SWEET Sketch Wednesday!!

Merry Christmas!!!  What a wonderful few days this has been...  Great to see family, we gathered at my brother and sister-in-law's house on the Cape Saturday.  Love to get pictures of the next generation, they are all growing up so fast - this group ranges in age from 7 months to 10 years old!!

We were missing the newest member of the family, Jack just 6 weeks old - he arrived with his parents in New England on Christmas Eve!!  I was so excited to finally meet him!!  We had our Christmas Eve gathering at my sister and brother-in-law's house... complete with a visit from Santa!!

Before the gathering, we had a wonderful Christmas Eve service where we celebrated the reason for the season - the birth of  Jesus who came so that we may have life... eternally.

My heart is full and my body is tired, and I am thankful for so many things one of which is that tomorrow my office is closed =)

Lots to do...  Before I go on babbling, let me share this week's Sketch with you from Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Our Sponsor is Jodie over at Bugaboo Digi Stamps!!  LOVE her stuff!!  Be sure to visit and have a look...  always something new to see =)

Hard to believe this is the final Sketch Challenge for Sweet Sketch Wednesday...

The Challenge will continue at the new Blog Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - be sure to head over and have a look...  be sure to become a Follower...  there will be prizes announced soon...  Our first Challenge will be January 1st, so stay tuned =)

And, here is my card for this week...

I hope you will play along this week's winner will receive 7 free images!!

This crafter is exhausted, so I must sign off and get some much needed sleep...  Lots to do getting the new Blog ready for our big debut!!  I hope you will stop for a visit!!

Blessings to you!!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #237

Hi friends and Happy Wednesday.  Christmas is just one week away...   are your done with all your shopping??  Sad to say I'm not, not sure where the time goes...  But, I am looking forward to spending some time with family and meeting my newest Great Nephew Jack who will be at my sister's for a week - Can not wait!!



On to this week's Challenge over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  Digi Stamp Boutique is this week's Sponsor.  I just love the great selection of images - definitely an image for EVERY occasion life brings my way!!

Here is the Sketch...

And here is my card...

I hope you will join in on the fun!!  This week's winner with receive a £10 voucher from DSB to use at their shop!!

Enjoy this week before Christmas, and don't forget to find some crafting time!!

Blessings to you!!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Pattie's Creations

Welcome friends!!  How is your December going??  I just love this time of year!!
I've been having some computer problems, so I'm a little late with my post for this week's Challenge over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday, sorry about that...  This week our Sponsor is Pattie's Creations!!  Pattie Gomez Bio:

"I am an Internet Technology Professional and an Artist. I always dreamed of being an artist, but I found out quickly that I needed another field to support my family so I pursued a Degree in Information Technology. I love to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks to enhance my work.

I created a character called Pattieboop and her cat named Allie. I have had so much fun coming up with different images so I also created a site to sell them. You can go to my store to find out more about Pattieboop & Allie. I know you will just love them when you see them."

My store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations

Pattie has so many wonderful images, be sure to head on over to check them out!!

Here is this week's Sketch...

...and here is my card =)

This image reminds me of my Mom.  She loved to keep her bird feeders filled and watch for the cardinals, her favorite!!  I colored the image in with Copics and added some Stickles.  The papers are a new pad I just got from Kaiser Kraft.  The ribbon, netting and flower are all from my stash.

Thanks so much for visiting.  I hope you visit Sweet Sketch Wednesday and see the rest of the Design Teams cards.  I would love to have you play along with us!!

Blessings to you!!

Tuesday Throwdown!!

Hey there friends!!  Sorry for the late post for my DT creation for Tuesday Throwdown - some computer issues have been challenging me...  BUT, I'm up and running at the moment, so here I am to Post a quick entry for Tuesday Throwdown.  This week the Challenge is Anything Goes and our Sponsor is MelJen's Designs!!   We were given a few awesome Digi's to use.  I chose this adorable Mail Box all ready to receive all those Christmas Cards!!

The Challenge will run right thru to December 31st, so, plenty of time to get crafting and join in with us!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Blessings to you!!

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday...

It's Wednesday once again!!  That means it's time for a new Sketch Challenge over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!  This week's Sketch is the perfect Sketch to feature your favorite stamps and show off your new Design Papers (I just know you all have purchased some...)!!

Our Sponsor is Elisabeth Bell!!  Her images are just so SWEET!!  I chose this cute snow scene.  I'm sure many of us have memories of making that wonderful, magical snowman with the Winter's first snow fall...  Elisabeth is offering this week's Challenge winner two free images!!

I've used one of my new paper pads from Bo Bunny, colored the image with my Copics and added some Stickles snow drops and opaque pearls.

I hope you will play along with us...  I know in this season of hustle and bustle I need my craft time to relax and regroup...

Thanks for stopping by and Blessings to you all!!

Enjoy the season!!