Get Well Wishes and Handmade Embellies!!!!

This lovely card is doing double duty for me today.  The Sassy Studio Designs challenge is to use handmade embellishments on your project.  SSD is also sponsoring a challenge over at Aud Sentiments.  That challenge is to make a get well project.  My good friend & fellow DT member Julie is also on the DT for Aud Sentiments.  She is awesome!  Pop over there and check it out. 

I used this amazing Nurse digi from SSD to start off with.  I colored her with Copics (of course) and popped her up with SU dimensionals.  The brown cardstock is generic from Archiver's.  I don't remember where I got the patterned paper.  The sentiment is from SU.  The aqua ribbon is generic from Pat Catan's.

I got the idea for the bandage from Jasmine (her name has been changed to protect the innocent).  I was originally trying to find some kind of patterned paper with bandages on it but also knew I wanted to make a handmade embellishment for it.  I hope you can tell in the picture that it is a bandage.  Pretty cool huh?  Thanks Jasmine.

Please pop over to Sassy Studio Designs to see what the other DT members made for you and join in the fun.  We would love to see what you come up with. 

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

UPDATE:   I was able to get another card done with handmade embellishments.

The image on this one is Sassy Ghost from the SSD Halloween line. 

The background paper had a victorian feel to it and I thought the Sassy Ghost looked like Sarah Jessica Parker as a ghost in an old movie.  I loved the paper so much (before the glitter fell off and got all over the place). I thought they would be perfect together.

The handmade embellies are quilled roses and leaves.  I find quilling to be a PIA but I really enjoy it.  Aunt Sylvia helped with these.  We found a cheat way to do them that takes much less time.  I prefer the long way but I was really pressed for time tonight.

MARCH MOVIE MADNESS...SASSY STYLE!!!

Yeah....it is March Release Day at Sassy Studio Designs!!!!

We're doing things a little differently...we are having 2 chat times...one at 11am-12pm  (California Time) and then our usual time, 7-8pm. So if you're across the pond, you can join us for the fun this time! We understand we've got a lot of people in different time zones and we want to have you all join us in the fun! Feel free to join us for both chat parties! Or just join us for one! We hope you all will join us!

If you are following the hop...I had Pocahontas.  Isn't she just adorable??  I colored her with Copics and and mounted her on some digital papers that I felt had an Indian feel to them.  I made a couple of rosettes for the side.  One thing I  would definitely suggest is NOT to use flimsy handmade papers for rosettes.  They really didn't hold up well at all.  But otherwise, I really like the way this came out.  What do you think?

We're also running a release day challenge...a sketch challenge...use this sketch (below), and make sure to include a Sassy Studio Designs image (this challenge you DO need to use an SSD image - unlike our other challenges). This would be a great way to use the St. Patrick's Day freebie posted on the Paper Craft Planet group. (hint hint!).

Or pop on over to the store to grab a new image or two!
You will WANT all these new images! They are so cute!

You will have till Monday 11:59pm CST (California Time)
A random draw for the winner will be done on Tuesday!
The winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

Please visit Sassy Studio Designs to enter the sketch challenge.

I had so much fun with Pocahontas that I had to try another one.

She's a cutie!!!!!

Ok, now here is the Blog Hop list for Sassy Studio Designs March Releases:

Alice

You are here - -Pocahontas

Mulan

Tinkerbell

Megara

Jasmine

Mulan

Alice

Click on each one and see the amazing Design Team work and leave us each a comment...we LOVE comments.  (I also love followers...hint..hint) 

Thanks for stopping by!!

FTPD

OH BABY!

Oh baby, oh baby!!!  This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we want you to use a baby in your project or make a project for a baby.  Doesn't that sound sweet.  I could work on baby things all day.  We are sponsored by Pattie's Creations who donated this sweet little sleeping baby to the Design Team.  Such a cutie pie!!!

I colored my baby with Copics on part and paper pieced the rest to match the background paper.  I used nesties for the main piece and my new EK border punch for the white layer across the middle.  I think this one is going to be a favorite before long.  I kept it simple since the baby was so cute.

Please pop over to 2 Sisters and see what the rest of the Design Team has done.  Great job ladies!

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to become a follower.  I am needy and want my number to climb.

FTPD

All About Christian

I am finally entering a challenge.  With all that has been going on personally and with the DTs that I am on, I have really been slacking on entering challenges.  I hopped over to Simply Betty Challenges (one of my favorites) and saw the details for this Christian challenge.  Christian is a digi available from Simply Betty Stamps.  There are at least four different Christians (I know this because I have four) and the challenge was to use Christian in your project. 

The best part of this challenge is the prize.  One lucky winner (oh please be me!!!) will help them release the next line of images. 

How sweet is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Simply Betty Challenges is where I entered my very first online challenge.  I am so psyched about this challenge.  I had several grand ideas but no time to finish them.  I finally sat down to get something put together.  I started with Bahumbug Christian and Christian Valentine.  I decided to have Cupid accidentally shooting Santa in the butt!!!!  Can you imagine?  I drew an arrow next to Santa's bottom.  I colored them both images with Copics.  I added a touch of MS glitter glue for sparkle.  I added liquid applique to Santa's beard and hat.  I kept the embellies simple since the background paper was so busy.  What do you think?

Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

Mars Attacks!!!

Hi all. 

This week The Burtonesque Dolls are hanging with aliens.  The challenge is called Mars Attacks.  Use the movie Mars Attacks and let your imagination run wild.  I found these cute little martians online.  I added space helmets.  I used acetate and diamond glaze.  Much cooler in person.  I drew a cape on one also.  The head is from Smeared Inks Build a Zombie set.  Love that one!  I colored everything with Copic markers and added a little glitter. 

The background is the White House, of course.  I found the picture online.  I kept the rest simple by just adding a few stars in the corners.  Please pop over and see what the rest of the design team has done.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

Raggedy Ann and Andy

It's a sketch challenge this week at 2 Sisters Challenge.  Our sponsor is Stichy Bear Stamps and the Design Team was given several amazing digital images to choose from.  They also gave us digi gingham paper to use.  We ask you to use this amazing layout by our own Annette:

Since Annette did all the hard work for us, I just concentrated on the fun part.....coloring.  I LOVE to color.  I chose this image of Raggedy Ann and Andy.  I have always wondered, are they brother and sister?  Boyfriend and girlfriend?  Just friends?  I don't know but I do know they are cute together.  I colored them with Copic markers.  I added just a touch of glitter here and there to make them pop.  I cut out the frame with Nesties and popped it up with SU dimensionals. The paper I used was generic.  The dashed lines are done with a Signo pen.  I used a new EK punch to do the swirl and flower in the red layer. 

I really love the way this one came out.  I know I keep saying I will learn to take better pictures and I really will eventually.  The really good ones just don't translate well online for me. 

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

ALL ABOUT THE GREEN

Hi everyone.  It is time for another Dare to be Sassy Thursday challenge at Sassy Studio Designs.  This week the challenge is ALL ABOUT GREEN.  Your project must use green as the main color.  I am thrilled with this challenge as GREEN is my favorite color.  I started my card with this gorgeous Victorian Beauty digi from SSD.  I am absolutely addicted to the entire SSD line.  I would stay on this Design Team forever if they would let me.  I colored her with Copic Markers a couple of weeks ago hoping to be able to use her soon.  Of course I colored her GREEN so she fit right in with this challenge.  I added just a touch of MS glitter glue to accent her dress and earrings.

The frame was cut out using Nesties & I popped the image up with SU dimensionals.  The white potion of the frame was antiqued with some Distress Ink.  The pearls on the frame were colored with Copics.  The background paper was a freebie I got from DSE.  I printed it out and then ran it through my Texture Boutique with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  The sentiment is from SU and all the cardstock is generic from Archiver's.

Now comes the fun part.  I learned quilling at my local 3FC craft meeting.  Natasha (her name has been changed to protect the innocent) was presenting last month and quilling is what she chose to teach us.  I am completely blaming her for my new obsession.  As you can tell, I am no expert but it really is fun to do.  Now I just have to find the time to practice.  I bought a bunch of quilling paper and some tools and I am hooked.  Bad Natasha!!!

Please hop over to the SSD blog site to see what other inspirations await you.  Thanks for stopping by.  If you are not a follower, please sign up.  I would love to have you.

FTPD

Teddy Bears at 2 Sisters!!!!

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are doing A Teddy Bear Picnic.  Your project must include a teddy bear.  We are being sponsored by Stamp Fairy and Inky Impressions.  Please check 2 Sisters Challenge for all the details.  I started my card with this adorable teddy from Stamp Fairy.  I wanted to keep it simple so he would stand out.  I colored him with Copic markers.  I added MS glitter glue to the wings and halo.  I also added yellow flock on his ears, tummy and paws.  I wanted him to be fluffy and I didn't have any brown flock so I did the yellow instead.  I also put diamond glaze on his nose.

The Design Team was given several images by Stamp Fairy to choose from.  I wanted to use this angel teddy in honor of my mother who recently received her very own set of angel wings.  This is for you Faye.  Please visit 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the desing team has created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

RED, WHITE AND BLACK

Hello again.  This week The Burtonesque Dolls are challenging you to use red, white & black in your project.  This color combo certainly has that Burtonesque feel.  I started with this gorgeous background paper.  Unfortunately, you can't really see how beautiful it is online.  I believe it was from Creative Imaginations.  Next I added Edward Scissorhands.  I must apologize as I forgot which stamp company I got him from.  If you are interested, leave me a comment and I will get back to you with the

name of the stamp company.

I added black ribbon and some heart keys I punched out with one of Martha's punches.  The red gems on the ribbon were from a pirate set made by Darice.  The sentiment and punches around it

are all from Stampin' Up!

The Burtonesque Dolls are now doing challenges every two weeks instead of weekly.  Please visit TBD for all the challenge details and check out what the other design team members created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

Embossing with 2 Sisters

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are sponsored by Robyn's Fetish and Pizzaz Aplenty.  I started my card with this adorable digi from Robyn's Fetish.  Isn't it just the cutest thing?  I colored it with Copic markers and added some Marth Stewart glitter.  I also used just a touch of my white pen. 

I then jumped over to my "box-o'-scraps" and dug out some paper scraps.  Since the challenge was embossing (either kind) I ran the brown bottom piece through my Texture Boutique.  I really love the way it came out.  I cut out the circles with my trusted nesties.  I don't know how I ever lived without them.  I finished it off with some chocolate pearl brads from Pizzaz Aplenty.  These brads are quickly becoming one of my favorites.

Please hop over to the 2 Sisters site and check out what the rest of the design team

 has created for inspiration.

On a personal note, my wonderful mother passed away on Wednesday.  She had been handicapped for almost 28 years and has had such a rough road.  She recently suffered a stroke that damaged the entire left side of her brain.  She is finally out of pain and has been given her wings. 

She will be missed more than I can say.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

TBD Sketch #2

Here is a card I made using an image of one of my coworkers.  I scanned the image, reduced it and then printed it out on Gina K. pure luxury cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers and cut it out with nesties.  The layout is one created by Graphicat.  This was for a prior Burtonesque Dolls challenge.

I used my Martha Stewart drippy goo punch for the edges of the layers.  I love the papers I used.  Most of it is generic from Archivers.  I can't seem to remember where I got the background paper.  It was in my "box-o'-scraps"  I tried to keep it as masculine as possible.  Jim said he was going to have it framed.  I am glad he liked it.  I wish I knew who the caricturist was.  I would love to have some more images done.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

RELEASE DAY!!!!!!

You guessed it....Scarecrow!

It is release day at Sassy Studio Designs and I could hardly wait.  The new images are so absolutely AMAZING (not to mention Sassy).   My image is the scarecrow.  Is this not the sassiest scarecrow you ever saw?  It was my absolute pleasure to be involved in this release.  The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie.  I am a total Wiz freak!!!

I colored the image with Copics and added some glitter...well, not some....A LOT!!!  The background paper is glitter cardstock.  I used matching glitter for the straw on the image.  The great chocolate pearl brads are from Pizzaz Aplenty.  I just love them.  The remaining cardstock is generic.  I added some raffia and a button and that is that.  I wanted to keep the card very clean as to not take away from the image.

I got a little carried away with all the new images so I made a couple more.  Here they are:

As you can see, I was really feeling the glitter on these.  I plan on finishing the set and doing them all with glitter.  I just can't help it.  These digis are so gorgeous.  According to the hop rules, I have to give you a question. 

So today is a little different you don't just hop in order it's a little trivia game you start with a movie trivia question and you select the answer. The answer will take you to a DT members blog where you will find the next movie trivia question and you select your next answer and so on and so forth until you reach the city of oz (the end).

 

Here is your question to get you to the next blog:

Who was a little bit of a fraidy "cat" but finally got the courage to be brave?

Here's the Answer List:

 Glinda the Good Witch

Mary Poppins

Gone with the Wind

Dorothy

The Wicked Witch of the West

The Scarecrow

The Cowardly Lion

The Tin Man

My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle)

So collect all the answers from the blogs and have them into me by Sunday 6PM PST. (9pm EST). Email your answers to tandjstudios at gmail dot com.

Before I go I want to give a little shout out to my good friend Sarah.  She is a Wiz nut too.  She helped me with my color choices.  She may only be 5 but she is already one of the smartest people I know.  Thanks for your help Sarah.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

Colors of Love

Today at Sassy Studio Designs we are doing "The Colors of Love".  The challenge is to use Red, Pink and White in your project.  I started with this super sassy image, broke out the Copics and got busy.  The cardstock is from Stampin Up.  The flourish is a sizzix die.  Add some generic flowers, brads and glitter and here you have it.

Please stop by the SSD site and check out the others and by all means, join in the fun!!  I can't wait to see what you create!!!!  Also stop by on Saturday the 12th for the big release day hop.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed.  Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

THE WORLD IS OUR OYSTER

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are being sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps and Pizzazz Aplenty.

The challenge is to use pearls in your design.  I started with this amazing chef digi from Stitchy Bear.  He reminds me of a chef I have loved for most of my adult life (shhhhhhh, don't tell my husband).  I colored him with Copic markers and added dimension to the hat, heart and spatula.  Unfortunately, I still can't take a good picture so you can't tell.  I cut the mat behind him out with a nestie.  I dug into my "box o'scraps" for the background paper.  The other paper is just generic from Archiver's.

For the pearl portion of the challenge I used some small chocolate pearls I got from Pizzazz Aplenty in all four corners.  I also added a chocolate pearl brad in the middle of the bow.  I never plan my sentiments ahead of time but that is something on plan on doing in the future.  As you can see, my sentiment is partially covered by my chef's mat.

I did not have extra time to research challenges so I haven't entered this little guy in any this week.  I think that is something I need to work on in the future as well. 

Please stop by 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the design team has

 created and thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

GET WELL WISHES FROM THE DOLLS!!!

Today The Burtonesque Dolls are sending you GET WELL WISHES.  My mother has recently been experiencing a great deal of health issues.  She is my biggest craft fan so I wanted to do a get well card in her honor.  I started with this "SUPER SEXY" nurse digi.  Unfortunately, I can't remember where I got her from.  I am on a different computer and I don't have my files.  I will correct this post later.

I colored her with Copic markers and used some scraps for the rest.  One of these days I will clean my studio and start using my good stash (as soon as I find it).  This is going to be a quick post tonight.  I had a really long day/night.  Please remember to send well wishes to all in need.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD