Blog Award-- Pay It Forward

Good Morning, Blog-friends!
I have truly missed my cyber-connection these past weeks, as my work schedule has kept me from spending too much time here, or in my craft nook. I was blessed to receive this blog award from Eve at Lavender Memory Lane, so I want to thank her, and pass on my good fortune to some bloggers who inspire me in my creativity.
There are some conditions I'm very happy to fulfill!

1. Thank the person who sent it -
Thank you so much Eve! Lavender Memory Lane
Addendum:
It appears that I also received this award from Regina too! Thanks Sweetie!
(I really have to check my email more often!!)

2. Post a favorite photo to my page.

This is a picture near Popham Beach, ME where our family has vacationed for the past 8 years. This year we could only make a day trip, as my Dad lives with us, and he can't be left alone overnight any more. It is almost like a postcard picture!

3. Snatch this award and post it on your blog.

4. List three things you like about yourself:

My sense of humor, my creativity, and being a good listener.

5. Choose 5 favorite blogs to receive this award:
Paola's Paper Haven
Handmade by Regina
Artful Achievements
Killam Creative
The Two Pink Ladies

I have some cards in the wings to post, and a diaper cake I made for a shower. Baby Tingla is on the tag, so I hope you check back soon!

Tilda with Lilacs

While lurking in the background for a couple of weeks, I have been trying to keep up with some of my favorite bloggers. Here is a card that I made after seeing something similar on Regina's blog, Agnieszka's Scrappassion and Cabio's blog.. The tutorial came from Bodils Scrappeverden blog.

Outside

Inside



The set

I used "Tilda with Lilacs" and colored her with my Copics.
The white lace is my new MS edge punch.
The lilacs have Flower Soft on them, thanks to my
daughter Katie for suggesting I buy some!

Thanks for stopping by!
I love to read your comments--they make my day!

Mermaid Tilda Came!!!!

I have been admiring the beautiful cards made by so many Magnolia-licious
crafters with the new Tilda summer stamps,
and waiting anxiously for my order to arrive.
They came yesterday!!!
Thanks Diana!!
(Magnolia-licious Store)
Immediately I pulled out Mermaid Tilda and inked her up!!
Then I pulled out the glitter---paper, Stickles, rhinestones!
Here is what I made:

Is she not a cutie-patootie?!!!

I colored her with my Copics and
used my scalloped circles Nesties to cut her out.
If you look closely you will see the acetate swirly waves.
Here is a little close-up:

There are 3 of these coming out from the sea plants.

A look inside...

Challenges:
Just Magnolia--acetate
Paper Romance--It's a Teen Thing
Papertake Weekly--White and Bright
Cute Card Thursday--Whateva!

The card originally scheduled to post today was pre-empted
by the excitement of receiving the new stamps,
but You can see that Tilda card tomorrow!

Still awaiting word from BLOG CANDY WINNER RENE!!
Last call before I chose another name!

Thanks for visiting!
Leave me a note to let me know you were here!

Eagle Scout Cards

Whew, all this working leaves a girl little play time! but I am back today with a couple of Eagle Scout cards I recently made. My son is a Life Scout, which in Boy Scouts is the second highest rank you can achieve, the highest being Eagle. there are a number of young men in his troop who have completed the requirements for Eagle and were recently awarded the honor. Unfortunately the card I made for today's Scout just went out the door without my snapping a picture, but there will be more!








Inside of both




The flag stamp is from Our Daily Bread. The eagle stamp is from Rubber Stampede. The type font I used is from dafont.com. Coloring was done with my Copics.

I am waiting to hear from the winner of my blog candy, Rene from Simply Cute. Rene, if you are out there, I need your address to get your box of goodies in the mail!

Tomorrow I have a Tilda card to share! Finally!!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!

I cannot believe it has been over a week since my last post! It is a busy time around the house. My son was away at camp this week, and I planned too much into this week, and little of it was card-making. Starting next week my work schedule is changing from 12 hours to 32 hours while I help out the office until they hire a replacement for my co-worker, who has moved to North Carolina. Not sure how much crafting time I will be having...I may start getting a little loopy from withdrawal!
My husband and I took a whirlwind trip to Maine on Thursday to visit our favorite beach. It doesn't look like we will make our usual annual week-long trip there this year, as my Dad is getting a little too forgetful to leave home by himself for that long, and I have no siblings, so no one else to share the duty. Popham Beach in Maine soothes my soul and rejuvenates me, and it was glorious to be there, even if it was a really LONG day on the road! I'll try to post a picture soon.

Anyway, the moment has come to award blog candy. I must thank everyone who entered...I so much enjoyed your comments, and am thrilled that you liked my cards. Here she is:

Comment number 3 was posted by Rene of the blog Simply Cute.

Congratulations Rene!!

Contact me and send me your snail mail address,
and I will get your goodies off to you on Tuesday.

My plan is to get some posts made ahead, so things don't fall apart while my work schedule increases. Thanks for stopping by...your comments and your blogs are all an inspiration to me.

Don't Faint...No Tilda Today!

Ok, Ok, I promise I'm fine! Once in a while I can make a card without a Tilda! My son starts to worry too, says it's weird to see my cards without "that girl on them!" Boys!
Anyway, I came upon a new (to me) challenge blog today called Crazy 4 Challenges, and their theme was red, black and white. The DT cards were so adorable, I decided to go whip up one of my own! In addition, I found that the Basic Grey challenge is gingham, so I will enter there too!

CHALLENGES:
C4C45--red, white, black
Basic Grey Challenge--gingham

This kitty is an old stamp from Stamp Oasis,
which I haven't used in a great while.

I had a very productive Tuesday...3 cards posted yesterday,
plus I made this one too...saved it for today!

I hope you like it...not sure what will come next, I have to work today and Friday, plus I have a going away party for a dear friend and co-worker who is moving to North Carolina.
I am really going to miss her.

Dare to Be Sassy Challenge #28

Here is my card for the
Sassy Studios Design Challenge #28:

The Bathtub Lady is one of the images I won at

the Sassy Studios Challenge last week, and I couldn't wait to use her!
The sketch is from the week #28 challenge.
The gorgeous background is from K & Company.
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.
Ribbon from my stash.
Enjoy! is a Stampin' Up! sentiment.
Colored with Copics, Stickled the bubbles!

I have also entered this card in the
Totally Gorjuss Challenge--water

What fun I have with these Sassy ladies!