Reading Rhonda (Rachel)

Hello.  I created these super cute bookmarks and I really wanted to share them with you.  I am an avid reader to say the least.  Before I got my Kindle, there wasn't a time where I didn't have a book in my hand.  Now, there isn't a time when I don't have either a book or Kindle or both in my hand.  I even read while watching tv.  My family barks at me all the time to stop reading, get out of the fantasy worlds and join the rest of them in the real world.  I prefer the fantasy.

I am a new member of the Sassy Studio Designs group on Paper Craft Planet.  My sisters are both in that group and they just love it.  They actually force me to craft with them.  I must admit though that I really do enjoy it.  Every week SSD gives away a a free image.  They call it Fabulous Freebie Friday.  All you have to do is download it on Friday and it is yours.  

This image is called Reading Rachel.  I thought it was perfect for me since all I do is read.  I got it this past Friday, printed off a page of four and headed to work.  I was coloring them on break when my co-worker Ruthie asked if she could color one too.  I let her color and she did a great job.  I took the one she colored and made a bookmark for her.  Don't ask about the fourth one, I was having hair coloring issues with it.

The top bookmark is for my darling sister.  I found the feather barrette/brooch and knew I wanted to do something for her with it.  She has a green Amazon Parrot.  I made the bookmark and stuck a picture of her bird, Sydney in the corner.  The middle bookmark is the one Ruthie colored.  Great job Ruthie!!!  The bottom one is me again.  I just love this image.  

I am entering the following challenges:

Sassy Studio Designs - Paper Craft Planet challenge

Kaboodle Doodles #128 - Several but I chose hobbies (reading)

Simon Says - Anything goes

Love to Create #24 - 3 of something (3 bookmarks)

Fairy Tale #45 - Bookmarks

By the Cute and Girly - A Day At The.....Couch reading

Stampalot - What's your crafty passion? (coloring)

Marianne's Design Diva - Anything goes

One Stitch At A Time #122 - Anything goes

Pile It On #29 - Kick back and relax

Thanks so very much for visiting my blog.

Father's Day Card

I had so much fun making my brother-in-law's card that I decided to make him another one.  Like I said in my last post, Bill gets overlooked sometimes so a second card should make him feel extra special.  This image is actually a pre-colored dimensional sticker. I thought it was vintage looking and sometimes I feel like Bill belongs back in time.  He should love this one.  As you can see from my last couple of cards, I am very into the natural papers.

Here are the challenges I have entered:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky #125 - Father's Day
Penny's Paper-Crafty #81 - Father's Day
Cardmadfairy's - Father's Day or masculine
Phindy's Place #109 - Father's Day
Card Makin Mama #47 - Father's Day
ATC's & Cards #15 - Anything goes/Father's Day
Secret Crafter #189 - Happy Father's Day
Pan Pastel #22 - Boys / Father's Day

See you soon.

Live 2 Ride

See, I told you I wouldn't take another year off.  My sister kept hounding me so I made another card.  I must admit, I enjoy it.  I don't know why I don't do it more often.  This card is for my brother-in-law Bill.  He gets overlooked all the time so I thought I would make him feel special.  His wife, my sister, is a freak for motorcycles.  Bill doesn't ride one because they aren't safe but I thought my sister would get a kick out of this.  I hope Bill likes it.

Here are the challenges I have entered:

Dream Valley #34 - For that special guy

One Stitch At A Time #117 - The man in your life

Pile it On #24 - Let's get outdoors

The Pink Elephant #52 - Masculine

Simon Says - Anything goes

Cards for Men #12 - Father's Day

Platypus Creek #8 - For the boys

Celebrate the Occasion #66 - Father's Day

Crafty Sentiments - Father's Day

Crafting for all Seasons #29 - For a man

See you soon

Birthday Card for My Sister

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Hello.  I know I haven't posted in ages and ages.  All I can say is that life got in the way.  But I am back now and hopefully I won't take a year off between posts again.  This cute little card is for my sister's birthday.  She is very important to me.  It makes her happy when I craft so this is for her.  She absolutely loves fairies so I thought this image would be perfect for her.  I hope she liked it as it has already been mailed out.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Challenges Entered:

Robyn's Fetish #109 - Birthday cards with sentiment on the front

Crafty Cardmakers #69 - Distress it

Ruby's Rainbow #29 - Things with wings

Allsorts #156 - Happy Birthday to someone special

Ooh La La #106- Make it girly

Ladybug Crafts Ink #61 - Things with wings