Digi Stamps 4 Joy Release!

Good morning, and happy Sunday, y'all!  I have some fun news for you all.  Digistamps 4 Joy is having a new image release.  Oh, my, these new stamps are SO cute!  Want to see one?

Meet Punkette Prue!

She's a cutie, right?  I just love the tutu, and those boots!  (I would LOVE to have a pair of boots like that.)  Like my little skullies?  I got them as part of a Haunted Design House blog candy I won a year or so ago.  I've almost used them all....I guess I'll have to figure out where I can buy some more.  =D Want to see some more cards with the new images?  Head over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to see what the other DT girls have to show you.  Want to see all the new images (and maybe pick up a few)?  Head over to the store!

Ok, thanks for stopping by and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday: Dig Out the Old

Charisma Cardz: No Flowers Allowed

ATC's and Cards with Attitude: Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss: Something New (New image and new platinum Stickles)

I {heart} 2 Stamp: May 2012 Sketch for you to Try

Let's Go Spotty!

**This is post #2 for the day.  Please scroll down for my Sassy Studio Designs sponsorship post.**

Hello again!  It's time for a new Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Woot woot!  This week the challenge is...

Let's Go Spotty!

 I used the adorable Sleeping Infant, which can be found in the Children/Babies section, in the People section of the store.  I just love this image so much.  Colored with Copics...of course. LOL The sentiment is from a k*i Memories stamp set I recently won at Archiver's.  The ribbon, gems, buttons and pearls are from my stash.  The papers are from Pebble's New Addition paper line.

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky: A New Beginning

Glitter Geeks: Polka Dots

Pile It On: Mix Your Scales

Scrap-Creations: Bingo (I used the bottom line: Pearls, Digi Image and Buttons)

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsors C.R.A.F.T.

Good morning, and Happy Thursday!  I've got another Sassy Studio Design sponsorship for you....my last one for the next few months!  (On June 1st the teams switch spots, so starting then I'll be bringing you the newest Dare To Be Sassy Thursday challenges.)  Today starts another C.R.A.F.T. Challenges sponsorship!  You want to know the challenge? Well, it's a recipe.  The C.R.A.F.T. peeps want to see:

2 or more design papers, glitter and a tag!

I used the recently released Chelsea's Graduation, available here. I have a cousin who recently graduated high school, and I wanted to make a card for her.  The purple/blue specks you see on the white paper is actually Stickles and very sparkly...it just didn't photograph well.  Whoops!  Also, it's hard to see in the photo because of the white on white, but the sentiment is actually a tag.

Want to play along?  Head on over to C.R.A.F.T. Challenges to check out their post with all the details and inspiration from their DT.  Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to see what the other Sponsorship Sassy Sisters have come up with.  You will not be disappointed!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenges: 2 dp, glitter, tag

There's Magic in the Air: Sketch

Cute as a Button

Hey y'all!  Happy Wednesday.  The week is almost over....thank GOODNESS!  I don't know about you, but I cannot wait for the weekend to get here.  Another good thing about this Wednesday...it's time for a new Digistamps 4 Joy challenge!  This fortnight the challenge is.........Cute as a Button!  We want to see papercraft projects with at least one button.  You don't have to stick with just one, though.  Go crazy, add a bunch of buttons!  The more the merrier, right?  =D

Have you seen the new images released in the shop?  Let me tell you, they are cuuuuute!  For this challenge each of the DT members got to use one of the new images, so you'll definitely want to check out each of the DT's blogs.  As for my card, meet...........Curly Carly!

Isn't she a DOLL?  I just love her.  This was my first time trying to color really curly hair with my Copics...all in all I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!  The buttons and ribbon are from my stash, and the sentiment is from Hero Arts, part of a stamp set I've had for YEARS.  Don't you just love the paper?  One of my awesome blogging buddies, Trina, sent this paper to me after I admired it on her blog.  Isn't that so sweet?  She's such a kind, generous person.  <3 you, chica!!  It's kind of hard to see, but the stars on the paper are outlined with glitter, and there are a few lines of glitter on the striped paper.  Plus, I outlined the ribbon with lime green Stickles. (And a blue pen, which soaked into the ribbon a bit. Whoops!  I always say...it's those little imperfections that give it character........right??  LOL)

So, anxious to see some of the other new releases made into projects?  Head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations.  Remember, you do not have to use a Digistamps 4 Joy image to participate in the challenge.  However, if you do...your project will also be entered for a seperate prize, the DT Choice award!  I hope to see you playing along!

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday: A Touch of Sparkle

Card Crafter's Circle: Sparkle, Sparkle

The Pink Elephant - Buttons Galore

Top Tip Tuesday - Dig Out the Old

Sassy Studio Designs May Release

Hello, and happy Saturday!  I'm so excited because it's time for the Sassy Studio Designs release blog hop!  Woot woot!  This is just thrilling.  You should have arrived here from Sara's blog.  Wasn't her card fabulous?  She's just one of the incredibly talented Sassy Sisters I'm proud to have as my teamie. If you didn't arrive from Sara's, head back to the beginning at the Sassy Studio Designs blog to make sure you don't miss out on the fabulous prizes.  Before I show you my card, I should explain how this hop is happening, right?  

WELL, first of all, the theme of this hop is all about FLOWERS.  Each DT member's creation should have flowers, and we'll all be telling you our favorite flowers.  My favorite flower is the Tiger Lily.

These grow like crazy here in Minnesota.  I have a ton of them in a little garden next to my back steps.  They're so pretty, especailly after it rains!  What's your favorite flower?

Ok!  Now during this hop there are THREE prizes that can be won.  Two lucky commenters from somewhere in the DT blogs will win one new image each.  How cool is that?  You'll have to leave love for all the Sassy Sisters in the hop, though, 'cause there's no way to know which DT blog will have the prize.  (I don't even know!!) Plus, the grand prize is to win THREE new images!  Whoo hoo!  To be eligible for that prize, you HAVE to comment on the Sassy Studio Designs blog.

Now, before I get to the blog hop list, I get to share my project. Meet Sexy Marie!

Isn't she a cutie?  As many of you know, I'm a huge Francophile and kind of a history buff, so I was super excited to have this image inspired by Marie Antoinette.  *Obviously* this is a little sexier than she would have dressed back then...but that's the fun of artistic license, right? =D  I was originally going to use a french sentiment, but decided this sentiment from Create with TLC was just too perfect.

Okey doke!  Now that you've seen my card, it's time to continue on the hop.  Your next stop is Jackie.  I've listed the blog hop below in case you get lost.  Don't forget to stop by the Party Blog tonight at 10pm Eastern Time to chat with the DT and other Sassy Studio Designs fans!  See you there!

SSD

Kim

Christine

Jamie

Regan

Lori

Rachelle

Kathy

Rebecca

Karen

Abbie

Shari

Mary

Angela 

Sara

Starla   (That's me!)

Jackie

Jovan

Soma

Jen

Julie

Christy

Ruza

Linsey

Debbie

Kate

Thanks for stopping by, and hopefully we'll talk to you tonight!

Girl on Fire

Hello, hello!  Have you been seeing the previews for this month's release at Sassy Studio Designs?  I hope so...the images are just FABULOUS!  Are you a fan of The Hunger Games?  I loved the books, and really enjoyed the first movie.  I can't wait until the second comes out.  Well, I get to preview one of the new images from the release, and it's also inspired by The Hunger Games.  Meet Katniss, the Girl on Fire!

Gorgeous, no?  With all the folds, this dress is just a BLAST to color!  =D  I'm horrible at coloring flames, so I decided to just use the colors red and yellow.  I'm actually pretty happy with how it turned out!  I also got to use my new grey Copics to try to create black hair.  I really like them!  

Want to see some more of the images being released tomorrow? Why don't you pop on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to check them out!  Don't forget to stop by the blog tomorrow for the hop, then stick around and chat with the DT tomorow evening.  It's lots of fun, with lots of laughs, and it's great to get to know these inspiring ladies even better than you already do.

Don't forget...it's Fabulous Freebie Friday!  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs group on Paper Craft Planet to pick up today's free image.

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsors Wicked Wednesday ATCs

Good morning, y'all!  This week Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring one of my favorite challenge blogs....Wicked Wednesday ATC  Challenges!  I know I haven't been around blogland much recently (more on that in a few weeks) so I haven't been able to participate in challenges much...so I was extra happy to be able to create an ATC for this challenge blog!  The theme this week is....

A Little Bit Country

Now, when I first heard the theme, I couldn't get "a little bit rock 'n' roll" to stop scrolling through my head. LOL  I do love my Westerns, though, so this challenge was a blast.

I used Cowgirl Debbie (Sassy Cowgirl) on my ATC.  Isn't she a hoot?  I have her sitting on a saddle that I found in a public domain free clip art website.  (I'm at work and don't remember the website, but I'll post it later if you're interested.)  

Want to play along?  Head on over to the Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenges to check out their post with all the details and inspiration from their DT.  Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to see what the other Sponsorship Sassy Sisters have come up with.  You will not be disappointed!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Wicked Wednesday ATC: A Little Bit Country

Crafting When We Can

Good morning, y'all, and Happy Mother's Day!!  Big hugs to all the hard-working mamas out there...you are appreciated!

Today, Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the newest challenge over at Crafting When We Can.  Not only that, but I got to be one of the guest designers!!  Woot, woot!  I'm so thrilled.  It's my favorite kind of challenge, my favorite style.  Have you guessed the challenge yet?  It's.....

(image from Steampunk Pics)

Oooh, I just love steampunk, don't you?!  Not quite sure what it is?  It's basically a cross between the Victorian era and the Industrial Revolution, with a smattering of science fiction.  In many steampunk tales, it is a post-apocalyptic world.  Want more information?  Check out these three sites here, here and here.  Think Victorian clothing with lots of machine parts, flying objects, and metal.  =D

Here's what I created:

I used the gorgeous Steampunk Victoria from Sassy Studio Designs.  Isn't she a hoot?  She is one of my favorite images.  =D  She was colored with Copics.  Her background paper uses a stamp from Technique Tuesday's Get in Gear set.   The paper was then embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder and edged with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.  The clock paper is from Bo Bunny's Timepiece collection.  The gears were cut out of metallic paper with my brand new Spellbinders Shapeability die.  The word charm, metal gear and arrows are from Tim Holtz.  The steampunk bird photo corners are from Jolee's Boutique.

Anxious to give it a shot for yourself?  Want some more inspiration?  Head over to the Crafting When We Can challenge blog to see the awesome makes by their DT.  Need even MORE inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog so see the samples from the Sassy Sisters.  I really do hope you will join in this challenge!  I would love to see what you come up with.  =D

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsors Fat Pages with Attitude

Hey y'all! I'm here to let you know...Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the newest challenge over at Fat Pages with Attitude!  What is a Fat Page, you might ask?  Well, as they put it on the FPwA blog, a fat page is a 4x4 work of art. It can be any medium, and the more you put on it, the better!

The current challenge is Anything Goes/Butterflies and Blooms

I used the fabulous Renaissance Sassy.  I just think she's so pretty!  The sentiment is from Create with TLC. The flowers and pin are from Wild Orchid.  Lace, butterflies and gems from my stash.

Want to play along?  Head on over to the Fat Pages with Attitude to check out their post with all the details and inspiration from their DT.  Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to see what the other Sponsorship Sassy Sisters have come up with.  You will not be disappointed!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Fat Pages with Attitude: Butterflies and Blooms

Best of the Web!

**This is post #3 for today...if you're looking for the Digi Doodle Shop or Sassy Studio Designs post, please scroll down**

Hey y'all!  I'm back...bet you didn't think you'd get so many posts out of me today!  =D  Well, I have some very exciting news.  Have you ever heard of Craft Corners?  They are a craft blog with all kinds of tips, tricks and tutorials for many different types of crafts.  From stitching to jewelry, home and garden to recycling projects...there's a little something for everyone!  You should definitely check them out.

Craft Corners also does a little post they call "Best of the Web", where they highlight some of the interesting craft blogs they've come across.  Guess who is one of today's features?  That's right....MOI!  Oh, let me tell you, I am just so honored and excited!!  

I took a look around the other blogs being featured today, and they are *fabulous*!  You should check them out!!  Visit the Best of the Web post here.  Craft Corners is definitely becoming my go to blog for inspiration and DIY projects.  I hope you are similarly inspired!

Bingo!

Hey y'all!  Happy Thursday, and welcome to the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge!  This week we have a fun one for you...BINGO!  Oooh, I just love bingo, don't you?  =D

Here's the bingo board to chose from.  You can do any line horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

I decided to use the top line: Buttons, Ribbon and Flowers.

 I used the lovely Geisha Girl, which can be found in the Women section of the store.  Isn't she fabulous?  I had a fantastic time coloring her.  The paper I used is actually origami paper I found at Michael's.  The flowers and buttons are from my stash.  I believe the flowers are from Jolee's Boutique, but I'm not positive. If anyone really needs to know, drop me a line and I'll try to find out.  =D

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsors C.R.A.F.T.

Good morning my lovelies!  I'm here to let you know...Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the newest challenge over at C.R.A.F.T. Challenges!  This week they are having a blog hop, so you will **definitely** want to check out their blog!  The theme of the hop is "Celebration".

Well, as you may know, I've had babies on the brain lately.  It seems like everyone I know is either expecting a baby or just had one.  Naturally, when I heard celebration, I immediately thought "new baby"!

I used the adorable Glowing Gwen.  I just think she's so cute!  Perfect for any expectant mama.  My papers are from DCWV's Pocket Full of Posies stack.  Sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Glowers, ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Want to play along?  Head on over to the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Blog to check out their post with all the details and inspiration from their DT.  Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to see what the other Sponsorship Sassy Sisters have come up with.  You will not be disappointed!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - Celebration

Sale!!

Hey, y'all!  Just a quick note...Digistamps 4 Joy is going to be having a sale from Friday, May 11 at 6 am Central Africa Time until Sunday, May 13th at 6pm Central Africa Time.  What's the sale, you might ask?  Well....

Digistamps 4 Joy is offering a 15% off Mother's Day discount on any order $5 or more when you use the following code at checkout:

mom2012

Also, if you order $8 or more worth of digis....you will get an additional FREE digistamp.  It's beautiful!  I don't have a sample made with it yet (I'll update this when I do, sometime in the next day or so)...but you can check it out on some of the other Digistamps 4 Joy DT blogs.

Attitude of Gratitude

Hey y'all!  Well, the Digistamps 4 Joy blog hop is over and we hope you enjoyed every stop you made.  Did you comment at each stop?  Are you a winner of one of the fabulous prizes? Check our winner's page - congratulations and thanks for participating! 

If you weren't a winner....here's another chance to win some Digistamps 4 Joy images!  Welcome to our first challenge on our new blog and the theme is...an Attitude of Gratitude.  We'd like to you create a papercraft project (it doesn't have to be a card) that expresses an attitude of gratitude - show us some heartfelt sentiments, too!  Your creation can be for any occasion, as long as it's a thank you.

Now, those of you who have been with us for a while are probably familiar with the fabulous Jen, our DT Coordinator. She does SO MUCH for the Digistamps 4 Joy company...not only as a DT Member and Lead, but also as one of the fabulous artists.  We really wanted to thank her, so Jen, this challenge is dedicated to you!!  A big thank you for all that you do, and being just an all-around fabulous person!  Mwah!

I have used one of Jen's new images available in the store, Juliette.  Isn't she stunning?  I just love those roses in the frame.

Do you have someone you want to thank?  Why not  head on over to join the first challenge on our new challenge blog.  Plus, while you're there you'll see all the fabulous creations by the rest of the Design Team, almost all using brand new images. They're wonderful!  I hope to see you play along!

Blog Hops!

This will be a sticky post until the end of the Digistamps 4 Joy blog hop.  Looking for the hop?  Click the picture below!  Looking for a different post?  Please scroll down.  Thank you!

Looking for the winner of Cely's Blogaversary Hop?  Click the link below!

Hawaii Paper Party Winner

Hey, y'all!  Well, it's Sunday....which means it's time to announce the winner for Cely's blog hop!  Who is the lucky winner of (3) Sassy Studio Designs images?

And the winner is...................(drumroll please)......................Karen L!  Karen's favorite HK characters are HK herself and ChocoCat.  Karen, please email me at MissStarlaMae at yahoo dot com to claim your prize!

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor!

Good morning, lovelies!  Happy Saturday to you!  Any big plans this weekend?  As you're reading this I am probably at my 12-hour crop at Archiver's.  Woo hoo!  Can you imagine all the creativity flowing?  =D

Well, if you have some time to be creative this weekend, you should check out the mini-challenge Sassy Studio Designs is having!  As you may or may not know, we are having a release later this month.  However, for 48 hours only you can download one of the images being released for FREE! All you have to do is visit Sassy Studio Designs' Paper Craft Planet and download the image before 9AM EDT on Monday. (Not a member of Paper Craft Planet or the SSD group?  You should join...it's quick, easy and FREE! Plus, SSD has a freebie EVERY Friday.  You just can't beat that!)  Want to see what this fabulous image is?  Are you a fan of The Hunger Games (or even just glamorous people)?  Meet......Effie!

That's right, it's Effie Trinket!  Isn't she FAB?  I just adore her.  Remember, you only have 48 hours to grab her, so head HERE soon!

Want a chance to win two other images from the upcoming release before ANYONE else gets them?  Why don't you join our mini challenge at the Sassy Studio Designs blog!  The challenge is EFFIE.  (E)mbossing, (F)lowers, (F)ull of color, (I)nk, (E)mbellishments.  How fun, right?  As you can see in my card, I have used a Stampin' Up embossing folder behind Effie.  I've included my new WO flowers, as well as a couple from Offray.  Of course, I used lots of my favorite colors (pink, purple, blue, green). I've inked each piece of paper with Momento chalk ink, and I've added embellishments like the ribbon and gems.  How easy is that? I definitely think you can handle this challenge.  It's open until 9AM EDT on Wednesday, so you have a few extra days to complete it.  What are you waiting for?  Head over to the group, grab the image, and play along in the challenge for a chance to win TWO more images from the release!  =D

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Craft Your Passion: Lots of Texture

Priscilla Styles: Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge # 138

Freebies!

Hey y'all!  There are some exciting freebies being given away today.  Want a peek?

This fabulous image is being given away by Digistamp 4 Joy.  Can you guess what it is?

It's only available for a couple of days, so head on over to the Digistamps 4 Joy blog to pick it up!

It's also Fabulous Freebie Friday over at the Sassy Studio Designs Paper Craft Planet group!

What is it?  Well, you'll just have to head over to the group to find out.  It's only available for 24 hours, so get it while you can!!

Have a great day, and we'll see you soon!

Sassy Studio Designs Sponsors Party Time Tuesday

Hello, and happy Tuesday!  Today starts a new challenge over at Party Time Tuesday's Challenge Blog, and it's being sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs!  Woot!  You know what that means.....I got to make a card for the sponsorship.  What's the challenge you may ask?  Well, it's  RIBBONS.  Lots of Ribbons.  (At least two, more if you're feeling crazy.)

Well, you know how much I love the recently released Wednesday Sara Adams, so I just had to use her again.  I had another metal foil sticker that goes very well with the theme of the image.  I've used (4) ribbons on my card..three pink and black houndstooth ribbons, and one shiny black ribbon.  (The black is near the the bottom of the card....it's a little hidden behind my sentiment and watermark. Whoops!)  The faux stitching was done with a white Unibal pen (LOVE!) and a black sharpie.

Want to play along?  Head on over to the Sunday Sketch & Stamp to check out their post with all the details and inspiration from their DT.  Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to see what the other Sponsorship Sassy Sisters have come up with.  You will not be disappointed!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Party Time Tuesday: 2 or More Ribbons

Milk Coffee: Lots of Layers

Southern Girls: Get Your Girly On

Crafty Ann's: Stitching, Real or Faux

Glitter Geeks: Stitches

The Octopode Factory: Pink

Sweet Sketch Wednesday: Sketch