Happy 4th!

Hello there!

Just want to wish you all a very happy Independence Day!

I wanted to share with you some Blog Candy that I was lucky enough to win, a couple of weeks ago, on Dawn Burnworth's blog!  If you have never been there, you should go! This lady is UBER talented, and so sweet!  What fun, and just in time for the holiday creating that I needed to tackle!

Here's what I won:

And here is the lovely card that Dawn made and sent along with my wonderful package:

Card created by Dawn Burnworth

Last, but not least, here is what I created with the fun papers and sequins!

Image is a Freebie!!! from Whimsie Doodles Stamps.  It's colored with Copic Markers.  The sparkly star, and fireworks are colored with my red and blue Spica Glitter Pens.

Dawn, if you are reading, thank you so much!

A chemo buddy and a senior buddy will be the recipients of these special cards!

Have a safe, and fun holiday - hope you are spending it with family and friends!

God Bless America!

Patti J.

Thank You Times Two!

Brrrr....hope that you are all staying in and staying warm.

It's -8 degrees here today - high is expected to be -1. Add in the wind chill, and we are at about -30!

We needed a couple of thank you notes, and what better to create with than snowmen, as it's a winter wonderland out our windows!

The card above was made using an old Great Impressions Stamp.  These snowfolks are too cute. The stamp is so old, that it's beginning to crack (insert really sad face here), so it will probably be the last winter it sees. I began by stamping the image, masking it, and sponging some clouds.  The coloring is done with Copics, a bit of glitterry goodness was added, and a bit of Glossy Accents, and voila!  This card is going to a couple from church that hosted a most awesome New Year's Eve party.

Our Missouri Tigers played in the Cotton Bowl last Friday night.  We went to a Bowl party, and the above card was made for the party host.  He is a huge Tiger fan, so this snowman simply had to be in black and gold, all decked out for the Cotton Bowl!  This is an image from Whimsie Doodles, and cute as can be!

Again, coloring is with Copics, and added a bit of glitter, and glossy accents.

Can't create without my Perfect Layers Rulers from Perfect PaperCrafting!  Gives me a

beautiful straight mat every time! Check out the sidebar for details :)

Tomorrow, I hope to be able to post project #2 from my play date with Shirley!

Just adding a few finishing touches...

Have a great day!

Snowy Smiles, 

Patti J.

From ruffles to BBQ...

Know what I love best about paper creations?  

Hands down, it is the variety of images, styles, and textures!

My last card featured ruffles and bling, and today, I have BBQ and sandals...

Whimsie Doodles Image, Smokin' Hot Fun, Copic Markers, Blut CS, Scor-Pal

I found this cute little image at Whimsie Doodles, and decided that he is going to DS, who just moved. One of his new acquisitions is a BBQ grill and patio furniture, so this just seemed like fun.

Hope you are having a good week!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Hugs,

Patti J.