I'll Be Back on Monday

Hello Everyone! I have a friend who had a family emergency and needed to fly to Georgia to be with her family. She has six children and didn't want to seperate them all into different homes, so I volunteered to come stay at their house this weekend!

Her children are 13 yo, 7 yo, 5 yo, 4 yo, 18 months and 6 months old, so I have my hands full this weekend!

I will have the Sweet 'n Sassy DT Challenge for you some time late morning!

I hope you had a great weekend!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE -#85 AND ALL ABOUT JOY!

Edited to answer a question...

IT'S FRIDAY! You know, in my world, that does not mean a whole lot... Each day runs into the next when you Home School your children. I honestly wouldn't have it any other way though! I love spending (most of the time) my days with my children.

This week's Bloggers Challenge is a SKETCH CHALLENGE. (See below) I just recieved a Stampin' Up! order and HAD to use my new Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Sets. Do you ever think you need your head examined? Well...I often think I do. I cut this tree out - then stamped it on RED STICKY STRIP and cut it out. Then taped it down and added MICRO BEADS. How CRAZY is that!?!? I do really like the way it looks in real life though...but not sure I like it so much I would want to duplicate it! LOL Here are the details of my card...
Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers by SU
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Handsome Hunter, Urban Praisrie Basic Grey DP, Whisper White
Accessories: Red Sticky Tape in 8 1/2x 11 sheets, Microbeads, Pearl Brads by K&Company, 1/16th hole punch, Vanilla 5/8th ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, Primas, Glue Dots

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge participants cards! I always enjoy looking at them and I know you will too!
Have a blessed day!

P.S. Linda asked...Hi Chrissy, Wow, this card is truly stunning!! And then to read how you used a technique that required cutting it out twice. AMAZING. I love cutting things out, and I have mega patience, but I am still in awe of your work!! No one else has asked, so I will......So, how many trees ended up in your garbage can that day?? A little slip here, and a little slip there, and you've lost an entire branch!. Now I read where you get to spend time cuddling babies. I am soooo jealous. Keep up the good work and kuddos on being a wonderful friend. Linda S. in NE

THANK YOU for your kind comments!!! The answer to this question is NO trees went into the garbage! I accidently did cut TWO branches off (the side ones) BUT with the Red Sticky Tape, I taped them down, lined them up and then put the micro beads over it. You can not tell. You couldn't even tell once I pieced it back together. :)

COLORING WITH COPICS- TUTORIAL

Hello! I apologize for the delay in posting. I have been spending extra time on my Spiritual Life, more time in prayer and soaking in GOD's Word. GOD IS GOOD!

Now on to my tutorial...

#1 Question - Should I do this in WHITE or BLACK ink? I want it to be clearly visible. If you have a hard time reading this, would you rather I type it seperately and NOT on the images?

#2 Question - Are these tutorials helpful? Would you like MORE? And what would you like me to do Tutorials on?

Here is a PDF File with the information typed out

My plan is to do MORE tutorials on still life, people, etc. as well as using different tools with and without your Copics.

Your feedback really helps me know what and how to do these. I REALLY appreciate it!

Have a blessed day!

BELLI CHALLENGES #53 - VALENTINES OR HEARTS

It is BELLI CHALLENGE day!!!

What is the Belli Challenge you ask?

Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!

This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project with your VALENTINES OR HEARTS!

Here is what you need to do...

1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)
2. Make a completed project with your VALENTINES OR HEARTS

3. Share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC53. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or Paper Craft Planet or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC53 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!
4. I will do a drawing and the person whose name I draw will be a BELLI GUEST DESIGNER the Second week of March.
5. Deadline for entry is Tuesday evening 7 p.m. Central time.

Last week's winner was Suzanne- check her FABULOUS project out HERE. Her Quilting style is BEAUTIFUL!

I will post a tutorial to this in awhile - step by step coloring with Copics. So be sure to check that out when you have time!

Here are the details for this project:
Stamp Set: Love Blooms available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, All Holidays by SU

Ink: Copics, Black Brilliance Cardstock: Pink Pirhouette, Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Rose Red Accessories: Primas, Rich Regal Brads, Glue Dots, Doily, Corner Punch

Be sure to check out the FABULOUS Belli Challenge Design Team's creations!!! Leave them a comment! We all LOVE to know what you are thinking about what we create. I know it makes me SMILE when you leave me a comment.
Jennifer Greco

Holly Brown
Joan Ervin
Ceal Pritchett
Karen Gibson

Debby McGivillary

Lorie Ames

Courtney Fowler

Danita Hollander
NEW DESIGNER!!! Lee Murphy

GUEST DESIGNER JESSICA SMITH

I have started a GROUP on the PAPER CRAFT PLANET! I will be listing the challenges there and would love to have you join in the fun there too! I will not be posting the prizes on the group at this time. Any participants that want to be included in the prizes will need to come here to post their links!

Come back later for the tutorial!
Have a blessed day!

CREATED BY COURTNEY TUESDAY CHALLENGE - MY UGLY CARD

HELLO! I created a card for today, but I had THREE people say it was ugly. I tried to think outside of the box and go with different colors...but it had 3 vetoes...so I decided to skip posting it and spare you from seeing an ugly creation. Then after a few of you WANTED to see it, I am sharing it...now remember - I tried to spare you! LOL

I was playing with the Technique Lovers Challenge from yesterday (on Splitcoast Stampers). Instead of following the directions, I tried something different by using the Nestabilities as my frame, however, it didnt work out quite like I planned...

Courtney challenged us to make a masculine Valentine's Day Card. SO I thought these colors would be masculine, and they are...but this is just icky! LOL I like the lay out and had I used different colors, I think I would really like this card.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Created by Courtney Design Team's projects!

Kim Gruetzmacher
Maria Gurnsey
Holly Brown
Courtney Fowler
Sparkle Smith
Sarah Anderson
Maria Fiscella
Lorie Ames
Danielle Marcus

Come back tomorrow for the Belli Challenge! Have a great day!

MONDAY DT CHALLENGE #12 - MONDAY MAIL CALL!

HELLO!!! SWEET 'n SASSY STAMPS is SPONSORING the CPS Sketch Challenges again this week!

If you have been coming to my blog for any amount of time, you will know I LOVE paper piercing! This months Technique Junkies Newsletter (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is a sponsor for them) is geared towards being on a budget!This technique is called Pierced Spotlight. You can find out more information about this technique AND many others at http://www.patstamps.com/

Here are the details of my card...Stamp Sets: Be Still, A True Friend available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Canvas BG at SUCardstock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Garden Green, Chocolate ChipInk: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Creamy CaramelAccessories: Chalks, Prismacolor Pencils, Paper Piercing Tool, Nestabilities (used this for my mat), Jumbo Eyelet/Brad, Sponge, Chocolate Poly twill Ribbon

I colored the spotlighted image with the chalks first, then shadowed a bit with the colored pencils to make it POP a bit more.Now, if you participate in this week's CPS Challenge and Monday DT Challenge, you will have an opportunity to win the beautiful Floral Flourishes set by Korin. If you would like to win this stamp set go to CPS's blog and follow their directions.

. Most of our DT members have played along so be sure to check out their blogs, too!!

Korin

Lorie

Deb

Chris

Courtney

Jeanette

Sarah

Christi

Cindy

Sandy

Janette

Teresa
Also, be sure to check out the CPS blog where the Sweet 'n Sassy design team is featured AND for a chance at a SNS stamp set!! When you upload to SCS/PCP please use keyword SNSMC12 so we can all see your creations!

Now to up the ANTE a bit, anyone who participates once you attach your link, come back here and attach your link and I will pick a winner and send the winner this card!

Don't forget today is Monday Mail Call! My goal is to send out 3 cards today! How about you?

Have a great day!

ALL ABOUT JOY - EVER AFTER

This year for Valentine's Day, our Hands and Feet Care Ministry is giving a care package to the single moms. I volunteered the Card Ministry to make cards for the single moms. So we made this this week to give to them. The inside will have this poem...

Your Divine Valentine

A Valentine may play a love song for you, but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe.

The Lord your God...will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ZEPHANIAH 3:17

A Valentine may give you flowers, but God sent you the most beautiful rose of all, Jesus.

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1

A Valentine may take you out to dinner, but God has invited you to the most amazing feast ever given.

Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb! REVELATION 19:9

A Valentine may bring you chocolate, but God provides you with something even sweeter, His Word.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! PSALM 119:103

A Valentine may love you for a lifetime, but God loved you before you were born and will love you for all eternity!

Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. JEREMIAH 31:3
-Holley Gerth

Tomorrow is the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Monday Challenge! Come back and see what we have for a challenge for you! There will be an opportunity to win a free stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Here are the cards details:

Stamp Set: Ever After

Cardstock: Raspberry Tart DP, Bella Rose DP, Pink Pirhouette, Basic Black, Rose Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Black & White Gingham ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

I used the sketch from MOJO MONDAY and will have to find out the number when I return!

I will pick the Blog Candy when I get home from church.

Have a FABULOUS Sunday! God Bless You!