Sassy in the City Part 1

Hey y'all!  Guess what!  Sassy Studio Designs is celebrating 700 followers in their Paper Craft Planet group!  How cool is that?  To celebrate, they are having a very cool challenge relay based on the Sex and the City girls.  How does it work?  Well, you get the first image, Charlotte, for free.  You have approximately two days to complete each challenge.  Challenges go live at midnight EDT and close at 10pm EDT two days later. Those that complete the first challenge with Charlotte will receive image #2 via email. Complete challenge #2, and you will receive image #3 via email, and completing challenge #3 will get you image #4.  There will be a winner for each of these challenges, and then a special Grand Prize winner for challenge #4.

Now, what are the prizes, you ask?  Well, besides getting the Sassy in the City images free, there will be a random winner drawn for each challenge for two Sassy Studio Design images of their choice.  For the people who are able to make it all the way through the fourth challenge...the Grand Prize is FOUR images from the upcoming July release before they hit the SSD store!  Plus, they will win the opportunity to be our guest new release designer and have a creation they made with one of the July release images featured on the Sassy Studio Designs blog on release day!!  Super fun, right?!?

Here's my card using Charlotte, the first image available FREE for a limited time on the Sassy Studio Designs blog.

Isn't she a cutie?!? The theme for the first challenge is Friendship, so I thought this Create with TLC sentiment would be just perfect.

Don't have time to play along?  (I know how busy summer can be!) Well, we've got good news.  You could STILL win, by commenting on the challenges! One random comment from each of the challenge posts on the SSD blog will win an SSD image. How easy is that?!? 

Ready to get started?  Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to get your first image and see some more inspiration by the fabulous DT.  Hope to see you!

Challenges:
Paper Playtime: Add a Sentiment
Crafts and Me: Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards: Coffee and Cream
Crafts for Eternity: Coffee Cupcake
i{heart}2stamp: June 2012 SFYTT

Final Fling

Hello and happy Saturday!! Welcome to the 4th and final Sassy Studio Designs mini-release for the month of June!  I hope you have enjoyed all of our celebrations this month.  You should have arrived here from Debbie's blog.  (Wasn't her card AMAZING!?)  If you didn't, head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to start the hop at the beginning.

Today we are releasing two images: Bachelorette Sassy and Final Fling Sassy.  With those names...I bet you can guess the theme.  =D  That's right....bachelorette parties!  Meet Final Fling Sassy:

This is a page from my bachelorette party album.  Unfortunately, my maid of honor got a little cut off (wish I had known to bend farther down!), but other than that it was a pretty good picture.  Three of my best friends and I went to a local bar for my party.  Many good times were had...but one of my favorites was the "suck for a buck".  My MoH created a bouquet of suckers for me, then had me go around the bar offering a "suck for a buck"...(a sucker for a dollar).  Let me tell you...I was VERY embarrassed saying that phrase.  I still blush even thinking about it.  I met a lot of fun and crazy people that night, including one gentleman who bought 20 suckers!  LOL  Here's me selling suckers to a birthday boy and his wife.  =D

Ok, ready to win these two fabulous images??  Time to continue on the hop! Don't forget, for a chance to win the images you want to leave some love on all the stops on the hop.  Also, you must tell your favorite bachelorette memory (or what you're looking forward to) on the Sassy Studio Designs post to be entered to win. Your next stop is Kim...be prepared for some fabulous work! I've listed the blog hop in order below, in case you get lost along the way.  Have fun!  Don't forget our Sassy in the City Relay starts tomorrow in our Paper Craft Planet group!  There are some *awesome* images to play with, inspired by the Sex in the City gals.  Hope to see you there!

Sassy Studio Designs

Debbie

Starla <-----  You are here

Kim

Jamie

Jovan

Karen

Rebecca

Digi Doodle Shop #113

**Post #2 for the day.  For my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post, please scroll down.**

Good morning, and happy Thursday!  It's time for the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Woot woot!  This week our theme is:

Farmyard or Zoo

Here is my creation:

I used the adorable Hoot Owl, available in the Birds section of the store.  I colored the image with Copics, then used Crystal Effects on the eyes to make them shiny.  I even found an adorable little hoot owl charm at JoAnn Fabrics.  Here's a closeup.

I usually have trouble with guy cards, but I think this would make a perfect little birthday card or thinking of you card for one of my guy friends.

Feeling inspired?  Want to play along?  Head over to the  Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog for even more inspiration from the other DT members.

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.

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

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter: The Great Outdoors
There's Magic in the Air: One for the Boys
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: Father's Day/Masculine
Crafts 4 Eternity: Father's Day/Male Theme

Fun in the Sun

Good morning, and happy Thursday, everyone!  It's time for the newest Dare to Be Sassy Thursday challenge.  Yay!  This week the theme is...

Fun in the Sun - Monochromatic Yellow

Now, I'll be the first to tell you that yellow is NOT my favorite color.  Mostly because I'm so pale...if I wear yellow I look jaundiced.  So, I tell myself that I don't like it and then I'm not sorry that I can't wear it.  =D  Amazing how that works.

Anyway, as much as I hate to admit it, I had a blast with this challenge!  My card ended up reminding me of warm sunny days, hanging out at the lake with my friends...and that old song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini."  (It's been stuck in my head for days.  Now it can be stuck in yours.  You're welcome.  LOL!)  =D

I've used one of Sassy Studio Designs' newest images...Polka Dot Bikini Sassy, available in the store.  I colored her with Copics, then added a touch of gold Stickles (on the beach ball top and the earring) and Crystal Effects on they eyes, because I love shiny eyes. =D  Roses and gems are from my stash.  Ribbon is from JoAnn Crafts.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.

Looking for more inspiration? Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT created.  I do hope you'll play along with us this week!  Remember, you don't need to use a SSD image to enter...but if you do, you can enter TWICE!  The details on how to do that are on the challenge blog, so don't forget to check it out.  With all the fabulous new images being released, who wouldn't want as many chances to win as possible?  =D 

Don't forget...SSD is three years old this month, so they'll be having mini releases every Saturday all month long.  These new images are so fab... you won't want to miss a single one!  Also, the SSD Paper Craft Planet group will be hitting 700 members, so we'll be having a huge celebration for that, too.  Keep an eye on the blog, PCP page and/or Facebook page to find out details!

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

Challenges:
Charisma Cards: Summer
Love to Create: Summertime Fun
Celebrate the Occasion: Welcome Summer
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: Welcome Summer
Fab 'n' Funky: Polka Dots
Cute Card Thursday: Here Comes Summer
Milk Coffee Challenge: It's Summertime
Sweet Stampin': Summer Fun
Sparkles Monthly Challenge: Summer Fun

Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge # 44

Hey y'all!  It's Wednesday, which means it's time for a new Digistamps 4 Joy challenge!  Now, Team A (which includes me) isn't posting their cards until next week for the mid-challenge reminder....so you'll just have to wait to see it!  =D  However, I wanted to let you know what the challenge is so you could get a head start on entering.  This fortnight the challenge is:

Happy Anniversary, June Bride of Yesteryear!

What does that mean, you ask?  Well, we want to see vintage Happy Anniversary cards.  Now for the important question...what could you WIN?  Well, a randomly picked entry will win (3) images of your choice from the Digistamps 4 Joy store. (There have been so many awesome new releases lately...I just know there is something for EVERYONE in the store.)  Plus, you'll get a badge.  There will be (2) Runners Up, who will also win a badge.  However, IF you use a Digistamps 4 Joy image, you will also be entered for a second prize...the DT Choice Award!  With that you will win a $10 gift voucher to the store and a badge.  That's right, by using a Digistamps 4 Joy image you are entered to win the randomly picked prize AND the DT Choice Award.  How can you resist?

Ready to get crafting?  Head to the Digistamps 4 Joy challenge blog for some inspiration from Team B.  (Don't forget to stop by their blogs and leave them some love!)

Thanks for stopping by!

DTBST # 129

Good morning, all, and happy Thursday!  I just love Thursdays, especially because it's time for the newest Dare to be Sassy Thursday challenge over at Sassy Studio Designs!  This week we have...

a sketch!

Here it is...isn't it fabulous??

And here's my card:

I used the fabulous My Fair Lady, available at the Sassy Studio Designs shop.  I just adore Audrey, and My Fair Lady is one of my favorite musical movies of all time.  The rain in Spain...  =D  I thought this Create with TLC sentiment fit just perfectly with the card.

Looking for more inspiration? Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT created.  I do hope you'll play along with us this week!  Remember, you don't need to use a SSD image to enter...but if you do, you can enter TWICE!  The details on how to do that are on the challenge blog, so don't forget to check it out.  With all the fabulous new images being released, who wouldn't want as many chances to win as possible?  =D 

Don't forget...SSD is three years old this month, so they'll be having mini releases every Saturday all month long.  These new images are so fab... you won't want to miss a single one!  Also, the SSD Paper Craft Planet group will be hitting 700 members, so we'll be having a huge celebration for that, too.  Keep an eye on the blog, PCP page and/or Facebook page to find out details!

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

DDS#111

*This is post #2 for the day.  Please scroll down for my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post.*

Well, hello again!  So happy to see you twice in one day.  =D  This post is to bring you the newest challenge over at Digi Doodle Shop.  This week we want to see Male cards.

With Father's Day coming up soon here in the States, I wanted to make sure I got a head start.  I've used the adorable Cousin Jethro, one of the Body Tots found in the Collectibles section of the store.  I wanted to keep this one kind of simple, so I just used a few metal beads and a ribbon for embellishments.  The image was colored with Copics, and all papers were edged with chalk ink in Chestnut Roan by Colorbox. 

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.

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

DTBST # 128

Good morning, all, and happy Thursday!  Once again, I'm hoping this post goes up on time...please cooperate with me Blogger!  =D

Well, I'm here to bring you the newest Dare to Be Sassy Thursday challenge!  This week, we want to see a splash of something wet (Crystal Effects, Liquid Pearls, Stickles, etc.).  Should be easy enough, right?  Who doesn't like shiny stuff? 

Now, if you know me, you KNOW how much I love my Stickles.  I used Wicked Honey, available at the store, and colored her with Copics.  The ribbon is from Michaels, the sentiment is a stamp from Close to My Heart. The spider paper is from my stash.  I know I got it at Archiver's, but I can't remember the company.  If anyone just has to know, leave me a comment with your email and I'll try to look it up.  =D  Then I used (a TON) of my new purple Stickles.  I just love all the glitter!! =D  I'm not one for the traditional orange and black Halloween cards...I tend to use purple instead.  LOL

Looking for more inspiration? Head on over to the Sassy Studio Designs challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT created.  I do hope you'll play along with us this week!  Remember, you don't need to use a SSD image to enter...but if you do, you can enter TWICE!  The details on how to do that are on the challenge blog, so don't forget to check it out.  With all the fabulous new images being released, who wouldn't want as many chances to win as possible?  =D 

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

DS4J Challenge #43

Hello, my lovelies!  I hope you are all having a fabulous Wednesday!  As I'm currently off on holiday, I'm having a TERRIFIC day!  =D  (This post was scheduled ahead of time...I sure hope Blogger cooperated and posted it at the right time!  If not...I apologize.)

Well, it's time to bring you the newest Digistamps 4 Joy challenge.  This fortnight we want to see....June Brides.  However, there is one stipulation.  We want to see anything but a card.  What does that leave, you might ask?  Well, there are tons of possibilities!  Gift tags, wall hangings, thank you tags, place cards, lanterns...all kinds of things.

Here's my project:

I used the lovely Bedazzled Bride image, available in the Weddings section of the shop.  I've created a little thank you gift bag for wedding guests.  The pretty little bags (from Michael's Craft Stores) are filled with yummy little Dove chocolate caramels.  Mmmm...my favorite. LOL  Each tag is about 2" wide.  They were very quick to make...I could easily see making a bunch of these for wedding gifts, or possibly just for the bridal party from the bride and groom. You can't really see it in the picture, but the veil was covered with Stickles, so it's quite sparkly.  I actually ended up giving two of my samples to a couple who recently got married.  (DH and I were in the wedding, so it was a way to thank them for inviting us to be involved in their big day.)  The couple liked their gifts very much.  =D

Looking for more inspiration?  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!  I'll be back tomorrow with some more challenges, and then later this weekend with some photos from my holiday.  See you then!