You are My Sunshine

Instead of having the "News" at the end, I'm gonna tease you with some FAB news first!!!  But you gotta promise to come back hee hee!

New Artist Coming to SCACD!

Here's a little sneak peek...

'Reflections' new release available October 29!

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Life can be such a roller coaster ride, don't you think?  One minute you're up and anticipating the thrill of the ride, then without much notice, you're down...screaming your head off LOL!!!  This has been my crazy life which seems forever.  We've especially had some ups and downs with our almost 4 year old puppy dog.  My last update for him was that he didn't have use of his hind legs.  I also said that unless God intervenes and heals him, this would be his life.  Well... God showed up!!!  Yes He did!  As is usual, He is ALWAYS faithful - thank You, Jesus ♥  Sammy is now up and literally running.  I can't believe it... but it's true!  I took a video of him on my phone 'running' (well, more like sliding hee hee!) across the kitchen floor to catch an ice cube (one of his favorite things).  He also can now go potty outside which is a HUGE thing!  We were forever cleaning up messes - whew!  He's still a little wobbly and sometimes just falls down, but he's using all four legs again - yippppeeeeee!!!  He reminds me of a baby who is just beginning to walk... toddle toddle toddle PLOP! lol  Thank you so much for joining me in prayer for Sammy.  I am forever grateful!  I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I DO know Who holds tomorrow : )  As is each of our lives, God knows the exact day and time He will call us home.  I pray that you have received Jesus as your Savior so that you can spend eternity in heaven with me.  This is my sincere prayer ♥



Finally... here's my project for ya today!  Bet you thought I'd never get here...

This is Flowers for Mom by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD mini Sampler Edition #1.  Isn't she sweet?  I began with stamping this cutie with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper.  I reached for my fave copics for coloring.  Clothing and flowers - RV99 RV95 RV93 RV91; Skin - E11 E21 E00 R20; Hair - E35 E34 YR24 Y21; Leaves - G28 G24 G21 G20; Wagon - E18 E17 E15 E13 C9 C7 C5; Bear - E55 E53 E51; Flower pots - YG03 YG01 YG000.

For the 'must have' bling, I've stickled her headband, pant cuffs and flowers.  How do you like the sewing?  I'm trying to remember to incorporate this into my cards more often.  I really enjoy the way it adds to the cards...

A first for me!!!  I colored a length of white ribbon to match my card.  I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was.  I chose a middle tone of the RVs I used to color the clothing.  I used the chisel end of my copic marker and let dry for about 10 minutes.  I'm sure you don't have to wait that long, but I didn't want to take any chances lol!  To the yummy ribbon, I attached a sweet little butterfly - I just loveee butterflies : )

Sentiment by My Time Made Easy, stamped with Versafine Ink in Vintage Sepia.  For the finishing touch, I've added another 'must have' which are pearls!!!  Yes, one of my most favorite products in the whole world... Opal Paper Pen by Viva Decor.  I have recently added three new colors to my stash lol!!!

Challenges Entered:
Incy Wincy - Lace and Pearls
Penny's - So long as it flies (Radio Flyer Wagon! Butterfly charm!) 
The Paper Players - Ann's Recipe

That's my little project today... I hope you liked it : )

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul ~

She's a Doll!

Hello my sweet friends!  It's another week already...  Last week, a virus decided to take up residence in my body and I'm just coming up out of the Kleenex and cough drop pile to turn on my computer!  I would like to say that I haven't been able to eat, but nope... that definitely wasn't one of the side effects lol!  BUT, I am happy to say that I've now lost 3lbs - yippppeeeee!!!  Aside from this yuck I'm getting over, I have to say that eating a balanced diet (and less of it...) has made me feel much better.  I have acid reflux disease which I take a prescription drug to control.  I'm sure that you are fully aware that stress doesn't help at all with our digestion and other body functions!  We've had a TON of stressful things in our lives the past few years, and quite often, I've had to take Pepcid AC in addition to my prescription.  BUT, I haven't had to take the Pepcid once since I began following the First Place for Health "Live-It" Plan 4 weeks ago!!!  It's so awesome : )

Do you like roses?  It's my favorite flower!  Even though my yard is a mess, and I don't prune the roses as often as I should, I'd be so sad if I had to get rid of them :(   Actually, a couple of years ago, we had a gopher who ATE two of my rose bushes - how rude!!!

Have you taken a peek yet at Elisabeth Bell for SCACD new mini release???  They are adorable I'm tellin ya!!  This image is called Rose Petal...isn't she a doll?

I am totally in love with this stamp!!!  It's a good thing that Susana has more in stock for you cuz I'm all over this one lol!  She's colored with my fave copics, of course... Roses - R85 R83 R81; Leaves - G28 G24 G21 G20; Hair - E34 YR24 Y21; Skin - E11 E21 E00.

Don'tcha love the shimmery rose petals?  I've edged each petal with Stardust Stickles as well as the rose petals on the flower pot.  When that dried, I gave the flower pot a nice thick coat of Diamond Glaze.  I wondered how the Stickles would react to the Diamond Glaze - not a problem at all! I'm not sure if you can tell from this photo, but it really has a nice depth to it.  I'll be doing this technique again for sure!  Oh... the 'other roses' are from Prima and one from Wild Orchid.  They also got the Stickles treatment!

This sweet dp is from the BasicGrey Olivia paper pad. cs is a combination from my stash and DCWV Glitter Matstack.  The pink cs was run through my cuttlebug with an embossing folder. The ovals were cut out with my nesties.  Gotta love my tools!!!

Did ya think that I made a card without my 'Must Have' paper pens?  They are subtle, but very much alive!  The sweet little pearls were made with my Opal Paper Pen.  LOVE my paper pens (is that like 100 times I've said that? lol!).  And last - well, besides the ribbon and cute little threaded button on top of the bow... is another subtle something I've added on this card.  It's kinda like Where's Waldo? hee hee... I thought this adorable image called for a doily, so I plopped one (how's that for a technical term? lol) behind the ovals for a subtle background.

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Thank you, my friends, for all the kind comments you leave!  I treasure reading each one!!!  I totally understand the time it takes to comment and you've chosen to leave me a piece of you here ♥  I am truly grateful : )

Until next time...

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul ~

Turning Over a New Leaf!

Helloooooooooo!  Did ya miss me?  I've been absent... again.  I'm positive that I'm not the only one who's been super busy.  Why do things seem to pile up and then everything is an 'emergency'? lol.  I really don't like to operate that way.  I like things to be smooth and stress free, but I don't think that's a reality while I'm here on this earth!  Have I gotten glimpses of that?  Sure... but I think it's been during the 'pile up stages' hahaha!

Well, my puppy dog is still not doing well.  It's almost time to check in with the vet again.  He is in pain (he's been taking pain meds for a couple of weeks now) and doesn't have proper use of his hind legs.  Poor Sammy :(  I do hope that he improves soon - I don't want to think about the alternative.  He'll be just 4 years old in January - sigh...

On a happy note, I've lost... are ya ready?  Drum roll please... 1 lb!!!  LOL!  Well, ya gotta start somewhere.  Actually, tomorrow will be my next 'weigh in.'  I'm hoping that I've lost at least 2 lbs.  That's a good healthy way to lose.  If you lose more than 1-2 lbs. per week, you'll be losing muscle instead of fat.  At least that's what I've read.  So it seems that I'm pretty much on track.  That is unless I've gained - HORROR!!!  I've got to find me a weight loss widget : )

So... turning over a new leaf.  Yes indeedy!  I'm on my way to a healthier me.  This BRAND NEW image by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD is from the mini Sampler Edition #1 called 1st Leaf of Fall.  Lots of leaves to turn over here hee hee!

Our Try It Out *T* this week is to use an animal image with some fun products from Susana's store to create texture.  Where's the animal you ask?  You're looking right at her!  We humans are animals lol!  I know, I kinda cheated, but I really really wanted to use this super cute image!

 I've colored her up with copics in the following colors:  Skin - E11 E21 E00 R20; Hair - E34 YR24 Y23 Y21; Pants - E35 E34 E33 E31 E30; Leaves - G20 E35 E34 E30 Y04.  You know I gotta have some bling... so I added Stardust Stickles to her pant cuff and pocket as well as the leaves.  For more texture and color, I used a combination of Citrus Crush and Toffee Ultra Fine Flower Soft amongst the leaves on the ground.  I really like the way it looks and it's so quick and easy to create this effect with Flower Soft!

The stamp does not have all the leaves you see here.  There are two leaves above her head in the actual stamp (see Here) - I inked up just the two leaves and added more... just because lol!  The rhinestone swirl is a portion of a larger swirl which was too big for the card so I just cropped it!  Then I colored every other rhinestone with E35 or YR24 - simple... I love how I can custom color embellishments with my copics!  How did I ever live without em?

Another must have product for me is Viva Decor Paper Pen.  I've used my Opal Paper Pen to make the half pearls in the corners.  Another oh so easy peasy technique.  I LOVE my Paper Pens!!!  Yes, I am a broken record.  I'll keep saying it cuz it's soooooooooooo true!

I finally remembered not to put the adhesive along the edges of the dp/cs so I could sew - yippppeeee!  I really like the look of stitching.  The last few cards I've made I kept forgetting - grrrrrr!  Sew... here's to many more lol!

Oh, in case you're wondering, the dp is by DCWV, Amber Autumn Fall Stack Collection.  All other embellishments are from my every growing stash...

So happy that you've stopped by!!!

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul ~