A Painful Update....

My Dear blogging Friends As of last night I am back home with my family after the most painful and emotional 8 weeks of my life. Both of my parents have died... My Father first and my mother one week later... They were married for 56 years and I think that God planned it to happen this way for them ( only answer) because I don't think they could have lived without each other. The good thing is the last weeks of there life they lived in a hospice house and they both really suffered little to no pain. Thank you all so very much for your concern and kind words but for now my heart must grieve for the loss of beloved parents...

Hugs
Erin

I just wanted to let all of you know that I am still in Fla. , both of my parents are in two different hospitals in tampa Fla. Both with cancer. My Mother is terminal... Her cancer is just about everywhere and my Father, well he is trying to fight lung cancer and I fear he is just not strong enough to fight much or for long. I don't know when I will be back to blogging or home with my family again but if you could say some extra prayers For us I would thank you from the bottom of my heart.... Thanks for all your support I wish I had better things to share...

If you get a change please check out this bog.... Cindy at SCS used my name Fishlips to create a challenge, and I will receive all the challenge cards in the mail...wow what a honor... I have one strange name...lol

http://cceestampers.blogspot.com/

I could not have come at a better time for me as I have been spending the last few weeks dealing with my parents health issues.
Thats the reason I have been unable to post much, my mind is just full of worry. If things don't improve for them I will be making a trip to Fla. So my blogging friends please forgive me for awhile for my absence... I am missing all of you more then you know!!!!

I received this award from Ann...Thank - you Bunches, It must be my lucky Day as you put it and wow are you ever so right, what a honor you have given me !!!!! I think your blog is just fabulous too....

I'm supposed to list 5 of my obsessions, then pass the award along to 5 other fabulous blogs.

1. My Children and Husband it seem filling all their needs is what I do best.
2. I just love this blogging stuff and spending hours and hours each-day looking at everyones lovely creations
3. My Friends enjoying there company and conversations each and everyday...I'm a lucky girl
4. Cleaning and caring for all my beloved pets
6. Playing in my craft room... it gives me such peace and fills my soul

I would Like to pass this award on too:

1. Julie http://juliescraftycorner.blogspot.com
2. Tina http://woodedviews.blogspot.com
3. Amber http://ambersantics.blogspot.com
4. Laura http://weesoby.blogspot.com
5. Dawn http://dawnsrubberroom.blogspot.com

What a total Honor...

The above award is called The Marie Antoinette, a Real Person, a Real Award

This award was giving to me By Shirley Her blog is just Amazing and It's packed full of lots of information that I always find so very helpful. Shirley blog is well worth visiting, stop by and see what you (two) can learn from Shirley.... Thank you Shirley it's a total honor to receive this award from such an amazing talented artist, I still can't believe you thought of me...you filled my heart with joy!!!

1. Link to the person who gave you the award
2. Nominate 7 more persons
3. Link the nominees and let them know about this award
4. Post the award on my blog

The seven people are:

1. Spike http://spikescreativeside.wordpress.com/
2. Christine http://stampynwifesspace.blogspot.com/
3. Sankari http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
4. Tessera http://kraftymama.blogspot.com/
5. Theresa http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/
6. Rebecca http://thereisastampforthat.blogspot.com/
7. Natalie http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/

Thank you to all 7 ladies for allowing me to visit and view all you wonderful creations you all just inspire me ....

A new butterfly from stamp camp stamps....

Here is one of my new stamps I got this weekend at the Grapevine Texas stamp show. I just love Stamp Camp nature image stamps.... There butterflies are always the perfect size for card making as well as being totally beautiful...




Details:
Stamps: music stamp (stamp-land stamps) Butterfly & words (stamp camp)
Paper: glossy white, Michael's mix
Ink: marvy ink
Extras: clear embossing power, brads



Details:
Paper: glossy card stock, michael mix
Stamps: Stamp Camp stamps stamping up Lots of thought,noteworthy
Ink; Marvy Ink
Extras: Clear embossing powder,white gel pen. lace ribbon

Starry Eyed WT200

Today on SCS it was all about using Stars, I Had some paintable wallpaper that I could not wait to play with so I thought this would be perfect to use for this Challenge... Paintable wallpaper comes in many designs and textures and it loads of fun to play with and alter... I made my stars and background paper using this wallpaper. I sponged on marvy ink, two shades of blue to make back ground paper, For the stars I used my nesties star cutouts along with the same two blue shades with alittle added red ink, once I clear embossed the stars I got this really neat color...Pretty Pretty...

Details:
Paintable wallpaper, and a mix from scrap bucket
Ink: Marvy Ink, blues,red
Stars: nesties
extras: pop dots,clear embossing,

Thanks for stopping by:" It's so much fun to share"...

The Lion King.....

This was made by a 16 year old boy (Doug), He gave it to me as a gift this morning because he knew how much I just loved it, so I could hang it in my craft room. His drawings are just Amazing and I am so lucky he lets me look through his sketch book each and every morning before he hops out of my car for school each-day.... I thought because I love this sketch so much I would share it with all of you too...enjoy!!!!!!

CC200 Brilliant Pumpkin Garden Challenge....

Hello...Happy New Year to Everyone.... I'm trying to find my way back to blogging after the holidays, they seem to always leave me somewhat crazed. I'm just looking for my mojo to find me again.... maybe after this coming weekends stamp show I will once again have some new things to play with!!!!

This card was made for SCS Color Challenge and because my Daughter needed a card for a friend I used this image It's one of her favorite....

Details:
Stamps: Michael's Craft Store
Inks:Brilliant Blue,Garden Green,Pumpkin Pie
Extras: corner punch,white and black gel pen,brads,lace...

Have a wonderful Day....