Pin-Sights All Dressed Up

I'm here! I stamped today, but got behind and didn't get to do my picture/post until tonight.  I got this cute new bear from Ellen Hutson yesterday and thought I'd use him for the current Pin-Sights challenge. It's he cute??  I love that the dies cut his hands so he can hold stuff.  Such a cool idea! I made this one for Laila, but I also have a cool accessories set for him that works for the holidays! I can't wait to play with that!

Now I have to run and work on some laundry. I'm so behind these days. I thought I'd have so much time to do things once school started, but it sure doesn't feel that way.  I am having some issues with my depression again, so that might be part of the issue. That's one reason why I wanted to make a card or project every day this month. That helps sometimes.  I need to get back to walking every day as well. Depression sucks because you know what helps, but finding the motivation to do it is a whole other issue. Just keep swimming though, right?

Better Weather Days Ahead

Yay for October!  This is my favorite stamping month because of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges on Splitcoaststampers.   If you haven't heard about them, go over and check them out.   The first challenge is from Lydia and she asked us to make a card inspired by our least favorite weather.  Living in Texas, I hate being hot.  The sun is not my friend at all and neither is the humidity!   I thought I'd use my Lawn Fawn dies and make a card that would be useful for someone going through a tough time.   The layout is based on the current sketch at The Paper Players.

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Hello Sunshine

Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx

Paper:  Stampin' Up! Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Tools/Embellishments:  My Favorite Things Blueprints 20, Lawn Fawn Spring Showers dies, Lil' Inker Stitched Rectangles dies, Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Stampin' Up! Neutrals Buttons

We were so excited to find that we had caterpillars in our butterfly garden!!   They will be Monarch butterflies, so that's even more exciting.  It is so fun to just watch them eat and crawl.   

Stampin' Up! Sunshine

When I saw the sketch at Create with Connie & Mary, I immediately had the idea for this card.  I have been struggling with my mojo so to even had an idea for a card was a HUGE plus.  I have spent the past few days just reorganizing my scraps and looking around my room in hopes of recapturing my creativity.  It's not totally back, but I made a card at least!  

Stamps:  Sunshine (single)

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Brights DSP stacks (current and retired), Brights Coredinations 

Tools:  Big Shot, Cloudy Day EF, Sanding Block

Speaking of sunshine, my little sunshine is enjoying her birthday presents!   Well, she is when there's not a cat enjoying them.  :)

FMS: Sunshine

This week is my sketch week at Freshly Made Sketches!  I normally do pretty simple ones, but I got carried away this time it seems.  :)   After seeing the cards from the other design team members, I'm glad I did.   There are some awesome samples to inspire you, so be sure to go check them out! 

I used my cute new Sunshine stamp that I recently purchased.  I just love it!  I'll be saving it to make cute little notes for Laila's lunch in about 5 years.  lol   I tried to find a cheery color combination that used Daffodil Delight and found one with Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo.   I couldn't get the Melon Mambo to look right, so I ditched it and went with just two colors.  I think it turned out pretty cute though.  

As a note, this stamp is a single stamp, just like the Ears to You stamp, and will not be available after March 31st.   Get them before they are gone!  :)

Stamps:  Sunshine

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP, Brights Designer Series Paper Patterns stack

Accessories:  Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain ribbon

Tools:  big Shot, Scallop Square Duo die, Scallop Edge border punch