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I love living just blocks from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, in WI. I am a wife to Greg(for 49 yrs in 2021), mother to Heather and Amber (love my girls), Gamma to LJ, daughter to Marion (deceased in 2012 at 88 y/o, lived a life glorifying the Lord), sister to Paul and Samantha, aunt to Paula, Shelley (and fam) and Jeremy (and fam), Tuffy, the parakeet (2021) and most of all...a child of God, saved by grace through Christ Jesus. Life is a gift! Eternal life, a BLESSING!!!

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

PIP Challenge 2411

 Polkadoodles is this week's sponsor!! YAY!
We REALLY appreciate our sponsors!

Be sure to pop over and see all the fabulous digis, stamps and supplies that they have!  Go check them out now!
They have soooo many items to choose from
and they are offering a prize of 3 digis of
your choosing. You don't want to miss out.
Head over to the current PIP Challenge 2411 NOW!
Here's what I made for the challenge.
So, I used a fun set from
and there are loads of digis and papers. 
First I downloaded the digi paper that came
with the bundle and added my PNG gnome
image to it. Then I printed it out and 
cut it down to the size that I wanted 
so I could have some layers.
I colored the image with Copics. I cut out
one of the sentiments and edged it with a
coordinating Copic marker and raised it
up with some foam tape. A super easy card!
Thanks for stopping by!!!
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Sunday, March 10, 2024

PIP Challenge 2410

This week's sponsor is Lawn Fawn.
You certainly want to be a part of this challenge!
Be sure to pop over and check out all the 
fabulous products they have! Get everything you
need in one place to create your next project!
Make sure you view their amazing tutorial
videos! They are wonderful crafting aids!
 Go check them out now!

Here's my project 
the retired set "Sunny Skies", and the 
interactive dies set "Pull 'n Pop." 
I colored my images with Copic markers
and cut them out. I added a bit of sparkle
to the sun's rays.

This was a simple card with lots of fun.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our 
sponsor for this challenge:
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and begin creating
some of your own awesome creations! 

Still time to get involved with the 

Sunday, March 3, 2024

PIP Challenge 2409

  I want to thank our wonderful sponsor
Be sure to pop over and check out all the 
fabulous digis they have!  
In fact, gcheck them out now!

Here's my card for inspiration.
I used a clover stencil and MFT inks to make
my clovers. I printed the image and used 
my Cut n Scan to cut her out. I colored her
with Copic markers and raised her 
up with mounting tape. I added the sentiment
banner to complete the card. 

Thanks for stopping by!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our 
sponsor for this challenge!
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and begin creating
some of your own awesome creations! 

Still time to get involved with the 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 

Sunday, February 25, 2024

PIP Challenge 2408

Get ready to head over to the current
We are going to miss this amazing sponsor


This will be their last sponsorship because
they want to enjoy some retirement time.
But PIP Challenges was blessed to have 
their sponsorship for the past few years!
They are offering the random challenge
winner a $6 prize!
Here's my card using a wonderful
Jan's Digi image.
I love this butterfly frame image. I cut it
out twice so I could add dimension to 
one of the butterflies. I colored it with 
Copic markers and added clear sparkle
pen to the butterflies for a touch of bling.
It's a very pretty card and that's because 
of the stunning image. I just matched
my coloring to coordinate the background
papers. Very simple and a wonderful finish.

Thanks for stopping by! 
A big thank you to our amazing sponsor,

Jan's Digi Stamps

Head over to the current challenge now. 

Sunday, February 18, 2024

PIP Challenge 2407

 Another great challenge over at PIP Challenges
with our lovely sponsor
Varada Sharma
VS has such beautiful images! It's 
awesome that she is kind enough to sponsor 
PIP Challenges! Please be sure to visit her site
or find her actual stamps at RubberStamps.com!!
 Here's my card for this week!


These two cards were pretty easy and 
coloring is always fun for me. I used
Copic Markers for the coloring and 
a Brothers Scan n Cut to have it cut out.
I used an oval die cut for the center to
raise up the image. Not sure where I 
got the sentiment from but VS has
many awesome sentiments to choose
from. Sadly, I needed 2 sympathy cards.
Be sure to go and check out 

Thanks for stopping by!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

Be sure to checkout Varada's site and 
head on over to the latest PIP Challenge
HERE!! 

Monday, February 12, 2024

PIP Challenge 2406

  A brand new challenge over at PIP Challenges.
This week's sponsor is SheepSki Designs
 Without our amazing sponsors the 
challenges wouldn't happen. 
SheepSki Designs is offering the 
random winner THREE DIGIS!!
The PIP Design Team has some awesome
inspiration. Be sure to visit each  
blog for additional inspiration!!
Here's my card...
Pam 
Very simple layout. 
The background was all just cardstock.
No inking or anything. The horses were
colored with Spectrum Noir TriBlend 
markers. I REALLY struggled with the
coloring. You should be sure to go to 
Sheepski Designs and see how perfectly
colored they these "Crazy Horses" can
be colored. I need more HELP! lol!!

Thanks for stopping by and consider
"Following" my blog and go join in with

Sunday, February 4, 2024

PIP Challenge 2405

 This week's sponsor is Lawn Fawn.
You certainly want to be a part of this challenge!
Be sure to pop over and check out all the 
fabulous products they have! Get everything you
need in one place to create your next project!
Make sure you view their amazing tutorial
videos! They are wonderful crafting aids!
 Go check them out now!

Where's my card, you ask?
I got distracted...


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Thanks for stopping by!!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our 
sponsor for this challenge:
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and begin creating
some of your own awesome creations! 

Still time to get involved with the 

Sunday, January 28, 2024

PIP Challenge 2404

  Polkadoodles is this week's sponsor!! YAY!
We REALLY appreciate our sponsors!

Be sure to pop over and see all the fabulous digis, stamps and supplies that they have!  Go check them out now!
They have soooo many items to choose from
and they are offering a prize of 3 digis of
your choosing. You don't want to miss out.
Head over to the current PIP Challenge 2404 NOW!
Here's what I made for the challenge.
Well, a fifth Monday of the month and it's 
a CAS challenge. So, I used a fun set from
and there are loads of digis and papers. I
just kept this card very simple and will
probably add the Gnome on the inside
in the future. I used Copics to color the
images and raised the BBQ sentiment
with some mounting tape. It was a super
simple card. Maybe not a fave of mine
but certainly is usable. lol!

Thanks for stopping by!!!
GO to the CURRENT CHALLENGE now!!     

Sunday, January 21, 2024

PIP Challenge 2403

 PIP Challenges has a wonderful NEW sponsor

It's always fun getting to find new stuff
and a great sponsor as well! YAY!
Here's my card...
Since I'm in Florida until April I am 
missing my 4 year old grandson...my
ONLY grandchild. So, naturally I have to
send him lots of cards and fun little boxes
of treats while I'm here and he's back in
Wisconsin, AND THE COLD! Florida
is cooler than normal but NOT like in WI.
Anyhow...
I used a random heart stencil to ink onto
a card front. I used 2 different pinks. Then
I colored my little hedgehog with Copics and
cut him out and raised him, and the "ZZZs"
bubble. I layered the sentiment onto black
and raised that up too. Then I stamped
the inside and colored the hearts. 
Be sure to stop by The Penguin Palace
and head over and join in the

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Sunday, January 14, 2024

PIP Challenge 2402

is our amazing sponsor this week!!
Be sure to pop over and see all the 
fabulous digis she has!  
Go check her out now!
Here's my card!
Be sure to visit Beccy's Place and find some 
of the other fun images that she has available.
She certainly has everything! I love her 
digis and talent!! Anyway...

I colored the image with TriBlend markers.
I used some great background paper that
accented all the kitty colors. I raised up 
the sentiment and that was pretty much
the simplicity of a cute and easy card.
  
Thanks for stopping by!! 
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our sponsor 
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and 
begin creating some of your own awesome 
creations! Without our amazing
sponsors the challenges wouldn't happen. 
Still time to get involved with the 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 

Monday, January 8, 2024

PIP Challenge 2401

PIP's first challenge of 2024! 
I hope all of you had a wonderful
holiday time!! Welcome back to the 
PIP Challenges and
 this week's sponsor is Gerda Steiner 

where you can find some of the cutest 
digis, dies, and stamps for just about 
any of your creative desires. 
They are kindly offering $15 gift code 
for this week's winner! Go check them out now!
Here's my card!

Yup, gotta love Gerda Steiner Designs,
and I do! 
using "Happy Snowman
This little cutie from Gerda Steiner Designs
was colored using my Copic markers.
I added dots and stripes using some
                     glitter gel pens. Easy Peasy!!                                  
Thanks for stopping by!!

Consider "following" my before you leave!

Be sure to join in the challenge and visit 

 Thanks for stopping by!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our sponsor 
for this challenge:
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and begin 
creating some of your own awesome creations! 

Still time to get involved with the 

Monday, December 18, 2023

PIP Challenge 2350

It's hard to believe it's CHRISTmas time
already. WOW! I hope you all have a 
 blessed holiday season with family and
health!! See you next YEAR!! 2024...whew!

This week's sponsor is Lawn Fawn.

You certainly want to be a part of this challenge!
Be sure to pop over and check out all the 
fabulous products they have! Get everything you
need in one place to create your next project!
Make sure you view their amazing tutorial
videos! They are wonderful crafting aids!
 Go check them out now!

Here's my card:
using "Let's Go Nuts" and "Big Acorn"
Lawn Fawn always has fun things! Be 
sure to go and check 'em out!!
I made this card for my grandson, when I'm
in FL. He loves squirrels and his momma
feeds them. They have LOTS! Not sure the
neighbors like it but squirrels gotta eat too, right?
Anyway, I colored the images using my Copics
and cut them out. I raised up the wagon and 
the squirrel pulling the wagon with some
mounting tape. My grandson doesn't say
"Let's go nuts" but he does say "Let's PARTY."
He's 4. Party means PLAYTIME to him. lol.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Consider "following" my before you leave!

A big THANK YOU to our 
sponsor for this challenge:
Be sure to visit our sponsor's website and begin creating
some of your own awesome creations! 

Still time to get involved with the 
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