With Sympathy-Just Because

A very dear friend of mine lost her mother-in-law this week (age 94).  They lived just across the road from her for many years and she was a big part of their lives. We had hoped to make it to the visitation this afternoon out of town, but it didn't happen.  The funeral is tomorrow at 1 and since Conley has  another dental appointment at 12:30, we won't make that either.  They are in our thoughts and prayers and I wanted to share this card I have made for them.

Inside without my note

Band

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends during this period of mourning.

Thanks for stoppinng by! "Hugs" Carol

Lace and Pearls

OMGosh, can you believe it's already time for another fun and exciting challenge at Elphine House Australia.  We want to see lace and pearls on your creation and you have until April the 29th to submit your entry. For more details on the challenge please stop by the EHA blog.

I've used this adorable "Fairy Faye Make A Wish" stamp by the very talented Elisabeth Bell and you can get her HERE.  Copics used:  Hair E59, 44, 15, 31, 50; Dress E40, 41, 42, 43, 44.  Star Dust Stickles for her wings and accents.  Flowers RV 11, 02, 10, 000.  Here is a closeup of the colored image and I hope you can see the  pearls for the flower centers.

Now a short funny story about how you can be thinking and not thinking at the same time.  I had planned to make a Criss-cross card but when I glued the DP on I also glued the cuts together so now it's a pocket card without the sentiment added.  Not sure what occasion I'm going to use it for but I think it's pretty and I love the DP which is by Kaiser Crafts 6x6 pad Chanteuse Collection.  The small lace is from Live and Love Crafts in Europe. I've used Liquid Pearls for the centers of the MS Eyelet Lace Around The Page punch and distressed the edges with TH Victorian Velvet.  Pearls are from my stash. 

Challenges I'm Entering:
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Pastels & something stamped
In The Pink - More pink than any other color

I'm on a coloring frenzy today so back to my lessons on You Tube with another image to color.  Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Be sure you stop by the challenge blog to see all the amazing designs by my wonderful design team sisters.  Have a fantastic weekend!

"Love & Hugs", Carol (Granny)

"Punch It"

What a fun challenge we have for you at Elphine House Australia this fortnight - - "Punch It" - - Can't get any easier than this!  Oh my, the fantastic designers at EHA have some gorgeous cards to share with you so be sure to head on over to the EHA blog to see the inspiration and leave them a little love.  

Sneek Peek at the inside:

Ever have one of those days when nothing gells, well, this was my day today as I'm a little late getting this posted and apologize.  Our grandson came up and power washed the house for us, then my son and his wife from Iowa popped in as they are getting ready to move and now be only 2 hours away.  Was a pleasant surprise!

I've colored Carrie Princess On A Swing with Copics; used MS Swirling Lace, Butterfly, and Lattice Punches; the DP is SU and Glitz Pretty in Pink; Memory Box Cherise Label and Tiffany Frame dies; the Songbird Vine Pink is from Prima.  You can get Carrie Princess HERE.

Challenges:

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps - Spring Pastels

In The Pink - Spring/Easter in Pink

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Please be sure to check out the EHA Blog to see the prize for this challenge.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Oh Christmas Tree

OOPS!  I'm a little late getting this posted. Sorry!

Our challenge this month at Christmas Cards All Year Round is all about trees.  In other words, we want to see a tree included on your card either in your paper, a shape, a die, or whatever you chose as long as as we can see a Christmas tree somewhere.  

I chose to keep my card really simple this month and cut a tree out on my Cricut.  Then I found this "Oh Christmas Tree" paper in my stash and thought what an easy peasy card this would make.  Added the stamped and die cut cardinals from HFC and the pine branches from Cherry Lynn and behold, my CAS card with no coloring, no bling, and no glitz.  Oh, so not like me......feeling naked here....LOL

Challenge:

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Christmas Carol or Song

The prize for this challenge is two (2) cling mount stamps from Platypus Creek Stamps:

My wonderful teamies have some awesome cards to share with you so I hope you'll hop on over to Christmas Cards All Year Round and see the innovative and lovely creations they have made to share with you.  They really are a fantastic group!

Have a wonderful week and I'll see you again tomorrow evening with a new post.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Wishing You Happiness

Our challenge this week at Elphine House Australia is "Tag It".  We want to see a tag on your card, any size, any style, as long as you use an Elisabeth Bell image from any store or digi from THIS web site.  You must use an Elisabeth Bell image to be included for the drawing and prize.  Now hop on over to the EHA Challenge Blog and see the wonderful inspiration by the DT and check out what you could win for playing along with us.

I've used this beautiful stamp named Kathy Bride and Little Kitty by Elisabeth Bell and you can get her HERE.  She is colored with Copics and framed within one of the new Spellbinder's CHA Timeless Rectangles dies.  The lace and flowers are from WOC.  The tag has a sentiment from JustRite Stamps.  The DP and card stock is SU with the doily being a die from Cheery Lynn sponged with Mulled Laveder DI.

Challenges I'm Entering:

Stamptacular Sunday - "I DO"

Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes

All Sorts Challenge Blog - Easy as 1 2 3 

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Will be posting 4th blog anniversary candy for followers April 1 to run through April 20th.  

Have a wonderful week!

Love & Hugs, Carol (Granny)

Spring Candy from Carole

This is just one option of Spring Candy from Carole at Carole's Soulfelt Creations.  Isn't this one gorgeous "lace book"!  You can see more details over at her BLOG.  

Here is the other option:

 How wonderful to receive three sets of DP and embellishments for  that special scrapbook page or card you want to make.  Aren't these  gorgeous!

Hop on over to Carole's to sign up for the candy draw.

Thanks for stopping by!

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

CCAYR Mid-Month Inspiration

Our challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round is sparkle and bling.  It can be Stickles, gems, glitter, pearls, or any thing you feel will meet the challenge rules.  If you haven't been to the challenge blog yet this month be sure you stop by to see all the wonderful cards of inspiration by the DT.  They really have some awesome cards to share with you.

Kept my mid-month card simple and easy by using a LOTV Topper matted with Cranberry CM cardstock, the same I used for the base.  The DP is from my stash as are the gems.  The poinsettia was die cut using a Spellbinders poinsettia die, then added glue and red glitter to the embossed veins in the leaves.  Can't get much easier than this.  I love the toppers for making quick cards and so many companies are now offering them for crafters.  You still have 15 days left to enter this months challenge and we'd love to see your creation.

That's it from me tonight folks.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.

"Love & Hugs", Carol (Granny)

Spring Peek & Sketch Challenge

Happy Wednesday and Hump Day everyone!

The kids have been here for a week taking us back and forth to KC to see our doctors.  It really is a big help as I get so tired of driving.  Conley won't drive anymore because of the dementia and says he is not renewing his driver's license so that just leaves me behind the wheel.  Now that's really scary...LOL

Oh my gosh, I can't believe Easter is only 3 Sunday's away but I'm ahead this year, have most of my cards done, the candy filled eggs ready to put in the baskets, and a new book for Lilly.  They grow up way to fast but it's so much fun watching and yet kinda sad at the same time.

Been a little neglectful about playing in challenges lately but I loved this sketch at Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog and the new EB stamps I got from Whimsy's a few weeks ago.  Each stamp has an adorable bunny on it that is perfect for Easter or any other special occasion. Well, that's enough chatter from me tonight so on with the details.

A peek at the inside.

Close up of the image.  I just love her!

Challenges I'm Entering:

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - Sketch

Live & Love Crafts' Inspiration & Challenge Blog - Easter

No Matter Which Challenges - Anything Goes

Sandy's Crafty Creations - Anything Goes {With A Twist}

Corrosive Challenges - All That Glitters

All Sorts Challenge Blog - Springtime

Wags & Whispers - Go Green

Paper Take Weekly - 1 Stick Pin, 2 Dies, 3+ Roses

Barely Mine Challenges - Easter

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Have a wonderful weekend!  

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

ps.  Anniversary Blog Candy coming in April for followers

Introducing a new release by Elisabeth Bell for Elphine House Australia named Katrina My Sister Sasha.  The challenge this fortnight at EHA is "Glitter It UP".   Now who doesn't have glitter or Stickles in their stash....that along with an Elisabeth Bell image is all you need to enter this fun challenge.  Makes me wish I had a sister.  Growing up an only child is the pits!

Be sure you stop by the EHA Challenge Blog to check out the amazing designs by the Design Team and see what the prize is this month.  Be sure to leave them a little love for all their beautiful works.

Card Details:

• Image: Katrina My Sister Sasha by Elisabeth Bell for Elphine House Australia
• SU Old Olive and orange card stock, SEI Moonrise Paper Padot 
• Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die
• Spellbinder's Standard Circle Die
• WOC Flowers with MS Branch Punch
• Art Glitter Glue annd Pumpkin Ultra Fine Glitter
• Gems from Stash
• Copics: Skin; E30-00-000-0000-R02; Hair; E11-15-18, E21-25-27-29 Clothes; G20, YG95, YGOO, E 40-42-43, B91-93-95, YR20-23-27

Challenges I'm entering:

• Totally Paper Crafts - Love Is In The Air
• Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
• ABC Challenges - Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenge - All That Glitters
• NMWC - Anything Goes

That's pretty much it from me for today other than to let you know how happy I am you stopped by and to let you know I hope to see you again soon.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Bring On The Bling at CCAYR

Can you believe it's March 1?

OMG, this year is going way too fast for me.

Our challenge this month at Christmas Cards All Year Round is to make a card with lots of sparkle and bling.  This can be glitter, pearls, Stickles, gems or anything else that sparkles.  It can't get much better than this fun challenge and I so hope you will join us this month.  You definitely want to see all the gorgeous and glitzy Christmas cards by the design team so hop on over to the BLOG and be sure you leave them love for all their hard work.  They really have some spectacular cards to share with you.

The DP is by Authentique and it's the first time I've used any of the 6 x 6 package.  I really love how they work together to give the card more dimension and color. The matting and card base is Cranberry by CM.  This adorable image is from LOTV and is a topper that I got from Hobby House.  Added Star Dust Stickles to the snowflakes and Christmas Red to the beautiful Poinsettia made from Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn dies.  I thought the teeny heart brad from my stash just gave it that little something extra special for those snuggled up bunnies under the tree.

Our Prize this month  is sponsored by Platypus Creek Stamping & Craft

Fun Challenges I'm Entering:

• Winter Wonderland - Snowflakes Falling All Around
• Barely Mine Challenges - Anything Goes

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Looking forward to seeing your entry on the CCAYR Challenge Blog with all that Bling!

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)