Back on track, to Sunshine...

Hey All, 

I know I have been M.I.A. with the exception of my DT posts for www.catherineandcathycreate.com, and thank goodness for them! 

Without that kick in my pants I would have been completely out of the blogging realm.

I'm working on being a better housewife, mom, and person. 

A complete 'gutting out' of every room is required I think. 

More sleep has also been in the trial phase, but how anyone gets anything done with 8 hours sleep I'll never know!

I do my best work late nights. In front of the t.v., seriously. 

  

This page started without a specific photo, but the idea for a photo that captured my message.

I'm also trying to accept that each project I do doesn't have to be rushed. 

When I start something, I can't wait to finish it.

I want to accept that it's okay not to complete a project an hour. 

Quality over quantity. 

This layout took me a week. 

FOR-EEVV-ER!

I added little things here and there, let the paste air-dry (F.Y.I. that rarely happens in my world, hardly used words in my vocabulary), assembled the papers in a way I liked, then let it sit again. 

Kiddos were playing this week, and I knew that it was time for my photo. 

The rest is history. 

Enjoy!

Jan 14: Tags Challenge: Arrows CCC021

Jan 14: Tags Challenge: Arrows  CCC021

Arrows.

Well I had a plan to use the leftover negative strips from an older Paper Pumpkin kit.

 I left them out, waiting for the perfect project to fall in my lap. 

Which I knew I could count on CCC to give it to me.

 Here it is the arrow challenge!

 It's no secret I LOVE my coffee. This stamp set really sums me up.

Don’t forget their other two challenges for this month,
both due January 31, 2014:

Monthly Challenge:  Doodle-ista

Cards Challenge: Birthday Bo-nan-za!

There’s a prize and bragging rights!

Enjoy!

Jan 4: Monthly Challenge: Doodle-ista CCC019

Jan 4: Monthly Challenge: Doodle-ista CCC019

Happy New Year! 

This month’s doodle-ista challenge really was a challenge for me.

I know, I know, it seemed so easy a concept, but I was stumped.

I am not always satisfied with what happens when I start to doodle on my projects.
That's okay.
The joy comes from creating, not from slaving over and striving for perfection.
There is a freedom in just letting the pen flow.
Hope you enjoy my card this month! 

Don’t forget to create your own doodles and link up at www.catherineandcathycreate.com for your chance to win bragging rights and a prize!

Enjoy!

CCC#019 Tags Challenge: Red & Green

Hello, hello, anybody there?

 

My blog has been quiet lately.

 I went back to work. 

I've also been trying to keep up with the bustle of the season. 

This month's tag challenge at Catherine and Cathy Create is red, white, and green is an easy one to play along this month. Be sure to upload your project for this month's challenges. 

 

 

 

I used my sewing machine to stitch some

crinkled seam binding to form a darling little tree! 

Have a wonderful holiday season! 

Enjoy!

CCC #016: December 2013 Challenge

Hey All!

It's time for more challenges at www.catherineandcathycreate.com!

 

CHALLENGE: TIS THE SEASON
(anything Christmas)

As you may have noticed, I make Christmas 'stuff' all year long, it's just more fun in December!

This wine tag started as a failed card. Yep, garbage.
Not really garbage, but I did swear I messed it up and put it in a pile of stamped images that needed a second look.
Now I adore the look.

I stamped the coloured part of the tree on watercolour paper after misting the ink with water while still on stamp.
Did it again.
Then sprayed more water.
Still unhappy with how it didn't look like the version in my head I set it aside.

After a while I stamped the outline and added the background colours, it made me smile again.

The rest of the tag seriously came together by grabbing a few pieces in my hand and liking the random grouping it made. saying it again, gotta love the tag a bag accessories!
This is likely how it will be displayed this season.
Too cute to part with ;)

Be sure to head on over and try this month's challenge for yourself!

Enjoy!

CCC November

Hey all! 

Time is getting near for your challenge entries to be linked at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

There's a prize!!!!!!!

A good one!!!!

Maybe I can send an extra goody to a commenter from my blog who links up for November at www.catherineandcathycreate.com in one of three challenges, then pop back here to let me know you played along. 

Too busy? 

Already have a lot of projects due by Saturday?

Fudge a bit, use the challenges as a way to kick start mojo and get two with one stone kinda thing. 

Looking forward to what everyone creates!

Last of my Puzzle Pieces!

Here is a look of the last few I have completed.

 I will share my completed puzzle when I receive all the swap pieces.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!