Things that Make me Smile...

Happy Friday everyone!

There you go...that's one of the things that makes me smile.

Here's another....

It's the 'Tuesday Trigger' over at

Moxie Fab World.

I love pretty much anything from 

Crate & Barrel

and these colors and design were really

fun to work with.

I featured the 'Funky Foliage' set from Wplus9 Designs,

Colorbox Chalk inks and my favorite baker's twine

from The Twinery.

I really loved this sketch from Card Patterns, too.

I am not typically a 'sketch' player...no reason,

I just gravitate towards color instead....

but I love this sketch and was happy to play!

Finally, the best part of my Friday.....

My oldest grandson CJ spent the day with me today

as there was no school here in town.

Papa Paul treated him to an early birthday present.

I am happy to boast that he has all the makings of

an engineer at the young age of almost 8.

Hope you enjoyed your visit.  

I'd love to know you stopped by so I hope you

will leave me a quick comment.

Today's Project Recipe:

Cardstock: The Paper Company

Stamps: Wplus9 'Funky Foliage'
Ink: Colorbox Chalk, VersaMagic, Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Tools: Fiskars 'Corner Rounder' punch

Embellishments: Baker's Twine by The Twinery in 'Honeydew', 

Pearls by Recollections

A Little French Inspiration

It is SO good to be back in my little

art space.  I confess that

I haven't had much time to create

this week, and it just so happens that

I chose to participate in a couple of

challenges, which is a great way

to get you focused.

.....One challenge is simple in it's sketch

and one that's inspires layers......

If you have read my blog for any length of time,

you probably know that I am in love with the

Provence region of France.

So when I saw City Crafters' theme this week

was 'I Love Paris', I knew I wanted

in on the fun!

The sketch over at Card Patterns was just

right because it was simple enough to allow

for lots of creativity on the page.

I went major BOO on this card.

The DP is actually stationary from

The Paper Company which

I purchased many years ago along with

a little DCWV accenting.

The 'Paris postmark' stamp is Stampabilities.

The fab die-cut in the center is from

Tattered Angels 'Creme Collection'.

I'm sure you not only recognize the 

Martha Loop Punch, but also the bird die cut,

which is from Tim Holtz and the Spellbinders 

Nestibilities scallop.

The bling and flowers are from Prima.

Glad to be able to share this with you.

I hope when you stop by, you will take a

moment to say hello...

Are you Ready for Some 'Sweet' Color?

I'm just a waitin' for my two oldest grandsons to come

by for a visit while their mom attends a bridal shower,

so not much time to share today.

I definitely have some eye-poppin' COLOR, though!

There are a variety of challenges going on right now

that are calling for a cupcake-theme, so I thought

I would create something that was fun and out

of the box for me.

I really wanted to show of those fabulous Martha

rhinestones, but you know photos just can't get

the right light...well, my camera doesn't anyway.

Here are the challenges I am entering

(it's a bit of a list...how fun!)

City Crafter has a brand new challenge.

Mona Pendleton is the Guest Designer this week.

We are wonderful friends and I love her work!

My cyber-friend Heather Jensen is on the team

over there and she is WAY talented!

Card Patterns is being sponsored by 

Limelight Papercrafts

this week so I designed this card with their

sketch in mind.

The Crazy Challenge also has yummy goodness

on their minds with cupcakes!

I am also entering the following:

Pile it On ~ 'Sweet' things

Penny's Paper Crafty ~ Anything goes

Sew Many Challenges ~ Anything goes

Fussy & Fancy ~ Birthday with a Sweet Treat

My Time to Craft ~ Quick Quotes

Crafty Catz ~ Stitching

I think that's it!  How about that!

Many of you know, color challenges are my passion

but it's been nice to go outside the box a bit and play

with these wonderful challenges.

Of course, don't forget that

The Play Date Cafe Challenge is still going on

for this week.  We have a wonderful sponsor

and there is still time for you to play!

Have a great day!