Thinkin' About Love

Happy February!   It's a pretty day here in TN as I'm traveling for work.  I know this weekend is exciting if you're a football fan as it's time for the "big game".   Woohoo!   Yay for both the 49rs and Ravens who made it.   I will be also avidly watching for the fun commercials that come out as well. 

I absolutely couldn't resist when I saw this stamp set come out from Taylored Expressions.  It's called Splish Spash and the birds are adorable.   It comes with a really cute die for the bird bath.   I couldn't fit it on this card but definitely more to come.     The sketch layout is from MOJO276 and I thought it was a really fun card to kick off my Countdown to Valentine Love.    Each day for the next 13 days I hope to have something fun to show you I've made for Valentines.   xoxo

Supplies:  Paper AMuse Studio Pewter,  Carte Bella Devoted DSP,  Taylored Expressions Splish Splash Stamps,  Misc Copics,  Stickles 

Stuck With You

Happy Monday!   It's time to start another week and what better way to do it than with some Valentine Love Inspiration from ABC Challenge Blog.   That's right ... it's time to get out those heart and love stamps, reds, pinks and all your other fave colors and design a valentine for your true love ... or a friend!   

My heart was cut with my CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge and covered with Washi Tape.   How cute is that?!   It was fun!    Be sure to stop back by my Blog starting February 1 as I start my annual 
Countdown to Valentine Love.  Every day I'll have a new Valentine Inspiration to share with you..

I hope you'll come and play at ABC Challenge Blog this week and show us your Valentines!

Supplies:   Bazzill Pink CS,  Misc Washi Tape,  CTMH Cricut Cart Artiste,  Verve Stronger Love 

Happy Birthday to ME!

Awww....I'm sure the ABC Challenge Blog  DT didn't realize when they selected this week to be Birthday Cards that today was my Birthday,  LOL!   I think actually we're celebrating Patty and her family Bday's so be sure to stop by her Blog and wish all of them a happy one too ... BUT it just so happens that TODAY is my Bday also. 

All Day yesterday I kept asking my DH if we were going to celebrate my Birthday Dinner early because I had to go out of town today for work.   He was very non-commital which isn't like him and sure enough,  I ran to do an errand for work and came home to Dark Chocolate Brownies,  Dinner and Presents.  He's a keeper.   I got a very sweet "Love" Mug for coffee and a small      I-Home so I can listen to my I-Pod at my Crafty Desk.   It's playing right now and it's wonderful.   I did a workout and had a small brownie so it's all good in the scheme of things.    I hope all of you will stop by the ABC Challenge Blog this week and make a Birthday Card for someone special!   Here's Mine --- 

The sketch is from this week's MFT Blog.  These cute stamps are from Taylored Expressions.  The inside sentiment reads,  " I just wanted my card to stand out from the crowd."  !  Yay for Birthdays,  enjoy your day!        Supplies:  CTMH CS Creme Brulee, Cranberry,  Washi Tape,  Taylored Expressions Stamps Stand Out, Misc Copics

tweetie pie

My DH and I had a fun Sunday together.  He took me to Waffle House for breakfast to celebrate 2 weeks of success on my new working out and healthy eating plan for 2013.   It's all good.  Today he treated me to "waffles" ... my absolute FAVE!   We spent the afternoon together running errands and discussing a Spring Vacation/Anniversary Trip.   After all,  we'll have been married 25 years,  we're just planning to take the family with us which is the best part! 

This card was inspired by the photo inspiration at this week's ABC Challenge Blog!   I hope you'll stop by and see all of the LOVELY DT Cards and play in this week's challenge.   The sketch is from last week's Mojo Monday #275. 

Supplies:  CTMH CS Tulip, White & Black,  CTMH Stamps c1396 Love Birds,  CTMH Ink Black, Tulip,  CTMH Opaques Pearl Black,  TH Emboss Folder Snowflakes,  Misc Ribbon

Puppy Love

Aww, every time I look at these photos I want to squeeze on my little dog Bella.  She's such a fiesty little pooch.   We're not sure why but she absolutely ADORES my oldest son, Brandon.   She's thrilled when he comes home for visits from college.   She lays by his bedroom door in the mornings waiting for him to get up and follows him around the house every where constantly when he's home.   It's TRUE Puppy Love, LOL!

This sketch comes from Colorful Creations Challenge Week #1 - So You Think You Can Scrap.   Very fun!

Supplies TH Kraft Core CS, Bella Blvd Tail Waggers #172 Treats, CTMH Stamps Take A Picture, CTMH Framed Moments,  CTMH Ink Ruby, Chocolate,  CTMH Ribbon Rounds Ric Rac, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cart

Double Duty

Hello Wednesday!  Today I have two pictures to share with you because it's "Double Duty" time.  I made a commitment to myself that if I bought new paper at the Archivers sale,  I would leave it in the bag and if I didn't use it 20 days from purchase,  I would return it because I don't need more "Cute, On Sale" paper in my Stash!   The 2 adorable papers are from the Dear Lizzy line and I thought they were really cute.   I picked them up because of the Challenge at FTS this week to use "banners".   I also knew what pictures I wanted to scrap with

the paper, picts from a Crop.  We had a good time and I even remembered my camera for a couple photos while there.   Isn't it funny that we go to scrap and I don't seem to take picts of us at these fun events?   Crazy!  I had a great time. I had a few scraps left from the 2 sheets of paper I bought, (Gasp,  I know - 2!)  so I decided to use the scraps for some cards.  I saw this card idea on the Taylored Expressions site and knew it would work perfectly for the few scraps I had left.  How fun is that?!   I know these colors are kind of "spring" but it was the moment, and they were scraps!

Supplies:   Paper Dear Lizzy,  Cricut Cartridge CTMH Art Philosophy

Big Hugs

Made this card kind of late last night but  I had 2 (cyber) friends that needed hugs.  I was thinking about both of them and wanted them to know I was reaching out to send the much needed {{hugs}} and prayers their way!

I found this sketch HERE on Stampin' When I Can for this week.    

It's good to have friends!  

Supplies:  AMuse STudio Black Polka Dot, Cherry Chevron,  Cherry Shimmer,  Stamps AMuse Studio Woohoo for you,  Ink Black Momento, Copies,  AMuse Studio Twine,  CTMH Sparkles, Misc Charm