How Many Days Until Christmas?

I love this cute little stamp from Wild Rose Studio's. I have had it for a few years and it always makes me smile. The die cut is a birthday present and I could now wait to use it so I just had to make a Christmas card with it. The sentiment was a freebie that I love using. It is something we all need to remember as the Christmas holiday approaches. .I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Ann Murray

I understand their offer, that's totally unacceptable

We have no room for negotiation

Look, I've got someone at the door, call me back as soon as you know ok, bye

This is ridiculous, everytime...

Look, I'm very busy right now, I don't have any extra time, alright

So could you come back, I don't know--LATER?

Oh, they're turned down

Turned upside down

Every room is taken

Short and tall, crowded wall to wall, nearing sleep

I'll knock again, use that wanting in, make the strangers leave

Will we ever get some peace?

Sent away till another day when he'll walk among them

So a man, knocking once again, bringing peace

There are those of the young and old who will not recieve

Saying, "man, we have no need."

Still no room in the inn

Turned away once again

Wants to save everyone but no saving is done

Till there's room in the end

So Very Cute!

I am so excited to share ABC's newest challenge...."So Very Cute". This is going to be a fun challenge as you can pick your favorite "cute" image. I have to admit this one from Sylvia Zett is one of mine. Our challenge is sponsored by Stamp and Create and you can find this lovely image in their store. I colored my image with Copics and added some Spica pen and tiny red rhinestones for sparkle. Don't you just love the cute little crochet flowers? They came from CTMH and I added some pretty brads to the centers. A little paper lace finished off my card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/

http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://asimplefive.blogspot.com/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

My song: 

On the bank of the river

Stood Running Bear

Young Indian brave

On the other side of the river

Stood his lovely Indian maid

Little White Dove was her name

Such a lovely sight to see

But their tribes fought with each other

So their love could never be

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love big as the sky

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love that couldn't die

Indian Lake...the trip you should make

I have had such fun with this image. I love the sweet face, but then again I love all the Sylvia Zett images. I also used my fabulous new boarder die. I love the pine needle and they were perfect for this card. My lovely daisies are from Lily of the Valley. I colored my image with Copics and added a few pearls for accent!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
My Song: Cowsills

Indian Lake is a scene you should make with your little one
Keep it in mind if you're lookin' to find
A place in the summer sun
You can swim in the cove, have a snack in the grove
Or you can rent a canoe
At Indian Lake you'll be able to make the way the Indians do

You gotta watch those Zombies!

My grandsons are wild about a game called People vs Zombies. The love to play it and Logan our youngest is a total 'gamer'  when he plays this game. LOL! I cant believe I am already behind in all the technology that is old hand to my six year old grandson!  When I saw this Mo Manning image I knew it would make a perfect card for the grandsons. I am sure they will get a kick out of the sentiment also. It is fun for them to get mail and I always like to pop a card in the mail for them. I must admit that even though this card has no frills that I had fun playing with it and it was an easy 'guy' card for me! I hope your day is filled with blessings! Mine is as this is my "41" wedding anniversary! My husband and I have encountered a few 'zombies' over the years together but I know that I have been blessed to be married to him. Happy Anniversary Steve! 

I am entering these cards at the following challenges:

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/

http://365cards.blogspot.com/

My Song: Michael Jackson

It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark

Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart

You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it

You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes,

You're paralyzed

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night

And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike

You know it's thriller, thriller night

You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight

"Are You Scared Yet?".....

I am so ready to say good-bye to this hot dry summer and say hello to fall! We had just a tiny splattering of rain yesterday and it was just enough to make me wish for several days of heavy rain. It would be nice to see enough rain to put out all of the fires around us. I guess that is what has put me in the mood to make a few Halloween cards. I don't normally send out Halloween cards but I thought I would make some for my grandsons to give to their teachers. I love this new, cute little witch from Mo Manning. She is so cute and I am sure would never scare anyone! I colored her with Copics and added a bit of Spica pen to add some sparkle. I also used Stickles around the image to create a bit of magic. The sentiment is an older one and a freebie ,  I am sorry I don't know who to give credit. If anyone knows give me a holler and I will be glad to give credit where it is due. The spider (which matches the colors in my card) came from Oriental Traders. I at first thought the purple and orange combo were a bit gaudy but the more I look at it the better I like it.

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

http://www.stephanie-whimsicaldesigns.com/

My Song: Love Is Kinda Spooky

In the cool of the evening when everything is gettin kinda groovy

I call you up and ask you if you's like to go and see a movie

first you said no you got some plans for the night

and then you stopped and say alright

love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you

"Back To School!"

 A closer look...

 and even closer....

If you are looking at the title of my post today you are probably wondering what this card has to do with "back to school"? To explain that I must share a bit with you about my mom. Growing up my parents were hard working and always trying to 'get ahead'. My mom worked in the orchards, took in ironing's and sewed for the whole family. Back to school time meant you would find her at her sewing in the wee hours of the morning making my school clothes. It was only after I was married and had children of my own that I truly appreciated her hard work and how much love she put into each stitch. You might have also guessed by now that our challenge this week at THE PAPER SHELTER is "Back To School". The Paper Shelter has some fun images (this one included) to choose from. So grab one or two, three.... and play with us. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://365cards.blogspot.com/

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/

My Song: BJ Thomas

Who's the one who tied your shoe when you were young

And knew just when to come and see what you had done?

Mama, oh Mama

And who's the one who patched your eye and told you not to cry'

Cause he was too big for you to try?

Mama, Mama
And who's the one you didn't need to plead

To give her time to the Little League?

It was Mama, oh, Mama

And who's the one who gave her shoulder

When you told her your first love was over

She'd met someone older, Mama, Mama
It was Mama, my Mama, oh Mama

Let's Go to the Beach!

We have not made a trip to the beach for two years! I love to walk along the beach and pick up shiny little rocks. Just the smell and sounds are exhilarating to me! Maybe next year, until then I will just have to do some fun little cards like this one. I am loving the look of the newer Tilda's. The bigger eyes and longer hair are lovely. I colored this image with Copics and then added some Stickles around her to add some sparkle! 

Just a bit of paper lace, some flowered pearls and a ticket sentiment finished off my card!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/

My Song: Beach Boys

Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya

Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama

Key Largo, Montego,

baby why don't we go,

Jamaica

Off the Florida Keys

there's a place called Kokomo

That's where you wanna go

to get away from it all

Bodies in the sand,

tropical drink melting in your hand

We'll be falling in love

to the rhythm of a steel drum band

Down in Kokomo

A "Wee" Christmas Card

I had a bit of time to play yesterday and dug out this wee image to color up and play with.. I had a new Cherry Lynn die that I wanted to use....see that pretty paper lace on the side! It is going to be a favorite of mine! I also added lots of sparkle to this card! Tiny snowflakes with rhinestone centers finish this card off! Just a fun card to add to my Christmas stash! Have a blessed day! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: (John Lennon)

So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

Have You Heard the News......Design Team Call At THE PAPER SHELTER

DRUM ROLL!!! I am very happy to announce that just started a new DT CALL! We want to know your creations! In our blog, Marie ("B" team leader) left all the information you need to know to participate in our design team. Remember write DT after your application in the inlinkz. We will visit each of the blogs with the same attention.
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.ar/2013/09/design-team-call.html

 I could not ask for a better team to design for. Not only are the images fabulous you will never find anyone as generous as Pedro and Veronica. It is such a fun team and I have met some wonderful people while on the team. So grab a TPS image and get busy! You have until September 11th to enter!

Unlimited....Anything Goes!

It is finally September and hopefully the hot, miserable, smoky air will soon be gone. I am actually looking forward to rainy days! It is also time for another challenge at ABC Challenges. Our new letter is "U" for unlimited...or anything goes! We are sponsored this time by "Tilda 'sTown" where you can find some marvelous Magnolia Stamps! I chose this little guy. I have had him for a bit of time and never got to ink him up. Then I decided to make him a girl! (It just fit the mood having pink on my card.) I played a bit with the scraps in my basket to come up with this combination. I hope you will join us this week for the fun and for the chance to win a fabulous prize! Be sure and check out the beautiful inspiration my teammates have created for you! Have a great week and take some time to play!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
http://pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.co.uk/
My Song: (Everly Brothers)

I bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me

A Closer Look!                                                

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Fairy and Christmas!

Ooops! I first posted this without a note to you! Did I mention I am running around like a chicken with it's head cut off? I don't know as I am accomplishing much but I am busy! LOL! I wanted to share this lovely stamp with you. I received it from my dear friend Elaine for my birthday and I am just now getting it colored. I decided to make it a Christmas card just because I wanted to play around with my Christmas stuff! The Christmas  die cut boarder was also from Elaine, she did spoil me something terrible this year. I colored my image with Copics and twin markers. I added some slitter to the wings for a bit of bling. Just a fun card!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/ 

http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/

My Song: 

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A

Happy Birthday!

Good Morning! I hope you are enjoying this last Sunday in August. I am so ready for fall and so tired of hot, smokey days here in Idaho. I thought I would color up this cute little Tillda. She looks so wistful. I tried a different color combo this time. My background paper had 'kacki and blue) So I thought I would give it a go. It is actually prettier in real life. (I know we all say that LOL). I used a Spellbinders die that only works for me if I use wax paper with it. The sentiment is old...and the maker is wore off it. I did add some pretty tiger striped rhinestones. I wish they showed up better in the pictures. A little Stickles around the image added some extra bling! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.creativeinspirationspaint.blogspot.com/

http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://stampedblessings.com/

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song:  (from the 50's)

Heaven please send to all mankind,

Understanding and peace of mind.

But, if it's not asking too much

Please send me someone to love.

Show all the world how to get along,

Peace will enter when hate is gone.

But, if it's not asking too much,

Please send me someone to love.

Holiday TIme

Can you believe August is almost over and the kids are back in school here tomorrow. If you haven't got your family summer vacation in you had better hurry as there is not much time left. You do have time to enter our latest challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER. This is such a fun challenge and you can interrupt it many ways. The challenge is "Holiday Time" I chose a summer holiday and used "Summer Holiday"  and you can find her here! She is such a fun color and you can do so much with her. I am sending this card to my daughter who just returned from Honduras on a Medical Mission. It was a great learning experience for her. I hope each of you are having a wonderful week and ready for the new school year. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: 

Summertime,

And the livin' is easy

Fish are jumpin'

And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich

And your mamma's good lookin'

So hush little baby

Don't you cry

Sweet Fairy

I took some time to play today. I bought this digi image several months ago and just today colored her up. You can find this image at "A Day for Daisies". I  used a beautiful Spellbinders that my sweet friend Wendy got me. Doesn't it look lovely with this image? I added some pretty Gerber daisies and a touch of lace to finish off this card. My sentiment is from "My Favorite Things" and was a gift from my pal Elaine. (I was really spoiled on my birthday this year!) The DP is from "The Paper Shop". I love this pad of pinks! I added a bit of glitter on the wings of this cute fairy to make them sparkle. Just a fun birthday card to add to my stash. I hope your week-end was filled with blessings. We have so many fires burning around us in Idaho the air is smokey and temps are 100+ I am ready for fall! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com/

My Song: (really old) Gerry and the Pacemakers

I stand out of sight

And watch as the light from the sun

Shines through her hair

From yonder she came

I don't know her name

Still I love that girl on a swing

Thank You....An Attitude of Gratitude!

Good Morning everyone! I hope you are ready to play along with us at ABC Challenge! We have a fun filled challenge for you! We are up to the letter "T" and our challenge is "Thank You". Your card MUST HAVE a thank you on it! I know we can all use  an extra thank you card or two!! Our lovely sponsors are "The Paper Shelter" and "Lily of the Valley". You can't beat that for a prize package! So dig out those creative genes and make a card for our challenge...I can't wait to see what you come up with. Please check out the lovely work of my teammates. They have really made some lovely cards. The image I used for this card is from The Paper Shelter and she is a favorite one of mine. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.cardadayblog.blogspot.com/

http://pictureandscrap.blogspot.com/

http://laineyscraftyspace-justforfun.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sunshinemail.org/challengeblog/

My Song: Thank Heaven

Thank heaven for little girls
For little girls get bigger every day!
Thank heaven for little girls
They grow up in the most delightful way!

Jade's Birthday.

I made this card for a special teen at church. She is always kind to everyone but often has this sad look on her face. This image reminded me of her. I used some new dies (Memory Box)  from my sweet friend Amanda to my my hearts (aren't they cute?)! The Sentiment is an old one that I have had for years. I can not find a maker on it. My paper is from the scrap box. The flower is a Magnolia die. I colored the image with Copics and added Gold Stickles for a bit of bling. Happy Birthday Jade!

I am entering  this card in the following challenges: 

http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Everything Good

Everything good, everything right

Everything holy, everything right

Everything worthy, all that I should

And all is well, ‘cause I'm gonna

Dwell on everything good.

A Guy Card!

I had to have a 'guy' birthday card today and didn't have one made! I found this image that I had colored several years ago. I am happy to say my coloring has improved. But, I was desperate and so I snagged this one. It is a cute image from Magnolia stamps. My sentiment on the outside of the card is from a clear stamp set that I have had for some time. The inside is from  a dear friend Janie and is perfect for the person I am giving it to. A simple card for me but as you know, I struggle with guy cards! I hope your Sunday is filled with blessings. 

My Song: "I don't wanna grow up!"

When I'm lyin' in my bed at night

I don't wanna grow up

Nothin' ever seems to turn out right

I don't wanna grow up

How do you move in a world of fog

That's always changing things

Makes me wish that I could be a dog

When I see the price that you pay

I don't wanna grow up

I don't ever wanna be that way

I don't wanna grow up

Make A Wish!

I shared that our Last Challenge at The Paper Shelter was a tough one for me (CAS) but this week's challenge is right up my alley!! This week we want to see Dies and Punches on your cards! As you can see I had lots of fun playing with all my dies. I love layering with dies and punches with tone on tone. I have a total of six layers of die cuts on my card. As pretty as the dies are I think my image is even more lovely! This image is called "Make A Wish" and can be found here! I hope you will play with us and good luck on winning a fabulous prize! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/

http://www.stephanie-whimsicaldesigns.com/

My Song: (From Snow White)

It`s so sad and lonely, wishing well ,

longing for someone you never see,

Make him love me only, wishing well,

won`t you grant this a favor to me?

I`m wishing for the one I love

to find me today.

Indian Reservation

 A CLOSER LOOK...

I love  Sylvia Zett images and this one is no exception. I was happy to find some time to color this one up. I seem to be struggling with hair again. Just when I think I have it down then I mess up like I did on this image....grrr! Someday I am going to take a hair coloring class...don't know where but I just know I will find one! LOL. I am going to have another go at this one and see if I can get the hang of it yet!  

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My song:

They took the whole Cherokee nation

Put us on this reservation

Took away our ways of life

The tomahawk and the bow and knife

Took away our native tongue

And taught their English to our young

And all the beads we made by hand

Are nowadays made in Japan

Cherokee people, Cherokee tribe

So proud to live, so proud to die

S is for Stitching

Are you ready to stitch? That's right our challenge at ABC's this time is stitching. So show us what you come up with. I made this fun little notebook for a friend. She is always looking for a scrap of paper to write something down.  I thought she cold tuck this little notebook in her purse. I used  a  DCWV  fabric pad that has self adhesive fabric. It was great for covering the notebook but not so great to stitch on. I found a little stitch runner that creates f aux'  stitching. I stamped my sentiment onto my ribbon. Our lovely sponsor for this challenge is "Tilda Town". They  are not only offering a great prize you also get free shipping on your orders!

I hope you will join  us this week and keep us in stitches!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

My Song: Drake White

I ain't no movie star,

No, I ain't no politician

I ain't no suit and tie

or that type of livin'
And some folks choose 

Lord, I wasn't cut out 

for that

And I reckon that's alright

But I'm a fan of the simple life

Summertime Celebration.

A Closer Look!

I have finally recovered enough from Whooping Cough to feel like coloring. I have had this six weeks and I felt miserable! It is good to be feeling like I am finally getting over this. FYI if you had your immunizations back in the 50's then you need another booster shot. It is well worth it to not have something like this!  On to my card. I wanted to enter the Saturated Canary challenge and this is my card for celebrating summer. I am sending it off to my daughter. She loves summer and I thought this would brighten her day. My papers are some lovely Pion papers. I do think they have lovely papers. I hope you have each had a restful week-end filled with blessings. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://stampedblessings.com/

http://cateredcrop.com/

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

My Song: (It's and Oldie)

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