Good Morning ladies! I hope everyone is doing well… we’re on day 7 of the flu with my daughters, my middle daughter has her fever back, and my oldest son and I were in the clinic yesterday where he was diagnosed with the flu too.. he was prescribed Tamiflu because he was having chest pain and breathing problems which are symptoms for the H1N1… 
I am running on no sleep and desperately trying not to get sick (besides this icky cough i’ve picked up from the kids) while taking care of my sick kidlets & sick hubby. I really hope once this flu leaves us it’s gone for good… please send us your prayers, well wishes, or magic potions.. 
I’ll take it all! haha!
Ok.. onto my scrappy stuff for today! I managed to squeeze in this card the other morning while my youngest girls rested, haven’t had any free time so my posting will be sporadic over the next week or so i’m sure… but this week I was hostess for BBTB (Bitten by the Bug) and I got to choose the cut! I have been eyeing the sweet penguin on Joys of the Season so chose him! I knew he’d be absolutely adorable on a Christmas card!! Here’s what I came up with:
Materials: Basic Grey pp, Bazzill CS, Making Memories Rub-ons, eyelets, & stick pin, SEI ribbon, Maya Rd. Journaling Sheer.
Now onto my winner from my ShortCuts Gift Card Holder blog candy the other day… (I will mail these out after my family is healthy, i’m sorry but right now i’m not doing anything ‘extra’ which includes mailing, but I will get these out ASAP!)
Ok.. Mr.Random Generator says…
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
23Timestamp: 2009-11-02 12:34:51 UTC
This brings us to… Lesley Mark who said:
This is a fab idea, and one I’m going to steal for my craft group (a bunch of lovely ladies all living with serious mental health problems) who are always looking for new things to make.
And my gift cards go to all the teenagers in my family who love nothing more than hitting the post-Christmas sales!
Congrat’s Lesley! Please email me with your full mailing addy! 
And i’m off ladies… stay healthy!!
hope your family feels better Carla. This flu is terrible right now. take care.
Comment by Ellen — November 2, 2009 @ 8:07 am
Your card is fabulous! I love the bright colours and the cute little penguin.
I hope your family is feeling better.
Comment by Romy — November 2, 2009 @ 8:28 am
LOVE this darling card Ms. Carla! So sorry to hear about the flu sickies in your home
… I know how hard this is on mama, my three were sick on and off for an entire month (including H1N1)… sending healthy vibes, and lots of extra ‘nurse mom’ energy, your way!!! (((hugs)))
Comment by rae — November 2, 2009 @ 8:30 am
Oh Carla, my heart goes out to you and your family. Hope you’re all feeling better SOON! Thanks so much for the fantastic challenge this week. I can’t believe I had NeEr used that sweet little guy before! Your take is absolutely ADORABLE! Such happy colors and darling details. Love it! xxD
Comment by DonnaMundinger — November 2, 2009 @ 9:35 am
Oh, I hope everyone is feeling better soon…and I hope you manage to avoid it! I’m sending germ free vibes your way!
Super, super cute card, I really love the non-traditional colors you used!
(-: Heidi
Comment by Heidi Van Laar — November 2, 2009 @ 11:43 am
I’m so impressed that you still posted, with the flu at your house. Hope everyone recovers quickly and you stay healthy!!
Comment by Tracy — November 2, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Absolutely precious! I would not think to use that BasicGrey for a winter card; love it
Thanks for the inspiration.
Comment by June Houck — November 2, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
hey carla girl…first let me say that you know that I am praying for you all everyday..next I wanted to tell you that you were the PERFECT hostess this week over at the bbtb…your a natural…adorable card…hugs
Comment by regina — November 2, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
TOO stinking cute! Love the eyelets too
Comment by Lulu — November 2, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
Ohhhh. That penguin is ADORABLE!!
Comment by Bee — November 2, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
Oh Carla I am soo sorry. Everyone sick at once! I just hope it all leaves quickly and everything can get back to normal for you. And I love your card!
Comment by Gina — November 2, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
Love this card, the penguin is adorable! I really liked that you used non-traditional papers for this card too. Hope you are all feeling well soon.
Comment by Jenny — November 2, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
Oh Carla, I am so sorry your babies are ill…I hate to see my boys ill. Sending you lots of prayers and energy to help them get thru this. Hopefully all those bugs will leave soon
Lots of HUGS going your way 
I am glad to see that your creativity is still at its best and you were able to pull off and wonderful hosting on the BBTB plus such an adorable penguin card…
Hoping good health and a goodnight sleep finds you soon
Comment by Marina — November 2, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
Carla, hope the family gets to feeling better soon. Love the card, super cute.
Comment by Donna A. — November 3, 2009 @ 9:15 am
What a cute little penguin!!! love it! I hope your children are all feeling better soon. it is so hard to watch when kids are sick =(
Comment by Errin — November 4, 2009 @ 9:11 am
Love the cute penguin and your card, Carla.
Hugs,
Smita
Comment by Smita — November 5, 2009 @ 2:34 am