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You can find the Friends of Sweet 'n Sassy Blog Hop HERE or simply scroll down. Wow, has another week already gone by?!  And 2012 is quickly coming to a close as well! Well, it's Friday again and that means it's time for another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge.  This week the challenge is "Interior Decorating" - decorate your card inside and out.  This is something that I really wish I could do with every card.  I am usually so focused on the outside that I forget the recipient will be also looking at the inside!  So, here is what I came up with this week:  This is the outside view. This is the inside view. My window view was created with the Memory box Grand Madison Window die.  A panel was dry embossed using a Cuttlebug folder and the sentiment panels were die cut using Spellbinder Fancy Tags.  I used a Sweet 'n Sassy Digital Stamp called " Snow Friends " for the interior and the sentiment came from the new " Eskimo Kisses...

The month of celebrating Sweet 'n Sassy's 5th Birthday is drawing to an end and we hope you've enjoyed all of the special events!  The perfect way to end the celebration is to have a fabulous blog hop with tons and inspiration and even a prize. Long before I was asked to join the Sweet 'n Sassy digital design team I was a customer and follower of Sweet 'n Sassy.   My first stamp set was " Together Silhouettes " and I quickly found the world of digital stamping through Korin's store.  I love the quality and variety that Sweet 'n Sassy offers both in clear stamp sets and digital! Be sure to leave a comment along the hop for a chance to win a $15.00 store credit for Sweet 'n Sassy.  We are giving away (4) $15 store credits. The winners will be drawn at random from 4 mystery blogs in today's hop!  You will have until midnight EST Friday, November 30 to leave a comment.  The winners will be announced on the SNSS Blog on December 1st a...

It's been a few weeks since I've had a chance to play along with Mo's Challenge Blog .  This week is "Don't be Square".  I decided to color up this adorable image by Mo called " Snow Day " and make a chipboard ornament. Below are the supplies that I used for the snowflake chipboard.   It was super easy to create!  I applied the SU Craft White Pigment Ink directly to the chipboard.  Then I liberally sprinkled the Stampin' Emboss Iridescent Ice powder over the wet ink.  I quickly heated the entire chipboard piece with my Marvy heat tool.  The image was colored with Copic Markers, liquid applique was applied to the coat and the entire image was fussy cut then applied with dimension foam to the snowflake chipboard.  I added a piece of silver cord to hang the snowflake. This hanging ornament is for the following challenges: Mo's Digital Challenge #162 - Don't Be Square Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #41 - Anything But a Card Sassy C...

I finally got a chance to play along with this week's challenge on There She Goes blog.  I love me a good sketch and this one was super fun!  Here's the sketch that Jessie has provided: Here's my take on the sketch using There She Goes Clear Stamp set " Jungle Out There ": The leaping lion was colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut for dimension.  The head was stamped again and applied with dimension foam.  The adorable papers are from Bo Bunny Camp-a-Lot paper pack.  I used Sweet 'n Sassy's Star dies and layered a Basic Grey clear yellow button and pearl.  I had a lot of fun making this little card.  I know I'll be reaching for this set again soon! Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.

It's Friday and that means another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge.  I hope all of our US friends had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day yesterday!  I have so much to be Thankful for again this year.  To many blessings to list! First I want to let you know about the current promotions that Korin is offering during the 5th Birthday Celebration of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  There's something going on all month so be sure to check the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store for all of the details.   * Christmas clear stamp sets are 30% off NOW through November 30th! * Fall sets are 40% off NOW through Monday, November 26th! * Rhubarb Teddy Bear Clear Stamps are 25% off NOW through November 26th! * FOR A LIMITED TIME---GRAB BAGS!! ~ $25 Grab Bag - A random selection of clear stamp sets with a value of at least $45 ! ~ $40 Grab Bag - A random selection of clear stamp sets with a value of at least $80 ! (PLEASE NOTE: Grab bags cannot be returned or exchanged.) PLUS, ...

Welcome to another Can You Digi It? Challenge .  This week our challenge is to create something with a Clean and Simple design. I used a newly released image from LilyPink Designs called " Live, Laugh, Love " for my clean and simple design. The base panel has been dry embossed with a Cuttlebug folder.  The digital image has been sponged lightly with Stampin' Up!  Pixie Pink ink then die cut with Spellbinder nestibilities.  It has been layered on a panel of Pixie Pink cardstock.  A quick and easy card for my stash! I hope you get a chance to play along this week.  A random entry will be drawn to receive a $10 gift certificate to the CanYou Digi it? store. Be sure to check out all of the fun inspiration that the CYDI design team has provided for you this week!

This week's challenge over on the Jellypark Challenge blog is "I'm Hungry" -- to use food or drink.  I have been wanting to color this super sweet Jellypark digi called " Ice Cream Van ". I have paired it with this week's Sweet Stop sketch with a twist "Tasty Treats". The image was colored with Copic Markers and paired with papers from Basic Grey Shine On paper pad.  Thanks for stopping by to take a closer look!

It's hard to believe that this is the 100th week of sharing with the ladies over on the Sassy Cheryl blog !  Cheryl is adding something special to the celebration this week.  The random winner will be getting a $10 gift certificate to Cheryl's online shop.  Wow! So, I wanted to pop in with a quick post before the week gets away from me. There wasn't a lot of crafting time this weekend, but DH and I took the pups for a walk at one of our many parks.  The sunset was so fabulous!  Unfortunately, this photo doesn't begin to show variety of colors.  Of course, I went off without my camera so this was taken with my iPhone (which explains the quality).  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  Grab your camera, take a photo and share with the Sassy Cheryl gang.  You can check out the details HERE .

Happy Friday and welcome to another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge !  First I want to let you know about the current promotion that Korin is offering during the Birthday Celebration of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. November 15th-21st: Digi Sale!! Enjoy 25% off ALL our Digital Stamps ! Discount is taken off in shopping cart. Plus we've added 3 new digis to the site for November which are included in the sale!   Here's my sample using the new " Eskimo Kisses - colored digi " and " Eskimo Kisses sentiments ": I love how quickly this little card went together!!  Korin has provided this image for us already colored so you just print and create.  I added liquid applique and SU dazzling diamond glitter to the cuffs of the coats.  Then I applied Stickles to the edge of the image.  A figure eight finger bow with a snowflake brad and pink pearl finish the shaped card.  The card base was cut with a Spellbinder Scalloped circle using Stampi...

It's another week of sharing with Sassy Cheryl and the ladies!  Every week Cheryl asks us to share what we have going on in our lives.  It's easy, fun AND you might win a free Sassy Cheryl image.  Check out the details HERE and join the fun! I am finishing up my Thanksgiving cards for family and friends this week.  All of my cards are different and I'm making almost 30 this year!  Whew!  I knew I would have to create something with Cheryl's " What's Up Turkey? " image when it hit the shop.  I had the image colored and on my desk so I combined it with today's sketch challenge on SplitcoastStampers.  Sassy Sally has been colored with Copic markers.  A few polka dots were added to the dress with dimensional fabric paint.  Tim Holtz Glossy accent was added to the turkey eyes and feet for a little dimension.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC and called " Stuffed to the Brim ". Thanks for stopping by to take a closer look!...

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to a new Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge.    Before I get to this week's challenge, I just want to let you know that November is a special month for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  SNSS is celebrating their 5th birthday this month and there are lots of special things planned all month long.  Be sure to visit the Sweet 'n Sassy store for a list of all scheduled events.  There are daily giveaways on the SNSS Facebook Page and in the SCS Member Company Forum .  Stop by often...you won't want to miss a thing! This week's digi challenge is Thanksgiving.  You can create a Thanksgiving card or project ... anything that represents Thankfulness.   I have so much to be thankful for again this year.  I am still creating Thanksgiving cards to send to my family and friends.  Below is my card using Sweet 'n Sassy's digital image " Rhubarb's Punkins ": Rhubarb was colored with Prismacolor pencils and baby...

Happy Wednesday!  We've made it half way through the work week!  Yippee! Tonight I am sharing two challenge cards that I have completed this week.  The first is for the Jellypark Friends challenge blog .  The challenge this week is "Back to Nature".  I used a Jellypark digital image called "Tree with bunting and bird image".  It's such a sweet digital image and perfect for many occasions.  I am always in need of an Anniversary card so that's what I went with. I kept the design very clean and simple.  The image was colored with Copic markers, baker's twine and a sentiment were added. The second card is for this week's Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps Challenge - It's All about the Boys!  I used this sweet digital image from Cheryl's shop called " Bella's Flower ".  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and baby oil.  I kept the card design clean and simple in keeping with the masculine theme. The fun senti...

Welcome to this week's Can You Digi It? challenge.  This week we are challenging you to create with your favorite animal.  The design team has outdone themselves this week and we have a zoo full of inspiration that you can check out HERE . I used " Duck Silhouettes " from AnnieJDesigns for this clean and simple card: I have combined the image with a perfect sentiment from Create With TLC .  This could be either a masculine or feminine birthday card.  I hope you are inspired and get a chance to play along.  The challenge is open until November 19 with a random winner receiving a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? shop. This is also for Sassy Cheryl's Show Me challenge .

SNSS is celebrating their 5th birthday this month and there are lots of special things planned all month long.  Be sure to visit the Sweet 'n Sassy store for a list of all scheduled events.  There are daily giveaways on the SNSS Facebook Page and in the SCS Member Company Forum .  Stop by often...you won't want to miss a thing! It's Friday and that means it's time for another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge .  This week's challenge is "Anything but a Card".  I hope everyone can get creative and come up with a project using a digital image that is not a card.  Be sure and check the Sweet 'n Sassy digi Challenge Blog for design team inspiration! My project is an altered notepad using " Opal Owl " and " Owl Sentiments 2 " from the Sweet 'n Sassy store. I had so much fun with this project!  I used designer papers from the Pink Paislee Prairie hill paper pack for the notepad and the digital owl image.  I layered the...