So Sketchy - Feb 8th

It's a GORGEOUS weekend here in sunny FL,
and my sweet Ashlyn is sick:(
She woke with a fever & sore throat,
so I'm hoping it doesn't turn into strep.
Because she's not feeling well,
hubby took Camryn to Grammie's house!!
Which gives us both quiet time for napping & scrapping.
While Ashlyn is trying to nap,
I've been playing with the new Twitterpattered papers I picked up last night.
They are the absolute cutest
with some of my favorite color combos
& the cutest forest creatures.
For both of these cards,
I used the February 8th So Sketchy card sketch.

I'm still taking advantage of the Cricut cartridges my friend let me borrow:)
AND, the stick-pin through the buttons & flower is a brilliant idea
I got from this ever-so-talented lady, Danni.
I've also gotten 2 more pages of the Sr. album completed.
Though I'm totally excited about this,
I just realized I have about 4-5 more to do
whereas I originally thought I only had 4 to do*sigh*
I'm at least thankful I'm not taking time away from my girls!!
Hope your weekend is just as beautiful as mine!!

CPS 101 & Color Inspiration 40

Helping Ashlyn with her Valentine cards for school.
She opted to make them instead of buy them.
So, I borrowed some Cricut cartridges from a sweet friend
& she's crafting away:)
In the meantime, I did the current CPS 101 sketch.
I also incorporated Color Inspiration 40.
I've always wanted to do these color challenges,
but never took the time.
Is it ironic these colors match Making Memories Chloe's Closet?
Did I see you cringe:)

Wish I had bought more of this ribbon too!

So, not sure what we've got planned for the weekend,
but I hope yours is filled with fun.

CPS 100

A week or so ago,
I made 2 cards using the CPS 100 sketch.
They're having a contest that ends this Saturday?
Here's my 2nd card, but I'm not entering the contest
and I wish all those who are GOOD LUCK!!
Serious talent w/some beautiful cards.

CPS 100

Making Memories "Sabrina" line
mixed w/Petaloo & Prima flowers & bling.

Today is Friday
and it's another Blessed day!!
This morning we realized Emma (our cat) was missing.
After rushing girls to school,
hubby & I spent over an hour driving
our neighborhood & tramping through woods.
She's an inside cat
& has only ventured on our back porch a handful of times.
Seems she went out last night
before I closed the doggy door to keep out the cold.
My heart was broken to know
I was probably the reason she couldn't get back inside.
As I started writing this post,
hubby walked upstairs w/her in his arms!!
We're so happy she's back
& I'm praising the Lord for answering prayers!!
I hope your Friday & weekend is just as blessed!!

So Sketchy January 6th layout

Okay, so I've finally gotten some layouts completed.
They are simple enough,
but I like them & they're done.
For this one, I used the So Sketchy January 6th layout.

After completing the layout,
I realized the sketch was an 8.5x11 format
but I used a 12x12 format.
I easily could have done this in 8.5x11,
as you can see all the white space I have.
One thing I LOVE about this layout:
I'm using some WWWAAAAAYYYYY old product!!
Older Making Memories paper
coupled with some Deja Views chipboard letters
I HAD to have.
Little did I realize not all the letters came in the same color.
So, everytime I've tried to use them,
I couldn't complete a word in the same color.
I realize the ribbon looks crooked
but when it's laying flat, it's not.
I simply didn't use adhesive all the way across.

And that's all I have for now.
I actually got 4 layouts done.
But only photographed 2.
Hope this morning finds you feeling blessed!!

So Sketchy Feb 5 card sketch & layout

Yesterday launched the first layouts by
the new So Sketchy Sistas.
I hope you will take a moment to
visit the site & play with the sketches.
We'd love to see your interpretations!

Here is my first card using the
So Sketchy Feb 5th - card sketch.

I really loved this sketch.
I think it was the vertical strips,
& this paper by Studio Calico was perfect.
I used my Expression for the word "retirement,"
Creative Imaginations felt flowers & K&Co fabric brad.
To show the versatility of these sketches,
I also did a simple 12x12 layout.
Sorry for the bad picture,
but I can't get my lighting right*sigh*

So, if you get a chance to play,
I'd love to see your card or layout using this sketch
& then link me to your blog,
so I can check out your wonderful creations!!

Thanks for stopping by!!