Amanda, You Made Me Smile

 

Today many of us in the Paper Crafting Community are mourning the loss of a very talented lady, Amanda Reed. You can click here to go to Amanda's blog. I will truly miss seeing her lovely work which always inspired me to do better and challenge myself to try new things. It was Amanda who encouraged me to take the Kit and Clowder Hair and Skin coloring class. (I have only had one lesson but can't wait to take the rest.) Amanda blossomed the last few years and her work was some of the best you could find. She was excited about winning a spot on Heartfelt DT and I think she would have made it as her talent was so fresh and fun. I will cherish all the homemade cards she sent  me and the funny, quirky, silly e-mails we shared back and fourth with one another. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her husband Joe, (she adored you) her mom, her sister, and all of her extended family. Her life was much too short and a shinning star went dark with her leaving. 

This card is dedicated to Amanda. She would have seen the humor as I sent her a doll for her craft room one Christmas. She told me that it WAS NOT what she had expected and that she really wasn't into dolls, but she did have it sat on a shelf in a place of honor in her craft room. LOL! That was our Amanda! I thought the sentiment was perfect as Amanda always made me smile. I hope each of you will take time today to show a little kindness to your family and friends. Tomorrow is not promised and we need to cherish today. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges (for you Amanda!)

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/

http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: Who Am I

When I think of how He came so far from glory
Came to dwell among the lowly such as I
To suffer shame and such disgrace
On Mount Calvary take my place
Then I ask myself this question
Who am I?
Who am I that The King would bleed and die for
Who am I that He would pray not my will, Thy Lord
The answer I may never know
Why He ever loved me so
But to that old rugged cross He'd go
For who am I?
When I'm reminded of His words
I'll leave Him never
If you'll be true I'll give to you life forever
Oh I wonder what I could have done
To deserve God's only Son
To fight my battles until they're won
For who am I?

Who am I that The King would bleed and die for
Who am I that He would pray not my will, Thy Lord
The answer I may never know
Why He ever loved me so
But to that old rugged cross He'd go
For who am I?
But to an old rugged cross He'd go for, who am I?

 

Rest In Peace Amanda. Thank you for being my friend!

Embossing of Any Kind

 

A closer look at the lovely image!

 Can you see the embossing?

 

I instantly fell in love with this lovely image from THE PAPER SHELTER, called "Mad About Shoes".

If you have never used any of THE PAPER SHELTER images you have missed a treat. If you have used any of the images you know to expect clean, sharp lines, background papers, colored image and black and white image all for a small price. There are such a variety of images that something will appeal to your particular taste. So hop on over and check out all that is offered, then come back and play with us in this challenge. Our challenge this time is "Embossing" of any kind. How easy is that? I choose dry embossing and love how it adds such wonderful texture. I trimmed a Memory Box die and added pearls and Stickles to the stars to add the illusion of a 'sale' banner. I cut out my individual letters with a    die and glued them on, adding Stickles around each letter. (Think of those glitzy neon signs). I colored my fun image with Copics and added a bit of Spica pen to some of the shoes. I hope you enjoyed my card and be sure and jump over to see the lovely inspiration my team mates have created. You will be amazed!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://arandomfandt.blogspot.com/

http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://2cuteinkchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://www.anonymousstamps.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

http://www.craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.com/

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://blog.markerpop.com/

My Song: This Girl

There's a girl livin' in this town
She's got her head up in the sky
But her feet are on the ground
There's a girl livin on my street
She knows outside her little world
Somehow ends are gonna meet
And when the road gets kinda rough
She keeps one thing in mind
The longest journey always starts with one step at a time

Happy Anniversary Steve!

I had to wish my husband a Happy Anniversary today. We have been married 42 years today! I would like to say that every day has been perfect, but we all know that life is not like that and we have had our share of ups and downs. The one thing I have learned in 42 years,  is my marriage is a blessing and it is worth the work. I thank God for the husband He gave me, the family He has blessed me with, and the blessings yet to come. So happy anniversary Steve I hope you know how much I love you. 

I thought this Sara Kay image was perfect for an anniversary card.  It reminded me of many years ago when we were young! 

My Song: Trisha Yearwood

Katie's sittin' on the old front porch
Watchin' the chickens peck the ground
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
In this one-horse town
Over yonder comin' up the road
In a beat-up Chevy truck
Her boyfriend Tommy, he's layin' on the horn
Splashin' through the mud and the muck
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains, he got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man, she just don't care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away
She's gonna marry that boy someday

Design Team Call at The Paper Shelter!!

 It’s time for a new DT-call here at the Paper Shelter. Sadly we are losing some of our dear members here on the team and need to replace them. Is that crafter maybe you? We are a friendly team that is looking forward to have a few new members joining us for a new term here at the Shelter.

The DT call will run from today, 7th of  September till 19th of September, midnight UK time. So you will have about 13 days to apply to the team. 

Hop on over to The Paper Shelter to get all the low down on joining the teams and using some of the most fabulous images you will find anywhere! 

"S" is for Shabby Chic

A closer look!

little bits of sparkle

Poinsettias!

another look

I don't know what happened on this post but for some reason my beautiful written prose about my card and the challenge and 'poof' it did not show up when my card posted! By now you should know it is time for a challenge at ABC CHALLENGE! Our letter is "S" and we want to see Shabby Chic! Now in the post that didn't show up I whined talked about my struggle trying to do Shabby Chic. I noticed my team mates had no problem but I was less than happy about my attempt! Our lovely sponsor is Live and Love Crafts and there are so many wonderful items found in this shop! I hope you will take time to check them out. So, I will be eagerly looking forward to seeing your Shabby Chic entries and just maybe you can teach me a trick or two!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.com/

http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.com/p/new-challenge.html

http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/

Have fun and safe Labor day! Blessings to each of you!

How Sweet It Is!!

 

I think the first stamped images that I fell in love with were Magnolias. I have a large plastic tub full of them and when new ones come out I want more! I must admit that i love the changes to the new images with the longer hair. I have had this image colored for over a month but needed to get it made up in a card and then posted. This summer has been such a busy one that I have not been able to keep up with everything! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this card and that all the kids heading back to school will have a wonderful year! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

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

My Song: How Sweet It Is

How sweet it is to be loved by you. How sweet it is to be loved by you.

I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were.

I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were.

With sweet love and devotion, deeply touching my emotion,

I want to stop and thank you baby. I want to stop and thank you baby.

How sweet it is to be loved by you. How sweet it is to be loved by you.

 

A Pre-Colored Image!

Have you ever needed a card in a hurry and just didn't have time to sit and color an image. It is nice to know that THE PAPER SHELTER has me covered on those occasions. All of the digital images that you purchase come with a colored image that you can use on those hurry up, I've got to have it days! This image is called "Exotic Enchantment" and you can click on the link to find her. I will point out that my printer is not the best and the quality you get does not do the image justice. I just added a bit of Stickles to her wings and the fairy dust. I added rhinestone flowers to the die cut and some pretty flowers and ribbon to finish off this quick card. I was pleased with my quick card and glad I didn't have to panic coming up with a special card for a friend. I hope you enjoy this card and that you will give the lovely images at THE PAPER SHELTER  a try....you will love all the options you have! Have a great week and blessings to each of you!

It's How Many days 'Till Christmas?

Punches and Dies...Oh, My!

A closer look at my image!

It is time for another great challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE! This time we want to see punches and dies. It is always so much fun to work with punches and dies. I think I might be a bit of a hoarder on these two items! My lovely image is Rose and you can click on the link to purchase her. She has a lovely face and is so much fun to color. I hope you will join us for this fun challenge and I am sure I will see some new dies and punches that I have missed along the way! LOL! BTW be sure and check out my teammates beautiful creations. They are such a talented group of girls! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Tim McGraw

There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes 
and I thank god for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her hair; 
"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning And butterfly kisses at night.

"R" RIBBONS, ROSES AND RED!

 

A closer look!

the sentiment

my pretty WOC roses

the inside of my card

Do you feel like this summer has flown by and you don't know where it went? I do! It is time already for another fun challenge at ABC CHALLENGE it is " I took time out of this busy time to give this beautiful image from Aurora Wings. Aurora Wings is our lovely sponsor at ABC Challenge and if you have not checked out the lovely images available there you must do so now! We are fortunate enough to have two sponsors for this challenge and Marianne Designs is our second sponsor! I found my lovely roses there. Please join us for this fun challenge and who knows you might be the luck winner of a wonderful prize from our sponsors! Be sure and check out the rest of my teammates lovely work.....I am in awe at how lovely their work is! BTW....please excuse this bad photo. I used liquid glass on the nose and eyes and no matter what I seemed to get a glare from my camera!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song:

I want some red roses for a blue lady
Mister florist take my order please
We had a silly quarrel the other day
I hope these pretty flowers chase her blues away

I want some red roses for a blue lady
Send them to the sweetest gal in town
And if they do the trick, I'll hurry back to pick
Your best white orchid for her wedding gown

Brithday Card for my Son

 A closer look at the image

 

A closer look at the leaf!

 

I am very late in  posting this! It was my son's birthday card and his birthday was in June! To say that I have been busy this summer is an understatement. Plus being without a computer for a few weeks really threw me off kilter! I am hoping August brings  a little more time to organize and know where I am at on this blog.

Light the Candles!

 

I have a dear friend who just had a birthday. We always go out to lunch to celebrate and I had to make her this card. I actually saw this image on a friend's blog (Cards, Cats, and Copics) and knew it would be the perfect card for my friend Lou Ann. I must be at the 'advanced' age where this type of humor appeals to me. I love how her glasses turned out. I colored them with a red Spica pen and then added liquid glass!

I am still trying to sort my computer out. It seems when I had it cleaned that it cleared all of the blogs that I follow off. I was thinking that no one liked me anymore but I think it is I who has missed out on postings of your lovely work. Bear with me as I continue to sort out this mess. (Amanda, I am assuming that is why I never hear from you anymore?) Oh, I hate techi problems.  

Hope your week-end is filled with blessings. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftingattheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: Come On Over

Get a life-get a grip
Get away somewhere, take a trip
Take a break-take control
Take advice from someone you know 
Come on over-come on in
Pull up a seat-take a load off your feet
Come on over-come on inYou can unwind-take a load off your mind

"Q" is for Quote!

 A closer look at the image!

 Just noticed my sentiment is crooked!

Is everyone enjoying 'Hot August Nights' ? It is has been a scorcher in Idaho and unfortunately we have had many fires burning which add to a very smoky air quality! UCK! I  had so much fun coloring this card for our ABC Challenge!  Our lovely sponsor is Sherri Baldy  and this image is just darling. this card will go to a special friend for her birthday.I love the cute hats and actually remember when everyone wore a hat to church or special occasions. I hope you will join us at ABC Challenge our letter is "Q" for Quote...That's right we must see a sentiment on the front of your card! Have fun and be sure and check our our lovely sponsor Sherri Baldy! Blessings!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Ronnie Milsap

What a difference you've made in my life

What a difference you've made in my life

You're my sunshine day and night

Oh, what a difference you've made in my life