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

DTBST # 166- Stars in My Eyes

Hey y'all!  Welcome to another Dare to Be Sassy Thursday!  You ready for the next challenge?

This week the challenge is:

Stars in My Eyes

We want to see stars somewhere on your creation.  Now, since my name is Star, you know how much I love this challenge.  =D

For my creation, I used the adorable Cowgirl Debbie (Sassy Cowgirl), available in the store.  Isn't she fun?  I love her outfit.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  The stars were made with nesting Quick Kutz dies that I've had FOREVER, but never used.

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.  I hope to see you participating!  

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you tomorrow!

Challenges:

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge: Use Your Favorite Color (blue)

Cute Card Thursday: Something Old 

Crafty Catz: Dies

Crafts and Me: Dies or Punches

SSD Freebie Friday - Little Red Riding Hood Honey

Good morning, my dears!  Thank goodness it's Friday, right?  I am *so* happy the weekend is here...especially because my truck broke down this week.  I'm really looking forward to having it fixed today.  Yay!

Another fun thing....it's Fabulous Freebie Friday!!  Woo hoo!  You want to see the new freebie image available over at the Sassy Studio Designs Paper Craft Planet group?  It's Little Red Riding Hood Honey!

I used my Immortal Beloved papers to give it a spooky, woodsy feel.  It's hard to see, but there's a dark brown sparkly tree in the bottom corner.

Remember, you still have one week to participate in the current Freebie Friday Challenge:

Once Upon a Time

We want to see  a project based on a fairy tale or book.  I can think of a LOT more cards for this theme, and plenty of Sassy Images that would be perfect, so I hope you'll be able to play along.

Want some more inspiration? Why don't you head on over to the group to see the rest of the DT's projects, grab today's freebie, and join in? 

Don't forget, the freebie's only available for 24 hours, so hurry on over!  Just look for the discussion with today's date. Not a member of Paper Craft Planet yet?  It's easy and free to join.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you over there!

**UPDATE**  I have some very sad news for you.  This will be the final Freebie Friday.  =(  You can get the full story here.  It's been lovely having this feature, and I do hope you will join me again next week when I'll be letting you know about the Dare to be Sassy Thursday challenge.

SSD Green with Envy Hop Winner

Hey y'all!  So, you want to know who the winner of Steampunk Victoria is?

*********** Drum-roll Please**********

It is 

Gloria!

Congratulations, Gloria.  Head over to the Sassy Studio Designs blog to find out how to claim your prize!

To everyone who participated and left a comment, thank you!

See you soon!

SSD Green With Envy Hop...Day 2

Hey y'all, and welcome to day 2 of the Sassy Studio Designs Green with Envy hop!  This is your first stop after the Sassy Studio Designs blog.  Did you happen across this post by accident?  Head to the SSD Blog to start at the beginning! 

Now, as you may know, we don't have any new images for release today. But that's ok!  Instead, all of the DT members (and our talented Guest Designer) have created projects using our favorite SSD image!  Plus, instead of having only one or two winners from commenting through the hop...EVERY stop on the hop is picking a commenter to win the image used in their post.  How cool is that?  So many chances to win!

As for myself, I had a really hard time picking a favorite image.  There are so many fabulous designs to choose from!  However, Steampunk is a style very near and dear to me, so I knew I would have to pick one of SSD's fabulous steampunk images.  I decided to go with.....Steampunk Victoria!  Besides having the same name as one of my best friends (my mom) I just adore her sassiness.  I just love her pose.  Plus, by creating a Steampunk card I got to play with my fabulous Spellbinders gear dies.  =D

Now, since our projects had to contain the color green, and St. Patrick's Day is coming up, I just HAD to create a card for St. Pat's!

Want a chance to win this fabulous image?  Leave a comment on this post and with the help of Random.org I will pick a winner. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 20th on the Sassy Studio Designs blog.

Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Christine's blog.  Have fun, and don't forget to leave a comment on  each stop for a chance to win!  The more stops you make, the better chance you have of winning!  =D  If you haven't already, don't forget to do Day 1 of the hop, starting here, for a chance to win those images as well.

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you on Wednesday to announce the winner!

SSD Freebie Friday - Goldilocks Honey

Hey y'all, happy Friday!  It's my first week back at work since having Bear, so let me tell you I am very happy it's Friday.  I can't wait to get home and spend some more time with him. However, now I'm here today to show off the new Sassy Studio Designs freebie!

Today's Fabulous Freebie Friday over at the Sassy Studio Designs Paper Craft Planet group is the lovely Goldilocks Honey!  

Let me tell you, I wish I had those fabulous curls!  The background paper is from DCWV's Once Upon a Time stack, and I decided to keep the card simple because the background was so perfect.

We also have a new group challenge starting:

Once Upon a Time

We want to see  a project based on a fairy tale or book.  I can think of a LOT more cards for this theme, and plenty of Sassy Images that would be perfect, so I hope you'll be able to play along.

Remember, you have two weeks to participate. Want some more inspiration? Why don't you head on over to the group to see the rest of the DT's projects, grab today's freebie, and join in? 

Don't forget, the freebie's only available for 24 hours, so hurry on over!  Just look for the discussion with today's date. Not a member of Paper Craft Planet yet?  It's easy and free to join.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you over there!