Good Times - CPS #75

Happy Saturday! What a fun day this has been....not! We had a structural engineer out today that told us our home has shifted 2.5 inches due to the root system of two large Oaks on our lot. It didn't sound like a big deal until he told us it would be approximately $10,000.00 to repair it and that includes a 25 year warranty. Unfortunately, homeowners doesn't cover this type of damage, but if the tree fell on the house that would be covered. I need to sell alot more cards to cover this expense! :(

Enough of that....This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at CardPatterns. I just love this sketch...then again, I love each and every sketch they offer! :) Papers and image are from Gooseberry Patch, paper doily adhesives from K&Co., tab diecut along with rubberstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, velvet leaf from Prima, misc. rhinestone adhesives, sunflower and seam binding ribbon all have been added.

Hope you had a fantastic day - keep creating! Cathy xx :)

Have a Merry Christmas - TSTR #20

Happy Monday! I am so happy you joined us this week at The Shabby Tea Room! We have another fun challenge for you this week - a "1-2-3 Recipe" consisting of: one ribbon, two buttons and three punches or dies.

I am also happy to share with you our super generous sponsor this week....JustRite (located just miles from me), and your chance of winning a $100.00 Gift Certificate!! For those of you who haven't had the opportunity of using these stamps, let me be the first to tell you....you will love how easy they are to use! The nested frames, sentiments and verses offer so much versatility. You will love them! :) Thank you JustRite!!

Papers used are from Making Memories, ink, buttons and twine from Papertrey Ink, misc. glitter, rhinestone and pearl adhesives, shabby seam binding ribbon and felt poinsettia. The stamps I used are from the set Hearts Come Home. Aren't they just lovely?

Make sure you take a peek at all the other DT's creations for some wonderful inspiration! Have a great week and I'm looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations. Cathy xx :)

Lovely Ladies - GS #48

Yes, a second post for the day! The laundry will never get done this way! ;)

This card was created off of this weeks sketch at Get Sketchy. A simple sketch, but one that could certainly be embellished and that's exactly what I did! :) Papers used are from Graphic45, vintage lace found at a darling little antique shop at the Southern tip of Illinois, pearl adhesives from Martha Stewart, paper flower from Prima, twine from Papertrey Ink, misc. rhinestone adhesives and decorative rhinestone photo corners.

Now....I am truly going to fold a load of towels! Have a great afternoon! Cathy xx

California Fruit - CP#74

Happy Sunday! I hope that the weather is nice where ever you are and that you are enjoying your day. In between loads of laundry....I managed to pop out a couple of cards. :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at CardPatterns. I have been itching to you these new DP's from Graphic45 and decided this would be the sketch! With that being said.....all DP's used are from Graphic45, buttons and twine from Papertrey Ink, paper flower from Prima, decorative pin from Maya Road, misc. seam binding ribbon, rhinestone adhesives and decorative photo corner.

Off to post my card and then back to the dreaded laundry! =:O Have a great afternoon! Cathy xx :)

My Friend - CPS #176

It's the end of another weekend and I don't feel like I accomplished a thing! :( Weekends are just too short!

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at CPS. This was a fun sketch to work with - so many possibilities. I decided to turn my upright. Papers used are from Heidi Swapp, image from Gooseberry Patch, twine and handstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, misc. photo corner, sunflower, ribbon and crocheted trim all have been added.

I hope you have a great week and find some time to create! Cathy xx :)

Home for The Holidays - TSTR #18

It's the start of another week and a brand new challenge from The Shabby Tea Room. I know this challenge may be a little tough for those of you who are experiencing the extreme heat and humidity that we are, but there is no better time than the present to get a jump start on......Christmas! Yes, this weeks challenge is "Christmas in July". :)
Some more great news....our sponsor this week is Frost It Pink where another yummy prize package will be awarded!!

This card was designed based on this weeks challenge at TSTR. Papers used are from Basic Grey and October Afternoon, chipboard corner from Tattered Angels, glitter and pine bough punch from Martha Stewart, decorative pin and chipboard heart from Maya Road, handstamped door image from HeroArts, handstamped sentiment from Inkadinkado, misc. rhinestone adhesive, paper doily and shabby seam binding ribbon.

So hop to it ladies....let's see those beautiful Christmas cards! Have a great week - Cathy xx :)

You're Too Kind - CP #72

Just a quick post and run....I have one more load of towels to fold before I hit the sack! :)

This card was created based off of this weeks sketch at Card Patterns. Papers used are from Graphic45, chipboard frame from Maya Road, paper flower and pearl flourish from Prima, twine and handstamped sentiment from Papertrey Ink, and velvet leaf adhesive from Stampendous.

Off to post my card.....have a great week! Cathy xx :)