Little Bits of Life

Hi everyone!  Thanks so much for all your sweet comments on my blog, each one is appreciated.  And thanks to all who have voted for me in the Practical Scrappers Card Making Contest! 

Who wants to hear a little exciting news?  I am now part of the Inspired By Stamping Design Team!  Inspired By Stamping is a fabulous Store created by the talented Joanna Munster, who designs her own stamps!    You MUST check out her stamps, they are so detailed and just amazing.  Each month the Design Team will be sharing sneak peaks and new releases.  And talk about talent, it's an honor to be working with such crafty ladies. 

I have a few things to share tonite that I ADORE.  I'm so addicted to Pinterest!  My mind is constantly spinning with ideas!  Here's a few things I love:

Women's Woolen Winter Coat - Ebay

Is this not the cutest coat you've ever seen????  I NEED it!  I love pea coats, I love hot pink, I love bows!  It's perfect.

Hair Chalking - Erica Worzel

OK you've gotta read about the hair chalking!  I think it's beautiful and washes out in about 3 shampoos.  What will they think of next?

Ball Jar Sewing Kit - Frugalicious Me

I think these sewing kits would be perfect gifts.  Love the burlap pin cushions on top. 

Now I have a question.  How many of you use digital scrapbooking kits and software?  I recently discovered the MyMemories Digital Software and I'm amazed!  So much fun, I could play for hours.  Well I may be having a little giveaway this week!  That's all I can say.  I've been interested in digital crafting for years, but never had software I was really comfortable using, until now!  Will keep you posted.

And last but not least.  My doggies dress up each year for trick or treat.  This year my sweet Gracie is going to be a BEE.  She has a major bee phobia, terrified of the things.  If she hears any type of buzzing, from a stink bug to a hummingbird, she flips out.  We've talked about doggie Prozac, doggie psychiatric treatment....Summer's are rough in the Goble household!  When cool weather rolls in, she snaps out of it and is perfectly normal.  Here's a LO I did a few years ago dedicated to Gracie's fears:

And here is Gracie all dressed up for trick or treat 2011...we had a costume fitting tonite:

The cutest bee in town!  I'll share Jake's costume later in the week...

Sampler Sketch Challenge

Hi all!  How's life treating you this week???  Hopefully wonderful.  I have a 4 day weekend so I'm not complaining!  It's cold and dreary here, but perfect weather to craft and cook.  My animals hate the cooler temps...the chickens act like it's zero out! 

I've got 2 layouts to share with you tonite from The Sampler's October Kit - Mrs. Weasley.  First up is The Sampler's Sketch Challenge for the month:

What's up for grabs???  You could win a complete kit from The Sampler.  Check out The Sampler's Blog for more information.  Here's my take:

This is a LO of me and my cousin Jacob at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Such a beautiful place, especially for horse fans.  I'm loving these Thickers from AC and check out the little painted chipboard leaves, darling! 

Up next is a LO I made for Punky Scraps - Collage Challenge:

A quick recap of Summer 2011 on the farm.  As you can see my Silkie chickens were a new addition, plus 2 new ducks.  I also have a shot of one of the twin deer that is living in our pasture.  See my feathers?  I thought they were cute to add to the page, because they are my feather hair extensions that I had for 3 days this Summer and they fell out.  Hubby said he didn't know he'd married a chicken, so I thought it only fitting to add to the farm page. 

All of my goodies can be found in The Sampler Kit for October - Mrs. Weasley.  We would love to have you play along with this month's sketch challenge and good luck!

Pretty In Pink

Hi all!  I'm so excited to have made it to Round Three of the Practical Scrappers Card Contest.  I would be greatful for your vote!  To vote for my card all you have to do is visit this link and add a comment on which card you wish to vote for.  This contest has been great for me, really pushing my creativity each week.  Now for my card...I wanted to enter it in a few challenges:

First up is the Ribbon Reel Challenge 13 - Pretty Pastel Florals:

Isn't this a lovely picture?  Makes me want to drink tea and I don't even like the stuff, haha!  I'm also entering it in these challenges:

Jellypark Challenges - add pink and a ribbon
Raise The Bar #79 - Pink

Here's my card:

I made my card as shabby as possible!  The requirements for this card were to use a banner/flag and add the word "happy" to the sentiment.  My paper is The Girls Paperie - I could wallpaper my house in this stuff!  My cardstock, stamps, twine and ink are Papertrey Ink.  My lace is Crate Paper and seam binding is from Etsy.  The stamp set I used is "Love Lives Here" inspired by Melissa Phillips.  My banner is actually the roofs of the little houses in the set and the die cuts.  My pearls are Creative Charms.  It was fun thinking outside the box to make the banner! 

I've also got to thank a few challenges this week!  CardPatterns included me in their Sketch 136 Super Six.  And I made the Top 3 at The Ribbon Reel Challenge 12.  Very honored to be a part of their winners circle!

Stop by on Thursday to see this month's sketch challenge from The Sampler and my layout!  Have a great week!

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!