F is for Food! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's continuing the romp through the alphabet with this week being, "F is for Food!", which means she wants to see anything you can eat on your project.

This is what I did....

While this is definitely something you could eat, it's not something I would eat.  I mean, I could if I had to, but certainly wouldn't choose it.  More of a cake person myself.  *she says casually even though she stares lovingly at the sheet cakes at Costco everytime she goes there and once even invented a party just so she could have an excuse to buy a Costco cake and then had a rousing conversation with the Costco bagger about how cake could solve so many problems in the world complete with this quote, "If I was mad and you gave me cake I wouldn't be mad anymore because I have cake" and when she brought the cake home, the party was really just her offering cake to the other people in her house while slicing herself a massive corner piece (because that's the best piece because of all the extra icing)*  Anyhoo.....

Digi is from the now closed Bugaboo Stamps.  ):  I even added Glossy Accents to the cherries, which really adds it, to the point of this being my best use of Glossy Accents ever.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Alphabet Challenge:  G is for girlfriend

Crafty Catz:  anything goes

Creative Fingers:  anything goes

My Time to Craft:  use fiber

The Sisterhood of Crafters:  dots

A Place to Start:  anything goes

Farm Quest Grocery Game:  anything food goes

Seeing Spots/Stripes! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm going with, "Seeing Spots/Stripes!" which just means that I want to see spots or stripes or both on your creations.

This is what I did.....

As you can see, lots of spots and stripes on there.  There's also a reindeer who has been into the bubbly.  Gotta love this play on words.  So much so that I don't know why I haven't used this digi before.  It's from Bugaboo Stamps.  Still very sad that Jodi has closed the shop.  ):  Tag digi is from LOTV.

So, why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made. 

Also for:

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Corrosive:  anything goes

Peace on Earth:  inspirational picture - I went with the colours and the straight lines.

Sweet Stampin':  anything but a birthday card

Colour Crazy:  anything goes

Creative Fingers:  anything goes

Most Magical Time of Year:  Christmas creations

As You Like It:  traditional or contemporary Christmas - I prefer contemporary because there are so many cute and fun images to use!

ABC Christmas:  U for Unusual - You don't generally see all that many reindeer drinking alcohol.  (: 

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday:  anything goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters:  one for the guys

The Holly & Ivy:  anything Christmas goes

TTCRD:  anything goes

Critter Crazy:  anything with a critter goes

A Place to Start:  circles (dots) & squares

Cardz 4 Guyz:  autumnal colours - I know it's a Christmas card but I consider red, green & brown fall colours.

Fab 'n' Funky:  season's greetings

Pick Patterned Paper! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm saying, "Pick Patterned Paper!" which just mean that I want to see patterned paper on your project.  You can go with a lot or just one lil tiny strip and, it's in!

This is what I did....

I used up a bunch of paper scraps with this one.  Just stuck 'em on a scrap piece of cardstock and used a die from Stamplorations to cut it.  It's a great way to get those scraps used up!  Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps, which is now closed.  ):

I'm not sure why I took this photo while looming over my card or something.  It a weird angle, but I don't think it needs retaken.  More like, I don't want to bother to retake it, actually.  (:

Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Also for:

Cardz 4 Guyz:  spots or stripes

Shopping Our Stash:  something that begins with S - spots, stripes, stitching, stars

Through the Craftroom Door:  anything goes

A Place To Start:  anything goes

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Corrosive:  anything goes

Allsorts:  anything goes

Crafty Calendar:  anything goes

Bette Davis Eyes @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Kate's turn to choose the challenge and she's continuing to take us on a trek through the music of the 80s by saying, "Bette Davis Eyes" which just means that she would like to see a face (or faces) on your project.

This is what I did.....

Made this for my Middlest who graduated (with Honours every year!) from grade 12.  They are planning a Commencement....grad ceremonies at schools 'round here have always taken place in the late fall (usually November), so hopefully it will be able to go ahead.  Middlest decided to not apply to college/university this year....he's not just sure yet what he wants to take.....and besides, back when applications were due, it was looking pretty grim for in-person attendance at any post-secondary schools due to the pandemic.  I think he'd quite enjoy urban/regional/rural planning but I don't know if he's ever looked into it when I suggested it....afterall, what would I know about what he might excel at.....I've only known the child for 18 1/2 years.  *sigh*  I do know when I went with him in the transport truck (as he's gotten his AZ license and works for our company) he spent a good portion of time complaining about the bypass in the city he was delivering to, including placement of lights, curbs and the bypass itself.  So, I'm thinking, I'm pretty durn close with thinking a career in Planning might be something he's suited for.  Not stuck behind a desk the whole time, and the ability to use that big brain of his....sounds like a plan to me.  I'll just have to get someone else to suggest it to him.  lol  (Hmmmm....that paragraph makes my Middlest sound a bit ornery....in truth he's awesome, very easy-going....but if you know of an 18 year old who actually thinks their mom might know a thing or two about what they might like....welp, I'd love to meet them.  (: )

Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps....and I can't link to them because their site is down....and a quick little detective-like search has made me suspect that the shop is closed.  Does anyone know anything about that?  I really hope it hasn't shut down.  You'll be able to hear me wail clear across Blogland if it has.  Bugaboo Stamps were my first digi stamp purchase and I do so love Jodi's images.  I will be super duper sad if they have gone out of business.

Why not give our challenge at go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Corrosive:  anything goes

Simon Says:  anything goes

Watercooler Wednesday:  all things masculine

Incy Wincy:  red, white & blue

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Crafty Catz:  anything goes

Crafty Calendar:  anything goes

Just Us Girls:  inspirational photo

Say It With Flowers! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Say It With Flowers!" which just means that she would like to she flowers on your creation.  Easy-peasy!

This is what I did.....

I had so many images and die cuts to pick from.....and papers!  Argggg....why didn't I use patterned paper with flowers on it?  And why is that just occurring to me now?!?!    This lovely digi is from Bugaboo Stamps.  I do so love Jodie's work.  

Why not give our challenge at go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Also for:

Allsorts:  bright & sunny colours

As You Like It:  favourite colouring medium - Prismacolor pencils, all the way!  I love how it's easy to control how much colour to lay down and you can't beat the price when compared with markers.

Aud Sentiments: for the girls + sentiment

Moving Along With the Times:  a bouquet of flowers

Crafty Gals:  for the ladies

Ellibelle's:  blooming beautiful

Simon Says:  anything goes

Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes

Through the Craftroom Door:  anything goes

Dream Valley:  use your favourite colours - Gotta love those primaries!

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

One Layer Card @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying that she would like to see one layer cards.  Ohhhhh, challenging!!  (At least for me, that is.)

This is what I did.....

(Sorry for the crap photo.)  This is quite different than most of the cards I make.  The rainbow image is from Bugaboo Stamps and I coloured it digitally.  (Make sure you check with the artist's TOU to see if that's allowed!)  Then I added the sentiment curved around the rainbow.  I can't remember the font....but I think it works perfectly with this image.  All the this-and-that was done with the design program for my Silhouette.  Then it was just a matter of positioning it properly to print out on a store-made card blank.  Must say, I had fun with this.  Nice to try something new.....and actually have it work out (for once (: ).

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Make My Monday:  clean & simple

Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes

Shopping Our Stash:  the rainbow connection

Hot Drinks! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Hot Drinks!".....and I think you can all guess what she wants to see on your projects.

This is what I did......

Did some paper piecing with this digi from Bugaboo Stamps.  And I was able to just colour the drink right on the patterned paper, no problem, which was a bonus.

Listen up, my friends.....well, my friends who are within the vicinity of a Tim Hortons anways.....do you want to hear about my new favourite hot drink?  Heck, why hear about it when you can try it!  Step 1: Go to a Tim Hortons.  Step 2: Order a medium white hot chocolate with a chai tea bag in it.  Step 3: Stop looking at me like I'm insane.  Step 4: Drink your drink and be prepared to have your mind blown.

Okay, I may be overselling the taste with the "mind blown" statement.  It's really, really good but not mind blowing on the taste alone.  It's mind blowing because you are probably all thinking that it sounds gross.  Like wtf, gross.  Believe me, anyone I've convinced to give it a try has responded in with the almost exact word-for-word phrase: "Oh.  That's good."  One tip though, don't get a small size or there will be too much chai taste and not enough white hot chocolate taste.  Splurge for the medium.  Or, go for the extra large if you want.....but not the large as the same sizing principle will apply since they'll use two tea bags for large teas.  I mean, go for the extra large if you want to be drinking that thing all day, that is.  Small children can bathe in the extra large Tim Hortons cups, I think.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.   

Also for:

The Cat's Pajamas:  patterned paper

613 Avenue Create:  heart & soles 

International Art & Soul:  hearts

Allsorts:  love is...

Di's Digi Designs:  1 or more hearts

Inkspirational:  hearts

Sweet Stampin':  love

Crafty Gals Corner:  add a heart

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday:  hearts or flowers

Fab 'n' Funky:  love, heart

Shopping Our Stash:  love is in the air

Cupcake Inspirations:  for those you love

Digi Do! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm going with one of my favourites, and an easy-peasy one for me...."Digi Do!" which just means that I want to see a digi stamp on your creations. Tons and tons of options for this one, including lots and lots and loads of freebies out there. So there's no excuse not to join in!

Okay, Blogland, before I get to the card I gotsta tell you a story (because I like to pretend that at least some of you come here for the conversation as well as the creations). The other day I drove from Job Sucks-A^& to Job I Love Why Can't It Be More Than Approx Six Hours A Week, which is about a 35-40 minute drive. (For any UK readers....that's a completely normal commute to.....well, anywhere here in Mid-Western Ontario.) Stopped at Timmies on my way (for any non-Canadian readers, that's Tim Hortons) for a large tea and a lil Timbit snackie. So, by the time I got to JILWCIBMTASHAW, I had to use the facilities fairly urgently. I usually have my phone shoved in my back pocket, and I realized I forgot to drop it in my office like I normally would do. Now, even though my office is just steps from the washroom, I didn't have the time to take it back in there. And, as we all know, leaving your phone in your back pocket in this situation means it's definitely gonna fall out.....if you're lucky it hits the floor, if not.....well, splash.

Normally I'd just set it on the sink, but, of course, in this time of Covid, I don't like to set my phone down on anything so public, so I did what I would imagine most of us women would do in this situation - I shoved it in my bra. As I was taking care of business, I realized I could hear a noise. A ringing noise. I figured it was just a phone from one of the nearby offices......but why did it sound so clear??

Then I suddenly realized what was going on. My boob was making a phone call.

I'll admit to panicking a bit....and fumbling ineffectually for more than a bit. Then I heard a "hello".

I tell you, my friends, there's a completely different level of WTF your brain spirals into when you hear your 19 year old son's voice coming out of your bra. For his sake I didn't tell him who was actually ringing him, I just reminded him that I wouldn't be home for supper. And then I made a metal note to make sure my screen was off the next time I was in this situation. Never know when Rightie might be feeling chatty again.

It would take me a month to try to figure out a segue from that so I'll just say.....here's my card.....

Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps.  They were some of the first stamps I ever owned and I have a large collection of them, not only because they're awesome, but because they offer freebies every Friday.  Ten years of crafting + freebies every Friday = A LOT of fantastic Bugaboo digis.

Decided to leave this sans-sentiment so I could be good for just about anything.  Always nice to have a few of those cards in the stash.

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Colour Crazy:  anything goes + colouring
Double D:  sunflowers
Artsy Stamper:  fall flowers
Double Trouble:  let's brighten the day
613 Avenue Create:  anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams:  anything goes
Corrosive Challenge:  anything goes
Stella Says Sketch:  sketch
Catch the Bug:  end of summer
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
Simon Says:  anything goes

Balloon Time! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying it's, "Balloon Time!" which, you guessed it, means she wants to see at least one balloon on your project.

This is what I did.....

I used a digi from Bugaboo Stamps. I made a bit of a boo-boo when I was creating this card.....I coloured the balloon a very wrong colour for the background I ended up using because I didn't follow that very smart rule of PICKING MY PAPER FIRST. So, picture a lime green balloon with that cloud background. Yeck, I know. I was able to fix it up when I remembered that a have balloon die set.  So now I can be all like, "Lime balloon, what lime balloon?"

Okay, my friends, now that I've got the card talk outta the way I GOTTA tell you The Thing that happened when I was making this card.  Because OMG.  So, I was at home by myself, puttering away at my desk making this card, when the doorbell rang.  I thought it was kinda strange as I didn't hear anyone drive in our lane (remember, we're out in the country so it would be extremely unusual for someone to come to our house and not have drove to get here)....as I went to the door I didn't see any vehicle out there, just someone at the door.  Someone I didn't know.  As I got closer, I realized even though it was someone I didn't know, they darn sure looked familiar.  And, as I opened the door, it hit me who it was.

It was Drake.  Ya, Drake.  You know, the rapper.  The kid who used to play on Degrassi: The Next Generation.  Ya, that Drake.

I'm pretty sure I initially came off as rude due to my WTF vibe and my epic resting bitch face and the fact that I was fairly shocked so my greeting was a, "Um, can I help you?" instead of a more traditional "hello" (or the frantic shrieking and crying that I'm sure he's used to hearing....albeit from a much younger crowd).  Well, it turns out he was having car trouble, a flat tire to be exact, and his driver (and probably bodyguard too) stayed with the car that was basically at the end of our laneway.  The driver had started changing the tire when the jack broke.  They saw our shop, figured we had tools, so Drake, being the less imposing of the two (yeah, that driver was BIG) thought he'd ask if they could borrow one.  (And they probably both figured the whole Drake thing would make anyone a lot more willing to loan tools than to have a "stranger" make the request.)  I offered them the use of our shop but it turned out they were almost done, they just about had the spare on when their jack broke.  So, me and Drake (*snicker* I've told this story a few times....well, a lot of times....and it still makes me snicker when I say "me and Drake".....which I do purposely instead of the more proper "Drake and I" because it tickles me to put me first) went out to the shop, I gave him a jack, told him if he needed any other tools to let me know, and off he went back down our lane.  I'll admit to watching them out the window the whole time as they finished up with the tire.....all the while kicking myself for not being more talkative when we went into the shop and for especially not asking what the actual F he was doing driving on our road.  And, as much as I'd like to make it be a fantastical encounter, that was about all there was to it.  They drove back in the lane, I opened the door to go out but the driver offered to just put the jack back in the shop, Drake rolled down his window and thanked me (very politely), the driver thanked me (also very politely), they both waved and off they went.

Somehow I'm thinking I'm not gonna get a song written for me outta this small favour but it sure makes a heck of a story to tell so I'll take that.  You're welcome, Drake.  I hope you got to wherever it was you were going without any more troubles.  (:

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Oh, and P.S.  That whole Drake-flat-tire story is pure fiction.  Complete caca.  A total deception designed by me to distract you from the very real fact that I had to use the number 8 for the second B in BABY.  Do let me know if it worked, will ya?

Also for:

Alphabet Challenge:  W is for wish
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
Stinkin' Inkers:  make an impression
Crafty Cardmakers:  embossing
Cutie Pie:  cute & cuddly animals
Simon Says:  anything goes
Dream Valley:  handcoloured image
Make My Monday:  critters
Use Your Stuff:  circles
Crafty Calendar:  die cuts

Have a Heart! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying "Have a Heart" which just means that she wants to see a heart on your creation. I'm sure everyone has some reason to share the luuuurve so it should be a pretty easy challenge!

This is what I did....

Don't those two lil buggles look so cute?  Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps.

So, ladybugs or ladybirds?  I know it's 'bugs in North America to 'birds in Europe.  I can't decide which I like better.  They are very clearly bugs, but not the creepy icky kind, and they are ever so helpful, so calling them ladybirds seems so much nicer.  I can tell you this though, they do NOT taste good.  When my middlest was just a crawler (about 8 months old or so) he found one and tried to eat it.  The screeching, drooling and tongue-trying-to-push-it-out-his-mouth that followed sure proved that.  I think he crawled the other way for a couple of months whenever he saw one after that.

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Catch the Bug:  bingo - button, Bugaboo image, flower
My Time to Craft:  love me do
Crafty Gals:  add a heart
{PIN}spirational:  inspirational photo
Crafty Cardmakers:  love is all you need
Dream Valley:  hand coloured image
Get Creative:  use hearts
Cupcake Inspirations:  inspirational photo

Foodie! @ Little Red Wagon

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we're all about food! Seeing as I'm about food almost all the time it's very fitting. (:

This is what I did....

Despite me being a lover and rampant consumer of food I struggled with this theme and had to make two cards as I just couldn't bear posting the one I had originally made for this challenge. It was pretty gawd awful.  This one's better but still in the Meh category.  I'm gonna do better next week, I promise!

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Simon Says:  anything goes
Watercooler Wednesday:  all about occasions
AAA Birthday:  all about the boys
Catch the Bug:  inspirational photo
Cupcake Inspirations:  inspirational photo

Flower Frenzy @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm saying "Flower Frenzy!" which means that I want to see a flower or flowers on your project. And, I'm not a much of a stickler....if you've just got one little itsy bitsy, barely seen flower on your make, hey, that all fine and good with me.

This is what I did....

Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps. I just realized.....I've been on a bit of a Bugaboo kick lately......of my last six LRW posts, five have used Bugaboo images. That's a-okay though, Bugaboo is awesome...and it's also some of the very first digis I owned. As a matter of fact, I just did a search of my files and I've got almost.....wait for it......400 Bugaboo digis! Well, they do offer freebies every Friday, and I've been crafting since 2010, and very diligent about snagging those freebies, so that's....*loud gasp*....wait a minute.....that means I must have missed some! Crap!! Especially when you add to that the fact that I've won some and bought some....well, drat, I guess I wasn't as diligent as I thought. Though, maybe, they haven't been offering the Friday Freebie as long as nine years. Yeah, I'm going to go with that. Better thinking that than thinking I missed out!

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Catch the Bug:  bingo - sentiment, stitching, sparkle (The sparkle is hard to see, there is Stickles on all the dots...it's just being camera shy!)
Addicted To Stamps:  flowers
Use Your Stuff:  for the moms
Incy Wincy:  embellishments - Stickles, button & twine
Stinkin' Inkers:  all tied up
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
Simply Create:  anything goes
Crafty Catz:  buttons or flowers
CAS on Friday:  use polka dots
Simon Says:  mood board

Happy Bird Day! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Happy Bird Day!" which means that she would like to see birthday cards featuring birds.

This is what I did....

Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Create With Tlc.  And, yeah, that's about all I've got to say about that.  (:

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Addicted To Stamps:  anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner:  May flowers
Simon Says:  stitching
The Sisterhood of Crafters:  flowers
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge:  birthdays
Seize the Birthday:  anything birthday
Dream Valley:  only girls allowed
Shopping Our Stash:  May flowers

Sketch It! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's got a sketch for us - yay!

This is what it looks like....

And this is what I did with it....

Now, as you can see, I didn't quite get the one shape right on there but I can EXPLAIN.  I do have a die that'll cut that particular shape.  I hadn't used it yet (I was originally going to say it was brand new but, in truth, it wasn't, wasn't even close to being new, probably, like, at least a year old - yikes) so all the shapes were still attached to one another.  I tried the high-tech technique I usually use to get them apart - bending them back and forth until the attachment-thingies break but this die was having none of that and I started bending the dies instead.  Next I tried my dollar store pair of snips to cut them apart but they were too thick to fit between the dies....so strike two.  I was then going to ask my oldest if he had anything to get them apart but just as I went to do that he started doing his weekly housecleaning chore.....and it wasn't 9:00pm on Sunday night for once (!!!!).  No way I was going to interrupt that!  So, I had to just go with a standard rectangle.  I'm thinking Imke will forgive me.  (:

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Catch the Bug:  anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky:  anything goes
The Male Room:  add an age (Does a year count??)
Watercooler Wednesday:  occasions
Crafty Cardmakers:  3-2-1 - 3 patterned papers, 2 stars, 1 mouse
Sweet Stampin':  anything goes...or space if you want to count the 2 little stars (:
The Library Challenge:  All Creatures Great and Small

Black & White Buddies @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Kate's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Black & White Buddies" which means she wants to see those black & white critters. So think penguins, zebras, Dalmatians, pandas or even....

Holstein cows.  (Harumf.  That photo could definitely be brighter.)  I kept with the black & white theme for the papers too.  Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps.

When I went to my blog to do the copy/paste thing for the beginning of this post it made me kinda sad.  Once upon a time, we're talking about years ago now, I used to post way more often than once a week for LRW.  I really miss that.  *sigh*  Maybe, someday, I'll have time to devote to crafting again.  Priorities, right?  Unfortunately hobbies always need to take a backseat to "real life".  Though, in my case, it's more like my hobby didn't even make it into the car and I left it at home, with its nose pressed up against the window, oh so sad, looking kinda like this.....

*snicker*  Welp, if I can't post often I might as well make sure my posts are full of good quality, highbrow content for all my Dear Readers.  You're welcome.  (:

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Make My Monday:  wings
The Library Challenge:  All Creatures Great and Small inspirational photo
Crafty Catz:  anything goes

Look Up, Way Up @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm saying, "Look Up, Way up" which means that I want to see anything that can be up in the sky. So think birds, planes, balloons, butterflies, bugs, celestial bodies, fairies, clouds etc. etc. etc. Lots of things to choose from!

When I decided on this challenge as a theme I knew I had to go with this title. I think there's got to be more than a few on my Canadian peeps out there who will know that it's in homage to The Friendly Giant. For those of you not in the know, The Friendly Giant was a staple of Canadian children's television that aired for almost 30 years from the '50s to the '80s. It was a sweet 15 minute program that featured a giant (obviously) and his two puppet friends, a giraffe named Jerome and a rooster named Rusty. At the beginning of the show The Friendly Giant would always say, "Look up, look waaaaay up" because, naturally, you'd have to look high in the sky to see a giant in his castle. It was a really sweet show.

Now I'm really wishing I used a giant on my card. But, alas, I went with this instead....

....I guess I could say, while it's a angel not a giant, it is really sweet.  It's from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Create With TLC.

Well, I guess there's not much more to say than that.  I'll close the big front doors and pull up the drawbridge after you're gone. Goodbye. Goodbye.  :)

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes
Colour Crazy:  anything goes
Crafty Catz:  anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinky:  anything goes
Addicted To Stamps:  make your mark
Pile It On:  lots of layers (7)
Ike's World:  D is for die cuts
A Place to Start:  anything goes
Path of Positivity:  inspirational, motivational or encouraging
Cupcake Inspirations:  inspirational quotes

Winter Blues! @ Little Red Wagon

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I've got hosting duties and I'm wondering if anyone's got the "Winter Blues". Well.....just the blues technically as the challenge is about the colour blue....winter or otherwise!

Though speaking of winter.....it's been blustery 'round here as of late with a flurry (Ha, see what I did there?) of cancellations happening since Monday afternoon including schools being closed yesterday.  I did make it into work yesterday....though my van did not enjoy being used as a snowplow for a good portion of the trip.  And it's been darn cold too, with the windchill it's -33ºC this morning.  I really don't want to leave the house!

*if someone happens to have a good segue, please insert it here*

I need to tell you a story, my friends, mostly because it's a pretty good story and I want it immortalized somewhere.  So here goes.....

Last Friday morning, my Middlest's alarm went off, and he quickly shut it off and stumbled out of his room towards the shower.  As he staggered down the stairs, he was struck by how exhausted he was....he did have a hockey practice Thursday night and didn't get home until after 10, and then studied for his English exam until 11:00, but this was more than just that.  He was also worried about his test.  If he was this tired, how could he possibly do well on the exam?  Why was he so spent?

He got his showering done and then decided to lay down in the tub and close his eyes, for just a minute, and promptly fell asleep. After some time had passed he bolted awake, mad that he'd fallen asleep for so long, and even madder that no one came to check on what was taking him so long....he figured he was going to miss his bus for sure.  (He gets picked up at 7:30am.)  He dashed out of the bathroom to the kitchen to check the time.....

.....and found out it was 12:33am.  See, his alarm clock had gotten unplugged, and of course when that happens the alarm resets to midnight.  He didn't know that, so he just turned on his alarm, same as he does every night.  Given that he was so tired when he woke up, seeing as he'd had only an hour's sleep after all, his eyes were not open, and he never noticed what time it actually was.  So, he ended up having a shower at midnight, six and a half hours too early.

I don't think I've ever before alternated between lmao and having sympathy for someone like I did when he was telling me this story.  As it was he went on to play a most excellent hockey game that night so I've threatened to drag him out of bed and throw him into the shower every time he has a game.  Maybe I'll wait until I see his English mark.  If it's an A I'm definitely going to do it.

Speaking of being up at midnight....if you're up that late (and it's not accidentally), then it's gotta be because....

it's party time!  Gotta love this partying pup.  It's from Bugaboo Stamps.  And, as you can see, it's got lots of blue.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Cardz 4 Guyz:  something that begins with T - twine, "time"
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown:  anything goes
Pile It On:  land animals
Aloha Friday:  birthday
Simon Says:  anything goes
Aud Sentiments:  anything goes + sentiment
Shopping Our Stash:  ode to Jessi - I was inspired by the theme and stamp company from this card.
Sweet Sketch Wednesday:  sketch (I did take some liberties.  (-: )

Hippo Birdie! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Kate's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Hippo Birdie!" which is just her fun way of saying she wants to see birthday cards with animals. So punny!

This is what I did.....

I recently won a $12 prize from Bugaboo Stamps (one of my faves - yay!) and snagged this image specifically for this challenge.  I'm kinda regretting my candle colour choices....definitely think I'll go with red and green next time.....I was just afraid it would look too much like a candy cane!  Sentiment is a rubber stamp (Not a digi?  *gasp*) which I heat embossed.  Doesn't show that well in the photo though.  I do love to heat emboss sentiments if they aren't computer generated.  Just gives them a little extra oomph, kwim?  Will admit I'm a bit worried about code violations with this card....looks like the candle could light the twine on fire any second now.  And that's definitely the reason I didn't add any extra flame to the wick, it definitely wasn't because I don't trust my drawing/adding skills.  We take fire safety seriously here at Huh.  So This Is a Blog.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Shopping Our Stash:   hot, hot, hot
Always Fun:  tags
Allsorts:  boys to men
Crafty Calendar:  dots & stripes
Aud Sentiments:  anything goes + sentiment
Seize the Birthday:  anything goes
Catch the Bug:  anything goes
The Cat's Pajamas:  birthday
Dream Valley:  animals

Waterworld @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying "Waterworld" which just means that she wants to see cards about Kevin Costner with gills. Ha, kidding, of course! No, she wants to see cards that feature animals in or around water.

This is what I did....

I went with a pretty penguin in pink!  She's just climbed out of the water and put on her hat and scarf so she stays nice and warm.  Digi is from Bugaboo Stamps.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Shopping Our Stash:  for the kids
The Holly & the Ivy:  anything Christmas goes
Christmas With the Cuties:  let it snow
Allsorts:  in the pink
Christmas At Sweet Stampin':  anything Christmas goes

Favourite Product/Company @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Mandy's turn to choose the challenge and she's going super duper easy on all of us. She just wants to see us use either a favourite product or something from a favourite company. Can't be much easier than that!

It gave me pause for a moment, though, it did. I've got lots of favourites...so what to choose???  I decided to just go for it, and this is what happened...

Okay, so let me tell you about all the faves.  First I've got a digi.  Of course I have a digi.  And, it's a Bugaboo Stamps digi.  The first digi I ever purchased was a Bugaboo digi.  And they're still awesome.  I've coloured this fantastic chick with my Prismacolor pencils, of course.  Really what else would I use?  (No, seriously, what else would I use?  Nothing else, I tell ya, coz I'm pants at using anything else to colour.  Not that I mind.  I love me my Prismas.)  I've also got some colourful patterned paper, coz I also love me some patterned paper.  And, I've got seam binding, coz it's so much easier to work with than ribbon.  And a button, coz buttons are cool.

Now, I've got to talk about my newest favourite thing.  Stitched dies.  Specifically stitched shaped dies.  O. M. G.  They are the best things ever.  So handy, so awesome.  My sewing machine is over in the corner sniffling and boo-hooing because it's feeling so neglected.  And I don't even care.  (Okay, I care a little bit.  Even though it's an inanimate object so it doesn't have feelings, and, of course, can't snuff or whine, I do feel a bit bad thinking that if it did have feelings it would, indeed, feel neglected and sad.  I just turned to it and promised that I would use it on the next shabby chic card I make.  Now we both feel better.  Just nobody tell it that I almost never make shabby chic cards, okay?)

And, to bring it all home, I made this card for one of my favourite people's birthday.  She has chickens so it's pretty fitting.  I can actually hear her saying, "Aw, Jan Jan, I love it!" (Yes, she's one of those amazing people who can get away with calling people by not-quite their names.  She's also one of those people who can get away with hugging anyone...even the staunchest non-huggers will open their arms for her.)

Welp, I think I've got this challenge well covered.  Bet you could do the same.  So, head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up. And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Aurora Wings:  fur & feathers
Pile It On:  primary colours & something that begins with S - seam binding
QKR:  down on the farm
Glitter n Sparkle:  things with wings
Bugaboo Crafty Challenge:  use a Bugaboo image