Getting Back to "Normal"

Well, I don't know just how "normal" I am. . . . . LOL, but I am finally back from both of my out-of-state vacations, and ready to get back into my regular routine.  I have missed crafting, making my blog posts, entering challenges, and visiting other blogs.  It's very difficult to do it from remote locations and different computers.  It feels so good to be back home and on my own computer again.

I had a wedding to attend today, but as soon as I got home this afternoon, I wanted to get busy making cards.  I'm really hoping that everything settles down for me, and that I can get back into the swing of things.

I made this little Summer card using the Pretty Party line by Crate Paper, some hand-cut, machine-stitched felt leaves, a PTI button, and a Pebbles in My Pocket rub-on.

I'm entering this Summer card in the following challenge at Victorine Originals Stamps:
http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/2012/07/victorine-originals-challenge-39.html - Victorine Originals Challenge #39 - Summertime

I'm also entering the SUPER FUN challenge at Paper Play Challenges.  Their current challenge calls for lots of layers, which BOTH of these cards have.  The top/Summer card has three patterned papers layered with chipboard and felt, and the bottom/Christmas card has three layers of patterned papers as well as ribbons, chipboard and more layered up. Here is a link to their challenge:

http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/08/12-week-31-layer-it-up.html - Paper Play Challenges - Layer It Up (See Above Description for Layering Information)

http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/07/challenge-33-button-it.html - The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog - Challenge #33 - Button It - Both of my cards have buttons.  I don't think I'm capable of making a card without a button. . . . LOL

I also made this Christmas card, which was inspired by the very sweet and talented Ingrid Danvers using an older My Mind's Eye Christmas line.  I also used a Just Rite stamp from their lovely Nature's Nested Sentiments stamp set for the "Winter Wonder" sentiment.

I'm entering this Christmas card in the current challenge over at Just Rite Stamps Blog which you can check out by clicking on the following link:

http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2012/07/justrite-friday-challenge-078-christmas-in-july.html - Just Rite Stamper - Friday Challenge #78 - Christmas in July - I used a Just Rite stamp for the sentiment.  Their stamps are just WONDERFUL.

Thanks for visting me today.  As I said, I will be busy crafting this weekend and I hope to start making some posts by Monday if all goes as planned.  If you leave a comment, I will be sure to stop by and visit your blog.  And if you become a new follower here on my blog, I am always more than happy to  head over to your blog and also follow you in return.   I appreciate your visits.

Have a great weekend.

Blessings,

Karen