2016-08-24 20:16
Hello crafty friends! My neighbor and I got together yesterday and did some coloring. She bought some new pens and was ready to try them out. So, I loaded my Copic markers up, printed a few… Read More
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2016-08-20 21:00
Yesterday my neighbor and I went to the Creating Keepsakes Convention that stopped in Tulsa, Oklahoma and took a Penguin Pop-Up Card class taught by Lickety Split Scrapbooks. We made this ca… Read More
2016-08-19 04:50
Each of us have our own interpretation of how casual is defined on our card creations. To me it's simply having one main focal area with minimal embellishments. When it comes to patterned pa… Read More
2016-08-17 02:20
Have you fallen in love with the adorable owl named Brentwood? Well, I have! He is designed by Jessica Lynn Original and she has digital images and clear photopolymer stamps available featur… Read More
2016-08-16 16:53
Hello and happy Tuesday! It's amazing how fast two weeks goes bye but it has and that means it's team B's turn to host the challenge at Tuesday Throwdown. Our theme this week is the ever so… Read More
2016-08-14 01:25
Happy Saturday! Today is the launch of a new stamp set at Jessica Lynn Originals called Military Brentwood Owl. The full set will be launched live tonight at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Jes… Read More
2016-08-12 03:10
Hello crafty friends! If you're a fan of Brentwood the adorable owl by Jessica Lynn Original then you will want to put 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13th on your schedule for the live launch of… Read More
2016-08-12 00:01
If you asked me what my favorite stamp set is from the current Stampin' Up! catalog, I would tell you it's Best Birds. I truly adore this set mostly because I adore birds but also because th… Read More
2016-08-10 00:36
This morning the UPS guy delivered my latest Stampin' Up! order. I've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new Thoughtful Branches stamp set and coordinating dies. It's a limited tim… Read More
2016-08-07 15:44
There are so many wonderful framelit dies available and I love using them. Although, I need to find a good organizational strategy to keep them put away. Right now I'm keeping them in their… Read More
2016-08-04 18:32
Do you like to play around with color? I love making similar cards and changing the colors to compare the differences. That's exactly what I did with this Pretty Kitty meets Playful Palette… Read More
2016-08-04 18:31
If you are anything like me when you get new supplies you may neglect your older stash. This especially happens with patterned paper and retired ink colors! I'm a patterned paper junkie and… Read More
2016-08-02 07:00
Hello crafty friends! This week at Tuesday Throwdown we have one of my favorite kinds of challenges... a Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge. We are sponsored by Robyn's Fetish and they provided the desig… Read More
2016-08-01 22:01
Hello to the month of August! At this point I'm counting down the days until Fall/Autumn, which will arrive this year on September 22nd! I don't enjoy the summer heat in Oklahoma, so I spend… Read More
2016-07-30 17:05
Good day crafty friends!!! Today is the launch of a new stamp set by Jessica Lynn Original called Down Under. I had a lot of fun making my cards using the new stamp set. The images came… Read More
2016-07-29 22:16
Happy Friday! It's laundry day at my house but I always have time to play in my craft room while the washing machine and dryer are busy. This Daisy Cat Card was made using the freebie image… Read More
2016-07-28 03:29
Hello! I've got a quick post to share this Miss You Card I made using this weeks sketch at The Paper Players. My creative motivation is still on the fritz, so I used supplies from the Oh Hap… Read More
2016-07-26 16:51
My apologies!!! This post is later than I intended but here it is... the winner for the giveaway for my 900th Post is KT Fit Kitty. Thank you for being a loyal follower of my blog! I really… Read More
2016-07-24 20:53
The last week my creativity has been pretty low. It seems I just can't get motivated! I'll look up challenges and check out my blog feed for inspiration but... nothing. I'm blaming the summe… Read More
2016-07-21 02:49
Good day! Becca at The Damsel of Distressed is celebrating her 30th birthday with a photo inspiration and link-up on her blog. To wish her a happy birthday I made this Bold Birthday Card usi… Read More
2016-07-20 04:29
Hello! I have a quick post to share this butterfly birthday gift tag I made. This is only the second gift tag I've ever made but I do think I'll be making more. The digital butterflies are b… Read More
2016-07-19 07:00
Happy Tuesday! This week at Tuesday Throwdown we want you to use your favorite embellishment, mine is twine. Although lately I'm using a lot of sequins for added sparkle. Our sponsor this we… Read More
2016-07-18 23:01
Have you ever seen a fabric and just knew you had to make something with it? When I found this pastel elephant fabric I knew it needed to be a baby blanket and of course matching burp cloths… Read More
2016-07-16 13:00
Hello crafty friends! I made something different this week using a new stamp set by Jessica Lynn Original. It's a Dinner Weekly Meal Plan to post on the refrigerator so everyone knows what t… Read More
2016-07-16 01:51
Hooray for Friday and hooray that I've completed day 7 of the Catch The Bug Christmas in July challenge! I wasn't sure I would make it but I participated every day and now I have seven more… Read More
2016-07-14 23:15
Good day! I've got a quick post to share this Sunny Christmas Wishes Card I made for day 6 of the Catch The Bug Christmas in July Challenge. It's a photo inspiration challenge and here is th… Read More
2016-07-14 16:03
Hello crafty friends! I'm trying to play along with all of the Christmas in July challenges at Catch The Bug. This Funny Christmas Card is for day 5 to use humor and a recipe for: scallops… Read More
2016-07-13 23:06
There are still several Christmas in July challenges going on right now, so I've made another Christmas card. This time I've used one of my favorite penguin images by Bugaboo called Lit… Read More
2016-07-12 16:36
Okay, making this Christmas Penguin Gift Tag was a first for me. I've occasionally included a tag on a card but even that is rare. The smaller scale of a gift tag was a bit challenging. My e… Read More
2016-07-12 00:41
Hello! I started making this Candy Cane Charlie Card on Sunday but then our air conditioner started having problems and we went to a hotel. The heat index outside was 105 degrees but thankfu… Read More
2016-07-09 23:50
The Christmas in July challenges have begun! Since I have a tendency to procrastinate when making holiday cards I find the July Christmas challenges very helpful. This Peace and Joy Snowman… Read More
2016-07-08 23:15
Sometimes I send cards "Just Because" and I like having several cards with this sentiment in my stash. To create this Just Because Card I combined the color challenge at Create with Connie a… Read More
2016-07-07 20:16
Happy Thursday! This afternoon I decided to use the sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday to make a card. I had good intentions to use their optional theme of Blue and White, but after searching… Read More
2016-07-05 17:35
Hello! Last week Tuesday Throwdown celebrated their 300th challenge and I offered a giveaway on my blog post. The lucky winner is Robin from Robin's Reflections. Thanks for being a follower… Read More
2016-07-05 07:00
Happy Tuesday! It's time for a new challenge at Tuesday Throwdown and this week our theme is Exotic Animals. It was a lot of fun getting a little wild with these Jungle Animal Faces images p… Read More
2016-07-05 02:03
Hello crafty friends! First, I want to welcome all my new followers, I'm so glad you've joined my blog. Second, I'm Celebrating 900 Posts!!! That's right this is my 900th blog post at Savvy… Read More
2016-07-04 23:01
Happy Fourth of July! This year, because of my surgery last week, I didn't have time to make any cards to send for this holiday but I wanted to make something for the Red, White and Blue. I… Read More
2016-07-03 15:00
Happy Sunday! I'm back today to share another new image from the digital launch at Jessica Lynn Original. This image is called ABC Brentwood Owl and I used it to make a baby card. My co… Read More
2016-07-02 15:00
Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday. It's a holiday weekend here in the United States and I know a lot of families have outdoor plans, but I am not a fan of hot weather. This w… Read More
2016-07-01 15:52
Hello! Today is the launch of over 10 new digital images at Jessica Lynn Original. Each member of the design team will be featuring inspiration for you on their blogs for the next few days… Read More
2016-07-01 01:30
Hello crafty friends! I wanted to officially announce that I'm on the Fall 2016 Design Team for Jessica Lynn Original!!! I'm really excited about working with Jessica and the wonderful desig… Read More
2016-06-30 16:11
Last October I started having trouble with my gallbladder. It seems I had developed gallstones and occasionally they would get lodged in the bile duct and it was really painful. After trying… Read More
2016-06-28 07:00
Hello! I hope you stopped by today ready to celebrate! This week at Tuesday Throwdown we are celebrating our 300th Challenge. Team A is providing your weekly inspiration with a Fairies and F… Read More
2016-06-21 07:00
Hello, and welcome to weekly challenge at Tuesday Throwdown and our SURPRISE Birthday Blog Hop for the lovely Asha! We are collaborating with the MHKDesigns blog this week for a fun blog hop… Read More
2016-06-18 23:55
There are already over 180 card entries at the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and it's only day 2. This Chevron Cup Coffee Card is my second entry. I've used a stamp set by Your Next Stamp ca… Read More
2016-06-17 18:35
Hello! Today is the start of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and if you've never joined in... it's a lot of fun! It's a great place to find new products plus there are numerous sponsors wi… Read More
2016-06-16 04:45
It's been a crazy humid day here in Oklahoma, which made for a good excuse to stay indoors My niece is visiting for a couple of days and she requested to use my supplies to make her dad a Fa… Read More
2016-06-13 01:16
If you ask me the saying "cute as a bug" has to be referring to ladybugs. I think they are super cute and when I found this flannel fabric with ladybugs sitting on flowers, I knew I had to m… Read More
2016-06-13 00:41
Hello! It's been a nice lazy Sunday at my house today. The hubby decided to take a nap, so I seized the alone time and made this Kitty with Cupcakes Birthday Card. I've used some of my favor… Read More
2016-06-10 01:26
It's always fun playing with new supplies*! The hardest part is deciding what to play with first. After looking at all my options I selected the Serene Scenery paper pad, Falling Flowers sta… Read More
2016-06-09 04:38
Last week we had to take our oldest kitty to the vet because she was limping. The vet did x-rays and thankfully nothing was broken, however she has arthritis in her front legs and one joint… Read More
2016-06-08 01:36
Hello! Today I was in the mood to make something bright and cheerful. Recently I received some colorful Bo Bunny paper from the Believe collection in a card kit and I thought it would make a… Read More
2016-06-07 07:00
Happy Tuesday! Today is the start of a new challenge at Tuesday Throwdown and our theme is "Man's World." This is a great time to make Father's Day cards or a manly birthday card. We are spo… Read More
2016-06-05 14:53
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. The sun is nice and bright this morning and the birds are chirping. It looks like it's going to be a lovely day. Before my day gets busy I wa… Read More
2016-06-03 21:18
Happy Friday! Father's Day will be here in a couple of weeks on June 19, 2016. I've made a Simple #1 Dad Card using this weeks sketch at Freshly Made Sketches. This card uses minimal supplie… Read More
2016-06-01 22:35
Today we welcome the month of June and the launch of the new Stampin' Up! catatlog!!! Have you found your new favorite product yet? There are lots of wonderful new items to choose from! Clic… Read More
2016-06-01 04:34
It's a sad goodbye to the month of May! Besides it being my birthday month we generally have nice weather in May and lots of new baby critters show up around my house. Recently I've seen sev… Read More
2016-05-31 06:51
It's a little past my bedtime but I slept in on Memorial Day and now I can't go to sleep. This doesn't happen very often but I'm sure the mid-day espresso beverage didn't help my dilemma. Si… Read More
2016-05-29 01:13
Hello! Summer may officially be three weeks away but it's starting to feel like it here in Oklahoma. The last couple of days have been humid and warm. Having warm weather is fine, it's the h… Read More
2016-05-28 02:47
Happy Friday evening! It's the beginning of Memorial Day weekend and I thought a card with a relaxing theme was in order. I made this Umbrella Nap Relax Card using a Happy Hoppers House-Mous… Read More
2016-05-25 02:21
My neighbor and I got together this afternoon for a little crafting time at her house. Typically I don't like to pack my supplies but every once in awhile I give in. So, I printed the sketch… Read More
2016-05-24 16:08
Happy Tuesday! This week at Tuesday Throwdown our theme is For a Child and we are sponsored by Digital Delights. My card is featuring their Birthday Mickey Monkey image and I paired it with… Read More
2016-05-22 20:05
Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I'm sharing a card I made for my aunt, she recently retired from 30 years as a Home Economics Teacher. The Mulberry Wood bear and his pu… Read More
2016-05-21 01:55
Making a handmade card for my dad is getting harder every year. I've done trucks, tractors, monkeys, etc... so this year I'm using a goat with balloons. The sentiment and image by Doodle Pan… Read More
2016-05-19 02:38
Happy Birthday to me! Yep, today is my birthday... so I made myself a card. Why not? I used my favorite color purple, my favorite Secret Garden patterned paper by Bo Bunny and my favorite ne… Read More
2016-05-17 16:40
Hello! Last night I was playing around with the Watercolor Wings stamp set and I created this Sympathy Card. It features my favorite retiring patterned paper by Stampin' Up! called Pretty Pe… Read More
2016-05-16 17:31
Good day crafty friends! This Elephant Love You Lots Card will give you a sneak peek at a new hostess stamp set called Love You Lots that will be in the 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! catalog. Using… Read More
2016-05-15 19:04
Hello! We are having some lovely weather this weekend in Oklahoma. This mornings entertainment has been a nest of mocking birds who are almost ready to leave the nest. They are making all ki… Read More
2016-05-13 15:58
Happy Friday! A couple of weeks ago my friend asked me to make her daughter a baby doll blanket and it turned out really cute. Then I decided to make one or two for my Etsy shop. This doll b… Read More
2016-05-12 01:46
It's getting close to the launch of the new Stampin' Up! catalog and that means five new colors will be available starting on June 1, 2016. This card will give you a sneak peek at the new Sw… Read More
2016-05-10 07:00
Happy Tuesday! It's true what they say, "time flies when you're having fun!" The last two weeks went by super fast and it's already the second week of May, geez. Do you ever wish you could h… Read More
2016-05-08 04:40
It's late and National Scrapbooking Day is almost over, but I wanted to share the card I made today. In my family we have several birthdays in May, so I made this Cupcake Mouse Birthday Card… Read More
2016-05-05 16:26
Hello! Today I have a quick post to share this Hippo Cycle Feel Better Card. The Hippo Cycle stamp is by Stampendous! and I colored the image with Copic markers. In case you're wondering, I… Read More
2016-05-01 22:38
Good day and happy first day of May! My hubby was taking his Sunday afternoon nap, so I played in my craft room. Although I really need to stop playing and clean my desk, I pushed that back… Read More
2016-04-30 06:15
There is nothing like waiting until the last few hours to play along in a monthly challenge. I had good intentions of getting my card for the April progressive challenge from Gerda Steiner d… Read More
2016-04-28 17:41
Hello! Inspiration to create a card comes from many different places. This All You Need is COFFEE Card was created for the Barista/Manager at my local Barnes & Noble Cafe. When I was wor… Read More
2016-04-26 22:35
This morning when I saw the new Tuesday Morning Sketch created by Jessi Fogan, I knew I had to play along. My favorite basic shape is circles, so I took the sketch as it was created and used… Read More
2016-04-26 07:00
Hello and happy Tuesday! It's time for another challenge at Tuesday Throwdown and this week the theme is Anything Goes, so create a new project and play along. We are honored to be sponsored… Read More
2016-04-26 02:35
It's always a good day when some crafting supplies are delivered to my doorstep! My Simon Says Stamp May Card Kit arrived and since my hubby was taking a nap, I played in my craft room. I us… Read More
2016-04-24 19:56
Hello! I hope you're having a lovely and calm Sunday. It's laundry day here at my house, but there is always plenty of time to sneak in some crafting while the washer and dryer do their jobs… Read More
2016-04-22 23:02
Happy Earth Day! This afternoon I went to the grocery store and when I checkout out the clerk offered me a free redbud tree in support of Earth Day. Now I need to find a place in my yard to… Read More
2016-04-21 21:40
Good day crafty friends! I've still been sewing and this Giraffe and Lion Flannel Blanket is my latest project. It's reversible with gray chevron on the opposite side. The finished size is 3… Read More
2016-04-20 21:32
Happy Wednesday! This afternoon I met my hubby for lunch and then ran a few errands. When I got home I made this Mother's Day Card with Cats using this weeks sketch from Tuesday Morning Sket… Read More
2016-04-17 19:52
Hello! We are getting some much needed rain today and that makes me very happy. The rain is a great excuse to stay indoors and make a card. I made this Simple Watercolor Wings Card for the f… Read More
2016-04-17 00:58
I hope you're having a lovely day! Mine has been calm and quiet, just how I like them. This afternoon I spent some time in my craft room and I made this Happy Birthday Card. The digital imag… Read More
2016-04-14 18:17
Hello and happy Thursday! This morning I created this Mother's Day Card with Flowers to play along in the following challenges:Color Throwdown: ColorsCrafty Gals Corner: Die Cuts or PunchesA… Read More
2016-04-13 21:40
Good afternoon! I've got a quick post to share this Big Butterfly Birthday Card I made for the following challenges:The Paper Players: ColorsEverybody-Art: BirthdayThe Paper Shelter: Flowers… Read More
2016-04-12 16:50
Good day crafty friends! This morning I was up pretty early for me and I decided to remake a Mother's Day card design I originally created in May of 2012. Click here for the original post. F… Read More
2016-04-12 07:00
Hello! It's Tuesday again and time for another challenge at Tuesday Throwdown. This week we want you to use your die cuts on your creations. We are sponsored by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and I'v… Read More
2016-04-08 22:42
Happy Friday! I'm pretty good about making and sending sympathy cards, but I also like to send a card after a month has passed. I think it's important to continue to support and encourage th… Read More
2016-04-08 00:30
Good day! I hope you are doing well! This week has been a long one for me starting with an emergency room visit early Sunday morning with severe abdominal pain. I'm just now starting to feel… Read More
2016-04-03 02:15
Hello! I hope you're having a lovely day and thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I'm sharing a quick post for a casual card I made using a new die cut called Thanks Scallop Border from Sim… Read More
2016-04-01 21:13
Happy Friday! April has arrived and the flowers are sure to follow. The tulips have already bloomed here in Northeast Oklahoma and our first tornado of the season hit Wednesday night. It's l… Read More
2016-03-30 15:05
Hello! There are some things in life that just make us happy and for me watching birds is one of them. They crack me up! I feed my backyard birds and provide them several birdbath options. N… Read More
2016-03-29 07:00
Happy Tuesday! It's time for a new challenge at Tuesday Throwdown and this week we want you to add lace to your project. Our lovely sponsor is Ribbon Resource and they generously provid… Read More
2016-03-26 01:45
Let's talk coffee!!! It is my go to fix for caffeine and I like it dark and bold. In my book coffee makes the perfect gift. It could be a bag of coffee, a gift card for coffee or anything co… Read More
2016-03-22 15:36
Good day crafty friends! I've been busy making Easter cards to send to my family. Last year I bought the Blessed Easter stamp by Stampin' Up! but never used it, so I decided to ink it up.Thi… Read More
2016-03-20 22:30
Hello! The next couple of days I'll be making several Easter cards to get them in the mail on time. Life just got busy the last couple of weeks and I didn't spend much time in my craft room… Read More
2016-03-19 02:24
Happy Friday! The Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop has begun and many of my crafting friends are joining in on the fun. This is my first time to play along, I don't know why.... because I don't… Read More
2016-03-18 22:55
Hello! I hope you've had a great day! It's rained most of the day at my house which made the perfect excuse to play in my craft room. I decided to make another card using the My Kind of Peep… Read More
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