Peep Calm and Carry On!

Hey there bloggers and Happy almost Easter! :) This week's challenge at Inky Impressions is "Easter" and the design team has some ADORABLE creations to share with you! :)

I played with Lili Chicks and the "Peep Calm" sentiment from Inky Impressions to create this super simple card.

Lili was colored with copics and I created the sky and grass scene with the markers as well. LOTS of fun! :)

I will be submitting this cutie to the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girls (Anything Goes)
Crafty Ribbons (Anything Goes with Ribbon)
Milk Coffee (Easter)
Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards (Spring)

Thanks for stopping by!

Easter is coming!!

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and I had to take a moment to reflect on just what that means to me, as a Christian... The fact that Jesus came, knowing what the end result would be, and then entered into Jerusalem knowing that within a week's time he would be suffering the most devastating and painful death, but yet he came still... It blows my mind.

I'm not one to usually make Easter cards, because the beauty of the resurrection is that Jesus is NOT dead... but the true meaning of Easter tends to get overshadowed by the White bunny and chocolate candies and such... And that's just NOT what Easter is about, at least for me.

BUT since I started out this post being philosophical, I ALSO have to stress that I know Jesus had a sense of humor, and he totally loved laughing. SOOOOOO, I do have a card for you this week, and it is an Easter themed one, and it's hilarious, or so I think, lol! :)

This card was made using "Egg Hunt" from Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet for the "Bunnies, Chicks, and Eggs" challenge this week at Craft Your Passion.

So even though I will probably not be giving this card as an Easter card, per se, I totally had to get a giggle out of the image and out of the whole concept... I mean, she's adorably cute, isn't she? :) 

As a closing thought, I have to wish you all a wonderful holy week. This week, for me, is a time of genuine reflection because my savior came here to a cruel, harsh world in a time when He was not welcomed to save a people who did not want to hear what He had to say. And while he walked the Earth, he showed us that we CAN enjoy God's creation and we CAN laugh and have fun and enjoy one another. Most of all, He showed us that we CAN live a life free of sin because of HIS sacrifice for us. Not a single one of us can be as perfect as He is. But we CAN strive to reflect His example, and we can enjoy our time on this Earth just like He did, with the knowledge that He came JUST so that we could know Him and abide in Him forever... 

Thanks for swinging by today, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Adina

PS, I'll be submitting this HILARIOUS card to the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time (Use a Digi)

HobbyCutz (Bingo; Ribbon, Stamp, Flowers on the paper)

A Gem of a Challenge (Spring is in the Air)

Crazy 4 Challenges (Eggs)

Show me your stripes! (And Dots!)

Ok, so I'm not good at punny titles... This week's challenge at Inky Impressions is "Dots and Stripes" and I played with Lili Crossing Legs and paper pieced her clothes to keep with the challenge.

I colored Lili in with copics and kept this one relatively CAS compared to my usual style! :)

I will be submitting this lil lady to the following challenges:

A Random Fan (Spring Colors)

Clear it Out (Faux Stitching)

Shopping our Stash (Paper Piecing)

Have a great day!

Fold it!

Hi there! I cannot believe I forgot to announce our new challenge over at Inky Impressions this week!! Wee started yesterday, so you still have plenty of time to "FOLD IT" and submit your project for a chance to win one of Nicole's gorgeous images!!

I played with Nicholas Firefly Frenzy and colored him up with copics... I used a traditional easel format for the card and added a little touch of bling to the banner with Lemon Drop bling!

I will be submitting this lil boy to the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks (Color an image)

Cute Card Thursday (Boy)

Thanks for swinging by and have a great day!

Recycled Thank Yous...

Hello there and happy Thursday!! I can't lie and say this week is NOT dragging... I'm so looking forward to the weekend. :) BUT in the meantime, I'm busy planning for my sister's wedding and shower and all the good stuff involved in that planning... I can't give too many details because my luck would be that she would see this post before the big events, but I DO want to share a quick project I whipped up in preparation for the surprise party!!

My theme is a little obvious if you look at this, but again, I'm not going to give too many details away right now... more to come later! :) I recycled an old Dance Shoe box of my daughter's to hold thank you cards that I made for my sis, as her gift at the shower....

(You can still see the red on the inside of the box, but I am WAY too tired to paint the inner portion too! :)

And this is the MUCH better looking closed version, all tied up and ready to go! :) 

This week Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring the "Green/Earth Day/Recycle" challenge at C.R.A.F.T, so this box was PERFECTLY timed to save the Earth a little paper waste, and to play along! :) AND this Sassy Cassy Cameo could be YOURS as a giftie from my Sassy Sis Sara, so if you're interested, head on over to her blog to check out her giveaway! :)

Thanks for swinging by today, and have a Sassy, Crafty day!!

Sassy Pageant Queen!

Hello there blogland! Is it Spring YET? My husband is watching the weather channel RIGHT now saying "Really? Get warmer already!" :) I think we are ALL so over the cold days...

I'm finally getting ready to make my seniors their "Palancas" or cards wishing them well on graduation... it's a tradition I know I have posted about in the past, but basically I make each student an individualized card with a personalized note wishing her well as she begins college and everything thereafter. This year has been hard for me, because I honestly have only made a handful of cards, and I'm not sure if it's because I'm lacking mojo or inspiration...

BUT this Sassy Pageant Queen is just so fabulous, and I definitely have some students who will appreciate her, so I colored her up with copics then glitzed her up with stickles, and viola:

Sassy Studio Designs is currently sponsoring the anything goes challenge at Crafting By Designs, so this one will be submitted there as well as the following challenges:

Add a little Dazzle (Anything Goes)
Crafting by Designs (Anything Goes)
Stampavie (Girly)

Thanks so much for swinging by and have a crafty week!

It's a Green Hop!!

Hello there Sassy Crafters and happy Saturday to ya!! :) This month we were blessed with not one but two SASSYLICIOUS releases! Earlier this month Lindsay and the Sassy Design Team announced the awesome Sentimints created by our own Sassy Bro, Greg! 

And NOW we have the exciting chance to show you some GAWJUSS new Sassy images that TOTALLY compliment the existing line of images!

In particular, I got to play with Maxi Skirt Momma, who was PERFECTLY timed with all the Baby Shower and Bridal shower stuff going on in my life these days!! :)

I recycled a Children's Chipboard book that Elijah no longer uses to make this mini album for my sister in law who is expecting her first baby in June... I LOVE this image!! :)

Now, you have GOT to check out the other gorgeous images being released this time around AND play along with this month's Tic Tac Toe "Green" themed challenge!

In order to hop along and see all the gorgeous creations by my fellow Sassy Design Team members, start out by visiting Lori's blog (see below), or keep hopping along to Lindsay's Blog if you have already begun your journey!! :) Either way, happy hopping and happy Spring!!

Lori - http://lorib117.blogspot.com
Chris - http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.ca/
Susan - http://craftinsuzie.blogspot.co.uk/
Kim - http://itsallaboutcrafting.blogspot.com
Jackie R - http://stampingsister.blogspot.com
Kitty - http://intruderlady.blogspot.com
Greg - http://latestwhims.blogspot.com/ 
Jacki - http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
Adina - http://mommyisscrapping.blogspot.com
Lindsay - http://socallinz.blogspot.com
Michelle - http://ladyofleisureink.blogspot.com
Karal - http://karalscreativespace.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://www.craftingwhenican.blogspot.com/
Sara - http://luminousinmychaoticdreamslife.blogspot.com/
Gemma - http://handmadebygem.blogspot.com/
Carrie - http://carrieshandmadecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Sassy Studio Designs Store - http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/

April Showers bring...

I know, I know... we are still in March. But a girl can hope, no??

This week's challenge at Inky Impressions is "Spring" and I played with Lili Crossing Legs to get this one going...

Lili is colored in with Copics (Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04; Jeans: B91, B95, 0; Shirt: RV93, RV10; Hair: E50, E53, E25, E27). I used Gorgeous paper that I cannot for the life of me remember the manufacturer of and of course, flowers!! :) 

I am submitting this to the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps (Coloring)

Crafting by Designs (Anything Goes)

Divas by Design (Flowers)

Thanks for swinging by and Happy Spring!!

Sassy Showgirl hits the stage!

Hello there Sassy fans and happy Tuesday!! The past two weeks have been so full of dance competitions for me and my mini me, and it has been SOOOO hectic crazy that I totally forgot to post my Sassy Showgirl for this month's Facebook Challenge!

This month YOU can get your own Free Sassy Showgirl just for agreeing to play along with our Facebook progressive challenge! Head over to Facebook for the details, and then whip out YOUR favorite color combination to play along.

I used Tiffany Blue, Black, and White, which is absolutely my favorite color combo right now. And I will post MORE pics using this combo as soon as I can show off my Sister's Bridal Shower stuff, but for now, it's still all hush hush! :)

This Sassy Diva was colored in using Copics (Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04; Hair: E50, E53, E23, E25; Leotard and Feathers: BG10, BG13; Bow: C03, C05, C07, C09). This is actually a tent card design I played with for the secret surprise but I didn't end up using this particular design... I really can't WAIT to share all the goodies I'm playing with, but it's too soon... Anywhoo... My Sassy Showgirl was SOOOO much fun to play with so head on over to play along with this month's challenge so you can get your very own Diva to color up in your favorite hues! :)

And happy crafting!

Going Green

Happy Saint Patty's day blogland!!! This week, the challenge at Craft Your Passion is quite apropos considering today's holiday! :) We are asking players to "Go Green" and incorporate Green or something recycled into their projects!

I played with Birthday Sandy from Inky Impressions and recycled an old piece of Lace and a tag that was once a bookmark (on the other side).

Sandy is colored in with Copics and outlined with a Vintage Photo Distress Marker... 

I will be submitting this card to the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create (Anything Goes with Flowers)

One Stitch at a Time (Digi)
Hiding in my Craft Room (Color it)
The Pink Elephant (Layers, Ribbon, and a pinch of Green)

Thanks for swinging by today and have a wonderful day!!

A New Inky Release Just in time for Spring!!

Hello there Blogland! This month, the Inky Impressions team are welcoming three new ADORABLE additions to the Inky family...

We are pleased to welcome Butterfly Lili

Angel Olivia with Chicks

And my favorite, Teddy Painting a Summer Scene...

AND this is what I came up with using Teddy... I was inspired by my DT Sis Lisa to use Kraft and color on it, and I LOVE the effect it gives...

I will be submitting Teddy to the following challenges:

CAS on Sunday (one layer)

Crafty Calendar (Animal Antics)

Looking for some Green...

In so many ways lol!! Yesterday we had our first sixty degree day in a LOOOOONNNNNGGG time... And today it's back to the twenties... But the Spring weather was encouraging, to say the least! :)

AND it was right in time for our "Green" challenge at Inky Impressions! :) This week we are asking participants to incorporate the COLOR Green into their projects (to encourage the Green to come on OUT!) :)

I played with Christopher Mowing for this challenge, and paper pieced his shirt to match the OOOLLLLDD DP on my card...This paper has been in my stash since my CafeMom days!! THEN I added some Green Alcohol inks ala Copics to the Mushroom Charm for another touch of Verde...

I will be sending this lil guy in for the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments (Lots of Green)

Ladybug Crafts (One for the Boys)

Oldie but a Goodie (Spring has Sprung)

Through the Craft Room Door (Anything Goes)

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!!

Come hop along... Cause we can ALL use some uplifting!! :)

So mark your calendar!! :)

Whaaaaaaaa??? What happened to my blog post???

SOOOOOOO, thanks for swinging by today and I have GOT to apologize to my Sassy bloggers who stopped by yesterday for our new release hop!! We are celebrating the launch of Greg's new SENTIMINTS!!

Blogger seems to have decided to quit on me, and THREE of my scheduled posts have completely disappeared... I will have to rewrite them and get them up ASAP. I'm sorry though, again, for the bump in the hop! 

Without further ado, I got to play with the Space Birthday sentiment from Greg's newest launch and paired it up with Birthday Cake Sassy for this Sassy lil combo...

If you haven't yet checked out Greg's sentiments, he is super creative and has an awesome new collection of sassy sayings that go perfectly with so may of Lindsay's images... you will not be disappointed! :)

So if you stumbled across my blog by accident and want to check out the rest of the release!), head over to the Sassy blog to start the hop,! Otherwise, if you arrived here from Chris' blog, head on over to visit Lindsay, our Sassy creator! :)

And thanks for your patience in all of this!! :) Happy hopping!

Charmed, I'm sure... :)

So ok, I'm not good at blog titles that are not cheesy... :) This week's challenge at Inky Impressions is, however, "Charming" :) AND the store at Inky Impressions has absolutely, hands down, the cutest, most affordable charms I've found on the market yet!! You have GOT to check them out, and NOT because I'm on the Design Team! :)

I played with the adorable Lili Roller Skating and I inked her up with copics. THEN I got to embellish a card up using the AWESOME Roller Skate Charm and Cupcake charm! Isn't she a CUTIE???

I seriously enjoyed inking this lil girl up and making her all retro with Creative Memories papers I had lurking in my stash! I even added Gemstone brads to the corners of the card, which I NEVER do! :)

I am submitting this lil cutie to the following challenges:

Graph It Markers (Color Denim)

Jo's scrap Shack (Florals)

A Creative Romance (Bingo: Charm, Ribbon, Bow)

Crafty Girls (Anything Goes)

DL Art (Image of a girl)