Tuesday Spotlight

This girl we have in the Spotlight today is very much a Simply Sassy fan♥

I asked her to make a new Sassy project for the Spotlight and she sent me 5!!

And told me I could choose whom of them I wanted for the Spotlight..

Well how could I not choose all? Their gorgeous and so Sassy!

So prepare for a picture heavy spotlight and to be inspired by the gorgeous Sassy project 

Heike has made ♥

Look at this..isn't the most gorgeous Halloween decoration ever..

She has used Best Witches

*Start by telling us a little about you
 I am thirty years old and have been with my partner Ralf for 11 years now. We aren't married yet and we don’t have any children so far. But we do have 2 rabbits and 2 cats, so there is a lot of action around here anyway.
I work for a big IT company and am currently on my way to become a project manager. As I’ve never been the technical and science type, crafting is my way to balance myself and blow off all that creative steam I can’t use at work.

*When did you start card-making and what made you start?
I started card-making in January 2009. I actually never was much of a card-making fan, because I am not a huge fan of the 3D and decoupage style, which is still widely popular over here, but when I discovered some message boards and blogs where people shared their truly amazing works with stamps, I was hooked. Stamping really had everything I was missing with these other styles.
As for the reason why… probably because I like to make the things I give away myself. I have ever since I was a child. So I guess it was just a logical consequence that I would start making my own cards rather sooner than later. 

Gorgeous soft colors using Bad Hare day

*What is your preferred coloring medium?
Definitely Copic Sketch markers. I completed my collection in August and now have access to the full range of colors, which is absolutely amazing. (Though there are still colors that are missing from the range, can you believe that? LOL)
I also like to use my Prismacolor Pencils on Kraft Cardstock. 

Another beautiful Halloween decoration using Witches Cauldron

*What is your fave Simply Sassy stamp?
Now that question is just impossible to answer. I probably could name a favorite for each kit,

but out of all of them? Never.
But some of my favorites are: “Best Witches”, “Witches Cauldron”, “Winking Student”, “All Wrapped Up” and “Butterfly Girl”

*How did you notice the Simply Sassy stamps the first time?
It took me ages. I first discovered them when Kit 6 was released on a friend’s blog. But I was in love right away and have fallen harder and harder ever since. 

Beautiful Autumn card using Apple of my eye

*What is your favourite card-making style?
I guess it’s a quirky style. I like to add lots of embellishments like flowers, punched butterflies, flatback pearls, flourishes and the like.
I also love clean & simple, but I am very bad at this type of card, therefore I just admire others who are amazing at that style. :o) 

Beautiful romantic card using Hippie Love 

*And what would you love to see more of at the Simply Sassy blog?
I love the blog just as it is. Just one thing I’ve been missing for the last several weeks: the tutorials. I really hope they’ll be back soon, because they really were so inspiring and fabulous. :o) 

If that is not all.. I WILL have to show some of the gorgeous Simply Sassy creations from her blog too♥

Well it was hard choosing just a few as there are so many and just as gorgeous but do go visit Heike 

 for more Simply Sassy inspiration..

 Using: Guinevere, Vintage Boutique and 5th Avenue

 Using All wrapped up

 Using Amelia

 Using Call me

Thank you so much Heike for the gorgeous Sassy projects you've made for us 

and for letting us Spotlight you ♥ 

Please Welcome..

Before I reveal our new guest designers for the next two releases I want to thank all of you who took the time to apply, and there will be a new gdt call later on, so just because you applied now and maybe before  too and not gotten the spot please don't tell your self that this was the last time you will try as there has only been two girls chosen each time and there are soooooooo many great applicants that I wanted to give a chance...

So now for our new girls.. I bet your all exited...

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okay I will tell..

Alina

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Paula

I have your email addresses so I will contact you both when I get the kids to bed ♥

Tuesday spotlight..

This Tuesday we have a sweet girl with an amazing talent for coloring with us.

meet

Bridget/Curlybear

I asked her to make something for the Spotlight 

and by that I'm thinking of one card or something..

So Bridget has really  spoiled us this time 

Look at her gorgeous Sassy projects!!

 Using: Oh La La, Fashionista, Amelia, Hippie Chick, Winking Student, Fairy Tale,

Butterflies and Pigtails ,5th Avenue

*Start by telling us a little about you:
Hello, My name is Bridget, and I live in the wonderfully picturesque county of Cornwall, with my Patient Husband, our Malamute Buzz, and our two cats Nala and Jasmine, I have lived here all my life and I can't see myself living anywhere else, apart from maybe Scotland, the land of The House of Sugar.

*When did you start card making and what made you start?
I have always had an interest in art, but I have never been able to draw well enough to share with other people, so when I came across the craft channels on TV, and I saw the beautiful things you can make, it inspired me to have a go at making cards, at first, using Rubber Stamps, and then onto the many other forms of crafting, I then progressed onto blogging, about 18 months ago, and my eye's were opened even wider, by the stunning creations that I came across.

*What is your preferred coloring medium?
Everything....... lol, well, it depends on my mood, but I do go through phases, I might use Polychromes for a while, or Promarkers, but my favourite of favourites at the moment are copics, in particular sketch markers, I just love the range of colours you get, and the professional finish they give you, it makes you feel like you've accomplished something when you have finished your project,
I have just gotten hold of a set of Prismacolour pencils, I haven't done much with them yet, its a work in progress, but I do love the finish they give you when using them on Kraft card, so more to follow on that, lol...

*What is your fav Simply Sassy stamp?
Well how can I answer this question, I love them all, and I have all apart from 3 of them, but having thought long and hard about it,
I am going to have to say Amelia and all of the new Christmas stamps, lol, this is the most difficult question of all, lol.

*How did you notice the Simply Sassy stamps the first time?
I first noticed the Simply Sassy Stamps, when Karen introduced us to Krista's artwork on the Sugar Nellie blog and I have been hooked ever since.

 *What is your favourite style (card making)?
I don't think I've really got a favourite style, I do like clean and simple, but I also like to see lots of embellishments, so I don't really think I have a specific style, I like to change things a lot so not to get bored, I like shabby chic, though I can never seem to produce a very good end product.

 *And what would you love to see more of at the Simply Sassy blog?
This is another hard question to answer, because it's difficult to improve on perfection, because I think you girls already do a fantastic job, what with all the fun blog hops, brilliant tutorials and wonderfully inspirational cards, so I had a really good think about what I would like to see added and that would be a Simply Sassy Challenge blog.

Here are some other gorgeous Sassy projects I found at Bridget's blog

Using : Fabulous Darling

Using Vintage Boutique

 

Using 5th Avenue

Using Boho Chic

Thank you So much Bridget for letting us spotlight you.

And please leave Bridget some sweet comments :)

Hugs Maria 

 

Tuesaday Spotlight

This week we have a biiiiiiiig time Simply Sassy/Sugar Nellie fan in our spotlight.

Cathy

Krista has even drawn her as a Sassy girl for her blog 

And here is the sweet card she made for us

Using Amelia

*Start by telling us a little about you:
I am married with two gorgeous little girls who love nothing more than to fiddle with my craft stash if I let them!! We also have a cat who likes to play with my ribbon and get in the way when I am crafting, and we have just gained a kitten, who will no doubt also like messing around and getting in the way!


 *When did you start card making and what made you start?

I started out scrapbooking in 2005 after our older daughter was born and I needed something to do other than change nappies! I made a scrapbook of our wedding and honeymoon, and then started a baby book for Ellie. One of my friends suggested making cards rather than buying them, and after some encouragement I made Christmas cards for the family that year. Then I found the DoCrafts forum and someone on there introduced me to a lovely pair of stamps, Maggie and Hamish .. and I was hooked on the HOS!


*What is your preferred coloring medium?
I haven't got a favourite, depends very much on my mood and the image I am colouring. I use pens (promarkers and copics), Distress inks and prismas. I tend to use my pens and prismas more on the Simply Sassy range, than the distress inks, although I use my inks to grunge the images up a bit!


*What is your fav Simply Sassy stamp?
Ohhh I haven't got a favourite, which ever is in my hand is my favourite, I love them all!!! I do have a soft spot for Amelia, Hippy Chick and Love a Latte though (but don't tell the rest of them, they might sulk!!).

*How did you notice the Simply Sassy stamps the first time?
On the Sugar Nellie blog and I started following the Simply Sassy blog before it got going.


*What is your favourite style (card making)?
Again its really dependent on my mood ... I love CAS cards, but also all things Tim Holtz so the vintage/grungey look is a regular feature on my cards!

*And what would you love to see more of at the Simply Sassy blog?
That's a hard one ... its fantastic as it is, and I check out every post, the DT samples are amazing. 

Here is some of the beautiful cards I found at Cathy's blog, 

but do go over there as i couldn't fit them all into one blog post..

Using Missing you

Using Butterflies and Pigtails

Using Winking Student

Using Tammy 

Thank you so much Kathy for letting us spotlight you and sharing your sweet cards 

Hugs Maria 

Sassy Drawers - UPDATE

Hey Sassy fans, I'm back.. to show you my finished project I shared with you in my tutorial on Thursday, which can be found HERE.

I had a LOT of fun making this - even if the main base of the whole thing was made at like 2am in the morning! LOL.

I have used some patterned paper from Kaisercraft - Chapter One collection - LOVE these papers, the colours are so fresh! My cardstock is from a huuuge pack of Core'dinations. I wanted to keep the easel card pretty plain, as the patterned paper has loads of inspirational words on that I wanted to show off - and they go perfectly with Amelia who is available HERE from Funky Kits.

  

Thanks for stopping by, xo Lou.

Sassy Drawers

Hey guys, I'm going to apologise now for the complete lack of finished-ness this post has within it. You'll understand what I mean when you read on..

It's my turn to give you sugar addicts another tutorial.. this time.. we're going to try out some..

SASSY DRAWERS..

Yup, you read right! ;) Here is the photo of the finished (half finished.. geee, who am I kidding?! no where NEAR finished project..) please forgive me!

Supplies for the base drawers:

2x 6x6" pieces of cardstock (I've used Core'dinations)

4x 3 1/2x4 3/4" cardstock ~ for the drawer inners

4x 6 1/4x3 1/2" cardstock or patterned paper ~ for the drawer sliders

4x 2 3/8x3 3/8" pieces of patterned paper ~ for drawer inserts

Firstly, take the four pieces of cardstock cut for the drawer inners and score at 5/8" on all four sides.

Take the pieces of patterned paper or cardstock you've cut for your drawer sliders and score at:

5/8" then fold and crease, place this score line at the edge of your score board and score at 2 1/4", again, fold and crease and place that score line at the edge of your score board and score at 5/8", finally fold and crease this and move that score line to the edge of the scoreboard and score at 2 1/4".

Cut away small triangles on the scorelines of your box inners to create tabs to fold down and glue.  

Assemble all eight pieces.

Take your drawer inserts and place those inside the drawer inners, securing in place with adhesive.

Start to attach the drawer sliders down onto one of the 6x6" pieces of cardstock, as shown.

Once this has been assembled using the layout shown in the picture above, place the remaining 6x6" piece of cardstock on top securely. Next comes the easel part for decorative purposes.

For the easel card you will need:

11 1/2x 3 3/4" piece of cardstock scored at 2 7/8 and 5 3/4.

I have chosen these measurements specifically so as to leave a border around the drawer base for a more professional finish. You can decorate the front of your easel card, including the stopper, how you wish. I have chosen to use Amelia - she is available HERE from Funky Kits.



I hope I haven't missed anything too important out. It is currently 02:58 here in the UK right now and I have an early morning, so I best be hitting the hay. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask or drop me an email. I'm here to help.

I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial, I'm so sorry I don't have a finished piece to share with you right now, but you're a smart bunch and you all know how to decorate a card. Perhaps as a treat I will try and squeeze another one of these creations in for my post on Sunday, fully finished and decorated. No promises though.

I've got my first ever craft fayre in August, so I'm trying to think outside the box with regards to 3D projects and other things aside from cards that I hope *fingers crossed* will sell well. Let me know what you think.

xo Lou.

Amelia in purple..

Been sitting here for a while now trying to find something to write..

seems like it's not my cahtty'est day, if that is even a word I can use..

But what I can tell you is that if you want Amelia you can buy her here at Funky Kits.. 

And you better hurry too..shopping the one's you want.

Because Lou will have a sneak peek for you tomorrow evening ;) from our next release..

Next Saturday we will have a blog hop and a release many of you have been waiting for..

and I promise you will need them all!!

I won't say a word.. you will need to see what Lou have tomorrow !!

Have a sweet weekend and be back tomorrow for Lou and Erica's post's!!

Meet Amelia

Hi there Sassy Fans,

Hope you've all had a good weekend. I personally had a devastating week last week, one I hope never to repeat, but less of that and more of my DT card.

Meet Amelia, right I know you've already met her, but here she is in a distressed and clock/time theme.  I see her on her travels and enjoying the journey.

I'm not at all happy with the pictures I took, the sun was shining brightly, and I know I shouldn't complain about that, ut it has reflected off the accetate and given out a glare.  I will probably retake when I get in tonight.

Ingredients:-

Amelia available from Funky Kits HERE

Map/postcard is by Tim Holtz

Lasercut Chipboard Embellishments from Make It Crafty HERE

Acrylic paint, Tape Measure Ribbon, 

Tim Holtz Stamps stamped using stazon onto accetate

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Tim Holtz Cracklepaint

Whimsey Stamp Sentiment

Enjoy your week. 

Simply Super!

Hello Sugar addicts! Hope you're all fine, enjoying some lovely weather or some crafty time! Don't you just love the summer with its long evenings, cool drinks, lovely sunshine and, seriously, happier people! Well, as long as the sun is shining anyway ;o)

I absolutely adore this stamp, isn't Krista clever to think something like this up! She's way cool, just like Amelia used to be I reckon... (I mean the stamp, although obviously Krista is one cool chickie too! ;o)).

I've tried to go a little vintage with this, and with the acetate base card it seems the design paper is hovering in mid-air, which is kind of cool :D. I also used a really old stamp set which, in my opinion, counts as vintage ;o).

The materials I used are:

Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Amelia"; PaperSalon stamp set; My Favorite Things sentiment; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Maja Design "Fika" paper
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearl swirls; spacers; brad
Tools: My Favorite Things Die-namics Upsy-Daisy flowers, leaves

Hope you've been inspired, see you again soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Missing You

Hello sassy friends.

I've used Amelia on my inspiration card today.  Isn't she a beautiful lady?  Of course I say that about all the sassy girls, don't I?  I think she's missing her sweetie and so she's getting ready to fly off to meet him :)  I used copics and colored pencils to color her.  I stenciled some clouds and added a little Glossy Accent on her pocket watch.  I diecut a cloud and stamped my sentiment.  I hope she inspires you to ink up a Sassy girl tonight :)

Have you visited Autumn's post from earlier today?  If not, scroll down so you can see her beautiful work.  I hope you have a wonderful evening and please stop by tomorrow as we'll have another fabulous tutorial to share with all of you.

Thank you for stopping by!

Stamp:  Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Amelia (from Funky Kits)
Papers:  BoBunny; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache colored pencils, gamsol, Glossy Accents, ribbon, cloud diecut

Following your dreams...

 ... Isn't that something you think about when you think of Amelia Earheart?? Well, it is for me. What an inspirational woman she was. Never letting those rotten men get in her way and doing what she loved!! Well, as you may have guessed it, today I've chosen ' Amelia' for my inspiration for you all and here she is...

You can find this beauty at Funky Kits here. I've made my own sentiment and am going to use this for a graduation card...I think she quite represents looking to the future! 

The papers I've used are from Basic Grey's Capella line and I've inked up all the edges and used kraft for the base.

When I colored her I got her all done except the cloth on her arm...I knew I wanted a splash of color, just hadn't decided what yet. In placing my flowers I found I really liked this not quite burgandy color and went with it.

Here's a little closer view...I"m thinking there may be a little too much green now, but at least I got that splash of color in and that makes me feel a bit better. The clouds aren't actually that white, I've darkened them a bit, but it's not showing for some reason. Life will go on!

Here are my copics. So proud I've actually been remembering to take the pics lately!

Well that does it for me today! BE sure tp stop by later to see what beautiful creation Anita has come up with for you! As always please feel free to ask if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day!

xxAutumn