"Not a Card" at 7 Kids!

Care for a little PINK today? Well, then, have I got something "pinkalicious" for you!! And how perfect that it's Wednesday and time for another fun challenge at 7 Kids Challenge Blog! Whoohoo! And I have something fun to share with you! This week's challenge theme is . . .

NOT a Card!

Well, well, well . . . how fortunate that, in the chaos that I lovingly call my studio, I have a little bag filled with the cutest little journals and matching pens! And . . . guess what else? My new best friend, Mr. Postman, just delivered a package from 7 Kids College Fund with some of the new Stampavie "Sarah Kay" stamps! Whoo hoo!!  So here's what I came up with . . .

This little cutie patootie is called "Bathtime" . . . isn't she just the sweetest little thing ever?! I have always loved Sarah Kay and, in fact, I have an entire curio cabinet filled with little wooden statuettes by Sarah Kay like this one . . .

Their faces are just cherubic, aren't they? Here's a close-up of this sweet Sarah Kay by Stampavie image . . .

Now . . . that gorgeous die is called "Polynesian Sails Oval" and comes from Cheery Lynn Designs! The cardstock is Pretty in Pink (from Stampin' Up). The roses come from Wild Orchid Crafts. Here's the rest of my project "recipe" . . .

You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Sarah Kay "Bathtime" by Stampavie
Melissa Frances White Pearls
Glossy Accents (on bubbles)

Sookwang Tape

Copic Sketch Markers

Prismacolor Pencils

And one last view . . .

And there you have it . . . my little version of "NOT a Card!" hehehe! Now it's time for you to head on over to 7 Kids College Fund and take a peek at all the gorgeous creations by my 7 Kids Design Teamies! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "NOT a Card" challenge #42 at 7 Kids College Fund!! And do you know why? Because there are fabulous prizes to be won! Whoohooo!

Thank you so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! I'll be back tomorrow with another fun paper creation! Mwahhh!

Seeing SPOTS at Sassy Cheryl's!

Happy Tuesday, my "sassy" friends!! It's time for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our very own Sassy Jackie is our hostess this week . . . and she's chosen for our theme . . . 

Spots & Dots!

Fun huh? So. . .  I rummaged through my DP stash and came up with some fun "spotted" (and floral and striped) papers . . .

This is one of the new "sassy" digi images available at Sassy Cheryl's online store. If you haven't visited Sassy Cheryl's lately, you soooooo need to pop on over there, 'cuz Miz Cheryl has lots of new digi images . . . each one more delightful than the last! This little sweetheart is "Precious Callie" . . . and I think she's as cute as my fave Sassy Sally!! You can find "Precious Callie" at Sassy Cheryl's HERE. Here's a side view . . .

My card "recipe". . . 

So Saffron  Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Stampin' Up
So Saffron ribbon: Stampin' Up

Dies: Spellbinders
Fence die: Magnolia Doohickey
Brads, flowers, & sentiment stamps: My stash
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, the ever popular "you know whatsy" view . . .

Alrighty then . . .  it's time for you to hippity hop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Jackie and the rest of  my fellow DT Sassettes have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Jackie's "SPOTS & DOTS" theme!!

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your very sweeeeet comments!! Hugs!!

Sugar Nellie Monday "Sneak Peek" . . .

Happy Monday Sugar Lovers!!! Hope you had a fabulous weekend!! The weather here in Richmond, VA, USA, is Spring-like! Unlike LAST Monday when we had a couple of inches of snow . . . all melted now, of course! I've had my snow . . . now I'm ready for Spring!! hehehe! But I digress . . . let's get back on track, shall we? So, today Sugar Nellie begins a week of "Sneak Peeks" of the new "Ribonita" stamps that will be available beginning Friday, March 2nd! . . .

And I get to show you your first little "Sneak Peek" . . .

This little lady's name is "Lolita" and I think she has a very "Bavarian" look about her, don't you? And would you look at those Shirley Temple-like ringlets?! Her hair really WAS such fun to color! Here's another view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 
Cardstock: Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up)

DPs: "French Country" Collection (DCWV)
Sentiment: SU
Flowers & Metal corner embellishment: Wild Orchid Crafts
Faux pearls: my stash

Dies: Memory Box & Magnolia Doohickeys
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And one last view . . .

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my "Sneak Peek!" Be sure you stop by the Sugar Nellie Blog each day this week for more Sneak Peeks by my fabulously talented Design Teamies! AND be sure to mark your calendars for Friday & Saturday this week (March 2nd & 3rd) when we'll be having a fun blog hop! See you soooooon! Hugs until next time . . . 

"Ribonita" Sneak Peeks at Sugar Nellie

Hey there all you "Sugar" lovers!! Just a quick - but very important - post!! Beginning Monday, 2/27/12, Sugar Nellie will be pre-viewing its newest stamp collection . . ."Ribonita." These stamps are very sweet . . . and just wait 'til you see the little Hedgehogs! Sooooo cute!

So please pop on over to Sugar Nellie's Blog for your sneak peeks all next week! (Hey, that rhymes! I'm so clever! LOL!)  Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

Mark your calendars for our "Ribonita" Blog Hops
 Friday (March 2nd) & Saturday (March 3rd)!

That's it for me . . . have a great weekend!! See you bright and early Monday morning when I'll have your first "Ribonita" sneak peak! Mwahhhhhh!

Bronte the Easter Puppy!

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Okay then . . . welcome back. Are you ready for another fabulously fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog? This week's challenge theme is . . .

LACE!

Ahem . . . normally I use lace all the time. This week, though, I completely spaced out and forgot to add lace. So, no worries . . . I just added a bit o' lace to my flower arrangement! Not much ya can't fix with a hot glue gun, some lace, and a flower! Hehehe!! So glad I caught that! So . . . here's my little "lace" adorned card . . .

Now, this card features a somewhat older Mo Manning image . . . but I tell ya, I love, love, LOVE it! This image is called "Bella and the Easter "Bronte." Poor Bronte . . . he just looks like he's saying, "Somebody, pleeeeeeease save me!" LOL!! You can find this adorable image HERE at Mo's online store. Here's a bit of a side view where you can REALLY see the lace!

Once again this week I would like to thank my dear friend and DT sistah, Paola!! She sent me a package with all kinds of  fabulous "goodies" from South Africa . . . including these scrumptious DPs! Thanks Miz Paola! You're the bomb! Just wait 'til you see your very special "Thank you" card! hehehe! A peek at the inside . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White Paper
Cardstock: Very Vanilla  & Blushing Bride (Stampin' Up)
Sentiment, pearls, & charm: Stash

Cream lace: Melissa Frances
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Polynesian Sails Oval Die (Cheery Lynn Designs)
Oval, square, & fancy scalloped square (Nestabilities)
Seam binding: The Ribbon Girl
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And, one last view . . .

And that's my little DT project for Mo's this week. Hope you enjoyed looking! Be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous "lacy" projects created my talented Design Teamies!! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE) . . . and follow this week's theme: "Lace." Ooooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Thanks so much for visiting...and as always, for your very kind comments! Hugs...until next time!

Un-FROG-ettable at the Sugar Bowl . . .

Hey there my lovelies! So . . . do you know what day it is? Well, besides being Thursday, it's Sugar Bowl Challenge Thursday!! And our very clever Maria Therese has given us this fabulous sketch to follow . . . .

And, our theme for this fortnight's challenge is to use . . . wait for it . . . 

KRAFT PAPER!

Now, some of my dear friends do an incredible job coloring on kraft paper . . . not me, tho! hehehe! So, I decided I'd just use kraft paper in other ways . . . what'cha think?

I chose this adorable little Sugar Nellie stamp called "Pippi Longsocks." (I think I used her a few weeks ago too . . . she and her little frog friend just seemed perfect for my papers!) Pippi is from the Fairy Glen Collection of Home Grown stamps, and you can find her HERE at Funky Kits! I added a fun Melissa Frances "tag and bag" with a "hidden" sentiment . . . .

Here's a bit of a side view . . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up) & DCWV Neutral Collection

Kraft DPs: DCWV "Playtime" Stack
Clock Die: Tim Holtz
Hinge clip: Tim Holtz
Flower die: Magnolia Doohickey
"Giggle" sentiment: (SU)
Inside sentiment: Stampabilities
Frog stamp: Inkadinkado
Lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
Copics & prismacolor pencils

Here's a peek at the inside...

Ya gotta love all those frog eyes staring back at'cha, huh?! LOL! And, back by popular demand . . . the "artsy" view . . .

Alrighty then, it's time to pop on over to the Sugar Bowl and take a peek at all the gorgeous "Kraft Paper" creations by my fellow DT Sweeties. Then, come join us for this fortnight's challenge! One lucky participant will be randomly selected to win a fabulous prize from Sugar Nellie. Once again, our prize for this Sugar Bowl Challenge is . . . . 

. . . . your choice of FOUR Sugar Nellie stamps

(increasing to SIX if we have 100+ entries!) . . . .

Remember. . . you can't win if you don't play!!

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. I hope you enjoyed my little card! And, as always, thank you for your kind comments! Hugs . . . until next time . . . .

Cute as a Button!

Hey there kiddos, can you believe it's Tuesday already?  And you know what that means, right?! It's time for another fabby challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our very own Sassy Cathy is our hostess again this week . . . and she's chosen for our theme . . . 

No Embossing!

Ya know what I say to "No embossing," Miz Cathy? I say "No problem!" But wait . . . each and every design I came up with screamed, "EMBOSS ME!" Aaaackk! But alas, I did NOT give in to "embossing" temptation! I followed the rules! Hehehe!! Here's my little "non-embossed" card . . .

Now, this is kinda cool . . . our adorable 6 year-old granddaughter, Sophie, LOVES shaker cards! So this one's for Soph! I think she's gonna love, love, LOVE it! I do believe Sophie has saved all of the cards I've made for her. She has them all safely hidden in her underwear drawer! Hmmm . . . I'm not sure . .. is that a good thing? LOL!!

I digress . . . back to my card! This little darlin' is actually a Sassy Cheryl rubber stamp called "Lovely Lulu." You can find the entire Lovely Lulu set - along with this perfect little sentiment - at Kraftin' Kimmie's HERE!

My card "recipe". . . 

Melon Mambo, Pear Pizazz, & Whisper White cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Debbie Mumm
"Button" sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie

Dies: Spellbinders
Buttons, ribbon, & inside sentiment: My stash
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

 
And, of course, the ever popular "ahhhtsy fahhhhtsy" view . . .

Fun, huh? Now . . . it's time for you to skip on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Cathy and the rest of  my fellow DT Sassettes have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Cathy's "NO EMBOSSING" theme!!

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

And, just wait 'til you see some of Sassy Cheryl's adorable new digi images!
They are so stinkin' cute!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your kind comments!! Mwahhh!

Seize the day!

Have you ever heard the phrase "Carpe diem?" It's Latin...and it basically means "seize the day!" Well, this card is all about living for the day! Say what?! Yep . . . just wait for it! It will all become clear very shortly! But first, my card!

This little cutie is Tilda . . . and she's perched on top of her luggage . . . waiting for a Taxi maybe? I think she's ready to start a new adventure in her darling paper-pieced dress! Here's sort of a side view . . .

These DPs are from My Minds Eye, the Lost & Found "Madison" collection. The lace and roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts . . . and the seam binding is from The Ribbon Girl. Here's a peek at the inside . . .

I actually did almost nothing to the inside other than layering some of the DPs. That Eiffel Tower is part of the DP design. The only thing I did was add a couple of stamped images . . . including a fabulous sentiment quote by author and humorist, the late Erma Bombeck. Here's a close-up . . .

Fabulous sentiment, huh?! So, there ya have it . . . Carpe diem! Or, as I like to say, "Eat dessert first!"

Here's the rest of my card "recipe" . . .

You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Magnolia "Traveling Tilda"
Magnolia "Suitcase with Sign"
Cryogen Paper
Melissa Frances Cream Pearls
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Rectangle
Copic Sketch Markers
Prismacolor Pencils 
Sookwang Adhesive

And, last but not least, the "artsy" view . . .what can I say? Carpe diem!! hehe!

I've decided to enter this card into the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girl  Challenge #16 - Pink & Brown & Cream

Totally Tilda Challenge # 40 - Tilda w/a Hat on

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #134 - Kylie's Sketch

And that's it for me, my lovelies!! Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! They make my day! Hugs...until next time . . . .

Mama's Make-Up

Hap-hap-happy Thursday!! And you KNOW what that means, right? It means it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Our hostess this week is the very lovely and talented Debbie . . . and my sweet little DT sister has chosen a great theme . . .

"My Sentiments Exactly!!"
(Use a sentiment)

Easy peasy, right?! Especially since I don't have to come up with an "original" sentiment! Hehehe!! So . . . here's my little card . . .

Now, this card features one of the cutest little Mo Manning images . . . she's called "Ella in Trouble." That scowl on her face seriously cracks me up! I can just imagine Ella saying, "What?!" Well, of course I just HAD to color Ella's fabulous self-application of her mother's make-up! I'd like to thank my sweet friend and Design Teamie, Paola, for giving me this fabulous idea! Thanks girlfriend!! Oh, before I forget, you can find "Ella in Trouble" HERE at Mo's online store. Here's an extreme close-up of a fun little "lipstick & nail polish" charm . . .

I decided to make another interesting shaped easel card using Go Kreate dies "Frilly Square # 3" and a Spellbinders Nestabilities "Labels #1" for the basic card shape.

Here's a peek from the back (sort of) . . . 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White Paper
Cardstock: Whisper White  & Blushing Bride (Stampin' Up)
DPs: Li'l Primrose Paper Pad (Kaiserkraft)
"Adorable" sentiment on front (Stampin' Up)
Sentiment on tag: Stash

Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts
Scrolls & Tag dies: Magnolia Doohickeys
Square Nestie: Spellbinders
Labels #1 Nestie: Spellbinders
Ribbon, charm, pearls: my stash
Copics
Prismacolor pencils

And, one last view . . .

So . . . there ya go!! Be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the absolute gorgeousness created my talented Design Teamies!! Then, please join the fun this week at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online stores HERE and HERE) . . . and follow this week's theme: "My Sentiments Exactly." Ooooh . . . and don't forget . . .  Mo is giving away one $5.00 shopping spree at Mo's online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

If you'd like to have this cute card for your very own, 

I've just listed it for sale 

in my ETSY Store HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and for your sweet comments! Hugs...until next time!

Mono = one . . . Chromo = color!

Well, well, welcome to Wednesday in my little corner of blogland!  Hope you're having a great week so far! Mine has been busy . . . catching up with cardmaking, housework, laundry, and other essential stuff now that I'm finally recovering from that nasty cold I caught from my sweet hubby! (Don't tell him I said that . . . I keep saying that it's not his fault! hehe!) So . . . guess what? It's time for another fun challenge at 7 Kids Challenge Blog . . . and I have a new card to share with you all. This week's challenge theme is . . .

Monochromatic!

Seriously? But, but  . . .  there are so many colors in the rainbow . . . and I really like using every one! Sigh! Oh, alright then! I'll follow the rules . . . sort of! Here's a peek at my "monochromatic" card . . . .

Why yes, it's true. Monochromatic would imply one color family! Well . . . I sort of went with a monochromatic, "black and white" photo looking theme!! What can I say? I just had to add a teensy little pop pf color! hehehe!! But it's mostly monochromatic, right? Let's just call it "artistic license," shall we? LOL!

Those fun sentiment tickets are from Whimsy Stamps . . . and that gorgeous ribbon is from Stampin' Up . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 
You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Cryogen White paper

Magnolia Tilda w/Glasses

Magnolia School Desk

Kaiserkraft Black & White Timeless Paper Pad

Sookwang Tape

Copic Sketch Markers

Prismacolor Pencils

And the ever popular "artsy fartsy" view . . .

And there you have it . . . my version of a "Monochromatic" card! Now it's time for you to head on over to 7 Kids College Fund and take a peek at all the gorgeous creations by my 7 Kids Design Teamies! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "Monochromatic" challenge #41 at 7 Kids College Fund!! And do you know why? Because there are fabulous prizes to be won! Whoohooo!

If you'd like to have this card for your very own, 

I've just listed it for sale 

in my ETSY Store HERE!

Thank you so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! I'll be back tomorrow with another fun paper creation! Mwah!