Sparkle & Shine - Blog Hop

Guess what? It's officially way, wayyyyy past time to begin making your winter holiday cards! I'm slowly and steadily making at least a bit of progress . . . I think I have SIX cards made! hehehe!! But, this is cool . . . Sugar Nellie has three new Christmas "digi" images!! Wheet whoo! And . . . these are just as cute as the "Sparkle and Shine" digi images that came out a few weeks ago!! Soooo . . . without further ado . . .

. . . welcome to today's new digi release and "Blog Hop." These little darlins are on sale right now at Funky Kits!!

Now . . . if you arrived here from my lovely and talented DT sister, Vicky, then you are definitely in the right place!! If you get lost along the way, just pop on back to Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE for today's Blog Hop order and DT links! Soooo . . .  here's my card, which features the incredibly adorable new digi image titled "My Friend Flaky" . . .

Here's kind of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Bordering Blue & Grey cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "A Country Christmas" by Paper Studio

Snowflake & border punches: Martha Stewart

Nestabilities (round & scalloped round)

Fence die: Magnolia

Classic Corner die: Susana's Custom Art & Card Design

Tree die: Dee's Distinctively

Sentiment (front): Craft Impressions (available HERE at Funky Kits)

Liquid Applique (on fur)

Polar White Flower Soft

Rhinestones, pearls, & inside sentiment: My stash

Star Dust Stickles

Copics & Pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, of course . . . 

Oh, oh, ohhhh . . . just a quick reminder . . . be sure you've been leaving lots of comments along the way . . . because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes!

Okey dokey . . . now you'll want to pop on back to Sugar Nellie's Blog . . . so you can tell us which of the new digis is your  personal fave!!

And that, as they say, is "all she wrote"!! Thanks so much for "hopping" by to visit! Hugs, hugs, hugggggssss . . . .

A "Girly" Christmas

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Mo's DP2 Challenge Card . . .

Hello and welcome once again to my little bloggity-blog blog! I have a sparkly new card for this week's  Lili's Little Fairies Challenge!! This week's challenge theme is . . .

A "Girly" Christmas

What? Girly? No problemo!! I love pink and frilly and sparkly . . . and there are so many precious little "girly" stamps at Lili of the Valley! Easy peasy! Here's what I came up with . . .

So . . . would you believe this card started out as "Clean & Simple"? TRUE!! But then it sort of took on a life of its own . . . and I went a little nutty with pink "diamonds" and Stickles!! hehe! I do like it, though . . . and it IS very "girly"!! This little sweetheart is called "Christmas Dance" and is available HERE at Lili of the Valley. Isn't she just precious? I sure think so . . . and very, very "girly"!! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White Cardstock: Stampin' Up

Embossing folders: Cuttlebug
Sentiments: LOTV (front) & Stampin' Up (inside)

Ribbon & rhinestones: My stash

Stickles on anything that wasn't crawling away from me!
Fun Flock: Stampendous
Polar White Flower Soft

Copics & various colored pencils

Here's a peek at the inside . . . I decided to tuck a little card into the pocket . . .

. . .  a close-up of the sentiment . . .

And, of course, the "artsy" view . . .

Okey dokey . . . don't forget to pop on over to Lili's Little Fairies Challenge Blog HERE so you can check out the gorgeous creations by my DT "fairy" sisters! Then, pull out your craft supplies and at least ONE Lili of the Valley stamped image and join us for this week's fun challenge. One lucky winner (selected at random, of course) will win . . .

 

two new stamps from Lili of the Valley!

Soooooo . . . that's it for me! Thanks for stopping by . . . and, as always, thanks for your sweet comments!! Hugs . . . until next time!

Bedtime Story . . .

Happy Thursday! Guess what? I'm getting into "Christmas Card Mode" here in my little corner of blogland!! I have a sweet little card to share with you today. I made it for this week's challenge over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog where this week's theme is . . .

"Cute and Cuddly"

Seriously? In my mind, ALL of Mo Manning's images fit this theme! They're certainly all cute . . . and I can always come up with a reason why they could be "cuddly"! Well . . . for MOST of them, anyway! hehehe! Soooo . . . here's my "Cute and Cuddly" card . . . and if this little cutie doesn't qualify as "cuddly," then her Raggedy Ann doll certainly should!!

Now . . . when my kids were young, they looked for ANY reason whatsoever to avoid going to bed. That was especially true on Christmas Eve. And I suspect our grandkiddos are no so different from their parents! LOL! This precious little darlin' is called "Just One Story" . . . and she's available HERE in Mo's online store. There are also boy images HERE and HERE! How about a side view?

And another . . . 

A peek at the inside which I kept very, very simple . . .

 My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Blush Blossom & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Winterland" fom Fancy Pants Designs

Sentiments: LOTV (front), and the inside one is from my stash

Doily die: Cheery Lynn Dies

Rose & metal corner: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, pearls, charm, & pointsettie: my stash

Copic Sketch markers & colored pencils

 

And, last but not least . . . 

So, what'cha think? Cute and Cuddly? I'd say "ABSOLUTELY"!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE and HERE) . . . and remember to follow this week's theme! Oooh . . . and don't forget . . . Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

 

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and thanks, in advance, for your very kind comments! Hugsssss . . . .

 

"BOYS" Sparkle & Shine at Sugar Nellie's

Hey there, "Sugar" lovers!! Just a quick - but very important - post!! In just two days, Sugar Nellie will be releasing its newest "Sparkle & Shine" digi images. That's right! On Friday, October 26th, the Sugar Nellie DT will have a Blog Hop to introduce these three little darlins!

So mark your calendars, set your alarms, get someone to work for you . . . or all three! Why? Because you'll want to be sure to stop by Sugar Nellie's Blog on Friday, October 26th for the fun and excitement, of course!! Oh . . . and guess what else?

There will be PRIZES!!!

Don't you just love Blog Hops? Especially when there's sweet, sugary prizes? I know I do!! Sooooo . . . I'll see you very, very sooooooon! Mwahhhh!!

 

"Fairy" Happy Birthday!!

Hello there, my lovelies!! Did you have a fabulous weekend? I hope so! I spent the last two days making art in my studio! I ask you, what could be better than that?! OK . . . so today I have a fun new Sugar Nellie DT project to share with you! And no . . . THIS one isn't a Christmas Card either! hehehe!! Today's little something is a birthday card!! A "Fairy" Happy Birthday card, to be precise!!

This little darlin' of a stamp is called "Faye and Freddie" and comes from the "Fairy Glen" collection of Sugar Nellie's "Home Grown" stamps. I just love, love LOVE this entire collection. You can find this little particular little cutie right HERE at Funky Kits. Care for an extreme close-up? Here ya go . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

And another? What can I say? I was having fun with my camera! hehe! . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Perfect Plum cardstock: Stampin' up
Nitwit Digi DPs - "Potting Shet Too"
White satin ribbon: Stampin' Up
Classic Corner die: Susana's Custom Art & design
All other dies: Nestabilities by Spellbinders
Sentiments: (front) Whimsy; (inside) American Art Stamp

Lattice punch (inside): Martha Stewart
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Lace, pearls, safety pin, & charm: My stash
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, you KNOW that a post isn't quite complete without at least one "artsy" view! So . . . here ya go . . .

And, that's it for me, my darlins! Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! As always, thanks "FAIRY" much for your very sweet comments! Mwahhh!!

 

We're Having "Autumn Fun" at Mo's . . .

Hey there my sweet friends! How "arrrgghhh" you doing this week! hehehe! I couldn't resist!! Yeppers, it's Thursday again . . . and that means it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is . . .

"Autumn Fun"

I tell ya, Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. I love seeing all of the fall colors . . . golds and reds and oranges . . . not to mention black and purple! That's right . . . one of the "funnest" things about Autumn is seeing all the little "Trick or Treaters"!! (I can't wait to see what our six grandkiddos will be wearing for "Trick or Treat" night! I promise to share pics when I get them!!) Soooo . . . with that little intro . . . here's my "Autumn Fun" card . . .



It's "Pirate Kai" . . . and he's available HERE in Mo's old online store. Ohhh . . . if you want any of Mo's "older" images (like this adorable little Pirate Kai), be forewarned, Mo is closing her "old" online shop later this year! So, you'd better hurry! HERE is the link. Would you like to see an extreme close-up of this little sweetheart? Of course you would (I went a little nuts with my camera this week!!) . . .  

Isn't he just a sweet as can be? Now . . . it's been ages and ages since I've made a "traditional" easel card . . . so that's just what I did!!

I'd forgotten how much fun these can be . . . and so easy! Here's an easy tutorial.

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Elegant Eggplant & Tangerine Tango: Stampin' Up

DPs: "October 31st" fom Fancy Pants Designs

Sentiments: Just Rite Stamps

Doohickey Border Die: Magnolia

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbons, pearls, gems, & Halloween candy embellies: my stash

Copic Sketch markers & colored pencils

I went a little nuts with embellies too (I couldn't resist!)!  Here's a peek from the back . . . 

And one last view . . . from above . . . hehe . . . it's kind of  "ahhhtsy" . . .

So, that's what I've been up to this week . . . having all kinds of "Autumn Fun"!! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE and HERE) . . . and remember to follow this week's theme! Oooh . . . and don't forget . . . Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

 

I thought it might be fun to enter this cutie in a few challenges...

The Ribbon Girl: October Card Challenge - Boys

Papertake Weekly - Fright Night . . . Boo!

Crafting for all Seasons #38 - Spooky

Fab 'n Funky #138 - Orange & Black & Choice (I chose "purple")

 

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and thanks, in advance, for your sweet comments . . . they really do make my day! Hugsssss . . . until next time . . . .

Look at me! I'm one of Lili's Fairies!!

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Mo's DP2 Challenge Card . . .

Hello again my lovelies! I've been sitting on this news for a few weeks . . . and can now share it with you all. Several weeks ago I entered a DT Call over at Lili's Little Fairies Challenge Blog . . . and I was selected! (Doing virtual cartwheels here . . . mostly 'cuz I've never been able to do REAL cartwheels . . . that plus the fact that I'm far too old for such shenanigans! hehe!!) Soooooo, this is my first post as one of Lili's Fairies . . . and this week's challenge theme is . . .

Classic Christmas

So, you know . . . red and green and gold and sparkly and whatever says "Classic Christmas" to you! Here's what I came up with . . .

Now, if I'm being absolutely honest, I'd have to say that this red isn't really a "classic" red . . . but I just loved these DPs so I decided they were "classic" enough! This little sweetheart is called "Wishing and Waiting" and is available at Lili of the Valley HERE. Isn't she adorable? Here's a close-up of this cutie patootie . . .

And a sort of side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Ruby Red & Very Vanilla Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "December 25th" by Kaisercraft

Dec 25th postmark & Grungy Christmas tag: Lili of the Valley

Inside Christmas stamp: Memory Box

Fleur de Lis Die: Spellbinders

Lace, flowers, leaves, wooden reindeer, & metal filagree corner: Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon, raffia, & gold beads: My stash

Stickles on anything that wasn't crawling away from me!

Copics & various colored pencils

Here's a peek at the inside . . . which I kept pretty simple . . .

 And, of course, my trademark "artsy" view . . .

Now . . . you definitely want to pop on over to Lili's Little Fairies Challenge Blog HERE and check out the gorgeous creations by my new DT sisters! Then, pull out your craft supplies and at least ONE Lili of the Valley stamped image and join us for this week's fun challenge. One lucky winner (selected at random, of course) will win a fabulous prize donated by Mary & Andrea at the Ribbon Girl . . .

I've decided to enter this little card into a couple of challenges . . .

Wild Orchid Callenge - Week #60 Anything Goes

CLP Challenge #52 - Sketch

And that's it for me, my darlins . . . thanks for stopping by to visit! Until next time . . .
xoxoxo

"B" is for BOY . . . and lots of other things!

Ho ho ho, my lovelies! It's Thursday already . . . I can't believe it . . . one week closer to Christmas! Aacck! It's also time for another cool challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And this week we're doing something a little different . . . our theme is . . .

"B" is for . . . .
So that means, babies, boys, ballerinas, bubbles, baubles . . . anything and everything, as long as there's something that starts with a "B" . . . and, of course, has at least one Mo Manning image!!

Ya know what I say to this week's challenge theme? EASY PEASY!!! hehe! And, since it is indeed one week closer to Christmas, I have another delightful little Christmas Card to share with you . . . .

This little darlin' is called "Shall I play for you?" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. I have always loved this image . . . and these DPs and colors are my absolute favorites! Here's an extreme close-up . . .

A sort of side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen "metallic" cardstock

Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, & Cherry Cobbler cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "25 Days of Christmas" from Simple Stories

Sentiment: Lili of the Valley

Tree die: Marianne's Creatables

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Magic Mesh

Pearls, metal corners, & inside sentiments: my stash

Copic Sketch markers & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, the "artsy" view . . .

So, there ya have it! That's what I've been up to lately . . . making Christmas cards! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous projects created by my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join the fun this week! Just remember to use one (or more) of Mo Manning's images (you can find them in Mo's online store HERE) . . . and remember to follow this week's theme! Oooh . . . and don't forget . . . Mo is giving away one $5.00 voucher at her online stores for every 25 entries! (selected by Random.Org, of course).

Oh . . . one last thing . . .

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

Wild Orchid Challenge #60 - Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl October Challenge - Boy Card

Papertake Weekly - All Creatures Great & Small

Thanks bunches for stopping by . . . and thanks for your sweet comments . . . they always make me smile! Until next time . . . .

"Posy Pip" and her SUNFLOWER!

Hey there fellow sugar lovers! And a very warm welcome, once again, to my little corner of the blogging world!! I have a fun new Sugar Nellie DT project to share with you! And no . . . THIS one isn't a Christmas Card either! hehe! I'd better get crackin' . . . I have just a few cards made . . . and it's already OCTOBER! Aacckk!

I just couldn't resist pulling out one of my very favorite Sugar Nellie stamps. This sweetheart of a stamp is called "Posy Pip" and comes from the "Sherbet Pip" collection of Sugar Nellie stamps. She's available HERE at Funky Kits. Here's an extreme close-up . . .

Since I hadn't made a twisted easel card in a while, I thought it was about time . . .

Here's sort of a side view . . . 

My card "recipe" . . .

Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, & Certainly Celery cardstock: Stampin' up
DPs and Pool Party seam binding: Stampin' Up
Fancy circle dies: Memory Box
Doily die: Cheery Lynn Dies

Metal corners & ric rac: My stash
Sentiment: Whimsy
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Nut Brown Flower Soft (in center of flower)
Copics & colored pencils

And one more, kind of  "artsy" view . . .

Sooooo . . . that's it for me! Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! And, as always, thanks so much for your very sweet comments! Mwahhh!!