Sketch Challenge 239 & CTD#53

Happy Wednesday!

Another just crazy, crazy day! LOL

My day started off at 5:45am. so I came down to my stamp room and got started on today's SCS Sketch Challenge & the Color Throwdown Challenge. As usual I combined both on today's card....I just didn't have time after that to get it posted. The Dr office called with an appt. for the Urologist. We had to rush to get breakfast, showered and out the door to get there on time! Got there, did all the paperwork, then waited 40 mins to see the Dr which by the way was the same Urologist he had before for his kidney stones. Ok, Dr went over the radiologist's report, checked Shawn's urine sample and gave us the news that his stone IS passable! OK, so he changed his pain meds to some really heavy duty la-la land stuff and also gave him another med that is usually given to men with prostate problems to better help urine flow. Hummm....Not till we got home did Shawn really question this and decided he was dead set against taking this because after researching it, people have ran into some serious affects from it. He is gonna push lots of fluids & take the pain meds and try to pass it the normal way. However, the Dr said that if he becomes extremely miserable....pain, nausea and just not able to function and still hasn't passed the stone, he is to contact him right away and they will take the stone out. At this point he is to return to see this Dr in 3 weeks. Ok, so I can understand that they would want him to try & pass it on his own but to suffer 3 weeks & try to carry a job & his home life thru being on those pain meds...almost seems crazy, doesn't it? It surely wasn't what we thought we'd hear today but guess that's how it goes.

ETA: If your reading this I just wanted to let you know that Shawn just came to me after doing more reading & had decided to give the meds from the Urologist a try! Alot of people had great success and passed their kidney stones within 48-72 hours after starting the meds. I feel it's worth a try! Yeahhhhh!!

I'll keep ya posted on Shawn, ok? :)

So, 12 hours later I am finding my way over to the blog to get it updated!! My card as I have said was done with combining 2 challenges, the SCS Sketch Challenge & the Color Throwdown's Challenge. The sketch & the color challenges are listed below.....then my sample. Take a peek!

Sketch Challenge 239 & CTD #53 Card:

Stamps: Hanna Stamps

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Rose Red, Bordering Blue & Pink Pirouette, GP White, Bella Rose DSP

Accessories: Martha Stewart Border Punch, Pink Pirouette Grosgrain, Rose Red Brads, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape, Glue Dots

There is my masterpiece for both challenges. Hope ya like!

I'm off to bed now after a stressful day & not feeling too swift myself!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Wendy

Color Challenge 229

Hi Everyone! Hope your having a great day so far!

Before I get to my card, I wanted to thank you all for the well wishes for Shawn. He had a good nite's sleep last nite then this morning he had to go have a CAT Scan done. We weren't suppose to hear anything back from the Dr until tomorrow but a surprize call came from him before lunchtime. Yeppers, the man got a nice sized stone in his ureter and it's lookin doubtful that he will pass that measure of a stone. So, now to go see a Urologist ASAP! Hopefully, before the day is over we will know more. I will keep you updated, ok?

I had a few minutes this morning to go check out the SCS Color Challenge. The colors are: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal & Pixie Pink. Ya know what.....I like'em!

Take a peek at my card below...

Color Challenge 229 Card:

Stamps: A Tree For All Seasons, Warmest Regards, Canvas Background

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Basic Black

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Pixie Pink, GP White, Apricot Appeal Prints DSP

Accessories: Clear Dew Drops, Pixie Pink Grosgrain, Stamp A Ma Jig, 2 Sided Tape, Glue Dots

A very quick & simple birthday card! Speaking of birthday's....A HUGE Happy Birthday to my oldest daughter, Kirsten today! She turns 25!! We are taking her out to El Serrano's this evening for supper....WooHoo! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDO!!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Mojo Monday #97 & A Sick Buppie

Happy Monday Everyone!

What a busy day here again!! The contractors were here at 7 am this morning to start ripping off our roof. By 1pm the roof was completely done! It looks pretty sharp with the new color of siding! I likes it alot!! :)

Then today Shawn was home again. His kidneys are really bothering him. Up all nite pretty much in pain so off to the Dr. he went this morning. He got a script for some pain meds and has to go have a CAT Scan done tomorrow morning to see where to stone is, the size and next step on what should be done. Again, not sure what to expect there but if he keeps drinking ice tea he will always be plagued with kidney stones...and he knows it!

So, while he was napping on the couch before his appt this morning I went and made a card for him with today's Mojo Monday Sketch #97. I loved this layout and it worked perfectly for my card. I didn't give him the card yet, probably will at supper time. I'm sure he will like it...he usually does! :) Below is the sketch....take a peek!!

Mojo Monday Sketch Card #97:

Stamps: Sick Riley, Sentiment from Stampendous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Basic Black

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Riding Hood Red, GP White, K&Company Wild Raspberry

Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Vanilla Jumbo Brads, Corner Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

Well, I need to go get out of these wet pool clothes and help get supper started.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Featured Stamper 129~VersaMom!

Happy Sunday Afternoon!

I'm having a great day in my room all by myself, stamping away! After I had a chance to get a few baby cards made, I hopped over to SCS to see who the Featured Stamper was this week. VersaMom is today's Featured Stamper, and i'm very familiar with her artwork from the gallery! I've seen many gorgeous cards in there today, especially all those perfectly colored House Mouse cards! Wowza!

Anyways, here is my her card that I cased: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1349090?&cat=500&ppuser=94896

I chose this card because I just LOVE chocolate ice cream!! hehe

(Edgar, are you reading this???)

Things I changed:

1) ice cream cone image is different

2) sentiment

***This card measures 5.25 X 5.25***

Featured Stamper 129 VersaMom Card:

Stamps: Perfect Party, Sentiment from Mini Mates (both are retired SU sets)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, PTI Select White, Loves Me DSP (retired)

Accessories: Rectangle & Rectangle Scalloped Nestabilities, 5/8 Chocolate Grosgrain, Scallop & Circle Punches, SU Eyelet Border Punch, Regal Rose Brads, Stamp A Ma Jig, Glue Dots, 2 Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Well, i'm off to get supper on the table, get the wash machine rollin and of course, do more STAMPING!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Our Creative Corner Challenge

Happy Saturday!! Hope your all enjoying your day so far!

The last 2 days I took a break from blogging because Shawn was dealing with a kidney stone...ughh yes, again! Around noon he finally passed a small piece of sand and felt better but his kidneys are still aching. We know he has a large stone in there somewhere so just to see what's going on....Monday he will go see the doctor. Not sure what to expect there.

So, today I was up way too early but I just couldn't find a comfortable spot in bed. I got up and got right to work on my Our Creative Corner Challenge card. My oldest daughter, Kirsten's 25th birthday is on Tuesday so the layout for today's challenge worked great for that. Take a peek!

This moose reminds me of her in so many ways! LOL

Our Creative Corner Challenge Card:

Stamps: Sophie Moose from Hanna Stamps, Sentiment from AMuse

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, PTI Select White, Bella Rose DSP

Accessories: Oval & Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Pink Jeweled Brads, Riding Hood Red Tafetta, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape, Stamp A Ma Jig

Well, I got alot more stamping to do today to catch up with orders & a few occasions coming quickly! Thanks for stopping by!!

~Wendy

Sketch Challenge 238 & Color Throwdown Challenge

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

My card today that I wanna share with you is again 2 challenges combined into one card. The sketch is from Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge #238 and the colors are pulled from today's Color Throwdown Blog. The colors are: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery & Chocolate Chip. Might I say that these colors were much easier to work with than the colors for yesterday's SCS Color Challenge. I got frustrated with my card and eventually just tossed it in the trash. Anyways, today is a new day and I had no problem at all with these challenges....take a peek!

Sketch Challenge 238 & CTD #52 Card:

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, PTI Select White, Certainly Celery Prints DSP

Accessories: 1 3/8 & 1 1/2 Circle Punches, Martha Stewart Picket Fence Punch, Chocolate Silk Ribbon from Ellen Hutson, Modern Label Punch, Gold Brads, 2 Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Stamp A Ma Jig

I'm off to finish up a pack of Christmas cards for the craft show then watch some tv before bed. Thanks for stopping by!!!

~Wendy

Mojo Sketch #96

Hi there! Happy Tuesday! Hope your all doing well.

It was a wonderful weekend here! We did some running around on Saturday then headed off to the movies to see the newest addition to the Harry Potter movies. I thought it was very good and now i'm anxious to see the next one! Sunday, Shawn & I spent the day poolside with our neighbors, Deb & Ed. It was wonderful to relax & unwind on such a beautiful day. God knows we really needed that but we got sunburnt too in which we didn't need! lol

So, today is another day but not just a normal regular day, it's Shawn & I's 19th wedding anniversary. I haven't sat at my stamp table in days so I thought i'd better get it in gear and get him a card made! I went to the Mojo Monday Blog and gathered up the sketch for the week. Down below is the layout...take a peek!

I was kinda leaning towards something not so girl-ish but I failed on that one. I had to wait until I gave the card to Shawn because he checks my blog a hundred times a day and of course, I didn't wanna ruin the surprize! lol He loved the card and proudly displayed it on his desk then gave me a big smooch. hehe Then very quickly we had to make a run to the bank with 10 mins left until they closed. I jumped in the car and there on my seat was a huge basket of stuff that he went to Micheal's and purchased for me after work. There was a candle & fancy decorative stones on a glass plate........and.........lots of stamping supplies!! Girl's you would be ever so proud of all the stuff he bought! :) Punches, Mono Adhesives, Dimensionals, EK Success Punch, 3 different types of brads, and a $25 Micheal's gift card!! WooHoo!! He's a keeper for sure!

Thank you so much for my basket of goodies! I lubs it!!

Happy 19th Anniversary Buppie!!! <3<3<3

Mojo Monday Sketch #96 Card:

Stamps: Heart from Hero Arts, Sentiment from SU

Ink: NQN, Bashful Blue, Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock: NQN, Bashful Blue, PTI Select White, Maine Blueberry DSP

Accessories: Blue Grosgrain from AC Moore, Old Olive Grosgrain, Silver Circle Clip, Stamp A Ma Jig, 2 Sided Tape, Mat Pack & Paper Piercer, Circle & Circle Scalloped Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Knitting Notebook

Happy Friday!

Today I wanted to show you a tablet that I purchased at Micheal's in the $1 bin awhile back. I tore it apart & recovered it with some pretty pink paper that I also picked up at Micheal's. I added a cute Sophie image from Hanna Stamps. I love all of those Riley & Sophie images!! This will be for sale at the Craft Show at the Llama Farm later this year. I'm slowly cranking stuff out for it!! :)

Knitting Notebook:

Stamps: Knitting Sophie from Hanna Stamps, Sentiment is computer generated

Ink: Palette Noir Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, PTI Select White, unknown dsp

Accessories: Prima Flowers, Rose Red Wide Double Stitched Ribbon, SU Eyelet Border Punch, Gold Brads, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

Today they are calling for thunderstorms here. We certainly need the rain! I know my flowers & garden would appreciate it. I'm off to make a pot of homemade potato soup for supper then maybe watch a movie with the family. Tomorrow i'm hoping to go see the new Harry Potter movie..WooHoo!! Looking forward to that!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

~Wendy

Ways To Use It Challenge 227

Happy Thursday Everyone! Yea, I think I got the day right!!! LOL

Today I checked out the Ways To Use It Challenge over on SCS and decided to play along. It was themed: Seeing Double. I reached for my new Marvy Giga Snowflake punch just to try it out and was surprized how big it is! I picked this punch up last week at Micheal's and the best part of it was....I got it for 40% off!! :)

Take a peek....

Ways To Use It Challenge 227 Card:

Stamps: Sentiments from Hero Arts

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, PTI Select White

Accessories: Cuttlebug w/Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Circle & Circle Scalloped Nestabilities, Marvy Giga Snowflake Punch, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Brilliant Blue Buttons, Linen Thread, Corner Punch, Silver Cord, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

***This card measures 5.25 X 5.25***

Well, that's all I have for now. Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Our Creative Corner Challenge

Hello again!

I'm back this evening to share with you my card I made for this past Saturday's Our Creative Corner Challenge . We were challenged to make something pretaining to "Pets" so I went in search of this cute Whipper Snapper dog because it reminds me of Fluffy when her hair is long. I colored her with Copic Markers and popped her up on dimensionals with a small silver circle clip with a piece of Pink Passion grosgrain. Awesome challenge this week, ladies!!

Take a peek....

OCCC-Pets Card:

Stamps: Whipper Snapper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, PTI Select White, DSP from Making Memories

Accessories: Silver Circle Clip, Pink Passion Grosgrain, Martha Stewart Border Punch, 2 Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Hope ya like!!

~Wendy

Sketch Challenge 237 & Color Throwdown 51

Happy Wednesday!!

Today, I doubled up again on 2 super cool challenges! I used the Sketch Challenge 237 layout for my card and then used the Color Throwdown's Color Challenge 51 for my colors. This was a great sketch along with a cool color challenge! It's been ages since I participated in the Color Throwdown's Blog Challenges so today I felt the need. :)

Take a peek below...

Sketch Challenge 237 & Color Throwdown Challenges:

Stamps: Peace Within

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Lavender Lace, So Saffron, Garden Green, PTI Select White

Accessories: Cuttlebug w/Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, SU Eyelet Border Punch, 5/8 Saffron Grosgrain, Garden Green Grosgrain, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

I hope you liked my card...I enjoyed making it! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

New Goodies!!

Happy Tuesday!

I have been stamping all day today!! WooHoo!! I was gonna do the Color Challenge over on SCS but I just couldn't get nothing to look right with the colors that were picked. Lavender Lace, Barely Banana, Going Gray, Black & White was a struggle for me! So, since I had a SU order coming today I made this card instead.....with new goodies!!

Take a peek....

Card Details:

Stamps: Peace Within, Sentiment from Amuse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DSP, PTI Select White
Accessories: Razzleberry Grosgrain, Orchid Grosgrain (retired), Gold Brads & Circle Clip, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape





Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

2 Challenges & My House

Happy Monday!

Yesterday Kelsey asked me to make her a graduation card for a friend. So, I decided to use 2 challenges on one card. The TLC Challenge over on SCS was to use a Faux Grid on your project. I've never done this before and was pleased with the outcome! Then the layout I used was from today's Mojo Monday Sketch #95. Below is the sketch. Take a peek...

I really like this card!

Faux Grid technique is easy peasy to do and one that I know i'll use again!

TLC229 & Mojo #95 Card:

Stamps: Graduation Riley, Sentiment from retired SU set

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Copic Multi-liner Colbalt 0.5 Pen

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Summer Sun, GP White

Accessories: Cuttlebug w/Mesh Dots Embossing Folder, Gold Brads, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Ribbon from Micheal's, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape, Ruler

***This card measures 5.25 X 5.25***

The next couple of pictures are of my house that recently under went construction. We had a bad hail storm back in the spring which caused some damage. All new siding & spouting was put on last week. That's why I was absent from blogging...plus Shawn was away all week for work. I love the new colors...Almost looks like a new house! :) Have a look......

Old pic....

New pics....

I'm looking forward to fall coming when I can put my candles back in the windows! :)

Well, that's all I have for today! Thanks for stopping by!!

~Wendy

Featured Stamper 127~Schirmcat

Hi there! Happy Sunday!

I'm back today to share with you my take on the Featured Stamper Challenge from over on SCS. Today's Featured Stamper is Kelly aka Schirmcat! She has a wonderful gallery that's filled with many beautiful idea's! I spent over an hour checking it out this morning! Here is her card that I finally decided to case: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1399932?cat=500&ppuser=146898

Take a peek...

I chose that card of hers because I really loveee this set from PaperTreyInk called Vintage Picnic & the Sentiments that go with it!

Featured Stamper 127 ~ Schirmcat:

Stamps: Vintage Picnic & Sentiments

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Certainly Celery Prints DSP, PTI Select White

Accessories: SU Eyelet Border Punch, Celery Buttons, Bashful Blue Grosgrain, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

Congrats to Kelly aka Schirmcat for being today's Featured Stamper! Enjoy!!

We have a busy day ahead. Fluffy is getting groomed then we are off to dinner with friends to celebrate a birthday! Hope ya like the card!

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Wendy

Our Creative Corner Challenge

Happy July 4th Everyone!!

I only have a few minutes here to quickly update then we're off to the deck for a party tonight!! WooHoo! Kelsey has a bunch of friends coming over as do Shawn & I. Ryan went to a friends for a cookout till later and it's such a fabulous day outside for a deck party! :)

Anyways, today's challenge over on the Our Creative Corner Blog is to use Red, White & Blue our our projects for the July 4th holiday! Well, I was still in need of 4 more cards so this challenge was perfect!! Take a peek down below.....

Also, today I got some FABULOUS news from over on the OCCC Blog! Click here to go check it out...http://www.ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/

A huge Thank You to the ladies of the OCCC! I <3> their challenges!!!

Red, White & Blue OCCC Card:

Stamps: Vintage Picnic from PaperTreyInk

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, PTI Select White

Accessories: Cuttlebug w/Distressed Strips Embossing Folder, Circle & Circle Scalloped Nestabilities, Blue Gingham Ribbon, Sm Star Punch, White Brad, 2 Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Ok, i'm outta here for today! Have a happy & safe July 4th!

~Wendy

Just Checking In....

Hi there!

I wanted to just check in with my everyday readers to let them know i'm still here & everything is ok. I have nothing stamp related to share with you but I wanted to show you what's been going on at my house this week. Take a peek....

The contractors finally started working on the house on Wednesday and it's been very noisey here! Thank God Kelsey took everything off the walls because if not, I would have stuff lying on the floor...probably broken! What you see in the pics is how my house is gonna look now all weekend! I'm not real happy about that but what can I do. We are having a July 4th get together Saturday and my house is a wreck...inside & out! *sigh* Oh well, the neighbor across the street is also having his house residing this week too! Before too long, the entire neighborhood will look totally different. :)

So, hopefully tomorrow in amungst all the craziness I can find some time to stamp a bit. I'm feeling like some stamp therapy is in order! :)

Thanks for checking in! ~Wendy