Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #7

The newest Tic-Tac-Toe challenge is up, and I was inspired to play today, after seeing Tracie's darling little pocket card!  She and her husband also joined us for dinner last evening!  Tracie I am holding you to that 'play-date' soon!

 

 

For Challenge #7, I've chosen the first vertical row:  Bunny, Decorative Frames, and Washi - here is my simple little card:

Mama E. Honey Bunny and sentiment; Washi sheet from JoAnn's

SSS and Avery Elle decorative frames

 

Now doesn't he just look like he's giving you his complete attention?  I decided that was the message, and no amount of embellishment would make him cuter!  Hope the team agrees!

 

Thanks, Tracie, for inspiring me to play along this week - and to all my friends who make me smile with their virtual visits, and kindness!

 

=]  Michele

E.T.A. this pleasant surprise, on April 21st:



CAS[E] this Sketch #168

Hi my friends!  I am home from a ten day journey with my hubby ... always fun, no matter where we roam!  But, I missed you!

Here I am with CAS[E] #168 compliments of our awesome Sam Simpson ... a perfect sketch for a few much-needed thank you cards:

Thanks, Sam!

 

As is often the way I do things, I've written the inside sentiment first!  Here is my card ...

 

 

Inside:

"No matter the distance between us, my friend ...

you are right next door in my heart!"

 

I'm happy to be home, but these moments in my life?  Just live on forever... here are the other two wonderful friends I visited:

 

Lisa Elton and I in her fabulous craft-closet!

A big surprise for Deepti and son!

 

Thank you, ladies, for the visits, hugs, memories, and sharing your hearts with me.  Hmmmm... where could we go next? 

 

YOU all should run quickly to the CTS blog and see all the wonders from my teamies ... always a treat, and please do play along - we love it when you do!!!

 

=]  Michele

 

 

 







CASology Week 193: PINK

Many of you know that my darling little Gretchen Michele is now home ... yes, it seems Grammy had to leave town first!  If I had known, I would have left weeks ago!!  She is thriving, and may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your precious thoughts, and prayers?  So appreciated - many, many thanks!  For those prayers, I'll share my first-ever snuggle:

For CASology's Week 193: PINK I was so tempted to make another baby card ... but I need to make one for Gretchen's big sister, who was such a trooper for the 55 days that Mom was away taking care of baby sister!  The funny thing is: Madelyn doesn't like pink - go figure!!! 

A little piece of tulle left from a 12 kits kit;  MME Market Street paper;

SSS Hello Beautiful, and Concord & 9th Sophisticated Script for the sentiment.

 

Hmmm ... I think I know just the little girl this one should go to:

 

Is she not the cutest ever??!!  Yep... momma, too!

Lindsey and Meg met us for a visit last week en route

to Myrtle Beach!

I'm still smiling, and cannot wait for the next time!!

 

I am struggling just a bit getting back into the swing of things - but CASology, and my CTS card, can always manage to get the juices flowing!! 

 

Purple is Mady's favorite color - back to the drawing board!!

 

=]  Michele

 



 



CAS[E] this Sketch #167

I'm going a bit modern-graphic with the new sketch from N@ Ali this week - for CAS[E] this Sketch #167:

At first, I imagined those banners as elements lifted up, or placed upon the panel ... I've been itching to use a little die that hasn't seen the light of day in some time.  Here is how I've interpreted N@'s  sketch:

Die-cut stripes, and lifted sentiment, using some of my favorite colors, for an all-occasion card.  Bam!

How will you use the banners on the sketch?  Well we cannot ever get over how clever you all are!  See you in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

=]  Michele

Muse Card Club #160

Hello friends!  It's me ... your Muse this week!  I'm happy to be bringing you a pretty simple card, and thinking it's time to say how grateful I am.  For those of you who visit, who take time out of your busy lives to leave a kind word, and support my journey in Blogland, and Muse!  This one's for YOU!

MFT background stamp; that cute little butterfly from Lisa E.

 

So there you have it ... tell me, do you have a few people in your lives that you are grateful for?  I'm betting you do, and hope you'll share!  Most of all, have fun with this!

=]  Michele xx

No peeking, Lindsey!!! CASology: Week 191 Washi

Spoiler alert!!!  Lindsey Larson - don't read one more word!!!

=]  By the time this challenge has ended, I will be hand-delivering this little card [and a few goodies] to my friend, and 12 Kits Teamie, Lindsey Larson. 

Yep, we're hitting the road again, folks!  Lindsey lives in Virginia, which just happens to be the route I've planned to our final destination: N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!  How can I resist putting another tick-mark on my blogging friends list??

For CASology's Washi challenge - by the way, I had to buy this one - too cute, to resist!

A new set from Neat & Tangled arrived just in time, too!

One last little polka dot bag from Impress in Seattle - I'll be back!

 

So, friends, if I seem a little quiet this week, you'll know why ... never fear - we'll catch up, soon!  OH if you live near Myrtle Beach?  give me a shout!  xx

 

=]  Michele

Happy Little Stampers CASE and ColourQ #335

I would not miss the opportunity to CASE my friend, Joyce - and OH what a gorgeous number she's given us to work with:

So here is where the Happy Little Stampers took me:



Okay, you know how I feel about mixing challenges together?  I could not resist the chance to play cards with Tracey Pond when she Facebook-challenged Kristie Goulet and I to play at ColourQ with this combination:



 

I've come as close as I could with the cQc #335 colors, Tracey!!  Now where is YOUR card?

 

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!

 

=]  Michele