Sunny Saturday

Ya know, some days are good and some days are bad...today just happened to be excellent!  I've made it to the second round of the Practical Scrappers Card Contest, woot woot!  I could REALLY use your vote, all you have to do is leave a comment at Practical Scrappers!  This week we were asked to make an Autumn themed card and use twine.  So this theme fits into several challenges this week. 

First up The Shabby Tea Room # 82 - A Shabby Autumn:

And the Ribbon Reel Challenge 12 - Autumn Elegance:

Plus this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge:

And here is my card:

I'm in love with this little card, hehe!  My patterned paper is Cosmo Cricket and Authentique.  My cardstock is Papertrey Ink.  I layered 2 sheets of cardstock then added PP and inked all the edges with Martha Stewart ink.  I used a doily, clothes pin, leaf, and ribbon from Etsy.  My twine is PTI and leaf pin is Maya Road.  I cut my patterned paper doily out with a PTI die and added a Melissa Frances rub on sentiment.  Then I inked all edges with Tim Holtz Distress Stain.

Now I have an Autumn picture of my own to share.  Hubby and Nephew decided to go hunting this morning, before dawn...and wanted me to come along.  I am NOT a morning person, but for the chance to get some pretty Fall pictures I agreed to go.

I was so happy to see sunshine, the mornings are so cool and crisp.  I even wore a camo shirt and hat.  Not a bit stylish! 

Now for some farm news.  I took Brisco's stitches out today (remember he was neutered 10 days ago).  We always assumed Boots, our female Great Pyrenees was infertile because she's been around other male dogs and never had puppies, so we've never had her fixed. 

Boots

Well we're afraid Mr. Brisco might have left us with the ultimate gift before he was snipped!  We're afraid Boots is gonna be a Momma, at 8 years old.  Goodness help us, she will probably have 20 pups....they're BIG dogs.  Anyone want a GP puppy for Christmas???

I also have a my giveaway winner - Debra from Easily Distracted Debra.  Congrats!!!  I sent you an e-mail.  Enjoy!!!

Happy World Card Making Day & A Giveaway

Hi all my crafty friends!  Hope you had a terrific WCMD Weekend!  I've been a busy girl making cards today and enjoying the cool weather.  Got several cards to share, are you ready???

Up first is this week's Sketchbook Saturday Challenge 31:

And CAS-ual Fridays #22:

Here's my card:

I just love this card, it is so bright and cheerful.  I used Authentique Patterned Paper and Tag.  I also used Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper and Crate Paper Button.  I looped grey yarn around a piece of felt - so easy!

Up next is a creepy creation I made for Cards Blog this week.  I'm also entering it in the following challenges:

• Art Impressions Stamps Challenge 34
• Fresh Brewed Challenge 66
• Moving Along With The Times Challenge 118

I used Martha Stewart treat bags and die cut.  My clothes pin and small tag are from Etsy.  Ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon and stamps are Papertrey Ink.  Love the vampire theme...and speaking of vampires - who has their tickets for Breaking Dawn???  I do, yippee!!!

Next is a card for the Moxie Fab World - Card Play Challenge.   I also used the colors from The Play Date Cafe Challenge 101:

Here's my card:

I thought a "card" theme was the perfect chance at a masculine card!  This card is made up of PTI and K & Co.  My button is Crate Paper and I used Stickles.  My patterned paper was a scrap, not sure which company it belongs to - but it was perfect and I had to use it!!! 

OK, now this week's CardPatterns Sketch 135:

And my card:

This card features more Authentique Patterned Paper and Tags plus yarn.  Yarn's about the easiest and cheapest thing you could ever add to a card and it looks good!  Win win situation!

Now take a look at this little guy:

This fellow - Hootie - is a finalist in the WCMD contest at Practical Scrappers.  All you have to do is click on this link to vote for my card.  This little guy will love you forever if you vote for him!  And if you're looking for an owl of your own, visit Amy Mattes Designs to see where this adorable clipart can be purchased.

In honor of WCMD weekend I want to do a giveaway.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and give me a shout out on your blog.  The winner will receive a box of goodies from me and maybe your very own Hootie the Owl!  I'll pick a winner next Saturday!

Thanks!!!!

Lost & Found 2

Who has seen the new Lost & Found 2 Collection from My Mind's Eye!  It is beautiful, amazing, fabulous....ok I could keep this up all nite, but you get the point.  The collection is a must have for paper crafters!  The latest Sampler Kit is full of the latest MME goodies!  I had to make a LO for this month's layout challenge on the My Mind's Eye Blog:

Here is my LO using all MME products found in this month's Sampler Kit:

This is Matt's sweet little Mamaw Hester.  I wanted this LO to be a collection of goodies and just stuck my journaling strips here and there, didn't want them to be straight and perfect.  Love how it turned out.  All of my goodies are from the Lost & Found 2 collection, love it!  I know some day I'll think "back then - when we would spend our evenings sitting on Hester's porch" will be a precious memory. 

Rainy Days

Hi all!  Who's ready for short Autumn days and cooler weather?  It's been raining cats and dogs for the past few days in Kentucky, thanks to Hurricane Lee.  But I've enjoyed the slower pace of life and taking a break from the busy Summer days. 

Have a card and a LO to share tonite.  My supplies are from the August Sampler Kit at Scrapbooking Supplies R Us.  First up is a card for this week's Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World, take a look:

This chair looks perfect for reading!  The flowers and colors were so inspirational.  Here is my card:

Loving this little card and the fabulous POW!  Glitter Paper from AC!  Next up is another project from the August Sampler Kit.  I was inspired by this week's Sketchy Thursday sketch:

And here is my LO:

My farm life is always a journey!  There's an adventure around every corner, sometimes happy and sometimes sad.  Each moment makes me respect nature more and so thankful for the beautiful world God gave us. 

I got my September Sampler kit in the mail today and OMG it is fabulous!  Can't say enough good things about this kit, here's a little looky:

So excited to get to work using "Come Fly With Me".  There's so many unique pieces to this kit, truly makes it special.  Check out The Sampler's Blog to see some of the fabulous projects the DT have already created with this kit!  I have so many pictures to scrap.  I attended my cousin's wedding this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.  It was such a beautiful ceremony (and hot hot hot). 

We had a wonderful time.  The Horse Park was such a great location for an outdoor wedding in Kentucky!  I even convinced Matt to wear a purple shirt so he wouldn't clash with my dress, hehe! 

I also want to share a new adventure I'm starting on.  I found a great women's Bible Study Group called Good Morning Girls.  With my busy life and working, sometimes I let my Bible Study slip, this is something I want to fix.  So starting mid September we begin studying:

Check out the Good Morning Girls website if it's something you might be interested in! 

My Heart

Hi guys and gals!  I feel so sorry for my poor neglected bloggo.  It's been a VERY busy Summer.  The last of this years hay was put up today, we've still got new chicks everywhere, and my little duck is doing great.  I do believe he's a boy and I've decided to name him.....drumroll please....Bubby Quackers. 

I also have another new addiction:

Love the definition!  So true!  When I'm pinning I want to run to my craft room and make something or run to the kitchen and cook.  It's nice to get soooo inspired!

Got a LO to share tonight using goodies from the newest kit from The Sampler.  This month's kit is fabulous with all kinds of goodies.  My favorite thing in the kit is the POW!  Glitter Paper from AC.  Wowzers is it beautiful.  Here's my LO:

My preciously cute Gracie Goble!  Love this little fat fluff ball dearly!  This darling Webster's Pages paper was perfect for my doggie theme.  I also adore the Hambley Banner rub-on.  Visit The Sampler today to get your kit.  I also have a mini album tutorial at The Sampler's new blog, so stop by!  And Holly from Experience Life Wisely is having a giveaway at her blog, just follow the link for your chance to win!

The Sampler

Hi all!  The Sampler has a fabulous new kit for August that is beeeautiful......Take a look:

I'm already in love with this kit, can't wait to see it in person!  I have a LO from last month's kit to share with you tonite.  Here it is:

Logan wanted to go fishing while we were on vacation.  People all around us were catching baby sharks.  He threw his line in and a few minutes later he had a bite, a shark!  Definitely a memory he will always have.  Matt and I had run out shopping, so Logan insisted on waiting till I got back to go fishing so I'd have my camera ready, hehe!  He knows me well!  I loved the July Sampler Kit, it had all kinds of goodies perfect for Summer scrapping.  The Sampler Kit Club also has a new Typepad blog where you can keep up with the latest news, we'd love for you to become a follower! 

We spent the week in Tennessee enjoying the Smoky Mountains.  It's such a relaxing vacation and Mom went with us.  It's close enough to Kentucky, that we can be there in a couple of hours.  Here's the view from our cabin:

There is a fabulous Scrapbook Superstore there that I love.  We shopped till we almost dropped!  I'm thankful God gave me such a great peaceful week relaxing with nothing to do! 

Lost In Space

Hi guys and my poor little neglected blog!  Seems like my mojo has took a Summer vacation and hasn't came home yet!  There's just endless work to do on the farm plus I do have a REAL job that pays the bills.  Hopefully with Autumn around the corner I can slow down and enjoy days snuggled indoors scrapping and crafting. 

I have 2 cards to share with you tonite using adorable digital clipart from One Pink Lemon.  First up is a "hoot" of a card. I can't get enough owls!  Who would think they'd be so cute on paper. 

Eek, I just love this little owl.  My patterned papers are My Little Shoe Box, ribbon is PTI, and bling is Creative Charms.  Owl and sentiment are One Pink Lemon.  I'm enterning this little card in the following challenges:

• Stamps R Us - Happy Birthday Challenge
• Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes
• Victorine Originals Challenge 13 - Bling
• Ruby's Rainbow - Gems

Up next is another card using goodies from One Pink Lemon.  This time I used the Home Sweet Home digital clipart set. 

For this little card I used PTI Cardstock.  Patterned Paper is My Little Shoebox.  Twine and seam binding.  Button is Crate Paper and bling is Creative Charms.  My house, sentiment, and flower border are One Pink Lemon. 

And I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

• Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes
• City Crafters Challenge 68 - Home Sweet Home

I'm happy to report that my duck Fredda still has 1 baby duck alive.  That may not sound like happy news since she started out with 3, but believe me we're happy!  She's a wonderful mother.  I've got all kinds of new chicks running around.  Here's a picture of the barnyard:

This is my little barn.  It's where I keep my chickens and turkeys.  I adore my little barn - this is the most peaceful place on the planet and I could sit there for hours and watch my chickens interact with eachother.  That's me surrounded by chicks and turkeys!  They were preparing for a midday snack of corn. 

My neighbor gave me a Silkie rooster today.  We're thinking all of the Silkies I hatched are females so we needed a rooster.  My new rooster has a history of picking fights and being a bully, so we named him Ivan the Terrible.  Hopefully he will prove his name wrong and fit in perfectly!  And hopefully we'll start having baby Silkies!