Season's Greetings - ICS #30

Happy Sunday! Well, the groceries have all been put away, the recipes are all in order as we anxiously await Thanksgiving Day!! :)
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday - food, family and fun without all the worry of gift giving!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at ICS. What a fun sketch to work with. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it!

Paper used are from Girl's Paperie, Diecut frame from Quickutz, twine, button, diecut and stamp from PTI, paper flower from Prima, stamped sentiment from Waltzing Mouse, misc. crocheted trim and rhinestone adhesives.

Off to post my card - thanks for taking a peek! Have a wonderful day - Cathy xx :)

Wish List - JUGS #60

Happy Saturday! It was a cold day here in Chicago, and it didn't help that we have been without heat the last couple of days! The HVAC repair man was out today, and I am finally back to creating! My hands were too cold to do anything earlier! :)

This card was created based off of this week's color challenge at JUGS - dark red, white, black and yellow.

Papers used are from Cosmo Cricket, diecut, twine and ribbon and handstamped flourish from PTI, ticket from Tim Holtz, resin flower from Making Memories, misc. felt, crocheted trim and rhinestone adhesives.

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

Thanksgiving Greetings - TSTR #36

Monday, Monday.......and it's another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room. This week's hostess is our lovely Lisa who has chosen an oh so yummy inspirational photo, and has asked you all to make a card using colors from photo, and include what you are thankful for in your card. Our sponsor this week is Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and oh boy.....I would love to compete for this prize!

Now.....I designed this card based off of Lisa's color scheme, and certainly with my little Grandson, Trevor Patrick in mind. This is our first Thanksgiving with him, and I can't tell you how thankful I am for that. I tell him everyday he is "Grandma's little angel" and he is! He will be 10 months this week, and every day I marvel in how much he has grown, all the little achievements he has made from clapping, blowing kisses, waving bye-bye, crawling, etc. His personality is taking shape and I can see that he is a little dare-devil (like his Daddy), is quite humerous and know's how to get his way with me! ;) So, I would say that I am thankful for such a wonderful family and our little addition this year!

DP's are from Basic Grey, vintage image from Crafty Secrets, paper flowers from Prima, twine and cardstock from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road misc. buttons, paper doily and shabby seam binding.

Thanks for taking a peek - now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs to see what lovely inspiration they have for you this week! Have a great week and see you next Monday! 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

Yuletide Blessings - WMSC #23

It's Saturday and one of my favorite things to do is to check out Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenges for another fun sketch and much to my surprise, I found that my card submitted last week won Top Mouse! Thank you ladies - such an honor! :)

Once again, I used my Big Bloom Poinsettia stamp set. I can't get enough of this wonderful set! I also know that in less than a month, it will go back up on my shelf until next year! :(

I handstamped the Poinsettia image in Avocado Green (PTI) and inked it in with a Q-tip using Vintage Cream (PTI). Glitter, rhinestone adhesives and sentiment were then added.

Off to post my card - thanks for taking a peek and have a wonderful evening! Cathy xx :)

Christmas Greetings - Get Sketchy #64

TGIF and welcome to another great sketch compliments of Get Sketchy.
Any fun plans for this weekend? Me........oh just having the carpets cleaned tomorrow before the holidays! Exciting, huh? :)

DP's and vintage image from Melissa Frances, stamped sentiment from Waltzing Mouse, chipboard frame from Maya Road, buttons, twine and die from PTI, misc. crocheted trim, paper flower, seam binding ribbon and rhinestone adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to stop by and check out the rest of the DT's creations - gorgeous! Have a wonderful evening - Cathy xx :)

Lavender & Lace - The Shabby Tea Room #35

Happy Monday to you and welcome to another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room! :)

This week's challenge, our lovely hostess Clare has chosen a beautiful inspirational photo and has asked that you create using the the colors given. Our sponsor this week is My Time Made Easy and the DT was given a generous chose of paper, template, sentiments, etc. to create with. Unfortunately, my computer is experiencing a major hiccup (maybe even a burp) and I am lucky to have printed out the sentiment that I used! I am praying that this will even post!

DP used is from MME, chipboard frame from Tattered Angels, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from JBS, cameo from Webster's Pages, misc. seam binding ribbon, rhinestone adhesives and lace trim.

Thanks for taking a peek - now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs to see what lovely inspiration they have for you this week! Have a great week and see you next Monday! 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

Season's Greetings - WMSC #22 and CP#89

Well, it's the end of another weekend. Why do weekends go so quickly and the work week seems to drag? Maybe, it's because I can't spend my days creating! :(

This card was created based off of two sketches this week - a very rare occasion! My interpretation for the two was basically the same - I just added leaves for WMSC and stuck to the three objects for CP's.

DP's from TPC Studio, cardstock and ink from PTI, Copics, misc. pearl adhesives, and last but not least......all rubberstamped images from Waltzing Mouse Stamps. I finally broke them out and ooooh, I just love them! :) Sentiment - Complements of The Season, Poinsettia's - Big Bloom Poinsettia, Victorian Trim - Victorian Frippery. Claire just released several new stamp sets and they are just gorgeous - be sure to take a peek. :)

Well, off to post my card - thank you for looking and have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Christmas - TESC #133

One more before I turn the clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings Time and head to bed! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Taylored Expressions. This sketch was so much fun to work with! :)

DP's and vintage cardstock sticker from Melissa Frances, twine and buttons from PTI, misc. crocheted trim and jingle bell.

Thanks for taking a peek - good night for now! Cathy xx :)

Christmas Note - Mojo Monday #163

Happy Saturday! It has been a cold and windy day here in Chicago and it feels so good to be in my warm little studio creating Christmas cards tonight! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Mojo Monday. I tried to keep this as "clean and simple" as I could, but for those who know me......it was tough! :)

DP's used are from Melissa Frances, grosgrain ribbon, buttons, snowflake stamp/die and sentiment from PTI, Kraft envelope from Maya Road, misc. rhinestone adhesives and baker's twine.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy the rest of your weekend! Keep warm - Cathy xx :)

5 cent snowballs - WMSC #21 and EBTKS #26

Happy "hump day"! It feels like it should be Friday already! Colder temps are moving into Chicago tonight and they are predicting snow flurries for tomorrow! Yuck! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at WMSC and EBTKS color challenge. Love this sketch and as for the colors......my absolute favorite color combination! :)

DP's used are from MME, little glassine bag from Emma's Paperie, buttons, twine, cardstock, twine and sentiment stamp from PTI, pail stamp from a sweet little shop in Galena, IL, misc. trim, glitter adhesives.

This time of the year, I don't get home from work until dark and it is very difficult to take pictures indoors. I like the natural light.....all the details show up much better! :(

Off to post my card - thanks for taking a peek! Have a wonderful evening - Cathy xx :)

The Shabby Tea Room #34

It's Monday, and..........it's time for another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room. This week, I am your hostess, and I chose a photo for inspiration that I found while "blog-hopping". This blog is filled with all kinds of beautiful photos - so, of course I asked for permission and it was granted. :) Our sponsor this week is There She Goes , and up for grabs is a stamp set.

DP's and flower from Prima, chipboard shopping list from Melissa Frances, handstamped kitchen appliances from SU, twine and cardstock from PTI, misc. shabby seam binding ribbon and button.

Thanks for taking a peek - now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs to see what lovely inspiration they have for you this week! Have a great week and see you next Monday! 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