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Hello again, my lovelies! Are ya ready for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog? Me too! What a coincidence, right?! hehe! Okey dokey . . . this week, our very talented and sassy Miz Jackie is our hostess! Wheet whew! And she's chosen an easy peasy theme . . .

Pretty Papers! 

 Well . . . here's the deal . . . I think ALL of my papers are "pretty" . . . but I have some extra special papers stashed away that I use for extra special occasions, like this one! They were a gift from my sweet friend, Elaine, in the U.K.! They're made by Maja Designs . . . and I think they're positively scrumptious!! 

Sooooo, I decided to pull out my absolute, all time fave Sassy Cheryl image for this week's card ! Can ya guess? Why, it's Sassy Sally, of course! This image is actually called "Sassy Sally and her Raggedy Ann"!! Little Sally just loves her Raggedy Ann doll. . . she also loves wearing her shiny red shoes! Hehe! You can find this Sassy Sally HERE at Sassy Cheryl's. Here's another side view . . .

  My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White & Baja Breeze cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Vintage Summer Basics by Maja Designs

Nestabilities: Circles & Lacy Circles
Corner dies: Whimsy

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, lace, & ribbon: My stash
Sentiments: Stampin' Up (front) & Inkadinkado (inside)
Copics & colored pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, finally . . .

So, that's what I've been up to! Now . . . please don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented DT "Sassettes" have created with their "Pretty Papers" this week! Then, we'd love for you to pull out some of your own "pretty papers" and join us for this week's challenge! Oh, and keep in mind . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks so much for stopping by . . . and, as always, for your sweet comments!

 

Polka Dots at Sassy Cheryl's!

Well, well, well . . . it's Tuesday again! Wheet whewwww! And it's time for another fun challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Once again, our very own sweet and sassy Miz Judy is our hostess with the mostess! And she's chosen what I believe is sure to be one of Sassy Cheryl's most favorite themes ever!! Are ya ready?

Polka Dots EVERYWHERE!

And, without further ado, here's my polka-dotty card . . . 

I made this cute little card for our granddaughter, Ava, who just learned how to swim a couple of weeks ago! Way to go, Ava!! I thought it would be fun to make a "shaker" card featuring one of Sassy Cheryl's newest images called "Charlie's Relaxing Swim"!! I just love Charlie . . . and those specs are just too, too funny!! This little sweet pea is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's. Here's a close up . . . 

 And a bit of a side view . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, & Pacific Point cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Bo Bunny "Barefoot Bliss"

Nestabilities: Circles, Lacy Circles & Scalloped Circles
Sentiment: Whimsy
Shaker Card Pouch: Impression Obsession
Brad, pearls, flowers, & beads: My stash
Copics & pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And, one last view . . .

And there ya go . . . polka dotty polka dots!! Now . . . please don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented and oh so "Sassy" DT "sistahs" have created for inspiration! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Judy's "Fancy Borders" theme! And remember . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .

TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks bunches for visiting . . .  and for your lovely comments! Big polka dot hugs!

It's "Summer" over at Sassy Cheryl's

Yep . . . I checked the calendar . . . it's officially Summer on my side of the Equator!! And, guess what else? It's definitely Summer over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! That's right . . . our sweet and sassy DT sistah, Dawn, has chosen for this week's theme . . . . wait for it . . .

Summer!

Easy peasy!! Summer means "beach" to me! So I decided to pull out an older (actually, we "old" folks prefer the term "vintage") Sassy Cheryl image called "A Crabby Surprise" for this week's "Summer" card!! This is another of my FAVORITE Sassy Cheryl images . . . she definitely looks "vintage-y" to me . . . in fact, come to think of it, she kinda looks like me when I was a little critter! No wonder I think she's so cute! hehe! Oh, oh, oooh . . .  and, guess what? I just checked Sassy Cheryl's store and, as luck would have it, this image is available HERE in the $2.00 Bargain Bin! How cooooool is that?!

My card "recipe" . . .

Pool Party & Chocolate Chip cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Webster's Pages
Ribbon, charm, & flowers: My stash
Sentiment: Whimsy
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

And, another view . . .

And there ya have it . . . my "Summer" creation! Don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented and oh so "Sassy" DT "sistahs" have created for inspiration! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Dawn's "Summer" theme! And don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks sooooo much for visiting . . .  and, as always, for your very kind comments! You ROCK!

"Dads &/or Grads" at Sassy Cheryl's

Happy Tuesday, kiddos! Well, it's getting to be that time of year again! A time for us to celebrate graduations . . . and fathers! So, how clever is it that our very own Sassy Miz Peggy has selected "Celebrate Dads &/or Grads" for this week's theme at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog?! I chose the "Grad" option because Sassy Cheryl has the cutest graduation images EVER!! What'cha think? . . . .   

Today's card features Sassy Sally!! The image is actually titled "Sassy Sally Graduates in Style" and you can find her HERE at Sassy Cheryl's online store. Here's a bit of a side view . . . .

I've been admiring cards lately that use banners, so I decided this was the perfect card for a banner!! These are from Whimsy . . . and I really like them. I've popped everything up on several foam dimensionals. Here's a photo that really illustrates the 3-D effect . . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Pool Party & Grey cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: October Afternoon
Pool Party Baker's Twine: Stampin' Up
Rubies: My stash
Banner stamps & dies: Whimsy
Clip: Tim Holtz
Inside tag stamp & die: Memory Box
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

A peek at the inside . . .

And last, but not least . . .

And there ya go . . . my version of a Graduation card!! Thank you so much for taking the time to take a look at my latest creation. Don't forget to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what my talented and oh so "Sassy" DT "sistahs" have created for inspiration! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Peggy's "Dad's and/or Grads" theme! And don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Thanks sooooo much for visiting . . .  and for your very kind comments!! Mwahhhhh!

"Charlie" and her Butterflies!

Happy Tuesday, my darlins!! Well . . . my trip out west to visit the grandkiddos was absolutely fabulous!! Sophie (6 year-old) is quite the little artist! hehe! She and I spent lots and lots of time crafting!! Emma (Soph's 13 year-old sister) and I spent an entire day as "mall rats" . . . just being silly and having such fun!! Mia (5 year-old) and Ava (7 year-old) and I had pedicures . . . they got stars on their toes, and I got polka dots!! And, not to be outdone by his girl cousins, my handsome little Brody (7 year-old) and I ate ribs at TGI Fridays and then we hung out at Barnes & Noble! So, I must say, there was plenty of "spoiling" going on! hehe! And I'm already counting the days 'til my next trip to Arizona!


Now . . .  let's talk about this week's challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our talented and "sassy" Miz Peggy is our hostess this week . . . and she's chosen for our theme . . .

Butterflies!

Perfect for Spring, huh?! And here's my "sassy" card for this week . . .

This card features "Charlie" one of my fave new Sassy Cheryl digi images! I just love Charlie's "kooky" hair . . . and that look on her face totally cracks me up! hehehe! You can find Li'l Miss "Charlie" HERE at Sassy Cheryl's.

My card "recipe" . . .

Apricot Appeal & Baja Breeze Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: "Sun Kiss" by Prima
Sentiment "Tickets" & corner die: Whimsy
Baja Breeze Seam Binding: Stampin' Up
Dies: Spellbinders
Butterfly & Scalloped Edge punches: Martha Stewart
Pearls, brad, flowers, & butterfly charm: My stash
Copics & Prismaolor pencils

I kept the inside very simple . . . with lots of room for a personal note. And, of course, here's the ever-popular "artsy" view . . . 

Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Peggy and the rest of  my talented DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Miz Peggy's "Butterflies" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, as always, thank you for your sweet comments!! Hugs . . . until next time! 

We're doin' "Pastel" at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hey there my sweet friends!! Welcome to the shortest post in the history of blogdom! Well, maybe not the shortest EVER . . . but certainly the shortest I've even done!! Why? you ask . . . well, it's very simple, really. As you are reading this post, I will be jetting my way across the U.S. to Phoenix, Arizona . . . home of the Phoenix Sun's (basketball), Diamondbacks (baseball), and Cardinals (football)! Also home to our five adorable grandkiddos! Whoohoo!! I can't wait to corrupt them . . . er, I mean "spoil" them! Hehehe!


So let's get right to this week's challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our lovely and talented Miz Judy is our hostess again this week . . . and she'd like us all to create something using . . .   

Pastel Colors!

Ruh roh! My mind is already on vacation, me thinks! 'Cuz the papers I chose aren't particularly pastel . . . but my coloring is pastel-ish . . . kinda! hehehe! So here's my "sassy" DT card for this week . . .

This card features Sassy Sally and her Raggedy Ann, one of Sassy Cheryl 's newest images! I can't tell you how delighted I was when I saw this new digi! You see . . . when I was a little girl, Raggedy Ann was my very, verrrrrrrry best friend! She and I went everywhere together! We even went on our first sleep-over together . . . at Suzie Routsens' house (I think I was maybe 5 or 6 years old . . . YIKES!) Now we won't even get into how crazy my parents must've been to let me sleep over at a friend's house when I was so young!! But it is a little NUTS, don'tcha think? Anyway . . . sadly, Raggedy Ann's arm got stuck in my friend's bed and got accidentally amputated! aacckkk!! I cried and cried until my dad walked up the street and retrieved me! (It's true . . . I didn't even make it through the night!)  Fortunately, my mother was a nurse (seriously, she was) so she re-attached Raggedy Ann's arm . . . and made her good as new! Phewww . . . it was years before I did a sleep-over again, let me tell you!

My card "recipe" . . .

Very Vanilla & Garden Green: Stampin' Up

DPs: October Afternoon
Sentiment: Stampabilities
Twine: My stash
Dies: Spellbinders
Scalloped edge punch: Martha Stewart
Copics & Prismaolor pencils

Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Judy and the rest of  my clever DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Judy's "Pastel" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

See? What did I tell ya? Short post! Well, short for me, that is! hehe! Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, thanks boatloads for your sweet comments!! Have a great week! Mwahhhh!!

Easter Parade at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hey there kiddos! Thanks so much for all the great "Southern Speak" suggestions for my little 6 year-old grandbaby, Sophie! I think it's time she started calling her mom and dad, "mama" and "daddy" . . . each spoken with at least 4 syllables! That'll be so cute! hehe! Oh, and get this . . . Sophie told me tonight, "Gramma, I think I get my good coloring talent from you." Bwahaha! I told Soph that she's far more talented than Gramma ever could hope to be! And it's true! 


So now, my lovelies, let's talk about this week's challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our sweet and bubbly and oh so talented Miz Judy is our hostess this week . . . and here's what she's chosen for this week's challenge theme . . .   

Easter Parade!

Hmmmmm . . . bunnies and bonnets and eggs, Oh my!! hehe! And here's my "sassy"  DT card for this week . . .

This card features one of Sassy Cheryl 's images from last year! She's called "I wanna be a bunny (girl)"! And, get this . . . even though she's been "retired" from Sassy Cheryl's store, she's available for purchase right now . . . and she'll remain in Cheryl's store until April 2nd . . . for just $2.00! Whoohoo!! I just love her "sassy" attitude, don't you?! So, don't dawdle, ok?! If you want this little cutie patootie for your own digi image collection, you can find her HERE!  Here's a side view . . .

Oh, I have to tell ya . . . in the black &white digi image, I think those lines at the bottom are s'posed to be long blades of grass . . . but I magically transformed them into colored Easter eggs (or big colored boulders! bwahaha!) . . . which left one lone, long blade of grass! I have no idea what I was thinking . . . except I kinda like the big "eggs" on the ground! Hey . . . work with me here! It's art! hehehe!

My card "recipe" . . .

Whisper White Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: K & Company
Sentiment, flowers, buttons, ric rac, charm, buttons, & ribbon: My stash
Dies: Spellbinders
Butterfly & border punches: Martha Stewart
Copics

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment reads:

"Did someone say chocolate?"

And, finally . . .

Fun, huh?! Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Judy and the rest of  my clever DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, please come join us for this week's challenge! Just remember to follow Judy's "Easter Parade" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

I've decided to enter this card into the following challenges . . .

Cute Card Thursday #209 - Anything Goes

Sketch Saturday #200

Cutie Pie Challenge #14 - Think Pink w/Bunnies

Stampin' for the Weekend  #6 - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss #124 - Spots & Stripes

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and, always, for your sweet comments!! Hugsssssssss!!

Thinkin' Spring at Sassy Cheryl's!

Hello my sugar muffins! I'm practicing my "Southern Speak" 'cuz a week from today I'll be visiting our five adorable grandkiddos in Phoenix, Arizona . . . and I promised li'l Miss Sophia that I'd teach her how people talk in the South! hehe! (Note: I already taught her, "Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit" . . . but if you have any others that would be suitable for a 6 year-old, let me know! hehe!)


And, of course, you know the other reason I love Tuesdays . . . it's Challenge Day at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our sweet and talented Miz Peggy is our hostess once again . . . and here's this week's challenge theme . . .   

We're Thinkin' Spring!

Well, I tell ya, the weather has been so spectacular here in Richmond, VA, U.S.A., that "Thinkin' Spring" was no trouble at all! So, here's my "sassy"  DT card for this week . . . 

This card features one of Sassy Cheryl's older images called April Showers. And here's the coolest thing . . . she's available (the image, that is . . . not Sassy Cheryl!) for just $2.00 HERE, along with oooooodles of other adorable Sassy Cheryl images in the Bargain Bin! So, do pop on over and check it out, won'tcha?! But, wait . . . don'tcha want to see the rest of my photos? Of course you do! Here's a side-ish view, sort of . . .

My card "recipe" . . .

Very Vanilla Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Heidi Grace
Front sentiment, brads, charm, pearls, ric rac, & ribbon: My stash
Inside sentiment: Stampin' Up
Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts
Dies: Spellbinders (Labels 2)
Butterfly & Trellis punches: Martha Stewart
Copics

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment reads:

"You're never more than a thought away"

And, finally . . .

And there ya go, my friends! Now it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Peggy and the rest of  my DT sistahs have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to come join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Peggy's "We're Thinkin' Spring" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your very kind comments!! Hugsssssssss!!

Make it GREEN at Sassy Cheryl's!

Happy Tuesday! And welcome to my little corner of Blogland! I just LOVE Tuesdays, 'cuz that means it's time for another delightful challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! And this week, our very own Sassy DT sistah, Peggy, is our hostess! And Miz Peggy has come up with the perfect "St. Patrick's Day" challenge theme . . . 

Make it Green!

Hehehe! The wearin o' the green, you say?! No problem! Here's what I came up with . . . 

This card features the ever so adorable "LuLu" and her little green froggy friend!! This cute image is the brainchild of the very talented artist, Cheryl Alger (a.k.a. Sassy Cheryl), and is available as a rubber stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps HERE. So, now Sassy Cheryl lovers can have her incredible images as digis AND rubber! How fab is that?!

Hmmm . . . so Peggy wants "green" . . . well then, green it is! hehe! But, of course, I just had to add a pinch of  pink and blue . . . and some fun shiny red rain boots!

My card "recipe" . . .

Garden Green Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: October Afternoon "Road Map"
Wild Wasabi ribbon: Stampin' Up
Daisy & charm: My stash
Rose: Wild Orchid Crafts
Dies: Spellbinders (classic circle & eyelet circles)
Grand Nestabilities Label #23
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Glossy accents

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

The sentiment reads:

"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never DANCED in the rain!"

And, one more look  . . .

And there ya have it . . . my cute little "Green" project! Now, my darlins . . .  it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Paggy and the rest of  my sweet DT Sassy-ettes have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to come join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Peggy's "Make it Green" theme! Oh . . . and don't forget . . .

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

I've decided to enter this little card into the following challenge:

Paper Sundaes - Feminine Flair
Wild Orchid Challenge #44 - Get in Shape

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your very kind comments!! Hugsssssssss!!

It's "raining" ladybugs at Sassy Cheryl's!!

Wheee! It's Tuesday, my lovelies! And . . .that means  it's time for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Once again, our very sweet and "sassy" Jackie is our hostess with the mostess! And Miz Jackie has come up with this very cooooool sketch for us to follow . . . 

Fun, right?! So . . . here's what I came up with . . . 

This card features another one of my new faves . . . it's Sassy Sally, of course! In fact . . .  the image is called "Sassy Sally and her Ladybug" and is available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's! Doesn't she have THE cutest nose?! Here's a side view (of the card, not Sally's nose! You're already seeing a side view of her nose! hehe!) . . .

So, here's the deal  . . . I've had these DPs for YEARS! Seriously . . . I think I've had them for SEVEN YEARS! hehehe! But, they're perfect with this darlin' little Sally, aren't they?! Now, that big round ribbon thingie was made with something called a "Gluber". . . and I just twisted some fun red & black polka-dot ribbon from my stash and it becomes magically stuck to the "gluber". (That's right . . . magic!!) Then I hot glued a button to the top!! And . . . Voila! . . . a clever little embellie!! hehehe!

Here's the rest of my card "recipe" . . .

Real Red & Black  Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs, buttons, ric-rac, and ladybug clothespin, stamp, & charm: My stash
Dies: Spellbinders (oval, scalloped oval, & deckled oval)
Corner die: Whimsy
Cuttlebug "polka dot" embossing folder

Copics & Prismacolor pencils
Glossy accents (on Sally's shoes and her ladybugs)

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, my fave "artsy" view . . .

Okey dokey, my darlins . . .  it's time for you to pop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Jackie and the rest of  my sweet DT Sassettes have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to come join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Jackie's "Sketch"!!

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

I've decided to enter this little card into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday #206 - Signs of Spring

Crafty Calendar March Challenge - "Spring Clean"

The Pink Elephant #138 - "Layers"

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your very "sassy" comments!! Mwhhhh!!

Seeing SPOTS at Sassy Cheryl's!

Happy Tuesday, my "sassy" friends!! It's time for another fun challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog! Our very own Sassy Jackie is our hostess this week . . . and she's chosen for our theme . . . 

Spots & Dots!

Fun huh? So. . .  I rummaged through my DP stash and came up with some fun "spotted" (and floral and striped) papers . . .

This is one of the new "sassy" digi images available at Sassy Cheryl's online store. If you haven't visited Sassy Cheryl's lately, you soooooo need to pop on over there, 'cuz Miz Cheryl has lots of new digi images . . . each one more delightful than the last! This little sweetheart is "Precious Callie" . . . and I think she's as cute as my fave Sassy Sally!! You can find "Precious Callie" at Sassy Cheryl's HERE. Here's a side view . . .

My card "recipe". . . 

So Saffron  Cardstock: Stampin' Up

DPs: Stampin' Up
So Saffron ribbon: Stampin' Up

Dies: Spellbinders
Fence die: Magnolia Doohickey
Brads, flowers, & sentiment stamps: My stash
Copics & Prismacolor pencils

Here's a peek at the inside . . .

And, of course, the ever popular "you know whatsy" view . . .

Alrighty then . . .  it's time for you to hippity hop on over to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog to see what Miz Jackie and the rest of  my fellow DT Sassettes have created for this week's challenge! Then, we'd love for you to join us for this week's challenge? Just remember to follow Jackie's "SPOTS & DOTS" theme!!

One lucky participant, selected at random, will win . . .
TWO Sassy Cheryl Digi Images!

Remember . . .

YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAY!!!

Thanks so much for visiting . . . and for your very sweeeeet comments!! Hugs!!