If Friends Were Flowers (Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge)

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post today for a project that almost wasn't!  Over at Simply Betty Stamps there is a Fan Page Challenge, where Betty creates 2-3 different digis, which you can buy a a greatly reduced price in order to join in with the challenge.  I must admit that I have been so busy lately that I almost forgot to make my project, but last night (with over 24 hours of the challenge time left) I went to my craft room to print and colour my images.  It was quite late, so I decided to finish my project in the morning. Today, eager to get to work, I took my breakfast juice into the craft room and promptly spilled it all over my images!    Not to be deterred (and because I had a cute card in mind) I set to work all over again.  Here is the result.

I am really pleased with how this turned out.  I used my Cameo to print the images (in PNG form) on to a background paper from the Silhouette store, and then coloured them with ProMarkers.  The dies (used for the swirly vine and to make the roses) are from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Here are a few close-ups.

So I think the lessons learnt from this project are - don't leave a project until last minute and don't take juice into your craft room!

Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

Michelle

'Cocktails Anyone?' (Sassy Studios DTBST #234)

Hi Everyone

Time for a new challenge over at Sassy Studios - this week our Dare To Be Sassy Thursday challenge is entitled 'Invitation Only'.  So show us your invitations - they could be for anything - birthday party, BBQ, or for cocktails, like mine.

I used only part of Martini Pin-up to make this invitation.  I used my Cameo to print n cut her, and then coloured her with ProMarkers.  The background paper is from the 'Blackcurrant Stack' (DCWV).  Here is a closer look at the martini glass, which I added a little diamond glaze to to represent the liquid.

And this is what the inside of the card looks like with the pocket holding the invitation.

I hope you will join in with the challenge this week, there is a chance for you to win some sassies of your own, and if you use a Sassy Studios image on your project you get to enter twice.  Come on over to Sassy Studios and take a look at the other projects that the rest of the DT has made to inspire you.

Cheers!

Michelle

'Cinco de Mayo' - Sassy Studios FaceBook Challege (May15th - June 14th)

Hi Everyone

Today sees the start of a new challenge over on the Sassy Studio Designs FaceBook Page.  The theme for this challenge is 'Cinco de Mayo' - I just had to play along because I wanted to mount this little sassy on an Action Wobble Spring and make her dance (see the video at the end of this post.)

Both the background paper and the 'Fiesta' sentiment are files from the Silhouette online store.  I used the Cameo to print n cut the image and then coloured her with ProMarkers.

Then I added the Action Wobble Spring - she needed to dance of course!

I really hope you will join in with this months challenge.  We have made a few changes to how we run the challenge so please check out all the details on our FaceBook page.

See you next time.

Michelle

May The 4th Be With You

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post for Star Wars Day, Lindsay has created this Princess Leia sassy as a special release.

Here is my card.

I know that there is at least one person in my house who will get a kick out of this card.  I used my cameo to print the image on to the background paper, and then coloured her with ProMarkers.

It doesn't always photograph very well, but in this picture I have been able to capture the sparkles on her dress and her make-up (Wink of Stella clear glitter pen.)

Thanks for stopping by today.  May The 4th Be With You.

Michelle

SSD April Release - 'Frozen'

Hi Everyone

Welcome to the Sassy Studio Designs April Release and Blog Hop.

You should have arrived here from Karal's blog, but if you have just happened upon us by chance you may want to start at the beginning at Sassy Studios.  I think everyone on the DT was so excited when Lindsay told us her images for this release were based on the movie 'Frozen' - you don't have to have young girls to enjoy these images and Sentimints, as you will see throughout the hop with all the DT projects.

My project is using Coronation Elsa - isn't she beautiful?  My youngest daughter loves this movie, and I have already promised her this bag for her 21st birthday next year (so really this doesn't just appeal to 'little' girls)  I used my Cameo to print n cut the image and coloured her with ProMarkers.

This gift bag was one that one of my daughters received ages ago and it was just too pretty to throw away (that seems to happen a lot in this house!)  I loved the colours, and thought how well it would go with Elsas's coronation outfit (I know they are not exact, but I like them.)  I have used one of the new SENTIMINTS "First time in forever" and added a computer generated "You're
21!"

Something new I tried with this bag were the Silhouette double-sided adhesive sheets.  I cut out the snowflake flourishes (file from the Silhouette online store), weeded them (a little bit of a PITA!) and covered them in MS antique silver glitter.

Your next stop along the way is Melissa's blog.

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my project.  Here is a complete list of all the stops on the hop.

Sassy Studios

Kitty's Blog

Greg's Blog

Karal's Blog

Michelle's Blog (you are here)

Melissas's Blog

Adina's Blog

Kim's blog

Debbie's Blog

Sheena's Blog

Jackie's Blog

Chris' Blog

Belinda's Blog

Sara's Blog

Valou's Blog

Carrie's Blog

Lindsay's Blog

Then between 5.00 and 7.00pm PST don't forget to join us all over at

Sassy Studios Party Blog

I hope you will join us later to chat on the party blog - you never know who will turn up, what we will get chatting about, or what surprises are in store.

Michelle

Shiver Me Timbers - SBS FaceBook Fan Page Challenge

Hi Everyone

I finally finished my card for the Simply Betty Stamps March Fan Page Challenge.  I have had these little images cut out and printed for sometime, and was scratching my head a as to how to put them into a project.  Here is what I did (there are a few photos, and please don't forget to check the video at the end.)

Here is the outside of the card, and where I added my twine (part of the challenge requirement.)

Open it up to reveal three sassy pirates.

Here is a close up of each one.

The background map is from a Silhouette online file, each of the images I printed and cut with my Cameo and then coloured with ProMarkers.  Then just for a bit of fun I added an action wobble spring to each of them, take a look at them 'move' in the video (I think they all look like they've been knocking back the rum!)

Thanks for stopping by to check out my project today.  See you next time.

Michelle

Flip and Fold It - DTBST 218

Hi Everyone

Time for a new DTBST challenge over at Sassy Studios - 'Flip and Fold It'. I decided to make a 'Side Spring Card' - there is a great tutorial for it here.

The image I have used is France Honey - print n cut from my Silhouette Cameo and coloured with ProMarkers.  The papers I have used are from Echo Park "Be Mine" paper pack.

Thanks for stopping by today - please join us for the challenge and a chance to win some of these sassy images for your owm

Michelle

Saloon Bar Cowgirl Card - Creative Fingers

Hi Everyone

Today is my last post as DT member for Creative Fingers, and although I am sad to leave I couldn't be more excited about this weeks sponsor The Stamping Chef.  Our challenge is as always is 'Anything Goes' with the added twist of using punches/dies.  I have added the 'twist' to my card, but I wonder if you will recognize what it is.

For my card I used the image Howdy Baby.  Here is the outside of my card.

And when you open up the saloon doors this is what you see.

Of course I had to add a sassy sentiment!  The background paper and the doors are both files from the Silhouette online store.  Did you guess how I added the twist?  I used a star punch to add decoration to the saloon bar doors.

I hope you will join us for the challenge over at Creative Fingers and check out the rest of the projects from the DT.

Until next time.

Michelle

Fly Me To The Moon Rockabilly Boom

Hi Everyone

It's been a cold and snowy day here in Colorado, so what else is a girl to do but hunker down in her craft room and play?  I recently got some new images from The Stamping Chef, thank you Tamara, and have been itching to play with Rockabilly Boom.  I obviously had my smut queen crown on today, because the sentiment ended up being a little 'saucy'.

The background paper is a file from the Silhouette online store, and I used the Cameo to print n cut my image, then coloured her with ProMarkers.  I have actually mounted her on an action wobble spring.

I created the sentiment using Silhouette sketch pens and a Lettering Delights font called 'Casual'.

This is what is says inside....

Told you it was a bit saucy.  Here is a little video of her 'in action'.

I am entering this card into The Stamping Chef Challenge - 'Anything Goes'.

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

1. I Love ProMarkers - Love Is In The Air
2. QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
3. Sister Act Card Challenge -Anything Goes
4. Outlawz Challenge - Anything Goes

I really love playing with these images, and can't wait to see what some of the upcoming challenges are on TSC Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today.

See you next time.

Michelle

Blue With Bling - LTC Challenge

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Today we have our first challenge over at Love To Create - 'Blue With Bling'.  This week we are being sponsored by Sassy Studios.  The image I choose to use is Tinker Sassy, because she is just perfect to mount on an action wobble spring.

I used my Cameo to print n cut, the coloured her with ProMarkers.  To add a little extra shimmer and shine I used Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen on the wings, dress and boots.  These pens come in a range of colours, but I used clear, and it adds just a touch of shimmer.  The photo doesn't really do it justice, in person the shimmer is so very pretty.

Here is the inside of the card.

Of course I had to play around with Tink a little more, and add an Action Wobble Spring to give her some 'movement'.  Here she is in action.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says - Blues
2. Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Wings
3. Eureka Stamps - Blue and Bling
4. Time 4 Scrap - Any colour with Silver or Gold

Thanks for taking a peek at my project today.  I hope you will join us over at LTC and check out all the projects from the DT.

Until next time.

Michelle

My New Years Resolution - Creative Fingers Challenge

Hi Everyone

Happy New Year to you all.  This week over at Creative Fingers we have a new challenge (as always it is 'Anything Goes') and our sponsor this week is Sassy Studios.   I chose to use Jazzercise Sassy and share with you my New Years Resolution.

I used my Cameo to print and cut the image, and them coloured her with ProMarkers.  The paper is from my stash, and the card candi on the side is coloured with ProMarkers also to match her outfit.  The speech bubble and wording are cut with the Cameo, and Silhouette sketch pens.

And what exactly is my New Years Resolution?

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

1. Card Mania - Happy New Year
2. The Crazy Challenge - Celebrate the New Year
3. Hobbycutz - Anything Goes
4. Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - New Beginnings
5. Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
6. Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes

I hope you will come and join us for the challenge over at Creative Fingers and check out all the projects from the DT.

See you next time.

Michelle

Chocolate Kisses Candy Bar Wrappers - Love To Create

Hi Everyone

Time for a new challenge over at Love To Create.  This week we are being sponsored by QKR Stampede and Stamp Art Designs by Kathryne - our challenge this week is to make a 3D project.  For my project I used this cute image Chocolate Kisses.

In my house preparations for Christmas are in full swing.  One of the gift project I decided on this year was to make bark and candy bars - I knew this bear was just perfect to put on the wrappers.

I used the print n cut feature on my Cameo to cut out the bears and then coloured them with ProMarkers.  I have coloured extra images so that  I can put them on to more candy wrappers - my next wrappers will be personalized with the recipients name, but I have yet to decide on what flavors the bark will be...decisions, decisions.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over to Love To Create to see all the DT's great projects and join us for the challenge.

Until next time.

Michelle

Snowflake Take Out Box - A Scrap N Place

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I am so excited about today's post as it is my first designing for A Scrap N Place.  A Scrap N Place is a local scrapbook store here in Colorado - Loveland to be exact.  Now I am going to 'geek' out on you a bit ,(bear with!)... this store is like the TARDIS (I know Dr Who fans are still with me.)  The store looks quite small from the outside, but my oh my, once you are inside it is a veritable Aladdin's cave!

Terri, the owner was kind (or crazy) enough to trust me with some supplies, just to see what I could come up with.  Over the next 5 weeks I will show you the projects I made, and if you are lucky you may get a peek at a couple of extra projects (but these are going to be for a class at the store, so at the moment it's hush hush!)  Here is my first project.

This little box is made from a Silhouette file from the online store - how cute?  I changed up the basic box a little to add a window on either side and a snowflake die.  Here is a list of supplies I used (all available at A Scrap N Place.)

My Mind's Eye card stock - 'Vintage Christmas'
Kraft card stock
Impression Obsession Snowflake Die 024-X
Green Sheer Ribbon
Acetate

I hope you will pop over to A Scrap N Place blog and take a look at some of the great projects.  Thanks again Terri for this opportunity to play with your products.

Until next time.

Michelle