created by Katie

Sweet Summer & Sweet Sketch

Hi all.  I am back from break and a lil bit refreshed.  We have had a great end to the week and weekend.  We went downtown to take in some of the street fair happenings yesterday.  We stopped in a few stores and the kids got new school shoes while they were on sale.  Luckily I've been able to hide them so no one will be asking for them before hand.  The boys also tried the giant waterslide and rock wall, and we were home really early.  Then the kids and I went to mom and dad's to ride into town on the wagon for the Centennial Parade.

Yeah the kids and I don't look nearly as cool as mom and dad.  Oh well, we were there and the kids had a great time.  There were tons of people watching us too...wow! 

Then we were able to attend a BBQ at Ashley's house before we sent the kids to the movie and we all went downtown.  As fun as it was, there were so many people that I didn't know and it was overwhelming.  When the show was out, I got the kids, watched the fireworks and we went home.  Probably for the best!  *wink*

Today we have been busy already with outside work and cleaning out the cars we are getting rid of.  So it's late afternoon, Greg and Mc are sleeping, the boys playing with their own friends and I took a coffee break to get crafty!

I had found this new blog, Sweet Sketch Wednesday, and I've wanted to make a card with them for awhile now.  I think my life is going to slow down now, so I'll have plenty more time to be crafty.  Anyway, this is the card I created.   (Also see my background - ain't she cute!!)

The image is from Stamping Bella - and I just noticed the caterpillar this time!!  I used some fun DP I got from Deanne from being on the Just My Sketches crew.   Went for a vintage, rough look. 

For the lil sparkles I added some ZVA crystals to them.  I also used my sewing machine to stitch the chocolate CS to the DP, and then finished it off with twine and a button. 

I had fun playing with this sketch, and am anxious to try some more.  Hope your week goes great! 

Shout Out to SheetLaod

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards; July2009.

All you have to do is create one card and enter it here for a chance to win FREE Digital Stamps from...

Here is how to enter...
- Create one (1) card using the sketch from our July 2009 issue of SheetLoad
- Upload your card to an online gallery or your blog.
- Come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your card and your favorite stamp(s) from Squigglefly's Online Store, no later than Thursday, July 30th.
- The "Grand Prize" winner will receive Four (4) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice, and the "Runner Up" will be awarded Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice.

The "fine print"...
- The link in your comment MUST go directly to your entry in an online gallery, or the blog post containing the entered card. (Any comments with indirect links will be disqualified.)
- If your comment does not link to a blog with "contact me" info, you MUST leave your email address in your comment. You are free to add spaces to avoid spam bots.
- Only one entry per person. ETA: You may enter a full SheetLoad, but all of the cards in the picture should be similar and from the same issue.
- Failure to leave a comment with your favorite stamp set(s)/product as described above, will result in disqualification.

Show Us Your SheetLoad.

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards; July2009.

All you have to do is create one card and enter it here for a chance to win FREE Digital Stamps from...

Here is how to enter...
- Create one (1) card using the sketch from our July 2009 issue of SheetLoad
- Upload your card to an online gallery or your blog.
- Come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your card and your favorite stamp(s) from Squigglefly's Online Store, no later than Thursday, July 30th.
- The "Grand Prize" winner will receive Four (4) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice, and the "Runner Up" will be awarded Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice.

The "fine print"...
- The link in your comment MUST go directly to your entry in an online gallery, or the blog post containing the entered card. (Any comments with indirect links will be disqualified.)
- If your comment does not link to a blog with "contact me" info, you MUST leave your email address in your comment. You are free to add spaces to avoid spam bots.
- Only one entry per person. ETA: You may enter a full SheetLoad, but all of the cards in the picture should be similar and from the same issue.
- Failure to leave a comment with your favorite stamp set(s)/product as described above, will result in disqualification.

Blog Break - Whimsie Doodle Card

Hey, while I do have a few scheduled things to post through the weekend I am going to take a short break.  I've been busier than normal, and need to recharge.  I also haven't had any play time to show anything new anyway.  I also need to complete a lot of things before next week, so please enjoy the break.

Here is my card I made for Greg today.

I also used the CPS Sketch for this one.  I Love it ...it's so fun. 

Nothing wild today, just dinner out and then home to rest a lil.  Take care and talk to you next week!!

We've been the perfect mix for 9 years!

Hello...no, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!  Just been way too busy.  I don't like that!

Today, Greg and I are celebrating 9 years of married life!!

 It was over 10 years ago when he told me that together we could do anything,  and here we are having gone through a lot of things.  Our anniversary gift this year was ending some of the things we've been going through over the last 3 years.   I did get him some funny shirts from SnorgTees and he got me some car things for the Pilot. 

It's possible we might get out to a nice dinner ALONE tonight.  Woo Hoo....  Not that we need the private conversations, but the peace would be nice! 

I have to confess tho, I almost BOUGHT A CARD!  OMG, call the crafting police.  I looked at the music cards at the Drug Store, and then I said What the heck are you doing woman?!  Instead I used that money to purchase some digi stamps from Whimsie Doodles to make Greg a card.  I used the Kitchen Gingers Collection to whip him up a card.  Tee Hee Hee...pun intended!!

So guess what?  I left my camera at my mom's so I can't take a picture of the card I made!!  Grrr...  I figured I would post anyway! 

So, this week. My dad's family is here until today and tomorrow.  It's been fun, it always is, but we've been running.  Real life had to start again Monday with work and swim even tho they were here.  Monday night we went to mom's for dinner, and there was a nasty storm coming in, plus we were pooped out. So we hurried home and I left all my stuff on mom's floor.

So most of the family is heading out today.  I am excited to spend this last day with them.  And then the afternoon with the ones who are staying til tomorrow.    Last night they were all over here for dinner and my mom bought us an ice cream cake for our anniversary (which we all polished off).  It was nice enough for the patio until the rain came, and then we moved inside where Greg and Luke made us margaritas!  Woo Hoo....

So, I hope to get the picture of my cute card up later today, and more.  Until then, enjoy the day.  It's raining with some thunder rolling through and I love it!!

SheetLoad, ShortCuts and Caardvarks!! WOW!!

That's a mouth full readers!!  I so hope you take a minute to enjoy the post!!  Once again, SheetLoad's DT is doing an intersite challenge.  Check out this post HERE to see the full details.  The crafters at Caardvarks is using ShortCuts products this week.  And they are rockin' the projects too I might add.  So the crafters at SheetLoad are also playing along using the July Sketch. 

Since I was not an artist for the July Issue, I am showing off my Squigglefly images that I was given to use today as well. 

I used a Gift Card Holder Folder from ShortCutsto make another easy peasy gift for the boys' friends.  Instead of the scallops tho, I used my pinking sheers to cut the edges.   The best part of the Digi Images is that you can make them whatever size you want, and can flip them!!  So I make this party image small enough for the GCHF. 

I used the Library clip to keep the GCHF closed and also to hold the tab to write a name on the front.  And then I decorated the inside and added a sentiment.  Easy Peasy!!

Tomorrow I'll have another card, but I'm trying to get some good light to take a picture.

We haven't been home all weekend...  My dad's family is here, and we've been between mom and dad's and Grandpa's house. It's been fun tho, however no one moved in their beds last night!  WOO!!  I think that two of them are still asleep!  So this morning they can take it easy before we go back to one place or another!  It's going to be a good week! 

Hope you had a fun weekend as well, and look to the week positively!!  Enjoy!

More Red, White and Blue ...and the Pilot.

Good Morning!!  I can't believe I'm already up and going, but I just couldn't sleep.  Yesterday was very long at the swim meet, and then they came to get the boys last night at 9:30 for another relay we  didn't know about.  They were already in bed, so I don't know what they did without us!  The boys did well.  RC was so nervous but he finished his races so that was awesome.  He has such great coaches tho! 

Of course, amoungst the madness, my Pilot arrived.  I was so excited, yet so busy at the meet, UGH!  So as soon as we could, we burned rubber away from this place!  Love it!  I said if you can't find me I'm most likely driving around town somewhere!  LOL....

My friend Carly had to stop over last night to check it out, and she said that it was my reward for all the things we went through.  And now starting a new era of our life, we can get a new car.  And yes, we so deserve to spoil ourselves.  

Continuing on with my Red, White and Blue cards...these are less Independence Day and more any day. 

A fun Thank You card, working still on my sponging, but loving the twine!!

A simple Birthday card, using some super fun polka dot ribbon.  And these cute lil brads I picked up in Helena.

There you go...hope you enjoyed!! 

I'll be back on Sunday with my Squigglefly card and more news. 

We have family starting to arrive today for the weekend, so I plan to be busy the rest of the weekend.  You all enjoy the weekend and for my US friends, Happy 4th of July.  Be Safe!!

Independence Day

Hello.  I haven't worked on my Squgglefly card.  Not that I didn't have time, but I was sitting around trying to be patient.  OK, I can't hold it in any longer.  I bought a new car.  A new car!!  I never in my life thought I could buy something so crazy.  Mostly I didn't think I could ever pay for it!  But I did, and I am so excited.  We've needed a new, reliable vehicle that is easier on us.  The van has been good to us, and it's taken us where we needed to go.  And it prolly has a few more miles left, but we have been talking about getting a new car for a while so we did!  LOL....  The only problem was that they didn't have what I wanted on the lot so they ordered it in, and should deliver it today.  And I am having trouble being patient!!  So come back tomorrow to see my new Pilot.

Today...we are going to be busy also with the local swim meet.  If you don't remember we live across the alley from the city pool, so it's always madness.  And this year the boys are swimming in Swim Team too.  So, I'll be in the cook shack, hoping that will keep be busy and occupied.  I am excited tho to see the boys swim here, and that the family can watch them as well.

So............(the dots get longer every paragraph!!)  I am going to start to share some of my Red, White and Blue cards.  I got a lil station set up with  my Scenic Route papers, ribbons, twine, and PTI Star Prints set and made a pile of cards.  So, they are all different, yet alike and may be an overload.  But I promise something different after the holiday!

Personal handwriting on this one...need new sentiments like this tho.

Can you spot the stripes?!

I love the lil tail on this star!!  So cute! 

OK, that is it...more tomorrow.  And (cross your fingers) Pilot pictures!

July SheetLoad of Cards E-Zine - NOW AVAILABLE!

Hello!!  The new SheetLoad issue is now available for download HERE on the blog - or click on the cover picture!  By the way, IT'S FREE!!!!

This issue is sponsored by Squigglefly, which offers a line of Digital Stamp images.  I am not an artist in this month's issue so I was lazy about getting a card done, so be sure you check back later to see the one I finish.

Don't forget to down load your issue today!!  And stay tuned for more from SheetLoad!!  This month's prizes are Free Digi Stamps from our sponsor!!  WOO HOO!!!

See ya soon!

Almost time for a new SheetLoad

Tomorrow is the first, and a new SheetLoad of Cards EZIne will be published.  Make sure that you enjoy the sneak peeks for this issue.  They are lovely!!   Then come back to download the new issue!! 

I have one more of my creations from the June issue to share now!

Of course, the sponsor was The Angel Company and I used one my favorite sets from there called Sweet Tweet. 

Stamps: The Angel Company (Sweet Tweet); Cardstock: The Angel Company (Mimi collection); Patterned Paper: The Angel Company (Mimi Collection); Inks: Stampin Up! (Chocolate Chip); Markers: Stampin Up! (Rose Red); Flowers: Prima; Buttons: Basic Grey; Fibers: Waxy Flax; Die Cut: Spellbinders (Labels 1) Punch: Images colored with Markers.

Don't forget that each month, just by creating cards using SheetLoad and sharing them with us, you can win big!!  And also watch for our new feature, Simple, Special, Stunning!  Each month one of the DT members will be featured!!