Thought of you today and smiled - TPE188

Happy Wednesday - here we are in the middle of the week already!  Where does the time go?  We had a snowstorm yesterday, and as the storm progressed throughout the day, our patients cancelled and for those brave enough who wanted to brave the roads, we rescheduled for a later date!
It doesn't happen very often, but we got out early! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at TPE - anything goes.  I love that creative freedom - don't you?  :)

DP's from Crate Paper/Maggie Holmes, paper flower from Prima, wood frame from Maya Road, cardstock, button, twin and stamp from PTI, misc. crocheted trim, seam binding ribbon and decorative pins.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a great day!  Cathy xxx :)

birthday wishes- RS52

Hello, and happy Tuesday!  Yesterday, I attended the tasting of the menu for my daughter Courtney's
wedding, and I am happy to say that the menu has
been chosen - one more thing to mark off the list!

We arrived home late, but I was able to complete this card based off of this week's challenge at Retro Sketches.  What a fun challenge - we were able to choose from our favorites of the past 52 sketches. For my card, I chose week 19.

DP's and stamp from MME, cardstock, sentiment stamp and buttons from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery.

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

You're Out of this WORLD! - FTL229

Good Morning and Happy Monday!  I took the day off today so that I could join my daughter for a tasting of the menu choices for her wedding, but that's not until a little later, so why not get atleast one card made?!?

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Clean & Simple.  I am really trying my hand at this technique - clean and simple.  It is much harder than it looks.  I still want to add, buttons, bows, chipboard, etc.  I keep telling myself "clean girl - go simple" - HA! :)

DP's, spaceship stamp and chipboard star from MME/Boy Crazy (oh so cute), star diecut and sentiment stamp from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. buttons.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card and jump into the shower!  Have a great week - Cathy xxx :)

Viva La Verve - VLVFEB2013

Happy Sunday!  A beautiful bright and sunny day in Chicago today, but looks can be deceiving!  It's chilly! :)

This post may be a little lengthy, but it's Viva La Verve's monthly sketch challenge, and luckily for me I made it thru - 4 cards! :)

This card was created based off of the sketch for Week 1. Just a quick review.....DP's from MME, cardstock, button, twine and stamp from PTI, misc. paper doily, flower cabochon and decorative pins.

This card was created based off of the sketch for Week 2.  I am loving this color scheme and DP's from Teresa Collins!  Cardstock , twine, button, ribbon and stamps from PTI, decorative pin from My Memory Keepers and mini parcel from Jolee's.

Week 3 - I decided to go a little shabby on this one.  DP's from Prima as well as the clock, resin bird and a couple of the flowers.  Cardstock, sentiment stamp from PTI, Paris stamp from Cavallini Papers, misc. seam binding ribbon, paper doily and rhine stone button.

And lastly, Week 4.  I love the bright fun colors of this card - DP's from American Crafts as well as the adhesive badge.  Cardstock, twine, felt, diecuts and stamps from PTI, misc. shabby seam binding ribbon and button.

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

all things grow with love - SSS199

Just a quick post and run - we do have to eat and the only way that's going to happen is my fixing it! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at SSS.
A great sketch and a fun panel to play with! :)

DP's from MME, cardstock, twine, stamps and buttons from PTI, misc. paper doily and seam binding ribbon.

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

Hello Sunshine - PDCC170 and Unscripted Sketches199

Happy Saturday!  What a coincidence that PDCC should choose this color scheme this week!  I just ordered this set of Baker's Twine from The Twinery earlier this week, and I was hoping to receive it in today's mail to use for this challenge.  Unfortunately, the mailman has come and gone, and no package
for me! :(  That's okay....I'll make due with what I have! :)


This card was created based off of this week's color scheme at PDCC and sketch from Unscripted Sketches.  DP's from OA, Simple Stories and Girl's Paperie, decorative bottle cap from Bottle Cap, Inc., adhesive badge from American Crafts, baker's twine from The Twinery, misc. denim brad and crocheted trim.


Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card.  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx :)

Vintage Strawberries - Cardabilities69

Just a quick post and run........my DH is on his way home to take me out to dinner.  Nothing fancy - just a local Friday night fish fry in town - but yummy! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at Cardabilities.  I beginning to think that they must go to sleep at night and dream of beautiful sketches!  The sketches that I have worked with are just beautiful - not your everyday circle and squares - so thank you Cardabilities! :)

DP's and vintage label from Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes, cardstock, diecuts, felt, button and twine from PTI, misc. paper doily and pearl adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to freshen up for my date! Have a wonderful evening - Cathy xxx :)

You make me happy when skies are grey - TMS186

It's me again....back with another card!  I love Friday's just for this reason - creating! :)  This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Another great sketch, and so many possibilities!  :)

DP's from American Crafts, cardstock, diecuts and stamps and ribbon from PTI, misc. crocheted trim and rhinestone adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card.  Who knows.....maybe I will be back with one more before the day ends!  :)

Cathy xxx :)

birthday wishes - MOJO281

TGIF!  As predicted.......I awoke to a snow covered landscape this morning - about 4 inches to be exact.  We certainly missed the blizzard-like conditions that the Midwest was hit with, but now the weatherman is predicting more snow later in the week.
I don't know how Chicago has been so lucky the past two years to have such mild and minimal precipitation, but I'm not complaining! :)

This card was created for this week's challenge at MOJO Monday.  Circles are tough and three impossible!......well, this is what I came up with.

DP's from Teresa Collins (I just love this line!), cardstock, stamps and ink from PTI, decorative pin Maya Road, paper flower Prima, misc. paper doily and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx :)

Happy Birthday - PP133

Happy Tuesday - we're almost there folks....3 more days to the weekend, and to a potential snowstorm here!  That's what the weatherman is predicting - accumulation!  Something Chicago hasn't seen all winter! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at Paper Players.  The challenge was to create a card featuring buttons and bows for a baby.

DP's from MME, stamps, dies, buttons and ink from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery, misc. felt ricrac.

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

Happy Easter - MFTWSC111

"Just another Manic Monday"......but I did have time to squeeze one card in this evening, and it's probably a good thing, because the wind is howling and the lights are flickering!  They are predicting another ice storm for this evening turning into snow by the morning.  Yuck!  I am so ready for Spring! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at MFT's.  I tried the Pointillism Technique that was taught by Michelle at MFT Academy this past week.  This is a texture-building technique using your Copic markers.  It was the first time that I tried it and it's not as easy as it looks, but it was fun and I will certainly try it again.

DP's from American Crafts/Amy Tangerine, stamps from MFT, misc. button and twine.  Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card.  Have a great week - Cathy xxx :)

Welcome little one - SSS197

TGIF......finally!  I am so happy the weekend has finally arrived!
It's been another long week, and I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend of creating!  How about you....any big plans this weekend?

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at SSS.
A great sketch with a nice center panel to do with as you please!

DP's from MME, cardstock, stamps, die, button and ink from PTI, baker's twine from the Twinery.

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

Mother - Papertrey Ink Anniversary Challenge

The dishes are done, lunches are packed and the last load of laundry is in the dryer.  Just in time to complete my card for
Papertrey Ink's Anniversary Challenge.  I wanted to make more than one card, but time simply didn't allow for it.  I decided to work with this sketch and ink up my Simply Jane stamps and dies.  This is one of those sets that I absolutely had to have, and until today, I haven't used it.  I can honestly say, I will be using it again.  I love the lines of the silhoutte!  I also used one of the sentiment stamps from Woman of Life.  This set I have used over and over again for all the woman in my life! :)

DP's from Authentique, cardstock, stamps and die from PTI, paper flower from Prima, misc. seam binding ribbon, decorative pins, pearl adhesives and paper doily.

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

You Make My Day - TMS184

Just a quick post and run......can you tell than I am eager for Spring to arrive?  :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  I loved this sketch - so many possibilities!

DP's from Cosmo Cricket, cardstock, button and ribbon from PTI, washi tape from MME, baker's twine from The Twinery, digital image from DigitalStampCharacters and sentiment from MFT.

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

Happy Easter - Whimsie Doodles/January

Happy Sunday!  Cloudy, grey and rainy here today in Chicago with temperatures in the 40's.  What better place to spend it than in my studio creating!
Creating always brings a ray of sunshine! :)

This card was created based off of this month's challenge at Whimsie Doodles.  I recently purchased a darling little image from them, but created another Easter card not realizing they also have a blog that had a monthly challenge.  That image was used for another challenge blog that I will be highlighting later today.

DP's from MME, digital image from DigiStampCharacters, cardstock and button from PTI, and Baker's Twine from The Twinery.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx :)

I Haven't Heard a Peep from You - MFTWSC110

Just a quick post and run......I have another card created based off of this weeks sketch at MFT's  - Wednesday Stamp Club.  I turned the sketch upside down.

This stamp is from the newest releases and came with my other goodies this week.  I just had to use this sweet little image for this card! :)

Supplies used:  Paper from MME, stamps from PI's - One of My Favorite Peeps, Die-namics floral flourish and mini rolled roses.

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

Sew Cute - MFTGUESTDT0313

Happy Saturday!  How about all of this snow?!?  Luckily, we are no where near the East Coast, but we did have our fair share of ice and then some snow.  Hopefully, this will be the end of it! :)

This card was created based off of MFT's  - Guest Designer Challenge. I received my package of newly released goodies and boy, I couldn't wait to ink up my new stamps.

Supplies used:  Papers from MME, Die-namics button border and mini rolled roses,
stamps - PI's Cute as a Button - Felt - Bubblegum.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a great weekend!  Cathy xxx :)

love U - SSSC177 and BLD39

Last one for the day........I have company coming in a few hours and I guess showering at this point is more important! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Karen's
SSSC and BLD's challege - hearts.  Another wonderful sketch and very versatile.  I turned the rectangular panel into a tag and the flower into a chipboard U and button.

DP's  (designer paper for my friend Jeanette) from Heidi Grace Designs
(very old stash), darling digital design from Lori Boyd Designs - misc. grosgrain ribbon and baker's twine.

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

Wish - SSC89

Good morning and Happy Sunday!  I awoke this morning to yet another snowfall.  Amazing, no snow all winter long and yet the past two days that's all it seems to be doing!  Today's the big Superbowl!!  We are having a few family members over - nothing big.  What's on the menu ......Appetizers - Homemade Spinach/Artichoke Dip and my daughter's favorite Chili Cheese Dip.  Main Menu - Rootbeer Pulled Pork sandwiches, my delicious Cowboy Baked Beans and Party Potato's.  Dessert - I tried a new recipe (Pineapple and Orange Cake) that is actually low-calorie and supposedly you won't even be able to tell the difference - I'll get back to you on that later! ;)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Chupa's - Sketchbook Saturday.  I love this sketch, but yet I loved the sketch before this one and before that one!  All of Chupa's sketches are wonderful to work with - give it a try!

DP's from MME, mini doily Martha Stewart, tickets from Tim Holtz, misc. seam binding ribbon, decorative brad, hairpin and burlap.

Off to post my card - thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day and enjoy the Superbowl - by the way who's playing!?!  Cathy xxx :)

You make my days brighter - SSS196

Good morning and Happy Saturday! We woke up this morning to a couple of inches of snow.  It is our first snowfall this year of over an inch!  Having grown up in the Chicago area, these past two winters have been a little strange for me.  Much warmer temps and very little snowfall.  I'm not complaining - if I could I would pack up tomorrow and leave winter for good! :)

This card was created based off of the sketch at SSS.  I love anything that has to do with banners - so I just had to play along!

DP's from MME, cardstock, twine and stamp from PTI, misc. paper doily and cabochon.

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

UR one of a kind - MOJO278

One more for the day......maybe! ;)  I have had such a fun day playing with my new stamps and papers, I can't stop playing! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Mojo Monday - another fun sketch! :)

DP's from MME, paper flower from Prima, misc. trim, metal embellishments, pearl adhesives, seam binding ribbon and decorative pins.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Have a relaxing evening - Cathy xxx :)

I Love You This Big - FreshlyMade71

Just poppin' in quick with another card!  This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Freshly Made. Yes....I'm a newbie! :)  I've been peeking in each week, and I love the sketches - not to mention the DT's creations are so inspirational!

As I said in my earlier post, I received a package of goodies from MFT and the stamp used in this card is one of them!  This stamp reminded me so much of my Grandson - Trevor Patrick.
So, I was sold! :)

DP's are so treasured scraps from Girl's Paperie, cardstock, ribbon, twine and button from PTI, image and sentiment stamp from MFT.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx :)

i'm raptor round your finger - SSSC176

TGIF!!  Its bone chilling (7 degrees) here in Chicago today, and I think it's safe to say winter has finally arrived!  After our near 60 degree day this week, and only an inch or two of snow, I did have my doubts!  :)

This card was based off of this week's sketch at Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  It has been awhile since I have played along, and I just received my goodies yesterday from MFT's.  This darling little stamp set came from them, and I couldn't wait to ink it up! :)

DP's scraps from Pink Paislee, cardstock, button and twine from PTI, stamps from MFT.

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