Beast Wishes

I can't believe July is over.  And with that comes the end of my time as Guest Designer at the Hambo Hoedown.  It has been an honor to be part of their team.  With that said, the last challenge this month is a terrific image titled "One Eyed Monster" and the challenge is to use "grommets". You know you have some laying around and your Crop-a Dile  is feeling unloved.  So get them out and join us this week.  Here is my card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-One Eyed Monster digital image by Hambo Stamps

Paper pieced-DP DCWV the Stack 5

Colored with Copics

E53, E55, B91, W1, W3, W5

DP-DCWV the Stack 5

Cardstock-Recollections Spice Market

Grommets-Recollections pastel colors

Sentiment-(front) Hambo Stamps, (inside) computer generated

I popped up the sentiment on homemade tan foam squares.  and the image on 2 layers of tan foam squares.  I added a smaller image and more DP to the inside.

This was a fun challenge, because like you, I have grommets that I bought and never use them.  So this is a great opportunity to break them out and join in the fun at the Hambo Hoedown.

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SSD August Release Teaser Day 1

Like, I can't believe that this is like the last day of July.  So that means it is almost time for another "Bitchin'" Release at Sassy Studio Designs. Are you "Amped"?

The August release is in conjunction with  Corrosive Challenges.  Also the release is "like"early in the month.
It's Today, "Psych".  It's this Sunday, August 4th. As usual we have some "righteous" teasers for you. Here are the first 2.

SSD August  teaser #1

SSD August teaser #2

Don't be a "couch potato", head on over to Sassy Studio Designs to get the 411.

 Don't forget to check back everyday this week for more teasers.

Well I gotta "book".

Milkshake Girl

Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry,Mint chocolate chip....  What's your favorite milkshake flavor? Have you tried all 25 at Sonic? (I haven't)    This week's "Dare To Be Sassy Thursday" challenge at Sassy Studio Designs is "Cocktail Time" (have a beverage somewhere on your creation, either in the image, paper, ribbon...)  It doesn't have to be an alcoholic beverage.  Since I don't like the taste of alcohol, I went a different direction.  I thought the "Sock Hop Sweetie 2" image would be perfect.  And I went with a 50's theme.  And when I think of the 50's, the first thing  I think of is Malts & milkshakes (after cool cars and cruising).  So here is my beverage related card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Sock Hop Sweetie 2 digital by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-G02, G05

Hair-E35, E25, E27

Skirt/shoelaces/hair bows-R20,R22

Blouse/shoes-W1, W3

DP- I made the pattern with 3 free milkshake images http://www.iconfinder.com/search/?q=milkshake

using CorelDRAW X4

Cardstock-Recollections

Washi tape-Homemade using Christmas tissue paper and XYRON machine

Sentiments/background shape-Computer generated

I popped up the image and sentiment oval on homemade pink foam squares.  I added a smaller image, more DP and  washi tape to the inside.

As you can see I made just about everything on this card. I guess I figure if I can't find what I need, I just make it.  hahaha

Hope you like my take on the challenge and join in.  You could win 2 free images from Sassy Studio Designs.  And if you use a SSD image, you can enter twice.

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Sleepy Time Henry

Now I lay Wee down to sleep.

Bear in hand and fuzzy slippers on his feet.

Sittin' in the moon ,

way off the ground.

Hoping to be well rested,

for this week's Hoedown.

Time for this week's challenge at the Hambo Hoedown.  This is my second week as Guest Designer. I'm having a great time. If you played along last week and used a Hambo Stamps image, you should have received the newest image-Wee Henry Moon.  And this week's challenge is to use "Stripes" on your project. Here's what I came up with this week.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Wee Henry Moon digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Skin-E21, E13

Moon-C1, C3

Teddy bear-E31, E34, E37

Slippers-W1, W3, W5

PJs-BG01, BG05, V15, V17, YR04, YR07, R35, R37

DP-DCWV the Glimmer Stack with Glitter

Cardstock-Staples, Recollections

Stars-Recollections

Corner rounder-Fiskars 1/4" squeeze corner rounder

Faux stitching-Gelly Roll metallic black & silver

Sentiment-Hambo Stamps

I made an easel card this week.  Since it was a sleepy image, I went with a black, white and grey theme.

I popped up the image and sentiment on homemade black foam squares. I added more DP and stars on the inside.

Now don't fall asleep and join us at the Hambo Hoedown.

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Birthday Tink

It's time again for another "Dare To Be Sassy Thursday" at Sassy Studio Designs.  This week's challenge is to "Show Your True Colors" (use your favorite color combo).  My favorite color is blue.  But I always thought that the color combo of  "Purple and Lime Green" was a great combination.  So that's the combo I chose.

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close up of image

Stuff I Used:

Image-Tinker Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B02, B05

Hair-Y21, YR21, YR24

Outfit/boots-YG03, YG05, YG06, V15, V17

DP-DCWV the Pocket Full of Posies Stack with Sparkles, Iridescent vellum

Cardstock-Recollections

Embossing folder-Sizzix Starry Night #2

Crimper-Fiskars roller crimper

Corner punches-Fiskars 3 sided punch Lace, Fiskars 1/4" corner squeeze punch

Ribbon-Celebrate It Basic Narrows 3/8" purple

Faux stitching-Gelly Roll metallic gel pen purple

Sentiment-Computer generated

I used iridescent vellum for Tink's wings.  It has a green sheen that isn't showing up in the pics.  I popped up the image on homemade purple foam squares.  I tied the bow with my Bow-Easy.  I added a smaller copy of Tink along with more DP and ribbon to the inside.

SO that's one of my favorite color combos.  What's yours? Join us at the Sassy Studio Designs DTBST challenge #186 this week.  You could win 2 free images.

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Caught a Bug?

It's time for another challenge at the Hambo Hoedown.  And this week I was chosen to be a Guest Designer.  I have been playing along for quite some time with the Hambo Hoedown challenges.  First I would like to thank Lyn at My Purple House for introducing me to the Hambo Hoedown.  When they asked me to be a Guest Designer, I was thrilled.
This week's challenge is a sketch.  Sometimes when given a sketch, it takes a while to come up with an idea.  This was not the case this time.  Here is the sketch.

It was a change to make a card that wasn't the usual A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") size.  When I scaled the sketch, the card ended up being 4 1/4" x 7 3/8".  And here is my card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Flytrap digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Prismacolor Art Markers (yes I have other markers besides Copics.  hahaha)

Stem/leaves-PM25 (chartreuse), PM27 (Apple Green)

Flower-PM12 (Lt Flesh), PM10 (Blush), PM113 (Cold Grey 60%)

DP-DCWV Stack 8

Card Base-Staples cardstock Salmon

Cardstock-Recollections Purple Passion pack

Tape-Darice Sparkle tape Grey, Hot Pink & Darice Washi tape Green stripe

Diecuts-Spellbinders Ovals Small, Scalloped Ovals Small

Corner rounder-Fiskars 1/4" Squeeze corner rounder

Twine-Darice Baker's Twine 

Faux stitching-Pentel white gel pen

Dots on scallops-Gelly Roll metallic pink

Sentiment (front)-Hambo Stamps

(inside)-Computer generated

I popped up the image panel on homemade pink foam squares.  I added a smaller flytrap image along with more DP and tape to the inside.

It was a great thrill to chosen as a Guest Designer.  I always enjoy seeing what images and challenges they have for everyone.  Join in and you'll get hooked.

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Leave Me a Message

"Thank you for calling. I'm not on my blog right now. Please leave me a message." Then head on over to the Hambo Hoedown and join in this week's challenge.  This week's image is "Bad Connection". And the challenge is to use "Office Supplies".  I loved using things that you wouldn't think of using on a card.  So here's what I came up with.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Bad Connection digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Skin-E21, E13

Hair-E57, E29, E49

Pants-B95, B97

Shoes-C1, C3

Shirt-Y13, Y15, YR02, YR04

Phone-G02, G05, W1, W5

Background- Phone message pad by Office Depot (and it was 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" already)

Stripe on front-Carbon paper cut to 3/4" (Does anyone remember using this?)

"HELLO"-Self Stick Index tabs by Barbara Thomas Enterprises, Inc

Sentiment panel inside-Post-It Note

Sentiment-Hambo Stamps

Gelly Roll metallic gel pen blue

I popped up the front image on homemade pink foam squares.  I adhered the carbon paper with my Xyron. And added a smaller image to the inside.  I printed the inside sentiment directly on the Post-It.

I hope this gave you some ideas on how you can use non-traditional items on your cards.

Now lets see what you can create. 

Thanx for looking and please leave me some comment love.

Sassy Week 2 July Freebie

It's week 2 of July. And that means it's another limited time freebie.  Did you snag the freebie from last week? If not, you can pick it up in the store then start with this one.  Join us at Sassy Studio Designs Party Blog or Sassy Studio Designs from Wednesday to Friday every week in July and pick up the remaining images.  This week's theme goes along with Sassy Studio Designs 4th Anniversary.  It's a terrific Birthday, Anniversary, (anything with a cake) image.   And here is what I created.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Birthday Cake Sassy by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B91, B95

Hair-E31, E34, E25

Dress-B00, B02, V12, V15

Boots-E13, E15

Cake-RV23, RV13, V12, V15, B00, B02

DP-DCWV the Stack 5

Cardstock-Recollections Purple Passion pack, the Paper Company Cool Mint

Edge punch-Martha Stewart Checkerboard

Ribbon-k*i memories Pink Solid

Sentiment-computer generated

I popped up the image and sentiment on homemade pink foam squares.

And added a small copy of the image to the inside with another punched panel and more DP.

I hope you'll stop on over to Sassy Studio Designs and join in the fun and pick up this week's freebie.  But remember it's only available until Friday.

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Let it Snow

Time for the next Dare To Be Sassy Thursday challenge at Sassy Studio Designs.  If you haven't played along, you should head on over and join in.  You could win your choice of 2 SSD images.  How about we escape the heat of summer and go for a "Christmas in July".  (Unless you live in the southern hemisphere, where it's summer at Christmas time). How's your summer going?  Are you staying cool if you live in the areas that are getting the heat wave?
Well on to the card.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Snowman Pin Up by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-B91

Eyes-G00, G02

Hair-Y21, YR21, YR24

Hat-W1, W3, W5

Flower-G00, G02, G05

Scarf-B91, B95, G97

Boots-B91, B95, B97, W1, W3, W5

Dress-G00, G02, G05, B02, BG05

Bells/buttons-Gelly Roll pen Gold

DP-DCWV the Stack 8

Cardstock-Recollections: Jewel (dk blue), the Paper Company: Seaside (mint green)

Velum sheet-Sweet Stamps.com Parchment Craft velum

Embossing folder-Cuttlebug Snowflakes

Edge inking-Studio g pigment ink

Rhinestones-Studio 18

Sentiment-Computer generated

I decided to make an easel card this time.  I cut the center out of the front background panel so that the embossed velum would let the light shine through.

I popped up the image and the inside sentiment on homemade foam squares. 

Before we know it the Holidays will be here.  Hope you are having a great summer and staying cool.

Thanx for looking and please comment.

Zoom Zoom

Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer. Go Speed Racer. Go! I'm racing on by to tell you that you need to get over to the Hambo Hoedown and join in the challenge this week.  This week's free image (if you played along last week and used a Hambo Stamps image) is "Racecar".  And the challenge is to use "Red, White and Blue" on your project.
Here is what I came up with.

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side view

Stuff I Used:

Image-Racecar digital image by Hambo Stamps

Colored with Copics

Skin-E31, E33

Hair-E57

Car-R22, R24, R37, B91, B95, B97, W1, W3, W5

Tires-C1, C3, C5

DP-DCWV Stack 8, the Stack 5

Sentiment-Hambo Stamps

The layout is from Split Coast Stampers Wednesday Card Sketch #443.

This card has many layers.  I popped up the blue panel.  Then popped up the car on another layer. The side of the car is popped up again. And tires are popped up on another layer.

This was a fun card to make.  I hope you'll join the fun at the Hambo Hoedown.

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As American as...

This is my 1st week as a DT member at Sassy Studio Designs on the "Dare To Be Sassy Thursday challenges".  I can't believe how fast the first 3 months have gone by.  Now I said it's on to the DTBST challenges.  This week's challenge was a "Patriotic" card (red, white and blue) in honor of the 4th of July here in the U.S.

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Stuff I Used:

Image-Snow White Pin Up by Sassy Studio Designs

Colored with Copics

Skin-E00, E11

Lips-R20, R22

Eyes-B21, B24

Hair-E31, E34, E25

Dress-R22, R24, R29, B91, B95, B97, C1

Shoes-R22, R24, R29, B91, B97

Headband-R22, R24, R29

Cardstock-Recollections

Sentiment-Computer generated

Backgroundpanel-Created with Creatology Spin Art Kit

Alcohol Ink-Adirondack Sail boat Blue, Watermelon

Twine-Darice Baker's Twine Red/White

I popped up the image and sentiment on foam squares.  I added a smaller image and more twine to the inside panel.  This was a fun card to make.  I like the effect of the spin art.  And it reminds me of fireworks.

Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy 4th of July.  Show your Patriotic spirit and join us at the SSD DTBST challenge this week.

Thanx for looking and please comment.