New Beginnings

Today I went to Cute Card Thursday's Challenge blog and saw that the challenge is to create a "new beginnings" type card. How perfect is it that today is Allison's first day of Kindergarten??! I was sitting here moping around and thought that it was a great time to craft and stop feeling sorry for myself!! I used the sketch Heather has up at CCC on CafeMom to make this card. Allison had a great first day... boy she was tired when I picked her up. She was so stinkin' cute this morning getting ready for the big day!

Sweet Dreams

Ever since I saw this week's sketch at ICSC, I have been going crazy trying to figure out what I was going to do with it. I love it, it just took some thinking! I was hopping around Dustin Pike's blog last night and found this ever so adorable freebie. I used all SU! materials along with this image (except for Copics for coloring). The stamp set is In the Stars and I used the Sweet Stars jumbo wheel to create the background. I am also using this card for the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge which is to use 3D. The yellow stars are all raised up with pop dots!!

This card reminds me of when Dominic was a baby. We decorated his room in Sun, Moon, and Stars. Sniffle... now my baby is almost 8 and in 2nd grade!! Wow, how the time really goes by fast.

Crafty Creations-Farm Challenge and Exciting News!

I am so excited to announce that Deena and the Crafty Creations Challenge team asked me to stay on as a permanent member of the Design Team!! This is really such an honor for me. The ladies on this blog are so amazing and talented. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!!

This week's challenge is to create a farm themed item. Remember, you don't have to make cards, anything crafty will be perfect. Please head on over and check out what the DT has created for you this week... you will be happy you did!! Enjoy your day!!

Two in One!!

Hello! Today was such a great day. My son Dominic started second grade. He was so excited and had lots of fun. It was also nice because I got to spend extra time with my 5 year old, Allison. She will be starting Kindergarden on Thursday. I really don't think I will do as well dropping her off as I was Dominic today. Although, I have to admit my heart hurt a bit when I left his classroom today.

This card is for Roses on Paper and Get Sketchy. The ladies at Roses on Paper asked us to find a sketch and use a punch while creating our card. I was on the Get Sketchy blog and really liked the sketch they have up and decided it would be great for both challenges. It is kinda hard to see, but I used my ticket corner punch and an edge punch on the brown strip of cardstock. I was so excited to get to use my new Sarah Kay stamp. I think the image is just too sweet. Well, I am off to start dinner for my family. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Sunhine Monday

Hello!! Well, it is another beautiful Monday!! Today is the day the Sunshine and Giggles design team likes to showcase Janice's adorable stamps!! Here is the card I created for this week. Have a most wonderful week!!

Delightful Sketches #5

Have you been over to Delightful Sketches to check out their current sketch? I was and just had to play with it right away. The image I used is the current Freebie Friday image that you can find on the Digital Delight store page. I am so hooked on Wendy's images. They are just adorable and so easy to use on my cards. Isn't he just the cutest?? Thanks so much for taking time to check out my blog!!!

Sketch Saturday

I was able to sneak away for a little bit tonight to make a card. I can't believe not one of my little monsters interrupted me the whole time I made this card for Sketch Saturday!! This was such a fun sketch, and I was able to get out my new border punch again!!! I just really, really like the Martha Stewart punches... waaaay more than I thought I would. I used my copics, paper stash, and SU! card stock for this card. Good night, and here is to a wonderful and blessed Sunday!