happy friday!!!

Okay, this post is chock full of goodness...so grab a cup of coffee and sit for a while:)

Have you noticed that there are a TON of things going on in bloggie land?  Each of my cards kind of touches on some recent events...

First up is a Sassy card...Sassafras goodies...


The paper is Indie Girl, I have used some In a Stitch blooms...some flag banners....Sweet Treats...the base is PTI kraft...sentiment by EAD Designs, Saying Hello Sentiments...bittersweet card...it is for a combo of sites

First up is....Torendi....


Ahhhhh....Torendi....I have had the joy of working with Jenn as a part of her Design Team...today is the last day Torendi will be in business...see this blog post.....Do you remember that last year I was Torendi's Guest CHA Employee?  Craftily speaking...it is one of my fondest memories...my first CHA and it was fantabulous....absolutely indescribable...overwhelming...tiring...perfect. 

I have so enjoyed my time as part of the Torendi Design Team and want to give a big shout out to Jenn, Tiff & Courtney...you gals rock!

My card was inspired by Laura's farewell sketch over at 2S4Y:


I 'literally' gasped when I read that Laura and Kazan decided to say farewell...wow, I've been such a huge fan...a true highlight of my week to see what the sketches looked like, what the designers did with those fabbie sketches and to see the unveiling of the COTW and Fab 5...Best wishes to you ladies...you've definitely impacted the bloggie world with all the inspiration that 2S4Y has slung out there....

Up next is another bittersweet card... 


It really only seemed appropriate to dehoard the Homespun Chic line for this particular card...the blogging community has been supporting a fellow paper crafter, Katie RenzCraft Critique has started a Katie Renz Fund to help Katie battle Stage 4 Gastric Cancer. 

I cannot begin to imagine what Katie is going through...I follow her blog posts and I have to tell you, it gets me...I feel so much emotion for Katie...her writing style is wonderful and I feel like I know her...kwim?

So, this is the card I'm sending to Katie, the brave chick...all the paper is Homespun Chic...see the sweet red blingy hearts?  It's a way for her to know that I have her in my heart...sending her good ju-ju...strength....courage...

Katie's card was inspired by Kazan's sketch:


Are you still with me ladies...I warned you of my long post....I have some fab news:



Go ahead....pop over there and then pop back here...I'll wait for ya:)
Can you believe it?  Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo!

So in honor of my Moxie Fab Day....E.A.D Designs is  sponsoring a little blog candy for the occasion!!!

Check it out ladies:







One lucky duck will win all three sheets of Stickerz!!!!  

Leave me a comment...  I'll leave the commenting open until Sunday, January 23rd @ 11:59 pm PST and will announce the winner of the Stickerz on Monday morning:)


Comments

C said…
First of all, WOOO,HOOO to you bloggie fabulous, famous friend. You rock!

Sorry to see so many bloggers end their challenges but goodnes, it does take tons of time.

And Katie, like you, my heart breaks but she's such an inspiration.

And that first card?? Be still my heart!
Jen W. said…
I love your Sassafrass card with all that yummy layering! Katie's card is awesome - bold, cheery colours and the perfect sentiment.
Jay Gee said…
So much happening and some sad goodbyes. I love the way this crafting community supports others, my prayers also go out to Katie.

Amy your cards are fabulous as always :)
Wooooooo Hoooooo!!! What a way to end that post :>) :>) I just saw MFW and you are there amongst some biggies :>)
Great cards - your first one is just full of so much goodness!
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee these cards girl!! WOW WOW WOW!! You have outdone yourself!! WOW WOW WOW!!! And I left ya some love over there!!!! How flippin' COOL is THAT??!?!?!?!?!?!? And you sooooooooooooo know I NEED you to pick my name for those stickerz, right???? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I loveeeeeeee them! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous cards Amy.. the first... love the the colours and flowers.. so bright n fun.. the second.. its just gorgeous.. love the chick :)
yyam said…
Awesome cards gal! :) And w00t! on the Moxie Fab feature!!!!:)

What's the rule on shotguns? Twice a week? ;) Love those stickerz.......me...me....me...:)
Karen B. said…
First things first, your cards are awesome! Love the colors. Secondly, WOOT WOOT on the Moxie Fab shout out! Congrats!
Jennifer Rzasa said…
Congrats on your feature at the Moxie Fab World!! Also, I just loooooove your good luck card! AMAZING!
Lynnda said…
SISTA what did I tell ya about your CARDS???NO..NO NO. I should say - what have I yet to say....you tell ME... LOL...LOVE EM ALL... my fave is that sass indie... And wooohooo.... on the Moxie Fab feature... I've sent my love... eh...

choose ME ....coz am the ugly duck!!...so love the stickers.... ME ME ME.... com'on... starbuck coffee?? for you...

have a good one...sista...hugsss..xoxo
Lillian Child said…
Pour me another cup of coffee, as I could sit here and read your blog until the cows come home! Always such interesting news and your projects always inspiring! I adore Moxie Fab and so excited for you! And that we all rally around Katie just shows what HEART this crafting community has!
Laurel said…
You are amazing, your creations just keep amazing me, way to go! Congrats on the Moxie Fab too!
fabulous card as always!!!! Congrats on the shout out from Moxie fab world you card is just adorable!!!!! I may just have to get me some of those EAD stickerz!!!
Sherry Eckblad said…
First off I love all of the cards you have created, but the one for Katie speaks to my heart. Such a tragic bump in the road for such a wonderful loving person.

Now I am off to The Moxie Fab blog as instructed.
Anonymous said…
Congrats on the Moxie Fab.. U ROCK♥
cnelson said…
Fabulously inspiring cards as always!
Congrats on the MFW shout out!!! Woohoo!!!
Anonymous said…
Nice post! Chock full o' good stuff! Love all your cards. Have a wonderful weekend!!
connie said…
congrats for being featured on Moxie Fab!
Tammy said…
Whoohoo! How awesome for you!!! Congrats!
xiumaiyuki said…
What a great way to start my morning.... hm....your cards are just as wonderful as the Venti Latte (Starbucks) I'm having!

and oooh.... congrats on the Moxie Fab....hoooray!! so well deserved!!
li-bee-ti said…
Oh, Amy! you rocked with these cards!
Need I to say I'd love to win that awesome giveaway?....LOL
Have a splendid crafty weekend!
Ashley Newell said…
I love seeing you all over the internet, friend! Congrats!
Ujjwal said…
So nice of you to cover all that is close to your heart in a single post!!

First Cardvarks and now 2S4Y...I loved and enjoyed these two challenge blog with lots of inspiration.

And "woohoo" for you being featured on Moxie Fab!! Great going Amy!!

Thanks for a chance to win some awesome stickers :)
Dana said…
COngrats on the Moxie recognition!
Your first card is chock full of goodness Amy. Lots of fun things going on there. Your "brave chick" card almost made me cry. She is indeed brave.
Piali said…
CONGRATS my Moxie fab Friend!!!!!
Love that bemine card....cuuuuuute!
Fab cards for today...love them both.
Those stickers are the cutest!!
Have a great weekend!!!
Emily Leiphart said…
Woot Woot, you go, girl! You are so awesome, Amy!!

I LOVE these cards! All that goodness piled together on the first card is pure sugar. Love that adorable chick card, too!
IvyandRein said…
Ok the sass card is amazing I love everything
About it!!!!!!! ;)

Sad to hear about torendi ;(
Sparkplug17 said…
Such darling cards! I bought that sassafras paper at CKC and it's still unused sitting on my desk, lol. You're motivating me to actually use it!
Tina said…
Amazing cards lady! Wow, each one is better than the one before it.
Anita Rex said…
Hi Amy! What a post! Look at all those amazing cards! So thrilled to see you on Moxie Fab! WhOOOO HOOO! So sad about 2S4U and Torendi, lately a lot of things have been ending, what's up with that?
Woohoo... yay, Amy! Love your cheerful card on Moxie Fab! That's so awesome. And what a fun giveaway. Crossing my fingers. :)
Valerie said…
Just saw your Moxie Fab card Amy - and it is adorable. Certainly deserves to be up there!! And these cards - so pretty. You are seriously working that crafty mojo!!
Elise said…
I came, I went! I shed a tear, I got nostalgic and THEN I shouted HORRRAY! My friend is FABULOUS! I adore you wonderfulness, talent, fun, sensitivity and EVERYTHING ~amy~... You are one of the most dazzling gems of blogland.. SERIOUSLY! YOUR cards, your backflips - amazing!
Jess said…
Great cards! Saw you card on Moxie Fab and had to run over here and say a big CONGRATS! I love your work and glad its being shared with others!
Rose said…
woot woot for your shout out on moxie fab!!!! :)
love the first card, so bright and cherry :)
second card is perfect for Katie and what she is going threw. she will love it :)
Sandy Ang said…
Congrats on your Bee Mine Card on Moxie. I've always thought your style fits in so perfectly with them. And just realized your profile said accounting - how coincidental that I'm an accountant by training too!
Ginny Larsen said…
oh yes, i totally agree with there being so many things 'happning' out in blog land... and you seem to be in the middle of all of it :D CONGRATULATIONS on being so Moxie Fab (which i'm pretty sure all of us blog readers already knew)

love both your cards, they're awesome, cute, and really great. sassy goodness never fails to make me smile :D
Ann said…
Girl, I already knew you were Moxie Fab! Woot! Woot!

Fabulous eye candy today! SO sad about 2S4Y!!! It was the first challenge blog I ever participated in!
Alice said…
awwww.... congrats on the featuring at Moxie Fab World!!!! that is a super card!! beautiful cards today, too! you are such an inspiration, girl! love your work! have a fabulous weekend!
Tasha said…
Whoop whoop, congrats on your moxie fab feature!
Love your sassy sassafras card, loving how the sentiment circle slightly comes over the edge - swesome design
love tasha xx
Helen F. said…
Hey Amy, I just bopped on over to give you a great BIG congratulations on your MFW card ~ girl, you so belong in the winner circle!
I've just about finished my cup of herbal tea, but wanted to say how much I love reading your blog and how inspiring you are. Love your first card and join you in wishing the Torendi gals all the best. Also, the sweet card you made for Katie is going to make her smile!
{{{Hugs}}}
wendipooh13 said…
totally LOVIN your cute cards, esp with the SASS!!!! how fun.. and congrats on the Moxie card!!! WTG
Jenn said…
You are so moxie fab!

Thanks for being such an awesome Torendi DT Member!
StampingRaeRae said…
Hey Amy! We made it to the weekend!! YAHOOOO!!!

Great cards, as always! And so sad to hear about Torendi. :(

Thanks for the chance to win. I just love the "Valentine Friends" stickers! So stinkin' cute!!

Enjoy the weekend!!!
Dora said…
Amy that first card makes me smile, such a pretty card the second is just stunning!
Enjoy your weekend!
Amy said…
Just Love all of these!Been following Katie too and sending her cards....there are no words you know? Big congrats on your Moxie Fab Feature..you kick butt!
Jaclyn Miller said…
Many congrats to you on having your card featured over at MF. When I saw it, I wasn't surprised because that card was so ADORABLE! Happy Friday to you! ;) Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Spardha said…
love both the cards!.. the flowers on the first one are gorgeous!.. and the cutie hearts on the second card! :)
thanks for such a sweet giveaway! :)
~* steph :) *~ said…
love your first card. great colors and patterns and stitching! your brave chick card is super sweet. i heard about katie. she is truly brave.
woohoo, i'm not surprised about your moxie fab world cause you are fab girl!
*hugs* steph :)
Unknown said…
such beautiful cards Amy, I super love both of them! So sad about 2s4y and Torendi, and lots of prayers for Katie.

Woohoo for your MFW feature!! You go girl!

(-: Heidi
Sooooo CUTE! Love your cards! I envy your talent + wish I dared be more colorful (-:
Have a great week-end and thanks for the chance - those stickerz are so sweet!
Laura Davis said…
Wow!! Such fabby work my friend!!
Thank you for playing at 2S4Y
Laura
Regan said…
sooo awesome...sassafrass..yay!!
Laurie said…
Amy, I LOVE love that first card! so bright and cheery and so many fun details! The second card is just over the top adorable!!
Aimes said…
Woot woot!!!! Ahhhh!!! Way to go, girlie on being featured!
All your creations are oozing Moxie Fab Goodness of course and I'm so happy that you got recognised for it!
Hugs,
Aimes
x
claudia shadler said…
Amy, I luv luv yer SS card, so fun and yes Indie girl paper is fab! Yes, we say goodbye to Torendi and 2S4Y :)

Hugs,
C :)
Anonymous said…
congrats on the moxie fab highlight!! i totally love that card. and i'm so glad i got to "meet" you through torendi!!
Angie Tieman said…
Awesome cards, Amy!! And a HUGE congrats on the Moxie Fab shout out, whoo hoo!
ivy said…
the baby chickie card is SO cute! love love love!
Shirl said…
Looks like I'm a little slow in discovering such MOXIE FAB news! Congrats girl!

Love your chick card! :)