I'm nuts for you - RS79

Happy Saturday and happy, happy loooong weekend!  I don't know about you, but I am already wondering why this long weekend is going so quickly!  The next one won't be until Thanksgiving - so sad!  Anyways, it has been nice to have a little extra time to create! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Retro Sketches - always fun sketches to play with!
DP's are from Simple Stories, stamps, dies and cardstock from PTI.

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

Lawn Fawn Awesome Giveaway!

Check out this awesome giveaway of Lawn Fawn Products!  Be sure to visit this site to fill out a short application, and.....who knows you may WIN big!  Have a great weekend! :)                                        

School Days - FMS100

TGIF - I don't know about you, but this has been a LONG week, and I am so happy the weekend has finally arrived! :)
No big plans - just a weekend of no obligations!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at FMS - it's a celebration....100th sketch!  Yippee!!!

DP's from OA, Cosmo Cricket, cardstock and dies from PTI, pin from Maya Road, apple punch from Martha Stewart, misc. ribbon, rhinestone adhesives and ricrac.


The children in our neighborhood will be starting school on Monday! Where has the summer gone?

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

Truth is - Seize the Sketch #2

Good Morning and Happy Tuesday!  Today, is the start of another great day at Seize the Sketch!  This week's sketch is sponsored by Cas-ual Fridays!!! So "Seize that Sketch" and play along!! 

Make sure you stop by and see what the rest of our very talented design team created this week!

Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!  Cathy xxx

Whimsy and Stars - New Release & DT Showcase

Happy Monday!  It's release day for Whimsy and Stars Studio, and I am so happy to introduce you the newest addition - Ribbon Girl and Ribbon Boy. I chose the yellow ribbon - Support Our Troops.  My Nephew Marcus Robert Tyminski is in the Army, and is currently at Fort Lee - Virginia finishing up Advanced Individual Training, and then is headed to Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  We are all so very proud of him! :)

DP's used are from K&Co., cardstock, twine and button from PTI.  Ribbon Boy/Girl is in shop at Whimsy and Stars Studio and ready for instant download.

Be sure to stop by the Studio blog to see all the delightful inspiration the rest of the design team whipped up for you!

Thanks for stopping by - have a super day!  Cathy

Under the Weather? - Whimsy and Stars Studio

Happy Saturday!  Today, I am up on the Whimsy and Stars Studio Blog showcasing this little lady - Coffee Girl.  Come on by and see the details that went into this little "care-package"! 

 

Have a great weekend - Cathy xxx :)

 

hang in there - Seize the Sketch 1

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the very first challenge of Seize the Sketch!  I am so excited to continue on with this group of super-talented ladies, and look forward to bringing you some awesome sketches by the DT along with amazing inspiration! :)

This week our sponsor is - FRESH SQUEEZED STAMPS and our WINNER will receive TWO stamps sets of their choice!!!

Here's some helpful information:

Seize the Sketch:
1. Each Tuesday at 5am (PST), we will bring a new sketch to you, created by one of our design team members.  This week's sketch is by Amy!
2. The sketches may be used to create any type of card! The sky is the limit!
3. At the end of the week, the "sketcher" will choose the weekly winner and the rest of the team will choose one honorable mention each!

Here's my take - let's see yours!  Cardstock and vine die from PTI, stamps from Hero Arts.

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created for you this week!  Have a great day!  Cathy

Whimsey and Stars August Release - Penelope

 Happy Monday!  It's release day for Whimsy and Stars Studio, and I am so happy to introduce you to Penelope.  Isn't she adorable? 

DP's used are from MME and WE R Memory Keepers, cardstock and ribbon from PTI.  Penelope is in shop at Whimsy and Stars Studio and ready for instant download.


Be sure to stop by the Studio blog to see all the delightful inspiration the rest of the design team whipped up for you!

Thanks for stopping by - have a super day!  Cathy

I Scream You Scream - FMS97

Happy day - hope you are enjoying your Sunday!  The weather here in Chicago is absolutely wonderful.  I wish I could bottle it up and save it for November thru March! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at FMS.  Perfect sketch for my sweet little PI girl from MFT.

DP's from Carta Bella, stamp from MFT, cardstock and die from PTI, misc. grosgrain ribbon.

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

Turn that Frown Upside Down - JUGS200 and TSG218

Happy Sunday - a late posting or should I say an early morning posting!  My DH and I just returned from a late movie - "Man of Steel".  He talked me into it, and I'm happy he did - it was pretty good! :)

This card was created based off of JUGS200th sketch - yippee!! and TSG's challenge - paper piecing.


DP's from Carta Bella, stamps from MFT, baker's twine from The Twinery, cardstock and buttons from PTI.

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