Butterflies and Grace

So much to do and so little time in which to do it!  Now that I have a car that I can actually take off and drive at any given time, I seem to always be on the run.  In about ten minutes I'm off to run some more errands which means I only have time for a very short post.  Here is the card I made for a couple of my favorite challenges, Freshly Made Sketches and Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light.  Bye for now!

Stamp Sets:  Amazing Grace Hymn (Our Daily Bread Designs), Butterfly Basics; Inks:  Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz); Card Stock:  Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Butterflies Thinlets Dies, Tick Corner Punch, Trim Bordure (Fabulous Finds), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

The sketch I used is from the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge.

The inspiration came from the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Retro Sketches #163

Time has gotten away from me this week!  I've had a few spur of the moment things come up so it has thrown me off my normal flow of time.  Today is no exception.  We are having a kick off party for one of my friends here where I live.  She's headed to Washington D.C. so we're sending her off in style.  Of course, I felt she needed a card.  I just finished it up and need to head on down to the event so it's a quick post.  And, I needed to get this done before leaving so I could make it into the Retro Sketches Challenge.

Stamp Sets:  Crazy about You (sentiment), Map it Out; Inks:  Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon; Card Stock:  Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Hello Honey Thick Baker's Twine, Hello Honey Button, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer

The sketch I used is from Retro Sketches Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Melon Mambo Matchbook Post It Note Holder

This time last Saturday I was having all the fun at a local craft show.  One of the items I had for sale was post it note holders.  They are fun, easy to make and a useful small gift item.  They are always a hit at craft shows.

Stamp Set:  Just Believe; Ink:  Soft Suede; Card Stock:  12x12 Textured Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper (retired); Accessories & Tools:  Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Butterfly Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Blossom Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Antique Brads, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

These are quick to make up and everyone seems to love them.  I usually have two to three different styles on hand.  I often give them out as gifts myself.

Miss Ginger

Today I thought I'd share something a bit different with you.  Every once in a while I start thinking about getting another pet then see pictures of the last little critter who touched my life and I'm not sure I can do it again.  Unfortunately, I had to part with her, due to circumstances beyond my control, and leave her behind with a new family when I left Dallas.

Ginger was five pounds of attitude but such a good little girl.  She was a litter box trained Chihuahua, sweet, loving and so much fun.  She was quite the character.  She loved her 'good girl' biscuits, which was her treat for using her litter box.  She never missed!

Here is one of her favorite places to take a nap.  I had just walked in the door from work and she opened her eyes but otherwise didn't budge.  She did love her sleep time.

Until we meet again...