Water Fairy

 

I love this "Water Fairy" digi stamp from Cute As A Button! As often happens I couldn't wait to color it up. I actually thought I had it colored to perfection and on the first time. So, in the meantime, I decided to cut out a few die cuts. I didn't notice that the new trimmed up image was stuck to the back of my die cut and so I cut the newly colored image right down the middle with a very lacy die! Time to color again. This time I had it almost completely done and I went back to touch up an teeny, tiny, little spot and my Copic pen decided to drop a 'big blop of ink right across the face and wings of the fairy. Another colored image goes in the trash bin. By this time I had to walk away for a few days. Then I thought "third times the charm" right? Well I began to color and once again the color seemed to flow and I was loving it. When I got it finished I was so pleased and so I head over to my trusty  paper cutter to trim it up and I sliced the top of the wing off! Arrrrr! So, this is my fourth attempt at getting my card made. I did switch my colors up a bit on this one so all's well that ends well? LOL! I used a shimmer pen from CTMH and this card has some beautiful shimmer on it. Pearls, liquid glass, and a birthday die cut finished off my card. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Do You Believe In Magic? (Lovin' Spoonful)

Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart
How the music can free her, whenever it starts
And it's magic, if the music is groovy
It makes you feel happy like an old-time movie
I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul
But it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock and roll

A Time To Plant A Time To Harvest

 

Isn't it great to have friends who are always there for you? You know the ones who know how badly you have screwed up and they still want to be your friend. (They may laugh at you but they still care!) I am blessed to have friends like this. I made this card for a special friend. We may not see each other that often but when we do it is like we have never been apart. Sometimes it is nice to just send a card and let someone know you are thinking of them. 

This beautiful stamp is from Cute As A Button it is called "A Time To Plant A time To Harvest".  Jump on over to the shop and check out all the beautiful stamps. You will be glad you did!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.ca/

https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.com/

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

My Song: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow (Alison Krass)

I don't know about tomorrow
I just live for day to day
I don't borrow from the sunshine
For it's skies may turn to gray

I don't worry o'er the future
For I know what Jesus said
And today I'll walk beside Him
For He knows what lies ahead

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand

LINCOLN'S BRITHDAY CARD

 

My just turned 4 year old grandson is staying with me today. He wanted to make a card for his Mommy and since her birthday is on April Fool's Day and Easter this year he wanted it to have all three things in the card. He used die cuts and liquid pearls (his very favorite things to use) to make this cute card. The paper all came from the scrap bin I think he did a great job don't you?

His Song: Mama (B.J. 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, Ma-a-ma
And who's the one you didn't need to plead
To give her time to the Little League?
It was Mama, oh, ma-a-a-ma-a-a
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 ma-a-a-ma-a-a
Ma-a-ma, oh ma-a-ma
Who's the one who taught you obligation then dedication result graduation?
Mama, Mama
And who's the one who's shown the friends you've known
A home away from home when they were tired and all alone?
Mama, Mama
And who's the one who held a tear inside
When you introduced your future bride?
And who's the one who didn't mean to cry
As you walked down the aisle, the tears you saw her smile
Mama, oh, Mama
Ma-a-m-a-a, my Ma-a-ma-a
It was Ma-a-m-a-a

Easter Time

A closer look!

Cute Easter buttons!

The inside of my card!

 

Are you ready for Easter? Do you have a special tradition you do at Easter? We will attend church and then have a late lunch together. While the table is being cleared we will hide the Easter eggs. It really isn't much of a tradition but the joy of being together as a family means the most to me.  We are also having a challenge at The Paper Shelter! This time we want to see your Easter Time creations! I chose "Candy Bunny" for my card! You can find her and a wide array of lovely stamps at The Paper Shelter!  I hope you all have a lovely Easter and you take time to give thanks for all you have been given! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.ca/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

http://moo-mania.blogspot.co.at/

http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: Because He Lives (Kristin Chenowith)

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

Bloom Where You Are Planted

 

It has been fun to be able to get back and color again! My shoulder is mending and other than lifting weight over my head I can do almost everything I did before my injury a year ago in February (2017)! Having said that I am struggling with my coloring. I feel like I have never touched Copics in my life and 'flicking' is a challenge for me! But, this beautiful new stamp from Cute as A Button

called "Bloom Where You Are Planted" I just love her and of course tulips are my favorite flower! The cute little ribbon holder came from an old purse I was getting rid of as it was falling apart. But, I had to recycle this pretty part. I added a few pearls and rhinestones to dress it up but for the most part I let the stamp be the focal part! 

I hope you enjoy this card and please be sure and check out Cute As A Button shop for some fabulous unique stamps!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.nl/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.ca/

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

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.ca/

My Song: Bloom Where You're Planted 

“Bloom where you are planted,”

My grandmother once said to me.

“Bloom where you are planted

So that you can be all you can be

Storms will come,

And lightening will strike

But don’t let the joys of this life pass you by.

Bloom where you are planted,

And one day you will see

That you are who God created you to be.”

Let It Be Spring

I don't know about where you are from but Spring in Idaho means rain! I really don't mind the rain, in fact I enjoy it! I know it's strange but that is just the way I am! How about you what is your weather like?

It is time for another fun challenge at The Paper Shelter! Our theme is "Let It Be Spring"! So wow us with your fabulous spring creations. Remember you can win a fabulous stamp or stamps if you use a  stamp from The Paper Shelter.  I chose "Drizzle" digital stamp for my card! I think she is so cute! There are some awesome sales going on at The Paper Shelter ! So click on my link and check them out! 

I colored this cute stamp with Copics. I tried to keep the same colors going from the paper to the colored image! I die cut my sentiment and added some pretty rhinestones from Queen & Co.!

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.ca/

http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.ca/

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.ca/

http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/

My Song: Who'll Stop The Rain (Creedence Clearwater)

As long as I remember
The rain's been comin' down
Clouds of mystery pourin'
Confusion on the ground

Good men through the ages
Tryin' to find the sun
And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

Things That Fly***

Love Is Still In The Air!

 

It seems as if I have been gone forever! As many of you know I had my second surgery on my shoulder in November. I spent the holiday season in a immobilizing sling. So, this is one of my first colors since I  began  physical therapy to move my arm.  It was a struggle for me and not my best job, but the digi stamp from Cute as a Button is adorable and it helped to inspire me to keep going! The Cute As A Button Stamp I used is called Kisses! You can find her by clicking on the link and you can also check out all the other cute stamps available! 

Be sure and check out this stamp along with

 the others available at

Cute As A Button Designs.

And don't forget to join in our monthly challenge at

Cute As A Button Challenge Blog!

And we always love seeing your Cute As A Button creations at

Cute As A Button Facebook Group.

My Song: If That Isn't Love (Elvis)

He left the splendor of heaven
Knowing His destiny
Was the lonely hill of Golgotha
There to lay down His life for me

And if that isn't love
Then the ocean is dry
There's no stars in the sky
And the little sparrows can't fly
Yeah if that isn't love
Then heaven's a myth
There's no feeling like this
If that isn't love

Happy Birthday!

 A closer look at the stamp!

 The inside of my card!

 

Today is a special day at the Chapman household! It is my husbands birthday! He missed being a valentine baby by one day! So happy birthday Steve! I am using a a sweet digi stamp from Cute As A Button! I thought she was the perfect touch for a birthday/valentine card! I used a new die from Spellbinders to frame her and cut the additional corner piece to layer the corners! I hope you have a special day also! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Happy Birthday! 

Happy Birthday to you

may God's love grow in you

may the Lord bless and keep you

in all that you do

Happy Birthday to you
To Jesus be true.
May God's richest blessing
Be yours the year through!

Be My Valentine?***

Your Love Is Enough!****

I just had to color another of the Cute As A Button new releases! This

Faith And Love!

Another look at my card!

 A closer look at my stamp!

 

It is time for a new reveal of the latest stamps at Cute As A Button! Of course, the newest stamps are Love and Faith filled! This cute stamp is called "Protected By Faith" and you can find this sweet stamp at Cute As A Button Designs! 

I am still struggling with the use of my arm and my coloring reflects it. I am going to keep working at improving so I hope you all will bear with me. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

My Song: Believe (Josh Grogan)

Children sleeping, snow is softly falling

Dreams are calling like bells in the distance

We were dreamers not so long ago

But one by one we all had to grow up

When it seems the magic's slipped away

We find it all again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying

Hear the melody that's playing

There's no time to waste

There's so much to celebrate

Believe in what you feel inside

And give your dreams the wings to fly

You have everything you need

If you just believe

For The One I Love!

 

It is time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter! Our challenge this week is "For the One I Love"! That's right we want to see a card for someone you love! I chose "Casual Boy" and "Annabelle" stamps and then merged the stamps. They make me smile when I see them. They remind me of my husband and I forty-five years ago! I had the long hair and the bell bottom jeans and my husband had the 'long' hair of that day. LOL! I hope you will join in on the fun this week and pick a stamp or two that reflects your "For The One I Love". 

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

My Song: This Is Dedicated To The One I Love (Mamas and the Papas)

While I'm far away from you my baby
I know it's hard for you my baby
Because it's hard for me my baby
And the darkest hour is just before dawn

Each night before you go to bed my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love

"In The Blue"

A closer look!

 

The inside of my card!

I have a hard time taking pictures right now. I wish this picture was better because my card looks so much better IRL! LOL! This is one of my favorite digi stamps from The Paper Shelter! She is called Josephine and can be found here! Our challenge this week is "In The Blue". A friend of mine gave me a 'ton' of lace. Thank you Dianne! I am sending her this card with some of her pretty lace on it!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/

https://sunnydaycrafting.blogspot.ca/

http://moo-mania.blogspot.co.at/

My Song: Somewhere Out There (Linda Ronstead)

Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinking of me and loving me tonight
Somewhere out there someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another in that dream somewhere out there

And even though I know how very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishin' on the same bright star
And when the night wind starts to sing a lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky

Somewhere out there, if love can see us through
Then we'll be together somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true

"Let It Snow"!

 

Good morning! I hope you are having a great start to 2018! Mine started off with this cute guy! He is adorable don't you think! I ordered him from Cynthia Golden you can find her on facebook here! She makes and sells this cute little guy and he would make a wonderful present for your family, friends, co-workers, teachers, or yourself! She is so nice to deal with and she does such a nice job that he is well worth the money! (It's a steal!) So, come on and show a new crafter some love and encouragement! Contact Cynthia by PM on facebook and get your snowman for this coming Christmas....it will be here before you know it! LOL!

New Beginnings!

 

Happy New Year! Yes, I know I am late saying this but you have to remember I am just beginning to get back the use of my right arm. It is time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter!

This challenge is "New Beginnings" so use your imagination and show us your 'New Beginnings'! I chose "Science" for this challenge.  I dream of the day that cancer will be eradicated from our world. Who knows this 'new beginning' may just occur in my life time! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

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

https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.ca/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.ca/

http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: When We Pray (Tauren Wells)

People hurting, people broken

Beaten down and feeling hopeless

Wonder if it’s gonna always be this way

Who will speak up for the captive

Show some love and heal a past that

Binds the wounds we think will never go away

But what if we could be a people on our knees

As one before the King

'Cause we believe

All the world starts changing

When the church starts praying

Strongholds start to break

Oh, when we pray

Prison walls start shaking

At the sound of praising

Nothing stays the same

Oh, when we pray

Oh, when we pray