Not Exactly a Pink Cadillac .... plus Blog Hop

....try a pink kayak!!!

This kayak belongs to a friend's daughter, Reanna.  She was kind enough to let me borrow.  I have a lot of catching up again.  But, I'am headed out the door again for now.

Not exactly good posture but I got to where I was going...haha
Lake Keowee

Kristen, at Paper Creations by Kristin, is participating in a very fun blog hop.  Check out the fun on her site.  She is now on the DT for Svgcuts.  Lot of fun, inspiring stuff going on in Arizona.

Kristin's pinwheel with Svgcuts file .....fun fun !!!

Odie makes me smile

There has always been something about this adorable, silly dog that always makes me smile.  He's a "never ending" happy puppy!  I cleaned Odie up and made into an svg.  He's a trademark, so please remember that it is for personal fun and use only, not to resale under any conditions.

I'm headed to the lake today for some sun, girlfriend chats, kayaking and relaxing on the water.  I may even stay till Sunday....yippee! Look....even Odie is happy for me!

Only 5 pieces.   I recommend this size or larger

Download:  Odie   (svg)
File will be available for 5 days....ENJOY!

Just sittin and thinkin of you...

I have 45 minutes to get this posted before one of the deadlines.  I incorporated 2 images.  The girl is Brat Desiree Sitter  from Bugaboo Stamps.  The Spring fence is from Designed 2 Delight.  Bugaboo Wacky Wednesday at CDAC  and PCP (Paper Craft Planet) requires 3 specific colors.  D2D requires the specific garden fence be used.  I loved both of them so why not marry them.  Also, I think I can enter my card in the Catch the Bug Challenge for "anything goes".  Yippee!!!

A2 size, copic markers, mulberry flowers, MS leaf punch, stitching, embellishments

Trying to get back in the groove....

I've been working on a secret project that I can't share just yet......now I must get back to cards and challenges.  I have so many things going on in my head; I can't get started.  Does that ever happen to you?  Anyhow....last little tags and for the life of me I don't know where I got this adorable cookie svg, but the peppers came from Svgcuts set called Veggie Garden - Part II.

(PS....I met the nicest young lady yesterday.  She lives in a town close by.  She found my blog and started following me and then asked if I would help her with Cricut and SCAL.  She's sorta a newbie.  She has all the great, neat fun tools....just needed a plan, a few tutorials and get her feet wet.  I was amazed with all that she had to be a newbie.  She was a quick learner and I had a great time helping someone who loves card making as much as I and you too, of course.

Svg is from Svgcuts.com "Veggie Garden" part II, Peachy Keen faces

Key Lime Pie ... svg

 I had a special request to make Key Lime Pies for the rehearsal party and take to the beach.  I was happy to oblige. True Key Lime Pie is not deep green, but I add just a touch of food coloring for better eye appeal.

Peachy Keen face, lime is quick svg I made

Download: Key Lime Pie   (svg)
Svg will be available for 5 days....Enjoy!

Baseball Glove ... svg and Giveaway!

Sue at Suesstampingstuff made a great little baseball glove card using a cartridge.  I wanted to make one too especially when she said it was quick and easy.  Sometimes I really need that quick and easy card.  Anyhoooo, I no longer purchase cartridges so I made my own interpretation using her darling card as a model.  Once you make the baseball circle, draw a curve and red stitching marks.  Now ..... back to making thank you cards and catching up on responsibilities.  Today, I had to buy a car battery for my son's car....another unexpected turn of events and robbing the piggy bank...haha!

Dimensions are about 4.5x4.5 for a 5x5 card

Download:  baseball glove   (svg)

The svg will be available for 5 days.  Enjoy!

Now for the Giveaway! Cheryl at Dragonfly Designs will be picking a person at random for a chance to win "My Big Day" svg set from Svgcuts.  Her son got a "big yes" from the girl of his dreams.  Stop over at Dragonfly Designs and leave Cheryl some advice for weddings and Mother of the Groom....I did since my son just got married last weekend.

Tags for Rehearsal Party...

....just a little catch up after the wedding.  So many things for me to do....so far behind.  These are just some of the tags for foods at the rehearsal party.  Tags were suggested by friends in recognizing some snacks and desserts.   (I included my pretzel that I posted a while back.)  All desserts were homemade, made by me or friends.

Svg is from Treasure Box Designs and Peachy Keen faces.

My own svg.  Placed in bowl of M&M Pretzels....disappeared by end of party.

My own simple svg...leaf from svgcuts set Strawberries, punch for grapes.

Cake svg from Svgcuts from set "Birthday Elements".  Removed the candle from file. The pineapple svg was my creation. 

Cake svg from Svgcuts from set, "Birthday Elements". (removed the candle nodes.) Peachy Keen face.

Download: pretzel  (svg)

Grow old along with me.....

......the best is yet to be.

Another card to set out at the rehearsal party.  This is an old quote and I forgot who said it.  Next time I would like to do in pinks and browns. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue."  Well, these are older people and I thought this card  complimented yesterday's card with the children.  Well, I'm doing the rehearsal party so I can do what I want...right?  haha  Off and running this morning.  Get to meet some new future in-laws today, bridal luncheon, hair done, rehearsal party tonight and a big glass of wine!  

5x5, Mo Manning image, scraplifted inspiration was Wahoo Haven

Getting married means.......

....sharing your toys.

My son is getting married this weekend.  I wanted a few cards to set around at the rehearsal party tomorrow night.  Here is one.  It's a Mo Manning image.  Folks...I'm bow-legged tired and there's more to do tomorrow.

5x5  Inspiration was Joeys World of Stuff blog

Bundle of Joy

Cheryl is celebrating the news of becoming a first time grandma....wonderful news!  To celebrate, she is offering some great blog candy.  Below is the set from Svgcuts she will be giving away.  Just drop by her blog "Dragonfly Designs",  leave some love and some cues to be the best grandma ever.

Bundle of Joy Svg Kit

Boiled Peanuts

Countdown to wedding! Rehearsal is very low-key BBQ.  One appetizer is boiled peanuts for the Southern folk.  I am in huge hurry so no time for great picture set up.  I did this svg pot a long time ago, but I have redesigned it a little so I'm offering this version.

Silver cardstock, 4x6, embossing folder, Peachy Keen faces, inking

Download:  boiling pot  (svg)

Svg will be available for 5 days....ENJOY!

We miss you...... but having a ball. (+ freebie svg)

OMG.....When I saw this Art Impression (Girlfriends Work Out) stamp I HAD to have it....just perfect for the sentiment.  I have a group of girlfriends and invariably one of the girls can't "join in", so we always tease the girl that can't join in by using this little saying.   (PS - I had a ball coloring it!)

Copic markers, stitching, 1" circle punch, 1.12" cut on Cricut Expression

I planned to use the simple little dumbbells svg on the card, but at the last minute decided just to go with the balls.  No reason why I can't go ahead and share with you.  Enjoy!

Download:  dumbbells (svg)

Svg will be available for 5 days.

"Stock the Bar" shower

Yup, that was the theme for this card.  The party was held Saturday night.  A good time was had by all!  The stamp is from Art Impressions called Girlfriends in Hot Tub.  I love their carefree attitude in the hot tub. Looks like the ladies were having a grand old time!  I used copic markers, stitching, raffia, and an old wine glass punch.  I made it into as easel card.

apron svg

This is by no means a great apron.  I didn't have the style I wanted so I quickly had to make an svg to fit my need for the "Recipe for Happiness" card.  I used some funky little scissors to make the bottom a little feminine.  I just cut two thin strips for the ties but had originally plan to use ribbon, but at the last minute the ribbon didn't look right. It you are looking for a cute apron, check out Svgcuts at the Panda Picnic Party set.  I can't believe I have not bought that one yet, but I will in the next week...haha

Download: apron  (svg)

This will be available for 5 days.

Recipe for Happiness

My card for the kitchen/recipe shower for my future DIL that is this afternoon.  The shower I accidentally showed up for a "day early".  I'll just call that a "dry run".  Ok...and I felt a little stupid too.

 I may be "pushing the envelop" with requirements for a Catch the Bug challenge, but I'm GOING FOR IT!  haha  The challenge calls for polka dots and stripes.  I used swiss dot embossing folder and the stripes are my whisk all in a row....looks likes stripes to me!  The image is JJCook from Bugaboo Stamps.  My darling svgs are from Svgcuts ... the mitten, wooden spoon and measuring spoons (Afternoon at Auntie Elaine's and Christmas Cookie party sets).  I did the bottle freehand and made the svg apron. ( I used silver mirror paper for measuring spoons but hard to see in photo.)

5x5, Little Yellow bicycle (Savor) paper, stitching, copic markers

envelope with Meljen's Design sentiment

It was a Hell of a Hail

.....some measured more than 2 inches in diameter not counting the spikes many had on them. True, some are larger, but this is the largest I have ever experienced up close and personal.  We covered my husband's car with a blanket as best we could.  We only have a two car garage and my son and I had already taken the space inside the garage.  Anyhow, my DH's car still received hail damage.  We stood in the garage watching in amazement only for one of the big buggers to fly in the garage and hit me in the thigh leaving a whelp and bruise.

I admit.....I'm a Liar!

.....I can't help myself!  I know I told everyone I wouldn't be making cards or doing challenges the month of May!!!   I am soooo missing making a card and seeing all yals' creations. Anyhow, we got infiltrated by ants in our kitchen.  I had to bring in hired killers for a $125 wack job.  I was suppose to stay out of the kitchen so what's a girl to do? I headed to my craft room.  I have several cards to make for wedding showers this weekend and some place cards for the rehearsal party, but my hands went into another direction and before I knew what was happening I was making a card for Wacky Wednesday #1 Bugaboo challenge at CDAC. (Criteria was use turquoise, red and yellow and a Bugaboo image.) You can find this darlin' matey HERE.

5x5, copic markers, MS punch, buttons, stitching, glitter, citrus paper

Challenges:

Catch the Bug: anything goes

Tuesday's Throwdown: Bugaboo image and die ct

Sending You My Biggest Smile Ever!

Dustin Pike has given many freebies to all of us fellow card makers.  He's now asking for a small favor in return.  There is a special young man by the name of Dylan, 9 years old, that would love to have a card during this time.  Read more about Dylan on Dustin Pike's blog.  Dustin is also offering to send anyone several special freebies if cards are sent.  I would do this without the free incentive. I don't have any special talent, but making cards makes me happy and sending cards to others ...well...it makes me even happier.  I know that I have taken a leave of absence from card making during the month of May, but it was important to stop and make a cute simple card for Dylan.  I used one of Dustin's old freebies and used an svg rather than coloring.

5x5, svg pop-ups for dimension, bananas cut and colored with copics

SVGCUTS is having a GIVEAWAY! WOW!

Over $500 In Prizes – SVGCuts’ Facebook Fan Giveaway Week – No Purchase Necessary!

It’s like Christmas in May!  Want a chance to win cool prizes from SVGCuts?  Follow the rules for your chance to win SVG Kits and Collections, SVGCuts gift cards, copies of SCAL2 and SCAL3, and even a Cuttlebug embossing machine!

CLICK HERE

How fantastic is this!!!!!  I hope to catch up on all my obligations so I can get back to my craft room.  I miss card making and I miss all you guys and gals.

Bugaboo Has A New Store and a great sale during month of May!!!

Bugaboo has a new store.  Jodie has worked very hard on this.  Right now she is having an awesome sale at 50% off on images during the month of May.  There are lots of prizes as well during this celebration of a new store.  It is a MUST for you to do check out!

Check out the new address:  Bugaboo Stamps

This is one of my happy places to go and shop!