Oh No ... Snow

So Far we've been fortunate and have not seen any white stuff yet here in Northeast Ohio ... but coming soon.  As a matter of fact,  they even mentioned it in the weather forecast for today.  Ugh!  While I like "snowmen" for card images,  having to slog through snow and ice during the week for work just isn't fun.  I think Snow is for Children, LOL!   Well,  today,  we're celebrating snow and snowmen at ABC Challenge Blog this week.   I think because I was born in January I'll always have an affinity for snow.  

This FUN image was sent to me by Jeannette for our UnIdentified Image Swap at SCS.   I'm sad to say that I can't remember where I got the sketch from so I'll have to come back and update here once I figure it out.  

Supplies:  All Fun and Miscellaneous  

It's a CUTE CASE

Fa-La-La!   Doesn't it feel like it's time to Christmas carol?  I found a great radio station in my area that plays all Christmas music and it's been fun to hear all the tunes of the holiday.   I also really enjoy making holiday cards and this one was especially fun as our December SCS Crafty Girl Challenge   was to go to any of the SCS Crafty Girls March Blogs and "CASE" a card.  It was SO hard to pick one.  All of them have AWESOME choices :)   I ended up selecting this one.   I'd tell you whose gallery it's from but the Crafty Gals are supposed to guess, LOL!  (but, pssstt...if you're just absolutely wondering, check it out here).  So Crafty Gals,  Post your Guess then come back and check it out.   The Crafty Gals are ALL Posted on the Blog Roll to the Right and I hope that you'll check out all of their CASE Choices.                                         Supplies:  CTMH Pear & Partridge Paper, CTMH STamps Pear & Partridge, CTMH Ink New England Ivy, CTMH Holiday Button Assortment, CTMH Red Sparkles, CB Border Embossing Folders, Misc Twine & Red Ribbon

Merry Christmas Sparkle

Well, Cold and Rainy Sunday makes for a GREAT day to finish Christmas Cards :)   Woohoo!  Not only are mine done but so are the ones I made for my Mom.  For some reason this year I seemed to struggle but once I just sat down and started stamping, it came together and I have 4 designs,  I'm sure she'll like all of them.  I think this is the one she's going to like the most.  IRL it is very sparkly as I used Stardust Spray on the tree with Diamond Stickles.  The ruffled ribbon is some CUTE stuff I had from Maya Road.  I really need to look for some more as it's always pretty when added to a card.  I picked up these buttons for my Christmas cards and they're very shiny and fun.   It's a good day because it's Monday and that means it's time for this week's ABC Challenge Blog.  I hope you'll play along this week as all things that sparkle.  

Supplies:  SU Stamps Season of Joy, Ink Certainly Celery, Real Red, Sizzix Christmas Embossing Folder, Maya Road Green Ruffled Ribbon, Misc Red Ribbon, Misc Green Buttons, AMuse Studio Stardust Spray,  Stickles Diamond

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!