Long time since my last post, so sorry.  I've been busy writing SEO copy for some much needed funding.  You can only go so long without cash.  Hope you'll forgive me.  But wanted to tell you about this new giveaway. 

Contest alert: Gail's having a contest.  Lots of goodies for you to win!

Shabby Cottage Studio is having our very first Pinterest Contest with a nice prize package for a lucky winner!! See all the details here http://pinterest.com/pin/42150946482955511/

Antique cup with hat pins

New Project I finished today.  I purchased some of the new Stampin Up 3" long pins and dug in my bead box and this is what I came up with.  I purchased the antique cup at a flea market for $1.  A couple of stuffed animals gave up their lives (in needed stuffing for the cushion) but I think it was well worth it.  I really enjoyed  making it and will be mailing to my best friend in CA next week.  Her and I do a project each week and send it to each other.  Lots of fun.  What do you think?

Pretty in Pink

New for today.  I hardly ever use Pink, but I really like this paper (it's old and I don't remember where it came from) Seems to suit my image.  Meet "Bite" by Mo Manning.  Just got her last week and I've colored her so many different way so watch for more of her.

Entering her in this week's challenge over at Digital Pencil Too.  Challenge 123 "Lace"
http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/

and

Robins Fetish "Pretty In Pink" challenge 95
 http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-95-pretty-in-pink.html

and

Marks Finest Papers -#96 Use Lace
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/

The Engineer

I made a "man" card.  I don't do these very often because all the men I know say, "Don't make me a card."  I really like this Mo Manning image, my brother worked (and retired) from Chessie Systems and Amtrak so it reminds me of what he used to do every day.  He probably worked, but whats wrong with a little imagination! :)  Hope you like..

Challenge entered:
The Paper Players http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-83-cas-masculine-theme-from.html
Here Come the Boys http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Tiddly Inks Challenge 80 "Sparkle it Up"

What do you think about this Tiddly Inks image "Cast your Spell.  I really enjoy coloring these and seeing in my mind the fairy in all of us.
I'm entering this card in Tiddly Inks Challenge 80 "Sparkle it Up"  Go check out all the entries.

http://tiddlyinkschallenge.blogspot.com/

Mo Manning's My Sentiments Exactly

I love this digi from Mo Manning.  In fact I love all her art work.  I'm entering this in her "My Sentiments Exactly challenge.

Go to: http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/ and see all the entries.

St Patricks Day from Waltzing Mouse

I've finally had some time to spend in my craft room.  Not really, just made time.  Things have settled down just a bit, so I thought I'd make some stuff.  Tell me what you think.

This card was made with a free digital from Waltzing Mouse, colored with copics and I've punched out a couple of images I had and put a Good Luck tag in the center.  Think I'll enter it in their challenge sketch. 

Leave me some feedback and tell me what you think.  I love hearing from you!

Challenge: http://waltzingmousesketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Sketch for the week.