Stork Delivery

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Shirley's 2 Girls

We are so thrilled to have Shirley's 2 Girls again for our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Kristine's images are so fun to create with. I chose another image for a baby card! I made this card last month when I was in Utah. I have been wanting to use these metal dots and loved how they turned out so I have been using them on a few other cards. Arlana had these little baby feet in your stash! Oh...all of you would have so much fun at Arlana's...you cannot believe all the fun crafty things that she has!!! I brought my own jewels but Arlana had some that were the perfect intensity of color....so wa..la! There you have it! What a fun sketch this week too!

Before you get started on your card...stop by Shirley's 2 Girls....you will love the temptation!

This is the sweet sketch that you will use this week at SSW!

Please remember to follow the sketch!


Close up view of Stork Delivery


My Recipe:

Image: Shirley's 2 Girls Stork Delivery

Papers: Doodlebug Design Inc Sweetheart Baby's Breath and Baby Girl Baby's Breath, SU Pink Passion and Green Gable

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Large Square and Scallop, SU 2" Scallop Circle, SU 1 3/4" Circle, Rhinestones, Flowers, Ribbon, Metal Dots, Baby Feet Button
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me your sweet comments each week!
You always make my day!

Bob and Benji and Spike

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

I usually do not have time to make a second card...but two months ago when I was in Utah visiting Arlana...I was relaxed and had plenty of time to create and enjoy these two images from Digi Stamp Boutique.

For months I have been terribly grumpy about the cold weather that we have experienced in the NW and Utah.....so when I saw this happy summery image of the two frogs...it perked me up a bit.

We have a pond in our back yard and every spring the frogs come out of hibernation and begin to croak....then I know spring is on it's way.

But I recently found out that part of my grumpiness is due to my low Vitamin D which is a hugh problem here in the NW. So I am now on a mega dose of Vitamin D for 12 weeks...50,000 units a week. Two weeks ago we finally had our summer....we broke heat records all week long...but now we are back to our normal temps...65-80 degrees for this time of year...that is still summer for me if the rain doesn't dampen the sun rays!

Well back to Sally Ann's images:

Don't these little frogs just make you want to jump up and enjoy the sun?

Digi Stamp Boutique

is our sponsor this week and Sally Ann has a series of frogs that she has created...you will love this line...but Sally Ann is constantly creating new images for all of us to enjoy...so take a few moments and check out her store here.

This is the sketch this week that you will use to create your card for Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

If you are the lucky weekly winner, you will have the sweet indulgence of 10 free digi images from Digi Stamp Boutique!

This is a close up of Bob and Benji! Supplies:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique

Papers: We R Memory Keepers Dots, My Mind's Eye Kaleidoscope Lime Paper, SU Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Classic Oval and Scallop, Brads, Flowers, Ribbon

For my second card I chose Spike!

Don't you just love his sweet face?
Supplies:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique Spike and Flowers

Papers: BoBunny Sunflower Double Dot, The Paper Company Lattice, Color Mates Light Racey Raspberry, SU So Saffron

Ink: Copics

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Classic Oval and Scallop, Ribbon, Flowers, Brads

Now run on over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out all the sweet eye candy...just for you!

Mouse In The House Ballerina
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Digi Stamp Characters

Isn't this Mouse In The House Ballerina image just too adorable? I had so much fun paper piecing her little tutu. You can find this image at

Digi Stamp Characters.

Heather has such cute images to choose from. Digi Stamp Characters is our sponsor this week and they are offering three free digis to the luckly Weekly Winner! Just think...it could be you!

After you have looked around at Digi Stamp Characters be sure to stop by

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

to see all the lovely cards our DT has created for you! You will love the sweet lineup this week!

To play along, use this sketch for a chance to win those fun three digis you are drooling over! We would love to see what you can create.

Supplies:

Image: Digi Stamp Characters Mouse In the House Ballerina, Hero Art Happy Birthday

Papers: DCWV Posies Glitter Print Sunrise Posies, SU Bordering Blue, Orchid Opulence

Ink: Copics and SU Orchid Opulence

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Large Circle and Scallop and Large Oval, SU Oval Scallop and Large Oval, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Brad, Flowers

Thanks for stopping by!

My Dad
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Digi Doodle Shop


These are two pictures of my Dad on the farm when he was 10 and 12 years of age. The first picture is Dad standing in front of the rootbeer stand. The second picture is of him sitting on a pile of watermelons. The acres of farm land no longer exists....it is now fancy condos and houses.




So when I saw this Farm Boy image on the Digi Doodle Shop site, I knew I had to use it to create a card for my dad for Father's Day! Doesn't it remind you of him? There were plenty of apples, peaches and cherries on the farm too! I could go on and on but I won't!


Well, I did mail this card to my Dad and he really seemed to enjoy it. Nancy and Arlana also made a card for him. I think we all touched a spot that brought back childhood memories for him.

Our sponsor this week is Digi Doodle Shop and this image is called "Farm Boy and Apples." Digi Doodle Shop has such a fabulous prize this week. They are offering a $10 gift certificate to our weekly winner at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Now wouldn't you love to go pick out a few of your favorite images!

Here is the sketch you will use this week to play along for a chance

to win the $10 Gift Certificate!

This is a closer view of my Dad!
Supplies:


Image: Digi Doodle Shop: Farm Boy and Apples
Papers: Crate Paper Stop Light, Cosmo Cricket Want S'more, Crate Paper Traffic, Fast,
SU Red Riding Hood
Ink: Copics and SU Close to Cocoa
Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Classic Large Square, Ribbon, Brads, Stitching,

I want to say Goodbye to Heather. This is her last week on the SSW DT. She will be greatly missed....a very talented lady with her own digi store. The good thing is we can always visit her and also look forward to having her sponsor us at SSW!
Best Wishes to you, Heather!

Happy Fourth of July!


I just want to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! This is another card that I made while I was visiting with Arlana this past week! Arlana purchased this stamp last year but we had never used it! This cute little biker bee reminds me of my kids when they were young. We always had a parade in July on the first day of the County Fair. If you were in the parade you had free admission! It was always a lot of work but the kids always enjoyed it....a full day from 7 a.m. til 9 or 10 p.m.

Arlana created the sketch pieces and then we decided to do whatever we wanted with the pieces. Since I was at Arlana's I decided to try Arlana's signature stitching! I was surprised that I was able to gauge the stitching as well as I did! But I went much slower than Arlana does. When Arlana sews the machine just zooms......After I did my stitching and put the ribbon on, I was trying to decide what I needed to do to add a little pazzazzz. Well, Arlana was already cutting out the embossed stars for her card! I just can't believe how she is always thinking of something new and it's usually right there. But do you think my mind would think of it! So I do not take credit for these stars. Arlana used them in a totally different way....that's her creative mind again.
I really enjoyed using these metal dots. I used them on my last Fourth of July card just two posts back. They are a great $1 find at Joann's but they have been closing them out and I think I purchased all of them!!! But you can find them in a more expensive pack at various craft stores. I used the smallest adhesive dot to adhere them but when I flew home the plane pressure squished all the adhesive out from underneath the dot so I had to do some repair work...so excuse the glue you see!
This Cuttlebug embossing folder adds great texture to your card. I was hoping to find a star folder... more like the little heart folder....but I was pleasantly surprised at the beauty of this embossing star! It will make a great addition to your collection!
Thank, Arlana, for the fun times and laughter we had making our cards!
To Everyone: Have a great Independence weekend and be safe!