Beauty all Around

Hi!

Today my team gets to share with y'all what we have made with AHSC Sketch #28.

Here is the sketch:

And this is what I've done with it.

Stamps: CTMH Home Sweet Home
Paper: CTMH White Daisy cardstock, Love, Elsie Roxie Bands
Paper Size: A2
Ink: CTMH Archival Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Foliage Two, SU! Boho Blossoms

I'm also entering this card into the HYCCT1331C Challenge. Which was to create a black and white card, with just a pop of one of the colors listed below - indicating your "team" for Breaking Bad. Which happens to be one of me and my husband's favorite TV shows.

The team I picked was Team Holly, because she really is the only innocent one in that whole crazy series. And the one that all the other characters, well except for Pinkman say they want to protect. But if you've seen the show you know even Pinkman would want to save her too, because he totally loves kids.

We would love it if you would participate with us on AHSC. If you do let them know that Mary sent you. As we're having a contest to see how many people we can refer to the challenge blog.

Also, if you'd like to participate in the HYCCT challenges on SCS. There's still time, the deadline is November 7th. As someone who has had several family members battle with cancer, I know any card you could make would greatly help to brighten up the patients day.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Floating waterlilies

Hi!

This weekend and this week I'm playing catch-up when I can with the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges.

We are asked not to use scriptural sentiments on our cards.

And for the specific challenge I made this card for we were asked to, "make a card that's full of Peace & Quiet. NO WORDS on the front. Let your image(s) do the talking and get your message across."

I choose to go with this peaceful tranquil nature scene. But I feel that our Heavenly Father speaks to us through nature.

For as it says in Colossians 1:16-17
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Our Heavenly Father loves us and only wants good things for us so he has provided us with a wonderful planet that can not only take care of us, but we must care for it so that the balance is equal.

Stamps: smARTworks Floating
Paper: CTMH White Daisy cardstock
Paper Size: 4 Bar
Ink: Palette Noir Black
Accessories: Offray Simply Grosgrain

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Cheery happy birthday

Hi!

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend.

I actually got my schoolwork done before midnight on Saturday. Which was awesome and gave me the chance to create some cards for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges that are going on at Splitcoast Stampers.

Most of the birthday cards I make these days are for my Ward's Relief Society.

I wouldn't really call it a Calling. But, I do it for the Relief Society every month.

I'm grateful that Heavenly Father has given me the talent of paper crafting. And that I can use that talent to enrich the lives of others.

Stamps: Wordsworth Stamps Everyday Whimsy
Paper: CTMH White Daisy
Ink: StazOn Blazing Red
Accessories: Queen & Co Trendy Tape, Buttons Galore and More Grab Bag, Regency Bakers Twine

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Best Wishes

Hi!

I wanted to share a card with you that I created back in October. Actually, this will be the first of a series of cards I plan on sharing from back then.

You see while I was writing a post for my blog, I discovered that there was quite a few projects I hadn't gotten around to posting.

This card was created for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges on Splitcoast Stampers.

Maybe if I plan this out correctly I can get us from today all the way to when the next round of HYCCT challenges.

The HYCCT challenges are a card drive to send cards to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, right here in Texas, to benefit those affected by breast cancer. This drive is organized by Splitcoast Stampers.

The HYCCT challenge is a wonderful cause and reason. But last year it was especially wonderful for me to participate. You see my mom was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year. And for half the year I spent my days taking her to chemo therapy and radiation treatment. Fortunately, my mom's cancer is in remission. Which I am so thankful for and why I contributed last year.

I know remission isn't always 100% guaranteed not to come back or be hereditary. You see my mom's sister got the same cancer last year and died. And, of course, there are so many different forms of cancer. Like my dad had brain cancer, my FIL had prostate, and as a woman there's always a fear of breast cancer. And although the HYCCT challenges are for breast cancer patients and their families, cancer is something that effects everyone from all walks of life.

And I'm thankful to have my family and that's why I felt like participating and sharing my talents.

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings
Paper: TPC Studio Girlfriends Brocade
Ink: Palette Noir Black
Accessories: DCWV All Dressed Up Lipstick Printed Ribbon, Want2Scrap Self Adhesive Pearls, Martha Stewart Floral Lace, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

The secret of happiness

Hi!

Today's card is another one that I created for
HYCCT way back in October.

It just says SPRING to me.

I hope it makes you as cheerful as I hope it made the receiver
of this card.

This card was created for HYCCT1216 Two Times The Fun.

We were to use TWO of each thing - no more, no less.
I think they were supposed to be slightly different.
I did my best to keep true to that it was kinda hard.

I used

• 2 clothes pins
• 2 hearts
• 2 clouds
• 2 stamps (sentiment & image)
• 2 bakers twine

Stamps: SU Birthdays Count, Copper Leaf Creations (sun)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Martha Stewart Heart Confetti, Pink White Twine, We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Fancy Floss Baker's Twine Primary

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Clearly for you

Hi!

 

I created this card way back in October but it

just says SPRING to me.

 

And as I haven't shared it here with y'all

I figured now was the best time to do it.

 

This card was created for the HYCCT challenges over at SCS.

The particular challenge for this card was called Clearly Hopeful

which is why I used the Transparency Film sheet.

The particular sheet I used can't be printed on but I do know

you can get some that can be printed on. It's just a

little more pricey.

 

Stamps: SU! One of a Kind
Paper: 3M Write-on Transparency Film
Ink: Palette Noir Black
Accessories: Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly, Monarch butterfly, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Pennants

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

HYCCT Winners

Hi!

I just wanted to share with y'all some of the winners of the HYCCT prizes over at SCS.

Specifically the ones that won the Can You Digi It? prize packages.

The winners for the C.Y.D.I. prizes have been announced. They are:

1. tessaduck
2. stamping_crazy
3. LMcAree
4. Lindsay Ettlinger  

Congratulations to all of you. I'm so glad that the SplitcoastStampers can get together as a community
and help out the patients at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to benefit patients being treated for breast cancer and their families.

I would check back on the SCS site for more details, if you are one of the winners.

I know when my mom was going through cervical cancer treatment  this year it was scary for all of us.  I mean she's our rock and she never gets sick. Plus, right before my mom was diagnosed her sister back home in the Philippines had just died from cervical cancer. Of course my mom is here in the US and medical treatment is significantly better here. 

Fortunately for us my mom is currently in remission and I will be taking her to see her Oncologist in January for a follow-up. 

I hope y'all have a blessed day. 

Happy crafting, 
M.E.

Boston birthday wishes

Hi!

Last week was my Boston Terrier
Einstein's birthday.

He's 7!?! I don't know whether to be
happy or melancholy.

You see all my dogs are my babies but especially my Einstein. He's the one that gets to go everywhere with us
and the one that his grandparents and the
rest of the family ask about.

He's the one I prepped the most for. Just like your first born. I read all the books and since he's adopted. I looked through every ad to find just the right one. And the timing had to be just right for DH and me.

And he was bought from a family who owned his mom and dad and he was the runt of his litter. But boy was he the smartest one. He got all excited the day we came to pick him out. He was the only one from his litter who even noticed we were there. And because his parents belonged to the people we bought him from we had to wait just the right amount of time before they would let us take him home. And he's not from some kennel or pet store he's from a family who thought of his mom and dad
as part of their family.

He does have the paperwork to be registered but we never did because we didn't get him to be a show dog or to breed with other dogs. Although there were offers even after he got neutered.

He's the one with a scrapbook and yes I have a lot of his puppy pictures documented. But of course now we have two additional dogs so his scrapbook isn't up to date.

And since he's my baby I worry that I don't spend enough quality time with him. Especially since he is a dog and the longest lifespan for his breed is 11-13 years.

But I know he's happy. I mean just look at his adorable face.

This is my Boston Einstein as a puppy.

This is my baby Einstein now.

And he's what inspired me to create this card.

I created this card for a HYCCT challenge. 

Stamps: Paper Source Dog Archie, TAC Trendy Greetings

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Recollections Rhinestone Stickers, CM Custom Cutting System Oval Patterns, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Inverted Scalloped Square SM

Happy crafting,
M.E.

Little things

Hi!

Finding out that you,a family member or friend has cancer is such a shock. You don't know what to say, you are angry, frustrated, sad.....the world turns gray. But there is always hope and lot of times, the cancer does not win.

Trust me I know. This year my mom was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Sadly the week before that happened my mom lost her sister to the same Cancer. Now you have to understand my aunt was in the Philippines and thank goodness my mom lives here in the US. So the type of treatment they received was different. My family was fortunate that my mom is now in remission. Sadly my aunt didn't have the same result.

That's why I'm so grateful to have been able to participate in the HYCCT challenges. This challenge was to show that hope in our cards, create a project mostly in gray tones, but at one splash of color.

Stamps: TAC Life So Big

Paper: American Crafts Letter Box Warm Wishes

Ink: SU! Going Gray

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happiness

Hi!

I've been feeling the need to get a little stitch-y. So I couldn't help myself when I saw the HYCCT1207 challenge, which is Music Soothes the Soul. For this challenge we were to use pink and any music related stamps or paper.


Well the only music themed stamps are similar to the patterned paper I used below. Mostly because I love to see sheet music, it's probably from when I was in junior high and I was in the Choir. I've also been part of my Church choir although, now my voice is rubbish.


And although this In Stitch'z pattern is from Boys will be Boys. You've got to admit that girls rock too. After all just look at a few of my fave female singers: Pink, Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani.


Plus, I got to use this fun ticket stamp. It reminded me of a show ticket. Which just made me so happy. Sadly, I haven't been to a concert in a while. The last one I went to was awesome though. It was at Church and was with Ms. Gladys Knight and Saints Unified Voices. It was so spiritually uplifting.


What's your favorite type of music? Who's your favorite female that rocks?

Stamps: Unity Stamp Company Ticket to Life

Ink: VersaColor Raspberry

Accessories: Prism Craft Thread, Bazzill Basics Paper In Stitch'z Boys will be Boys

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Courage

Hi!

When someone is diagnosed with cancer there is a flurry of information, tests and procedures. One day things are normal and almost overnight your life is consumed with difficult and scary things. This calls for a big dose of COURAGE. 

Trust me. I remember the day my mom was diagnosed. It was scary not only for her but also for our family.

I'm glad that I was able to help care for her in this time of need. It's so hard when someone you've looked to all your life is SICK.

That's why I am grateful that I participated with other crafters in the HYCCT challenges. And that I was able to send my cards off to help cheer up people going through the same situation my family was going through not that long ago.

Stamps: CTMH Always Remember, Inque Tid Bits Collection I'm a Survivor

Paper: TPC Studio Girlfriends Phrases

Ink: Palette Noir Black, VersaColor Raspberry

Accessories: Bazzill Basics Ribbon Black Dashed, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Pennants, Classic Scalloped Circles SM, CM Custom Cutting System Circle Patterns

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

I love

Hi!

Today's card shares a lot of the things I LOVE. Which are

• pink
• butterflies
• ink
• black
• pearls

I even got a chance to use something I've been hoarding for a while which are my pearls from Want2Scrap. When I went to CKC San Marcos this year that was one of the things I was looking for in their booth. This pack has such an awesome assortment of pearls of 3 various sizes. Sadly when I went this year they didn't have any awesome packs like that. So let me tell you if I use a card with these pearls it's for a special purpose. 

What do you have in your craft room that you are hoarding?

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings

Paper: TPC Studio Girlfriends Brocade

Ink: VersaColor Raspberry, Black

Accessories: SU! Scalloped Edge Border punch, Modern Label, Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly, Want2Scrap Self adhesive pearls

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Button Card

Hi!

Couldn't help but make this sweet little card for the HYCCT1225B Ta Ta Toe challenge. You see we
were to use this board like in Tic Tac Toe to design our card.

It was a really fun way to do a challenge.

I went with

• Pink
• Buttons
• Patterned Paper

Stamps: Can You Digi It? Button Card, SU! Sew Suite

Paper: My Mind's Eye Kraft fun day Everyday Fun "Good Measure"

Ink: CTMH Chocolate

Accessories: Martha Stewart Pink White Twine

This fun button card is from Can You Digi It? It can be found HERE. My MIL was really nice and cut the doily out for me from her Lifestyle Crafts Silhouette Cameo. I think it's a Dear Lizzy design.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Hello

Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying I love you

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings

Ink: Palette Noir Black

Accessories: Martha Stewart Floral Lace Border Punch

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Not a quitter

Hi!

I love chocolate even if its not good for my waistline. ;)

I stamped the image all over the card in a the Noir Black you can kind of making it out in the lighter
brighter sections of the card. And then I stamped the sentiment and placed it in the center. I hope you like it.

Stamps: Stampendous Chocolate Quitter, A Muse Chocolate Assortment  
Ink: Palette Noir Black, CTMH Chocolate 

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Just buzzing by

Hi!

Just buzzin' along today with a card that was created for HYCCT. I do really enjoy being able to create cards for this great cause. It's the least I can do. And I know it probably means a lot to the recipients. Just this year I was helping care for my mom in her struggle with Cervical Cancer. Taking her to Chemo Therapy and Radiation. Neither of which can be fun. That's why I'm glad I can create something fun for the patients going through this. 

Plus this was a fun challenge. We were to use five words in the sentiment.

I do have to admit that I included a sixth word inside the card. Which is "hi" which is sort of
peeking through the card. But I don't think you can see it because it's cut in black and the hexagon next to it is also cut out of black card stock.

Stamps: SU Just Buzzin' By

Ink: Palette Noir Black, COPIC W2 Warm Grey No.2, Tombow, Bic Mark-it Lemon Bliss

Accessories: Cuttlebug D'vine Swirl, Spellbinders Nestabilitie Hexagons

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

One of a kind

Hi!

Today's card was created for HYCCT. I really love being able to create cards for this great cause.

It was a fun challenge. We were to use the letters to help create our card by using an element for each letter.

These are the ones that I used.
H = Hexagons
Y = You Are One of a Kind (sentiment)
C = Chocolate ink (stamped sentiment in)
C = Chevrons
T = Ticket (die cut) and (bakers) Twine

What do you think of it? What elements would you use for to spell out the letters?

Stamps: SU One of a Kind

Paper: My Mind's Eye Kraft funday Happy Days "Super Star" Paper

Ink: Palette Noir Black, CTMH White Daisy, Chocolate

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilitie Hexagons, Sizzix Framelits Tickets, SU Ticket Corner Small, Martha Stewart Blue White Bakers Twine, Regency Baker's Twine

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happy birthday

Hi!

Today's card is simple but I think it's kind of elegant. And it is very Pretty in Pink.
Do you remember that movie?

I loved how Molly Ringwald's character, Andie Walsh, was so unique and creative. And how her friend Duckie Dale, played by Jon Cryer,
stood by her side.

Stamps: Hero Arts Starburst Lace, Stampendous Retro Happy Birthday  
Ink: SU! Pixie Pink 

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Hello Kitty

Hi!

I don't know about you but for me it's all about Hello Kitty.

She's got the style and personality. Plus she comes with the best accessories.

I created her for one of the HYCCT Challenges. Specifically "Show me what Your made of" ,
not literally of course. Just in terms of what your style is or what makes you most happy.
For me that what have to be

• Ms. Kitty here. 
• pendants 
• and of course the color PINK

I'm a girly girl at heart and my inner child controls a lot of what I do craft wise. The only other thing I would probably say is my favorite medium to color with is my Sharpies or Bic Mark-its and when I get a chance to my Copics of course.

Ms. Kitty used nothing but my scraps and I did get to use Sharpies on my sentiment here.

Ink: Sharpies  
Accessories: Spellbinders Shapeabilities Nested Pennants, Sizzix Hello Kitty w/ Flower 

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Take Three

Hi!

I created this card for one of the HYCCT challenges. Specifically HYCCT1206: 3 dies/punches and a sentiment.

I had a lot of fun with this challenge for a couple of reasons:

• got to CASE one of my own cards
• was able to use some of my NEW Martha Stewart punches along with two other punches
• and was able to create these for such a wonderful cause

Stamps: SU! Take Three

Ink: Palette Noir Black

Accessories: Martha Stewart Pink White Twine, EK Success Whale of a Punch - Butterfly, CM Meadow Micro Maker, Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly, Monarch butterfly

I hope God has been kind to your family and Cancer hasn't touched it. But if it has I hope your family member has been blessed to be in remission. Please show your thankfulness and support by creating some cards for HYCCT.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.