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

And the winner is..........

Sally Richardson (Bizzi Hands) from Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

If you could please contact me at racintoscrap1@gmail.com I will get your wonderful "Just Because" image to you!

 

Thanks to all that played along.

 

There are 2 days left in the “Faithful Friends” giveaway!!!  There are 3 clues on yesterdays FTHS post and one more will be shared with you on FB.  So if you can identify them, make sure to leave them a comment on their post for a chance to win the image being showcased.

 

And don't forget to join us on Friday for our May Blog Hop!!!

 

 

Michelle

WIN with me @ FTHS!!

The design team @ FTHS has declared the month of April 

“Friendship Month”.

 

And I am advertising one of the new “Faithful Friends” images. Everyone who leaves a comment on my blog, has a chance to win the image shown below.

Wouldn't you love to have a chance to win this image "Just Because"  :)

Image: Faithful Friends - Just Because
Paper: Kraft cardstock, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Jolee's bees dimensional stickers, Smooch Illuminate top coat, Fiskars Heart Punch, Spellbinders Small Square die & Rectangle die, Recollections gems
Sketch: 63

  Isn't he just ADORABLE !!! Send hugs and smiles to your friends with Faithful Friends digital stamps. Always open arms and helping hands, sharing a positive message and words of encouragement.

 

I also incorporated the weekly sketch in with my card as well.

 

There is still time to enter the weekly sketch challenge.
It runs thru Sunday @ 10pm CST.

 

*REMEMBER*

 

Comment here on MY blog for a chance to win this image.
 I will announce my winner on Monday morning!!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenges ~ Anything Goes

 

Inspiration / Sketch 62

Are you ready for this weeks challenge?  Please remember, ONLY “From the Heart” images are to be used for our challenges.

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

A quick reminder;  last weeks winner and “TOP 3″ will be announced on Friday.

 

Here is this weeks sketch challenge w/ a “tWiSt”:

No cards allowed

Image: FTHS Easter Egg Birdbrains
 Paper: Colorbox Patterned Paper Bright
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Spellbinders Square dies, ek Success punch, Felt flowers, Smooch Pearlized Topcoat, American crafts twine
Sketch: Sketch 62

 EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 to FromTheHeartStamps.com. Use it as a discount, or save them up to earn a free stamp. FTHS will 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.

Thanks for stopping by !!

Michelle

 

 

Challenges:

Inky Impressions ~ Easter 

Craft Your Passion ~ Bunnies, Chicks and Eggs
Alphabet Challenge ~ E for Easter
Little Red Wagon ~ Easter Parade
The Pink Elephant ~ Easter
Squigglefly ~ Easter
Simon Says ~ Animal Antics
Delightful Challenges ~ Your Egg-stra Special