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Hello again, my lovelies! Are ya ready for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog? Me too! What a coincidence, right?! hehe! Okey dokey . . . this week, our very talented and sassy Miz Jackie is our hostess! Wheet whew! And she's chosen an easy peasy theme . . .

Pretty Papers! 

 Well . . . here's the deal . . . I think ALL of my papers are "pretty" . . . but I have some extra special papers stashed away that I use for extra special occasions, like this one! They were a gift from my sweet friend, Elaine, in the U.K.! They're made by Maja Designs . . . and I think they're positively scrumptious!! 

Sooooo, I decided to pull out my absolute, all time fave Sassy Cheryl image for this week's card ! Can ya guess? Why, it's Sassy Sally, of course! This image is actually called "Sassy Sally and her Raggedy Ann"!! Little Sally just loves her Raggedy Ann doll. . . she also loves wearing her shiny red shoes! Hehe! You can find this Sassy Sally HERE at Sassy Cheryl's. Here's another side view . . .

  My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White & Baja Breeze cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Vintage Summer Basics by Maja Designs

Nestabilities: Circles & Lacy Circles
Corner dies: Whimsy

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, lace, & ribbon: My stash
Sentiments: Stampin' Up (front) & Inkadinkado (inside)
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to! Now . . . please don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented DT "Sassettes" have created with their "Pretty Papers" this week! Then, we'd love for you to pull out some of your own "pretty papers" and join us for this week's challenge! Oh, and keep in mind . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, for your sweet comments!

 

"Under the Sea" Sneak Peek - Day 2

Happy Tuesday, my "sugar" lovin' friends!! Wasn't yesterday's "mini" Blog Hop such fun?! And have you already fallen in love with Sugar Nellie's little "Under the Sea" stamp? I know I have!! Well, get ready 'cuz today is Day TWO of Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Mini Blog Hop. Remember, we're also having mini blog hops tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday this week!! AND, these little cuties go on sale at Funky Kits on Friday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. GMT! So be sure to mark your calendars . . . and set your alarm clocks!!

Okey dokey . . . let's get a move on, shall we? If you've arrived here from my lovely and incredibly talented Design Team "sistah," Michele, 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, just in case you get lost along the way, here's today's "Mini Blog Hop" order . . .

Mina

Jane

Tiets

Marianne

Anita

Lisa

Vicky

Astrid

Kathrin

Michele
Pat (that's me . . . and you are here! hehe!) 

Now . . . are ya ready to see my version of "Ocean's Gift"? Well, wait no more, my lovelies!!

I decided to keep this card pretty simple . . . because I wanted to really showcase this gorgeous little mermaid and her seahorse friend!! I must thank my sweet friend and DT sister, Astrid, for giving me the idea to use a real pearl (well, a real "faux" pearl) for the image's pearl! Thanks Astrid! I totally stole this brilliant idea from you...and I will definitely steal it again! You ROCK, girlfriend! hugs!!

These papers are delicious, don't you agree? So soft and muted. I love 'em!! Here's another side view . . . 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Calypso Coral & Melon Mambo cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Fairy Flora" by Prima

Fleur de lis Rectangle dies: Spellbinders

Pearls: My stash

Chandelier glass: Magnolia

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment: (front) Whipper Snapper; (inside) my stash

Copics only this time!

A peek at the inside . . . 

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

Now I hope you've been leaving my talented DT sisters lotsa love (i.e., comments) along the way . . . because, don't forget, several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes!

OK . . . your next stop along the way is right back to the beginning HERE at Sugar Nellie's Blog to leave one last "Mini Blog Hop" comment!! Remember? PRIZES! 

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Hugs . . . until tomorrow . . . when we'll all be back with another darling new "Under the Sea" image to share with you!!

"Under the Sea" Mini Hop Day 1!

Hey there my "sugar" lovin' friends!! Welcome to your first stop on today's "Mini Blog Hop" . . . where the entire Sugar Nellie Design Team will be showcasing Sugar Nellie's newest "Under the Sea" collection! These mermaid sweethearts are scheduled to go on sale at Funky Kits this Friday, August 3, 2012 . . . so be sure to mark your calendars!!

Now . . . if you arrived here from Sugar Nellie's Blog, then you are definitely right where you're supposed to be!! If you get lost along the way, just pop on back to Sugar Nellie's Blog HERE for each of my DT sister's blog links! And here's my version of  the incredibly adorable new stamp titled "Under the Sea". . . 

And another, sort of side view . . . 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Night of Navy & Baja Breeze cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Barefoot & Bliss by Bo Bunny

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Polynesian Sails Die: Cheery Lynn Designs

Baja Breeze seam binding: Stampin' Up

Chandelier glass: Magnolia

Sentiment stamp, pearls, rhinestones, & feather: My stash

Seaweed stamp (inside): Magnolia

Copics & Pencils

A quick peek at the inside . . . 

And, of course, my "signature" artsy fartsy view  . . . 

Oh, oh, ohhhh . . . one other thing . . . be sure 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 oh so talented Mina!

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! I hope to see you again tomorrow for more "Under the Sea" fun!! Mwahhhhh!

We're going "Under the Sea" at Sugar Nellie's . . .

Hey there, "Sugar" lovers!! Just a quick - but very important - post!! In just a few days, Sugar Nellie will be pre-viewing its newest "Under the Sea" stamps. That's right, beginning Monday, July 30th, the Sugar Nellie DT will be previewing four adorable new Sugar Nellie stamps with FOUR "mini" Blog Hops!! Believe me when I say, you are just gonna love, love, LOVE these new stamps!

So please pop on over to Sugar Nellie's Blog starting Monday, July 30th for the fun and excitement!! Oh . . . and guess what else . . .

There will be PRIZES!!!

And, that's it for me . . . have a great weekend!! See you all bright and early Monday morning when I'll kick off Monday's Mini Blog Hop Day 1 featuring Sugar Nellie's fabulous new "Under the Sea" Collection! Mwahhhh!!

"In the DOGHOUSE" at Mo's

Happy Thursday . . . and welcome, once again, to my little corner of the "blogging" world! I've been spending lots of time indoors in my air conditioned studio (it's still crazy hot outside)! And I had such fun with my little "creation" for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! The challenge theme this week is . . .

In the "DOGHOUSE"

Now I wasn't quite sure if I was going to go with a cute "dog" image, or one of the adorable Mo images depicting someone in trouble! In the end, I went with a dog image . . . here it is . . . what'cha think?

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . I decided that, since our grandson's 8th birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks, I'd make him something to tuck in with his other birthday goodies! Brody's dad (my eldest son, Andy) was in the Navy once upon a time . . . and they now have a big golden dog (mixed pedigree, I'm pretty sure! hehe!)! Anyway, I thought Brody could use this birthday card as a hanger for his bedroom door! And, I tell ya, with Mo's cute image and and a sketchy idea in my mind, this just sort of fell together! Voila! Here's a close-up . . .

This little darlin' is called "Out There" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. Here's a "full frontal" view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Image printed on Cryogen  Paper
Real Red, & Night of Navy cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Nantucket Stack" by DCWV
Frilly Squares #10 dies: Go Kreate
Stars clips, twine, "red rope" hanger, & brads: my stash
Sentiment & stamp die: Whimsy
Banner stamps: Whimsy
Banner punches: Stampin' Up
Envelope (on back): Melissa Frances
Copics & various color pencils

A peek at the back (one of Brody's fave stores is Barnes & Noble) . . .

And finally, the "artsy" view . . .

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).

Oh, wait . . . one more thing . . . this is the LAST WEEK to get in on the Guest DT Call!! So . . . what'cha waitin' for? Oh . . . and one more LAST thing . . . thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your kind comments! Until next time . . . Mwahhhh!

Polka Dots at Sassy Cheryl's!

Well, well, well . . . it's Tuesday again! Wheet whewwww! And it's time for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Once again, our very own sweet and sassy Miz Judy is our hostess with the mostess! And she's chosen what I believe is sure to be one of Sassy Cheryl's most favorite themes ever!! Are ya ready?

Polka Dots EVERYWHERE!

And, without further ado, here's my polka-dotty card . . . 

I made this cute little card for our granddaughter, Ava, who just learned how to swim a couple of weeks ago! Way to go, Ava!! I thought it would be fun to make a "shaker" card featuring one of Sassy Cheryl's newest images called "Charlie's Relaxing Swim"!! I just love Charlie . . . and those specs are just too, too funny!! This little sweet pea is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's. Here's a close up . . . 

 And a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, & Pacific Point cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Bo Bunny "Barefoot Bliss"

Nestabilities: Circles, Lacy Circles & Scalloped Circles
Sentiment: Whimsy
Shaker Card Pouch: Impression Obsession
Brad, pearls, flowers, & beads: My stash
Copics & pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, one last view . . .

And there ya go . . . polka dotty polka dots!! Now . . . please 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 Judy's "Fancy Borders" theme! And remember . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks bunches for visiting . . .  and for your lovely comments! Big polka dot hugs!

Hugs & Kisses at Mo's!

Welcome to Thursday . . . and, once again, welcome to my bloggity blog blog!! It's time for another challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And I have a fun card to share with you!! This week's theme is . . .

Hugs & Kisses!

How sweet is that?! And here's my "sweet" little card . . .

This little darlin' is called "Shy Valentine Nessa" and is available HERE in Mo's "old" online store. I think little Nessa is perfect for a "Hugs & Kisses" card any time of the year . . . not just for Valentine's Day! Here's a peek at the "hearts" tag . . .

 A "sort of" side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs, pearls, pins, charm: My stash
Sentiment tags: Lili of the Valley
Seam Binding & ribbon: Stampin' Up
Flowers & lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
Heart dies: Cheery Lynn Designs
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, my fave . . . the "artsy fartsy" view . . .

So, that's it for me! Now, please be sure to pop on over to Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog HERE to check out the gorgeous 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). Oh . . . 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 a bunch for visiting . . . and, as always, thanks so much for your kind comments! Mwahhhhh!

Fancy Borders at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hey there, my lovelies! It's Tuesday . . . YAY! And you KNOW what that means? That's right . . . it's time for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! And this week, our very own sweet and uber sassy DT sistah, Miz Judy, has chosen our theme! Wait for it . . .

Fancy Borders!

No problemo!! Here's what I came up with . . .

This week's card is actually a "tag card" and it features one of Sassy Cheryl's newer "Sassy Sally" images called "Sassy Sally, Queen of Mean"!! Isn't Sally so stinkin'cute? Gotta love that sinister expression on her face, don'cha?! This cutie patootie is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's. Here's an extreme close up . . .  

And a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: My Mind's Eye
Nestabilities: Romantic Rectangles
Sentiment: Hampton Arts
Magic Mesh
Wild Orchid Flowers
Brad, ribbon, & rhinestones: My stash
Copics & pencils

And, one last view . . .

And there ya have it . . . my version of  "Fancy Borders"!! Now . . . please 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 Judy's "Fancy Borders" theme! And remember . . .

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

Thanks sooooo much for visiting . . .  and, as always, for your lovely comments! Mwahhhh!

Let's go "walkies" . . .

Hey there sugar lovers! Welcome, once again, to my little corner of the blogging world!! I have a new Sugar Nellie DT project to share with you!

For today's card, I used one of my favorite Sugar Nellie stamps. This precious stamp is called "Trip to the Park" and is available HERE at Funky Kits. Here's a bit of a side view . . .

And another . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla & Pool Party cardstock: Stampin' up
DPs: Miss Caroline's "Howdy Doody" by My Minds Eye

Butterfly punch: Martha Stewart
Doily die: Cheery Lynn Dies
Pool Party Seam Binding: Stampin' Up
Corner die: Whimsy
Charm, pearls & flower: My stash
Copics & colored pencils

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

And . . . that's it for me, my sweet friends! 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!!

There's dancin' & singin' over at Mo's!

This card is available in my Etsy Store HERE . . . 

with lots of other new creations. 

I'd love for you to stop by for a visit!

Now that we've gotten today's "infomercial" out of the way . . .

Welcome, welcome, welcome!! It's Thursday . . . and that means I have a new card for this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! This week's theme is . . .

Dancing & Singing!

Fun, huh? So, here's what I came up with . . .

This sweet little image is called "Two Tu-Tus" and is available HERE in Mo's "old" online store. I colored these darlins with colored pencils . . . no Copics this time!! I know, rare for me to venture too far from my Copics . . . but I'm rather pleased with the results! Here's an extreme "close up" . . .

And a peek at the tag . . .

 A "sort of" side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: DCWV "French Country" Collection
Sentiment (front): Sassy Cheryl's for Kraftin' Kimmies
Sentiment (tag): Hero Arts
Tag & Swirl Doohickey Dies: Magnolia
Seam Binding: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers & metal filigree corner: Wild Orchid Crafts
Tim Holtz Picket Fence Crackle Paint to edges
Lace & Pearls: My stash
Caran d'Ache & Faber Castell colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, finally . . .

So, there ya have it . . . my version of "Singing & Dancing"! 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 sweet comments! Until next time . . .