hello (warning long post)

I have quite a few things to share today and was going to try and break this down into several post but decided what the heck, just do it all at once.

I have a few cards to share with you along with a couple of layouts that I did while catching up on some of my favorite shows.

I created this card for this weeks Clean and Simple Stamping sketch and I wanted to use this gorgeous paper that I picked up. It is from the Odds and Ends collection by Cosmo Cricket. I bought two pieces of this paper about 2 months ago and finally got around to using it.

Here is the sketch. Such a fun sketch and my favorite style CAS.

Next up is a card I created for the Stamping with Brenda sketch challenge. I also had this paper in my scrap stash and had just enough to do this card.

The satin flower is one that I made and the stickers are October Afternoon. Here is the sketch that I used and I like it so much I am adding it to my sketch journal for future reference.

Next up is a card I made just because I had some scraps sitting on my desk from a couple of layouts that I did of my great nephew Adrian. The digital image is one  that I had colored awhile ago but never used.

Here are a couple layouts of Adrian using his one year pictures that his Momma sent to me.

Isn't he just adorable? He has the most amazing blue eyes.

Adrian has a little brother due in September named Ryder James and we can't wait to meet him.

Hope I haven't bored you today. Thanks for stopping by and you know your comments are always appreciated.

Enjoy!