Riley's Having Snow Much Fun!

Thank goodness the snow has finally stopped and the sun was out all day! BUT the temps are still in the teens and that's just way too cold for this girl and just thinking about it makes me shiver...brrrrrrrr! I was going to post another TGF card today, but I decided to post my Sisterhood card from December, before I forget.

Our wonderful hostess Fay challenged us to create cards featuring a winter scene. When I was a kid, winter was all about snow, so I couldn't think of a better image than Riley building a friendly snowman. I was leafing through an SU 6x6 patterned paper pack and couldn't decide what color I liked best - Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, or More Mustard - so I created 2 cards of each. I sure hope Fay didn't mind but as hostess, she can keep her favorite!

For embellishments, I just punched some snowflakes from white cardstock and added rhinestones to their centers for a little sparkle.

I just love this fun pom-pom trim I found by chance buried in a dollar bin at Michael's and thought it was the perfect ribbon for the card. A little bit of pom-pom fluff added to Riley's hat and some Sakura stardust accents on the snowman finish these 4-1/2" square cards.

My plan for today was to pack away Christmas, but I spent the better part of it snoozing on the recliner nursing a combo sinus/migraine headache (which, by the way, has *nothing* to do with the 3 pomegranate martinis I had last night despite what my sister thinks!). And as great as it was to finally see the sun, the glare off all the snow streaming through our floor-to-ceiling windows was just a bit painful. Oh well, I'll get the holiday trimmings packed away tomorrow. Unless The Girl and The Man come down with some rare Let's Pack Up The Holiday For Mom disease that causes them to take care of it for me in the middle of the night. I know, I stand a better chance of winning the lottery.

Thanks for visiting today, and I hope that wherever you are, you're snug and cozy and warm!

DETAILS
Image: Riley and Company
Ink: Memento
Cardstock & Patterned Paper: Stampin Up
Copics: B95,B97,C1,E25,E31,E35,G40,G85,Y26
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, snowflake embossing folder, Sakura stardust pen, dimensionals, flat-back rhinestones

What's Wrong With Mermaids? Or Sombreros?

Over in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Cards on SCS, Roxie picked the fabulous theme of non-traditional holidays for October's swap. After poring over the amazingly long lists of unknown quirky holidays, I decided on National Tell A Fairy Tale Day, which is celebrated on February 26.

I just love this Mermaid Anya from The Greeting Farm! She was a gift from the sweet Kadie and I can't believe this is the first time she has seen ink! And no, the colors are not very sea-like, but it IS Tell a Fairy Tale Day, so my little mermaid can be pink and flowery instead of blue and watery, right?

I colored the Anyas with Copics when I met up with Catherine a few weeks ago at the Archiver's crop. Yes, that's right. I drove 3 hours round trip to color with Catherine, and I'd do it again! (It also helped me keep my crop tab under $50.)

I wish you could see the shimmery paper IRL that I embossed - it's gorgeous! I couldn't decide where to put ribbon, so I made a little sentiment tag instead. I added the rhinestones to the flowers & her hair, and finished with a sparkly dot border.

So, have you ever Googled "obscure holidays" and looked through the results? Here's just a teeny-tiny sampling of what's out there:
National Peach Cobbler Day Yummy!
Hug an Australian Day {HUGS} to Sandra!
Measure Your Feet Day Uh, why?
Beercan Appreciation Day There's one for The Man!
Clams on the Halfshell Day What???

Not only are they inspirations for cards, they're also reasons to throw a party every day! WOO-HOO! I still cannot believe there is not National Mermaid Day or Wear a Sombrero Day. Oh well, I could always dress like a mermaid with a sombrero on Wear Something Gaudy Day!

I'll leave you with a fun "tidbits about me" quiz that I found over on Sandra's blog, where the catch is to use only one-word answers. If you decide to take the quiz on your blog, post a comment here so I can hop over and check it out!

1. Where is your cell phone? Charging
2. Your hair? Layered
3. Your mother? *Missed*
4. Your father? Wise
5. Your favorite food? Pasta
6. Your dream last night? Nonsensical
7. Your favorite drink? Tonics!
8. Your dream/goal? Evolving
9. What room are you in? Craftin'
10. Your hobby? Hello?!
11. Your fear? Blindness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Here
13. Where were you last night? Recliner
14. Something that you aren’t? Active
15. Muffins? Croissants!
16. Wish list item? Housekeeper
17. Where did you grow up? Pennsylvania
18. Last thing you did? Texted
19. What are you wearing? Sweats
20. Your TV? Selective
21. Your pets? Felines
22. Friends? Priceless
23. Your life? Blessed
24. Your mood? Neutral
25. Missing someone? Several
26. Vehicle? Pontiac
27. Something you’re not wearing? Makeup
28. Your favorite store? LSS
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday
32. Your best friend? Rosie
33. One place that you go to over and over? Market
34. One person who emails me regularly? Mary {my sister}
35. Favorite place to eat? OliveGarden

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Creating!
~Susan~

DETAILS
Stamps: The Greeting Farm 'Mermaid Anya', Studio G sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Papers: Bazzill, Stampin Up, The Paper Company
Copics: E00, E000, E11, R20, R22, RV000, Y21, Y23
Accessories: Sakura Gelly Roll, Primas, Rhinestones, Nestabilities, Dimensionals

Stars & Stripes Forever!

Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone is having a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! As happens every year, we are surrounded this evening by the flashes and colors and sounds of pyrotechnics exploding all around us. Several of our neighbors put on quite the show, and every year it gets a little better!

Over in the Sisterhood, patriotism was running wild, as our hostess Catherine challenged us to design a card using the colors of our country. I know, it's July and I'm posting June's card. What can I say? Nothing, other than that I'm really happy with the way these turned out!

I found the layout idea when leafing through the 2006-07 SU catty for some inspiration. The Not Quite Navy bases were a perfect match for the DP by Helen Dardik for Creative Imaginations, and I just love the shimmery Ruby Jewel DP from The Paper Company on the flaps and center medallion layer.

The belly bands feature a medallion from scalloped and plain Nesties circles and "ribbons" I cut and layered from the DP. The sentiment was computer generated in NQN using a handy RGB/SU Colors Chart I found on SCS. I sponged the scalloped edges with Ruby Red, and added a silver star brad and silver flat-backs for some shine.

A Ruby Red-edged ivory circle hides inside the card behind the medallion for writing a sentiment. The finish it off, I Sakura silver dots to all the borders.

I really hope the gals who receive these like them! Several of the Sisters are from outside the States, so obviously they were encouraged to use their home country colors, and I'm hoping to get one of those in my returns. (hint, hint Catherine!)

Next time, I'll be posting some Rileys I colored up with my Copics for Father's Day cards, and will be looking for advice on that subject. *sigh*

Happy Creating!
Susan

A Sweet Surprise!

The lovely Kelly was the hostess for May's Sisterhood swap. Her challenge was for us to create cards that represented the sweetness of the Sisters and that gave a hint at a surprise inside. I wanted to do something with the "Sweet Stuff" lollipop stamp from SU's Very Punny set, so I hopped over to the SCS Resources to look for something to hold a sweet surprise. That's where I found this awesome Free Standing Pop-Up Card.



I stamped flowers in Versamark on the outside of the Regal Rose cards and punched scallops for the front and tag from the yummy Berry Sweet DP by K&Company. The lollipops were stamped on DP and cut out for some more color, and this pink-and-green stitched ribbon coordinated perfectly.



The tag sentiment was punched from the center of a stamp from SU's So Many Scallops, and a lime green grommet holds the scallop to the Swiss Dots embossed panel.

To open them, simply hold the base, pull the tag, and TA-DA!

It's the sweet surprise!

I really liked making these cards and hope the Sisters who get them enjoy opening them!

Happy Creating!
Susan

It's Five O'Clock Somewhere!!!

Earlier this year when I was lamenting that I overcommitted on card swaps and was not signing up for any more, what do you think I did? Yes, I signed up for another one. I had no choice....the theme is one of my favorite mantras to get me through a crazy workday: It's Five O'Clock Somewhere!

So here you have the card I made for Viv's (SCS=blusky) It's Five O'Clock Somewhere! card swap. At first I was feeling all retro: think Rat Pack music & martinis & white pleather & chrome. But as the weather warmed up and the days got longer, the tropical feel took over! I must admit that I have yet to meet an Umbrella Drink that I don't like! LOL!!!


The card base is SU Chocolate Chip, and I used the same wonderful palm-leaf textured DP that I used on my Cup of Tea card. When I spied a stack of woven summer place mats on my monthly walk-thru the dollar store, I knew I had to incorporate them into the card. The hardest part was that after cutting the mat pieces, I had to remove some pieces from each end, then carefully wrap the threads around to the back and secure them with uber-sticky-tape so the mats wouldn't fall apart. (I already made a mental note: no more woven placemats)


The Studio G drink images are stamped on WW and colored with Prisma pencils. (In hindsight I wish I had coated each drink in Crystal Effects or Glassy Glaze.) For fun umbrellas, I stamped them on some colorful K&Company Berry Sweet DP, then cut and glued them on the drinks. I finished by adding strips of colorful craft store ribbon adhered with a brad on each end. (Happy to report that I lost only one umbrella in the process of cutting out 21 drinks and 21 umbrellas!)

I hope Viv and the gals who receive them feel the tropical vibe! Oh by the way, the drinks are supposed to be Joe's Crab Shack Swamp Water, a sweet, murky-green, melon-y drink perfect for summer! You can find the recipe online - give it a try!

Happy Creating!

Susan

Don't Look Now, But It's A Blog Post!

WOW! It's been 7 weeks since my last post! *sheesh* What can I say? Life's little things get in the way of blogging and creating and facebooking and . . . . *sigh*. At least the excavation for our new garage is finally under way.



Look what I got for my anniversary:
A big pit and HUGE piles of earth everywhere!




Wow, Bob sure looks happy with his anniversary present! He's standing in what will be his future 24x24 workshop, below the actual car garage. (He'd be really happy if Drew, our contractor, would let him run that HUGE piece of equipment!)

They did pour the footer today and the block guys should be here this week, so soon it will actually look like something. And I must admit, it will be so nice having a warm, dry, non-snow-and-ice-covered car this winter!

Enough of that.....I actually have a card to post! It's from April's Sisterhood Swap on SCS, but it's a card nonetheless. The wonderful Judy was our hostess for April, and she chose a very appropriate theme of green/recycling in honor of Arbor Day. Our challenge was to create a "green" card by incorporating recycled materials and by using the color green on our cards. So can you guess what is recycled on my card?

I made the card bases from recycled cardboard boxes that hold our office envelopes. The ivory layer, the image squares, and the sentiment pieces are all cut from used manila folders destined for the trash. I stamped up the "summer" tree from SU's cute set, A Tree for All Seasons, and decided to color just one with my Prismas for a little more impact. I distressed the edges of the base and the manila pieces, because when I folded the cardboard bases, the fold was a little rough. My "brads" are actually punched from recycled cork coasters, and I added natural hemp twine as an accent. The sentiment, "He who plants a tree, plants a hope" is from a SeeD's set. I've used this once before, but I thought it was really appropriate for the spirit of the theme.

I just love the recycled paper that I found at the dollare store featuring real leaves! Everyone else must have loved it, too, because after searching in vain, I was told that this was the last pack in the store. You can see the actual leaves in this picture!

So I hope the gals who received them like them and can feel the Arbor Day theme in this card. It was a fun challenge and made me realize there are a lot of materials right at our fingertips every day that can end up in a recycling center, a landfill, or even on a card....the choice is ours! So try to think a little "greener", and the next time you're stumped for something to use on a card, think outside the box. Or maybe inside the recycling bin!


Happy Creating!
Susan

Tropical Delight?

This is the card I made for the March Sisterhood of the Traveling Cards swap, hosted this month by Jeanette (ForestRanger). The theme was travel and vacation, and while I was going to do some old-world looking European kind of card, I really wanted to use my new Rileys and honestly, I can't think of a better place to go than somewhere tropical.


All the cardstock colors were based on the slightly tropical DP. It really is tropical when you're looking at the whole sheet, but the small pieces don't do it justice. The card base is Old Olive, and the background layer of Pumpkin Pie is stamped with a hibiscus flower stamp in PP.


I colored Riley using my Prismas, and I cut out the tops of the palms from Old Olive for a little more effect. That piece is layered on an Old Olive oval Nestie, then secured with orange brads. Finally, I added orange dots to that mat and to the card base.



So, what do you think? While I like the combination of colors, I am not happy with this at all, especially since it is going to The Sisterhood gals.

This card is not supposed to look like this and could have been so much better. I started out using a sketch challenge layout, but I cut the background DP pieces too small and they would have been completely hidden behind the 3 blue-matted DP rectangles (yep, there were supposed to be 3). Well, that caused me to rethink the whole layout. And of course, once again, I was making this under the wire of the deadline, so I had to work with what I had on hand.

And my Riley coloring just stinks. I think I am going to bite the bullet and start investing in Copics. Yeah, they're expensive at the outset, but they are refillable -- and that's the justification I'm using for the cost!


*sigh* I just hope that whoever receives these likes them.


Hope you all have a fun day stamping, scrapping, or doing whatever makes you happy! Thanks for stopping by!


Happy Creating!
Susan

What's New Pussycat?

This is the card I made for my second spot in Paola's (Sama) What Music/Song Are You? swap over on SCS. I was listening to an Internet radio station while I was *trying* (unsuccessfully) to catch up on swap threads and saw that she had just one more spot to fill before she left for a much-needed two-week vacation to Mexico. Remember, she is The Temptress and I cannot tell her no. Plus, her surrogate hostess, Jeanette (ForestRanger) was also issuing pleas to fill the spot, so of course, I took it. After all, I couldn't have Paola wondering for two weeks if her swap was full. LOL!

At that moment, Tom Jones was belting out What's New Pussycat? and for some reason, SU's Cool Cat popped into my mind. I hadn't used it for a loooong time and figured it would be easy enough to pull something together, right? Wrong. My card-making mojo was tapped, so off I went to Mike's for inspiration. I tend to shy away from brighter colors, but I really liked the shades of blue and green in this patterned paper -- they reminded me of Kelly (MiamiKel4) because she loves bright colors and uses them so well in her cards. It was almost as if she were saying, "Go for it, Sus!" So I bought it, in honor of Kelly, because she's so bright and sunny!

I stamped Cool Cat in Tempting Turquoise on WW (yes, Kelly, I *actually* own Bold Brights Stampin' Spots), added some sparkly Sakura dots to her collar, and gave her eyes, ears, and nose some color with Prisma pencils. Then I cut her out and popped her up on dimensionals. (I'm happy to say that no whiskers nor tails were lost!) I prefer using something other than Whisper White for card bases, but nothing else really worked without taking away from the DP. The Caribbean blue CS that I used for the base mat & Nesties came from my daughter's old cheerleading scrapbook stash. I added white dots to all the mats with a Sakura pen for some definition.

The sentiment was computer generated on WW, but I was at a loss for embellishments. I tried brads, dew drops, ribbon - nothing felt *sassy* enough. Then I saw those tassels I bought for no other reason than that they were on clearance. Sassy! (SEE? Eventually, all of that stuff we buy for no reason *will* find a purpose!)

So what do you think? I'm satisfied -- but not thrilled -- with the results. I hope that Paola and the recipients will be happy with them -- that's all that matters to me!

Finally! My last March swap commitment will be postal tomorrow (Priority, of course) then I can breathe. I enjoy swapping but I totally over-committed myself for March. I'm anxious to start learning new techniques to use in my card-making and to get working on those scrapbooks for my daughter. She's only 25, you know; maybe I'll get them done before she's 30.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Creating!
Susan

Anytime You Need A Friend Bellas!

This is the card I made for my first spot in my friend Paola's What Song/Music Are You? swap over on SCS. It was a no-brainer that I would take a spot, because she is, after all, The Temptress, and you just can't tell her no. LOL! After whirling around TONS of song titles and styles in my head, I heard Anytime You Need A Friend by Mariah Carey one morning and just *knew* that was the song! I have met a group of caring, funny, supportive, wonderfully talented gals on SCS -- affectionately called The Sisterhood -- who are always there, giving support and a shoulder when life seems too heavy to bear, and giving cheers and high-fives when life gives reasons to celebrate, and for everything else in between. This card is dedicated to *each and every one* of you gals in The Sisterhood. Even though we're miles away, I'm by your side.

I was at a loss for what image to use because this song is not what I originally had in mind. So I went surfing -- I really wanted to use HuggyBella, but don't own the stamp. *light bulb moment* I'll ask the Sisters--they have everything! And of course, the wonderful Jeanette came through and stamped me up some images, which I colored with Prismas and blended with baby oil.

I used SCS sketch challenge SC105 for the layout. I find that is the first place I go when I'm getting ready to make some cards. I figure, why reinvent the wheel when there are over 200 great layouts at my fingertips?

The card base and mats are SU Going Grey. The flowered SU DP circle was cut with my Nestie, but the GG mat was cut by hand with scissors! (note to self: add a circle cutter to shopping list) I bought the SU DP last month from a "cash & carry" table, but I don't know what it's called. A simple cream satin ribbon was just enough to finish the circle. I just think this pink and gold background DP is to die for!! There were only 2 sheets left and I had no idea how I would use it, but I just had to have it. Turns out it matches really well with the flowered DP!

I created the sentiment on my PC and printed it on Whisper White, then added gold brads to tie it in to the background DP. For the inside message panel, I printed "I will be here" on WW.

I like the way these turned out and hope Paola and the recipients like them too. I wish I had enough of that pink & gold DP to make one for every Sister.

Anytime you need a friend

I will be here.

You'll never be alone again

So don't you fear.

Even if you're miles away

I'm by your side.

Don't you ever be lonely

Love will make it alright.

May I ask all of you SU demos out there for a favor? Would you please tell the SU Powers-That-Be that customers want the option to purchase 8.5x11 Going Grey cardstock in individual packs? I know I am not the only one who loves this color - it is the perfect medium grey shade. I am sad and disappointed to find that the only way I can get it is 6 sheets at a time in the Neutrals assortment. I would really appreciate it!

Tomorrow, I'll post Card #2 and the reason I took a second spot for Paola's swap. Hope you all have a great Saturday!

Happy Creating!

Susan

My Cup of Tea!

I made this card for my friend Tanja's Coffee & Tea card swap. Tanja had my name in our Secret Sister holiday swap and among all the wonderful prezzies she sent me (including delicious teas!) was a cute tea-theme stamp set by Hero Arts. She's a sneaky one, that Tanja, because not too long after that, she announced her swap. How could I say no?


I had *a lot* of fun making these and really like the way they turned out! I used SCS sketch challenge SC165 for the layout, and the floral DP made it easy to pick the other colors. The Ruby Red panel was embossed using the Floral Screen folder, and I just love the green patterned DP. I think they are palm fronds, but regardless, I think it worked really well with this card. The teacup was colored with Prismas & baby oil, then cut and popped on dimensionals. I added dark brown dots to the scalloped Nestie mats, and sponged the image and sentiment panels with Old Olive.


So how do you like the little tea bags? I stamped them in Chocolate Chip on an unbleached coffee filter, and cut through a double layer, then I stuffed them with a bit of cotton ball to make them look full. Once again, my daughter thinks I am slowly going over the edge. LOL!!

This was Tanja's first time hostessing a swap, and with over 70 swappers, I can't imagine what it will look like when she gets down to the business of swapping them out!


This has been a long week for me, for no particular reason, and I am so glad it's Friday! It seems like the early spring germs are flying around everywhere. Three of my co-workers are really sick, and now my hubby has come down with what appears to be the flu. Being around all of these germs certainly must have turned me into a giant incubator. Ewww, the thought makes me unhappy. The daughter is away for the weekend, so maybe she will stay healthy. Question is, will I? I have been freezing for the past 5 hours and not feeling quite right -- not sick, just not right. Hopefully, it's just from being overtired. I'll just keep drinking my OJ, washing my hands, and popping the extra Vitamin C.

Tomorrow, I'll post one of my music cards for Paola's swap. Card #1 was a cinch; Card #2 was a challenge. Hope you're healthy and warm in your corner of the world!

Happy Creating!
Susan

Mardi Gras Cards!

I know, I know ... Mardi Gras was three days ago (gee, my birthday was on Fat Tuesday--how appropriate LOL) But I didn't have these quite tweaked yet, so here they are now.

For the February STC swap, Mary challenged us to make Mardi Gras cards. I had this vision in my brain of how I wanted the finished cards to look. This isn't quite it, but I think they're okay.

The masks are made from sticky-back purple velvet stock. I printed the mask template, stuck them to the back, cut them out, then ran them through the "Bug in the Textile Texture embossing folder. I went over the raised parts with a gold Stardust pen, but the velvet sucked up the ink, so they're not quite as sparkly as I would like.

The little bells on organza strips were actually cut from ponytail holders that I found at Pat Catans craft store! I cut strips of gold and cream organza ribbon and attached all of that to the back of the mask with several dimensional glue dots. (I really hope they stick!!!)

To make the bases for the masks, I cut and wove thin strips of green shiny origami paper, and layered gold and black cardstock cut from the Nesties Labels 2 (I think) dies. Not as time consuming as you would think, really! I wanted it to be puffy, like a pillow, but couldn't figure out how to accomplish that.

The gold background was run through the 'Bug with the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder. I added a layer of black ribbon, then a strip of purple shiny origami paper for a little more color.

My daughter thinks I totally lost my mind making these cards, and I must admit, I put way more time into these than I usually do. But I like the end result, and it does my mind some good to be challenged a little more than usual every now and then. But not *too* often . . .

Happy Creating!

Susan

Really? I'm hosting a card swap???

Yes, yes I am, and it's all Michelle's fault.

You see, I've wanted to host a card swap but always got hung up on a theme, so I just put that idea out of my head, and I've been content and happy just being a swapper.

Then I saw Michelle's post of this Card (great post name by the way LOL why beat around the bush, right?) made from a card kit, and I've been thinking about card kits all day. Why, I almost forgot to buy the kitties their special food (ie Fancy Feast) when I went grocery shopping and only grocery shopping today!!! (What's that? You saw me leaving the craft store too? Oh no, not me, it must have been someone who just *looks* like me. *I* just went to the grocery store!)

Then Michelle PM's me, poking me and prodding me while screaming, "Do it, Susan, do it!" and then she shoves me off the plank into the murky waters of Card Swapper Cove! (nevermind that I can't swim . . . really)

And so was born the Guys & Dolls Card Kit Swap over on Splitcoaststampers. Whoever thought of this card kit idea was genius!! What could be easier? (not swimming, I'll tell you that much).

So why not hop on over, have a look-see as to what it's all about, and join us in the fun and merriment?? (no poking or prodding or shoving . . . well, maybe just a little poking).

Happy Creating!
Susan

Aloha . . . finally!

I've been wanting to create and post this card for two days now!

This is the card inspired by my Pink Flannel Pajamas that I made for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Cards (STC) swap for January (theme is floral/tropical). I'm really excited, because all of the gals are so fun and talented, and I can't wait to see what they create, plus I have my cards just about done - all that's left is to put the layers all together!

I used SCS Sketch Challenge SC209, but apparently the dimensions for the second panel are off, because mine is larger than everyone else's over there. Oh well, I like it just the same. ;-) I did switch up the placement of the sketch a bit. Oh, and I used a lot of firsts on this card!!

1. I used my Floral Screen C'bug embossing folder for the first time for the Mellow Moss layer! This would look awesome inked up before embossing too!



2. I finally used the gorgeous K & Co. "Margo" Mat Pack that Mary (OhioMary) sent me. She sent paper to all the gals in her SkinnyBop swap and tried to match the paper to our tastes. She did a great job, because the whole pack suits me perfectly!



3. I used silk flowers for the first time on a card and added a few MS fern punch leaves too! Oh, and those flower centers are the pretty mint-green flat-back pearl embellies that Kadie (kmensley) sent me in my Skinny Bop Happy Mail!



4. And I used my Nestabilities for the very first time and stamped the sentiment on a scalloped oval! Oh My Gosh, these are the best thing since sliced bread! Well, almost . . . I *really* like bread! LOL I added a teeny-tiny pearl to the center of that flower too.
   

The top two layers are popped up on dimensionals, and everything is layered on Chocolate Chip. On the inside, I used a piece of craft store confetti ivory paper and stamped some little flowers in the upper left & bottom right corners. That's it! I hope the gals in the swap like them!

Dont' forget . . . midnight Monday is the deadline for an entry for Newbie Blogger Blog Candy! Winner will be drawn & announced Tuesday evening. Check out my first (and only other) post for details!

Happy Creating!

Susan