Snow Much Fun!

 

I have just returned home from the CK Convention in Tacoma, Washington. Although the convention was smaller this year and CK has made the decision to not hold a convention in the Northwest in 2017 my friends and I manged to have a great time. Thanks to 

Queen and Company, 

Heartfelt Creations, 

Art Impressions 

and

These companies always go above and beyond my expectations when it comes to classes and customer service. My friends and I all left the convention with praises for these companies. I loved seeing the new products and ways to use them. I will be sharing some new cards I have made using their products in future postings. 

Now to my card posted here. This card has made it's way from Idaho to Americus,  Georgia. My brother's adorable granddaughters have never seen snow or built a snowman. Something that is second nature here in Idaho. My brother is planning on bringing his middle granddaughter out when we have snow here for some 'play' time. I sent this card with the cute Mo Manning stamp to her. I am excited about sharing this adventure with her and my grandsons. Grandkids are such a blessing and as you may have noticed I enjoy this blessing daily. I colored my wooden trees with my Copics and hand lettered the "Do you want to build a snowman" sentiment. The stamp is popped with foam pop dots and the pretty die is from Joanna Sheen. A fun card for a sweet little girl. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

http://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/

http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman?
Come on lets go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away...
We used to be best buddies
And now we're not
I wish you would tell me why!
Do you want to build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman

A Cute Little Snowman

 

I love this cute little snowman stamp. Doesn't he make you want to smile? I have a friend from high school who is just now getting into card making. This is one of the first few cards we have made together. I am trying to do different techniques. This card has dry embossing, a window, acetate, die cuts, and making a bow. Oh, and did I mention 'fussy cutting'? LOL! It has been fun to renew old friendships and have fun learning together! I hope you like this little card and that you and your family will be enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: (Elsa?)

Do you want to build a snowman?

Come on lets go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away...
We used to be best buddies
And now we're not
I wish you would tell me why!
Do you want to build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman

A Card With More Than One Fold Challenge!

 A Double Fold, Easel Card

 The outside of my card!

 The inside with double fold open!

 A closer look at my lovely digi stamp!

 A little bit of glitter for sparkle!

 My card with the easel standing up!

 My sentiment!

 

A look at the many folds!

Do you think this post is a bit photo laden? I had such a hard time trying to show my card with it's folds. It was a fun card to make but a hard card to take a picture of! I added wooden embellishments on the front of my card and colored them with a Copic marker. I was going to lace the front of the card using these wooden embellishments, but after breaking three of them trying to lace them I gave up on that brilliant idea! the inside of the flaps I added some pretty glass glitter to add some sparkle. Lace, wooden embellishments, rhinestones, and a die cut Happy Birthday finished off my easel portion of the card. A die cut and stitched circle die cut, wooden butterfly, rhinestone, and a birthday sentiment finished off this many fold card!

In case you haven't guessed our challenge this time at THE PAPER SHELTER is a card of more than one fold! I have chosen "She Is Adorable" as my digi for this card. I hope you will all join us for this fun challenge! I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Isn't She? (Stevie Wonder) (for my daughter Traci)

Isn't she lovely

Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love

White on White

"T" Is for Three!

 The top of my card has a flap!

 A closer look at the Paper Shelter Stamp!

 The left inside of my card!

 The right inside of my card!

 

I would guess that most of you are in the start of the Holiday Rush. I was surprised when I was doing some shopping in July that Christmas decorations were already on display and a small section had been allocated to Thanksgiving. Really? July? I think this may be why people are so stressed at Christmas! Maybe if we all focus on the real meaning of Christmas we can enjoy the holidays so much more.  OK, I am off my soapbox and onto my card and our fun challenge at  ABC Challenge! we are up to the letter "T". So, for a fun challenge we want to see three! Three papers, 3 die cuts, 3 embellishments (eg. ribbons, pearls, flowers). Our lovely sponsor is Marianne Design all of the lovely die cuts are from Marianne Design if you haven't checked out her lovely dies I hope you will take time to do so. the stamp I used is from The Paper Shelter. 

The stamp is called "Cute Biker" 

You can click on the links for find the dies and stamps! I used pearls,  heart rhinestones, and ribbon for my embellishments. I hope you like this card and that you will join the fun at ABC CHALLENGE! You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous "Marianne Design" dies!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Go Away Little Girl (Donnie Osmond)

Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wooo ooo go away.

Go away little girl
Go away little girl
I'm not supposed to be alone with you
Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
But our lips must never meet
I belong to somebody else and I must be true.

Please go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl before I beg you to stay.

Thank You Wendy!

 

As you are reading this I am winging my way home from TaComa, Washington, leaving behind a fun CK Convention, and wonderful time with my BFF Wendy! I have attend several of the CK Conventions and each time have stayed with my sweet friend Wendy. I truly believe we are sisters in our hearts. It doesn't matter how long we are apart when we meet it is just like we have never been apart. I wanted to leave a thank you for Wendy and so this card was it. The stamp is from "The East Wind" and is a favorite of mine.  So, Thank you Wendy (and Mark) for always opening your home to me, for always being there for me and for the love you show everyone. You have touched my heart in a special way. 

My Song: You've Got A Friend (Carol King)

When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep you head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there

Walkin' In a Winter Wonderland!

 

Another Christmas card for the stash. This is a scheduled post as I am in Tacoma enjoying the aftermath of the CK Convention! I know I  will have had a great time with my BFF friend Wendy, and my friends Kathy and Heidi and Leola. Also, I am thrilled that Janie Printz and I finally got to meet in person. I feel like Janie and i have known each other forever. Thank you to my husband Steve who made it possible for me to attend convention this year. I am blessed.

 I did have fun making this card. I love the pretty soft blue color and the pop of the hot pink! The beautiful image is a stamp from Lemon Shortbread called Winter Snow Muff Girl. The pretty flowers are made from ribbon and a clear rhinestone in the center gives them sparkle. Some pretty paper lace with rhinestone centers from Queen and Company. I also added glitter to snow and her coat. I think it makes a pretty Christmas card! 

My Song: Winter Wonderland

In the lane

Snow is glistening

A beautiful sight

We're happy tonight

Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird

Here to stay is a new bird

He sings a love song

As we go along

Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowman

Then pretend he is Parson Brown

He'll say: Are you married?

We'll say: No man

But you can do the job

When you're in town

Later on

We'll conspire

As we dream by the fire

To face unafraid

The plans that we've made

Walking in a winter wonderland

Winter wonderland

Three Elves

 

These three cute elves can be found at Aurora Wings! They are just perfect for the Christmas season!

While you are reading this I am attending the CK Convention in Tacoma, thanks to my wonderful husband. So, I hope you enjoy this card and that you know I am enjoying myself with my bestest friend Wendy,  and other good friends Janie Printz, Kathleen Moore, and Heidi . I know it will be loads of fun and maybe I will return with some new things to show you. 

My Song: He Knows My Name (Tommy Walker)

I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call

I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call

Christmas Carol

 

This has always been one of my all time favorite stamps at LOTV. I knew I would want to stamp her on an ornament. I love how she turned out. I am having such fun with these ornaments that I am teaching a class at a local shop "The Grateful Gardens". I hope everyone enjoys the class as much as I enjoy making these! 

I am entering this project in the following challenges:

My Song: Christmas Carol

I was playin' Santa Claus downtown on Christmas Eve

When a little girl of three or four climbed up onto my knee

I could tell she had a Christmas Wish behind those eyes of blue

So I asked her what's your name, and what can Santa git for you

She said my name is Christmas Carol, I was born on Christmas Day

I don't know who my daddy is, and mommy's gone away.

All I want for Christmas is someone to take me home.

Does anybody want a Christmas Carol of their own

Well all I could say was "Santa will do the best he could"

And I set her down and told her "now to remember to be good"

She said I will then walked away, turned and waved goodbye

And I'm glad she wasn't close enough to see ole Santa Cry

She said my name is Christmas Carol, I was born on Christmas Day

I don't know who my daddy is, and mommy's gone away.

All I want for Christmas is someone to take me home.

Does anybody want a Christmas Carol of their own.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

 

This is another ornament I stamped and colored with Copics. I used a LOTV stamp for this ornament. I love how this cute little guy turned out! I added snow with a gel pen and then sprayed the ornament with acrylic clear gloss. I am having fun with these ornaments but the porcelain is hard to blend on as the color wants to lift off. 

I am entering this project at the following challenges:

 

My Song: Happy Birthday Jesus

Happy birthday, Jesus

I'm so glad it's Christmas

All the tinsel and lights

And the presents are nice

But the real gift is You

Happy birthday, Jesus

I'm so glad it's Christmas

All the carols and bells

Make the holiday swell

And it's all about You

Happy birthday, Jesus

Jesus I love You

The Angels Sang

 

I just wanted to share with you one of my Christmas Ornaments I have made for this year. My friend Robin has an ornament exchange party each year and this is one of my six ornaments that I will be bringing. I bought the blank porcelain  ornaments at Hobby Lobby. They are hand stamped and then colored with Copics. Afterwards I sprayed them with acrylic spray. I also stamped a verse on the back of each ornament! What do you think? Is this something you would like to get in an ornament exchange?

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My Song:

The Angels Sang (Reba McIntire)

My little boy was a wise man this year
His Christmas play was something I couldn't miss
Between the shopping and my job I barely got there
My faith was worn from stress and strain
Until those little

Angels sang (hallelujah)
To the King (people rejoice)
He brought peace and joy to all the world
When he came
And the angels sang (hallelujah)
And they sang (people rejoice)

And as I watched those innocent children
I felt the greatness of that holy night
And for a moment I was right there with those wise men
So overwhelmed with love and light I had to cry when the

Angels sang (hallelujah)
To the King (people rejoice)

Oh, So Blue!

 

It isn't often that I use blue, true blue that is. I don't know why it and purples intimidate me. But, with this card I stepped outside of my comfort zone and I am so glad I did. I love the blues! This cute stamp is from Lemon Shortbread. 

If you have never used these fun stamps you are missing out on  a coloring treat. This stamp is called "Flapper Twirl Girl". Isn't she fun! I used a panel die for the background of my card and added some pretty silver buttons from Queen and Company. A little Spica pen for some sparkle and a pretty sheer blue ribbon finished off this fun card. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

My Song: "Blue"LeAnn Rimes

Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me?

Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Tears fill my eyes 'til I can's see
3 o'clock in the morning, here am I
Sittin' here so lonely, so lonesome I could cry

Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me?
Now that it's over, I realize
Those weak words you whispered, were nothing but lies

Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me?

A Card For A Child

 A closer look at my stamp!

 The pretty embellishments from Queen and Company

 A pretty ribbon and bow to add interest!

 The left inside of my card!

 The right inside of my card!

 

I had so much fun with this card! The darling image from The Paper Shelter is called YMMV. Don't you just love her? She was the perfect digi stamp for The Paper Shelter Challenge! Our challenge is "A Card For A Child" . She looks like she and her friend, the turtle are having so much fun! I have had this card stock for a long time and was just waiting for the proper paper and digi stamp to use with it. The paper is from a pad by The Paper Studio and called  The Shoppe on the Square. It has pretty peaches, browns, and gold papers. It matched my card stock perfectly. I added just a bit of extra fine glitter to the fairy wings and Liquid Glass to the carrot. A touch of Spica pen to the fish line and some pretty embellishments from Queen and Company, and a pretty ribbon from my stash made this card look special. I die cut my sentiments which can be found at Sweet and Sassy stamps. 

I hope you will be inspired by this card to join our fun challenge! Remember if you use a digi stamp from The Paper Shelter you could win a $30 prize to spend at their lovely store. Most digi's include the outline version, a colored version, digital paper, and a composition. Every new stamp is discounted when it is released! Win! Win! Win! No matter what you choose! 

So hop on over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and show us your card for a child! Blessings to you!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: I Love The Flower Girl (The Cowsills)

I saw her sitting in the rain

Raindrops falling on her

She didn't seem to care

She sat there and smiled at me

And I knew, yes I knew
She could make me happy

 Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere

I love the flower girl
Oh, I don't know just why
She simply caught my eye
I love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind.
She crept into my mind.

"S" Is For "Shaped Card"

 

I have been having so much fun with these stamps from Lacy Sunshine this stamp is Be You - Hayley Kidz! I know several of the kids I know will love a card made from her. Our letter for this challenge is "S" for Shaped Card! We want to see a different card that is not rectangle or square, but a different shape. I will tell you that the shaped cards are harder to photograph! Mine was, it kept falling down and I forgot to take a picture of the inside!  Be sure and check out the "Hayley Kidz" at Lacy Sunshine's shop! You will love them! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

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

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://blog.markerpop.com/  (used Copics)

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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

http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: I'm a Believer (Smash Mouth)

I thought love was only true in fairy tales

Meant for someone else but not for me

Love was out to get me

That's the way it seemed

Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace, of doubt in my mind
I'm in love, and I'm a believer
I couldn't leave her if I tried