MDSM12

Today's challenge at MDS Monday was not the easiest for me.  The sketch is great!  The challenge to use the brush tool was definitely a challenge for me!  I do not do well trying to freehand especially with a mouse.  So I just put a simple flower in the lower left hand corner.  And, of course, I used my favorite subject for my scrapbooking....my sweet granddaughter, Katie!

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Carol

Change!

Hi stamper friends!

I can't even begin to count the number of blogs I have been following.  Most of them I had set to get an email whenever there was a new post.  Well a few days away from my computer and my inbox was really, really full.  Over a thousand new emails!  I decided to change to using feeds instead of email notification.  I am using Feedly.com and have been slowly changing over.  I know that when a person unsubscribes from a blog the blog owner sometimes gets an email notifying them of that.  Just want to let you know that if you get said message that I have unsubscribed.....I didn't leave you!  Just getting your post another way!  I really enjoy seeing what others put out for our inspiration.  Thanks to all of you for all of your wonderful ideas.

Carol

No more pain!

My mother has suffered with chronic pain for years.  On March 18, 2013 her pain ended.  She passed away quietly and went to be with Jesus!  Rest in peace, Mom.  I love you!

This photo was taken on January 5, 2013 when she first saw her great granddaughter. 

IBN-DC015

Katie is about 2 1/2 months old in this photo.  She is my favorite subject for scrapbooking!

I made this page for the color challenge at Impressions by Nicole.  I used a pre-made template and changed things as needed to fit the challenge.

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Carol

PP136

Love this color challenge from the Paper Players.  Looks very springy to me and that is what I need right now.  This winter has gone on far too long!   I used the Secret Garden stamp set and the matching framelits for my card.  The sentiment is the  Easter Blessings single stamp.

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Carol

Swallowtail

I love this huge butterfly!  I heat embossed the image onto watercolor paper with black embossing powder.  I used my aqua brush and ink refills to bring this butterfly to life.  I added some ribbon and a sentiment, matted the image and glued it to my card base and it's done.  It didn't take very long to create and I have to say I really like it.  You could use a lot of different color combos on this card.

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Carol

CCMC-002 Sketch

This card was created for the sketch from Create with Connie & Mary Spring Edition 2013, a subscriber-only site.  I used More Amore dsp, Hearts a Flutter and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets.  I am not too sure that I am completely happy with this one.  Seems just a little flat to me.  Perhaps it will grow on me!

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Carol

Edited to add:  Oops!  I forgot to say that is card also fulfills the Pals Paper Arts color combo, PPA152.  Sorry!