Karen's Doodles...

Hey everyone. I'm on the mend!! Look at this cutie image I found over at Karen's Doodles. It's called "First Kiss". Aren't they adorable? I love Karen's super cute images! There are so many wonderful new digital companies out there. I can't keep up. I have a bunch to color and not enough time in the day.

Have you seen the new Spellbinder Dies? Wow I have a big wish list.You can Pre-Order yours HERE.
Or click on the picture.

Hope your having a great day. I'm off to bed so I can return to work tomorrow. I'm sure my desk looks like a tornado hit it. Wish me luck!!



Recipe:

• Digital Image: Karen's Doodles - First Kiss
• Paper: Brazzill, Karen Foster, Best Creation Inc
• Embellishments: Flowers, Button, Crafters Floss
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Martha Stewart - Large Lace Heart Doily Punch, SU - Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch, EK Success - Scallop Diamond

Get Well Soon....

Look at this super cute card I received in my mail box. Agnes from my EAC team sent it too me. LOVE IT!!!
Thank you Agnes it made my day!! I love the cute round shape. I'm going to have to hunt down that die so I can try it. The little CC Designs image is perfect for a get well card. As I look around my scrap room I can see I don't have many of those kind of images. I need to get some!!

I went for my MRI yesterday. My husband could tell I was feeling much improved because I threw myself on the couch with "Why do I need to have this done" and "Why can't I have breakfast" "This is all so ridiculous I don't have time for this" He just smiled and said because the doctor said so. Now lets go! Poor Hubby!! Hopefully that will be the end to the tests for a while.

I also felt so good I did up a 3 cards last night for up coming challenges.. I feel so happy about it. My poor craft room was feeling needy and I was feeling lost.. Hope your all having a fabulous day!!

No Poking-

Well I made it though yesterdays procedure. I only had to have a CT Scan no drainage tube. The spot had gotten bigger and the doctor didn't see any reason to make it worse. They used die this time and found a total of 10 nodules growing in my liver. All caused by the use of birth control pills. So no more of those. He said that they would heal them self over time. The one had just gotten an infection and caused the problem. My side still hurts, but not like before. I'm still being good and laying on the couch mostly other wise it starts to ache. The doctors office is suppose to call today and let me know if I need to continue on my antibiotics and the next step. So all is on the road to recovery!! YIPPIE!! :)

Heather

Procedure Day....

Well it's that time procedure day... Hopefully it just the CT scan and not the drainage tube insertion. My side is finally starting to feel better from Wednesdays procedure. I don't make a very good patient. I got up yesterday (day 8) just knew I'd be back to normal.. Yeah right! Got up ate breakfast because of my upset stomach and went back to sleep until noon. I didn't know you could feel this tired.  Totally sucks!! I'm ready to get back to normal I have work to do and cards to make.... :)

Heather

I'm Out....

I finally got to leave the hospital today. Evidentally I have a liver abscess.  So with the infection I having going on I have no energy at all. Just wanted to check in and let you know I'm now home and laying on the couch. I have to return to the hospital Monday for another CT scan and hopefully the abscess has shrunk other wise I will have to have a tube placed to drain it and go from there.


Heather

P.S. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and prayers. I had a little burst of energy and thought I'd check my comments. My energy won't last long enough to post to everyone so THANK YOU Everyone!!! Made me feel a bunch better!!!

A Spoon Full of Sugar....

I'm the guest at A Spoon Full of Sugar this week.. Yippie!!! This week's challenge is "Layers". I love layers... The DT always have such super cute cards. Head over and check it out!!

For my card I have used Clara a Kraftin Kimmie stamp. Isn't she cute? Perfect for coloring, lots of open space. Would also be great paper pieced. I found the pretty paper while digging around in my paper draws. Thought I might use some up......



Recipe:

• Stamp: Kraftin Kimmie - Clara
• Paper: Brazzill, My Minds Eye
• Embellishments: Brads, Ribbon, Buttons, Crafters Floss
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinders - Labels 1

Biopsy Moved to Wednesday...

I thought I'd get to go home today and wait for wednesday to get here. But I ended up with a fever and I'm stuck at the hospital. I'd kill for some water...:) Thanks everyone for your prayers. I'm going back to sleep now. I didn't know anyone could sleep this much.

Heather

I'm Out Sick....

I'm currently at the Hospital awaiting a biopsy of my liver. I have been here since yesterday living it up on pain medication. So I'll probable miss a few challenges this week, unless I pre-posted it. My hubby was kind enough to bring me his laptop so I could post an update...


Heather

Pre-Order Stampavie....

Oh my gosh Tab just put the pre-order up for all the wonderful new Stampavie stamps that are coming out. They are all so cute!! But I think I've narrowed down my list..

Click on the picture or HERE and go get yours..

Phindy's Place...

Look at this cutie I found over at Phindy's Place. Isn't he adorable!! She has a bunch more Valentine's images and other images to choose from. All wonderful.

I can't believe all the super cute images out there. Such talented artist.

I'm off to finish DT card for the week and color. Maybe pick up my area it looks like a hurricane hit it... :) Maybe do up some more Phindy's cards...



Recipe:

• Stamp: ? - My Heart Flutter B3867
  
• Digital Image: Phindy's Place - Brave Heart
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo-Bunny, Karen Foster
• Embellishments: Ribbon
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinder - Large Labels

DZ Doodle Friday....

Check out this super cute Valentine's mailbox. Wouldn't it be perfect with a character standing by it? I didn't think of that until posting this.. :) This is one of the new images over at DZ Doodles. There are a bunch more super cute ones to choose from. Head over and check them out!!


Watched this movie last night. Really cute!!

KLM Designs..........

Look at this cutie... Isn't he great! He's going to be perfect for all kinds of card. I'm just in Valentine's mode right now so that what I did. Plus I wanted to use that adorable Bo-Bunny animal paper. I couldn't resist!! But I can see me doing some more maybe birthday cards with him...




Recipe:

• Digital Image: KLM Designs - Snowborder Boy
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo-Bunny
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: SU- Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch, Martha Stewart - Large Lace Heart Punch

Whiff of Joy # 62.....

Wow we have a really fun sketch for you to this week over at the Whiff of Joy Challenge Blog. Done by Jane. Thank you Jane it awesome!! The DT have made some wonderful creation to inspire you. Head over and check them out.

I have used "Melinda Blowing Kisses" by Elisabeth Bell. An oldie but still super cute!! As you can see I'm totally into the whole Valentine's thing.

Hope your having a fabulous day!!



Recipe:

• Stamp: Whiff of Joy - Melinda Blowing Kisses
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo-Bunny
• Embellishments: Brads
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinder - Circle & Scallop Circle, Retro Flower Punches - Large, Medium & Small, SU- Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch

Nellie Snellen Punches

Oh my gosh I have to have these!! I can make all the flowers I want and they will look just like the ones I get from Prima in any color paper I choose.. Now available for pre-order at 7 Kids College Fund. Shipping in late January.

Get yours HERE

Double Tuesday....

Scrapmagasinet Challenge #19:

It's time to start a new round of challenges over at the Scrapmagasinet DT Blog. For the first challenge we have a sketch for you to try. Nothing to hard I promise...

For my image I have used a digital image from the set "Love". I love this image with the princess holding her prince.. :) She looks so impressed..

Everybody Art Challenge #73:

Are you ready for challenge two? This week's challenge over at the Everybody Art Challenge Blog is " Snow". I had go did stuff out for this one. I'd already put all that stuff away. I'm on to Valentines. But I did find those super cute snowflakes in my search...


Hope to see you at the challenges...



Recipe:

• Stamp: Great Impressions - G289
  
• Digital Image: Scrapmagasinet - Love
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo-Bunny, My Minds Eye
  
• Embellishments: Brads, K-Company - Snowflakes, Craft Fluff - White, Lace, Prima Flowers, Pearl
  
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinder - Rectangle & Scallop Rectangle, Retro Flower Punches - Large, Medium & Small, McGill - Ash Branch Punch. SU- Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch
  

Squigglefly #31....

It's time to kick off a new year of challenges over at the Squigglefly Blog. This weeks challenge is "Anything but a Card". This was a hard one for me. I love card making... But I got the job done with a cute little box to hold something. Maybe some stamped or printed images for a friend?? Did you see all the new release over at Squigglefly? Wow there are a bunch!! The one I used here is called "Special Delivery". That poor mailman didn't know what he was getting into...

And guess what this week's challenge over at A Spoon Full of Sugar is? "Hearts" How perfect is this...



Recipe:

• Digital Image: Squigglefly - Special Delivery
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo-Bunny
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Martha Stewart - Large Lace Heart Punch

Fairy Dust is a Must.....

Thought I'd share a quick card I did up using a stamp set from Our Craft Lounge called "Fairy Dust is a Must". Super cute stamp set! Has two cute fairies and a bunch of accessory stamps.I picked this set up at my local scrapbook store Memories of Time. I'm helping Michelle get a blog set up for Memories of Time. I should be able to share that with you soon...



I'm off to color the rest of this weeks DT cards. I'm running a bit behind!!

Rose Bear...

Isn't he just the perfect Valentine's image? So warm and cozy! You can find him over at DZ Doodles. His name is " Rose Bear". One of the new Valentine's images available now. I'm loving all this pink paper and I'm not really into pink that much. I guess it just the year for Valentine's...



Recipe:

• Digital Image: DZ Doodles - Rose Bear
• Paper: Brazzill, SU
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls
• Tools: Martha Stewart - Large Heart Punch, SU - Scallop Border Punch, Large Oval & Large Scallop Oval Punch

Squigglefly Monday.....

Don't forget about the Squigglefly Challenge... This week's challenge is "Clean & Simple".

I know my card has nothing to do with that. It does have a cute Squigglefly image. It's not my groups week to do the challenge so I made what I wanted. Yep I'm a rule breaker!! :)

Hope you'll still go check it out!! Did you see the new image released on Saturday? Super cute!!



Recipe:

• Digital Image: Squigglefly - Almost a Princes
• Paper: Brazzill, My Minds Eye
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls, Button, Prima Flowers, Crafters Floss
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinder - Petite Oval & Petie Scallop Oval

KLM Young Cowboy.....

Thought I'd share another KLM Designs January release today. This cutie is called "Young Cowboy". I've made mine a birthday card, but wouldn't he be great as a Valentine's card? I can't believe all the cuties this month!!

And since this is a brand new image I'm going to use it in the Cute Card Thursday challenge "New". The prize this week is three Kraftin Kimmie stamps of your choice. How cool is that? I would love to win that!!



Recipe:

• Digital Image: KLM Designs - Young Cowboy
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo Bunny
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers

New Stuff at & Kids College Fund...

I was checking the Added This Week Page over and 7 Kids College Fund and found these great gems only $2.29. There are more gems, pearls and those great mine roses in lavender. You can see them all HERE on page 4.

Guy Image

I don't have to many guy images. I like frilly girl stuff.. But when I seen this cutie "Fishing Bear" by Penny Johnson I knew I'd have to get him sooner or later. Well during the 12 days of Christmas sale over at 7 Kids College Fund I couldn't resist any longer he fell into my cart. Penny Johnson has a whole bunch of super cute images if you haven't seen them yet or maybe want to pick some up head over HERE and pick some up.


Hope your having a fabulous day!!



Recipe:

• Stamp: Stampavie - Fishing Bear
• Paper: Brazzill, DCWV
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Stickles, Brads
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Tools: Spellbinders - Rectangle, SU - Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch
  

Whiff of Joy #61.....

It's time for a new year of challenges over at the Whiff of Joy Challenge Blog. This weeks challenges is a color combo "Red & Aqua". I know I was like what is Aqua??? Off to my local scrapbook store Memories of Time I went. What's Aqua? Lucky for me I found this beautiful My Minds Eye paper. It was perfect Red & Aqua... :) You can't beat that. I got to use the front and back of both pieces of pattern paper. I love it when paper has two beautiful sides!

You should see the other DT creations. They ROCK!! Head over and check them out.

Have you seen the sneak peeks of the Whiff of Joy release on the 9th? Wow!!! 8 new stamps by Alison Acton I can't wait!!





Recipe:

• Stamp: Whiff of Joy - Melinda Blowing Kisses
  
• Paper: Brazzill, My Minds Eye
• Embellishments: Ribbon
• Coloring Tools: Copic Markers, Ranger Distressing Ink
• Tools: SU - Scallop Border Punch, Spellbinder - Large Rectangle Die, Paper Piercer

Everybody Art Challenge #72...

It's time for a new challenge over at Everybody Art Challenge Blog. This week's challenge is to use "Your Favorite Colors". So today my favorite colors are Red & Yellow, but for me that can change daily. Depending on how my card looks. Go check out the other awesome DT creations. They are great!!

The cute stamp is by Our Craft Lounge: "Fairy Dust is a Must". Isn't it cute? It's a clear stamp set and comes with 13 stamps (2 Fairies, 6 Accessories & 5 Sayings) that's a lot. I picked it up a while back at my local scrap store Memories of Time. Michelle has a bunch of rockin stuff there. The image actually started out as a class sample I was thinking of making. (Yep Sue she talked me into it 1-23-10 @ 12:00 you better go sign up. More on that later) Who knows maybe it still will be... We'll see how the first 2 classes go first.. :o)



Recipe:

• Stamp: Our Craft Lounge - Fairy Dust is a Must
• Paper: My Minds Eye, Brazzill
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
• Embellishments: Ribbon,
• Tools: Spellbinders - Large Rectangle, SU - Large Oval & Large Scallop Oval, Paper Piercer

Squigglefly ....

Thought I'd share another new Squigglefly release with you today. Today is usually Squigglefly Challenge day, but that doesn't start up again until next week 1-11-10. Wow look at all those 1's!

My cute little image is called "Proud Papa". Isn't he cute? Thought he'd be perfect with hand out to be holding a heart.

Since I'm used to today being a challenge day so I thought I'd give the challenge over at A Spoonful of Sugar a try. They have a super sketch by Nikki the co owner of Wags N" Whiskers. This weeks prize is 2 stamps of your choice from Wags N" Whiskers. That's a super awesome prize I'd love to win that!!




Recipe:

• Digital Image: Squigglefly - Proud Papa
• Paper: Brazzill, Bo Bunny
• Coloring Tools: Copic Markers, Ranger Distressing Ink
• Embellishments: Ribbon
• Tools, Spellbinder - Large Rectangle Die, Martha Stewart - Large Doily Heart Punch, Marvy - Small Heart Punch

I Love Her....

Oh my Gosh I Love her... She's sticking pins in her doll.. It maybe seems like something I might think of doing. Just kidding!! :0) Ok now that I have my picture loaded I can see I forgot to color her hair bows. I'll have to fix those...

I found this beauty over at Kraftin Kimmie's. Her name is Drucilla. There are a bunch of other super cute ones. I'll be needing some more. But I'll have to wait until the new release on the 10th I might want some of those... They also have a challenge blog Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. This week's challenge is "Paper Piecing". I might have to give that a try today.

I'm feeling very crafty today so I'm off to play some more...



Recipe:

• Stamp: Kraftin Kimmie - Drucilla
• Paper: My Minds Eye, Bo Bunny, Brazzill
• Embellishments: Ribbon
• Coloring Tool: Copic Markers
  
• Tools: Su - 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Paper Piercer, Martha Stewart - Heart Punch

Just in....

Oh my gosh look at these beauty's. I received my 7 Kids College Fund Newsletter in my inbox this morning and this was one of the new items.

Beautiful Butterflies. I can't believe how sparkly they are. I had to rush over and get me some...

Tab has added some wonderful new things. You can find them all in the ADDED THIS WEEK section. She will also be placing a High Hopes order if your wanting to get some of those and you don't see the ones your wanting at the store you can find out how to place a special order HERE. She'll be taking orders through Jan 6th.

I know I'm wanting to get Luigi here. I've seen a bunch of super cute cards made with him and would like to make my own.
Oh and before I forget I made the Design Team for 7 Kids College Fund. How fabulous is that. I get to be on the Design Team for a place I love to shop. Tab has fabulous customer service and loads of great products. Hope your having a fabulous Sunday!! I'm off to make cards and take pictures of finished ones. See you later with another post..

Squigglefly Release....

Did you see all the super cute new images available over at Squigglefly? This one is called "Rag Time Reader". She must really like that book, look at all the book marks and the cute little doll.

I also thought I'd give this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge a shot. They have a wonderful sketch by Caz. And the DT creations are awesome!! They have a wonderful prize offered by Stretch N' Bubbles. I have to admit I'd never heard of them before, but Alison has some cute images to choose from.




Recipe:

• Digital Image: Squigglefly - Rag Time Reader
• Paper: Brazzill, DCWV
• Embellishments: Ribbon, Brads
• Coloring Tools: Copic Markers, Ranger Antique Linen Distressing Ink
• Tools: Fiskars - Apron Lace Border Punch, Spellbinders - Large Rectangle Die, SU - Word Window Punch & Modern Label Punch