Hang In There - September AEI♥U Challenge

Happy Sunday!  I have been procrastinating for sometime now in entering Avery Elle's September AEI♥U Challenge.  One reason.....I have three stamp sets, and I couldn't think of an idea based off of the inspiration photo.  Then, in the middle of whipping up mashed potato's for dinner tonight.........it came to me - use the Funky Monkey set! :D

This card was very easy to make, and lots of fun!  I first dry embossed the background on white cardstock.
I then stamped my limb onto the paper and colored it in with Copics. Next, I used a diecut scalloped circle as my guide, and sponged the sky with an aqua ink.  Then, I stamped my monkeys and cut them out.  I put two small slits into the limb, and slipped the monkey's arm into it.  I then added a couple of coordinating buttons and baker's twine, stamped my sentiment, added pop-dots to the back and added to the embossed cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek - off to post my card!  Have a great week - Cathy xxx

Happy Haunting - Whimsy and Stars Studio

Happy Sunday!  I hope you all are enjoying your weekend!  The weather has been  beautiful here in Chicago, and I couldn't ask for better Fall-like temperatures!  It's hard to believe that we are at the end of September, and we are all in Halloween mode!  I love creating cards for Halloween and Mabelle has designed some of the most darling images to play with!

This card was created using Halloween Girl. This and many more fall themed digital images can be found in Mabelle's shop and they're all instant download!  Thanks for visiting and happy creating!  Cathy

you're bootiful - Paper Smooches Cool Shades Challenge

Happy Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? I know that I am! It has been a long week, and I am ready for some R&R! :)

This card was created based off of this week's challenge at Paper Smooches - Cool Shades. I recently purchased a few sets/dies and I just love them! They are so addicting!

The stamps/dies are from Paper Smooches - Spookalicious, buttons from doodlebug designs,
DP from LYB.

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

make a wish - Jane's Doodles

TGIF - so happy it's Friday!  I am so happy the weekend has finally arrived!  Any big plans this weekend?

I have some great news to share with you.  I am now on
the DT for Jane's Doodles!!! Yippee!!  I love Jane's sweet images, and now I get the chance to create with them! :)  Stop by the blog to check out all the wonderful inspiration the rest of the design team has created for you!

This card was created using one of Jane's Doodles - Tooth Fairy Klara.  Isn't she sweet?!?  She comes in a
4x4" clear stamp set which consists of 6 separate photopolymer stamps or in digital and can be found in the shop! :)

DP's from MME, cardstock, button, twine and sentiment stamp from PTI.  Misc. ribbon and glitter all have been added.

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

fangtastic - Paper Smooches

Just dropping in with a quick "after dinner" card I created using one of my new stamps from Paper Smooches - Spookalicious!  Isn't this fun???

DP's from Carta Bella and Simple Stories, stamps and die from Paper Smooches, twine from The Twinery and misc. washi tape.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your evening!  Cathy xxx

hey cute ghoul - STS#4

Happy Tuesday and welcome to yet another fun challenge at Seize the Sketch!  This week's awesome sketch was designed by Stacey - and what a fun sketch to work with! :) You have two week's - the challenge ends on September 29th. I hope you find some time to play along!

DP's from Carta Bella, cardstock and spider web and scallop die from PTI, stamps from Paper Smooches, misc. sequins and embossing folder.  Thanks for taking a peek - don't forget to check out the blog, and see all the wonderful inspiration the DT has for you.  Enjoy your day -  Cathy xxx

Halloween - Paper Smooches Designer Drafts Series Sept 9-15

TGIF and a happy one it was for me!  I just received my first ever "happy mail" from Paper Smooches!  I have had my eye on a few sets/dies and finally ordered!  I am so excited to ink them all up!!

So....with my new stamps, I am entering this card for this week's challenge at Paper Smooches (I just love that name)!  Here is the sketch - so play along! :)

DP's from We R Memory Keepers, misc. cardstock, baker's twine from The Twinery, misc. embossing folder and Witch and sentiment stamp/die from Paper Smooches! :)

You still have time - so play along!  Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Enjoy your weekend! Cathy xxx :)

Whimsy and Stars Studio September Digi Release and Showcase

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Whimsy and Stars Studio September Digi Release and Showcase! This is my favorite time of the year - all the beautiful colors, and it was so much fun coloring up this darling image- "Pumpkin and Sunflower Teddy".  Make sure you stop by the studio blog to see what the rest of our fab-ulous DT has created!

This and many more fall themed digital images can be found in Mabelle's shop and they're all instant download!  Thanks for visiting and happy creating!  Cathy

Bwa-Ha-Ha-Ha - RS80

Happy Sunday!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend thus far.  Today, we are celebrating my nieces graduation from HS, and my nephew returning from Army Boot Camp.
The family will all be together, and I'm really looking forward to it!  We always have so much fun when we are all together.  My sister's and I, are all very competitive when it comes to baking - so we're having a bake-off.  I made a Key-lime Poke Cake.  I've never made it before, but it looks really good.  I'll let you know how I did! ;)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at
Retro Sketches!  I am on a mission to use every Halloween stamp I own! :)

DP's from Carta Bella, sentiment stamp from Martha Stewart, skeleton stamp from Inkadinkado, cardstock and twine from PTI and a random washer from junkitz.

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

Spread your wings and fly - Seize the Sketch #3

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another awesome sketch challenge at Seize the Sketch!  This week our sketch designer is Jen, and you have two weeks to play!  The challenge will end on September 15th.

Our sponsor this week is There She Goes Clear Stamps - yippee yahoo!  Anyone who know's me, knows that TSG is one of my very favorites!  I was so lucky to receive this darling stamp set - Penelope and Birdcage.  I am a huge fan of Megan Suarez, and I love everything she creates! Thank you TSG! :)

Be sure to check out the blog to see all the gorgeous designs our DT created this week!  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!  Cathy

happy fall - PP161

Happy Monday!  Monday's are always happy when you have the day off - right?!?  :)

This card was created based off of this week's theme at The Paper Players - fall. This is my favorite time of the year - all the beautiful colors.

DP's from Recollections, cardstock, stamp and twine from PTI, digital image from Sassy Cheryl's.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Enjoy your day off - the next holiday isn't until Thanksgiving!

Fall - SSS226

Happy Sunday - hope you all are enjoying your long weekend!  It's a beautiful day here - sunny, hot and a little too humid, but I'm not complaining!  I know that the cold weather will be here too soon! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at The Sweet Stop.  I love this sketch, and it's perfect
for the stamp I used!

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

Back to School with Whimsy and Stars Studio

Happy September!!  Can you believe that Summer has come to an end and the children are returning to school?
Before we know it, Christmas will be here! Ssshhhh! :)

Today, I would like to introduce you to this sweet little digi from Whimsy and Stars Studio titled "Back to School".

A quick little project using an empty Crystal Light container. It's amazing how quickly this all came together!  Keeping all my seams in the back, I wrapped a school themed paper around the container, a piece of paper garland at the bottom and, school themed ribbon at the top.  Then I went to work with my dies - notebook and star.  I then added my digi that I hand colored with Copics and paper pieced overalls.  The final touches; wood veneer speech bubble, acrylic school bus and two star pins.  I filled my container with Candy Kisses, but you could fill it with crayons, erasers, or just about anything!  A cute back-to-school gift!

Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your week!  Cathy