MFT You are Super!

I am having so much fun coloring with my Copics, but actually making the images into cards has been difficult for me.  I really wanted to play along with the sketch at MFT Card Challenges, so I worked and reworked some ideas last night to try to find a way to use this image I'd colored last week.   My friends Holly and Lisa were helping me and telling me what wasn't working.  I finally gave up and started all over and ended up with this!  I like it much better than my first attempts!



I just love this stamp and have been using it to work on my people coloring.  I find hair to be the most difficult part!   I need to find some time to watch videos on how to do it.

Laila has been watercoloring with this Melissa & Doug book that she got for Christmas.   She was so proud when I hung this one on the 'fridge and now all her artwork needs to go on there.  lol  She's too cute.  :)

Prickley Pear Monday Inspiration

A bit of inspiration from Prickley Pear for this chilly Monday!   From all the complaints I'm seeing from my Northern friends, lots of people are ready for spring!  :)  

Stamps: DD0231 Happy Spring 3, HH0175 Pond of Ducklings

Be sure to check out the blog for more inspiration!

Stampin' Up! Cheerful Critters

I hadn't inked up these cute Cheerful Critters from Stampin' Up! yet, so I grabbed them and played along with Mojo Monday this week.  I think this is my new favorite sentiment.  I have several friends who I know will find it just as hilarious, so I can't wait to make and send cards to them.  I am going to try to send this one off today.  :)  

Laila has been going to bed early this week, so I've had a little time to color.   I haven't really been in the mood to make a card, but coloring with my Copics has been good therapy.  

I tried to start the day off nice today, so we woke up and make muffins together.  That was about all that's been fun so far.  :-/   I'm hoping it improves soon before everyone is in bed crying.  

Freshly Made Luck

Always behind.  lol   Today is Freshly Made Sketches day and I finally got my act together and am joining in this week.   :)  The amazing Cindy L. is our sketch designer and I just love what she created.  It made for a lot of different interpretations by the design team, so I know the gallery will be fabulous this week!  I used this great set from Two Paper Divas called Lucky Me for my card.  It is such a perfect set for me since my brother's birthday is March 17th!  I can't wait to make him a birthday card!

Isn't that a great sketch?   Be sure you go over to the blog and check out what everyone did with it.  I hope you'll decide to play along as well! 

Her new thing is to carry her stool every.single.place. in the house so that she has more access to things.  Help!  lol 

Monday Inspiration from Prickley Pear

It's Monday and time for Monday Inspiration with Prickley Pear.   I had this newsprint paper on my desk, so I decided to go for a vintage look with one of the new releases.   I think they pair very well together!

Stamps:   GG0206 Antique Car, CLR013E Circles Set - Sentiments

Be sure to check out the blog for more inspiration!

We had such a great day on Saturday.  I got these lovely roses and some Copics.  Laila got a rose, a little box of candy, an Olaf, and the soundtrack from Frozen.  She was one happy girl. :)   We got a heart-shaped pizza for dinner and watched a movie.  It was just nice and calm.  I appreciate that these days.  :)

Prickley Pear Blog Hop Day 3

It's the last day of the Prickley Pear new release blog hop!  I hope you've enjoyed all the inspiration.  Remember to hop through all three days and comment on the blogs for a chance to win this great prize!

I used the new Circle Pendant die for my card today and it's just lovely!   It cut so easily and looks fabulous on the card.  I also used the Circles Set - Sentiments stamp set that you see pictured.  It pairs great with the die.  

I used the inlaid die cut technique here and I'll be back this week with a tutorial on how I did that.  Super easy, but gives a great look.   I did pop up the circle on some dimensionals to give it a bit of depth.  

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Now hop on over and see what Heidi has made to inspire you! 

Prickley Pear Spring Blog Hop

It's an exciting time at Prickley Pear!  There are lots of new releases for the spring in the shop!   We are having a three day blog hop to show off all the wonderful new stamps.  Today is day two, so if you missed day one, be sure to check that out.   We will be giving away a prize to someone who visits and comments on all the blogs all three days.  The winner will be announced on February 23rd.   Here's what you can win:

Isn't that a cool prize?  I love that die!   Now...on to my card! :)

Isn't this just the sweetest image?  I love it so much!  He was a blast to color, too.  I kept the card simple because I wanted the image to be the focus.   Another fabulous thing is that there's a smaller version of him as well.  I love that so many of the images come in two sizes.  

Stamps:  HH0173 Boy with Airplane, CLR013E Circles Set - Sentiments

Now be sure to hop on over to Angie's blog to continue on with all the fabulous inspiration!  If you get lost or mixed up, you can always start over at the Prickley Pear blog. 

Two Papers Divas Inspiration

I wanted to share another card with this month's release from Two Paper Divas.  I love these canisters so much!  Aren't they cute?!   The set is called From My Kitchen to Yours and even includes some salt and pepper shakers. :)  If you like to give homemade food gifts, this is the perfect set to stamp up some cards to include with them.  I think I'll bake some banana bread for a friend and attach this one.

I love the colors of this one.  I tried to go a bit retro and use a favorite combo of teal and orange.

Laila had to pose after I finsihed taking a picture of my card.  So, so silly.   We've had a great week so far, so I hope she's good for Jason today.  I have appointments with my dentist and counselor, so I'll be in and out all day.  t