Love Is In The Air

 

Are you feeling the love? I am loving that it is getting warmer weather and I am ready for the sunshine. We had a long, cold, snowy, winter and the spring has been cool and windy. So, warm spring days are welcome at the Chapman household. It is also time to show a little love with the latest challenge from The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog our theme (just in case you didn't guess it) is "Love Is In The Air! I chose Valentina and if you click on the link you can find where to purchase this sweet stamp. The Paper Shelter has some great deals going on their lovely stamps and there is something to please everyone's taste. So grab some stamps and join in the fun. You may be our next winner!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston)

If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way

And I... will always love you, ooh
Will always love you
You

Happy Birthday Logan

 The front of my card!

A closer look at this fun Whimsy stamp!

 The left inside of my card!

 A closer look at this fun Whimsy stamp!

 

Today is a special day at the Chapman household. Our middle grandson celebrates his 10th birthday today! Ten years have gone by so quickly and this sweet boy continues to make each of us laugh. He has an infectious sense of humor and a sweet nature to get along with everyone. He also has a good dose of onerousness that challenges all of us! I just had to make him a special card to celebrate his day. With my broken shoulder this was a long process. I can only stand to sit and color for 10-15 minutes at a time and then the cutting and die cutting are a challenge. LOL!  I have discovered that I did not appreciate all the good things and simple things that I take for granted. Like moving my arm. i am looking forward to being able to move my right arm without assistance.

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My Song: It Had To Be You (Frank Sinatra)

It had to be you, it had to be you
I wandered around and finally found, that somebody who
Could make me be true
Could make me feel blue
And even be glad just to be sad, thinking of you

Some others I've seen
Might never be mean
Might never be cross, or try to be boss
But they wouldn't do

For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all your faults, I love you still
It had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you

  

Watermelon Time!!

 

It took me two days to do this card. It is hard to color and put a card together with a broken shoulder. I loved this new Whimsy stamp and when I saw it I knew it was the perfect stamp for my sweet, dear, friend, Wendy Little. She came all the way from TaComa, Washington to help me when I broke my shoulder. She is and always will be that kind of a friend. I love her and her husband Mark like family and I wanted to make a card that would be special to them. I die cut the image leaving a bit of it hanging out of the die. (I just love that look.) I am still struggling with my blending as I can only color for a few minutes at a time and even though you can 'reactivate' Copics it is not the same as blending it all at once. I added a pull out tag using a Tattered Lace die and added some cute watermelon buttons for an accent. The inside is a Marianne Die cut. 

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My Song: Humble and Kind (Tim McGraw)

You know there's a lot that goes by the front door
Don't forget the keys under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be a waste of time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got moutains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

Happy Birthday!

 

I feel like a newbie! This is my first card since I fell five weeks ago and shattered my right shoulder. It took me about a week to color my cute stamp from The Paper Shelter called Fun and Sun.  I am only able to color for about 10 minutes at a time before my shoulder is hurting and I have to stop. It is also a challenge to then take pictures of my card and posting it to the blog. This injury has made me aware of all the things I have just taken for granted. Like using my right arm! I have 35 degrees of motion at the moment and continue with my physical therapy and try to regain the rest of my motion. So, I am apologizing for my coloring and my pictures. I hope to improve in the next few months. 

But, having said that, I hope you will join us in our fun challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE BLOG. Our Challenge is Happy Birthday. We can all use birthday cards in our stash and you just might win a great prize. Win! Win!

I am entering my card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

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

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/

My Song: Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen (Neil Sedaka)

Tra la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Happy birthday, sweet sixteen
Tra la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Happy birthday, sweet sixteen

Tonight's the night I've waited for
Because you're not a baby anymore
You've turned into the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Happy birthday, sweet sixteen

How Does Your Garden Grow?

 

If you haven't checked the store at The Paper Shelter lately you have missed out on some really wonderful new digi stamps. I love this cute guy as he tends his roses! This particular stamp is called "Venus Flytrap". Since breaking my shoulder I have found tending my garden a chore I can not work at like I would want. I still have such limited arm movement and can not lift that it makes doing most gardening next to impossible. I am still struggling with my coloring as I can only color for a short time (10-15) minutes. This causes me problems blending like I want. I will be glad when my shoulder heals but the Dr. said 8-12 months. It seems like such a long time.  Meanwhile, I will struggle along just doing what I can with my cards. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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

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

My Song: It'll Come Back (Red Sovine)

On our little girls third birthday,
She got a sandbox, In the backyard to play.
Sand was everywhere as she play and she laughed.
I busted her, For it killed all the grass.

It'll come back, It'll come back
Daddy don't be mad, God and the rain will bring it back.

When our little girl, Just turned ten,
She got a bike to ride with all her friends.
She skinned both her knees, as she played and she laughed.
I busted her. For it killed all the grass.

It'll come back, It'll come back
Daddy don't be mad, God and the rain will bring it back.

When our little girl, Turned seventeen.
We built her a pool, In the backyard that spring.
All her friends came and they swam and they splashed.
I busted her, For it killed all the grass.

It'll come back, It'll come back
Daddy don't be mad, God and the rain will bring it back.

My wife and I sit on the porch alone.
As I look out across at my beautiful lawn
The house is quiet, There's no children at play.
And I say to my wife.
"Honey If you'll listen real close, You can still hear her say..."

It'll come back (It'll come back). It'll come back (It'll come back)
Daddy don't be mad, God and the rain will bring it back.

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar!

A closer look!

Some of the details!

The inside of my card!

 

I Love this stamp from The Paper Shelter called The Sun's In My Heart. 

I think this is one of the cutest stamps yet. I love walking in the rain and it never makes me sad. We have a fun challenge this week at The Paper Shelter it is "Girl Power". So grab your favorite girl stamp and show us your girl power! Remember if you use a stamp from The Paper Shelter you could win $30 to spend at their store. 

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My Song: I Am Woman (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

Oh yes I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

Easter Time

 

Are you ready for Easter? Do you have little ones who are coloring eggs, and wanting an Easter basket? I hope each of you will stop and take some time to reflect upon the true meaning of Easter and the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

It is also time for another fun challenge at The Paper Shelter.

Our challenge this week is "Easter Time". We need to see your Easter cards for this challenge.

I chose Candy Bunny 

for my card! I think she is so cute and she is obviously getting her candy fix for the day!

I kept this card simple and just added a few tiny paper flowers and a lace butterfly.  I can't wait to see what you come up with for this challenge! 

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My Song: Low In the Grave He Lay

Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,

waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!

Up from the grave he arose;

with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;

he arose a victor from the dark domain,

and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Inspiration For You!***

 

My Song: Waltz With The Angels (Rory Lee)

Played a party last night for some old folks
They were dancing and smiling at me
'Cept this old man, alone at a table
As if there's someplace that he'd rather be

So I said, "Sir, can I play something for you
Something special that you'd like to hear"
When he looked up at me, he was smiling
Oh, but his eyes couldn't hide the tears

He said, "Play me the Waltz of the Angels
And I'll close my eyes and pretend
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
So I can dance with my angel again"

He said, "Yes, that's the song I remember
That's the one that she loved the best
It was playing the night that I met her
And it was playing when we laid her to rest"

Play me the Waltz of the Angels
And I'll close my eyes and pretend
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
So I can dance with my angel again
Let me dance with my angel again

Out With The Faries!

 

Oh, dear! This fairy is having a bad hair day! I hope your day is going much better! If not stop what you are doing and make a card for the latest challenge at The Paper Shelter!  

Our challenge is "Out With the Faries". We want to see fairies on you cards or projects.

I chose "My Hair" stamp for this card. As you can see this fairy got a wet surprise. LOL!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

My Song: I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair (Stacey Kent)

I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair,
And send him on his way.

I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms.
I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms,
I'm gonna wave that man right outa my arms,
And send him on his way.

Don't try to patch it up.
Tear it up, tear it up!
Wash him out, dry him out.
Push him out, fly him out.
Cancel him and let him go!
Yeah, sister!

You Brighten My Day!***

A Little Poppy Fairy***

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk!***

Animal Magic

 

I hope this card just 'quacks you up'! LOL! It is time for another fun challenge at The Paper Shelter and this week we want to see "Animal Magic". I chose "The Most Adorable Ducky" for my card.

He is such a fun little guy that you can't but help smile when you see him. I used a die cut for my lily pads and flowers. I added a shiny button for the center of the flower. The inside also  had a die cut that I cut in several layers and added some Copic coloring to. It fit perfect for this card.

So grab a stamp at The Paper Shelter and join in on the fun. 

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My Song: A Little White Duck (Burl Ives)

here's a little white duck, sitting in the water

A little white duck, doing what he oughter

He took a bite of a lily pad

Flapped his wings and he said, "I'm glad

I'm a little white duck sitting in the water

Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack"