Thursday, October 31, 2013

stop by for a spell with Jane's Doodles

Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha....Happy Halloween everyone!  I am up on the blog today at Jane's Doodles sharing this
card using this fun and very appropriate digital image - Haunted House.  I love Halloween - so fun and festive!  Be sure to stop by the blog daily for inspiration from the rest of the DT.  The door bell is ringing - time to fill the bag's with goodies!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx :)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Peace on Earth - Jane's Doodles New Release Blog Hop and RS87

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the new release at Jane's Doodles!  We have lot's of new goodies in store for you.....4 new stamp sets and this digital image - Peaceful Santa designed by Jane!  So, depending on where you are.....grab your cup of coffee, or your glass of wine, and get ready to be amazed at the wonderful samples our design team have created. Make sure you leave a comment for a chance to "WIN IT ALL"!  I also am entering this card in this week's sketch challenge at - Retro Sketches. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop! :)

Jane - Plain Jane
Renee - It is What it Is
Eva - Muffins Pyssel
Cathy - Papier Girl
Jennifer - Jennifer McGuire Ink
Judith - Jay Gee's Nook





Tuesday, October 29, 2013

dreams - STS7


Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week's sketch was designed by Jen Nelson, and is so versatile.  I hope you find time to play along - you have until November 10! :)


Our sponsor is the ever so talented - Mona Pendleton from Cupcake Creations. If you have never visited Mona's blog, you don't know what you are missing!  She creates some of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen, in addition she also designs for My Favorite Things! :)

Mona Pendleton Design products are a fun and versatile collection of stamps, dies and stencils that may be purchased at My Favorite Things.

Check out her STAMPS, DIES and STENCILS.




Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek - enjoy the rest of your week!  Cathy xxx :)


Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Winter Wishes - Whimsy & Stars Design Release of Snowy

You guessed it.........it's new release day at Whimsy and Stars Studio, and I am so excited to introduce you to "Snowy".  Isn't she the most adorable little snowgirl you have ever laid eyes on, and roasting a marshmallow by the fire......Mabelle is a genious! :)  Snowy can be found in shop and ready for instant download!

I decided to paper piece her snowsuit, add ultra-fine glitter to all the fur trim, and for the sentiment I heat embossed it.  Did you notice the marshmallow on the bottom? It's my favorite - lightly toasted! Where's the chocolate and graham crackers!! :)

If you haven't stopped by the Studio Blog - please do so! The DT did a spectacular job bringing little "Snowy" to life, and don't forget to comment for your chance at winning a digital image of your choice! Thank you for stopping by and have a great week!  Cathy xxx :)


Monday, October 21, 2013

caught a bug? - Paper Smooches October 21-27 Cool Shades Challenge, RS86 and CAS on Sunday19




Happy Monday!  Tis the Season......colds, flu, cough, etc.  I thought with the cold damp weather, and everyone around me getting sick, this would be the perfect opportunity to break out my set of Healthy Vibe stamps, and play along with Paper Smooches Cool Shades Challenge with some help from Retro Sketch and CAS on Sunday - Get Well Soon.




 Lot's of scraps here from Echo Park - I think. Baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. google eyes!


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

No tricks.....just a treat with Jane's Doodles and DD75

Happy Monday!  I am up on the blog today at Jane's Doodles sharing this card using not one, but TWO of Jane's images - the Jar and Bosko Halloween who fit perfectly!  I'm also playing with Dynamic Duo's color challenge! :)


DP's from Doodlebug Designs, misc. ribbon and sequins, decorative bat pin from Making Memories. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek, and remember if your looking for inspiration......check out the blog!  Enjoy your day - Cathy

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

when pigs fly - STS6 and TAWS#39


Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another fun sketch at Seize the Sketch!  This week's sketch was designed by yours truly, and one that I felt could be used in many different ways - so give it a try and be sure to stop by the blog to see the wonderful creations of our DT! :)


Don't you just love that pig?  I just purchased several sets of stamps from The Alley Way, and this is my first time inking them up!  Can I say - love!  I also am entering this card in TAWS#39 - inspiration photo.  Don't you just love the colors in this photo?


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

Monday, October 14, 2013

you're sweet - October 14-20 Paper Smooches Designer Draft Challenge


Happy Monday - the start of another work week!  Let's hope this one goes a little quicker than last week!  :)


This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Paper Smooches.  I decided to use my new set - Giddy Gumdrops.  There are so many neat pieces to this set - this is just the beginning! :)


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

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Sorry for being a little witch - TPE220

Happy Saturday - hope you're enjoying your weekend!  My DH are celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, so we made dinner plans for this evening.  We had a wonderful dinner, and afterwards, he drove to the little chapel in the woods where we were married.  Tonight, reminded me so much of that day - with the sun setting casting a pink glow in the sky, a cool damp chill in the air, and the leaves turning.  My son walked me down the aisle, and my daughter was my Maid of Honor.  It was a small wedding of 50, but it was 50 of the most imporant family and friends.  A day, I will always remember. :)

This card was created for TPE's color challenge this week - black, orange and purple.  I hope you don't mind a little green too! :)

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

Friday, October 11, 2013

seasons greetings - Paper Smooches October 7-13 Trend Watch challenge and FTL262


TGIF! I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that the weekend has finally arrived!  My DH and I have plans to attend a HUGE Fall Festival tomorrow with hundreds of crafters and food booths.  I'm really excited to go - I always find so many unique pieces! :)



This card was created for Paper Smooches Trend Watch Challenge - Lace and I also followed a sketch from FTL262. I decided to use embossed snowflakes for my lace.  What is more lacier than snowflakes??? The stamps that I used are from two different sets from Paper Smooches - Swanky Snowdudes and Merry Motifs.  As I purchase more and more sets from Paper Smooches, I find that they can be mixed and matched! :)


I hope you get a chance to play along - thanks for taking a peek!  Off to post my card - enjoy your weekend! Cathy xxx :)



Tuesday, October 8, 2013

sweetest holiday wishes - Whimsy and Stars New Release




Happy Wednesday and welcome to the Whimsy and Stars Studio new release!  I am so excited to introduce to you - Holly!  I just think she's the sweetest, and I love her holly and berry head piece! :)


Holly and many more of Mabelle's beautiful creations can be found in shop and are ready for instant download.  Don't forget to stop by the studio blog to see what the rest of the DT has created using Holly.

Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your day! Cathy xxx :)

Sunday, October 6, 2013

When I count my blessings - Whimsy and Stars Studio



Happy Sunday!  I am up on The Whimsy and Stars Studio Blog today sharing my card using this sweet little image of Mabelle's - Pumpkin Tiny Girl.  DP's from American Crafts, cardstock, button, twine and handstamped sentiment from PTI.


This image and many more can be found in shop ready for instant download! Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day!  Cathy xxx

Saturday, October 5, 2013

if the broom fits - Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene


Happy WCMD!  I hope you all had some time today to create a card or two - I did!  This card was created for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene!  I love creating Halloween cards, and this one was alot of fun! :)


DP's from doodlebug, stamps from Lil' Inker Designs, baker's twine from The Twinery, misc. tag and rhinestone adhesives.

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

you're a fungi - Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

Happy WCMD!!  It is pouring rain here today, and I am loving every minute in my little space creating cards, and surfing the net for inspiration.  Today, I am playing along with Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge - anything goes!  I inked up my newest set of Paper Smooches stamps - Fanciful Fall and this is what I came up with!


Scraps from some old Sassafraslass, baker's twine from The Twinery, misc. cardstock.  Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day creating!  Cathy xxx







Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Best Witches! - Jane's Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  I'm up on the blog at Jane's Doodles today, and I am sharing this card that I created using this cute digital image - Winnie.  She looks like a "Winnie" doesn't she?  I decided to go with a less traditional Halloween card.  I think that I am getting burnt out on oranges, purples and greens! :)

DP's from MME, spiderweb diecut from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. sentiment stamp.Winnie was handcolored with Copics and her dress was paper pieced.

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to stop by the blog for inspiration! Enjoy your day!  Cathy xxx

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

just because - STS5


Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week's sketch was designed by Amy and is so versatile - you just have to play along! :)

                                                                          
Our sponsor this week is Timeless Twine, and they are offering 3 spools to the winner!!  You have until October 13 - so get your creative juices flowing! :)

      
DP's from Bo Bunny, paisley stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms, cardstock, button, twine and sentiment stamp from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek!  Make sure you check out all the other girl's cards for some added inspiration!

Cathy xxx




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