Farewell to my Sugar Nellie "Family" . . .

Happy Wednesday, my sweet friends and fellow "sugar" lovers!! I am writing this post with mixed emotions. You see, I've made the very difficult decision to step down from Sugar Nellie's Design Team so that I can spend more time pursuing other expressions of art . . . including charcoal and watercolor portraiture.

And, since I'm going to spend more time on my art career, I thought it would be fun to share a card I created and posted last year using one of my favorite Sugar Nellie stamps!

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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 am so very thankful to Karen & Gayle and all of my friends over at Sugar Nellie for giving me the opportunity to hang out with them and all of my talented DT sisters...and to play with some of the sweeeeetest "rubber" and digis out there!

So . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my last Sugar Nellie DT card! Sending big hugs!

Mo's Fave Color . . .

Hello there, my lovelies!! It's Thursday . . . so that means it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week, the lovely and clever Kim is our hostess!! And she's decided we should all create projects using . . .

"Mo's Favorite Color"
*** Hint: It's YELLOW! ***

So . . . since I couldn't put my hands on any yellow Christmas papers, I decided to go with a "baby" card this week!! What'cha think?

I think I've used this Mo Manning image more often than any other of her images. It's perfect for a boy card . . . girl card . . . or, for those "parents-to-be" who are choosing not to learn their baby's gender until delivery! This sweetheart is called "Baby and Bunny" . . . and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a closer look . . .

So . . . I seem to be in a "twisted easel card" kick lately! They're such fun to make . . . and so easy . . .

 Yellow for Mo . . . with just a few touches of green (for me . . . hehe!) . . .

My Card Recipe:

Image printed on Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Barely Banana & Certainly Celery cardstock: Stampin' Up
So Saffrom ribbon: Stampin' Up
DPs, pearls, white ribbon, sentiment stamp, & doily: My stash
Corner die: Joy Crafts
Aged Ivory Frantage

Copic & Shin Han markers, & Colored Pencils

And, finally, the "artsy" view . . .

And that's what I've been up to!! Now, please pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous creations by Kim and the rest of my talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple, really, just pull out your YELLOW craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image . . . and let the crafting begin!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

Thanks so much for visiting! Until next time . . . .

"Trick or Treat" . . .

Hellooooo! Happy Tuesday! Guess what? It's nearly Halloween . . . and it's time for another "spook-tacular" challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! This week's challenge hostess is my talented and very sassy DT sister, Kecia! And Miz Kecia has chosen the theme . . .

"Get your 'Spook" on"

w/a Sassy Cheryl image, of course!

Well . . . you know what that means, right? No Christmas card for me this week!! hehehe! But . . . Halloween cards are fun too!! Take a look at what I came up with . . . 

Say hello to Sassy Sally!! It's been a while since I colored up one of my Sassy Sally images! I'd almost forgotten just how much I love her!! This cute little image is called "The Good Little Witch" and is available HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store.

A close-up . . .  

So . . . I thought I'd make another "twisted easel" card . . . 

    My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Black cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs, ribbon, jewels, & "Boo" sentiment: My stash

House die: Tim Holtz

Corner spider web die: Memory Box

Tag die: Magnolia

Happy Halloween sentiment: Stampin' Up

Colored with Copic & Shin Han markers

Another view . . . 

And, the "artistic" view . . .

Please take a few moments to visit Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and see what my talented DT sisters have created for inspiration! Then I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! Who knows? You may just be the winner of 2 free Sassy Cheryl digis!! Lots of luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time . . .

We're doing "Vintage" this week at Mo's!

Wheet whoo!! It's Thursday already . . . and time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week, my talented friend and DT sistah, Cathy is hostess!! And she's chosen one of my all-time fave themes . . .

"Vintage"

And, of course, since I'm in full Christmas mode these days, well what can I say? Here's a little "vintage" Christmas card!

This fabulous Mo Manning image is called "Ragged Santa" . . . and you can find him HERE in Mo's online store. I just love him . . . and think he's perfect for this week's "vintage" theme! What do you think? Here's a closer look . . .

I feel as though many of my cards lately have been rather "under-embellished" . . . and that's sooooo not like me!! But . . . ta da . . . NOT THIS ONE! hehe!! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

My Card Recipe:

Image printed on Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Cherry Cobbler cardstock: Stampin' Up
Kraft cardstock, DPs, & most embellies: my stash
Corner die: Joy Crafts
Fence die: Magnolia
Ivy & circle dies: Memory Box

Tag die: Magnolia
Martha Stewart edge punch
Flowers, lace, & wooden deer : Wild Orchid Crafts
Inside sentiment stamp: My stash

All edges inked with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink pad
Aged Ivory Frantage
Liquid Applique (for fur trim)

Copic & Shin Han markers

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, finally, the "artsy" view . . .

I've decided to enter this card into Deep Ocean Challenge #62 "Christmas is 'Round the Corner

Okey dokey, 'darlins!! I ho-ho-hope you liked my little vintage Santa card!! Please pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous creations by my clever and talented Design Teamies! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple, really, just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image . . . and let the crafting begin!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

Thanks so much for visiting! Until next time . . . .

My "Sugar Nellie" Wednesday . . .

Hey there, my lovelies!! Welcome to my Sugar Nellie Wednesday! I'm still in "Christmas mode" and expect to be making Christmas cards for the next several weeks! Here's what I came up with this week . . .

This week's card features a cute little Sugar Nellie stamp from the "Home Grown Christmas Collection" called Special Delivery. It's available HERE at Funky Kits!

Here's a side view . . .

And the "artsy" angle . . .

Thanks so much for stopping by to see my newest Sugar Nellie card!! Hope you have a fabulous week! Until next time . . . 

We're Using "Punches &/or Dies" at Sassy Cheryl's

Happy Tuesday, my sweet friends!! It's time for another fabulous challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! And this week's challenge theme is . . .

"Punches &/or Dies"

w/a Sassy Cheryl image, naturally!

Whoot whoot! Guess what? Another Christmas Card!! I do so love making them! This week I went with a bit of a "pastel" theme!

Why . . it's Maddie!! SURPRISE!! hehe! This precious image is called "A Good Read - Maddie" and is available HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store.

A close-up . . .  

A side view . . .

    My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Blushing Bride & River Rock cardstock: Stampin' Up

Digi DPs: Holly Jolly Frolics available at Nitwits

White seam binding & ribbon: The Ribbon Girl

Dies: Spellbinders, Memory Box, Marianne's, Cheery Lynn, Magnolia

Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts

Grungy sentiment tag: LOTV

Pearls & inside sentiment: My stash

Colored with Copic & Shin Han markers and Colored Pencils

And, the "artsy" view . . .

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

Deep Ocean Challenge #67 - Christmas is 'Round the Corner

Wild Orchid Challenge #87 - Pretty Pastels

Please take a few moments to visit Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and see what my talented DT sisters have "punched out" for inspiration! Then I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! Who knows? You may just be the winner of 2 free Sassy Cheryl digis!! Lots of luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time . . .

Sugar Nellie "Wednesday" . . .

Hello sweet friends!! Welcome to my Sugar Nellie Wednesday! I'm in full "Christmas mode" these days! I think I read somewhere the other day that we have fewer than 80 days before Christmas Day!! Yikes! Well . . . I decided it might be time to think about Christmas tree decorations!! Take a look . . .

This week's project features a sweet little Sugar Nellie digi image from the "Home Grown Digital Collection" called "Penguin Party." It's available HERE at Funky Kits!

Here's a bit of a close-up . . .

And that's it for me . . . a quick, but fun, little Sugar Nellie project and post!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I'll be back soon with another fun little something to share with you!!
Hugs . . .

Sassy Cheryl's WINTER Blog Hop!

Ho ho ho! And welcome welcome welcome!! Are you ready for the winter holidays? If not, you will be soon! That's right...it's time for Sassy Cheryl's WINTER Blog Hop!!

Today's Blog Hop Order:
Judy
Dawn
Angie
Joann (Sassy Raggedy)
Ann
Jasmina
Cathy
Kecia
Jackie
Nela
Linda
Pat (that's me!)

Okey dokey . . . that means that if you've arrived here from Sassy Miz Linda,  then you are definitely in the right place!! Allow me to introduce my version of . . .

"Maddie's Charlie Brown Tree" . . .

Isn't she so dang cute?! Here's a bit of a close-up . . .

And a couple of  full views of my "twisted easel" design . . .

My Card Recipe . . . 
Image printed onto Cryogen Metallic White cardstock
Handsome Hunter & Whisper White cardstock: Stampin' Up
Square Frames Frilly #10 Dies: Go Kreate
Tree dies: Dee's Distinctively
Tag die: Magnolia
Ribbon, bells, & pearls: My stash
Sentiment: LOTV
Polar Snow: Flower Soft
Image colored with Shin Han & Copic markers and Colored Pencils

Here's one more, sort of "artsy" angle . . .

These six adorable brand new, never been seen, Sassy Cheryl "Winter" digi images are currently available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's Online Store! And, for a limited time, they'll be available for a DISCOUNTED PRICE!!

. . . PRIZES . . .

Be sure you've been leaving comments along the way . . .  AND on Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog HERE at the end of the hop. . . because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sassy Cheryl prizes!

Now . . . your next stop along the way is to pop on back to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog HERE and let us know which of the new Winter images is your favorite!!

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Have fun with the rest of today's Winter Blog Hop . . . and, of course, have fun, fun, FUN shopping!!

Hugs . . . 

Happy Retirement!

Hey there, m'darlins!! Happy October . . . and happy Thursday!!  It's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week we're doing another "alphabet" themed challenge!

"H is for . . . "

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

So, you're probably wondering what this has to do with anything starting with an H, right? Well . . . wait for it . . .

Hahaha!! It's a Happy Retirement twisted easel card!! This precious little image is called "On the Pot" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. This is the "straight-haired girl version." Mo also created 3 other "On the Pot" images . . . and you can check them all out right HERE! Care for a close up of this little cutie? Okey dokey . . .

My little sister, Dee, commissioned this card for a co-worker!! And, in fact, she's the one who came up with this cute sentiment!! Clever girl!! Here are a couple of side views . . .

My Card Recipe:

Image printed on Cryogen metallic white cardstock

Elegant Eggplant & Baja Breeze cardstock: Stampin' Up

Digi DPs: "Time for Tea Two" by Mary Fran for Nitwits
Classic Corner die: Susana's Custom Art & Card Design

Tag die: Magnolia
Martha Stewart edge punch
Pearls: My stash
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Seam binding & curly floral thingies: The Ribbon Girl

Sentiments: Computer-generated
Copic & Shin Han markers; Colored pencils

And, last but not least, a bit of an "artsy" view . . .  

Soooooo . . . fun, huh?! Now, please pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous creations by my clever and talented DT sisters! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple, really, just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image . . . and let the crafting begin!

Oh . . . and don't forget, Mo is awarding (selected at random) one $5.00 shopping spree at her online store for every 25 challenge participants!

Thanks so much for visiting! Until next time . . . .