take life with a grain of salt - STS27

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the final sketch for Seize the Sketch!  Unfortunately, Lesley has made the decision to shut down STS.  I am so sad to be losing yet another wonderful sketch blog, but I know that Lesley will be pursuing other creative outlets! I have enjoyed my time with Seize the Birthday and Seize the Sketch and will greatly miss my time with such creative gals! Thanks Lesley! :)

Misc. DP's, glitter and sequin, stamps and diecuts from Reverse Confetti.

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

happy trails - STS26

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This round our sketch hostess is the ever-so-talented - Katie Melhus. This is a super fun sketch with so many possibilities!

DP's from Fancy Pants/happy-go-lucky, stamps from Lawn Fawn, panel, sun and cloud diecuts from Lil' Inker.

Thanks for taking a peek - hope you find time to play along!  Enjoy your week - Cathy xxx

happy New Baby - STS25

 Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  Our hostess, and sketch designer this week is the fabulously talented Mona!

DP's from Webster's Pages, buttons, ribbon and stamps from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek!  I hope you find time to play along!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Congratulations - STS24

Happy Tuesday!  It's time for another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch and we hope you will find time to play along!  Our hostess and sketch designer is Vicki! This is a great sketch that has so many possibilities! :)

DP's from Webster's Pages, burlap flower from Maya Road, sequins from Teresa Collins, diecut flourish from MFT and stamp from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of our incredibly talented design team has created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

You're so cool! - STS23

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! Our hostess this week is LeeAnn, and what a great sketch this is!!

DP's from Pebbles/Americana, stamps and diecuts from Reverse Confetti/Let's Chill, baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. sequins.

Thanks for taking a peek - hope you have time to join in all the fun!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Hoot Hoot hooray! Whimsie Doodles June Challenge

Happy Sunday and welcome to Whimsie Doodle's June Challenge! This month, we want to see anything with a CELEBRATION THEME! :)  

For this challenge, I used this super fun image - "Graduating Hootie" which can be found here. 

For June we will once again have two (2) lucky winners for this challenge!   One (1) winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image of their choice from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in September, 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics. You have until July 13th to complete and link up your entry.

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...

     - Have a current blog that posts in English, or has a translator

- Use a Whimsie Doodles image on your challenge creation

- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested
    - Be willing and able to join us the entire month of September 2014

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE September digital release

         - a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page above for all rules and specifics.

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

Hello Little One - STS22

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another super fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! This week's sketch is brought to you from Lori Techlar, and works perfectly with any shape.

DP's and resin embellishment from Webster's Pages, heart diecut, felt and onesie image from PTI, tag diecut from Reverse Confetti, misc. seam binding ribbon and decorative pins.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to check out what the rest of the design team has created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

It's Your day - STS21

Happy Tuesday!  Just a quick reminder you still have time to join us for this week's sketch at Seize the Sketch! Alot of possibilities with this sketch!

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

thinking of you with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Saturday!  I'm up on the blog today for Whimsie Doodles showcasing my latest creation using - Abby Girl which can be found here.

DP's from Glitz/Love you Madly, sentiment stamp from Reverse Confetti/Beautiful Banners, twine from PTI, misc. paper doiley and pearl adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Please stop by the blog to see what the rest of the Diva's have created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy

let's celebrate - Whimsie Doodle's May Challenge

Happy Thursday and welcome to Whimsie Doodle's May Challenge! This month, we want to see anything with an Animal Theme! :)  

For this challenge, I used this super fun image - "Grad Monkey" which can be found here. 

For May we will once again have two (2) lucky winners for this challenge!   One (1) winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image of their choice from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in June 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics. You have until June 13th to complete and link up your entry.

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...

     - Have a current blog that posts in English, or has a translator

- Use a Whimsie Doodles image on your challenge creation

- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested
    - Be willing and able to join us the entire month of June 2014 

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE June 2014 digital release

         - a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page above for all rules and specifics.

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

Celebrate your inner Rock Star - STS20

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week our sketch designer is Lesley!  This is an awesome sketch design with so many possibilities! Hope you find time to play along!:)

DP's from Doodlebug Designs, Inc./Boys Only, stamps from Reverse Confetti/Inner Rock Star, diecuts from PTI and enamel dots from MME.

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

Sea-ing you makes me Smile

Hi everyone! Today, I am sharing my shaker-style card using the new Seas the Day clear stamp set by Whimsie Doodles available at A Jillian Vance Design.

There were so many fun images to choose from, but I decided to finally go with this fun little lobster!  I had so much fun making this sea-side shaker card! :)

Thanks for taking a peek! Remember Happy Trails/Tea and Cookies/My Bookie sets by Whimsie Doodles will be available at A Jillian Vance Designs this month!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

#MISSYOU - New Release with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Monday and welcome to New Release Day at Whimsie Doodles!!  I chose this super cute image - Miss You which can be found here and ready for instant download.  I love how Melyssa's images are starting to mature.  I gave this one a little eye shadow! :)

DP's from MME, scalloped diecut from PTI, baker's twine from Timeless Twine and enamel dots from Teresa Collins.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the Doodlicious Diva's have created for you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

happy birthday - The Doodle Garden May Challenge and SRM May Birthday Challenge

Happy Saturday and welcome to another great challenge at The Doodle Garden! This month, our challenge is a sketch!  Turn it on it's side or use another shape - just have fun! The darling image that I used - "Frogs and Slingshots" can be found in shop and ready for instant download. 

I am also entering this card for May's Birthday Challenge at SRM.  The sentiment is #53001 We've Got Your Sticker/Happy, and be found here.

DP's from Doodlebug Design/Snips & Snails, star diecut from PTI, misc. button and baker's twine from The Twinery.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your weekend! Cathy

bloom - STS19

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! This week's sketch was designed by Jessi, and is a stampers dream come true! Lot's of clean space!  Can't wait to see what you do with it!

DP's from LYB/Poppy, frame diecut from Lil' Inkers, banner diecut from Verve, stamps from MFT.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the team has done with this week's sketch!  Enjoy your week - Cathy xxx

Keep Smiling with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday! I am up on the blog today at The Doodle Garden sharing this fun image "Keep Smiling" which can be found here and ready for instant download.  There are so many fun images to choose from and each Wednesday is new release day! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog sometime and see what the rest of the "Gardeners" have created to inspire you! Enjoy your weekend!  Cathy xxx

Fabulous with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Saturday!  I am up on the blog today with Whimsie Doodles sharing this card using one of our newest releases - Sweater Abby which can be found here.  A perfect outfit for Spring! :)

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of our AWESOME design team has created to inspired you!  Enjoy your weekend - Cathy xxx

Simply Wonderful with Jane's Doodles

Happy Tuesday!  I am up on the blog today with Jane's Doodles showcasing one of our free images that can be found on the sidebar of the blog! For those of you who have never tried coloring a digital image - give it a try!  It's really easy and a lot of fun! 

Thanks for taking a peek!  Remember to stop by the blog to see with the rest of the team has created with Jane's darling images!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx 

Saturday with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday!  Today, I am up on the blog with The Doodle Garden showcasing this sweet image - "New Mommy" which can be found here and ready for instant download.  I had so much fun coloring and paper piecing this sweet image! :)

DP's from Carta Bella/baby mine, misc. felt and button, baker's twine from The Twinery and an old stamp I found in my stash by Stampabilities.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of "The Gardeners" have created to inspire you.  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

for you, with love - Whimsie Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  I am up on the Whimsie Doodle blog today sharing this cutie - "Copic Abby" which can be found here and ready for instant download. :)

DP's from Teresa Collins/Memories and Daily Stories, banner diecut and stamp from Reverse Confetti and enamel dots from MME.

Thanks for taking a peek! Remember to stop by the blog daily to see what Doodlicious Diva's have been up to!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

I'm All Ears - STS18

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week our sketch is brought to you by Jessica! Remember, you can substitute the oval for another shape, tilt it on it's side, etc.  Just have fun! :)

DP's from Echo Park/Summer Bliss, heart diecut and button from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery, stamped image and sentiment from MFT.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the DT has created this week to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

I love you Rain or Shine - Whimsie Doodles April Challenge

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Whimsie Doodle's April Challenge! This month, we want to see anything with an April Shower/Water Theme! :)  

For this challenge, I used this sweet Spring-like image - "Spring Lizzie" which can be found here. 

For April we will once again have two (2) lucky winners for this challenge!   One (1) winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image of their choice from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in May 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics. You have until May 13th to complete and link up your entry.

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...

     - Have a current blog that posts in English, or has a translator

- Use a Whimsie Doodles image on your challenge creation

- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested
    - Be willing and able to join us the entire month of May 2014 

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE May 2014 digital release

         - a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page above for all rules and specifics.

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

Saturday's with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday!  Today is my day with The Doodle Garden showcasing this precious image - Butterfly Ballerina which can be found here and ready for instant download! :)

DP's from Echo Park/Bundle of Joy, faux stitched diecut frame and circle from Lil' Inker Designs, misc. ribbon. 

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the DT has been up to! Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

A Monster Birthday at Jane's Doodles

Happy Tuesday!  I am up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this super fun image - "Mr. Smiles" which can be found here. :)

DP's from Basic Grey/Knee Highs, cardstock and ribbon from PTI, diecut scalloped frame from Reverse Confetti, sentiment stamp from Bella Stamps and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the design team has whipped up!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

hey chickie with Whimsie Doodles

Hey Chickie - happy Sunday!  I am up on the Whimsie Doodle blog today showcasing this little cutie - Easter Chic which can be found here.  I just love her sweet little chickie outfit! :)

DP's are from Echo Park/Summer Bliss, diecuts from Lil' Inker, stamped sentiment from Reverse Confetti, buttons from PTI, twine from The Twinery.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the Diva's have created to inspire you! :)

Coffee & Friends - SFYTT11

Happy Saturday - I hope you are enjoying your day! We finally have a beautiful blue sky and sunshine here in Chicago, but it definitely hasn't reach spring-like temperatures.  The view from the window is very deceiving! :)

This card was created based off of this months sketch at Reverse Confetti - love this sketch! The three strips that you see in the back is washi tape from Teresa Collins as well as the paper.  I also heat embossed my "latte art" on Kraft so that it gave a more "frothy" appearance.  Stamps used are Reverse Confetti's - Be a Barista and dies used are Reverse Confetti's - Love Note and Class Act.  I also used a coffee stain stamp from They Alley Way/Breakfast Club.

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

Easter Blessings - The Doodle Garden April Challenge

Happy Saturday!  A new month means a new challenge at The Doodle Garden!  This month we have a color challenge for you to try - beautiful Spring-like colors!  All the details can be found on the blog - please join us!

The darling image - Teacup Bunny can be found here and is ready for instant download.  With Easter just a few short week's away - you still have time to complete your cards!

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

New Release day at Whimsie Doodles

Happy Saturday - it's new release day at Whimsie Doodles!! :)  I am showcasing this darling image - carrot cart which can be found here.  I just love how that little chick is peering down at the bunny....I imagine her to be saying "easy with my eggs"! :)

DP's used are from doodlebug design, inc./kraft in color.  I love these papers! :)

Remember to stop by the blog to see what the Diva's have created with the other images that have been released! Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your weekend - Cathy

Celebrate spring! - SRM1 {Celebrations}

TGIF! So.....I was just sitting here rolling through FB when my friend Lesley Croghan invited me to SRM's new Challenge Blog - thank you Lesley! :)  I am so happy you did!  I had so much fun creating this card.

DP's from Echo Park/Splendid Sunshine, umbrella stamp/die and fishtail banner die from PTI, flower die from MFT, rectangular die from Reverse Confetti.

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

just a note - STS17

Happy Tuesday and April Fool's Day! :) Welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! This week's sketch was designed by Jen M. and has so many possibilities, we can't wait to see what you do with it!

DP's and enamel dots from Teresa Collins, cardstock from PTI, misc. clip and ribbon and stamps from Paper Smooches.

Thanks for stopping by - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of our incredible design team has created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

easter greetings with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday, and welcome to my Saturday post with The Doodle Garden!  The sweet little bunny image - Bunny and Carrot can be found here and is ready for instant download.

I can't believe Easter is just a few short week's away, and the weather we are experiencing here is still like winter - ugh! Hopefully, that will change real quick!

DP's from heidi swapp/serendipity, ribbon from PTI, sentiment stamp from Reverse Confetti/Carton Cuties, baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. button.

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the design team has created!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Thanks A Bunch - Reverse Confetti March Color Challenge

I love creating into the wee hours of the night - don't you?  The house is quite, the phone won't ring, and there are no interruptions. It's just me and my stamps and paper and diecuts and twine.....etc! :)

This card was inspired by this months color challenge at Reverse Confetti.  I love this color combination so fresh and Spring-like. Ahhh....Spring - where are you???

DP's from Echo Park/Splendid Sunshine, photo diecut and twine from PTI, stamps and coordinating dies from Reverse Confetti.

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

Egg-stra Special with Whimsie Doodles and SSSC212

Happy Wednesday!  I am up on the blog today at Whimsie Doodles showcasing this darling image - Easter Garland which can be found here.  All the images at Whimsie Doodles are instant download and ready for immediate use!  No excuses getting those Easter cards out on time! ;)

I also used this awesome sketch from SSSC which worked perfectly for this card!

DP's from Recollections, stamp from PTI, misc. ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the Diva's have created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy