*Hello Kitty* And CropStar's March 2010 Sketch Contest

Journaling:

Hello Pretty Kitty!
How was your day?
Did you play with your toys?
Or sleep the day away?

Supplies:

Darice rhinestone stickers # M5331
Sandylion Essentials Black Sketch Flower stickers # PESL98
American Crafts *Roller Rink* glitter letter stickers # 42863
Colorbok B&W Transparency Ornate Frames # 52615
American Crafts *Remarks* Decorative Stickers # 42494
MS Word
Prima Marketing flowers - Petal Palette Pink # 713249
K and Company *Smitten* Specialty Paper Pad # 626478
CropStar March Sketch

Link to the sketches:
http://web.me.com/smattessich/CropStar/Sketches.html#1

Link to the March 2010 Contest:
http://web.me.com/smattessich/CropStar/Home/Entries/2010/3/16_March_Sketches_Contest.html

*Nintendo DS Fun* and Sketchy Thursday's 3/25/2010 Challenge

Here is a link to the sketch challenge:

http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/2010/03/325-sketchy-thursdays-challenge.html

Meet The New Design Team of Sketchabilities

Meet The New Design Team of Sketchabilities
http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2010/03/meet-new-team.html



Tricia Moore
http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

Monique Nicole Fox
http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/

Sarah Buck
http://byclops77.blogspot.com/

Rita Marie Vergara
http://ritzthescrapaholic.blogspot.com/

Ria Mojica
http://cakesnscraps.blogspot.com/

Marites Solviet
http://scrapaholicytet.blogspot.com/

Janet Ball
http://www.jpaluga.blogspot.com/

Mazlina Yusoff
http://scrapperocks.blogspot.com/

Denise
http://scrapturesblog.blogspot.com/


Returning Team Members

Luzma Bruna
http://luzmasscraplace.blogspot.com/


Melissa Elsner
http://theprofoundbrunette.blogspot.com/

Liza Bermudez
http://cuddlybearsagain.blogspot.com/

Jessy Christopher
http://www.teacherjessy.blogspot.com/

Karan Gerber - Owner of Sketchabilties
http://www.karangerber.blogspot.com/

*Love* and Sketchabilities Sketch # 12

I am finally getting around to scrapping my Valentine's pictures.  When I saw sketch # 12, it inspired me.  Sketchabilities u rock!

Here is a link to the sketch challenge:
http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-15th-design-team-reveal.html

Here is where I blogged about Valentine's Day:
http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-had-happy-valentines-day-fun-with.html

*Love* and Just My Sketches Design Team Layout

To get your name entered, simply create a layout using this sketch and using one of the songs as inspiration. Add your name to the comments and leave a link to where we can find it. At the end of MARCH a random name will be chosen (using random.org) as a winner.

Here is a link to the challenge to take part in:
http://a-scrapaddicts-sketches.blogspot.com/2010/03/layout-sketch-reveal-and-challenge.html

I love this bag by Anna Griffin. Have you'll seen it before?

My scrapbooking totes and bags are blue and gree.  This Anna Griffin bag will fit right on in.  I added it to my Scrapbook.com *Wish List*.  One day it will be mine!

Anna Griffin - Isabelle Collection - Fabric Tote Bag - Blue Circles, BRAND NEW

Scrapbook.com

*Lucky Us* and My Sketch World's March 2010 Sketch

Supplies:
(1) EK Success/Sticko dimensional stickers *vellum neon flowers* # SPP1VEL09
(2) Colorbok chipboard alphas
(3) Marvy Uchida circle and square punch
(4) Indie Art Cricut cartridge
(5) DCWV pp's
(6) Crafter's Square lace trim # 989358 910
(7) Studio 18 rhinestone strass # IG66263


Here is a link to MSW's sketch challenge:
http://mysketchworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-sketches.html

*Lucky* and Your Scrapbook Stash 3/5/2010 Sketch

Supplies:
(1) Green cardstocks
(2) Provocraft pp *Good Luck* # 42-5533, # 050903; designed by Marie Cole
(3) Mrs. Grossman*Brush Flowers and Insects* stickers # 18270; designed by Tami Lovett
(4) Miss Elizabeth's *Romance* clear sentiments stickers # 00334
(5) Crafter's Square flower and lace trim # 989358 910
(6) Cricut cart *Indie Art*


Link to the sketch challenge:
http://yourscrapbookstash.blogspot.com/2010/03/friday-sketch.html

I am 1 of 10 winners of My Sketch World's Sketch-A-Thon!

I am 1 of 10 winners of My Sketch World's Sketch-A-Thon!  I won some Reminisce goodies.  Yippie!

http://mysketchworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/winners-of-2010-sketch-thon.html

The Sketch-A-Thon was fun!

Thanks My Sketch World!

My Mother and Son Layouts

My Faithbooking Layouts (a sample)

Journaling c/o Daily Word reads:


I am enthusiastic about life!


My enthusiasm grows as I focus on God's presence within me and within others. As my appreciation of the sacredness of all expands, I not only dare to dream and set goals, but also to pursue them.


I bring enthusiasm and creativity to all I do. I actively engage in my relationships with family and friends. I find joy wherever I invest my time. Spirit within guides me in everyday tasks as well as in exciting new adventures.


This day and every day, I set my course on a journey of discovery. The goodness of God is constantly being revealed to me. I find great satisfaction in being an expression of divine goodness toward others.


Brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble.--2 Peter 1:10

 

The journaling is a poem by Albert Theel:


I do so love the Fall of year
When leaves turn golden brown;
The geese and ducks all flying south
Where warmer suns are found.


God's little creatures scurry by
To store their Winter grains;
The snows descend to cover all
Until the springtime rains.


I walk for hours an meditate
With Jesus by my side,
And thank Him for this time of year
That He alone provides.

Journaling:
I find *delight* in the Lord.

 

Journaling from Daily Word on 3/26/09 and me:


What I had been searching for, what I had needed, what I had yearned for was with me from the very beginning. In God, I found myself. In God, I found my way.


Each day as I place my trust in God, I surrender any past or present hurt. Knowing I am always in God's loving presence, I experience absolute peace and reassurance. I am in God, and God is in me.


Centering myself in the indwelling presence of God, I live my life as the unique expression of God that I am. I am at peace, reassured, and fulfilled.


Therefore, no Bucket List is needed!

Journaling is from part of a poem by Vi B. Chevalier that reads:


It's up to you to chart each course or path you take.
It's up to you to learn and grow from each mistake.
It's up to you to dream and see your dream come true;
To visualize with faith and then to follow them through.

I used a devotional by *Daily Word* for my journaling that reads:


I thank God for the unconditional love of pets.


Most times our pets want nothing more than to love us and be loved by us. Of course, as in any relationship, challenges may arise. However, with expressions of love and caring for our pets, we are blessed as we care about and for them.


We thank God for pets - companions that fill ant empty spaces in our homes and in our hearts. They can be helpers who guide and assist us in doing things we may not be able to do on our own. They can be buddies that curl up on our lay or at our feet or that encourage us to take a walk.


Exotic or plain, furry or feathered, pets keep our lives interesting and offer us opportunities to give and receive unconditional love and caring.


"God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good." ~Genesis 1:25~

Journaling/a poem by Jill Lemming-LeBlanc......


God's Treasures on Earth


Every life matters, whether brief or long.
We each sing a different but meaningful song.
The life we are given was planned long ago
By God up in Heaven, for He made it so.


He whispered our names before we but knew
Hw much He would love us, and all He would do.
The stars in the heavens give honor to Him
By shining His glory again and again.


The hiars on our heads are numbered, you see,
And God has a plan for you and for me.
He's strong in our weakness and carries our pain,
Erasing our troubles, forgiving our shame.


Every life matters, as God has expressed,
For we are His children - the best of the best.
We sparkle as diamonds in the eye of our King;
His treasures on earth, what a beautiful thing!

 

The Simple Things In Life
By Monique Nicole Fox


Two legs to walk around
Two arms to give a hug
Two lips to give a kiss
One God that is my fortress
One son to love and nourish
Are the simple things in life

Journaling is a poem by Emily Bronte:


No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world’s storm troubled sphere.
I see Heaven’s glory shine,
And faith shines equal,
arming me from
FEAR

*Dream* and Your Memories Sketch Challenge

Supplies:
1. Crafter's Square flower and lace trim # 989358 910
2.  scraps
3.  EK Success Circle Scissor # EKCS01
4.  Creative Memories Stickers # 10606
5.  Home Accents Cricut Cartridge

Help This Single Mom Lord!

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5 (NIV)

PRAYER......

Dear Lord, I am asking for wisdom today to know how to best raise my adorable little son. Help me to know when to discipline and when to give grace.  Help me to have patience.  Help me sense Your nearness so I don't feel so alone and overwhelmed with this task of being a mom.  Help this single mom.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.

*Joy* and Sketchabilities Sketch # 11

Supplies:

1.  EK Success Sticko dimensional stickers, vellum fantasy flowers # SPP1VEL06

2.  MAMBI rhinestone word stickers # RW-51, 5675

3.  Stampin Up scallop punch

4.  Cricut Cart *Mother's Day*

5.  Marvy Uchida square punch

6.  MAMBI icons clear rhinestone stickers # RW-204, 5902

Link to the challenge:

http://sketchabilities.blogspot.com/2010/02/feb-28th-design-team-reveal.html

*Amazed* and Just My Sketches Design Team Layout

***Please excuse the shadows. The layout wouldn't scan good.***

Journaling reads:

Amazed by those eyes.

Amazed by that black fur.
Amazed by your meows and purr.
Amazed by God's creation
That brings my family elation.


Supplies:

K & Company Swedish Folkart adhesive chipboard # 30-137158
Miss Elizabeth chipboard letter stickers # 966747*89
clear flourish stickers
MAMBI clear rhinestone singls # RW-204, 5902


Come and take part in the sketch challenge:
http://a-scrapaddicts-sketches.blogspot.com/2010/03/layout-sketch-reveal-and-challenge-mar.html