Miss Me?

I've surely missed you!! Pardon me why I explain. I've been away for a while trying to get my health issues under control. Well, the doctor's have finally diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia and I'm now on a medication for that condition. It is incredible how much it's helped me. I still have some hip issues, but I'm in therapy for that. So, thank you for all of your prayers! Next......little Miss Maggie turned 2 a couple of weeks ago. I can't believe it's been 2 years since that precious little angel became our granddaughter. And...........she's going to be a big sister!! YES! My daughter-in-law and son are expecting their second child in September. Am I excited??? YES!!!!!!

So, I'm happy to be back crafting and to share my wonderful news with you. Now...since I've been away for a while, I wanted my first crafty project to use a sketch from my fav sketch blog......2Sketches4U.

So, here is my take on Laura's sketch #46: (I flipped the sketch)

I found this precious image online (it's a free vintage image). I printed it, chalked it and cut it with my handy oval cutter. I added this great gingham ribbon, the scalloped edge (Cricut - Accent Essentials), a couple of little butterflies and a few little blue pearls. The paper is from the SEI Morning Meadow collection and it's called Breeze. It has a beautiful shimmer to it. I think this card could be used as a new baby card for a biological or adopted child or even a Thank You card for a baby gift. Well, thanks for stopping by today and I hope to be "seeing" all of you real soon! Hugs........:)

MyGraphico - Challenge #13 - Dinos! ****SPECIAL NOTE ADDED 8-13-09

It's Monday, so that means another challenge is up at MyGraphico. This week the set is all about Dino's. Here is the set:

And here is where you can purchase this set. Isn't it just the cutest?! I used some Basic Grey papers, my Cricut for the card and the scalloped circle, a journaling tag from Cosmo Cricut and some ribbon from my stash to create this little baby card. I think I like how it turned out.

So, if you want to have a chance to win this cute set, just upload your card or project using Dinosaurs here. When uploading to PCP, SCS, or MyGrafico ning please use keyword/tag: MG13. We would love for you to join us! (Obviously you do not have to use THIS set, but you are encouraged to use a MyGraphico element. There are tons of freebies here. Thanks for stopping by today :)

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MYGRAPHICO COMPANY SERVER IS CURRENTLY DOWN. SO, MY LINKS TO THEIR WEBSITE FOR PURCHASING THE IMAGES WILL NOT WORK UNTIL THE SERVER IS BACK UP AND RUNNING. PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON IF YOU'D LIKE TO PURCHASE ANY OF THEIR IMAGES**** Thanks for your patience.

MyGraphico - Baby Challenge

A new challenge is up at MyGraphico and this week it's a baby challenge! Don't you just love making baby cards? The DT were asked to use images from the New Babies Accessories kit and it was hard to choose from this adorable set. I chose the little bear and the ABC blocks. I printed my images on patterned paper, cut them out and then added them to my card. I added a little bow to the bear. Super easy! Now, head on over to http://mygraficochallengeblog.blogspot.com/ and check out the eye candy from the other DT members. And be sure to participate this week and you could win this set:

Isn't it just adorable? Hope you'll come join in with us! By the way, in order to participate you must use a MyGraphico image. If you don't own any (and I'm not sure WHY you wouldn't :), you can pick some up from the MANY freebies that they offer here: http://www.mygrafico.com/freebies/cat_13.html. Thanks for stopping by!

Day 67 - "Think Pink"

So, today's challenge is to use pink. Well, I don't make many baby cards and my friend suggested that I make one with the pink theme, so I did. I love the lace on this card. I picked it up somewhere and I can't remember where, so I will be on a mission to find more! It was on a cardboard thingy with about 4 other types of lace. Anyhoo, the little hippo is from Fancy Pants, the "baby" is cut from New Arrival (Cricut) and the little button is from my stash. The paper is from Heidi Swapp and I just pierced around 2 sides. Thanks for stopping by!

Super Sketch Sunday, Day #22

It's day 22 at 365 Cards and we were given a great sketch today by Pam. Here's my take on it. Not sure why I did a baby card, except that I don't think I've EVER done one! I loved these soft colored papers by Martha Stewart. (They were on sale at Michael's!). The little feet and the sentiment were cut from Cricut's New Arrival cartridge. I added some embossing on the lettering with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. Then, I added some stitching. Still not "great" at this, but I'm gonna keep tryin'! You really should go check out 365 Cards and see what the DT and the other ladies are doing. It's fantabulous!! So, thanks for stopping by AND thanks for all the nice comments on my great news. Back later.....

Shape Up!

Saturday's challenge at 365 was Shape Up! This week's shape is a circle. So, I cut a circle with the cut out's in it with my Cricut and the Mini Monograms cartridge. Then, I used up some ribbon scraps all around to fill in the cut out's. Then I added the little caterpillar from Cricut's Walk In My Garden cartridge. Well, on to today's challenge with 365. Stay tuned....

TFL!