Anniversary Cards 2013

Both my parents and my sister and brother-in-law celebrated their anniversaries this month. These are the cards I made for them.


Sister and Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Early Espresso, Pale Plum, Whisper White Card Stock and The Once Upon A Time Stack
Stamps: Tiddly Inks - As You Wish Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso
Accessories: Picket Fence Edge Punch, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots




Parents' Card
Paper: Shimmery White Card Stock and Wedding Paper Pad
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Bride and Groom Dancing Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Garden Green and Silver Gelly Roll Glitter Pen
Accessories: White Lace and Dimensionals

Sassy Studio Designs Disney Fan Freebie

Happy Thursday! I'm here to introduce the final July freebie from SSD. It's "Disney Fan" and she is fabulous. We were challenged to make a shaped card with her. I created the below step card:


Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Mickey Ears Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Disney Fan Digital Image and Create with TLC - Dreams Do Come True Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip and Dimensionals

She is only free for 48 hours then she will be available in the store for sale. So head on over to the SSD Party Blog to claim her.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges 61 - Fancy Folds

The Corrosive Challenge #179 - Fancy Folds

Brown Sugar Challenge #51 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge #25 - Anything Goes

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #187: Cocktail Time

Good Morning! Every Thursday Sassy Studio Designs host a challenge called Dare to be Sassy Thursday (DTBST). You don't have to use a SSD image to play along, but we love it when you do.

This week's challenge is Cocktail Time. For this challenge, we would like you to have a beverage somewhere on your creation.

Here is the card I created:


Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White Card Stock and Citronella Pinwheels Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Pina Colada Pin-up Sassy Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Slush, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cantaloupe and Peach Parfait
Accessories: Spots & Dots Embossing Folder, D'vine Swirl Embossing Folder, Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons - Daffodil Delight and Mini Glue Dots



Head on over to SSD to join in on this challenge and see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Summer Food and/or Drink

The Crazy Challenge CCH#150 - Summertime

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 51 - Dry Embossing

3 Girl JAM Challenge #22 - Anything Goes w/ Ribbon

Love To Scrap! Challenge #10 - Sketch

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #186: Show Your True Colors

Good Morning! Every Thursday Sassy Studio Designs host a challenge called Dare to be Sassy Thursday (DTBST). You don't have to use a SSD image to play along, but we love it when you do.

This week's challenge is Show Your True Colors. For this challenge, we would like you to use your own favorite color combo on your creation.

Here is the card I created using my favorite color combo of red, white and black:


Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock and Red Roses Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Jasmine Pinup Sassy Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Real Red and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Small Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Faux Pearl Stickers, Red Rhinestone Bling on a Roll, Xmas Red Stickles, Diamond Stickles and Mini Glue Dots



Head on over to SSD to join in on this challenge and see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Love to Create Challenge #74 - Fairy Tale or Fantasy

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 136 - Use Color Black Somewhere on Your Creation

Card Mania Challenges CMC#25 - Pearls and/or Gems

Seems A Little Sketchy Sketch 43 - Sketch

Sassy Studio Designs PCP Progressive Monthly Challenge #3: Happy Birthday

Hello Everyone! I'm pleased to let you know that it's time for a new Sassy Studio Designs PCP Progressive Challenge over on Paper Craft Planet. The challenge for this month is "Happy Birthday" and runs from July 15th - August 14th. Please check the challenge post for Sassy Studio Designs Group on PCP for all the details.

Here is the card I created using the free image "Sock Hop Sweetie":


Paper: Orchid Opulence, Gable Green, Whisper White Card Stock and Create with TLC - Record Store Day Paper 2, Record Store Day Paper 3 & Record Store Day Paper 4 Digital Papers
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Sock Hop Sweetie 2 Digital Image and Create with TLC - Birthday Tops the Charts Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Gable Green and Orchid Opulence
Accessories: Paper Snips



Be sure to stop by the Sassy Studio Designs Group on PCP to join in on this awesome challenge with the opportunity to receive Sock Hop Sweetie for free as well as a chance to win two Sassy Studio Designs images of the winner's choice.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge #24 - Anything Goes

The Sketchy Challenges Challenge #51 - Sketch

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #185: Christmas in July

Good Morning! Every Thursday Sassy Studio Designs host a challenge called Dare to be Sassy Thursday (DTBST). You don't have to use a SSD image to play along, but we love it when you do.

This week's challenge is Christmas in July. So get into that Christmas Spirit!

Here is the card I created:


Paper: Handsome Hunter, Gold, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Holly Stripe on Red Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Renaissance Sassy Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Handsome Hunter and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Victoria Crochet Trim, Holly Glitter Embellishments, Regals Brads - Cherry Cobbler, Paper Snips and Mini Glue Dots



Head on over to SSD to join in on this challenge and see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Card Mania Challenges CMC#24 - Christmas in July

Crafting When We Can Challenge 48 - Christmas in July

Love To Scrap! Challenge #9 - Anything Goes

Sketch N Stash Challenge 117 - Sketch

4th of July Cards 2013

Here are the cards I created for my family for 4th of July.




Mom's Card
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla Card Stock, American Stripe Paper and Party in the USA Paper
Stamps: Bailey Liberty - Digital Image by Hambo Stamps
Markers: Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Going Gray and Summer Sun
Accessories: Lacey Circle Die Cut, Circle Die Cut, Photo Corners Punch, Regals Designer Buttons - Cherry Cobbler & Night of Navy, Hemp Twine, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals
Technique: Bargello



Dad's Card
Paper: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Night of Navy
Stamps: Red, White & Blue Jumbo Wheel
Markers: Night of Navy
Accessories: Extra Large 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon and Antique Brass Brads




Little Sister's Card
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White Card Stock and RWB Star Mix Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Sailor Honey Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Going Gray, Gold and Blue-Star Gelly Roll Glitter Pen
Accessories: Dahlia Die Cut, Circle Die Cut, Red Glitter Tape and White Star Rhinestone Stickers




Older Sister's Card
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Pacific Point, Whisper White Card Stock, Patriotic Polka Paper and Real Red Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - USA Honey Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue and Real Red
Accessories: Red, White & Blue Star Buttons, Red, White & Blue Rhinestone Stars, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots




Nephew's Card
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Shimmery White and Whisper White Card Stock
Stamps: Meljen's Designs - Patriotic Bear Digital Image
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Blushing Bride, Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Red Glitter Pen, Sky Blue Glitter Pen and Gold Glitter Pen
Accessories: Petite Oval Die Cuts, Blue Adhesive Glitter Star, Red Adhesive Glitter Star, Red Glitter Ribbon, Blue Glitter Ribbon and Mini Glue Dots




Brother-in-law's Card
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla Card Stock and Liberty Paper
Stamps: Meljen's Designs - American Eagle Digital Image
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Going Gray, Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Circle Die Cut, Large Star Punch, Star Punch and Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #184: Patriotic

Happy 4th of July! Every Thursday Sassy Studio Designs host a challenge called Dare to be Sassy Thursday (DTBST). You don't have to use a SSD image to play along, but we love it when you do.

This week's challenge is Patriotic. For this challenge, we would like you to use red, white and blue on your creation.

Here is the card I created:


Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Whisper White Card Stock and 4th of July Words on White Paper
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Bubble Gum Sassy Digital Image
Markers: Blush Blossom, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Creamy Caramel and Going Gray
Accessories: Oval Die Cut, Bricked Embossing Folder, Striped Ribbon, Patriotic Bling on a Roll, Red Adhesive Glitter Stars and Paper Snips



Head on over to SSD to join in on this challenge and see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

I have also submitted this card to the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenge 169 - Red, White & Blue

Party Time Tuesdays PTT#127 - Patriotic Themed Projects

Simon Says Stamp - Patriotic

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 42 - 4th of July

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 48 - Anything Goes

Delightful Inspiration: I {Heart} Sketches Sketch 024 - Sketch