Sassy Candy box

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Hello sweet Sugar addicts..

Looks like you love these new Sassy stamps, looks like all kits are sold out but there are still the beautiful single stamps left ♥ Mark is going to have busy day at work tomorrow :)

You still have time to join the hop for a chance to win some yummi stamps.

Maria here today instead of Erica but not to worry, lots of inspiration from Erica next week ♥

We're taking a Christmas break in a few weeks and you will get plenty of inspiration from the new stamps from us before that but I am still doing my Christmas projects , tags and altered boxes to give away candy in..

This is my second box the other one you can see here

This is the box my coffee comes in and I do not trow these away after their empty as their perfect for altering..

I've used Simply Sassy Puppy Love from the Christmas collection.

I've cut her out with a circle nesting die and a scallop nesting die for frame,

she is colored wit my Copic markers and the dot's in the scallop is liquid pearl.

 A magnolia die to stamp the sentiment on,

and the wreath is a rub-on from Melissa Frances also colored with Copic's

The paper is a old one by MME (My Minds Eye)

Snowflakes from Whiff Of Joy the pearls are from Prima and Kaisers Kraft

 And the lid is also nesting dies and liquid pearl and the flower and pearl are from  Prima.

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday,

and remember still time to join our blog hop ;)

Sassy Ornament

Hello wonderful sassy fans!! How are you this Monday? Well, I hope! We had a beautiful weekend here(minus the earthquake that scared the bejeebers out of me) and I hope yours was well too. I was thinking about what to make for today's post and I recently made a cute, simple , yet effective ornament that my kids will give as teachers gifts and I really wanted to make more...I actually had a lot of fun doing it. So, here it is...

and if you want to make your own like this you will need:

1 Sassy image(I used Puppy Love)

Spellbinders Nestabilities:

Large Circles-largest one

Lacey Circles-largest one

cardstock

lightweight cardboard(I recycled a waffle box)

ribbon/trim 

glue

First you will need to cut and color or vice versa your stamped image with the large circle die. Second cut out one each of two different colors(or different shades of same color) and one cardboard piece with the large lacey die.

Choose which of the two colors will be the back color on your ornament and attach it to the cardboard piece...if your recycling like I did make sure the designed side is the one getting the tape as the other will be seen. Now place the remaining lacey piece  evenly on top of that piece then turn until the colors are every other like this...

Now you can hold one side and tape the other then switch Next, center your image on top of your collective lacey pieces and tape down. Flip it over and apply a looped hanging string of sorts(ribbon or whatever) to the back. Next, again using the large circle die cut a circle out of your cardboard and place it centered on the back to hid the ribbon that doesn't need to be seen. If you used something a little thicker and have a pretty rounded trim and some pop up dots you can put the trim around the edge of the circle and the dots somewhere central before putting it on the back, like this...

Well, that's all for me today, hope you've enjoyed my mini tutorial. Make sure to stop by later and see what Alina has to show you. Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful day!

xxAutumn

Tuesday Spotlight

This week we have sweet Katja in our Spotlight 

Katja made us a couple of gorgeous cards ♥

Here she is using Little light of mine

*Start by telling us a little about you:
I'm Katja, 41 years old, Married to Wilbert and we have 2 lovely daughters, Sydney (13 years old) & Ruby (10 years old). We also have a little doggy (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel). I do work part-time so i do have enough time for card making. I also love to make beads from polymer clay and making necklaces & bracelets of them...

*When did you start card making and what made you start?
 Years ago i also did make cards. I was on a crafting weekend with a few ladies where i resumed my old hobby again. Now I'm a card-making addict! 

Look at the beautiful sewing, here she is using Love Letters

*What is your preferred coloring medium?
I color with copic markers and sometimes with Distress-ink!

*What is your fav Simply Sassy stamp?
That's a difficult question. I do have a few but i really like the new stamps Tiffany & Travel Lite, they are on my wish-list!

I also picked up a few cards from her blog 

Sweet Christmas card using Puppy Love

*How did you notice the Simply Sassy stamps the first time?
I did see them on a few blogs and at the club from Tiets!

*What is your favourite style (card making)?

I really like the vintage-cards but i can't make them. S

o i make some scrapcards, sometimes with a little vintage-twist!

*And what would you love to see more of at the Simply Sassy blog?
Maybe some masculine cards or cards for older people...... But i really like the Simply Sassy Blog!!!!

Using Winking Student 

Thank you Katja for letting us Spotlight you ♥

Naughty or Nice

Morning Sassy Friends,

This is the last of my Christmas Set Stamps and you know what that means...... yep next time it will be a sneek peek....... The image is called "Puppy Love" and is available from Funky Kits HERE.

I have again created another scene, which is a bit weird trying to create that warm feel with the snow outside when in reality it's a lovely summer's day.  Nevertheless I now have 7 Christmas cards done and I'm well pleased with that.

I've made a stair step card. The background images are from Make It Crafty.  I cut the window out and added some snow mesh and backed it with blue card.  Hopefully it looks like it's snowing outside whilst she is sitting in a nice cosy living room.

Ingredients:-

Image Puppy Love available from Funky Kits HERE

Background Images from Make It Crafty

 Medium - Copics

Marianne Design Poinsetta Die & Leaves

Acrylic Paint

Have a good week.

Simply Sassy Traveler-Tutorial

Hello All!! Autumn here, with your tutorial Thursday and today I'd like to share something I created myself. Some of the girls on the Dt thought this would be a great thing to bring along with you on a trip somewhere, hence the name, but it can be a great gift for anything. So, here is my Sassy Traveler...

Open:

And if you follow along with me today I'll show you how to make one too!

First, here are you basic needs:

Sassy images: 1 for the front, 1 for the matchbook, and more(wouldn't recommend more than 6) for the inside of the matchbook.

3 pieces of STRONG cardstock(I used tag board) cut to:

7&1/4, 6&1/2, and 6&3/4

(these will make up the base)

1 pc STRONG cardstock cut to 4&1/4 x 11&1/2 

(for matchbook)

4-6 pieces paper cut to 4 x 5&1/2

(for images)

Strong adhesive, scoring board, perforator, ruler, eyelets or string,etc(for matchbook closure)

Let's begin by scoring our main pieces:

 

When finished fold on the lines and prepare them for adhesion. 

Here is how I applied my tape. Next you will want to put them together making sure the both of the in center pieces sides are on the inside.... Thus making your edges flush with the back of the card.

Should look like this when done. Sorry for all the junk in the background, there really wasn't a good place to photo this.

Next, the match book. We will again begin with scoring.

I'm not sure you can see that very well, so score at:

1/2",5/8", 6&1/8", and 6&1/4"

Next, perforate the papers you have already cut for your images to 1/2" from the bottom

 

After they are all perforated line them up together and choose where you would like your holes making sure they are about central in the 1/2" area but it doesn't really matter how close they are.

 

Then cover with the match book and punch holes into that and insert something to hold steady. I recommend eyelets as string can be to flimsy when tearing out the pages, but if that's all you have it will work.

 

It will look like this when finished.

Now you can decorate all the pieces how you like, just keep track of your openings and don't stick down the very front just yet. When it's all decorated you'll want to find a good way to either make sure your markers/colors stay put or make them removable. I had planned on using velcro this time around, but couldn't find it, so I opted for magnets. This...

 ... is what that looks like. I like this ides too cause if the child wants to take them out the matchbook and the markers will stick together.

Lastly, here is a closer view of how I decorated my message page and my matchbook...i like to leave that uncolored for older children.

Now, if your project is kind of heavy you will probably want to a ribbon around the whole thing...why I told you not to tack down the front just yet, but if you can come up with another way to close it, by all means go ahead. If you think your good, then you're done, tack on the front and all finished. If you do the ribbon you may want to add another piece of paper to the back to help hold it in place.  

Well, that does it for me today. Sorry this has been so long, I tried to keep it as short as possible. If there is anything at all I missed please don't hesitate to ask. The images I've used today are 'Puppy Love' and 'All Wrapped Up' and are available at Funky Kits. If you try this out I'd sure love to see it so let me know and I'll stop by.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day!

xxAutumn 

A Simply Sassy Christmas Story...

Hi Sassy girls (and boys), hope you're having a great weekend! The weather over here is so-so, and really lent itself to making a Christmas project :D. Hope you likey, sit back, relax and enjoy!

I've made a paperbag booklet for your Sunday inspiration, using the wonderful Carisa's tutorial (you can find that ->HERE<-)

The story you are about to read
Is about the Johnson sisters, a fun group indeed
Meet Britt, the oldest one who does all the shopping
From groceries to Christmas lights to the latest in mopping
(for mum!)

This year too she has some fabulous goodies
From dolls to CDs to fashionable hoodies
Now all she has to do is get them wrapped and hidden
She sticks them in dad's shed, even though it's forbidden
But her sisters are so nosy, they'll look everywhere
To get at the presents, but they won't be there...

Here's Audrey, who makes it her job to find out
Where the presents are hidden, and be in no doubt
That once she finds them she'll unwrap them with care
Because all this secrecy she really can't bear!

However, this year Britt has outdone herself
Audrey's checked every nook and cranny, closet and shelf
But nowhere are the presents to be found
Instead she keeps finding these notes all around
Wishing her a Joyous Christmas and Happy New Year
So she grumbles and mumbles to anyone who'll hear
"I would have those things if my presents were here!"





Little Mirte and daddy have gone tree hunting
They bring home a nice one and hang it with bunting
With baubles and tinsel and lots of fake snow
And of course fairy lights, from high to low

After all that tree-trimming Mirte takes a nap
And dreams of candy canes and sitting on Santa's lap
She can't wait to see what Santa will bring her this year
She's been a good girl, so there'll be no fear
Of getting books or hankies or mittens or socks
What Mirte really wants is the new Justin Bieber CD, it rocks!

This is Femke, who's been ready for Christmas for months
Started asking in August when Santa would come
Been wearing holly in her hair for weeks on end
And been wondering which presents Santa would send

A Barbie, a new swimsuit or maybe a book?
She would also like some cool clothes, a whole new look
Santa, please hurry, she thinks every day
Make my Christmas merry and gay!

Michelle has a secret present stashed away
It needs water and food and two walks a day
It's furry and naughty and chews all her stuff
Christmas can't come soon enough, thinks Michelle in a huff

Finally it's time, Christmas morning is here
The whole family up early, time for laughter and cheer
For presents and surprises and lots of fun
Look what Santa has brought Lisan!

A cute little puppy, sweet as can be
Lisan squeals with joy, happiness and glee
Her very own puppy, who would have thought
Santa's so sweet, she asked and he brought!
A Merry Christmas is had by all
And the little puppy's name? He's christened Snowball!

Project Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy set nr 8 (available from Funky Kits); Hero Arts sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft; Maja Designs design paper
Embellishments: Zva Creative swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; Wild Orchid Crafts corners; We R Memory Keepers eyelet; string; charms
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches; QuicKutz dies; Martha Stewart border punch

Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
C7, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 (hair, clothes)
E07 (red accents)

That's all from me this Sunday, have a great day and don't forget the free stamp giveaway (see the post below this one)!

Hugs,
Erica

Puppy Love Birthday

Hi, Simply Sassy Fans! 

  

I have a fun card to share with you today using a stamp from the most recent holiday release called Puppy Love which is available at Funky Kits - though it seems to be out of stock now because it's super cute! When I saw this one, immediately it reminded me of when I was 10 and got a puppy for my birthday so I had to alter it a bit for a bday card. It was very easy to do as I just cut out the bone with the holly on it and whala, birthday card! :D I paper pieced the present with matching paper and added a simple  birthday sentiment. I colored the image with copics but forgot to write them down before I packed them up. I love the hair on this one as it's fun to color curly hair a bit messy with little blending! :D

That's it for me today - hope you have a fabulous weekend. I'll be back next Friday with my last Simply Sassy post *sniff, sniff* It's been so much fun designing for Simply Sassy & with the rest of the Simply Sassy team. Let me tell you, it went by WAYYYY too fast!!!

Hugs,

Carisa

Supplies:

• Stamps - Simply Sassy Puppy Love; PTI Birthday Sentiment
• Paper - Copic Xpress It CS; PTI CS in Kraft & Aqua Mist; American Crafts Confetti
• Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Walnut Stain Distress Ink
• Button & Ribbon from PTI
• Copics

Puppy Love and something useful

Happy friday! This is Kathrin with another post to inspire you. Actually I have two projects to share again. The first one is using one of the stamps from the newest release:

Puppy Love.

I am unable to find it over at Funkykits so it might be out of stock at the moment...

I started this card and while I did the coloring I was thinking about what to use as embellishments. Then I remembered this stamps wheel one of my twins bought a little while ago. It shows paw prints all over and so I used the entire wheel on the white ribbon/tape and just single prints for the flower centers and metallic frame. When I then also found those bone charms and paper in my stash I was really happy!

I really think this stamp is great not only for christmas cards but for any card you plan to give to a dog lover!

These are the Copics I used for the coloring here:

Well, I have been talking about two projects so here´s the second one, made using an older stamp of the Simply Sassy range

I Love To Read:

For some reason those images with glasses are my favourites...

Here I made a little box where you can store some note papers in. And the sentiment says "you have to write down what you can´t keep in mind".

To me this is the perfect image with this sentiment - she looks a bit like one of those kids that always forget stuff, loose stuff or fall over their own feet... So having some note papers at hand for sure doesn´t hurt.LOL

Here I used these Copics:

Okay, so I am wishing all of you another wonderful weekend - and just in case the weather where you are is as bad as here in Germany: lots of happy crafting!