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Going Green for St. Paddy’s Day!

2012-03-02T07:32:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! I’ve got double duty today, and was actually able to make them both work with 1 card! First up, it’s time for another freebie on our Paper Craft Planet page. And this week it’s our Lucy Leprechaun image. She is now retired, so this is your last chance to get her. It’s also time for another challenge at Card Makin’ Mamas. And that challenge is to use a colored image, and to use the color green.

The challenge for SSD on our Paper Craft Planet page is to use green and a charm. I had no St. Patrick’s day charms, so I went with the heart. The sketch is from Sketch and Stash. My stash is the paper, and the shamrock gems, and the ribbon. Pretty much everything-lol! Ok, make sure you link up your creations for us to check out, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:’

Really Reasonable Ribbon – monochromatic green

Divas By Design – spots and/or stripes

Inky Impressions – good luck

Party Time Tuesdays – anything goes

Sweet Stamps – St. Patrick’s Day

Crafty Cardmakers – recipe: 1 image, 2 papers, 3embellishments, one must be a heart.

ICSketches #153

2012-02-28T12:26:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. We have a big storm coming in and it’s COLD, dark and gloomy here. Ok, onto business! It’s time for another very cool sketch from ICS!

And our prize this week is donated by our very own Jessica.

And here is my take on the sketch. I did not use a stamped image this week-which is very different for me, but I totally love the way this turned out!

I can’t wait to see what you do with this very versatile sketch. You have until next Monday evening to link up your creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Ladybug Crafts – pink and girly

The Crazy Challenge – anything goes

Scrappy Frogs – die cuts-butterfly

The Craft Place – anything goes

Party Time Tuesdays –anything goes

It’s Birthday Time at Card Makin’ Mamas

2012-02-24T11:49:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! Last week was the start of the new challenge at CMM. And that challenge is “BIRTHDAY”, because it was our fearless leaders birthday! Happy Birthday JESS! We are being sponsored by our very own Lizzie. She has so graciously given us these adorable images to use.

Isn’t this little robot sooooooo very cute?! He reminds me of Wally! So link up your birthday creations for your chance to win these adorable images from Lizzie! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Do You Stack Up – distress

Just Inspirational – anything goes

Southern Girls Challenge – so distressed

Jellypark – oscars-movie themed-Wally

Critter Sketch Challenge – sketch

ICSketches #152

2012-02-23T14:15:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. This week we are sponsored by Bunny Zoe’s Crafts.

And here is our sketch:

And here is my take on it using an adorable image from Mo Manning called Fan’s Cricket:

There are so many possibilities with this sketch. So make sure you link up your creations over at Inspirational Card Sketches. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Paper Pretties – punches/die cuts-the scallop circle and border punch

The Paper Shelter – Add a sentiment

Penny’s Paper Crafty – anything goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters – use a digi

ICSketches #151

2012-02-15T13:42:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! I’m late in posting this, I was extremely busy yesterday with all the Valentine’s stuff. It’s time for another sketch from ICS. I really loved this one, and used a wee stamps image.

As you can see it’s very simple again, but I like it!

This is being entered into the following:

Crafts and Me – distressed

Little Darlings – favorite embellishment(ribbon)

Penny’s Paper Crafty – anything goes

Digital Tuesday – use your stash(crocheted flower)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

A “FAN”tastic Release!

2012-02-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

YAY!!! It’s finally here! Today is release day for Sassy Studio Designs. It’s been awhile since we’ve had some new SASSY’S-and boy are they worth the wait. We are doing a hop this time around and you should have arrived here from Sassy Studio Designs. This release is all based on your – the fan’s – suggestions. You guys came up with some really good suggestions. So, without anymore jibber jabber, here is what I have for you today.

WONDER REGAN

Isn’t she just the sassiest?!? She was suggested by our very own Regan, and I’m so thankful she did. I love this image! Ok, onto some fun details. Here’s the order of the hop in case you get lost along the way.

SSD ~ Me ~ Christine ~ Kathy ~ Kim ~ Julie ~ Fabiola ~ Karen ~ Kate ~ Regan ~ Rebecca ~ Robin(our guest designer) ~ SSD

Now to the fun part. Rebecca has asked us to tell who our celebrity crush is, and I have to say this one was pretty easy for me-RYAN REYNOLDS! I don’t think I really need to say anymore, do I ?

I didn’t think so! Now, here’s a couple of chances to some of these gorgeous new Sassy’s. We want to know who your celebrity crush is, so leave a comment on the SSD blog with yours is and why for a chance to win 3 of the new images. And don’t forget to leave comments for all of the lovely ladies and their Valentine’s crushes for a chance to win 1 of the new images. We will be chatting on the party blog tonight at 7 pm PST, don’t miss the fun.

I’m entering this into the following:

Craft Us Crazy – anything goes

Crafty Sentiments – girly

Papertake Weekly – anything goes

It’s Birthday Time at Sassy Studio Designs

2012-02-09T07:40:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at SSD and this week we want to see your birthday creations. Today is our lovely Kathy’s birthday, so we are doing this in her honor. I got to use the new “Bonnie of the Nile” image. This will be released on Saturday along with a few more “fan” images.

This new image is absolutely gorgeous, you will love it! The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches. Like I said, she will be released on Saturday along with some other “Fan” creations. Lindsay has once again outdone herself with these. We will be doing a hop and chatting on Saturday night, so don’t miss it! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Crafts and Me – use a new image

Scrapbook Sisters – anything goes

Celebrate the Occasion – anything goes Birthday

Papertake Weekly – anything goes

ICSketches #150

2012-02-07T16:01:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another amazing sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. And here it is:

And we are once again sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps. And they are very generously giving the winner 7 images of their choosing

I used a mermaid image from Bugaboo. And here is my take on the sketch:

I’d love to see what you do with this sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

City Crafter Challenge Blog – Colors of the rainbow

Papertake Weekly – anything goes

Strange Love Valentine!

2012-02-06T12:39:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. This weeks challenge on the SSD paper craft planet page is to make a valentine with strange colors, sentiment, papers etc. The image that was given away was Lingerie Lindsay, and here is what I did with it:

She is so gorgeous. As you can see I went with non traditional colors. Don’t forget that we will be having our release on the 11th. The sneak peeks have already started over at Sassy Studio Designs-so make sure you check them out. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

Crafty Boots – valentine’s

Creative Stamp Friends – valentine

Daisy Doodles – romance

Lollipop Crafts – valentine’s

Lexi’s Creations – love

A Valentine’s Challenge at Card Makin’ Mamas

2012-02-03T18:21:00.001-08:00

Good evening, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at CMM. This week we’d like to see your Valentine’s cards. We are being sponsored by:

Meljen’s

Meljen’s has graciously given the DT images to work with, and I chose this adorable Conversation Hearts image.

As you can see I kept it very simple. I added the punch in the corner and a fluffy bow with a heart button that is tied with bakers twine. I’d love to see your Valentine’s creation-it is one of my fave card making holidays. You have 2 weeks to link up your creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Cardmadfairy’s – hearts

Crafty Catz – pink and white

Crafty Ann’s – love is in the air

Delicious Doodles – All loved up

Frosted Designs – ribbon and or twine

Blue, Silver and White!

2012-02-01T13:30:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! Today starts a new challenge at Christmas Crafting. I was chosen to set the challenge for this month, and I went with the color combo of “BLUE, SILVER AND WHITE”. We are being sponsored by

PAPER PRETTIES

Heather was gracious enough to let us work with her images. I chose the Deck the Boughs image.

There is lots of sparkle on this card-is there any other way? LOL! I’d love to see what you do with this color combo. It’s one my fave’s for Christmas cards. You have a whole month to link up your creation! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

ABC Christmas Challenge – B for Blue and blooms

Crafting For All Seasons – blue and white

Stampavie and More – blue and white

Ditzy Craftymess – anything goes

Jellypark Challenges – winter wonderland

ICSketches 149

2012-01-31T09:53:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another amazing sketch from ICS. Our sponsor this week is

HANDMADE HALO

You really should check her out, she has some amazing stuff! And now here is our sketch;

And here is my take using this adorable image from Whimsie Doodles called Gift Leah:

Isn’t she darling! She’s all colored in copics with a touch of liquid pearls. We’d love to see your take on the sketch as well. You have until next Monday at 11:59 CST. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Digi Makeover Challenge – be my valentine

Daisy Doodles – valentine’s

Kaboodle Doodle – make it girly

Lollipop Crafts – anything goes

My Craft Spot – anything goes

Paper Pretties – love

Stamps R Us – valentine/love

A Day For Daisies Glittery Card

2012-01-27T11:12:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. I got a chance to play along with the A Day For daisies challenge this week, and that challenge is “GLITTER”. Of course this was easy for me, since I love glitter. I’ve used this sweet little sundae image called “Pansy Sundae”.

I kept it very simple, which I think suits the image. The sketch is from Cards and Things. The paper is from a stack that I got at Michael’s, and the ribbon is vintage seam binding-all scrunched up.

I’m entering this into the following:

Cute Card Thursday – you’re a gem

DYSU – ribbons

Just Inspirational – inspiration picture

Bright, Cheerful and Flowery!

2012-01-26T09:56:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! Today I have a very bright and cheerful card to share with you. I used an adorable image from Some Odd Girl called “Flower Kaylee”. The sketch is from last weeks Deconstructed Sketches.

I told you it was bright! I love the daisy’s on the bottom-they are one of my fave flowers. She’s all colored in copics with some stickles added to her hair and the center of the flowers. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

My mum’s Craft Shop – flowers

Simon Says – anything goes

Whimsy Stamps – pearls or bling

Digi Doodle Shop’s Best – anything goes

Moving Along With The Times – blooming marvelous

A Sweet Little Valentine’s Card

2012-01-24T13:56:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! I’m on a roll-I’ve gotten another card done. The house is sooooo quiet-all of my kids and my husband are gone! I haven’t had a totally quiet day in I don’t know how long! Ok, so this card features a beautiful image by Saturated Canary. This image is called “Tressa the Princess”.

The sketch is from Stamps & Fun=Creativity. She is all colored in Copics with some stickles added around the borders. The challenge this week at Saturated Canary is to use punches/dies. I used a nestability to cut the image. I also used a scallop border punch for the middle piece. This is being entered into the following as well:

Anything Goes Challenge – to the one I love

Sweet Stamps – love

Cupcake Craft – all you need is love

Daisy Doodles – anything goes

There She Goes – love is in the air

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts – inspiration picture

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

ICS #148

2012-01-24T07:33:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another fab sketch from ICS. This week we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy

And here is our sketch:

And here is my take using an image from All That Scraps.

I kept it nice and simple, since it’s kinda hard for me to do boy cards-lol! I’d love to see your take on this sketch, so link yours up by Jan. 30th 11:59 CST USA. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

My Craft Spot – let’s hear it for the boys

Stamps R Us – just kidding around

Birthday Sundaes – sentiment on front of card

Dream Valley – animals

The Crafty Pad – For the boys

Crazy 4 Challenges – child’s birthday card

All That Scraps – blue, brown and tan

1st Valentine’s Day Card-This Year!

2012-01-23T16:39:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. Today I have my first Valentine’s day card of the year. I have to admit that these are my favorite cards to make. I used the ladybug love digi from Crafts and Me challenge. And their challenge this week is to use pins. The sketch is from Simon Says Stamp.

My local scrapbook store just got the new My Mind’s Eye Be Mine collection-and I’m totally IN LOVE with these papers. They are gorgeous. And it is what I used as the dp. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Crafty Bloggers Network – distressing

Cupcake Craft – all you need is love

Paper Pretties – valentine’s day

Stamp With Fun – cute vintage

The Corrosive Challenge – I {heart} you

Allsorts – pins and needles

Pile It On – lace

Something Old at Card Makin’ Mamas

2012-01-20T14:12:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. This week at Card Makin’ Mamas we want you to use something “OLD” on your card. I used paper that I’ve had for who knows how long-really! Also the ribbon and pearls are “old”. I’ve use the Steampunk Victoria image from Sassy Studio Designs- which is our sponsor this week.

I’d love to see what your “old” stuff is, you have 2 weeks to link up your creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

Cardmadfairy – ribbon and bows

Stampin’ For The Weekend – out with the old

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge – anything goes

Shelly’s Images – anything goes

Whimsical Designs – anything goes

ICS #147

2012-01-17T09:32:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another fab sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. We are sponsored this week by Dude Time Doodles.

They are generously donating some digi images to the winner.

Here is our sketch for this week:

And here is my take on the sketch using a new release image from Sassy Studio Designs:

I’d love to see your take on the sketch. You have until Monday evening to link up your creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Digital Tuesday Challenge – romantic card

Crafty Cardmakers – no floral embellishments

Lexi’s Creations – anything goes

The Crazy Challenge – tic tac toe(ribbon/lace, image, gems/pearls

There’s Magic In The Air – from the heart

Let’s Celebrate With Sassy Studio Designs

2012-01-12T16:44:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! It’s to Celebrate over at SSD this week. We want to see your Celebration designs, this can be anything you’d like to celebrate! I went with a Happy Birthday theme. And let me tell you this wasn’t easy! I’m in the middle of redoing my craft room, and it’s still a mess. So, I was sitting on the floor creating this, the good thing is all I used was scraps(it’s all I could find) hehe!

The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches. I love this sketch, will definitely be using this one again. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Aud’s Sentiments – any sentiment but use your scraps

C.R.A.F.T. – celebrations

Charisma Cardz – birthday

Meljen’s – anything goes

ICS #146

2012-01-10T13:07:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another very cool sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. This week we are sponsored by:

And here is our sketch for this week:

And here is my take on it using a digi from Saturated Canary:

I’d love to come visit and see your take on this sketch, so please link yours up. You have until Jan. 16th at 11:59 CST. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

Anything Goes Challenge – anything goes

Bearly mine Challenges – anything goes

Ladybug Crafts – use your new stash (bingo card, image)

Cupcake Craft – something new

Lexi’s Creations – anything goes

Something New With Card Makin’ Mamas!

2012-01-06T08:09:00.001-08:00

Good morning friends, hope all is well with you! I know, I know-I dropped off the face of the earth. The end of November and December were not good for us. We’ll just leave it at that! But, it’s a new year, and that means an all new beginning, and things WILL be better!

This week at Card Makin’ Mamas we would love to see something “NEW”. This can be new paper, new stamp, anything NEW, or it could be for something new. I did it both ways, this card is for a NEW mommy, and my punch was NEW.

Doesn’t she just look so sweet in that soft pink?! I so wish I looked like this pregnant! The sketch is from Deconstructed Sketches. You have 2 weeks to play along, and I’d love to see your take on our “NEW” challenge.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Crafty Ribbons – new beginnings

Cute Card Thursday – what’s new

Digi Doodle Shop – new beginnings

Dutch Dare Card Challenge – new beginnings

Little Miss Muffet Challenges – something new

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

ICSketches #142

2011-11-29T09:50:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another fun sketch from ICS. We are being sponsored this week by The Stamping Boutique.

She is all colored up in Copics with lots of stickles added! We would love to see your take on the sketch, so link up before next Monday evening. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

Creative Craft Challenges – free for all

Scrap Creations – Christmas

TSB Challenges – holiday/winter

Craft Your Passion – tis the season

Hooked on Crafts – winter wonderland

Ooh La La Creations – lots of sparkle

Digi Challenge at Critter Sketch

2011-11-28T09:46:00.001-08:00

Good Monday morning to you! Hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at Critter Sketch Challenge, this week we want to see your Digi creations. It can be anything you want as long as you use a digi, and a digi from our sponsor-Digital Delights.

I’d love to see your Digital Delights creations, so link yours up! You have until next week to get them in! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following;

Craft Your Passion – tis the season

Daisy Doodles – Christmas

Kaboodle Doodle – Bundle up for Winter

My Craft Stop – Christmas through the window

Sentiment Challenge at Card Makin’ Mamas!

2011-11-25T08:38:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Have you recovered from Thanksgiving? Well, I have and now it’s back to business. The challenge at Card Makin’ Mamas is to use a sentiment. We are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments again.

And the prize is 4 digi images of the winners choosing.

The sketch is from A Gem Of A Challenge. I don’t know if you can tell but I flipped the embossed panel. It started out as shimmery cardstock but it was too shimmery. So, I tried to flip it, and liked that much better. Ok, we’d love to see your sentiments, so link up your creation at CMM. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

I’d like to enter this into the following:

Fairy Tale Challenges – Christmas

Fun With Shapes – cold as ice

Phindy’s Place – sprinkling of snow

Polka Doodles – Italian Christmas

Simply Create Too – all about Christmas

Totally Papercrafts – Christmas

ICSketches #141

2011-11-22T08:20:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s very dark, gloomy and rainy here, but I’m loving it. It’s time for another great sketch from ICS. This week are sponsored by Pattie’s Creations.

And here is my take on the sketch. I used an image from Saturated Canary-called Secrets.

All of the papers are from Recollections at Michael’s. I’d love to see your take on the sketch, you have until November 28th to link up.

This is being entered into the following:

Saturated Canary – fall colors

Digital Tuesday Challenge – sparkle and shine

Bearly Mine Challenges – all of my favorite things

Creative Craft Challenges – free for all

Hooked on Crafts – something punched

Stamps R Us – Bling It On

Thank You at Card Makin’ Mamas

2011-11-18T10:14:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, I’m back with another post! The challenge last week at Card Makin’ Mamas was “THANK YOU”. We are being sponsored by Some Odd Girl.

They are graciously offering 3 digi images of the winners choosing.

I used the Tiny Tia Present image:

She is jut so sweet! The sketch is from last weeks’ Tuesday Morning Sketches. We’d love to see what your interpretation is of “THANK YOU”. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following :

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge – use orange

Meljen’s – fall

Crafting for all Seasons – thank you

Inky Impressions – give thanks

Sisterhood of Crafters – give thanks

Give Thanks With Jellypark!

2011-11-18T08:06:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Oh my goodness, I forgot what it was like to sleep with a baby! I’ve had my niece and I haven’t slept, because she sleeps ALL OVER the place! But she is the sweetest, most precious little girl, so it’s ok!

Now onto business! This week at Jellypark we would love to see your “GIVE THANKS” projects. We also have a new release this week, and I’ve used the new “Girl in Winter Coat with Gloves and Scarf” image. The sketch is from Sketch Saturday.

Isn’t she just too cute! She looks all warm and snuggly, ready for the snow. We would love to see your interpretation of the challenge. You have 2 weeks to play along!

This is being entered into the following as well:

Aud’s Sentiments – thank you

Shelly’s Images – anything goes

Delightful Challenges – bingo(tag, ribbon, die cut)

Southern Girls Challenge – bingo(die cut, gem, ribbon)

DTBST #99 Season of Thanks

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at Sassy Studio Designs and that is “SEASON OF THANKS”. You can make a Thanksgiving card or a Thank you card. I chose to go with a Thank you card and use one of the new Steampunk frame images.

The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches. I love the way this turned out, it’s a little more busy for me than usual. We’d love to see your interpretation of our challenge, so link up your creation by next Wednesday evening. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

This is being entered into the following:

Creative Card Crew – thankful

Papercraft Star – thank you

Penny’s Paper Crafty – give thanks

Simon Says – Thanksgiving/thanks

The Paper Variety – thanks

The Sisterhood of Crafters – giving thanks

ICSketches #140

2011-11-15T07:24:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another really cool sketch from ICS. This week we are sponsored by Bugaboo stamps. They were generous enough to provide the DT with images to use. The prize for the winner is 7 digi images.

I chose the image called: bugaboo blocks: live love laugh

I’m so in love with this image, I can see it being used so many ways. I’d love to see what you do with the sketch, so link up your creation on the ICS blog. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Daisy Doodles – anything goes with a digi

The Ribbon Reel – butterflies

Paper Sundaes – digi image

2 Sisters Challenge Blog – anything goes

Challenge Up Your Life – friendship

Just Some Lines – lt. blue and orange

The 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop with SSD!

2011-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another totally fab release from Sassy Studio Designs. Lindsay has given us some gorgeous Holiday Honey’s as well as a couple other amazing Holiday images. We are doing the 12 days of Christmas Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Rachelle’s blog. I’ve got the Holiday Honey Aurora image for you.

She is just gorgeous! I loved coloring her dress. I used a combo of Copics and Stickles. The sketch is from Sketches by Carly.

Ok, onto the fun part. Each of us will have a trivia question having to do with the 12 days of Christmas. You will need leave a comment on the SSD blog with the answer to all of the questions. There will be 2 random winners drawn from the DT’s blogs to win 1 Holiday Honey of your choice. The grand prize winner who has answered all questions correctly will receive 3 images. So here’s my question for you:

WHAT DO THE SEVEN SWANS A SWIMMING SYMBOLIZE?

And here is the hop order in case you lose track:

SSD ~ Kate ~ Christine ~ Fabiola ~ Karen ~ Kim ~ Rachelle ~ Me ~ Kathy ~ Rebecca ~ Julie ~ Regan ~ Elenor our Guest Designer~

We will be chatting tonight on the SSD party blog at 7 pm PST. Hope to see you there!

I’m entering this into the following:

CardmadFairy’s – texture

Floweret – Christmas

Mami Doodles – Christmas

Wags ‘n Whiskers – Christmas

2 Cards In One Post!

2011-11-11T11:49:00.001-08:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. I have 2 cards to share with you today. First up we have Sassy Sneak Peek for you-Holiday Ariel.

She is just adorable, I love her. If you couldn’t tell, this release is all about the holidays. Lindsay has redone some of her most gorgeous images into a Holiday collection. The sketch is from Sketch and Stash, the stash part is my paper an ribbon. I’m entering this into the following as well:

Crafty Catz – use a digi

Fun With Shapes – use 3 of something-snowflakes

Delightful Challenges – snowflakes

Dutch Dare Card Challenge – punches and dies

Moving Along With The Times – fairy tale

Ok, onto the next card. This is also an SSD card using our Fabulous Freebie Friday image for today. It’s called Giving Thanks, and it’s only available until tomorrow morning, so hurry over to our Paper Craft Planet page.

She looks so peaceful and happy. The sketch is from Sketch Saturday. This one is being entered into the following:

Frosted Designs – embossing

Phindy’s Place – thankful

Penny’s Paper Crafty – give thanks

The Sisterhood of Crafters – giving thanks

Truly Scrumptious – bingo(glitter, flower, embossing)

Creative Card Crew – thankful

One Stitch At a Time – use a digi

Pile It On – thanksgiving

Ok lovelies, thank you for stopping by, and have a wonderful day! Don’t forget tomorrow is release day at SSD. You will be able to grab up all these gorgeous images you’ve been seeing all day, and of course there will be some fun along the way and chatting tomorrow night! See you there!

ICSketches #139

2011-11-08T07:33:00.001-08:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Today is another sketch at Inspirational Card Sketches. This week we are sponsored by Digi Doodle Shop.

Our sketch this week is a little tricky, but I would love to see what you do with it.

The image I used is called Fairy and Daisy from Digi Doodle Shop. Like I said-a little tricky, but there are so many things that can be done with this. Make sure you check out the ICS blog for some amazing inspiration from the DT.

I’m entering this into the following:

The Crazy Challenge – something with wings

Dream Valley – anything goes

Catch The Bug – anything goes

Papercrafting Journey – use a digi

Sketch Time at Critter Sketch

2011-11-07T07:50:00.001-08:00

Good Monday morning to you, hope all is well. This week at Critter Sketch Challenges we have a sketch for you to follow. We are sponsored by Digital Delights.

The DT was given some adorable images to play with, and I chose to use this cute little snowman today.

Isn’t he just adorable?! Well, I guess he could be a she too-lol! The papers are all from my stash as well as the ribbon. I’m really trying to use up my scraps-there are way to many of them. I would love to see what you do with the sketch, so head over and link up your creation at Critter Sketch Challenge. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Daisy Doodles – anything goes but must use digi

Heart Song Inspirations – anything goes

My Partner in Crafting Crime – use a freebie

Dream Valley – anything goes

I Did It Creations – winter/Christmas

Non Traditional Christmas Colors at Jellypark!

2011-11-04T08:57:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Fall has finally come to my part of California. And boy is it cold! It’s time for another challenge at Jellypark. This time we want to see your Christmas creation with non traditional colors. And of course we have a couple of new images for you. I’ve used the new Cute Little Angel image.

I would love to see what non traditional Christmas colors you come up with. It was a little tricky for me, but I love the way it turned out.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Shelly’s Images – monochromatic + ribbon

My Time Made Easy – Sketch

Crafty Ribbons – bingo(flowers, die cuts,ribbon)

Paper Shelter – Christmas Fun

The Pixie Cottage – Christmas

12 Days Of Christmas With Christmas Crafting

2011-11-03T14:12:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. The 1st started a new challenge over at Christmas Crafting, and this month we would like to see what you do based on the 12 Days Of Christmas. We are sponsored this month by Robyn’s Fetish.

The DT were very kindly given images to work with. I chose the Gilded Christmas Dove. The sketch is from last weeks Deconstructed Sketches.

I’d love to see your interpretation of the 12 Days Of Christmas, so please link up your creation at Christmas Crafting. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

This is being entered into the following:

4 Crafty Chicks – die cuts

Crimbo Crackers – anything goes

Papertake Weekly – anything goes(maybe a bit of bling)

ICSketches #138 Christmas Theme

2011-11-02T08:28:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. I know I’m a day late in posting this, but I was sick yesterday. This week at ICS we don’t only have a sketch for you, but a Christmas theme to go along with it. We are sponsored by Some Odd Girl this week.

And here is my take on it:

The winner this week gets to choose 3 digital stamps from Some Odd Girl. We’d love to see what you do with the sketch, so please head over and link up your creation.

I’m also entering this into the following:

The Paper Shelter – Christmas fun

Ladybug Crafts – non traditional or distressed christmas

By the Cute and Girly – christmas girls

Cupcake Craft Room – Sweet Christmas

Card Makin’ Mamas #32-Cut It Out

2011-10-28T08:48:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Today starts a new challenge at Card Makin’ Mamas, and that challenge is Cut It Out-use die cuts and punches. This week we are sponsored by Saturated Canary.

This little cutie is Stroppy Beth-a ragamuffin. I just love her, she reminds me so much of my daughter Ashlee. The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches. I used some very bright and sparkly paper from DCWV. You’ve got 2 weeks to get your entries in, so link up your creation so we can see it.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Charisma Cardz – anything goes

Papercrafting Journey – use a digi

Saturated Canary – recipe challenge

Southern Girls Challenge – stripes and polka dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Bewitched…

2011-10-26T16:59:00.001-07:00

… is the name of this gorgeous image from Sassy Studio Designs. This was our freebie last week on our Paper Craft Planet page. If your not a member you should check it out. We do offer a freebie every Friday along with a challenge, we would love to see you there.

I told you she was gorgeous! She can be found here. The sketch is from A Gem Of A Challenge. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

Divas By Design – something spooky

My Mum’s Craft Shop – spooktacular

Penny’s Paper Crafty – Halloween

Sisterhood of Crafters – Halloween

Card Makin’ Mama Winner

2011-10-25T06:49:00.001-07:00

It’s me again! Please scroll down for my Inspirational Card Sketches post!!!

Our first ever Card Makin’ Mamas blog hop was a HUGE success! We would like to thank everyone for joining in the fun. Now, onto some business-my winner! Random.org chose #12 and that was:

Marcy said...
Oh what a super cute card! Love that owl. Thanks for playing along with us this week at DYSU.

YAY Marcy!!! Please email Lizzy at ohsnaplizzie @ yahoo . com and put CMM BLOG HOP WINNER! in all caps just like that, to claim your prize!

ICSketches #137

2011-10-25T06:36:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! Today is another fab sketch at Inspirational Card Sketches. We are sponsored this week by DZ Doodles:

And here is my take on it. I used an image from Delicious Doodles.

So, what do you see when you look at this sketch? We would love to see your take on it.

I’m entering this into the following:

Top Tip Tuesday – trick or treat

Scrap Creations – use a digi

Crafty Boots – autumn or Halloween

Crafty Cardmakers – Cute with a dark twist

Creative Stamp Friends – Halloween

Hooked on Crafts – something spooky

Magical Monday – Halloween

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

3 Patterned Papers at Critter Sketch

2011-10-24T15:43:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. Today is finally quiet here, but it’s been CHAOS around here for the last week. Therefore, my whole schedule has been way off. Oh well, life happens right? Ok, over at the Critter Sketch Challenge blog, the challenge this week is to use 3 patterned papers.

The image is from A Day For Daisies, and is called Good Luck Pixie. She is so sweet! I’ve been waiting to use her. The sketch is from Sketches by Carly.

We would love to see what 3 papers you put together, so link up your creation at Critter Sketch Challenge.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Little Miss Muffet Challenges – girly girl

Fab n Funky Challenges – distressed or torn

Shelly’s Images – anything goes

Moving Along With The Times – vintage

Blog Hop Time With The Card Makin’ Mamas

2011-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Please scroll down for my Jellypark post!

Happy Friday, hope all is well with you! It’s a special day-the first ever Card Makin’ Mamas blog hop! And our very own Lizzie has made the limited edition images we are using today. You should have arrived here from Ciskas blog. The theme of our hop is “Spooky, scary, creepy” anything to do with Halloween or even Autumn. Make sure you see all the talented ladies along the hop for your chance to win the grand prize. There will also be prizes along the way.

I got to use the “owlicious” image.

I tried to make him as spooky as possible. Don’t you just love this image?! Well, you have a chance to win him. Just leave a comment here, and I will pick a winner to receive this amazing image.

Ok, from here you should be visiting Lizzie, if you get lost along the way, you can go back to the Card Makin’ Mamas blog. Here’s the full line up-just in case!

Card Makin’ Mamas ~ Jess ~ Penny ~ Dee ~ Ciska ~ ME ~ Lizzie

Have fun on the hop and Good Luck!!!

I’m also entering this into the following:

Mojo Monday – sketch

Crop Stop – Halloween

Do You Stack Up – trees

Crafting For All Seasons – Halloween

Divas By Design – something spooky

Digital Tuesday Challenge – Halloween

PaperTake Weekly – spooky hues

Do You Have Your Costume?

2011-10-21T05:51:00.001-07:00

Jellypark does! That’s the theme this week at Jellypark challenges. I used the Superboy image. But, there are 2 new releases today that would be PERFECT for this challenge.

Oh my gosh, isn’t he adorable?! My little boy used to dress up as super hero’s, it was so much fun! The sketch is from Peachy Keen. The papers are a combo of a bunch of scraps. The cute little guy is all colored in Copics. I used a MS bat edge punch, and a scalloped punch as well as a couple of nesties. The green button is tied around scrapbook floss, oh and the sentiment is from Whimsie Doodles. We would love to see what you come up with for our COSTUME challenge so stop by and link up your creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

This is being entered into the following:

Crop Stop – Halloween

I Brake For Challenges – Halloween

Inky Impressions – trick or treat/halloween spooky

Delicious Doodles – Halloween, but no orange

DTBST #95

2011-10-20T06:48:00.001-07:00

Good Thursday morning to you! Hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at Sassy Studio Designs, and this week we would like to see your Halloween creations-scary, spooky, or creepy. Now, I have to say that mine is none of those things, it is Halloween, but it’s cute! I used the new Little Honey’s Mummy image.

I told you! The image is just so cute, I couldn’t do scary. The sketch is from Graphicat Sketches. We would love to see some of your spooky stuff, so link up your creation. I’m entering this into the following:

4 Crafty Chicks – marker it up

Delightful Challenges – Halloween

Dutch Dare Card Challenge – photo inspiration

Moving Along With The Times – vintage

Paper Crafting Journey – black, white, orange

Paper Play Challenges – use black

ICSketches #136

2011-10-18T02:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. SSD is sponsoring ICS this week, and since I have this gorgeous new image from SSD to share with you, I combined my challenges.

And here is my take using the new Steampunk Amelia image.

I would love to see what you do with this sketch, so head over and link yours up!

This is being entered into the following:

Pollycraft – girls, girls, girls

Kenny K – autumn colors

Paper Sundaes – halloween or fall

Creatalicious Challenges – distress your edges

Really Reasonable Ribbon – Fun 4 fall

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Sassy Studio Designs Halloween Release Part II

2011-10-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Good Saturday morning to you, hope all is well with you! It’s time for the 2nd part of the Halloween release from Sassy Studio Designs. This time it’s time for a little love for the Little Honey’s line, and OMGoodness Lindsay has totally outdone herself yet again!!! And it’s not just one or two or three images, there are 14 yes I said 14 images! And did I mention that they are amazing! We are doing a hop with a challenge. You should have come here from the SSD blog. The challenge is to make a Halloween card using at least 5 things from the list that is on the SSD blog. Ok, so I have the Little Honey’s Sally image, and boy did I have fun with her. A couple of years ago, Lindsay did a Studio Sunday post with Luminaries that she made. Well, I decided to make some of my own, and oh my goodness I’m totally in love with them and will be making them for all of the holidays.

The sketch for the card is from Deconstructed Sketches. I colored the card image in copics and spica’s. The papers are a mix of everything. The ribbon is from Joann’s $1 bins. The image on the luminary was colored and printed through photoshop, and then I punched a couple pieces of black glitter CS and put that around the top and bottom. The edges are taped together using double sided tape. You can find that post HERE. Ok, now here is the hop order:

SSD ~ ME ~ Kathy ~ Rebecca ~ Julie ~ Regan ~ Kate ~ Christine ~ Fabiola ~ Karen ~ Kim ~ Rachelle ~

As you can see we’ve added a few more members to our AWESOME design team, so please make sure you leave them some love! Now, don’t forget we will be chatting on the SSD party blog at 7 p.m. PST., that’s 10 p.m. EST. And we so want to see your Halloween creations, so link yours up so we can visit! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m entering this into the following:

If The Shoe Fits – where my girls at

Stampinsanity - anything but a card

The House That Stamps Built – Halloween

Simon Says – Halloween

Whimsy Stamps – die cuts/punches

Fussy and Fancy – Halloween

Halloween With Card Makin’ Mamas!

2011-10-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Friday morning to you! I hope all is well with you. We are celebrating Halloween at Card Makin’ Mamas. This week we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps, who were very generous in letting the DT use images. I chose the “skull tree” image, and printed on green Bo Bunny paper.

I really like the way it turned out, printed on the green paper! The sketch is from Sketch and Stash. The papers a from my stash, so I’m not sure who they are made by. We would love to see your Halloween creations, so please link up your spooky creation at Card Makin’ Mamas. I’m also entering this into the following:

Cute Card Thursday – Tree-mendous

Sarah Hurley – Halloween horrors

The Pixie Cottage – Dark and Spooky

Simon Says – Halloween or Goth

A Wickedly Sassy Sneak Peek

2011-10-12T07:48:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! Today I have a SASSY sneak peek for you! Lindsay is doing a 2nd part part to the Halloween release with the Little Honey’s line. I have for you the Wicked Honey! And oh my goodness, she is amazing!

I told you! I just LOVE her! The sketch is from Sketches by Carly. She is colored in copics and spica pens. Make sure you check out the SSD blog for more sneak peeks, and don’t forget that our release is on the 15th!

I’m also entering this into the following:

Creative Card Crew – spooky fun

Simon Says – halloween/goth

The Pixie Cottage – dark and spooky

Clear it Out – halloween(papers)

Scrap Creations – halloween

Everybody Art Challenge – halloween

ICSketches #135

2011-10-11T06:16:00.001-07:00

Good Tuesday morning to you, hope all is well! Today is another sketch at Inspirational Card Sketches. This week we are sponsored by Fresh Brewed Designs, and they gave us some lovely images to work with. I chose this gorgeous pumpkin.

I just love this image, I love all the leaves around it. All the papers are DCWV, and I actually used something other than copics-I used prisma pencils for this. I added some ribbon, a few roses, and a few crystal leaves. We would love to see what you do with the sketch, so head over and link up! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

I’m also entering this into the following:

The Ribbon Reel – Autumn elegance

The Pink Elephant – inspiration challenge

Stamps R Us – Autumn/fall

Nettie G’s Digital Gems – fall

Karen’s Doodles – distress it

Kaboodle Doodle – let’s see those leaves

Incy wincy – thankful

Creative Stamp Friends – Autumn colors

Critter Sketch Challenge #86

2011-10-10T08:54:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning, hope all is well with you! We are having rainy dreary weather here, but it’s nice, I’m really enjoying it! Today is the next challenge at Critter Sketch Challenge, and this week it’s a recipe, and it’s my week! The recipe is 1 images, purple, 4 buttons.

The sketch is from Sketch and Stash, but last weeks’. She is all colored in copics, and there are some stickles added. All the papers are from my scraps-YAY! I’m also entering this into the following:

Cupcake Craft – Halloween

Stamps n Fun – Halloween

The Corrosive Challenge – purple passion

I Did It Creations – anything goes

What a fun recipe right? So, what are you waiting for, head over and link up your recipe creation. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Card Makin’ Mamas Challenge #30

2011-10-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday, hope all is well with you! The challenge over at Card Makin’ Mamas this time around is “FANCY FOLDS”. I’m doing the inspiration week, which means the challenge started last week, so you only have 1 more week to get your creation linked up.

We are being sponsored by Crafty Sentiments

This was a hard week for me, since I don’t usually step of out my comfort zone on the size of card I make. So, this was definitely a challenge for me. I used the “Annabel the Witch” image, and that can be found HERE.

I do have to say that after it was all done, I really liked it! I’m also entering this into the following:

C.R.A.F.T. – bright colors

Dutch Dare Card Challenge – special fold

Meljen’s – halloween

Crafts and Me – use a digi

Pink, Ribbon = Breast Cancer Awareness

2011-10-06T21:42:00.001-07:00

Well, I have some news! I’ve been asked to stay on as part of the team at Jellypark-YAY! I’m so happy about this. I love the images, they are not just cute, but so much fun! This week the challenge at Jellypark is to use pink and a ribbon. I used the dressing up image.

The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches. She is all colored up in copics and spicas, and stickles. The ribbon, and bows are vintage seam binding, and I added a few flowers with a little bling in the middle. We would love to see your lovely PINK/RIBBON projects, so head over and see what the rest of the team has created as well as link up your project.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Party Time Tuesdays – shaped cards-and or-breast cancer awareness

Jen’s Digi Stamps – let’s hear it for the girls

Celebrate The Occasion – breast cancer awareness

Truly Scrumptious – distressing

Digi Stamps 4 Joy – Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

ICSketches #134

2011-10-04T07:38:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Do you know how hard it is to type with a kitten jumping ALL over you and your keyboard? Oh my gosh, sometimes I just want to scream! Ok, anywho, this week ICS has not only a sketch for you but a twist too-to make a shaped card.

This week we are sponsored by The Stamping Boutique

And by Bugaboo

I used an image from The Stamping Boutique

I just love this image! She is all colored in copics, and I used quite a bit of stickles. I used a nestie to cut my card, and the layer on top. I’m also entering this into the following:

Anything Goes Challenge – die cuts/punches

Tuesday Throwdown – Halloween

Karen’s Doodles – Halloween

Stamp With Fun – Halloween

The Pink Elephant – trick or treat

Victorine Originals – Hallween

Critter Sketch Challenge #85

2011-10-03T09:14:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning to you, hope all is well with you. Today starts the new Design Team at Critter Sketch Challenge. Now, I have to tell you that I could not get my head wrapped around my start date. I’m in group 2 of the Critter Sketch Challenge, but for some reason I just knew that today was my day-actually it’s next Monday! So, I did the sketch and uploaded where it was supposed to be, only then to realize that it wasn’t my week. OH well, I’ve got an extra card to share this week-lol! Here’s the sketch and my take on it:

I used the CC DESIGNS Honey Umbrella image. She’s all colored in copics. The papers are My Minds Eye. I’m also entering this into the following:

Crafty Cardmakers – anything goes

Lexi’s Creations – pink for boobies

The Crazy Challenge – think pink

Guess What?

2011-10-01T10:35:00.001-07:00

I’m the guest designer for Ellephantastic this month! I was so excited when I ws chosen. The challenge this month is to use “GREEN and PURPLE”. I got to use the new Roger & Marley trick or treat image. The sketch is from Bunny Zoe’s Crafts.

Isn’t that image just adorable!?! The papers are from my stash, along with the ribbon. The circle sentiment is from Whimsie Doodles. The bats are a MS punch.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Art Impressions – Halloween

Little Miss Muffet Challenges – animals and monsters

Little Darling Challenges – fall or halloween

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge – halloween

Crafty Calendar Challenge – spooky

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Christmas Crafting Challenge #4

2011-10-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Happy October 1st! Hope all is well with you. Since it’s the 1st of the month that means a new challenge at Christmas Crafting. This months challenge is to use a Robin on your card. The image is a vintage image that I purchased from ScrapSmart. The sketch is from Bunny Zoe’s Crafts.

We would love to see what lovely Robins you come up with, so please visit the Christmas Crafting blog and link up your creation.

I’m entering this into the following:

4 Crafty Chicks – anything goes

Meljen’s – use a square and circle

Shelly’s Images – tic tac toe(digi,free,silver/flowers,free,bling)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Down To The Woods with 3 Colors!

2011-09-28T14:47:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! SSD is sponsoring Cupcake Craft and The Crazy Challenge this week. Cupcake Craft has the challenge of “DOWN TO THE WOODS”, and The Crazy Challenge wants you to use “ 3 COLORS ONLY”. I used the LH Goldilocks image.

The sketch is from last weeks Tuesday Morning Sketches. I’m also entering this into the following:

Digi Stamps 4 Joy – anything goes

Inky Impressions – punches or dies

The Paper Shelter – for the girls

Penny’s Paper Crafty – anything goes

Simon Says – anything goes

ICSketches #133

2011-09-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another sketch from ICS. Our sponsor this week is Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps

I was lucky enough to receive this adorable stamp from Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps – Scooter Chloe

Now for the sketch-I happened to have found this one very challenging.

And here is what I came up with!

I apologize for the out of focus picture. I didn’t realize that it was like that until it was too late. The papers are by Recollections from Michael’s. She is all colored up in copics and spicas. We would love to see what you do with sketch, so make sure you get your card linked up in time.

I’m entering this card into the following:

Paper Sundaes – anything goes

One Stitch At A Time – favorites-favorite embellishments-flowers!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Design Seeds Jellypark Challenge

2011-09-23T06:45:00.001-07:00

Good Friday morning to you! I know this is late, but I was having some charger issues-it was missing! But it’s found now, and here is my post! Today starts a new challenge at Jellypark, and that challenge is to use a color palette from Design Seeds. Now, I supposed to post a pic of the color palette I chose, but I CANNOT find it. So, I’m sorry! But I did use a new release image from Jellypark called Snowball Girl. The sketch is an older one from Deconstructed Sketches.

She is just so cute! She’s all colored in Copics, and there are stickles everywhere. The snowflakes are also colored with my Copics, you couldn’t see them on the tag, so I used my C7 marker and colored them up. I would love to see what color palette you choose, so head over and link up your creation at Jellypark. You have 2 weeks to get your entry in. This is also being entered into the following:

Delicious Doodles – Cute as a button

Crafty Ribbons – anything goes

The Paper Shelter – anything goes

Scrap Creations – anything goes

Fun With Shapes and More – Christmas with stars

Stampin’ For The Weekend – What a Cutie

Inspirational Card Sketches #132

2011-09-20T08:32:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! It’s time for another sketch from ICS, and it’s a good one. We have 2 sponsors this week-Bunny Zoe Crafts and 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.

And here is my take using a 2 Cute Rubber Stamps image.

I just love this image-it’s so sweet and really can be used for anything. It’s all colored in Copics and the papers are My Minds’ Eye. You have until Monday evening to get your creation linked up. We would love to see what you do with the sketch.

This is also being entered into the following:

Anything Goes Challenge – anything goes

Papertake Weekly – creature comforts

Scrap Creations – anything goes

A Sassy Halloween Release!

2011-09-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another AMAZING release from Sassy Studio Designs. As you can tell it is a Halloween release, and it’s so fun! We are doing a hop, with a little trivia thrown in. Here’s what you need to do:

Visit the SSD blog and each DT members blogs. Leave a comment with the answer to the trivia question. There will be a winner chosen from the SSD blog to win 3 of the new release images. Then there will be a random winner drawn from all blogs to win an image. You won’t know which one the winner will be drawn from, so you don’t forget to comment on each one.

I’ve used the Dracula image-which I LOVE. The sketch is from Deconstructed Sketches.

He is just soooooo cool! Ok, here’s the hop order-you’ll be awed by all the gorgeous creations:

SSD ~ Rebecca ~ Kathy ~ Julie ~ Me ~ Regan ~ Lindsay ~ Laura ~

Oh you might want my trivia question huh?

WHAT ACTOR APPEARED AS THE ORIGINAL DRACULA IN THE 1931 FILM?

Good luck and have fun!

I’m entering this into the following as well:

Cute Card Thursday – anything goes

Papercraft Star – anything goes

Bearly Mine Challenges – button it up

Creative Craft Challenges – buttons and bling

Card Makin’ Mamas?!?!

2011-09-16T20:58:00.001-07:00

What is a Card Makin’ Mamas? I AM! I’ve made the Design team over at Card Makin’ Mamas! Woo Hoo! Today starts the challenge of my term, and the challenge is “PUNCHY”.

I can’t remember where the sketch is from, so if someone knows, I’d really like to know. The image is from Beary Wishes. Isn’t it just gorgeous?! I’ve been dying to get this one colored up. The papers are DCWV.

My punches are the butterfly and branch. I did use my nesties. We would love to see what you do with your PUNCHES, so link up your creation at Card Makin’ Mamas. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

This is being entered into the following:

Delightful Challenges – girly girl

Flutter By Wednesdays – anything goes

Anything Goes Challenge – vintage/shabby chic

Everybody Art Challenge – flowers

Papertake Weekly – things with wings

An Inspirational Card Sketches.

2011-09-13T07:17:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you! I do have another announcement-I was accepted to the Inspirational Card Sketches team! WOO HOO!!! Ok, so today is my first challenge with them! We are sponsored by DZ Doodles this week, and she has given us some absolutely darling images to play with.

And here’s my take:

I just love this Mrs. Clause, she is sooooo cute! She looks like the cutest little Grandma you could have.

This is being entered into the following:

Bearly Mine Challenges – button it up

Crafty Boots – anything goes

Christmas Card Challenges – vintage

Crafting When We Can – anything goes

Digital Tuesday Challenge – Celebrate the Season

Jellypark Sponsors Fetch A Sketch

2011-09-12T09:12:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning to you! I hope your having a wonderful start to your day. Didn’t get much sleep last night, as we had a massive amount of thunder and lightning, and a little bit of rain. Oh well, at least it’s cooler that the 110 degree weather we had all last week-YUCK! Ok, Jellypark is sponsoring Fetch A Sketch, this is the 2nd week of the sponsorship. Here’s the sketch, and my take on it.

I went with something a little different for me. I used HUGE flowers, and the ticket sentiment from Jellypark. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Day 1 of Sassy Sneak Peeks

2011-09-11T18:12:00.001-07:00

Good evening, hope all is well with you. I know I should’ve had this posted sooner, but I’ve been really lazy today and did nothing. Except watch Football. It’s time for sneak peeks from Sassy Studio Designs. Saturday is release day, and your in for a treat! We are focusing on Halloween this month, and they are awesome. I have the “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” image.

I kept it pretty simple, because the image is so dramatic-I LOVE it! The sketch is from Sketches by Carly. This is also being entered into the following:

I Did It Creations – anything goes

Digi Designs – anything goes

Anything Goes At All That Scraps

2011-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. This week at All That Scraps it’s an anything goes challenge. I’ve used the Coffee Kiki image, and paired it with the sketch from The Pink Elephant.

I just love her! If I put rollers in my hair, this would so be me in the mornings. Actually my hair does look like that sometimes even without the rollers! LOL! This is also being entered into the following:

Easy Craft Projects – yellow

Alphabet Challenge Blog – P is for Pastel

Crafty Catz – ribbon

Stamp Something – anything goes

Stop by tomorrow, SSD will be starting sneak peeks for the upcoming Halloween release on the 17th.

It’s Fabulous Freebie Friday

2011-09-09T14:29:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you! For those of you that don’t know, each Friday SSD has Fabulous Freebie Friday on our Paper Craft Planet page. That means we give away an image, but only for 24 hours. This week is Techie Tanya. Here’s what I did with her.

The sketch is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. And there is new challenge blog that I had wanted to play along with, so I went with the color challenge for that. Paper Makeup wants us to use “PINKS, GREYS, BLACK, AND WHITE”. This is being entered into the following as well:

Craft Your Passion – flowers

Stamp n Doodle – anything goes

Papertake Weekly – anything goes

Kelley’s Kids – anything goes

WOO HOO! A Challenge Card and An Announcement

2011-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning to you! Hope all is well with you. I have another announcement-I’ve been asked to be a guest designer for Jellypark. I’m so excited, and I’ve been holding this in long enough. If you’ve never seen the Jellypark images, just click on the name and you will be taken to the store. They are absolutely adorable! So today starts a new challenge at the Jellypark challenges. This week they would like you to make something to “PASS ON”. Meaning that you make it and actually pass it on, not just throw it in the box like I do. I used the new image called “SPACE ROCKET”.

I just love this image, so much fun to color! It seems that all my friends children are having birthdays lately, so that is where this is going. The sketch is from a Mojo Monday sketch a couple of weeks ago. I colored with my copics, and distressed with Tim Holtz distress inks. The papers are from My Minds Eye.

I’m entering this into the following challenges:

Crafting for all seasons – birthday

The Crazy Challenge – spots/stripes

Birthday Sundaes – birthday sentiment

One Stitch At A Time – use a digi

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday #89

2011-09-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. It’s time for another challenge at SSD. This week Kathy has asked us to use 4 B’s-button, bow, brad, and bling. You know, I thought oh this is so easy, I do this all the time! HA! Once I started it got stressful, trying to remember to put everything on there-lol! Oh well, it worked out. The sketch is from Midnight Madness.

As you can see I went with a Halloween card again. The brad is the top left corner, and the bling is on top of the button. This is also being entered into the following:

Creative Card Crew – anything goes

Papertake Weekly – anything goes

Ribbon Carousel – anything goes

Heart Song Inspirations – distressing

Stamp, Scrap And Doodle Sponsorship

2011-09-05T13:46:00.001-07:00

Good Monday afternoon to you! I hope your having a wonderful holiday. I know I am. We are getting ready to take the boat out again-YAY! Ok, onto business. We are sponsoring Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays. Their challenge to you is “LABOR DAY/OCCUPATION”. So, you need to use an image that has to do with an occupation. I’ve used the Little Honey’s firefighter image. The sketch is from Paper Sundaes.

This is also being entered into the following:

Crafty Boots – anything goes

Paper Pretties – primary colors

Crafting When We Can – anything goes

A Sassy Masquerade Party & a Freebie!

2011-09-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

WOO HOO! Sassy Studio Designs has reached over 400 members on their Paper Craft Planet page. To celebrate this we are having a “Masquerade Party”. Lindsay has done some special masquerade images exclusively for this event. We are doing a blog hop for some AMAZING prizes. Here are the rules:

You must visit each team members blogs and comment. Each of us has a little something for you. At the end of the hop, you will end up at the Paper Craft Planet page. Now, make sure you do this, not only do we each have something special for you. Their will be a winner chosen from each DT members blog and the SSD blog to win a prize also.

Next, their will be a special masquerade themed challenge, for another chance to win! Here’s the blog hop order:

SSD ~ Rebecca ~ Kathy ~ Julie ~ Me ~ Regan ~ Lindsay ~ Laura ~ Paper Craft Planet ~

Ok, enough business, onto the fun stuff. I was given the Victorian Masquerade image to work with. These are so cool, by the way! I decided to go in a Halloween direction. It’s that time of year, and I’m dying for Halloween to get here. Besides, these images are perfect for it.

Not to mention, I just got new Halloween paper! The sketch is from Deconstructed Sketches. Now, I’m sure you would love to have this image, so here it is. Make sure you double click to get the highest resolution.

This will only be up until Sunday evening, so grab it while you can!

This is also being entered into the following:

Delightful Challenges – Halloween

Little Red Wagon – border punches

I’m So Excited!

2011-09-02T17:51:00.001-07:00

I was just accepted to the Critter Sketch Challenge design team. WOO HOO! I love love love sketches, so this is going to be a perfect fit!

You will begin seeing work from their sketches beginning in October. Be on the lookout, the challenges are on Mondays!

A Christmas Card, and An Announcement!

2011-09-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. I’ve got quite a bit to tell you, so be prepared. First of all, I’ve been accepted to the Christmas Crafting design team. The first challenge starts today. They are monthly Christmas challenges. Their will also be some ATC swaps going on.

This months challenge is to make a “SPARKLY” Christmas card. Well, that’s like the easiest challenge for me. Sassy Studio Designs is the sponsor for this month, so I used the Santa’s List image.

The sketch is from Sketch and Stash. The stash used is the papers.

Today also starts the monthly Christmas challenge over at SSD. Regan is challenging us to use non-traditional colors, so I went for pinks and purples.

We’d love to see your sparkly creations over at Christmas Crafting.

This is being entered into the following:

ABC Christmas Challenge –R for recycling and Ribbons and Rhinestones. My ribbon is recycled from a package.

Bearly Mine Challenges – flowers, flowers, flowers

Creative Card Crew – anything goes

Fab n Funky Challenges – Go mad with embossing

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Diamonds And Pearls…

2011-08-30T09:15:00.001-07:00

…are the challenge at Incy Wincy. Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring this weeks challenge at Incy Wincy. I’ve used the new Breakfast at Tiffany’s image. The sketch is from Mojo Monday.

There are 3 little gems in the top left corner, although they are kinda hard to see. I’m also entering this into the following:

Top Tip Tuesday – Shabby Chic

Scrappy Frogs – bling

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge – DIVAtacular

A Karber Cutie Card

2011-08-29T15:32:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well. Today I have another birthday card to share with you. It seems I’ve needed a lot of those lately. I used a Karber digi image, and their challenge is to use your favorite embellishment. I love to use flowers and buttons, so I used those. The sketch is from Inspirational Card Sketches.

Isn’t she just too cute!? She looks like she is so happy with that cupcake. This is also being entered into the following:

Happileigh Scrappin’ Challenge – Happi Birthday

Heart Song Inspirations – anything goes

Lia Stampz – Birthday

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

A Sketch From All That Scraps

2011-08-22T12:51:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. We had a fun weekend, but I am tired! The challenge at All That Scraps is a sketch, and I do love sketches. I used the Swiss Pixie Birthday Gretel image.

She is so cute! This kind of card was a little different for me. I don’t usually do layouts that don’t cover the whole card, but I have to say I really like the way it turned out. This is being entered into the following as well:

Happileigh Scrappin’ Challenge – girly girl

Heart Song Inspirations – shabby chic and/or pearls

Hooked On Crafts – things with wings

Stamps R Us – anything goes

Anyone For Anya – vintage vibes

The Corrosive Challenge – girly

Pile It On – Sweet Treats

Bold and Bright!

2011-08-20T09:44:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, if you’re here for the SSD blog hop, please see the post below this one! SSD is sponsoring One Stop Craft Challenge, and their challenge is Bold and Bright. I’ve used the Sassy Skater image. The sketch is from Inspirational Card Sketches.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Crafty Calendar Challenge – hot colors

Ellephantastic Challenges – layers

Annabelle Stamps Blog – distressing

Joyful Stamper – anything goes

Sassy Studio Designs Release Day!

2011-08-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Good Saturday morning to you! It’s time for a release from SSD. Lindsay has done some amazing images this time around. I got to use the new Marilyn Monroe image. I totally LOVE Marilyn Monroe, so I was super excited for this!

The sketch is from Samuel Taylor’s. I didn’t want to much on the card, I just really wanted to showcase this amazing image. Ok, now onto a way to win 2 amazing images from this release. We are doing a blog hop, you must visit the whole team and leave a comment on each one, along with the SSD blog. Which won’t be hard, they all have done amazing work. So, here is the order:

SSD blog ~ Kathy ~ Me ~ Julie ~ Joyce ~ Regan ~ Rebecca

Have fun, and can’t wait to see what you say about this release!

I’m also entering this into the following:

Simply Create – distressing

Crafts 4 Eternity – ticket

Divas By Design – birthdays

The Pixie Cottage – birthdays

Stampavie and More – Girlie

Don’t forget to stop by and chat with us tonight at 7 pm PST on the SSD party blog.

A Girlie Girl Challenge!

2011-08-19T11:39:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. Today starts another new challenge on our Paper Craft Planet Page. The theme this week is “Girlie Girl”. I’ve used the Dhyana image that has been retired, but is available until tomorrow morning on our Paper Craft Planet Page. I used the sketch from My Time Made Easy.

She looks so peaceful and relaxed! That is what I need! We would love to see what you do with her, so head over to the PCP page and pick her up.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Craft Us Crazy – anything goes

Crafty Sentiments – no sentiment

Shelly’s Images – Show Us What You Got

Papertake Weekly – Bingo(gems, ribbons, blooms)

Glitter Fairy - Pretty In Pink

Don’t forget about our release tomorrow! We are doing a blog hop and chatting on our SSD party blog, starting at 7 pm PST. We would love to see you there.

Emerald Faerie Birthday Challenge

2011-08-18T20:15:00.001-07:00

Good evening, hope all is well with you. Tonight I have a card featuring an Emerald Faerie image. Their challenge this week the challenge is birthdays. I’ve had this adorable image colored for awhile, and finally got a chance to use it. This little cutie is called Ebony. You can find the Emerald Faerie Challenges at that link!

I’m entering this into the following:

Craft Us Crazy – Anything goes

Paper Crafting Journey – Anything Goes

Stamp Insanity – Anything Goes

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday-More Than One Diecut!

2011-08-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. All the kids are back to school-YAY! I actually had some quiet time this week, and have gotten quite a few things done. It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for another challenge at Sassy Studio Designs. This week Kathy has asked us to use more than one die cut.

I used the Syrena image from last months release. The sketch is from Scrap Creations. So we would love to see what you can do with more than one die cut! Head over and link up your creation. Don’t forget about our release this Saturday. We will be doing a blog hop and chatting on the SSD party blog. I’m also entering this into the following:

Paper Playtime – anything goes

Make It Monday – anything goes

Lexi’s Creations – anything goes

Creative Card Crew – handmade flowers

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Critter Sketch DT Call

2011-08-17T14:56:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well with you. Critter Sketch Challenge is having a DT call. If you apply they send you a sketch, and you are to create something with the sketch.

I’ve combined mine with the inspiration photo from TGF Farm Fresh Challenges. And the challenge at Incy Wincy designs: a recipe—3 embellishments, 2 papers, 1 image.

I really like how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

A Movie Themed Tag

2011-08-16T15:32:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon, hope all is well. School has started, and I’m gonna go crazy!!! I thought I ran around a lot last year-NOT! It’s gonna be twice as bad this year, and my son hasn’t even started sports-UGH! Oh well, onto something more fun. The Crazy Challenge has the challenge to do a movie themed project. SSD is sponsoring The Crazy Challenge this week. I decided to use the Captain Jack image and make a tag.

So in case you didn’t know-my movie is Pirates of the Carribean.

Creative Card Challenges – anything but a card

Try It On Tuesday – anything goes

By the Cute And Girly – the sea

Craft Your Passion – anything but a card

Kaboodle Doodle – bag it or tag it

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget about the SSD release this Saturday!

Sassy Studio Designs Sneak Peek Day 2

2011-08-15T09:51:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning to you, hope all is well. My oldest daughter started back to college this morning. And of course it was the one morning I was actually sleeping in! Oh well, so it begins-the rest of the kids start tomorrow and Wednesday.

Onto more fun things. SSD is having their release on Saturday the 20th. We are doing sneak peeks all week, and today is my day. I have the newly redesigned Princess image. The sketch is from The Sweetest Thing.

I have to say that this is my all time fave image from SSD, and I was so happy Lindsay decided to re release her. She’s all colored in copics, and spica pens. I’m also entering this into the following:

The Shabby Tea Room – polka dots

Paper Playtime – anything goes

Pollycraft – distressing

Simon Says Stamp and Show – Bling

Dream Valley – Distressing

One Stitch At A Time – Anything goes

Black/ White And A POP of Color

2011-08-11T10:51:00.001-07:00

Good morning, hope all is well with you. Today SSD is sponsoring Southern Girls Challenge. Their challenge to you is Black, White and a POP of color. I’ve combined this with the challenge that will be on SSD’s PCP page, and that is to use the color of your birthstone. My birthstone is Alexandrite, and here is my card:

I’ve used the Party Dress image from Sassy Studio Designs. The sketch is from The Sweet Stop. I’m entering this into the following:

The Pixie Cottage-flowers

AI Factory-Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy-Anything Goes

Meljen’s – Use Black

SSD will be having their release on the 20th, you won’t want to miss it. And stay tuned for sneak peeks starting next week.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

A Summertime Thank You!

2011-08-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Saturday morning to you, hope all is well with you! Today I have a “Thank You” card to share. The challenge at Some Odd Girl is to make a thank you card. I used the “Beachy Tia” image. The sketch is from The Pixie Cottage.

I love pink and yellow together, and that the color combo was perfect for this cutie. Since it’s such bright, fun colors, and summery it qualifies for the following challenges:

Creative Craft Challenges-Summertime

Divas By Design- Summer is Here

Fresh Brewed Designs-Hot

Try It On Tuesday-From The Beach

Tuesday Throwdown-Summertime

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Kenny K’s Steampunk Burlesque Challenge

2011-08-05T21:02:00.001-07:00

Good evening, hope all is well with you. Kenny K has release a new line of images—Steampunk Burlesque. I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them. The challenge at Kenny K’s is to use metal on your creation. I found these metal embellishments and haven’t had much of a chance to use them, so this was perfect. The sketch is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

This image is called Lady Victoria-too cool! I’m also entering this into the following:

Stamp Something-Digi Day

Just Add Ink-Distressing/tearing

Craft Us Crazy-Anything goes in August

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful evening!

White on White Christmas Card

2011-08-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Friday morning to you, hope all is well with you! SSD is sponsoring Winter Wonderland challenges, and their challenge is WHITE ON WHITE. I love the look of these cards, but always find them so hard to do. I used the image “First Snow” from Sassy Studio Designs. The sketch is from Deconstructed Sketches.

I’m also entering this into the following:

Paper Play Challenges-Christmas in August

For Fun Challenges-Anything Goes

Simon Says-Christmas in August

Don’t forget that SSD will be having a release on the 20th, you won’t want to miss it!