Sweet Bloomin Scraps

2012-02-15T11:56:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish all of you a Happy Valentine's even though it is a day late. My sister, Nancy, sent me a tutorial for this Valentine Box about two weeks ago. I had just purchased the Classic Heart Nesti the day before and was going to purchase the Scalloped Heart Nesti that day but Joann's was out of it. So finally I ordered it online. It arrived yesterday afternoon. So I rummaged through my papers and came up with this.

The paper I used for the walls was very stiff cardstock. I would recomment using something a little lighter. Regular cardstock would be fine. It turned out fine but if I used the same paper again I would use a stronger tape. I ended up adding glue dots to hold this project in place which worked well.

Here is the link for this tuturial!

Enjoy!

Just want to let you know that we went back to our old rules at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Hope you will play along.

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

Love My Baby

Sponsor: A Day For Daisies

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sweet Sketch 138

I made two cards for you today using this precious image, "Love My Baby" from A Day for Dasisies! Can't you just feel the tenderness from Momma Giraffe to her new little one? I was getting low on baby cards so I thought I would double up using this image!

The little silver giraffe came in a package of three from my local Scrap That store. Sad but the owner of this shop is moving out of state and trying to sell her store here in Fircrest, WA, for $40,000 or best offer. I throw that out to those of you who have always dreamed of having your own scap store! I do hope she can sell it as I will miss the fun extra papers that she sells. The coordinating paper on this card came from her shop...it is Bo Bunny. Who doesn't love Bo Bunny paper? I loved accenting with the turquoise on this card.

Arlana, I loved working with this sketch too!

We have some new rules at SSW so be sure to check them before you play along!

If you have never played along at SSW. This is your week! We have a fabulous sponsor, A Day for Daisies. Tammy creates the most beautiful images that will dazzle your imagination! Go take a peek and look around her shop. This week as our sponsor, ADFD will offer a
$12 Gift Certificate to her store
for the weekly grand prize winner at SSW.
So grab the sketch and go grab an image from ADFD and play along with us.

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids,cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for all occasions!

This is second card I made with "Love My Baby." I found these papers at Michael's and knew it would go well with this card! I love the softness of this card and how it came together.

Which is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-01-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

Birthday Dinner

This was last night's dinner for my son's birthday. I always ask what the birthday person wants me to make for their special dinner. My son asked for lasagna and salad. It was an easy request for me. I know my provencal vegetable gratin dish is also one of his favorites. My DH won't eat squash so that is why there is also corn.

This is such an easy veggie dish and so colorful!

Ingredients:

Stove Top Version:

Saute:

Onions and garlic in Olive Oil

Add and Saute:

Zucchini

Yellow summer squash

Add and warm:

Tomatoes.

Season with Basil and Thyme, Garlic Salt and Sea Salt

Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese

I've even used mushrooms before!

Another Version:

You can make it look even more spectacular by layering the yellow, green and red veggies

on their side in a pryex dish. Saute onions and garlic first and then arrange uncooked veggies in rows on top of onions and garlic.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

It's quick and easy. Choose what you like and be creative with it!

I also added a Cesear Salad and Garlic French Bread!

I have to add that the Brownie Trifle was a hit!

I personally am not a chocolate lover but of course, I tried it and it was pretty amazing!

I thought that maybe it had too much of the pudding mixture but it was perfect even for the first time try!

2012-01-21T20:45:00.000-08:00

Easy Brownie Trifle

Tomorrow is my oldest son's birthday and he didn't tell me what dessert he wanted for his birthday. I know he loves chocolate so I decided to make a Brownie Trifle. I have never made this before so tomorrow will be a taste test.

I baked two boxes of brownie in a 9X13 dish. Cooled and cut into 1" squares.

The first layer is brownie and the second layer is layer is 2 packages Sugar Free Instant White Chocolate Pudding and 1 package of Sugar Free Cheesecake Pudding blended with 3 3/4 cup milk. Then fold in 1 1/2 tubs of Cool Whip. The pudding mixture will be used for three layers plus a little left over.

Crush one Heath Bar and sprinkle over Cool Whip and Pudding Mixture. Then lightly drizzle with Carmel topping. Repeat layers two more times. (3 Heath Bars total)

This is what it looks like after two layers.

I had about 9 brownie squares left so I made three little brownie trifle desserts in my one cup pyrex dishes. I would show them to you but somehow they disappeared after dinner tonight!

Wonder if it will be a hit! My family loves chocolate!

2012-01-14T20:01:00.000-08:00

Hot Pink Water Pearls for Valentines

Just playing again with these fun water pearls. I had two 50% off coupons that I used at Joann's to purchase these Hot Pink Water Pearls and also the two clear submersible lights. Each were $4.99 so with the 50% off both items were $4.99 plus tax. I couldn't pass it up. It definitely was an impulse buy! Can you believe Valentines is just around the corner????

2012-01-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Sweet Sketch Wednesday and

Wee Stamps

This darling image is called Rose's Bike Ride.

You can find it here.

We have a wonderful week for you at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Arlana has provided this wonderful sketch from the past..one of my favoites. Quick and easy to put together and it provides a great canvas for your focal point image.

This is the card I made for Sketch 73 back in 2010.

Wee Stamps is our fabulous sponsor this week and I know and I promise you that you will absolute adore her images. I know you will definitely want to purchase one of them...so go ahead and then show us what you have done with your image.

"The owner and illustrator behind Wee Stamps - Sylvia Zet – creates unique designs of charming and whimsical characters, which are loved for their adorable little faces expressing innocence and trustful hearts. Wee illustrations feature cute kids and fluffy animals are available as digital downloads at www.weestamps.com and also as deeply etched red rubber stamps at Whimsy Stamps."

When you play along this week at SSW and follow the sketch, follow all of the rules and comment on SSW, you will have the opportunity to win

3 digis of your choice from

Wee Stamps.

Wouldn't that be grand?

I hope your enjoy my creation this week! I loved adding the little butterfly that is chasing after Rose on her bike. I also added a touch of tickles to the center of the roses on the image.

Hope you are enjoying the New Year! I have enjoyed playing along the past few weeks. You probably won't see me every week as I am busy coordinating the events at SSW but I will try to show up a little more often.

Thanks for your sweet comments!

2012-01-03T14:35:00.000-08:00

Icicle Arrangement

Happy New Year!

I hope you are all enjoying the new year and relaxing and reminiscing the memories created in the past few weeks!

I have all my Christmas decorations stored away for next year except this new icicle arrangement I made in November. I just wanted to share it with you. I saw an arrangement similar to this at a local craft store, Artco, here in Tacoma. Their arrangement was much larger and they had used White Cherry Blossoms instead of the greenry and berries. My picture doesn't seem to do it justice but hopefully you can enjoy the beauty of this icicle wonder! I have decided to keep this arrangement out for the month of January!

I was so taken by this snowy branch that has lights on it. Then I found a pic that had the icicle greenry, icicles on a branch and white berries. I found a small glass vase and added fine snow to fill the vase. And the cute little white birds are the finishing touch! Wa la!!!! The lit branches are battery operated. I change the batteries about every 7-8 days.

Water Pearls and Submersible Lights

I also had fun this season experimenting with Water Pearls which you can find online. I found mine at Joann's along with some submersible lights. I was able to use, of course, my 50% off coupons which saved alot on this little exstravaganza. The lights I chose could be several different colors: blue, green, or red or flashing blue, green, red, and white.

The little pearls are about the size of a mustard seed. You hydrate them and they become a half inch to a inch depending on the size you purchase. I have seen them before but always thought they were marbles. It's the light that makes this so appealing. It's lovely in a floral arrangement.

Here are photos of the submersible light and the package of water pearls!

I used one tablespoon and it made about one gallon of pearls. I will be experimenting more with this fun find...thanks to my good friend, Cheryl!

2011-12-28T10:54:00.000-08:00

Remember the Moment

I am so happy to create this card for our incredibly talented sponsor, Tammy, who is the owner and creator of all the lovely images at A Day for Daisies. This image is called "Music for Me."

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and

whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids,

cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for
all occasions!

At Sweet Sketch Wednesday,

Arlana has created another wonderful sketch for you to play with this week.

Play along and have a chance to win a

$12 Gift Certificate at A Day For Daisies

What a sweet gift! Who wouldn't want Tammy's lovely images?

Hope you are able to enjoy the remaining days of 2011!

Thanks for stopping by and always remember those special moments in your life!

Hugs, Judi

2011-12-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

Traditions! Traditions! Traditions!

Well, it's been some time since I have posted. Today as I was preparing for our holiday festivities, I decided that I would share some of my tradtions with you.

For years I never really knew what to do with all the Christmas cards that would arrive. Some people have Christmas card hangers or pockets to put their cards in. But even with that a person is not able to have full view of the cards. Eighteen years ago I got the idea to tape them to my front door....that way I can enjoy them through the season and vistors can see photos of old friends as they come to visit.

This is what my door looks like this year. During the next week I will be adding about 10 more cards that will arrive after Christmas. This is the last of the Christmas decorations to come down. I usually keep my cards up through most of January.

At our household the best holiday dessert is a homemade deep dish apple pie. My mother was a fabulous cook and loved to bake pies of all kinds. Everything I ever learned about pie making I learned from my mother! Below is a photo of our holiday apple pie which I baked this evening to be devoured tomorrow evening on Christmas Eve. If you are intested in my recipe, you can find it here.

Years ago I use to prepare a full turkey dinner for Christmas but about 12 years I realize that I was the only one that wasn't having fun on Christmas...so I changed the Christmas menu to the traditional ham and potato casserole that practically cooked itself while I watched the glow in our children's eyes as they enjoyed their presents. Sometimes traditions have to be changed!

Then again sometimes you don't even know that things are traditions until your family speaks up when you don't do them. My homemade rolls are like that. I used Costco rolls one year and I've never lived it down.

Of course, the best tradition of all is just being together with family!

Whatever your traditions are

enjoy them with your family and have

a very Merry Christmas!

2011-07-27T00:01:00.001-07:00

Babe Basket

Sweet Sketch 112

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: A Day for Daisies

Good Morning! It is another Sweet Sketch Wednesday and we are so pleased to have

A Day for Daisies

as our sponsor this week. If you have not been to Tammy's site you will be in awe at her creations! Her style is so unique. If you have a favorite photo, she will even create a digital photo stamp for you!

The image I have used today is called "Babe Basket." Arlana has provided such a fun sketch this week. I first created the card below and then decided that I wanted to see what this image would look like with the blanket hanging over the oval so I created the card above. I always love the added dimension. The ribbon is from Walmart and has been in my stash for a while but I believe Walmart still carries this ribbon. I added stickles to the little flowers and a brad on the center of the large flower. If I make this card again, I will use the jewel as the center of the large flower to give the contrast in color as the stickles lightened the brad.

Be sure to check out our DT lineup at SSW. You will love their fabulous creations!

If you are the lucky weekly winner at SSW for this sketch, you will win a

$12 Gift Certificate

from A Day for Daisies!

Remember to grab this sketch and begin your creation!

Now I have some news that is difficult for me to write.

About six weeks ago I decided that I would stepdown from my DT position. However, I will still be very busy behind the scenes helping Arlana as the DT and Sponsor Coordinator. I kind of feel like a duck out of water but as you can see I will still have one foot in the pond. There is a tremendous amount of effort that goes into a blog of this nature. Arlana, Nancy and I are constantly communicating and working on it. The SSW DT will still be hearing from me and I will continue to do my best to keep them organized. As for blogging, I will be stepping away for awhile. But I am sure that I will be peeking around! You may even see an occasional card! Next Wednesday I will be doing the SSW post as my final DT responsibility. Now why am I stepping down? Just too many things to catch up on.

I have loved working with the SSW Design Team and will greatly miss creating with them....they seem just like family...even the DT members that have come and gone. Thanks so much for all of your inspiration and your sweet thoughts!

Now I want to thank Arlana and Nancy for the confidence they gave to me in being on the DT in the first place. This goes back to the inception of SSW! Arlana was recruiting her sisters as her DT. Now you need to know that Arlana and Nancy are the Crafty and Artist ones in the family. I have always loved crafts but if I cannot quite get it right I will always have Arlana do it for me. When Arlana asked me to be on the DT I was really hestitant because at that point I had just learned how to use the paper cutters. In fact I didn't commit to being on the DT until SSW #2. Well, the rest is history and I have truly enjoyed creating cards and even amazing myself at times.
Thanks to my wonderful sisters for all their encouragement!

To all of my followers: Thanks for being there for me too. I appreciate all of your sweet comments and support.

My Recipe:

Image: A Day For Daisies Babe Basket

Papers: Design Originals Pink with Hearts, Imaginisce Baby Powder, SU Certainly Celery

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large and Classic Ovals Large,

SU Scallop Edge Border, SU Eyelet Border, MS Frond, Ribbon, Flowers, Brad, Jewels, Stickles

2011-07-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome Baby

Sweet Sketch 111

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday!I always enjoy making baby cards so when Sally Ann from Digi Stamp Boutique created this adorable little giraffe I knew it would make into a darling baby card!. A new baby is always the star of the show so that is why I added the stars for embellishments. I added the circles underneath the stars to give them more dimension. My green paper doesn't show the hexagon pattern as well as I would like it too but hopefully you can see it or that you already know this paper! Bo Bunny papers are some of my most favorite. I loved working with Arlana's sketch this week. It was was quick and easy to put together but has enough layers to make it interesting.

Be sure to grab this sketch!

Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week. The owner, Sally Ann, has been such a faithful sponsor at SSW for two years now....She sponsors us every month and we love her never ending supply of digis which she is constantly creating.

Be sure to take some time to look around her site.

For this week's challenge at SSW, she is offering

6 free digis of your choice

if your are our lucky

Grand Prize Winner!

Now for some fab inspiration, be sure to check out our DT Lineup at SSW!

Thanks for visiting my blog this week

and leaving me a sweet message!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Baby Giraffe; SU Short and Sweet

Papers: Bo Bunny Double Dots, SU Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: Copics, SU Chocolate Chip

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Deckled Rectangle,

Cuttlebug Stars Embossing Folder,

Marvy 1" cirlce punch, SU Modern Label, SU Large Oval,

Ribbon, Jewels,

2011-07-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Party Hearty

Sweet Sketch 110-32

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Stamp Fairy

Happy Sweet Sketch Wednesday! Today I am showing off Lenny Memorial from Stamp Fairy. I knew he would make a wonderful birthday card for my SIL. Well, this card is long gone....out of my possession so I only have these photos to show for it. It's always a challenge to create a guy card as it is so easy to create something girly. I don't think I added too much fuss to this one! My favorite part of the card is probably the hearts made from the Cuttlebug embossing folder along with the EK Starry Night border punch! I guess if you take those two things away there isn't much left! However, Lenny is a great little soldier! I also glossed his little night goggles but didn't color them too dark. I probably could have gone a shade or two darker in the grey tones.

This is Arlana's Sweet Sketch 110-32.

A sketch from the past...fun and easy and shows off the image to the tee!

Stamp Fairy is sponsoring SSW this week and has added some wonderful new images since the last time they sponsored us. You will love looking around. A few days ago they added some fun images that will work well for Halloween which by the way, is just around the corner. If you are the Lucky Weekly Winner at SSW this week you will win 4 digis of your choice from the Stamp Fairy Shop! Grab the sketch and start creating!

My Recipe:

Image: Stamp Fairy Lennie Memorial Day, SU Party Hearty

Papers: Chatter Box Mini Sandbox Stripe, Scrapbook Walls Great Olive Stripes,

SU Red Riding Hood and Brilliant Blue

Inks: Copics and Promarker

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Standard Circles Large and Small, EK Starry Night, Nestabilites Ribbon Tags Trio, Cuttlebug Stars Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Jewels, Glossy Accents

2011-07-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Sail Boat

Sweet Sketch 109

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Meljen's Designs

For my card this week I am using an image from Meljen's Design! It is called Sail Boat. Isn't it just the happiest little boat you have ever seen! I had so much fun creating with this image. I used a new nesti that I purchased a few months ago, added an anchor button on top of another button. Then finished the sails off with some little golden pearls. I also added glossy accents on the water.

Meljen's Designs has been a wonderful support to SSW! Meljen's is sponsoring us again this week at SSW with a sweet prize of 4 free digis to our Grand Prize Winner! Wouldn't you love to be the one choosing those 4 free images? Hop on over to SSW and play along for a chance to win! You will also want to look at the inspiring eye candy that our DT has displayed for you!

I loved this little boat so much that I decided to make a second card! I added a button for the sun and stickles on the water. I also found this fun seagull button from Arlana's button stash that she shared with me a year ago!

My Recipe

Image: Meljen's Designs Sail Boat

Papers: Scenic Route Liberty, The Paper Studio Sail Boats, SU Real Red

Inks: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Squares Small and Labels Fifteen, Ribbon, Stickles, Glossy Effects, Buttons, Pearls

My Recipe:

Image: Meljen's Designs Sail Boat

Papers: The Paper Studio Sketchy Beach Icons, Swirls from Citrus Pack?, SU Pacific Point

Inks: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Squares Small and Labels Fifteen, Ribbon, Stickles, Buttons, Pearls, scrappers floss

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-06-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Wish Big

Sweet Sketch 108

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

Well, I forget to complete my post by midnight. Arlana and I went awol from SSW the past two days. We have been so immersed in making mini albums that we totally forgot about SSW! But here it is Wednesday morning at 2 a.m. We are trying to complete our eleven albums before I return home.

Wish us luck!!!

I've had a wonderful week with Arlana and Nancy. Sisters are meant to spend time together and boy did we have fun this time! Thanks Arlana and Nancy! You're the best!

Well, you will love the sketch this week!

Bugaboo is our sponsor at SSW! Yes, we love Jodi's images! I would love to get inside her mind to see how she works! I am always amazed at her creations and they never seem to end! Jodi is offering 7 free digis to our lucky Grand Prize Winner at Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week! Wouldn't you love to choose 7 free images? Just play along and you will have a chance to win!

Be sure to stop by SSW to see the fabulous creations my team mates have created for you!

My Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps AKV Birthday Party, SU Short and Sweet

Papers: Best Creations California, SEI Bright Blossom, Recollections Cape Cod

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Ovals Large and Ribbon Tags Trio,

SU Scallop Circle Punch, Cupcake Medallion, Ribbon, Stickles, Glossy Accents, Puffy

2011-06-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

You Brighten My Day

Sweet Sketch 107

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Amber Ink

It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday again and I hope we can brighten your day! Maybe my card will send a little sunshine your way!

Our sponsor this week is Amber Ink! Do take some time to look around the Amber Ink site. You will love the fun images Pam has created! Remember to play along this week at SSW so that you will have a sweet chance at winning a

$15 Gift Certificate to spend

Amber Ink.

This is the skech you will use this week to play along at SSW!

This image is called Wee Bee Pollination.

My Recipe:

Image: Amber Ink Wee Bee Pollination & You Brighten My Day

Papers: Bo Bunny Sun Kissed and Sun Kissed Summer, The Paper Co. Bright Lights

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large and Small Deckled Rectangles, MS Daisy Punch, SU Word Window and Modern Label, Quickutz photo corner, Ribbon, Stickles, Brads

2011-06-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Olivia

Sweet Sketch 106

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

This image is sweet "Olivia" from Digi Stamp Boutique. Isn't she adorable?
Sally Ann, the owner of Digi Stamp Boutique is constantly creating new images.
You will love her creations!
Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Sally Ann is offering
6 free digis to our Grand Prize Winner
of this week's challenge. So why not play along!

This is the sketch that Arlana has created for you for this week's challenge.

A closer view of Olivia!

For some more inspiration, stop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday to see what our DT has created! We also have a new DT member, Patti. This is her first week so be sure to welcome here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Olivia

Papers: American Crafts City Park, Nikki Sivils It's Raining It's Pouring May Flowers,
The Paper Co. Heritage, Color Mates Light Terrific Teal

Inks: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Lacey Circles & Standard Circles Small,
Ribbon, Flowers, Jewels

2011-06-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Celebrating Chloe

Sweet Sketch 105-44

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps

This week for Sweet Sketch Wednesday I am using Celebrating Chloe from
Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. Isn't Chloe just too precious?
This week is my grand daughter's sixth birthday and we celebrating her special day last weekend.
So this card is already in her hands.

What a fun sketch to create with this week! You will love it! Here it is!
Oh, in case you didn't know, once a month we are highlighting a sketch from the past.
This is actually Sketch 44.
Don't you just love that we can still enjoy some of Arlana's past sketches.

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps is graciously sponsoring us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

You will want to check out their site at

http://sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/

Now Sparkle Creations is offering these two adorable rubber stamps to our

Grand Prize Winner at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Sounds like you had better play along!

Wouldn't you just love to have these two stamps!

Check out all the details at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and while you are at it you will want to check out the wonderful eye candy from our SSW Design Team!

Close up of Celebrating Chloe

My Recipe:

Image: Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Celebrating Chloe

Papers: SEI Conture Chintz & Tabaret, SU Kiwi Kiss

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Squares Large, MS Cherry Blossom, Pearls, Ribbon, Stickles

2011-06-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Queen of the Castle

Sweet Sketch 104

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Tiddlyinks

Whoooo Hoooo! It is Sweet Sketch Wednesday again! This week our sponsor is Tiddlyinks. They are offering a $10 gift certificate to their store for our Sweet Sketch Wednesday winner so you should play along for a chance to win. When I came across this image it reminded me so much of my daughter when we would go to Cannon Beach. This sweet image is called "Queen of the Castle." You can find her here!

What a fun sketch to play with this week!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a message!

My Recipe:

Image: Tiddlinks Queen of the Castle

Papers: Karen Foster Flip Flops & Flowers, Karen Foster Summer Sun,
American Crafts Peachy Keen,

Color Mates Light Terrific Teal, SU Real Rust & Summer Sun

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Square Large, MS Sand Dollar, Pearls

2011-05-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Just a Note
Sweet Sketch 103

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: The Stamping Boutique

Yes, it is Sweet Sketch Wednesday again!

You will love this week. Our sponsor is

The Stamping Boutique

and Tracey is offering 5 free digis to our winner of this week's sketch.

So pick up your supplies and play along with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Don't forget to check out the yummy eye candy from our SSW DT.

Here is the sketch for this week's challenge!

This image is called "Daisy's"

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a message!

My Recipe:

Image: The Stamping Boutique Daisy's, Kaiser Craft Mini Clear Stamp Just a Note

Papers: SEI Dill Blossom, Reflections Spice Market, Daisy?

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Eyelet Squares, SU Modern Label, Flower, Pearls, Stickles, Ribbon

2011-05-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

Pirate Josh and Parrot

Sweet Sketch 102-43

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Ahoy Mate! I would like to take you away on a pirate's trip. You might see a creature or two not of your liking! And at times the sea is not for weak of heart and mind!

Welcome blog friends and followers! Of course, it is Sweet Sketch Wednesday again! And I enjoyed creating this Pirate card for you! You may already know that this is an image from

Digi Stamp Boutique.

I always love Sally Ann's images and had to try my hand at creating with this Pirate Josh and Parrot. With my Copic markers I tried to create a wood deck look on an old pirates ship. I also had the MS Crab punch that I wanted to incorporate into the card! So I used some jute to make some rolled up rope with the crab crawling over it! I punched him out in SU Pumpkin Pie cardstock and inked him up with SU Real Rust and then added Glossy Accents to his shell. However, when I added the gloss the effect of the Real Rust almost disappeared. But even with a few bubbles in the gloss it added some dimension to the crab's shell. Then I figured the old pirate might see a few clams so I added the pearls that might be in his treasure box!

Hope you like it!

Now remember if you play along this week at SSW, you will have a chance to win

6 free digis of your choice

if you are the Weekly Winner! So why not play along! Stop by Digi Stamp Boutique to see what images you might like to create with! Also take a peek at SSW and enjoy some sweet inspiration from the SSW Design Team!

This is the sketch that you will use for this week's challenge at SSW!

I know you are wondering why the Sketch says Sketch 102-43. Well, this is the 102 week at SSW but starting this month we will be highlighting some of our past sketches. This sketch is Sketch 43. Don't you just love that we can enjoy some of Arlana's past sketches and still enjoy her new creations?

A close up of Pirate Josh and Parrot!

An even closer look at the CRAB!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Pirate Josh and Parrot
Papers: My Mind's Eye Four Mile Stripe, Sky comes from Citrus Pack?,
SU Bashful Blue & Pumpkin Pie, Cream Cardstock
Inks: Copics and Promarker, SU Bashful Blue, Pacific Point and Real Rust
Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, Classic Ovals Large, MS Scallop Dot Border Punch, MS Crab, Jute, Glossy Accents, Pearls. Ribbon

Ahoy Mates!

2011-05-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Country Gal

Sweet Sketch 101

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Sassy Cheryl's

What a sweet week this past week has been! I want to thank all of you who visited my blog last week and left me such sweet comments and became a follower of my blog! It was so fun to visit your blogs and see your creations! Thanks so much for participating in SSW 100th Sketch Celebration! We had lots of blog candy and prizes. I personally want to thank Tammy at A Day for Daisies for sponsoring us last week and for her fabulous prize and freebie. If you did not get your freebie be sure to visit her store and click on freebies. Hopefully, Small World will still be there but if not Tammy also has several other fabulous freebies for you to add to your cart and just check out.
Now for my announcement! My Sweet Bloomins Scraps Blog Candy Winner

for last week's blog hop is......

Christy Dillman

Congratulations!Christy, please email me at
judirowley@hotmail.com

Be sure to check out the other SSW DT blogs to see if you are a winner of their blog!

Now this week is our 101st Sketch and Sassy Cheryl's is our sponsor! Cheryl's images are also so very unique and detailed. Please look around her shop! You will love what you see! And find that all of her images are gorgeously beautiful!

The image I have chosen to create with this week is called "Country Gal." Isn't she just gorgeous?

Now why don't you play along this week and create your own Sassy Cheryl's card!
When you play along at SSW, you will have the chance to be the Weekly Winner!
Sassy Cheryl's is offering a $5 gift certificate to our SSW winner!
It could be you!

This is Sweet Sketch 101 that you will use for this week's challenge at SSW.

Be sure to check out the SSW DT eye candy! You will love all their wonderful inspiration!

My Recipe:

Image: Sassy Cheryl's Country Gal

Papers: SEI Bright Blossom, SU Old Olive, Red Rose and Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Small Labels and Large Deckled Rectangles, Brad, Flowers, Jewels, Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me your sweet comments! Have a great week!

2011-05-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

Beach Babe
Sweet Sketch 100 Celebration

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: A Day for Daisies

This week we are celebrating at SSW! We are celebrating our 100th sketch. You will definitely want to play along and join in on our blog hop and all of the festivities!

Arlana, my sister, has reached this milestone and we’re celebrating so are you ready for some fun??? Yes!!! Of course you are! It’s our 100th Sketch so why not celebrate! We are so happy to have you join us in the fun. Yes, this is the 100th Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch in Blogland. Doesn’t time fly??? We’re at 100 already and it only seems like yesterday that Sweet Sketch Wednesday started. Thanks to all of our dedicated followers and we feel we have the best Design Team ever.

Come on and let’s have some sweet fun.

So, pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice and join us in Sweet Sketch Wednesday’s Anniversary Milestone reaching our 100th Sketch.

This is the Sweet Sketch Wednesday

100th Sketch for our blog hop challenge!

This sweet image is called "Beach Babe."

Our Sponsor this week is Tammy from

A Day for Daisies

http://adayfordaisies.com/

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/

Now if you haven't seen this site before...you will absolutely fall in love with Tammy's images!

Her style is so unique and refreshing!

Tammy is offering this freebie called "Small World" to all of our followers at SSW this week! This freebie is available in ADFD Store under freebies.

along with a 10% Discount Coupon for any purchase on her site.

10% Coupon code for our followers that enter into Sketch #100

ADFD100FUN

This coupon is valid from May 4th -10th 2011.

This Coupon is valid for 10% off any order in the public shop at

A Day for Daisies

Prize: Custom Photo Stamp (Tammy will create a stamp from winner’s favourite photo.)

Custom Photo Link:

http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=682

The Grand Prize Winner will also receive the
Sweet Sketch Wednesday Blog Candy

offered by Arlana.

For our

TOP 3 PICK

TAMMY IS OFFERING ONE FREE DIGI OF YOUR CHOICE

Here are the rules of the contest for a chance to win:

1. Comment on each of the SSW Design Team blogs.

2. Become a follower of each of the SSW Design Team member’s blog (if your not already) a total of 10 Designers Blogs.

3. Comment on and become a follower of A Day for Daisies

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com/

4. Return to Sweet Sketch Wednesday after you have completed the blog hop and please leave a sweet comment.

5. Become a follower of Sweet Sketch Wednesday, if you aren’t already!!! (In comments please say if you are a follower already).

6. Create a card using Sketch #100, our Anniversary Hop Sketch.

7. Then post it on Inlinkz.

8. Completing all SEVEN steps will qualify you for the Grand Prize at Sweet Sketch Wednesday from Tammy at “A DAY FOR DAISIES.”

9. By doing this you have a chance to win Tammy’s wonderful Grand Prize, of a Custom Photo Stamp (Tammy will create a stamp from winner’s favourite photo.)

Custom Photo Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=682

10. Plus 10% discount on any purchase from the 4th – 10th May 2011

11. All our followers that participate get a “FREEBIE from Tammy at A DAY FOR DAISIES” in ADFD
Store under freebies.

12. The Grand Prize Winner will also receive the
Sweet Sketch Wednesday Blog Candy offered by Arlana.

13. Also some of the SSW Design Team have blog candy and prizes to give away so check out their sites and the qualifications that they require for their prizes.

Let’s Begin!

Head on over to Arlana’s blog first and see what she’s been up too and what you have to do to qualify for her blog candy. Then hop on over to the next blog in order and see all of our DT’s fabulous creations. The next Design Team name will be posted on each blog so that you will be able to follow from one blog to the next.

Now you’ve visited my blog, become a follower and left a sweet message.
Now hop over to
Deanne's blog.

Remember to follow the rules above.

Happy hopping and thanks for joining us for our Celebration for reach 100 Sketches. Hoping to see your creations too….Hop to it!

Order of Hop:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Now before you leave you also have

another opportunity to win my
Sweet Bloomin Scraps Blog Candy.

Here it is!

Two packages of rhinestone jewels

6"X6" assorted design paper

Two package of eyelets

One package of brads

Butterfly Charms

Thank You Mini Stamp Set

For my blog candy you need to:
1. Become a follower of my blog.
2. Leave me a comment and also refer to my blog candy so I know that you are interested in it.
3. Create a card this week for SSW with Sketch 100. Challenge closes Monday at midnight MSDST.
4. Become a follower of SSW and leave a comment on the SSW blog and participate in the SSW blog hop this week! That means become a follower of the SSW DT and leave a comment on each of their blogs! Don't forget to follow ADayforDaisies.blogspot.com and leave Tammy a sweet comment!
5. Happy Creating, following and commenting!

Now hop to it as this week's challenge and hop will end on Monday

at Midnight Mountain Daylight Savings Time!

My Recipe:

Image: A Day For Daisies Beach Babe

Papers: Colorbok Shore, Chatter Bok Happy Day Blossoms, Wubie Prints Water,
Basic Grey Kioshi, SU Brillant Blue & Tempting Turquoise, Gold and Cream Cardstock

Inks: Copice and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilies Pinking Circles, 3" Circle Punch, MS Sand Dollar Punch,

Stickles, Glossy Accents

Happy Hopping! We love our followers!

Thanks for your support!

2011-04-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Birthday Turtle
Sweet Sketch 99

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

Our sweet Jodie who owns Bugaboo Stamps is our lovely sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. She is constantly creating new images...her imagination just doesn't end! So you will want to check out her site here and be sure to click on each image as there are more images behind each image!

If you are our lucky winner this week at SSW you will have the sweet surprise of winning
7 Bugaboo digis valued at $21.
It wouldn't be hard for you to find seven that you like.
The hard part will be diwindling your list down to seven.

This Turtle Birthday was a freebie awhile back. But you can still purchase it. Of course, I used Arlana's fabulous sketch this week and added stickles to my balloons and party hat. The added balloons are the MS balloon punch. I then added glossy accents to the turles brown spots, the edge of his shell and toenails.

Hope you like it? It will probably go to my grandson for one of his birthday cards...

Sweet Sketch 99

This sketch was so fun to create with this week! I love the layers but it goes together so easily! I know you will love it too!

Next week we will be celebrating Arlana's 100th sketch! Can you believe it? 100 weeks and 100 sketches! Be sure to stop by for our blog hop and all the fun prizes.

My Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps Birthday Turtle

Papers: Scribble Scrabble Party Time, SU Real Red,

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishements: Nestabilites Classic Scalloped Squares Large, Classic Squares Large,
MS Balloon, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Karen Foster Scrapper's Floss Red, Hemp Cord, Ribbon

Have a wonderful week!

2011-04-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

My Yoshiko
Sweet Sketch 98

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Oh, how I love Sally Ann's Cute Oriental Characters. This image is called Kishi. It reminded me of my granddaughter and thought I would make her birthday card with this image. I'm a few months early but that is ok. It will be waiting for her when the time comes.
This card almost took me back to Okinawa.

Digi Stamp Boutique is our fabulous sponsor this week at SSW!

Sally Ann is offering 6 free digi images of your choice if you are our lucky weekly winner at SSW!

So stop by SSW and play along.

Sally Ann is constantly creating new images for your delight.

You will love all of her creations.

Go ahead check it out!

This is the sketch for this week's challenge!

Just to remind you that we only have a few more week's until our 100th Sketch Celebration. So be sure to check back offen. We will be having a blog hop and lots of prizes.

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Kishi
Papers: BoBunny Olivia Honeydew, DCWV Far East,
SU Taken With Teal and Kiwi Kiss, Refections Soda Pop,

Inks: Copic and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Standard Circles Large, Standard Circles Small, Classic Ovals Large, Classic Ovals Small, MS Arch Lattice Border Punch, Ribbon, Brads, Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful Easter week!

2011-04-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Flowers, Birds and Turtle
Sweet Sketch 97

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Clear Dollar Stamps

Well, I'm back to reality! I had a great time visiting Arlana and creating my cards through April.

Can hardly wait for you to see what I created for you!

Today I have three adorable images from
Clear Dollar Stamps

Basket of Flowers

On this card I used a new embossing folder from Quickutz that I purchased at the Scrapbook USA Expo called Flowers! Wish you could see the sparkle in the center of the flowers on this image but my camera didn't capture it . I think you can see the sparkle on the dragonfly, fronds and flower center. Not sure how I managed to cut the dragonfly out but it worked for me this time. This image is a freebie at Clear Dollar Stamps. Isn't is cute as can be? Just love that basket of flowers and the little dragonfly!

Turtle Greetings

I loved this Turtles Greeting image and thought it would make a fabulous birthday card for my grandson when he turns three....in another year. I'm planning ahead! As you can see I used Glossy Accents on his shell! I also used stickles on the flames and the turtle's party hat. Then I just put together the little badge and used a marker to add the three.
Oh, the Nesti Pinking Circles is also a new purchase from the Expo. I've been wanting that one for some time now. I used it to make the badge too!

Love Tweet Love

I'm always in need of wedding cards and thought this would be a perfect addition to my collection. The embossing folder is another purchased from the Expo. It is from Quickutz and called Swirls. I added stickles to all the hearts and circles and on their head and tail feathers and added a little blue jewel in the center of the his flower! Again my camera doesn't show the sparkle like I wanted it to but hopefully you can imagine!

Clear Dollar Stamps is our sponsor at SSW this week!
You will definitely want to play along as
Lori's fabulous prize is a $25 gift certificate!
Now wouldn't you love to spend that at Clear Dollar Stamps!

My team mates at SSW have a bundle of cards with some sweet inspiration this week. It is always so fun to see what everyone chooses to create with. Be sure to stop by SSW to check it all out!
This week's sketch is SSW 97.

We are nearly to our 100th Week Celebration!
Be sure to stop back on May 4 for all the fun and prizes!

My Recipes:

First Card

Image: Clear Dollar Stamps Basket of Flowers

Papers: Provo Craft Pixie Bloom Dots, Lime Cardstock & Pink Sorbet Cardstock

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles Large, Standard Circles Large,
Quickutz Flowers Embossing Folder, SU Frond,
Ribbon, Stickles, Flowers, Brad

Second Card
Image: Clear Dollar Stamps Turtle Greetings
Papers: Pebbles Sparkle, K and Company?,
SU Elegant Eggplant & So Saffron, Color Mates Light Terrific Teal
Inks: Copics and Promarkers, Sharpie Marker
Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilites Pinking Circles Large, Standard Circles Large,
SU 1", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" Circles Punch, SU Small Star Punch,
Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Stickles

Third Card
Image: Clear Dollar Stamps Love Tweet Love
Papers: Imaginiscs Drapin' Daisies, DCWV Robin#1, Light Teal,
Inks: Copics and Promarkers
Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles Large, Standard Circles Large
Ribbon, Brad, Stickles, Flowers

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy a day of crafting!

2011-04-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

For You

Sweet Sketch 96

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Characters

I thought I would be back home today but I will be spending another week with Arlana as we have lots of work to accomplish some of which is related to SSW!

Today I am so excited to show off this sweet image from

Digi Stamp Characters.

I have always loved Heather's sweet images.

This image is called Pure Innocence 20.

I have used one of my favorite embossing folders from SU...Square Lattice.

I also love this MS Daisy Border punch and have it in the larger scrapbooking punch! For the finishing touches I added stickles to her little jacket, shoes and the centers of all the flowers! Now I just want you to know that she reminds me of my grand daughters with their sparkly shoes and outfits!

I'm not sure if you can see all the sparkle. But the paper also has a sparkle to it.

Digi Stamp Characters is our sponsor at SSW this week. Heather is offering

3 Free Digis from her etsy shop

to our Grand Prize Winner at SSW!

Close up of Pure Innocence 20

This week's sketch at SSW!

Now one more bit of information...I want to let you know that SSW is nearly ready to celebrate their 100th Week! As a member of SSW's DT, I want to invite you to be sure to visit us that week and play along...there will be lots of prizes and fun so mark your calendar for May 4!
My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Characters Pure Innocence 20

Papers: Best Creation, SU Green Galore, Gable Green & Pink Passion

Inks: Promarkers and Copics

Tools and Embellishments: MS Daisy Border Punch, SU Square Lattice Textured Impressions, Nestabilities Large Deckled Rectangles, Paper Shaper Flowers, Brad, Ribbon, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by! I always love to hear from you!

2011-03-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hoppy Easter

Sweet Sketch 95

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Stamp Fairy

Sweet Sketch Wednesday has rolled around again. I am visiting Arlana and enjoying her craftroom. We had a fabulous day last Friday at the Scrapbook USA Expo. We both came home with a bundle of paper like we didn't even own a sheet! How is it that we can get so excited about paper? Have you ever wondered that? I also purchased some new nesties and embossing folders that you will see in the coming weeks! This week Arlana used the Nestie Deckled Oval. Go take a look...it is adorable!

We hope you all had a fun week using Bunnies last week! We loved seeing your cards on SSW!

This week I have used another bunny from Stamp Fairy. She is called "Clementine - Carrots." I also used the Hoppy Easter sentiment which was a free download at Stamp Fairy. I inked the edge pink and added it to the SU Oval and Modern Label. I haven't used my stamps lately and wanted to create my own design on some paper so I stamped the little flowers on the Kiwi Kiss paper!

Stamp Fairy is our awesome sponsor this week at SSW! Gerda is constantly creating new images. You will love them all! Be sure to check out what our DT has created for you this week. When you play along you have a chance to be our Grand Prize Winner. Gerda is offering
four free digis of your choice
if you are our winner.

Close up of Clementine

This is the sketch you will use this week to play along at SSW!

Remember to comment on SSW so that you can have a chance for the Grand Prize!

My Recipe:

Image: Stamp Fairy Clementine Carrots 2 & Hoppy Easter, SU Enjoy Every Moment

Papers: Anna Griffin AG1361, We R Memory Keepers Hippity Hoppity Easter Things,

My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup Flower Patch,

SU Kiwi Kiss & Pumpkin Pie, Color Mates Light Terrific Teal,

Ink: Copics and Promarkers, SU Pumpkin Pie

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Scalloped Ovals Large & Classic Ovals Large,

SU Modern Label & Large Oval, MS Frond, Flowers, Brad, Ribbon

2011-03-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Easter Bunny

Sweet Sketch 94

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Meljen's Designs

All Bunny Week!

This week I chose to create with this "Easter Bunny" image

from Meljen's Designs.

Isn't he adorable?

I used papers from the K and Company Super Paper Pad.

Nancy and Arlana have both used this fun tulip paper

so I decided it was time that I used mine!

It goes so well this Spring or Easter images!

And of course, Arlana came up with a sweet sketch....Sweet Sketch 93 for this week's creations!

But there is also another portion of the challenge this week!

It's an All Bunny Week so you will need

to use a bunny image or an image with a bunny as part of the image!

Meljen's Designs is our sponsor at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week and
Melissa is offering a wonderful treat for our Grand Prize Winner.
If you are the winner, you will get to choose 4 free digis!
So be sure to play along for the chance to win.

This is Arlana' Sketch this week!

My Recipe:

Image: Meljen's Designs Easter Bunny

Papers: K and Company Super Paper Pad, SU Real Red and Baja Breeze

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Labels, SU Word Window and Modern Label,

Pearls, Ribbon, Brads

Hope you enjoy our Bunny Week!

2011-03-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

Dirby

Sweet Sketch 93

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Digi Stamp Boutique

is our lovely sponsor this week at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

You will have way too much fun looking at the new March images!

Be sure to stop by Sally Ann's shop and

see what you cannot live without

as Sally Ann is offering

6 free images of your choice

to our Grand Prize Weekly winner for her sponsorship.

Grab the sketch below and get busy creating so

that you will have a opportunity for those images you are loving!

You will also want to stop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and see the awesome cards our DT members have created just for you this week!

Now go enjoy their fabulous inspiration!

Sweet Sketch 93

This week I had fun using a SU Texturz Plate called Perfect Details. After embossing the bosenberry paper, I inked the embossed layers with SU Whisper White ink. I thought this embossing folder would add a lattice or garden look. If I were to do my card over again, I would also add the embossing and ink to the Lovely Lilac paper for more texture and dimension. I also added stickles to the bee's wings and puffy to the bunny's tail. Fun, fun sketch!

Close up of Dirby

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Dirby

Papers: The Paper Company Boysenberry, SU Lovely Lilac, Creative Imaginations Spring Green,

Basic Grey Sophie,

Ink: Copics and Promarker, SU Whisper White

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Square Small and Large Deckled Rectangle,

SU Texturz Plate Perfect Details, Flowers, Jewels, Stickles, Puffy

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-03-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

Old Water Pump

Sweet Sketch 92

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Doodle Shop

This week I created my card with The Old Water Pump image from Digi Doodle Shop. I chose this image because my grandmother did not have inhouse plumbing when I was young but she had an old water pump in her back yard! I remember being so intriqued by it. However, today I am thankful for instant running water that does not have to be heated on a coal stove. Not sure how my grandmother made it through life!

This is my Grandmother's home in the midwest!
The water pump was in the back yard!

This week our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday is Digi Doodle Shop. I love looking around their shop as they have so many fun and interesting images. Go ahead take a look. And while you are at it take a look at our DT inspiration for you with some of these fabulous images. Digi Doodle Shop is offering a sweet sweet prize, a $10 Gift Certificate for you to spend if you are our Grand Prize Winner at SSW this week.

This is Arlana's Sweet Sketch 92 that you will use for your creation this week!

A close up of the Old Water Pump

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Doodle Shop Old Water Pump

Papers: SU Baja Breeze, Scenic Route Grover Street & Joy Street, American Crafts City Park

Ink: Copics and Promarker

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Scalloped Squares Large, Classic Squares Large,

Ribbon, Sponge Dauber

Thanks for stopping by! You make my day!

2011-03-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ellie Elephant

Sweet Sketch 91

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Di's Digi Downloads

This sweet image, "Ellie Elephant" at Di's Digi Downloads just tugged at my heart strings this week. It reminded me of the stuffed elephant my daughter recieved as a gift from her grandma when she about 6 years old. It was handmade by a special friend. Now my daughter is married and has her own little girl and has made it very clear to me that she wants her "Ele" for her little girl.

So I made this little card to go along with the transfer!!!

Now I just have to locate Elle in the attic!

Wish me luck!

For days I have been looking for "Ele" in the attic and just found her at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday evening

(1 3/4 hours before posting...what luck!)

I will need to spend some time this week cleaning and sprucing her up along with the turquoise ribbon!

But she doesn't look too bad for being 25 years old!

She is 20 inches tall! (same as when I last saw her)

Now can you tell why I chose these colors for my card!

Thank you, Diane, for your sweet digi "Ellie Elephant" image! Please feel free to post my card on your blog!

Ele straight from the attic!

The Before

Update:

This is "Ele" all fresh and clean! I think my daughter will be pleased to have her "Ele" back! I will be giving Ele to her today!

The After

Second Update:

The Unveiling and Transfer

Di's Digi Downloads is our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. You will love all her digis so be sure to stop by her shop. Also take a peek at our DT cards this week at SSW. The cards are amazing! You will get some sweet inspiration! Di's Digi Downloads is offering a prize of

5 Free Digis to our Grand Prize Winner this week!

So why not play along?

Arlana's Sweet Circle Sketch

As close up of Ellie Elephant

My Recipe:

Imaga: Di's Digi Downloads Ellie Elephant

Papers: Pebbles Ever After Sparkle, Doodlebug Design Bright Confetti,

SU Pink Passion and Bermuda Bay

Inks: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Lacey Circles and Standard Circles Large,

Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, SU Star, American Girl Star, Buttons, Ribbon, Stickles

2011-02-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

Enjoy Your Day
Sweet Sketch 90
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Sweet 'n Sassy

This Sweet 'n Sassy image is called "Milton Reading." Isn't he sweet?
Sweet 'n Sassy is our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. For our Grand Prize Winner this week, they will be offering a sweet $10 Gift Certificate as your prize....so why not play along for a chance to win. Check out our DT and all the details at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is a Christian digi stamp company offering a wide variety of hand drawn digital stamp designs and sentiments for the digital stamper or scrapbooker. We started out as a clear stamp company back in November 2007 and made the change over to all digital in February 2010. We have hundreds of fabulous digis to choose from starting at just $.99. Check us out at http://sweetnsassystamps.com.

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 90

My Recipe:

Image: Sweet 'n Sassy Milton Reading

Papers: K & Company Wild Raspberry, Su Kiwi Kiss and Crushed Curry,
Scenic Route Dot, Color Mates Deep Desert Dune

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilites Lacy Squares, Classic Squares Large,

Cuttlebug Script Embossing Folder, SU Modern Label,

Flowers, Ribbon, Brad, Pearls

2011-02-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

Never Lose Heart

Sweet Sketch 89

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. You will want to take a few moments and look around their site as Sally Ann has three pages of new images for February. I chose this Nurse Grace image as my daughter is an ER Nurse. She is such a fabulous nurse. Everyone loves her and she has so much compassion. Her grandmother was also a nurse so I think she inherited some genes from her.

Anyway, our DT has a wonderful lineup of Digi Stamp Boutique images to show you so stop by SSW and look around. For our Grand Prize Winner, Digi Stamp Boutique is offering 6 free images of your choice. I know you will not have any trouble finding 6 images you will like. The problem will be in narrowing it down to 6 images.

We do hope you will play along this week. We look forward to seeing what you will create.

Here is Sweet Sketch 89 for you to create with!

Close up of Nurse Grace

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Nurse Grace, Computer Generated Sentiment

Papers: American Crafts LOVE Take a Chance, BoBunny A Gift of Love, SU Real Red

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Ovals Large, Classic Scalloped Ovals Large,

SU Modern Label and Word Window, Heart Brads, Ribbon

2011-02-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

I Love You
Sweet Sketch 88
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Whimsie Doodles

This week our sweet sponsor is Whimsie Doodles. I do hope you will take some time to stop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday to see the sweet cards our DT created with their favorite digi from Whimsie Doodles. You will love the lineup so much you will want to choose your favorite and stop by Whimsie Doodles as they are offering all of our followers a 10% discount off your purchase.

This image is called "Flowers from Leah"

Whimsie Doodles (http://www.whimsiedoodles.com) is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog (http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com), were we also post weekly challenges and tutorials.

A special offer for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Fans

use the discount code Sweet10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and

receive 10% off your next order!

Code expires 30 days from today.

However if you play along this week at SSW and you are our lucky weekly winner, you will win a

$10 Gift Certificate

from Whimsie Doodles! Now isn't that a sweet gift?

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 88

Looking forward to seeing what you will create with this sketch! I'll see you at SSW.

Thanks for your sweet, sweet comments each week!

My Recipe:

Image: Whimsie Doodles Flowers from Leah

Papers: BoBunny A Gift of Love Crazy Love Kisses and Back to Basic Dots,

Doodlebug Petite Prints, SU Chocolate Chip

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Small Deckled Rectangle, SM Lace Scallop Hearts Border Punch, Ribbons, Colorbok Metal Accents Hearts, Crystal Effects

2011-02-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

Bird's Spring Trinkets

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Sponsor: Meljen's Designs

Meljen's Design's is our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week. We are showcasing four of her images this week at SSW. I know you will love all of them. But Melissa has so many more images that you will adore also, so be sure to stop by her shop and check things out.

Meljen's Designs is offering 4 digis of your choice

if you are the lucky winner this week at SSW so be sure to play along.

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and is steadily growing! Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the

Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the

WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

My flower and leaves are made from the Cuttlebug Quilling Chrysanthemum Kit. Again I only used two of the three plates to create the flower. I inked the edges of the leaves to give some dimension along with giving them a twist. I added stickles to the "I" in SPRING. But more is not better! As you can see the "I" isn't really visable. While it was wet I actually move the glitter away from the "I" but it must have migrated back! I also added the tiny butterfly with some added stickles from the SU Butterfly Emboss Plate. It was the perfect size.

Oh I almost forgot, I was looking through my stash of treasures that Arlana gave to me...and I couldn't believe that I had two ladybugs in the two colors that matched this card!

Have you ever seen a pink or teal ladybug?????

Thanks for stopping by! I love your sweet comments! Have a great week and try to stay warm!

My Recipe:

Image: Meljen's Designs, Bird's Spring Trinkets

Papers: K and Company Super Paper Pad, SU Pink Passion, Textured Agua?

BoBunny A Gift of Love Blush Dot and Tutu Dot, Doodlebug Design Petite Prints

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilitites Standard Circles Large and Petite Scalloped Circles Large,

Cuttlebug Quilled Chrysanthemum Kit, SU Butterfly Emboss Plate,

Ribbon, Stickles, Ladybugs

2011-01-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Golf Nut

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

This is the perfect image for my golfing husband! Thought I would surprise him with this fun golfing card! I used the Cuttlebug Mesh Embossing Folder to create the golf balls. I thought it turned out to be a fairly good replica. What do you think?

I also thought that MME paper looks like a million golf balls perched on their golf tees!

Well, that's a little stretch of the imagination!

He's a happy golfer anyway!

Bugaboo Stamps is our sponsor this week at SSW. I always love to look around Jodie's shop and choose a fun image to create with. I love her artist style. You will too so be sure to stop by her shop! If you are the Grand Prize Winner at SSW this week you will receive

7 free digis valued at $21

This is Arlana's sweet sketch for this week's challenge.

Stop by SSW to see what our DT members have created for you!

My Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps, Golf Nut

Papers: My Mind's Eye Little Boy Blue, Recollections Brown Cardstock, SU Sage Shawdow

Ink: Copics and Promarker

Tools and Embellishments: Cuttlebug Mesh Embossing Folder, Nestibilites Classic Oval Large and Small,

SU Circle Punches, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1", Ribbon

2011-01-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Just Married

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 85!

Only 15 more weeks until 100!

This week at SSW, Digi Stamp Boutique is our wonderful sponsor!

We just love Sally Ann's images. You will too!

Check out her site and be sure to play along this week.

You could be the fabulous winner of

6 free digis of your choice

from

Digi Stamp Boutique.

I had to show this flower close up. I liked Arlana's quilled flower so much a few weeks ago that I purchased three of the Quilled Flower Kits by Cuttlebug! This is the Daisy. So fun and easy to make! I used just two of the die cuts instead of three on this flower.

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique, Henry and Zoe Get Wed

Papers: BoBunny A Gift of Love: Crazy Love Kisses, SU Chocolate Chip,

The Paper Company Red Cardstock, Doodlebug Designs Petite Prints Ladybug Daisy

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Square Large, Classic Scalloped Square Large,

Cuttlebug Quilled Daisy Kit, MS Frond, SU Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Stickles

2011-01-16T18:40:00.000-08:00

Cheese Bread

While I was in Utah last week, Arlana and Randy, made some wonderful Stuffed Philly Sandwiches.

Yum, yum!

Well, I loved the recipe so much, I will be making it for my family in the coming weeks or days!

For Sunday dinner today, we had Rib Eye Steak so I decided to use the dough from Arlana's recipe and make a braided cheese loaf. I was making salads so the bread browned a little darker than I like but it was still very soft and oh so yummy inside.

Very easy to make...you don't need a bread mixer...just a large mixing bowl.

Cheese Bread

3 1/4 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 pkg yeast

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 T wheat gluten

2 T Mrs. Dash

(I didn't have Mrs. Dash so I used 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsps garlic salt)

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup water

1/4 milk

2 eggs, beaten

In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, wheat gluten, and Mrs. Dash together. Set aside. Heat butter, water and milk just until the butter is melter. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Add eggs and liquid mixture together.

Add liquid to the flour mixture and stir together. Add another cup of flour and mix together. Then add just a little more flour until it is no longer too sticky. Then sprinkle olive oil on your dough and a little around the bowl. Cover with a light weight dish towel. Let dough rise double in size in a warm location or in a 100 degree oven or less. Punch down and roll out into a retangle. Sprinkle grated cheese lengthwise down the middle of the dough. Cut slits on both sides of the cheese for braiding.

I should have taken pictures of this....sorry!

Bake 375 degree for 17-21 minutes. Enjoy!

Well, I surprised my men as they are always asking me lately to try new recipes...Well, I not only tried a new recipe but I altered it and made it my own. Hopefully, that will keep them satisfied for a few weeks.

2011-01-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Sweetheart

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Stamp Fairy

This week I have been visiting Arlana. I have finally decided I do not need my craft room anymore! Arlana's is sufficient for me and her and a few others too! We have missed Nancy this time but hope to get all of us together later this year!

This week we have a new sponsor, Stamp Fairy. Don't you just love this image..."Betty Perfect Day 2." I thought she was so precious and would make a darling Valentine card! I do hope you like here!

Gerda is the owner of Stamp Fairy and is offering

4 free digis of your choice

to our Weekly Winner at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Be sure to take some time to look around her fabulous shop.

And do stop over at SSW to view our DT creations this week!

My Recipe:

Image: Stamp Fairy, Betty Perfect Day 2

Papers: Bo Bunny A Gift of Love: Crush Cutie Pie and Crush Flirt,

American Crafts Love - Can't Help Falling, Black Cardstock, SU Red Ridinghood

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Lacey Circle, Marvy 3" Circle,

SU 2" Scallop Circle, Su 1 3/4" Circle, Marvy Daisy Punches,

SU Modern Label Punch, SU Word Window,

Red Heart Brads, Stickles, scissors for ragging edge, white gel pen, ribbon.

2011-01-05T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Ballerina

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: By LORi Designs

Happy New Year to all of you! For me it is always refreshing to begin a new year. The month of January is usually donated to deep house cleaning. The problem is...with all the caregiving that I do...there isn't enough time to get as deep as I would like!

But it is a New year and we have a New Sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

By LORi Designs has some very sweet images that I know you will love...so do take some time to view our DT cards at SSW and to visit By LORi Designs.

For our Weekly Winner at SSW this week, Lori is offering this $10 gift certificate for you to choose your favorite images. So grab Arlana's sketch and your craft supplies and start your

New Year's Resolution

to play along with us at SSW.

This is Arlana's sketch for this week.

This is a close up of Lollipop Ballerina.

My five year old grand daughter is taking ballet so when I saw this image it reminded me of her when I watched her in her ballet class! She loves pink and she loves her ballet class!

My Recipe:

Image and stamp: By LORi Designs Lollipop Ballerina, SU A Word for You

Papers: K & Company Super Paper Pad,
KMA Cardstock Light Terrific Teal, Light Racy Raspberry,
SU Certainly Celery

Ink: Copics and Promarkers, SU

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Retangle Large, Shapeablilities Ribbon Tags Trio,
MS Frond, Flowers, Brads, Jewels, Stickles, Ribbon

2010-12-29T00:02:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite memories from each Christmas is receiving Christmas cards from friends and family. I have always had the tradition of posting our Christmas cards on the inside of our front door... so I decided that I wanted to take a picture of it for you and also as a memory for me! My cards are the last to go down. I usually keep them up for a month after Christmas! Sounds crazy but I just love to enjoy them a little longer! And sometimes there are a few more cards to add to the collage. The Tin Soldiers and the Mistletoe doll will be put away this week with the rest of the decorations.

Several weeks before Christmas I received this surprise package in the mail. Inside was this gorgeous Christmas card from Linda, one of our dear DT members at Sweet Sketch Wedneday along with the Cuttlebug Sledding Embossing Folder that I had been wanting to purchase but couldn't find at any craft store. Instead of the embossing being raised, it is indented. I love the look it gives!

Thanks you, Linda, for your beautfiul card and your thoughtful gift!

Happy Undecorating!

2010-12-29T00:01:00.000-08:00

A Kid's View Summer Rock Climb

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

I do hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that you are looking forward to a new year and new memories to create.

This week Bugaboo Stamps is our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Jodie's sweet prize for our lucky Weekly Grand Prize Winner is

7 free digis of your choice valued at $21.

What a prize that is...you will definitely want to have a chance for her incredibly fun images!

So be sure to play along at SSW!

This is Arlana's fabulous sketch for this week's challenge! Be sure to check out all of the inspiring DT cards at SSW.

Now I would like to tell you that I have been wanting to use this image at Bugaboo for over 6 months. It is called "A Kid's View Summer Rock Climb" and reminds me of my two sons who love to mountain climb. I had so much fun with the textures on this card! I found the crinkle paper at JoAnns' and the Jute Netting at Hancocks fabric store.

Here they are on Top of Mt Rainier.

My Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo AKVS Rock Climb

Papers: The Paper Co School Days Stripe, The Paper Co Cardstock Poppy,

The Paper Co Ecorce Autumn, SU Baja Breeze

Inks: Copics and Promarkers, SU Soft Sky

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Oval Large, EK Trees Border Punch,

Jute, Button, Jute Netting Verano Tan

Have a Happy New Year!

2010-12-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

Snow Buddy

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Fresh Brewed Designs

Wow, just a few more days until Christmas! I do have to say this year has flown by for me. The years are actually going faster and faster. I do not think that I am imagining it!

I have tried to simplify a little more this year but I still need to learn, "How to Not Stress!"

This week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday our sponsor is Fresh Brewed Designs! Oh how I love Heather's images! Heather use to be on our SSW DT. She is a fabulous lady who loves the Lord and promotes her products with that in mind! She has even created some beautiful religous images...some of which I have happily loved using. We also love her wintery images and for the second year in a row we are again showcasing her winter images...There are many more than our DT has used this week so please look around and enjoy Heather's site.

This is Arlana's new sketch for this week...an oval inside a circle!

This image is called "Snow Buddy."

When you look at this little guy, you feel like he could actually give you a big hug for the holidays!

For our lucky weekly winner...Heather is offering

3 Free Digis

So relax a bit and create your own wonderful card with Arlana's sketch!

My Recipe:

Image: Fresh Brewed Designs Snow Buddy

Papers: Three Bugs in a Rug Snow Day/Let It Snow, SU Cherry Cobbler and Baja Breeze

Inks: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Oval Large and Scallop Standard Circle Large,

MS Circle Cutter, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot, MS Glacial Snowflake, Snowflake Brads, Pearls, Ribbon, Stickles

Merry Christmas to all!

2010-12-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

Connie Shopping

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Sweet Sketch Wedneday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Good Morning! It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday again.

And I have choosen this darling image from

Digi Stamp Boutique called "Connie Shopping."

It reminded me of my mother who would, could and did shop 'til she dropped. She could find so many fun treasures...many times under $10. Her children and grandchildren were often the recipients of her great finds! She was nearly 83 when she passed away but she always dressed in style with outfits coordinated from head to toe!

Sure miss her! I had better stop there as I am getting quite teary thinking about her!

Arlana has provided us with a great sketch this week! I know you will enjoy creating with it!

Our faithful monthly sponsor,

Digi Stamp Boutique,

is here again to sponsor us! We adore all of Sally Ann's images. Be sure to check out her site as she has lots of fun new images and is also offering a 20% discount on all of her Christmas images! Go take a peak!

For our weekly winner this week,

Digi Stamp Boutique is offering

6 free digis of your choice!

Now wouldn't you like to have those images!

Your opportunity is waiting!

Play along this week at SSW and you may be the lucky winner.

I hope you are all getting ready for Christmas. If you are not ready yet, you will be running around trying to find those wonderful last minute sales! Happy shopping!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Connie Shopping

Papers: Cosmo Crricket Pixie-Licious Fairy Rings,

Bo Bunny Back to Basics Pansy Purple,

SU Kiwi Kiss, Purple Cardstock?,

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Labels, Jewels, Pearls,

Flowers, Flower Button, Fiskars Gifts Border Punch, Rick Rack

2010-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

In My Pretty Garden
the Flowers are Nodding and
Warm and Cozy Snowman

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Sponsor: Tiddlyinks

As you already know, it is Wednesday and that means

Sweet Sketch Wednesday time!

Our sponsor this week is Tiddlyinks!

They have a sweet, sweet prize for our Weekly Winner at SSW.

When you play along this week you will have the opportunity of winning a

$10 Gift Certificate

As you can see I had such a fun time creating my cards for Tiddlyinks! When I came upon this image...."flowers"....I immediately thought of a Primary song that I use to sing in church....

The name of the song is "In the Leafy Treetops." This is the second verse.

"In my pretty garden, the flowers are nodding.

How do you do?, they say. How do you do today?

In my pretty garden the flowers are nodding."

Anyway!

Here is a close up of my flower garden!

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 79 (Circle)

This is my second card this week.

"Warm and Cozy Snowman."

Doesn't he make you want to have

a cup of hot cocoa with him?

My Flowers Recipe:

Image: Tiddlyinks Flowers

Papers: American Girl

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishment: Nestabilities Classic Circle Large and Mini Scallop,

Ribbon, Jute, Button

My Warm and Cozy Snowman Recipe:

Image: Tiddlyinks Warm and Cozy Snowman

Papers: The Paper Studio A Heartwarming Holiday, SU Chocolate Chip

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Sizzix Circle Scallops #2, Nestabilities Classic Circle Large,

Stickles, Crystal Effects, Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

2010-12-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Shepherds' Delight

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

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Sponsor: Di's Digi Downloads

Wow, can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner! This year has flown by for me and I think I am not ready for Christmas. It feels like it should be in about 6 more months! Remember when you were a kid and the days of the year passed so slowly....seemed like it was forever before Christmas arrived!

Well, I have been trying to get in the spirit with my Christmas cards! I do have to say that it does help. I loved this image from Di's Digi Downloads...such a precious image of the shepherds in their fields watching their flocks and viewing that bright star that foretold of the birth of Christ! It is called Shepherds' Delight.

Oh, I have been wanting to use my Ribbon Tags and was happy when Nancy used her's a few weeks ago with the ribbon ends instead of running the ribbon across the card! Thanks, Nancy!

It makes a great sentiment!

Di's Digi Downloads

is our sponsor this week at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and our DT as created some awesome cards for you to enjoy!

Di's Digi Download

is offering a very sweet, sweet prize of

5 free digis

So be sure to play along this week with Arlana's wonderful sketch!

All the rules are on the SSW site but be sure to follow the sketch and all the basic elements of it. The three flowers do not have to be flowers...but just three elements that may go with your card!

Have fun creating!

We love to see what you can do!

And just think you could be the lucky Weekly Winner!

This is a closeup of the Shepherds' Delight.

My Recipe:

Image: Di's Digi Downloads: Shepherds' Delight,

Inkadinkado Holiday Rubber Stamps: Peace On Earth

Papers: The Paper Studio A Heartwarming Holiday,

SU Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilites Classic Square Large, Shapebilities Ribbon Tags Trio,

Fiskars Tree Border Punch, Ribbon, Stars, Jute

2010-11-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Under the Tree

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

Well, it is Thanksgiving Eve and I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! What a wonderful time to share and enjoy family. Lots of preparations for me today. I will me making apple pie, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, cleaning the turkey and preparing the stuffing. One year I bought Costco rolls and my family was so mad at me. I just didn't know that it was a tradition! We like pumpkin pie but they also prefer my apple pie over any pie. So that is a must too! My daughter in law has a tradition of eating Chocolate Mousse Pie on Thanksgiving so she will bring the Chocolate Mousse.
Hope you have a delicious celebrations with your family!.

This is the fabulous sketch that my sister, Arlana, has for you this week at SSW! I love the clean lines of this sketch and how it draws your eye to the focal point of your image! I do hope you will take a few moments and look at what our DT has created for you this week at SSW!

Bugaboo Stamps is our incredible sponsor this week! I always have so much fun choosing a image from Jodie's store. I love her style and the fun creations that she comes up with which are constantly being added to each month. Jodie, the owner, at Bugaboo is offering

7 digi stamps valued at $21
to our Grand Prize Weekly Winner

The image I chose is called

A Kids View Under the Tree.

The one thing I want to share about my card is the embossing folder that I borrowed from Arlana. It is called Cuttlebug Sledding. I just love the look it gave. If you will notice...the embossing is reversed. Instead of being raised it is indented! I just love the texture it gives. I have looked at every craft store I have visited in the last two months...with no luck in finding it. I will have to check the internet when I find a spare moment. For my Christmas bulbs I used the Metal Dots...also one of my favorite embellishments! The picture doesn't show it very well, but I also used puffy for his Santa Hat. Of course, the little star and button are from Arlana's Crafty Stash!

My Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Stamps AKV Under the Tree
Papers: The Paper Co Vintage Red and Green, The Paper Studio Presents
Ink: Copics and Promarkers
Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Square Large, Cuttlebug Sledding Embossing Folder, Red Metal Dots, Stickles, Puffy, Ribbon, Button and Star

Happy Thanksgiving Week and I hope you enjoy what we have to share with you today!

2010-11-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

Cute Bride and Groom
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Hope you are enjoying this adorable image of the
"Cute Bride and Groom"
available at
Digi Stamp Boutique.
I am needing some more wedding cards and fell in love with this sweet image!

Digi Stamp Boutique

has been a faithful monthly sponsor at SSW for over a year now.
We just love all the fun digis that Sally Ann creates.
Every month Sally Ann adds so many new digis making it so hard to choose the ones you would like.
So go ahead and take a look yourself.

This week Digi Stamp Boutique is offering
6 free digi images to our Grand Prize Winner
for the week at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Also be sure to stop by SSW and check out all the sweet creations
that the DT has created just for you.

This is the Sweet Sketch that Arlana has created for you to work with this week!

Close Up of Bride and Groom

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Cute Bride and Groom

Papers: Heidi Grace Garden Flowers Decor, Bohemia Bella "Pretty Little Girl Mini Harlequin, SU Bashful Blue, The Paper Company

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Oval Large and Scallop, Border Punch, Ribbons, Stickles

I just want to thank all of you for your sweet comments.

I apologize for not commenting the past two weeks as I was involved in caring for some family matters! Thanks so much for all your kind concerns for our family!

2010-11-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Sunflower Buggies
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Meljen's Designs

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and is steadily growing! Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Design's Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMP STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

My Recipe:

Image: Meljen's Designs Sunflower Buggies, SU Short 'n Sweet

Papers: Scenic Route Sonoma Napa Street, Bo Bunny Burnt Orange Dot,

SU Real Rust, So Saffron and Very Vanilla

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Large Deckled Rectangle, SU Large Oval and Scallop, Stickles, Jewels and Ribbon

2010-11-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Peace On Earth
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More

Isn't this image just precious of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus? You can find this sweet image called Christmas Scene at Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More.

Yes, this is Sweet Sketch Wednesday again and Arlana, my sister, has created a wonderful sketch for you to play with this week!

Also Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More is our sponsor this week at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Robyn is offering a sweet prize of

5 free digis or 5 of her fun digital papers.

Go take a look!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge

5 digital stamps or digital paper sets of their choice.

My Recipe:

Image: Robyn's Fetish Christmas Scene, Inkadinkado Holiday Rubber Stamp

Papers: SU Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip, Recollections Kraft, The Paper Loft Herb Garden/Annie's Apron and Hankie/Trellis

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Classic Circle Large and Scallop and Petite Scallop Circle Large, Flower punches, SU Modern Label and Large Oval, Brads, Ribbon and flower.

Thanks for stopping by and please enjoy your week!

2010-10-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Good Morning everyone! Just a little bit of news! A former DT member and fabulous digi designer.....Heather Dennis of Fresh Brewed Designs has a DT CALL for her blog, Heather's Coffee Break. What a fabulous opportunity for you to show off your talent! Be sure to stop by her blog for all the details.

2010-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Boo!

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Doodle

Happy Halloween weekend! I just had to make a final Halloween card! It is one of my favorite holidays to decorate. When I saw this image at Digi Doodle I just knew that I had to create a card with it! Hope you like it! You can find this image, of course, at Digi Doodle! It is called Mummy Mouse. Digi Doodle is our sponsor this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and as you can see Arlana has another fabulous sketch for you to create with. Digi Doodle is offering a very sweet prize for our lucky winner. Just think you could win a $10 gift certificate to spend in their store! So why don't you go ahead and just look around and choose your favorite images!

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 73

A close up of Mummy Mouse!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Doodle Mummy Mouse

Papers: My Mind's Eye Boo! To You!, Basic Grey Ambrosia Citrus, SU Black and Old Olive

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Square Large, Hot Off the Press Pumpkin Brads, Sheer Black Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments!

Have a spooky Halloween week!

2010-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Jack and Snowman

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Today I need to show off my darling new little grand daughter. Last month I flew to Okinawa for my daughter's scheduled c-section which was scheduled four days after my arrival but my grand daughter was not going to wait. She knew that Grandma was coming and she wanted to come too. When no one was at the airport to greet me, I knew that my daughter was at the hospital. As I resigned myself to waiting in the airport, my daughter's friends arrived and rushed me to the hospital. We arrived five minutes after her birth...perfect timing for Grandma to enjoy all those special moments!

What a sweet surprise!

She definitely is a miracle baby! Mom is doing well too!

Well, today is another special day. It is Sweet Sketch Wednesday! Arlana has created another wonderful sketch for you to play with this week!

We also have a fabulously dedicated sponsor that has sponsored SSW for the past year every single month. I just want to personally thank Sally Ann, the owner and creator of

Digi Stamp Boutique for sponsoring Arlana's Sweet Sketch Wednesday site. We have loved using her fun images to create our cards with.

Below is Digi Stamp Boutique's Jack and Snowman.

Isn't this image just adorable!

Sally Ann creates so many new images every single month. I always have such a difficult time trying to decide which image I want to use. Right now I am just trying to enjoy her Christmas images. Every time I visit her blog she has added new images! You just need to take the time to visit her site and choose a few of your favorite images. Then be sure to stop by SSW and see all the fun DT cards that have been created for your enjoyment!

Play along this week and you will have the chance to

win 6 free digis of your choice at

Digi Stamp Boutique.

A close up of Jack and Snowman!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Jack and Snowman

Papers: SU Cherry Cobbler, Turquoise cardstock,

Bo Bunny Tis The Season Snow Flakes and Dots

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestibilities Small Labels, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot,

MS Snowflake, Marvy Snowflake, Ribbon, Stickles, Pearls

2010-10-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Boo and Candy Corn Girl

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Sassy Cheryl's

Boo!

For this week I managed to get two cards made. Arlana bought Nancy and I each an image from Sassy Cheryl's so that is why I have two cards this week. We just love Sassy Cheryl's images. They are so fun to work with. I love all her detail. Our DT was given three images to create with. All three images are so fun. I just loved this little ghost. It's he just adorable? Hardly the scarey type but that is to my liking! I'm not fond of spiders either but even he looks rather friendly! Don't you think? To accent the image I used the MS bat punch!

As you can guess...Sassy Cheryl's is our sponsor this week at SSW! Cheryl is offering a fabulous prize of a

$5 gift certificate!

So be sure to play along....you may be the lucky winner!

You will love using Arlana's Sweet Sketch 71 this week! It's one of my very favorite sketches!

This is a close up of BOO!
A close up of the MS Bat!

Candy Corn Girl

Candy Corn Girl is my second card this week. I had a blast creating this card. I cut out the candy corns from the background paper and glued them to the purple polka dot paper. I also cut out the wrapped candy to add to the top of my bow. Then I topped things off with the green metal dots...just love using those dots.

Close up of Candy Corn Girl

A close up of my wrapped candy and candy corn!

My Boo Recipe:

Image: Sassy Cheryl's Boo

Papers: SU Kiwi Kiss, BoBunny Orange Citrus Dot, The other papers I have no clue as Nancy and Arlana and I split it three ways. Sorry!

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Standard Cirle Large, MS Circle Cutter, MS Bat Punch, McGill Deckle Square Punches, Ribbon

My Candy Corn Girl Recipe:

Image: Sassy Cheryl's Candy Corn Girl

Papers: Tim Coffey Halloween I Want Candy, Bazzil Basic Paper Lavender, SU Summer Sun, BoBunny Orange Citrus Dot, Dark Purple Dot?

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Standard Circle Large, MS Circle Cutter, McGill Square Punches, Ribbon, Metal Dots, Candy cut out from paper

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!