Monday, August 13, 2012

Hello Monday

Here's my card for the SNSDC66 to use the colors of purples & greens. I used a Doodle Pantry digi image and sentiment, coloring with Copics and adding a bricked pattern panel done with an EK punch. I used green galore card stock with purple from a Paper co stack, and added a snippet of ribbon and a tiny matching brad.

Here's my CAS square card for the CAS-ual Fridays challenge CFC65. I used an image from the Cuter by the Inch stamp set, adding some Spica yellow glitter pen accents along with a square of yellow card stock and black ribbon.



Finally, here's my card for the the Sweet Stop Sketch challenge SSS171. I used a SNSS digi image along with some echo park dsp. The sentiment is from a SNSS clear stamp set and I added some stickles to Cocoa's party hat just for a little fun. Gemstones from Want2Scrap.

I'll end this post on a very sad note. Our dear neighbor passed away last night at the age of 53 after a freak accident yesterday afternoon at his home. We're all devastated, as he was the kind of neighbor everyone should be blessed to have. He was always kind, generous and so willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. We'll miss him terribly and I think we're all in a daze with the terrible news. I consider us extremely fortunate and blessed to have known him and lived next door to him for nearly 20 years.

Carol

21 comments:

Cathymac said...

WOW, Carol...it looks like you've been busy again! Each card is darling, but of course I like Cocoa the best! Love the sparkly hat and the perfect bow! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sweet Stop this week!

jimlynn said...

Oh Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor! How awful but know you'll have some good memories. I'm so sorry.

Love your cute ant all decked out in green on that first card! Precious. The second CAS one is just lovely - and you already know how much I love Cocoa!.

Lynn

JD/ Jill said...

Carol, All our so nicely done...but the first is my favorite...the image is so cute, great colors, and I must look for that punch! (sent you and email)

Darnell said...

Love, love, love all three!! You are too much! (I would have made these into three separate posts!)

I'm so, so sorry to hear about your neighbor and the tragic accident. AGAIN, we are reminded that we never know how short our lives will be. I hope you take some solice from the blessing you received by having him in your life for twenty years.

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Gosh Carol, this is such sad news. I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Your projects, however are delightful!

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice cards - the first card is hilarious thanks for sharing!!

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh what shocking news Carol...so sorry to read about your friend. Hugs to you my friend. Your cards are lovely as usual, but the CAS one is esp stunning!

Dixie Cochran said...

Carol, prayers for you and your neighborhood. That's so sad.

You've had a busy Monday, and your cards are delightful!

Shannon White said...

Goodness I am away form my Computer for a Day or so and you've been a Busy Lady!! 8-) These are all so Adorable Carol! 8-)bLove the Sweet Dig you Ant and the fun Color combo! And Love your Pretty Elegant CAS card is Lovely.. Really Adore your Sweet Cocoa Birthday card too! too CUTE!! And So glad you could join us at The Sweet Stop! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Ciska said...

Such lovely cards, really like the sentiment on the first :)

nwilliams6 said...

Love these! That purple and green ant card is darling and I don't even like ants! You need to make another purple card and put it in the Can You Digi It? Purple Please Challenge that started today - it has an inspiration board designed by me so I am hoping all my blogging buddies will enter!

Melinda Gleissner said...

Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. On a happier note your cards are all so adorable. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge.

paige said...

Carol, I'm so sorry to read about your neighbor. Hold onto the good memories of him.

Your cards are wonderful! I especially love the green and purple card - such a cute image!

Saron said...

Beautiful cards!!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh Carol, I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor. He was young.

These are all such great cards. My fav is the first one though with that adorable image and the way you did the ribbon tab. Cuteness!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Sweet set of cards Carol. What darling images you used. Cocoa is super cute. Love the touch of sparkle and pretty papers. Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week.

Susan (rainy) said...

I'm so sorry for the loss of your neighbor. Very sad news... everyone must surely be in shock.

Your cards are all beautifully done, of course. I especially love that sweet litte Doodle Pantry image. Wonderful work with your Copics.

Benzi said...

I LOVE your first fun card and the CAS card is wonderful..fun stripes on the third one. They're all super.
I'm so sorry about your neighbor..what a loss that must be for everyone. And, a freak accident always brings such shock. Very, very sad.

Unknown said...

All cards are fantastic Carol! Your use of colors are always beautiful. Thank you for playing at the SNSDC.

I am so sorry about your neighbor. It must be like you lost one of your family member since you've know him such a long time. Hugs.

Christina said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor. It sounds like he was a wonderful man who was well loved.
On a brighter note, your cards are lovely! Great use of color on each one, and I like the black ribbon across the corner on your square card. Thanks for joining us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

Janice M said...

Great cards Carol!! Cocoa is the cutest little guy and so is that little ant!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop!