just*a*note - TSTR120 and Card Patterns172

Happy Saturday!  How is the weather in your neck of the woods?
Chicago has been experiencing one of the warmest Summer's on record.  The heat and the humidity are unbelievable.  It is so hot and dry here that there is word that the 4th of July fireworks may be cancelled due to safety percautions. Hopefully,  that won't happen, we all look forward to that! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at TSTR (soft and pretty pastels) and Card Patterns  last sketch.  So sad, to see them go!  I have always found so much inspiration from their sketchs and the DT's beautiful work.

DP's from K&Co., stamps, diecuts, twine and cardstock from PTI, paper flower
from Prima, misc. seam binding ribbon, buttons and paper doily.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card.  Have a lovely evening, Cathy xx

Here comes the bride - CR84FN57 and MOJO247

Happy almost Wednesday, which means we're half way to the weekend! :)  Tomorrow, we are expected to have record temperatures of over 100 degrees! I
think this year will be the first year that my pool is actually warm enough to swim in! :)

This card was created based off of this week's color
scheme at CR84FN and Mojo's sketch.  After spending much time in bridal shops this summer with my daughter Courtney, I know that this pink is hot right now.  Of course, she opted for a beautiful peach color.  She is getting married next June, so who knows what the popular color will be then. :)

Well, off to post my card and find something to wear to work tomorrow that is weather appropriate.  Thanks for taking a peek - Cathy xx :)

Fresh Preserves - DS57

I was able to fit one more in while my Jello was firming up for a new dessert recipe I got from a friend.  I don't know the name of it - I am calling it, "Mandarin Orange Delight".  Here's the recipe for anyone who is interested:

2 pkgs Cook-n-Serve Tapioca (small)
2 pkgs Cook-n-Serve Vanilla Pudding (small)
2 pkgs Orange Jello (small)
2 cans of Mandarin Oranges (undrained)
4 cups of cold water

Add all of the above in a pot - continue to whisk and bring to a
boil.  Transfer to a large bowl and then add both cans of Mandarin Orange (undrained).  Whisk thoroughly.  Put in refrigerator overnite and the next day add two containers of Cool Whip and once again mix well.

I had this a few weeks ago at my Nephew's graduation party and my family all loved it! It's a real refreshing dessert for summer! :)

Any-hoo......this card was created based off of this week's sketch at DS.  I always visit, but have never played along - finally, I have some time and wanted to break out my new stamps I received today - Wplus9.
I love these stamps - they are just the cutest! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card and then to bed!  Have a lovely evening! Cathy xx :)

Fresh Preserves - SSSC161

TGIF - the start of the another weekend!  It was an absolutely beautiful summer day here, and the weather is suppose to continue thru out the weekend.  Tomorrow,  is my DH's Grandmother's 90th birthday, and we are all going to a surprise party for her.  There should be between 50-65 people attending, so I am glad the weather is suppose to be nice.

I love this sketch from SSSC161 so much,  I went ahead and made another card! :)  I am trying to use up all of my scraps from my scrap drawer - so the majority of the paper's used on this card are unknown.



Cardstock, die, buttons and twine from PTI, stamps from Wplus9
(I just got these today and I absolutely love them!), misc. seam binding ribbon and decorative pins.

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

Cathy S. - SSSC161 - DT Call

It's me again......it is just too hot to stay outside for very long - so I headed back to my favorite room in the house! :)  After last night's rain, it's very humid and just makes things too uncomfortable!  Thank goodness for AC!  OMG....I must be
getting old! ;)

This card was designed based off of this week's sketch at SSSC.  I have found so much inspiration not only from Karen's sketches, but her work as well.

DP's from MME, bakers twine from The Twinery, cardstock and buttons from PTI, rosette die from Tim Holtz, stamp from MFT and misc. eyelet trim.

Thanks for taking a peek off to post my card - by the way....Karen has a casting call for her DT - check it out, you may be one of the lucky ones!  Cathy xx :)

A Papier Pocket - CFC141

Good morning and Happy Sunday! :)  We finally got the rain yesterday evening that we so desperately needed, but as dry as it was, the ground just soaked it all up.  The sky's are clear today and sun is shining - a perfect day to celebrate all Dad's! :)

This project was created based off of this week's challenge at Crazy4Challenges - 3 Papers, 3 Flowers, 3 Buttons, 3 Pearls.  I
decided to mix things up a bit and create 3 tags using 3 different papers each, 3 flowers, 3 buttons and 3 pearls.  Sometimes, it's nice to get away
from card making.....even if it's one project! :)

DP's are all scraps from by "magic drawer", cardstock, felt, buttons, twine, sentiment and cherry stamp from PTI, silhouette stamp from Hero Arts, misc. chipboard, seam binding ribbon, decorative pins, pearl adhesives, paper fringe, burlap, mini clothespin, and washi tape.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post.  Have a wonderful day - Cathy xx :)

cherish - PDCC136

TGIF!  It is HOT here today - 93 degrees and what better way to spend it than in the AC creating a card based off of this week's color challenge at PDCC.

These are color's that I have never worked with, but I managed to find some scraps, chipboard, ribbon, and flowers to work with.

Off to post my card - thank you for taking a peek!  Have a wonderful evening - I think we're heading for the car show in town tonight!

Cathy xx :)

for you - TSTR118 and MOJO245

Well....I am so happy that today has come to an end!  It's my Friday - Four 10 hour days and the weekend is mine - yeah! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch a Mojo Monday's and TSTR's gorgeous inspirational photo - Shabby Beautiful.  We were asked to design a card using pink, blue and flowers - my fav! :)

DP's from MME, burlap flower from Prima, cardstock, buttons, twine, die and stamp from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. fabric yo-yo, vintage button, velvet flower with pearl center and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Have a lovely evening - Cathy xx

celebrate - SSC63

Another weekend coming to a screeching halt - where does the time go?  I wanted to create one more card before the work week begins
and I am scrambling for time. :o

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Chupa's Sketchbook Saturday.  I didn't think I would like the tilted frames, but I think the buttons gave it some balance.

DP's from MME, paper flower from Prima, cardstock, twine banner die and stamps from PTI, center frame die from Spellbinders and stamp from Waltzing Mouse, misc. buttons and chipboard frame.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card and prepare for a long week!  Cathy xx

Forever - CR84FN56

Happy Sunday!  It is a HOT day here in Chicago and a good time this afternoon to spend a little time in the AC creating a card for this
week's challenge at CR84FN.  :)

A beautiful color scheme and one that I haven't used in a long time - the last time I did...I created a wedding card.  So, that's my theme for this card as well.

DP's from MME and Cosmo Cricket - stamps, die, twine, buttons and cardstock from PTI, paper flower from Prima, misc. rhinestone adhesives, paper doily and fabric yo-yo's.

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

sending smiles - Simon Says Stamp and Show

Happy Saturday - we finished up cleaning up the garage and preparing for next month's garage sale.  What a job!  Years
of hoarding better pay off! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at
Simon Says Stamp and Show - use texture.  What is a card
without a little texture...right?

DP's from MME, cardstock, stamp, twine and heart die from PTI, rosette die from Tim Holtz, misc.crocheted trim, burlap button and mini clothespin.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to rest after two days of heavy lifting, shifting and sorting!  Cathy xx :)

Aloha - PDCC135

Happy Saturday - just a quick post before I head out into the garage for Day II of cleaning and organizing for our July garage sale.  Did I mention to you that every muscle in my body aches from Day I?!?

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at PDCC.  Beautiful colors as always to work with and I decided to go with a more CAS approach - atleast CAS for me! :)

Cardstock, stamps and twine from PTI, flower from Prima and misc. paper.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card and back to garage duty!  Have a great weekend - Cathy xx :)

What's the Scoop? CFC56

TGIF!!  Any big plans for the weekend?  My DH and I spent the day cleaning out the garage and preparing for our July garage sale.  What a job....every muscle in my body is aching tonight!

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at Cas-ual Fridays - polka dots!  :)  I love
polka dots - so this was fun.

Still trying to conquer a clean and simple card!  Cardstock and DP from PTI, stamps from Pansy Lane, Baker's Twine from The Twinery and misc. paper doily.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek - have a great weekend!  Cathy xx :)

Enjoy life - A Simple Stories Challenge

Happy Monday - so glad to have this one behind me! :)  I am sure you have seen the beautiful papers that Simple Stories have released for the summer!  Aren't they the best?!?  When I saw them at my favorite scrapbook store, I just had to have them.
They coordinate beautifully and they have everything a girl could ask for! :)

With that all being said, this card was created based off of the challenge at Simple Stories - create something using their gorgeous papers!  What fun, right?

DP's from Simple Stories, paper flower from Prima, ruffle from Maya Road, cardstock, twine and stamp from PTI, misc. seam binding ribbon, buttons and burlap.

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

Pocketful of Posies - TCM June Sketch Challenge

I'm winding down from the weekend,  and wanted to get one more card in before the start of the work week.

This card was created based off this month's sketch challenge at The Craft's Meow.  What a great sketch - thank you Nina B. :)

DP's from Simple Stories (I'm lovin' this line), cardstock, stamps, dies, twine and button from PTI, pin from Tim Holtz, misc. applique trim and seam binding ribbon.

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

Sweet - SSSC160

Good Morning and Happy Sunday!  It's a beautiful day  today in Chicago, bright blue sunny skies and in the 80's - what else could you ask for? :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at SSSC.  What a fun sketch and of course, you know me, I just had to add a little somethin', somethin' to it!
I don't think it's too over the top, do you?

DP's from MME, scraps from The Girl's Paperie and Pink Paislee, stamps, diecuts, twine and cardstock from PTI.
Misc. doily, ricrac and crocheted flower.

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

Enjoy the moment - PDCC134

Hello again.......here again with another card for the day.  This card was created based off of this week's color scheme at PDCC.  Beautiful colors - and one's that I have been using quite a bit lately in different combinations. :)

Lot's of scraps used here....a little MME new and old, Echo Park vintage image, script paper from PTI as well as cardstock, die and stamp, misc. vintage lace, chipboard, decorative pins and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a great evening and hopefully, I will find sometime tomorrow to create something!  Cathy xx :)

best Wishes - CR84FN55

TGIF - for a short work week, it has certainly felt like I worked for 5 straight days and I only worked for 3!  I guess, it's old age setting in! :)

This card was created based off of this week's beautiful inspirational photo at CR84FN.  What beautiful colors to work with - thank you Mona! :)

DP's from MME, cardstock, twine, stamps from PTI, flower from Recollections, misc. paper doily, decorative pins and pearl adhesives.

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