A Poor Man's Roses

 A crooked closer look

 Another look

I had to have another go at this image....she is fun to color. I am thinking I really love coloring with green lately. Don't really know why. I added a bit of Stickles to the dress to give it bling! I also chose a background paper that picked up the green and the red of the rose. I added some pretty rhinestones, paper lace and a sheer ribbon and bow to finish my card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/

http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/

My song: Patsy Cine

I must make up my mind today

What to have, what to hold

A poor man's roses

Or a rich man's gold

One's as wealthy as a king in a palace

Tho' he's callous and cold

He may learn to give his heart for love

Instead of buyin' it with gold

Then the poor man's roses

And the thrill when we kiss

Will be memories of paradise

That I'll never miss

And yet the hand that brings the rose tonight

Is the hand I will hold

For the rose of love means more to me

More than any rich man's gold

If You Just Smile!

I was in the mood for a bright cheery card and this is what I came up with! Do you think it fits the bill. I am feeling very happy as my son and his family are moving back to Idaho. It will be so nice to have the grandsons  close again and to be able to enjoy them on a daily basis. My youngest grandson loves marshmallows so I know that I will be doing this activity soon! I hope each of you have a lovely day and that you take time to enjoy your family! The image is a SC which I colored with Copics. I add some Stickles to the toasted marshmallow and the fire.  I added a cute little ladybug charm to my bow. and a bit of a grass die cut. 

My Song: Nat King Cole

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it's breaking

When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by

If you smile through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

That's the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

A Birthday Card and a Phone Call!

 A Closer Look!

 Another view!

I made this birthday card for a special young lady at church. Her mom even called me to make sure I was bringing her a card! LOL! That is a first for me. I am glad she likes my cards! This is the first time I have colored this image from SC. I had a fun time figuring out all those lovely curls. I will definitely be coloring this one again as I need the practice on curls and hair! I used a SU die to cut my scalloped edge and then embossed it with a heart SU embossing folder. My background is a gold shimmer paper at I  buy in bulk form from Paper Express. I embossed it, but I can't remember the name of the folder. The lovely lace I found at JoAnns. I added liquid pearls to the image and to my frame for the sentiment.  My beautiful little butterfly is a sticker and the sentiment is an old one that came in a box of six tiny stamps. Just a fun card for a special young lady. 

My Song: From West side Story

Tonight, tonight, 

Won't be just any night, 

Tonight there will be no morning star. 

Tonight, tonight, I'll see my love tonight. 

And for us, stars will stop where they are. 

Happy Memorial Day!

 A closer look!

Pretty flowers!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day. I want to say a heartfelt  thank you to all who have served and are serving in our military. Today will go to the cemetery and decorate my parents graves and my  husband's parents graves. I made this fun little card and must say I had so much fun playing with it. My cute image is from The Paper Shelter and she is a fun color! (also adorable) I have some new flowers from WOC and they are lovely. The DP are all from the scrap box!  I am entering this card in the following challenges:

http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/ (inspired by a song)

http://digihaven.blogspot.ca/ (use a butterfly)

http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/ (Bingo)

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/ (anything goes + GDT)

My Song:

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me

Let there be peace on earth

The peace that was meant to be

With God as our Father

Brothers all are we

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now

With every step I take

Let this be my solemn vow

To take each moment

And live each moment

In peace eternally

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me

A "Charming" Challenge

A Closer Look!

The Sentiment!

My Charm!

Good Morning friends out in blog land! I hope you are enjoying the lovely spring weather and have your garden in and growing. My garden is not nearly as far along as I would like it , but I am looking forward to enjoying some fresh produce this summer. I fell in love with this lovely image from the Paper Shelter. called The Harvest! Our fun challenge this week is "Charmed". So dig out your charms and enter this fun challenge. If you haven't checked out The Paper Shelter Images you need to give them a look. They are so many sweet fun images that it is hard to choose a favorite one. There is something for everyone's taste!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: George Gershwin

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Oh, Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry

Here Comes A Miracle!

I  have thought and prayed today for all the families in Oklahoma. I have felt a bit overwhelmed lately with things that have been happening around me. As often happens with me I de-stress by doing a bit of coloring. I chose this Saturated Canary image and decided to make her a 'grey haired granny! Like me she is sitting and waiting for a miracle from God ....or maybe she is realizing that the miracles are already here....she just hast to look for them. Meanwhile, I hope each of you will continue to pray for all in our nation who are hurting tonight.  

My Song: Here Come's A Miracle

They followed Him on dusty roads

Wherever He would lead

Multitudes would gather

As He healed each disease

With eyes of wonder they would watch

As He would stop to pray

And when He spoke the word of faith

You could hear them say

Here comes a miracle

Here comes a miracle

Can't you feel it in the air?

That look is on His face

His glory is in this place

And I know a miracle is near

The lame could walk

The deaf could hear

Blinded eyes could see

And those who had been

Bound for years

Were suddenly set free

They came in desperation

The hurting and the poor

But when they saw Him

Through the crowd

They knew what was in store

And still today we follow Him

We claim His Word is true

And nothing is impossible

What He says He will do

And though this world may doubt us

And though they laugh and stare

Someday all men will see the Truth

When we see Him in the air!

God Bless Our Country!

O Happy Day!

I had forgotten how hard it is to photograph an easel card. This was a fun little birthday card using a Mo Manning Image. I love the happy look this little one has on her face. She just makes you smile. I went a bit crazy with the blue's but I think overall it is a cheery card. I have not had much time lately to craft, so I enjoyed siting and making this little easel card. I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song:

Oh happy day

Oh happy day

Oh happy happy day;

Oh happy day

When Jesus washed

Oh when he washed

When Jesus washed

He washed my sins away!

Elaine...this one's for you!

Since I did a card for my friend Amanda yesterday, I am doing one for sweet Elaine today! Elaine I am thinking of you and your Hal. I am sure he ran around at a fast pace (still is). But what are  moms supposed to do? LOL! We love our kids with all our hearts and we wouldn't change a thing about them. I hope you are having a great Monday and that you know you are loved. 

My Song:

Well I never once, backed down from a punch

Well I'd take it square on the chin

And I found out fast a bully's just that

And you've got to stand up to him

So I didn't cry when I got a black eye

As bad as it hurt I just grinned

But when tough little boys grow up to be dads

They turn into be babies again

(Elaine, I hope you have heard this song and like me it makes you cry!)

Amanda....this one's for you!

 A closer look!

Every since I purchased this digi I have had the notion that it reminds me of my fun friend Amanda. She has the sweetest face (Amanda does) just like the image, I am sure she has long legs, and I know she has blond hair! But see that smile? It means that underneath that innocent look is a wild child. LOL....Ha! Amanda.....I got you. Amanda and I have some fun planned in our future with our dear friend Elaine. So, I will see if I am right! I wanted to keep this card simple as the bow is a bit overstated! I did add Stickles to make it sparkle and some pretty, sparkly rhinestones! the ribbon has tons of glitter and IRL is very pretty! Amanda I am thinking of you and still keeping you and your family in my prayers. Have a great Day!!!

My Song.....(But, really we are already friends!)

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?
I seen you 'round for a long, long time, yeah

I remembered you when you drink my wine
Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Fisher's of Men

A closer look!

The Sentiment!

I found this cute little guy on the internet as a freebie. He was so cute I just couldn't resist him. Today  I took some time and played and played. It felt so good as I have been to busy to play the last few weeks. It was a nice unwind and try and remember how to color! I added a bit of Spica pen to the polk-a-dots and his red trim on the sailor suit. I also added liquid glass to his cute little boots. My sentiment is new from Our Daily Bread. The gold buttons were in my stash. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://365cards.blogspot.com/

http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup

I hope you have a great week-end!

My Song:

I will make you fishers of men,

Fishers of men, fishers of men.

I will make you fishers of men,

If you follow Me.

Not Just one!

A closer look...

 a look at the metal corner pieces...

One more look......

Good-morning! I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I certainly enjoyed mine. Being a mom and grammy has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. I had a fun time making this card and I even used colors that are not 'normal' for me. I actually like it. 

A fun challenge at ABC this week.....the challenge is "Not Just One" embellishment. We want to see at least three of your favorite embellishments. I chose ribbon, metal corners and rhinestone hearts and a bit of Stickles. LOL! I also added some liquid glass to the little boys glasses. You can just tell he really thinks this little miss is cute.  You can also add lace, flowers, die cuts, swirls, buttons.....come on this is an easy one! I used a blue card stock, and some lovely paper from a DCWV pad. It is storming here today, so I am having trouble getting a picture with enough light in it. this was such a fun card to put together. Our lovely sponsors this week are LOTV and The Stamp Fairy. What great prizes to win! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: The Hollies

Just one look, that's all it took, yeah

Just one look, and I felt so I, I, I'm in love with you, oh oh

I found out how good it feels to have your love, oh oh

Say you will, will be mine forever and always, oh oh

Just one look and I knew that you were my only one, oh

I thought I was dreaming but I was wrong, yeah yeah yeah

Oh, but I'm gonna keep on scheming till I can make you

Make you my own!

Love Is In The Air

A look at the layers!

A closer look!

This posting has been a muddled mess for me. First I posted it on the wrong date, deleted it, but then had entered it into some challenges, before I deleted it, forgot which challenges....sorry ladies who tried to post a comment. Oh, dear....I hope they don't boot me to the door for this. Does anyone else make this type of mistake? Ughh...hate to be the only one. So, if this card looks familiar, it is, but shouldn't have been. 

Anyway....if I haven't already spilled the beans, our challenge this week is "Love Is In The Air".  I think I will go and breath some of that air. If you can't tell I am a bit frazzled this week. We have been running to Dr.'s and hospitals for tests on my DH and then with the fire at our church (where I am secretary) I am trying to 'punt' with all the jobs that have to get done. Every time I have to go to the church I come home smelling like smoke. (ugh) So, I hope you will forgive me if my posts are a bit crazy. (That's what I am using for an excuse!) On to my card ... this little guy was one of my first Paper Shelter images years ago. I just love the cute look on his face. I decided to layer him up so IRL he has so much depth.  The bees and the flowers also pop at you. Because this image is so versatile I am going to use this card as a 'Mother's Day' card for a sweet lady at church. But our challenge this week at The Paper Shelter is "Love Is In The Air". Grab your favorite Paper Shelter image and play along.  

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: "That's Amore!

When the moon hits your eye 

Like a big-a pizza pie

That's amore

When the world seems to shine 

Like you've had too much wine

That's amore

Put Me In Coach!

My grandsons are playing ball. It is so fun to hear all about their games. I am even more excited to know that next year I will be able to watch all of them. This cut Mo Manning image brought so many memories of my son playing ball. The paper I have had for over 10 years, is that scary or what? I added a cute banner and a homemade baseball that I popped with a foam dot! I add a grass die cut and had my card completed.

I am entering this card at the following challenges!

http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 

My Song: 

Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today!
We're born again, there's new grass on the field.
A-roundin' third, and headed for home, it's a brown-eyed handsome man;
Anyone can understand the way I feel.
Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today;
Put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today;
Look at me, I can be Centerfield.

A little More Mo...

A closer look

A look at my flowers.

 A closer look

 Another look at my card.

I don't know if  you have heard the news but Mo Manning is putting a DT call out. Now I have swore for years  ( in jest) that one day Mo will discover me. Seriously I love her fabulous images and always have such fun coloring her images. This little cutie is called Carolina  and I love here sweet expression! I have seen so many beautiful entries that am afraid this will be a tough one. But, I at least had to give it a try! How about you will I see you in the competition? I hope so. You can find the DT challenge here. Have fun, I know I did!

Happy Birthday Logan!

Yesterday was our youngest grandsons birthday. He turned a big whopping 6 years old. He is such a fun little guy and he loves computers and games. (Right up his Papa's alley). We have a silly dog that looks a bit like this  dog and Logan is always so sweet to her. So, I knew when I saw this darling Mo Manning image that it was the perfect one for Logan's birthday card. Happy Birthday Logan, we love you! 

My Song: (Just so you know Grammy still rocks)

You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

Happy May Day - Make It Sparkle

 A closer look at the flowers!

 A closer look at the image.

 Lots of sparkle!

A little change of the die cut! 

 A close look at the image

Happy May Day everyone!  I hope your month of May is starting off great. It is time for another great challenge at ABC Challenge Blog . This time  we are using the letter "M " and we want to Make It Sparkle.. Our lovely sponsors this time are The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop (don't they have a wonderful selection of pretties?) and  Tilda Town, where you can find all the lovely Magnolia Stamps, Dies and more! How great will it be to win the prize this week. Please read the rules as you don't want to be eliminated because of a rule infraction!  I colored my pretty little Tilda with Copics. I used a Spellbinders die, but I didn't use some wax paper with this one and my card stock ripped. Since I had already colored my image  I used some sharp scissors and  clipped  my die cut so it would work.  I chalked the edge for added interest. I added Stickles, rhinestones, and WOC flowers. This was a fun card to make and I love  all the sparkle. I hope you will join us with your fun sparkle. Check out my teammates lovely cards. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: I Can Only Imagine

I can only imagine what it will be like

When I walk by your side
I can only imagine what my eyes will see
When your face is before me
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus?
Or in awe of you be still?
Will I stand in your presence?
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine
I can only imagine