Thinking of you Daddy

Welcome to my blog, and Happy Monday, Here in FL, it is in the upper 80's today,  guess the couple of cooler days are now gone. until January or February, then the pool is open again in late March .

I enjoy playing along in many challenges, and I love creating my cards. today I used Tim Holtz craft paper, a wonderful Picture of my Dad with his cousin Jane 1942,  I used a Tag and Stamp Thinking of You, and letters DAD, and Brown and white bakers twine all from my stash. This card is in Loving memory of my Dad 1925 - 1996  He is greatly missed everyday.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog, and I will be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following Challenge
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Thinking of you

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 Happy Monday everyone, it is always a blessing to to have you stop by and visit my blog.

I enjoy playing along in many Challenges, and I love creating each of my cards.

I used Cream,Black glitter Gold Glitter White and printed papers open stock from Michaels 
I also used  Gold Gift 12x12 Christmas stock by  
CRAFT SMITH.

 Hand Punch large Snow flake, Delightful  Decorations Die #CBD118 by Our Daily Bread designs
Larger snow flake by  Simon Says Stamp Black tiny button with Gold string by Really Reasonable Ribbon.   
 a small white plastic Snow Flake with a Black music note  2 gold balls from my Stash. Lacey Circles by Spellbinder

 Thank you for visiting my blog today, I hope you all have a very positive week. I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog, and I will be happy to do the same for you.

 I'm sharing my card in the following  
Mojo Monday # 472

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie
 

DREAM

Welcome to my blog here it is already Wednesday, busy month coming up in November, 2 Birthdays, an Anniversary and Thanksgiving.   with the Family again a full house here.

I enjoy playing along at all challenges, and I love creating each of them. I used blue card stock and plaid card stock from MICHAELS     
I used my Vented Star #SSSD11600 JellyBean SOUP STAR DIE SET-JBD 1022 FROM SIMON SAYS STAMP

 Thank you for visiting my blog, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge.
FRESHLY MADE SKETCHES 
WORD ART WEDNESDAY - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS WEDNESDAY -  ANYTHING GOES

God Bless
   Hugs
  Dottie

Happy Anniversay Tammy & John

Happy Wednesday everyone, hoping this is a wonderful week for everyone.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating each of my cards. today I used White craft Paper, 2 doilies, my Cricut Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" Embossing folder, silver and white bakers twine, white Roses, green felt leaves, and White Tag  stamped  "Happy Anniversary"  all from my stash

17 years ago on November the 6th Tammy Married the love of her life John. What a wonderful loving couple. here is a photo of our Niece

Tammy We love her so much. she is the sweetest young woman and wonderful Wife and Mom & Niece.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog. and I will be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm Sharing my card in the following challenge.
 Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
 God Bless
    Hugs
   Dottie

AUTUMN Bliss

Happy Monday  Hope all is doing well, beautiful weather here in Florida really early for us to have windows open and just perfect weather.

I enjoy Playing along in all challenges, and I enjoy creating each of my cards. I used all craft supplies from my stash today. I used a gold printed card stock Orange and brow twine, I added a Doilie, and using my thumb punch made many leaves , and glued them all in place. I used my Sizzix Original Green Pumpkin die cut .I added a pretty saying to the doilie.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge.
Simon Monday Challenge - Autumn 
joy clair. typepad - October challenge

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

Happy Birthday Niece

Happy Monday, It is always a blessing to have you stop by. busy weekend  coming  This weekend We are going to a very special persons wedding,in 2 weeks is our Nieces, Anniversary & Birthday and our Gracie.s Birthday.plus Election day can't wait till the election is over.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges and creating each of my cards. today I used cream and Aqua craft paper, My Tim Holtz stamp Mini dogs Stampers Anonymous, I used my Copic sketch pens,Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I added a polka dot bow and a tri-color  doilie  used my Balloon punch and added bakers twine all from my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I'd love to have you become a new follower of my blog and I will be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge
Mojo Monday # 477

God Bless
   Hugs
  Dottie

thankful

   It is always blessing and Honor to have you stop and visit.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges,  I love creating my cards. I used white and sage green craft card stock. I used my embossing folder (Bouquet by Couture creations)  Pumpkin die cut by Sizzix. used my sage green ink pad and paint.

I added gold glitter over my pumpkin. and made a take and put tiny buttons on it and stamped it  "thankful".

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you I always enjoying making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenges.
Freshly made Sketches - 259
Curtain Call - Glittery Grounds

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

its a girl

                       Happy Wednesday one and all.

I love this think pink  for today's challenge since we will be getting our new Great granddaughter (Khloe ) come the beginning of February we are all so excited this will be our 4th Great grand but our 2nd baby Girl so now it will be 2 and 2 . 

THINK PINK ! today I used pink  & white card stock and stamped white card stock  using my wood block baby stamp From Michaels.

I used my Copic and Tim Holtz Distress Markers from AMAZON .

I added my gingham Pink and white ribbon bow, Pink Rose  mulberry bead berry spray clusters  white. and From Really Reasonable Ribbon.

It is always a blessing and honor to have you stop by my blog. may your day be filled with joy & happiness.

I'd love to you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm  sharing  my card in the following challenge.
Simon Says Wednesday - Think Pink  

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

Trick or Treat bag.

It is always a Blessing to have you stop by and visit my Blog.
So sorry I'm a day late with this challenge, things are busy around here, getting all ready for our Grand children and Halloween, Birthday coming in early November and a Anniversary then Thanksgiving with a full house of Family and Friends.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating almost anything crafty. today I used things that I have in my stash . I used  Halloween paper, embellishments, my Stamp TRICK OR TREAT   orange and brown Tag and used Twine for the handles on the bag.

 


   I made  my bag for this challenge challenge . but it is easy and fun, and enjoyed the challenge.

 Thank you for visiting today, I hope you all have a wonderful safe week, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my Trick or treat bag the following challenge.

Simon Monday Challenge 
  
 God Bless
    Hugs
   Dottie

Birthday Gift bag.

It is always a Blessing to have you stop by and visit my Blog.
So sorry I'm a day late with this challenge, things are busy around here, getting all ready for our Grand children and Halloween, Birthday coming in early November and a Anniversary then Thanksgiving with a full house of Family and Friends.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating almost anything crafty. today I used things that I have in my stash . I used a pretty fall paper adding a doilie flower some ribbon and a Stamp Happy Birthday.

This is the very first bag I made for a challenge. but it is easy and fun, and enjoyed the challenge.

 Thank you for visiting today, I hope you all have a wonderful safe week, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my birthday gift bag in the following challenge.
Simon Monday Challenge  

God Bless  
   Hugs
  Dottie 

MERRY

Happy Monday everyone. it is always a blessing to have you stop by.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I Love creating my cards. I used cream card stock from Michaels. I also layered it with a Christmas plaid paper, added a Red circle. cream paper stamped Christmas tree added glitter.  cream ribbon with Christmas tree .

a wood reindeer embellishment. from my stash .

Thank you again for visiting my blog, I hope you're all having a wonderful week, I'd love to have you become a new follower of my blog, and I will be happy to do the same for you. I enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the challenge.
Mojo Monday # 447

God Bless
   Hugs
  Dottie 

Peace on Earth

Happy Wednesday everyone. It is always a Blessing and Honor to have you visit. 

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating each of my cards. I used Cream cardstock  from Michaels. and added papers from Our Daily Bread designs - Christmas paper collection 2013.

My wood block stamp PEACE ON EARTH.  Green Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Tim Holtz Distress Ink - fired brick.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I hope you are all having a positive week  I's love to have you become a follower of my blog, and I would be happy to do the same for you. it is always a pleasure to meet new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenges.
Freshly Made Sketches - 258
Word Art Wednesday #252 - 253
Crop Stop Blog - anything goes
God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

Proverbs 8:17

It is always a blessing and honor to have you visit my blog. Happy Wednesday, Hoping everyone is having a wonderful week, beautiful weather here in Florida, Windows open the past two mornings.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating each of my cards. I used blue card stock from Michaels, and  printed cardstock from Our Daily Bread designs American Quilt Collection. I added Proverbs 8:17 from Word Art Wednesday #252-253. I added burlap fall flowers and other fall decorations from my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you.I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge.

Word Art Wednesday # 252-253
Simon Says Wednesday - Totally Resistible
Joy Clair October Challenge

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

Mittens

It is always a Blessing and Honor to have you stop by my blog.Wishing everyone a safe week.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges, and I love creating each of my cards.today I used Brown Kraft Card stock from Michaels.  

 I used Red Felt, baker's twine & music note printed paper open stock at Michaels. 

I added a large red Button with red and white bakers twine, a wood block stamp, Tim Holtz Distress ink fired brick, a tan doilie and a thin brown ribbon all from my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I you're all having a wonderful safe week, I'd love to have you become a follower of my blog and I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge.
Mojo Monday # 469

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie
 

Haunted house

It is always a Blessing and Honor to have you stop by my blog.Wishing everyone a safe week.

I'm sure everyone knows all about Hurricane Matthew is going to hit the East Coast of Florida. our Governor feels this is going to be a dangerous storm hoping it passes them all by and goes out to the ocean. Sending prayers to everyone on that Coast.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges. and I love creating each of my cards. I used Orange, lavender, & printed Card stock.

 I used my Sizzix Original die haunted house and Pumpkin and Cat dies.  I then stamped it with my wood blog stamp "Happy Halloween" with Silver Ink  from my stash.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge
Simon Wednesday Challenge -  Halloween Inspiration.

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

Silver Snow

It is always a Blessing and Honor to have you stop by my blog.Wishing everyone a safe week.

I'm sure everyone knows all about Hurricane Matthew is going to hit the East Coast of Florida. our Governor feels this is going to be a dangerous storm hoping it passes them all by and goes out to the ocean. Sending prayers to everyone on that Coast.

I enjoy playing along in all challenges. and I love creating each of my cards. I used Gray card stock gray snow flake printed paper white card stock  a silver pinwheel with a snow flake on it.
 I then stamped it with my wood blog stamp
"Merry Christmas" with Silver Ink added a silver string bow
 all from my stash.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge
Freshly Made Sketches

God Bless
  Hugs
 Dottie

JOYOUS CHRISTMAS

It is always blessing and a Honor to have you stop by - may your week be  filled with joy & happiness.

I enjoy playing in all challenges, and I love creating each of my cards and other projects. I used white, aqua and gold glitter craftstock from Michaels  craft store. Teal pom-poms  green ribbon, plaid bow  small tag all from my stash.and my wood block stamp "wishing you A Joyous Christmas" by INKADINKADO.also from my stash.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I hope you're all having a wonderful week, I'd love to have you become a following of my blog.I would be happy to do the same for you. I always enjoy making new blog friends.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenge.
Mojo Monday # 468

God Bless
  hugs
Dottie