Rhonda's Creative Spirit

Daisy Doodles is having a Design Team Call

2012-01-18T18:52:00.001-05:00

Miss Daisy is lookin' for some new Design Team Members. If you're interested in being part of a great easy going DT go over to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and have a look.

Cierra's Bow

2011-12-13T00:54:00.000-05:00

When I last posted I was waiting for my transfer at work to come through and for them to find a replacement for me. I didn't think it would ever happen but on Thanksgiving Day I boarded a plane along with my little dog "Pepper" heading to Florida. My son picked me up at the airport and I was able to sit at the Thanksgiving table with my grandchildren for the first time in 4 years. So I am now living with my son and his family in sunny Florida. I love being around the kids on a daily basis again. I was fortunate enough to have enough vacation time until after Christmas so for the most part I have been extremely lazy.

I've been doing some embroidery and sewing. My granddaughter, Cierra takes a dance class at school and she asked me if I could make them hair bows. They are responsible for coming up with a dance and their own costumes for a grade. Of course I said yes ... although I have never made a hair bow. I searched online for a tutorial and found a video from mommycraftsalot. My bow isn't as pretty as hers but not bad for a first timer ... lol. Anyway .. they are calling themselves The Flamingos so I embroidered a covered button to add to the center. Here is the result:

I'm pleased but most importantly Cierra is happy with them.

When we arrived at the airport on Thanksgiving the flight was about 1/2 hour early so while we were waiting I couldn't resist taking a picture of Pepper. Boy was she glad to get here ... lol

Hopefully I will get out of vacation mode and start posting again. I am looking so forward to spending Christmas with the kids. And afterwards I hope to get back into some kind of routine. So until next time .. have a great day!!!!!

Nook

2011-10-12T23:28:00.000-04:00

I got a special request in my Etsy Store for a Nook Cover and wanted to show it to you. The request was for a cover with a map of Boston. Needless to say fabric with a map of Boston was no where to be found. So I went to Michael's and got inkjet printer fabric sheets. I had never used them so really didn't have a clue if or how it would work. I found a map of Boston on line and printed it onto the sheets. WOW!! I wanted to show you how it turned out.

This is the front

The Back

and opened

I am really pleased with the way it turned out. I only hope my customer likes it as well as I do. Imagine all the things you could do with these fabric printer sheets. Hmmmm ... I wonder if I could color on them with my Prisma pencils?!? :)

Update

2011-09-26T13:11:00.000-04:00

It has been so long since I have posted I thought that I should probably update you on what's going on.

My Husband lost his job due to health problems so I picked up extra hours at my job as well as doing side work for extra income. I opened a little Etsy Shop and have been using my spare time to make items for that. You can find my shop HERE if you are interested in having a look.

And now for the good news ..... DH has finally agreed to move to Florida. My oldest Son (and DIL) and Grandchildren moved there 4 years ago and I have missed them terribly. I put in for a transfer at my job and am waiting for it to come through. If everything goes according to plan we will be there before Thanksgiving. So in the meantime we have been sorting and cleaning and packing what we can. I don't know how long they'll give me when the transfer comes through to report to the new workplace so I need to be ready. Can't wait ... lol.

Anyway, just thought I give you a heads up. I probably won't be doing any cardmaking until after the move but will post some of my sewing projects from time to time.

Have an awesome day!!! :)

Not Cards ....

2011-06-29T23:53:00.000-04:00

I have been so busy sewing lately that I haven't done much in the way of card making .... shame on me!!!!! But I thought I would show you what I've been up to. My husband bought me an embroidery machine a few years ago. Cierra (DGD) and I used it a couple of times and decided that it was no fun and put it up. I love handwork so pushing a few buttons and watching it embroidery bored me. A couple of weeks ago I got it back out thinking if I wasn't going to use it I would sell it. Well I have been embroidering up a storm. I have made kindle and nook covers .... ring bearer pillows and a bunch of lace earrings.

Here is a ring bearer pillow I made:

And here are some of the earrings:

I've made about 12 pr. of earrings in a lot of different colors. I need to work on my photography but I'll get there. And one more thing..... this is a little linen Fold Over Bag I made:

Anyway this is what I've been up to .... I'll get a card up here in a couple of days. :)

Thanks for looking!

Stars and Stripes at Daisy Doodles

2011-06-20T00:55:00.001-04:00

The new challenge at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is "Stars and Stripes". I chose ...once again... the Lighthouse. I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted my card to look like and this isn't quite what I had pictured but close....LOL. Anyway this is what I ended up with:

I am going to retire this image for a while ... I have used it to death but I do love it. You can find it HERE at Daisy's Digi Doodles for only $1.00.

Challenges:

Card Creations & More By C - 2W, 1E - Something Patriotic

WOOHOO!!!! Time to announce Blog Hop Winner!

2011-06-12T19:06:00.000-04:00

Thank you so much for hopping along with us on the Daisy Doodle Happy Happy Blog Hop. Each of us are giving away the image that we used for the hop to one lucky winner. The winner of my image

"Tropicana"

Janie Printz

http://janiescreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Janie!!!!! Send us an email with "Blog Hop Winner" in the subject line to daisydoodlescc@gmail.com

so we can get your prize out to you.

Nook Cover

2011-06-07T00:54:00.002-04:00

Just thought i'd show you my project for today. It's not a card ... LOL. This is a sewing project. I have decided to make sleeves for the eReaders. This is my first attempt.

(In real life the button matches the green of the cover)

This one is for my bosses wife. She has the Nook. So what do ya think? I want to make a few more for the different eReaders and Tablets .... and one for a Laptop. I have opened up an Etsy Shop and will be selling these and hopefully some other handmade items. I've got some ideas of things I'm wanting to make. We'll see how it goes. :)

Thanks for coming by,

New Daisy Doodles Challenge

2011-06-06T00:01:00.002-04:00

The challenge is to make a masculine card for Fathers's Day. Every year when it's gets close to Father's Day my thoughts always turn to my Dad. My Dad was a good man and truly was one of a kind. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss him. With him in mind I created this card.

I know .... more blue and more white space. And the Lighthouse again .... I just can't help myself. This image is so versatile ... it can be used for any occasion. I have another card coming soon using it in a different way. I hope you don't get tired of this image because I LOVE it!!

I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. Other than the image the supplies consist of blue and white cardstock .... blue ink .... letter stamps and one small piece of blue ribbon. That's it.

Go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and see the inspiration there from the rest of the Design Team. There are some wonderful cards. Enter the challenge and let us see your projects for Father's Day. You can visit Daisy's Digi Doodles and see all of her fabulous images.

I am entering this card in these challenges:
Come and Get It Challenges - Fathers Day
Creative Inspirations - 2W - Fathers Day or Card for Dad
Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Dad or Special Male
Here Come the Boys - Fathers Day/Hubby/Partner
Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2nd W - #21 Fathers Day/Special Man
Crafty Emma - E3 - #39 Clean & Simple
ECP Challenges - 2W - 2nd W - #39 For Dad
Fussy and Fancy - 2W - Card for a male
Stamp Something - Use a digi

CELEBRATION BLOG HOP

2011-06-03T00:01:00.004-04:00

Time for the Daisy Doodles Celebration .... HAPPY HAPPY Blog Hop and SALE!! WOOHOO!!!

This Blog Hop is to celebrate Miss Daisy's Anniversary and the one year Anniversary of Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. Hard to believe that a year has already gone by. The SALE (50% off any item in the store) will run with the Hop through June 5th.

I am the first stop on the hop so if you came to me via Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog then you are on the right track. If you get lost along the way .. then go back to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and find your way
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Each Blog is giving away the digi that they used for their project ... just follow their instructions for your chance to win. I have used Daisy Doodles "Tropicana" for my card.

All you have to do to for your chance to win this set is leave a comment on this post and I would love it if you became a follower. You have until Midnight Sunday, June 5th to get your comments in for your chance to win. At the end of the hop you will have a chance to win an image of your choice. The winners will be announced on June 12th.

Now on to my card to celebrate Miss Daisy's Double Anniversary!

I used the following sketch created by our own Lucy and colored the image with Watercolor Pencils and an aquabrush. All the supplies are from my scrap basket and the sentiment was a stamp I picked up at Joann's from the $1.00 bin. Love using up my scraps!

I hope you have fun celebrating with us. And don't forget to enter at each stop for a chance to win Digi's! Your next stop on the Hop is ... KARY ... our newest DT member.

Hop List:

Rhonda <<< you are here

Thinking Of You with LSS

2011-06-01T10:28:00.000-04:00

For my card this week for Lindsay's Stamps Stuff I have used an image from one of my favorite sets. I seem to have several favorite sets ... LOL!! This is from Lindsay's "Birds and Branches" set.

Right now I am really liking white space on cards ... just really like the look. I also seem to be using a lot of blue lately. Not sure what's up with that. Still determined to use up my stash before buying anything new .... everything came from what I had on hand. I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. The sentiment is from Studio G.

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Images can be found at mygrafico. Check out Lindsay's Blog ... The Frugal Crafter ... for some amazing inspiration. She has been posting a lot of video tutorials. And she really is frugal !! On Thursday's she posts a freebie and at the end of the week she'll have a round-up of the DT projects for this week. You can find the Design Team Blogs in my right side bar. More awesome inspiration!!

I am entering this in these challenges:
Partytime Tuesdays - #18 Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Wrap it Up with Ribbon
DDH Challenges - Only one layer
Incy Wincy Designs - Nature
Make it Monday - Always anything goes

thanks for coming by,

Just Saying Hello

2011-05-31T13:46:00.000-04:00

This week for my free card over at Daisy Doodles I chose "Ribbit". I don't know why but I don't think I have ever used him. He really is cute.

You can find him HERE at Daisy's Digi Doodles for only $2.00. I colored him with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. The sentiment is a Studio G Stamp and everything else is from my stash.

If you haven't yet .. there is still time to enter Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and get your card in. The challenge is Red/White/Blue. You can win Daisy Doodles Images!!!!!

Challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - Nature
KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes
Make it Monday - Always anything goes
The Outlawz - Sentiment required - Anything goes with a sentiment on the card front
2 Sisters - #41 Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today,

LSS - Posh 'n' Trendy

2011-05-24T00:28:00.000-04:00

I think my very favorite cards are the clean and simple ones. When I first began using digi's .. for me it was all about the images. As time went on I added more stuff and am now back to the less is more frame of mind. I attempted a one layer card but wasn't real sure what constituted one layer. Is the background considered a layer? I am thinking yes. Are embellishments such as ribbons or gems a layer? I have no idea .... but I'm thinking no. Hopefully some of you will share your thoughts.

Anyway ... after all of that (LOL) here is my attempt at a one layer card:

I just printed the image and sentiment out on the card base. This is one layer ... right?!? This image is from one of my very favorite digital stamp sets "Posh 'N' Trendy" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. You can find it at mygrafico Store. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echoes HERE.

Visit Lindsay's Blog .. The Frugal Crafter .. for tons of inspiration. You'll find tutorials and lots of ideas and information on a lot of things. Every Thursday she has a Freebie and at the end of the week a round-up of all the Design Team projects. But id you don't want to wait until the end of the week you can visit their blogs located in my right side bar.

Challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - one layer card and a sentiment
Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - 2W, C10 - challenge yourself to try something new
Make it Monday - Always anything goes
Stamps R Us - 2W, 2E - Goin Digital - use something digi
Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

Red, White and Blue Challenge at Daisy Doodles

2011-05-23T00:27:00.000-04:00

The bi-weekly challenge at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is Red White and Blue. I chose an image from the "Summer Fun" set from Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. Here's my card:

The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. The sentiment is a clear $1 Studio G Stamp. Stop by the Design Team Blogs listed in my left side bar and see their projects. Then head over to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and get your Red, White and Blue project entered in the challenge to win Daisy Doodles Stamps.

Challenges:

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes

2 Sisters - #40 Use A Digi

Crafty Catz - 1E - Anything goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

It's A Girl Thing

2011-05-17T11:37:00.000-04:00

I am the official Birthday Card Maker at work for my co-workers. One of the girls had a birthday Sunday and this is the card I made for her.

The image is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff "It's A Girl Thing" digital stamp set. This one can be found at Lindsay's Shop Handmade Store. You can also find Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Sets at mygrafico.

I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. I used blue and purple cardstock and stamped flourishes on the blue with purple ink. (I didn't have any blue and purple paper) The sentiment is from Bird's Cards.
Lindsay's Design Team blogs are in my right sidebar so visit them and see their projects. The are really a talented group of Gals.

At the end of the week Lindsay will have a weekly round-up of the projects from the DT as well as a FREEBIE on Thursday. Visit Lindsay's Blog. She has tons of inspiration and tutorials all the time. Her blog is one of my favorites.

Challenges:
Scrappy Frogs - 3W - Anything goes
Paper Sundaes - 3E, C10 - Birthday Creations
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles - Lighthouse

2011-05-16T23:55:00.001-04:00

It's our free week over at Daisy Doodles. I used Miss Daisy's Lighthouse for my card this week. I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. You can find Daisy Doodles images at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store.
Supplies: Red and white cardstock ... red organza ribbon ... oval nesties ... and sentiment from Raindrop Echoes.
There is still time to get in on the challenge. You can check it out at the Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - Clean & simple
Make it Monday - Always anything goes
Stamps R Us - 2W, 2E - Goin Digital - use something digi

Green Apples .... mmmmm

2011-05-10T22:42:00.000-04:00

A new Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Challenge is up. It's a Color Challenge ... "Blue, Pink or Green with Brown or Kraft". For my card I chose to use Green and Brown.

The image is "Apple Basket" from Daisy Doodles and can be purchased at Daisy's Digi Doodles for $1.50. I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. Visit Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and see the Design Teams projects. I always love to see what they all come up with. The should inspire you to join in on the challenge.
Visit the Daisy's Digi Doodles Store and browse the awesome digi's she has .... then enter the challenge at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and you could win some.

I am entering this card in these Challenges:
Flourishes - Anything Goes
Crazy Challenge - 2E - Anything Goes

2011-05-05T12:03:00.000-04:00

My card this week for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff features an image from "Fancy Flowers" Stamp Set. This is an awesome set. Here is my card:

Isn't this a pretty image? I just love it. You can pick it up at "mygrafico". I have a real hard time coloring outside the lines but wanted to try with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush. I always liked the look when I see others do it. I like the way it turned out.

Visit Lindsay's Blog .... The Frugal Crafter ... and see what she has for you today. I know it will be something awesome. And pick up her freebie for the week. On Friday she'll have a round-up of all the DT cards. You can find their blogs on my right side-bar.

Have a great day!! I'm off to check out Lindsay's blog!!!!!!

Challenges:

Divas by Design - 2W, 2E - anything goes
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - 3E - Open challenge - anything Goes
Get Hippity with Ippity - M, 1E, SIO - Flowers
Stamping Scrapping Central - 2W, 1E - Anything Goes

Come Fly With Me

2011-05-01T11:29:00.000-04:00

I am still having internet issues so I am doing my free week card for Daisy Doodles today. I had actually made this card to be poster earlier but between internet problems, and a busier work schedule and my hubby landing himself in the hospital I have been a little preoccupied with life ... Anyway I had been dying to use "Up, up and away" from Daisy's Digi Doodles. It has digi paper with it, too.

Here is my card:

This was such an easy card to make. I used a light gray card base, then the digi paper mounted on black. I colored the plane with prismacolor pencils and oms and inked the sky. Mounted it on black and the light gray. Attached it to the card along with a computer generated sentiment and done. Pretty simple! This was a fun one to do.

If you haven't entered the challenged yet there is still plenty of time. The theme is May Flowers or Mother's Day. Go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and join in.

Challenges:

Fashionista Friday - #77: Things with wings

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Paper Cutz - Challenge #89: Anything goes

Stamp Something - Things with wings

Thanks for coming by,

Daisy Doodles May Flowers Challenge

2011-04-25T18:25:00.000-04:00

Today starts the new challenge over at Daisy Doodles. The Challenge this time is "May Flowers". I used one of my very favorite stamps from the past.

I am having major internet issues so this is short and sweet. I should be back on line in a couple of days and will update and edit this post then. I am at the public library doing this one and they only give you a certain amount of time. I wanted to get my card posted today but will give you all the details when I am back on my own computer. Be sure and go to the Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and check out the rest of our DT and get your card in. You can find the challenge blog as well as the DT blogs in my left side bar. Thanks for your patience and I will be back in a couple of days.

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Dresser Side-Step

2011-04-25T18:14:00.000-04:00

I have a couple of posts today. I am currently without internet so I am at the Library trying to get caught up with a couple posts. This one is my card for Linday's Stamp Stuff.

I found this card template while surfing and just had to do it using Lindsay's mannequin from Posh 'n Trendy again. Love this Stamp!!!!! I should be back on line in a couple of days and will edit this post with the links and details of where everything is. In the meantime go to Lindsay's blog and check her out. I promise you will be glad you did. Also the rest of the DT are extra talented gals so pleae go to their blogs. They are all on my right side bar. Please bear with me until I get back to edit this post and back on-line.

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

2011-04-13T22:11:00.000-04:00

I had in my mind that I wanted to do Clean and Simple but couldn't decide on an image so I did three. Here is the first one:

I could have sworn that I had yellow ribbon (and I still think I do) but just couldn't put my hands on it so I finally just gave up and used card stock. I would like this card much better if I had moved the image up and used yellow ribbon under it only.
This is the next one I did and I like it better.

And then a 3rd one:

I think I ended up using images from 4 different sets plus a sentiment freebie from Lindsay's Blog "The Frugal Crafter". They are all from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at mygrafico. And they are having a SALE on Thursday (4-14). Here are the sets I used:

Fancy Flowers HERE

Steampunk Style HERE

Sweet Stuff HERE

All Around Phrases HERE

Be sure to stop by and visit Lindsay's Blog to see what she has for you and get your freebie ... and the rest of the Design Team Blogs for some awesome inspiration. They are located in my right side bar. Oh and almost forgot about the SALE at mygrafico . One Day Only.... so hurry!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Happy Easter

2011-04-11T02:11:00.001-04:00

The new Challenge at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is "EASTER". Daisy Doodles has some really cute Easter images. Here is the one that I chose:

This image is called Li'l Duck. Isn't he cute? You can find him HERE at the Daisy's Digi Doodles Store.

There wasn't really much to this card. I took a piece of white cardstock and sponged blue and green inks to look like grass and clouds. I mounted it on a yellow card base. I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and OMS and cut it out with my craft knife and popped him on the card. The sentiment is a Studio G clear $1.00 stamp from Michaels. Go over to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog and see the rest of the Design Team cards and join us in this challenge.

Challenges:
Creative Inspirations - Easter
Bee Crafty - Easter
Cardmad fairy's Digi Days - Easter
Meljen's - Easter
Phindy's Place - Easter

Thank You Card

2011-04-06T10:47:00.000-04:00

I have been sewing up a storm my off days this week .... trying to put back for our vacation to Florida this summer. I managed to get a quick card made for Daisy Doodles this morning before I go to work. This is one of Miss Daisy's older images that I have used several times but I still love it. It's called "Poppy".

I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echoes. You can find this image as well as many others at the Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. This post is short and sweet ... got a busy day ahead. See you Soon!!!

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes and Something New (my new Spellbinders tabs)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Coffee Anyone?

2011-03-29T18:29:00.002-04:00

My card this week for Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff uses her Coffee Jitters Border Image. I love Coffee!!!

This was a really simple card to make. I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. Still determined not to buy anymore stuff everything is from my stash.
My post is up a little early this week …. but be sure to visit Lindsay’s Blog “The Frugal Crafter”. On Thursday she’ll have a freebie for ya and on Friday a round up of all the Design Team projects for the week. You’ll find new projects and tips everyday on her blog. You can find the DT blogs in my right sidebar.
Visit Lindsay’s mygrafico Store HERE and you’ll find lots of digi’s that are sure to please you.
The “Coffee Jitters Border” that I used was a freebie to go along with the “Coffee Talk” Digital Stamp Set. You can find the freebie HERE (as well as some awesome inspiration) and the set HERE.

Challenges:
Flourishes - stamps other than the main images in set
KB Cute Monday - Food and Beverages
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Thanks so much for coming by today!!

Spring Has Sprung

2011-03-28T00:06:00.002-04:00

The new Challenge over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is "Spring". It is no wonder that I chose this image to use. My favorite thing in Spring is all the flowers that pop up after the Winter.

I live in West Virginia so when I see the Daffodils I know Spring is right around the corner. When we were kids we called them Easter Lilly's. They pop up out of the ground everywhere right before Easter. Along the side of the road .. on hillsides .. just all over.

My card was inspired by Gina K's cropped circles video. The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The image from Daisy's Digi Doodles has the Daffodil's and the sentiment. You can find it HERE. I used Nesties and papers from my scrap basket. This little card only measures 4.25 X 4.25.

Stop at the Challenge Blog and look at the rest of the projects from the Design Team to see their idea of Spring. And get your Spring project entered to win.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Spring is sprung
Polka Doodles - The spring has sprung
Sew Many Cards - Spring Fling
Wee Memories - Anything Goes

Lindsay's Sew Much Fun!

2011-03-23T22:44:00.001-04:00

I am having sew much fun with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff sewing themed digi's. Lindsay just came out with a brand new set. It is called "Sew Much Fun".

I LOVE it!!! Thanks Lindsay!! When I saw this sewing machine I knew that I had to paper piece it. It's perfect.

You can find this set as well as others and some great party kits at her mygrafico store.

Anyway here is the card that I ended up with:

I can see a set of note cards in the future with this one .. LOL There is also a SALE going on at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Thursday - Saturday so this is a perfect time to pick this set up.

Visit Lindsay's Blog ... The Frugal Crafter ... and see her project and pick up the weekly freebie. At the end of the week she'll have a wrap up of the Design Team projects for the week. But you can go and check them out for yourself. They are listed in my right side bar.

In case you are interested the little sewing machine in my picture was sold in the Sears and Roebuck Catalog in the early 1950's as a child's machine. You turned the crank on the right side to make the needle go up and down.

Challenges:
The ABC Challenge - "Q" is for quilting/sewing
Amber's Crafts and Stuff - Use Die Cuts (I used nesties)
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - In Stitches

Thanks for stopping by,

What's For Dinner ...

2011-03-23T08:32:00.000-04:00

About 3 weeks ago I posted an Apron and Chef Hat (HERE) I made for my Grandson ... Dalton. I promised I would post pics of him with it and here they are:

Is he not the most adorable thing you've seen? He loves to help his Mommy cook. From the looks of it he knows his way around the kitchen ... LOL

What's up?

2011-03-22T12:13:00.001-04:00

Here is my weekly card for Daisy Doodles .... This little guy is "Cockadoodle"

Isn't he a cutie!?! You can find him at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store for only $1.00. There is still time to enter the challenge so go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and get your entry in.

Challenges:
2 Sisters - Furry Friends (are Roosters furry?)

Just For You Tags and a SALE

2011-03-17T01:40:00.002-04:00

I have been doing a lot of sewing lately ... mostly gifts for the kids ... so I wanted to make some tags for them. But then I thought it would be good to have some on hand so I came up with tags that could be used for any of my sewing projects regardless of who they were for. Here is what I came up with.

I am loving Lindsay's Sewing themed digi's. This one is from her "Sew Pretty" set. Check all of these images out. Aren't they great!?! Right now you can get them at a great price. mygrafico is having a sale and the details are at the end of my post.

For my tags I printed the Spools out and paper pieced them. I cut them out with a Labels One Nestie and stamped Just for you ... punched a hole and added the ribbon and they are done. I wanted to do something that I could do multiples of relatively quick.

MYGRAFICO ST PATRICK'S DAY LUCKY SALE

ENTIRE STORE 40% OFF

ONE DAY ONLY

SALE ENDS MARCH 17 MIDNIGHT.

Visit Lindsay's Blog ... you'll be glad you did. She has all kinds of tips and techniques as well as some awesome eye candy. On Friday's she has a weekly round-up of the Design Team projects as well as a FREEBIE. You can find the rest of the Design Team in my right side-bar. So pay them a visit, too. They are some really talented Gals.

Challenges:
Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Stash busters/Anything Goes
Truly Scrumptious - Tags

Daisy Doodles -Luck Of The Irish

2011-03-14T01:35:00.001-04:00

It's challenge time over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges. For this challenge the theme is "GREEN". I had to go with St. Patrick's Day. Here is my card:

I used 2 images from "The Luck of the Irish" set at Daisy's Digi Doodles. I can't remember where I got the sentiment. It reads:

For each petal on the Shamrock

This brings a wish your way

Good Health, Good Luck

And Happiness for Today and Everyday.

I colored my little guy with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. He was really fun to color. Everything else came from my stash. I am determined not to buy anything else until I have put a big dent in my stash.

Be sure and check out the rest of the Design Team and see their projects.

Then go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and enter your "GREEN" project.

I am entering this card in these challenges:
Card Cupids - Green
Allsorts - Luck Of The Irish
Wee Memories - Green Theme
Card Makin' Mamas - Something Green
Delicious Doodles - Green for St. Patrick's Day

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Style

2011-03-10T11:01:00.001-05:00

For Lindsay's post this week I decided to use this set (and image) again. I really like this set. I seem to be on a sewing theme. :)

Here's my card:

I had a really hard time getting a good pic. It is so rainy and overcast here. My card was really very simple. I colored it using watercolor pencils and an aqua brush. I used Cardstock .. 2 scraps of paper ... (I am lovin' using up scraps) ... a piece of Ric-Rac (Scrap) .. buttons and thread. The sentiments are the clear stamps from the $1 bin at Michael's (Stamped on Scraps).

This stamp set is called "Posh 'n Trendy" and you can find it at mygrafico. This really is a great set and very versatile.

Visit Lindsay's Blog "The Frugal Crafter" and pick up this weeks freebie. She will have a project that will WOW you. I promise! She'll also have a Round-Up tomorrow (Friday) of this weeks projects. Then visit the Design Team Blogs and see their projects for the week. You can find them in my right side bar.

Challenges:
Fab 'n' Funky - Make It Girly
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - No Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown - Scraps
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Sew Cute!!

2011-03-04T00:01:00.002-05:00

OK ... I admit it! Since my card making muse has decided to make herself scarce I have been on a sewing kick. I have to be doing something ALL of the time. I go through phases and for the past month or so it has been a sewing phase. I thought it would pass rather quickly since I sew 8 hours a day at my job. (I work at The Men's Wearhouse as a Tailor). But it seems to be hanging on. When I go to my craft room to paper craft I find myself going through patterns and fabrics. And of course the Grandkids get wind of it and request me to make them something ... What kind of Grandma would I be if I didn't honor their wishes?!? LOL Anyway I have decided that in between cards I would start showing you some of my sewing projects.

The one I have for you today was a request from Dalton (another one). He's my loving, adorable youngest Grandson. He is turning 7 on Saturday (tomorrow). He loves to help his Mommy cook and decided he needed an apron of his very own. Home Spun Threads now has all of her patterns for free. Yep .. FREE. If you sew then you must go over there and see what she has. I used her Little Chef Patterns and here is the result:

Please forgive my photography ... I took this picture on my washer about 2:00 AM so I could get it shipped in time for his birthday. Besides I am a night owl and that's when I do all of my projects....

Anyway he should get it today and I asked his Mommy to please please get a pic of him in it. Besides .. if he really likes it I might have to make him different ones. And if he cooks like I do he'll need plenty so he can have a clean one!! I'll be sure and show it to you. :)

Thanks for letting me ramble about my sewing and my awesome Grandson. Have a Great Day!!!!!

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff - Sew Pretty

2011-03-03T09:44:00.000-05:00

It's time for a card for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. This set is called "Sew Pretty" and it is soooo pretty! You can find it at mygrafico.

I can't believe that I hadn't used Lindsay's Sewing Stamps until recently. Especially since this is how I make my living. This week I decided to use the tomato pincushion. Probably since I use one all the time ... LOL. Here's my card:

Pretty simple really. Here are the supplies I used: LSS - "Sew Pretty" Image ... Green card stock ... Paper from my scrap basket ... Oval and Oval Scallop Nesties ... Red Twill Tape ... Label Maker ... Buttons ... Pins and Water Color Pencils.

Stop by Lindsay's Blog and see what she has for you ... plan on spending a little time because she has tons of beautiful projects as well as tips and how-to's ... and Freebies. On Friday she'll have a wrap-up of the Design Team Projects . You can find their blogs in my right side bar.

Challenges:
Paper Playtime - A Digi and Anything Goes
Woodware USA - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Sketch Challenge

2011-02-28T00:01:00.003-05:00

For our challenge this time over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges we have a Sketch. So be sure to go and get your project in. Here's mine:

Miss Daisy has a whole new line of "Amy" images. I decided to use "Amy - Travel Time" Isn't she cute? You can find all of them at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store.

I used the sketch provided and colored "Amy" with prismacolor pencils and OMS. The Design Team has some beautiful cards to show you. You can find their blog links in my left side bar.

Here is the sketch:

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Sewing Stuff

2011-02-23T22:43:00.000-05:00

I can't believe that I haven't used this stamp before. Especially since I make my living at a sewing machine ... lol.
This stamp is called "Sewing Stuff". You can find it at mygrafico.

Here are the supplies I used:
Image from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff ... Watercolor Pencils and an aquabrush ... Oval Nesties ... paper from scrap basket ... piece of a tissue pattern ... crochet flower ... buttons ... pins ... lace ... and stitched on my sewing machine.

You must check out Lindsay's Blog ... The Frugal Crafter. She'll have a wrap up of all the Design Team Projects for the week on Friday. She always has lots of great tips and projects. Freebies, too. And don't forget to visit the DT Blogs. They are located on my right sidebar.

Challenges:
The Paper Variety - Sew Much Fun
The ABC Challenge - "O" is for Ovals
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Card Cupids - Buttons or Ribbons
I Did It Creations - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles ... Daisy

2011-02-22T23:20:00.001-05:00

My card today is another Clean and Simple Card. I love this single Daisy image.

Daisies are my FAVORITE flower. There is nothing prettier than a field full of wild daisies. All it took for this card was one piece of yellow cardstock .. one piece of paper .. one ribbon and my Digi Stamp from Daisy Doodles. This is one of the flowers from the set called "Flower Pack". I used Watercolor Pencils and an an aquabrush to color it.

I am dying for Spring to hurry up and get here!!

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Stripes
Bunny Zoe's - Spring .. Flowers
SweetStamps - Flowers
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

LSS Thursday

2011-02-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

This week for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff I used a favorite set of mine. It's called "Birds and Branches". I love this set. You can find this set at mygrafico.

Here's my card:

I am so liking Clean and Simple Cards anymore. I think they remind me of Spring .. which I am dying to get here ... LOL.

Supplies Used: Olive and white card stock .. CB Embossing Folder .. Nesties .. Sentiment by Raindrop Echoes .. Prismacolor Pencils and OMS

Be sure to go to Lindsay's Blog and see what she has for you today (and grab the Freebie) and then stop by the rest of the DT Blogs and see their projects. They are sure to WOW you!!

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Rhonda Walker (me)

Be Mine

2011-02-14T00:01:00.009-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

WOOHOO!!! Time for a new challenge over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges. The Challenge this time is a Valentine with color and shimmer. First of all let me say that I am not a glittery and shiny person. I prefer to leave the glitz to others... LOL. But .. I did my best and this is what I came up with and it is shiny ....

I used one of the frames from the "With Love" set from Daisy Doodles. I really like the simplicity of them. I used black cardstock .. a print and a solid paper. I printed the frame on the solid paper and paper pieced the heart with the print paper. The papers are from my K&Company stack. OK for my shimmer I used peel-off borders. They are black with gold edges. My son Reno really liked this one. I think he's going to give it to his girlfriend Katie. It's always nice that someone likes a card well enough that they want to use it for themselves to give. :)

Be sure and check out the rest of the Design Team Blogs to see their projects. They are located on my left sidebar. And then come and play with us. We would love to see your projects!!

Challenges:
Gingerloft - The Color Red
The Crafty Pad - Hearts
2 Sisters - Hearts
Bee Crafty - Hearts
Card Makin Mamas - Valentine

And don't forget ... you have until Wednesday to sign up to play Bingo ...

To be eligible to play you need to mail us before the 16th February.

daisydoodlescc@gmail.com

After this date you will be sent your own unique numbers, and bingo ticket. and the date that the bingo will commence.

There will be 2 prizes, one being a $25 GC and the 2nd will be for $10 to spend in store.

Dalton wants Hats too!

2011-02-12T20:52:00.001-05:00

I have been in a sewing mode while my cardmaking muse is out on vacation. Just thought I'd show you what I have been up to.

After I crocheted and knitted hats for my DGD Cierra (HERE), Dalton ... my 6 year old Grandson asked me to make him "fishin' hats". I went to the garage and began searching for fabrics that I thought might work. The pattern is Simplicity #5581. This is what I came up with.

This first one I made turned out to be too small so he can give it to his little cousin:

This one is his size and I decided to make it reversible. It is dark green on the reverse side:

After I was sure of the size I made him 3 more:

The Camo and Denim reverse to the same fabrics and the black one reverses to a bright blue. I am thinking he will be pleased. At least I hope so.

I have been doing some other things too that I'll be showing you between my Design Team obligations. I had seen a few tutorials on making your own panties from T-shirts by using a pair of favorites for a pattern and I now have a new batch of underwear.....woohoo!!! But those I am not going to show you ... LOL!

My oldest Grandson .. Taylor .. is 16 so I bought him jeans. I do have a quilt top that I made him and need to get quilted. I'll get it out and take a pic and show you. I am saving it until I make quilts for Cierra and Dalton.

I hope you didn't mind my sewing projects and thanks so much for visiting,

Adored

2011-02-10T09:45:00.001-05:00

Today for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Thursday I used one of Lindsay's freebies. You can still get it HERE. It is also in Lindsay's Valentine Party Printables kit at mygrafico. This is an awesome kit for the kid's Valentine Parties or for them to make their own for school.

Another very simple card. I used red card stock and paper from K & Company for my background .... red and pink to mat the image .. a red paper doily (I have had these for a couple of years and forget about them) .. red grosgrain ribbon .. a pink heart button .. and a Studio G clear stamp Sentiment.

My image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS.

Don't forget to stop by Lindsay's and the rest of the girl's blogs to see their projects for this week.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Rhonda Walker (me)

Challenges:
Creative Card Crew - For a Loved One
Crafts and Me - Red
Creative Craft World - Love
Penny's Paper Crafty - Hearts A Flutter
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Show Some Love

Love Birds and a game of BINGO

2011-02-09T22:17:00.000-05:00

For my card this week I chose "Love Birds" from Daisy Doodles.

Are ya up for a game of BINGO!!!!

In the near future we will be having a game of bingo again. We have done this in the past and as it was successful, we've decided to have another game.

To be eligible to play you need to mail us before the 16th February.

daisydoodlescc@gmail.com

After this date you will be sent your own unique numbers, and bingo ticket. and the date that the bingo will commence.

There will be 2 prizes, one being a $25 GC and the 2nd will be for $10 to spend in store.

LSS Thursday and a SALE

2011-02-03T00:53:00.000-05:00

I used Lindsay's Stamp Stuff "Posh 'n Trendy" Stamp set for my card again this week.This is really a nice set.

I just love the little bird in his bird cage. I did the little bit of coloring with no idea of paper or anything and when I went to choose this was one of the first papers I saw. So I figured it was meant to be. I couldn't find the right color of ribbon so I just used the yellow CS and paper. Then I spotted a roll of some kind of burlap stuff and thought hmmm .... this could work. Added a piece of sheer ribbon on top and done. Very quick and easy. These are not colors I would normally use but I have decided that I like them. You can find this set HERE at mygrafico. And through Sunday Lindsay's having a Valentine Sweet Sale and everything is 30% off. She has some pretty awesome stuff.

And if that isn't enough go and visit her Blog and get her Freebie this week. Visit the Design Team Blogs and see what they have come up with this week. I know you'll be glad you did.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Rhonda Walker (me)

Thanks so much for stoppin' by,

LOVE Daisy Doodles

2011-01-31T01:17:00.002-05:00

The Challenge this time over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is to use a Sentiment as a focal point and Red. I didn't get around to making my card until today and when I went to print I was out of ink. So I decided to do a digital card.

The Sentiment is from a FREE set over at Daisy's Digi Doodles. The papers are Daisy's too. I can't remember where the ribbon and bow came from so if anyone knows leave a comment so I can give credit. I did this card in PSE. When I get my ink I think I will print this for my DH for Valentine's Day.
Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Teams Blogs and see there beautiful cards. You can find them in my left sidebar <<<<<<<.
Then go to Daisy's Digi Doodles and get your FREE Sentiment set and enter the challenge for a chance to win a Gift Certificate.

Challenges:
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Valentine
Doodle Pantry - Love
Creatalicious - Ribbon and Love
Aud Sentiments - Love Sentiment

Hats for Cierra

2011-01-28T08:17:00.000-05:00

My Granddaughter Cierra lives in Florida and of all the things she could ask for ... she asked for hats. Go figure. They must be the in thing right now among the the middle school set. She asked me to make her some Beanies so I went through my yarn stash. She requested pink and white and whatever else I wanted to do. Since Christmas my Creative Spirit has been lacking so I have been knitting and crocheting ... Hats. I HAVE to do something while watching TV. Just thought I show you a few of them.

The red and blue hats are knitted and the brown, pink and white ones are crocheted. I sure hope she likes them.

I tried to start a sewing blog a few years ago and just couldn't get to far with it. Couldn't get into the blogging part. I have tons of sewing projects so I figured why not incorporate them here. I tend to sew when my muse decides to travel. Anyway you will probably be seeing many more of my non-paper related projects. I hope you don't mind. :)

Have a good day and thanks so much for coming by,
Rhonda

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Thursday

2011-01-27T09:39:00.001-05:00

Last week I didn't get to do my post for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff because my computer went haywire. I was gonna use the card I had for last week this week but.... Lindsay had to go and do another NEW stamp set. It is called "Posh -n- Trendy". I love it!!!! Here it is:

You can find it at mygrafico. Here is my card.

I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. I stitched around the outside. The stitching is a little out of whack on the left side. Kinda scary since I make my living with a sewing machine ... LOL. I crocheted the flower with Embroidery Floss.

Be sure to stop by Lindsay's Blog and get your freebie and visit the rest of the DT Blogs and see their projects. They are one bunch of talented Gals. You are sure to be inspired.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:

Paper Cutz - It's Your Choice

MyGrafico - Anything Goes

Lothian Crafts - Anything Goes

Cutie Sunday - Anything Goes

The Crafty Pad - Something Girly

City Crafter - Sew Fun

Dinosaur Love

2011-01-26T02:23:00.002-05:00

Daisy Doodles has a new stamp set that is the cutest!! A set of adorable Dinosaurs (named after my DT Pal Joannes Sister .. Carol). They are called "Carosaurus". You can find them at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. There are 3 of them in the set so with Valentine's Day approaching I used this one.

The sentiment is a from a Freebie set at Daisy's Digi Doodles. You can find it HERE.

I used Card Stock from a Valentine Stack I got a couple of years ago for the card base. The heart is cut from the center of a heart doily and the buttons and ribbon rose are from my stash. I colored her with Crayola Crayons and Goo-Gone.

I've been struggling for a couple of months with Cardmaking. My MOJO seems to have left the building. I have been having major computer issues and it has fought me every step. But I am not giving in!!!!

I am entering this card in these challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy - Valentine and Love

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Valentines

Craft Your Days Away - LOVE

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Valentine

The Challenge over at Daisy Doodles is "Anything Goes" so grab your Daisy Doodles image and join us at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges.

Daisy Doodles - "Ready For Bed"

2011-01-17T00:07:00.000-05:00

The Challenge this time over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges this time is "Anything Goes". For my card I decided on "Ready For Bed". I LOVE a nap. My little dog "Pepper" and I are napping Queens since Winter began...LOL So it is no wonder that this image appealed to me.

You can find this image as well as many others to choose from over at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. Go grab an image and join us at the Challenge Blog. Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has been up to. You can find them in my left side bar.

Now ... where's Miss Pepper?!? I'm ready for a nap!!

LSS Valentine

2011-01-13T12:30:00.000-05:00

Gosh it's hard to believe it's Thursday already. Time for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post. Here is my card for today.

For this card I used an image from the "Love Grows Here" set.

You know how I like clean and simple .. LOL I printed the image and partially colored it with chalk. The sentiment is computer generated and cut with oval nesties. I love black and white and it is so perfect for clean and simple. I added a ribbon and 3 dots and done.

Be sure to check out Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at mygrafico to see this and her many other sets. Don't miss Lindsay's blog and the other Design Team members blogs to see what they have for you. And grab the freebie that Lindsay always has for you on Thursdays.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:

Sentimental Sunday - Anything With Wings

One Stitch At A Time - Love and Valentine

Lexi's Creations - Say It With Love

Scrap Creations - Love Is In The Air

Craft Your Days Away - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's - Love Is In The Air

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff - Thursday and Retirement Sale

2011-01-06T10:45:00.001-05:00

Lindsay has quite a few sets retiring at her mygrafico store. You can get them for $1.00. Sale ends at midnight on Sunday so you have time to stock up on some pretty awesome sets.

Now on to my card for this week. I chose the ballet slippers from "Girl Thing". Cute Cute set. And it just happens to be one of the retiring sets for $1.00.

I used the sketch from Fresh Brewed Designs and colored the slippers with Prismacolor Pencils.

Check out Lindsay and the rest of the Design Team Blogs. Lindsay has an awesome freebie this week for you. And don't forget to check out Lindsay's other retiring sets at mygrafico.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Lothian Crafts Online - Anything Goes
Freshly Brewed - Sketch
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles "Past or Present"

2011-01-03T00:01:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year to All. This is the first challenge of the New Year over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges. The challenge is "Past or Present". I am trying to locate my muse ... so if you see her could you send her home?!? ... so I have used a card from the past.

The "Tulips" are definitely one of my all time favorite stamps. There are 3 stamps in this set. Makes me wish for Spring. You can see them at Daisy's Digi Doodles. I didn't realize it when I chose my "Past" card but this is the card I used for the very first Daisy Doodles Challenge last February. Kind of ironic huh? HERE is the original post.

2010-12-25T00:16:00.000-05:00

Wishing all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

LSS Thursday

2010-12-22T10:00:00.018-05:00

This week we were asked to do tags that could be done last minute. I dug through my pile of leftovers on my craft table. I had colored several (a bunch ... love this set) of the Cardinals from the "Nature's Christmas" set. They were originally intended for cards but I had these 2 left over and decided to use them.

Visit Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at mygrafico and check out all the new things she has. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Be sure to stop by Lindsay's Blog ... she always has an awesome project and a freebie. Then visit the Design Team and see what projects they have for you.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - Quick and easy does it

DigiStamps4Joy - Anything goes

Craft Your Passion - Christmas

CES - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Anything Goes

A Little Different

2010-12-21T14:30:00.000-05:00

Most of you who know me know that I make my living with a sewing machine. I have been trying to sew (and knit) most of my gifts. If you sew you must check this out .... I just happened across this blog and am soooo glad I did. Go and see ... for a limited time all the patterns are FREE. All you have to do is become a follower and spread the word.

HomeSpun Threads

These cute little ballerina slippers are one of the free patterns for little girls.

(I'd like to have a pair of these for me! LOL)

Holiday Cheer with Daisy Doodles

2010-12-20T02:15:00.001-05:00

The new challenge over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is "Glitter-Sparkle-Shine" Here's my card:

This image is the Wreath from the "12 Days of Christmas" Stamp Set. Miss Daisy is having an awesome 50% off SALE through Friday over at Daisy's Digi Doodles and you can pick up the whole set of 12 stamps for $4.00. All of the Christmas stamps are 50% off.

For the glitter and sparkle I used stickles on the holly berries and gems across the bottom. The image is colored with Prisma pencils and OMS. Paper and ribbon are from my stash.

Come and play with us and you could win a $10.00 gift certificate from the Pixie Cottage.

Challenges:

2 Sisters - Christmas

Digi's With Attitude - Christmas

Sweet Stampin - Celebrate Christmas

Crafty Catz - Your Choice

Wee Memories - Colors of the Season

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS DAISY!!!!

2010-12-17T23:14:00.001-05:00

I have been saving my free week card until now coz it's for Miss Daisy's Birthday. Miss Daisy .. this is for you!

I did the poinsettia in pink because Jules likes pastels and she likes clean and uncluttered. Please go by Daisy's Digi Doodles and check out her awesome stamps and the 50% off SALE she is having. You can pick up this poinsettia stamp right now for only $1.00. Sale runs through Christmas Eve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS DAISY!!!!

Hope it is everything you want it to be!

Birthday Party Challenge

2010-12-10T10:07:00.000-05:00

There is a Birthday Party Challenge going on over on Miss Daisy's Blog. Go and check out the details ... you won't believe the prizes.

All you have to do is make a Birthday Card for Jules using a Daisy Doodles image and the prizes can get really big. Go HERE and see for yourself!

Thursday Sale

2010-12-08T21:39:00.000-05:00

I wasn't able to get a project done this week for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff but wanted to let you all know about the SALE.

40% Off

This sale is for 1 day only ..... Thursday December 9th ... hurry over to mygrafico and pick up your items for those last minute Christmas Cards, Tags and Gifts!!! Lindsay's Stamp Stuff has some awesome new things.
Be sure to visit Lindsay's Blog and pick up the Thursday Freebie and go by the DT Blogs and see the clever projects they have for you. Great Christmas ideas and inspiration.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Prairie Fairy "Spread The Word" Candy

2010-12-08T12:16:00.000-05:00

Prairie Fairy is coming back to blogger and is giving away this awesome candy to help spread the word. Go check it out at the Prairie Fairy Blog

Daisy Doodles "Festive Colors"

2010-12-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hi :) The new challenge over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is "Festive Colors"..... any colors that say Christmas to you. I must be a traditional gal coz red, white and green say Christmas to me. Here is my card:

Let me introduce you to "Jack". He is brand new .. just released yesterday. When I saw him in his winter hat and scarf I could just imagine him on a lot selling Christmas Trees in the snow.

I colored him with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS and layered him on a Red Nestie Rectangle. I started out with a dark green card base and added white CS embossed with Cuttlebug Snowflake Folder. Then I punched the trees out of the same dark green with an EK Success punch and embossed them with the Swiss Dots Folder. I distressed the edges with scissors and used a nail file on them to make it look like snow. Added a ribbon and the image. Oh and I made a little sign and cut around his paws with my exacto knife so he could hold it and added some stickles.

As cold as it is here I want that hat!!!!!! It looks so warm.

Check out the rest of the DT Blogs (located on my left sidebar) and then play along with us at the Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Blog. If you need an image there are lots in the $1 section at the Store (Daisy's Digi Doodles). You can pick up Jack for only $1.

Challenges:

Ellephantastic - Red & Green

Rainbow Ladies - Christmas Animals

Digital Tuesday - Animals at Christmas Time

Creatice Belli - "R" 's Red, Ribbon

Quick and Easy with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

2010-12-02T09:22:00.001-05:00

This week Lindsay has challenged us to do Christmas Cards that could be done in 10 minutes or less and mass produced. Here is a preview of the set I used: (on sale for half price right now... here)

And here is what I came up with:

The set is called "Christmas Cupcake Wrappers" but I decided to use the medallions on my cards. You can find it at Lindsay's Shop Handmade Store. There are a lot of secret sale items there and you get a free stamp with every $5 you spend as a thank you for waiting for your order because there are no instant downloads, your order is emailed within a day.

These really were quick and easy. I started by printing off the images at 2-1/4" and very quickly watercoloring with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush. I then cut and scored red CS for the card bases to make a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 card. I cut the white cs to 4 x 5-1/4 and embossed with cuttlebug snow flake folder. I placed the ribbon midway down the embossed piece ... cut out the images and red nestie circles and adhered. I made all 5 cards in less than 30 minutes including coloring. How quick and easy is that?!?

You can't get this set at mygrafico but there are many others and with instant downloads. Go to Lindsay's blog and then to the rest of the DT to see their quick and easy projects. And don't forget to pick up the freebie at Lindsay's.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:

Alota Rubber Stamps - (ALOTA48) Snowflakes

Aud Sentiments - Use Ho Ho Ho

Cards For Men - Christmas for the men

Crafts and Me Challenges - Christmas with snowflakes

The Crafty Pad - Snowflakes

D2D - "Christmas Cocoa"

2010-12-01T10:11:00.000-05:00

This is the last image for November at D2D so be sure and check next week for the freebie for the first week of December so you can play along at Designed2Delight-Delightful Inspiration. The first image each month is free and when you use it and enter the challenge you get the next one free. How cool is that?

Anyway the image this week is "Christmas Cocoa" and here is my card:

I love this image but then .. I love all of Faith's images. Everything I used was from my stash. The piece of twill tape was in my birthday package from my friend Joanne. Thanks Jo!!!!

Supplies Used:

2 Christmas DP from DCWV (left over from last year) .. Dark Red and Green CS .. Oval and Oval Scallop Nesties .. Scribbles paint (dots) .. computer generated senti .. SU Sleigh Bells Twill Tape (Thanks again Jo!) .. and (of course) Prismacolor Pencils and OMS

Thanks for stopping by,

Casino Invitation

2010-11-30T11:22:00.002-05:00

Today I thought I would show you the invitations I made for our annual work Christmas Party. Our party was Saturday a week ago. We have to have it before Thanksgiving because they let us close early and as of Black Friday we are too busy to fit our party in. Anyway our party was held at the Mardi Gras Casino and Dog Track. The company paid for dinner and drinks at the French Quarter Restaurant at the Casino. After dinner we hit the slot machines and just had some fun. Being the gambler that I am NOT I spent $5.00 at the penny slots and won 95 cents and gave it back. I couldn't tear my hubby away from the Dog Track ... he lost a whopping $6.00. That is the end of my gambling career....LOL But .. we had a good time. This is the Invitation ... I made 10 in total:

I also made envelopes with Dice all over them. Here is the inside:

The images are Daisy Doodles "Vegas Nights". It is really a fun set. You can find it HERE at Daisy's Digi Doodles.

Here are the supplies used to make these:

Black Cardstock .. Red Cardstock .. Scraps of various colors cardstock (for the chips) .. Cuttlebug Embossing Folder .. Oval Nestabilities .. Harlequin print by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff .. and computer generated wording

Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge - "E" Embossing
Inktegrity DT Challenges - Anything Goes

D2D - "Skating Penguin"

2010-11-25T21:00:00.000-05:00

Down to the wire again .. LOL. This week has flown by and I seemed to think I had more time. This week over at D2D - Delightful Inspiration Faith gave us "Skating Penguin" to work with. It (she) is so cute!

The challenge over at Double Delight with D2D was to use Snowflakes.

Supplies used:
Prisma Pencils & Goo Gone - Red & Pink Cardstock
EK Success Border Punch - Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Studio G $1 Stamp - Pink Trim and DP from scrap basket

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!

2010-11-25T08:58:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!!

Images by Daisy Doodles

With Sincere Sympathy

2010-11-23T16:25:00.001-05:00

Our Ass't. Manager at work and his wife just lost their cat. "Buddy" has had a heart condition for years and has endured a lot of testing and trips to the hospital. This caused him severe breathing problems. Saturday night they had to take him and have him put to sleep. I know how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet. Vicki doesn't have children and Buddy was her baby. I made them this Sympathy card.

The inside reads: When a beloved cat must leave us ... it is only to lay in God's lap.

I also printed this poem out to include in the envelope.

I only hope that they can find some comfort.

I used the new sketch from Gina K. and her resist emboss technique from her video this week. This is most definitely a case of C.A.S.E. You can see her card and her video HERE as well as the DT cards.

For Susie - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

2010-11-22T02:07:00.001-05:00

For the Daisy Doodles Challenge I wanted to make my Daughter-In-Law Susie a card. I adore her and today is her Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSIE!!!!!

The Challenge this time is Anything Goes. I decided on the image "Just For You" which can be purchased HERE. I used watercolor pencils and an aquabrush to color it. The ribbon, heart brads, papers and cardstock are from my stash. The sentiment was done in word pad and printed.

This challenge is sponsored by The Pixie Cottage and Michelle is giving away a $10 gift certificate to the winner. I hope you join in the challenge with us.

Be sure and check out the rest of the Design Team to see their awesome projects. They are listed in my left side bar.

Challenges:
Hodgepodge Shop - Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - Flowers

Day 12 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-21T12:52:00.000-05:00

This is the last day of the "12 Days of Christmas" raffle at Daisy's Digi Doodles. And the last day to get your Raffle Ticket for the drawing tomorrow. The final image and card is my favorite image from the set .... The "Christmas Lights " and the card is mine :)

I actually made 2 cards using this image. I printed the image directly to the card and colored with Prisma Pencils and used the MS Lattice punch. Ribbon, a touch of stickles and a piece of red cardstock and viola ... done. Here is the 2nd card:

Go to Daisy's Digi Doodles and get get your Raffle Ticket for a chance to win the drawing tomorrow. The winner will receive the whole set of all 12 images of the "12 Days of Christmas" plus a $10 Gift Certificate. How awesome is that?!? You can see the set in my left side bar. Thanks to all who have been playing along with us and GOOD LUCK!!!!

Day's 10 - 11 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-21T12:18:00.000-05:00

I have been so busy the last few days that I couldn't get Day's 10 and 11 up for you. We have been busy at work and Saturday (yesterday) was our work Christmas Party. So when I got home Friday night I had to hurry and get the envelopes and the insides of my cards for my co-workers done. I had to be at work at 9 AM Saturday morning and we left work at 6:00 PM and went straight to the party. Didn't get home until midnight so I was done for the day ... LOL. Anyway here are Days 10 and 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Day 10 is Carley's adorable Christmas Tree - she even used real lights! Cute! Visit Carley at

http://the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/.

Day11 is the "Reindeer" by Tina. I love CAS cards that pop like this one does. Beautiful! Visit Tina at

http://tinascraftyplace.blogspot.com/

Visit Daisy's Digi Doodles and get your Raffle Ticket.

Season's Greetings with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

2010-11-18T10:00:00.000-05:00

It's Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Thursday already and I did a quick Christmas card using one of Lindsay's Snowmen from her "Warm Winter" set. You can find all her Stamp Sets at mygrafico.

This was a fun and simple card to make. I am trying to get cards done for my Christmas Card List and I am almost there. :) Both papers were in my scrap basket as well as the ribbon. Colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Goo-Gone I added snow to the bottom of the image. Very quick and easy. Don't forget to go to Lindsay's Blog and see her awesome project as well as her freebie for this week. Then go by the Design Team Blogs and see their creations. They always amaze me.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:
The ABC Challenge - "H" is for Holidays
Flourishes "Timeless Tuesday" - Christmas

Day 9 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles plus Baubles

2010-11-18T08:20:00.000-05:00

Three more days until the Raffle Drawing which means 3 more images after today to show you. Today is Joanne's turn again. This is such a gorgeous card! Go to http://cardologyetc.blogspot.com/ to see more of Jo's cards. Worth the trip!! Here's her feature card for today.

Hurry over to Daisy Digi Doodles to find out how you can win!!!!!

D2D - "Kaela"

2010-11-18T08:10:00.000-05:00

The image at Delightful Inspiration - Designed 2 Delight Challenge this week is "Kaela- Dressed as an Angel"

I don't usually do shiny cards but I went nuts with shiny on this one. The background is gold glitter and I used gold and silver stickles and gold and silver leafing pens on the edges. The ribbon is shiny, too. You can tell so much here but in real life it's 1000 times prettier. Go over to Delightful Inspiration and see the rest of the cards. Some beautiful work!!! Thanks Faith!!!!

Day 8 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles plus Baubles

2010-11-17T10:13:00.003-05:00

It is already Day 8 in the Daisy Doodles "12 Days of Christmas" Raffle. Which means Christmas is getting closer and closer ... LOL. Today's feature card is by Fink. How adorable is this?!? This is one of my favorite images from the 12 Days of Christmas" set. You can find Fink @ http://www.finkshappenings.blogspot.com/

Now I want to show you the card I made using the daily prize set ....I begged for them :) Had to have 'em.

Go over to Daisy's Digi Doodles Store for your chance to win this set and to get in on the drawing for the "12 Days Of Christmas" Set. You can see it in my left sidebar. Only 4 more days!

Until tomorrow,

Day 7 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-16T01:25:00.000-05:00

It is Paula's turn for Day 7. She very cleverly used the Mistletoe image from the 12 days set. You can find Paula at http://paulasprettythings.blogspot.com/

Remember Miss Daisy is having a Raffle - go HERE.

Day 6 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-15T00:30:00.001-05:00

My turn again. There were more images in this set than DT members so a few of us got to do more than one card. My 2nd one is using the bells.

Everytime I see this image the song "Silver Bells" runs through my head. Don't forget you still have time to get in on the 12 Days Of Christmas Raffle at Daisy's Digi Doodles. The prize is this set and a $10 gift certificate..... plus there is a drawing everyday for a set of gorgeous Christmas Ornaments. You can see the sets and find all the information HERE.

See ya tomorrow with another card from the Design Team.

Day 5 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-14T12:56:00.000-05:00

Today I am showing you Elaine's beautiful card using the Christmas Wreath ... you can visit Elaine at http://acraftersramblings.blogspot.com/ And there are 7 days left on the raffle so you still have time to get in on it. The details are HERE.

Day 4 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-13T19:29:00.000-05:00

Today Daisy Doodles is featuring the Rag Doll made by Clare. How cute is this?!? You can visit Clare at http://www.thread-bare-mycraftylife.blogspot.com/

It's not too late to get in on the 12 Days of Christmas Raffle to win this awesome set plus a $10 gift certificate ... get the details HERE.

Day 3 - 12 Days of Christmas - Daisy Doodles

2010-11-12T17:00:00.001-05:00

Another beauty made by Tina at http://tinascraftyplace.blogspot.com/. Go check out her blog.

Daisy Doodles 12 Days of Christmas - Day 2

2010-11-12T01:22:00.000-05:00

Here is the featured card for Day 2 .......

Isn't this gorgeous!?! This card is designed by my friend Joanne at Cardology, Etc. Go and visit her Blog for some awesome inspiration.

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff - Thursday

2010-11-11T00:12:00.002-05:00

Yep ... it's that time! Thursday with a new Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Card

When I need a Sympathy Card I really struggle with making one. So I always keep an eye out for an image that can be used for a Sympathy Card and try to always keep a few on hand. Lindsay has this new set called "Many Blessings" that was perfect for several different occasions. You can find it at mygrafico.

I watercolored the image and kept the card very simple. mygrafico is having a 40% off SALE for one day only so it's a great time to get your stamps.

Go and see what the rest of the Design Team has lined up for you today and stop by Lindsay's Blog. She always has beautiful projects and a freebie for you.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Challenges:

The Burtonesque Dolls - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Dry Embossing

Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers - Dry Embossing

Dutch Dare - Clean and Simple

Thanks for stopping by,

Daisy Doodles 12 Days of Christmas Raffle

2010-11-10T01:00:00.002-05:00

Daisy Doodles is having a 12 Days of Christmas Raffle. Each day for 12 Days there will be one card featured at Daisy's Digi Doodles using a stamp from her new ... not yet released ... "12 Days of Christmas" Stamp Set. Today my card is featured.... it will be at the end of this post. For every stamp that is purchased you will receive a raffle ticket # to go in the hat for a drawing. Their will be one ticket a day drawn for 12 days to win this:

All the tickets will go back in the hat and on the 13th day (November 23rd) is the Raffle Drawing. The winner will get this not yet released "12 Days of Christmas" Stamp Set just in time for Christmas" PLUS a
$10.00 Gift Certificate to spend in the store.

How awesome is this?!? You can go HERE to check it out. I was given the Drum from this set and here is my card

When I saw this the first thing that came to my mind was the Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy" so I based my card on it.
Supplies:
Image and paper by Daisy Doodles
Burgundy CardStock
Sentiment printed by me
Prismacolor Pencils and OMS
Bronze Scribbles
Tim Holtz Linen Distress Ink
Gold Organza Ribbon

The Design Team has all pitched in to make cards with each image from this set and I will show you the featured card each day. So go over to Daisy's Digi Doodles and get your raffle tickets and get in on the drawing.

D2D - "Harvest Basket"

2010-11-09T21:33:00.000-05:00

I went on vacation and missed the last 2 challenges over at Designed 2 Delight and couldn't wait for this one. And what a beautiful image. It was certainly worth waiting for.

This was probably the quickest and easiest card I have ever done. After coloring with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS I used my new Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and cut out the center with a Nesties Oval (took a nail file to it) and glued them together. I decided I liked it as is so didn't add any embellishments. I hope you like it. You still have one more day to go to Designed 2 Delight and get the image to play along. I also am entering this into the Double Delight Challenge.

Daisy Doodles "Land, Sea or Air"

2010-11-08T00:01:00.002-05:00

I'm very excited about the new Daisy Doodles Challenge. It is "Land, Sea or Air". Any mode of transportation. Here is my card:

I decides to use this Airplane from Miss Daisy's brand new set "Travel Bugs". How cute is this ?!? You can find her stamps at Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. Go and get the details about the upcoming raffle, too.

This was really a very simple card. You know me ... I like simple ... LOL. I sponged the clouds on white cardstock for my sky. The plane is colored with PrismaPencils and OMS. The Birthday Banner is from one of the "Freddy" sets ... sponged with yellow ink and a yellow poca-dot ribbon. All on a blue card base and done. I just think this little plane is the cutest. Go to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges blog and enter your project. And stop by the rest of the Design Team blogs and see their beautiful cards. You can find them on my left side bar. We also have a guest designer ... Paul ... that is fabulous. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with all of them.

Challenges:

The Crazy Challenge - Things With Wings

Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes

Fairy Tale - Anything Goes

Freshly Brewed - Anything Goes

City Crafter - Get Your Digi On

2 Sisters - Birthday

Thanks for stopping by,

Daisy Doodles Doodle Bug

2010-11-05T07:14:00.000-04:00

I was all set to color this car a different color and I looked out my kitchen window and on the porch across the street was a little girls hot pink car just like this one. It was so cute that I had to color mine Hot Pink. You can get this little cutie at Daisy's Digi Doodles. It comes with 3 cars and 2 sentiments and is only $3 for the whole set.

Thanks for stopping by,

LSS Thursday

2010-11-04T10:00:00.002-04:00

For Lindsay's Stamp Stuff this week I have another card from the "Nature's Christmas" Stamp Set. I hope you are not tired of seeing these Cardinals because I am not tired of using them ... lol.

This one I watercolored. I love Cardinals ... I think they are beautiful birds and I so enjoy watching them. For this one I used green and red cardstock .. oval nesties .. a scrap of dp .. Martha Stewart Deep Lattice border punch .. and a red grosgrain ribbon. You can find this stamp set at mygrafico. There are a lot of really cool sets.

Go to Lindsay's blog and see what she has today and pick up her freebie. Then stop by the Design Team Blogs and see their awesome projects.

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko * Margie Visnick

Tracey Allen * Leanne Garner * Tamara Bennett

Cindi Hooks * Micki Harper * Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss * Diane Bove * Laurel Seabrook

Challenges:

One Stitch At A Time - Christmas

DieCut Dreams - Use a Christmas Digi

Critter Sketch - Christmas

Bee Crafty - Christmas

LSS Thursday

2010-10-28T10:00:00.001-04:00

I was on vacation last week and didn't have a post....got in Tuesday night and still am not in a place that I can do much crafting. I already had this image colored and threw a card together. Not happy with it so just cropped out the image for you to see. I have been playing with coloring for a while and this one is colored with Crayola Crayons and baby oil. This is one of the images from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff "Nature's Christmas Set" I really love this set. You can get this one as well as many other awesome sets at mygrafico.

Whatever you do go and see what Lindsay has on her blog for you today. She ALWAYS has an awesome project and a freebie for you. You can find her at The Frugal Crafter. Then go check out the rest of the DT to see their fabulous projects. You can find them in my right side bar.

Name This Stamp

2010-10-27T09:28:00.000-04:00

Name this stamp for a chance to win. Miss Daisy is having a contest to name this stamp and the winner will get it free as well as any sentiments that may be added after a name is chosen.

Go to Daisy Doodles and leave a comment with your name suggestion.

I can't wait to get this stamp.

GOOD LUCK!!

Celebrate Bonfire Night

2010-10-25T00:01:00.002-04:00

Hi!!! I am still on vacation with 2 more days to go. I am enjoying time with my twin brother and his family. It is always so much fun to catch up. The challenge over at Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges is Bonfire Night. At the end of my post I have some history of Bonfire Night if you are interested.

I must say that this one was a challenge for me ... LOL I made a card without my craft tools. You forget what is was like without paper trimmers. I appreciate my craft room all the more now. Anyway here is my card

Be sure and go see what the rest of the Design Team came up with. Some very talented gals. You can find their blog links in my left side bar. Now I am going back to my vacation...have a great day!

The History of Bonfire Night ... November 5th

Four hundred years ago, in 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder placed in the basement. They wanted to kill King James and the kingâ€™s leaders.

When Queen Elizabeth 1st took the throne of England she made some laws against the Roman Catholics. Guy Fawkes was one of a small group of Catholics who felt that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. They hoped that King James 1st would change the laws, but he didn't
Catholics had to practise their religion in secret. There were even fines for people who didn't attend the Protestant church on Sunday or on holy days. James lst passed more laws against the Catholics when he became king.

A group of men led by Robert Catesby, plotted to kill King James and blow up the Houses of Parliament, the place where the laws that governed England were made.
The plot was simple - the next time Parliament was opened by King James l, they would blow up everyone there with gunpowder. The men bought a house next door to the parliament building. The house had a cellar which went under the parliament building. They planned to put gunpowder under the house and blow up parliament and the king.
Guy Fawkes was given the job to keep watch over the barrels of gunpowder and to light the fuse. On the morning of 5th November, soldiers discovered Guy hidden in the cellar and arrested him. The trail of gunpowder at his feet would never be lit.
He was tortured and questioned about the other plotters. To start with he didn't tell the soldiers anything about the plot. But, eventually he started to tell the truth.

In celebration of his survival, King James ordered that the people of England should have a great bonfire on the night on 5th November.
The event is still commemorated annually in England on 5th November by fireworks and burning "Guys" (effigies) on bonfires.
You can find more information HERE.

Dreamcatcher

2010-10-22T10:12:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! I am still in sunny Florida on vacation. The weather here is soooo beautiful! I am in no hurry to go home and break out my coat. I have 4 more days to enjoy the sunshine. I made this card in a hurry before I left. I love this image. It is now one of my new favorites.

I colored the image with Prisma pencils and went to my stash to discover I had nothing Native American or Southwest to go with it so I just used Kraft and Red cardstock and stamped the diamond pattern. When I get home I am going to remove the dots and re-do them ... they are out of whack. I decided to post anyway so you could see the awesome image. You can find this image at Daisy's Digi Doodles and it is only $1.00. Go over and check out all the new stamps Miss Daisy has.

And while you are doing that I will be out soaking up some sunshine...LOL I have a post scheduled for Monday's Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges and then you won't hear from me until I get home and get settled in. While I have been here I have spent time with my Twin brother , SIL, and their Children and Grandchildren....and my oldest Son, DIL and my grandchildren. I am having a wonderful time.

I hope all of you are having a wonderful day!!!!