Spring Fairy Aleta!

Happy Thursday . . . and welcome to a little thing I like to call my bloggity blog blog!! hehe! Now, you know what happens on Thursday, right? Yep . . . another fabulous challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! That's right! And my sweet friend and DT sistah, Dorcas, is our hostess this week . . . and she's given us this gorgeous photo for inspiration . . .

Stunning, right? This beautiful floral arrangement is by Amy Osaba, 

and the photo was taken by W. Scott Chester.

So here's my "take" on this week's inspiration photo . . .

I am delighted to introduce you to yet another adorable new digi image from Mo Manning!! Meet "Spring Fairy Aleta"!! Isn't she so stinkin' cute? Check out that chubby little tummy, would'ya! I just wanna blow "raspberries" on it and make her giggle!! hehehe! You can find Aleta HERE in Mo's online store. Care for a side view?

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White Paper
Very Vanilla Cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Garden Party" by Imaginisce
Sentiment on front: Whimsy
Inside "birthday" sentiment: Stampin' Up
Roses &amp metal filigree corner: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, pearls, and inside "Wish" sentiment stamp: My stash
Copics & Prismacolor pencils
Coarse glitter: Martha Stewrt

A peek at the inside . . .

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

So, what'cha think of sweet little Spring Fairy Aleta? I love her!! But then I DO say that about every one of Mo's images! hehehe! Hope you enjoyed looking at my latest little creation! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the stunning 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).

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

Papertake Weekly - #66 Sketch

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and always, always for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . mwahhhh!

"Shades of Spring" at 7 Kids!

Hap-hap-happy Wednesday my darlins! Guess what? It's time for another fun challenge at 7 Kids Challenge Blog! And this fortnight's challenge theme is  . . .

Shades of Spring!

I'm thrilled that we're having Spring-like weather here in Richmond, VA, USA! (Actually, we just finished having a couple of  Summer-like days! Yikes...too early in the year for THAT kind of nonsense!! hehe!) The grass is greening up, the trees are leafing out, and tulips are starting to pop up all over the place!! So, this challenge is perfectly timed, I must say! And, YIKES! Have you visited 7 Kids College Fund lately?! There are so many fabulous new stamps including Elizabeth Bell, Sylvia Zet, and coming soon . . . Nellie Snellen Stamps! Wheetwhoo! I can't wait! My credit card is trembling! (So is my sweet hubby! Trembling, that is! LOL!) OK . . . on to my "Springy" DT project . . .

This little sweetheart is "Chloe" . . . and she's from the new Elizabeth Bell "Cottage Cuties" collection. Now, here's the deal . . . I visited my local craft store (Michael's) yesterday and they had a whole new batch of journals with matching pens . . . so, of course, several "jumped" into my shopping cart! hehe!! I decided to make another altered journal for this fortnight's 7 Kids challenge!! (You may remember, I made a pink one a few challenges ago!)

These are the EASIEST projects EVER!! I just added a few roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and a sentiment from my stash . . . oh, and of course my colored, stamped image . . . and VOILA! A fun little gift for that someone special! Here's another, "kinda" side view . . .

You can find the following items used for my project at 7 Kids College Fund

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

"Chloe" by Elizabeth Bell (Cottage Cuties) for Whimsy Stamps

Nestabilities Floral Ovals Die

Shapeabilities Fancy Tags

Melissa Frances White Pearls

Copic Sketch Markers

Prismacolor Pencils

And one final, rather "artsy" view . . .

And there ya have it, kiddos . . . my "Shades of Spring" project for this fortnight's 7 Kids challenge! Now it's time for you to head on over to 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog and take a peek at all the gorgeous creations by my 7 Kids DT sistahs! Then, pull out your craft supplies and join us for this fortnight's "Shades of Spring" challenge (#44) at 7 Kids!! And you know why, right? 'Cuz it's always such fun!! PLUS, there is a fabulous prize to be won! That's right . . . one lucky winner (selected at Random) will win a $20.00 gift voucher to spend at 7 Kids College Fund Store! Cool, huh?!

Thanks much for visiting . . . and for your kind comments! Mwahhhhh!

Easter Parade at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hey there kiddos! Thanks so much for all the great "Southern Speak" suggestions for my little 6 year-old grandbaby, Sophie! I think it's time she started calling her mom and dad, "mama" and "daddy" . . . each spoken with at least 4 syllables! That'll be so cute! hehe! Oh, and get this . . . Sophie told me tonight, "Gramma, I think I get my good coloring talent from you." Bwahaha! I told Soph that she's far more talented than Gramma ever could hope to be! And it's true! 


So now, my lovelies, let's talk about this week's challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our sweet and bubbly and oh so talented Miz Judy is our hostess this week . . . and here's what she's chosen for this week's challenge theme . . .   

Easter Parade!

Hmmmmm . . . bunnies and bonnets and eggs, Oh my!! hehe! And here's my "sassy"  DT card for this week . . .

This card features one of Sassy Cheryl 's images from last year! She's called "I wanna be a bunny (girl)"! And, get this . . . even though she's been "retired" from Sassy Cheryl's store, she's available for purchase right now . . . and she'll remain in Cheryl's store until April 2nd . . . for just $2.00! Whoohoo!! I just love her "sassy" attitude, don't you?! So, don't dawdle, ok?! If you want this little cutie patootie for your own digi image collection, you can find her HERE!  Here's a side view . . .

Oh, I have to tell ya . . . in the black &white digi image, I think those lines at the bottom are s'posed to be long blades of grass . . . but I magically transformed them into colored Easter eggs (or big colored boulders! bwahaha!) . . . which left one lone, long blade of grass! I have no idea what I was thinking . . . except I kinda like the big "eggs" on the ground! Hey . . . work with me here! It's art! hehehe!

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: K & Company
Sentiment, flowers, buttons, ric rac, charm, buttons, & ribbon: My stash
Dies: Spellbinders
Butterfly & border punches: Martha Stewart
Copics

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment reads:

"Did someone say chocolate?"

And, finally . . .

Fun, huh?! Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Judy and the rest of  my clever DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Judy's "Easter Parade" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

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

Remember . . .

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

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

Cute Card Thursday #209 - Anything Goes

Sketch Saturday #200

Cutie Pie Challenge #14 - Think Pink w/Bunnies

Stampin' for the Weekend  #6 - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss #124 - Spots & Stripes

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, always, for your sweet comments!! Hugsssssssss!!

Spring Has Sprung!

Hello my sweets! Well, it's official . . . it's Spring in the Northern Hemisphere! And I can tell you that I am enjoying watching the trees leaf out . . . and daffodils and tulips popping up all over the place! I haven't seen any butterflies yet (except on my cards), but I do have a family of cardinals in one of my trees! But, enough with the flora and fauna, I have a fun new Sugar Nellie DT card to share with you . . . .

Kinda cute, if I do say so myself!! Ahem . . . allow me to introduce you to "Faye and Freddie" . . . from the Home Grown Collection of Sugar Nellie stamps! You can find "Faye & Freddie" right HERE at Funky Kits. Care for a bit of a side view? Okey dokey . . . here ya go!

Now, I must tell you, these deliciously gorgeous DPs are (sadly) not available in the U.S.. But, lucky, lucky me, my sweet friend and fellow Sugar Bowl DT Sweetie, Elaine, recently sent me a little package of "goodies!" And, much to my delight, these DPs were in the package! Wheee! They're Maja "Fika" DPs!! And I just couldn't wait to use them! So, Elaine, my darlin' . . . THANK YOU!! You ROCK, mama!!

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

Crumb Cake & Perfect Plum Cardstock: Stampin' Up

Lace: Also from my sweet Elaine! (Love it . . . thanks, hunny bunny!)
Ribbon & charm: my stash
Rectangle die: Nestabilities

Butterfly & Trellis punches: Martha Stewart
Sentiment: Inkadinkado
All other stamps: LOTV
Violet Pearl Pen: Viva
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

. . . a peek at the inside. . .

And last, but not least . . .

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my latest Sugar Nellie DT card! Mwahhhh!!

"Bling it on" at Mo's . . .

Looking for my latest Sugar Bowl Challenge card? 

Please scroll down . . . 

Hello again, my lovelies!! Guess what? It's time for another super duper challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And, once again, our insanely talented Design Teamie, Debbie, is our hostess with the mostess! And Debbie has chosen another fun-tastic theme!!

Bling it on!!

Bling, you say? No problemo!! Here's my "bling-y" creation . . .

Allow me to introduce "Patty" . . . Mo Manning's most recent creation!! I do believe she was created in honor of St. Patrick's Day . . . but I'm pretty darn sure that Mo named her after me! Hehehe! Oh . . . except that I'm not nearly as "bratty" as this little cutie patootie seems to be! And I tell ya, moments after Mo added "Patty" to her store, I added her (Patty, not Mo) to my collection!! You can find "Patty" HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a bit of a side view . . .

And another from the other side . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen White Paper
Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, & Apricot Appeal Cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Sun Kiss" by Prima
Swedish Spring Oval Frame: Cheery Lynn Designs
Sentiment: Penny Black
Roses & tulip: Wild Orchid Crafts
Sunflowers, pearls, & charm: My stash

Baja Breeze Seam Binding: Stampin' Up
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, my personal fave "artsy" view . . .

So, what'cha think of Mo's sweet little Patty?! I love her!! Hope you enjoyed looking at my latest creation! Be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the stunning "Bling it on" 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) . . . and follow this week's theme: "Bling it on." 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).

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

Wild Orchid Challenge - Week #45 Bingo (Gems, flowers, & lace/ribbon)

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . huggggssss!

Spotty & Dotty at the Sugar Bowl

Welcome, welcome, welcome!! So, here we are, ready for another super duper Sugar Bowl Challenge!! And the lovely and talented Cathy (and my fellow DT "Sweetie") has come up with this fun sketch for us to follow . . .

And, our "optional" theme for this fortnight's challenge is . . .
  

Spotty & Dotty!

Hehehe! See, I told ya it would be a fun challenge!! So, here's my little "Spotty & Dotty" creation . . .

This cute little Sugar Nellie stamp is "Artist Betty," and she's the "brainchild" of the very talented artist, Kathy Hare. You can find li'l Miss Betty HERE at Funky Kits! Here's a side view . . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Whisper White & Real Red cardstock: Stampin' Up
Real Red polka dot ribbon: Stampin' Up

Sentiment: I Brake for Stamps
Inside image, flowers, & buttons: My stash
Oval, square, and scalloped dies: Nestabilities
Copics & prismacolor pencils on Cryogen Paper
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Corner die: Whimsy

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment says, 

"In art, there are no mistakes, only opportunities for creativity!" 

Don'tcha just LOVE that?!!

And one last, sort of "angled" view . . .

And there ya go . . . my version of "Spots & Dots"! Now it's time to pop on over to the Sugar Bowl and take a peek at the fun "Spotty & Dotty" 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!

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. . . and thank you so very, verrrry much for your sweet comments! Hugs . . . until next time . . . .

Thinkin' Spring at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hello my sugar muffins! I'm practicing my "Southern Speak" 'cuz a week from today I'll be visiting our five adorable grandkiddos in Phoenix, Arizona . . . and I promised li'l Miss Sophia that I'd teach her how people talk in the South! hehe! (Note: I already taught her, "Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit" . . . but if you have any others that would be suitable for a 6 year-old, let me know! hehe!)


And, of course, you know the other reason I love Tuesdays . . . it's Challenge Day at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our sweet and talented Miz Peggy is our hostess once again . . . and here's this week's challenge theme . . .   

We're Thinkin' Spring!

Well, I tell ya, the weather has been so spectacular here in Richmond, VA, U.S.A., that "Thinkin' Spring" was no trouble at all! So, here's my "sassy"  DT card for this week . . . 

This card features one of Sassy Cheryl's older images called April Showers. And here's the coolest thing . . . she's available (the image, that is . . . not Sassy Cheryl!) for just $2.00 HERE, along with oooooodles of other adorable Sassy Cheryl images in the Bargain Bin! So, do pop on over and check it out, won'tcha?! But, wait . . . don'tcha want to see the rest of my photos? Of course you do! Here's a side-ish view, sort of . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Very Vanilla Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Heidi Grace
Front sentiment, brads, charm, pearls, ric rac, & ribbon: My stash
Inside sentiment: Stampin' Up
Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts
Dies: Spellbinders (Labels 2)
Butterfly & Trellis punches: Martha Stewart
Copics

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment reads:

"You're never more than a thought away"

And, finally . . .

And there ya go, my friends! Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Peggy and the rest of  my DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to come join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Peggy's "We're Thinkin' Spring" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

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 kind comments!! Hugsssssssss!!

A Week of Pips!

Happy Monday my sweet bloggin' buddies! I hope you had the loveliest of weekends!! Just a quick note here to let you know that all this week at Sugar Nellie, my Sweet Design Teamies are "showcasing" those adorable  Sherbet Pips!! I don't know about you, but I love, love, LOVE 'em!

So . . . be sure you pop on over to Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE each day this week to see what the ladies have created for your viewing pleasure! Oh . . . and don't forget to leave a little "love" (a.k.a. comments) each day 'cuz some lucky folks will be randomly selected to receive a little "sugar!" Whoohoo!!

And that's it for me . . . I'll see y'all tomorrow! Hugs . . .

Care for a Spot of Tea?

Howdy doody . . . and welcome to my bloggity blog!! Hope you're having the most fabulous weekend! The weather here in Richmond, VA, U.S.A. has been spectacular!! Clear and sunny . . . and even a bit warm (in the high-70's!). I do believe that Spring has SPRUNG! Whoohoo!! Today I have card that was commissioned by my sweet sister, Dee. She needed something for a friend who is graduating college . . . so, clearly, "Congratulations" needed to be somewhere on the card! AND, her friend loves tea . . . so this is the image my sister selected . . .

Allow me to introduce you to "Tea Please", a Sarah Kay image from Stampavie. I just think she's as precious as can be!! Here's sort of a side view . . .

I used Lavender Lace cardstock from Stampin' Up layered on top of DCWV pastel cardstock (no idea what color it is . . . kinda matches, tho!). The sentiments are from Magnolia; seam binding is from The Ribbon Girl; metal filagree corners & flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts; pearl swirls from ZVA Creative; and the lace and that cute little "teapot" charm are from my stash!

Here's the rest of my card "recipe" . . .
You can find all of these items at 7 Kids College Fund
Cryogen Paper  (my FAVE for stamped AND digi images!)
"Tea Please" by Sarah Kay for Stampavie
Prima "Meadow Lark" DPs
Prima Pearl Petal Pins
Nestabilities Labels #10
Melissa Frances White Pearls
Copic Sketch Markers
Sookwang Adhesive

Here's a close-up of the teapot charm and gorgeous Prima Petal Pin . . .

A peek at the inside . . .

A close-up of the sentiment . . .

And, last, but not least . . .

And that's it for me!! Thanks visiting . . . hope you enjoyed yourself! And, always, always, thank you so much for your sweet comments! Until next time . . . mwahhh!

Guest DT at The Ribbon Girl!

Whoohoo! Hey there my sweet friends!! I am just delighted to tell you that Mary & Andrea over at The Ribbon Girl Blog asked me a couple of months ago if I would consider being a Guest Designer for this month's fabulous color challenge! Well, of course, I all but tripped on my tongue saying YES!! hehehe! And here I am . . . Guest Designing for The Ribbon Girl! How awesome is that?!

 OK . . . are ya ready? This month's color theme is . . .  ta-daaaa . . .

Cool, huh?! Well, I must admit, I quickly ordered a fabulous "Aqua Mini Ribbon Kit" from The Ribbon Girl HERE (see the photo below) . . . and have had the most fun playing with all of my newly acquired "aqua" goodies! Oh, and speaking of the "Aqua Mini Ribbon Kit," that happens to be one of the prizes for this challenge! The other prize is a gift voucher to Lili of the Valley! That's right! One lucky participant, selected at random by Random.Org, will win BOTH fabulous prizes! I am pea green with envy, I tell you!

 

Fabulous, huh?! So, this is what I can up with . . .

This little sweetheart is called "Party Hardy" and she's the brainchild of the very talented Krista Smith of Saturated Canary. I decided to make one of these fun "shaped" cards . . . and, I tell ya, it was so simple to make . . . but makes a big statement, don'tcha think? Here's a close up . . .

I colored this cutie patootie image with my trusty Copics (no Prismacolor pencils this time . . . I was so excited about putting this card together that I just plum forgot! hehe!). Here's a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 
Aqua seam binding, lace, & hat pins: The Ribbon Girl
Cardstock: Whisper White from Stampin' Up

DPs: Stampin' Up & My stash
Sentiment: Stamping Bella & Lili of the Valley
Roses: Prima & Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls: My stash
Dies: Round, Scalloped, & Grand Labels 1 (Nestabilities)
Copics on Cryogen Paper

Here's a peek at the inside (which, as you can see, is quite simple with a bit of space for a personal note) . . .

And, last but not least, the ever-popular "artistic" view . . . 

So that's it for me!! I hope you enjoyed my GD project for The Ribbon Girl Blog Challenge # 17! Now please be sure to pop on over to The Ribbon Girl online store HERE and pick up some yummilicious ribbon and embellies . . . and then, please join the fun The Ribbon Girl Blog! Just remember to follow the Aqua & White color theme!!  Oh, oh, oh . . . and don't forget the fabulous prizes for one lucky winner!! 

OK . . . what'cha waitin' for?! This is an amazing prize! And what's not to love about "playing" with Aqua & White?! Just have fun, my lovelies! Thanks so much for visiting...and, please know how very much I appreciate your sweet comments!! So, until next time . . .  Mwahhhh!!