Have a Magical Holiday!

Happy Saturday! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. The weather in here in New Hampshire is COLD, but sunny, so I will take it. This past week has been a bit of a tough one, but I am happy to have everyday I get. For all of you that have said prayers and sent cards for Ethan and his family, I say thank you. As of today he is still fighting for each day. His breathing is a bit better, but his lab work is still way off, and he continues to be very confused. I have been heart broken all week. I can't even begin to imagine what Amy is going through. On a happier note, I think we are going to spend tomorrow afternoon with Sierra. I am hoping to do something fun with her and my kids. Just a little something to occupy her mind for a bit. I will let you know what we come up with.

So, I was supposed to post this card yesterday, but time got away from me, and before I knew it, it was 11:00pm and I was exhausted. I made this card for this weeks challenge at Wags N Whiskers. The challenge is to make a Christmas card. I do love Christmas and all that comes with it (even black Friday). I just purchased this new Holiday Christmas paper (can't remember the name), and I am determined to use it all up. I used Laila, which is one of the new fairy images that Wags N Whiskers just released. We would love for you to join us in this weeks challenge. Just think, One more Christmas card you have made!

Well, I am off to our neighborhood Halloween Party. I hope you have a fabulous weekend, and Happy Creating!

Wags N Whiskers New Release & Blog Hop!!!!

Happy Friday! I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that the weekend is here.

Guess what today is????? It is Wags N Whiskers 1st birthday, and we are celebrating with a new fairy release and a bloghop!

Today I have the pleasure of showing you Rhiannon. When i was coloring this image, my hubby was standing behind me and he says "she's kinda sexy, don't you think"? I had to laugh.... I think the new images are fabulous and I am sure you will love every single image!

So,here is the Blog hop list, I hope you can join us. You're going to love it!


Kristen - You are here

> Jeanette - Laila http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com/
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> Chris - Iris http://twinklesglow-glowbug.blogspot.com/
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> Tina - Rhiannon http://tina46klix.blogspot.com/
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> Mag - Rosalie http://magslittlethings.blogspot.com/
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> Michele - Laila http://micheleroos-space.blogspot.com/
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> Vicky - Rhiannon http://angeldrummer.blogspot.com/
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> Barbara - Iris http://forgottenscraps.blogspot.com/
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> Carolina - Rosalie http://carolinas-kort.blogspot.com/
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> Lacey - Rhiannon http://handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/
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> Moni - Laila http://nixe-moni.blogspot.com/
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> Debs - Rhiannon http://debsatfrecklesplace.blogspot.com/
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> Melanie - Iris http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/
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> Sharon - Rosalie http://grammashouseofcards.blogspot.com/
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> Mina - Laila http://pinkpuds.blogspot.com/
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> Angelique - Iris http://scrapping-angel.blogspot.com/
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> Mariska - Rhiannon http://www.biertsedijk.blogspot.com/
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> Tracy - Rosalie http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com/

I hope you enjoy the hop. I am sure every card is amazing, as all the DT are amazing. Thank you for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Ahhhhh......Life is SOOOO good!

Happy Friday!!!!!! What a week it has been.....Most of it FABULOUS!!!!! So, where should I start???? Well, as I had mentioned on my post on Tuesday, I have been struggling with some serious asthma issues, and as of today, I am at the end of most of my prescriptions and I am finally starting to feel BETTER! Thanks the heavens. As you know, life is just does not allow time to be sick. Also, I had 2 nursing exams on Monday and I passed both with pretty good grades. Pretty happy with that, seeing I was studying in the ER on Sunday night....Wahooooo...but the best thing that has happened this week is this precious bundle of joy!





This is my Brand new niece Rowan Scarlett Smith. I am a first time auntie, and of course very biased, but isn't she just the cutest........Gosh, she was just born yesterday and I swear the minute I saw her, she had me wrapped :) Just looking at her brings a smile to my face!





On top of all of this, I was able to sit down this morning ,and finally make a card. Yes, I was coloring at 5:30 this morning, but I really wanted to play with my Stamps and Markers!!!! AND......ready......I actually cleaned before I made my card.......wait for it.....wait for it........


Look at that....Clean...I can function again!!!!! I actually found my missing nesties!!! Now, to keep it this clean!

Now that I have talked about everything else, I should really chat about my card hehehe.....Does it look Shabby chic???? NOOOOOOOOOOO it doesn't. Toady's challenge over at Wags N Whiskers is to create a Shabby Chic card. Darn it, I don't know how to do Shabby Chic....So I gave it my best and came up with this "cute" Halloween card, which I will be sending to little Rowan for her 1st Halloween. I just adore these fairy stamps. They are so versatile. So, what do you think? Can you do Shabby Chic? I would love to see it, and maybe take notes :) Head on over and come play with us!

Well, I better wrap this up. Hubby and I are having date night tonight, and some how I need to try to fit in a couple of hours worth the reading. THANK YOU so much for taking time to read my post, and I apologize for not visiting blogs lately. My life has had me crazy, and time has been scarce. I do hope to visit and comment shortly. Have a great day and weekend!

Wags N Wiskers Challenge 33- Diamonds and pearls

This is my second post for the Day, If you're lookingfor The stamping Bazaar Challenge post, please scroll down!

MERRY CHRISTMAS.......just kidding. Let's make it through the Fall first *smile*. Look at this, I have two cards in one day, that doesn't happen that often. Well as I had mentioned before, I really haven't been feeling all that well, and honestly, when I sat down to make this card I was completely exhausted, but I just love to color these sweet Wags N Whiskers images. They are just darling, although, I do not love my layout here. Not my best card ever, but like I said, I am not at my best! A not so great homemade card is better than any Hallmark card !

I made this card for today's WNW diamonds and pearls challenge. Simple challenge for me, as I love to use pearls :) I used WNW's Sweet Danni and Bella, and made my first Christmas card of the year :)
I also broke out my new pack of Memory box DP. If you haven't seen it, you've gotta check it out. It's gorgeous!.

Well, I "think" I am feeling better today, so I have a ton to catch up on. If you are looking to join in on the Wags N Whiskers Challenge, we would love to have you. Need a little inspiration? Check out what the amazing DT came up with. You can see their work here!

Thank you so much for stopping by, it really means a lot. I hope you have a fabulous weekend (I will be studying, which means no cards for me), Happy Creating!

Happy Birthday Pia!

Happy Friday !!!! I swear that the weeks are flying by for me. School has me crazy busy, and there are some days when I start at 6am and before I know it, it's 1am. Unfortunately, that has been my regular bedtime lately. Homework is a everyday event,and some times becomes a all day event. So trying to balance the kids, school, hubby, and my house, is not the easiest of things .....but what do you do? You just do it!


So, my card today is done for a Wags N Whiskers challenge this week. The challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This is a great challenge for me, because I am always in need of b-day cards, particularly today, as I am meeting my friend Pia for her b-day lunch. Happy Birthday Pia !


When I am making a card, I would have to say that picking papers (DP) is the hardest part for me. I look and I look until I find, what I think is the "perfect papers". Well, right now, looking for papers is not real easy, as I have let my craft space disappear under all my STUFF! Actually, just the other day, my hubby came downstairs and said "How in the world can you work like this", and of course I defended my self to him, but I was thinking to myself "not easily" hehehehe. So, to show you exactly what I am talking about, I took some photos.


Now, prepare yourself. This is not easy on the eyes!


Please don't judge me LOL, it doesn't always look like this. It just has been in the past couple of weeks, when time is scarce, and I need to "JUST" work, and the end result is this....YIKES. It looks even worse to me when I am looking at these picks. I better get this mess cleaned ASAP! I will admit, as I am sitting there thinking about cleaning, going through my head is "cleaning your space isn't going to get your cards made"......and...it's true!

Well, that is all for me today, We hope you can join us for this weeks challenge over at Wags N Whiskers. If you need a little inspiration, feel free to pop over to the DT's blogs. They are ALL amazing.

Chris
Crystal-Guest
Jeanette
Karen
Lacey-owner
Me-Guest
Melanie
Michele
Nikki-owner
Sharon
Tina

That is all for me today, I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by today. Happy Creating!

Wags N Wiskers Challenge #31-Fall Colors

Happy Sunday! Can you believe the weekend is coming to an end *so sad*. I hope your weekend was enjoyable, and maybe you even got to get inky!

Today I have a card for you, using Angel Whispers, which is one of my brand new stamps from Wags N Whiskers. I made this card for Wags N Whiskers challenge this week, which is Fall colors! *heheee* Fall is my favorite of all the seasons, and my paper stash proves that. I have a TON of fall, and Halloween paper. Trying to find paper that match for a fall or Halloween theme challenge is never a problem :) The image I used today originally had butterflies around her head & an in her hand, but I masked them out, and put a pumpkin in her hand instead.
By the looks of this pic, it looks as though I got carried away with the stickles, and I prob did, but the card itself looks fine !

So, are you feeling the fall colors????? Want to make a card and play with us over at Wags N Whiskers? They are giving away 1 FREE stamp of your choice to the winner of the challenge. but don't forget, in order to qualify for the prize, you have to use one of their images, either digi or rubber.

Well my friends, that is all for me today, my Brother & his wife are having their first baby and today is their Baby shower. I love Baby showers, especially when it is for my first niece or nephew......Yep, I am going to be a AUNTIE!!!!! I can't wait!!!! Well, I am off to get ready for the day. Thank you for stopping by. I hope to see your card over at Wags N Whiskers. Happy Creating!

Some Exciting News To Share!!!! and a little Sparkle!

Happy Saturday! I hoping you are enjoying your long weekend. The weather here has been SOOO HOT & HUMID! Living here in the Northeast, we are used to having pretty cool weather, but this summer has been super HOT, and this weekend, the weathermen have been going crazy with Hurricane Earl heading up the coast. Thankfully Earl has decided to down grade to a tropical storm and head out to sea!!! So, as September continues, I am hoping that Mother Nature decides that she is done with hot flash, and throws some cooler weather this way!

Sooo...I told you I have some exciting news for you, and I do. I have been chosen as Wags N Wiskers guest DT this month....Wahooo...I am SOOO excited. The have fantastic images, and they have a amazing team of creative ladies. I am so excited to play with them :)

Wags N Wiskers runs a weekly challenge, and this weeks challenge is Glitter! I used this sweet little fairy Hannah from Wags N Wiskers, and because I wanted to play in WNW challenge this week, I used stickles on her wings and shoes. Can you believe you are seeing Purple on one of my card? Purple is not a color I ordinarily use, but I was at Stamped Designs (one of my LSS), with Mary, Peggy, and Pia, and one of the owners had just taken out this new Bo Bunny paper, and I loved it! I also told Mary & Peggy (who use purple all the time), that I was going to shock them with a purple card! Well, M&P, Do you like it????? Did I do a purple card justice??? hahaha......

Today is a day of first for me, along with posting my first Wags N Wiskers Challenge card, I am also joining Copic Creations Challenge for the first time. This weeks challenge is Pleats and folds. I figure Hannahs dress had this covered. I am always tryingto improve on my coloring, and have been watching a bunch of Suzanne Deans tutorial videos. It has been a huge help. If by small chance you have seen these, you should check them out. They are a MUST SEE!!! She is amazing!

Well, I am off to clean and get my house organized today. I hope you are enjoying the long weekend, and hopefully time allows you to get a little crafty. Have a great day, and happy Creating!

My Card qualifies for the following challenges:

A Crafty Little Place Challenge #54-This week their wonderful challenge is "Anything Goes".
A Pocket Full of Posies Challenge #5-Their challenge is "Winged Things"!
The Craft Den Anything Goes Challenge Week 14-This is a challenge I love "Say It With Flowers" is their theme. I love using flowers on my creations!
Oh, Alice Challenge Chapter 29-This fun challenge this week is "What makes you shine or sparkle?" I love glitter and Stickled my fairys wings and shoes.
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #37-This week their challenge is perfect "Happy Birthday"!!!!
The Creative Cottage Challenge 22-This week their challenge is "Celebrations". A birthday is a perfect reason to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Little Dude!

Ahhhh.....Happy Friday. Wow, I can't believe It's Friday already. We left yesterday for Washington DC, and after our 8 hour drive and a day full of sight seeing, at crashed at 9:30pm, and that may be why I am sitting here typing this at 4:00am. I went to bed much to early for me. Anyways, D.C if fabulous. SO much more than I had anticipated. Every thing is big and beautiful. My only complaint here is the traffic and the drivers. Shoot, I thought Mass drivers were bad, these people make them look normal :)

So, before I left, I managed to get a few cards made. How cute is this image. This oh so cute tiger image is by Wags n' Wiskers Stamps. I wanted to use the "dog" Basic Grey paper, which I thought matched fabulously. I also decided to jump in and play in their challenge this week, which is stitching. I stitched around my edges. I added the "Happy Birthday Little Dude" sentiment from Amuse. I thought this card would make a great little boy b-day card. Whatcha think?

Well, I better consider getting back to bed and trying to fall asleep, as we have another jam packed day of sight seeing before we head to Ocean City MD tomorrow! Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by. I hope you have a FABULOUS weekend!