Stitched Together With Love

Hello there. Are you excited that it's Friday?? I am! We have a new little guy who took so much of my time that trying to juggle everything has left me exhausted this past few days. So, I am really looking forward to weekend! Hoping to get some sleeping time. Our little man, Eli, he is a sweetie. He steals everyone's heart with his playfulness & sweetness.

Although, I caught myself crying a couple times still. I can't help missing Nick and Eli sweetness reminds me of Nick. How I miss my big guy. My heart still ache thinking of him. Eli definitely helps us in moving on, but I think it'll be a while before I can stop crying when I think of Nick. 

Anyway, let's talk card, shall we. Today, I have this simple and sweet card using SP Stamp Sewing Chic and for the life of me (sorry, lack of sleep), I couldn't remember the brand of the paper. But I know, you could get it at SP & Company shop. :)

In case you didn't know, SP & Company also has a blog where you can find many ideas and inspirations. Check it out HERE. 

Next, I made a card for my exit from A Day For Daisies. Our term is ending and it's been such a pleasure working with Tammy's sweet, beautiful images. Here's my card using the latest release "Sitting In A Snow Globe".

Thank you all for stopping by and happy Friday!! One more week before I am CHA bound! 

Birthday Sweetness

Surprise, surprise!! To commemorate Some Odd Girl 2nd birthday, Kristy surprised all the girls on the DT with not one, but three super sweet birthday sets! Are we lucky or what?? Thanks, Kristy!! 

Back then she called them the shush stamps. ;) But, without further delay, I am please to introduce you to:

Birthday Mae

Cupcake Mae

Baker Mae

What do you think?? I squeal when I saw these sets. They're just way too cute. To get you hand on these cuteness simply visit the SHOP.

Tomorrow, I will be sharing one of my favorite card using Some Odd Girl images made by non-DT member. Each of the DT member get to pick a favorite card, so come back tomorrow to check whose card we pick! :)

Speaking about sweetness, I have a sweet news  to share. First of all, I want to thank everyone for their kind words on my post regarding Nick. First day was the hardest, to face the morning without his greeting. I cried so much that day that my face probably looks like a watermelon. 

Anyway, both hubby and I were heartbroken and we spent the day after start looking for other dogs or puppies. We still have Ollie and we  don't want her to be lonely. And, for those of you who love dogs, knows how hard it is to resist a puppy. 

Well, we open our heart and house to welcome this little guy. At first, I did felt like it was too soon and maybe we were too emotional when we made the decision, but as this little guy look at us, I can't help thinking of how he has the same look that Nick used to give us. 

                                      

I cried when we picked this guy up. I was asking hubby if Nick would understand  that I am not replacing him. And, I was reminded that no dog can replace each other place. Each dog has its own special spot in your heart. We decided to go with another pug, since Ollie is getting old and grouchy sometime. Bigger dog might not be good for her. 

At first we were going to name him Elvis, per hubby suggestion. He does looks like a hunk of burning love, doesn't he? But, mommy didn't quite agree with that name. Mommy wants to name this guy Jagger (since I love Maroon Five song) or Ham.

Anyway, we kept arguing back and forth. I think right now we settle on Eli based on one of my favorite TV show Eli Stone. I don't know if you remember that series, but kind of like Glee they have lots of singing and the guy was super sweet. And, this little man (the way hubby like to call him) tend to stop his play when he heard a song on TV. He'll stop and move his head side to side watching the TV.

So, even though I still cry when I think of Nick, I am happy to welcome this sweet little guy to our family. :)

Some Odd Girl Birthday Party

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Welcome to Some Odd Girl Birthday Bash week! Today, January 16th through January 17th we HOP! We are so thrilled and honored to have been able to share two whole years of Some Odd Girl madness, so we have a special treat just for you! 

The Odd Girls will be sharing their TOP 3 favorite creations of their term with you. Why is this special? We're playing a little game, you have to name the Some Odd Girl stamps used in those creations! We promise no retired stamps, so if you aren't sure, just pop by the Some Odd Girl shop and find those names and place a comment with the answer in the comments section! A random winner will be chosen out of the correct answers from one of the Odd girl blog to win 1 of the 3 brand new Birthday Celebration Clear Stamp Sets! That means 3 winners people!

Here are my Top 3 cards from this term with Some Odd Girl.

Leave your guess on the comment section (I turned on the comment moderation for today and tomorrow's posts, so everybody can guess the name of the digi fairly & no peeking on each other's answers).

Remember you have two days to complete the task at hand and be sure to leave lots of love at each members post for more chances to win!

Here's a complete list of all the links for the hop:

Some Odd Girl Blog 

Amy

Cor

Leah

Robin

Vera ----------------- You're HERE!!!

Melissa

Caz

Elena

Lou

Christina

Kristy

Make sure you check out Some Odd Girl blog this week as we have quite a few surprise in store for you.

Lawnscaping Winter Wonderland

Hi all, short post for me. Just want to let you know about the latest Lawnscaping challenge. This time our theme is winter wonderland and we are sponsored by Lawn Fawn.

Please check out the DT fab creations at Lawnscaping blog. Thank you for stopping by here.

Rest In Peace Nick

Tonight, my heart ache deeply. Hubby and I came back from our San Antonio trip early because we're worried about our doggy, Nick. My friend who doggy sitting for us called and told me how he's been throwing up.

When we came home, he gingerly stand up and then lay back down. I spent the whole afternoon sitting with him, caring for him. By night, he couldn't stand up. And I tried to make him drink by pressing wet paper towel to his lip.

About six months ago, he went through the same problem of throwing up and not eating. Vet said it might be liver problem and said he probably dying. I prayed that if it was his time then don't let him suffer and if it's not his time please let him be back to normal again. At that time, God gave him back to us. He was back to his bouncy self by the next day.

Tonight, I said the same prayer and God decided heaven is better for him. My heart ache so much and my head feel like it's hammering. He's my boy, my shadow. The one who follow me wherever I go, keep  me company when I am in my craft room. My protector. My boy.

Nick, you took a piece of my heart with you. Rest in peace my dear boy. Thank you for your love, your loyalty, your companionship. Part of our heart will always belong to you. Till we meet again my Nicki boy. ♥

Last Wee Memories Challenge

                                                     

Happy Saturday!! Today marks the day of Wee Memories last challenge. Yes, you read it correctly. Jenny has decided to discontinue the challenge. As many of you know, card making is simply a little part of our life and we all have many other things going on. After much thought and consideration, she felt it is best to end our Wee Memories journey.

And, we want to go out with a BANG! :) For this sketch challenge we have 3 sponsors: There She Goes Clear Stamps, The Twinery, and May Arts ribbon.

And, here's my card using the cute ostrich from There She Goes Zoopendous set.

As we're closing this chapter, I hope you will join us on this challenge and help us close it in a big way!! It's been such a pleasure to be on this team and the girls on this DT has become a dear friend to me. I am sure all of us will continue to keep in touch with each other in the blog land.

Please check out the DT fab creations on Wee Memories blog. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend. :)

Rain or Shine

Hi everyone. Today is my turn to post at SP Stamps blog. I am sharing this card below using Rain Boots set.

Would love for you to check my post HERE and would sooooo appreciate it if you could leave some love over there. Thank you so much!! Now, I am off to go to San Antonio to spend some time with my in-laws. Cherio... :)

Name Contest

Hi'ya lovely peeps! We're only a few days away from, Some Odd Girl birthday bash. It will all start next week on Monday and continue all week long with fab surprise & giveaway!

While waiting... how would you like to play a game? Kristy created this special digi stamp for the celebration and we have a name game contest.  First, a look at the digi stamp. :)

Now, what would you name this cute image? To put in your suggestion and be enter into the contest, please go to SOME ODD GIRL(starting at 2pm)  and put in your two cents. :) 

Thanks for stopping by here and my your Friday be a fabulous one! 

Heartsy Mae

Hi'ya peeps! Today, we continue with more sweetness from Some Odd Girl to introduce to you. Let me introduce you to Heartsy Mae.

Is she a cutie or what? I love her expression and her outfit is pretty darn cute, too, don't you think? I think that's part of why I love SOG images. When you play with it, it kind of remind me of playing dress up. :)

To see more cute samples using Heartsy Mae please checkout Some Odd Girl blog. Speaking of SOG, 2 more weeks till I get to meet some of the girls from SOG. Several of us are going to winter CHA in California at the end of the month and I am soooo excited to finally meet Kristy, Leah, & Michelle in person.

I actually almost cancel on going as I have my Indonesia trip coming up in 4 weeks. But, some girls are quite persistent and one super sweet girl (you know who you are... Laurel B..... LOL), really know how to get to my heart and convince me to change me mind. Granted, it will make things a bit... okay... a lot more hectic for me, but it'll be worth it. It's always a blast to finally meet the people that you've been talking to forever online. :)

For the next 6 week, my blog post would probably be a bit scatter as I am  trying to get all my assignments in before my trip and of course while I am in Indonesia blog post would be minimal. However, I plan on blogging about my brother's wedding. I am sure the wedding would be a blast & memorable.

That's it for me today. Thank you so much for stopping by here and thank you for all the lovely comments you left on my post at May Arts blog. You are awesome!

May Arts Ribbon Wreath Card

Hello. Quick post, just to let you know today is my day at May Arts blog. I am sharing tutorial on how to make this card below.

I actually made 2 cards. You can check  them out on May Arts blog. 

Sorry for the short post. I am super swamped lately and I really apologize if I haven't commented on your blog as often as I'd like to. I do still visit many of the blogs, just short on time for comments. I try though whenever I can. Things should be back to normal after February. I have CHA and my brother's wedding coming up, and I have tons of deadlines. Please bear with me.

In February I have some exciting stuff coming. Let just say, I am super excited for something that's card related that going up at the end of February. ;)

Thanks for stopping by here. Cheers....