First round of tests normal!

The results for the first round of tests came in and everything is normal so far! That's good news!! I won't have the rest of the tests until sometime after September 3. That's when I will see the tummy specialist. The even better news is that I am starting to feel better!! Yippee!!! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes!!! God is SOO good!! The Chronic Fatigue and Fibro have kicked in in a big way, but that's common for me when anything in my system is out of whack. I'm hoping and praying that I wll be able to jump back into creating very soon!!! In fact, I'm hopeful that I will be able to participate in the latest challenges!!!

Have a great week everyone!

Feeling like a total flaker!

I've spent the past 2 1/2 weeks fighting tummy troubles and am scheduled for a bunch of tests. (YUCK!) I feel like a total flaker since I missed the last SSPT challenge. Hang in there with me. Hopefully this will pass soon!!

Have a great week everyone!

WSAB Animal Challenge

Our challenge this time for WSAB was to create a project using an animal cut from any cartridge. I created this handbag using the giraffe from Animal Kingdom, colored with Copic markers. The red trim is embossed with the Cuttlebug, as are the strap tabs. Animal print paper is from DCWV Safari Chic stack, red flourish is from Home Decor and animal print ribbon for straps is from Michael's. Finished size of handbag is 8" X 8" X 3" and I plan to use it as a gift bag.

Yellow and Black Challenge for SSPT Design Team

I've been so inspired by these paper purses created by others on the Cricut messageboard, particularly Kathy Orta, that I just had to give it a try. What a fun project!! Kathy's tutorials are awesome and if you haven't visited her blog, you really should check it out. (see link in award post below) Anyway, our challenge was to create a project using yellow and black. The black paper has the faux crocodile technique and this is the first time I have attempted that technique. It was fun! The rings are from the curtain department of a local big box store. I embossed the brads to match the rings.

Passing on the Lovely Blog Award

I am thrilled to pass along the Lovely Blog Award to Kathy Orta at http://paperphenomenon.blogspot.com/ . Kathy, your creations ROCK!! If you haven't visited Kathy's site, you really owe it to yourself to see her awesome creations!!!

Fruit Challenge for SSPT Design Team

Our challenge this time for the SSPT Design Team was to create a project using fruit. Since this summer season has me in a tropical frame of mind, this is my project. All Cricut cuts are from the LAB cart. It was especially challenging for me because I NEVER use bright colors and I just had to on this card. I also challenged myself not to add any bling to this one and that was really hard!!

Letter "S" Challenge for WSAB

This card is my project for the WSAB Letter "S" challenge. The challenge was to make any project with the letter S as the focal point. This card was a challenge for me partly because I am just a beginner with the Copic markers and used them to color my sweet little fairy. Alphas and top note are from Storybook cartridge.

Thanks for looking!