Whiff of Joy "Pearls & Swirls"

Another piece of old beautiful paper from Paper Pizzaz (Hot Off the Press).  This type of paper is really difficult for me to find and I do so wish they would produce more of something similar. Gold metallic is from CM and the Opal Shimmer is from The PaperTemptress.  Flowers are prima and leaves are from MS punch. Pearls and other embellishments are from my stash as is the lace inside.

Of course Willow Sitting Bride from WOJ is one of my all time favorites.

It sure seems to take a lot of Copics for one image...........LOL

That's all from me for today.

I hope you've enjoyed your visit as much as I have creating it for you.

Please be sure to leave me a comment so I can hop over to see what's new on your blog.

"Hugs" Granny

MoJo Monday Challenge #126

A big thanks to Diana, my partner in crafting, for completing this card for me.  It's been such a crazy week around here I'm playing a fast catch up game.  I think she did a great job and you have to love that Whiff of Joy stamp she used. 

Because Diana doesn't have a blog yet I will be showcasing some of her cards and hopefully you will encourage her to continue to let me showcase her creations until she can get a blog going. She has a very artistic talent and is the person that started me in the art of paper crafts.  A big hug to my partner and BFF. Your comments will be shared with Diana for encouragement so please leave her a little love.

Hope to see you again soon.  Have a fantastic week.

"Hugs" Granny

Missed Motivet Challenge

Just a short post for now. Here is one of the cards I had completed but did not get posted in time for the challenge.  Motivet has added digital images and I'm sure if you love these images as much as I do that you'll want to check out this site. They are cuties, that's for sure.

Copics that were used to color the cute digi image.  Hope you enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.

"Hugs" Granny

Thank You All So Very Much

To all my wonderful followers, online friends, and other friends:

Sorry I haven't been more faithful this week about getting my postings done and all the challenges I love to do completed, but it's been a crazy week of doctor appointments, tests, tests, and more tests.  The best news we have gotten in 2 years was received yesterday and that is that my husband's cancer is in remission. We have so much to be thankful for and I just had to share this good news with you.  He's a long way from being well due to other health issues but this news is a true blessing from God. 

Tomorrow I will be attending the Copic Certification class in Shawnee Mission (weather permitting-weather advisory pending) and will  then be back to work in my craft room.

Thanks so much for sticking with me through minimal postings and my not getting around to visiting you all.  Hope to see you all again real soon.  Happy crafting and designing.
"Hugs" Granny

Magic In The Air Card of Comfort - Flight of the Fuschia

This has been a whirlwind week to say the least. There are 3 unfinished missed challenge cards laying on my desk, the house is a mess, hubby has not had a good week, and I could go on and on, but in a lighter note, here is my card for MITA/PCC. Don't you just love this paper and the serenity of the ocean and the colors. Completing this card gave me the peace I needed to unwind and get focused again.  Thanks so much to Nina May for this beautiful digi dove with fuschia.  Can't wait to see what she has for Monday.

Decided to make my first easel card so that all of the pattern from this beautiful piece of DP would be seen. DP is from my stash and I sure wish I could remember where I got it and could get more. The flowers, swirls, and pearls are from my stash.  Matting is Bazzilla.  Sentiment is from JustRite and I used a Spellbinders die for matting. Stickles were used on the end of the fuschia flower.  Of course, I don't color without my Copics, shown below.  One of these days I'm going to find a tool that let's me place my objects on straight.....lol

Well, that's it from me for now.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. Sorry I haven't been visiting lately but I promise to stop by to see everyone later tonight or tomorrow. With any luck I'll get those missed challenged cards done to share. Please leave me a comment so I don't miss getting to your blog to see what's new and to gather some of  your fabulous inspiration.  Have a fantastic holiday!!!

"Hugs" Granny

MoJo Monday 124 Contest

This was a really fun and easy card to put together. The image, "Heart Felt Hello" is by Nina May from There's Magic In The Air -Paper Cupcakes -  I'm still thinking about spring even with 2 inches of snow yesterday and another 3-6 inches forecast for tomorrow and Monday. I'm just thankful I don't live in Washington or Maryland right now. We've seen more snow in Missouri this year than we have in 20 years.

DP from Basic Grey Granola Paper Pad                             

Spellbinders classic scalloped and classic circles

MS Border Punch

Embellishments and ribbon from stash

Sizzix Die Scrolls - Cuttlebug

Flower from Prima

Copics used below

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit. If  you'll leave me a comment I'll be by to see what's new on your blog. Your comments are very special to me and I read them all.

"Hugs" Granny

Magic In The Air Valentine Tag Challenge

Boy, I am a lucky lady this week by winning the random drawing at There's Magic In The Air from last week's Challenge. A very special "Thank You" to Nina May for the "Heart Felt Hello" digi stamp from Paper Cupcakes. To see what I've done with "Heart", please check out my MoJo Monday Challenge Post immediately following this post.

                                         

On to this week's challenge "Valentine Tag with Stitching". Don't ya just love the "I Heart You" bear"?? He is sooooooo cute I couldn't hardly wait to make my first tag. I'm sure having a lot of first lately.....  I realized when I uploaded the picture that I'd forgotten to add the stitching. OOPS! 

DP by Basic Grey from Bitter Sweet Paper Pad + Bazzill 

Spellbinder's Scalloped Heart Punch

MS Border Punch

Flowers from Prima

Cinnamon & Star Dust Stickles

Heart gems, brad & Ribbon from stash

Sentiment Computer Generated

Copics for coloring shown above

Thanks so much for stopping by. Your visits and comments are appreciated much more than you know. Don't forget to leave me a note so I can stop by and see what's new on your blog. Have a great weekend!

"Hugs" Granny

Willow with Umbrella WOJ Challenge #64

Here I am wishing for Spring again and the beautiful flowers that will bloom in May. In searching through my  Whiff of Joy stamps I found Willow with Umbrella that had not been inked yet. I couldn't believe my eyes because I thought I inked up a page of the new stamps as soon as I got them. What memories she brings of the smell of warm spring rains.

The paper is from Paper Pizazz Vintage Pad that a friend just gave me (Thanks Diane). I fell in love with the design and color of the paper and sure wish I could find more vintage paper similiar to this. The base of the card is made from Bazzill (Peas) paper and the matt is Deep Blue from Creative Memories.  I used a combination of Distressed Ink Faded Jeans and Milled Lavendar for the background behind Willow. Flowers were made from that wonderful vintage paper and a MS branch punch. Embellishments are Dew Drops and Stardust Stickles. Below is a picture of the copics used:

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. Please leave me a comment so I can hop on over to your blog to see what's new. I read each and every comment on my posts and I sincerely appreciate all the kind words of inspiration.  See you again soon!
"Hugs" Granny

Magical Monday Gift Bag

I'm so excited!!! Tonight I learned how to make a gift bag and gift box, something I would probably never have done had it not been for this challenge.  Thanks so much to Nina for the wonderful "Think Love" digi from There's Magic In The Air.  Here are two views of the bag for you.  I was hoping to fill it up with candy to see what it looked like full, but can you believe it, there isn't one piece of candy anywhere in this house. So, tomorrow my mission is to stock up with yummy chocolates (like I need chocolate).

Thank heaven for You Tube and their tutorials. I do want to give credit to Michelle Sturgeon over at Come Stamp With Me for her 2007 Gift Bag Tutorial.  I would never have figured this out without her help.  I did modify the handle somewhat though.

Earlier tonight I downloaded a heart svg file from Dan over at My Crafty Life and that is where the tiny hearts with Xmas Red Stickles came from. It's Freebie #40, so if you hurry, you just might be able to get the heart border file and some hearts.

Items Used:  Spellbinder's Scalloped Heart Die - Copics - Xmas Red Stickles - Ribbon, gems, & paper from my stash - Creative Memories Heart Punch

I hope you enjoy my little creation as much as I enjoyed making it.  Thanks so much for stopping. If you'll leave me a comment I'll be over to visit before you know it.  Have a wonderful evening!!!!

"Hugs" Granny

MoJo Monday Challenge #123

What a fun challenge this was to do. I'm so ready for spring that I just had to get some color for these dreary cold days we've been having.  For me, Spring is about to spring with this card.

DP is from DCWV Blooms & Butterfuly glitter stack - Yellow from Bazilla

Sentiment is from Hero Arts stamped in Black Momento Ink

Flowers are from Prima

Embellishments are by K&Company

Thanks so much for stopping by and if you'll leave me a short comment I'll be by to visit your blog and see what's new with you.  In fact, as soon as I get one more post completed I'm hopping around

to visit my regulars. May be a short visit tonight because I'm not sure how much longer my eyes will stay open.....LOL

Hope to see you again soon!  "Hugs" Granny