Feeling "Sketchy"

This week, I had the pleasure of discovering Tami Mayberry's Stamps and I absolutely fell in love with them.  I hope you will click on the link and check out all of her adorable stamps.  Tami also founded Card Positioning Systems where you can find all kinds of intriguing and challenging sketches to work with.  I decided to play along in the current challenge there, and really had fun with her sketch.  I'm sure she would love to have you stop by and play along.

http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/2012/05/reader-ideas-week-5202012.html - Card Positioning Systems - Challenge #266

Here is the sketch that got me "Feeling Sketchy":

And here is my card:

http://www.stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2012/05/challenge-140-ephesians-429.html - Challenge #140 - Layering Patterned Papers.  This challenge just happens to also be sponsored by Tami Mayberry Stamps, so I would be so thrilled to win.

I'm also entering this card in the challenge at Simon Says Stamp.
http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/05/simon-saysclean-simple.html - Clean & Simple

And, Simon Says Stamp & Show Vintage Challenge Blog:
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/05/simon-says-stamp-and-show-summer.html - Summer Holiday - Our family LOVES to bicycle in the summer.

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-67-participants.html - Papertrey Ink Make it Monday - Combining Patterned Papers

http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/2012/05/coffee-in-jar-sure.html  - Gift Giving - This card was made for my girlfriend who I love to bicycle with.  Since my foot surgery, I've been unable to bike with her, but I know we will be back out on the road together soon.  I didn't use a Stampendous product on this project, but not because I don't LOVE them.  They truly have amazing products, and I'm sure you could find something lovely if you contact her through her link above.

Yesterday was my first day back in the pool since my surgery, and it felt SO GOOD to swim. I haven't attempted bicycling yet, but I know I'm getting stronger every single day. I guess that being 40 something doesn't lend itself to as quick a recovery as one would like; and especially in the foot. I was encouraged yesterday to know that it's not just me - it's just a slow recovery process.

I thank you for stopping by today, and hope you're all doing well, and that you're counting your blessings.

My Cup Runneth Over,
Karen