cps 124

I can't believe it has been four weeks since I have taken part in the Card Positioning Sketch challenge. I had a hard time even finding where anything was in my craft room...which is still a disaster!
Not too long ago, Alyssa thanked Scott and I for being there when she needs us. I thought that was a good sentiment to put on a card. Here's my take on sketch 124:

Thanks for looking. I hope everyone is enjoying summer as it whizzes on by.

Hugs,

Marie with a :-)

Mojo 94...for a precious friend

I'll soon be heading out the door to meet some friends from the home school co-op that we participated in, for a Moms Night Out dinner at MiMi's Cafe. We will be celebrating one of the mom's, who is a very precious friend to me. I created a last minute birthday card for her (didn't want to just use one from my HUGE stash...) using the Mojo 94 sketch for my inspiration. Thanks for looking...and thanks to my wonderful blogging friends and followers for not giving up on me during my month long hiatus :-) . I appreciate you!

Marie with a :-)

July Calendar Page...a little late

I finished my 2009 calendar back in December, but for whatever reason, never completed the July page. Since we are more than a quarter of the way through July, I figured I better get busy! I used 52 Sketches #27 to give me a jump start. This showcases a picture from February 14, 2008 - the day my son arrived home after spending a year in Iraq. I was one happy mom!

I had a Close To My Heart order come in yesterday and was really bummed that none of it was for me! But Alanna's candy should be on the way on Friday, and one of my dearest friends purchased the Wishes book and is giving me a chance to peruse it this week, so I am excited about that.

Marie with a :-)

Toe in the water...

Okay, so I'm not quite ready to dive back into the craft room, but I did make a quick fourth of July card using Unscripted Sketches. Hope everyone has a wonderful fourth of July! We are going to grill burgers with friends, play some games before viewing fireworks and then go bowling :-)

And the winner is....

Alanna from http://damoses.blogspot.com/

I've left a comment for Alanna, who interestingly enough is from my current home state of beautiful Colorado! Alanna, you'll need to e-mail me your mailing address.
I'm discovering more and more of my blogging friends from this great state...we'll have to plan a scrapbook/papercraft retreat sometime so we can all meet in person.