Happy Wishes

Here's another card using an older stamp image by Penny Black that I find myself using often when I want to make a batch of "just because" cards. It's a great one to color to match any patterned paper (this paper is by SEI), and a girl with flowers - well, it's just such a versatile image for us cardmakers :) The sentiment in the bottom left-hand corner is from a set by Hero Arts.

Gramps

I got an email today saying that my grandad (Gramps) is in hospital in England. He's not been too well this past month with a cold and then a secondary infection, and this morning he fainted so they have him in hospital to run some tests on his heart and other things. Gramps is 95 years old (96 next week!).

I have a very special relationship with Gramps; we write to each other via "snail mail" regularly. He is one of the sweetest people you could ever meet - I don't ever remember him having a mean thing to say to or about anyone. As some of you know, my dad (Gramps' son) died over 20 years ago; I think this is part of what makes our connection so valuable to me. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some good news from back home.

TCP Tuesday - Color Challenge

Hi everyone! It's TCP Tuesday! This week Jen is hosting an awesome color challenge - check out the color combo on the right :)

For my card I decided to challenge myself not to use any patterned paper - which is very difficult for me, given that I'm a patterned paper addict! It worked, though :) The stamps I used are from TCP's "Puppy Love" set. Doesn't Poochie look sweet all dressed up for Valentine's Day?

The layout for this card comes from Tracy's Sketch Challenge for this week!

Our little scientist :)

Last week was the school Science Fair. Jamie and Iain worked very hard on his project, and on Thursday night we found out that Jamie had won first place in his division (Kindergarten through 3rd grade)!

On Saturday his board was moved to the Mountain Area Science Fair in Idaho Springs, along with first place displays from 12 area schools. He won second place! Here he is proudly showing off his ribbons :)

Shower Time :)

Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you're having a super weekend. I've been catching up on some of my DT work; this is my card for this week's "Who's That Girl?" challenge which I host on Splitcoast Stampers each week. This week the challenge is to use the "Shower Time" set (or any other MFT set) and at least 3 different patterned papers. I found this paper pack at Hobby Lobby; it's by Paper Studio and is called "Pink Armadillo". Isn't it fun?

We're watching the forecast here; we're expecting some snow tonight! I can't believe how little we've had this winter. My Auntie Joan, who lives on the south coast of England, has more snow than we do right now!

DT News!!

I'm very excited to let you know that I've joined the Artful Inkables Design Team!! Here are links to the blogs of the rest of the team - there are some terrific ladies in the group!

Cathy Indelicato

Elena Joldersma

Loretta Lock

Dawn Lusk

Holly McMillen

Kerri Michaud

Joy Stagg

Joanne Travis

Velta Wesson

3 Peeps Challenge :)

I was ahead of the game this month; I got my 3 Peeps card done right away and it's just been sitting here ready to post :)

Linda, Karrie and I challenged each other to make a card that includes: a heart; some kind of embossing (wet or dry); dimensions of 3" x 5.5".

Here's mine! I used the "Tree of Love" and "Bold Valentine" TCP stamps :) I used paper and ribbon by Heidi Grace, and the diamond embossing pattern was done with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. Thanks for stopping by!

Checking in :)

Hi everyone :) First of all, thank you soooo very much for all the well wishes you've posted for me this week! I got the all-clear to drive from the eye doctor on Monday; he said my vision should be completely back to normal by the end of the week. Things are still very blurry first thing in the morning and at the end of the day; he said that's to be expected since there's so much healing that needs to happen. My eye drops are my favorite product right now!

I'm hoping to get back to my cardmaking in the next couple of days I(this card is an 'oldie but goodie' that I made last year)...thanks for sticking with me - it was definitely a scary few days, and it means a lot to have your support :) I will have lots of catching up to do on my favorite blogs this coming weekend!

MFT February Release Blog Hop :)

Hi all!! Some of you may be joining me from Shannan's blog as part of the MFT Blog Hop for this month :) Thanks for stopping by! The card I've made for this month's hop is a very simple one using the brand new "Tea for Two" set that will be released on Wednesday along with 2 other sets! :) MFT will be hosting the New Release Party on Splitcoast Stampers: click here to find the fun from 9pm - 10pm EST on Wednesday.

The next (and final) stop is right here at Donna's blog - and she has a treat for you! Happy hopping :)

TCP Tuesday - Inspiration Challenge

It's my turn to host TCP Tuesday this week! Here's your inspiration piece :) I found it on Better Homes and Gardens' website - they're called Red Velvet Sweetheart Cakes.

So, your challenge is to make any card using TCP stamps (if possible), inspired by this picture. I can't wait to see what you come up with!! When you've finished creating, post a link to your card in the comments section of this post. All the entries will be featured in Alma's Holey Moley Monday slideshow next week! If you're uploading to Splitcoast Stampers, use the keyword TCPTUES44.

In addition, all the TCP Tuesday entries are considered for the Swanky Stamper of the Month award, which you can read about here on Alma's blog. I don't have a card ready for you yet because of the vision problems I had over the weekend, but will post one as soon as I can. In the meantime, don't forget to check out the awesome work by the other members of the Cat Pack (links over on the right-hand side).

Happy Stamping! Looking forward to see all your creations :)