Pastels and Pearls with The Shabby Tea Room

Good morning and happy Monday! Welcome to another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room sponsored by Just Rite. This week's challenge hosted by Clare, you have been asked to design a project based off of the photo given for inspiration.

We, as a design team, have been generously given our choice of stamps and I chose Hearts Come Home. You too have the opportunity of winning a SUPER prize package from Just Rite too! Be sure to check out all the details at The Shabby Tea Room. The DP used is from K&Co. and some OA, cardstock, buttons and handstamped sentiment from PTI, Copics, misc. crocheted trim, shabby seam binding ribbon, decorative pins and pearl adhesives all have been used.

In case you need a boost in inspiration.....be sure to check out my shabby GF's blogs and leave them some love. Have a great week - Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Boo - Card Patterns #83

I am so happy this package of goodies came yesterday! I can't get enough of these fun papers from The Girl's Paperie. It feels good to create using a whole new color scheme. I have spent the weekend creating nothing but Fall and Halloween cards. Quite the change from Summer! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Card Patterns. What can I say.....another great sketch - thank you! I decided to made the center of my card a tag and work off of that. Lot's of goodies here, DP and paper flower Girl's Paperie, decorative button center Making Memories, decorative pin from Maya Road, ticket die, border stamp, ghost stamp, twine PTI, misc. "boo" stamp, spider embellishment and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to wake my daughter and do some shopping! Have a great day! Cathy xx :)

Happy Halloween - WMSC #16

Good morning and happy sunny Sunday to you! We woke to a very cool crisp morning - upper 40's last night. Brrrr...I feel it coming and me no likey! :(

Yesterday was a good day, but then again it's always a good day when the mailman arrives and there is a package for me. This package arrived filled with all the new Girl's Paperie goodies for Halloween and Christmas! Now, I know you can relate when I say....I couldn't wait to get my paper cutter moving! :)

This card was designed based off of this week's sketch at Waltzing Mouse. Great sketch, but wow......does that design team have enourmous talent. Such beautiful work - be sure to check it out! :)

DP from The Girl's Paperie along with the paper flower, decorative pin from Maya Road, spider web, spider stamp, sentiment stamp and twine from PTI, diecut frame from Quickutz, misc. seam binding ribbon, pearl adhesives and rhinestone adhesves.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card - have a super day! Cathy xx :)

Welcome Fall - PTI September Blog Hop Challenge and MOJO 157

Hello fellow hoppers..........this card was created based off of this week's sketch at MOJO Monday and PTI's September Challenge, where we are to create a project using one of our favorite learned skills from a fellow stamper.

Although, I have never met or spoke with my stamping idol, I know you will all know who I am referring to. She has a unique style all of her own, one that by just looking at her work, you know who designed it. Her art is one that truly speaks for itself - a passion for paper, a love for her family, and life. Her creations capture all things beautiful...bringing together all different types of elements that rejoice in beautiful harmony. Someone once said that "an artist's work is a peek into their soul". Yep....you guessed it, Melissa Phillips. :) I have always been inspired by Melissa's beautiful creations and recognize that although our styles are somewhat different that when people see my work they too will see the love that goes into each of my pieces. :)

Thank's so much for stopping by and taking a peek - enjoy your evening! Cathy xx :)

fall - CCCB #23

Yes...........more pumpkins! I can't seem to get enough of them! I love fall - the cool crisp air, the magnificent colors, the change in our family menu (chili, soups, etc.) - I just don't like the weather that follows - ugh! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks challenge at City Crafter. I haven't played along for quite sometime and when I checked out what was the challenge this week, it was a sketch! I love playing with sketches, so I thought what better time than this week to jump back in.

The papers used are from my stash - I believe Bo Bunny, chipboard from Tattered Angels, glitter from Martha Stewart, diecut frame from Spellbinders, stamped frame from Waltzing Mouse, stamped window, shutters, flowerbox, pumpkin arrangement from PTI, misc. ribbon, trim and button.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a wonderful day! Cathy xx :)

happy harvest - TESC #129

Happy Saturday - yeah the weekend has finally arrived. It is a beautiful fall day here in Chicago - cool, crisp and sunny! This weather has certainly put me in a "ghourd" mood! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Taylored Expressions. I am almost embarrassed to even enter this card....if you have seen the DT's work, you would know what I mean - absolutely jaw droppingly beautiful! Be sure to stop by and take a peek - inspiration galore!

The papers I used were from my stash - some old Bo Bunny, cardstock, rubberstamped images and sentiment, buttons and twine from PTI, ribbon from Offray, misc. paper doily and ric rac.

Off to post my card.........have a wonderful day! Cathy xx :)

Joy - Get Sketchy #57

TGIF and welcome to another fun sketch from Get Sketchy! This week's sketch has so many possibilities - be sure to check out the design teams creations for some inspiration! :)

Papers used are from Teresa Collins Noel Collection. I just love these papers they are so rich in color and not necessarily for the holidays. Paper flower from Prima, twine and stamped sentiment from PTI, buttons from jenni bowlin, misc. ricrac and pearl adhesive.

Have a great weekend and I hope you find sometime to create! Cathy xx :)

Back to School with The Shabby Tea Room #28

Happy Monday and welcome to another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room. This week's challenge you have been given a photo for inspiration and asked to design a card with a school theme. Our sponsor this week is Digi Doodle Shop who were also very generous with the DT and gave us our choice of an image....I chose the vintage sewing machine. This week's winner will win a gift certificate for $15.00!! :)

Paper and chipboard flower used are from Cosmo Cricket, ribbon from Offray, twine from PTI, misc. chipboard letters and buttons.

Thanks for taking a peek, but before you go......be sure to visit the rest of the DT for some added inspiration and welcome our two newest members! Have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell -
Pattie Goldman -
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Miss you - CardPatterns #82

Happy Sunday.....a beautiful sunny, but cool day here in Chicago. With Fall quickly approaching, I have already seen a change in my cooking habits. I made my first big pot of chili last weekend for the Bears opening season and I made a stop at the Farmers Market for eggplant and zucchini - yummy! :)

This card was designed based off of this week's sketch at Card Patterns....I can't get enough of their sketches! :) Papers used are from My Mind's Eye, paper flower and glass pebble from Prima, sentiment and twine from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, diecut from Spellbinders, stamped frame from Waltzing Mouse, misc. paper doily and rhinestone adhesives.

Thanks for looking....off to post my card and then back to the kitchen. Typically, during the week, I don't get home from work until after 6:00 p.m., and I try to prepare as many meals as possible on Sunday to save some time. Thanks for looking and have a super Sunday! Cathy xx :)

Happy Birthday - Get Sketchy #56

TGIF! It was a long work week, and I am soooo happy that my weekend has finally arrived! I plan on some creative therapy this weekend! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Get Sketchy. I told you...........you really need to check out the sketches! They make creating not only fun but easy! :)

Papers used are from My Mind's Eye, buttons, twine, ticket die, stamp, cardstock and ink from PTI, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. rhinestone adhesives and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Looking for more inspiration......be sure to check out the rest of the DT's cards - you will be in awe and then you have no excuses, but to create a card too! Thanks for taking a peek - have a great day! Cathy xx :)

~hello~ WMSC #14

~Hello~ was designed based off of this weeks challenge/sketch at Waltzingmouse. If you haven't had the chance to check out this challenge blog, please do so......beautiful inspiration from the DT! :)

DP's used are from My Mind's Eye, vintage label from Melissa Frances, Spellbinders Nestabilities (Label Four) used with Waltzingmouse coordinating stamp, ink and sentiment PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. vintage lace, shabby seam binding ribbon, paper flower and pearl adhesives.

Off to post my card.........thanks for taking a peek! Cathy xx :)

The Shabby Tea Room - #27

Happy Monday and welcome to another fun challenge at The Shabby Tea Room! :) This weeks challenge, you have been given a photo for inspiration and asked to design a card or project featuring nature and/or something green. I decided to go with the nature theme, but leave out the green because our tree's have already started turning!

Our sponsor this week is Tiffany Doodles and as part of the DT we were given our choice of digital image - I chose Tree Trio. If you haven't had a chance to play along - this would be a great week to do so....Tiffany Doodles will be awarding 10 digi images to the winner; 6 images for the 1st runner up; 4 images for the 2nd runner up; and 2 images for 3rd runner up!! :)

Paper's used are from DCW, frame diecut from Spellbinders and stamped frame from Waltzing Mouse Stamps, twine, button, mini tag die and sentiment from PTI.

Feeling stumped and looking for some added inspiration........take a peek at my Shabby GF's blogs! :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Audrey Pettit - Audrey Pettit's Weblog
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Thanks for taking a peek - see ya' next week for another great challenge! Cathy xx :)

Embellish Paper Piercing Challenge

What a beautiful day it was here in Chicago - 70's and sunny! I wish that this was what our winters were like! :)

This card was created based off of Embellish Magazines Paper Piercing Colors Challenge and for inspiration not only wonderful work by the DT, but beautiful photo's taken at CHA. I love that linen dress! :)

Cardstock, button and twine are from PTI, ribbon from Offray, color from Copics, misc. paper doily and pearl adhesives. The rubberstamped seed packet.....unfortunately, I threw the packaging away and I can't remember who I purchased these from.

I had this rubberstamp for sometime and have yet to use it. So, I decided to blow off the dust and give it a go. I "ghost stitched" the Kraft cardstock giving the card a framed look and used a scalloped stitch on the yellow polka dot paper. Once my papers were stitched, down went the paper doily, then my stamped seed pack image, ribbon and last but not least....button and twine.

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

Wishing you Sunshine - Get Sketchy Debut #55

TGIF! I am so happy and honored to announce that today is my big debut as part of the fab-u-lous DT of Get Sketchy! :) I have played along for sometime now.....I can't get enough of the wonderful sketches - now I get first dibs! :) If you haven't played along.....please do - the inspiration from the design team is awesome and the sketches are an inspiration in themselves!

The sweet little image used is compliments of our sponsor this week The Greeting Farm. Please be sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful images they have to offer.

The DP used is from October Afternoon, chipboard frame from Maya Road, cardstock, handstamped sentiment, button and twine from PTI, glitter from Martha Stewart, ribbon from Offray and Copics of course.

Thanks for looking and be sure to check out the rest of the design teams inspiration - have a great weekend! Cathy xx :)

A little birdie told me...Mojo #155

Mojo Monday - that's a Monday like today when you got your "mojo" going! :) That only happens for me when I have a Monday off......which doesn't happen too often. Isn't it nice when holidays fall on Mondays? Come on Lotto! :)

This card was designed off of this week's sketch at Mojo Monday. The designed called for a tag which was to be attached to the bow. Hmmmm, I thought.........why go with an ordinary tag? Why not go with something different. So.......keeping with the theme of my card, I decided to take my ordinary tag and turn it into a birdhouse.

DP's are from October Afternoon, paper lace from BasicGrey, stamp set from Impression Obsession, twine from PTI, misc., pearl adhesives, rhinestone adhesives, glitter, ink and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card......I hope you had a wonderful day filled with all things you are unable to do on an average Monday! Thanks for taking a peek! Cathy xx :)

Tag You're It with The Shabby Tea Room

Happy Monday! Not only is today a holiday, but it's an all new challenge from The Shabby Tea Room! This week's challenge, you are to make a card or project with a tag - big or small....we would love to see them all! Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps who generously gave us our choice of digital image to work with.
They have soooo many wonderful images to choose from! It was difficult narrowing it down to just one, but I chose "Sit on Moon", and for one lucky winner you be awarded seven digi images!! So get your "craft on"! :)

DP's used are from Melissa Frances, felt, cloud diecut, handstamped sentiment from PTI, mini tag diecut from Quickutz, Copics and misc. satin ribbon and safety pin all have been used.

If you are in need of some inspiration........be sure to stop by my Shabby GF's blogs listed below!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Audrey Pettit - Audrey Pettit's Weblog
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Thanks for taking a peek - see ya' next week for another great challenge! Cathy xx :)

Hello - Unscripted #71

One more before my head hits the pillow! This card was designed off of this week's sketch at Unscripted. If you haven't had a chance to play with them, please give it a try. They have some great sketches to play with. I'm glad this is a long week end, and I have some extra time to do so.

Cardstock, ink, twine and rubberstamps from PTI, DP from Basic Grey, decorative pin from Maya Road, diecut label stamp from Waltzing Mouse, misc. vintage lace and paper flower.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Cathy xx :)

Little Sewing Co. - Card Patterns#80

Hi everyone - just another quick post and run! Burgers on the grill are calling! :)

This card was designed based off of this weeks sketch at Card Patterns. Once again....another great sketch with so many possibilities! :) I decided to make the center a mini-pincushion using fabric.

DP's used are from Girls Paperie, handstamped pattern image from Hero Arts , handstamped vintage tickets and buttons from PTI, handstamped ticket center from Clear Art Stamps, decorative pins from Maya Road, paper flower from Prima, misc. shabby seam binding ribbon, fabric, applique and pearl adhesives.

Off to post my card - thanks for looking and have a great evening! Cathy xx :)

Just a Note - GS #54

Good morning! Just another great morning here in Chicago - cool and crisp. It's just amazing that last week at this time, it was hot and humid! I welcome the cooler temps - Fall is my favorite season. I just don't like what follows and seems to last forever.......winter!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Get Sketchy - always a fun sketch - with unlimited possibilities! Thanks Girls! :)

Papers used are from Graphic45, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from Maya Road, diecut ticket and rubberstamp ticket image and sentiment from PTI, misc. rhinestone adhesives and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card - thanks for looking and enjoy your weekend! Cathy xx :)

Candy Apples - PDCC45

TGIF! There is nothing like a Friday off that is followed by a Monday holiday - 4 day weekends - yeah!! Today, in Chicago we have had an extreme change in weather. We went from 90's - hot and humid earlier in the week to the low 70's windy and kind of chilly! I can feel Fall in the air! :)

This card was created based of off this week's color scheme at PDCC and the hint of Fall in the air! Beautiful color combination!

Cardstock, rubberstamp and Raspberry Fizz ink from PTI, DP from MME, Copics, misc, crocheted trim and shabby seam binding ribbon.

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