Traditional Thanksgiving

Hi all.  I just wanted to show you the set of Thanksgiving cards I made for my dear friend, Juanita.  She loves the muted colors of fall and a more traditional feel, so this is what I came up with for her.  :O)

Happy Hallow's Eve!

Sneaky Peekin' for Sassy Studio Designs

Hello all!  I wanted to show you a new template that will be released on Nov. 1 at Sassy Studio Designs.  It's a Snow Globe card template that comes with an extra sheet for the layering pieces.  Just print and cut!  Easy peasy!
I made the globe part of mine out of acetate and put the snowman, flakes and some glitter inside the 2 pieces.  I was going to make a shaker, but my creative design team sister, Piali, already did it!  :O)

Fluttering By with Zindorf Style!!!

Good morning all you crafty people!  I'm back in action with Flutter By Wednesday #81!  This week is another open week...just use a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation.  :O)

I actually used a dragonfly, but it's pretty close to a  butterfly if you ask me!  I made this card using a brayering technique by Michelle Zindorf.  I got to catch up with my gal pal, Peggy yesterday, and she showed me how to do this properly.  If you remember, I tried one of these several months ago and it didn't come out looking anything like this!  I'm tickled as can be with it...what do you guys think???

I hope you enjoy my card this week! Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's creations! Ann, Cassie, Chris, Christine, Danni, Harriet, Heather, Jodi, Kristie, Michelle, Nancy, Nicola, Stef & Taylor.

Dare to be Sassy Thursday & Breast Cancer Awareness

Hello everyone! Today I am posting the challenge over Sassy Studio Designs that started yesterday.  Sorry for the lateness...my computer seemed to have semi-crashed yesterday!  That was scary!  Hubby got home and fixed it up for me.  So, SSD's Dare to be Sassy Thursday this week is a sketch challenge.  The sketch was made by our very own DT member, Valerie!  Be sure to head over and join in with us...all you need to do is use an SSD image and the sketch!  :O)

Also, for those of you who have had Cancer of any form touch you, a friend or a member of your family, we have special images in the store for you.  

"I'm a Survivor"

"Support a Cure"

Lindsay will donate $1 of each sale to the American Cancer Society and through October she will match every dollar!  That is stellar!  Get over and pick yours up today!

Flutter By Wednesday #80!

Hello all you happy crafters!  Another Wednesday is upon us and that means another Flutter By Wednesday over at Danni's Dreams!  Woohoo!  All you have to this week is use a butterfly or a fairy on your creation.  I went super simple this week after I found this beautiful paper yesterday at Hobby Lobby.  The sentiment says "THE BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP IS NOT THE OUTSTRETCHED HAND, NOR THE KINDLY SMILE...IT'S THE SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION THAT COMES WHEN YOU DISCOVER THAT SOMEONE ELSE BELIEVES IN YOU AND IS WILLING TO TRUST YOU WITH THEIR FRIENDSHIP."  :O)

CARD RECIPE
Size:  5x7
Stamp:  Hero Arts
DP:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Bazzill
Misc:  CTMH chocolate ink, rhinestones from stash

I hope you enjoy my card this week! Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's creations! Ann, Cassie, Chris, Christine, Danni, Harriet, Heather, Jodi, Kristie, Michelle, Nancy, Nicola, Stef & Taylor.

Luminaries, Taylored Expressions Challenge

Hi everyone and happy Tuesday!  It's dreary and rainy here in Kansas today.  I thought I should come visit all my crafty people and show you what I've been up to.  Today I have a very quick and easy way to decorate for Halloween or any occasion!  If you have vellum, ink and a stamp, you can do this too!  I made this luminary to go out on the front steps for Halloween.  How cute is this???  I used the Evil Sorceress and bats digital images by Sassy Studio Designs.  I just arranged them, printed them out on vellum (2 per page), color in black and tape the edges together.  Add your tea light and voila!  Easy peasy and oh-so-cute!  This would work for traditional stamps as well!

Next up I joined in at Taylored Expressions for the sketch challenge.  This is my first time playing over there and I'm wondering why!  I loved the sketch and I will be returning, for sure!  Here is Taylor's sketch and my take on it...

I am going to do my best to start listing what products I used in my creations.  I used to do it and then I got lazy.  *sheepish grin*  Paper is the worst since I have soooooooo many scraps.

CARD RECIPE
Size:  5x7
Sketch:  Taylored Expressions
Stamp:  Sassy Studio Designs (released Nov.1)
DP:  stash
CS:  stash
Misc:  Copic markers, Spica clear glitter marker, CM personal cutting system, MS border punch, Paper Studio rhinestones, clear sticker sentiment from stash

A Spooky "Twilight" Kind of Love and Monkeying Around!

Happy Monday everyone!  I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning, so I thought I'd pop on and show you a different kind of card for me.  Aisne of Aisne's Creations is a talented artist from South Africa who specializes in 3D graphics.  These are already colored in and ready to use on cards, layouts, etc and can be found at Digiscrap Station.  I saw her Dracula and Noir and thought they would be a perfect replica of Edward and Bella.  :O)  The sentiment says "A SPOOKY KIND OF LOVE"  What say you?

Next up, I have monkeys from Dustin Pike's last release.  I know release day is on Thursday, but I forgot to post them here for you!  Slacker, I know!  ;O)

Easy Treat Bags!

Hi my crafty friends!  I wanted to pop on briefly and share these cute little treat "bags" I made for my son's 1st hour class.  I got this tutorial from last week's Studio Sunday on Sassy Studio Designs.  Thanks Piali!

I have my own tutorial up on SSD today!  Be sure to stop by and let me know what you think!  I saw a version of this on Heather's Heavinly Stampations and adapted it to fit my purpose.  Here is my Mini Kit Kat Card.  :O)

DP2 Challenge #2!

Happy Friday everyone!  We made it!  Today I have a challenge entry for Mo's Digital Challenge.  Our challenge this week is to use a DPT image, 2 embellies & colors that remind us of fall.  I was all over this challenge!  I love Fall and this little guy looks like he does too!  Whatcha' think???

Dare to Be Sassy Thursday - Challenge #3

Good morning everyone!  I hope you were all able to make it to the party blog last night for inspiration, tutorials, lots of fun and freebies!  We had a blast!  ;O)  Today is Thursday and another round of Sassy Studio Designs Dare to be Sassy Thursday!  Fabby DT sistah, Jacquie has issued the challenge:  Make a party invitation!  You must use an SSD image!  Copy the DIRECT link to your creation and add it to the challenge post on the SSD Blog!  Can't wait to see what you come up with!  I made a Thanksgiving invitation using the new Pumpkin Template - all the new releases are available RIGHT NOW!!!!  I found this cute little pilgrim in MS Word Clipart!  Too cute to pass up!  I cut him out and popped him up.

While I'm here I'll show you a Halloween card that I made using the same template.  Believe me, if you love shaped cards, these are a snap to use!!!

Have a great day!!!!

A Corrosive Flutter By???

Hi again everyone!  Sorry that my Flutter By Wednesday post is up a little late today!  I'm running behind!  This week's challenge is another open week. Just create a card with a butterfly or a fairy on it.  Today I decided to make Tilda a Halloween baby!  Fun, right?  I used the sketch over at The Corrosive Challenge Blog for my inspiration.  :O)  Here's the sketch and my sample.

I also used this for my entry into Allsorts Challenge, another new challenge blog to me!  :O)


I hope you enjoy my card this week! Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's creations! Ann, Cassie, Chris, Christine, Danni, Harriet, Heather, Jodi, Kristie, Michelle, Nancy, Nicola, Stef & Taylor.

Sassy Happening Holiday Party, Peek & New Sketch Blog!

Good morning everyone!  I meant to get this post going yesterday, but my son had a slight meltdown yesterday about his science grade.  All is well, but it was a stressful late afternoon into evening.  Anyway, today I have another sneak peek of the Sassy Studio Designs Fall & Winter Release 2...coming tomorrow!  (Be sure to read below for the deets on the release party!)  I have used the Cocoa image and the sketch from Unscripted Sketches...a new to me sketch blog!  Here is their sketch and my take on it.

Here is a schedule of what's going to be happening the next two days...

"Happening Holiday Party" on 10/14
***The party will be going from 5-7pm PST (7-9 CST and 8-10 EST) at SSD's Party Blog! (A link to the party blog will be posted later today.) There will be fun, chatting, and maybe a SURPRISE or two.***
NEW Images released on 10/15

For even more detailed information you can visit the Sassy Studio Designs Blog!!!

Card Patterns Sketch

Hi everyone!  I had a full day of errands and then some getting ready for the Sassy Studio Designs Release Party on Thursday!!!  I wanted to pop on and show you the card I made for Card Patterns this week.  I love this sketch and it worked out well with this image, "Holiday Shopping".  :O)  Here is the sketch and my take on it. 

Here I have used the SSD Pillow Box Template along with the Cocoa image...both of these will be released on Thursday, October 15th!  Doesn't she look so comfy and content sipping her hot cocoa?  I plan to add a Starbuck's gift certificate inside.  :O)

Don't forget that Sassy Studio Designs has Card Scents too!  We have some new scents coming for the holidays...I will keep you updated on those!  What's better than getting a handmade card?  One that smells good enough to eat, of course!  :O)

Peeky Poo and a Sketch Too!

That title was so sickeningly cute, eh?  Happy Sunday everyone!  Today I have joined in at Sketch Saturday.  I enjoyed their sketch today, for sure.  I used the Sassy Studio Designs digital stamp called Holiday Shopping.  This digi stamp will be released on October 15th!  There are LOTS more fabby digis coming your way for the Fall & Winter Release 2!  Be sure to mark your calenders and be ready to party with us on October 15th!!!  Here is the sketch...and my interpretation.  :O)

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #2!

Hi everyone and Happy Thursday!  Today is Sassy Studio Designs 2nd Dare to be Sassy challenge!  This week's challenge is to use the following picture for inspiration!  What a picture it is! 

I was inspired by the leaves and the feeling Autumn brings out in me...the image I used, "Fall Fun" explains it quite well!  I love Fall...it's by far my favorite season!  I made my card a gate fold, drew a leaf shape onto it and cut it out.  What do you think?

Be sure to add a DIRECT link to your project in the comments section  HERE by Wednesday, October 14th to qualify!  The winner will be announced by Friday, October 16th and will win any 2 SSD images of their choice!
Have a great night!!!

Flutter By Wednesday #78 & Mojo Monday #107!

Happy Wednesday!!!  It's time for another Flutter By Wednesday at Danni's Dreams.  Since last month's birthday celebration for Danni included a challenge for every week, Danni has decided to give us all the month off!  From extra challenges, that is!  Just create a card / project with a fairy or butterfly on it!  :O)  Easy peasy!  I used the Mojo Monday sketch and I love it!

I hope you enjoy my card this week! Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's creations! Ann, Cassie, Chris, Christine, Danni, Harriet, Heather, Jodi, Kristie, Michelle, Nancy, Nicola, Stef & Taylor.