Inspired by Candy - Love To Create Challenge

Hi Everyone

Today I have a card which I made for Love To Create (LTC) challenge - this week we are being sponsored by Meljens.  They have some really cute digis, and I choose 'Cupcake Sitter' (mainly because she is adorable) and our theme is 'Inspired by Candy'.  My inspiration just happened to come from my favorite candy.

Whilst searching for photos of the candy I came across this image of the 'retro box' (I love it!!!!)

Here is a picture of the card I created.

I printed my image, coloured her with ProMarkers and then cut her out by hand.  The papers are just 'scraps' from my stash, as are the heart shaped brads - I think originally they all came from Hobby Lobby.

Take a peek over at LTC to check out all the creations by the DT - I can almost guarantee two things:

(1) You will certainly be inspired; and (2) You will leave feeling hungry.  (Now where did I put the Good and Plenty?)

See you next time.

Michelle 

Always

Hi Everyone

Today Sassy Studios are sponsoring two challenges - Hobby Cutz  ('Lace and Pearls') and Glitter n Sparkle (add Metal).  Here is my card using Belle Pinup.

I used my Cameo to cut the easel card, and coloured the image with my Promarkers.  The metal tag, lace, pearls and sentiment stamp (Stampin' Up) are from my stash.

I hope you will take a peek over at Sassy Studios and look at what the DT have come up with to inspire you.  Don't forget to join in with the challenges to win some Sassy Images of your own.

See you next time.

Michelle

From Russia With Love

Hi Everyone

Today my card is doing 'double duty' as I made it for two challenges that are being sponsored by Sassy Studios.  The first challenge is from Feeling Sketchy using this sketch.

The second challenge is from Through The Purple Haze, where the challenge is to make a project inspired by a 'Book, Film or Song.'  Here is my card.

The image I used is Russia Honey, and as always she is coloured completely with ProMarkers. The paper I used is from DCWV  'Winter Magic'.

The bows for the snowflakes are cut using a Memory Box die, and the snowflakes themselves are a Martha Stewart punch - the gem in the centre is is also coloured with ProMarkers to match.

Here is a peek at the inside.

So there you have my 'From Russia With Love' card.  I hope you will take a look over at Sassy Studios to see what some of the other DT members have created.

Until next time.

Michelle

Fall Colour Inspiration - Love To Create

Hi Everyone

Time for a new challenge over at Love To Create, our sponsors this week are QKR Stampede and Wings and Willows.  The theme this week to use this fall colour inspiration.

I chose this adorable 'Traveling Bear' image to create with (I fell in love with him as soon as I saw him.)

The image is coloured with ProMarkers, and the papers are from KI Memories/Hampton Art 'Berry Blast'.  The leaves on the side are cut from a Cheery Lynn Die and the button is from Stampin' Up.  Here is a closer look.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

1. Card Mania Challenge - Cute as a Button (use at least 1 button)
2. Craftin' Desert Divas - Autumn/Fall
3. Created With Love - Fall Colours
4. Lexie's Creations - Autumn Colours
5. Lunagirl Moonbeams - Autumn
6. The Paper Nest Dolls - Happy Fall Y'All

I hope you will join in our fall colour inspiration challenge, don't forget to check out the blog and see what the other DT members have made to inspire you.

Until next time.

Michelle

Drink Me If You Dare

Hi Everyone

I have a very quick post today for a project that I made for the Vampire and Skeleton Challenge being hosted between Simply Betty Stamps and The Stamping Chef.  I decided to use 'Bite Me' the image designed by Tamara of The Stamping Chef, she challenged us to use 'SPLATTER' on our projects. Here is mine.

Thought this would be a ghoulish addition to the celebrations on Halloween.

Betty from Simply Betty Stamps, also created a fun image for this challenge, but sadly I ran out of time to complete two projects.  All the entries in the challenge can be seen here.

Until next time.

Michelle

Sassy September Halloween Hop

Hi Everyone

Welcome to our Sassy September Halloween Hop.

 

This Hop features all of Lindsay's new images (and they are gorgeous!)  If you started the hop here you may want to go back to the beginning (don't worry it's only one hop back) - start here.  In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of all the blogs on the hop - you won't want to miss any of them, as there are some fabulous projects.  Don't forget to leave some love on each blog to be in with a chance of winning some prizes.

1. Sassy Studios
2. Michelle (YOU ARE HERE)
3. Adina
4. Jodi
5. Kitty (GDT)
6. Chris
7. Karal
8. Lori
9. Debbie
10. Ruza
11. Greg
12. Jackie
13. Sara
14. Carrie
15. Kathy
16. Kim
17. Jacki
18. Alaine
19. Sassy Studios

Here is my Halloween card featuring 'Captain America Sassy'.

It's tough to see from the picture but the 'silver/grey' areas of her stockings, costume and shield are painted with Stardust stickles, so she is quite shiny.  I was a little worried about how to incorporate this image on a Halloween card, but I love what I ended up with.  Here is a closer look.

And 'no' that is not a typo, it does say 'trump' - blame it on my lavatorial sense of humor!  Here is what is says inside.

Just had to finish this off with a matching envelope.

Thanks for taking a peek at my project.  Your next stop along the way is Adina's Blog - she always has something fun and fabulous up her sleeve.

Don't forget to leave your comments, and then check back on Wednesday 25th at the Sassy Studios Blog to see if you are one of the winners.

Michelle

'Make It Shine' - Creative Fingers Challenge

Hi Everyone

There is a new challenge today over at Creative Fingers, the theme is 'Make It Shine'.  Our sponsor this week is Lacy Sunshine.

The artist, Heather, has some really cute stamps in her store - I chose 'Bubbles Galore' to create my project with.

This cute little box is a file from the Silhouette online store (ID No. 37498)  I cut it out using card stock from DCWV .Glitzy Glitter Stack (Brights)  I cut out the image using my Cameo to print 'n' cut then coloured her with ProMarkers.

The swirl is cut with a Memory Box Die, the butterflies from a Martha Stewart punch and finished off with a few 'gems'.

The photos don't quite do it justice, the paper is quite glitzy and with the gems and a little glossy accents on the bubble she is blowing, it really does 'shine'.

I hope you will pop over to Creative Fingers and take a look at all the projects from the DT.  Join us for the challenge, you could be walking away with some of your own cute Lacy Sunshine digis.

Until next time.

Michelle

Second teaser images from Sassy Studios new release.

Hi Everyone

Welcome to day two of the teaser images from the upcoming Sassy Studios release.  Here they are.

Any ideas?  Kinda tough eh?  Leave you guesses over on the Sassy Studios Blog.

I really hope you will join us tomorrow for the hop, there will be a ton of great projects from the DT, not to mention prizes, and then a little chatting on the Sassy Studios Party Blog.

Michelle

Time Flies...even outside your comfort zone!

Hi Everyone

Today I am guest designer over at The Bugbytes.  I have one of my very favorite cards to show you, that I actually made sometime ago - it's a Steampunk.  I know I am a little 'late to the game' but I really love Steampunk - took me a while to get used to as it is a little 'out of my comfort zone', but it is so much fun.

The image I have used is from Aurella Art check out her store, she has some of the most beautiful images. This one is called 'Steampunk Telsa' - I found her quite a challenge to colour (this was my third attempt!)

The image is coloured with ProMarkers, the background paper is from 7Gypsies and the wings and sentiment are made using my Cameo.

Of course I had to finish this one off with an envelope.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

1. Paperminutes - Vintage Women
2. Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
3. Crafty Cardmakers - Winged Things (hope the flying clock counts!)
4. Creative Cutting Challenge - Anything Goes (die cut frame and winged clock)
5. Parade Your Crafts - Birthdays
6. Crafting Musketeers - Vintage

Thanks Pam for having me over to visit your blog.  I hope I have inspired you to take a step outside your comfort zone - you may be surprised at what you find.

Michelle

First teasers for the new images from Sassy Studios

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post to present to you the first two teasers of the new images being released this weekend during the Sassy September Halloween Hop.  Here they are...

Any guesses as to who they might be?  Leave your answers over at the Sassy Studios Blog, and don't forget to join us on Saturday.

Hope to see you there.

Michelle

If Friends Were Flowers - TCCCB

Hi Everyone

Today there is a new challenge over at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog (TCCCB), so I have a little DT inspiration for you.  The theme for the challenge is 'Flowers' and we are sponsored this week by Fred She Said.

Here is my easel card using the 'Happy Flowers - Rainbow Collection'.

This is a collection pack of pre-coloured images, and has tons of options, check it out here.  All I did was add a little stickles and layered a second flower on top of the first to add some dimension.

Here is a closer look at the sentiment which is computer generated with a Lettering Delights font.

Don't forget to stop by TCCB, check out the rest of the inspiration from the DT and join in with the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Just Buzzing By - CAS Card

Hi Everyone

Today I have a card to share with you for 2 challenges - Crafty Bloggers Network (CBN) 'Things with Wings' and Love To Create (LTC) 'CAS' (Clean and Simple.)

Over at CBN this month we are being sponsored by Imagine That Digis, and I have used Bees and Sunflowers Digi Pack to create this card.  Check out all the great projects by the DT, and join us for the challenge here - Imagine That are providing some great prizes.

I am also using this card as my DT project for LTC for the CAS challenge this week.  I usually find CAS very hard, I always want to add 'something' - but this card went together really easily and I love it's simplicity.  Check out the DT projects and challenge here - we are being sponsored by Di's Digis and she is offering a $10.00 online coupon to her store.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle

'Oktoberfest' - Progressive Challenge (with a FREE IMAGE!)

Hi Everyone

Today marks the beginning of a new challenge over at Paper Craft Planet with a free image from Sassy Studios.  The theme for this month is 'Oktoberfest' - you will be able to choose ONE of the TWO images that are available.

Here is my card using 'Cheers Sassy'.

I used my Cameo to print 'n' cut the image, then coloured her with ProMarkers.  The German flag is made up with card stock from my stash, and the sentiment is cut out of vinyl.  Here is a look at he inside.

You have from now until 14th October to grab your free image and join us for the challenge.  Don't forget to stop by Paper Craft Planet to see some fab inspiration from the DT.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

1. Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
2. CMC Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Anything Goes
4. Left of Center - No Designer Paper
5. Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

I look forward to seeing all your creations.

Cheers!

Michelle

Coming soon...you won't want to miss this!

Your Kindness Blows Me Away - Love To Create

Hi Everyone

This weeks challenge over at Love To Create is to create a 'Thank You In Honor of Patriot Day/OWH' card.  We are being sponsored by Sassy Studios, so I hope you will join in for a chance to win some of these sassy girls of your own.  The image I chose is 'Bubblegum Sassy'.

I used my Cameo to print and cut, coloured the image with ProMarkers and used some 'bubbles' on the side that I just happened to have in my stash.  The paper is from Carta Bella 'Cool Summer'.  Here is a look at the inside.

I am entering this into this weeks challenge over at Feeling Sketchy, who are also being sponsored by Sassy Studios.  Here is what the sketch looks like.

Here are the challenges I am entering this card for:

1. Feeling Sketchy - Challenge #69
2. Hobbycutz - Anything Goes
3. Quick Quotes - Anything Goes

Don't forget to check out the Love To Create Blog and see what the rest of the DT have to show you.

Until next time.

Michelle