BLOGGERS CHALLENGE - GIVE THANKS

Hello! It is Friday again, and this week I had a *tiny* bit more time to just play with some of the Sketches that are out there. I LOVE sketches to help get my MOJO Engine started!!! Not too many weeks like that lately!

Since it is Friday, it is BLOGGERS CHALLENGE DAY! Our theme this week is GIVE THANKS... Thanksgiving is one of my MOST favorite holidays because there is SO MUCH to be thankful for! I am blessed with over all good health, a beautiful family, a wonderful husband and so much more!

Ok enough chitter chatter, because once you get me started after a cup of coffee...it could go on forever!! :) I made TWO cards this week...

Here are the details:

SKETCH CHALLENGE: CPS142 - Card Positioning Systems Sketch
Stamps: Rubbernecker - Fall Trilogy, Holidays by SU, Stamped Stitches from Hot off the Press
Cardstock and Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Gypsy Harvest DP, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Paper Snips, K&C Gems, Primas, Hardware

My second project uses a sketch that was sponsored from Creative Cuts and More! CC&M has pre-cut cardstock you can get in a wide variety of colors of cardstock. This is the A2 Circle Window card with the Scallop. Here are a few more details...

SKETCH CHALLENGE: 2 Sketches 4 You Challenge #39
Stamps: NONE! Rub Ons from SU
Cardstock: Apricot, Pumpkin, Rust, Chocolate
Accessories: Chocolate Ribbon, Marker Chocolate, K&C Gems, Circle Punches, Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Have a fabulous day! Thank you for stopping by!!! Your comments make my day!

MANDELLA FAUX TURQUOISE STONES

Hello! Happy Wednesday!


Today I am sharing a card for you featuring the Technique called Faux Turquoise Stones. I love this technique as it doesn't take much to get a WOW factor on your projects! This technique is from the October-November Technique Junkies Newsletter.

Here are the details:
Stamps: Mandellas by Two Nancy's, Stampendous Marble Texture Cube (I bought mine at Joanne's), Canvas BG from SU
Cardstock: Green Galore, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Black Marker, Paper SNips, Dimensionals, Embossing powder, Heat Tool, Gems, White Gel Pen, Turquoise Gel Pen, Circle Cutter CM,

Today is my weigh in day...and this morning when I weighed in I was down another 2.5- pounds! Yahoo!!! I feel so good - I would say that while I am on this plan it is easy to follow (not easy to stick too because the food temptations are hard but that is with any weight loss program!) but it travels with me anywhere I go, I do not have to "think" about food. I do have LOTS of energy and I am NOT hungry through out the day. In 7 weeks I have lost a total of 24.5 pounds. I feel like a broken record, but I have never looked forward to stepping on that dreaded scale, but now I look forward to my Wednesday Weigh Ins. :) If you want more information send me an e-mail at www.chrissyd723@gmail.com.

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

A Tribute for Henry

One of Sweet 'n Sassy's former DT members, Sarah Anderson, lost her 3-year-old son recently very unexpectedly. Although the Anderson family is in our thoughts and prayers continually, we wanted to do something to help, so we are releasing this new set in Henry's honor.

The set features 6 different tree silhouettes as well as sentiments and scripture. It will sell for $18.75 with $5.00 going to the Anderson Family.


To read Henry's story visit the Anderson family blog: The Bee's Knees

Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

WHIPPER SNAPPER CHRISTMAS WHIMSY

Hello! Today, I have three FUN cards to share with you. My dear friend Joy brought her stamp over to me and requested me to design her Christmas card for her. I gave her a time saving tip... one thing I do to save time when making 100+ cards is to make color photo copies of my colored image - then all you have to do is assemble your cards. It isn't quite as wearisome when making that many cards!

Here are a few more details...

Card #1 - This card uses the Monday MOJO Sketch

Stamps: Tangled Reindeer by Whipper Snappers, Circle of Friendship

Paper: Designer Paper -

Accessories: Circle Punches, Chocolate Satin

Card #2 is a take on the Featured Stamper Challenge from SCS on Sunday...

Stamps: Tangled Reindeer by Whipper Snappers

Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red,

Accessories: Red gingham, white organdy, paper snips

Card #3

Stamps: Tangled Reindeer by Whipper Snappers, Circle of Friendship by SU

Paper: Designer Paper -

Accessories: Circle Punches, Chocolate Satin

Wednesday is my weekly weigh in! So I will be checking in and editing this in the morning with my progress! Once again, I know it is sick, but as I write this I have to say I can't wait to get on that scale! I feel so good and my husband is noticing me again! You just can't beat that. :)

Hope you are having a great day! Thank you for looking and commenting. Your comments make me smile. I only wish I had more time to respond to everyone.

"O HOLEY NIGHT"

Hello Friends! After such a busy week, I needed this weekend to just rest. Saturday, the children and I hung out and were very comfortable lounging around the house. What a great day. We ended the day with some friends playing games and having dinner with them. Sunday, we did a repeat. I really just needed some down time - so I played with whatever I wanted to after some time of worship and rest.

One of the cards I created was this one! Firecracker Designs By Pamela had this Sketch up on their facebook page, so I decided to play along and create this little Christmas mouse card. The words "O Holey Night" do not come on a curve, but when I placed them on my acrylic block, I made them so they would go on my circle evenly.

Here are the details:
Stamp Set: O Holey Night available at Firecracker Designs By Pamela and Stamped Stitches from Hot off the Press
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, SEI Christmas Mint DP
Accessories: Circle Cutter CM, Copics, Black grosgrain, Scallop edge punch, Paper Snips, Gems, Dimensionals, Circle Punches, Black Marker, and Stickles

Thanks for looking! Have a great day!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE - FALL PROJECTS

Hello! Today for me is Bloggers Challenge Day and the challenge was HAPPY FALL YA'LL. This week has been filled with activity for Creative Cuts and More - so I thought I would have some fun with Turkey Day by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! I just love this little guy. He is fun to color and he makes me smile!


Here are a few more details on my card...
Stamp Set: Turkey Day from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Gypsy Harvest DP, Vanilla
Accessories: K&C Gems

This card also uses Splitcoast Stamper Sketch #254

BLOG CANDY WINNERS:

From this past Monday's Blog Candy...the winner is junqueandroses said...

Thanks for the chance to win this atamp set. You gals have gone the extra mile on these albums!!!Congrats....Now go pick me!!!!lol

Junqeandroses congratulations you have won the Baked With Love stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

The blog candy winner from last week is http://craftingontheprairie.blogspot.com/, please contact me with your mailing information at chrissyd723@gmail.com and I will have your goodies mailed to you!

I hope this card makes you smile too! Be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge participants this week by clicking on the side bar banner. Thank you for stopping by. Your comments really make my day!!! Have a great weekend.

Ho-Ho-Holiday Blog Hop

Hello Everyone! Welcome back for another BLOG HOP! This week has been such a BUSY one as you know if you have hopped through the many Blog Hops. I have had so much fun and have been sooooo inspired and can't wait to play! I hope you have enjoyed all of the many creations too!

As part of our celebration, CC&M will be having a great sale. For the next six days, we will offer 15% off the entire store. But act quickly, it is only active for 4 days. This sale will end on Sunday, November 15. Make sure you enter this code ccholidaybloghop1109 during checkout.

Have you enjoyed everyone's posts? Weren't Kayla's projects wonderfully inspiring? (If you didn't arrive here from Kayla's blog, you don't want to miss what our designers have in store for you! The CC&M Holiday Blog Hop starts at http://die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/

Now for my projects - These come from the Christmas Card Kit. This Christmas Card Kit is packed with FUN die cuts, ribbons, cardstock and materials for 12 cards! You will get 6 full sheets of Designer papers and a package of ribbon - even some adorable stamps that you see featured here. 2 sheets of Rub Ons too. You will have a lot of materials remaining to make even more cards when you have completed these 12 cards. Everything you see here is included in the kit! Just add adhesive and your creative juices and you will have so much fun!

Steph Zerbe

Karrie Baker Guest Designer

Angie Pearl

Amber Hilman Guest Designer

Carla Mayfield

Karen Maldonado Guest Designer

Ellen Sosnoski

Jennifer Beason Guest Designer

Holly Brown

Sandy Peiffer Guest Designer

Jennifer Johnson

Kayla Dupont

Chris Dickinson - YOU ARE HERE!!

As a continuing part of the celebration CC&M will be giving away a FUN Christmas Card Kit! After you have finished the blog hop, return to http://die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/ follow the directions….Thank you so much for stopping by! Have fun hopping!!!