Better Late than Never / Sketch Girl 11

I know everyone in blogger land has had computer problems at some time...well let me tell you...I'm ready to throw this one outside. Might even make a snowman on it. That would show it who is boss!!!! I lost everything I had saved. Now I'm a poor blogger without a hope. I see a new puter in my future...when the snow and ice melt. Did I say snow??? Well just a little...started out being around 8". Frigid temps and no computer.





I'm a bit late with my Sketch Girl post and forgive me for not having my pictures focused just right but like I said...lost everything and starting over. So these are just raw pics of my cards. Amber came up last week and showed me how to make these cute little flowers that she had seen on another blog. They are so fun to make and super easy. So this is my take on the sketch this week. Maybe I'll be more together by the 15th.





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Sketch Girl 10 !!!!!

Brand new year and already half a month gone. Time flies with or without us...so just hold on. Below is a copy of our 1st sketch of the new year.
Our Guest Designer for January is Laurel Seabrook http://www.want2scrap.blogspot.com/


When I first see a sketch I think oh that will be an easy one. Well...I tend to make them more difficult than they need to be. So maybe next time I'll just jump in with both feet...and not over think or make 5 cards before I settle for the first.



I used Melissa Frances paper both patterned and plain. My flower, button, pink ribbon and rubon are Melissa Frances also. The white ribbon came from my Northern friend and I'm using it sparingly. The pink scallops at the top and bottom are BoBunny paper that I adore.

Be sure and check out all the other girls cards. January sketches are sponsored by Perfect Presentation, Leigh Ann's new line of affordable templates. So...let's get scrappin'.

Alyssa www.critterlyss.blogspot.com
Harriet www.alittlethisandalotofthat.blogspot.com
Eve (she's taking a break for an undetermined amount of time) www.thisisbliss838.blogspot.com
Tiffany http://paperandstamps.blogspot.com/
Randee http://mystampingground.blogspot.com/
Bonnie http://aboutascountryasonecanget.blogspot.com
Amber www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com
Katie http://leftsidecrafts.blogspot.com/
Jennie http://stampawaytheday.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://basicjess.blogspot.com/
Sara http://luminousinmychaoticdreamslife.blogspot.com/
Annie www.stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com
Julie http://lastminutecrafter.blogspot.com/


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Sketch Girl 10 / Lots Of Changes

Usually with every "New Year" comes new changes...so I'll start with our "oh so talented Ms. Leigh Ann". She has been one busy young lady and you can check out her new and improved blog here.... http://stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com/.
She has had a dream of putting some of her ideas onto paper and you will find her "Presentable Templates" here at www.the Wild Flower Patch.com/shop. I don't know how or where she found the time but now Sketch Girl has their own blog, just waiting to show and tell all the great sketches yet to come. Our first one for this brand new year will be Jan. 15,2010. So get ready ladies. We have added one new design team member (I might be a bit proud here...that's a Mother's right...right?), Amber Goble was the guest designer for a month and was asked to join the team. You can find all her treasures here http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/. She is so excited to get started with our great DT. Also....whew..are we tired yet??? Nah...but Sketch Girl will have a guest designer for this month so don't forget....Jan. 15!!! Come check us out!!!!

Shower of Flowers

I think it's every little girl's dream to toss a handfull of flowers into the air and let them fall down on their head. I remember picking daisies with my cousins and the fun and laughter still echoes in my head today. We had so much fun and I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. This card I made today reminded me of those days. I think it looks like I just threw up the flowers and they landed on the card. It was fun to make. The challenge is for Die Cuts R Us, the reguirements are to use the colors in the title. I used Taylored Expression cardstock. To make my flower I used BoBunny paper and Taylored Expression paper and my Cricut to cut out different size flowers , then I glued those to my base card. I added the largest pink button I could find and used my beautiful Melissa Frances ribbon for my bow. ( I tend to put back my favorite pieces to use for later ). I then opened my container of Prima flowers and they popped out unto my legs!!! I almost felt like that little girl again!!!I used a corner punch and placed paper under the edge so you could catch a glimpse of pink. Then I used a Melissa Frances rubon to finish it up. They say a true friend is better than gold. Hope this brings a smile to your face and memories to your heart.

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Two Post In One Day......I Must Be Sick

This is my very 1st. pecan pie. I'm not one to brag but honestly not only was it picture perfect...it was delicious. I am so proud...doing my happy dance here. If anyone would like to have the recipe just leave me a comment. I also make a peanut butter fudge that was a hit at all the church dinners and family holidays. I haven't made any yet but my MIL gets the 1st batch all to herself. She loves it.

This little card was so fun to make, I'm heading to my scrap room as soon as I post this. Sometimes the crafty side of my brain is on high, so I need to take advantage of that. I used all Melissa Frances paper and cut-out trees. The snowflake is Christmas decoration that you always find in the bottom of the box. The ribbon is some I won from a fellow crafty friend with a box of goodies.

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Appalachian Country Christmas

I'm still working with Linda Albrecht's Christmas Kit from The Scrappy Gourmet. I love this kit, working with the winter papers and making them mine. I plan to use some of these cards as an added decoration to some special gifts. The lucky relatives will have them to use next year as tags, ornaments or handmade cards. The possibilities are endless.





If you look closely at the card picture then compare it with this picture. Yep...we got our 1st. snow of the year and it's not even winter. Could this be a taste of what is yet to come? Embedded deep in these Appalachian Mountains, one never knows.
My sister has posted her Saturday morning snow and you can find her here. My daughter also posted her snowy pictures here. Yep...we are all 3 scrappers and we love sharing this hobby. When we visit we all take a peek into eachother's craft room. It's like the heart of the house....but only to us!!! That's the secret..sharing something we love.
The pictures below are a look out my back door. The snow is so heavy it's on every little branch and twig. Beautiful.

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Christmas

I mentioned in another post about this "PERFECT" Christmas Card Kit designed by Linda Albrecht for The Scrappy Gourmet (my online favorite place to shop). I am still having a blast with these beautiful papers and embellishments. Whenever I'm stressed I sneak off to my craft room and voila...a card in just a few minutes. I make mine by the pattern but put enough of me into it to make it mine.




I didn't think I would like this snowman pattern BUT...I used my cricut to cut out my perfect circles, drew my hat and this became my favorite card. My daughter, Amber was looking at them and said..."Mom, you have to post this card." So Amber, I'll make sure you get this one on a package for Christmas.



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My Angel... ♥amber♥

My little angel girl's name is amber!!! I made her from scraps on my scrap table. I am so proud of her. Her body is made of folds of ribbon. I tucked each end under the pink button. I probably should have used a white button but my daughter, Amber loves pink!!! I attached the ribbon to a cardboard circle then to the card. I used Melissa Francis glittered wings. I adore these...they add class and sparkle and shades of color. Her head is just a white pom-pom. Her silver halo is the string from a Christmas tag. I scattered some Heidi Grace snowflakes to fill in the empty space. My little amber isn't very large but it has taken me 3 days to put her together.

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Sketch Girl 9

I usually don't get into making Christmas cards much but I ordered this kit put together by Linda Albrecht. I have had so much fun with all the different papers, buttons, bows, ribbons, glitter and do I need to say more. I thought this card was perfect for this week's Sketch Girl. If you haven't had the chance to take part in the challenges just hop on over to Annie's blog. Be sure and check out all the other girl's blogs. You will find them all listed just over to your right. Hope you enjoy my Merry little card.
My Dad is not feeling too good right now so I'll be spending some time with him. I think it's more for my peace of mind than his. He is retired from the coal mines leaving his lungs in bad shape. He is on oxygen 24/7 so the least little cold is major for him. He celebrated birthday # 80 in September. He has been very blessed and he will tell you that. If you ever met him you would remember him!!! Yep...I'm very proud to be his daughter.

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Sneak Peek ...Sketch Girls 9

I'm always saying that I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already. Time sure does fly. It will be spring before we know it. Here is a sneak peek of my card for Sketch Girls 9. Stay tuned for the sketch due out on the 15th. Have a great weekend!!!



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