Happy "Virtual" Birthday Wendy!

First my post doesn't load; then when I try to load it from my phone, I lose everything - plus I misspell a word and can't get back to correct it - OY!!!

But alas, before we walk out the door for an all-day volleyball tournament, here's the card I made for Wendy!! Hope your b-day was joy-filled!!

Hugs,

Nuttin' Crafty...

cuz I am STILL sicker than a dog.

:(

I called the doctor today - I'm 7 1/2 days into my antibiotic and breathing treatments, but again, I'm still very, very sick. They are calling in a new antibiotic and steroids for me - I'm so praying I get better soon - we're scheduled to leave on a jet plane Wednesday evening, the LAST thing I want is to be sick! :(

Some of my super-dee-duper lovebugs (a/k/a Ladybugs) sent me a surprise today - talk about knowing how to brighten up a girl's world! I love these girls so much; they are just so very special to me!

Aren't they gorgeous?

Next up - dead animals - I warned you!  :D

My sweet hubby and adorable son are hunting in Texas right now - Jared shot a turkey Saturday and Sunday (yes, it's legal, he can shoot up to 4); here they are:

The first one was big bodied - about 21-22 lbs. but it's beard was only about 7" long.

This one had a smaller body - about 20 lbs., but it's beard was much longer - 11" long!  W@@T, W@@T - the kid is having a ball! They are now off to a new ranch to hunt Nilgai.

Hubby calls this turkey 1 and turkey 2 (turkey 2 being our son) - HA!

I hope to return next week with something crafty and a much healthier me!!

Hugs,

Krafty Chick * 2

WOW-THIS made my day!!! Clara (the chicken) and me are getting to be pretty good buddies!!  :D

It has been such a rough week and now Kaity-bug is sick; fever, congestion, all that good stuff. I just pray we are all well for our vacation next week!

Anywho - remember THIS post? Well, I've been chosen as a Krafty Chick again - that's deuce, double, dos...W@@T, W@@T!

The card chosen (and the last time I've even got to visit my craft room ) was this creation:

Thanks Jeanie - I LOVE being a Krafty Chick and you made my week!!

... Clara and me doing the special Krafty Krazy Chicken Dance *SQUAWK*...

Hugs,

Ladybug Crafts Ink - NEW RELEASE

Oh, let the fun begin! Lots of previews every single day on the TLT challenge blog - hope you'll check it out and join fun - daily prizes, W@@T, W@@T!!

A bit on the personal side (which I try to keep to a minimum - unless it's really fun stuff related to the kids - HA): you might (or might not) remember I got sick January 20 and finally went to see the doctor on February 20 (I no longer work close to my doctor's office and it's literally a 1/2 day event to get there and back) but I was on vacation February 20 so I made sure to go. I was treated for bronchitis and a sinus infection receiving a shot, a steroid inhaler and an antibiotic. Took awhile, but I did get better.

Fast forward a week after I finished the antibiotics and 2 co-workers got sick with coughs/colds - whatever. I have reactive airway disease so the least little exposure to their germs sent my bronchial airways into a massive tailspin. I spent the ENTIRE weekend in bed; literally not able to do a thing! Went back to the doctor today... pneumonia!  :(

I'm now on breathing treatments every 4 hours, a new/stronger antibiotic, the steroid inhaler...and I think that's it. The doctor said I was gasping for air when she entered the exam room today - I knew I was bad.

BUT I'm happy to report, I've had 2 breathing treatments, 2 doses of antibiotics and I "think" I might be turning the corner - sure hope so; I have't even ENTERED my craft room in 2 weeks.

Crafting is good for my soul and makes me happy - here's to hoping I'm truly on the mend! And if you're a praying person, or in to sending positive thoughts; I REALLY need them.

Thanks friends!!

Now after that little "Debbie Downer", don't forget the fun stuff over on the Challenge Blog - LOTS of new images!!

Hugs,

Ahhh....sweetness!

Just wanted to share with you an award which has been given to me by two of my lovely followers:

Diane

And after the week I've had, I cherish this!! Thanks sweet friend!

The idea of the Liebster Blog Award is to spread the love from one small blog (under 200 followers) to other small blogs. This helps to spread knowledge and readership.

"Liebster" in German means "favourite", so to carry on the Liebster tradition, I am going to pass the award on to 5 people who's blogs have been an inspiration to me and my crafting. 

To accept the award you must

- Link back to the person who gave the award to you and thank them for thinking of you

- Post the award on your blog

- Give the award to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers that you appreciate and value

- Leave a comment on the blogs of your 5 chosen bloggers to let them know.

The 5 I have chosen in no particular order are:

Creating Impressions by Toni

My Stamping Addiction (Lynette)

Pami's Crafty Creations

Droplets in a Rusty Bucket

My Little Scrappy Owl (Zulma)

Hugs,

CIC 150 - Prarie Fairy

We are sponsored this week by:

Our inspiration cupcake for this week:

Seriously - cutest cupcakes EVER don't you think?

I cheated and used a pre-colored image; I did add some shading for emphasis and cut out an additional flower to layer for some fun 3D dimension. The layout is VLVMar2012.

Be sure to drop by the challenge blog to see all the other amazing creations and then take some time this week and join the fun - we always love seeing your creations!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Prairie Fairy Spring Ducks

Papers: Neenah White, PTI Kraft and Lemon Tart, DP by MME

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: nesties, Copics, Janome Sew Mini, MS border punch, dimensional pearls

TLT - Pink and Girly

Oh, how can you NOT love a challenge titled "Pink and Girly"...well, we do have one Ladybug that doesn't like pink, but we always come up with challenges to push her buttons - I mean to expand her wings!  HA!

So check out the Challenge Blog to see all the amazing creations!

I used cute little Robyn in her Wellies a/k/a rain boots! :D My boss always loves when I rename the stamps with the "proper" US term - LOL!!

Some new, gorgeous Echo Park paper was used - the light grey, dark grey and pink are just dee-lish! The layout is Verve's February Week 4 - totally CAS! The umbrella was stamped on some polka dot paper that is white - I actually colored it pink and then used glossy accents for the umbrella as well as the rain puddle.

Thanks for stopping by; have a great week!

... wishing you sunshine ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: LCI Robyn Wellies
Papers: PTI's Hibiscus Burst, Smokey Shadow, DP by Echo Park
Ink: Memento London Fog, PTI Hibiscus Burst, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: nesties, Copics, glossy accents, white enamel

CIC 149 - Sparkle Creations

We are sponsored this week by

Check out their amazing/super cute stamps!!

Our inspiration cupcake for this week:

I have been gone way more than I've been home lately - so this morning I whipped up a SUPER CAS card (Clean and Simple) in way less than 30 minutes. I rarely ever have thank you cards on hand so this was the perfect occasion to use PTI's Green Thumb set - lots and lots of white with a bit of Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz and Spring Moss...and of course, couldn't leave out a bit 'o bling!!

Be sure to join our challenge this week and check out the other amazing and talented design team members!!

... and thank YOU berry much for stopping by! ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: PTI Green Thumb
Papers: Neenah White, PTI Hibiscus Burst and Spring Moss
Ink: PTI Spring Moss, Hibiscus Burst and Raspberry Fizz
Accessories: nesties, Copics, cuttlebug embossing folder, misc. ribbon

Cupcake Inspiration - Bugaboo Digi Stamps

We are sponsored this week by

Our inspiration cupcake for this week:

I love, love, love Bubagoo Digi stamps; so many amazing images - so hard to choose, but I will admit, I am ALWAYS drawn to these little peekers! This image is called Summertime Peekers - water can - isn't she adorable!

I used the flags and circles as my inspiration for the card - the week 1 sketch for February from Verve Visual was the perfect layout. LOTS of stitching, great papers from MME and this super cute image and voila we're good!

Thanks for popping in; be sure to join us at Cupcake Inspirations and check out all the amazing eye candy!

... peekaboo ... I see you ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Summertime Peekers Water Can
Papers: Copic Xpress Paper, PTI Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush and Dark Chocolate, DP by MME
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, VersaMagic Sahara Sand
Accessories: nesties, Copics, Spica glitter pen, misc. flourish, Janome Sew Mini, digital stamps

TLT Blog Hop - Floral Delights!

Oh yeah - let the fun begin with some amazing new images from Ladybug Crafts Ink!

It's another big day over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog! Queenie Poo - Kerry - has a new digital stamp release - Floral Delights and we're having a Blog Hop to celebrate!

Be sure to visit the Challenge Blog for all the details of how to play along!

The prizes are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Hopefully you've arrived at my blog from Sensational Sally's blog? If not, be sure to start at the beginning so you can collect all the letters and see all the fabulous inspiration!

I love making round cards and just had to make one for this amazing image - gosh, this image needs no other embellishments or anything - it's just full of beautiful floral images so I let the image shine!

Ah...don't you think it's beautiful - great for so many occasions!

Next up is the ultra-talented Tams! Have fun hopping and thanks for joining the fun!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink Floral Delights
Papers: Copic Xpress Paper, PTI Hibiscus Burst, PTI White, DP by MME
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy
Accessories: nesties, Copics, Spica glitter pen