Weekly Inspiration @ FTHS

Hi everyone!

Sorry I have been away for awhile, but I am back and ready to share all kinds of good stuff!

 

My main reason for being away was that on May 14, I became a grandma again for the 3rd time - YAY!! Noah Ray was born weighing 5lbs 2oz and was 18-1/2" long. My DIL had to have a C-section due to Noah’s heart rate dropping every time she had a contraction. My DIL is doing good, but little Noah had some issues w/his blood sugar, etc. They didn’t like the progress he was making at the local hospital there (about 40-45 min south of us) so they transported him to the hospital here 5 min away from me which is better equipped to handle these cases. I hated seeing him all hooked up like that, but I know there are other babies in the NICU worse off then him.

 

As of this past Saturday, he was able to come off his IV and feeding tube and has been maintaining his blood sugar. As of today **fingers crossed** he should be home by this weekend!

 

Here is Grandma's lil' buddy  :)

Well enough going on about my life!

 

Here is my inspiration for the week.

Sketch 68 with the twist being Sentiment only

Image: Sentiment from the set Ali’s Kitten @ FTHS
Paper: Kraft cardstock, We R Memory Keepers Anthologie 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Other Supplies: Distress Ink Old Paper, Michael’s dollar bin pearl bling, Nestabilities Circle dies, Fiskars Hexagon punch & corner punch

Thanks for stopping by :)

 

Michelle

 

i {heart} sketches 66

Are you ready for this weeks sketch w/ a tWiSt and inspiration from the design team?!?   Hope you are, because they are all gorgeous and are truly inspiring in so many ways.  Hope you will feel inspired as well and join us this week.

 

Here is this weeks sketch

tWiSt is - Use Felt

And my take on the sketch

 

Image: FTHS Birdbrain Graduate
Paper: Hobby Lobby for the DP I believe
Coloring Medium: Copic markers
Other Supplies: Smooch Pearlized Top Coat -Illuminate, Gloss Accents, Spellbinders Large Classic Oval & Deckled Rectangles SM
Sketch:  66

 

It's getting to be that time of year - Graduation!! I have a handful of graduations this year personally, and I have been asked to make a few from some co-workers as well. I know just the right person I am giving this one to! She is quirky and fun and I think she will like this Birdbrain graduate  :)

 

So let's see what you create!

 

 

Please remember, ONLY “From the Heart” images are to be used for our challenges.

  You can choose the sketch, the “tWiSt” or BOTH!!

 

EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 to FromTheHeartStamps.com. Use it as a discount, or save them up to earn a free stamp. I’ll have a new sketch for you next week. Linky will close on Sunday at 10PM CST. Join us on Facebook and “Like” our page to see sneak peeks of the next sketch.

 

Michelle

Happy Mother's Day!!

Howdy!!

 

Just a quick 'shout out' out to all the mom's out there today!!

 

I am so blessed for these things in my life. My 3 fur babies, wonderful son Jeremy and daughter in law Jennifer, awesome granddaughters Evyon & Bella, 1 soon to be grandson Noah and of course the main reason for the day - MY MOM!!! I would not be who I am if it weren't for her!!! Thank you !!

 

Here's to you!

 

**May Blog Hop @ FTHS - Get Well or Encouragement**

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop.

 

 Our theme this month is Get Well or Encouragement.

 

Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win the image that the designer used. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store!

 

If you have arrived from Lyn's blog, you are in the right place, if not why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

 

Here is my project, using Birdbrain Football Fanatics

 

 

Image: FTHS Birdbrain Football Fanatics
Paper: DCWV Pocket full of Posies
Coloring Medium: Gamsol & colored pencils
Other Supplies: Smooch Pearlized Top Coat -Illuminate
Sketch: Sketch 64

I also used this weeks sketch as inspiration!

 

 

I made this card for my granddaughter. She is currently taking swimming lessons and it's a "big" thing to her. So I thought I would send this card when she completes her class :)

 

Now head over to Stephanie's blog and see what she has created.

 

 

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday May 5th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday May 7th.

Michelle