Baby Time-SSS123

 See, I told you I was on a roll this week! Next up is a baby card!  I will be needing a few of these in the next little bit, but for now, this one for a precious baby boy.

 

I have used Korin's fab sketch from The Sweet Stop for my layout along with a fun image from Doodle Palace I believe...I can't seem to get to their webstore right now, but I think that's who it's from.  The baby boy sentiment is from a fun Unity set I just received.  Paper is Echo Park.

Today is a home day!  I thought we need a day to just chill before the 5:45am wake up call begins...for me anyway, kids get to sleep in a bit longer:-)

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!!

~For You~

Thursday already???  Wow this week has flown by.  That means only one more week until we are on holidays!! Yay!  

I am back with a fun challenge for you from Dutch Dare (Buttons, Brads, Bows and Bling) as well as Little Darlings (Buttons & Brads or Eyelets) and a great sketch from The Sweet Stop.

I am using some gorgeous Springtime paper from Echo Park, an adorable little fella from Little Darlings, ribbon from Lacey at Stamp and Create, twine from The Twinery, button and sparkly brads from CTMH and a bit of shimmer with a stardust pen.  Of course I can't forget the wonderful sketch from Korin and friends at The Sweet Stop either, love it!

Pop on over to the Dutch Dare blog and see what the pother DT gals have to show you and enter into our fun challenge!

Happy Crafting!!

 

Summer Fun with Dutch Dare, SSS115

Hello, hello!   I am back today with a sweet little image from Di's Digi Downloads for the Dutch Dare Challenge this week.

 

She is too cute if you ask me!  This image is called Hello Ladybird and can be found on Di's Digi Downloads site along with a ton of other fabulous images.  Di does send out a new release every Monday, so there is always lots in store!  I paired her with some fun new papers from My Mind's Eye called Lime Twist-Happy Go Lucky. 

I have used the fabulous sketch from The Sweet Stop for my layout.  I really love Korin's sketches and haven't played a long in a while, so it was nice to join int he fun over there again!

Our week is great so far, we are going to stay in town tomorrow after swimming lessons so that we can meet up with some out of town friends and the kids can swim some more, so that should be good.  Our weather has been absolutely beautiful here all week, so I am crossing my fingers for the same to continue!

Hope your summer is going great where ever you may be!

Happy Crafting!! 

The Sweet Stop Sketch #88

 

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for a fantastic 2011!!

Of course this post is scheduled as I hope I am tucked nicely into my warm bed...after just having gone to sleep a few hours ago from wrapping presents I'm sure...but still that's where I hope I am! My hubby has been in bed sick for 2 1/2 days so I am a tad bit behind schedule.  But right on schedule is my card for The Sweet Stop!!

I gave used the adorable Cocoa's Gift for my image and this card is for my brother in law, whose birthday we missed when we were in Vegas.  Sadly, this is my last card as a DT member for The Sweet Stop! My 6 month term is now finished and a fab new team of ladies await you!! No worries though, I love Korin's sketches and will be participating often!

Why don't you hop on over and check out this week's sketch and fab DT work as well as to see if you were the lucky winner of last weeks prize!

Happy Holidays!

The Sweet Stop #83

The Sweet Stop is back!  This week we have a spin for you as well as a fabulous sketch...the spin you ask..is to decorate the inside of your card.  So first I will show you the outside that uses Korin's great sketch....

and now here is the inside...

I used CTMH papers and stamps along with a SU sentiment for the inside.  Have a wonder over to The Sweet Stop blog and check out the rest of the DT creations!  Be sure to enter your creation!

My family is here from Utah and it has been great, so that's why I'm quiet on the bloggin' front.  I will have to pick up in my Google Reader next week at some point!  The kids have been just having an absolute blast together and it's so nice to see. They are really trying to get every second worth of play time together because they only have a couple more days here.

Enjoy your weekend and stay warm where you are...it's -20 C here today!!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #80

Sweet Stop time again!!  I am loving the fact that I am working on my Christmas cards and have so many done already!  Here's another one for you!

I have used CTMH Jingle paper, Holiday Trinkets stamp set, Creme Brulee ribbon and of course the rhinestones are set with my i-rock.  Snowflake border punch is Martha Stewart.

This is such a great sketch and would be easy enough to mass produce, it really took no time at all to put together, so I think I going to make a bunch more!

Grab your crafting stash and play along wit us too...hop by The Sweet Stop blog for some fabulous inspiration to get you going!  Also we will be having a 3rd Birthday Blog Hop on November 9th, lots of fun stuff planned, be sure to mark your calendars!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #78-with a spin

Sweet Stop Sketches time again...and with a spin!  The spin this week is to make it sparkle. 

I have used soem more of this yummy new Bo Bunny paper and my fav Magnolias...favorite winter ones anyway.  

The green paper is actually Bazzil Bling paper, so it's sparkly already and then I added diamond stickles for the ice and of course the rhinestones are set with my funky i-rock tool.  I really love this Bo Bunny paper, it's called Winter Joy and I am totally loving the color combo!

So let's see your take on this fab sketch and don't forget the spin!

Have a super weekend and happy crafting!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #77-Happy Fall Y'All

Oh how I love long weekends! It is Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada so we are headed to my Mom & Dad's for dinner today with my family.

I have a sweet lil pumpkin to share with you though first.  It is sketch time over at The Sweet Stop and I have used stamps from the Sweet Pumpkin set for my card.

Papers are from Olivia by CTMH and flowers are from my stash...flower centers are my with i-Rock tool.

Hop on over to check out the fabulous cards by the rest of the DT and we hope you join in the fun!

Short & sweet today folks, but before I go, I would like to wish my fellow Canadians a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend...I believe it's Columbus Day in the US as well!!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop with a Spin #74

Sweet Stop time again!!  This time it's with a spin...a color combo for you....Mustard Yellow and Deep Red...well this is as close as I could get and I looked forever through my papers to find something that worked!!

I used a sweet CC Designs image, Sunflower Birgitta for my image and an assortment of papers!  The sentiment is from Sensational Seals from CTMH.  I am totally loving these CC Designs images!

I hope you'll play along with us, Korin always has such fabulous sketches and this is yet another!  Since it's a spin week, you have the chance to win not 1 but 2 (digi or clear stamps) of your choice!!  You must use the sketch and the spin to be eligble!

I am so happy it's the weekend!  I have some laundry (when don't I) to catch up on and housework to do and then back to crafting I'll be!

I hope you have a super weekend as well.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  I know I said this before and didn't get around to it, but my counter is nearing 50 000, so I already have some goodies for a blog candy!!  I'll have one as soon as the ticker rolls past 50 000!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #73

I am so excited for this day!  Saturday my favorite day of the week!  Not only is is time for another great sketch from The Sweet Stop but I get to sleep in!!  Oh my goodness, getting up at 5:40am every morning sure gets to you by the end of the week.  Even if I only get to sleep in until 7:30 or 8, I'll take it!

So back to the other reason I love Saturdays is it's The Sweet Stop sketch time.  Here is my card for this week:

I am using papers from the exclusive Taylored Expressions appreciation kit (not sure what else to call it and thought that sounded good!)  which I just love...actually everything except the image and the half back pearl is from that kit.  The image is from Thoughts of You from Sweet N Sassy, be sure to check out the new Sweet N Sassy website too, it's wonderful and you could even get 20% off your next order, check the site for details.

We are off to move cows today at Seven Persons then to Medicine Hat Costco for some goodness I'm sure. I hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #72

Oh Saturday, how glad I am that you're here!!  The Sweet Stop is back with another fabulous sketch!  I love Korin's great sketches!

I have used some fabulous pp and cs from and exclusive Taylored Expressions kit.  The image is Pure Innocence I'm sure.  I received them in a blog candy I won from Trisha and she's just adorable!

I hope you hop on over and see all the wonderful inspiration from the DT girls and join in the fun with us as well!!

My goodness this week was crazy busy!  Kirsten & Landon started school on Tuesday and I started my new job on Tuesday as well...my new job you say...why yes, I am driving the school bus this year!  It feels kind of funny to say that I have a "job" as I have not worked outside the home since just before Kirsten was born.  All went well though and I am really enjoying it.  The best part is the first and last stop are at my house, so it works out great!  I am so looking forward to this long weekend, so to all my Canadian and American friends, Happy Labour Day!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop # 71

Yay, Saturday is here!  This week was just crazy busy and I am so happy it's the weekend!  It's The Sweet Stop sketch time again and another fabulous sketch it is.

I decided to use a super cute Karen's Doodles image that is actually part of a fun Facebook challenge they have going on.  So of course I went with some fun paper that could easily work with the Halloween theme, it has the right colors anyway!  

So hop on over to The Sweet Stop blog and check out the fabulous work by my super talented design team friends!!  Hope to see your creation!

Hugs,

Back to School-SSS70

That time of year is right around the corner for so many and already started for some.  Back to school is here, so it's rather fitting that the Sketch with a Spin this week over at The Sweet Stop is to incorporate back to school somehow.

Here is my card:

I used the back to school pencil holder image from Sweet N Sassy along with papers from the school DCWV stack, CTMH brads and misc cs.  I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week, as always the sketch is great and a fun "spin" today as well!

Kirsten starts grade 2 on the 31st and Landon will be starting kindergarten the same say!!  Landon is not so excited about school but Kirsten is counting down the days to see who her teacher is and to see all of her friends again!

Thanks for visiting and please come back often!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #69

Oh my, we are home from holidays and let the laundry marathon begin!  It rained all day here so I haven't even unloaded anything from the 5th wheel yet...oh well, there's always tomorrow!

Saturday today, so that means another fab sketch from The Sweet Stop.  I love this weeks sketch and paired it with some fun CTMH paper and Flopsy in the Rain from Crafty Sentiments.

I added liquid glass from CTMH to the rain drops and the puddle for some added dimensions and the flowers are crocheted, not my be though, from Etsy!

Short and sweet today as we are headed to a 100 year farm celebration for some really good friends of ours and I have a ton to get done before we go..clean clothes and a shower would be good!!

Oh and.....I have the cutest thing to share with you guys soon...as soon as I get my picts uploaded...stay tuned!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #68

Sweet Stop Saturday is here again.  I totally love this week's sketch!

I have used some fun DCWV paper and the image and sentiment are both from the Precious Baby stamp set from Sweet N Sassy.

Guess what...

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I'm going to be an Auntie!!  I'm so excited.  My sister and her hubby are expecting their first baby in January and I couldn't be more excited for them...well of course me too.  So this card is for them and as we are away on holidays right now, I have already given it to them so I can show it without worry.  I can't wait to meet my niece or nephew!

I hope you play along with us this week and use Korin's fab sketch.  Hop on over to the blog to see the sketch as well as some absolutely wonderful work from my DT mates!

Thanks for taking the time to visit, catch up with you when we are home!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #67

Oh Saturday, what a lovely day, well at least I hope it is where you are!

Here it is my favorite time of the week, time for a new Sweet Stop Sketch!

I love CTMH's Verdana paper and that's what I went with here along with one of Sweet N Sassy's new stamp sets, Serene Silhouettes.

Here is the sketch for you to play along with:

Happy crafting!  I will catch up with blog hopping and commenting when I return from my vacation!

Thanks so much fro taking the time to stop by today!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #66

Oh Saturday, what a wonderful day you are!  As you all know I think I'm the biggest fan of Korin's sketches at The Sweet Stop, so I'm so happy to be back with you to share another one with you!

This is Molly and she is so sweet.  She is available as a digi, but I just received the Thankful Molly clear stamp set that has the same image as the digi but it also comes with 4 great sentiments..and all for a wonderful price as well, so that's what I used here.  They ink up and stamp great, perfect the first time!

So I hope you can hop on over to The Sweet Stop blog and check out this week's sketch as well as all the fun cards from my fabulous team mates!  Use SSS65 when uploading to any galleries so we can find your  wonderful work!

Happy crafting to you this fine Saturday...(I am hoping to sleep in today, so this is scheduled and I should still be hugging my pillow)!

Hugs,

The Sweet Stop Sketches #65

Oh Saturday, my favorite crafty day of the week!  Time for another fabulous sketch from The Sweet Stop.  Here is my take on this weeks sketch...and it's time for Sketch with a Spin...the spin, to incorporate a tag on your creation.  

I just love this donkey from Meljen's  designs.  There are sentiments that go with this lil guy as well and can be found along with the sentiments on the Whimsy Stamps page.  I am going to add one to the inside of the card as they were too big to add to my tag on the outside.

Here is the sketch and I hope you will play along with us this week.  I know I've said it before, but honestly, these are one of my most favorite sketches out there!

Have a super weekend!

Hugs,

Guess What...SSS63

I am so excited to say that I am a Sweet Stop Sugar Baby!!  I had the privilege of being a Guest Designer for the month of April and am now a DT member!!  I love Korin's sketches and I know you will to...here's my first official creation as a Sugar Baby...

I just love this paper from CTMH, such pretty colors.  The image is from Sweet N Sassy and is called Let It Rain.  I used one of the fun new 5x7 CB for the CTMH Juniper cs pieces and some CTMH Butterbup ric rac.  I also added liquid glass to the puddle she is walking through and the rain falling on her umbrella, etc.  

I hope you will join us and use this fabulous sketch!

Hugs,

Yee Haw-SSS51

I think my favorite day of the week is Saturday!  I love The Sweet Stop Sketches and I am lucky enough to get to play along with the rest of the DT all month long!

Here is my take on our sketch for this week SSS #51. I have used Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy from Karen's Doodles and all paper is from CTMH.  The sentiment is from Unity.  

This little guy reminds me so much of my little guy.  Landon is a farm boy from the top of his cowboy hat right down to his baby toe!  He has 5 longhorn heifers that he feeds twice a day and Lance just bought them a new horse a couple weeks ago, so now we have 2 kids horses and they couldn't be happier.  They have been out riding every chance they get, so I hope the beautiful Spring weather is here to stay!  We also have our first calf that was just born last night, so Landon is so excited that the babies are coming!!

I hope you can play along with us this week over at The Sweet Stop! 

Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs,