Cute Card Thursday Challenge

This is the first time I'm entering the Cute Card Thursday Challenge. The challenge is "Dots"

Duncan the Duck is ready for St. Patrick's Day. He is a Sew Many Cards Digi. The background paper is from Paper Wishes (HOTP/Paper Pizazz). The ribbon and brads were in my infamous stash.

Then there is the cutest little boy. "Big Boots to Fill" is a Phindy's Place digi. The "Mr Fixit" digi is from Doodle Dragons. The paper is Paper Wishes' Dots & Stripes. The additional lettering and big brads are from my stash. This card could be for a birthday, Father's Day, many possibilities.

I am having a lot of fun mixing digis from various sources. Play and be creative. It is great for the BP.

Friday Freebie - late again

I had it finished. I loved the way it came out. I forgot to upload it with the other Valentines on Friday. Soooooo here is my Sew Many Cards Friday Freebie - a day late. The freebie is actually a single flower & I printed 2. Colored them in reverse with Copics and adhered them to Silver Metallic Paper from Paper Pizazz (Paper Wishes). "It is the things in common that makes relationships enjoyable, but it is the little differences that make them interesting." How true, how true. This acrylic quote was in my stash.

Love is in the Air - Layout Blog Hop

The First Sew Many Cards Layout Blog Hop is beginning!!!

You should have come from Gwen

You are now at Mary S (Purrfect Sentiments) and the guest of our CEO Sir Chester Katt.

Then on to Nicole http://stampergirladventures.blogspot.com
You may have to copy & paste this link or use Nicole's link on the right hand column under Design Team members.

• Hoppers, please leave a comment on all the hop spots and at the last hop spot letting us know they have done so.

• 1 winner from each blog will be chosen to receive a free Valentine's digi image

• 1 grand prize winner will receive a set of digis from SMC

• Here is the special customer challenge if you would like 3 additional entries to win:
• Create any papercraft that is Valentine's themed and follow this recipe: 3 hearts, 1 bow, 2 patterned papers

• Winners will be posted on Monday

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead
Walk beside me, be my friend and my partner

I took some liberties with the ending line of the verse but it is one that my mother likedl. She had it hanging on her bedroom wall. She and Dad were partners and very much in love.

Morty Moose (Sew Many Cards digi) was my choice for this layout. When Mike and I met in college (Eastern Illinois University) it wasn't long before we were a couple. We didn't have much money but would go for walks in the nearby state park, play cards with friends and sang and played guitar together for Saturday night Mass at the Newman Center. When Mike graduated with his degree in Environmental Biology he applied for park ranger positions. We fully expected to live at a state park in Illinois. It didn't work out, but he has spent the last 32 years in pollution control, waste cleanup (as in Hazardous Waste Consulting) We have been married 31 1/2 years.

February Sponsor is Wags & Whiskers

"Me Share" Ryan is having some problems with chocolate, but who could get mad at such a sweet face?? A sweet Valentine using the Wags & Whiskers (rubber) stamp. Wags & Whiskers does NOT have digis, but they have some delightful rubber stamps like Ryan.

• I used the rubber stamp "Ryan's Chocolate Troubles" from Wags & Whiskers colored with Copic Markers. http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-to-buy-wags-n-whiskers-rubber.html

• Paper from Paper Pizazz,5mm Gold brads and large brown brad, "stamp" lettering all from Paper Wishes
• Dark Green Ribbon from stash

Check out Wags & Whiskers (Rubber Stamps not digis) for some new stamps for your collection. It is always fun to have new stamps to choose from when in a creating mood.

Black/White/Silver Valentines & Blog Hop winner

The Blog Hop winner from Purrfect Sentiments is Maria Levine! Yay!!! Maria!!!! Jeri will be contacting you about your digi.

"You make me realize how beautiful my life is" is the sentiment on this non-tradition Valentine. No reds/pinks and no hearts except for the blue one on the tag. No sadness in the blue, just blue. This is my design for the new Paper Cutz Challenge. I used a FredSheSaid digi and colored it with multiple shades of blue and green Copic markers. The acrylic sentiment is mounted on plain white cardstock. The blue flowered ribbon is from Michael's. The black & white flowered paper was in my stash. The blue heart brad was there too.

Eris with her heart balloons is the focus of the Sew Many Cards Challenge this week: A Valentine color challenge in black/silver/red. The sentiment on this card is: The essence of Love is Kindness. I used the Metallic Silver paper from Paper Wishes, Eris is colored with Copic Markers and the red brads were in my stash. (I have a really BIG stash).

We always take a chance with our hearts when we fall in love. I've been in love with my husband for over 30 years. Take a chance in making your love a Valentine. Step out of the box. Make something beautiful from the heart.

More Stampin Sisters

I just couldn't resist making a second entry for this week's challenge at Stamping Sisters in Christ. This little boy is just so charming - and willing to share. Can't you hear the little boy in your life, with a mouthful of cooky, saying "I luv you"? The paper is from Kaiser Craft and the pearls from Paper Wishes. The digi is from Phindy's Place and is colored with Copic Markers.

Check back tonight for Paper Cutz and Sew Many Cards challenges. Also the first ever SewMany Layouts Blog Hop is this weekend. The theme is "Love is in the Air". Check it out!

God Bless...

This is my entry for the Stamping Sisters in Christ challenge. "God Bless Mommy Daddy Puppy.......and Grandma 'cause it's her BIRTHDAY!" The paper is from Paper Pizazz (Paper Wishes) Little Prints & Patterns. The lettering is cut from hot pink Oh My Vinyl with the Cricut. Silver border Dazzles are also from PW. The digi is from Sew Many Cards. Recognize Hershey??

The innocence of a child saying her prayers. An inspiration to all of us to trust in God.