Stampin' In Alaska

The last challenge of 2011 for the Sassy Cheryl Digi Blog is to use a snowman and a die cut. I must say that I've had a lot of fun playing with this Sassy Sally image called " Sassy Sally Plays A Trick ". You can find tons of fun Sally images over on Cheryl's digital shop! The digital image of Sally and the snowman were colored with Copic markers. I used Spellbinders Lacey Circles nestibilities to cut out the image. I also used a Sizzix snowflake die cut and a Martha Stewart snowflake punch. I'm not sure who will receive this little snowy card. Most of my family are in areas that haven't gotten any snow. Or if they did, it's melted and long gone! This snowy pair of characters is so cute that it will be sure to put a smile on anyone's face this winter!! Thanks for stopping by today! I really enjoy reading your comments.

Check out the Paper Smooches December Blog Hop Here! Lots of fun samples and 3 new clear sets designed by Kim Hughes.

It's another week (or two) of sharing with Sassy Cheryl and all of us who like to take a peek at what you have going on! Cheryl is taking a much needed vacation and so this week's Show Me challenge has been extended for two weeks! If you haven't joined the fun this year, you can check out the details HERE . I am ashamed to say it, but it's been a long time since I've actually made a pie. Mostly because it's just my husband and I to eat desserts at our house. He was tested with high cholesterol a few years ago and so a lot of these goodies don't get made anymore. However, last week I had a craving for a family favorite of mine -- raisin cream pie. I come from a long line of excellent country cooks and bakers. I don't know why the cooking "gene" skipped me, but it did! I really don't enjoy cooking BUT I enjoy eating! Since my Mom is over 2000 miles away I decided it was up to me to make the pie. I really don't remember when I was ...

Kim has found another very fun inspiration photo on Pinterest for the Sparks Challenge. I chose to take inspiration from the colors - red, brown, tan, white and green. This little snowman and tree are from the Kim Hughes Collection for Cornish Heritage Farms called "Winter Trees". There are so many fun images in this set! Everything has been paper pieced and Stickles were added to the "snow". Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! I really enjoy reading your comments.

A very quick post today for Cheryl's Show Me challenge ! Time has gotten away from me this week and I realized this morning that I need to post BEFORE it's too late. This is my craft desk thismorning! I thought I would share a few cards I have finished over the past few days. Of course, the Sassy Cheryl challenge card is in the beginning stages. Maybe you can check back later in the week to see the finished card. Hope you all have a great week! Thanks for stopping by to take a look.

It's a "White on White" blizzard over on the Sassy Cheryl Challenge blog this week! Sassy Judy is our hostess and she's given us a really fun challenge. I really like the effect of white on white, but rarely think to use this easy and effective technique. I couldn't resist using this sweet Sally image called "Sassy Sally Plays A Trick". The image is perfect for this snowy time of year. I also get a chuckle out of their expressions every time I color this image. I used the Cuttlebug snowflake emboss folder with a layer of Stampin' Up! Shimmer white card stock. It may be hard to see in the photo, but it does add a nice subtle shimmer. I added a few rhinestones to the snowflakes and used a Martha Stewart snowflake punch with white and silver card stock then adding a Memory Box snowflake jewel sticker to finish it off. Another fun challenge this week! Thanks for stopping by.

It's another week for sharing what's going on in my part of the world with the Sassy Cheryl ladies! Cheryl randomly gives away a free image (and there are many cuties to chose from) each week. She only asks that we share a post of what we've been up to this week! How easy is that?! You can check out the details HERE . Well, I am sharing a couple of photos that my husband has scanned and started restoring. Fortunately, I snagged several original photos of my parents wedding after my grandmother's passing. I know my mom would cringe to know that I'm posting this on my blog, but they are precious to me! My DH decided a couple of years ago that all of our older photos should be scanned and saved to CD's. It's a big job and I'm glad that he's patient! My Parents 1965 The next photo was taken a couple of years after the wedding photo above! Can you guess who this little person might be?! Yes, this is my hospital photo. Ahh, so sweet! LOL! Thank...