SFYTT dedicated to Susan and Eric...

Today, the SFYTT team is dedicating our posts and cards to Susan and her husband Eric. Eric has been diagnosed with an as of yet unknown form of cancer. You can see all the details about it here on her blog if you haven't already heard. We want Susan and Eric to know we are praying for them and a miraculous turn of events and that his chemo does the job.

Here is this weeks' sketch:
And here's my card (sending this one to Susan and Eric!)
The main image is a stamp from Verve. It's a beautiful set of two stamps titled "Jeremiah 29:11" I know it's easier to say than it is to believe when you're going through a rough patch, but I really do believe that God has a plan for everyone and he will never give us more than we can handle and this verse sums that up so well. The paper is by Sassafrass Lass. I cut it out with a Spellbinders die and added some turquoise pearls for filler, lol! The Lemon Tart ribbon is by PTI. See that little rose on the bow? OMG I am SO in love with these! They're by Prima and they are SO WONDERFUL! They come on a piece of green wire that you can wrap around things and it makes the roses stay put w/out any glue! I'm about to go buy stock in these babies, lol!

Stop by the other ladies blogs to see what they came up with!
Jen Del Muro
Guest Designer Angie Tieman
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Leigh O’Brien
Kelly Lunceford
Megan Lock
Jenn Diercks
Susan Liles

Thanks for stopping by today! In case you've noticed and are peeved by it, I had to add word verification to my blog again:( I get at least 3-5 spam emails a post and that is really annoying to me, and I'd hate one of my visitors to click on one and get something nasty, so I had to turn the WV back on. Sorry about that, I hope it doesn't keep you from leaving me some love, I love it when you visit me!
**Edited to add the right sketch, I had the wrong one up, SORRY!**

Have you heard about the Birds and the Bees?

Not THOSE birds and bees! Get your head back to crafting, lol!

This month's theme for the Dirty Dozen Active and Alumni girls is all about Spring, Birds, and Bees! The only restriction Joanne gave us was that we could NOT use decorative border punches *EEEEEEKS!* She really cut me to the bone on that one, but I made it through;)
It just so happens that the Caffinated Cropper kit this month, The Beez Kneez, is just PERFECT for this theme! The card base, dp's, stamps, and pearls are all from the kit! The bees, sentiment, and the sun are all from the Nikki Silvis stamp set included in the kit! I stamped the big bee on a piece of yellow dp and cut it out and then popped it up! I love the teeny bees, aren't they cute?

I used Julee's Mojo Monday Sketch #130 for the layout, LOVE this sketch!

Check out the DD Challenge Gallery for tons of eye candy! I can't wait to go hoppin' through the Birds and Bees cards:)

Unity Thursday!

Morning friends! Nothing better than a Friday Eve and Unity! I have a couple cards to share using the March KOM today! I have been so inspired to stamp with this kit that I went crazy and made TWO cards to share with you;)

I've had the idea for this fun card in my head for a few days! The color combo, the layout, the stamps, it all just went together exactly like I imagined! The colors are black, pure poppy (PTI), and the turqouise in-color by SU! (I forgot the name?) I loved this juke box from the March KOM as soon as I saw it! There are a couple fun sentiments that go along with it too, fun right?

This next card is a softer, more feminine card using the SAME KOM! That's what's great about these kits, there are so many stamps, all of varying styles, that just makes making a TON of DIFFERENT cards so easy! The papers (with the exception of the Lemon Tart and Rustic Cream cardstock by PTI) are all from the Caffinated Cropper kit, The Beez Kneez!

I love this happy little card and the vellum butterflies just make me smile!

Okay, well head on over to the Unity Blog for today's steals and deals! I think you will all agree, Angela has the BEST deals on the web and today is sure to be more of the same! You'll also get a list of all the sweet DT ladies playing along and bringing you KOM inspiration today! Hoepfully your kits are making their way to your door as we speak! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

My kit is here!

My Beeez Kneeez kit is finally here! It was WELL worth the wait too, let me tell you! I couldn't wait to tear the box open and I just love every last piece of this kit! Amy really did a great job choosing all the elements to add to the kit, they all flower together so nicely! In case you haven't seen the kit yet, see THIS POST for the pictures of the kit and visit THIS BLOG to buy yours today! They're selling quickly so get it before they're gone;) Here's my first card with the kit!
The sparkly alpha doesn't really show up in the photo, but those green letters (Pink Paislee) are SUPER sparkly! The best think about these glitter alphas is that the glitter doesn't get all over you! I've had some that are just way to messy to deal with, these are not like that! The only thing on this card that isn't included in the kit, is the Apron Lace punch (used on the chocolate cardstock), and the sewing machine;) EVERYTHING else is INCLUDED in the kit! I think another thing I love about kits is that everything you need is right there. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with all the crap I have and can't decide on what to do. With a kit, you have several options and they all coordinate:) I am really not just saying this because I'm on the DT, I really adore this kit!

I did make one other card tonite, with a new addition to the Plain Jane family from Verve, Happy Birthday!
I used this weeks' 2 Sketches 4 U layout for this card:) The paper is Material Girl by Cosmo Cricket! Doncha love those buttons?:)

Sweet Sunday Critters!

Today the Monday Chicks are all about CRITTERS! As you may or may not know, this months Fan Club theme is also Critters, so I have been knee deep in bugs, puppies, dinosaurs, and dragons, lol! If you are a Fan Club member, the gallery (this link will only be active if you are a fan club subscriber) over on Splitcoast is OPEN NOW so go check it out! You can also find out who the 2 new Dirty Girls are and give them a warm welcome;)
When the chicks decided on Critters, I had just the idea for this card. When I was at home on leave a couple weeks ago, I bought every embellishment and patterned paper I could find with a critter on it, and after the DD gallery submissions, I still have a bunch left! I really loved these chipboard shapes and papers by MME from the Abbey Road collection, so I decided to go with it:)

The card base is Aqua Mist and then there is a layer of Vintage Cream, both by PTI. The DP as mentioned earlier, as well as the chipboard embellishments are all by MME. I used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch #60 for my layout and then the card sorta went wild, lol! I really wanted to use up every last piece since I'll probably never use them on anything else!
Go see what the other Monday Chicks came up with for today's theme!

AJ, Jeanne, Jimmi, & Maren

Have a great week! I'll be back tomorrow with some new Verve cards!!!

The Beez Kneez projects have started!

This post is all about Amy's new Caffinated Cropper Kit Club and this month's kit, "The Beez Kneez!" As I mentioned a couple days ago, this kit has SO much going on, you're going to reach for it again and again! See THIS post for a list of everything included in the kit! I still don't have my kit, but it should be here Tuesday or Wednesday, and then I'll be posting lots of goodies from the kit! I do know a few spectacular ladies who DO have their kits and are DYING to show you all the awesome projects you can come up with using this kit! Check 'em out here!

Amy Castellano
Christi Snow
Ashley Nguyen Newell
Sherry Campbell

Want a chance to win your next

Caffinated Cropper
kit for free?
Got your attention now, huh?


1.Purchase the BEEEZ KNEEZ kit
this includes anyone who's already purchased the kit
(thank you!)
2. Use it to participate in ANY BLOG CHALLENGE
(we're a little partial here to ETSY Inspired and All Things Unity)
but I said ANY CHALLENGE this includes sketch blogs!!
3. Link said creation to this post by March 31st
I'm going to let the Team choose how to pick a winner for this one
(in case you want to suck up)
How's that for fun!!!
We can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Have fun hopping through the ladies' blogs, leave them some love!

March Store Kit HOP!

This is my 2nd post today! Scroll down for my SFYTT sample:)

Today, the Unity Rockstars are showcasing the March Stampin' Store Kit, "Adventures in Happiness!" How much do you LOVE the name of this kit? It's SCREAMS fun!

Here's my card using that FAB tree and a fun sentiment!

I stamped the tree in Melon Mambo ink right on the card base and paper pieced a few of the "leaves" with some Bo Bunny paper. I also added some Star Dust Stickles on some of the leaves, you just can't really see it in the photo. The birds (from Birdie Inspiration) are stamped in Kiwi Kiss ink, and then I went over the wings with stickles, again:) I stamped the sentiment in Fresh Snow ink and then wrapped some white grosgrain ribbon. I got those adorable mini roses when I was shopping with Jessica in Nashville and I've been DYING to use them! SCORE! LOL!

Hop on over to Angela's blog for a complete list of all the DT members playing today, I'm sure you're in for a treat!

Remember, you can't buy this kit directly from the Unity website, you CAN buy them from any of the fantastic stores listed on THIS PAGE, just scroll to the bottom for a comprehensive list of all the stores!

Happy shopping, have a wonderful day!

Sunny SFYTT

This will be my 1st post today, check back in a bit for my Unity Store Hop card!

This weeks' Sketch for you to Try is a REALLY fun one! Who am I kidding, they all are! But I really had a great time with this one:)
I kinda forgot the heart layer, dagnabbit! I actually just noticed that, lol! Hopefully Jen won't change her mind about me:D
Here's my card-
Isn't it fun and sunny? Today was actually a perfectly BEAUTIFUL day in Okinawa! Probably about 70 degrees, maybe 75, sunny, no clouds, birds a' singin, it was heaven! Only thing missing is my sweetie, but he'll be home next week!
So since I was in such a sun-shiney mood today, it came out in my card! I adore this new stamp set by Verve "Let it Shine"! There are fun sun images, lots of fun sentiments, just a great all around stamp set! The colors I used are Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, and Orange Zest by PTI!

Make sure to check out my other Sketch Sistah's!

Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Leigh O’Brien
Kelly Lunceford
Megan Lock
Jenn Diercks
Susan Liles’ husband was diagnosed with lymphoma this week. Please visit her blog and give her a virtual hug and some support




I hope it's a beautiful Saturday for you, wherever you may be:)

It's the BEEEEEZ KNEEEEZ!!!!

I am very excited to introduce you (unless you've heard about it on another blog, lol!) to Amy's new online kit store, The Caffinated Cropper! Amy has put together one of the most beautiful, comprehensive kits I've ever seen! I've never belonged to a kit club before and let me tell you, the kit clubs I HAVE looked at didn't have NEAR the stuff this one has! Just take a look for yourself...Isn't that amazing? Here's a breakdown of what you see in the pictures:
"The Beans"
Paper 6x6
3 each/ 27 sheets total
Basic Grey Origins Parrafin
Basic Grey Origins Cucumber
Jillibean Soup diced Tomatoes
JIllibean Soup Head of Cabbage Cabbage
Jenni Bowlin Lemonade
Jenni Bowlin Green Crosshatch
Bazzill smoothies cardstock
Pineapple Bliss
Kiwi Crush
Chocolate Cream

The "Whipped Cream"
Pink Paislee Glittler Limeade Chipboard Alpha
EAD Designs Exclusive 8x8 sheet of vinyl rub ons (bee sentiments)
THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE HERE IN THIS KIT!!!
3/4 yard yellow pom pom trim
1 yd May Arts copper irridescent ribbon
1yd green grosgrain ribbon
1 yd brown hemp
1 jar of Cinnamon Stickles
1 set of Nikki Silivis Willowbee stamps
1 package Jillibean Soup Kraft 8 cards and envelopes
strip of 20 Kaisercraft pearls
2 handmade dictionary paper flowers
2- 4 inch paper doilies
1 vinyl bookmark cover
3 glassine envelopes ( these are about 2x3 )
6 Jenni Bowlin vintage sew on buttons 3 green/3 cream
4 Jenni Bowlin antique ecru rhinestone pins
2 asst shaped ribbon brackets (there are squares,rectangles, ovals, hearts)
each kit will get a big one and a small one asst shapes
1 Tim Holtz fragments acrylic tile
10 assorted handpunched bumble bees and crowns

Impressive line-up wouldn't you agree? What's even MORE fantastic is that this kit retails for only $35 with FREE SHIPPING! You won't be finding a better deal than this, ladies;) Hop on over the the Caffinated Cropper blog to buy yours today! You'll find a paypal link on the right hand side of the blog, easy peasy:)

Along with myself, Amy has asked Christi Snow, Sherry Campbell, and Ashley Nguyen Newell to be on the design team! Hop on over to these lovely ladies blogs and leave them some love:) We should be receiving our kits in the coming days and plan to have lots of examples of what you can do with this kit!

How about a giveaway? Leave a comment on Amy's blog by 10 pm EST for a chance to win some Jenni Bowlin Antique Ecru Rhinestone Pins!!! These are fantastic!

Remember Me?

I'm the girl who used to post here regularly:D

I have been on a two week vacation and it was fabulous! Went to Nashville for a week and then went home to Montana for a week to hang with my sweetgrandparents, my mom and dad, and my little (okay, not so little anymore) brother! We had a blast and I miss them already! It was the first time all 4 of us have been together for 4 years! Whew, time flies!

So while I was on vaca, Jen Del Muro emailed me and asked me to join her Sketch For You to Try sistahs! OF COURSE I said YES! I love Jen's sketches and am so honored she asked me to join the other talented chicks! Along with myself, Jen Diercks and Megan Lock are also joining the gang:)

Here's this past weekends sketch--

Isn't that fun?

Here's my sample--

SO SORRY for the horrible picture! It's 8:00 pm and as I've complained about on NUMEROUS occasions, my lighting sucks at night:) I'll probably take a better picture tomorrow.

The card base is Vintage Cream. The pink dp is from K&Co and the sweet image is from Crafty Secrets. I wrapped some twill and lace around the cream panel and stamped a sentiment from Year of Flowers: Violets by PTI! As an after thought, I added some sparkly butterflies (punch by Martha) and buttons.

If you love this sketch as much as I do, cruise on over to Jen's blog and check it out! She will now be considering all SFYTT entrants for the next month's Guest Designer spot!

Thanks for stopping by today, I'll be back to my chatty, card-making self in no time;)