Happy Holidays!

What a relaxing Thanksgiving Day & Weekend.   I'm an "online" shopper so I added my few dollars to the economy via online and everything should be shipping and on the way.  I also supported my local "small business" Saturday w/ an order of new stamps, LOL!    Much easier process since most of the retailers offered "free shipping".   Gotta love that option.   I'm really working on my CAS efforts.  I really made this card for my Mom's holiday cards as I thought she'd enjoy this one but my DH reminded me she really likes "traditional" colors.  Very true so I'll be mailing this one which is just fine with me as I like it!  I just might make more of these ... LOL!  

This week's ABC Challenge was "Anything Goes" Card and for me it's time for holiday cards.   Be sure to stop by and share with us your creations for this week!  

Supplies: Paper My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland, Stamps: CTMH Christmas Joy,  Misc Red Ribbon, SU! Sky Blue Stitched Grosgrain, CTMH Sparkes

A Walk in the Park

It was a Beautiful November Day and since it was 54 degrees it was just too nice of a day to not enjoy a great walk in the park.  Our walk today inspired me for my card this week for the ABC Challenge.   This week's challenge is to use Old Olive - Pumpkin Pie - Chocolate Chip.   What GREAT colors for this time of year!   If you're creating some holiday cards, be sure to join us at the challenge blog for some fun!   I hope you have a wonderful holiday week!   My card

uses CTMH similar colors - Olive - Sunset and Chocolate.  This pretty new stamp is called Bountiful Season.   I embossed the image with copper embossing powder.  It has been awhile since I've got out the heat gun,  that was fun!  I'm also showing off my new Dark Chocolate striped ribbon. 

Supplies:   CTMH Paper Pear & Partridge,  Sunset CS,  Stamps Bountiful Season, Ink Versamark, Copper Embossing Powder, Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon,  Green Assortment Buttons, Brown Sparkles,  SU Top Note Die

Holiday Magic

It's time for the annual "hunt for the P-E-R-F-E-C-T  holiday card, LOL!   Every year I make several different designs.   I go through a process of "no...no....enhhh....maybe....no ... possibly ..... maybe...ok...yes!"   It really is a process.  Some years it's fun as there are several possibilities and some years it painful as one card after another, is put in the stash and the hunt goes on.  It's all good though.

Here is another that's definitely a possibility.  I do like this one and will make a few of these to send although I realize I don't have very  many green buttons and that's one of my favorite parts of this card.

This cute sketch was this weeks ABC Challenge Blog challenge for this week.   I hope you will have some time to come and play!   Check out the other ABC Challenge Blog DT cute holiday cards using the sketch!

Jeanette Cloyd-

Danielle Vincent-

Jackie Bowman-

Rosita Peterson-

Geraldine McCormick-

Patty Gorka

Supplies:  All Close To My Heart (CTMH).  Paper Mistletoe,  Stamps Holiday Magic,  Ink Cranberry, New England Ivy, Garden Green, Red Sparkles, Silver Stickles, Silver Ribbon

Double Duty

Welcome to November!   I always like the "blessed" feelings that come knowing Thanksgiving is very soon.   Fall colors and sweatshirt temperatures are some of my favorite so I was thrilled when this week's challenge at ABC Challenge Blog allowed me to come up with another fun "fall-like" card.   It was a fun Tic-Tac-Toe choice and I chose:  Green Cardstock - Twine and Leaves.   If you get a chance, be sure to come join the fun!

Today, as the 5th of the month is also our SCS Crafty Gals Blog monthly blog hop.  This month Jacque challenged us to post a card that listed our "Fall Blessings",  to share what we're thankful for.   As I looked through my stamp sets as soon as I saw these cute little birds, I knew this was perfect for this month's challenge.   I'm very thankful for all the support I get from my family and friends!  It's always good to know they are there for me!   Be sure to check out all of the other SCS Crafty Gals (listed in the list to the right) Thankful challenges!   

Supplies:  All SU!

Fast Fall

Tick...tick...tick...tick....ever have short time but need a card or need some crafty relief?  Well this week's FUN ABC (Absolutely Beautiful Cards) Challenge is all about Fast and Fun cards.  There are just times in every crafters schedule that we need quick and cute.  For me,  when I need it to be speedy,  I grab a sketch and use whatever supplies are already out.   The sketch is Mojo Monday #264 & some Fall colored paper I already had on the desk.   It took me 17 minutes.     This week our Challenge is to make a Fast Fall Card or Halloween in a Hurry Card.   You have 30 minutes,  see what you can come up with ...

Check out the other ABC Design Team Halloween In a Hurry or Fast Call Cards! 

Jeanette Cloyd-

Danielle Vincent-

Jackie Bowman-

Rosita Peterson-

Geraldine McCormick-

Supplies:  Paper:  AMuse Studio Kraft, French Roast Shimmer, Wasabi, Chevron,  Stamps:  AMuse Studio Autumn Days,  Ink:  AMuse French Roast,  AMuse Studio Button Assortment French Roast,  AMust Studio Bellini Ribbon, CM Leaf Punch

Prime Time Fall

Today we just couldn't resist spending the day enjoying 60 degree temps, sunshine and beautiful Fall colors.  It felt like the PERFECT  Fall day.   We went out to a pumpkin farm, picked apples and enjoyed a walk along the river in the park.  I think Fall is one of my favorite seasons.   This week is a new beginning for me as I've been invited to join the DT for ABC "All Beautiful Cards" Challenge Blog.   Our challenge this week is to use something "new" - technique, tool or idea.  This card includes some new Halloween Washi Tape and I used my new Leaf Die.  Be sure to come and play along with the fun challenges Patty has planned for everyone.   We love to see what you create!     Check out the "New" Inspiration from the other DT Members:

Jeanette Cloyd-

Danielle Vincent-

Jackie Bowman-

Rosita Peterson-

Geraldine McCormick-

Supplies:  AMuse Studio Paper Chevrons, Kraft, Fern CS;  AMuse Studio Stamps Autumn Days,  AMuse Studio Ink French Roast,  AMuse Studio Green Assortment Buttons,  AMuse Studio Halloween Washi Tape,  AMuse Studio Chocolate Twine,  AMuse Studio Leaf Die,  Darice Leaf Embossing Folder

Fun Stuff

*** Today I just have some FUN STUFF to share with all my Bloggin' friends!   The first news, very exciting for me to share .... I got accepted for a Design Team!  I'm so VERY EXCITED!

Be Sure to come Check Out the Fun and Play along with us on Mondays!   Patty has some fun and exciting challenges for everyone to enjoy,  we hope you play along!

Also,  I just picked up a couple of cute, cute Scrapbooking Tee-shirts for Christmas Gifts for GF of mine.  I got them from Two Chicks Designs.   They have other cute crafty clothing items if you're looking for something fun!   They sent me a discount code for friends and family to enjoy 15% off  --

http://twochicksdesigns.refr.cc/LDFSCGD 

be sure to click on the link and list the discount code they provide for the 15% savings.  I passed it on to my sons who always want to get me something fun.   It's good until October 31, 2012!   Have fun shopping!