Beautiful Girlie

Here is another Hope and Grace image from The Greeting Farm. These girls from TGF are just dang adorable. I just love "cutesy" images and they have so many to choose from. I have her colored up and ready to hit the town.

Thanks so much for coming by to visit me. I'll talk to you soon.

SFYTT - Let's Go Fishing

This is a card I did for one of Jen's "Sketch For You To Try" from a couple of months ago. I completely forgot to post it when I made it. Don't you hate when that happens? LOL!! This was the first time I had used the 3-Heart Punch from SU. Look at that cute little bunny riding on his friend the turtle's back. They are off for a fishing trip.

Come back and see me tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon and thanks so much for coming by to visit.

Stamps: Down by the Farm by The Greeting Farm

Paper: Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, White, Tea Party Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Amethyst Grosgrain Ribbon, 3-Heart Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Oval Nesties, Dimensionals

Treehouse Stamps Sneak Peek #2

Here is my next peek at another stamp set from Treehouse Stamps. The name of this set is Ms. Hoot. Isn't she just a cute thing? You will be able to purchase her Thursday night at midnight. Join us Wednesday night at the Release Party on our Paper Craft Planet forum from 10pm - midnight. You won't want to miss the fun.

Don't forget about the sale either. 10% off your entire order and free shipping for orders over $40 in the US, Canada and Australia.

Come back and see me tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon and thanks so much for coming by to visit.

Treehouse Stamps Sneak Peek #1

Here is my first sneak peek of a stamp set being released this week from Treehouse Stamps. The name of this set is Dino-rific. We are having our Release Party in our Paper Craft Plant forum from 10pm - midnight on Wednesday night. You will be able to purchase the stamps the next day, Thursday, at midnight.

Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek from another set. You won't want to miss it.

Also don't forget about the sale that's still going on over at Treehouse Stamps. 10% off your entire order and free shipping for orders over $40 in the US, Canada and Australia.

I'll see you tomorrow and thanks so much for coming by to visit.

My Father's Day Card to Chuck

This is the card I gave Chuck for Father's Day. Isn't this little monkey just a sweetie pie peeking around the tree? The stamp is Changito the Monkey by Stampendous. I used some designer paper that I purchased this past week and it's from the Martha Stewart collection. I thought the background piece looked like jungle vines.

Thanks for checking me out today. Come back and see me tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon and thanks so much for coming by to visit.

Stamps: Changito the Monkey by Stampendous

Paper: Choc. Chip, White, Martha Stewart Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance, Momento Tuxedo Brown

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Wide Satin Choc. Chip Ribbon, Dimensionals

Garrett's Father's Day Card

This is the card I made for Garrett to give his dad for Father's Day. They are both fishermen and I thought this card was so appropriate. The inside says "When I grow up I want to be just like you". Can you say "Awwwwwww..?" The stamp set is Rock the Farm by The Greeting Farm. We are actually leaving to go camping and trout fishing for a week tomorrow afternoon after we do the Father's day festivities with our families. We have such a wonderful time doing the family camping trips. I hope these are memories that Garrett carries with him forever. It's great quality family time for us.

I have several posts set up for next week so there will be plenty for you to see. Make sure and stop by to see me next week and look at what I have to show you. I'll talk to you soon and thanks so much for coming by to visit me.

Stamps: Rock the Farm by The Greeting Farm

Paper: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, White, Slumber Party Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accesories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Rectangle Nesties, Rope Twine, Dimensionals

CC223 - Make a Splash

This is my submission for SCS Color Challenge CC223. I used the set Make a Splash by Paper Pretties.

Thanks for stopping by. Come back and see me tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Make a Splash by Paper Pretties

Paper: Baja Breeze, Ruby Red, White, Baja Breeze Designer Prints, and Riding Hood Red Designer Prints

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Dew Drops, Circle Nesties, Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

THT02 & SC233 - Happy Birthday

This is for our second challenge over on The Treehouse Blog and it's a color challenge. The color's for today's challenge are Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip and White/Vanilla. Come play along with us. We love to see your creations. Please use the keyword "THT02" when you upload to a public gallery.

This is also my submission for this week's Sketch Challenge SC233 at SCS.

Thanks for stopping by today. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Birthday Cupcake by Treehouse Stamps

Paper: Pacific Point, Choc. Chip, White, Tangerine Tango Designer Print

Ink: Tuxedo Brown Momento

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack

AMYRTFS2 - Cup of Cuteness

Hello everyone!! This card is for the sketch from Amy Rysavy's blog from June 5th. Amy has a guest designer and she features a sketch from her on her blog every 4 weeks. Her name is Tammy Fielder and this sketch is from her and it's a great one. I had a lot of fun with it. I used the stamp set from The Greeting Farm called Cup of Stuff. Isn't that mouse a sweetie peeking out of the cup?

Thanks for coming by today. I really appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog. It means a lot to me. Come back tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Cup of Stuff by The Greeting Farm

Paper: Rose Red, Basic Gray, White, Me and My Big Ideas Patterned Paper

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Nesties, Silver Brads, White Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals

Slow Down Little Fella

This is my submission for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #72 - TECC72 and Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenge #54. I didn't get this posted on Kristina's blog before the Sunday night deadline but I did get it posted on Taylor's blog. I used the Down on the Farm set from The Greeting Farm for my image. I colored and cut the image out before gluing it on to the main image panel. I had it mounted on white but the card looked like it had too much white on it so I made a minor change. What do you think?

Thanks for coming by to check me out today. I hope the start of your week is a good one. Come back tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Down by the Pond by The Greeting Farm

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Taken With Teal, Green Galore, White, Retired Designer Paper from SU

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Rectangle Nesties, Clear Buttons, Twine, Kaiser Rhinestones, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Circle Nesties, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals.

THT001 - Prehistoric Pals

This card is for our first ever challenge over at the Threehouse Stamps Blog. It is a color challenge this week and the colors are Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and White/Vanilla. Please play along with us and when you upload to a public gallery use the keywords THT01. We are calling our challenges "Treehouse Thursday". I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Have a great weekend and come back to see me tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Prehistoric Pals by Treehouse Stamps

Paper: Baja Breeze, Kraft, Choc. Chip, Parisian Breeze Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance, Brown Momento

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nesties, Clear Embossing Powder, Word Window Punch, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Designer Brads

SFYTT - Willy the Worm

Here is another submission for this past Saturday's Sketch For You To Try. I loved this sketch and it fit this new digi image perfectly. I got this digi image FREE from Victoria Case Stamps. Check them out to get your digi image free too. Isn't he just adorable?

Thanks for looking and I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Willy the Worm Digi Image by Victoria Case Stamps

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Choc. Chip, White, Hawaii Papaya Designer

Ink: Choc. Chip

Accessories: Copic Markers, Kaiser Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Word Window Punch, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals

SC232 - Cupcake Crazy Birthday

This is my submission for today's SplitcoastStampers Sketch Challenge SC232. I used one of my favorite stamp sets from SU, Crazy for Cupcakes. I can't wait to see what new sets SU has in store for us but more than that I can't wait to see their new designer paper. No one's designer paper, or cardstock, compares to Stampin Up!'s. Am I right, girls??

Thanks for coming by to visit today. I was supposed to have a wonderful day of stamping with Mercy today but she decided to play sickly on me. Girl, you better get you hiney well, we got some stamping to do. LOL!! Come back tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes by SU

Paper: Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, White, Tea Party Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Rectangle Nesties, Kaiser Rhinestones, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

CPS119 - For the Love of Grace

Hello everyone!! I have a card for you today using the Card Positioning System's Sketch CPS119. I used Grace from the Hope and Grace stamp set by The Greeting Farm. This size card, 9-1/4" x 3-7/8", fits perfectly in a business size envelope. I probably put too much bling on the card for Grace (since she in her her over-alls) but I just couldn't help it. Cards without bling are hard for me to produce.

I hope you are having a wonderful week and that you are enjoying the beautiful summer we are having. It was a blistering hot and humid 91 degrees here today so some of the afternoon was spent in the pool with my son. I'm really enjoying being home with him this summer.

Thanks for coming by to check me out. Have a great week and come back tomorrow for another creation. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Hope and Grace, Happy Chef (sentiment) - both by The Greeting Farm

Paper: Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, White, A Walk in the Park Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Designer Brads by SU, Kaiser Rhinestones, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Rectangle Nesties, Dimensionals

MOJO90 - From My Farm To Yours

Here is my first card using the Treehouse Stamps I just received in the mail. If you remember from a few posts ago, I am now a Guest Designer for Treehouse Stamps until the end of this year. I used today's Monday MOJO90 sketch for my card.

The stamp set is called Fall Ya'll (which is on sale right now) and it was so appropriate for the Varnell home right now. We just got another fish to add to our collection of animals that are in our home. We have 2 dogs, 2 fish, 8 tadpoles, 1 guinea pig, 1 lizard and 2 frogs. Yes, we have our own farm inside our home. Gotta love boys!!!

Thanks for coming by to check me out today. I hope you are having a wonderful week. Come back and see me tomorrow for more fun stuff to look at. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Fall Ya'll by Treehouse Stamps

Paper: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, White, Walk in the Park Designer, Slumber Party Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Soft Sky

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Riding Hood Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Dimensionals

SU, TGF and Cutie Patootie Squirrels

I had sooooooo much fun making this card. These squirrels are so stinkin' cute, aren't they? I used 2 completely different stamp sets for this card. I used Stampin' Up!'s Season of Friendship for the tree and I used The Greeting Farm's Forest Friends for the squirrel, the nuts and the sentiment. I had a lot of fun coloring the background scene on the main image panel. I used sponge daubers and ink pads for the grass and the sky. I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Thanks for checking me out today. I hope you have a wonderful week. I'll talk to you soon.

Stamps: Season of Friendship by SU and Forest Friends by The Greeting Farm

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, White and A Walk in the Park Designer

Ink: Black Brilliance, Choc. Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Kiwi Kiss Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, Punches - Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle. Dimensionals