Sugar Nellie's Digi Release & Blog Hop - Tomorrow!

Hello sweet friends! I'm so excited to share this with you . . .

Sugar Nellie is releasing her newest digi images TOMORROW!

Be sure to set your alarm clocks so you won't miss this cool Summer event at Sugar Nellie's!! And, as always, there will be lots of fun and PRIZES! I'll see you tomorrow at 10 a.m London time!

Hugs,

Celebrating LOVE . . . underwater!

Happy Thursday, my sweet friends!! It's time for another super-de-duper fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And this week, my cleverly talented friend and DT sistah, Anja, wants us all to . . .

"Celebrate LOVE"

Hmmm . . . which image to choose? So many options . . . well, here's what I came up with . . .

OK . . . so here's the deal . . . I do NOT love to snorkel!! Breathing while my face is submerged in water is terrifying for me. In fact, just sitting here thinking about it is making me hyperventilate! It's not natural to breathe underwater! BUT . . . it just so happens that my husband's daughter and her husband went SCUBA diving a year ago on their honeymoon.

So . . . while I have no intention of celebrating the love of being unable to breathe underwater . . . I wanted to honor the love Jenna and Adam have for one another as they celebrate their 1st Anniversary! Here's a close up . . .

These fabulous images are a couple of Mo Manning's latest creations! Say hello to "Snorkel Girl" and "Snorkel Boy" . . . which I've merged. You can find them HERE  and HERE in Mo's online store!

I decided to make a Crossover Card because they're such fun! Here's a side view . . .

  My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Night of Navy cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Barefoot Bliss" by Bo Bunny
Raffia ribbon, charm, twine, & seashells: My stash
Shasta Daisy flower die: Cheery Lynn Designs
Glossy Accents on bubbles & goggles
Front sentiments: Stampin' Up
Inside sentiment: Verses Rubber Stamps
Copics & Colored pencils

A peek at the inside card . . . 

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

Fun, huh? I hope Jenna and Adam enjoy it! Now . . . please visit Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog and check out the fabulous projects by Anja the rest of my 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 commence!

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!

And . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time!!

It's all about "Hats" this week at Sassy Cheryl's!!

Happy Tuesday, my lovelies!! It's time for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog!! And  I have a "holly jolly" card to share with you! hehe!! Our very talented DT sister, Miz Jackie, is our "hostess with the mostess" this week . . . and she'd like to see lots and lots of  . . .

"Hats!"

That's right . . . hats!! Well . . . as luck would have it, so many of my fave Sassy Cheryl images are wearing hats!! My bigger challenge was to decide which one/ones to use for this week's project!! So, here's my card . . . what'cha think?

Once again, I've used my fave Maddie and Max! This image is called "Good Company" and you can find it right HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store! Here's another angle . . . 

So . . . here's the deal . . . I decided that Maddie would be reading a Christmas book to Max . . . while Max sits back with his feet up, sipping on a hot cocoa . . . with those teensy weensy marshmallows!! Here's a peek from the other side . . . 

 My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Very Vanilla cardstock & seam binding: Stampin' Up

DPs: "City Sidewalks" by Pink Paislee

Corner die & flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Aged Ivory Frantage (on metal corner)

Frosted Lace & Gold Stickles

North Pole stamp: Paper Inspirations

Inside sentiment: Computer generated

Gold baubles & lace: My stash

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

Now . . . . I must give full credit for this fabulous "Pocket Card" design to my sweet and very talented friend, Dena. She created an incredible pocket card using this design and, as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to "borrow" the concept!! You can see Dena's stunning card HERE. Thanks Dena . . . you ROCK!! And here's my card "in action" so to speak . . . 

Cool, huh? And here's a look with the inside card completely removed . . . 

And, last but not least, the "artsy fartsy" angle . . .

So . . . that's my Christmas Card #2 for 2013! I'm on a roll!! LOL!! Okey dokey . . . don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and take a peek at what Miz Jackie and the rest of Sassy Cheryl's talented DT ladies have created for inspiration! Then I hope you'll join us for this week's fun challenge! We always have such fun . . . and, who knows, you may win 2 free Sassy Cheryl digis!! Wheet whoo!!

Oh . . . I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girl July Card Challenge - Add a bow

Card Crafter's Circle #82 - Ice Ice Baby (winter)

Thanks bunches for stopping by to visit! Hugs . . . until next time!

"Fairy" Merry Christmas!

Happy 4th of July!! Seriously . . . 2013 is blowing by us! Half of the year is behind us . . . and it's time to start thinking about Christmas!! What the what?! hehe!! Well, at least we can start thinking about making Winter Holiday cards! (My sister has most of her Christmas shopping done already! That's just not healthy, is it?! hehe!) Sooooo . . . it's time for another fun challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And this week it's an "Alphabet Challenge!" That's right . . . this week's theme is . . .

"F is for . . ."

Well, well, well! Fairies? Flurries? Frosty? Yep . . . that's what I'm going with!! What'cha think?

Say hello to sweet little "Winter Fairy Halla"! Isn't she adorable? I just love her chubby naked tummy!! And perfect for my FIRST Winter Holiday card of 2013! You can find this sweetheart HERE  in Mo's online store!

Here's a close-up . . .

And a bit of a side view . . .

  My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Chocolate Chip & Creamy Caramel cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Snowfall" Collection by Bo Bunny
Snowflake edge & fancy circle dies: Memory Box
Swirl die: Magnolia
Pearls, doily, & snowflake stamp: My stash
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
"Snow": Flower Soft
Crystal Stickles
Front sentiment: LOTV
Inside sentiment: DRS Designs (I think)
Copics & Shin Han markers

A peek at the inside . . . 

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

 So . . . "fairy" cute, huh? hehe!! Now . . . please visit Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog and check out the fabulous projects by the rest of my 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 your imagination run wild!

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!

And . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time!!

Red, White, & Blue at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hey there, m'darlins!! It's time for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog!! And this week we have 6 fabulous new designers who are joining the Sassy Cheryl's DT "Sassy Gals!" I'm delighted to have each and every one of these talented ladies joining us in our "Sassy" adventures each week!!

And now . . . on to this week's challenge!! My sweet and always sassy DT sistah, Cathy, has chosen a rather "Patriotic" theme . . .

"Red, White, & Blue!"

Perfect . . .  since this week we celebrate "Independence Day" here in America! Sooooooo . . . without further ado, here's my card . . . 

Once again, I've used my fave Maddie and Max! This is actually a merged version of "Honoring the Flag - Maddie" (available HERE) and "Honoring the Flag - Max (available HERE). Oh oh . . . and this is cool . . .Max and Maddie "honoring the Flag" is available HERE as a combined image too, so you don't even have to fiddle with merging if you don't want to!! Here's a close-up of these cuties . . . 

And a side view . . .

 My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Night of Navy & Very Vanilla cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Pride" Collection from Authentique

Corner die: Whimsy

Flag banner die: LaLa Land

Sentiments & embellies: My stash

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, last but not least . . . 

 

I'll be entering this "Patriotic" card in the following challenges: 

Craft Your Passion #169 - Red, White, & Blue

Kaboodles Doodles #178 - Your Flag's Colors

Delightful Challenges - Red, White, & Blue

 

So . . . there ya have it . . .  my little Red, White, & Blue creation!! I hope you've enjoyed hanging out with me!! Now . . . please be sure to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and take a look at what Cathy and the rest of my talented Design Teamies have created for this week's inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting!! Hugs . . . until next time!

No "Shell" Like Home . . .

Happy Monday, my lovelies!! I hope you had a great weekend!! I certainly did!! Well, except that yesterday, for no apparent reason, the power went out in my neighborhood!! What the what? Not a cloud in the sky . . . so I can't blame it on storms!! Weird!! Fortunately, most of this week's Sugar Nellie DT card was done! I really have to quit waiting 'til the last minute! Eeek!

Sooooo . . . what'cha think?

Isn't this one of the cutest little fairies ever? She's from the new "Return to Fairy Glen" collection of Sugar Nellie stamps! This stamp is called "No Shell Like Home" . . . and is usually available HERE at Funky Kits . . . but, due to its popularity, this stamp is currently on re-order!

Here's a peek at the "tag" sentiment . . .

And a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Image printed onto Cryogen Metallic White cardstock
Grey & Blushing Bride cardstock: Stampin' Up
DPs: "Crea Diem" by Maja Designs
Tag sentiment: Whimsy
Corner die: Joy Craft
Heart & border dies: Magnolia
Go Kreate Frilly #7 dies
Shabby Pink Frantage

Colored with Copics & Colored pencils

. . . a look at the inside . . .

And, last but not least . . .

Not half bad, me thinks! Especially since I had to do some of the work without power! hehe! So that's what I've been up to! I'll be back tomorrow with another little something!! Thanks for stopping by. See you soon! Hugssssss!

We're having "Fun in the Sun" at Mo's!

Hello and welcome once again to to my little corner of the world! It's Thursday . . . and this month is flying by!! One of these days I really AM going to make a Christmas card!! But not today!! For this week's challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog, my sweet and very clever DT sistah, Elaine, has chosen an exceptionally "non-Christmas" theme . . .

"Fun in the Sun"

And we've certainly had plenty (sunshine, that is) lately here in Richmond, VA, USA!! In fact, we're already seeing mid-90 F degree temperatures! Oh how I want to be at the beach!! Soon . . . but never quite soon enough! hehe! Here's my "Fun in the Sun" card . . .

Oops . . . I forgot to tell you to grab your sunglasses! This is another rather "bright" card!! OK . . . so here's the deal . . . I've had this precious little Mo image for well over a year . . . and this is the first time it's come within "coloring" distance of my markers and pencils! (Hanging head in shame here!!) This sweetheart is "Maggie" and you can find her HERE  in Mo's online store! Oh, oh, oh . . . and I found this fabulous set of digi papers and elements at Nitwit Collections . . . they're by Mary Fran and are called "Sandcastles" . . . they're perfect!! Here's a close-up of sweet little Maggie" . . .

This image was absolutely delightful to color . . . especially that hair!! Here's a bit of a side view . . .

  My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Riding Hood Red & Whisper White cardstock & front sentiment: Stampin' Up
Digi DPs: "Sandcastles" by Mary Fran for Nitwits
Banner die: LaLaLand Crafts
Buttons, brad, & charm: My stash
Ribbon: Stampin' Up
"Sand": Flower Soft
Inside sentiment: Hampton Arts
Copics & Colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

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

So, if this card doesn't SCREAM "Fun in the Sun," I don't know what does! hehe! Now . . . please visit Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog and check out the fun projects by Elaine and the rest of my 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 your imagination run wild!

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!

And . . . that's it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs . . . until next time!!

"Bling" in the Sun!

Happy Tuesday!! Are you enjoying your Summer?! I sooooooo can't wait for vacation! I NEED to be on a beach and splashing around in the Caribbean!! Soon . . . but not soon enough!! In the meantime . . . there's another cool challenge happening at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog!! Our very sweet Miz Dawn has chosen a rather interesting challenge theme . . .

"Bling in the Sun!"

Hmmmm . . . well, I'm not quite sure if she was thinking "bling" or "sun" . . . or BOTH! So, since I can never make up my mind . . . I decided to use both! hehe!!

Surprise!! It's Maddie and Max! Yay!! This is another fabby new Sassy Cheryl image . . . and, I gotta tell ya, I love ALL of the new "Maddie & Max" digi images. This one is called "Shy Little Swimmers." I'm not sure if they're shy . . . or if they're "investigating" something and just being "stealthy"!! I decided to paper piece the pool . . . and add some grass with bling! (What the what?!) Here's a close-up . . .

When I saw this image, I couldn't help but reminisce about my own childhood! We had a very cool pool . . . 8 feet by 6 feet (I think) and 12 inches deep! Now here's the funny thing . . . my mother (a former lifeguard at the Mississippi River and licensed RN) told us we had to wait 30 minutes after eating before we could get in the pool! Why? Well . . . she didn't want us getting a cramp and DROWNING, of course!! ROTFL!! And we never questioned her logic!! Go figure!! I wonder if Maddie and Max had to wait a half hour too!! You can find this adorable image HERE in Sassy Cheryl's online store!! And while you're there, be sure to check out all of the cool new images! Here's kind of a side angle . . .

 My Card "recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Metallic White cardstock

Poppy Parade & White cardstock: Stampin' Up

Digi DPs: "From the Sea-Too" by Mary Fran for Nitwits

Wonky Rectangles dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Grass die and sun stamp: Magnolia

Sentiment tags: LOTV

Inside sentiment: Stampendous

Ribbon & bling: My stash

Colored with Copics & Colored Pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

And, of course, the "ahhhhtsy fahhhhtsy" view . . .

And . . . that's what I've been up to!! Please be sure to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog and take a look at what Dawn and the rest of my talented Design Teamies have created for this week's inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting!! Hugs . . . until next time!

We're all so "BRIGHT" at Mo's this week!

Happy Thursday! And welcome to my little corner of Blogland! It's time for a new challenge at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog! And this week, my sweet and oh-so-talented friend and DT sister Franz is our hostess! She's chosen a fabulous theme . . .

"Bright Colors"

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

I've seen so many gorgeous projects using Mo Manning's precious little cowgirl image . . . so I decided I'd try my hand at coloring her this week! Oh . . . and I found these fabulous digi DPs at Nitwit Collections . . . they're by Mary Fran and are called "Li'l Tumbleweeds Too" . . . they're perfect, don'tcha think?

This adorable image is called "Howdy" and is available HERE in Mo's online store. And what's even cooler is that this image comes with a couple of perfect sentiment texts . . . I merged one of them above my image! Here's a close-up of li'l "Howdy" . . .

I wanted to create something a little different this week, so I decided to make a variation of a "Joy Fold" card that I'd seen a while ago. My friend Dena created a fun tutorial . . . available HERE at Lili of the Valley's website.

 My Card "Recipe" . . .

Image printed on Cryogen Matallic White paper
Crushed Curry cardstock & inside sentiment: Stampin' Up
Digi DPs: "Li'l Tumbleweeds Too" by Mary Fran for Nitwits
Star dies: Sizzix
Border die: Magnolia
Jute & buttons: My stash
Charm: The Charm Store 24/7
Copics & Colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . . 

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

So there ya have it . . . my first "Triangle Joy Fold" card! I kinda like how it turned out! And I hope you've enjoyed it too! Now . . . please pop on over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Blog to check out the brightly colored projects by Franz and the rest of my talented DT sisters! Then, please join us for this week's challenge. It's simple . . . just pull out your craft supplies and at least one Mo Manning image! Easy peasy!

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!

So . . . that's what I've been up to!! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit! Hugs . . . until next time!!