Thank You Card ~ Being Awesome {2nd Post}

You can see my ATCAS Guest Design post here.

Here is the second card I created while visiting my father-in-law.
I had fun mixing and matching some Verve goodies.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Envelope and pencil from the Take Note stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Apple from the Teachers Count stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Apple cut using the Apples die set from Verve Stamps.
*Notebook Paper Plain Jane stamp from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Happy Hello stamp set from Verve Stamps.

*RD4, YG3, YL2, PK3and BR2 markers from Chameleon.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Mojo Monday #414 sketch
Verve Diva Inspirations Autumn lovelies
DL Art Thankful Thursday #164 Coffee, tea or any beverage {alternative thank you}
Word Art Wednesday #200 Anything goes/family friendly {Happy 200th!!!}
Simon Says Stamp {Mon} Stamp and punch/die cut
Simon Says Stamp {Wed} Use a stamp

    Inspiration sketch

Birthday Card ~ An Apple For You {1st Post}

You can see my ATCAS Guest Design post here.

We went to visit my father-in-law again this weekend.
He doesn't have internet so I have a little blog catch-up to do.
I took some crafting goodies along to play with.
I was able to create two cards while hanging out.
He sets me up a special work space in the living room each time we go. 

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Happy Birthday Plain Jane sentiment stamp from Verve Stamps.

*Design paper from The Grade School Stack from DCWV.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Mojo Monday #414 sketch
Verve Diva Inspirations Autumn lovelies
Word Art Wednesday #200 Anything goes/family friendly {Happy 200th!!!}
DL Art September linky Anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper September

    Inspiration sketch

Guest Designer ~ Addicted To CAS

OMGosh I am so excited and honored to be asked to be 

September's Guest Designer at Addicted to CAS.

The challenge code word this time around is LEAVES.

Our host this week is Doni from Lime Green Giggles.

Since autumn is right around the corner 

I chose a fall color combo to create my leaf shaker card.

That sweet little ant peaking out is a digi freebie 

available {here} from Create a Smile.

They just happen to be the generous sponsor 

at Addicted To CAS this time around.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Ameise ant digi from Create a Smile.

*Sentiment cut using the Small Hello die from Simon Says Stamps.
*Leaf embossed and cut using a Cuttlebug set from Provo Craft.

*N2 and N4 markers from Copic.
*Beads and sequins from my stash

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Addicted to CAS #72 Leaves
DL Art September linky Anything goes

Just Because Card ~ The Way You Made Them Feel

A few weeks ago we went to visit my father-in-law.

He lives four hours away from us.

While we were there we went out to dinner.

When I walked over to fill up my pop I saw one of my former students.

She had moved four hours away in a different direction.

As she turned around she spotted me, ran over and gave me a huge hug.

Then she burst out in tears in my arms.

Her grandfather saw her crying 

and came right over thinking she had hurt herself.

I introduced myself so he would realize we knew each other. 

Between sobs she told me how much she missed me.

Wow was that a special moment for me.

This saying has always been one of my favorites 

but after seeing this sweet little girl and having her remember me 

after two years it has even more meaning for me now.

What a wonderful job I have been blessed with.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Sentiment from the Teachers Count stamp set from Verve Stamps.

*Apple cut using the Apples die set from Verve Stamps.

*RD4, GR3 and BR2 markers from Chameleon.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Mojo Monday #414 sketch
Verve Diva Inspirations Autumn lovelies
DL Art September linky Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #200 Anything goes/family friendly {Happy 200th!!!}

    Inspiration sketch

Birthday Card ~ An Apple A Day {2nd Post}

I have another fall card to share.

This cute little cow has some yummy apples to share.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Maggie's Apples digi set from Imagine That.

*Sentiment cut using the Happy Birthday Border from Lawn Fawn.

*E57, E59, N2, N4, R20 and 100 markers from Copic.
*GR3, RD4, BR2, YG3 and YL2 markers from Chameleon.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Imagine That September digi of the month {progressive}
Word Art Wednesday #200 Anything goes/family friendly {Happy 200th!!!}
Jo's Scrap Shack #104 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #140 Anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #17 Anything goes
Craft Your Passion #278 Anything goes

Birthday Card ~ Fall Is Coming {1st Post}

Tuesday was the first day of school for our students.

It was so fun to see all those sweet and excited faces.

While the start of a new school year marks a time for things to slowdown 

for a lot of you, it is the opposite for those of us in the education biz.

Autumn is coming and the leaves will soon be falling.

Right now I'll take and totally enjoy the few sunny days we have left.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Elephant  from the Leaf Your Cares Behind digi set from Deedee's Digis.

*Sentiment cut using the Happy Birthday Border from Lawn Fawn.

*N2, N4 and E000 markers from Copic.
*GR3, Y03 and OR4 markers from Chameleon.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Deedee's Digis September stamp of the month {progressive}
Word Art Wednesday #200 Anything goes/family friendly {Happy 200th!!!}
DL Art September linky Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #104 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #140 Anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #17 Anything goes
Craft Your Passion #278 Anything goes

Birthday Card ~ Dancing Notes

OMGosh so sorry I've been gone so long.

Last week my hubby took the week off.

We spent it hanging out together.

We went to the beach for a couple of days.

We spent one day at the zoo hanging out with our grown daughter.

We rearranged our living room getting ready for new furniture.

Last night I decided I just HAD to do a little crafting.

I ended up making three cards. lol.

First I created my blue water color background with distress inks.

Next I die cut and added the three dancing musical notes.

To finish up I stamped and framed up the sentiment.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Notes cut using the Heart Note die from CAS-ual Fridays.
*Sentiment from the Casual Elegance stamp set from CAS-ual Fridays.

*Tim Holtz Salty Ocean Distress Ink pad from Ranger. {water colored background}
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
CAS-ual Fridays #143 Musical
Addicted to CAS #71 Blue
DL Art September linky Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #199 Anything goes / family friendly
Jo's Scrap Shack #104 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #140 Anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #17 Anything goes
Craft Your Passion #278 Anything goes