Snow Angel Day

Good morning to you all!

If the forecast stays the same we will be getting more snow.

We had a skiff on Tuesday night along with some cooler temperatures.

Definitely don't want to complain.

We have been pretty lucky with one bigger snow fall a few weeks ago,

that melted within a day.

Honestly, I almost got down to make a snow angel or a snowman that day.

It definitely could happen maybe one time in

the next few months.

Today, we have a brand new challenge for you

over at Creative Knockouts Sponsored Challenges

We are on Challenge #559 - Snow Much Fun

Our fantastic sponsor for this Challenge is

The Paper Shelter

The Prize: 3 Images

The image used on my card is called

Snow Angel

The image was so much fun to color up using Copic Markers.

All paper, the metal snow flakes, ink (Bermuda Bay) are from Stampin' Up

I then picked out my Dies from Gina Marie Designs (scalloped/stitched),

then the Circle from Spellbinders nesting circles.

Under the image, is popped up.

Sponges were taken out and dusted off to highlight around each layer.

All and all a fairly simple card.

Are you looking for more inspiration for this challenge?

Please hop on over to Creative Knockouts.

My fellow team mates have incredible creations

to help inspire you.

Thank you so much for joining me.

Always Remember to smile - Robin

Yep, That's Me - Robin

Wishing you a beautiful day!

May you find something that brings you joy

and comfort for your heart.

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

My Happy Summer Face

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

Let's Help to Stop The Suffering Within

Men's Minds Matter Too

You do not have to hide your struggles

You Do Not Have To Do It Alone

Your Words Matter, Don't Use Them As A Weapon

You Matter, You Make A Difference

Their Is Only One You

Pass On The Message and Let's Support Men's Mental Health

Our son Robin was very passionate about his family

and projects such as Men's Shelters.

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Good morning fellow crafter's.

Where is the month of June going?

So far this month we have had a mixture of weather.

Some wicked storms and also some high temperatures

that made for beautiful days.

The wind seems to always be blowing and drying things

out, so hoping that settles down.

The last couple of weeks we have been helping

with renovations in our sons house.

Moving our daughter and her fiancé to their

new home. It has been good to have family time.

We of course celebrated their dad for Father's Day.

Our Robin was sent Heavenly Father's Day wishes,

as he is sorely missed by everyone. Robin is an amazing Dad.

We are just about to Summer time...Yahooooo!

Onto why you are here.

It is the 3rd Thursday, so you know what that means.

A new challenge over at Creative Knockouts.

We are on Challenge #549 - Summer Fun

(easy peazy right???)

Our wonderful sponsor for our brand new challenge is

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 images

Image used for my card is called My Happy Summer Face

This little bad boy, sure makes you smile

just looking at him is colored up using

Copic Markers.

I discovered, that I need to replace quite a few

but was able to use what I had to make a scene.

My Happy Summer Face image can be

used for so many different cards. 

It is just an fun image.

The pattern paper is from Taylored Expressions and Stampin' Up.

The Stitche die is from My Favorite Things

Pearls are unknown.

We would love it if you joined us for our new challenge Summer Fun.

Our challenge runs for 2 weeks, so lot's of time

to join in on the fun at Creative Knockouts.

Always Remember To Smile - Robin

Yep that's Me - Robin

Wishing you a beautiful day!

May you find something that brings

you joy and comforts your heart.

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Cocoa Jacuzzi

 

Good morning and Merry Almost Christmas, Happy Holidays 

Happy Hanukah or to whatever you celebrate may it be bright and festive!

It is hard to believe Christmas Day is almost here.

It is the longest day of the year and the first day of Winter.

I must say, we are looking forward to the days

becoming longer.

It has been such a mild Christmas here.

What little snow we had is almost gone.

Mostly brown grass.

I think the last time this happened was in 2007/8

Let's get to why you are really here:

We are on our last challenge of 2023 (Wow)

over at Creative Knockouts.

#511 - Time To Be Merry

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is 

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 Images

The image that they let us all use for this challenge is called

Cocoa Jacuzzi

Cocoa Jacuzzi Image - The Paper Shelter

My image was colored up using Copic Markers.

The embossing panel it was one of my mom's

from her stash (apology I don't know the name)

The circle dies are from Spellbinders

The little enamel dots are from YNS

Up top their is a snowflake, punch and all the paper

is from Stampin' Up

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

The Paper Shelter - #578 - Anything Goes/ Use Paper Shelter Image

Crafty Gals Corner - #250 - 'Tis The Season

I would like to wish you a time filled with peace, love and laughter.

With family, friends and others who just need us.

Thank you for joining us over the Christmas break.

I look forward to more inspiration from you all!!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Hugs,

Cupid's Cutest Valentine

 

Good morning everyone!

It is hard to believe that we are already in the month

of February and Valentine's Day is fast approaching.

This year is going to be fun with our

grandchildren.

My kids were always so lucky,

their grandma each and every year

made them a home made Valentine's Day card 

and gave them a few chocolates in a home box.

I am working very hard to continue this

tradition with my grand children this year.

Our first challenge of the month over at Creative Knockouts

is

Challenge: #487 - Love is In The Air/Valentines or Pink/Red/White Color Combo

Our wonderful sponsor is The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 Images

The image used is called Hilarious Cupid

Be sure to check them out as they have so many awesome

images you can choose from.

The image was colored using copic markers.

I used a Heart Die to highlight the image and the little hearts. 

Sponged around the heart with pink to make the white so bright.

Two punches were used for the sentiment.

The Square was die cut using a cross stitch pattern.

The paper is from my left over paper box.

Wink of Stella was used on Cupid's Wings.

Please come and join us for our challenge,

they run for two weeks.

My fellow Design Team members have

amazing inspiration for you.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Passion For Markers Challenge - Week 675 - Use Die Cuts (all hearts and the cross stitched square)

Shopping Our Stash - Challenge #489 - Love Is In the Air 

(It is filled with hearts, cupid and a Valentine's Day Sentiment)

Thank you for stopping by and for supporting my blog.

Have an amazing day!

Hugs,

Tis The Season!

Good morning to you all!

Welcome to my blog.

Where is the time going?

Only 10 days left until Christmas Day.

Honestly, it just boggles my mind

at how fast every day is going.

Today, we have a wonderful challenge

over at Creative Knockouts!

Our challenge this week is #483 - Tis The Season!

Our amazing sponsor is 

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 Images

Thank you so much for letting me

color up and showcase this fun filled image.

This cute image is called Fa-la-la-la-la

My image (Fa-la-la-la-la) was colored up using

my copic markers.

The snow is dazzling diamonds.

The paper used is Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

The pattern paper is scrap pieces.

The punch is one from Stampin' Up

This particular challenge will be running for two weeks.

So come on and join us for the holiday fun.

We would like to see what 

our challenge inspires in you.

Have an amazing day!

Thank you so much for joining me for this brand new creation.

Stay safe,

Hugs,

Time of My Life

Hello, welcome to my blog!

Love is in the air!

Valentine's Day is coming up

so soon. Where has the time gone?

My mom always took the time

to make homemade cards and give

little candies to everyone each Valentine's Day.

We are truly missing those cards

and treats from her.

Our tradition is making homemade heart shaped pizza's.

This tradition started when 24 years ago, we

didn't have the money to get anything

for each other and we needed to eat.

So pizza it was.

Each year our kids had their own, made into

a size for just them.

We are now passing this tradition down to 

our grandchildren.

Throw in a dance or two while making

them just makes the day

even better.

Today, we have a brand new challenge for everyone

over at Creative Knockouts.

We are on #439 - Love/Valentine's

Our sponsor this week is 

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 Images

Thank you  so much to The Paper Shelter for

letting me high light this fun

and beautiful image called

The Time of My Life

One of my favorite movies growing up

was Dirty Dancing.

It was so much fun to color up this image using

my Copic Markers

and to create a love/valentine's day card.

Please come and join us for

our brand new challenge.

We would love to see you.

My fellow DT's have wonderful

creations that will inspire you.

Thank you for joining me today.

A Piggie's Happy Place

Good morning!

The last few days the weather has been

way warmer... a balmy -15 Celsius right now,

With a wind chill of -22. Our high today should be -6 fingers crossed...hee hee.

Almost feels like we could

be sitting on a beach. (-41 Celsius wind chill -53 last weeks, coldest day).

Now for the reason you have popped by.

Creative Knockouts has their brand new challenge out today.

Challenge #389 - Lot's of Layers

Our wonderful sponsors for this week are

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 3 Images

Thank you very much for letting me 

high light this fun and very cute image!
A Piggie's Happy Place

This fun image reminds me of Babe, the movie!
It just makes me smile so much

It also reminds me of the book Charlottes Web the book!

This little guy, I guess it sitting on a hill...LOL.

Well he does look a little tilted on my purple layer

(guess I shifted the circle when I glued it down).

Life can be a little up hill or sideways, I guess.

I colored up this little one using my Copic Markers.

Pig: R30, R11, R32

Grass: YG21, YG23, YG25, G04

Flowers: Y08, R24, V05, R22, YR15

Butterflies: BV08, RV04

The paper colors are Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Elegant Eggplant

The large Rectangle Dies are from Gina Marie

Circle dies are from Spellbinders

The photo corners are from an old Stampin' Up punch.

Now my card is flat, so that I can mail it out without too much extra cost.

Please come and join us for our brand new challenge over

at Creative Knockouts

Thank you so much for all the comments

they help boost my spirits

and I appreciate them and you!

Wishing you a very blessed day!

Hugs,

The Most Adorable Raccoons!

Good morning to my blogger land peeps!

I truly don't know where these weeks have been going.

The weather has been a bit up and down

really scary for some areas of our province.

The fields are too wet for the farmers

to get into to get their first cuts done and that makes me sad.

We are truly hoping for some beautiful weather with no

rain for a bit.

Today is Creative Knockouts brand new challenge.

We are on Challenge #359

What is the challenge?

Furry Friends

(show us your furry friends)

The Paper Shelter is our wonderful

sponsor this week.

The prize is 3 Images

Thank you so much for letting me high light

this adorable image called

The Most Adorable Raccoons

The above image has been colored using

Copic Markers (aren't they so cute?).

I used some Stampin' Up paper - Pacific Point, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Wood Grain Pattern paper, edged with Early Espresso Ink.
The sentiment is from Gerda Steiner Designs
Twine from Stampin' Up
The ovals are popped up over the twine.
The embossed stars are from a Sizzix Embossing folder
The blue mat was cut out using a Gina Marie Designs die
The stitched ovals are dies from My Favorite Things.

Please come and join us for this fun filled challenge

We would love to come and check out your

awesome creations!

Thank you for your support this week.

Have a really blessed day!

Unicornmania

 Good morning!

School hasn't started yet

but we are having a cold running 

through our house.

Guess it is better to happen before school starts.

This past week has been good

I was able to see some very good friends

go to a wedding and see one of my aunties.

We are also in the process of moving

our middle son and his little family

so things have been a little extra 

busy.

Today, is Creative Knockouts

Thursday

and Kelly has an awesome challenge for us.

Challenge #313 - Something To Say

Our wonderful sponsor this week is

The Paper Shelter

Thank you so much for letting me high light

your wonderful image

Unicornmania

If you play and follow the challenge you

have a chance to win 3 Images.

Prize: 3 Images

This fun little image was colored

using my Copic Markers.

I was feeling pink instead of rainbow colors

for the unicorns mane. Something a little different.

Stay Calm

and be

a

Unicorn

Wink of Stella clear gold was using on the horns

wings, zipper and stuffy.

Gina Marie Designs x-stitch dies were

used to cut out the image and the next layer.

Best Wishes is by Poppy Stamps??

All the paper is from Stampin' Up.

I would really love to see your creativeness

over at Creative Knockouts this week.

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Hugs,

Jurassic Love

 Happy Friday!

I am a day late posting for 

Creative Knockouts Challenge.

A brand new challenge goes live

every Thursday at midnight mountain standard time

(life has been just a tad crazy here)

Challenge #285 Love/Valentine's

Our wonderful sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter

Thank you so much for letting me

showcase Jurassic Love

the image is just super dooper adorable.

Prize: 3 Images

 My image above was colored using Copic Markers

The paper it is printed and colored on is Spectrum Noir paper by

Crafter's Campanion.

The circle dies are spellbinders from the small and large set

The stamps used are from The Project Bin 

called Really Hungry.

The ink is Wisteria Wonder by Stampin' Up.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 6 - Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends - Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Challenge #146 - Anything Goes/Optional twist: use hearts

Aud Sentiments Challenge - #220 - Love or Valentine's Sentiment

Please come and join us over at Creative Knockouts

for our fun challenge this week and more inspiration.

Have a blessed week

and thank you so much for joining me.

Autumn Breeze

Good morning! Welcome to my blog. 
It is hard to believe how fast October is flying by.
Exciting too, for the kids as they are almost half way done
their first semester. We have been watching our daughter
play volleyball and just finding that the days seem to be 
going at warp speed. I will be getting my eye's dialated today
so I won't be looking so good...hee hee. For some reason
it takes my eyes 48 hours to completely go back to normal.

We have a brand new challenge up at Creative Knockouts.
Kelly has a fun Fall challenge for us. Except we might
have skipped most of fall with the snow fall we keep having.
It melts and then it comes back. Praying that our farmers
will still be able to get their crops off before permanent snow.

Challenge #267 - FALL
We have an amazing sponsor this week The Paper Shelter
Thank you so much for sponsoring our challenge
and for letting me high light this wonderful image
called Autumn Breeze

Prize: 3 Images

My card above was colored using Copic Markers.

The flowers, staples, brad, embossing folder and pattern paper

just from my stash.

Early Epresso paper has been used for the base

and embossing the triangles.

I would like to enter my card into the Fab'n'Funky Challenge - #411 - Autumn Colors

Thank you so much for joining me today.

May your day be filled with many blessings.

Hello Spring

Good afternoon!

My sincere apologies to my team and Kelly.

I scheduled this post by accident for next week...Yikes...what was I thinking?

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

Over at Creative Knockouts we have an amazing

challenge for you this week and like always it is sponsored.

Challenge #239 - Outside Fun

Thank you to our sponsor 

Prize: 3 Images

I simply adore their images and had a blast coloring up

Spring Swing

It was fun to break out my copic markers and two different dies sets from 

Gina Marie Designs. The paper is from Stampin' Up and Taylored Expressions.

I used a dauber around the edges of the ovals to add color for

a little pop, thanks to the advice of a friend.

Please come and join us this week

for our fun filled challenge at Creative Knockouts,

we would love to see your work.

Have an amazing day and thanks for sharing this card with me.

In Stitches

Good Morning! My card for Creative Knockouts is coming.  I have been nasty sick since last Thursday and have not been able to craft or even color.

We are on Challenge #129 - In Stitches real or faux stitching on your cards. Easy Peazy stitching can just add that little pop to our designs.  I used faux stitching.

Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter and I would like to thank them for letting me use this image for creating with Autumn Love.  It is never hard to be inspired by these images. (A huge apology to our sponsor and my team mates for the lateness of my creation).

Prize $15 Gift Certificate

My fellow DT's have some amazing inspiration for you, please check it out and then come and play with us at Creative Knockouts.