I received this from my blog friend, Chris. I met Chris through a military wives blog group we both belong to. I wanted to pass this along...

Twelve year old Max Low is dying from cancer. His last wish is to get as many cards in the mail as he can. If you would like to send him a card his address is:

Max Low
c/o Greg and Bambi
3432 Sulley Ave
Neola, IA 51559

If everyone could help with his last wish, it would be wonderful... Also, if you could share this with everyone you know I would appreciate it. I am trying to get the word out for the family.

Thank you and God bless!

You Make Me Smile

My Second Post of the Day....What?

Today's Clean and Simple Challenge (CAS114) at SplitCoastStampers is an inspiration challenge, and absolutely adorable. It almost makes you want to have little ones again...almost!

Lions, Giraffes, Elephants, and Monkeys...Oh my:

As I was cleaning off my work table this afternoon, I found this sweet monkey stamp. I had taken this stamp out last week to make a card for my younger daughter, Katelyn. Picking it up, I realized it would be perfect for today's CAS Inspiration Challenge.

I call Katelyn my little monkey because she always makes me smile. This card is for her.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampabilities
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stampin' Up very Vanilla and American Crafts
Accessories: Twine, Copics and Spellbinders

One-Layer Sympathy Card

Hi Everyone,

Today I have One-Layer card to show you. This is for the OWL Sympathy Challenge on Susan Raihala's blog. I find sympathy cards very difficult to make, and a one-layer sympathy card even more difficult!

My second attempt:

Supplies:
Stamps: A Muse
Paper: Stampin'Up Very Vanilla
Ink: Memento~Rich Cocoa and Hero Arts Shadow Ink~Soft Sand
Accessories: Pearls, Corner Rounder, Spellbinders, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thanks for stopping by,

A New Stamp Company and Their Design Team Call

Hi Friends,

A couple of nights ago I discovered a new on-line stamp company, SP and Company. The owner, Samantha Peyton has a nice collection of Mix & Match sentiments, which I love. These Sentiments are so versatile. Of course, Samantha also has adorable clear polymer image stamps too. Take a look at this cute Pennant set. And for you digital stamp lovers, she has some digital designs. I hope you check out her on-line store!

While shopping at SP and Company I saw she was having a design team call. I decided to give it a try! I've been a stamper and scrapbooker for several years and have even taught a few classes, but I've never submitted my work for a design team call. Since this is one of my goals this year, I didn't want to pass up this great opportunity. I just wish I would have discovered the design team call a litter sooner. The deadline is mightnight tonight!

Here's my submission.

If you haven't made an easel card before, here's a great tutorial by Beate Johns.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiment ~ Inkadinkado Paper: Stampin' Up Whisper White, Archivers ~ Kraft & Memory Box Designer Paper Ink: Color Box Pigment ~ Black, Versa Magic ~ Jumbo Java for edges Accessories: Spellbinders Nestibilities, Stampin' Up Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Wilton's Cake Doily, Felt, MFT Rolled Rose Diecut, Cuttlebug DieCut, Glimmer Mist ~ Old Lace for Doily, Stampin' Up Scallop Punch

Thanks for stopping by...

Cheryl

Celebrate Spring!

Hi Friends,

Last night, while wandering through blog land, I discovered another Clean and Simple Blog/Challenge here. This weeks challenge, a sketch! Yes, another sketch challenge this week. If your style is Clean and Simple you'll enjoy their blog.

The sketch:

My card:

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiment-Michael's Dollar Bin
Paper: Stampin'Up Whisper White, Memory Box
Ink: Memento Dandelion
Accessories: Michael's Bridal Paper Flowers and Half Pearls

Happy Spring, and thanks for stopping by

Cheryl

You Light Up My Life

Hi Friends,

I have a quick post for you today. It's another sketch challenge from SplitcoastStampers. I've had this sketch and supplies sitting on my work table all week and finally, I made time to put it all together today.

I was going for the shabby chic look, but don't think I quite achieved it.

Supplies:
Stamps: B Line Designs
Paper: Stampin'Up Whisper White (card base), Other Paper - Unknown
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Spellbinders, Bling, Handmade Flower, Tulle, and a Dymo Label Maker

Have a great week and remember: You can't finish something until you start it!

Cheryl

Hugs and Laughter

Hi Friends,

I'm glad you stopped by! Today's Clean and Simple Challenge at SplitcoastStampers is a color challenge. The color palette, soft aqua, soft yellow, and white. I love these colors; They feel like Spring.

I think this stamp says it all. When I saw it, I had to have it. It's one of those sentiments you can use for so many things. For example: thinking of you, Just wanted to say hi, or even get well. And, I just believe in what is says. Is this rationalization? Probably! Just for the fun of it, I Googled the word rationalization, and this is what I found: a defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors or feelings are explained in a rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation. Ok, I'm not going to do that anymore.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampendous Cling Mount
Paper: A Muse & Stampin'Up Whisper White
Ink: Versa Magic Sea Breeze
Accessories: Spellbinders, Floral Stamens from Michael's, Wool Felt,Wilton Doilies, and Rolled Rose Die from MTF

I hope I've made you smile...

Cheryl