I'm Ready for Spring!

This little card has put in the mood for spring! I'm ready to feel the sunshine on my shoulders. I'm ready for the smell of green grass. I'm ready for capri pants. The first of March begins tomorrow; so, it won't be long...

The cute little digi stamp is from Bugaboo.

Challenges:
The Sweetest Thing- sketch
One Stop Craft Challenge- pink
I Love Digi Challenge Blog- pink

The Good Old Days

This week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday is the "Good Old Days." I grew up during a more simpler time before computers and color t.v. In fact, we were one of the first families in our small town to have a t.v.! I'm really not that old by today's standard (58), but who's counting...

As a kid, I loved paper dolls! I couldn't wait until McCall's magazine arrived in the mail. Each issue had a Betsy McCall page. I would spend hours sitting on the floor with scissors in hand and happily cut our each cute little outfit. Imagine my surprise and happiness when I found them on the Internet!!! I wanted to download all of them. I also wanted to sit on the floor and cut happily for hours, but adulthood and stiff old bones got in the way...

Stamptacular Sunday

Create a project that replicates"The Good Old Days". This could be something that looks vintage or includes something that just reminds you of something from many years ago when you see it.

Please click the above link for deets and wonderful inspiration.

Great News!

Yesterday, I found out that I was selected to be on the Eat Cake Graphics Design Team! I'm so excited about this new adventure. Eat Cake Graphics is a rubber stamp company. They carry over 600 whimsical stamp images! They are both mounted and unmounted. Go have a look at  their really cute stamps. Can't wait to start inking...

You Won't Believe Your Eyes!

I can't believe it's the end of the  month long party celebration at S2G!! I hope you've had a chance to hop on over to the S2G Blog for a little shopping. Their stamps are so much fun! I got the inspiration for this photo from my BFF, Cat, who suggested Benson be the model for S2G's crown template. Since he's a natural "ham" and a party animal, he didn't hesitate to wear the crown. Of course, I told him it was blue and all big dogs wear them. I guess he believed me...

If you are need of a good laugh, go over to the S2G TT Blog! You'll also find the challenge and deets there. I'm just going to say one thing, "You won't believe your eyes..."

Shirley's 2 Girls Blog Hop Winners! and a Comment to My Inner Self

If you're wondering if you're an S2G Blog Hop winner, wonder no more...click on the link for a list of lucky winners. I hope it's you...

Contact me if your are my winner!

I finished purging my craft studio!! It's so nice to have a place for everything and everything in its place! My Inner Self is happy with me this evening. In fact, she gave the go ahead to make a card for a challenge or two. I stumbled upon a digi store called Bugaboo Stamps. Oh my gosh, she has such funny stamps. This is one of them. I made this card as  a comment to my Inner Self...

Challenges:

The Pink Elelphant- sketch

Cute Card Thursday- metal

Crafty Pad- brown, blue, cream/white

Sometimes I Feel Like I'm Going in Circles

It's Stamptacular Sunday! This week's challenge is to create a project or a card that has as many circles on it as you can possibly include without making it quady. Can't wait to see what you do with this one...


Don't be like me, running around in circles, head straight to Stamptacular Sunday for deets and inspriation.



This Friday I'm hosting "The Third Annual Flipflop Awards," and I'm going in circles! I'm so not ready!!! This event includes food, prizes, and completing challenges. Since I host it, I have to clean house, too. Awards this year will be based on a point system and number of challenges completed. I'll be running in circles all week...

Best Wishes

Wouldn't this make a great congrats on your engagement card! I just love this Sassy Cheryl's digi.

I finally started purging my studio today! I'm going to work on it an hour at a time until it's free of clutter!! It's so hard to let go of STUFF! I keep telling myself that if it's been in the closet for a year, it's just taking up prime real estate. I want a functional room. I've been blessed with a great place for paper crafting; so, it's time to make some improvments. Of course, this is about my millionth attempt at tackling this project...

Challenges:

The Pink Elephant- ribbon

Cupcake Crafts- keep it simple

SPCC- green, orange, yellow

Artful Inkables- naughty or nice

Fab 'n Funky- It's childish

It's Twisted Thursday!

We're continuing with our Birthday Celebration theme. This week's challenge at S2G is to make a shaker card! The twist is to add some confetti. You can do a google, "how to make a shaker card," and get a ton of tutorials. You can also cheat like I did! I purchased shaker card holders. That's the piece  in the center of this card. It costs a little more; but,  it's worth it when are in a time crunch deadline situation. To fill the holder, I used a Martha Stewart border punch. The little stars are the wasted part of the border. I'm being green, again...

My little grandson would love to have this card. I'll have to create a boy version. hmm...

Shake on over to the S2G blog for deets and inspiration!

I was "bearly" in the door...

I was "bearly" in the door when I made my first card since last week! Talk about withdrawl...This beary cute bear qualifies for several challenges. You wouldn't believe the list of challenges I've collected while I was in Fla. Okay, you probably do believe the long list. I've made a little dent with this card. I'm so beary lucky to have such a great hobby... Okay, I'll stop with the puns...

Challenges
C.R.A.F.T.- digi coloring
Cute Card Thursday- In the Name of Love
Allsorts- recipe
The Pink Elephant- ribbon
Fab 'n' Funky-childish
Daring Cardmakers- hearts
Dare You to Digi- punches

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

This little goat shows how I feel about leaving my daughter and her family. I'm so fortunate to be able to visit them on a regular basis and I'm grateful; however, I go into a "blue" period after the separation. Papercraft therapy is the best medicine for getting over this period. I'm sitting in the Tampa airport chomping at the bit to get home and make some cards. I have a list of challenges a mile long...

Reminders: Today's the last day for the S2G Blog Hop! Get Hopping and do it...

Also

Tomorrow is another S2G TT- We're going to "Shake it Up..."

This is my last day in the sunshine state. The picture is of my grandson icing and sprinkling cupcakes. For most people a trip to Florida means fun in the sun. For me, this little guy is my "Florida Sunshine!" 

May have to change my name from Gram to Coco. I'm not sure I want to be called Coco...

My daughter is on modified bed rest (she calls it house arrest) for the rest of her pregnancy. She's been having strong contractions. Boy child number two needs to wait until his lungs are fully developed before making an entry into the world.

I go home tomorrow; but, something tells me that I'll be back before the March 21st due date...

Cheers...

JCBC Birthday Card

It's time for another Just Christmas and Birthday Card Challenge.  Click the link to the blog for the sketch and inspiration. I have used my favorite birthday stamp for this  card. It's none other than a S2G digi. This stamp is so much fun. I love the little critters! The dog reminds me so much of my dog when it comes to the fun loving personality type. Don't forget this is a two week challenge. Go do it right now so you don't forget! The Blog Hop continues at the S2G. Scroll down for more info.

My grandson and I are going to make cupcakes today. He loves the book, "If you Give a Cat a Cupcake."

Inspiration is Everywhere

This week's challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday is to create a  project, not a card, that includes some sort of treat.

My inspiration came from Walgreens. As I was walking down the Valentine candy isle, my eyes spotted a cute little box. It was love at "first sight." I brought it home and carefully took it apart to make a template. It was a little too big for a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock, so I scanned and shrunk it to fit. For my first attempt, it's okay. My next one will be without the heart window. Besides inspiration everywhere, it's a good example of haste makes waste. I was in a rush to finish this before leaving for the "Sunshine" state; thus, I didn't redo it.

Sunny Florida

 I am freezing in the sunshine state. 












Challenges:
Pink Elephant- Mushy
Stamp and Fun- hearts
Creative Card Crew  Valentine's
Totally Gorjuss- sketch

S2G Blog Hop!

S2G DT wants to PART-EE!!!

so we're throwing a BIG Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

February 11th – February 17th

WANT TO PARTY?

Guess who's turning '1' this month?

You got it... S2G is turning "1"...and all they want to do is get Silly, Blow horns, Eat cake,

Throw some confetti, Give away stuff, and sing! Wanna come along? It starts Feb.11th!

(Pssst! You know what else...they’ve updated their website just in time for the

BIRTHDAY BASH

Once you’re done hopping, head on over to the site and check it out!)

Shirley's 2 Girls Store

LET'S CELEBRATE! Join the S2G Design Team for a 'SCRUMPTIOUS' Birthday Bash Blog Hop.

We'll show you lots of “SWEET” new digital stamps...all with a birthday theme.

LET'S TALK PRESENTS! The 'GIRLS" are gonna be giving away a BUNCH of GOODIES...(stamps, some of the Birthday DIGIS, ribbbons, embellishments, & birthday stuff)!

WHY?

Because it's their BIRTHDAY!

We thought we'd STIR things up a bit! ALL of the DT members have "a word hiding in their Blog Hop POSTS...the words will describe 'things' or 'ingredients' that you need to make a SUPER DELICIOUS Birthday Cake!

Be the first to COLLECT ALL "13" words; YOU will be showered by S2G...with GOBS of GOODIES!

Let's Hop!

If you came from Jeannie's blog, you're in the right place! If not, you'll want to start from the beginning at  S2G .  Lost? There's a list at the bottom of this post. It shows the order of the hop. Have fun!!!!

Happy Birthday S2G!

I absolutely love this digi stamp!!! I used dimensionals to make the cake pop off the birthday card. This digi is like getting two for one. The cake could stand alone for so many things....placecards....wedding card...gift card...etc.

No birthday party is complete without cake! Only thing better than cake....cupcakes! I created double-sided DP with S2G digital papers to make the pinwheel. No, I didn't make the cupcake; but, I could...

The inspiration for this game set is from my late Grandpa Jack. He started a mail order business from his basement. He created gag gifts for adults and simple games and toys for kids. One game was Tic Tac Zoo. Instead of X's and O's, he had picture cards of zoo animals. Another was called Hodge Podge. He took a miniature set of playing cards and cut each card in half. Spread out on a playing surface, you played the game like "Go Fish." These games actually sold during simpler times. I think I know where I got my love for making things...Thanks, Grandpa frosting Jack...

Party Tic Tac Toe

(Digi Paper used to make game board.)

Concentration

Hodge Podge

Thanks for taking the time to visit!!

Don't forget to leave a message about you favorite birthday tradition!

I will be selecting a winner from one of the comments. You'll receive the digital Birthday Banner!

Mine- Bakery Birthday Cake!!!!!

When you have all 13 words, go post them on the S2G TT Blog!

You have one more stop! Jet yourself over to Debbie's blog!

01 - S2G Challenge Blog

02 - Cat

03 - Jane

04 - Gina

05 - Ann E

06 - Carlie

07 - Lisa

08 - Jana

09 - Anne R

10  Judy

11  Jeannie

12  Georgia (me, you are here!)

13 - Debbie

Kitty Love

I'm going to be leaving for Florida in the morning...I shouldn't be playing with papercrafts. Need to be thinking about packing...Now there's a thought...I'm going down to visit my daughter and her family. All my clothes and toiletries are down there...now what do I need to pack? Let's see, few toys for grandson, few outfits for new baby (due March 21st) on the way, and last but not least, papercraft supplies...It's so hard to decide on what I might need. May not have time to create while I'm there..but just in case...

I love Mo's Digital Pencil Stamps!!! My grandson's favorite stuffed animal is a kitty. He's a lot like his grandmother...

Challenges:
Crafts 4 Eternity- sketch and recipe
Allsorts Challenge- distressed,button, bow
Cute Card Thursday- spots and dots
DP2 Challenge- wood or would- (twine comes from bark...wood)
Simon Says Stamp- All You Need is Love
Fab "n" Funky- Shabby Chic
Crafty Creations- friends
ABC Challenge- New Stash (digi and paper)

We're Getting Someone's Snow!

We were not suppose to get all the snow we're getting today. It must belong to someone else. If its yours, please come and get it.


Since I didn't attempt to drive to work today, I took the opportunity to make this little card. Meet Domino. Yes, he's a S2G clear stamp! Isn't he the cutest! Shirley's 2 Girls has a new storefront!! It's wonderful. Zap yourself there and do  a little window shopping. If you're like me, you won't be able to resist all their cute little stamps.

Challenges:
Basic Grey- sketch and bc
Digital Tuesday- animals
Totally Stampalicious- hearts
Crazy 4 Challenges- Valentine
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle- Valentine with no red
Saturday Spotlight- tiny
Paper Play- Love notes
C.R.A.F.T.- Valentine or love

Calling it a Night!

No crafting today! This old goat is calling it a night!

Reminder- Birthday Celebration Blog Hop at S2G TT on Thursday!

My late grandfather was the inspiration for one of my projects. Check it out on Thursday! Until then, don't be an old goat...go do the current challenge!

Stamptacular Sunday

I can't believe it's time for another Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. This week's challenge is to make a card or project telling someone you love them...Do it without hearts and get entered TWICE in the drawing for this week's prize.

I cheated...sort of... I made the little tag for this challenge; but, it's staged in a basket I made at Christmas time. I think that means I've gone "Green!" I'm recyling...that's a good thing...

Exciting News! Stamptacular Sunday is looking for new DT members!!!! Make sure when you head over there to see this week's inspiration, you have a look at the info for positions.

Blindsided!

I have two days off with wonderful thoughts of having a challenge marathon Just as I'm getting settled in craft studio,  my Inner Self decides to come forth. I really thought she was on a beach somwhere. It looks like time out for me. I'm allowed to work on commitments, but that's it! No more challenges...

Since this is my last Valentine's Day card for awhile, it's going to have to be for several challenges:
Spoon Full of Sugar- sketch
Paper Play- love theme
Lily of the Valley- Valentine
Delightful Sketches and Challenges-love
Charisma Cardz- I love you
Gingersnap Creations- romance
Creative Belli- ribbon
Creative Card Crew- Valentine

I think I know where she might be...

My Inner Self has been so quiet lately. In fact, I think she may have left this damp winter weather...If I were my Inner Self, I'd go where the ocean is a beautiful shade of blue and the sunshine glistens diamonds on a sandy beach. Do you think this is my Inner Self???

It's actually another wonderful digi stamp by Shirley's 2 Girls. It was so much fun to color and use my new Studio G glitter glue and some Stickles.

The Girls' (S2G) Twisted Thursday is today! We're having a Birthday Bash to celebrate their first year. Be like a mermaid and swim over there to view some really cute birthday inviations. While your there, make a note to create something for this week's challenge.

Challenges:
Lord Have Mercy!- sketch
ABC Challenge- new from stash (Studio G and Sizzix template)

Let's Party!

Celebrate, Celebrate...Dance to the music!
S2G has a LOT to PARTY about...
We're 1 year old! What a year it has been...
We got our 1st DT...started our Twisted Thursday
Challenges...showed our products at CHA...got interviewed
on Craft Diva Radio, as an up & coming Stamp company...and
so much more!
YOU are officially invited to S2G's MONTH-LONG BIRTHDAY BASH!
There's gonna be LOTS of BLOG CANDY...stamps, ribbons, buttons, DP, embellishments, inks, glitter, chocolates and oh so much more!
We're going to start off with this first TT inviting you to
"Come Party with S2G"...
then thru-out the coming weeks we'll ask you to join in for some PARTY GAMES...
and CHALLENGES...ALL having to do with a "PARTY" theme!
So, get your PARTY HATS on and get ready for a silly, wacky, & wild BIRTHDAY
MONTH with the GIRLS at SHIRLEYS2GIRLS!

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Wild Birthday Month! I like that.....Today's Challenge:

Invitation for a birthday party. ABC for this challenge. This can be an invitation as well. Twist will be to use the word CELEBRATE/PARTY/BIRTHDAY somewhere in your card/project.

 

 

Mine is somewhere between an invitation and an ABC. I forgot to use the word CELEBRATE/PARTY/BIRTHDAY, so, I cheated. The S2G DP came to my rescue!! It makes a lovely backdrop for those who have memory lapses when it comes to following deets! I love this DP!! You'll see it again before the month is over.

On the back of the tag is where you put the party invite info.

Go to the Twisted Thursday Challenge Blog for deets!

Valentines

The greatest thing about doing challenges is that one has cards! I need seven Valentines for little relatives. Before card challenges, I always waited until the last minute to buy cards. Not anymore! Side thought...Have you ever been in the card isle at the local pharmacy on Valentine's Day? If you want a good laugh, visit one on the 14th. You'll find out what I'm talking about...

Challenges:
The Sweet Stop- sketch
By the Cute and Girly- love
Penny Black Saturday Challenge-special someone
PaperPlay Challenge- pink, white, green
Pile it On- Non-winter colors

Did the Groundhog see his shadow?

I think this is the first year in my entire life that I haven't followed the groundhog. Did he see his shadow?? I sure hope not! I'm so ready for spring. I usually love winter. This year is different. I think my Inner Self agrees with me, for once. In fact, I think she may have slipped off to warmer weather somewhere. It's been awfully quiet around here...

Challenges:
Friday Sketches- sketch
Quixotic Challenge- flutter by...butterfly
Copic Colour- E00, E33, R02
Pollycraft Monday- Thinks with wings
ABC Design- Sweetheart
Stamp Something- Delightfully Delicious
Dare You to Digi- Hearts and Valentines
My Time to Craft- Fairy Folk
Flutter By Wednesday-butterfly, fairy, or angel
Crafty Creations- wings

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Blog Hop Winners!

Click here to see if you won!

It's not too late to enter this week's challenge.
Sketch with a twist of chocolate!
Click here for deets and sketch!

Snow!

The snow over the weekend really set the mood for making a Christmas card. Yes, it's time for another Just Christmas and Birthday Cards Challenge. This week's challenge is to follow the sketch to make a Christmas card. It's an easy but fun sketch!! Click the link to JCBC for deets and inspiration. The digi stamp is another S2G! Don't forget to stop by their store!! They have really cute stamps...