(Since I used all SU stamps - that means this is an ALL ABOUT JOY card!)
My place of escape - filled with thoughts on LIFE, creations and the things I LOVE.
Monday, October 5, 2009
MOJO MADNESS - NATURE SILHOUETTE
(Since I used all SU stamps - that means this is an ALL ABOUT JOY card!)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
BELLI CHALLENGE #65 SPRING IT UP!

This week's Belli Challenge is a Color Challenge for you. We picked out some great spring colors for you. They are Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery and Cameo Coral. The Design Team has come up with some BEAUTIFUL inspiration to get you started!!! So you need to check them out here .

Friday, May 8, 2009
Bloggers Challenge #98 - Dragged Madras

Hello! I am so excited...I am designing another stamp set for a summer release and I am loving how it is turning out! I am going to try to focus, but Dora the Explorer is blaring next to me, so I am having a hard time focusing. :)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
ALL ABOUT JOY - BACKGROUND SMOOSH AND A REMINDER!

Here is a list of materials I used to make this card...
Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature, Warmest Regards, Rough Texture Wheel all by SU
Cardstock: Glossy Cardstock, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Versamark,
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:There was a man carrying a heavy load of grain down a country road. Another man in a horse-drawn wagon saw him and said, “Mister, do you need a ride?” So the man walking got in the wagon, but he kept the load of grain on his shoulder. The wagon driver said, “Man, put that down and relax!” But the man answered, “Oh no. It’s enough to ask you to carry me without having you carry this also.” Have you ever done that to the Lord? You say, “Lord, I’ll let You save me, but I’ll carry my own burdens.” How foolish we are to do this with the God who hung the stars and planets.
This was a good reminder for me.
All of us are carrying a burden or fear that He never intended us to carry.
I know that I am guilty and I pray that this will be a reminder to you to cast all on Him.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
ALL ABOUT JOY - And BLOG HOP!

I decided to make today an ALL ABOUT JOY day! Joy's daughter just gave birth to a baby boy last week! So she is now a Grandma!!! Congratulations Joy and Jessica!!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
BLOGGERS CHALLENGE -#85 AND ALL ABOUT JOY!


Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers by SU
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Handsome Hunter, Urban Praisrie Basic Grey DP, Whisper White
Accessories: Red Sticky Tape in 8 1/2x 11 sheets, Microbeads, Pearl Brads by K&Company, 1/16th hole punch, Vanilla 5/8th ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, Primas, Glue Dots
Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge participants cards! I always enjoy looking at them and I know you will too!
Have a blessed day!
P.S. Linda asked...Hi Chrissy, Wow, this card is truly stunning!! And then to read how you used a technique that required cutting it out twice. AMAZING. I love cutting things out, and I have mega patience, but I am still in awe of your work!! No one else has asked, so I will......So, how many trees ended up in your garbage can that day?? A little slip here, and a little slip there, and you've lost an entire branch!. Now I read where you get to spend time cuddling babies. I am soooo jealous. Keep up the good work and kuddos on being a wonderful friend. Linda S. in NE
Sunday, February 1, 2009
ALL ABOUT JOY - EVER AFTER

A Valentine may play a love song for you, but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe.
The Lord your God...will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ZEPHANIAH 3:17
A Valentine may give you flowers, but God sent you the most beautiful rose of all, Jesus.
A Valentine may take you out to dinner, but God has invited you to the most amazing feast ever given.
A Valentine may bring you chocolate, but God provides you with something even sweeter, His Word.
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! PSALM 119:103
A Valentine may love you for a lifetime, but God loved you before you were born and will love you for all eternity!
Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. JEREMIAH 31:3
-Holley Gerth
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
BELLI CHALLENGE #51- IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY
Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project with your INK REFILLS.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/newsletters/01/09172008.html
I feel like my MOJO and WOW factor has taken a short break. I am hoping now that some of the stress has passed for now, it will come back...I had big aspirations for this weeks challenge, but I just didn't get around to it, so I used the Ink Refills for thewatercoloring...
Here are the details for this project:
Stamp Set: On the Fly and Fundamental Phrases by SU,
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue, Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red, all Ink Refills! Black Staz On
Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper
Accessories: Chocolate Chip, Photo, Brass Brads, 1/16th punch
Be sure to check out the FABULOUS Belli Challenge Design Team's creations!!! Leave them a comment! We all LOVE to know what you are thinking about what we create. I know it makes me SMILE when you leave me a comment.
NEW GUEST DESIGNER!!! Lee Murphy
I have started a GROUP on the PAPER CRAFT PLANET! I will be listing the challenges there and would love to have you join in the fun there too! I will not be posting the prizes on the group at this time. Any participants that want to be included in the prizes will need to come here to post their links!
Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
CBC CHALLENGE #20 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - ALL ABOUT JOY

Maria Gurnsey
Holly Brown
Courtney Fowler
Sparkle Smith
Sarah Anderson
Maria Fiscella
Lorie Ames
Danielle Marcus
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
TWO POSTS TODAY! BELLI CHALLENGE #48 & ALL ABOUT JOY!

What is the Belli Challenge you ask?
Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!
This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project with a CELEBRATION THEME
Here is what you need to do...
1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)
2. Make a completed project with the CELEBRATION THEME
3. Share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC48. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or Paper Craft Planet or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC48 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!
4. I will do a drawing and the person whose name I draw will be a BELLI GUEST DESIGNER the first week of February!
Last week's winner was Anita- check her DELIGHTFUL and FUN project out HERE.
For this challenge, I decided to use the AGED TILES technique from Technique Junkies!
You can find more information about it here. I am CELEBRATING LIFE in this card. There are so many things I am thankful for this week and I am thankful for life!
Here is a few more details for this project:
Stamp Set: Inspired By Nature
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Mellow Moss, Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Rose Red
Accessories:Top Note Big Shot Die, Dew Drops, Chocolate Chip Stitched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Colored Pencils, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Sponge
Be sure to check out the FABULOUS Belli Challenge Design Team's creations!!! Leave them a comment! We all LOVE to know what you are thinking about what we create. I know it makes me SMILE when you leave me a comment.
Holly Brown
Joan Ervin
Ceal Pritchett
Danita Hollander
Shelly Koskinen
Jennifer Greco
Christi Thorsen
Karen Gibson
I have started a GROUP on the PAPER CRAFT PLANET! I will be listing the challenges there and would love to have you join in the fun there too! I will not be posting the prizes on the group at this time. Any participants you want to be included in the prizes will need to come here to post their links! HAPPY NEW YEAR! BE SAFE TONIGHT!
God Bless You!

Friday, December 26, 2008
BLOGGERS CHALLENGE #79 - CELEBRATION AND ALL ABOUT JOY

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
JUST BUZZIN' BY - ALL ABOUT JOY
I think it has been a few weeks since I have created an ALL ABOUT JOY card. For those of you who are new here, I have a local friend Joy who often tells me she enjoys seeing my Stampin' Up! Only cards. So I have created a day for her. :) I try to put an SU only card once a week.
I used this as my Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast on Sunday, but I really went off course from the orginal card. :) You are supposed to change at least 2 things from the card, but I changed a few more. This week's Featured Stamper was Paulatracy and HERE is the card I cased. Her entire gallery of work is absolutely FABULOUS and her coloring is impeccable!
I used the Cuttlebug Highlights technique -and then sponged the edges with white craft ink. I colored these cute little bumble bees with Copics and used the Nestibilities to frame them, then the Big Shot Top Note die.
You will notice, I did use Dew Drops on this card, if you would choose to use strictly SU, I would advise Joy to use the Black Vintage Brads in place of the Dew Drops - but I prefer the Dew Drops.

Now, anyone who gets this card will be VERY special - because I decorated the inside! :) Come back tomorrow for the BELLI CHALLENGE in between your Christmas preparations or when you are ready to wind down! HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
ALL ABOUT JOY - COURTNEYS TUESDAY CHALLENGE #18 - DOTS!

And you all know it is TUESDAY, and that means it is Created By Courtneys Challenge day! This weeks challenge is DOTS! I couldn't resist using the Swiss Dots cuddlebug folder and the Season Of Joy stamp set!
When you are done perusing my blog, be sure to check out the other Challenge Chicks fabulous work!
Courtney Fowler
Danielle Marcus
Heidi Michel
Lorie Ames
Maria Fiscella
Sarah Anderson
Sparkle Smith
I also combined this challenge with Splitcoast Stampers color challenge -
Here are a few more details:
Stamp Set: Season of Joy
Ink and Cardstock: Taken With Teal, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Accessories: paper piercing tool, BLING stickers available at Sweet 'n Sassy stamps, Scallop edge punch, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals
Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
BELLI CHALLENGE DAY - BELLI'S GONE BY, SNS BLOG HOP & IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY!

Hello! Wednesday is BELLI CHALLENGE DAY - but with the Thanksgiving holiday looming ahead - many of our designers wanted to take the week off. But if you are a DIE HARD stamper - and not much of a shopper, you will be home avoiding the crowds and wanting to create, RIGHT? lol
So I decided to celebrate BELLI'S GONE BY - you know the ones?
What is the Belli Challenge you ask?
Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!
This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project using WHATEVER PAST BELLI CHALLENGE YOU WISH!
Here is what you need to do...
1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)
2. Make a completed project embellishing your work with the Belli of your choice. Share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC and the number of the Belli Challenge you chose!
3. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or to your Blog, be sure and put the CBC - and the Belli Number you chose as your KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!
4. I will do a random drawing for all participants and have a special pack of assorted Designer Papers for the winner!
Last week's winner is Barb - you can see her fabulous card HERE. Be sure to leave her some comments! We all love them! :)
Here is a list of BELLI'S GONE BY!
1 BEADS 2 RUB ONS 3 BUTTONS 4 WHEEL 5 CHIPBOARD 6 – SKIPPED THIS NUMBER 7 HARDWARE 8 FLOWERS 9 GLITTER 10 CHALKS 11EMBOSSING POWDER 12 SCRAPS 13 UFOS- Unfinished Objects! 14 RIBBON 15 PENCILS
16 EYELETS 17 DIE CUTS 18 PAPER PIERCING 19 WHITE GEL PEN 20 MULBERRY PAPER 21 VELLUM 22 PAPER BAGS 23 DESIGNER PAPER 24 CIRCLES
25 ENVELOPES 26 FELT 27 BIRTHDAY 28 CONTAINERS 29 SCALLOPS
30 COASTERS 31 BAUBLES & BLING 32 BACK TO SCHOOL 33 FIBERS 34 SQUARE
35 METAL EDGE TAGS OR FAUX METAL 36 LEAVES 37 PAINT 38 CLIPS
39 PEARLS 40 THANKSGIVING 41 TABLE DECORATIONS 42 GIFT TAGS 43 -CORD
For some ideas - check out the Belli Design Team's projects! Their links are all on the LEFT sidebar! Check out their fabulous work and spread some love their way! :)
My project details:
This card is for JOY! She loves it when I use Stampin' Up! and while the DP and Dew Drops are not SU - I believe this will still qualify!
Also, the Belli's I chose are: #17 - DIE CUTS, #31 BAUBLES & BLING
I first colored the Inspired By Nature flowers with chocolate chip, More Mustard and Old Olive and stamped off. Then I took the markers and recolored certain areas to make them have shading. I *huffed* and stamped the image on my white TOP NOTE cardstock. I stamped the grass in Kiwi Kiss - then took the markers on the thin .8 tip and highlighted a few more areas on the images.
I sponged the edges of the Top Note Die with Not Quite Navy and Chocolate Chip - all other layers are sponged with Not Quite Navy only.
The border is cut using a cuddlebug die -and I attached it using my xyron.
Stamp Set: Inspired By Nature and Upsy daisy
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, SOft Sky (retired), Basic Grey Urban Prairie, Whisper White
Ink: More Mustard, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy, Soft Sky
Accessories: The Wizard - for borders and Top Note, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots, Lg. Ovel Punch, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 circle punch, Dimensionals
Things I am thankful today...
1. My sisters. One of my sisters and I have had a long road of difficulties, but we are overcoming them through forgiveness and time. God is good! I grew up with 2 beautiful sisters and have 3 half sisters and a brother - one sister that I have a relationship with, the others I do not know well.
2. My faith and salvation - my faith defines everything I am about. My journey and who I am and what I am becoming. Jesus Christ has died for our sins and I have accepted His free gift of salvation and eternal life. He is my everything.
3. Sleeping through the night. I often remember those years of having babies - that season of life never seemed like it would end. My husband and I would get in so many arguments in the evening about who would get up or WHY the baby was crying. Sleep is a good thing. I do not function well with out it.
4. My MP3 player. I recently purchased one and listen to books on it from Audible.com. LOVE THIS! I used to struggle with falling asleep at night. I would lay there for HOURS and toss and turn thinking about my to do list - but now I put in my head phones - listen to a book for about 5 minutes and I am OUT! (my husband would say snoring. LOL) Since I have been doing this, I no longer toss and turn. I do have to rewind a bit in the morning.
November Blog Hop Schedule
11/26: You'll start here and then head to Christi
11/27: Kathy & Faith11/28: Janette & Sandy
11/29: Jessica & Korin &
11/30: Michele & Chris
We are not having a RELEASE PARTY in December - we are celebrating all of the previously released stamp sets! Be sure to come back later today for another project.
Ok, enough rambling! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day! As you prepare for your THANKSGIVING meal, be sure to prepare your heart for the day too! That is most important. The meal will last a short time, but your heart, mind and soul will be with you long after.
Be Blessed -
Saturday, November 8, 2008
IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY #2 - Beate's WSC #65


I made this card using Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #65. I have to say, I kind of "cheated."
Here are a few more details:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY

