Holiday Recovery

Season's Greetings Family and Friends,

I apologize for the long absence, but I have recently undergone surgery, and am in the recovery process.  Though progress is slow, there is steady improvement with each day.  I pray that everyone is having a joyous and blessed time with family; and, as time permits, getting the chance to do some fun crafty things!  I am limited in my access to the computer right now, so my posts may be staggered over several days. 

Here's a glimpse of how I've been spending the holiday:

As we approach the New Year, I am grateful for all that I have experienced in 2012; and am looking forward to 2013 with great and holy expectation!! 

Wishing each of you a prosperous New Year!

Lisa (CropDropNRoll)

Thanksgiving and Gratitude

Hello Everyone and Happy Thanksgiving - eve!

I have learned that EVERYday should be a day of thanksgiving!!  As we approach this holiday season, let us reflect on all of the experiences we've had.  Let's not focus on how uncomfortable the situations may have been, but reflect and rejoice that God brought us through them all!!

Yours truly is hosting this week's Jackson's Digital Expressions (JDE) CAS Challenge.  The challenge—should you choose to accept it-- is to complete a CAS card, using either a Robert Jackson image, or an image from our Sponsor for this challenge – Sweet n Sassy Stamps. The twist to this challenge is to use patterned paper.  Be sure to post your creations over at JDE by Monday, at 6:30 pm EST. 

Here's a little inspiration... *Grateful*.  TFL.

Recipe:  DCWV Heirloom Stack (PP); RJ Digi - "Dance and Praise III"; Ribbon

Copics:  YR 12, 14, 15; GR 02, 05; E 23

Stickles:  Silver (Tambourine) and Tangerine Orange (Lady's shoes)

Been Crafting...

Breast Cancer Awareness

In support of BCA month, and in response to a challenge at SOC, I completed this card last week.

I attended an awesome crop about 3 weeks ago in Hagerstown, hosted by Cassie's Craft Cafe.  I had an awesome time, even though I did accomplish all that I set to complete.  Here are a few items that I worked on just before, and during the crop.

Fall is in the Air at JDE!

Greetings Crafting Family,

It's been a while since my last post.  I am hosting my first challenge over at Jackson's Digital Expressions for the Color Team.  The challenge is to complete a card, layout, ATC, or whatever you desire, using the colors BROWN, TEAL & ORANGE.  Our sponsor this month is Bugaboo Stamps. 



So feel free to show us your fall spirit and join our challenge, using either an image from our sponsor, or from our resident artist Robert Jackson.  Be sure to post your projects at Jackson's Digital Expressions.

Here's a little inspiration:

JDE Challenge #22 - Clean and Simple

Greetings Crafting Family,

I've been away on vacation, and have lots of catching up to do!  I can't seem to stop thinking about all those white sandy beaches, and beautiful pools, and all that sunshine... sorry, I got carried away!!  LOL!  Here's my attempt at sharing some of these things with you...

Now on to the real fun stuff!  JDE is hosting another challenge...Clean and Simple (CAS).  What exactly is CAS?  CAS is a design style that uses minimal design elements to create visually interesting and stunning designs.  CAS requires thought and a clear cut design point of view.   When using this style, you should also consider how easily the card, ATC, LO, etc, can be mass produced.  Be sure to pop over to JDE for some inspiration. 

Be sure to post your projects at JDE by Monday, September 17th at 6:30pm (EDT), and link your project using the InLinkz tool.  Please make sure that you link to the URL of your project, not your blog; this will make it easier for the DT to locate your entry!

You do not have to use a Robert Jackson Image, but doing so will increase your chances of winning or being featured.  There is no limit on the number of entries. You can combine your entry with as many other challenges as you please. Good luck!

Here's my interpretation ...

This card was also entered in the Scraps of Color FNC Sketch Challenge #1

Thanks for stopping by.

Sing A Song Card Challenge

Greetings Friends and Family,

TGIF!!  With football and cheerleading season in full swing, I have not had much time to get away to my craft space.  However, I found a small window of opportunity last night, and I jumped right in!  LOL.  Over at Scraps of Color, the Robert Jackson Digi Group is doing a challenge... Sing a Song, It'll Make You Happy.  This challenge has 5 parts - and each one must be completed before moving to the next.  Part 1 -  Participants had to create a card, or something, and the sentiment had to be a song.  So, here's my entry..."Baby Love" (Diana Ross).  TFL.

Recipe:

Paper - Heidi Grace (designer - individual sheet/dbl-sided); DCWV Shimmer Stack
Image - Robert Jackson digi
Copics - (female):  E21/23 (skin); E57 (hair); RV02/04 (dress); RV04/06 (slippers).  (male):  E25/27 (skin); C03/05 (outfit, sock trim); W10/C04 (hair); 100 (watch band)

JDE Challenge #18 - Color

Hello Crafting World!

I'm back to invite you to join the challenge over at Jackson's Digital Expressions.  This week, Anything Goes, but we have a Color Challenge for those of you who like to play our Optional Twists.  Here are the colors:  


Please be sure to show us what you create!  Post your creations at http://www.jacksonsdigitalexpressions.blogspot.com by 8:00 pm on Monday, 8/20.

Here's my interpretation...TFL.