*Thankful Thursday*

If you recall this post from a couple of weeks ago on Thankful Thursday, I was so very thankful for my dehumidifier...  Fast forward to a couple of days after that and you want to know what I became most thankful for?  Listening to God to check that dehumidifier that had NEVER been a problem.  I walked back into the house to check it to find the cord melting!  We may no longer have our dehumidifier, but thanks to listening to God, we still have our home!!  So today, I am thankful for God's ever loving presence and gentle way of speaking to us!

On to today's craftiness!  Today's card is for the wonderful Sweet n Sassy Sweet Stop Sketch #112 and the Color Challenge at Color Throwdown:

 (Paper: PaperTreyInk, October Afternoon; Stamps: PaperTreyInk; Ink: Momento, Copics; Misc: Button, cuttlebug folder)

Another little project for today ties in two things I love, crafting and cooking!  Well, baking to be exact, but...  I have had so much trouble finding "cutesy" recipe cards that I decided to just make my own!  Now to find the perfect basket for them ;)  Good thing I know a Longaberger consultant ;)

(Stamps: Stampendous; Paper: PaperTreyInk, Georgia Pacific; Ink: PaperTreyInk, Copics)

* Would you like to make these for yourself, they were SUPER easy!  First I took a standard size 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock and cut it at 4.25 and 5.5 inches, leaving me with the 4 cards for bases.
* Next I took my white sheet of the same sized cardstock and did the same thing.  Since I wanted the white to be slightly smaller, I went back and took 1/4 an inch off of the length and width of each of them.
* Then I inked up my Stampendous What's Cooking stamps and decorated the front of a white card ever so slightly and used the large image on a scrap piece of cardstock which I then punched out with my scallop punch for the back.
*Note: After your ink dries, you can color in the images if you wish, I colored some of mine with Copics, but colored pencils would look great for a country touch!
*I took a piece of scrap ribbon and wrapped it around the card to ensure the ends would land under the scalloped image on the back and secure with tape or glue.
* Adhere the white cardstock you decorated to the front of the kraft.
*Place the scalloped circle on the back with pop up dots, covering the endings of the ribbns
* There you have it, easy peasy recipe cards!


God Bless You,

Finally Friday!

Well - it's finally Friday of a three day weekend and my internet is working...for the moment!  Hopefully things are starting to look up!
It sure has been a long time - and real inconsistant since I have been in...  I hope that is fixed and all will be well once more...
How about a cute little Deedee's Digi bear on a card today?  Well, here you go:

Image: Deedee's Digis; Paper: Cosmo Cricket, PTI; Ink: Copics, Distress Ink-Tea Stain;

Accessories: Butterfly bling, butterfly trim, primas

This little card was entered into the following challenges:
* Color Throwdown
* The Sweet Stop - sketch layout
* Fab n Funky - material
* Stampin Sister's In Christ - metal (on butterfly)
* Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Summer Memories (playing dress up & chasing butterflies with Abby!)

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

God Bless You,

Happy Fall

With all of the hot weather we have been having lately, I loved seeing the temperature actually drop down to the uppper 70's and mid 80's during these past few days!  It really has me in the mood for Fall to wake up to a good cripsy morning!

This cute little guy is from Deedee's Digis, and the sketch is from Sweet Stop Sketches!  Don't forget that today is Bible Verse Thursday over at Christian Paper Crafts, where today's theme is time.  The sentiment for the inside of my card is none other than a verse from Ecclesiates 3:1.

(Paper: PaperTreyInk, Misc; Image: Deedee's Digis; Accessories: Stickles, buttons, jute, copics, lace)

God Bless You,

Sweet....

That's what today is! Friday's are almost always sweet, but today I get to FINALLY tell you that I will be on the Design Team for Deedee's Digis! :o) If you've never tried digi's, Deedee's gives out a freebie weekly, what easier way than that to try it out and see if you like it!!

Over at Christian Paper Crafts today, our Fun on Friday challenge is masculine themed! Mine of course is a Father's Day card since I am totally stumped at what to get for my dad this year...

For this card, I drug Tractor Time off of the shelf and went from there. Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure all of my cards for dad have tractors on them... The papers are from PaperTreyInk with the exception of the designer green paper, and it was actually in the left over pile! Some cuttlebug action and jute tied it up! The fabulous sketch is from the Sweet Spot this week :o) Stampin Sisters in Christ and A Crafty Little Place are also both all about dad for their challenges this week!

Have a fabulous Friday!

God Bless You,

Sweet Saturday!

Happy Saturday everyone! I can't believe it is the end of September already, can you? It has rained all day here, so my pictures had to be taken inside...ugh - I love outside and natural light so much better for photographing my goodies!
I was so happy to be able to have the time to play along with the 2Sketches4You sketch today! It seems like forever since I have been able to fit it in! However, with school comes even more responsibilities. Oh, and so tooting God's horn because He is the one that led me through it - received an "A" in the last nursing class :) Without further adue - Valentine in September!

(Clear card, My Mind's Eye dp, CTMH ink, PTI Heart Prints stamp, cuttlebug hearts embossing folder)

This next card is for 2 challenges! The SSS25 over at the Sweet Spot is where the wonderfully fun sketch came from and SSC5 or Stampin Sister's in Christ is where the theme for season (I chose Fall of course) is from! I was about to sit this week out over at SSIC, but I have participated every week so far, it seemed a shame to not play along this week!

(BoBunny dp, Unity stamps, copics, CTMH ink, buttons, jute, stickles)

Have a wonderful weekend and a blessed new week!

God Bless You,

Pretty as a Pumpkin

I just love fall. It really is my facorite season and I am sure I have mentioned that on here many times before. Something about the crisp smell of the air makes me want to have pumpkins sitting around and piles of leafs to jump in! Fall pictures of Abby turned out so gorgeous last year that I can't wait to do it again!
This little card follows a Sweet and Sassy sketch SSS18, but other than that, it was made from stuff lying around the scrapbook nook! Have a wonderful day everyone & don't forget about the membership drive challenge going on over at Christian Paper Crafts!

God Bless You,

Sunday School

Often when you see about gifts for teachers, they include the following elements: Apples, Black, Green, White, Yellow, and a child's handwriting for the font. However, I wanted to do something a little different since we are making gifts for different teachers. Since Abby is not in school, her teachers are Sunday School teachers. For the next couple of weeks, join me here as we go on a journey for Sunday School teacher gifts we can make and give while having fun, making others smile, and without spending a fortune!

First up is a card. I wonder how long it has been since your Sunday School teacher got a card thanking them for what they do? They are very special teachers you know, no monetary pay, but happily waiting on their Heavenly reward. I know many of them pour so much time into their classes that goes un-noticed by those who have never taught Sunday School.

Old Stampin Up (long retired) stamps, and some PTI cardstock. American Crafts for the ribbon and Prima made the flower!! Oh, and it follows the Sweet n Sassy Sweet Spot Sketch SSS17.

God Bless You,

Bible Verse Thursday

Hey y'all! Today is Bible verse Thursday over at CPC. Now when you look at my challenge, it does not match this weeks challenge, wanna know why? It's because I am just now getting around to last weeks!! Due to some lovely sinus issues we have all had in my family - needless to say, there was not much paper-crafting getting done!! But, without further adue, here is one of my FAVORITE cards!! The challenge was to pair a Bible verse with a cross of some sort on your card! I looked high and low and could not find a cross one in my stash, so... I made one with buttons :o) Oh, and I also followed The Sweet Spot's SSS16 from a couple of weeks ago for my sketch layout!!

(Making Memories Chloe collection of Paper and ribbon, Kraft cardstock and buttons from PTI)

God Bless You,

Button Spin Off

PTI introduced a new stamp set this month called Bitty Button Basics. Although I decided to wait until later to order it, I decided to play around with some of the stamps I already have to come up with some creations for my buttons! This little card is made from scraps and of course, buttons!! The sketch is just my take on an old Sweet Spot sketch from Korin at Sweet n Sassy :o)

God Bless You,

Weekend *love*

I am in love with the weekends! Saturdays have turned into a great day to spend time with my little family and on Sundays we get to go to church to worship our Lord, then spend more time together! How blessed we are!

My little project today is for my mom! She is such a busy lady. Whenever there is anything to be done at the church, she does it. I know our Lord is so proud to call her His. Thankfully, she is also helping to care for my Uncle John :o) This little post-it note holder is just for her, 'cause I love her so much :o)

(Sweet n Sassy Stamp, PTI cardstock, Copic Markers)

Well, I think my little family and I are going to head out to the fair today! It sounds like it should be lots of fun with a petting zoo for little Abby to enjoy! Oh, and happy anniversary (yesterday) to my hubby! I love you geej!

God Bless You,

Come on Over...

If you haven't been over to the Christian Paper Crafts Magazine site, I suggest you RUN over there! It is definitely worth looking into. With so much to offer in paper-crafting, all in a loving, Christian environment. Our love for the Lord is even larger than any love of paper-crafting. If this sounds like you, please come on over and check us out :o)
I just adore this little butterfly from Sweet 'n Sassy's digi stamps :o) It makes me think of DollyWood which is a favorite place of ours.

(Papers misc from Paper-Playground's May Kit, Prima Flowers, American Crafts Ribbon, Sweet 'n Sassy stamp, PTI ink, copic markers, Fiskars treading water punch)

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

God Bless You

Blessed Memorial Day

WoW! I can't believe that it is almost 5:00 here in my little part of the world. Where has the day went to, you may ask? Why it has been wonderful. My hubby and I were so blessed to have the day off from work today and spent it at home with the little one! She is asleep on the couch (as he is on the other), for we have played dress up and Princesses all day long :o) We are reminded daily of what a miracle she truly is and love her oh so much. Thank you Lord for choosing me for her!

Today's card is my interpretation of the Sweet 'n Sassy Saturday Sketch! I am loving playing along with those and the stamps are oh so fun. I truly can not wait for another release, I am sure Korin has something up her sleeve!

Enjoy!(All cardstock PTI, Little Lady stamp set and sentiment PTI, Misc Jute and Buttons, Ink PTI and SU!, misc bling, cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder)

Please enjoy the last bit of your holiday weekend to the safest and fullest. God has truly been wonderful to our nation. I hope that you were able to partake in the moment of silence at 3:00 pm your time today (if that has even come for you yet)... My personal prayer was for peace for our nation, thanks for God's blessings, CPC Mag, and others...

God Bless You

Grillin & Relaxin

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I am enjoying the splendor of the Lord as I sit here on my mom & dad's porch swing to blog! Isn't God so good to us. We grilled out Friday to celebrate mom's birthday (how wonderful that the Lord has allowed her to have ANOTHER 29th birthday), yesterday just because, and today because we are so blessed to be together and have each other.

Today's card is one made for my mom's birthday. I am tickled to let you know that my little two year old picked out the colors on here! I have no fears in asking her to chose colors though, I know they will always be shades of pink!

(Sweet 'n Sassy digi stamp, Transparency sheet for card base, Copic markers, Martha Stewart glitter, PTI cardstock, CTMH ink)

Thank You for stopping in today and continue to have a happy, safe, and blessed weekend with your loved ones, remembering our military and those who went on before us!

God Bless You

Caught a Bug?

This house is so quiet right now... Seriously, the washing machine and computer hums are all that I hear. Abby is with her Mam and Pap and hubby is gone to get a haircut and pick up a (hopefully PTI) package at the post office.

My little card today "Caught a Bug" was for my hubby. He got a little sick last week, but was loving enough to play "all better" the next day when I had to do a head to toe assessment of a well adult for school! He did indeed feel better and I passed the check off! :)

(Cardstock PTI, random printed paper, misc buttons, jute, stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy, Copic markers, Martha Stewart glitter)

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend with your family. Remember those who have gone on before us and those who have fought for our country and freedom!

God Bless You

Sweet n Sassy Sketch

Okay, I admit, I have fallen head over hills for the stamps at the Sweet 'n Sassy site! Let me tell you, not only are these girls amazing stampers/crafters/card makers, they are awesome women of the Lord!
The challenge was to make a "manly" card using the sketch. Since men cards are my trouble area, and Father's Day is coming up, this was a great way to play! Here is what I came up with.

Of course, the card base is clear since I seem to be fascinated by that lately, the stamp and sentiment are from My Punny Valentine (PTI), ink for edges is Close to Cocoa (CTMH), cardstock is all from PTI.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday weekend! I think we are planning to spend it at home catching up on some of my homework ;)

God Bless You

?Sunshine Sunday?

At least I hope so, it would sure be nice to go a day or two WITHOUT rain... Speaking of rain, my card today is of a little critter... You know you always seem to find more of God's little critter creations after a rain ;)

(PTI cardstock, SweetnSassy stamp, Copic Markers, Transparency Sheet, Jute, Misc Button)

I just love the look of a clear card lately. I don't really know what it is about it, but I think they are so fun. And anyone who has ever looked at my blog knows jute and buttons usually find their way into every project. SweetnSassy stamps are line art and I am enjoying that so much because I can practice with my copics!

Have a wonderful Sunday with the ones you love. We will be going to church (speaking of which, I need to be getting ready)!

God Bless You

Saturday Bliss

I have been away from my blog here lately, helping to take care of my Uncle John. Please continue to remember him and our family in your thoughts and prayers.

I'm a proud mommy today, my baby used the potty for the first time :) Sorry for anyone who thinks that is too much info! Can you tell that someone did not even have her hair brushed yet?

My card today was inspired by the sketch at 2Sketches4You this week! I loved playing with this downloadable stamp from SweetnSassy stamps. It is a lovely little Christian stamping site that I encourage everyone to check out.

(PTI cardstock, Pink Paisley cardstock, Close to My Heart Cocoa Ink,
SweetnSassy Stamp, misc Brads, Martha Stewart glitter, Copic Markers)

God Bless You