birthday wishes - CR84FN21 and Birthday Sundaes 2

Just a quick post and run!  Monday's are always a very busy day at work, and I'm exhausted, but I really wanted to get this card made and not miss the deadline like last week! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks elegant color scheme at CR84FN - Garnet, Chartreuse and Cream.  Again, color's I haven't worked with before - so somewhat challenging! :) I am also entering this card at Birthday Sundaes - Spring is the theme.

DP's from MME and October Afternoon, stamp from Hampton Art, ribbon, button. twine and sentiment from PTI, Copics, misc. paper doily, rhinestone adhesives and journal spot.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a super week!  Cathy xx :)

farm fresh Eggs - The Kraft Journal - Oh baby, it's Spring!

Oh baby, it may be Spring, but I'm not feeling it yet here in Chicago! Atleast the sky is blue and the sun is shining - but very deceiving!  It's cold outside. 

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at The Kraft Journal - "Oh Baby - It's Spring!"

DP's from Girl's Paperie, diecuts, twine, buttons and mason jar/sentiment from PTI, chicken stamp from Stampin' Up, misc. Raffia and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks so much for taking a peek - hope you are enjoying your Sunday - Cathy xx :)

Blessing - CR84FN20 and CP108

Hey....it's me again!  My Grandson will be here in less than an hour, and I wanted to get this card completed!  Hopefully, I will get one more in before he arrives and then it's off to the tune "Of The Wheels on The Bus" (his favorite)! :)

This card was created off of this week's beautiful colors at CR84FN and Card Patterns sketch.  The two fit perfectly together, so voila' my creation! :)  **I just realized I missed the deadline at CR84FN! :(

DP's and pin from K&Co., stamped sentiment from PTI, paper flower from Prima, misc. pearl adhesives altered with Copics and seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card before "the little guy" arrives!  Thanks for taking a peek - Cathy xx :)

Thank you - PDCC74

Good morning and Happy Saturday to you!  I'm starting early this morning....we have our Grandson for a sleep over tonight, so I won't have anytime to create later. :)

This card was created based off of PDCC's photo/colors for inspiration.  Such beautiful colors....I would love to sit in that lovely scene with a cool glass of iced tea with a slice of lemon!

DP's from Jenni Bowlin and Fancy Pants, diecuts and stamps from PTI and Spellbinders, twine from The Twinery, Copics, flower from Prima, misc. paper doily, pin and butterfly charm.

Thank you for taking a peek - enjoy your weekend!  Cathy xx :)

We appreciate you - Get Sketchy #80

TGIF and welcome to another fun sketch this week from Get Sketchy!  Our sponsor this week is Amber Ink, and I chose this cute little image to work with "Kiddo's - First Day of School - Gossip Girl". 

Cardstock and stamped sentiment from PTI, DP from October Afternoon, Copics and Martha Stewarts Baker's Twine.

Now.....time for you to take a peek at the rest of the team, get inspired and "Get Sketchy!  Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

Let's play Bingo with The Shabby Tea Room #54

It's Monday and it's time to play B-I-N-G-O with The Shabby Tea Room.  What fun - there's something for everyone! :)

The idea of this week's challenge is to following the Bingo card pictured and include three of the items listed in a row...up/down, left/right or diagonally.  I went with gems, flowers and diecuts.

DP's from Girl's Paperie, mason jar, decorative border punches, twine and buttons from PTI, Copics, misc. tulle and paper doily.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week!  Cathy xx :)

Happy Birthday - Birthday Sundaes 1

There's a new blog on the block.....Birthday Sundaes!  This week is "Anything goes", but to make sure you include a birthday sentiment on your card.  One can never have enough birthday cards, and the fun thing about it is you can cover just about everything under the sun from Mom to Dad - boy to girl - Grandma to baby!  How fun is that! :)

This card was created using the new line from Girl's Paperie - Kitsch.  I just love these yummy papers and I will be going back for seconds and possibly thirds! :)  Cardstock, twine, banner diecut and stamped sentiment from PTI, paper flower from Prima, paper doily from Martha Stewart, misc. trim, buttons and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card! Thanks for taking a peek and have a wonderful Sunday!  Cathy xx :)

Enoy - PDCC73 and WMSC39

Happy Saturday!  I hope that you are enjoying your day and have found some time to create today.  It is a beautiful day here.....sunny, blue, but still chilly.  It's day's like these that make me yearn for Spring even more! :)

This card was created based off of PDCC's beautiful colors and WMSC fun sketch.  I love making one card for two challenges!  It doesn't happen very often, but when it does....yeah! :)

DP's used are scraps from We R Memory Keepers, cardstock, twine, buttons and banner die from PTI, flower from Prima, frame die from Spellbinders, and misc. rhinestone adhesives all have been added.

Thanks for taking a peek.....off to post my card.  Have a wonderful weekend!
Cathy xx :)

Sending you Love - GS #79

TGIF - and welcome to another fun sketch from Get Sketchy!  Our sponsor this week is Pink Persimmon.  The DT was mailed out this sweet little stamp set titled "Love Dove" - thank you Darcy!  It's always fun to see what the girl's have done with the same stamp - so be sure to check it out! :)

DP's from Echo Park, cardstock from PTI, Bakers Twine from The Twinery (so many yummy colors), Copics and misc. buttons all have been used.

Now.....time for you to take a peek at the rest of the team, get inspired and "Get Sketchy!  Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

Happiness is....CR84FN19

Just a quick post and run........not feeling too well this evening, but wanted to fit this card into my schedule.  It's hard for me to pass up one of my very favorite colors - blue! :)

This card was created based off of this week's color scheme at CR84FN - aqua, steel blue and gray.  One of the thing's that I enjoy most about Mona's color challenges is....these are colors I would have never thought to use, but once I do...I am so pleased with the outcome.  Thank you Mona. :)

DP's used are once again scraps (lovin' it) from Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon, vellum butterfly from K&Co., pearl flourish from Zva, decorative pin from JBS (I altered the color with a Copic), paper flower from Prima, seam binding ribbon from Martha Stewart, diecut from Spellbinders, frame stamp from Waltzing Mouse, sentiment from PTI, misc. rhinestone adhesives and paper doily.

Off to post my card!  Thanks for taking a peek - have a lovely evening.  Cathy {{hugs}}

It's a Celebration - The Shabby Tea Room's 1st Birthday

It's a happy day here in the Tea Room!  The Shabby Tea Room is celebrating their 1st Birthday,  and we would love for you to join in the fun.  We have oodles of prizes so be sure to "hop on over to the Tea Room for a complete list of all the wonderful sponsors who have generously donated prizes to help celebrate our 1st Birthday! :)

Our hostess this week is Clare and she has chosen a very appropriate photo for inspiration - a party theme! :)  Our sponsor this week is Blackleaf Studio's, and we on the design team were given our choice of a digital image for this week's creation.  I chose this darling cupcake image.

I also want to let you know that I will be stepping down from my position on the DT.  I have played with The Shabby Tea Room from the beginning, and debuted on Week #15,  and here we are at week #53.  Where does the time go?  I want to thank Debbie for this opportunity to be part of such a wonderful  team!  Although, it was challenging at times - I still don't consider myself a stamper and don't feel that I ever will master my Copics!  To the the new girls......have fun!  Debbie takes good care of her "Shabby GF's"!  I do plan on playing along, and I hope I am invited back in the future as a guest! :)

DP's from Echo Park, scalloped border and banner diecuts from PTI along with the ribbon and cardstock, Bakers Twine from The Twinery, misc. felt, rhinestone adhesives and rubons.

Be sure to make a stop at my Shabby Girlfriend's blog to see what they have whipped up for you!  I know you won't be disappointed! :)  Have a great week and thank's for taking a peek!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures

Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations

Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch

Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart

Egg-stra Special - GS #78

TGIF and welcome to another fun sketch challenge from Get Sketchy.  I don't know what I was thinking when I began creating this card...it surely wasn't the sketch, but I submitted it anyway! :)

Our sponsor this week is Heather Ellis from Pure Innocense.  I absolutely love these sweet images and we on the design team were super lucky and were given our choice.  By the looks of things....I think we fell in love with the same little sweety! :)  It's fun to see all the different ways we used this image!

DP's from The Girl's Paperie, stamped sentiment from PTI, Copics, decorative button from Jenni Bowlin, misc. seam binding ribbon, crocheted trim, rhinestone adhesives and pompoms.

Now.....time for you to take a peek at the rest of the team, get inspired and "Get Sketchy!  Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew

Spring Fling with The Kraft Journal

I'm counting down to the weekend....My DH and I have my Grandson for a Saturday night sleep over!  Lot's of "happy feet" and jumping!! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at The Kraft Journal - "Spring Fling". It's so much fun to create with lighter colors and cards with a "Spring" theme.  I can't wait til' Spring arrives! :)

DP's and vintage image from Melissa Frances, misc. paper doily, seam binding ribbon, flowers and rhinestone adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week and hopefully, I will be able to get one or two cards in before "the little guy" arrives!  Cathy xx :)

Happy Monday - and welcome to another fun challenge from The Shabby Tea Room!  This week, I am your hostess and I have chosen a photo for inspiration, and ask that you create a card/project using the color green.  Afterall, St. Patricks Day is quicky approaching, and for one day the whole world is Irish! ;)

Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish and the DT was given their choice of a digital image for this weeks project.  I chose "lucky leprechaun".

 DP from Graphic45, cardstock and newsprint stamp from PTI,  Copics, rhinestone adhesive, heart punch, grosgrain ribbon and glitter paint all have been used.

Be sure to make a stop at my Shabby Girlfriend's blog to see what they have whipped up for you!  I know you won't be disappointed! :)  Have a great week and thank's for taking a peek!  Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures

Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations

Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch

Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Melissa Bove - Creating from the Heart

Every day - CR84FN18 and CPS#208

Happy Sunday - bright, blue, sunny and crispy cold here in Chicago today.  Here's hoping Spring is around the corner!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at CPS and CR84FN color scheme.  These are colors that I haven't used before and I thank you Mona for challenging me to use them.  I love them! :)

DP's used are unknown because I used scraps for my entire card.  I
love when this happens, then I don't feel like the hoarder that I am! :)
Paper flower and pearl flourish from Prima, diecuts from PTI and Quickutz, handstamped sentiment and cardstock from PTI.

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

lucky - The Kraft Outlet and Cards Challenge Gallery

Happy Saturday!  Another rainy, damp, cold and dreary day here in Chicago.  Where is Spring?

The weather does have its advantages though.....a great day to spend some time cleaning up my studio and sit down and create this card for The Kraft Outlet and Cards Challenge Gallery.
This week's challenge is buttons at Kraft Outlet and St. Patricks Day at Cards Challenge Gallery. The first thing I thought of was......"Wow, I have so many buttons, this is right up my alley".  After I completed this card, I said "I only used one button!" LOL

DP's used are from Graphic45, buttons, twine and frame stamp from PTI and misc. single letter stamps have been used. 

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day!  Cathy xx :)

You're So Sweet - Get Sketchy #77

TGIF and welcome to another great sketch this week from Get Sketchy!  This week's sketch is alot fun - many possibilities....keep in CAS or layer it up!  The only requirement is to just have fun!! :)

Our sponsor this week is Kristen Powers Ink, and the DT was given their choice of a digital image.  I chose Cupcake Pinky.  Isn't she sweet! :)

DP's used are from Basic Grey, cardstock, buttons, ribbon, banner and scallop die and handstamped sentiment from PTI, frame die from Quickutz, bakers twine from Martha Stewart, Copics, and misc. paper doiley all have been used.

Now.....time for you to take a peek at the rest of the team, get inspired and "Get Sketchy!  Thanks for taking a peek - have a great week! Cathy xx :)

Melissa Bickford - Just Dandy
Sarah Michelle - Polka Dot Doodle
Stephanie Muzzulin - Handmade Creations by Stephanie
Summer Braxton - SummerSault Designs
Yvonne Yam - Do More With Less
Laurel Seabrook - Want 2 Scrap
Gladys Chia - I Want To Scrap
Elisa K - Perpetual Stew