February Started Without Me!

Wait, don't go! I'm still here!

I have a question for you...What do you get when you put 9 adults and 9 kids in the same house? Give up? Yeah, I do too, but whatever it is, my house sure looks it. We had a small family gathering here last weekend.

Small: because we were still missing 6 adults and 2 kids.
Family: because, well because it was something you invite family to.
Gathering: because our oldest got baptised.

Engineer said we were getting old because we totally have forgotten what it's like to have babies in the house...okay, not totally forgotten. Some things you just can't forget.

But, you didn't stop by to hear family stories. How about a nice card?

I killed two birds with this one. I used this month's sketch challenge to make this month's birthday cards for the ladies at church. Not very girly I know. Living with 4 guys has knocked the "girly" out of me I think.

So here is the sketch,



And here's my card, now if you have a birthday this month and are in my ward, don't peek.




Stamps: Penny Black Catch A Star!, CTMH Say It In Style
Inks: CTMH Moonstruck, Topiary, Honey, Brilliance Graphite Black
Papers: CTMH Stardust Reflection Kit

And with that, I'll call it a night.

Dreaming...

Well, the late night turned into a long day. We saw an ad last night for a furniture store in town that was going out of business. This one store has furnished most of our home, so I was interested in the sale, but didn't really think too seriously about it. This morning, Engineer asked if we should go "just to look". The thing about that phrase is, we never just look. We walk into the showroom empty handed, but always manage to have a sales slip when we leave. And today was no exception. But in this case, I don't mind...we REALLY need a new living room set. And since we opted not to pay the $175 delivery charge and wait 10 days, we get to pick it up whenever we want! I told Engineer I didn't know what I was more excited about, the new furniture or my new Copic markers that will be delivered on Monday. I'm sure he thinks I'm weird.

So, back to crafting. I did get my card for the sketch done, and here it is.


Stamps: CTMH Key To My Heart, Dream Team
Inks: CTMH Juniper, Cocoa, Creme Brulee reinker, StazOn Timber Brown
Papers: CTMH Key To My Heart Reflection Kit

I stamped the Ms. with the StazOn and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils and gamsol. CTMH has a couple of new sets featuring these ladies. This particular set is for setting goals and reaching your dreams. My dream is to have a waist as tiny as hers. Sigh. I used the Creme Brulee reinker to dye the tiny flowers and added a Sparkle to the center. It was pretty simple and fun to do. I'd like to do another one, but it'll have to wait until the living room is ready.

New Year, New Challenge

Another year has snuck up on me! No matter, all the things I didn't get finished last year are still here for me to not do this year as well.

As it is a new year, I thought I'd do something new. Not new to the blogging community, but new to me. In my Wild Cards group I give them sketches and examples of cards to make. But I know there are some friends and readers out there not part of that group and I wanted to include them. So on this first day of the first month of a new year, I'm issuing my first Craft Closet Challenge. Take this sketch and make a card with it. It's that simple...or elaborate, depending on how you embellish it. Put a sentiment on it, or leave it blank. Add embellishments, or leave it simple. Turn it on it's side. Do what ever tickles your fancy. To celebrate this first challenge, post your card on your blog, or if you don't have one, email me a picture of it, by the 15th of this month and I'll put your name in a drawing for some new CTMH Pewter Design Brads.



And since it was such a late night, I'll have to get back to you with my card!