Do we ever have enough Birthday Cards?*

Good morning! My doctor visits went well yesterday. I'm down to 232 lbs. I'm taking it 10 pounds at a time. So when I hit 229 I'll celebrate LOL And then again at 219 ;)  And when I get 199!! That is going to be great! I'm so excited! This morning I have to fast and go get blood drawn.. a ton of blood. I think last time they drew 16 vials! Crazy! And I hate needles! But they open at 7 am and I'll be there to get it over with. Then I think it will be a hang out day. My son works and Bailey is going to an overnight roller skating thing.  So, hopefully it will be a relaxing day of crafting for me.

Yes.. it is another birthday card! This one is just for a girl. Here is my little Ballerina Birthday:







This image was colored with Copic Markers. It has been sitting in a drawer all colored up for some time now. I have no idea what colors I used. I added some pearly swirls and some gems. There are a few flowers and ribbon to finish it off. The sentiment is stamped. I added a stamp to the inside and some gems as well. I'm trying to use up all of the images that were colored or printed before I print out new.

Challenges:

• July: Anything Goes w/Ribbon (5) @ 3 Girl JAM.
• July: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow (3) @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (10) @ Not Just Cards Challenge.
• Bling It On (3) @ Whoopsi Daisy Challenge.
• Challenge #73: Anything Goes Bingo (ribbon, image, pearls) (2/3) @ Creative Moments.
• Bingo (pearls or gems, sentiment, flowers) (2/3) @ Top Tip Tuesday.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (10) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• Anything Goes (3/3) @ Petal Lu Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #200: Anything Goes (4) @ Use Your Stuff.
• Challenge #147: Use Something That Starts With A B (ballerina, birthday, bow, blooms) (3/3) @ Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #151: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Eureka Stamps*
• Challenge #96: Anything Goes w/Twist of Make It Feminine (2/4) @ Fan-Tastic Tuesday Hip To Be Square.
• August: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (3) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Challenge #194: Anything Goes (3/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #29: Anything Goes (3) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Challenge #238: Use Ribbon or Twine (1/3) @ Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.
• Anything Goes (2/5) @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• WIW July Anything Goes (2) @ The House That Stamps Built (Repeat Impression).
• Challenge #257: Anything Goes (2) @ 4 Crafty Chicks.
• Challenge #3: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Crafting With Friends.
• Challenge #10: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Simply Paper Craft Challenges.
• Challenge #91: Anything Goes @ Simply Create Too.

Scooby Doo Birthday.

Good morning! It is Thursday!!  No work for me today.. Yay!!! But I have a lot to do. This morning my youngest gets to go to her High School, walk around, get her schedule, etc. She will be a freshman this year! I can't believe it!  Shocking! After that I have two Dr. Appointments.. One with the Doctor and the other with the Physiotherapist - She is my favorite person in that office! I love her! After that I'm not sure what we will be doing. I'm just happy to not go into work for the next couple of days! LOL

On to my next project. This was a birthday card for my oldest daughter's boyfriend. She always gives me a theme and this year it was Scooby Doo. Next year she is asking for an Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Card. That sounds like fun to me!!  Here is what I came up with for his Scooby Doo creation:







For this one I used two different images and they were colored with Copic Markers. I love these cards! I created the sentiment for the front. I used some neutral colored dew drops and then a button to hold the fold down. When you open that you have the first image of them in their van. Then when you open it further you have the gang. And I added the Happy Birthday to the inside. I used all scrap paper to create this card. I'm really trying to use some scraps up! I have way too many LOL!!

Copic Markers Used:

• Van: YG03, YG05, YG07; BG11, BG13, BG15
• Van Flower: YR12, YR16
• Thelma Shirt: YR12, YR16, YR18
• Scooby: E34, E35, E37
• Thelma's Hair: E29, E27, E25
• Shaggy's Hair: E31, E35
• Fred's Hair: Y21, Y26, Y28
• Scooby's Collar and Fred's Shirt and Pants: B93, B95
• Fred's Scarf, Thelma's Skirt and Shoes: R24, R35
• Daphne's Skirt and Shirt: V12, V15, V17
• Daphne's Scarf: YG05, YG09
• Shaggy's Shirt: C5, C7, C9
• Fred's Shoes and Shaggy's Pants: E35, /E37, E39
• Tires: W4, W6, W8

Challenges:

• Challenge #149: Birthday Wishes (5) @ A Gem Of A Challenge.
• July: Patterned Paper (8) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (9) @ Not Just Cards Challenge.
• Challenge #89: As Cute As A Button (2/3) @ The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #15: Spots and Stripes (1) @ The Male Room.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (9) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• July/August Challenge #77: More Than One Fold (1) @ Creatalicious Challenges.
• Challenge #200: Anything Goes (3) @ Use Your Stuff.
• Challenge #96: A Flower In Your Image (2/3) @ Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge.
• The Letter B (birthday) (4) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes (6) @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #272: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Challenge #81: Something Beginning With T (Thelma, Tires) (2/3) @ Cardz 4 Guys.
• Week #272: Create A Masculine Birthday Card (1) @ City Crafter Challenge Blog.
• Week #30: Animals @ Digi Choosday.
• August Anything Goes (2/3) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (2) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Challenge #194: Anything Goes (2/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #29: Anything Goes (2) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Anything Goes (1) @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• WIW July Anything Goes (1) @ The House That Stamps Built {Repeat Impressions}.
• Challenge #257: Anything Goes (1) @ 4 Crafty Chicks.
• Favourite Fur and Feathers and Why (1/3) @ As You Like It Challenge.
• That was a hard one... Fur or Feathers? I love both! But I would have to go with Fur I think. I LOVE cats and dogs, horses, rabbits... Okay.. you name it! Love my furry animals :)  Love my pets! Love cuddling with them and giving them love. And I can't imagine ever being without one. They make life just that much better.
• Anything Goes (1/1) @ The Outlawz Twisted Thursday.

Just Another Birthday Card!.

Good morning! It is Wednesday! I just need to get through today and I'll be off until next Monday LOL! I just need to get through today! I'm not sure what we will be doing this weekend, maybe just some day trips. It doesn't really matter what we do... I will not be at work and that is good enough!

My cut foot is pretty much healed. Two of the stitches fell out the other day. I have one stitch left and I'm thinking I'll take that out tomorrow. It is pretty much healed up.

I am sharing another birthday card with you today. I don't think you can ever have enough LOL Here it is:








On this awesome Meljen's image I used Copic Markers to color. I did a bit of layering on this image. I've added some glitter for sparkle. I've also added some paint dots, gems, pearls and sequins for fun. This is another colorful, fun card. Well... That was what I was aiming for! I die cut around the image and then added a doily underneath. All of the additional circles are die cut as well. The sentiment is stamped using a Paper Smooches sentiment.

Copic Markers Used:

• Cupcake Holder: YG11, YG13, YG17
• Bunny: RV10, RV13, RV21
• Cheeks and Ears: R00, R20, R22
• Frosting: Y11, Y15, YR23
• Cherry: R14, R24, R35, R46
• Cherry Stem: E23, E25, E29

Challenges:

• Sparkle Is A Girls BFF (1/1) @ Sassy Studio Designs.
• Challenge #149: Birthday Wishes (4) @ A Gem Of A Challenge.
• Challenge #122: Bling, Bling (2) @ Fairytale Challenge.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (8) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Bling It On (2) @ Whoopsi Daisy Challenges.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (8) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• Challenge #269: No Patterned Papers (1/1) @ Fab 'n' Funky Challenges.
• Challenge #200: Anything Goes (2) @ Use Your Stuff.
• The Letter B (bunny, birthday) (3) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes (5) @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #147: Use something That Starts With A B (bunny) (2/3) @ Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #272: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Challenge #52: Anything Goes w/Glitter (3) @ Perfectly Rustics.
• Challenge #151: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Eureka Stamps.
• Challenge #96: Anything Goes w/Twist of Make It Feminine (1/4) @ Fan-Tastic Tuesday Hip To Be Square.
• August Anything Goes (1/3) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (1) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Challenge #149: Anything Goes (1/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #29: Anything Goes (1) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.

Birthday Fishes*

Good morning! I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far! Me... I'm just trying to get through a few days LOL I don't work on Thursday and Friday; I just need to get through these first three days! My kids actually start back to school on Monday next week and Bailey gets to go get her schedule and see where her classes are on Thursday. So, that is what we will be doing. Then I have a couple of Dr. Appointments on Thursday as well. Bailey is SO EXCITED about starting school! She will be a Freshman in High School this year! I can't believe it!

Today I am sharing another Birthday card with you:








I have used my Prismacolor Pencils to color this image and have added a bit of layering to it. I've added Diamond Glaze to the bubbles and then added some gems for additional sparkly bubbles. I also added three gems at the bottom. I added some ribbon and then on top of that I added the bit of twine that I added three colorful fish charms to on the side. I also added three different colors of glitter to the flame: red, orange and yellow. My goal was to make a fun and colorful birthday card with this image from Bugaboo -- Make It Snappy - Birthday Fishes.

Challenges:

• July: Sparkle and Shine (3/3) @ Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #43: Anything Goes (7) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (7) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Wednesday Challenges.
• Sparkle and Shine (3/5) @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• July: Feature A Creature (3/3) @ Stamping Sensations.
• Challenge #383: Pets (1) @ Cute Card Thursday.
• Challenge #149: Birthday Wishes (3) @ A Gem Of A Challenge.
• July: Patterned Paper (7) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• Challenge #122: Bling Bling (1) @ Fairy Tale Challenge.
• July: Anything Goes w/Ribbon (4) @ 3 Girl JAM Challenges.
• July Challenge #28: Animals At/In/On The Water (1/3) @ Animal Friends Challenge.
• July: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow (2) @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (7) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• July: Celebrate (2/2) @ V's Sweet Ideas*
• Bling It On (1) @ Whoopsi Daisy Challenge.
• Challenge #73: Anything Goes Bingo (glitter, image, charm) (1/3) @ Creative Moments.
• Challenge #124: Anything Goes (4/5) @ Crafty Ribbon Challenges.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (7) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• The Letter B (birthday, bubbles) (2) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes (4) @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #88: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #134: Anything Goes w/optional Shabby Chic (3/3) @ 613 Avenue Create.
• Challenge #272: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Challenge #52: Anything Goes w/Glitter (2) @ Perfectly Rustics.
• Anything Goes (1/1) @ The Outlawz Greeting Card.
• Challenge #151: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Eureka Stamps.
• Challenge #81: Something Beginning With T (twine) @ Cardz 4 Guys.

It's Your Birthday! .

Good morning! And a happy Monday to everyone. What else has been going on this summer? Surgery, kids went away, father in law in town ... Oh! We did do a trip to the coast. Kevin wanted to see the coast, so we headed to Edisto Beach, SC. We rode the bikes and I'll just tell you know that we both had some serious saddle soreness! We have decided that if we are taking a long trip, we would be better off in the car! LOL  It was super hot too! We got to Edisto and then headed back down to Georgia to find a place to stay. Then the next day it was a long hot ride to Macon where we pulled up again to rest our rumps. Then we headed home early the next morning. And Kevin had a stomach bug that night too! That wasn't fun for him! Next, we will head towards the Gulf ... in the car! LOL

Today I am sharing a Birthday Card with you:









I can't for the life of me remember who this image belongs to. I colored her with my pencils. I can't remember which pencils -- Faber Castell or Prismacolor. I did a bit of layering with the image as well. The papers are papers from a pad from Michaels. I added the ribbon and the sequins to finish it off.

Challenges:

• Build It Up (no flat) (5/5) @ Papertake Weekly Challenges.
• Anything Goes Birthday (2) @ Sieze The Birthday.
• July: Anything Goes (5/5) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #43: Anything Goes (6) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (6) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenges.
• Challenge #149: Birthday Wishes (2) @ A Gem Of A Challenge.
• July: Patterned Paper (6) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• July: Anything Goes (3) @ 3 Girl JAM Challenges.
• July: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow (1) @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• July: Challenge #22: Anything Goes (6) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Week #29: Two or More Patterned Papers (2/2) @ Polkadoodles.
• Challenge #124: Anything Goes (3/5) @ Crafty Ribbons Challenges.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (6) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• Challenge #37: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Art By Miran Challenge Blog.
• The Letter B (birthday) (1) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #88: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #134: Anything Goes w/Optional Shabby Chic (2/3) @ 613 Avenue Create.
• Challenge #147: Use Something That Starts With A B (bow) (1/3) @ Glitter N Sparkle Challenge Blog.

You're Special*

Good morning! And a very happy Sunday to you all.

The kids went to California for three weeks over the summer to see their father. They had not seen him in 4 or 5 years. I'm sure he was shocked at how they looked. They have changed a whole lot since he has seen them last. Bailey just turned 14 and she said her father still treated her like she was 5 LOL!! They seemed to have a lot of fun while they were there. They spent most of their time with their step mother and they did a lot of fun things together. I missed them! I was so glad to have them back home!

Here is my share for you today:









For this card I colored the image with my pencils. I can't remember if I used my Prismacolor or my Faber Castell Pencils. The image is from A & T Digital Designs -- Bindie. I did layer it a bit. I added some glitter to her wings and some Diamond Glaze to the Ladybugs. I distressed the black cardstock on the card and added a bit of stitching across the pennant. I added a few gems towards the top. I used a die cut to cut around the image. You're Special is stamped in white. All of the papers are scraps!

Challenges:

• Things With Wings (3/5) @ Incy Wincy Designs.
• Build It Up (no flat) (4/5) @ Papertake Weekly Challenges.
• Challenge #136: Anything Goes (5/5) @ AUD Sentiments Challenge Blog.
• July: Sparkle and Shine (2/3) @ Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge Blog.
• July: Anything Goes (4/5) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #43: Anything Goes (5) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (5) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenges.
• Sparkle and Shine (2/5) @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• July: Feature A Creature (2/3) @ Stamping Sensations.
• Challenge #193: Anything Goes (5/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #184: A Stitch In Time (3) @ D R S Designs Rubber Stamps.
• July: Patterned Paper (5) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• July: Challenge #22: Anything Goes (5) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #136: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Artistic Inspirations.
• Challenge #103: Ohne Motiv (1/3) @ Allways Something Creative.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (5) @ Creative Craft Cottage.
• Challenge #37: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Art By Miran Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #156: Anything Goes (2/2) @ Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #144: Things With Wings @ Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes (2) @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #88: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #134: Anything Goes w/Optional Shabby Chick (1/3) @ 613 Avenue Create.
• Fairies (1/2) @ Come and Get It Challenges*
• Challenge #52: Anything Goes with Glitter (1) @ Perfectly Rustics.

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Retirement Card Number Two*

Today I thought I would share my second Retirement card that I created for Sherman. This one was done for everyone to sign. I added a bunch of pages to the card so that there was plenty of room for everyone to sign... or so I thought! I had to go back and add additional pages LOL  What I added was not enough. Here is the card:











This image is from the All About Dad Digital Stamp Set from Sassy Cheryl. I colored this one with Copic Markers and did a small amount of layering. I die cut the one edge with a My Favorite Things die. I added some gems and ribbon and tied the pages together with the same ribbon. I created the quote on the front and then added the Happy Retirement on the inside. I used as much scrap paper as I could for this one as well.

Copic Markers Used:

• Trees: E41, E44, E47, E55, E57
• Hammock: YG93, YG95, YG97
• Shirt and Socks: B00, B02, B04, B06
• Shorts: YR01, YR04, YR07
• Tongue: R20, R22
• Flowers: E35, E37; Y11, Y15; V12, V15
• Grass: G12, G14
• Hair: C3, C5

Challenges:

• C4C292: Tree or Branch @ Crazy 4 Challenges.
• Build It Up (no flat) (3/5) @ Papertake Weekly Challenges.
• Challenge #136: Anything Goes (4/5) @ AUD Sentiments Challenge Blog.
• CMC #70: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Card Mania Challenges*
• July: Anything Goes (3/5) @ Crafting By Designs.
• Challenge #43: Anything Goes (4) @ Inspiration Destination*
• Anything Goes (4) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Challenge #193: Anything Goes (4/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• July: Patterned Paper (4) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• Challenge #114: Anything Goes (3/3) @ DigiStamps4Joy.
• July: Anything Goes w/Ribbon (2) @ 3 Girl JAM Challenges.
• July: Anything Goes (3/3) @ DL Dot Art.
• Challenge #14: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (4) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Anything Goes (3/3) @ The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #124: Anything Goes (2/5) @ Crafty Ribbons Challenge.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (4) @ Creative Craft Cottage*
• Challenge #37: Anything Goes @ Art By Miran Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #156: Anything Goes (1/2) @ Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #96: A Flower In Your Image (1/3) @ Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge.
• Challenge #116: Anything Goes (1) @ Sister Act Card Challenges.

Retirement Card Number One*

Today, my youngest daughter turns 14 years old! And what does she want for her birthday?  A job! LOL  Yep.. she wants to get a job and start earning money. There are only a few places that will hire a 14 year old -- Chick-fil-a, Kroger and Publix I believe. We will see what happens. Between that and Lacrosse and school... I just don't know!

One of my very favorite people at work just Retired last week. I was asked to help get everything together for a party for him. I created two cards and I'm going to show you the first one I made today. His name is Sherman and he retired from being a security guard here. He was absolutely wonderful! I adored him and I will miss him very much.

I think having to make these two cards is what finally got me out of my funk and back to crafting. This card is the one that I created from my husband and I.








The image is from Just Ink Lined -- Albert. For this card I used Copic Markers to color the image. I used a bit of Diamond Glaze on the windshield and lights. I layered the image a bit as well. I created the sentiment on the front and added some stitching around the squares. Those squares are embossed with gears. Then I added the sentiment to the inside as well.

Copic Markers Used:

• Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
• Pants: YG61, YG63, YG67
• Black: C3, C5, C7, C9
• Silver: C00, C1, C3, C5
• Shirt: Y02, Y06, Y08
• Hat and Slippers: Y02, Y06, Y08; YG61, YG63, YG67
• Horn: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR24
• Floor: E34, E35, E37

Challenges:

• HIMCR #208: Lots of Layers (2/3) @ Hiding In My Craft Room.
• Challenge #271: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Anything Goes (3/3) @ Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.
• Build It Up (no flat) (2/5) @ Papertake Weekly Challenges.
• Challenge #136: Anything Goes (3/5) @ AUD Sentiments Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #43: Anything Goes (3) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (3) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Challenge #193: Anything Goes (3/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Challenge #2: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Crafting With Friends.
• Challenge #184: A Stitch In Time (2) @ D R S Designs Rubber Stamps*
• July: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Your Scrapbook Place*
• July: Use A Digi or Stamp (3/3) @ Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.
• July: Patterned Paper (3) @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
• DSC #140: Anything Goes (3) @ Digitally 'Sweet' Challenges.
• July Challenge #22: Anything Goes (3) @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• July: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Sisters of Craft.
• Challenge #29: Anything Goes (3) @CCC Digi Creations*
• July: Patterns (1/1) @ Stamp and Create.
• Challenge #294: Use Four Of Something (4 Squares) (1/2) @ Crafty Creations Challenges.
• Challenge #44: Anything Goes (3) @ Creative Craft Cottage.