In a day's time

We receive more blessings in a day's time than there are leaves on a tree. For each and everyone of those blessings, I am thankful! 

Chick to Chick

Sunday, October 2 was World Farm Animals Day and to celebrate, Paulette from Create with TLC had the funny sentiment that I used as a freebie in its honor. Since my daughter always told me that when it was time for "our" dance at her wedding, we would do the chicken dance. 

Fat Snowman

In my opinion, Fat Snowman by Just Inklined is a perfect example of what a snowman should be, nice and plump! Think about it, if are willing to dress in ten layers of clothes and get soaking wet while freezing your buns to construct a lawn ornament, you might as well go ahead and put together a snowman that is as big and fat as possible. By doing so, when every snowman in the neighborhood has melted, you will still be able to admire your creation. In the alternative, you could purchase a garden gnome that would adorn your yard year round! 

Aunt Venie

I'd like to introduce you to Digi Doodle Shop's Aunt Venie, one of the members of the Body Tots' series. Aunt Venie is an absolute sweetheart but she cannot cook so she is somewhat flummoxed that her entire clan is planning to visit in time for Thanksgiving dinner! Because of her limited cooking abilities, Aunt Venie has ordered take out and now she is searching her pockets for loose change to pay for the meal. 


Aunt Venie is my inspiration for the sketch challenge that starts today at Digi Doodle Shop. Please visit Digi Doodle Shop for the sketch and details about entering the challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store. 

Duck Snowball Warrior

On the second Wednesday of each month, Dude Time Doodles, through the courtesy of Bonibleaux Designs, offers a new freebie and this month is no different. Let me introduce you to Duck Snowball Warrior, champion of all snowmen who receive countless blows of squished particles of frozen condensed rain! Through the magic of digis, I flipped the image. While it may look to you that they are ready to face off with each other, that in fact is not true. They both stand ready to protect and defend in the event someone wishes to take aim! Hurry over to Dude Time Doodles for more details about entering the challenge to become a guest designer and grab Duck Snowball Warrior! 

Vegetable Cart

The Digi Doodle Shop is sponsoring the challenge that starts today at Frosted Designs and I am very pleased to represent Digi Doodle Shop as a guest designer. The challenge is a sketch and for my inspiration I used Digi Doodles Shop's Vegetable Cart. Please visit Frosted Designs for all the details and then please play along! 

Autumn Wind

It is Heather's Headliners week to inspire you to join the new Squigglefly challenge that starts today, No Patterned Paper!  For my card I used Autumn Wind by one of Squigglefly's new artists, Rachel Goble. So come on, the only way you can win is to join the fun and enter the challenge! 

Dusty Rabbit Christmas Prezzie

Welcome to Just Inklined's blog hop for November. If you've arrived from the blog of the ever so talented Jak, you have come to your next stop.  Our host for the event is the inspiring Heidy who thought it would be fun to create around something to give for Christmas. My decision to use the comical Dusty Rabbit Christmas Prezzie was simple since I give carrots to my K-9 friends each year, the easiest item on my list to shop for. To continue the hop, you next visit Toni to see what is sure to be sensational.  Please remember to leave each member of the team a comment since one of us is the mystery host and your comment might make you the winner. 

Always give thanks

I always seem to run out of thank you cards. Either people are too good to me, or I don't make as many thank you cards as I think I do. On the other hand, it could be that I happened to like this particular designer paper and its unusual color combo and needed an excuse to add it to my "collection"! At least I cut it! 

Autumn Bear

Autumn Bear from Sassy Cheryl's and I am of the opinion that she is pleading for more summer!

King of Siam

Oh my goodness, Just Inklined has so much going on right now and to help me tell you about their news is the King of Siam! Isn't he purrdy and he's a freebie available on Just Inklined's blog. 


Just Inklined has a new shop and to celebrate, they are offering three new FREE digital stamps but you must find them! Fun! There are two coupon codes for money off and you can now use PayPal! Each time you purchase an image, you will receive an award point that can be saved to receive a free image. So what are you waiting for?  Get started HERE and be sure to sign up for their newsletter to receive freebies when they become available. 

Snowman and Friends

Thousands of residents of the north had a nasty blast from Mother Nature Saturday when a nor'easter swept up the cost dumping heavy wet snow along the way.  Because the trees are just beginning to turn colors and drop their leaves, the additional weight from the heavy snow caused trees to snap and fall onto power lines knocking out power. There are still areas without electricity. I am fortunate that I skated through with electricity intact, but many of my friends and family were without. Because of the early snowfall, it wasn't hard to find inspiration for the "winter" challenge starting today at Digi Doodle Shop!  I used Snowman and Friends, and I've got to tell you, as much fun as it was coloring the image, it was difficult keeping the bird feeder filled!


I am very passionate about animals so it is such a pleasure to be working with the folks at Digi Doodle Shop who share the same philosophy. During November animal stamps are on sale for 25% off. If you spend $7.00 you get two delightful free images and $2.00 will go to Pet Pardons, an organization helping displaced pets on death row find a place in a no-kill shelter or a forever home. So please join us, not only in the Digi Doodle Shop challenge but also in helping our four-legged friends. And be sure to visit the rest of the design team for more inspiration for "winter"!

Who brought the broccoli

Since today is the first Wednesday in November, it's time for a new challenge at Dude Time Doodles. This month the challenge is to create something for November's Special Days, World Hello Day on November 21, Thanksgiving on November 24 or Stay @ Home Because you are Well Day on November 30. 


I used Who Brought the Broccoli from Bonibleaux Designs since attending or watching football seems to be the favorite pastime on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to visit the Dude and the Dudettes for more inspiration and then please join us for the challenge!

Simple and chic

Today's card was easy to create but the results are elegant. I used an embossing folder on Bluestone Classic Linen from the Paper Temptress.  Next I used silver embossing powder on smaller pieces of the cardstock and edged them with distress ink for dimension. Lastly, for a touch of bling I added silver balls. Simple and chic!