Shiver Me Timbers

Yo Ho Ho and a digital stamp. Since I didn't want to walk the plank, I played along with the challenge at the Hambo Hoedown.  This week's digi is "Pirate" and the challenge was to add a "map"".  And being that the image is a pirate and I'm from Pittsburgh, of course the map I used is "downtown Pittsburgh".

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Pirate digital by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Skin-E21, E13

Beard-C1, C3

Shirt-B32, B34

Vest/shoes-C3, C5, C7

Pants-YG63, YG67

Bandana-R35, R37, BG18

Sword/buckles-W1, W3, W5, E37

Peg leg/belt-E23, E25, E29

Map-Pennsylvania map (City of Pittsburgh)

Button-stash

Edge ink-Studio g brown pigment ink

Rope-Red Heart Fashion Crochet Thread size 3

Sentiment-Computer generated

I popped up the image and sentiment on foam squares. I inked the edges of the map and sentiment panel.

And I thought it would be a great card to give someone tickets to a baseball game for a Birthday present.

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I Just Called to Say...

Welcome. You should have arrived here from Jacki's Blog.  If not, you can go back to the start at SSD and follow along.  Aren't all of the DT's projects amazing.  Have you guessed what anniversary year each member used?
Well here's my card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Sweet Talk digital by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Eyes-BG01, BG05

Lips-R20, R22

Hair-E31, E34, E25

Dress/shoes-V12, V15, V17

Phone-RV23, RV34

DP-DCWV the Sweet Shop w/ Glitter

Cardstock-Recollections Purple Passion pack

Ribbon-Spool 'O Ribbon 1/4" purple

Faux stitching-Le Pen "Amethyst"

Corner rounder-Fiskars squeeze punch 1/4"

Sentiment-Computer generated

I popped up the image and the "candies" on homemade purple foam squares.  I also added Glossy Accents to the candy.  I added a smaller image, DP and ribbon to the inside.

Can you guess the year I picked?  It "wood" be sweeter than "sugar" if you could win this image.

Now it's off to Debbie's Blog to see her fabulous creation. Don't forget to comment on all of the DT's projects.  And guess the year of each.  Finally head back to Sassy Studio Designs to finish out the Hop.  

Thanx for looking and don't forget to comment.

SSD June Release Teaser Day 3

It's the final day of teasers for the June release at Sassy Studio Designs.  And today we have the last 2 images.

image 3

image 4

If you haven't seen the previous images, you can always scroll down to previous posts or check them out here.  Don't forget to leave your guesses for your chance to win these images.  And there are other chances to win by answering other questions at Sassy Studio Designs.

And don't forget to join the DT for the release hop this Saturday.

Thanx for looking, now get over to SSD to play along.

SSD June Release Teaser Day 2

It's day two of the teasers for the June Release at Sassy Studio Designs.   Here is the 2nd image.

image 2

Remember the images this month are re-vamped, re-designed images from the past 4 years. SSD is turning 4 this month. (Lindsay the founder of SSD is also celebrating her Anniversary this month)  So head over to http://www.sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/ and get all the details about how you can win these terrific images.  And don't forget to join the DT this Saturday the 29th for the release hop.

Thanx for looking.

SSD June Release Teaser Day 1

Are you ready for a release and blog hop? Well this weekend (June 29th) Sassy Studio Designs is having their monthly release/hop.  And this month not only is it founder Lindsay's Anniversary, but it is also SSD's 4th Anniversary.  So to celebrate, this month's hop is all about Anniversaries.  Check out all the info here.

And here is the first teaser for the release.

All of the images this month are redesigned images from the past 4 years.

So head over to Sassy Studio Designs, and leave your guess.  Stop in the rest of the week to see the other teasers.  And don't forget to join me and the rest of the DT for the Hop on Saturday.  I've seen some of the other DT member's projects. Very impressive. You won't want to miss it.

Lookin' Foxy

This week's challenge over at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog is "Girl Power".  Since Sassy Studio Designs is a sponsor this week, and as a member of the DT  at Sassy Studio Designs, I played along. All of the images at SSD are perfect for this challenge.  I used the "Pin Up Cat Sassy" image for the challenge.

Here's what I created.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Pin Up Cat Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B02, B05

Hair-TR02, YR68, E08

Bodysuit/shoes/choker-R32, R35

DP-DCWV the Sweet Stack w Glitter

Cardstock-Recollections

Embossing folder-Cuttlebug Art Deco

Ribbon-Darice Trim Accents Value Pack Mixed Brights

I popped up the image on homemade magenta foam squares.  The swirls in the paper and embossing mimic the swirl of the tail.  I carried the DP, ribbon and image inside the card.

As the first and only guy on the DT at SSD, it was great to give a shout out to "Girl Power".

I hope you head over to Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog and play along.  And even use an image from the SSD Store.

Thanx for looking and please comment.

Calculator Love

If you're looking for a great weekly challenge, the Hambo Hoedown is a terrific Addition.  This week the challenge was to create a card and add "numbers". Not including the numbers on the calculator.  If you use a Hambo image, you will receive next week's image free.  Here is what I came up with.

After I was done making and photographing it.  I thought of a different sentiment.  I redid the card to this.

side view

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Calculator digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Background numbers-G05, V17, R29, YR68, B05, Y15, RV06

Calculator-C1, C3, C5, R32

DP-DCWV the Stack 5

Border Punch-ek Success Bubbles

Sentiment (on 1st version)-Hambo Stamps

Sentiment (on 2nd version)-Computer generated

Card base-M by Staples

Cardstock-Recollections, GP

I popped up the image 3 times (base + calculator body + buttons) on homemade black foam squares.

Something is Fishy

Another week down, and time for another challenge at the Hambo Hoedown.  This week the challenge was to "CASE" a previous project from 1 of Hambo's 2 Pintrest boards. See them here.
If you don't know what CASE is, it stands for "Copy And Share Everything".  I chose this fabulous card by Lyn to CASE.

And here is her site with the card.

So this is how I CASEd it.

Stuff I Used:

Image-Fishbirds digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Birds-YG03, YG05, Y21, Y23, YR00, YR02

Fish-B32, B34

Bibs-B91, B32

DP-DCWV the Glitter Mat Stack 4 1/2 x 6 1/2

Cardstock-Recollections

Embossing folder-Darice Multicircles

Floss-#907

Buttons-Michael's $1 Orange tube

Corner rounder-Fiskars squeeze rounder 1/8"

I hope I did okay.  I tried to CASE it as much as possible. 

Thanx for looking and please comment. 

Army & Navy Honeys

Time for the next round (#2) of the Progressive Challenge at Sassy Studio Designs group at Paper Craft Planet. This time it's a military theme. And you can get more than 1 image for free.  Now I know you're saying, "How's that?"  Well, if you play along with the Army Honey image and submit it.  You can receive the Navy or Air Force Honey  image.  That's pretty cool, huh.  But wait there's more! If you play along with the 2nd image, you can get the 3rd image.  That's 3 great images.  And these images are perfect to make a project for the 4th of July or for someone who has served for their country.  To all those who have served or are serving their country, I want to say "Thank You".
Now for my cards.  First up is Army Honey.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Army Honey by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-G00, G05

Hair-E31, E34, E25

Shirt/boots-E31, E33

Helmet/pants-E43, E31, E34, E37, W1, W3, W5

DP-DCWV the Basics Stack

Cardstock-Recollections

Dog tags- icon from here

Lettering-computer generated

Chain-Hot Off the Press•Dazzles Thin line Border silver stickers

I popped up the image on foam squares.

My second card is Navy Honey.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Navy Honey by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B02, B05

Hair-Y21, YR21, YR24

Hat-B91, B95, B97

Anchor-C1, C3, C5

Pants-B91, B95, R32, R35

Shirt-B91, B95, R32, R35

DP-DCWV Stack 8

Cardstock-Recollections

Rhinestones-Queen & Co. Twinkle Goosebumps Red, White, Blue

I popped up the image on foam squares.

So now it's you're turn.  Head over to Sassy Studio Designs group at PCP and play along, then play along again and again.

Thanx for looking and please comment.

A Box for my Heart

The challenge this time at Crafting with Dragonflies is to "Make a Box".  As a member of  Design Team at Sassy Studio Designs, I played along.  Usually when I make a project, it is for a specific purpose.  This time my project turned out to be more of a "artsy" piece.

top

3/4 view

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Tin Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Body-C1, C3, C5, B91

Ax-C1, C3, C5, E11, E13, E15

Hair-B91, B63, C3

Box-Darice Paper Mache Box Set (3 pieces) 4"x6"

Covered with Metal tape

Lined with Darice Feltties stiffened red felt

Heart w/ clock-Scan of Paper House Productions Cardstock stickers "Wizard of Oz"

covered with Glossy Accents

Rhinestones-Darice Birthstone Boutique July/Ruby

Ribbon-Plain N Fancy Red Rip Rap glitter ribbon

I added chip board to the corners and top and then covered the entire box with metal tape. It that is used on counter tops under cook tops to reflect the heat away from the counter.  Here's a pic of the roll.

I added the faux rivets with the tube from a pen with the point retracted.

I scanned the heart/clock sticker. Printed it out larger and covered it with Glossy Accents and cut it out.

I lined the box with red felt pieces.

I popped up the Tin Sassy image on homemade pink foam squares.

This was a fun project. It was the 2nd project that I made this month that wasn't a card. I think I may have to make more non-card projects.

Thanx for looking and please follow and comment.

Straw and Sunflowers

Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the bi-weekly challenge (#52) at Fetch A Sketch. As a DT member at Sassy Studio Designs, I played along.
Here is the sketch:

And here is my take on the sketch.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Scarecrow Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B00, B02

Hair-Y21, YR21, E57

Outfit-E31, E33, E34. YG61, YG63, Y13, Y15, Y26

DP-DCWV the Four Seasons 12x12 pack

Cardstock-Recollections Cream & Kraft

Diecut-Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large & Classic Scalloped Ovals Large

Corner rounder-Fiskars squeeze 1/4" corner rounder

Faux stitching- Pentel Sunburst white gel pen

Inside sentiment- Created & Computer generated by me

I only rounded 2 opposite corners on the panels rather than all 4.  I made the horizontal panel from pieces of straw. (She is a Sassy Scarecrow after all)  The oval image panel is popped up in 2 layers of homemade black foam squares.  I added a smaller image and more sunflowers to the inside.

Thanx for looking and please comment and follow. 

Batter Up

Batter, Batter, Batter, Batter, Swiiiiing Batter.  This week at the Hambo Hoedown, it's not a swing and a miss.  It's a swing and a hit.  This week's image is "Batter Boy" and the challenge is to add a pennant or banner.  Here's my card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Batter Boy digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Shirt-B41, B45, Y13, Y15, Y17

Bat-E31, E34, E37

Shoes-C1, C3, C5, C7

Pants-W1, W3

Helmet-Y13, Y15, Y17

DP-DCWV the Stack 5

Cardstock-Recollections

Outside sentiment-Computer generated

Inside sentiment-Hambo Stamps

I decided to make an easel card and make a home plate as the stopper to hold the card open.

I popped up the front image and the home plate on foam squares.

Thanx for looking and please comment.

You Did It Grad

I love making cards. But sometimes it's fun to make something different. As a Design Team member at Sassy Studio Designs I participated in the "No Cards" challenge at Craft my Life.  I thought with graduation season here, what would be better than a photo holder for the new Grad. And since I'm a grad of Penn State and my Dad is a professor at PSU, that's the school I went with.

close up

Stuff I Used:

Image-Graduation Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B21, B24

Hair-E57, E29, E49

Diploma-W1, W3

Gown-C1, C3

Boots-E31, E34, Gelly Roll gold gel pen

Tassel/ribbon-B95, B97, Gelly Roll gold gel pen

Cardstock-stash

Logo bands-Sports Solution "Penn State"

Picture holder-Darice 5x7 acrylic holder

holder

Penn State stickers

The pic would go in the black space (where my camera is reflected). It's made for a  4x6 picture. 

It was a lot of fun making something other than a card for a challenge.

Thanx for looking and please comment. 

Chemistry 101

Time for the newest challenge at the Hambo Hoedown. This week's challenge was to add "Bubbles".  You can use the image you'd have received free if you played along the previous week and used a  Hambo Stamps image, or any Hambo Stamps image (and receive the new image next week) or use any image.  I used the "Test Tubes" image that I got free for playing along last week.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Test Tubes digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Stand-E31, E34

Goop-YG03, YG05, G05

Test Tubes/Beakerss/ Contents-V12, V15, Y13, Y15, B00, B02, R32, R35, B32, B34

Hole punches- Darice 1/4", 5/16" squeeze hole punches, Darice hole punch 1/16", 1/8"

Gel pen-Gelly Roll white

I made an easel card this week.

I created the bubbles by punching holes in the background and placing the blue cardstock behind it.  And adding highlights with a white gel pen.

 I popped up the test tube image on homemade black foam squares along with the sentiment on the inside.

It's always fun playing along with the challenges each week.

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