A Rosy Happy Birthday

Welcome to the Studio!
It's time to get your scrap on and enter the Link Up For Pink Challenge #10.  There is an inspiration photo to help you get started.  I can't wait to see all the creative things y'all come up with.

Here the photo:

 

 

And here's my take on it...

 

 

 

The flowers in the comforter and the color on the walls are what inspired me.  I was messing around during a recent scrapbook retreat and learned how to make these little roses using two Tim Holtz Sizzix dies, Tattered Florals and Tattered Pincone.  The pinecone is the rolled center and the medium size flower from the Tattered Florals is two layers on the bottom.  The paper I used is from Echo Park, Hello Summer by Lori Whitlock.  To make the leaves, I used a McGill punch.  The chevron borders were cut out using the Zing and Make the Cut.  The cute little tickets are "That's the Ticket" from Stampin Up as well as the coordinating ticket punch.

 

To me, this card represents something we should all look forward to, the future.  Whether it's fighting a nasty disease, going through financial difficulties, losing a loved one, or getting a divorce, we all need to remember that God is with us and will give us the strength we need to come out on the other side; we just need to be patient. 

 

I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!



Love You...

Welcome to the Studio!

It was definitely time to get a Valentine's Day card made, so I decided to share a little love with my friends over at Link Up For Pink.

This is just a simple, flowery, blingy little card.  I used Carta Bella's Paris Girl paper collection.  My flower is several different mulberry flowers from Prima and Michael's with a little Tattered Angels Marshmallow spritzed on top for fun, although it's a bit hard to see.  The bling is actually cut from a long border strip.  The seam binding is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

 

Valentine Hugs to all those fighting the battle against breast cancer. 

Shellibrate!

Welcome to the Studio!

I'm here today to share another Link Up For Pink Challenge 9 creation.  It's not too late to get in on the fun and win an awesome prize!  Also, there's room on the LUFP Design Team for some new members, so if you want to have a LOT of fun with a great bunch of crafters, be sure to submit your creations.

For this card, I used the Stamps of Life Turtle2Love stamp set.  The turtles are so darn cute.  I used the stamp to cut out and paper piece patterned paper to create two cute little turtles for my card.  (They kinda look like they're giving each other a smooch.)  The patterned paper is from the Cosmo Cricket Mini Deck, Salt Air.  It's been so cold, rainy, and altogether icky here in Alabama, I thought a bit of "beachy keen" would make us all feel a little happier.

The pattern paper is so bright and busy, I didn't think it needed a whole lot of embellishing, just a really cute, clean and simple card.  The layout is based on Mojo Monday Sketch #277.  I love playing along with the Mojo Monday challenges too!

I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

Link Up For Pink Challenge 9

Welcome to the Studio!

It's an exciting day here.  It's my debut on the Link Up For Pink Design Team.  For Challenge 9, there is a photo inspiration as well as stamps from our awesome sponsor, The Stamps Of Life.

Here is the inspiration photo to use in this challenge:

And here's my vision...

For the card above, I used a pre-made ivory card base.  The size is approximately 5x6.5.  The patterned paper is from Mind Mind's Eye, The Sweetest Thing - Honey Collection.  It's such awesome shabby goodness!  I used Primrose Petals cardstock from Stampin Up and a cute flowery border punch from EK Success.  I also used Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, and Basic Black inks.  The seam binding is also Stampin Up.  The flowers are from Michael's.  I stamped Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - in Basic Black ink on vellum.  The stamp is from one of the many awesome sets from our friends over at Stamps of Life.

Now here's the good part...
Would you like a Stamps of Life 4x6 stamp set of your very own?  All you have to do is play along with us during Challenge 9.  Create something crafty using the inspiration photo above, then hop over to the Link Up For Pink Blog and link up!  I look forward to seeing everyone's creations.

And for those who are still fighting the battle against breast cancer, our hearts and prayers are with each and every one of you!

Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

YAY, ME! I'm a Link Up For Pink DT!

Welcome to the Studio!

I have some wonderful news that I just couldn't wait any longer to share.  I'm a member of the Link Up For Pink Design Team.  This is truly a labor of love.  This group does such good work not only getting the word out about breast cancer, but making sure those who are fighting the battle have inspiration, encouragement, and prayers.  The LUFP ladies totally rock and I'm so excited to be a part of Link Up For Pink!

Be sure to check back tomorrow...
Challenge 9 goes live and so does my FIRST project.

Until tomorrow, Scrap Sassy!

Happy Birthday, Mona!

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I just re-connected with some family I haven't seen in a really long time.  I didn't even know it, but my cousin Mona's birthday is the day before mine.  Since we haven't been in contact for so long, I wanted to make a special and cutesy card for her.  Even though it will be a few weeks late, it is being hand-delivered when my mom and I go down to Louisiana to visit next week.  We'll be having "Thanksgiving early" because we all have so much to be thankful for this year!

 

This card was based on Mojo Monday Sketch 260.  It's just so stinkin' cute...both the sketch and the card!

 

I used a BoBunny 6x6 paper pack that's been sitting in the bin screaming, "Use Me!  I'm Pretty!"  The cardstock and ink is from Close to my Heart as well as the mini rhinestones.

Happy Birthday, Mona!  Love and Miss You!



Women Are Like Teabags...

Welcome to the Studio!

I want to invite each and every one of you to visit the Link Up For Pink website.  Not only visit, but join the linking party and post a card or project.  The only catch...it must be pink, of course.  Also, there's tons of awesome prizes to win, but that isn't the best part.  Let's all work together and find a cure for Breast Cancer!

My mom, Joanie, of Joanie's Classy Card Corner, is a DT member over at Link Up For Pink.  My mom is a cardmaking dynamo!  She's amazing and is giving away blog candy, so stop over and leave her some love.  She has been asking me to make a "pink card" for several months now.  I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with a good idea and it finally hit me...

 

So while I was sipping a cup of tea (no kidding) at my scrap desk, I found some lovely pink paper.  It's definitely a "stash" item.  I purchased two packs of this Making Memories paper on clearance at Target, like five years ago.  The stamps, die, and embossing folder are all new...well, at least newer than the paper.  I've been itching to use this teacup stamp set since I got it and everything just came together perfectly.

 

I fussy-cut the teacup after I stamped it and used a real coffee filter to make my teabag so it would look and feel authentic;)  Here is a closeup of my teabag and tag...

 

 

I wanted to make a breast cancer card for someone who is fighting the battle and encourage them not to give up.  I'm extremely fortunate that I'm making this card for someone I don't even know.  It will be given to our friend, Meg, who volunteers at our local cancer center.  For any of you who have been touched by this disease, my prayers are with you!

 

The quote on the inside of the card is by Eleanor Roosevelt and reads, "A woman is like a teabag...You never know how strong it is until it's in hot water."

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy and PINK!

 

Enabler List:

Stamps:  Stampin Up, Tea Shoppe

Die:  Spellbinders

Button: (pearl flower) Jesse James

Pearls:  Michaels/Recollections

Ink:  Stampin Up, Pretty In Pink

Close to my Heart, Slate

Seam binding:  from stash

Embossing Folder:  Hobby Lobby/Paper Studio

Cardstock:  Close to my Heart, Colonial White

Bazzill, Raven

Pattern Paper:  Making Memories (really old)