Thank you - GS #62

TGIF! So happy the weekend has finally arrived! My DH and I are headed to Galena, IL for the weekend. We received a gift certificate last year for a wedding gift from his Aunt and Uncle for a weekend at a beautiful B&B. This trip was planned for last month, but at the last minute we had to pull out because our dog needed emergency surgery for a kidney stone! Who would think a dog could get a kidney stone?!?

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at Get Sketchy! DP used is from Pink Paislee, paper doily from Marth Stewart, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from June Lanum, misc. shabby seam binding ribbon and rhinestone adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to stop by my team mates blogs and see their beautiful creations! Have a great weekend - Cathy xx :)

Absolutely Fabulous - CP #87

It's Thursday evening and the start of my weekend. I decided that tonight while my DH was out umping one of his last games for the season, I would create a card. So, browsing thru bloggy land, I came upon this wonderful sketch at Card Patterns.

DP, rhinestone brooch flower and Parisian stamp from Pink Paislee, sentiment stamp and twine from PTI, misc. paper doily,
shabby seam binding ribbon, trim and rhinestone adhesive.

Off to post my card - thanks for taking a peek! Have a great evening! Cathy xx :)

JustRite 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hop 8

Welcome to JustRite Stampers’ newest Wednesday feature, 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hops 8! Every Wednesday up until Thanksgiving some of your favorite designers will be joining some of the JustRite design team for a series of Christmas blog hops, showcasing JustRite’s entire Christmas Collection of stamps! And don’t forget that JustRite has some Christmas stamps in their newly released CLING line of stamp sets -- you can find them HERE. This week, the designers joining the JustRite design team are the Flower Soft and The Shabby Tea Room challenge blog design teams! So mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 9am Central for great Christmas gift, card & project ideas, starting at the JustRite Inspiration blog!

DP's used are from Jillibean Soup - Christmas Chestnut Soup line - aren't they adorable? My card measures approximately 5.5(h)x4(w) and has several layers that have been machine stitched and inked. The first layer is my plain cardtock from PTI; second layer is my DP that has been machine stitched with a straight stitch and inked. The heart was traced from a chipboard heart that I had, and adhered with gluedots. I then added my twine (PTI) and topped it off with a button from PTI. Now for my sentiment.....stamps used are from JustRite - Hearts Come Home 2" Square. The first layer I stamped in Dark Chocolate(PTI) and colored in the festive lights with R29 Lipstick Red Copic Marker adding just a touch of Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter 86. Angel Dust. The next layer is just a square of DP and the top layer is the sentiment handstamped in Pure Poppy (PTI). The final touch......more buttons and twine (PTI).

Please visit these designers’ blogs to see what fabulous JustRite Christmas inspiration they have for you on the hop today! Thanks for hopping along! :)

JustRite Inspiration Blog - http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/

JustRite Design Team:
Sharon Harnist - http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Angela Barkhouse - http://snippetsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Sankari Wegman - http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Kraft - http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/
Kazan Clark - http://nunutoolies.blogspot.com/
Michele Kovack - http://chelemom.blogspot.com/
Kellie Fortin - http://www.murdocks.typepad.com/
Barb Schram - http://barbschram.blogspot.com/
Debbie Olson - http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/
Becca Feeken - http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/
Heidi Blankenship - http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Flower Soft Design Team:
Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Debbie Seyer - http://www.debbieseyer.com/
Gini Cagle - http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Linda Beeson - http://pkod.blogspot.com/
Deb Felts - http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Cibele Glazer - http://flowerfoot.blogspot.com/
Vicki Garrett - http://www.summerthymestudio.blogspot.com/
Dina Kowal - http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/

The Shabby Tea Room Design Team:
Debbie Marcinkiewicz - http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/
Nicole Segnere - http://fabric-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/
Clare Buswell - http://clare-buswell.blogspot.com/
Pattie Goldman - http://pattie-g.blogspot.com/
Lisa Golzbein - http://ohsocutebylisa.blogspot.com/

~friend~ WMSC #20

Happy Tuesday to you! :) We had one of the most wicked storms in history today in Chicago! They (weathermen), are now calling it, the "Chi-cyclone". There are tree's down, electric outages, fires, etc. Luckily, we escaped all harm! :)

While all of the above was going on........I am just recovering from a weekend of nasty flu and thought it was time to design a card! So off to my studio I went, and designed this card based off of this week's sketch at Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge. :) I am telling you........the DT never disappoints - such beautiful designs! I applaude you all! :)

DP's used are from MME and Pink Paislee. Diecut frame from Spellbinders (Labels Four), stamp from Waltzing Mouse, glitter, pearl adhesives, twine and handstamped sentiment from PTI, and this gorgeous flower from Pink Paislee as well, but I decided it was lacking something, so I added some glitter to the edges. If anyone has a trick that they wish to share on adding glitter such as I did, please let me know. This took me forever!!

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card. Have a lovely evening - Cathy xx :)

Consider It Cased - The Shabby Tea Room #33

Happy Monday to you and welcome to a super fun challenge this week at The Shabby Tea Room! This weeks challenge, you have been asked to CASE a Shabby Girl! CASE = copy and slightly edit.
Our "hostess with the mostest" is none other than our own Debbie! Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish, and up for grabs are two digital images. The design team was given their choice - I chose Waking up Birdie! Isn't she sweet! :)

DP's used are from Cosmo Cricket, Copics, glitter and ribbon all have been used.

Thanks for taking a peek - now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs to see what lovely inspiration they have for you this week! Have a great week and see you next Monday! Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Life - Get Sketchy #61

TGIF and welcome to another fun challenge at Get Sketchy. I love this sketch and I know you will too! There are so many possibilities....including turning it on it's side - like I did! Whatever way you decide, just have fun! :) Our sponsor this week is Paper Maniac and up for grabs is a gift certificate. So be sure to play along! :)

DP's are from TPC Studio, handstamped sentiment from PTI, paper flower from Prima, resin cameo from Webster's Pages, decorative pin from JBS, misc. vintage trim and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to visit the other team members for inspiration! Have a great weekend! Cathy xx :)

Birthday Wishes - Card Patterns #86

Happy day to you! :) I'm so happy that today is Thursday, and happens to be my Friday. Tomorrow, I will be spending the majority of the day with my Grandson and the rest of the day preparing for the carpet cleaners that will arrive on Saturday morning - yuck!

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at Card Patterns. DP's used are from TPC Studios, metal frame from Tim Holtz, paper flowers from Prima, decorative pin from Maya Road, handstamped sentiment from PTI, misc. crocheted trim and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Off to post my card - have a relaxing evening! Thanks for taking a peek - Cathy xx :)

Autumn Wishes - TSTR #32

Good morning and Happy Monday! Welcome and thank you for joining us this week at The Shabby Tea Room! Our hostess this week is Pattie and Wowzers..........she has chose an oh-so-yummy photo for inspiration!

This is my kind of Autumn - a chocolate covered one! :) You have been asked to design a card/project with a cake, flowers, colors or all of the above. I think.......I could be very creative after a slice of that cake and a good cup of coffee! :)

Our sponsor this week is Meljen's Designs and for the winner.......4 stamps of your choice! The DT was given their choice of an image to design with this week, and I chose Stanley Scarecrow! :)

DP's used are from The Paperloft, cardstock, twine, button and sentiment from PTI, diecut frame from Quickutz, Copics, misc. shabby seam binding ribbon and paper leaves.

Thanks for taking a peek - now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs to see what lovely inspiration they have for you this week! Have a great week and see you next Monday! Cathy xx :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Just Thinking of you - WMSC18

One more and off to bed I go! :) This card was designed based off of this week's sketch at Waltzing Mouse. If you haven't had the chance to visit, please do so - you won't believe what you have been missing! I just order a few sets of stamps, and I can hardly wait for the postman to arrive. I will probably tackle him at the curb! ;)

DP's use are from Making Memories, sentiment stamp from PTI, embossed image from Stampers Anonymous, vintage frame from K&Co., flower from Prima, decorative button from Websters Pages, misc. seam binding, crocheted trim and rhinestone adhesives.

Off to post my card and off to bed I go. Thanks for taking a peek - g'night! :o (thats a yawn!)

Cherish - ICS #86

Just a quick post and dash............I had hoped to get home from work early this evening to take a picture of this card in the daylight. Unfortunately, our daylight is fading quickly and I had to take the picture indoors - ugh! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at ICS. What a great sketch and as soon as I saw it, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it! :)

DP's used are from TPC Studios, frame diecut from Nestabilities, frame stamp from Waltzing Mouse, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from Jenni Bowlin, resin flourish from Melissa Frances, misc. pearl trim, shabby seam binding ribbon and pearl adhesives.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Have a great evening! Cathy xx :)

Thankful - TSTR #31

Good morning and happy Monday! Welcome to another fun challenge at The Shabby Tea Room. This weeks hostess is Nicole and she has chosen a photo that looks all to familiar this time of the year - pumpkins! :D You have been asked to design a card/project using pumpkins and/or orange and green. I decided to work with pumpkins!

Our sponsor this week is My Favorite Things , and this week's winner will be awarded a $15 gift certificate.

DP's used are from Paper Salon, stamps, twine and felt from PTI, decorative pin from Jenni Bowlin, misc. rhinestone adhesive, shabby seam binding ribbon, vintage crocheted trim and vintage button.

Thanks for taking a peek.......now head on over to my Shabby GF's blogs and see what lovely inspiration they have in store for you! Have a great week and see you next Monday! :)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz - {TSTR Creator} - Simple Treasures
Clare Buswell - Clare's Creations
Pattie Goldman - The Pampered Paper Patch
Lisa Golzbein - Oh So Cute
Melissa Hubert - My Paper Obsession
Nicole Segnere - My Craft Room Creations

Happy Haunting - TESC #131

Happy day to you! We are having a gorgeous day here again in Chicago - sunny, blue and warm! I wish this was the worst it would get, but I know better. Winter is just around the corner - ugh! :)

This card was based off of this week's sketch at Taylored Expressions. This is a great sketch and as Taylor said herself "one that I can see using
over and over again!"

DP's and paper flower used are from Girl's Paperie, diecut frame from Spellbinders, frame stamp from Waltzing Mouse, decorative pin from Maya Road, twine from Papertrey Ink, misc. stamps (threw away the packaging), pearl adhesives and chipboard witches hat.

Off to post my card and out to enjoy this wonderful Fall day! Thanks for taking a peek - have a great day! Cathy xx :)

Trick or Treat with The Shabby Tea Room

Good morning and welcome to another great challenge from The Shabby Tea Room! This week's challenge is hosted by our lovely Lisa who has provided a very unique photo for inspiration. Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs. The DT was given a generous list of digital sentiments to choose from - I chose "Trick or Treat". I just love the font! :) This week's winner will be awarded with 4 digi images - so get scrappin'!

DP's and paper flower used are from The Girl's Paperie, frame die from Quickutz, chipboard star from Maya Road, sparkle center from Prima, twine and pumpkin face and spider stamp from PTI, glitter from Martha Stewart, misc. bat and orange chipboard, pearl adhesives and shabby seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - have a wonderful day and see you next week with another fun challenge! Cathy xx :)

~Friends~ Get Sketchy #58

TGIF! Welcome to another great sketch at Get Sketchy! Our sponsor this week is Stamping Dragon Designs. I chose this wonderful circular digital sentiment that reads "You don't make friends you earn them."

DP used is from Kaisercraft from the Tea at Elsie's Collection, cardstock from PTI, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. paper doily altered with GlimmerMist, pearl flourish, shabby seam binding ribbon and paper flower.

If you're looking for a boost in inspiration.....be sure to check out the DT's cards this week - absolutely gorgeous! Lot's of talent on this team - and some great ideas too! :)

I have a date today with this little fellow, my 8.5 month old Grandson, Trevor Patrick. We have plans for a walk to the park and a swing or two - followed-up with lot's of hugs and kisses! Not much designing -
but I have to admit......he's more fun! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - be sure to stop by next week for another great sketch and lot's of inspiration! Have a great day! Cathy xx :)