A Perfect Day - Off The Wall Craftiness #8

This has been a perfect day.....my laundry is done, dinner will be out of the oven in a few minutes and I managed to get a couple of cards completed. :)

This card has been created based off of the inspirational photo for Off The Wall Craftiness. I love these colors.....so, I just couldn't pass this one up!:)

Papers used are from My Minds Eye and Cosmo Cricket, ribbon from American Crafts, rubberstamped umbrella from PTI, rubberstamped duck and sentiment from October Afternoon, and misc. buttons all have been added.

Off to dinner....I tried a new recipe tonight.....Southwestern Meatloaf. I'll let you know! ;) Cathy

**After posting this card....I realized that I missed the deadline! Darn....I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on the date next time! :(

Look Who - Caardvarks May Challenge

Another Saturday post and run........this card was created based off of the sketch at Caardvarks. You have a couple of more days to get yours posted - so hop to! :)

I gathered up some scraps and whipped this up. The papers are unknown, rubberstamped sentiment and twine from Papertrey Ink, Stitched circle rubberstamp from Hero Arts, misc. button and ribbon all have been added.

Hope you are enjoying your afternoon - Cathy xx :)

You're so Sweet - FTL92

Just a quick post and run....this card was designed based off of this weeks sketch at Clean & Simple. I know alot of you are probably wondering......hmmmmm this is different that her usual style and you're right it is. Sometimes, I feel like I am stumped or that everything starts looking the same. So, I step back until I feel the inspiration once again to go "Shabby" or "Vintage".

Papers used are from October Afternoon and Cosmo Cricket. Rubberstamped image from Lockhart Stamp Co., button and twine from Papertrey Ink, misc. twill all have been added.

I hope you are enjoying your day and thanks for taking a peek! Cathy xx :)

...sit back and relax... - GS #40

Good morning and a happy Saturday to you! Chicago weather will not disappoint today....Sunny, hot and humid and in the mid 80's. I think Summer has finally arrived and hopefully will stick around! :)

This card was designed based off of this weeks sketch at Get Sketchy. A fun sketch to work with and worked real well with my new stamp from Lockhart Stamp Co. Papers used are from Heidi Swapp, misc. buttons and crocheted trim.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend and for those of you who have family or friends who have served for our country - we thank you for your service! :) Cathy xx :)

Cute & Cuddly - CQC #34

I couldn't pass up this weeks challenge at ColourQ. This color combination is so bright and cheerful and immediately I thought this would make a cute baby boy card. So, that's what I went with.

Papers are from Making Memories, Crate Paper, October Afternoon and Sandylion. Kraft cardstock, rubberstamped image and sentiment along with the button are all from Papertrey Ink, flowers from Prima and buttons from BasicGrey, twine and ricrac also have been added.

Off to post my card and hopefully get one more in before dinner! Thanks for taking a peek!:) Cathy

Let's Chat - TSTR#11 and Taylored Expressions #114

What a beautiful day it is here in Chicago - sunny, blue skies and lower 70's. All my windows are open, the birds are chirping, the radio is on and I'm having fun creating! Could life get any better?

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at Taylored Expressions and the inspirational photo at The Shabby Tea Room. I just loved the sketch and felt it would work well with what I wanted to do with my polka dots!

Papers from Making Memories and Daisy D's, Kraft cardstock and all rubberstamped images from Papertrey Ink, rhinestone adhesives, seam binding ribbon and paper flowers all have been added.

I hope you are having wonderful weather where you are at and that you too will find time today to create! Enjoy your day - Cathy xx :)

Way to Go - Card Patterns #65

Summer has finally arrived in Chicago! It was in the 90's today - hot and humid, but who knows, it could be freezing again next week! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at Card Patterns. Papers used are from My Minds Eye, October Afternoon and Fancy Pants. Diecut cap from Quickutz, diecut from Spellbinders, decorative pin from Making Memories, rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, Fabric Thickers from American Crafts sprayed with GlimmerMist, misc. grosgrain ribbon.

Off to post my card - have a great evening! Cathy xx :)

happy for you ~ ICS #67

The evening is coming to an end, but I managed to get one more card completed. :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at ICS. What a fun sketch! I think it's safe to say....I don't think I have created a card based off of a sketch even close to this - so thank you ICS. :)

The papers used are from Graphic45, scalloped punch from Martha Stewart, twine, button and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, paper flower from Prima, angel wing from Mellisa Frances, glitter frame from Making Memories, misc. shabby seam binding and decorative pin.

Thanks for taking a peek and for all your lovely comments - much appreciated! Have a wonderful evening - Cathy xx :)

just because - PDCC30

Just a quick post and dash.....pizza was just delivered! :)

This week at PDCC the Celebrity Guest Designer is Maile Belles - I'm such a fan of her work!:) Make sure you stop by and see her card and the other DT's cards they are bea-u-tiful!

This card was designed based off of this weeks colors at PDCC. Papers used are from Graphic45, paper flower from Prima, resin flourish from Melissa Frances, rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, misc. paper doily, shabby seam binding ribbon and pearl adhesives all have been added.

Off to post my card and then.........pizza with my DH! :) Cathy xx

Embellish Butterflies Color Challenge

Happy Saturday! Late start for me today, but......I plan on getting quite a few challenges completed today! :)

This card was created based off of the rich color scheme at Embellish Magazine - a beautiful combination of Green, black and Kraft. This card measures approximately 5.5(h)x4(w) and is made with DP from October Afternoon, Kraft cardstock from Papertrey Ink, rubberstamped image from Hero Arts, Essential Glue Pad, grosgrain ribbon and rhinestone adhesives all have been added. I have to mention a great new product that I used to give the greenery its texture - Flower Soft (ultra fine) in Sage. This stuff is great and easy to use - it adds such wonderful texture! Let me know what you think. :)

Off to post my card - have a wonderful afternoon! Cathy xx :)

Dad - MOJO #139 and TSTR #10

TGIF!:) I had a fun-filled day babysitting my 4 year old nephew! It's days like these that I know why woman have babies when they're younger! I'm pooped! :)

This card was created based off of the sketch at MOJO and the inspirational photo at TSTR. I decided to stir a little bit off course and go with a different shade of blue....more on the turqoisey side and build off of that. Papers used are from October Afternoon, rubberstamped image, sentiment, button, twine and Kraft cardstock from Papertrey Ink. My favorite part of this card is the little mini flag at the top that I handstamped "dad".

Well, off to post my card. Have a great evening! Cathy xx :)

Birthday Wishes - CP#64 and Curtain Call 30

Good evening! My little Grandson Trevor came for a visit this evening and now that they are all gone and the dinner dishes are all cleaned up.....it's time for one more card! :D

This card was created off this weeks sketch at Card Patterns and the color scheme at Stacey's Stamping Stage. The color scheme was a real challenge for me. I was okay with the Kraft, black, white and pink, or the Kraft, black, white and orange. It was when you threw the light pink in with the orange that thru me for a loop. This was a tough one! So, what I ended up doing is using my orange Copic to fill in the center of all the pink flowers and use orange as a complimentary color with the twine and button. I won't even begin to tell you the trouble I had making my flower. Let's just put it this way.....stamping on tissue paper is not an easy task! :)

Hope you had a wonderful day - until tomorrow take care! Cathy xx :)

Happy 4th of July - JUGS #33

I know...I know....I've really jumped the gun on this one! Wishful thinking!!:)

This card was created based off of this weeks color challenge at Just Us Girls. You guessed it....Red, White and Blue. I didn't have any "Happy Memorial Day" or any other patriotic stamps, so I chose to go with the good ol' stand-by Happy 4th of July.

Lot's of scraps used here....Jenni Bowlin, etc. I sure kicked my pink addiction with this one - huh? Well, tomorrow is another day. Have a great evening! Cathy :)

Girly - You Rock! - Tuesday Trigger/Frills and Thrills

Happy Saturday! I had so much fun creating the entire day yesterday, but today I had to get one card in before I run to the grocery store, the cleaners and the bank. All the things I should have done yesterday! ;)

This card was created based on the inspirational photo at Moxie Fab World. The colors just screamed....50's! So, I decided to go with a 50's theme and found an old juke box stamp that I haven't used yet. I love when that happens - then I don't feel like such a hoarder! :)

The supplies that I used are: Kraft cardstock and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, jukebox and musical note stamps from Pink Cat Studio, ribbon from American Crafts, papers from Making Memories and Bo Bunny, misc. rhinestone adhesives.

Off to run my errands.........have a super Saturday! Cathy xx :)

Hello - Curtain Call #29

Okay.....this is my last post for the day. It has been a very productive day.....the laundry isn't done, but I made quite a few cards and had fun doing it! ;)

This card was created based off of this weeks color scheme at Stacey's Stamping Stage. Stacey is a Stampin' Up Demonstrator plus she is on 2S4U Design Team so you know she has plenty of inspiration to offer you at her site!:)

Papers used are from KaiserCraft, flower from Prima, twine and rubberstamped text image from Papertrey Ink, Fabric Thickers from American Crafts, misc. ribbon, ricrac, and burlap all have been added.

Thank you for taking a peek! Enjoy the rest of your evening and see you tomorrow!
Cathy xx :)

Celebrate - TESC#113 and CCCB#4

Good evening - hope you had a super day.......This card has been created based off of this weeks sketch at Taylored Expressions and the color scheme at City Crafter. I couldn't pass up this color scheme....not only is my "Blogging Buddy" Heather hosting, but I too love the color pink!! :)

The papers used are from My Minds Eye, paper doily from Martha Stewart, glitter frame from Making Memories, decorative pin from Maya Road, paper flower and leaves from Prima, twine and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, misc. buttons, white eyelet trim and crocheted trim.

Off to post my card - have a great evening! Cathy :)

Celebrate - CQC#32 and 2S4U#52

Oooh, I'm having fun today creating - a whole day off to do just what I love to do - create! :)

This card has been created based off of this weeks color scheme at ColourQ and Kazan's sketch at 2S4U.

The paper and flower I used are from Prima and scraps from My Mind's Eye, rubberstamped sentiment and twine from Papertrey Ink, decorative pins from Maya Road, vintage lace from an antique shop in Southern Illinois, rubberstamped image from Inkadinkado, misc. rhinestone adhesives all have been added.

I hope you have a chance to visit both of these challenge sites - alot of fun!
Enjoy your day - Cathy xx :)

Celebrate Today - PDCC#29 and GS#38

On a roll here today.....this card was created based off of The Play Date Cafe's color scheme and Get Sketchy's sketch.

The paper and flower used are from Prima, decorative pin from Maya Road, twine and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, glitter frame from Making Memories, and misc. pearl adhesives all have been added.

I hope you are enjoying your day with whatever you're doing! See you soon - Cathy :)

P.S. The paper bird was handcut from a piece of Prima Paper! :)

Congrats to the Grad - CTD92

TGIF - and a sunny one it is here today.....finally! :) I am off on Fridays, so it is my time to have some fun. I got started early this morning and designed a card based off of the colors given this week at Color Throwdown - a great opportunity to use some of the turqoise-y colored flowers I have lying around! :)

This card was made using papers from Pink Paislee, Kraft cardstock, twine and handstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, paper flower from Prima, misc. buttons, ricrac and shabby seam binding ribbon.

I hope you enjoy your day and thank you for taking a peek! Cathy xx :)

Congrats - Embellish Dimension Color Challenge

Happy "Hump Day"! Just a quick post and off to bed I go....not feeling well! :(

This card was designed based off of the Color Challenge at Embellish Magazine. A beautiful combination of colors, I never considered until today. :)

Papers used are from My Minds Eye, paper flower from Prima, twine and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, decorative pins from Maya Road and misc. trim all have been added.

Until tomorrow....have a wonderful evening! Cathy xx :)

Happy Summer ~ The Shabby Tea Room #9

I can hardly believe that it has already been 9 weeks since I first came upon this wonderful shabby little blog filled to the brim with inspiration! I am so happy to share with you....that I am the Guest Designer this week at The Shabby Tea Room!! :D To have my little ol' card showcased with the other designers - I am sooo honored! Thank you Debbie from the bottom of my shabby lil' heart!

This weeks challenge is chipboard. Well, Debbie picked the perfect week for me! I am the "queen of chipboard"! I love to paint, glitter, stamp, paper and embellish it, and if you can think of anything else I can do to it....let me know!:D

So, it's early in the week - plenty of time to create a card using chipboard - hop to it and go post! Have a great week - Cathy xx :)

Little One ~ Tag Booklet - City Crafter Challenge #3

This day has been full - family, great dinner and a wonderful dessert. A day to look around and see all that I am grateful for - I just love being a Mom and love being a Grandmother even more. The toughest job on earth and you don't really reap the rewards until later in life -when you can sit back and look at your adult children and know that they are going to do just fine with the tools that you have given them. :)

This tag booklet was created based off of City Crafters Challenge #3. This is where I first started......making little mini-scrapbooks. This was alot of fun to make, but I now realize why I will stick with card-making......instant gratification. This booklet took me hours!! :)

Tags and papers used from Daisy D and is choc-full of all kinds of wonderful goodies....chipboard, flowers, buttons, vintage photo's, shabby seam binding ribbon, resin frames, journaling spots, etc.

I hope you all had a wonderful day and let's hope the work week goes as quickly as this weekend did!! Cathy xx :)

For You - EBTKS #14

Happy Mothers Day to all of you! I just received a wonderful gift from my DH.....a gift card to my favorite scrapbook store! Oh, he knows me so well! :)

This card was designed based off of EBTKS's challenge #14 - envelopes. I have had these envelopes lying around for sometime, and I am so happy that I finally got to use them. I shabby'd them up a bit with some white paint and embellished them with all my favorites.....pearls, trim, flower, shabby seam binding ribbon, twine, tag and diecut leaves. I am quite pleased with the way this card turned out and I think I just may make another one! :)

Well, I hope you have a wonderful day with your family. My kid's will be home later and one little Grandchild who will make this Mother's Day even more special. :) Cathy xx

Live laugh Love - Mojo #138

Just a quick post and dash ~ this card was designed based off of this weeks sketch #138 at Mojo Monday. What a fun sketch - many, many possibilities.

The papers that I used are from Fancy Pants, vintage frame (unknown), paper flower and pearl adhesives from Prima, twine, buttons and rubberstamp sentiment from Papertrey Ink. Certainly different than most of the cards listed, but it is my interpretation none-the-less! :) I just hope it isn't too much over the top.

Back to the table and hopefully good for a couple more! I hope you have a relaxing evening doing what you like best - Cathy xx :)

You Make me Smile - Guest Designer - CP#63

Happy Saturday! Hope your day is going well. I am so excited to share with you that..... I am the Guest Designer this week at Card Patterns!! What a wonderful source of inspiration they have to offer each week and to be a part of that this week is such an honor! Thank you all at Card Patterns. :)

This card was based off of this weeks sketch #63. Papers used are from Little Yellow Bicycle, buttons and sentiment from Papertrey Ink, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. rhinestone adhesives, shabby seam binding ribbon and vintage trim all have been added. My little handmade roses were made from a vintage sewing pattern. I have been experimenting with this paper and all though it is "flimsy" and took a few tries - it finally came together.

I hope you have a wonderful day - and if you find time head over to Card Patterns and give this weeks sketch a try! See you soon, Cathy xx :)

Damask - PDCC#28

Happy, happy Friday!:) I wanted to get atleast one card in today before my little Grandson(almost 4 months)comes for his first sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa's house. He sleeps thru the night at his home, but will he sleep thru the night here? Oh boy, time will tell.:D

This card was created based off of the lovely inspirational photo at The Play Date Cafe. The papers I used are from 7gypsies and My Mind's Eye. The canvas with type print along with the pretty pink flower from Prima, rubberstamped Damask image from Heidi Swapp, paper doily from Martha Stewart, decorative pin from Maya Road, shabby vintage seam binding ribbon and pearl adhesives all have been added.

Thank you for taking a peek and for all your wonderful comments - they are greatly appreciated. Have a relaxing weekend - Cathy :) xx

Get your Glitter On! - TSTR #8

It's Monday and The Shabby Tea Room has another wonderful challenge - glitter! :) I just love glitter! Debbie said it perfect..."the more the better." So, be sure to stop by and give it a whirl.

This card was created using GCD Studios/Melody Ross papers and chipboard butterfly, rubberstamped script by Papertrey Ink, paper flowers by Prima, decorative pins by Maya Road, misc. ribbon and trim, and glitter by Martha Stewart.

I hope you had a great day - and make sure you stop by next week because.....I am the guest designer for next weeks challenge!! :) Cathy xx

Wishing you Sunshine - GS #36

Happy Sunday! The storms have disappeared and today we were greeted with semi-blue skies and sunshine. Hopefully, this will last thru-out the day! :)

This card was designed off of Get Sketchy's sketch #36. What a fun sketch - so many possibilities!:) Papers used were from Making Memories, rubberstamped images, sentiment twine and buttons from Papertrey Ink, rhinestone adhesive and glitter all have been added.

Thank you for taking a peek and for your comments - they are greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful day - see you soon! Cathy xx :)

Dad - You Rock! - Jazzy Paper Designs #7 and OCCSC #13

Happy Saturday - almost Sunday! I spent the entire day at my niece's First Communion party and wanted to get atleast one card in before the evening ends. :)

With that being said.........this card was created using OCCSC's sketch #13 and Jazzy Paper Designs inspiration photo/colors. The rubberstamp I used (representing piano keys) is from A Muse Artstamps, paper from October Afternoon and 7Gypsies, buttons, twine and rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink.

Thank you for taking a peek and enjoy the rest of your weekend! Cathy xx :)