tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30548003675802686372024-02-07T21:13:06.631-06:00Katherine's Stamp of ApprovalBook reviews and occasional crafty projects.Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-34526405894064299802020-01-29T11:29:00.000-06:002020-01-29T11:29:11.628-06:00Book Review: Dressed to Kilt by Hannah Reed <div style="text-align: center;">
<span id="freeTextreview2674852097"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/27177383-dressed-to-kilt" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dressed to Kilt (Scottish Highlands, #3)" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1453057456l/27177383.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<span></span><br />
<span>My rating 4/5 stars on Goodreads. </span><br />
<span></span><br />
<span>This is a great return to Glenkillen, Scotland and the Scottish Highlands Mystery series. This is book 3, however I feel like this could be a stand alone. <br /><br />In this story, Eden Elliott, a romance writer and part time special constable uncovers a dead body at an exclusive whiskey tasting rvent at a local distillery. I love the way Hannah Reed writes the description of Scotland, and the Scottish way of life.<br /><br />This was a fun cozy mystery with a surprising twist or two along the way. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys fun cozy mysteries with quirky investigators!</span> <a data-text-id="review2674852097" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27177383-dressed-to-kilt#"></a>Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-9569826667376774862020-01-27T11:28:00.002-06:002020-01-27T11:28:29.308-06:00Book Review: Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23604326-hooked-on-ewe"><img alt="Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417982413l/23604326.jpg" title="Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed" width="140" /></a></div>
<br />
My rating on Goodreads: 4/5 stars<br />
<br />
This is book #2 in the Scottish Highlands series. The story is about Eden Elliott, an aspiriring romance writer from the US. Eden is on a six month stay in Glenkillen, Scotland to find her insipriation for her romance novel. Eden has some experience working with the police in the area in a previous murder, and she's been invited to be a special constable by the detective she has worked with.<br /><br />Eden's close friend Vicki has started a skein of the month yarn club for locals based in her family's sheep farm and yarn shop. In addition, a dog show is happening at the farm during the weekend as a fundraiser for hospice. Then, the welcoming committee chair is found dead. To make matters worse, the woman was strangled with yarn from the local yarn club's first distribution. <br /><br />I love the way Hannah Reed writes about Scotland and it's interesting to me the way she writes the process for Eden's writing. I really like the characters and I hate to think that Eden's time in Scotland on a visa is coming to an end. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and would recommend this book to anyone who loves a cozy mystery. Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-17707080624858184742020-01-21T19:13:00.001-06:002020-01-21T19:13:16.077-06:00Book Review: Off Kilter by Hanna Reed<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/20949466-off-kilter" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #00635d; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><img alt="Off Kilter (Scottish Highlands, #1)" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403192102l/20949466.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 150px;" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I gave this book 4/5 stars.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I really enjoyed the first book in the Scottish Highland cozy mystery series, Off Kilter. This book was a fun adventure into the Scottish countryside. </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">This story is about Eden Elliott, an American woman who wants to be a romance writer. Her best friend Ami bought her a round trip ticket to Scotland for research. Eden is recovering from a recent divorce and the death of her mother. She needs a new start. </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Nearly as soon as she lands and comes to Glenkillen, she stumbles across a dead body. The town's sheep shearer is dead and Eden's new friend Vicki is the main suspect. Eden starts investigating on her own. </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Add in a handsome, reserved police inspector, a good-looking, kilt wearing neighbor, and some family drama. This was a fun read, and I did suspect the killer, but there were definitely other options there, as well. I would suggest this book to cozy mystery lovers!
</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-47474926520717958272020-01-20T00:00:00.000-06:002020-01-20T00:00:04.538-06:00Book Review - Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott<br />
<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/43442449-murder-in-the-first-edition" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Murder in the First Edition (Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, #3)" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546969752l/43442449.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
I rate this at 4/5 stars. <br />
<br />
Murder in the First Edition is the third book in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series.. I haven't read the previous stories, so though there is some history there between the characters, I had no problem jumping right in. This was such a fun story! I was hooked from the beginning. <br />
<br />
Our heroine, Addie, owns Beyond the Page Bookstore. Addie donates a vintage copy of A Christmas Carol to a charity auction. When the auction's organizer is found dead and the book goes missing, Addie decides to do a little investigating on her own. In addition, Addie's deceased boyfriend's father, who is himself a man of mysterious background shows up. Addie feels that his timing for a brief holiday visit is very suspicious, especially since he met the victim earlier in the day. <br />
<br />
It's clear that Addie has a history with police chief Mark, but also has feelings for county coroner Simon. Although I enjoy a little romance in my cozy mysteries, the love triangle aspect of this book was a little off-putting. I admit, I have not read the previous books in the series, and maybe I'd be more invested in one man over the other if I had, but I just wish that Addie would make a decision. <br />
<br />
Overall, the mystery was good and it had lots of different possibilities. I enjoyed this book and would recommend to others looking for a fun cozy mystery. I'll also be looking for other books in this series. Thanks to #NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-82455381239575922002020-01-17T00:00:00.000-06:002020-01-17T00:00:08.812-06:00Book Review - Death by Seance by JoAnn Carson<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38467876-death-by-s-ance"><img alt="Death by Séance by Jo-Ann Carson" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518176095l/38467876._SY475_.jpg" title="Death by Séance by Jo-Ann Carson" width="140" /></a></div>
I rated this book 3/5 Stars<br />
<br />
Death by Séance is the third book in the A Ghost and Abby mystery series. It can be read as a standalone. <br />
<br />
I was not familiar with this series prior to reading this book, but I had no issues jumping right in, getting to know Abby. Abby is a single mother who is a part time private investigator and a night janitor for a haunted tea room. Abby is newly discovering her abilities in witchcraft and a handsome male witch named Dante has taken her under his wing. Abby loves a Viking ghost named Eric. I enjoyed that this book used quotes from Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer as openings to the chapters.<br />
<br />
In this story, Abby is tasked with finding out who murdered the main vampire in town's right hand day man. I enjoyed the paranormal aspect of this story and I thought it was resolved in a great manner. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to like the ghost boyfriend Eric, because really I'm cheering for Abby to connect with her mentor Dante. All in all, this was a fun paranormal cozy mystery. I would recommend to anyone looking for a light read. <br />
<div id="review-like">
</div>
<div id="review-follow">
</div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-58543172278525353222020-01-16T12:23:00.000-06:002020-01-16T12:23:05.454-06:00Book Review: Love Lettering by Kate Clyborn<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/48894113-love-lettering" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Love Lettering" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574181110l/48894113._SY475_.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Ok, can I be honest? I saw so much hype about <em>Love Lettering</em> by Kate Clyborn advance of it's publication. Kensington Books was really advertising it, putting hundreds of copies on Goodreads giveaways, etc. I just had to see what the hype was all about. I requested a copy on #NetGalley, and also received a hard copy on the mail from Kensington's Between the Pages Book Club. This book lives up to the hype! I fell in love immediately, and stayed up until 2 AM reading. I totally lost track of time, and forced myself to put the book down so I could get a few hours of sleep before work. It's seriously that good! <br />
<br />
This book is a wonderful love story. I absolutely loved the way that the story was told. Meg is a lettering artist known for her whimsical designs on wedding stationery and planners. Reid works on Wall Street with numbers. <br /><br />Reid notices a hidden word in his wedding program, a wedding that was subsequently cancelled, and comes to Meg to find out what she knew about his doomed engagement. Meg was initially drawn to Reid, even as he was planning his wedding to another woman. <br /><br />This book is full of romantic walks around New York and special games that Meg and Reid play together. I just really love them together and love how their story unfolds. The only wish I had, if I were to make one, is that there were samples of Meg's art in the book. Kate Clayborn describes her art in such fantastic detail, I can definitely imagine it in my mind's eye, but I think it would just add that much more to the story. <br /><br />I would recommend this to anyone who loves a romantic story with characters who feel like real people you'd love to meet. Thanks to #NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this wonderful novel. Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-61837722035358611482020-01-15T08:00:00.000-06:002020-01-15T08:00:09.931-06:00Book Review - Matchmaking Can Be Murder by Amanda Flower<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/44710199-matchmaking-can-be-murder" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Matchmaking Can Be Murder" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1555857932l/44710199.jpg" /></a></div>
My rating is 4/5 stars. <br />
<br />
Matchmaking Can Be Murder is the first in a new series by Amanda Flower. Set in the Amish town of Harvest, Ohio, this mystery is about Millie, a widowed Amish woman. Millie returns after years of being away. Millie has a talent for sensing when couples are meant to be. Millie is especially concerned about her niece Edith, because she is set to marry a local man, Zeke, who is not the right match for her.<br />
<br />
Edith confided in Millie that she was going to break things off with Zeke. Shortly afterwards, Zeke is found dead in Edith’s greenhouse. As Millie is waiting for police to arrive, she sees a young Amish man running from the greenhouse. Edith is the primary suspect, but Millie knows she is innocent. Millie enlists the help of her quilting circle and her flamboyant childhood friend, Lois to help her solve the crime.<br />
<br />
I really enjoy Amanda Flowers’ other mystery series set in Harvest, and this book does not disappoint. I enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fun cozy mystery. Thanks to #NetGalley and Kensington Reader for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-29894946384651049362020-01-13T11:57:00.004-06:002020-01-13T12:05:01.190-06:00Book review - The Captain's Heart by Suzana Medeiros<div align="center">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/40865704-the-captain-s-heart" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow"><img alt="The Captain's Heart" id="coverImage" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1531937352l/40865704._SY475_.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
I rated this book 3/5 stars. This was a light Victorian romance. It also was quite short. <br />
<br />
When one of Captain Edwards Hathaway soldiers asks him for a final favor, Edward cannot refuse. Edward is tasked with delivering a final letter to his friend’s fiancée Grace.<br />
<br />
When Grace allows Edward to believe she is her sister, Edward resigns himself to remain in the country until “Grace” returns to fulfill his promise. Meanwhile, the chemistry between Grace and Edward is undeniable.<br />
<br />
I did enjoy this short story and would like to read more about Grace and Edward in the future. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a light Victorian romance.<br />
<br />
My thanks to #NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. <br />
<div id="review-like">
</div>
<div id="review-follow">
</div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-24507727789745161192020-01-08T10:59:00.001-06:002020-01-13T12:05:24.291-06:00Book Review - Potions are for Pushovers by Tamara Berry <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcmdpUglkOwNoSLiS2cX6puuJO4KKi3sl0wol7gDKc-wRMId3zznddDZ-rNXo5xa8y6zIwg6Yw3sZLcxZeHkB1ZYJaym8vkc237u12IRWWEWA6qIAAQu80hDlWgCQkUQzEpfcSpsPWZY/s1600/9781496719638_p0_v1_s550x406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="278" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcmdpUglkOwNoSLiS2cX6puuJO4KKi3sl0wol7gDKc-wRMId3zznddDZ-rNXo5xa8y6zIwg6Yw3sZLcxZeHkB1ZYJaym8vkc237u12IRWWEWA6qIAAQu80hDlWgCQkUQzEpfcSpsPWZY/s320/9781496719638_p0_v1_s550x406.jpg" width="219" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
This book is the second book in the Eleanor Wilde series by Tamara Berry. I have not yet read the first book, but had no issues reading this as a standalone. I would, however, LOVE to read the first book and future stories, because it was good!<br />
<br />
The story is about Eleanor Wilde, a woman who is pretending to be a psychic. She has a long history of being a con artist and has settled in a quaint English villiage. Ellie sells "potions" and "tonics" to locals, claiming them to be love potions, etc, however mostly they are water, vodka, and some essential oils and local herbs. When one of the townspeople dies of poisoning, the police look at Ellie as their prime suspect. <br />
<br />
Ellie, of course, takes to investigating on her own to find the true killer. She also ends up with a pair of teenage girls as assistants, who are surprisingly good at their investigating. This ending of this book was somewhat of a surprise to me, but I think it wrapped up well. I would love to hear more about Ellie's hunky rich boyfriend Nicholas, and I'm looking forward to more in the series. <br />
<br />
My thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-78055391473166736062020-01-02T08:41:00.003-06:002020-01-02T08:41:49.823-06:00Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer<div class="leftAlignedImage" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; float: left; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-right: 35px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40277423-the-things-we-cannot-say" style="color: #00635d; text-decoration: underline;"><img alt="The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1535144625l/40277423.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px;" title="The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer" width="140" /></a>
</div>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
</span><div class="hreview" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span class="item">
<span class="fn"><a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40277423-the-things-we-cannot-say" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; text-decoration: none;">The Things We Cannot Say: A Novel</a></span>
</span>
<br />
<span class="by" style="color: black; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue","Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">by</span>
<span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<div class="authorName__container" style="display: inline-block;">
<a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5817530.Kelly_Rimmer" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 150%; text-decoration: none;"><span itemprop="name">Kelly Rimmer</span></a> <span class="greyText" style="color: #999999;">(Goodreads Author)</span>
</div>
</span>
<br />
<div itemprop="reviews" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review">
<div class="big450Box" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; float: left; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width: 450px;">
<div class="big450BoxBody" style="background-repeat: repeat-y;">
<div class="big450BoxContent" style="overflow: hidden; width: 430px;">
<a class="leftAlignedImage" href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/26546688-katherine" style="color: #00635d; float: left; margin-right: 10px; padding-top: 2px; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="F 50x66" src="https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png" style="border-bottom-color: currentColor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; border-image-source: none; border-image-width: 1; border-left-color: currentColor; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: currentColor; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentColor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px;" /></a>
<div>
<span class="reviewer"><a class="userReview" href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/26546688-katherine" itemprop="author" style="color: #382110; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Katherine</a></span>'s review
<div class="right dtreviewed greyText smallText" style="color: #999999; float: right; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue","Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">
<span itemprop="datePublished">
Jan 02, 2020
</span>
<span class="greyText" style="color: #999999;"> · </span>
<a class="smallText greyText" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/40277423" style="color: #999999; font-family: "Lato","Helvetica Neue","Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none;">edit</a>
<span class="value-title" title="2020-01-02"></span>
</div>
<br />
<div style="clear: right;">
</div>
<div class="rating" itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">
<span class="value-title" title="5"></span>
<span class=" staticStars notranslate" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; vertical-align: top; white-space: nowrap; width: 75px;" title="it was amazing"><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; width: 15px;">it was amazing</span><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; width: 15px;"></span><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; width: 15px;"></span><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; width: 15px;"></span><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; width: 15px;"></span></span>
</div>
</div>
<br class="clear" style="clear: both; display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" />
<div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: "Merriweather","Georgia",serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">
This book was chosen by my book club. I finished it in one day, and ended up ugly crying at the ending. This book was very nicely written, going back and forth between World War II Poland and present day USA. The story centers around a young woman, Alina, growing up in Poland during WWII. She falls in love with Tomasz and they are torn apart by the war. <br /><br />Alice, the granddaughter of Hanna, is the other narrator. She has two children, one who is very gifted and one who is on the autism spectrum. She manages the house and her children's activities, and it seems clear that she has no assistance from her husband Wade. Alice's grandmother ends up in the hospital following a stroke, and she communicates with the family by using her great-grandson's communication device. Through the device, Hanna asks Alice to go back to Poland to find her hometown and Tomasz. <br /><br />The story was so good, I could not put it down. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction with romance and real life scenarios</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-70219749032497619872014-07-19T22:41:00.001-05:002014-07-19T22:41:19.574-05:00Deconstructed Sketch -- A Cute FrankensteinI am in a holiday mood - but not Christmas, Halloween! We are looking at costumes for a renaissance fair, and I have gotten the Halloween itch!<br />
<br />
I made this card following a sketch from <a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/ds160/">Deconstructing Sketches</a> #160. I used Paper Smooches stamps, and Copic markers to color the image.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU19ULn3c1i0HBs4hEC3tbASM1SFiVF312bliiJmjIXQJrxnYPt-YUaD92B2EpcYT_DfZ6iyUOjbwbljeOr9NiiL0NyWxodEUI83f-KL99pE1UgVbW2gvXL36LqXJ50GMRgvi5jPYa18/s1600/Frankie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU19ULn3c1i0HBs4hEC3tbASM1SFiVF312bliiJmjIXQJrxnYPt-YUaD92B2EpcYT_DfZ6iyUOjbwbljeOr9NiiL0NyWxodEUI83f-KL99pE1UgVbW2gvXL36LqXJ50GMRgvi5jPYa18/s1600/Frankie.jpg" height="242" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
He makes me smile! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Stamping!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Katherine</div>
<br />
<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-17654021759590572942014-07-19T09:43:00.000-05:002014-07-19T09:43:00.103-05:00A Masculine Happy BirthdayI always liked Close to My Heart's Dakota paper packet, and so I thought I'd use the last of my scraps from this retired paper to make one last card... I love the masculine western feel of it!<br />
<br />
I am playing along with <a href="http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/2014/07/mojo-monday-354.html">Mojo Monday's</a> Sketch #354. I really liked this sketch! Next to it, is my take on the sketch. I'm also playing along with <a href="http://www.cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/use-stamp-or-digi-stamp-somewhere-on.html">Cards Galore</a> Challenge to use a stamp!<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvURUjyccxv-VYx8U-wMkzxbw5b2fc1mF5_b4eHANI39_LpcatlUefAvcpZgh1ovIsMMHt3cDFpBU3fyqsGT7LzioRbOsHKgYWZuRxzNgy2BuEBaQ1wcZaGZLif5DH54of4xYmG3IYhTI/s1600/20140717_225344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvURUjyccxv-VYx8U-wMkzxbw5b2fc1mF5_b4eHANI39_LpcatlUefAvcpZgh1ovIsMMHt3cDFpBU3fyqsGT7LzioRbOsHKgYWZuRxzNgy2BuEBaQ1wcZaGZLif5DH54of4xYmG3IYhTI/s1600/20140717_225344.jpg" height="320" width="179" /></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyt7F1gTN3305byWFY3eisXS2CZjJiNwIKjjafEeTggx5SH9bA2I3Mvjidnk3lHzeh53lUsN0-1hH6afZy9QhKlVoKhTbksCE_DiHJ5peoUE_AD1QMGxwnq1syAydrejhGxBNeEA1ShuF/s200/mojo354.gif" height="320" width="232" /><br />
<br />
The ink is Night of Navy from Stampin' Up - as well as the sentiment . Happy Stamping!<br />
<br />
KatherineKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-41640052091947263972014-07-18T17:06:00.000-05:002014-07-18T17:08:14.998-05:00Sticking my neck out...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
I love the cute clear stamp's from Darcie's Heart and Home. I went a little crazy at her booth at a stamping expo, and I am excited to share my first creation with her stamps. <br />
<br />
I am playing along today with <a href="http://www.retrosketches.blogspot.com/2014/07/retrosketches-123.html">Retro Sketches</a> #123. I am a big fan of sketches, because they give me a jumping off point - I know sometimes the end product does not always match the sketch to a "T" but I think this one is pretty close. I was using up some scraps of my Chantilly paper pack from Close to My Heart. Typically I am not a pastel person, but for some reason the soft colors of this paper pack drew me. I especially love how they pop off the kraft cardstock, which is one of my favorite types of card bases!<br />
<br />
I am also playing along with <a href="http://www.cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/use-stamp-or-digi-stamp-somewhere-on.html">Cards Galore</a> blog, use a stamp. :)<br />
<br />
Here's Retro Sketches sketch:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoogJx7CdrAxF8QT66jdDlM3dWQCk_FDAt8OHKJOUqu4sYxVUh6apkSX-JB3Z_hN-XJuOMw73V913Zacte-qH9tFmpU3LFkkEUbbIjdkoJIYizVvROy_y7DyVncm04IlZkHqLuRjV5SwOE/s1600/rs123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoogJx7CdrAxF8QT66jdDlM3dWQCk_FDAt8OHKJOUqu4sYxVUh6apkSX-JB3Z_hN-XJuOMw73V913Zacte-qH9tFmpU3LFkkEUbbIjdkoJIYizVvROy_y7DyVncm04IlZkHqLuRjV5SwOE/s200/rs123.jpg" height="200" width="160" /></a></div>
<br />
Here's my take on it:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yLZClTYIMnCyXFWdItAIt9sOQ81WSSH-ARg7VAhKFq1xYZ0OSY1h3cu6ogGLo6J6zt6GSOeg_U3iQKPnAK-CG74pkJ4UF5nH8snmv-aamoDQjS_0E5MCZKD5W9cPpiuZkZGtcpreync/s1600/20140717_225428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yLZClTYIMnCyXFWdItAIt9sOQ81WSSH-ARg7VAhKFq1xYZ0OSY1h3cu6ogGLo6J6zt6GSOeg_U3iQKPnAK-CG74pkJ4UF5nH8snmv-aamoDQjS_0E5MCZKD5W9cPpiuZkZGtcpreync/s1600/20140717_225428.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Stamping!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Katherine</div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-68372376307073357212014-07-15T00:00:00.000-05:002014-07-15T00:00:01.867-05:00CAS-ual Fridays Challenge - Summer Lovin'I LOVE LOVE LOVE hexagons. I am addicted. I have dies, punches and stamps in hexagon shapes. Just my fave right now!! So, I wanted to make a card using my latest hex-y purchase, the Epiphany Crafts hexagon punch and the epoxy shapes. The challenge at <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/">CAS-ual Fridays</a> is to use summer colors. Love it! CAS #133. The epoxys also count towards the Let's Be Clear challenge at <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-lets-be-clear/">Simon Says Stamp</a>.<br />
<br />
Here it is:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNofvwYHChyphenhyphen_MMV_BV9t88FO9_q8JBwyie7e1zYf_PMttgMZ4Tbj17uWG6xqiw8cCcP_JzwW3SZEjArnjFeBJiDK46EykRiyWZg42P9JDDyoeTybehpKF9TxxXUBTqU6eQeoELAH352A/s1600/color-my-world.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNofvwYHChyphenhyphen_MMV_BV9t88FO9_q8JBwyie7e1zYf_PMttgMZ4Tbj17uWG6xqiw8cCcP_JzwW3SZEjArnjFeBJiDK46EykRiyWZg42P9JDDyoeTybehpKF9TxxXUBTqU6eQeoELAH352A/s1600/color-my-world.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And... I used one of my super cute sentiment sets from Paper Smooches - my favorite! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Stamping!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Katherine</div>
<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-2335888475337314062014-07-14T21:29:00.000-05:002014-07-14T21:29:33.943-05:00Back Porch Memories Kit August ContestWhew! I think things are settling down for us (again!)<br />
<br />
I found this great kit club, Back Porch Memories Kit Club. They are hosting a guest designer call for August, and I thought I'd throw my hat in.<br />
<br />
Their sketch:<br />
<br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0jjivK-gPBSfj-pOH-reXXTyFNJtUWbbiXVi4CzXIggDYExS7vzB-KAg2PjZDQI48C2DHmDvvushjhNGaAM5WbfGPKyLXOOaDDBev5Nmq826b6BgZavj7nbqHVUuBWEIN68ysfwhbsrd/s200/06jun_BackPorch2014_12x12.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><br />
<br />
My layout:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4s0wZfBSnfOZxnu_KDnlTgf5ddX60sBbeNQbUbaQnQfPnVx8EJzwoP9U8tdnnHAtE_m3GziwNqsfGSPdSP9T0yYtJ2hSxZbDFxtu25GCtACy3GL2aim_m42yoRZ0IEwNqoNF6oHPbrgA/s1600/on-target.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4s0wZfBSnfOZxnu_KDnlTgf5ddX60sBbeNQbUbaQnQfPnVx8EJzwoP9U8tdnnHAtE_m3GziwNqsfGSPdSP9T0yYtJ2hSxZbDFxtu25GCtACy3GL2aim_m42yoRZ0IEwNqoNF6oHPbrgA/s1600/on-target.jpg" height="318" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I decided to make a layout about Archery. I really fell in love with this sport after trying it at my son's Cub Scout camp. :) I actually ended up being the Archery Range Master at Day Camp this year, since I love it so much!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Stamping!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Katherine</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-92200921606401737142014-01-20T17:18:00.001-06:002014-01-20T17:18:09.877-06:00A new look for the new yearHi friends! I'm back with lots of fun to share!! This is my first post in a long time - we had a lot of excitement last year and now things are getting back on track! Evan is in 4th grade and just was nominated for the Citizen of the Year at school. We couldn't be prouder! <br />
<br />
I am hard at work on our Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet planning, which will be at the end of February. I am also jump starting my blog posts with inspiration from several online challenges. It's been a while, but I am excited to play!<br />
<br />
Looking forward to a spectacular 2014!Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-66816021490578348382013-06-11T22:03:00.004-05:002013-06-11T22:03:45.272-05:00Tuesday Morning Sketches with Raisin Boat!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Hi there! It's been a while! I am pleased to post a card based on <a href="http://www.tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Morning Sketch #202 </a>which is a masculine themed card based on this:</span></div>
<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://bay170.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=0f72a3dc-ceb0-11e2-9bd4-00215ad73ee2&Aux=2044|0|8D030D3F4C31BE0||0|0|0|0|2|3,53&cid=0ffc9f91996d4b7f&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="View TMS #202.jpg in slide show" border="0" src="https://bay170.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=0f72a3dc-ceb0-11e2-9bd4-00215ad73ee2&Aux=2044|0|8D030D3F4C31BE0||0|0|0|0|2|3,53&cid=0ffc9f91996d4b7f&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att" /></a></div>
<br />
Here's my take on the sketch, using the stamp set <a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/search_results.asp">His and Hers by Raisin Boat</a>. The laundry line stamp sets are some of my favorites! <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvRYOVG-gK0CW-7pgYBZjIANxlzTmvU-hU8RdmP5zfmeYkfxvxnGDRjsiQO_AibZccEX98bUlCnimJXQaD2Y30smN06mSNjXeC9n7CyV6VkZCShBltn6rrwOMwouHvmpISmcwBGKDOKU/s1600/IMAG0133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvRYOVG-gK0CW-7pgYBZjIANxlzTmvU-hU8RdmP5zfmeYkfxvxnGDRjsiQO_AibZccEX98bUlCnimJXQaD2Y30smN06mSNjXeC9n7CyV6VkZCShBltn6rrwOMwouHvmpISmcwBGKDOKU/s320/IMAG0133.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Happy Stamping! The color of this card is actually an orange, I am not sure why it's so red - I will try for a better photo later.<br />
<br />
KatherineKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-48445638450445611302013-02-01T23:15:00.002-06:002013-02-01T23:15:28.863-06:00I've Been Busy!I am so excited I had the chance to play in my art room this weekend! I have created some art to submit for publication (fingers crossed!) and I even had time to make a few cards! <br />
<br />This card is using the NEW Close to My Heart Chantilly paper pack, and the Perfect Fit stamps by Close to My Heart! The great thing about the frames is that the Cricut Cartridges by Close to My Heart have the same imges, so no more fussy cutting after I stamp! Hooray!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCEHvz225MQqh0vsUDWUjPD__rdaXLDmbeNU1rAbpk8pSu6OKoRc9SVwFYNihVDhHBWz_W1yw06y0Bn1cpaxUTVf9ZnHPl2wK3O1jWyCL0DM5mbE_o6XUbnGDQREnuNBxlIEEeugQMnE/s1600/chantillycard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCEHvz225MQqh0vsUDWUjPD__rdaXLDmbeNU1rAbpk8pSu6OKoRc9SVwFYNihVDhHBWz_W1yw06y0Bn1cpaxUTVf9ZnHPl2wK3O1jWyCL0DM5mbE_o6XUbnGDQREnuNBxlIEEeugQMnE/s320/chantillycard.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>
<br />
I am entering this in the <a href="http://www.diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/2013/01/challenge-100-anything-goes.html">Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge</a> where anything goes, and I'm also using this for a <a href="http://www.partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/">Party Time Tuesday</a> entry, where anything goes, too! <br />
<br />
I am also entering this into the <a href="http://www.clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/01/its-challenge-time.html">Clear it Out challenge</a> to use something from your stash (I have a TON of that pink pom pom ribbon I am trying to get rid of!) and circles. <br />
<br />
Enjoy! Happy Stamping!<br />
<br />
Katherine<br />
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-27298338640470678202013-01-28T21:00:00.004-06:002013-01-28T21:03:05.644-06:00<br />
Hi Friends! Today I'm playing along with <a href="http://www.partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/2013/01/ptt104-decorate-envelope.html">Party Time Tuesday's Challenge #104</a> Decorate the Envelope and <a href="http://www.diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/2013/01/challenge-99-edge-punch-with-ribbon.html">Die Cuttin' Divas</a> Border punch with ribbon, Challenge #99<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D12oJ2KG3euBoa_NlwtppwUpdk7E18pYP8zzxWXbEjypwrsyXQlDO5eqKhRhOJWyxyzEGg7-82aUsgw0_5Jtl0dPtd_zrmTxtTAYAskmW-JmaiVS6FdFNWB7n-IcL9cjgc5TwylmGjk/s1600/cardenvie+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D12oJ2KG3euBoa_NlwtppwUpdk7E18pYP8zzxWXbEjypwrsyXQlDO5eqKhRhOJWyxyzEGg7-82aUsgw0_5Jtl0dPtd_zrmTxtTAYAskmW-JmaiVS6FdFNWB7n-IcL9cjgc5TwylmGjk/s320/cardenvie+front.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMFqzarsro-FhswZcEtMCXnRH68PH8zkujrz_3T6W0qNdKu_uH4cYFjkttdjxxgY4ZBCrKZsjGnxIQYBQKwB4V3BCOStLya2SYklm9ZLp2PLFWF5m0AfUM6G0hzkoAqo3XxEMOO7kUVc/s1600/envie+inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMFqzarsro-FhswZcEtMCXnRH68PH8zkujrz_3T6W0qNdKu_uH4cYFjkttdjxxgY4ZBCrKZsjGnxIQYBQKwB4V3BCOStLya2SYklm9ZLp2PLFWF5m0AfUM6G0hzkoAqo3XxEMOO7kUVc/s320/envie+inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Of course, I cut it too close for Die Cuttin' Divas ( by three minutes!) but I'm still in for Party Time Tuesdays.<br />
<br />
I used to decorate my envelopes all the time, and I forgot how much fun it makes the card! I will have to start doing it again. Makes people smile before they even open it, don't you think? :)<br />
<br />
Happy Monday!<br />
<br />
Katherine<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-65087293447902372462013-01-21T20:22:00.000-06:002013-01-21T20:22:49.992-06:00A ValentineI just picked up a Tim Holtz Valentine kit from Archiver's, and I love this little cupid. I really like those blueprint stamps!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-otom7XxpzF3A3znedGCXfrgb8oYfgfYSmwCVY7wVClXdByUomrdg_WGhu7_QUM2KM6yygGW_K6PqPCLLtzh3kCmxxeWl-ZDuXkMycouCRWS3LqXguQwcLqqinKIjWw9WrcK1PHbdjw/s1600/cupid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-otom7XxpzF3A3znedGCXfrgb8oYfgfYSmwCVY7wVClXdByUomrdg_WGhu7_QUM2KM6yygGW_K6PqPCLLtzh3kCmxxeWl-ZDuXkMycouCRWS3LqXguQwcLqqinKIjWw9WrcK1PHbdjw/s320/cupid.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
I created this card for some challenges I found:<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">SimonSaysStampsChallenge</a> - use Washi tape (the washi tape I used came from Doodlebug, it's the stripe and the heart pattern, that I adhered to white cardstock, then punched out!)<br />
<a href="http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/01/challenge-252-diamonds-are-forever.html">The Cute Card Thursday</a> challenge for Diamonds and<br />
<a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2013/01/75-creative-card-challenges-week.html">The Moxie Fab </a>World Challenge to use 10 embellishments on one card.<br />
<br />
Happy Stamping!<br />
<br />
Katherine<br />
<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-89435152346420688422013-01-21T02:00:00.000-06:002013-02-01T13:18:40.360-06:00A happy penguin birthday cardI am embracing the new year and getting some things done! <br />
<br />
First, I wanted to organize my craft room. Well, it's not perfect, but it's way better than it was before!<br />
<br />
Next, I wanted to work on some challenges for the long weekend - I haven't posted art in a while! Here's what I came up with for the <a href="http://www.diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/2013/01/challenge-98-penguins.html">Die Cuttin' Diva's Challenge</a> #98 Penguins, and also <a href="http://www.clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/01/its-challenge-time.html">Clear it Out Challenges</a> blog Challenge to use circles and clearing out anything in your stash. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ouEqCyvkEjv2uC9w-psYKnkPny6WqEx1B3y_94Y4fEiYqhFzga9XpNAL0ClV6BAixN48jM6Z5K72SkgcQ3HYuVxp5GXTG1LA_RSM9MjqtDud21nOCFml5_OWFzRvZZAgg31-ZLR67G4/s1600/penguin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ouEqCyvkEjv2uC9w-psYKnkPny6WqEx1B3y_94Y4fEiYqhFzga9XpNAL0ClV6BAixN48jM6Z5K72SkgcQ3HYuVxp5GXTG1LA_RSM9MjqtDud21nOCFml5_OWFzRvZZAgg31-ZLR67G4/s320/penguin.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>
<br />
I used a Spellbinders nesting die set for the two labels behind the penguin, and the little penguin himself is a Lifestyle Crafts (Quickutz) die called Birthday Penguin. I was using up a sticker sheet with the cupcake sticker and the {happy} sticker.<br />
<br />
Happy Stamping!<br />
<br />
KatherineKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-86678732599795862162013-01-20T22:16:00.001-06:002013-01-20T22:19:42.987-06:00Masculine Happy 50th CardHi there! Just wanted to post a fun card for the <a href="http://www.fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/">Fantabulous Cricut challenge</a> blog. This was my first time visiting the site, but I really wanted to try my hand at the masculine card challenge. It's A Man's World, Challenge #144. Here it is: <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_vMYdWGYHZ9KGggNbIZaRCR1QSD6h9Q5RiAqhdFDxJOWP4XEpk_8EZ_cCQvDXyxbBctfRvkuJ3SbNNSyaFm7cTq_A48B98iGQn4uqWE5Us2HhxBYoj2gCkC12qA3kfBf0McFLwy2mYs/s1600/50th+bday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_vMYdWGYHZ9KGggNbIZaRCR1QSD6h9Q5RiAqhdFDxJOWP4XEpk_8EZ_cCQvDXyxbBctfRvkuJ3SbNNSyaFm7cTq_A48B98iGQn4uqWE5Us2HhxBYoj2gCkC12qA3kfBf0McFLwy2mYs/s400/50th+bday.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I love that sentiment. It cracks me up! I used the Close to My Heart's Artiste cartridge for both the speech bubble and the numbers.<br />
<br />
Happy Stamping!<br />
<br />
KatherineKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-23013945364916455732013-01-18T11:00:00.000-06:002013-01-18T11:00:22.676-06:00A little tweaking here & thereIn the days to come, I will be tweaking my blog in preparation of a great 2013... Just wanted to keep everyone up to date - I am hoping to post weekly about craftiness and my family life. Stay tuned! <br />
<br />
Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-13749439844814912612012-11-12T11:47:00.001-06:002012-11-12T11:47:20.859-06:00Thanksgiving Pumpkin Place card Holder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl80jF4dGSryyqGwEsRcvFvsoD7ZEIJ5-nq6SnlRCkDyhbQx8ycis2TW1QDRjTMQIwsdG5oLz3fTgxnIS1CmnK7zKHE_GnkhxxgyDoGlfOSAsXeZDevdIhMz-tUfUVBDSaNBbGk9-ORqA/s1600/pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl80jF4dGSryyqGwEsRcvFvsoD7ZEIJ5-nq6SnlRCkDyhbQx8ycis2TW1QDRjTMQIwsdG5oLz3fTgxnIS1CmnK7zKHE_GnkhxxgyDoGlfOSAsXeZDevdIhMz-tUfUVBDSaNBbGk9-ORqA/s400/pumpkin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
Today I wanted to share with you a cute little pumpkin I made for the <a href="http://www.cutcardstock.blogspot.com/">CutCardstock</a> blog today. Isn't it sweet?<br />
<br />
I used their Basis cardstock in Dark Orange, Light Brown and Olive, which happens to be on sale this month. The neat thing about this cardstock is that it's slightly textured, which I LOVE for fall projects.<br />
<br />
For the complete tutorial, head on over to the Cut Cardstock blog. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjJ-Okq0_Fto6Y4Rqdr_Jix17Q7nBUzLdrMeZUHwgqqXOygi6j-Ee6eHrHwt1wtWSFfrZzVo0-87pRson4HwHNM4cUC10AVJuIqEPArnwk3cIHeSPjC4JCDRP8_efWZhhd3zQbKDpSFs/s1600/pumpkin2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjJ-Okq0_Fto6Y4Rqdr_Jix17Q7nBUzLdrMeZUHwgqqXOygi6j-Ee6eHrHwt1wtWSFfrZzVo0-87pRson4HwHNM4cUC10AVJuIqEPArnwk3cIHeSPjC4JCDRP8_efWZhhd3zQbKDpSFs/s200/pumpkin2.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
In the blog post I suggested<br />
curving the strips before adhering. The pumpkin on the left is a little wonky because I thought of curving the strips AFTER I made this guy. :)<br />
<br />
It's just a few strips of cardstock, but so cute. I even added a little flag with Evan's name on it, like a placecard holder, in the event I needed to set a place for him at our table for 3. (ha ha).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGD6kY5MTlVXumW6o62YYpWjEN-b4DNhvPDuVRtljo540DVKZgT6RLPmwO6DC7oF0hYXZa3hUsiH5V7Iw7VPeWF1uMCCLQ_By4mt3sIFR55xCdBLlKJQ-HITAbEHyK-BVs-eIXGwvVnRs/s1600/final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGD6kY5MTlVXumW6o62YYpWjEN-b4DNhvPDuVRtljo540DVKZgT6RLPmwO6DC7oF0hYXZa3hUsiH5V7Iw7VPeWF1uMCCLQ_By4mt3sIFR55xCdBLlKJQ-HITAbEHyK-BVs-eIXGwvVnRs/s1600/final.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Stamping! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />Katherine</div>
<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054800367580268637.post-43016342865286649152012-10-22T20:46:00.001-05:002012-10-22T20:46:05.851-05:00Party Time Tuesdays Halloween Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For this time, I'm posting a card I made for <a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/2012/10/ptt90-colorpicture-inspiration.html">Party Time Tuesday's Challenge 90 </a> A Picture/Inspiration challenge! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's the picture: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTM8EgDvGKQjiw7dBtBkOBuBamNpbbB30ZpCKp2wzBRCbbyi9pmqy6YAytWctz5yCH7sZNA6mi-4aktZEiY8UhyOgwCmr6A3qWT0_Dq0IHvKMeo-wvYw7vAk_1UCFSZ0Eesh0c2cV_vg/s200/PTT%252BOctober%252B2012%252BColor%252BChallenge%252Bcopy.jpg" width="200" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And here's What I did with it: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjO8VhUigyMD913-Gs-IE70TpFoGdw_LHvqCnYXK6ofmBntsHfSzSJ22D6VInAEf7UmkNWoB_zsMYMObiRGW2ZlWGDRM95XK-CJDtYCJ4dLumvnUNAeBISO5LT22piJuWY-S0SLupPrc/s1600/haunt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjO8VhUigyMD913-Gs-IE70TpFoGdw_LHvqCnYXK6ofmBntsHfSzSJ22D6VInAEf7UmkNWoB_zsMYMObiRGW2ZlWGDRM95XK-CJDtYCJ4dLumvnUNAeBISO5LT22piJuWY-S0SLupPrc/s320/haunt.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>
Supplies Used are CTMH stamps and inks with the Moonlight Paper Pack and Workshop on the Go Stamp set. <br />
<br />
Happy Stamping!Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211101554344503637noreply@blogger.com1