Unscripted Sketches #66

Can you believe it's the last day of the month?  Where or where has the year gone?  Anyway, it's time for another sketch at Unscripted Sketches.  My card today, like the majority of the ones I make is pretty CAS.  But it will be perfect for a little boy's birthday. 

***Supplies***
Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye
Stamps:  CTMH
Other:  CTMH twine, PTI buttons
Make sure and check out the Unscripted blog to see what the other designers have for you.  And remember that this is the last sketch to qualify you to win the fabulous prize offered for the Christmas in July event.  Don't know what I'm talking about?  Click here to see all the details.

Blessings to each of you for a most fabulous Saturday!

Sparkle Creations Challenge #3

My card today is for this week's challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. Here's the inspiration photo.

I chose the strawberries as my inspiration.

So I totally messed up coloring the shoes.  I wasn't paying attention so it looks a bit funny but there was no time for a color redo.
***Supplies***
Patterned paper:  DCWV
Stamps:  Sparkle Creations Cupcake Ruby, PTI
Other:  CTMH buttons

Are you glad it's Friday?  I sure am.  Have a good one!

Vacation - Part 2 -- Camping and playing at the beach

This is my second post for the day so scroll down to see some art for the day if you haven't already.

Our vacation continued with us leaving Portland Sunday morning after a lovely breakfast.  We started the trek to Olympic National Forest and the campground we'd be staying at.  It was just along the coast about 5 hours from Portland.  We stayed 2 nights and had a great time.  I have to admit that I was very chilly for most of the time there.  We used a lot of firewood and kept a fire burning at all times. 

The kids loved playing on the beach and getting their feet wet.  This was definitely a "no swimming" beach because of the very large pieces of driftwood that come in.  Not to mention the chilly temperatures, even in July.

These pics are of my kids and nephews and nieces who loved seeing eachother and having fun.

Thanks for visiting and letting me share these fun photos with you.  I can't wait to get some printed to scrap them.

A happy Hello to You

Happy Thursday to you!  Just a couple of more days until the beloved weekend.  My card today is one where I let my Cuttlebug and Dawn's Color Coutre goodies do all the talking. 

***Supplies***
Other:  Cuttlebug, PTI Color Coutre and buttons

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day. 

Hello There for Practical Scrappers

Happy Tuesday to you.  My post today is for this week's challenge at Practical Scrappers which is to use 7 different items.  My items include white cardstock for the base, patterned paper, felt, a cutout, ribbon, thread and buttons.

***Supplies***
Patterned Paper:  PTI Green Boutique
Other:  PTI Color Coutre, felt, and buttons, CTMH ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.  Make sure and go check out the Practical Scrappers blog to see what the other designers have for you. 

Vacation --Part 1 -- A day in Portland

I'll be dividing up our vacation pictures in several posts because there are so many.  Our first stop was Portland Oregon where we saw my cousin David and his friend.  They took us out to eat at a local pizza place that was within walking distance from his apartment.  We then stopped at a fabulous little place and had chocolates and the yummiest shakes ever. 

The next morning,we went to breakfast, again within walking distance and then we left them and headed out on our own.  The Rose Garden along with the zoo were both within walking distance.  Once our car was parked when we arrived, we didn't get back in it until we left.  The Rose Garden was so pretty. 

Here's a couple pictures of the kids resting.  I just love Christopher's pose in this one. I wonder what he was thinking about. 

There was also a wonderful park real close which had a really fun see saw.  We all had a lot of fun playing on it.

After the park and Rose Garden, we walked just a bit further to the Portland zoo where you take a train ride to the zoo entrance. 

After the zoo, we were all definitely exhausted and spent the rest of the evening resting.  It was a great in Portland and I definitely want to go back and spend more time.

Cupcake Ruby

This is my second post for today so scroll down to see my weekly Christmas card.

I made this card a few days ago but without having our camera, I had no way to post it.  I'm getting it in just under the wire for this week's challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps which was to use the sketch which can be seen here.  It was a great sketch and I immensely enjoyed getting Sparkle's stamp inky.

***Supplies***
Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey
Stamps:  Sparkle Creations Cupcake Ruby
Other:  PTI buttons

My Sunday was good.  Church was uplifiting, I was able to help out a friend, and my parents and aunt will be over soon for dinner.  Thanks for stopping by and the love you give.  Take good care friends!

Sparkle Creations Christmas Card Challenge #34

Welcome to another challenge from Sparkle Creations Christmas Card Challenges.  This week's optional challenge is to use a wreath.

I didn't have any stamps with a wreath so decided to take a Martha Stewart branch punch and arrange several together to resemble a wreath.  I messed with the placement of my branches many times and ultimately, this is how it turned out.

My card also fits the challenge at Drunken Stampers who want to see a Christmas card.

***Supplies***
Stamps:  PTI Signature Christmas
Other:  MS punch, PTI Buttns

Hey, did you know that there is exactly 5 months until Christmas?  If you haven't started your Christmas 2010 cards, it's not too late.  Start now and come play with us.  You won't be sorry.  Thanks for your visit.  Have a great Sunday.