You are My... CTS66

TGIF - so happy the weekend is finally HERE! We are in for another BIG snowstorm starting tonight and all the way through Monday morning! I know, I have said it before - I AM SO TIRED OF WINTER! :(

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch. I couldn't wait to use my new stamps and die from PTI and while putting together this card, I realized it would be perfect for a shaker card too!

DP's from Simple Stories/A Charmed Life, stamps and dies from PTI, misc. button, baker's twine and star confetti.

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

feelin' green with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  I'm up on the Whimsie Doodle blog today showcasing this darling image - Shamrock Leah which can be found here.

I was so excited to use my new Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Circle Dies.  It framed out this image perfectly!  

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!  Enjoy your day!!  Cathy xxx

happy day with Jane's Doodles

I hope your day is happy!  I'm up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this fun dinosaur image - Spotless Dino which can be found here.

So excited that my stitched dies arrived this weekend from Lil' Inkers!  They worked perfectly for this card! 

Lot's of patterned paper used from Echo Park/Scoot, all stitched dies from Lil' Inkers, photo frame and hill dies from PTI, misc. baker's twine and enamel dots from MME.

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

Shore do love you! - CTS65 and Reverse Confetti February Color Challenge

Happy Saturday!  I hope you all are enjoying your weekend, and have been able to find some to create! :)  I am in between loads of laundry, and wanted to get this card on paper.  Do you ever lay in bed at night and think cards...challenges.....sketches?  Well, this was one of them!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Cas(e) this Sketch and Reverse Confetti's February Color Challenge.  I love nautical! Love these colors, and the sketch worked perfectly! :)

DP's are from MME/Cupid's Arrow, stamps from Reverse Confetti, twine from The Twinery, misc. sequins. Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Enjoy your weekend - Cathy

Sending you.....STS14

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another fun sketch and tons of inspiration from Seize the Sketch!! This week our sketch was designed by our talented Amy Tsuruta.

DP's from MME/Cupids Arrow - I just love this line!  Cardstock, stamps and die cuts  from PTI, misc. paper doily, bakers twine and button.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the team has created to inspire you and play along! Enjoy your week - Cathy xxx

happy New Baby - Curtain Call - Cozy Quilts and Cardabilities93

I'm back! I'm so happy I had time this afternoon to play along with Curtain Call - Cozy Quilts and Cardabilities sketch!  They both worked hand-in-hand!! :)

This card has lots of goodies - cardstock, twine, leaf die and stamps from PTI, banner die from Reverse Confetti, flower die and felt from MFT, sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and misc. doily and crocheted trim. Oh yeah...DP's from Authentique.

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

Whale Done! - Reverse Confetti February Color Challenge and DS138

Happy Sunday!  I had a little time this morning to play along with Reverse Confetti's February Color Challenge, and used The Deconstructed Sketch as my guide!

I absolutely love this paper line from MME/Cupid's Arrow, and have used it quite a bit lately!  I will hoard every last scrap!! I used stamps from The Happy Habor (which I love!),
cardstock and ribbon from PTI, misc. bakers twine and sequins from teresa collins.

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

birthday wishes with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Sunday!  I'm up on the blog today with Whimsie Doodles with a card I created using this sweet image - balloon Leah which can be found here.

DP's are from heidi swapp/serendipity, cardstock and stamp from PTI, and the gorgeous chevron ribbon from Pretty Pink Posh.

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!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

HB2U - FMS123 and DD90

It doesn't happen very often but, I just love when I can combine two challenges with one card!  :D

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches, and the color challenge at Dynamic Duos.

DP's from BasicGrey, Inc./Kneehighs, cardstock from PTI, stamps from The AlleyWay Stamps, and misc. baker's twine.

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

Hope you're Peachy - RS102

Back again.....of course, there is laundry to do, but this is much more fun! :)  I am lovin' my new stamps from The Alley Way Stamps - Tooty Fruity and wanted to create one more card!

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at RetroSketches - always such fun sketches!  

DP's and sequins from Teresa Collins/You Are My Happy, cardstock from PTI, misc. baker's twine and stamps from The Alley Way Stamps/Tooty Fruity.

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

Berry Special - BIC48

Happy Saturday - I hope you all are enjoying your weekend thus far!  Here in Chicago, we are finally enjoying a sunny day - still cold, but the sunshine seems to change everything! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks inspiration photo at BIC. I have always loved this color combination, and couldn't wait to use my new stamps - Tooty Fruity!

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

you are one Smart Cookie - Whimsie Doodles Monthly Challenge

Happy Saturday - are you ready for a challenge? This month at Whimsie Doodles, your mission is "ABC" - anything but a card! I was inspired to use these fun tag images from the Mini Valentine 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 March 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics.  You have until March 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

Welcome, little one! - Jane's Doodles

Happy Wednesday!   I am up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this adorable giraffe image - Jerry which can be found here. He's perfect for this baby card - don't you think? :)  

DP's from doodlebug design, inc./snips & snails, cardstock, tag diecut, button, twine and stamp from PTI, misc. ribbon.

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

Good egg! BIC47

THREE postings in ONE day!  See what happens when it snows and you're having 25-30 below wind chills - you stay in, keep warm and create! :)

This card was created based off of the inspirational photo challenge at BIC.  I had so much fun creating this card - although, I had to go out in the garage (frigid cold) to splash my paint! :)

In case you are wondering what the dots on the eggs are - it's black glitter representing pepper! lol

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

Vintage - Cardabilities92 and Dynamic Duos89

It's still snowing, and I am still in my craft room!  DH wanted to take a ride to the grocery store earlier, but I refuse to go out in this weather - tomorrow! :)

I decided to change it up a bit. I haven't created any vintage cards in awhile and thought that the sketch at Cardabilities and the color challenge at Dynamic Duos would be perfect for my new DP's from Prima/Delight.

DP's, Flair Button, wood butterfly all from Prima, cardstock and twine from PTI, diecut from Verve, sequins from Teresa Collins, misc. paper doily and seam binding ribbon.

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

Spill the beans - RS101 and Curtain Call Challenge

Happy Saturday! We are experiencing another day of SNOW and COLD, and I have decided to lock myself away and create today! :) This card was created based off of this week's sketch at RetroSketches, and the inspirational photo at Curtain Call. A "cuppa cocoa" would be perfect on a day like today! :)

Cardstock and button die from PTI, stamps from The Alley Way Stamps/Breakfast Club.

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

be my valentine - Whimsie Doodles and FMS 122

Happy Thursday! Well, we managed to dig ourselves out of yet another snowstorm!  This time, we only got about 6 inches, but just enough to make the commute into work miserable! :(  Where is Spring???

I am up on the blog today with Whimsie Doodles showcasing this little sweetie - Heart Strings which can be found here.

I have also joined in the fun at FMS and used their sketch - perfect for this image!  

DP's from Doodlebug Design - Sweetheart, ribbon and sentiment stamp from PTI.

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

i love you - New Release from Whimsie Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  It's new release day from Whimsie Doodles!!  Melyssa never seizes to amaze me with her darling images each month - one is cuter than the other! So....let me introduce you to dressygirl which can be found in the What's New section of the shop.

DP's from Simple Stories, cardstock, button, twine and sentiment stamp from PTI, misc. washi tape and paper doily.

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

Mustache - STS13

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week, we have a super fun sketch for you from our lovely and talented Sherry!!

DP's and washi tape from Glitz, cardstock and twine from PTI, rubberstamps from The Alley Way Stamps, paper doily from Martha Stewart, misc. button.

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

crushin' - RS100

Happy Saturday!  I spent part of my afternoon digging out of another 6 inches of snow today and the other part creating!  Needless to say, I prefer creating!  Listening to the weather tonight, they are predicting another foot of snow on Tuesday into Wednesday, and two feet of snow on Saturday into Sunday! I am so ready for SUMMER!!

This card was created based off of Retro Sketches 100th Sketch!!  Congratulations - I have loved playing along, and I hope you are around for a long time to come!  Your sketches are super fun!! :)

DP's from Fancy Pants/Beloved, diecuts and stamps from Reverse Confetti, misc. baker's twine, sequins and rhinestone adhesives.

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