"Under the Sea" Blog Hop #4 & LAUNCH DAY!

Hey there, all you sugar-lovin' "mermaids" . . .  and welcome back to
our final Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peeks
and
LAUNCH DAY!
Wheet Whew!!

That's right! These little darlins go on sale TODAY at Funky Kits - at  9:00 a.m. GMT! 

OK . . . let's get back to the "hop" shall we? Now . . . if you've arrived here from my sweet and clever DT sister,  Michele, then you're right where you need to be!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE!

And, once again, in case you get lost along the way, here's today's "Mini Blog Hop" order . . .

Tiets

Marianne

Anita

Lisa

Vicky

Astrid

Kathrin

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

Here's MY version of today's precious image called "Water Lily" . . .

I decided to make a circle-shaker card! Talk about mixing it up,eh?!

I am really lovin' the peachy-corals lately!! Perfect for a little "Under the Sea" mythical creature, don'tcha think? 
Here's another side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . . 

Blush Blossom cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nantucket" by Pink Paislee

Glossy Accents on her "tail"

Circle & Scalloped Circle Grand Nestabilities: Spellbinders

Eyelet Circle Nestabilities: Spellbinders

Sentiment:, flat flowers, beads, brads & pearls: My stash

Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics and pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, one final view . . . 

Be sure to leave comments along the way . . . because, as you may recall, several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes! 

Now . . . your next stop along the way is to hop on over to see my oh so talented Design Teamie. . .

MINA.

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

Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peek - #3

Welcome back, sweet friends! I'm having such fun with our "Mini Blog Hops" showcasing Sugar Nellie's newest collection of stamps!! I hope you're lovin' these images as much as I am!! Well, get ready for more FUN,  'cuz today is . . . drum roll please . . .

Day THREE of Sugar Nellie's "Under the Sea" Sneak Peeks!!!

Now . . . if you've arrived here from my amazingly talented Design Teamie,  Michele, then you're in the right place!! If not, then you'll want to start this fabulous Sugar Nellie "mini" hop HERE!

And, just in case you get lost along the way, here's today's "Mini Blog Hop" order . . .

Jane

Tiets

Marianne

Anita

Lisa

Vicky

Astrid

Kathrin

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

OK . . . are ya ready?!

Here's MY version of today's stunning image called "Aquamarina" . . . 

I decided to make a "Tag Card" . . . these are always such fun!!

I added a pocket and another tag on the back for a personal note! 

I went with a monochromatic color scheme this time . . . with just a little jute, I think it works! But that's just me. hehe! 
Here's another side view . . . 

My card "recipe" . . . 

Very Vanilla & Pool Party cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Nantucket" by Pink Paislee

Romantic Rectangle dies: Spellbinders

Sentiment:,flower, & pearls: My stash

Copics and pencils

 And, one final pic . . . 

I surely hope you've been leaving lotsa comments along the way . . . because, in case you've forgotten, several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sugar Nellie prizes! Remember, we're having one more "Mini Blog Hop" on Friday! Coincidentally, that also happens to be "Launch Day" . . . when these little sugar dumplings go on sale at Funky Kits at 10:00 a.m. GMT! 

So be sure to mark your calendars . . . and set your alarm clocks!!

Okey dokey. . . your next stop along the way is to visit my sweet and crazy-talented friend and DT "sistah". . .
MINA.

Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Hugs . . . until Friday . . . when we'll all be back with our last adorable "Under the Sea" image!!

"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!!