PATH OF LIFE...

Hello Everyone! Today - we had a SNOW DAY! The kids had fun making their Valentine's. They weren't too happy that I made them do some Math, History and Reading - because the public schools were closed...

I created this card for the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining Light Challenge. We were supposed to use hearts, so I added the brads.

This card uses the MONO DIES and Wisped Frames technique from the Technique Junkies Newsletter.

Here are a few more details:
Stamp Set: Path of Life
Ink: Burgundy, Copics
Cardstock: Burgundy, White, Artichoke
Accessories: Nestibilities, Stamp-a-ma-jih, buttons, gold threads, Dimensionals, heart brads, Big Shot, Xyron

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

PARIS THINKING OF YOU

Hello Friends! Here in Wisconsin we are getting a big Snow Storm! It has been so brown and cold here in SE Wisconsin, that frankly I am THRILLED to see the snow...Plus that means I can lay low and RELAX today. Wait...I do that most days! LOL I actually have a really laid back schedule this year which I am LOVING! I have said NO to many things to slow down my pace and enjoy that quiet time with my family and the kids. I LOVE IT!!! There is only one day a week that I am running a lot with the children and that is Thursdays.
























When creating this card, I used Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper - I used Karen Bar's card HERE:
Things I changed was:
1. I used I Brake For Stamps images
2. Colored the image with Copics instead of embossing
3. Used TJ Newsletter and made the BG with the Camoflauge technique
4. I also moved the circle down to the bottom of the focal point
5. Used a scallop punch along the bottom
6. added gems to the upper corner and along the Scallop

I also created this card using the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges #25 - Here
We were supposed to use two of the same type of things - but different. I used 2 different cardstocks - Black and Burgundy CS

Background uses the Technique Junkies Newsletter technique called CAMOFLAUGE -

Here are a few more details:
Stamps: I Brake For Stamps - Paris and Heart Collage, Circle of Friends
Paper: Burgandy, Black, White
Ink: Copics, Burgandy, More Mustard, Memento
Accessories: Gold Gems, Camoflauge Technique Junkies Newsletter, Scallop Punch, Circle Punches
Techniques: Camoflauge by Technique Junkies

Today the kids will be making Valentine's for a party we are going to on Thursday! That will be LOTS of fun!!!

Thank you for taking a closer look and commenting! Have a great day!

TAE KWON DO IN MO STYLE...

Hello Everyone -

SCROLL DOWN ONE PROJECT for the CREATIVE CUTS AND MORE BLOG HOP! You can leave me some LOVE on this card too (I know I would LOVE it! :) )

While my children were working on school assignments, I made this card for several challenges...

























1. Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #17 - we were to make a card/ project with WOOD or WOULD or something with FAUX WOOD. I used CORK as my Martial Arts Board and drew the hands holding it. They are also doing a DT call on their blog - and this is one of my submissions! I am a HUGE fan of their images!

2. I also made this for the CAS Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers- which was an inspiration challenge - you can find my inspiration HERE

3. Sweet Stop Sketch #42

I am now ready for a nap, but will have to settle for some caffiene LOL Before I go listed below are the details on my card...

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Girl Karate
Paper: Red, White, Black
Ink: Copics, Memento Black
Accessories: MS Punch, Cuddlebug, Buttons, Brads, Black stitched ribbon, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Cork

FEBRUARY BLOG HOP FOR CC&M

Hello Friends!!! Today is our February Blog Hop! This month we are excited to show you some St. Patrick's Day and Easter projects! Have you hopped along from the Die Cut Diva Blog? Weren't Stephany's projects great? I just LOVE her work! (If you didn't arrive here from Stephany's blog, you don't want to miss what our designers have as Inspiration for you!! The CC&M Blog Hop starts HERE.)

This card showcases the technique GLASSY EMBOSSING - from the February/March Technique Junkies Newsletter. I used the Square Card Scallop with the Cross Window

This stamp is the one I stamped and did the technique on - I love it!!! I ordered it on line several years ago, but do not recall who I bought it from and it does not have the name of the company on the side of the wood.

Here are a few more details:

Stamp Sets: Floral BG from SU, Names of Christ stamp unknown

Ink: Copics, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Lavender Lace
Accessories: Heat Tool., Utee, Technique Junkies Newsletter, Primas, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Pearl Gems

If for some reason you missed one of the Design Teams links or it is broken along the Hop do not worry, HOP back over to Die Cut Diva where the complete list will be.

This is the end of the Blog Hop! We appreciate you coming by and looking at everything! Please leave some kind comments on everyone's blogs! I know how much your kindness means to me.

Die Cut Diva -
Holly Brown
Noelle Reese
Kayla Dupont
Steph Zerbe

Chris Dickinson - YOU ARE HERE!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE and a FEW MORE TOO!

Hello!!! Ever have one of those days? Well, this morning has been one! My Firefox internet wasn't working well and after hours trying to fix my internet, I decided to just switch over to see if my Explorer would work. And what do you know- it did! No problems. So now my sweet hubby will have to fix my Firefox but I will remain with my faithful explorer for now. Sigh. I know...boring story. I am not very interesting! :)

Anyways - on to my card. Isn't this little girl SWEET? It is one of Mo's Digital Pencils' images.



















Todays card uses several challenges...
1. Bloggers Challenge - use Red, Black and White. You can see more participants blogs by clicking HERE.
2. Sweet Stop Sketch- SSS41
3. Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #24 asks us to make a card using a child based on

Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


I think that covers all of the challenges!!! :) Now for the details:
Stamps: SU Holiday Greetings, Digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil
Cardstock: TLC DP, White, Red, Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Heart felt ribbon, Dimensionals, Heart gems
Technique: Wisped Frames from Technique Junkies

Thanks so much for stopping by! I am ready to have a GREAT day, despite my rough start to the day! Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings -

A Rose is a Rose in Mono Dies...

Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose...

Loveliness extreme.
Extra gaiters,
Loveliness extreme.
Sweetest ice-cream.
Pages ages page ages page ages.

by Gertrude Stein

Hello! This card is one I made for the February/March Technique Junkies using a Technique called Design Junkies.

I have been working on my schedule at home, trying to balance everything. This year has been our BEST school year yet. I am finding myself much more relaxed and able to focus on spending time with the LORD.

Last week, I had a few FUN e-mails...Della from I Brake for Stamps invited me to join her Design Team, so after a few days of prayer and setting up my schedule I decided to join the Team! While these images above are not I Brake For Stamps I will be showing you some projects with them in the next few days.

One thing I LOVED about I Brake For Stamps is I get to offer you a DISCOUNT! When you shop at I Brake For Stamps and upon checking out use the discount code SAVE10CHRIS and get 10% OFF your order!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!!!

Sing to the Lord!

Hello! I am keeping this short and sweet becuase we are heading out momentarily for Tae Kwon Do...

ODBD has a challenge on their blog to make a project with texture - http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blog...t-with_28.html I used the Technique Junkies Newsletter for the Glassy Embossed technique - from the February/ March Newsletter! Colored the background stamped image first then did the technique! Super Fun and it looks soooo glassy and better In real life! Doesn't it always? ;) Stamps: Sing to the Lord by ODBD

Paper: Vanilla, Rose, Chocolate

Ink: Copics

Accessories: EP, Technique Junkies Newsletter, Dew Drops, Airbrush, Chocolate polytwill ribbon

Techniques: Airbrushing, Glassy Embossing

Thank you for taking a closer look and commenting! Have a great day!