Surviving an Ice Storm

Wow...this past week or so has been CRAZY but very memorable.

We were hit by an Ice Storm in the Greater Toronto Area and Georgetown was hit very hard. Here's some pics of what it looked like from inside my house:

We were without power for 4 1/2 days, and actually checked into a hotel on the 24th of December so that we could have warmth and nice Christmas morning. Thank you to my dear friend Peggy for arranging this for us. My hubby fell on the ice on the 23rd and fractured his wrist, so he's had a rough go of it, aside from turning 50 on Christmas Day. This holiday has gone by with a blur and I'm not sure we even feel like we had a Christmas.

On a brighter note; here's my son opening his stocking at the hotel room:

We had no internet/cable service until Sunday December 29th, which was tough too. Sadly we lost all the food in our fridge and freezers...I still feel sick about it as we'd stocked up really well for Christmas and the New Year with lots of food.

We are grateful for Hydro and heat and power and internet so much more now that we've experienced this Ice Storm.

I'm entering these pics into the Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday Challenge, in the hopes that some good will come of the Ice Storm and I may win a prize (LOL)

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2013/12/show-me-135.html

It's your birthday...

Here's a cute little card I created for my stash of birthday cards. It uses a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp.

I'm entering it in the following challenge:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Anything Goes

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/12/december-krafty-previewsday-five-plus.html

Another Glittery Christmas card

I created this card using one of my favourite Stampin' Up Stamp sets "Lovely as a Tree". I've used this set for soooo many cards.

I'd like to enter it into the following challenges:
1. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Stamp out 2013

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-stamp-out-2013/

2. Glitter and Sparkle - #61 - Traditional Christmas Colours

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-63.html

3. Cupcake Inspiration - #241 - Let it Snow

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-241.html

4. Milk and Coffee - Any Christmas Creation

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/12/any-christmas-creation-challenge.html

4. Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge and Blog hop

http://hollyjollychristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/12/christmas-challenge-and-blog-hop_17.html

A little get well card...

Here's a little Get Well card I created.



I'm entering it in the following challenge:
1. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - use tissue

http://lynnpenguinscreativecorner.blogspot.ca/2013/12/christmas-tags-for-my-sons-classmates.html

Christmas Tags for my son's classmates

I created these very quick and easy tags to hold pencils for my son's Grade 2 classmates.

Heres'a close up:


He coloured the Platypus image from Meljen's Designs to look like Perry the Platypus from Phineus and Ferb. I think they turned out pretty good and I'm sure the kids will love to get them.

You can get the image here:

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_13&products_id=975

I'm entering these in the following challenge:
1. Meljen's Designs - Holly Berries (use red and green)

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-190-holly-berries.html

A new challenge at One Stitch at a Time - #194 - Anything Goes

Here's the card I created for the latest challenge at One Stitch at at Time:
I used the image on white cardstock and put an overlay of acetate on top of it...in real-life it does look like a shiny glass ornament.

Our Sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Digi Outlet with a prize of all the digi images the DT used in challenge #192.

Because of the Christmas holidays coming up, this challenges runs until January 11th, 2014, 10pm GMT, so you have lots of time to join in.

Head on over the blog and check out all the other DT creations...and join us for a chance to win!!

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

A Frosty Christmas Card

Here's a card I created today. It's a cute Bugaboo image and I just couldn't resist colouring it up for two challenges.

It uses a flip-card by The Stamps of Life, and is embossed with a brick embossing folder (both borrowed from my pal Peggy - thank you!)

Catch the Bug - December theme challenge - Your Favourite Chirstmas Song (Frosty the Snowman is one of my all-time faves)

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/december-theme-challengefavorite.html

Cupcake Inspiriations - #240 - use red, green, gold

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-240.html

A Christmas SHAKER Tag

Here's a cute tag I created using two wonderful images from Meljen's Designs.

I printed the snow globe image on cardstock and used a punch to punch out the centre, fussy cut around the edge of the image...printed the Meljen's sentiment on transparency and mounted on the back of the punched out image. I tried colouring with my copics on the stars but it barely shows...not sure if I printed on the wrong side or something...anyhow...I turned it into a shaker tag and it will go on one of my son's Christmas presents. I added a bow and some wee jingle bells too. I'm sure he's gonna love it.



This is my very first challenge submission with my new Watermark on it. Woo hoo...thanks again Jane !!

I'm entering it in the following challenge:
1. Meljen's Designs - #189 - Christmas Tag s

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-189-christmas-tags.html

My Watermark created by Jane, a Stitchy Angel

Here's a card I made last year for Christmas.

Check out my Brand-spankin-new Watermark image by Jane Bradshaw a OSAAT "Stitchy Angel".

I hand drew the penguin and she created it.

Isn't it just LOVELY. I'm sooooo thrilled !! THANK YOU JANE !!

I used the free site

http://www.watermarquee.com/

to add it to my image...it was quick and easy !! So thrilled with this. Thank you "Stitchy Angel" Lisa Winnard for suggesting this site.

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Saturday December 7 - Anything Goes for Christmas

Here's the last card I created for the Holiday Chaos which has gone on for the last 7 days. It's been a real blast creating everything and being challenged do do/create certain things.



You can check out the week-long action here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Friday December 6 - Freebie Friday Photo Inspiration

Here's a card I created for the Holiday Chaos Challenge going on over at Catch the Bug / Bugaboo Stamps:



It uses the current FREEBIE FRIDAY, which you can find here:

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Freebies_c_70.html

You can check out the challenge here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

Another Christmas card for a Catch the Bug/Bugaboo Challenge

Here's a card I created for the November Recipe Challenge at Catch the Bug:

The recipe was:
1. Ribbon
2. Layers
3. Papers
I used some designer paper from a big 12x12 Christmas pad I got on sale a few years after Christmas.

You can check out the challenge here

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-recipe-challenge.html

I love this Santa image from Bugaboo. You can find it here:

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/AKV-Santa--presents_p_2365.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos -Thursday Dec. 5th - Favourite Holiday Treat

Here's another card I created for the week-long Holiday Chaos Challenge going on at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog / Bugaboo Stamps:

I chose Homemade Holiday Chocolates and the requirement was to use ONLY Cardstock (no designer papers), Embossing and 2 layers

I love this image of these cute penguins (no surprise there!!)

You can check out the fun here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

I'm also entering it in the following challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-239.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Tuesday December 3rd - Cozy up by the Fire

This is a card I made for the Holiday Chaos at Catch the Bug / Bugaboo Stamps:

This challenge was to pick your favourite way to unwind, and use a new release digi from Bugaboo

I chose Take a Nap
Here's the recipe I had to follow - Take a Nap - Keep it Simple - Use ONLY Cardstock

You can check out all the fun this week here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

I'm also entering this card in the following challenge:
Glitter and Sparkle - 61 - Add some glitter and sparkle

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-61.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Wednesday December 4 - Ugly Sweater

Here's a card I created using the Ugly Sweater mode: - Use Red, Silver & Green + a Snowman

The buttons on the snowman are silver...the red and green is obvious...and I chose the patterned paper 'cuz it was kinda ugly like an ugly Christmas sweater.

The inside greeting is "Have a COOL Yule" (and it just won't photograph clearly right now)

You can check out all the fun and challenges this week here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Sunday Dec. 1st - Stella Says Sketch 147 Holiday Edition

Here's the card I created for the 1st day of Bugaboo Stamps Holiday Chaos Challenge.

It's based on this sketch:

You can check out the week long challenges here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

Bugaboo Stamps - Holiday Chaos - Monday Dec 2nd - Gift Wrapped

Here's my creation for the 2nd day of Bugaboo Stamps Holiday Chaos.

I made a gift card holder and used a bugaboo image on it. I'm quite pleased with how this came together.


You can check out the week long challenge here:

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/holiday-chaos-celebration.html

A new challenge at One Stitch at a time - #192 Use a Digi

Here's my creation for the latest challenge over at One Stitch at a Time Challenge Blog.

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

I coloured it with Copics and cut two of the three images out and popped them up on some background paper from a big pad of Christmas 12x12 sheets I bought a few years ago. The sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Birthday Trinkets). I added a few rhinestones to the corners 'cuz it needed something. I also used some RED stickles on the cupcake sprinkles and glossy accents on the cherry !!

I used a set of three cupcake images from Stitchy Bear - Alipeeps

I hope you like what I've created and inspired to join us this week at One Stitch at a Time this week for a chance to WIN the Complete set of images used by the DT in challenge # 190



. WHO WOULDNT' WANNA PLAY ALONG FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SUCH A GREAT PRIZE ??

Have a wonderfully creative week everyone.

A new challenge at Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - #70 - Thank You

It's time for another challenge over at Brown Sugar.

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.br/

This week the them is THANK YOU. We are sponsored this week by QKR Stampede.

I got to work with this lovely image, and will be sending a few cards just like this to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, with my Smiley Team Christmas cards...the nurses need cards too !!


Shop - http://www.qkrstampede.com/

Blog - http://www.qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/

Hope you'll hop on over and join in the fun !!

A Christmas Thank You

Here's a card I created using a lovely digi image from Meljen's Designs. I coloured it with copics, cut it out and mounted it on embossed white paper, matted every so slightly with some green. I added some stardust stickles to the flower along with a few rhinestones.


You can find the PRETTY POINTSETTIA image here:

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_38&products_id=864

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Meljen's Designs - #188 - Giving Thanks.

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-188-giving-thanks.html

2. 4 Crafty Chicks - 4 CCC #170 {Christmas

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.ca/2013/11/4-ccc-170-christmas.html

3. Milk and Coffee Challenges - Thankful

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/thanksgivingthankfulthank-yous-challenge.html

A whole lot of Kards for Kids cards !!

Here's a bunch of photos of the cards I've made for Kards for Kids, HSC. I will be sending them off next week to Bela.

http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.ca/

Happy Birthday (cupcake) card

I created this card based on the sketch from this week's My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club (MFTWSC151) challenge I'm sending it in with my Kards for Kids, HSC cards.

It uses an image from Alipeeps of Stitchy Bear Designs

You can find the image here (it's a set of 3 cupcakes)

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_111&products_id=3053

Here's the sketch from MFT:

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. MFTWSC151 Sketch Challenge

http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/stamp-and-win-with-this-weeks-card-sketch-151/

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday - It's a Mystery

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-its-a-mystery/

Winter Birthday Card

Here's a birthday card I created using a lovely Sassy Cheryl digital image. I think it's perfect for a Winter Birthday!!

I'm pretty sure Sassy Cheryl herself will love this card, 'cuz I just know she loves Polka Dots (like I do).

You can get the image FIGURE EIGHT STYLE here:

http://www.sassycherylsstamps.com/collections/newest

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Chery's Show Me Thursday #133

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2013/11/show-me-thursday-133.html

2. Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Cause for Celebration

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.br/2013/11/today-we-are-4.html

Penguin Christmas cards for Kards for Kids, HSC

Here's a cute card I created (and duplicated several times) for Kards for Kids, HSC Christmas Cards 2013

I'm entering it in the following challenge:

Mojo Monday #320 - Sketch

http://mojomonday.blogspot.ca/2013/11/mojo-monday-320.html

A quick and easy Thank You card...

Here's a very quick and easy Thank You card created with a lovely image from Jellypark.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Jellypark Challenges - Happy Thanksgiving or Thanks

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/new-challenge-time-at-jellypark-friends_15.html

Winter Wonderland

Here's a card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC Christmas card drive. It's a lovely image from Bugaboo Stamps

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/winter-penguin-snowman_p_3115.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Christmas Cards All Year Long - Winter Wonderland

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-challenge.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - It's a Mystery

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-its-a-mystery/

3. Glitter and Sparkle #60 - Show us some Snow

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-60.html

Merry Christmas - Charlie Brown Christmas Tree card !!

Okay...if you're like me, you just LOVE this Sassy Cheryl Image. It reminds me of the Charlie Brown Christmas tree !! I just love it.

This card is pretty CAS with a little bling added to the red ornament that's causing the branch to droop. (Glossy Accents). The little guy looks so warm and cozy but disappointed all at once, doesn't he ??

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Merry Monday Challenges - #84 - Trees with Bling

http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.ca/2013/11/merry-monday-84-trees-with-bling.html

2. Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Warm Christmas

http://hollyjollychristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/warm-christmas.html

3. ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/w-for-winter-wishes.html

4. Sassy Cheryl's #193 -

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-193-wintercold-weather-wa.html

Thank you (Thanksgiving Turkey)

Here's a cute little Thanksgiving card I made using a lovely image from Bugaboo.

You can get the image here:

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Bobblehead-Thankgiving-Turkey_p_1243.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:

1. Catch the Bug - Photo Inspiration (fall colours/winding road)

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-photo-inspiration-challenge.html

2. Card Makin' Mamas - CMM76 - Thankful/Thankful Tidings

http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/cmm76-thankful-tidings.html

3. Card Crafter's Circle #102 - Thankful/Thank you

http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-102-thankful-thank-you.html

4. Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - #53 - So Grateful

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-53-so-grateful.html