My last child just left to go back to college.   This week went by so fast,  I really enjoyed having all 4 kids back home.  I know they will be back in 3 weeks but I still miss them.....

My kids  may have left , but  I still have my sons cat, and she is constantly getting into some type of trouble, especially now since no one is paying attention to her.  I thought my son might enjoy this card, since in his eyes his cat is perfect......

Sentiment is by Steph, AKA Glitterbabe,  Get it a Floppy Latte, (Badge top left).  DP is from StampinUp, Festival of prints.  Stockings are punched from Velvet paper with StampinUp punch.  Ribbon, bling stash.

Challenges: 

My Time to Craft: Domestic Pets
Crafty Anne's Challenge Blog: Animals

I'm really behind on my Christmas cards.  Since I spent all day yesterday and today cleaning, (not my favorite) I thought I'd let myself play a little before I tackle the kitchen floor.  

Non traditional colors and masculine,  I love it.  Digi is from Magic in the Air, Paper Cupcakes,  thanks Nina.  colored with copics.  I pieced the background with scraps,  stickles,  all else from stash.

Challenges: Magic in the Air:  Snowman Digi and snowflakes (Badge to blog on right)
Perfect Sentiments: Make Background
Try it on Tuesay: sparkle
Cards for Men: Christmas (http://cardsformenblogspot.com)
Paper Playtime: Anything Goes

Wow, I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is  a week away.  I have so much to be thankful for,  4 wonderful kids, a fantastic husband, family and wonderful online and off line friends.

This broom will be my table decorations for the holidays.  If I can get 15 more made all my guests will leave with one.

StampinUp Wonderfall stamp set, Big Dies, autumn Leaves.  So easy to make......

Challenges:  Simon Says: Thanksgiving

Delightful Challenges: Thanksgiving

Once Halloween comes and goes I feel Christmas is right around the corner.  Sad, I know, I love November,  I love Thanksgiving and my daughter starts her iceskating competitions in November which I love going to, I'm trying hard to appreciate everyday for what it is.  I guess I just get caught up in the Holiday pressure that is so hard to avoid.

Anyway,  isnt this a cutie!  Freebie from Outlawz.  Cute gift tag for a present for my cousins daughter.  Now to get the gift!

Colored with Copics,  tag is from Tim Holtz, punch is EZ Success,  twine, button and banner from stash.

Challenges:

Diva's by Design: Festive Christmas

Party Time Tuesday: anything Goes

Twisted Tuesday: Anything Goes

I've been down with the flu or some other viral bug so I only have one card to share, but it is a beauty.  Another easy technique that will leave the your friends and family in awe of you and your talent.

Have you tried Faux Patina?  I LOVE IT,  your creations are vintage and so elegant.  and you can create many color combinations,  this is my favorite.

Take any embossing folder,  I used Tim Holtz, and inked it with Soft Suede, Stampin UP, run it through your machine, then I sponged Broken China and Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz) onto card.  Lastly take a dark brown, Early Espresso (Stampin UP) and sponge over.  Don't be afraid to add more of the blue if your card is too dark. Let dry.Then with VersaMark ink pad randomly stamp areas of your card and emboss with gold powder.  

Add your sentiment....  BEAUTIFUL!!!

Celebrate Thanksgiving is by Floppy Latte, badge top left

Challenges:

Its all about Vintage: Make your Background

Do You Stack UP: Embossing

Can You Digi IT: Giving Thanks
Annabelle Stamps: Sketch

Isn't she cute,  this is Prom Girl from Anne at The Outlawz,  my kids are done with Prom but I thought this would make a cute Bday card for any little princess!  Colored with Copics,  Glitter en on the underside of dress to make it look like a shimmery nylon netting.  Ribbon with flowers is Tim Holtz,  DP is Basic Grey, Blush.  Bling is from stash,  punch is EZ Success.

Challenges:  Outlawz,  Freebie, Wednesday sketch and Thursday Bingo
Basic Grey: Sparkle
Annabelle Stamps: Kids Card

Another busy week,  Not alot of play time  but  do have one gorgeous card to share with you. 

I really like Fall because of the beautiful, colorful leaves, especially the red ones.  I wish they would keep all year, but I guess I would not appreciate them as much.  Anyway, here in Chicagoland we have had cold, windy rain, so our leaves are mostly on the ground.  But thanks to our artistic Jess and Steph,  Floppy Latte badge to left, I found a way to capture their beauty all year round.  

And so easy...  Take yellow cardstock, yep I said yellow.  Print the digi Red Oak multiple times.  Cut leaves out.  Sponge with More Mustard, (StampinUp)  or use Tim Holtz Straw.  Then I shadowed with Tim Holtz  Festive Berries, Forest Moss and Gathered Twigs.  Play with different colors and have fun.  Then spritz with water or pearl mist until wet, crinkle up into a tight ball, I let the ball sit for 2 minutes, then CAREFULLY open the ball and let the paper completely dry.  

Challenges:

Dancing in Pajamas: Colors, photo inspiration

Little Red Wagon: Bows

Ty it on Tuesday:Autumn colors

Outlawz: Autumn Leaves

Anything Goes Challenges: Make own embellishments,  (Leaves)