Swimming for Katie!

Welcome to the Swimming for Katie Blog Hop!!

If you came here from Jane's blog you are on the right track. I'm sure she had a great bit of inspiration for you. If not, run over to Mina's blog and start at the beginning.

Join us in support of our friend and stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling gastric cancer. Exclusive stamp & digis will be available for sale with 100% of the profits going to Katie and her family. Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

Katie's Blog

(her story and thoughts)

i {heart} papers, LLC
www.iheartpapers.com
1090 Rahway Ave
Avenel NJ 07001

I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. Thank you!"

Order of the hop:

Mina http://pinkpuds.blogspot.com/

Alice http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/

Cathy http://inkitupstampitout.blogspot.com/

Debbie http://debbiepsplace.blogspot.com/

Heidy http://heidysscrappies.blogspot.com/

Jane http://janeyscards.blogspot.com/

Jeni http://jeniflipflop.blogspot.com/

Joyce http://gramstreasures.blogspot.com/

Julie http://catchmecrafting.blogspot.com/

Karen http://www.kjssummerwinekorner.blogspot.com/

Lori http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/

Tammy http://tammy-tammyspot.blogspot.com/

Toni http://cuppa-craft.blogspot.com/

Now, hop on over to Joyce's blog and enjoy the rest of the hop.

Please keep Katie and her family in your prayers.

Little Pink Houses for You and Me

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #85 - Pink (with a die cut)

This week at Sassy Cheryl's we are still going all out with PINK for breast cancer awareness month. In addition this week, we want you to use a die cut.

I just Loooove Cheryl's bird houses!!! As I was wandering around Hobby Lobby with my friend Linda I found this adorable little die cut sign and birdie embossing folder. I was inspired!!! I was picturing this Country Birdhouse digi and singing "Little Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp . I think he has dropped the "Cougar", since he put out this song, but that's what I still call him. I am a child of the 80's!!! *sigh* Thought I would share the video with you......

Remember, you no longer have to use a Sassy Cheryl's image to play along. BUT...if you do, you will have twice the chance to win that Sassy Cheryl's gift certificate!! So, come play along. Just remember to "Think Pink".

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - Country Birdhouse Duo

Paper: The Paper Studio - Poteeka Birds, Bazzill Basics - Berry Blush, Stampin' Up - Kraft

Accessoires: MS - fence border punch, Fiskars - cloud punch, QuicKutz - sign die cut, The Paper Studio - Poteeka Birds embossing folder, Decorative Trim - Lt. Pink gingham ruffle ribbon, Elements - Hemp jewelry cord

Am I Corny?

Umm....afraid so!

Nothing wrong with being a little Corny.

I did a little paper piecing on this cutie from Whimsy and Stars. It is called Silly Candy Corn and you can find it HERE, along with so many more adorable images for Fall.

These little candies don't last very long around my house. I have a little candy dish with Huey, Dewey & Louie standing around it and it's my job to keep it full the whole month of October. So, I guess you could say my whole Family must be a little corny. (soooo true)

Image: Whimsy and Stars - Silly Candy Corn

Paper: BoBunny - Orange Citrus Dot & Buttercup Flourish, American Crafts - Black textured card stock, Southworth - Linen cover stock

Accessories: Create With TLC - sentiment, Spellbinders - Labels Eighteen,Celebrate It - black/white gingham ribbon, Stickles - diamond

Snowflakes are Kisses...

T.G.I.F. Everybody!!!!

Friday means another fun challenge over at Totally Papercrafts.

The theme for Challenge #87 is Animals.

Pick an image with one of your favorite furry friends and join us, will ya?

Our Sponsor this week is Lili of the Valley!!

"Lili of the Valley is a UK Company which has a simply gorgeous range of unique un-mounted rubber stamps.

There are over 150 adorable images to choose from including the sweetest girls and boys, fabulous wedding and baby designs and of course an amazing array of Christmas cuties! http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/ is also packed with hints, tips, tutorials and the LOTV Design Team run a fantastic LOTV Challenge Blog and Inspirations Blog, so you’ll never be stuck for ideas on what to make with these really cute images"

Prize - 2 stamps of the Winners Choice

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I hope you all can find the time to join in. What a fun challenge and a fabulous prize!

Happy Crafting!!

I will also be entering this in this weeks challenge at LOTV.

Their theme this week is Let it Snow.

Image: Lili of the Valley - Skating Along

Paper: Bazzill Basics - Ruby Slipper, Stampin' Up - kraft, scraps from scrap box

Accessories: Sizzix - Tim Holtz Weathered Clock, MS - punch, Celebrate It - Brown gross grain snowflake ribbon, MS - Crystal coarse glitter, Inkadinkado - Snowflake/Swirl stamp

Hope Ewe feel better

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #84 - Think Pink

This week at Sassy Cheryl's we are kicking off breast cancer awareness month with an anything goes challenge....as long as it's pink!!! I want to mention again that Sassy Cheryl's Challenges have changed. You no longer have to use a Sassy Cheryl's image to play along. However, if you do use a Sassy image your name will go into the drawing twice. That's twice as many chances to win that Sassy Cheryl's gift certificate!!! So pull out that pink card stock, pink DP, pink accessories, pink markers & pencils and get busy.

Good luck and Happy Crafting!!

Image: Sassy Cheryl's-Hope Lamb

Paper: My Mind's Eye-Alphabet soup girl "lovely", My Little Shoe Box-Home Tweet Home, Bazzill Basics-Passionate

Accessories: Spellbinders-Labels Three & Standard Circles, Create With TLC-sentiment, Dress It Up-Lamb button, Sweet Petites-Pink Micro Check ribbon