Mouse In the House and Baby and Bunny

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Digi Stamp Characters

This week I am not able to go for my daily hike around the golf course as we are having the 110th US Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay Golf Course. I will really miss my daily hike but will spend more time walking the streets and going to the gym. Here is a link to photos of our course. Wait a few seconds and it will give you a quick slide show of the course. The Course is right on the Puget Sound. The hardest park of the hike is up through the fir trees on the far right side of the course. After more than three years, I keep thinking it will get easier but it doesn't. It is just a good workout for this body! Now can you see why I savor my morning hike! It is a 3 1/2 mile trail around the course.

If you are interested in brocasting times

Aug 25 Golf Channel 3:30-5:30 p.m.EDT

Aug 26 Golf Channel 3:30-5:30 p.m. EDT

Aug 27 Golf Channel 10:00 a.m. -Noon EDT

Aug 28 NBC 1-3 p.m. EDT

Aug 29 NBC 1-3 EDT

Aug 28 is a taped delay

Well, that is probably more than you wanted to know! But I mostly wanted you to see how beautiful the Puget Sound is.

Today I have three cards to showcase. I never have time to make three cards but I had some relaxing time at Arlana's last month. I love this sketch. My favorite part is the border. I could have cut out borders all day long!

Arlana's Sweet Sketch 64

Our sponsor this week is Digi Stamp Character. Thank you Heather, for creating such fun images and for sponsoring us this week. Digi Stamp Characters is offering 3 free digis to the winner of the week. So why don't you play along and you could be the lucky winner! Go ahead and drooling over the three images you are wanting!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Characters: MITH Wheelbarrow

Papers: Cosmo Cricket: Little Girls Secrets, Red, Blue, SU Pear Pizzaz
Ink: Copics and Promarkers
Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Classic Square, SU Border Punch, Ribbon, Flowers, Brad, Rhinestones

My Second Card

I just love this baby image! That little stuffed bunny is too cute!

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Characters: Baby

Papers: Paper Pizazz: Hot Off the Press Yellow Daisies, Plaid?, DCWV Cardstock

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Classic Square, MS Border Punch, Flowers, Pearls

My Mistake but I had to finish it!

This card is a slight deviation from the Sweet Sketch 63. I acutally made the square for the image too small as the ribbon was suppose to lay across the bottom of the square. I was still happy with the results. The flowers are from Michael's Dollar Bin. It includes the flowers and the little jewels...packaged in Red, Yellow and Pink! Arlana found these and she was going to split them for us. So I ran to my Michaels to make sure Nancy, Arlana and I had all three packages. Nancy, now you know! You have three packages waiting for you at Arlana's.

Instead of putting jewels on the flowers in the wheelbarrow, I dotted the centers of the red flowers with Stickles.

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Characters: MITH Wheelbarrow

Papers: Cosmo Cricket: Early Bird: Apron Strings, SU Kiwi Kiss,

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilites Large Classic Square, Stickles, Rhinestine. Flowers and jewel, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by!

Skater Francis
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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Digi Stamp Boutique

Do we have a fabulous lineup for you this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday! Our sponsor this week is Digi Stamp Boutique. Sally Ann has so many awesome images to choose from. You will thoroughly enjoy browsing around her site. So take some time just for yourself and look around. Be sure to check out our DT lineup at SSW! There is always so much inspiration in every card!

To play along this week, be sure to use Arlana's Sweet Sketch 63 and follow all the rules at SSW!

Digi Stamp Boutique is offering 10 free digis to this week's winner at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Be sure to play along!

This is Francis Skater! He was a new image released in July.

You will love the rest of the collection.

My Recipe:

Image: Digi Stamp Boutique: Francis Skater

Papers: KI Memories: Joyful Lights, Dots Paper?, Snowflake Paper?,

SU Cherry Blossom, Old Olive

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: MS Snowflake punch, Christmas Crafts metal brad snowflakes, Stickles, Nestabilities Large Circle and Circle Scallop. Michael's $1 jewels, Crystal Effects

Thanks for looking! Please come back to visit!

Sweet Candy from Jenny


What a sweet surprise today! I arrived home after getting some lab work done for my thyroid. I am still trying to get it regulated. Wow, what a surprise...a package for me but I couldn't remember ordering anything...then I noticed it was from Ireland! Then I realized it was from Jenny, one of my DT comrades! Woo Hoo! Can you see all that sweet candy she sent me? So many fun things to play with. Jenny is so sweet. She sent this to thank me "for being such a fantastic organizer on Sweet Sketch Wednesday."

Thank you, Jenny, for being so thoughtful!

Just want all of you to know how much we love all of our DT at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Now you can see why!

It's A Girl!
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Sponsor: Pixie Dust Studio

This fun little "White Rabbit" from Pixie Dust Studio's Down the Rabbit Hole Collection brings back fond memories of Alice in Wonderland. But when I saw this image is was screaming a baby card to me! I could just see him announcing the arrival of our third grandchild which is a girl. I had so much fun dressing him up for the occassion! I chose blue for his main outfit because I figured he has to announce the arrival of boys along with the girls....but I dressed him for this special occassion with a pink bow and pink shoes. I added stickles to his pants, neck and cuffs, and also on the little hearts. I added a little rhinestone on his bow and Crystal Effects to make his horn shiny! Last but not least the brads needed a little sparkle so I added stickles to each of them! There you have it! He's ready to toot his horn! September 25 is the due date!

Well, you will need another important part of the recipe...

this awesome sketch by Arlana at SSW! I have already had a sneak peak at the line up of cards for this week. We have 6 fabulous images that our DT has created with. You will love every one of them. They are all spectacular!

Please take a moment and look around at the awesome images at Pixie Dust Studio. They have sponsored us once before and it seems like I always have the hardest time choosing which image to create with. Go ahead just try to elimate your likings to just two! And if you are lucky enough you will be the winner of your two favorite images this week when you play along at SSW!

Go ahead....start creating!

Thanks Pixie Dust Studio for your sweet image!

My Recipe:

Image: Pixie Dust Studio: White Rabbit, SU: Baby Talk

Papers: Making Memories Glitter Dot Pink, Stripes?, Provo Craft Pink Sorbet Cardstock, Provo Craft Lime Cardstock

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilites Large Oval and Oval Scallop, SU Scallop Oval and Oval, Brads, Stickles, Crystal Effects, Rhinestone

A Fish Ahoy!

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sponsor: Di's Digi Downloads

Hello Everyone!
Arlana has such a sweet sketch this week! You will love creating with this one! I did! I found these fun papers at a small independent craft store here in Tacoma called "Scrap That!"
I also found these cute turquoise droplets that I thought would give a great water effect! For my three elements on the left side of the sketch, I used the tackle basket and two fish!....Well, it kind of works! I also added some jute to the fishing pole.
The fishing gear is from Arlana stash in her craft room! I really should take pictures and give you a sneak peak of her room. I do believe that there in not another person who has a craft room like hers. I am like a little kid in a candy store when I visit! Here craft room is over a three car garage with an additional large storage room and three closets for storage! She has four banquet tables set up for classes plus her work station but would you believe that Arlana, Nancy and I completely feel up all the table space when we are crafting!
I just love this image from Di's Digi Downloads. It is called "A Fish Ahoy." I added stickles to the fish and crystal effect to the bobber! I just love Diane's images. Di's Digi Downloads is our sponsor this week. I know you will have the greatest delight as you look around her shop. Diane is offering 5 free digis to our weekly winner. That could be you!!!! So stop over to SSW and check out all the fun eye candy from our DT showing off some of those sweet images from Di's Digi Downloads.

Arlana's Sweet Sketch

Isn't he adorable?

My Recipe:

Image: Di's Digi Downloads: A Fish Ahoy

Papers: Scenic Route: Grafton, Cosmo Cricket: More Fish in the Sea, SU Taken with Teal,

Ink: Copics and Promarkers

Tools and Embellisments: Fishing Gear, Droplets, Nestabilities Large Label, Stickles,

Crystal Effects

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!

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday
Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

Isn't this the most adorable watermelon ant you have ever seen? I used my oval nesti and SU Crystal Effects. I wished I had purchased the ant brads at the Scrapbook USA show last Spring when I went with Arlana and Nancy! I looked all over Tacoma for black ants to use where I have the three brads but I finally gave up. Then I thought black ant stickers would have worked. But no luck! Hope you enjoy my summer picnic card!

This week our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps. They are offering a very sweet prize of 7 digis valued at $21. Boy, you could have a lot of fun choosing from Jodie's awesome collection! Go ahead...look around and see all the fun digis you can't do without!



A Closer View of this sweet Watermelon Ant



Supplies:



Image: Bugaboo Stamps Pant Watermelon

Papers: SU Melon Mambo, American Crafts Backyard Chomp, Green Swirl?

Ink: Copics, SU Green Gable

Tools and Embellishments: Nestabilities Large Oval, Ribbon, Flowers, Brads, Cyrstal Effects

I do want to say goodbye to a few of our SSW DT members,

Kym, Lisa and Terry!

You will be greatly missed!