Believe in Yourself!

Today's card is for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge.  This weeks challenge is based on Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."  I used a digital image from Create with TLC.

I printed the image twice, so that I could cut the flower out and pop it up with double stick foam tape.


Blessings

• Air conditioning - we were married for about 6 years before we had air conditioning in our home here in Florida. I try hard to remember that it's a blessing not everyone has.

•  Our dogs - they enrich our lives with their love and antics.

Have a marvelous day!!!


Inky hugs!
Shelly

Baby, it's cold outside!

My card is a wintery theme, but here in Florida it's a typical hot, sunny August day.  The sky is such a gorgeous bright blue with big, white fluffy clouds in it.  My kind of day!

I made this card for the Ice Maiden challenge at Dezinaworld.  I used a digital image from Pollycraft.

 I added Stickles to the trim on the hat and coat and the snowflake embellishment.  I used faux flower soft that my friend, Becky, made for me on the snow.

Blessings

• My sweet daughter who checks to make sure I have my sunscreen on when I'm going to be out in the sun.
• Friends - both online and in person. :)

Have a wonderful day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

Just Fluttering By!

Hi friends.  I hope you all are having a great weekend.  It's raining here, but I'm happy with that, because we really need the rain. 

This card is for the Flutterby Challenge at Flutterby Wednesday.  This week's challenge is to use your favorite color, so, of course, my card had to be pink. :)  The template for this card is a nice freebie from Cuddly Buddly.

The other day when I arrived home from my water therapy this darling little guy was standing right by the fence watching me.  He was so cute that I just had to take his picture.  I find it amusing that the cows watch me like I'm interesting to them. lol

Blessings

• Much needed rain several days this week!!!
• My hubby found a whole bunch of good used books for me yesterday.

Have a fabulous day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

A Very Stylish Award!

I received this lovely award from Ira.  It was such a nice surprise!  Thanks so much, Ira. :)

I'm supposed to share 5 stylish things about myself.


1. My style of dress is casual and comfortable.
2. I love earrings. I feel naked without just the right pair to wear with every outfit.
3. My favorite colors for clothing are jewel tones.
4. I adore trying all different scents of bubble bath. My favorite is Tropical Delight.
5. I can't wear eye make-up anymore due to my eye condition and I really miss it sometimes.

Now I get to pass the award on to 5 very deserving blog owners.  I've chosen these ladies, because I enjoy their blogs so much. Maria, Holley, Becky, Sue, and Tammy.  Thank you for the inspiration I receive from each of you.

Have a great day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

Breathless!

Here's a fun card made with a sentiment from Create with TLC.   I used my Stardust pen on the colored letters to add some glitz.

Blessings

• My little dog cornered a possum and wasn't injured.
• A phone visit with my mom.
• My loving family who is always there for me.

Have a fabulous day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

I'm Baacckkk!!!!

Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers while I was away.  They meant so much to me.  My eyes are doing well now.

Today's card is made with a digital image and sentiment from Create with TLC.   I used real sand to embellish the card.

 Blessings

• My cd player quit and my hubby found another one at a garage sale that fits even better in my space.  I love to listen to music while I craft.
• Happy mail today!!!!
• An answer to prayer for a need we had that wasn't in our budget.  Praise God!!!

Have a terrific day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

Eye'll Be Back!

Hi! This is Shelly's husband, Mark. Shelly asked me to post an explanation as to why she has not been active on her blog lately.  Shortly after her last post, Shelly's chronic eye condition flared up, and she has been unable to engage in activities that strain and irritate this ailment.  Although she misses sharing and interacting with her blogging friends, she will not be able to resume posting until her health improves.  We pray that it will be very soon.

The #1 recipient of those Inky Hugs-
Mark