Poop Happens

 

I wanted to share these two funny cards with you. This summer my two oldest grandsons (ages 10 and 8) wanted to work to make some money to buy themselves an X-Box. A family from our church  hired them to come and feed and water their chickens, dogs and cats. They also had to water their garden. Grammy (me) provided transportation twice a day so they could do this. If you have ever had chickens you know that they are kind of yucky (my grandson's word). But the boys were troopers and did their jobs. It was a great time to teach the boys about "a job worth doing, is worth doing well".  Plus, we talked about eggs, chickens, old dogs, and why we need to care for our animals. There second job was a three week job for our pastor and his wife. They have three cats (big, big, big) cats that live in the house. They provide four litter boxes for those  casts. So, each day we went and cleaned the litter boxes, fed and watered the cats, brought the mail in, set the trash out, and exchanged the water bottles with the delivery man. One day the youngest asked me if the next job they got could be something without poop. The oldest piped up and said, "Well, poop happens." So when I saw this image from Mo Manning, I new I would have to make them a card and tell them how proud I was of them for working so hard this summer. BTW they did earn the money for the X-box. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: I Want To Be More Like Jesus

As each day passes by, I feel my love run dry
I get so weary, worn and tossed 'round in the storm
Well I'm blind to all His needs and I'm tired of planting seeds
I seem to have a wealth of so many thoughts about myself

I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus
I want to, I need to, be more like Him

"Under The Sea"

 

This pretty little mermaid is from The Paper Shelter. After coloring her with Copics I added glitter to her pretty tail. I also added liquid glass to the bubbles and the cute little octopuses.  The die cuts are from CC Creations. I am sorry my pictures are  not the best as this card is so much prettier IRL. I added a sheer ribbon and bow to finish off my card. If you have not checked out The Paper Shelter Shop do so now! There are so many new images that you will be amazed at the choices. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Octopus's Garden (The Beatles)

I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden in the shade

I'd ask my friends to come and see
An octopus's garden with me
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade

"Back To School"

 

Things have been rather sad and hectic on the home front.  An Aunt who I was very close to passed away Monday morning. I will soon be heading to Missouri for the service and to spend some time with my uncle. Sunday my son tore his Achilles tendon completely away from the bone. He will have surgery today to re-attach it . He will be in a cam boot for 6-8 months. I am trying to get ready for my trip and babysitting the three grandsons. Life does not always go as planned, does it? Anyway, on to other things besides my woes. 

I know I am always telling you what a great deal it is to buy digi stamps from The Paper Shelter! This card is a perfect example of why you should do so! My background paper is from the digi stamp Back to School and the digi is Autumn Attitude I mixed the two and came up with this fabulous card. (I mean the layout not that I do fabulous work!) the blue tab is a print on the paper an I just added a button. Don't you think it has so much depth? I punched the leaves out with a $ store punch that I bought years ago!  I popped them and the Autumn Attitude image with foam tape! A pretty bow and bingo sentiments finished off my card! Won't you join us this time at The Paper Shelter for our "Back To School" challenge? Maybe you can mix it up with background paper and images. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

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

http://www.cardsinenvy.blogspot.com/

http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

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

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

http://blog.markerpop.com/2015/08/10/markerpop-challenge-75-back-to-school/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: (Gary Lewis and the Playboys)

Walk along the lake with someone new
Have yourself a summer fling or two
But remember I'm in love with you
And Save your heart for me

When the summer moon is on the rise
And you're dancin' under starlit sky
Please don't let the star gets in your eyes
Just Save your heart for me

"Pretty In Pink"

 

I must admit I fell in love with this SC digi. My husband said it looks like me when he first met me (7th grade). The thick glasses and the skinny little body, and a pony tail makes that statement true. LOL! Regardless, it was a fun color. I also stepped out of my 'box' and used a bright, bold patterned paper. I am such a chicken sometimes. I must admit I loved how this turned out. So, I will try and be braver in the future! LOL! Oh, I used pink my favorite color!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ 

http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.com/ (GD AFTER 9/6)

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: (Fats Domino)

You made me cry when you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame

You broke my heart when you said we'll part
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame

A Lovely Mermaid

 I just could not wait to color this image from Raul Guerra! Just click on his name and you will go to his etsy shop. I do love all of his work but this is one of my favorites. I am sure you will be seeing more of this lovely image around blog land. I colored her with Copics and tried to keep my card CAS.
Really this is CAS for me. LOL! I used my two favorite embellishments, lace and rhinestones. I love the delicate look of lace and the sparkle of rhinestones.  I hope you like this card and I also hope you will give Raul Guerra's
etsy shop a good look. I know you will love his work as I do! Have a great Friday and a fabulous week-end!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

 http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/

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

http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.com/

My Song: The Mermaid

'Twas Friday morn when we set sail,
And we had not got far from land,
When the Captain, he spied a lovely mermaid,
With a comb and a glass in her hand.
Oh the ocean waves may roll,
And the stormy winds may blow,
While we poor sailors go skipping aloft
And the land lubbers lay down below, below, below
And the land lubbers lay down below.
Then up spoke the Captain of our gallant ship,
And a jolly old Captain was he;
"I have a wife in Salem town,
But tonight a widow she will be."
Oh the ocean waves may roll,
And the stormy winds may blow,
While we poor sailors go skipping aloft
And the land lubbers lay down below, below, below
And the land lubbers lay down below.

Card #3 A New Kid in Town

 

Hot August days here in Idaho. A great time to sit in my craft room where it is nice an cool and enjoy the air conditioner. This is another new image from Raul Guerra. I am going to add a "Magical" birthday sentiment to this card. I had such a fun time playing with this image. I really tried to relax and enjoy the flicking on the hair. I was pleased with the end results. I also added a die cut cat...I thought this black cat was cute and not evil looking. I used a DP that has been hanging around for many years. I love the feel of this paper with a linen texture. Paper lace and a pretty sheer ribbon finish off this fun card.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf)

I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machine
On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes far, flies near, to the stars away from here

Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me little girl
On a magic carpet ride
You don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free
Close your eyes girl, look inside girl
Let the sound take you away

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar

 A closer look at the image

 A free sentiment.

 

This darling image is from Faery Ink. She was a free image and I love her. doesn't she looks as if she could roar (after that first cup of java!) I added a pretty sparkly ribbon and bow and some Stickels 

for sparkle. The sentiment was a freebie that seemed to fit this image. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pictureandscrap.blogspot.com/

http://copicmarkerspain.blogspot.ca/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-august.html

http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/

http://handmadebliss1.blogspot.co.uk/

http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

My Song: (Helen Reddy)

I am woman, hear me roar

In numbers too big to ignore

And I know too much to go back an' pretend

'Cause I've heard it all before

And I've been down there on the floor

No one's ever gonna keep me down again

Waiting In The Airport

 

I must admit I love this image from THE PAPER SHELTER. Maybe it's because she reminds me of sitting in an airport for hours in Houston, Texas waiting on a delayed flight. I sat and did a lot of people watching. It is always fun to watch how different people react to delays in their plans. Some get angry, some just settle in for the duration and some think they can bully the poor people at the counter into getting them on a non-existent flight. I prefer the people watching. LOL! Although, I did call my brother several times as he was waiting in Atlanta Georgia airport for my arrival. It was fun to say "Houston we have a problem!" LOL! On to my card....

My card is pretty simple, just some scraps of paper from the scrap box. I added a cute die cut, which I double cut. I added liquid pearls to the center of each flower. Now for those cute pink dots at the bottom of the card. They are melted pony beads. I just place the beads on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, baked in the over at 375 for 25 minutes. That's it, you now have some lovely dots in many different colors and they are so cheap! I hope you will pop over to THE PAPER SHELTER and check out all the lovely stamps and then give some pony bead dots a try!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/

http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/07/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-161.html

 http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

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

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

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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

My Song: (Peter, Paul, and Mary) I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waiting, he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could cry

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
(Oh baby, don't let me go)
I'm leavin' on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Dies and Punches

 

 

Did anyone else grow up in the late 50's/60's in a small town that had a soda shop? I did, it was called "The President". It had booths that had tiny jute boxes with the top 50's songs. You were served shakes and malts  in glasses that are exactly like this digi image. You were also given the metal mixing cup to keep filling up your shake up. I can remember feeling so grown up when I was finally allowed to walk there with a girlfriend by myself.  So I tried to color this wonderful Paper Shelter image with the memories I have of this place. 

Our challenge this time at THE PAPER SHELTER  is Dies and Punches. Show us your beautiful dies and punches. Remember if you use a Paper Shelter Image (and why wouldn't you?) you can win $30 to spend at their store! So hop on over to THE PAPER SHELTER grab your favorite image and play along. Be sure and check out my team mates lovely creations. You will be glad you did!

I colored my image with Copics. The DP is from my stash and has been hanging around for a year or two.  The die cut notes is also one I have had for bit and I have not used it nearly as often as I should. The paper lace is from CC Designs. I added some pretty rhinestones and liquid glass to finish off my card.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://blog.markerpop.com/

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/ 

http://creativecolorschallenge.blogspot.com/

 

Creative Colors 

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/

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

My Song: (Petula Clark)

When you're alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go, downtown
When you've got worries all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help I know, downtown

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk, where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose? The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

I Only Have Eyes For You

 A closer look at the image.

 Another look at my card.

 The sentiment.

 The inside of my card.

 

I couldn't wait to share this card with you. The digi is a new one from Rual Guerra you can find his new etsy shop here! You will want to hop over and check out the new images and snag a few to play with. I am still working on the skin tones and have yet to come up with the perfect combination. I would welcome any and all suggestions. I am totally 'chuffed' with the hair. I have been working on my class with Kit and Clowder and I can see improvement (even though I have yet to finish the class).  When I first saw the hair on this image I felt defeated before I started, but then I reminded my self that it was just a piece of paper and I relaxed and gave it my best shot. Some pretty flowers from WOC and a pretty sheer ribbon and bow added interest and brought out the brown in my DP. The paper lace is a Magnolia Doo Hickey Die.  I added a bit of Stickles around the sentiment for a bit of sparkle. I hope you like this card and will check out Raul Guerra's digi shop. I keep asking for more, more, more, of these lovely images....maybe you should too! LOL!

 I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/

http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.ca/

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/ 

http://www.2creativechicks.com/

My Song:  I Only Have Eyes For You (Doris Day)

Are the stars out tonight?
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
The moon may be high
But I can't see a thing in the sky
'Cause I only have eyes for you.

"O" is For OPEN

 A closer look!

 Pretty details.

 The inside of my card!

 

Well, here we are the last month of summer and then back to school for many. It is also time for another great challenge at ABC CHALLENGE.  Our lovely sponsors this time is Di's Digi Designs  and Stamp and Create  It would be lovely if you would check out each of the lovely sites. There is something for everyone to be found at each site. My image is "Izzy" and this particular image is "Fly free little bird". Such a sweet image. I paired my DP with grey card stock  and love the look of this combination. I am still working on my coloring and I sometimes wonder if I am ever going to master it. I hope you will join us at ABC Challenge as it is an easy one with anything goes!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/

http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/   (blue, pearls, ribbon)

http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/ (GDT)

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

My Song: Burl Ives

When the sun in the morning peeps over the hill

And kisses the roses 'round my window sill

Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill

When the sun in the morning peeps over the hill

And kisses the roses 'round my window sill

Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill

Of the birds in the treetops on Mockingbird Hill

Tra la la, tweedle dee dee dee

It gives me a thrill

To wake up in the morning

To the mockingbird's trill

Tra la la tweedle dee dee dee

There's peace and good will

You're welcome as the flowers

On Mockingbird Hill

"A Purrrr-fect Day!"

 

My pastor's wife loves cats. She has three 'huge' cats. Being a dog lover I must say cat's are not my favorite. She and my pastor recently went on vacation and they hired my grandsons to feed, water,  and 'clean' litter boxes while they were gone. It was a new experience for all of us. The cats are getting quiet old and they are not friendly so it was funny to watch the grandsons try to coax them  out for a little love. Only one cat was remotely interested and it was strictly on her terms. LOL! Last week we fed and watered chickens. This summer has been a learning experience for my grandsons and me. We had great discussions about how we need to care for the animals that depend on us. I am blessed in the time I get to spend with those I love.

This kitty is another TPS image. I love the fish bones! The papers are old, old, old, ones from my stash. I was in a fall mood again so I love the golden browns of this card. I hope your ay is "Purrr-fect"! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Chris Tomlin (Jesus Mssiah)

He became sin
Who knew no sin
That we might become His righteousness
He humbled Himself and carried the cross\

 Love so amazing
Love so amazing
Jesus Messiah, name above all names
Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah, Lord of all