Ahhhh.....Spring (well, almost)

Good Afternoon.....It's Tuesday, the sun is shining, and I am starting to feel better(thank God)! Although it is still pretty chilly here (approx 45 degrees)I am starting to see signs of spring. The trees are forming buds, the tulips and Daffodils are sprouting, and the birds are chirping. It has been a REALLY long winter and I am going to embrace every single sign of spring with open arms. I can't wait to open the windows and pack away the winter coats. Oh, I can't wait!!!

Today's card was made for Mary Jo's lunchtime sketch challenge. Easter is approaching and I really want to use my New High Hopes bunnies, so I flipped the sketch to fit the bunny (rather large image). I am having a great time coloring these new High Hopes stamps.


I used some stickles on the ribbon for a little extra something, I also photographed it separately with hopes you could see it. For some reason sparkle doesn't show up so well in pictures or scans. I have found if you turn the card just right you can catch the right lighting and snap away. Can you see it??????

Don't forget that today is the last day of SU INKS& MORE sneak peeks. Head on over to their blog and check out the samples. They are FANTASTIC! All stamps will be available for purchase tomorrow. Have a great Day and Happy Crafting!!!!

SUPPLIES
Stamps: High Hopes, AMUSE sentiment
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle
ink: Copics, Memento black,
misc: Stickles, Prima flowers, pop dots

SU INK Sneak Peek

Wow, I can't believe April is approaching. Has the spring weather appeared where you are. Our snow has finally disappeared, and we are at a constant temp of mid 40's this week, and it just happens to be raining today, which is so appropriate for my card. SU INK & MORE is releasing 3 brand new sets on April 1st, and boy are they cute and great for your spring projects.

Today I am sneak peeking "Rain, Rain Go Away". Such a cute set. There is a matching boy and girl, some ducks, rain clouds, and a great umbrella to go with your kids.

I have to admit that this is a 15 minute card. I had a horrible week last week. I walked into my job of 6 years to find out that my job had been eliminated, and I was offered a different job for $2.00 less an hour for the same amount of work, my husbands car was on it's last leg, so he had me out car shopping (which I hate), and then on Saturday, I came down with a really bad cold and still feel miserable. So, needless to say this was a quickie card. I am hoping to get to play with the sets a little more this week.

The good news, SU INK'S very talented design team is also sneak peeking, and they have some amazing cards to share with you as well. If you get a chance take a peek on The SU INK blog for more great cards.

March 29

Janna Hull
Laura Leonard
Colleen Wold

March 30th

Amber Kroening.
Kristen Catalano
Mary Jo Price-Williams

March 31

Cathleen Torina
Leigh O'Brien

SUPPLIES
Stamps:SU INK & MORE
Paper:Little yellow bicycle
ink: copics, memento
misc: Kaiser pearls

I hope you all are having a Marvelous Monday and happy creating!

Bloggers challenge 92-texture/template

WOW, can you believe that it's Friday all ready. Today's challenge was to make something with texture or template. I chose to go with a template from Claire Brennan's blog. It's a mini Easter basket. Very simple to make. As you can see by the second picture, it is a VERY small basket. So cute though.

If you get a chance, check out the other projects made by the other bloggers challenge ladies. Have a wonderful weekend and happy creating!

Supplies:
Paper: My minds eye
Stamps: Amuse
misc: prima, brad

Three Clover Thursday Challenge

It's Thursday (almost Friday), and that means Three Clover Thursday challenge. Today's challenge was to make a card that was purple, b-day and had to have glitter. I really wanted to use my new High Hopes Bunny, so I made him into a B-day Bunny. I used Purple background paper and I use stickles on the tulips, and tail. I think that covers the challenge.

This challenge was for Kerry's B-day challenge, which is actually 4/1. So if you get a chance head over to Kerry's blog and wish her a Happy Birthday, and why not play along. Have a great day and I hope to be back tomorrow with Bloggers challenge. Have a TERRIFIC Thursday.

Supplies
Stamps: High Hopes
Ink: Copics, memento black
Paper: Bo Bunny, SU cardstock
misc: stickles, pop dots

Creative Corner sketch challenge

Did you have a good weekend? Mine was filled with activities such as work, family get together, yard clean up, kids hair cuts, a little shopping, watching Twilight, and today.....CAR SHOPPING!!!!! I can't stand car shopping. I may consider a appointment with the dentist over purchasing a new car.

So, when I sat to relax after a day of looking at car after car, and bargaining with salesmen, I took a good look around my craft room and decided that I have enough stuff for me and my friends. So, I am going to cut down (not out) my spending of stamps and such and try to use more of what I have. Seriously how much DP does one person need?

Anyways, one of my favorite stampers is Kim Teasdale, and one of my favorite stamp companies is Clear Dollar Stamps. Kim is this weeks sketch challenge hostess, and Clear dollar is donated a $25.00 credit to a random winner. I couldn't resist. Great sketch and great prize!


My card was made using stamps from C.C. Designs, which my BF Kerry so generously lent me. Kerry had made such a cute card with this set, and I need to play. I paper pieced the outfit and played around with the ribbon (what do you think). I like how this card turned out and I definitely will be making more cards with the set. Thanks Kerry!

Supplies
STAMPS: CC Designs
PAPER: Bo Bunny, SU cardstock, PT white
INK: Copics, Memento Black
MISC: Ribbon, Marvy punches, white pen, Brads, pop dots

Some SERIOUSLY Yummy Blog Candy!

Do you like Magnolias? Claudia over at Pretty Pressings is giving away 6 prizes. That is some seriously Yummy Candy! Head on over for a chance to win!

Blogger's Challenge #91-Think Spring

WOW, it's already Friday. You know what Friday means, Blogger's Challenge time! This weeks challenge is to think SPRING! Spring colors.

I decided to go with my spring duck and add some spring colors. I think I am really on a pink and green kick right now, as my last few cards have been in that facinity. I used my new DP from Little Yellow Bicycle, and went with it. I think it came out okay.

SO if you get a chance, click on the Blogger's challenge button and check out the rest of the blogger girls cards. They are amazing.

Supplies
Stamps:Penny Black
DP: Little Yellow Bicycle
INK: copics, Black memento
MISC:marvy punches, ribbon, and white pen

Don't forget that Twilight is being released Tomorrow at 12:01. So, I will be having a weekend of Twilght and homework. I can't wait for the DVD to be released. Anyone going to any Twilight midnight parties?