a message at the hair salon to get my hair coloured (to hide the grey) and the only available appointment is for today at 3pm.  With no wheels and freezing rain that ain't gonna happen!  By now, it's 9:30am and I decide to head into my craft room because if anything can turn this day around, it's crafting!  So the card I got for you  is what I could of looked like today if adults were permitted to do so without the fear of being committed!  This card has been entered in The Craft Place Challenge - Anything Goes.

This little tyrant is from Stampin Bella and the papers are by DCWV called Latte.  I stamped him on neenah cardstock with memento ink and then coloured him with copics.  I added liquid glass to his overall button, pockets and the heels of his socks.  The embossing folder is by SU and the border punch is EK Success.  The mat around him is a SB die and I finished it off with a ribbon and two green jewels on either side of the sentiment.  This wonderful sketch is by Deconstructing Jen # 40.

I'm feeling much better now that I was able create a card to depict my mood!  I am certainly looking forward to rest of my day because as this tyrant says 'things can only get better'.  Thanks for listening to my rant and I sincerely hope your day is much better than how mine started out!

Scrapbook Research!

Hi Friends,

Well, I've spent the day doing some research on the different cutting machines out there and need to poll my readers for their advice on what one to choose.  I really like the Silhouette Cameo and the Pazzle.  I have already got a Cuttlebug and I own the Cricut but now that I am a little more computer savvy, I want to expand into a cutter using my laptop.  I watched a video on how the Silhouette can cut your digi image out, not gonna lie to you that really excites me!  I'm not a big fan of fussy cutting as I have some muscle atrophy in my hand which creates some difficulty when doing some detailed work.  This could be the answer for me!  

Now your turn, let me know what you have, or what you would pick, if you were me and why.  Leave me your choices in the comments below. If you can't phone a friend then this is the next best thing!  I'm looking forward to your opinion so please leave one!  Thanks for stopping by!

Flower Power!

Hi Everyone,

If it's not butterflies, it's flowers!  I am drawn to everything that reminds me of spring these days!  I love all the colours of the flowers, the smell in the air, and the warmth of the sun on your face.  I put this card together with all those things in mind.

I stamped the Heartfelt Creations flower twice with memento ink on neenah cardstock and then coloured them with copics.  The papers are by Lime Twist called Happy Go Lucky.  I used SB dies and a MS border die.  I added stickles to the end of the petals and the center to make it sparkle along with clear rhinestones in the center of the embellishments.  I finished it off with a satin bow and pearls!  I am entering this card in the Colour me Creative Challenge # 37 - Bright Colours and the Outlawz Copic Challenge - Anything Goes.

Do the colours have you longing for spring as well!  Thanks for popping in!

Girl Time!

Hello Again,

I have to say, that there is nothing better than to have a little time every once in a while with your best friend!  First, I went to church and surrounded myself with friends who share the same best friend in Christ as I do, and then I got to travel to Oakville to have lunch with my best friend here on earth, Heather.  I love how both people know me so well!  It's great to be able to share the good, bad and ugly with someone without the fear of being judged!  I always want to remember what a blessing it is to have ones we love, as well as the ones that love us!

To all my friends out there, it is my wish that you know how much I care for you and I will never take for granted our girl time whether it be in person or here on this blog!  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!

Butterfly Encounters!

Hi there,

I've been drawn to butterflies all week as yesterday would of been my mother's birthday.  She was always fascinated by the beauty and free spirit of the butterfly.  It didn't surprise me in the least bit when she wanted us to know that she would always be as close as the nearest butterfly.  As I have posted earlier, my life has been blessed with so many butterflies since she left us to be with our heavenly father, that I can't help but still feel her love!  Here's the card I made in my mom's memory.

I used DCWV papers called Mariposa. The sentiment is a Close to my Heart stamp that I embossed.  I used a SU border punch on the brown cardstock and Sizzix adorning corner dies surrounding the sentiment.  The peach glitter paper was dry embossed with a CB butterfly folder to give it dimension.  I fussy cut the butterflies from the designer papers to embellish the card. A brown organza  ribbon and bow to tie it all together.  I entered this card in Outlawz Paper a la Mode Challenge - Dreaming of Spring and Flutter By Wednesday Challenge # 191.

For me, Love is not like a butterfly, it is the butterfly!  Love you mom! Thanks for sharing her memory with me!

Buried Alive!

Hi Friends,

There is only four of us in this house, of which, I do laundry for three and I can't believe how much we accumulate in a week. I can't even open the laundry room door anymore!  This is usually when I decide it's time to get it done.  I'm a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to doing it as it's not my favourite chore. I don't even want to think about how much more they'll be when the girls become teenagers.  I know, by then I'll have them doing their own!  (those of you out there probably know the battle that will be)  Anyhow, the positive side of today's chore is the weather is just dreadful so it's the perfect day to stay inside! 

The sweet side to doing chores for me is I then reward myself with some time in my craft room. I hope you'll stop by tomorrow to see my newest card!  Thanks for stopping by!

Bashful Boy!

Hi Everyone,

Do you remember way back in elementary school when a boy liked you he would give you little trinkets to show his affection for you?  Obviously, before they picked on you and teased you, they actually tried the sweet approach first.  Well this little cutie reminded me of those days!

This sweet image is from the Greeting Farm.  I have entered him in the Sweet Stampin Challenge - Masculine,  Creative Card Crew #4 - Masculine  and the  Outlawz Copic Challenge - Inspired by a Song or Movie.  The song is 'Bashful Boy' by Cranky George.  I stamped him with memento ink on some neenah cardstock and then coloured him with copics. The papers are by MME called Blink of an Eye.  I used a star border punch as well as some SB nesties.  I had some fun with the CB Argyle embossing folder to match the papers.  I used my stickles for the middle of the flower and some liquid glass on his shoes and buttons to make them shiny.  Some paper piecing was done on his hat and knickers. Lastly, I gave him a fluffy scarf with some grey flock.  Tied it all together with some ribbon and jewels.  

He's all decked out ready for you, although he may need a little coaxing!  Thanks for taking the time to have a look!