So Sketchy card & a gift

I've been at home with 2 sick kiddos:(
That's not fun, but they've been pretty good,
probably because they're sick!!
The weather has also been ugly,
forcing us to stay indoors,
which is good since everyone is sick!!
So, I've been working on sketches & projects.
This card is using a card sketch from So Sketchy.

First, I used some great Bo Bunny papers
that the wonderful Kristen Swain sent me, as a RAK!!
I also used my Expression & new Graphically Speaking cartridge.
Had a bit of a prob cutting "catch-a-wave,"
but I like how it turned out.
Then, I finally altered a container for some homemade hot chocolate.
I LOVE how this turned out,
but that's because of the colors.

I've also managed to do a couple of layouts,
but with the weather being drab,
I can't get good pics, so they will wait til another day.
Off to wrap some chocolates for a decorative tin:)

2Sketches 4 U - Kazan 15 + bonus sketch

I am honored to have one of my Christmas cards on Scrapscene's blog today.
If you've never visited their blog, well...........you should.
Not just because of my card,
but because they are chock-full-o-information pertaining to the crafty world!!
So, my card is for Day #39 of their "Christmas Card A Day" series,
and here it is:

I used the bonus sketch, at 2Sketches 4 U, by Heidi Van Laar.
It's a simple card, that took approximately 15 mins to make.
I'm simply posting a picture of the card,
but if you want the full instruction, go here.
I also did the current Kazan #15 sketch.
I hope you're not too tired of seeing me use gray.
I love it with just a splash of color.

You can see this card in PaperCrafts Card Creations Volume 7 in 2009

That's all I have for today.
I am hoping to get some layouts done though,
so I might be posting later.

How's your Christmas shopping coming?

CPS 93 & 94

Since I'm feeling more caught-up then ever,
I've been tackling this week's & last week's sketches.
I love doing sketches, I get so much done quicker.
This first card is using last week's CPS 93.
I really love Basic Grey's new chipboard shapes
& the colors in the Urban Prairie are so fun.

And here's my take on the current CPS 94.
Gray is the "in" color this year &I'm lovin' it.
I enjoyed pulling all my gray out from last year
& I can't seem to stop buying gray for my girls' clothing.
Anyway, a simple enough card

That's all I have for now.
I'm pooped..........
2 little girls found their way into our queen-sized bed last night:)
In case you're wondering..................
4 people don't fit in queen-bed very well,
even if 3 of them are little:)

Getting it done........................

Happy Monday everyone:)
I hope your weekend was good?
Mine was & I'm feeling like I can see the end in sight!!
End of what..............you might ask.
You know, all the Christmas rush of
buying, wrapping & making presents,
Christmas pictures & cards,
baking, parties & all that stuff!!
Though I still have some baking,
presents for teachers to finalize,
the girls Christmas photo shoot,
& Christmas cards to mail,
I DO actually feel like I got a lot accomplished this weekend.
Here is another Mr. Jingles I made,
which is a smaller version,
as Ashlyn decided she was keeping my first one.
This one WILL go to my sis in KS & is already shipped!!

These little ornaments are a continuation
of the ones Jenni Bowlin debuted 2-years ago.
I've continued to make some every year for our tree,
and these 2 will go to my sister & sil.

So I'm hoping to get some sketches done this week.
I haven't done any in a couple of weeks & I'm itching to scrap.
I hope your Monday goes well & thanks for stopping by!!

my version of Mr. Jingles

Are you like me & extremely busy right now?
I can't seem to breathe
& I'm starting to stress with everything I want to do.
We still don't have our decorations up yet,
though we do have our tree up:)

So who has seen the lovely Mr. Jingles
the ever-so-talented Mrs. Lisa Pace made?
Isn't it the cutest thing you've ever seen?
I absolutely fell in love with it,
the very moment I saw him.
To have an ounce of her creativity *sigh*
So, I was determined to make one for myself
and I did just that, but I made 2 & plan on more:)
Since I didn't have her paid-for instructions,
I had to "wing-it," but I think it turned out darned cute.
We're calling him Mr. B (for blue) & he's going to my sister in KS.
The last pic shows a beautiful ornament
I picked up 50% off from HL.
I'm thinking I can jazz his collar up a tad more too?

This second one is staying home with me
& we've dubbed HER, Mrs. G, for garnet.
I still have to find a hanging ornament for the bottom
& she'll be complete.

I'm thinking I'll make a couple more, as gifts.
It really doesn't take a long time,
once you figure out how to do everything,
and it's a relatively inexpensive gift
that looks like it cost more than it did:)

Welp, off to bible study
& hopefully get more things accomplished!!