Happiness is.....

    ....Creating..!!   And it's been days and days since I have made a card.  Today, I am very excited and happy to share a few new cards that I started working on yesterday.

     I realized I needed some birthday cards and when I first began, I was really wiped out, so I knew I needed to make some very CAS style cards.   And one way I do that is by using "Stickeroos", by Penny Black, which  is exactly what i used on these!   Super easy, and fun and once you add few layers and some bling, they are pretty nice, plus they look even better in person.

 

      And today, after feeling much better, I was so happy to be back and my desk where I made these new cards.  My first card was inspired and created for this week's Muse Challenge.  It's also the first time I've played in a challenge for weeks, and boy it is fun!!!~

Muse Card

by Michelle Ferguson

 

My Card

Inspired by Michelle's Color Combo

   This next card was created with my love of "Pups" in mind and was inspired by a sweet and adorable card that my online craft friend, Ardyth sent to me.   If you know me, you know that I absolutely love dogs and have two sweet Chiweenie's (Skye and Zeva), who I adopted through a Rescue.  I'm also very honored and proud to be a Volunteer for "Paw Affection Dachshund Recuse" based here in Massachusetts.  Every time we find a new home for our dogs, or receive a donation for the rescue, I create a "Thank You" card to send out.  This card will be the one that I send out to the next person, who adopts from us. 

   This cute Pup and Sentiment are from this sweet stamp set - Playful Pups, by Mama Elephant. It's one of my all time favorites.  

   I even have one more card and this one was created for the monthly Card Swap that is hosted over on Deb Nolan's Blog.   I took advantage of feeling better to sign up today for the May Card Swap and created this card, based on the May Sketch.   Note:   This is a Worldwide card swap and is open too ALL!   I love it and would love for you sign sign and join the fun.  For more details, please visits Deb's Blog - Society of Stampaholics.  

May Sketch

 

My Card 

   Before I go, I want to say THANK YOU very much to everyone who has been so kind and supportive to me during the past year, since I started my Cancer battle. I can't begin to tell you all how much it means to me, when you sent a card.  I have every single card and will forever cherish them.  It really makes me feel wonderful when I open my mail and find a handmade card wishing me well -- it's really hard to express how that can make me smile, and some days, I really need that!!

   I also want to thank every one who has been shopping from my craft stash, these past few weeks. It's so nice to have some many wonderful friends who are supporting me in my effort to sell off my craft things.  I will continue to add more and more every week and you can also email me, if you are looking for any particular product.   You can find all the sale items on the "Goodies for Sale" page.  I reduced prices and added new goodies yesterday and do my very best to update that page every day.   Thank you all so much for shopping and also sharing the page with your friends ~ You Rock!