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

God Bless You

Good morning! Are you ready for fun new challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER?  Both A and B team are joining together for this Anything Goes challenge! I chose one of my favorite new original images. "Keeper Of My Enchanted Forest". I think she is just lovely and has the sweet signature  face that The Paper Shelter is famous for. She is colored with Copics and a little Spica pen added for sparkle. My sweet friend Amanda at Cards, Cats and Copics sent me this lovely Memory Box die for my birthday. I can tell it will be a favorite that I will use over and over. I added some tiny pine cones that my husband I picked up on the Oregon coast.. I just clipped the back of each cone to make it lay flat and glued it to my card. The sentiment is from SU. I hope you enjoy this fun card and will join our Anything Goes party. 

I am entering this card at the following challenge:

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/

http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: (Rue's Song from The Hunger Games)

Deep in the meadow, under the willow

A bed of grass, a soft green pillow

Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes

And when again they open, the sun will rise.

Here it's safe, here it's warm

Here the daisies guard you from every harm

Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you.

Ahoy Matey!

Ahoy Matey! Doesn't this cute little guy from The Paper Shelter look like he's having fun? My grandsons love to play pirates and they will love getting this card in the mail! Our fun little challenge this time at The Paper Shelter  is 'Clean and Simple'. OK! I admit this is a hard one for me. I just want to keep adding one more embellishment! (Pssst! I notice a few of my teammates had the same problem.) LOL! I hope you will play along with us and show me how it's done! You can find this image here! Remember you can win some fantastic images and each file comes with the images, both black and white and colored and backgrounds. Lot's of bang for you buck! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

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

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://thelollipopladies.blogspot.com.au/

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

My Song: A Pirate's Life for Me!

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a pirate's life for me

We pillage, we plunder we rifle and loot

Drink up me hearties, yo ho

We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot

Drink up me hearties, yo ho

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a pirate's life for me 

Roses Are Red

Good Morning! Is everyone ready to start a new week off? For the last four weeks I have been trying to kick a particularly nasty upper respiratory bug. After several prescriptions I think today that I might actually be turning the corner and feeling better. Yeah! Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is "Bugaboo Stamps".

Our challenge at ABC is "Roses Are Red". We want to see red on your card and/or roses! How easy is that. My beautiful Faith, Hope and Love  stamp can be found at the Bugaboo Shop and they are having a fabulous "Christmas In July" sale. It is a win, win for everyone! Be sure and hop on over and check out the fabulous designs by oh so talented team mates! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Bobby Vinton (dust off the cobwebs for this one)

A long, long time ago
On graduation day
You handed me your book
I signed this way:
"Roses are red, my love.
Violets are blue.
Sugar is sweet, my love.
But not as sweet as you."

A new image!

 A closer look

 A look at the bow

 A look at my bingo tags

Happy Monday again....two in one day woot, whoot, whoot! This is a new image I got from Scarrper's Delight on line store. I thought she had a sweet little face and  was fun to color. this stamp is called "Amelia School Girl Beauty. I did buy another stamp "Honey" but for some reason when I print it is faded and prints in red! Does anyone know what would cause this? I don't like that this site does not have a way of contacting them and I will not buy anything form this store in the future because of this. I am happy with the way this stamp printed. I am off to the Dr. and hopefully I will soon be rid of this nasty bug. Blesssings!

Happy Monday!

 A closer look...

 one more view

Happy Monday everyone! I hope your week is starting off in a wonderful way. Things are not so fun at the Chapman household. Both my husband and I have a nasty bug. I have had it for four weeks and my DH for one. "I" am off to the Dr. this morning to see if I can't get something to help me get over it. DH is toughing it out (that worked out well for me) teehee! I had to share this card with you and show you my latest "Little Miss Muffet" stamp. This little cutie is called "Polk a Dot Pal's Tillie". She is a fun color and I was happy with the way she turned out. (Even if I was running a fever as I colored her!) LOL! The lace on the bottom of my card is a new Die cut from Whimsy Stamps, paper lace is one of my favorite things to use. The cute little foam butterflies came my way as a prize. I added some Stickles on the glasses and liquid glass.  A little bingo card sentiment finished off my card. I hope your Monday goes well and it is filled with blessings.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup

http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

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

My Song: Chris Tomlin

Water You turned into wine

Open the eyes of the blind

There's no one like You

None like You

Into the darkness You shining

Out of the ashes we rise

There's no one like You

None like You

Our God is greater, our God is stronger

God You are higher than any other

Our God is Healer, awesome and power

Our God, Our God...

A Little Treat

I had such a fun time coloring this image. This is another image from The Paper Shelter. We have a yellow lab who loves her treats. She expects one every time she is left at home. Once we return she goes straight to the cabinet they are kept in and looks at it. (Yes! She is spoiled!). I hope you enjoy this fun little card. Hop on over to The Paper Shelter  and check out their fabulous images...there is something for everyone! I used a cute little charm, hemp, and liquid glass (a favorite of mine), made my own flower and added a pearl brad. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://365cards.blogspot.com/

http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.in/

My Song: Homeward Bound (reminds me of our dog waiting for us!)

I'm sittin' in the railway station

Got a ticket for my destination

On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand

And every stop is neatly planned for a poet and one-man band

Homeward boundI wish I was

Homeward bound

Home, where my thoughts escaping

Home, where my music's playing

Home, where my love lies waiting silently for me

Don't forget to enter the challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER they are offering a great prize!

Mojo Monday at Last! Mojo300

I can't believe the year is half over and this is the first time I have got to play at Mojo Monday. I am going to try and make more of their challenges as I always have fun with sketches. This one made me think outside my box. My picture doesn't show the colors as clearly as I would like. The paper I used to boarder the pink with is a dark grey.  I can't imagine why it looks so yucky in this picture. this is a new Magnolia stamp I just got. She is adorable and fun to color. I hope your 4th of July is being spent with those you love. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html

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

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

My Song: Soldier

I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.
Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all business in my suit,
Yeah, I'm dressed for success from my head down to my boots,
I don't do it for money, there's still bills that I can't pay,
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,
Providing for our future's my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be,
And I can't call in sick on Mondays when the weekends been to strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.

It Is Red, White & Blue!

Just a quick post to wish everyone a "Happy 4th of July". I am not really happy with this card. for one thing it is too CAS for me. LOL. I used a Spellbinders label and used it as a ribbon holder and then added flowers from WOC.  My paper is really old (one I have hoarded for a bit). The ribbon came from a discount store. I added rhinestones for a little bling. My lovely image is a "Magnolia Stamp". 

I would like to thank all who have served to keep my country free. Your sacrifice means so much!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

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

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/

http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

My Song: Some Gave All

knew a man called him Sam the Cane few folks even knew his name

But a hero yes was he

He left a boy came back a man still many just don't understand

About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes or the tears he cried

As he said these words to me

All gave some some gave all

Some stood through for the red white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me think of all your liberties

And recall some gave all

What is a craftier to do? (Proverbs 3:7)

A closer look!

Another view!

I hope you enjoy my card today. I had a fun time making it. Sadly, (although it is just a card)  I made if for a DT challenge and just found out it will not be posted on the DT blog. Which brings me to the crux of the problem. I did not realize until today (July 1) that there was a problem with this image.  I am only posting this card to let artists know my frustration. I am sure I am not alone in my lack of understanding what image is OK and what is not and by what authority it is being deemed so. I will say in defense of The Paper Shelter they instantly took the image down when they were made aware of the controversy. I know they have always been honorable with me and I truly believe in this situation they were also. I do not want to be drawn into a firestorm but I do want artists to know that many of us are just enjoying making cards and do not desire to jump in with fists flying. I would not deliberately post a card to offend anyone but I am posting this card to say it was made innocently and without malice to any artist. I can only imagine  the frustration of one artist with another over copyright infringement. I would hope that everyone would be like Pedro and Veronica at The Paper Shelter and take the higher ground. They have turned the other cheek and so shall I. This is the last time I will post a card with this image. I hope all the artists involved in conflicts with each other will soon be able to resolve their issue with each other! 
On a happier note The Paper Shelter is having a great challenge this week and it involves using some lovely colors on your creation. Please hop on over and check it out and don't miss the fabulous prize you can win. The Paper Shelter has always had images of the best quality and some of the best art work you can find. The images are sweet and never offensive. There is something for every one!
Have a safe and sane  4th of July. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of the firefighters and their families in Arizona. 
 BTW my name is Patty so I used purple!

I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

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

http://canyoudigiit.com/blog/

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: Why Can't We Be Friends

Why can't we be friends? \

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends? 

Why can't we be friends?
I seen you 'round for a long, long time, yeah

I remembered you when you drink my wine
Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Don't forget to join The Paper Shelter's Challenge blog you could win a fabulous prize!

IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS IN ARIZONA

A closer look

 Another Look

Like many around our nation my heart is heavy thinking about the brave ;young firefighters who lost their lives in Arizona. We have so many everyday people who are heroes. I am praying for the families of all of these young men. A son, husband, father, brother, grandson, will not be at home tonight because they lost their lives doing a very dangerous job. Thank you to all firefighters for putting your life on the line to protect  our country. God bless each and every one of you and your families. 

My image is from The Paper Shelter. I think it is so cute and it is so much fun to color. Don't you find coloring really soothes your frazzled nerves? It does mine! The Paper Shelter Challenge this week is a picture inspired one. This card is not for the challenge. You will have to read the next posting to find out the  explanation. I actually sent this card to our local firefighters who put out the fire that gutted our church several months back. I was in awe of the danger they were in and yet they never hesitated to enter the church to try and save what they could. I used a new die from my sweet friend Wendy to frame this cute guy. Notice the cute little rhinestone drops? They were perfect for water drops. Just a few metal stars and my card was complete. Be sure and join in the fun this week at THE PAPER SHELTER and check out my team mates cards, they are beautiful!!!

My Song: (It's The Jake's That Make  The Job)

If these bricks and mortar were alive,

if these old walls had ears.

If these doors could talk and this Firehouse walk

 It'd spread tales of courage throughout the years

Cause it's the jakes that make the job. It's the Jake behind the wheel.
It's the Jake that rides beside 'em whose nerves are edged with steel.

The sirens blare and we say a prayer 'til they're home safe one and all
It's the jakes that ride behind them when the truck rolls to a call.

Our doors have been up and down more times than Wall Street through the years.
The boiler boils, the brass pole shines, we hold our breath in fear.

And sigh a sigh of relief my friends 'til it's out the door they've 
'Till we hear the truck's muffler sound and we count the Jakes on board again.

Quite A Few

A closer look!

Another look!

The new challenge at ABC is one of my favorites!!! It is all about layers! Our letter is "Q" and the challenge is Quite a few!  Our fabulous sponsors are  Stamp and Create and Bunny Zoe. I do hope you will check both of them out they have some lovely stamps and some great sales going on! I have chosen the "Silver Fairy" Stamp by Sylvia Zet. You can find Sylvia Zet's stamps at Bunny Zoe's store. I have layered up several paper from my bottomless scrap-box. I used a Spica pen to add some bling to the fairy wings. I used Stickles to dot around the fairly. Two die cuts for the paper lace, ribbon and some cute butterfly stickers finished off my card. Please join in the fun and you may win a fabulous prize. I cant wait to see what you come up with! 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

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

My Song: (Somewhere Out There)

Somewhere out there 

Beneath the pale moonlight

Someones thinking of me 

And loving me tonight 

Somewhere out there 

Someones saying a prayer 

That we'll find one another 

In that big somewhere out there 

Fly The Friendly Skies

A closer look!

 Even closer!

I had a bit of time to color and I just had to color up this cute little image from The Paper Shelter. I have a special friend who is now a flight attendant. She loves jetting from place to place and always keeps everyone posted where she is at (or just leaving). I colored my cute little image with Copics and Twin Markers. I added some lovely rhinestones for some sparkle. The Eiffel Tower was a button that I removed the shank from. The flower is a die cut from Cherry Lynn,  and the paper lace is from Whimsy. This is my attempt at CAS card?! I hope you will check the new images out at The Paper Shelter  I am sending  this card to Savanna. I hope it will brighten her day knowing I am thinking of her! 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

http://www.addictedtocas.blogspot.com.au/

http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/

My Song: I Leaving On a Jet Plane

All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' 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 waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go

A Card For Dad

My name is Luke. I am 7 years old and  this is my Grammie's blog. She is teaching me how to make cards. This card is for my Dad. I did everything by myself.  I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday Jeff!

Today is my son's birthday! I loved this stamp set when I first saw it at ODB and knew I would need it. :) \

Anything But A Card

I know it is a 'bit' early for Halloween. But, I have had these Skinny Cow containers forever and when The Paper Shelter came up with "Anything But A Card" I knew I had to use them up. I plan on putting some sweet goodies in these. My lovely image is Bewitched Night and you can find her here! My pictures are no the greatest as we were having a terrible storm when I took them. You have to love spring weather. I hope  you will join us this week and show us your crafty creations. Be sure and check out my teammates designs  they are lovely. I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/

http://useittuesday.blogspot.com/

My Song: The Eagles

Raven hair and ruby lips

Sparks fly from her finger tips

Echoed voices in the night

She’s a restless spirit on an endless flight

Woo hoo, witchy woman

See how high she flies

Woo hoo, witchy woman

She got the moon in her eyes

Home Where I Belong

I know I have used this image many times, but I doubt I will ever grow tired of it. I always think of my mom when I use this image and I still miss her even though she has been gone for eleven years. 

 I had fun making this card and loved the reds and Kraft brown together. I also used some yummy burlap ribbon (SU). I added some liquid glass to the apples. I love how it makes them pop! Just a fun card that will go to a special friend for her birthday!  

My Song: an old one from BJ Thomas

They say that Heaven's pretty

And living here is too

But if they said that I

would have to choose between the two

I'd go home, going home, where I belong

And sometimes when I'm dreaming

It comes as no surprise

That if you look and see

The homesick feeling in my eyes

I'm going home, going home, where I belong

While I'm here I'll serve him gladly

And sing him all my songs

I'm here, but not for long

And when I'm feeling lonely

And when I'm feeling blue

It's such a joy to know that

I am only passing through

I'm headed home, going home, where I belong

And one day I'll be sleeping,

When death knocks on my door

And I'll awake and find that

I'm not homesick anymore

I'll be home, going home, where I belong