You + Me - RS99

TGIF - so happy the weekend has finally arrived! Another major snowstorm has been predicted for the Chicago area - 8-10 inches! A perfect weekend to spend inside crafting away! :)

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Retro Sketches. DP's and Flair button from Fancy Pant's (Beloved), diecut and stamp from Reverse Confetti, misc. baker's twine and sequins.

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

you are chair-ished with Jane's Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  I am up on the blog today at Jane's Doodles showcasing one of many free digital images that can be found on the side bar - here!  I decided to use this image, and make this card a non-traditional Valentine!  :)

DP's from Fancy Pant's - Beloved Collection, misc. button, glitter heart paper doily and ribbon.  

Jane's Doodles has many more digital images, and clear photopolymer stamps to choose from - just visit the shop to see for yourself!  Also, be sure to check the blog daily to see what the rest of the DT has created for you!

Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Stuck on You with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Sunday!  I'm up on the blog today for Whimsie Doodles sharing this card I made for my niece Abbey who looks very much like this adorable image - Stuck on You Leah which can be found here.

Whimsie Doodles has so many fun Valentine images, it is sooo hard for me to choose!  For those of you who haven't tried digital images - you really should! It's so easy, and you don't have to worry where or how to store them! 

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

owl always love you - Jane's Doodles New Release Blog Hop

Happy Wednesday, and welcome to the new release at Jane's Doodles!  We have lot's of new goodies in store for you.....2 new stamp sets - Jungle Baby and Butterflies, as well as, this digital image - You're a Hoot!  All of these items are in shop! 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"!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop! :)

Jane - Plain Jane
Eva - Muffins Pyssel
Natasha - Ink Time Somewhere
Cathy - Papier Girl
Mariana - Mariana Grigsby's blog
Aga - Just Made from Paper
Laura (GDT) - Making Cards is Fun
Ange - Creative Inspirations
Judith - Jay Gee's Nook
Janes Doodles 

Truly, Madly, Deeply - Seize the Sketch 12

Happy Tuesday and Welcome to another awesome sketch challenge from Seize the Sketch! Our sketch this week has been designed by our wonderfully talented Stacey! Lots of open space for you to create with! :)

DP's and washi tape from MME/Cupids Arrow, banner diecut from Verve, flower and vine diecut from MFT, sequins from Teresa Collins and stamp from WPlus9 - Cupids Arrow.

Onto other news! In addition to our new Challenge Manager - Tangii Crain, we have also added to our team!! Please meet our new super-talented team!!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week! :)

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

You stole a Pizza my heart - FMS119

Happy Sunday - I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!  I had sometime this afternoon today play with this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches.  I just purchased this super cute stamp set from Sugar Pea Designs - Pizza my Heart, and I couldn't wait to ink it up!  

For those of you who don't know.....my family has been in the pizza business in Chicago for 40 years, and this image reminded me so much of my Father! I have four sisters, and I don't think there was one of us who didn't send a heart shaped pizza to one of our boyfriends when we were younger! lol

DP's from Echo Park/yours Truly and MME/Cupid's Arrow, cardstock from PTI, embossing folder from Lifetime Crafts.

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

I WOOF you! with Jane's Doodles

Happy Thursday!  I am up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this sweet little puppy. I wanted to show you how easy Jane's images are to work with, and used one of the freebies.  The freebies can be found on the sidebar of the blog.  Try one out - you won't be disappointed, and for those of you who like rubberstamps....Jane just had a new release!!

Thanks for stopping by - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the Design Team is up to!
Enjoy your day - Cathy 

My Heart Pops For You with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Thursday!  I am up on the blog today and I am poppin' in with a card I created for Whimsie Doodles using this adorable image - My Heart Pops which can be found here. Whimsie Doodles has many Valentine images to choose from, and it's always hard for me to choose one I want to play with! :)

I also want to mention that the sketch used for this card is from Deconstructing Jen.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day! Remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of our awesome Design Team has created! Cathy xxx

you make my heart race valentine with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Wednesday - are you ready for a challenge? This month at Whimsie Doodles, we have a sketch to inspire you!  I was inspired to use this fun image from the Valentine Gift Tag collection which can be found here.  All the details of our monthly challenges can be found here.

For February 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 February 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics.  You have until February 13th to complete and link up your entry.

I hope you find time to play along and remember to stop by the blog for inspiration from our fabulous design team - thanks for stopping by! Cathy

Sorry, I'm late! Seize the Sketch11

Happy Tuesday and welcome back after our holiday break!  I hope you're ready for a brand new sketch!! Amy is our hostess this week, and she has provided us all with an awesome sketch to jump start your MOJO! :)

Our sponsor this challenge is Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  Each of the team members have been provided with stamps to work with this week. Thank you Tangii and Kim for sponsoring us! The winner for this challenge will receive their choice of 3 single stamps from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! :)

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

Sock it to me with Whimsie Doodles!

Happy Monday!  It's my turn up on the Whimsie Doodle blog and I am sharing my card using this fun image - Sock it Monkey which can be found here!  I have been waiting anxiously to use this image!  It brings back fond memories of the Sock Monkey's my Grandma used to make that were laying on her bed! :)

Chicago has been experiencing ALOT of snow and FRIGID temperatures, and I have been spending alot of time in my "scrappy" place creating Valentine Day cards! What better place to spend your day with weather like this? Whimsie Doodles has alot of fun images to choose from that are available immediately be sure to check them out, and while you're at it, visit our blog for inspiration from our AWESOME design team!

Thanks for stopping by - have a great week! Cathy xxx