Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC73

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

I have two posts today and if you are looking for my MTME project please click right HERE!!!

It is time for another fun Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge ~ FTTC73 !!! It is the last Tuesday of the month so we have a challenge host. This month's host is Cindy Coutts. Cindy is giving us a *FRUIT* inspired challenge. You can actually create a card with fruits, use fruity colors, or be inspired by fruit shapes. It will be a cool and refreshing sweet treat whichever choice you decide. We look forward to seeing what you'll create!!!

This card is for a very sweet friend who had a birthday last week.....unfortunately I'm a bit late, but I hope she will like this card regardless!?! I used the delicious Cherries and Peaches Set. The birthday senitment is from the Tag Lines Set.

My colors were inspired by this weeks Curtain Call Act #36 ~ using Kraft, Real Red, Night of Navy and White. I inked the cherry image in Memento Black and colored it with these Copic Markers ~ G12, G21, G24, E39, R17, R22, R27, R29 and Colorless Blender. Once I was done coloring I applied some Crystal Effect to the cherries...it looks so neat..and I hope you can see it in the second photo (make sure to click on it)!?!

Please make sure to stop by Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee, Maki and of course Cindy Coutts blog to see their delicious fruity creations!!!

Have a wonderful day and I hope you have a chance to play along with us!!! Hugs ~S~

MTME July Sneak Peeks started!!!

Hello again and happy Tuesday!!!

I have two post today....if you are looking for my Flourishes card please click HERE!!!

WOW can you believe June is almost over....but the good news is we are starting the new MTME July Sneak Peeks!!! Lauren has created some fabulous new ideas and I hope you'll follow along the next few days!!! All templates, stamp sets and digi papers will be available for purchase on July 1st over at the MTME Store!!!

Dawn and Geny have a card to show you. Lauren, Katie, Tracey and I are showing off the new the Flapper © Pretty Packaging Template and the new Killer Curves © Stamp Set. I love this new gift box...I know I will use it over and over again!!! I actually made todays project for my sweet friend who's birthday is coming up in a few days!!!

The base of my card was created with the Scallop Bottom from the Flapper © Pretty Packaging Template. Before I added the Yellow CS I inked the Silhouette Flowers along the bottom using Memento Black Ink. This flower image and 3 more are included in the new Killer Curves © Stamp Set !!!  I inked the Killer Curve image in Memento Black and layered it onto Black CS that I cut out with the Killer Curves © Accent File. The birthday sentiment I added is from the So Sentimental © Set. I finished the card off with some Silver Pearls and the Black Satin Ribbon.

Of course I wanted the box to match... and before I adhered it all together I again inked the sweet Silhouette Flowers around the bottom of the entire box. The lid was scored and I added another image from the new Killer Curves © Stamp Set. The sentiment inside is from the Just For You © Set. Again, I embellished the box with some Silver Pearls and the Black Satin Ribbon!!!

Hope you like this little sneak peek???

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon!!! Hugs ~S~

C4C43, IC238 Thank You

Happy weekend everyone!!!

Hope you have something fun planned??? We'll be relaxing this weekend!!! I'm still trying to get caught up on laundry, cleaning and all the other fun things you can think off :)!!! We invited some friend over for the afternoon and if it doesn't rain will hang out at the pool!!!

We are a bit off schedule these days and with the scorching heat I always love to take a nice afternoon nappy...LOL!!! No wonder we are off schedule right!?! Anyway, it's after midnight and I'm right awake..so what a girl suppose to do....stamp of course...wahooo!!!

I used the awesome layout from the C4C43 Sketch (I flipped it sideways) and combined it with the IC238 ~ The Bicycle Muse. I was inspired by the color of THIS purple helmet.

The gorgeous hydrangea is from the new Hostess Level I Set that will be available in the new SU catalog...isn't it gorgeous!?! My sweet SU friend was kind enough to let me ink some images up so I could color them!!!

I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with these Copic Markers ~ V15, V17, V09, G21, G24 and Colorless Blender. I added some Dazzling Diamond Glitter to it. The DP is from the BasicGrey Kioshi Collection. My White CS was scored and the Lavender Silk Ribbon is from this store!!! I finished the card off with a matching Button, some Scrapper's Floss and the Silver Pearls!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by today!!! Hugs ~S~

MTSC79, CTD98, MTF WSC Got Candy???

Hello sweet friend!!!

Boy oh boy is it hot and humid down here in Georgia!!!  Summer definitely started around here. We had an heat index of a 110 F today....not sure what to expect for July and August....but I hope it will bring some wonderful, cool showers here and there!?!?!

We've been actually quite busy...we've been moving my oldest daughter upstairs away from the little ones. They always love to mess with Sarah's stuff....what can I say she is the coolest older sister...LOL!!! I hope this move will bring more peace for my sanity around here..LOL..okay at least I'm wishfull thinking :) !!!

I had a chance to play some more with my super sweet PI image called Lollipop Girl from MFT. I used the layout from Mercy's MTSC79 Sketch. These soft colors are from the CTD98 ~ using Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip and Mellow Moss. I'm also submitting this cutie for the MTF WSC Challenge ~ using Cork or Felt.

The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with these Copic Markers ~ E00, E000, YR01, G24, E47, R30 and Colorless Blender. The Dotted Embossing Folder is from QuicKutz. I added some Mellow Moss Ribbon, a White Felt Flower and a matching Button. At last I added the sentiment with some Chocolate Kaiser Pearls and bedazzled the yummy lollipop with some Dazzling Diamond Glitter!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a fabulous evening!!! Hugs ~S~

Curtain Call #35, SSSC74 Happy Birthday

Howdy friend!!!

I'm trying to get my mojo back since I haven't stamped in over a week!!!

I thought I'd take it easy and tried my luck with the SSSC74 Sketch. I combined it with the Curtain Call Act #35 Color Combo ~ using Green Galore, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise and Cameo Coral.

I used the beautiful SU Watercolor Trio Set. The Design Paper is from the SU Pink Flamingo Collection. The leaves and the flowers were randomly inked with the required colors. Next I bedazzled the image with some Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

Here is a tip....if you love Cameo Coral and you are looking for some matching Ribbon... the Papertrey Ink color *Berry Sorbet* is a perfect match!!! Matter of fact I'm using the Berry Sorbet Topnotch Twill Ribbon on my card!!! At last I added the Filigree Brad and some Silver Pearls. 

Thank you for stopping by!!! Have a wonderful evening!!! ~S~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC72 - my turn!!!

Happy Tuesday again...long time no see :) !!!

We are back home from our trip up North and boy does it feel good to sleep in my own bed again!!!

I'm happy to show you a card for today's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC72!!! I'm your host and have created this Sketch for you!!! It's pretty straight forward...you can change the oval shape to any shape you have, but you should stay true to the rest of the Sketch!!! We are looking forward to your cards!!!

Here is my card......

I used the beautiful Lily of Hope Set. The Lily was inked in Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers ~ R000, R00, G12, G21, G24, Y17 and Colorless Blender. The card was decorated with a Copper Floral Brads. I actually colored the entire brad with a Dark Brown Copic Marker ~ E49  to make it look darker and to match it to the Chocolate Kaiser Pearls I added for decoration!!! The top of my card was pierced and I added a punched out border on the bottom.

Hope you like the Sketch and you'll have a chance to play along!?! Remember you have a chance to win a Flourishes Gift Certificate by participating!!!

Please make sure to stop by Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki for their take on the Sketch!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Can't wait to see you cards!!! Hugs ~S~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC71 and FS175!!!

Happy Tuesday friends!!!

We are heading out of town tomorrow and boy did I try to get some stampin' in before we leave!!!

My first card is for today's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC71 Challenge!!! Our host is Cindy Haffner and she is challenging us to *EMBOSSING*. There are a lot of different types of embossing options to choose from, such as heat, stencil, plates, folders, scoring, textured die cuts, and more. In addition, there are many different techniques to combined with embossing. You can also use anything from vellum, clear cardstock, or other textures for your embossed projects. We would love to see what you all create!!!

This is the card I made last week already, when I confused the challenges...oops!!! I used the fab layout from last weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch # 72 ( I flipped it)!!! The super gorgeous blossom and sentiment is from the Cherry Blossoms Set. I inked both in Versamark and heat embossed them with Black Embossing Powder. I colored the blossom with various Copic Markers -  R000, R00, Y15, G24 and Colorless Blender. The white panel was dry embossed with the Linen & Canvas Impression Template. The So Saffron DP was also dryembossed with the Elegant Bouquet Folder. I finished the card off with some Black/White Checker Ribbon and some Silver Pearls!!!

Please make sure to check out  Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's blog for their ideas!!!

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My second card is for this weeks CAS71 ~ Things That Fly and this weeks FS175 - LeAnne Pugliese. Congrats LeAnne...your gallery and blog are filled with so many gorgeous creations and I chose to case this CAS card. I switched the layout to this weeks Sweet Sweet Sunday Sketch #73.

I changed the image to the fabulous newly released Humming Along Set....isn't it fabulous!?! The colors were changed to Green and Red. The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ R27, R29, R000, YR91, Y17, B35, G00, G21, G24 and Colorless Blender. I added some scoring to the Green CS, a double tied Red/White Checker Ribbon and some Silver Pearl on the side.

Thank you so much for swinging by today!!! I'll see you again next week when it's my turn to host the FTTC!!!

I have my awesome new i-Pad with me...so I don't miss your fabbo creations!!! Have fun playing!!!

Hugs ~S~

CPS68, Going Grey #14 You Are Too Sweet!!!

Happy Sunday my sweet friends!!!

I got some stampin' goodies in the mail and couldn't wait to ink them up :) !!!

I combined a few challenges together in order to show off my sweet new PI image I bought over at the Stamper's Dream Store !!! The layout is from this weeks CPS68 Sketch. The *birthday* theme is for this weeks Going Grey Challenge #14 and you had to use BasicGrey Design Paper!!! 

The image is the super sweet new Lollipop Girl from MTF....I just love these PI girls :)!!! I inked the sentiments and image in Memento Black. The girly image was colored with Copic Markers ~ E00, E35, R27, R000, R000, R35, Y15, Y02. The BasicGrey DP is from the Nook & Pantry 
Collection. The big Felt Flowers and the Button are from the Bloom by Chatterbox Collection. I tied them off with some Brown Scrapper's Floss. The Clear Rhinestones are from Hero Arts. The Brown Ribbon is from an old SU Collection. I also decorated the inside of my card....the frame and birthday sentiment are from the PTI Fillable Frame #4 Set.

Thank you for stopping by....have a wonderful evening!!! Hugs ~S~

C4C41, TESC117 Best Wishes

Happy Saturday!!!

How is your weekend so far??? Ours is steaming hot!!!  I really like summer, but not when they forecast an heat index of a 105 F for today...yikes!!! Perfect time to get caught up on all the laundry and cleaning before we are heading out of town next week!!!

I took a little break this afternoon and found two new challenges I wanted to participate in....first is the C4C41 ~ using light Pink, light Purple and light Green.  The second one is this weeks TESC117 Sketch. It just so happens that it is Taylor Van Bruggen's birthday and I wanted to send her some birthday wishes!!! Happy Birthday Taylor...hope you are having a fabulous day!!!  I also added Buttons to my card for the CAS-tastic CWC007 Challenge.

I still had the SU *Awash with Flowers* Set on my desk from the other day and figured I'll just use it again :) today!!! The sentiment is from the PTI Fillable Frames #4 Set. My flowers were inked in Memento Black and the leaves were colored with the Copic Marker G24. The inside of the flower heads were inked in Pretty in Pink and Lavender Lace. The Green CS was embossed with the new PTI Linen & Canvas Impression Plate. I added some Pretty in Pink Ribbon and finished it off with some matching PTI Buttons. The punched out border was created with the Scallop Border Punch. I also scored some lines on the bottom....voila!!!

Stay cool and enjoy your day!!! Hugs ~S~

CWC007, CTD96 ...You Did It!!!

Happy TGIF!!!

Are you ready for the weekend?!? I am for sure!!!  Our girls are finishing up their VBS today and we are heading down to Savannah for a little bit of shopping and dinner!!! Other than that I'm planning on taking it easy :) !!!

Today I would like to share a card I made for the CTD96 ~ using So Saffron, Cool Caribbean Cool and Pumpkin Pie.  It's also for this weeks CAS-tasic Challenge CWC007 ~ adding Buttons to your project.  

The flower image is from the new SU *Awash with Flowers* Set...it will be available in the upcoming SU 2010/11 catalog!!! The sentiment is from the PTI Fillable Frames #3 Set. I used a retired Cool Caribbean Long Card for my base. The flowers were inked with So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Memento Black!!! I embellished the card with some scoring, piercing, some White Cotton Lace Ribbon, some matching Buttons and the sweet MS Butterfly.

Have a fabulous weekend and I see ya soon!!! Hugs ~S~

MTSC77, Curtain Call 34 For You

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

It's very hot here in GA...I think the heat index is at a 100 Fahrenheit...yikes!!! We didn't even feel like hanging out at the pool today....so instead I made a card...wahooo!!!

I finally had a chance to play with Mercy's Sketches again and combined her MTSC77 layout with this weeks Curtain Call #33 ~ using Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Night of Navy and White. 

I used a retired SU Set called *Happy Harmony*. I colored the flower image with the Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery Marker. The sentiment is from a different retired Set called *Fancy Flexible Phrases*. I colored it with the Night of Navy Marker. The dark blue Design Paper in the background is from this Pink Paislee Collection. The second panel of the Sketch was scored and I added some Silver Pearls on each of the corners. A last I added the Certainly Celery 5/8" Ribbon.

Enjoy the rest of your day!!!  I'm off to my Zumba Class....did I mention how much I love it :) !?! Hugs ~S~

MTME June Release Projects!!!

Hello stampin' friends!!!

If you are looking for my Flourishes Timeless Tuesday post please click HERE!!!

I have two fun MTME projects to share with you!!! This is a longer post so hang in there!!!

My first idea is with the Jam Packed © Template and the Well Preserved © Stamp Set, as well as the
A Spot of Tea © Stamp Set.

The card base on the box and card are Textured White and Red CS. After cutting out all the templates for the box I started out punching the edges of the the lid using the SU Scallop Trim Border Punch. Next I put the box together and decorated it with the Red Riding Hood Striped Ribbon, a matching Button and some Red Scrap Floss. At last I added the *tag* which was inked in Memento Black and embellished it with Silver Pearls.

For my matching card I embossed the Green CS with the Dotted Cuttlebug Folder. The main image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers - R27 and G21. All the strawberry images were inked in Real Red and the stem was inked in Wild Wasabi. Isn't it tooooo stinkin' cute?!?

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My second idea was created with the Well Preserved © Stamp Set and the Just For You © Stamp Set.

The jar was embellished with some Cotton Lace, the Label which I pierced along the inner frame and some Silver Brads on the sides. The fabulous Digi Paper in the background is from the Preserve It © Lemons and Raspberries Collection. Just in case you did not know the super talented Sara Williams designed this Collection and many more in the MTME Store!!!

My matching card was embellished with the same sweet Digi Paper. Again I embellished it with the same Lace Ribbon and I added some Silver Pearls in the punched corners. The main image on the card was created with the two different sets I have listed on top. I punched them out with the 1 1/4" and the 1 3/8" Punches plus the Scalloped Circle Punch an the end. Each layer was raised with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thank you for sticking with me to the end!!! Hope you like these ideas!?!?

Please visit the rest of the MTME Team - Lauren, Catherine, Dawn, Geny, Katie, Lesa, Pam, Stephanie and Tracey for their final creations with the June Release!!! You don't want these fun ideas!!!

Have a wonderful day and I'll see ya soon!!!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC70

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend??? Ours was nice and relaxing...it surely flew by fast!!!

I had some stampin' time Sunday night and made this really pretty FTTC card. Come to find out I made the wrong card for the wrong challenge...yikes!!! Oh well, at least I'm ahead now...LOL!!! Anyway..I snuck upstairs Monday afternoon and made my new Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenges - FTTC70 card. Thank goodness it was an easy challenge too...or I would have been in trouble...LOL!!!

Quick FTTC70 info...our challenge host this week is Dee Jackson!!! She is challenging us to a *color combo*. We are to use *BLACK & WHITE plus A THIRD COLOR OF CHOICE*. Have fun with it and we are looking  forward to your creations!!!

Here is the card I whipped up in a hurry.....

I used the beautiful and delicious looking Let Them Eat Cake Set. The sentiment is from the Tag Lines Set. My third color of choice is RED!!! This is actually my favorite color combo...just love it!!!  The CS is textured and it really adds a nice balance to the design. I cut three 1" panels and adjusted them in the BG. Next I stamped the *cake* image and added the sentiment using Memento Black Ink and Real Red. To finish the card off I added the sweet little flower to the cake and some Black Kaiser Pearls....voila!!!

Please make sure to check out all the creations the team has made - Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki!!!

If you have time check out my post above :) ore click right HERE !!! Have a great day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  Let Them Eat Cake, Tag Lines (Flourishes)
Ink:  Memento Black, Real Red
Cardstock:  White, Textured Red
Accessories:  Black Kaiser Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

CTD95, FTL91 Thank You and Curtain Call #32 Thank You

Happy TGIF!!!

I finally had some *me* time. I made two cards...wahooo!!! Not much, but better than none :) !!!

I thought being on summer break would slow things down, but so far, we have been super busy...deep cleaning our house, we watched the new *Shrek the Final Chapter* movie yesterday, hanging out with friends. Poor little Mimi came down with an ear infection and needed some extra attention not to mention my fun night out with hubby!!! Next week my two little ones are starting VBS and I hope I get to have some more *me* time :) !!!

Anyway, my first card is for the CTD95 - using Pink Passion, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black. The layout is from this weeks FTL95 Sketch.

I used the PTI Turning A New Leaf Set. The sentiment is from the PTI Giga Guide Lines Set. The flowers were punched out with the SU Boho Blossom Punch. I decorated them with some Silver Pearls.
To finish the card off I added the two Buttons on the side and pierced around the card base edges.

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My second card is for the Curtain Call# 32 using ~ Regal Rose, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal and Rose Red.

The sentiment is again from the Giga Guide Lines Set and the main image is from the Dot Spot Set. I added an accordion ribbon treatment. I followed the tutorial Renee Van Stralen has on her blog. I definitely have to practice some more...LOL...but I really like the look of it :) !!! This square card measures 5" x 5".

Okay guys...that's it from me...have a fabulous weekend!!! Hugs ~S~

MTME Tea Tabbed idea!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!!

Thank you for all the sweet *Anniversary Wishes*!!! Jerry and I had a fabulous time last night...we had some yummy dinner at our favorite Restaurant and went to see the movie *Letter to Juliet* right after!!! It's a must see if you like romantic stories...we both loved it!!!

Well, did you enjoy the new MTME June Release eye candy so far??? I have another fun project to share with you today!!!

I created this sweet Tea Tabbed Box © and a matching card.......

The base of the box is Pink CS and the top is Vanilla CS. I decorated the box with some BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses DP.  For embellishments I added some Cotton Lace Ribbon, Silver Pearls, Pink Satin Ribbon, a sparkly Prima Flower and Sizzix Die Cut Leaves.

The matching card features the new A Spot of Tea © Stamp Set. I paper pieced the tea cup with the same BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses DP as the box. I embellished the card with some Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, small Silver Pearls and I trimmed the sparkly Prima Flower to my liking. The little *tea tag* was attached with some Pink Scrap Floss. At last I added the piercing around the card base and added the larger Silver Pearls.

Hope you like it!?!

Please make sure to stop by Lauren's and Catherine's blog for some more fun MTME projects!!!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  A Spot of Tea © (MTME)
Template:  Tea Tabbed Box © (MTME)
Ink:  Memento Black
Cardstock:  Vanille, Pink, Wild Wasabi
Accessories:  Silver Pearls, Prima Flowers, Cotton Lace Ribbon, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Pink Satin Ribbon, Sizzix Leaf Die, Circle and Scalloped Circle Spellbinder Dies, Little SU Tag Die, Pink Scrap Floss, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size:  4" x 4"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!!!

Happy Tuesday!!! Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial weekend???

I have two posts today...for my MTME creation please scroll down to the next post or click HERE.

We have an easy Timeless Tuesday Challenge - FTTC69 for you today! Barbara is our host and she is challenging us to a *ONE LAYER CARD*!!! Hope you get inspired and play along with us!?! Make sure to read the whole post you never know what's waiting for you at the end :) !!!

Here is my idea.....

Jerry and I are celebrating our 16th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow. My sweet hubby is taking me out to a movie and dinner...yummy!!! Getting to spend a few hours without the girls is wonderful!!!

I used the image from the I Love Roses Set onto Kraft CS using Memento Black Ink. I colored the rose with Copic Markers - R27, R29, G12, G24 and Colorless Blender. The sentiment is from the Tag Lines Set. I finished the card off with some Black Kaiser Pearls, some Black/White Gingham Ribbon with a White Button on top. At last I ink distressed the edges with Vintage Cream and added some piercing on top.

Please make sure to stop by Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's Blog from more gorgeous CAS ideas!!! Also, a Flourishes Cherry Blossom Set is up for grabs this week!!!  In order to win it, you need to stop by each DT Member and and leave a comment!!! The winner will be announced next week!!!

Have a wonderful week!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  I love Roses, Tag Lines (Flourishes)
Ink:  Memento Black, Vintage Cream, Copic Markers - R27, R29, G12, G24 and Colorless Blender 
Cardstock:  Kraft
Accessories:  Black Kaiser Pearls, Black/White Gingham Ribbon, White Button, Piercing Tool and Mat

MTME Release Day!!!

Happy Day!!!

Today is the My Time Made Easy Release Day!!! Please make sure to check out the MTME Store for all the new goodies Lauren has added!!!

Here is a quick card and gift box I created with some of the new MTME items........

I started out with the Digi Design Paper from this Fresh Fabric Collection. The card features the quote from the Sensational Sentiments © Set. I added several layers from the Killer Curves Frame cut file and the flourished background is from the new matching Killer Curves Fancy Frames Set. I cut them out in different sizes with my Cricut using the SCAL software!!! The circle image with the main sentiment is from the Well Perserved Stamp Set. I finished the card by adding a Black Satin Ribbon and some Silver Pearls. As you can tell you can mix and match these new sets perfectly!!!

The box is from the Under Cover © template. The little tag on the box is from the new A Spot of Tea © Stamp Set. The sentiment is from the Bringing Home Baby © Set. The little rose was colored with Copic Markers - R35, G21. The box was decorated with some Black Satin Ribbon and some Silver Pearls.

The MTME Team is sharing a few more ideas today.....so make sure to check everyone out - Lauren, Catherine, Dawn, Geny, Katie, Kristin, Lesa, Pam, Stephanie and Tracey!!!

Have a great day!!! If you have time check out my post above :), also more MTME ideas are coming this week!!!   Hugs ~S~