Fairy Faye & Friends "mini hop" & LAUNCH DAY!!

Happy Friday! Whoot whoo . . . today is the day that these adorable new "Fairy Faye & Friends" stamps go on sale at Funky Kits! So, be sure you pop on over there to put in your order. These little darlins will be pop-pop-POPULAR!!

So, we have one more sweet image to show you in our mini blog hop! If you've arrived from the lovely and talented Astrid,  then you are right on track! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE, at the beginning!! And here's my version of "Cherry Cupcake."

My card "recipe" . . . 

Blushing Briide & Pear Pizzazz cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: DCWV "Nana's Nursery"

Cherry Blossom flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Metal filigree corner: Wild Orchid Crafts

Dies: Memory Box & Marianne's Createables

Ribbon & Pearl brad: My stash

Star Dust Stickles

Sentiment: Whimsy

Flower Soft: Nut Brown (hair) & Sweet Pea (cupcake)

Copics

Another view  . . .

And that's it for me today . . . a short post so you can get back to "hopping"! I hope you've been leaving my talented DT sisters plenty of  love (i.e., comments) along the way . . . because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes!

OK . . . your next stop along the way is 
the delightfully sweet and talented Vicky!

Thanks so much for "hopping" by!And have fun shopping!! Mwahhhh!

"Straight from the Heart" at Mo's

Welcome to Thursday! Whoot whoo . . . almost the weekend! It's s'posed to be hot and humid this weekend here in Richmond, VA, USA . . . so you can bet I'll be hanging out in my air conditioned studio!! hehe! Soooo . . . it's time for another challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is to make a card that is . . .

"Straight from the Heart"
(Whatever that means to you!!)

And  . . . here's what I came up with . . .

This sweet little Mo Manning image is called "Ragged Romeo" . . . and you can find it HERE in Mo's online store. I tried to go with a bit of a vintage feel, since these little darlins are quite "vintage-y" don'tcha think?

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White  Paper
Blushing Bride & True Thyme cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "London Market" by Pink Paislee
Birdcage die: Memory Box
Heart die (inside): Cheery Lynn Dies
Corner die: Marianne's Createables
Lace, and flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Sentiment: Magnolia
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

One last view . . .

Now, don't forget to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the fabulous projects created my talented DT sistahs! 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). Oh . . . and remember . . .  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 stopping by . . . and for leaving such sweet comments! Until next time . . . Mwaahhh!!

Sugar Nellie Mini Hop - "Fairy Cakes"

Hello again! Are you having fun so far with this week's "Sugar Nellie Mini Blog Hop"?  I'm back today with my second card . . . they gave me the day off yesterday! hehe! Just a reminder . . . the new "Fairy Faye & Friends" stamps go on sale at Funky Kits on Friday, June 29, 2012 . . . so be sure to mark your calendars!!

Okey dokey . . . let's get back to the "hop" shall we?! If you've arrived from the lovely and talented Astrid,  then you are right on track! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE, at the beginning!! And here's my version of "Fairy Cakes."

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla & Chocolate Brown cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Maja Designs

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Dies: Spellbinders

Real Red ribbon: Stampin' Up

Star Dust Stickles

Pearls & doily: My stash

Sentiment: Stampin' Up

Copics & colored pencils

Another view  . . .

And that's it for me today . . . a short post so you can get back to "hopping"! I hope you've been leaving my talented DT sisters plenty of  love (i.e., comments) along the way . . . because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes!

OK . . . your next stop along the way is 
the delightfully sweet and talented Tiets!

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! I'll be back tomorrow with another card . . . and my last "Fairy Faye & Friends" card will be here on Friday! Mwahhhh!

It's "Summer" over at Sassy Cheryl's

Yep . . . I checked the calendar . . . it's officially Summer on my side of the Equator!! And, guess what else? It's definitely Summer over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! That's right . . . our sweet and sassy DT sistah, Dawn, has chosen for this week's theme . . . . wait for it . . .

Summer!

Easy peasy!! Summer means "beach" to me! So I decided to pull out an older (actually, we "old" folks prefer the term "vintage") Sassy Cheryl image called "A Crabby Surprise" for this week's "Summer" card!! This is another of my FAVORITE Sassy Cheryl images . . . she definitely looks "vintage-y" to me . . . in fact, come to think of it, she kinda looks like me when I was a little critter! No wonder I think she's so cute! hehe! Oh, oh, oooh . . .  and, guess what? I just checked Sassy Cheryl's store and, as luck would have it, this image is available HERE in the $2.00 Bargain Bin! How cooooool is that?!

My card "recipe" . . .

Pool Party & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Webster's Pages
Ribbon, charm, & flowers: My stash
Sentiment: Whimsy
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And, another view . . .

And there ya have it . . . my "Summer" creation! Don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented and oh so "Sassy" DT "sistahs" have created for inspiration! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Dawn's "Summer" theme! And don't forget . . .

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

Thanks sooooo much for visiting . . .  and, as always, for your very kind comments! You ROCK!

Fairy Faye & Friends "Sneak Peek" Week . . .

Hey there my "sugar" lovin' friends!! Welcome to today's "Mini Blog Hop" showcasing Sugar Nellie's newest collection of stamps, Fairy Faye & Friends! These little cuties go on sale at Funky Kits on Friday, June 29, 2012 . . . so be sure to mark your calendars!!

Now . . . if you arrived here from my lovely and talented Design Teamie, Astrid,  then you are definitely right where you're supposed to be!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE . . . at the beginning, as they say!! And here's my version of "Sprinkle Some Love."

My card "recipe" . . . 

Whisper White Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Vintage Summer Breeze by Maja Designs

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Dies: Spellbinders

Metal corner: a gift from my friend, Paola in South Africa

Seam binding: The Ribbon Girl

Star Dust Stickles

Pearls & doily: My stash

Sentiment: Magnolia

Copics

Another view  . . . 

Ooooh . . . one other thing . . . don't forget to leave my talented DT sisters lotsa love (i.e., comments) along the way . . . because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes!

OK . . . your next stop along the way is the delightfully sweet and talented Tiets!

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Hugs . . . until next time.

Princess & the Pea

Happy Saturday everyone! No card today...am working on a couple as we speak. But I just HAD to show you this . . . another photo of our newest grandbaby, Isla Bleu (born June 8, 2012) . . . just 2 weeks ago! You are sooooo not going to believe this . . .

I tell ya, my daughter-in-law, Christy, (Isla's mom) is so stinkin' clever! She made this bed . . . out of Styrofoam and lots of embellies! Did'ja notice the green pea?! LOL!! This pic was taken with a cell phone camera . . . I can't wait to see the photos taken with a real camera!! Toooooooo funny! Just wanted to share a smile for the day!

What? Another BOY card?!

Hello and hap-hap-happy Thursday to you, m'darlins! It's time for another fun challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is to make a card that is . . .

"Masculine"

I can hear you all groaning! hehe! I must admit, I much prefer girly and frilly cards . . . but, I'll let'cha in on a secret . . . when I have to make "boy" cards, I usually make baby cards! That way my card can be "sweet" even though embellies have been kept to a minimum! So . . . here's what I came up with . . .

This sweet little Mo Manning image is called "Buskettie' . . . and you can find it HERE in Mo's online store. I have to say, I think spaghetti is just made for eating with your hands! So much more efficient!! hehehe!! Here's a close-up of this cute little fella . . .

I broke out my Caran d'Ache and Faber-Castell colored pencils for this cutie . . . over a base of Copics. What fun!! Here's a side-ish view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White  Paper
Certainly Celery & Bashful Blue cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: Recollections (from Michael's Craft Store)
Peony Nestabilities: Spellbinders
Button die: Memory Box
Buttons & bakers twine: My stash
Hardware & Certainly Celery ribbon: Stampin' Up
Sentiment (front): High Hopes
Sentiment (inside): Stampin' Up
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

One last view . . .

See? "Masculine" cards can be cute too! hehe! Now, don't forget to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the fabulous "Masculine" projects created my talented DT sistahs! 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). Oh . . . and remember . . .  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 bunches for stopping by . . . and for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . Mwaahhh!!

We're celebrating "Red, White, & Blue" at Sassy Cheryl's

Wheet whoo! It's Tuesday already! And time for another fantabulous challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our sweet and sassy DT sistah, Peggy, has chosen this week's theme .

Celebrate Red, White, & Blue!

So, here's my little patriotic "something" for this week . . .

Today's card features a bit older Sassy Cheryl digi image named "Patriots Remembered." This is absolutely one of my FAVORITE Sassy Cheryl images . . . she looks so "vintage-y", don'tcha think? And, guess what? I just checked the Sassy Cheryl's store and this image is available HERE in the $1.00 Bargain Bin! Cool, huh?! 

My card "recipe" . . .

Real Red, Night of Navy, & White cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nantucket Collection" by DCWV
Grand Nestabilities Labels 6: Spellbinders
Star cutoouts: Sizzix
Star paperclips & small metal star brads: My stash
Red gingham ribbon: Stampin' Up
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And, the "ahhhhtsy fahhhhtsy" view . . .

And there ya have it . . . my "Red, White, & Blue" creation! Don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented and oh so "Sassy" DT "sistahs" have created for inspiration! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Peggy's "Red, White, & Blue" theme! And don't forget . . .

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

Thanks sooooo much for visiting . . .  and, as always, for your very kind comments that totally make my day!! Mwahhhhh!

Sugar Nellie DT - "Artistic Goddess"

Happy Monday, my lovelies! Hope you all had a beautiful weekend. I spent both Saturday and Sunday in my fave room of the house . . . my studio, of course! hehe!! I can't believe it's already time for me to show you my newest Sugar Nellie DT project. Now, before I show you my latest creation, I just have to say that I went a bit overboard with embellies! Let's just say . . . I was REALLY an "artistic goddess" this week!

This is one of Krista Smith's "Simply Sassy" images created exclusively for Sugar Nellie. Her name is, "Artistic Goddess" . . . and I do believe she was my very FIRST "Simply Sassy" stamp. I just love her facial expression . . . and funky specs! And, ohhhh, that hair! What fun!! "Artistic Goddess" is available HERE at Funky Kits.

I colored this cutie with the following Copics:

Skin: E21, 00, 000, 0000

Cheeks: R30 & R20

Hair: E25, 23, 21, 50, 15, YR21 & 20

Eyes: G46, 43, 40

Purples: V28, 25, 22, 20, 000

Peachy pinks: R22, 20, 00, 000

Here's a bit of a side view . . . 

I had to laugh . . . I showed my husband this card and, of course, he told me he liked it! (He's so good like that! hehehe!) Then he said, "I hope the theme isn't 'Clean & Simple', cuz if it is, you're in big trouble!" I tell ya, I was ROTFL! 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Creamy Caramel, Black, & Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' up
DPs: "Almanac Collection" by Prima

Lace, feathers, pearls, buttons, flower, Scrabble tiles, & twine: My stash
Film, hangers, & "clock die: Tim Holtz
Butterfly medallions: Bo Bunny
Mini Clips: Stampin' Up
Sentiment: Stampers Anonymous
Artist stamp (inside): 100 Proof Press
Wonky Rectangle Nesties: Spellbinders
and a few colored pencils on top of my Copics

. . . a peek at the inside . . .

And a closeup of that hilarious sentiment! I must admit, I can't disagree with it at all! LOL!

And, finally . . . 

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

Saturated Canary #19: Anything Goes

CLP: Sketch (I swear, it's there, under all the stuff!)

And . . . that's it for me, kiddos! Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card . . . and for your sweet comments! Until tomorrow when I'll be back with another little something! Mwahhhh!

I couldn't resist . . .

Hey kiddos. Quick post . . . and, this time, no card!! I just couldn't resist sharing a pic of our gorgeous new grandaughter, Isla Bleu, and her adoring big sisters, Ava (age 8) and Mia (age 5).

This photo was taken last week on Isla's actual "birth"day. Don'tcha love those cheeks?! They are just begging to be nibbled! hehe! Have a great weekend. I plan on hiding out in my studio so I can show you a few new cards next week! Hugsssssssssssssss . . .

At the PARK!

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Hello again, my lovelies! It's Thursday, and you know what that means? It means there's another fun challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is . . .

"At the Park"

Perfect . . . especially since it's nearing summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. So . . . here's what I came up with . . .

This sweet little Mo Manning image is called "Make a Wish' . . . and you can find it HERE in Mo's online store. I remember blowing dandelions while making wishes when I was a little girl. Who knew that my "wish blowing" was helping to populate my dad's lawn with the prettiest yellow flowers?! hehehe!!

I took full advantage of my DPs for this card. Cutting out specific elements (like the tree and swing-set) and popping them up on foam dimensionals! This card is another "clean & simple" creation. I'm kinda liking the simpler cards these days. Although I'm just about ready to get back to using flowers and lace and lots and lots of embellies! LOL!

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White  Paper
Crumb cake cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Playtime" by DCWV
Nestabilities: Spellbinders
Flower: K & Company
Sentiment words: Stampin' Up
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

One more view . . .

I hope you enjoyed my little creation! Now, don't forget to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the beautiful "At the Park" projects created my talented DT sistahs! 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). Oh . . . and remember . . .  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 very much for stopping by . . . and for your kind comments! Until next time . . . Hugs!

Sugar Bowl #86 - For the BOYS!

Happy Thursday, my sweet friends!! Guess what time it is! It's time for another fun challenge over at the Sugar Bowl, of course!! Now, for this fortnight's challenge, we have another fun sketch for you . . . this one's from our very own amazingly talented DT Sweetie, Maria Therese . . . .

With the optional theme of  . . . For the BOYS!

And here's what I came up with . . .

This sweet little guy with his teddy bear heart is called "Worried." He's from the Kathy Hare's collection of Sugar Nellie stamps and is available HERE at Funky Kits. Here's a close-up . . . .

Now, for those of you who know me, you know that I almost never do "Clean & Simple" anything! But this card is actually a sympathy card for one of our best friends who recently lost his son . . . so I decided to keep it rather simple.

My card "recipe" . . . 

Night of Navy & White cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: my stash
Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Corner die: Whimsy

Ribbon: Stampin' Up
Buttons: my stash
Copics & pencils on Cryogen Paper

And . . . last, but not least . . .

Now it's time to pop on over to the Sugar Bowl and take a peek at the fabulous "For the Boys" 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!!
And invite your friends to play too!

And that's it for me! Thank you so much for stopping by . . . and for your kind comments that absolutely make my day!

Waiting for the Parade . . .

Happy Thursday . . . and welcome, once again, to my little corner of the world! I've been spending lots of quality time in my gorgeous new studio. My sister says I'm spoiled. My response . . . "Maybe" hehehe! So, I had the best time with my card for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! As you may know, since this is the first challenge of the month, our theme (as always) is . . .

Anything Goes!

Here's what I came up with . . .

This little darlin' is called "Waiting for the Parade" and she's one of Mo Manning's newest digi images I fell in love with her immediately . . . isn't she so cute sitting there with her Raggedy Ann doll? You can find this adorable image HERE in Mo's online store. Here's an extreme close-up . . .

 And a "sort of" side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White  Paper
Very Vanilla, Real Red, & Night of Navy cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Liberty Collection" by Bo Bunny
Square square die: Nestabilities
Star dies: Sizzix
Night of Navy ribbon: Stampin' Up
Stars: my stash
Sentiment & stamp die: Whimsy
Inside star stamp: Magnolia
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to lately! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created my talented DT sistahs! 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). Oooh . . . 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 for your kind comments! Until next time . . . hugs!