♥ Simon Says...Get Krafty ♥

Hi there everyone! It's that time again...time for a new challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week we want you to get "Krafty"! We want to see kraft cardstock or "kraft" color on your cards!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Memory Box! I chose the cute Hugs and Kisses Die and the Filled With Love Stamp for my card. That die is so sweet with all of the X's and O's and little hearts. And since they die cut separately, you can arrange them any way you like! And the stamp is perfect too. It is a wooden stamp and in addition to the sentiment, there is a little heart stamp on the end of the stamp itself. So cute!

I also used some kraft cardstock called Desert Storm by Neenah, some mini clear sequins, Large Heart Dies by Simon Says Stamp, some May Arts Natural Twine,  Burlap,  white lace and a Maya Road Natural Wood Button.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Before I go, I want to introduce you to the newest member of our family! Portia!

A week ago, my husband and our 7 yr old went to Pet Smart to buy some fish food. While they were there, Antonio wanted to go and see the cats. Right before they got there, Portia was brought in by her foster mom to be put up for adoption. Immediately a bond was formed between the 2 of them. Well, all last week, my kids and myself included, kept asking (bothering!) my husband to go and get the kitten. He kept saying no! Well, little did we know my super sweet husband went back to Pet Smart that day (he told me he was going to the gym!) and filled out the adoption papers! There were 5 other people after us who filed the papers for her, as well, just that day alone! Luckily, we were able to bring her home on Sunday! She is almost 4 months old and the most lovable and friendly kitten/cat I have ever seen! She is unbelievable! She is a beautiful taupe color and pure white, super soft and has a bushy tail like a squirrel! I finally have another girl in the house besides me! ;) Here they are getting to hold her for the first time. Life is good! ♥

        
Have a sweet day!

hugs...

♥ Grandmas are moms... ♥ {MOJO331}

...with lots of Frosting. What a cute sentiment! This one definitely applies to my mom! My mom is the sweetest mom and grandma there is! No matter what, she is ALWAYS there for her children and grandchildren. Mom, I love you so much! ♥

I haven't had much time lately to participate in many challenges as I would like to, but as soon as I saw this weeks sketch over at the Mojo Monday Challenge Blog, I knew I had to use it! And I also knew I had to use the adorable Homemade With Love line by Carta Bella for it. Such a sweet line! Love the yummy pastel papers!

That sentiment that I cut from one of the papers is just too cute! This would make a sweet Valentine's Day card for a Grandma from the grandchildren! ;) I added a little somethin', somethin' to the card to give it a little sparkle...sequins and Liquid Pearls.

Here is the fabulous Mojo Monday Sketch! Love it!!

Today we lost an 8 year old in my family. A cousin on my dad's side. He was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was only 8 months old. The doctors said he would only live for a few days numerous times over the years. But he was so strong and kept on pushing. He was stronger than most adults I know. He was 1 month and 1 day away from his 9th birthday. He was born on the same day as my son, just a year earlier. So while he will be dearly missed, his suffering and pain is gone. So please say a prayer for Shawn and his family. Heaven has a new angel.

♥ Hug and kiss your children. ♥

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Have a ♥

Happy Wednesday! It's time for another challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week we want to see "Hearts"! You just need to have some type of heart on your creation! Stamped...chipboard...die cut...heart shaped button...etc.

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing our very own Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products! There is a new Valentine Release! Just go HERE to check it out!!

I am loving the new Valentine Release! So many cute stamp sets and dies! I couldn't choose which ones to work with! :) For this first card, I used the adorable Chalkboard Love Clear Stamp Set. Love this sweet set!

I also used some Kraft Woodgrain Cardstock by Simon Says, some May Arts Twine, White Opal Liquid Pearls and a Prima Crystal Heart. The music paper is from the Vintage Finds 6x6 Paper Pad by Teresa Collins and the pink paper is from the Ruby 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye.

For my second card, I used some Simon Says Stamp Dies. I used the Large Heart Doily, Small Love You and the Large Hearts Set.

The paper is from the Ruby 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye.  I also used some White Woodgrain Cardstock by Simon Says, clear sequins, some May Arts Twine and some White Opal Liquid Pearls.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Have a super rest of your week!

hugs...