Happy Easter!

Hello, my dears!  Happy Easter!  I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend. Mom, Dad, DH and Bear all came to church with me.  It was wonderful!  Bear even made it through the whole service without getting super fussy.  Here he is in all his Easter finery, including a lovely hat from Grandma.

Well, this has been a productive week for me.  I finally got Bear's baptism scheduled, and I was able to finish all the invitations and get them, mailed.  Woo hoo!

For the front I embossed the card using a Cuttlebug folder.  I heat embossed a cross rubber stamp (my very first stamp ever) and fussy cut it out.  I attached it to the front of the card using pop dots.  For the inside, I found a free clip art frame.  I changed the color from black to grey using Paint.net.  Then I typed up the information, layered the frame on top and printed them out.  The grey paper is Recollections from Michael's.

Ok, that's it for now.  Have a fabulous week, and thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Penny Black and More: One for the Boys (I hope this counts since it's for my son's baptism. If not, please feel free to remove my entry.  Thanks!)

Card Crafter's Circle: Babies (No infant on the card, but it's for a baby's baptism, so I hope it counts!)

Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

DTBST # 170 - Feeling Funny

Hey y'all!  I'm here with some sad news today.  Well, it's sad for me, anyway.  This will be my last Sassy Studio Designs DT post.  I've had a great time this past year, but with my new little one it's just hard to find time to devote to crafting and commenting, and all our Sassy followers deserve the best we can give them!  I will miss my talented and kind Sassy Sisters and the gorgeous images from the lovely Lindsay, but I hope to still be able to participate in challenges and hops once in a while.

Ok, enough with the mushy.  I bet you're just itching to know what the new challenge is, right?  Right!  This week's challenge is.............

Feeling Funny

With April Fool's Day fast approaching, we want to see a funny or witty sentiment on your project.

I used the fabulous Copper Christi, available in the store. Isn't she fun?  I think she looks a bit like Jennifer Love Hewitt.  Do any of you watch The Client List?  Can't you just see this as one of her characters?  =D  Anyway, she was colored using Copics (skin, hair and baton), Spica markers (uniform and hat), and a black gel marker for her boots and belt.  Then gold Stickles were added to her badge, hat and earring.  The police stickers are from Jolee's Boutique, I think.  I'm at work, so I'm not positive.  If you are interested in knowing for sure, leave me a comment with your email address and I'll double-check.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  The link is to her blog since I'm at work and can't access her store. The "illegal" tape was actually grey, but I colored it with a yellow Copic marker.  I just LOVE her sentiments...and many of them are quite cheeky if you're getting stuck for this challenge!  I can't remember what company made the background.  It's from a realistic photos paper pack.  Again, if you're interested, let me know and I'll find out.

Ready to play along?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to see what the other Sassy Sisters came up with and to link up your cards.  Remember, if you use a SSD image you get to enter your creation TWICE!  That's another chance at winning an awesome prize. I hope to see you participating! Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for being such wonderful followers.

Challenges:
Emerald Fairy Challenge Blog: Bling (I was thinking of all the sparkle and Stickles as bling. If that doesn't count, please feel free to remove this entry.  Thanks!
My Grafico: Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes

The Great and Powerful Oz Release Winner

**If you're looking for today's Sassy Studio Design DTBST post, please scroll down.**

Well, I finally get to announce who won the fabulous Wicked Witch image from my stop on the blog hop last weekend. The winner is...................drumroll, please...........................

Alyce!!

Congratulations! Please go to this post for details on how to claim your prize.

DTBST # 169 - Paper Piecing

Hey y'all, and happy Thursday!  You know what that means....a new Sassy Studio Designs Dare to Be Sassy Thursday challenge!  Woo hoo!

This week the challenge is:

Paper Piecing

I think you all know what that means.  Just in case you're not sure, it means that instead of coloring part of your stamp, you should stamp it on a different paper, fussy cut it out and adhere it on top of your stamp.

I used the fabulous Evanora from last weekend's image release.  I just couldn't resist those feathers!  What's that, you ask?  Why, YES, of COURSE she's available in the store!  =D  I paper pieced her dress and cape, and colored her body, hair, feathers and gems using Copics and Stickles.  The papers are primarily from Stampin' Up, except the pink half circles, which are from DCWV's Sweet Stack.  Gems are from Archiver's, I can't remember the company.  (They've been in my stash forever, but the're my favorite kind of gems! They're smooth instead of faceted, so they seem to glow.  Awesome!)  The corner punch is from Martha Stewart.  I forgot to take a picture of the inside, but it says "Have a FABULOUS Easter, dahling!"

Ready to play along?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to see what the other Sassy Sisters came up with and to link up your cards.  Remember, if you use a SSD image you get to enter your creation TWICE!  That's another chance at winning an awesome prize. I hope to see you participating! 

Challenges:

Digi Darla's: Easter/Spring

Paper Makeup Stamps: Pastels
The Pink Elephant: Easter
Digistamps 4 Joy: Easter
Simon Says Stamp: Easter/Spring
Emerald Fairy Challenge: Bling
Celebrate the Occasion: Happy Easter
Digital Tuesday: Easter

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Hey y'all, and welcome to Day 1 of Sassy Studio Designs' The Great and Powerful Oz release blog hop!  You should have arrived here from the lovely Mary's blog.  If you've just happened upon my post, no worries...head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to start at the beginning.  (Trust me, you don't want to miss a thing!)

Now, if you know me, you know how much I love my villains.  So it was a happy day when I was told I would get to show off the fabulous new Wicked Witch image!

She's just so wickedly sassy...I love it!  =D  The quote on the front is from Wicked. (Fabulous book.)  

Want a chance to win this image?  Leave a comment on this post!  Each stop on the hop is giving away the image they're using, so make sure to leave comments at each post, and don't forget to do Day 2 of the hop tomorrow!  You have until Tuesday to leave your comments for a chance to win.  

Your next stop is Michelle's blog, one of our fabulous guest designers this month.  If you lose your way, you can always find the full list of the hop stops on the SSD blog.  Have fun, and thanks for stopping by!

DTBST # 168 - Seeing Green

Hey y'all!  It's Thursday, which means it's time for the new challenge at the Sassy Studio Designs blog! What's this week's challenge?  It's....

Seeing Green!

What does that mean?  We are looking for a green or St. Patrick's Day inspired project.

I used the fabulously wicked Melefecent Pinup, available in the store.  It's hard to see the sentiment, but it says "Never iron a" (picture of a shamrock) "you don't want to press your luck"

Ready to play along?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to see what the other Sassy Sisters came up with and to link up your cards.  Remember, if you use a SSD image you get to enter your creation TWICE!  That's another chance at winning an awesome prize. I hope to see you participating!  

Challenges:

Cuttin and Stampin Challenges: St. Patrick's Day

The Pink Elephant: Happy St. Patrick's Day (use green)

Party Time Tuesdays: Luck of the Irish

Sweet Stamps: St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: Good Luck/St. Patrick's Day

Blessed Christening

Hey y'all!  I'm very excited to show you today's project.  I'm actually writing this post ahead of time... I'm writing it the day I finished the project, but, since it's a gift, scheduling it for after the gift is given.  I don't think they read my blog, but just in case!  =D

I have *finally* made a photo tray project!  I've been thinking about these trays for a long time, and I so admire the ones I've seen. However, I've never quite had the guts to create one.  I decided my nephew's Christening present was the perfect time to try it out.

It's a little simple, but I didn't want it too bling-y or glitzy since it's for a boy.  I really like how it turned out, especially for my first one!  =D

The papers in the smaller sections are from doodlebug design inc.  The fish paper in the center is from Creative Imaginations  The bible, handprints and footprints are from Jolee's Boutique.  The flower is from Sandy Lion, a present from my dear friend Lynn. (Thanks, girl!!) The crosses, dove, faith, given unto Christ banner, child of God sentiment, tiny fingers and tiny toes banners are from the Me & My Big Ideas: soft spoken line.

Here are some closeups of the parts that I put together.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope to see you again soon. =D

DTBST # 167 - Going Green

Hey y'all!  It's Thursday, which means it's time for the new challenge at the Sassy Studio Designs blog! What's this week's challenge?  It's....

Going Green!

What does that mean?  We are looking for something recycled on your project.

Now I love my sudoku puzzles.  So, I decided to take my recently finished book

cut out an answer page

and use the answer keys on my creation!

Sudoku always reminds me of math problems, so who better to use than Professor S?!?  Isn't she fabulous?  Better yet, yes, she is available in the store. =D

Ready to play along?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to see what the other Sassy Sisters came up with and to link up your cards.  Remember, if you use a SSD image you get to enter your creation TWICE!  That's another chance at winning an awesome prize. I hope to see you participating!  

Designed to Color Birthday Bash Day 1

Hey y'all!  Have you ever heard of the magazine Designed to Color? It is a fabulous magazine, focused on...you guessed it, coloring!  Isn't that lovely? Whether it's Copics, ProMarkers, colored pencils, watercolors....this magazine covers it all.  Let me tell you, I just love it, and I've found some amazing inspiration within its pages. My favorite thing?  Not only can you buy a paper subscription, but you can buy an online subscription and have it emailed right to you!  I have enough mail, so being able to get it online is just wonderful.

Anyway, DTC is having their one year birthday this weekend. To celebrate, they are having (4) days of events (might be a challenge, might be a comment on a post, who knows!).  See all of the details here at their blog. 

The first day of the celebration, they challenged their followers to create a project using the tic tac toe board below.

Well, I just couldn't resist playing along.  Plus, you know you ALWAYS need birthday cards, so I decided to stick with the birthday theme.

I used this fabulous cake image from The Paper Shelter.  I just love the way it tilts...reminds me of Alice in Wonderland!  I colored it with my Copics (I know...shocker!) and Spica markers for the candles and flames.  If you can't tell, I used the first row.  Purple, cake and balloons. =D

So, seriously...head over to the DTC blog and find out how to play along.  There are a TON of fun prizes being given away.  Come celebrate!

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Designed to Color: Birthday Tic Tac Toe

Totally Gorjuss: Anything Goes with Pink

Dilly Beans: Stripes