I Love My Daughter

 A closer look!

 My Card Front

 

The inside of my card!

 Although my daughter's birthday was in June I had to share my card creation for her. This lovely image is from Saturated Canary. I did change the sentiment on the little sign to fit the occasion. I loved the use of the vivid pink papers and the black check together. the inside of my card is a free sentiment from "Gingers House! I love this sentiment and you can use it in so many ways.  I added some homemade flowers and pink pearls. I hope you like this special card. Have a blessed Sunday!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://craftingattheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.challenges.papercraftingmagic.com/
http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song: My Little Girl (Tim McGraw)

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go.
Gonna tell you how much I love you, though you think you already know.
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm.
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born.
You're beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl.

Cookies?

 

Summer is flying by so fast that it will soon be back to school time. I was surprised to see that the stores are already promoting "Back To School Sales". I live in a small town and back to school also means fund raisers and cute little school kids coming to the door trying to raise money for their schools. It also brings my families favorite Girl Scout cookies! I just had to smile when I saw this Darling image from THE PAPER SHELTER!

If you haven't checked out their images lately I hop you will click on this link here . I am working hard to try and  get all the new images colored but there are so many fabulous ones that I am having a hard time keeping caught up. I added some Stickles around the image to give her a bit of sparkle. I still haven't decided on a sentiment, but I may make it into a thinking of you card and include a box of girl scout cookies for a deserving friend.  

I am entering this card at the following  challenges:

http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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

http://www.inklingsandyarns.com/2014/04/inky-linky-52/

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

My Song:

Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver, the other is gold.

A circle is round, it has no end.
That's how long, I will be your friend.

(I have wonderful memories of my daughter singing this song with her sweet voice!)

Just for Fun!

 A look at my homemade pansy's!

 My fun little card!

 

A closer look at the image.

I took some time today to play a bit with a new image called "Pink Dolls". I will say she was a bigger challenge to color than I first thought she would be. I finally managed to sort out what was what and dealt with the shadows that had been provided. This was my end result. I had trouble coloring the hair with all the shadows, but  I preserved. I am not happy with the results but it was the best I could manage today. I added liquid glass to her specs. I used Stickles to add a bit of sparkle around her and to the butterflies. I made my pansies by punching out small circles and coloring them. I glued them an then added a rhinestone to the center. I thought they turned out kind of cute. I hope you enjoy this card. I had a great time playing today!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/

http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/

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

My Song: Anne Boleyn

In the Tower of London, large as life,
   The ghost of Anne Boleyn walks, they declare.
   For Anne Boleyn was once King Henry's wife,
   Until he had the headsman bob her hair.
   Oh, yes, he did her wrong long years ago,
   And she comes back at night to tell him so.

Anything But A Card-Promise!

 

Warning......lots of pictures

 Another view....

 And another.....

 The box I altered.

 before and after

 

A close up of the lovely image!

Those of you that know me well know that I do not like to alter things. It is just so hard for me to make something look fabulous. I see all the wonderful creations around blog land and wonder why I can't do that. But when I try the project never looks right to me. (I shudder at the thought of having to do an explosion box.) LOL! Anyway, sometimes we are "FORCED" to step out of our comfort zone. So, I am expecting those of you who have the same affliction that I have to give our challenge at "The Paper Shelter" a try! I have several boxes like this that I purchased from Oriental Trading. I made this box into a little Post It Note holder with a tiny calendar attached. I plan on giving it to a friend and hope she will enjoy it.  I look forward to seeing your lovely creations! 

I am entering this  box at the following challenges:

My Song:  I Am A Promise

I am a promise

I am a possibility

I am a promise with a capital "P"

I am a great big bundle of potentiality

And I am learnin' to hear God's voice

And I am tryin' to make the right choice

I am a promise to be anything God wants me to be.

I can go anywhere that He wants me to go

I can be anything He wants me to be

I can climb the high mountains

I can cross the wide sea

I'm a great big promise you see!

Nautical?

 Love this cute image from Mo Manning! When I saw that ABC Challenge had chosen "Nautical" as our theme I knew I would have to use this cute image. Our lovely sponsor is Wild Orchard Crafts! So you will want to play along this week for a chance to win a fabulous prize. I used Copics to color my image. I had a fun little compass stamp that I grabbed from a dollar bin at a craft store. I stamped, colored and framed it and then added liquid glass. It shines so nice it looks like a button. All of my beautiful flowers are from our lovely sponsor Wild Orchard Crafts. Be sure and check out there lovely selection. I also added some pearls a bit of Stickles and some tiny sea shells.

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftascene.blogspot.com/
http://www.storytellernorge.blogspot.no/

My Song: Mary Ann

All day all night is Mary Ann,

Down by the seaside, sifting sand.

Even little children love Mary Ann,

Down by the seaside, sifting sand.

Oh, when she walks long the shore people all she greets,

Wild birds fly her over and fish come to her feet.

In her heart there's love but I'm the only man,

Who's allowed to kiss my, oh Mary Ann.

All day all night is Mary Ann,

Down by the seaside, sifting sand.

Even little children love Mary Ann,

Down by the seaside, sifting sand.

A closer look at the image!

My lovely flowers from Wild Orchard Crafts!

My cute little compass!

Pearls and sea shells!

Computer woes!

Just to let everyone know. I have my computer in to visit the 'Computer Dr.'  I am trying to use computers here and there when I can get the time, but will be a bit quiet for a few days. At least through Tuesday! It is terrible being without a computer! LOL! Have a great week-end everyone!

Flower Power

 The cute image!

 My card

 Taken with flash?

 

Another look at the image

 The pretty pearls and butterflies

 

Don't you just love this pretty image from The Paper Shelter. She has such a sweet innocent face. Our fun filled challenge is "Flower Power". My lovely flower is from Tattered Lace (die cut). It is multiple layers and I added Stickles to to various parts to make my flower sparkle. The swirl, leaves and buds all come with the flower die. The butterflies are a Cherry Lynn die and I added pearls and Stickles to them. I hope you will join us for this fun challenge and that you are enjoying spring wherever you are!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: The Beatles

Love, love, love

There's nothing you can do that can't be done

Nothing you can sing that can't be sung

Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game

It's easy

Nothing you can make that can't be made

No one you can save that can't be saved

Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time

It's easy

All you need is love

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

Let's Hear It For America! ABC Monochromatic Challenge Card

 A closer look!

 Another monochromatic card!

 A closer look

 f aux stitched stars. 

ABC Challenge is Monochromatic such lovely cards are created with a monochromatic scheme.  I realize I might just be rushing the 4th of July but I had to have a go at coloring this cute image from our lovely sponsor "Kenny K"! I love these beautiful shades of golden browns and of course the golden bling, and the platinum glitter add to the beauty of the card. The large stars are punched with SU punches and the tiny ones on the first card are actually metal stars. I used Spica on the had and her clothing to add sparkle. White gel pen for the stitching. I struggled with the hair. I have to get started on my Kit and Clowder coloring classes. I hoping you will see a vast improvement in my coloring. My lovely ribbon came from my BFF Wendy and is from Stamping Up. I will probably save this card for my BIL.  I hope you will join us this week for this fun challenge. I wonder what color you will choose?
I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Yankee Doodle Dandy

I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy
A Yankee Doodle, do or die
A real live nephew of my uncle Sam's
Born on the Fourth of July
I've got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart
She's my Yankee Doodle joy
Yankee Doodle came to London
Just to ride the ponies
I am a Yankee Doodle bo

Memorial Day Week-end

 I hope everyone is having a safe and sane Memorial Day Week-End. It has been a busy one for our family. The grand-kids came over and we planted the garden, weeded flower beds, had a sleep-over and then a BBQ today. This grammy is tuckered. But what a lovely way to be tired. I took some time last week to play a bit with my Copics and color some new images. This image form Saturated Canary is such a fun color that I can't wait to have a go at it again. I made this card for a friend of mine. She was crafting at my house and had this big sparkly ring on. (See the right hand, lower corner of my card) The whole top of the ring just popped off. She was going to throw it away and I asked to keep it to place on a card. She thought that was so funny...now she is getting it back. LOL! I also used a couple of new dies that I just purchased. I must say I really like both of them. But, I am going to have to work on the creative ideas for the zipper. I added a few liquid pearls and rhinestones to finish off my card.
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

I also want to thank the veterans, and all who are serving in our military. Because of you we are free today. God bless each of you and may you all return home safe and soon!

 A look at the inside of my card!

 A closer look at the image!

A closer look at my die cut!

 Yes! That is the ring!

My Song: Delta Dawn

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on

Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?

And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today

To take you to his mansion in the sky.

"Charming"

 A closer look at the charm!

 A closer look at the butterfly brad!

 A closer look at the lovely image!

 

This is a lovely new image from The Paper Shelter. She is such a fun color and you can find her here! I loved the cute little Dragon. I hope this card inspires you to play along with THE PAPER SHELTER challenge this week. Our challenge is "Charming" all you have to do is use a charm on your card. You might just win a lovely prize. While your checking out our challenge be sure and shop at the store for some of the lovely images. You will find some of the best digi images around. I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: Puff The Magic Dragon

Puff, the magic dragon,

Lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist

In a land called Honah Lee.

Little Jackie Paper

Loved that rascal Puff,

And brought him strings and sealing wax

And other fancy stuff.

Lot's of Layers!

 A closer look.

 A close look at my stamp

 The finished set.

 

It is time for another challenge at ABC Challenge. This one will be something all can get into it is "Lot's of Layers". Our wonderful sponsor is "Seven Kid's College Fund". I was thrilled to see that this stamp was still available. I have been wanting it for years and this was a great  excuse to buy. My pretty paper came from a pad that my sweet friend Elaine sent me. I am about to use it up and know that I will have to have more. It has such pretty pinks and greens each page is scrumptious! I used a CC Design Die for the leaves and an old Spellbinders die to frame my image. My Sentiment is from Lily of the Valley and the pretty flowers are from Wild Orchard Crafts.  I hope you will join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see all your pretty layers. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Newsboys

Nothing can separate

Even if I run away

Your love never fails

I know I still make mistakes

You have new mercy for me everyday

Cause Your love never fails

You stay the same through the ages

Your love never changes

There may be pain in the night

But joy comes in the morning

And when the oceans rage

I don't have to be afraid

Because I know that You love me

Your love never fails

Colors of Spring!

 

A closer look at my image.

 A circle sentiment with liquid glass.

 
This card is for my  good friend Robin. She is always doing special things for me. She just gave me the cutest shelf that she made for me. I wanted to make a card to thank her. We are just now beginning to see warm spring days. I hope these pretty colors will brighten her day. Thanks Robin for being such a special friend!
I popped my sentiment with a foam piece and then added liquid glass and it looks like a metal button. I will have to do this more often. My image is an older Magnolia. (Well, at least 6 months!) My die cuts are from Memory Box and the sentiment was a freebie. I love it. I hope you enjoy my little thank you card.
I am entering this card at the following challenges:
http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Newsboys
Let love explode and bring the dead to life
A love so bold to see a revolution somehow
Let love explode and bring the dead to life
A love so bold to bring a revolution somehow
Now I'm lost in Your freedom
In this world I'll overcome
My God's not dead
He's surely alive
He's living on the inside
Roaring like a lion

If you have not seen the movie "God Is Not Dead" I urge you to go and take a friend! It is a fabulous show!
Hear is a peek of the inside of my card: 

Rock and Roll

 

I wanted to make a fun birthday card for one of the teens in our church. She always asks me if I have made a 'special' card for her. LOL! I knew when I saw this cute image from The Paper Shelter that it would make the perfect card for her. I colored the image with Copics and added some liquid glass to the guitar. I also added liquid glass to her cute boots and then sprinkled glitter on the boots. They look terrific in real life! A bit of Spica pen on the mic cord and her cute vest added just the right touch of bling! A pretty little gingham ribbon and bow finished off this fun birthday card!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: That Old Time Rock and Roll

Just take those old records off the shelf

I'll sit and listen to 'em by myself

Today's music ain't got the same soul

I like that old time rock 'n' roll

Don't try to take me to a disco

You'll never even get me out on the floor

In ten minutes I'll be late for the door

I like that old time rock 'n' roll