Hoppin' with The Craft's Meow...

Welcome!

It's August 1st, and today is the big day - The Craft's Meow has all of the August stamps available today! I'm glad that you're here to hop with us!


If you have come here from Nina Brackett's blog, then you are in the right place! Hopefully, you started at The Craft's Meow blog, where there is a complete list of hop participants - You don't want to miss any of today's fabulous creations! One lucky winner will walk away with the entire release, so be sure to leave some love (a comment) on The Craft's Meow Blog!!!

After you're finished here, hurry over to Sarah Martina Parker's incredible blog, where I'm pretty sure there will be some amazing eye candy for you! If you have any trouble linking along the way, hop back over to The Craft's Meow!

For my project today, I used, "Owl See You in Class", designed by Jenny Suchins. Here's what I did:

Every teacher LOVES chocolate, or at least that's the rumor!
(Wonder why they always get apples???)
I had some packing material that came between glass sheets,
and thought it would look cute around the candy bar.

Next, what teacher doesn't need pencils?
This cute little pencil holder was CASEd from my good friend Shirley (isn't she talented???)
We made these a good while back, and when I was trying to come up with teacher 'stuff', I thought of it! I changed it up a bit, and voila!

Ahh.....I have such talented friends!
This adorable post it holder was also a CASE from
my friend Shirley...it's an easel - no kidding! Cute as can be! I can't believe I forgot to get a photo from the side!

And as you know, the fun thing about easel projects is that they fold very flat for mailing!

This little teacher care package needed a tag...

...AND a bag!!!

Hope you liked this week's sneak peeks!


Head on over to Sarah Martina Parker's blog now - oh my goodness, she is SO talented! You'll love what you see there!


Have a great week!
Hugs and smiles,
Patti J.

I've Got Your Back....

Welcome back!
Today is the fourth and final day of the August sneak peeks at The Craft's Meow!
It has been so much fun joining all of the ladies at The Craft's Meow as their 'Friend" this week.
Thank you all for hanging out here this week and watching the new stamps being unveiled!

I have another fabulous set today, "In Tandem", designed for The Craft's Meow, by the beautiful and talented Nina Brackett of Nina B. Designs. This is yet one more totally fun set, with several sentiments - each one just perfect for someone needing a happy greeting.

Here is my card...

I did a teensy bit of coloring and outlining with my Copic markers, dotted the bottom half in greens and the top half in blues. The image and mat were die cut using oval Nesties. I dotted and tore the CS prior to stamping the sentiment, and tore the bottom of the mat as well. Also dotted with black Copic around the inside oval. Everything is popped up with dimensional squares. Added a bit of bling from Michael's and a flower from Hobby Lobby. The DP is Echo Park, and can be found at The Craft's Meow Store.


Be sure to check out The Craft's Meow Blog, to see all of the other beautiful creations, and don't forget to comment! One lucky person will win this set!!!


Hope you can plan to hop with us on August 1st. The Craft's Meow August release blog hop will feature all of the great stamp sets you have seen this week, and that's not all! You will be able to shop for the sets that day as well! You'll want to be sure to leave comments, as one lucky winner will receive all four new sets!


Smiles,
Patti J.

Telegram...

Happy Saturday, and welcome to day 3 of The Craft's Meow Sneak Peek!


I have another fabulous set to preview for you today. This set, "Telegram" is designed by the amazing Nina Brackett of Nina B. Designs! It's always fun to see what Nina's new designs are! She never seems to run out of ideas, and I love her sets that take us down memory lane, like this one today does.


Oh my goodness - there are so many possibilites with "Telegram". The set includes many sentiments, as well as several images. Again, the stamps work like a dream - the ink covers beautifully, and clean up so easily.


Here is my card:


This was a lot of fun to work with - it got me outside of the 'cutesy' box that I seem to have been in for a while, and mussing it up a bit was fun too! After I had adhered the two pieces on the front, I realized that I had forgotten to distress their edges like I did the DP background. Sigh.... sometimes I think I'd forget who I was if I couldn't refer to my driver's license - lol!!!


Hurry over to The Craft's Meow, to see who else has previews for you today! I know you won't be disappointed! Don't forget to leave comments! One lucky person who comments on The Craft's Meow blog will win this set! Woot woot for FREE stamps!


Have a great weekend!

Hugs and smiles,
Patti J.

Supplies: DP: Tim Holtz Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink Crocheted Trim: from my stash Buttons: Grandma's button jar Hand: The Red Rooster, Farmington, Mo.

Owl See You in Class...

Woo hoo - let's see that happy dance, folks!
It's Friday...........!

Welcome back! It's Day 2 of The Craft's Meow Sneak Peek previews! Today's wonderful set is "Owl See You in Class", and is another fabulous design by Jenny Suchin. Oh my goodness - this set is so cute! I must say that these stamps are such a joy to stamp with. They have fabulous coverage, and although I'm never without my Stamp-a-ma-jig, they are so accurate that I don't feel the need to use it! I actually 'overstamped' the sentiments on the chalkboard below, as I felt my ink was a little dry, and needed a second application.




You are going to want to be first in line for this cute set! What fun projects you can make for back to school, teacher appreciation, or school's out events!!!


Hopefully, this little critter brought you a smile or two! I'm still smiling, and I stamped him up yesterday!


Be sure to hurry over to The Craft's Meow to see who else has some 'classy' cards to share! Don't forget that one lucky person to leave a comment will win this set! The only thing better than fun new stamps, are fun FREE new stamps!!!


Happy Friday,
Patti J.

Supplies:
CS: Gina K. Pure Luxury White, Bazzill Basics Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Whisper White
Copic Markers
Pearls: Kaiser Crafts
Scor-Bug and Scor-Pal

The Craft's Meow Sneak Peek - "Owl Be Thinking of You"

Hello!


I am so excited to have been asked by Lisa to be a Friend of The Craft's Meow for the
month of August! Lisa and I seemed to connect right from the beginning of our blogging
adventures, and I feel so blessed to have her in my life!


How much fun it is to be able to help Lisa and her amazing Design Team showcase
the new realeases for the month! I am having a blast playing with these new stamps,
and I know that you will too!!!

Today is day 1 of The Craft's Meow Sneak Peek previews, and this first set, called, "Owl Be Thinking of You", is designed by the amazingly talented Jenny Suchin.

I can't wait for you to check out the full set - there are oodles of wonderful stamps!

My first card features the darling owls.

I created a step card, and used some adorable Echo Park DP, which you can also find at The Craft's Meow. Hope you like this - I thought it would be just right for someone who's been away from home for a while, or in the hospital.

The clouds have frosted Stickles on them, and there are Glossy Accents on all of the hearts, eyes, and parts of the birdhouse.

The next card, again from the "Owl Be Thinking of You" set, features the sweet little birds. When I saw the sentiments, I thought I could put the Welcome and the Little One together and have a perfect card for a new baby. I thought it turned out pretty cute - what do you think???

Hurry over to The Craft's Meow to see who else has sneak peeks for you, and for your chance to win! One lucky person will win this stamp set!

This stamp set, and more will be available in The Craft's Meow Store on August 1st!

Thanks for dropping by, and don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for another sneak peek!!!

Hugs and blessings,
Patti J.


Supply list:
Stamps: The Craft's Meow
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
DP: Echo Park (The Craft's Meow)
Glossy Accents
Dimensional Squares (Hobby Lobby)
Ribbon: My stash
White Pearls: Kaiser Crafts
Copic Markers
Stampin UP! Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Promises.....

I hope that you ladies all had a nice Mother's Day, and that you gents spoiled your mom's rotten on Sunday!

I found a few minutes today to craft!
I was trying to find a way to use ALL the patterns in one color of Laurie's beautiful new paper pack at Doodle Pantry.


Then I saw a beautiful card HERE of Kim Schofield's on SCS that I loved!
I used her basic layout, and here's what I created.
I think this color is simply gorgeous, and that it's even prettier against the stark white and black mats.
There are 3 patterns of FIVE different colors in this pack for $2.00. TWO dollars!!! Wowzers! You can check out the paper here!

I also used one of the sentiments from the Noah's Ark pack, which is also a new release.

The darling butterfly is from The Craft's Meow, from the set "Friend of Mine", and can be found here.

There is still lots of time to join in the challenge at the Doodle Pantry Blog, as well! You just need to use a Doodle Pantry Image! If you don't have any, you can check out the freebies!

Am entering this card at Flutter by Wednesdays: Open challenge (include butterfly, angel, or fairy)

My Mother's Day was very nice. We stayed home - DD and Rosie, the grand-doggie were here for the weekend. Saturday was the Azalea Festival in a nearby town, so we went to a fund-raiser breakfast, and DD joined us there after she ran the 5K affiliated with the festival. She placed first in her division! It was her first 'first', so she was pleased, and we were proud. It poured down rain (are you surprised?), and was very chilly for the race. Yesterday, however, the sun blessed us with her presence, and we BBQ's some delish pork steaks! Yummmm......

DD brought some beautiful hanging baskets and a laugh out loud card...on the front was a mixer dripping with chocolate batter. It said, "Good moms let their kids lick the beaters." The inside sentiment said "Great moms turn the mixer off first." Tee hee..... she thanked me for always turning the beaters off! DS sent an amazing vase of fresh flowers with a note that nearly made me cry! I have the best grown children in the world!!!


Well, have a great week! Hopefully, I'll be back in a day or two with something that will make you smile!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Patti J.

Food for Thought: If you fatten up all of your friends and family, you will look thinner!!!

Friend...

Well, we are half-way there - it's Wednesday!

Hope your week has been a good one so far!
I have a card today that I created using the sketch at Scrap-Creations.

Using some of Lisa's wonderful stamps from the Craft's Meow, I created my card.
Of course, I used Little Frieda!

Then, I took this little medallion, coloring only the center with Spica Pink and Baby Blue, and punching with a 1/2" circle punch for embellishments.

Next, I stamped, colored (again with the Spica pens) the Friend part of the sentiment, cut it out and popped it up.

Here is my card. I used DP from Basic Grey Wisteria and Euphoria collections.
All coloring was done with Copic markers and Spica Glitter Pens.

Hope the rest of your week goes well!

Hugs and smiles, and a big thank you for stopping by! I'm sorry to hurry, but am on my way to pick up our little Rosie (grand-daughter-doggie) as DD has a business trip to Chicago, and a plane to catch!

Patti J.

Food for thought: If we were thankful for all of the good things in our lives, we wouldn't have time to complain about the rest!!!

Little Frieda & Lulu - Mischief!

Good morning! It's a beautiful day in Missouri -
havin' the March winds in April, but that's better than the January snows, right???

***

Here's a bright and cheerful birthday card, made especially for my friend Ted, at Happily Ever Crafter. This is Ted's birthday month, and he's turning the big 4-4. For Ted's Happily Ever Challenge #16, he's asked for four of something, a purple and green combo, and a birthday card!!! If you want a chuckle today, go check out Ted's Challenge!!! By the way, Ted, the inside sentiment says "Have a Great Birthday!"



For my card, I've used another fun image from The Craft's Meow store. Little Frieda has a friend with her today - meet Lulu! This stamp is called Little Frieda & Lulu - Mischief, and you can find it here. Be sure to check out Lisa's store - OMG, what cute stuff!!! All coloring is Copic markers. Oh...and of course, my bird is a CARDINAL!!!


Thanks so much for stopping by today, and Happy Birthday Month to Ted!


I'll be back tomorrow with my first creation as DT member for the Doodle Pantry! (Woohoo!!!)

Hugs and smiles,
Patti J.

Food for thought: If you grasp tomorrow with faith, you know the handle won't fall off!!!

Little Frieda's Daisy...

Hello and Happy Monday!

I want to introduce you to someone special!
Meet Frieda!


This sweet little gal is just one of the darling images to be found at my friend Lisa Hjulberg's new store, The Craft's Meow. She was so much fun to color, and to paper piece! I can't wait to ink up the other images! If you have not been over to check out the goodies at The Craft's Meow, be sure to do so! There are kits, inks, stamps, and much more.



I hope Little Frieda on her twisted easel card makes you smile!


She's paper pieced with DP's from Adorn It, and all coloring is with Copic markers. The pearls on the sentiment were colored with Copic's as well. I used Nesties Labels 18, flowers from Petaloo, and everything else is from my stash.

Have a wonderful week, dear friends! I'll be back on Wednesday morning to post my blog candy winner! Hope to see you then!


Hugs and smiles!
Patti J.


Food for thought: The frog has it SO easy - they can eat what's 'bugging' them!

Blog Candy Winner!

Hello and Happy Friday!!!

Today's post is for a challenge at the Doodle Pantry Challenge Blog. The challenge was a sketch challenge. We have the option of using the fancy or more simple sketch. Well, you know me - nothing is ever easy! I decided to make a set of cards, and to use both sketches!

Here is my card set. I used the fancy sketch for the card box lid,
and the more simple sketch for the note cards.

Digi image on all pieces, and sentiment on box lid from The Doodle Pantry - image found here.
All coloring is with Copic markers. Sentiments on cards are Hero Arts. Butterfly punch is Martha Stewart

Here is a close up of the center of the lid. Note that the petals and leaves are curled for a bit of a 3-D look.Box side view.

I hope you like them!



A few days ago, while in sunny Florida, enjoying LOTS of ball games, I posted up some blog candy! I asked for you to list your favorite ball team when you left a comment. Thanks to all of you who commented! Since I am not computer savvy enough to figure out random org., I simply put your names in a hat and drew! If you were a follower, you were put in the hat twice!


Drum roll, please.....


The winner is:


Becky Dunham, who wrote:



Oh, that is easy - LA Dodgers! Have loved them since the 4th grade when my teacher made us watch them in the World Series during school :) I am a follower of your sweet blog already :)



Congratulations Becky! Please email me at: mamagilliam@gmail.com so I can get your $20 gift card to The Craft's Meow to you!!!



Speaking of The Craft's Meow, if you haven't been to the shop today, you should go! The site has been revamped, there are new stamps, AND....through April 5th, everything in the shop is on sale, 20% off!!! Woot woot! What a bargain!



That's all I have for today, but am working with a darling image from The Craft's Meow, for my next post!!!



Thanks for stopping by!
Patti J.



Food for thought: Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
(Proverbs 24:10)

The Craft's Meow Store!!!

It's Monday!

Hooray!



Today is the grand opening of The Craft's Meow store!



Please hurry over and check out my dear friend, Lisa Hjulberg's new store, The Craft's Meow! She's going to be featuring her very own new stamp line, as well as some amazing card kits, and many other fabulous and fun items!



Unfortunately, I am unable to post a card today for you, with Lisa's wonderful new stamps, but please hurry over to The Craft's Meow Store, and see what others have created for your inspiration! I will have something to post toward the end of the month! "Life" has gotten in the way of 'Fun' this month, but hopefully, things will be back to normal by the 30th.



Hope you are all doing well!!!



Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.