woo hoo! I'm 8 for 8 in this challenge, and no one is more surprised than me!! LOL!
Lesley has another inspiring layout for us this week. As soon as I saw her sketch, I knew exactly which stamp set to use. Love it when that happens!!
Before we move past last weeks' challenge, though, be sure to check out my sweet friend, LeAnne's, card from last week. Not only is it incredibly adorable - but she won the challenge last week & will be one of Lesley's featured artists next week!! Woo hoo, LeAnne!!!
This is my offering for Challenge #8. I love this stamp set!! It's from PTI, along with matching die & sentiment. The papers are SU! Shimmery White & Riding Hood Red, along with SEI designers. The ribbon is retired SU! RHR, and the oval(ish) die is new SU!
I am sooooo in the mood for Christmas with these challenges!
Now...on to the rest of my life - or at least a big chunk of it....here's a little sampling of the construction a/k/a DESTRUCTION going on in my house...
This is the teeny tiny screened porch we had on the back of our house. It was just big enough for a small round table with 4 chairs. I called it my "tea" porch, because it was only big enough for a couple of girls to enjoy a cup of tea on.
It's all gone now....and here's the beginning of the replacement...
This picture was taken a couple of days ago - now we actually have wood on the roof. The felt is going on right now since we are expecting thunderstorms this afternoon.
You really couldn't see the original porch from the side of the house. Now it looks like this from the side...
Quite a bit different - don't you think?? That's my kitchen on the end there - right under those 2 big windows.
When finished, it will be screened with a fireplace at the end. Hopefully we will get to enjoy it before the weather turns too warm!!
Now, I have to turn my attention back to the kitchen. Part of this construction/destruction includes a total overhaul of the kitchen -- including replacing the sculptured concrete floor!! That means everything has to come out of the kitchen and cabinets. yuk!! Mike the Builder said "it's kinda like surgery -- things are gonna get really messy before they get better!!"
I love his analogy!!!
Happy Wednesday to you!!!
