Tuesday, April 27, 2010

April Showers!!



Good Morning!  Here is a card I made for the D2D challenge.  Everyone who enters will get a free digi, but you have use the specific digi this week to get the next one free.  Faith has some real cuties over in her store, so be sure to stop on by. 

For my card, I used the Flower Shower paper pack, again, I just love that stack.  I cuttlebugged the green section and added a tiny ribbon in the center.   I also added some diamond glaze for the water and added some on the umbrella too.  I hope you find time to enter this challenge....it's so fun.  Thanks for stopping by!! 

















Sunday, April 25, 2010

Shabby Chic La La



Good Evening friends!  Here is a card I made today using La La with a rose.  I'm entering it in the La La Land Challenge #35, which is Shabby Chic.  I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I think I got the jist of it in my card.  I've distressed the edges to make it more shabby feeling.  I used the Ancestry dp pack from K&Co.  and added some lace and a flower charm.  Then I added the flower in the corner to finish it off.  One lucky player will win a $10 credit to the La La Land store.  The stamp on sale this week til Tuesday is the Princess La La at 20% off.

  I'm also entering this card in the Wee Memories Challenge #3.  That challenge is to use flowers on your card/project.  The prize for this challenge is a $10 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp.  Whoohoo!!  There are a ton of stamping supplies over there, so make sure you enter this one:)  

Also, be sure to stop on by the Stampin Sisters In Christ Challenge blog to see the new challenge for this week.  It is to make a Mother's Day card.  Hope to see you there.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Have a great week!!

SSCC #36 Happy Mother's Day!



Happy Sunday!  Today we have another scripture inspired challenge for you over at Stampin Sisters In Christ.  Our sponsor this week is Softpencil Digital Stamps.  One lucky winner will win a $15 gift certificate to the store.   Our hostess for this challenge is the lovely and super talented Randi Barrett.  Here is Randi's verse she chose:

Ex. 20:12 Honor your father and your Mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.

The challenge for us this week is to make a Mother's Day Card for your Mom or someone special you would like to honor this Mother's Day. 

For my card, I used an image of a rose that I've had for years.  I don't even remember where I got it or who it's by.  The dp is from JoAnnes and I used some lace from my stash.    The butterfly is from Taylored Expressions KI kits.  Love those kits!!  I hope you enjoy your visit and please be sure to stop by the SSCC blog to see what the other DT have made.  You'll be sure to find some inspiration there.  Have a wonderful Sunday!!


Sunday, April 18, 2010

Challenge #35 Isaiah 40:8



Happy Sunday!!  I'm so happy you've stopped by.  We have a fun challenge for you over at Stampin Sisters In Christ Challenge blog.  Our dear DT Sister, Candace, is our hostess for this week. 
 She chose the verse from Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."   Thanks Candace for an amazing verse. 

The Challenge for us is to use flowers on our cards or projects.   Our sponsor this week is one that I'm not too familiar with, and that is The art of Michelle Perkett.  She has some real cute digis in her store.  In fact, Michelle is offering a $15 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner.  

 For my card, I used the image from D2D.  Faith has a freebie each week you play.  I used dp from Basic Grey called 'Kioshi'.  Love it!!  I also added some ribbon and then the pretty flower:)  I hope you get the chance to stop by the SSCC blog to see what the other DT sisters have for you.  Lot's of inspiration!!   Have a Blessed week.  Hope to see your creation!!


Thursday, April 15, 2010

Let's Get Scrappy with Soft Hues, Flowers and Ribbon!!



Good Afternoon!!  I have a card here that I made for 2 challenges.  The first one is for La La Land Challenge # 34.  The challenge for us is to use SCRAPSAnything we have laying around.  Maybe on our craft tables or piled up in bins and boxes.  For my card, I used scraps leftover from the card to make my flower and a little scrap piece of ribbon.  The dp is from K&Co. called 'hopscotch'.  Very pretty and soft colors in that stack. 
 Also, one player will WIN a $10 Credit towards any rubber stamps of your choice in the La-La Land Crafts store!!  Oh ya, you simply must  go over and take a look at the new releases.  They are so adorable:) 

The 2nd challenge is for the Tuesday Morning Sketches #41.  Melissa has a recipe for us to follow this week instead of a sketch.  The recipe is....Soft hues, flowers, and ribbon.  Easy enough.  I used some soft pink ribbon and made my flower using the SU flower punch with 2 buttons in the center.  One lucky winner will win 3-5 images from Doodle Palace and they have some real cute images over there.  Isn't that great!!  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Have a great week:)

 

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Rain Rain Go Away...



Good Afternoon!!  Here is a card I made for the Wee Memories Challenge.  It is to create a card/lo/project using the theme April Showers from the inspriation board she has on her blog here.  The prize is a $20 GC to Whimsy Haven and 30% off your next purchase.  We have until April 16 at 11:59 pst to get our entries in.  The winner will be announced on April 17th.

For my card, I used dp from the spring stack Flower Shower from DCWV.   I also used the boot from PTI's set called Green Thumb.  I didn't have a sentiment for rain or showers so I hand printed it on my card.  I used some Diamond Glaze on the rain drops for effect.  I followed the sketch from this weeks Mojo Monday challenge 134.   Thanks for stopping by!! 


Sunday, April 11, 2010

SSCC # 34 Philippians 4:4-7



Happy Sunday!! Today we have another scripture inspired challenge over at Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge blog. I do hope you'll hop on over and possibly participate in our challenges. We have a great sponsor this week, it is Simon Says Stamp. They have been graciously sponsoring us once a month and we thank them for their generosity. One of our lucky players will have a chance to win a wonderful stamp set called "You make the flowers Smile"
Thank you so much!!

Our hostess this week is our lovely DT sister Lisa Hjulberg.

The Scripture Lisa chose for this week is...Philippians 4:4-7 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, wihch transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

The challenge for us is to Make a card/project about prayer and/or peace. I can't wait to see what you can do with this challenge. Thanks Lisa!!

For my card, I purchased the scripture from SNSS. The dp I used is from K&Co called Ancestry. Very pretty and vintagey. I added some lace and a butterfly charm. Some pearls set off the corners quite well and the ribbon flower and leaves too.

Now stop on by the SSCC blog and see what the other DT has for inspiration:) Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful week!!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

3 Challenges in 1...whoohoo!!


Happy Saturday!! Yay the weekend is here:) Here is a card I made using the D2D freebie image available thru Sunday. To be entered for another freebie next week, all you have to do is use this image provided and Faith will send you next weeks freebie. Simple huh!! I used the new paper pad from Basic Grey called Kioshi, love it:) The sketch I followed is from the Sweet Stop Sketch. I have also entered this card in the KLSNS challenge. That is to use something organic on your card/project. I used Hemp twine.
Remember to join us tomorrow for another great challenge over at Stampin Sisters In Christ. The challenges are every Sunday and are inspired by scripture. I would love it if you would stop on by and participate. There is a prize up for grabs every week, so come on over and play. Can't wait to see you over there. Thanks for stopping by!!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

A Sketchy La La Land Challenge!!


Good afternoon!! Welcome to my blog:) I have a card here I made for the La La Land Challenge. It is a sketch challenge that Lisa has come up with for us to follow. You can find the sketch here. For my card, I used La La with a heart. I so love that stamp, and you can find lots of stamps as well as some digis over at the La La Land store here. In fact, if you would like to purchase 'cupcake Rosie', it it 20% off this week. Yay!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your week:) Thanks for stopping by!









Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Happy Birthday Candace!!

Happy Birthday Candace!!


Today is Candace Mitchell's birthday, and the Stampin Sisters In Christ DT sisters are throwing her a virtual birthday party. If you came from Grace's blog then you're on the right track. If not you'll want to start at the SSCC blog.


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For the party, I'm bringing Candace some pink balloons!!




My card for Candace uses a cute little freebie image from tidly inks. The dp is from one of my favorite stacks called Flower Shower. I added some ribbon and a flower. The frosting on the cupcake is liquid applique.


Now hop on over to Kristine's blog and see what she has brought to the shin-dig. Boy am I aging myself:) Also remember to stop by Candace's blog and wish her a Happy Birthday!!


Happy Birthday Candace!



Sunday, April 4, 2010

SSCC # 33 - John 3:16 & an Easter Poem

Good Morning!  Happy Easter to you all:)  Today is another weekly challenge inspired by scripture over at Stampin Sisters In Christ.  I have the honor of hosting this week. 

 The verse I have chosen is one that most of us will recognize, in fact it was the first verse I memorized.  It is John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."  What an awsome verse for Easter.  Knowing that God loves us so much he gave his life for us.  How he died up there on the cross for us so we can have life. 

  My challenge for you this week is to make a card/project using the word LOVE or something that symbolizes love to you.

  Our sponsor this week is Inktegrity - digital stamps by Joni.  There are some really cute images there.  In fact I've used one of them on my first card.  It's called 'out on a limb'. 


Out on a Limb

This card is made with the digi image from Inktegrity.  I love this little cutey.  I used some daisy dp I had and some ribbon to add some color.  I added the sentiment around the circle, it says "Love is in the Air".
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And this is my second card for today.  It's a bit more for Easter. 
He Is Risen!!

For this card, I used the Easter Cross from McMahon Five Designs .  There are some really cute Easter and Spring digis over at the store.  So stop on by and show some love. Sue would appreciate it.   If you're not into the cutesy then there are a lot of pretty and elegant flowers for you.  There's something for everyone.  I know you'll find something:)  
 
Lastly, I would like to share a poem I found.  It tells the story of the Ressurection of Jesus Christ and how Mary felt watching her son die on the Cross.  (Just a warning....it's a tear jerker)
 
 
The Pain That Mary Felt

Can you imagine the pain

That Mary must have felt,

As her child hung on the cross that day;

The agony that filled her soul,

The tears that flowed,

Their decision she could not sway?

 
A Mother's love for her child

Is such a strong part of her life,

Like an extension of herself.

Every breath the child breathes,

Every tender hug and kiss,

Not one memory every leaves.

 
So, for Mary to witness

Such a scene

Was probably more than she could bear.

She must have cried out,

Don't you know that's 'my child'

Hanging there?

 
God knew the agony

That Mary would feel,

On that fateful day,

For He himself felt

That same agony

As His Child hung that way!

 
"Crucify Him" they chanted,

Not knowing what lay ahead.

They didn't realize that

He was their Saviour,

Until He, too, was dead.

 
But, one bright and glorious morning,

They checked the grave where Jesus lay.

The tomb was empty,

The rock had been rolled away.

Jesus had RISEN that day!

 
Mary had lost a Son,

But the World gained a Saviour

On Resurrection Day.

This poem was written by Barbara Sanders
http://entourages.com/barbs/marypain.htm

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!  Have a wonderful Easter:)

Thursday, April 1, 2010

KLSNS - Boxes n Baskets

Easter Basket KLSNS


Good afternoon!  Easter is getting closer and closer:)  KLSNS new challenge is for us to make a box or basket.  The hostess is Kristine.   So I have made a simple Easter basket that my sister taught me how to do.  I would link to it but I'm not sure where to find it.  Maybe I should ask my sis and get back on that.  Anyway, I added a handle and put some Easter grass in it so it's techniquely an Easter basket.  LOL!!  I then added an Easter bunny from La La Land's new spring release.  (It's also available in digi form).   Then put on some embellies I had from a previous project.  I so hope you enjoy!!  Happy Easter everyone.