So Much to Share!

So, on Friday, I asked the hubby, "Is it Friday? Oh, thank goodness."

His response was, "What do you care?" I guess he figures that since I'm on maternity leave, everyday is Saturday for me.

So, he was surprised (for some reason!) when I said, "Because if it is Friday, then tomorrow, I get help."

Lot's to share today...

I've been combining challenges this weekend to catch-up. First, for Pink Elephant sketch, I took this week's sketch and flipped it on it's side. I added some twine for one of this week's 365 Cards challenges. Here is what I came up with.

This is my first Friday Sketchers challenge. I was excited to use my new "gracias" stamp for it. I think it is the cutest. I added some paisley papers for 365 Cards.

Finally, I created this card for the Finally Friday challenge by Kristina Werner at Two Peas. I chose colors from the Color Throwdown. I was really NOT happy with this pomegranate colored paper when I started, but I think that the striped papers in the background really tie it together.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! :)

Pax, Mojo Monday & 365 Cards

Two Christmas cards down, 698 to go (or round about that at least)!

Flipped this week's Mojo Monday sketch on the side for this "pax" card. What a great way to use an "X," right? :) The circle embellishment is stamped with a lovely little floral stamp with metallic ink. Too bad it didn't photograph too well. The card also meets the requirements of today's 365 Cards challenge: Use a ribbon, tag and pearl. (Had to substitute metal dots for pearls, but the effect is the same... broke the rules twice in a row, uh-oh!)

Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see your cards, too.

Joy - 365 Cards

Today's challenge at 365 Cards was to use a favorite fabric as inspiration. These afghans are technically not a fabric, but it is the same idea. Both are handmade (and you can guess how much I love that). The first is by an old family friend - made long before I was born, and the second was made by my mother-in-law a few years ago. I took the colors from the green and the shape from the brown. Together, this just screamed "Christmas" to me. So, I have officially made my first Christmas card of the season. What do you think?

Wish Birthday Card for 365 Cards

Today's sketch for the 365 Cards Challenge seemed super busy to me... and I guess that my card turned out super busy, too. I think the large graphic letters anchor it, though. I love that it is a birthday card... Strangely, I need the most birthday cards, and I make them far less frequently than any other kind of card.